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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
HONOR SCHLEY
SAYS MASON
RESOLUTION
THANKS, SWORD AND MEDALS
PROPOSED FOR THE HERO