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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-06
UGLY TALK ABOUT
A MINISTER
IN ROME
WELL KNOWN MAN MAY BE ASK
ED TO EXPLAIN HIS VOTE
AGAINST THE DIS
PENSARY.

ROME. Ca, March A sensation Of
considerable magnitude has been caused
by the report that the First Baptist
church will cite Rev. r. II. Maddox be-
fore committee to answer serious char
ges in connection with his vote in the re-
cent dispensary question.
Mr.. Maddox signed an appeal in commune
ton with nineteen other ministers, ask
ing the Christian people to vote for the
dispensary.
When the day came for the ballots to be
cast, IL is said, Maddox went to the polls
and voted against the dispensary and con-
trary TO what he requested the Christian
voters to do. It is strongly asserted that
Maddox was improperly influenced by the
liquor forces for his vote and change of
opinion.
Rev. Mr.. Maddox is a member of the
First Baptist church in this city and was
licensed to preach by a church in the
country some years ago. He has never
held a regular charge, though he occas-
ionally makes talks at various meetings.
For some time he has held the position
of circular distributor for several dry
goods stores in Rome.
Mr. Maddox stated to a Journal repre-
sentative that what occurred was
this: II went to the courthouse
to vote. and while on my way
I met an acquaintance and asked him to
lend me S. which he did. 1 needed the
money to pay an account and to make a
small purchase. I had no idea the Incl
dent would assume such proportions and
be so misconstrued and perverted.
IT intended to vote against the dispen-
sary, coming to this conclusion few days
before the election. I returned the two
dollars to the gentleman who lent 1t and
took his receipt for the same and can
show 1t any time. It was merely an act
of kindness on his part and had no con-
nection with the election"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-06
WOMAN LEAPS TO DEATH
IN NEW YORK CITY

NEW YORK, March S.-An explosion to-
day wrecked the fve-story building at
No. 210-212 Canal street, occupied by the
Aste Press Printing company.
The building was filled with employees,
some of whom were hurt by jumping.
Half the Canal street front of the struc-
ture was blown into the street and the in
terror was almost instantly roaring mass
of flame.
The printing house backed up against a
row of seven-story fat houses occupied
by Italians.
The rear wall of the burning building
was blown against the tenements, Great
ing panic among the occupants.
Many jumped from windows.
Consuela Durranto leaped from a win
dow and struck on the stone tagging of
a court yard. She was taken to hospital
where she died.
The fire department estimated the loss
at 5000. Reports were circulated that a
number of persons known to have been in
the buildings could not be accounted for,
but the flremen said they thought all had
escaped injury except those who jumped.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-06
ROOSEVELT IS
TO VISIT
EXPO.
THE PRESIDENT NOTIFIED THE
COMMITTEE MONDAY MORN
ING THAT HE WOULD
ACCEPT.

WASHINGTON, March IA delegation
of prominent citizens of Charleston, s. C.,
had conference with President Roosevelt
today in regard to his attending the
Charleston exposition.
The delegation strongly urged the presi-
dent to keep his engagement to visit the
exposition and assured him almost cor
dial welcome.
The president told the delegation that
If nothing interviewed to prevent he would
take great pleasure in visiting Charleston
and the exposition. some time in the near
future.
The party was invited to luncheon with
the president and it is thought that a
date certain for the trip may be deter
mined upon before the party leaves the
city.
The delegation consisted of Mayor
Frank, Aldermen Rhett and Kellock, rep
resenting the city, and President Wagner,
Mr.. Hemphill and DIR. Gadsden, of the ex-
position board.
Senator Tillman has denied that he told
Senator Plat to tell President Roosevelt
that It would not be safe for him to go,
as the people were mad about the way he
had treated him CTillman.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-06
MILLIONAIRE.
ROUSS IS
DEAD
THE BLIND MONEY KING AND
PHILANTHRoPIsT DIED IN
NEW YORK MON
DAY.

NEW YORK. March 2-Charles Broad
way Rouss died here today.
Mr.. Rouss had suffered from heart dis
ease and dropsy.
Mr.. Rouss was born at Woodsboro. Md.
IN 1856. He first engaged in business IN
Winchester. Va. served IN me Co on -.
ate army and came 10 New York IN lSoo.
He had been IN business here continu-
ously from that time
Hs erected at his own expense monu-
ment 10 dead Confederate soldiers IN
Mount Hope cemetery. this city. founded
a physical laboratory at the University
OF Virginia and gave 10000 for Con-
federate monument to be located at Rieh-
moud. Va.
some years ago George Rouss became
blind. He offered 81. ooo0oo 70 any one VINO
could restore his sight. but the reward
was never successfully claimed.
Among the first things Mr.. Rouss did
when he began business in New York was
70 hang M In his store a picture OF JEFF
ferson Davis. father Of the Confedfracy.
THIS was. however, only one exhibition
OF his love for the Confederacy. The large
sums which he contributed 70 various
Confederate causes was another EVIDENCE
During the war Mr.. Rouss served with
Rosy Powell. who was at one time a
policeman in Atlanta. His love for MS
comrade was shown in many gifts which
he made him from year to year. On one
occasion he sent the Atlanta policeman
handsome hundred-dOllar overcoats ana
at other times gifts for his family. These
gifts usually came at Christmas time, out
not always. as they were received at va
rious times IN the year. Powell died IN At
Ianta several years ago.
Mr. Rouss always retained love Tor
the town OF Winchester, in the valley OF
Virginia. IN which he formerly lived. and
contributed greatly 10 its upbuilding- IN
addition 70 his other contributions men
toned for the state. he founded the Battle
Abbey at Richmond.
one OF the sad features in connection
with the life Of Mr.. Rouss was his futile
EFFORT 10 restore his sight, which ne lost
BY degrees during his business career. HIS
offer OF sums OF money which he finally
increased 10 s.. oC0. COO brought many apph-
cants with as many remedies THESE, OF
course were more than he could use or
try, and as a means OF trying the rene
dies he had other blind men 70 undergo
the treatment II was said that there were
as many as fifteen or twenty blind men
trying the treatment at one time. which
II successful he would take. None were
ever successful
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-06
FIRE ENGINES USED
TO PUMP OUT WATER
STEAMERS DOING GOOD WORK IN
THE FLOODED DISTRICTS, OF
AUGUSTA.

AUGUSTA, Ca, March 4.-Ever since
Yesterday at noon two steamers of the
Augusta fire department have been at
work pumping out the flooded cellars UNI
der the stores on the north side of Broad
street between Campbell and Marbury.
The capacity of these steamers is 1,5O0
gallons per minute. and they drain one
cellar after the other, one having started
at the lower flood limit and one at the
upper end, and they will be kept at work
ed out.
This morning early another steamer
flooded the asphalt where 1t had been
overlooked, washing off the heavy de-
post of red mud which the receding wa
tiers had left. Except some breaks in the
sidewalk which are being repaired, there
is little trace of the flood left on Broad
street.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-06
FEVER AND SMALLPOX
RETURNS SHIP TO PORT

SAN FRANCISCO. March 4-The Unit
ed States transport Meade which sailed
for Manila on Saturday last, returned late
last night flying the yellow flag and
anchored at the quarantine station.
The Meade's return was due to dis
covery of a case of smallpox and account
of a case Of scarlet fever among the re-
cruits on, board
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-06
MQURNED AS DEAD
CURLEY RETURNS
To THE WORLD
MASSACHUSETTS MAN, WHILE HIS
FRIENDS SET UP eRAVEsToNE,
WAS GETTING RICH IN THE
FAR WEST.

NEW YORK, March 3.-F'riends of Mar
tin Curley, who was supposed to have
been buried at Worcester ten years ago,
have lately received letters from him, says
a Springfield Mass, special to The World,
stating mat he is prospecting in Mime
waukan, N. D.. and that he will soon re-
turn to Springfield on a visit.
Just after Curley left Springfield, man
was killed in the Worcester freight yards
His body was badly mangled, but it was
decided the man was Curley. AS result
a modest stone in a Worcester cemetery
marks the supposed resting place of Mar
tin Curley,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-06
REBELS HELD AMERICAN
PRISONER ON GUNB0AT

NEW YORK. March 4.-Having been
detained on a Colombian rebel gunboat
for nearly a month. in spite Of repeat
ed protests. Frederick z. Walker. OF Pom
tlac Mich. has landed here from the
steamer Orizaba. from Colon.
Mr.. Walker says that he went 10 South
Africa 10 look over mining properties He
left Panama January on the govern
ment schooner San Juan, which carried
two soldiers with dispatches for General
Castro. The vessel was bound for Aqua
Dulce. town on the coast, and got with
IN ten miles OF IL when the rebel gunboat
came along and made all hands prisoners.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-06

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number Of SPECIALISTS acting independently
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such help as would make them well and strong.
Ever since its establishment this Institute has
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the original purposes Of ITS establishment under
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-06
MRS. REBECCA SMITH DEAD;
SHE WAS 81 YEARS OLD

Mrs.. Rebecoa smith died Sunday
night at her home on West Peachtree
street She was 81 years old and one Of the
oldest residents Of Atlanta having come
here Just after the close OF the civil war.
Mrs. Smith had many friends In the city.
who learn with regret Of her death. She
was a woman OF lovely Christian charac-
ter and wes a member OF 81. Luke's Epis-
copaI church She is survived by two
daughters. Mrs. w. NJ. Reed and Mrs.
Ella Montgomery.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-06
RraverY Of captaIn Prevented a Panic

NEW YORK, March 4.-The Evening
World prints a dispatch from one of its
reporters who is passenger on the Eft
ruria The dispatch which was taken from
the Etruria to the Azores by the oil tank
steamer ottawa says:
1.-THE Etruria lost her propeller and
steering gear In mid-Atlantic on evening
of February &c. Drifted helplessly in
heavy sea all night. making continuous
signals. Too much cannot be said for the
bravery and GOODNESS of Captain Steph-
ems, whose example filed the passengers
and crew with courage.
"They are trying to tow the Etruria to
the Azores. AS I write we are now in tow
of the steamer William Cliff, but are max
ing no Roadway. Wind and sea against US
and Cliff not strong enough to do more
than hold us steady.
"All are we'll on board and after the
first excitement everything is quiet They
are trying TO lash spars to make rud-
der. Captain Stephens wishes to assure
all that there is no. danger"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-06
Barn Burned at Dalton

DALTON, Ca, March 4.-Early Monday
night the. barn belonging to Ex-Sheriff
John NJ. Johnson, of this city, burned to
the ground. Mr.! Johnson lost not only his
barn and feed stuffs, but fine horse.
barns in the neighborhood were destroyed,
but no considerable loss was entailed, 9TH
er than that of Mr.. Johnson's.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-06
TROOPS SOON TO ARRIVE
AT CHICKAMAUGA PARK

CHATTANOOGA, March 4-General H
c. Corbin said yesterday in a statement
given out here that the first troops would
be brought to the training camp at Chick
amauga park in the early part of May. He
said that this would be cavalry regiment
from Cuba, and that in August there
would be an immense encampment here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-06
STEAMER ETRURIA SAFE;
ALL ABOARD ARE WELL

LONDON. March 4.-The British steam
err ottawa, from Philadelphia for Lon
don, has arrived at Fayal, Azore Islands,
and reports having sighted the Cunard line
steamer, Etruria, in tow Of the British
steamer Cliff, 400 miles west Of Fayal.
The Etruria had lost her propeller.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-06
Tennessee Court House Burned.

CHATTANOOGA, March "A special to
The News from Decatur. Tenn. the coun-
~ seat Of Meigs county. says that the
courthouse at that place was burned to
the ground at o'clock this morning.
There IS no doubt that the fire was OF
incendiary origin. but no one Is yet un-
der suspicion
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-06
FIomaton Has Bic Loss From FIre.

PENSACOLA, Fla, March Sire at
Flomaton. Ala, early this morning COM
pletely destroyed the Louisville and Nash
vile railroad passenger station Dispatch
er's Office telegraph office, hotel and sew
eral small buildings.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-06
Birmingham Man Found Dead in Chair

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, March Ayes
terday the dead body Of H. c. Pearce, an
aged white man, was found seated in a
chair in a room in the Stewart building.
1t is believed that he had been dead at
least two weeks, as decomposition had
set in. Little is known concerning him.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-06

STOPS THE COUGH
AND WORKS OFF THE COLD.
Laxative Brom-ouinine Tablets cure a cold IN
one day. No Cure. No Pay. Price IS cents.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-06

wANTED-Two travelling statesmen IN each
Write Central tobacco Works Co, Penicks. Va.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-06
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-01
'SMITH DEAL !;
Alleged Combine to Defeat
Van SAINT Is a MYth-A
General Denial.

From Tho journal Bureau, Roo,n 10, Post
Building, Washington. -.
Washington. May 1.-Word reached
Washington to-day that story has been
published in a twin city newspaper that
James j. Hill, Representative Hea twole
and State Senator e. E.. Smith of Hen
nepin county, have recently entered into
a combination for the defeat Of Van SAINT
in the convention and failing that, at the
polls: that Mr.. Smith conferred with
Messrs. Hill and Eeatwole on his recent
visit to Washington, in fact coming east
purposely to meet them.
The story is erroneous in every partic-
-ular. Mr.. Smith did not meet either
Heatwole or Hill while in Washington
and he went to New York Tuesday noon
not knowing that Mr.. Hill was in town.
His trip east was purely for pleasure, and
as he spent most of his time here with
me, can speak with authority regard
ing his movements and plans. -
Mr.. Smith talked politics freely with
members of the delegation, but his trip
had no political significance. He is trend
ly to Van SAINT and to Representative
Fletcher. -
Mr. Heatwole to-day authorized a
strong denial of the story that he has
gone into deal with Hill, Smith, or with
anybody else for the purpose of defeat
ing Van SAINT. He is still opposing the
governor, but through the Heatwole or
ganization In Minnesota which was per-
fected a number Of months ago. j.
w. w. Jermane
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-01
DIPLOMACY
Gen. Macarthur Speaks Of
Early Trials of Skill
With the Filipino.

Washington, May 1.-Major General NC
Arthur to-day continued his testimony
before the senate committe on the Pnll-ss
ippines. He stated that the Flilplnos
were justified in concluding that the ac-
ton of the United States army were SYM
pathetic The Filipinos were in resentful
and vindictive opposition to Spain and any
active force on their part against Spain
naturally helped the United States and
vice versa; but, he said, there was dis
tinct purpose through the intercourse be-
tween the Americans and the Filipinos to
repudiate the idea of direct co operation
which would commit the United States
to policy. General Merritt, he said, was
under the strictest orders not to commit
the government, but guinaldo was anx-
ious to make an artificial record which
would oblige General Merritt to do some :
thing he did not want to do. s.
THE Filipinos, s'sst said Genera ~ MacAr Il
thur, "has quite compre hensive sknowl-
edge of Latin diplomacS.
Aguinaldo was landed at Manila aboare
an American warship Because he was g
useful individual who eoum be employee
in manner that woAld s contr ibute te
American success.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-01
"POWER" WEAK
Its Shares Drop Nearly 100
Points Causing Excite
ment in Wall Street. -.

New York. May 1.-Shares Of Interna-
tional Power company, which closed yes
terday at 1870, net loss of 70 points,
opened to-day at 1873 fora 100 shares lot.
The next quotation was 10. then there
was a sale at 100, one at 125, then 12O
and the fifth lot of 100 shares was quoted
at no. In the second hour the stock
sold down to 101.
Pliny Fisk, Of the banking house OF
Harvey Fisk & Sons, has been requested
by President Hoadley Of the International
Power company. to make an examination
Of the company's condition. Following
such an examination a statement will be
made public
The resignation of Cyrus Field Judson
from the international Power directorate
was announced to-day.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-01
RAIN AGAIN
Setback for Seeding Will Re-
suit in Reduced Wheat
- .r.
,>-s Acreage. ~.
Specials to The Journal.

Specials to The Journal.
Mayville, n. D.. May 1.-Heavy rains
accompanied by lightning and thunder,
fell last night and this morning so that
May comes in very inauspiciously for the
farmer. Seeding has had another setback.
Only little has been done and grain in
the ground Is in danger Of rotting un-
less the weather changes at once.
Minnewaukan, N. D., May IA heavy
rain is falling here and farm work Is at
a standstill. The wheat acreage of the
Devils Lake region will be reduced one
half. The fax acreage will be increased
the same amount: Many farmers are
sowing no wheat at all.
Mandan, N. D., May 1.-The slope coun-
ties west of the Missouri river are hav-
ing .tLteir usual big spring rains "a
rainod here early in the week and also
the, past fifteen hours SO heavy that
water is standing on the surface.
Fergus Falls, Mimi, May 1.-The first
hall storm of the season fell here to-day
and was acconca MED by a cold rain and
a severe electrical storm. No harm will
be done in this immediate vicinity, as
seeding Is finished.
Fargo, N D., May 1.-seeding opera
lions in this section Of the state were
still farther retarded by heavy rain
and ha1lstorm this morning. The gov
eminent record shows the precipitation
was one inch from 7 o'clock Till noon.
The farmers were just getting into their
fields again after the delay caused by the
snow storm Of Acril 70, and 1t will be at
least another week before anything can
be done near the Red river. The farmers
are beginning to become uneasy over the
delay and plan to seed more flax.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-01

Over 1000 Builders Out at
Youngstown, O. The
Trouble at the 500.

Pittsburg, May MAY day was ushered
in with strikes in most of the building
trades for reduction in hours, more
wages and adjustment of trade conditions.
1t is estimated that between $4,000 and
$4,000 men are out, the trades involved
being structural iron workers, carpen
tiers, bricklayers, sheet metal workers.
slate and tile roofers, inside electric wire
workers, portable and hosting engineers,
and wood and metal fathers. The plumb
ers' strike was averted by the maser
plumbers meeting last night ard signing
the advanced scale. The strikers will tie
up work on all the large buildings in
course Of erection in this city.
Numbers of the leading architects OF
the city have stopped estimates on new
work and on some important contracts
already placed, they have notified the
contractors OF indefinite delay in making
contracts One OF the architects to-day
showed specifications on work aggre-
eating $4,000, 900 which is being held ur
by the labor trouble.
On account Of the carpenters strike the
! largest planning mill operators have agreed
| to close their shops pending settlement
| of the trouble.
Later-Reports received up to noon in
dictate that the number of men out vii
not exceed 5000 by night. number
of firms have now signed the various
Ihtrades organization scales and with tn
/ exceptions of the carpenters and struc
Istural iron workers, the strikes are not a
i extensive as expected A strike of LOO
4 ice men was averted by the principa
,tscompanies signing the scale.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-01
SHIP TRUST
Parliament Hears State
nents From the Balfours
on the Matter.

London, May 1.-The president OF the
board of trade, Gerald Balfour, Informed
the house of commons this afternoon, that
he had been confidently Informed of the
terms of the proposed transatlantic conf
bine, which did not necessarily involve e
change in the nationality Of the ships.
The government leader, A. ]. Balfour,
pnosnced that the officials of the White
'ar line did not appear to have violated
Ieir contract with the British admiralty
Russell Rea (radicaD a ship owner and
ierchant, then moved adjournment in
der to discuss the matter
-- l.fter considerable di@, ssion Mr.. Rea's
ton was vi "a
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-01
DAY IS READY
And Is Waiting on Washing
ton for Orders to Fire on
49, Beef Trust.

- Chicago, May 1.-The bill for an in
junction to be filed aginst the so-called
beef combine is completed and as Judge
Day. the representative of the depart
ment of justice, will probably leave for
the east tomorrow evening, all that re-
mains IS to wait for word to act.
The attorney general had the papers
prepared in Chicago and District Attor-
ney Beesea, while authorized to go ahead
on his own account, will probably await
the attorney generals order as to time
Of fling the bill.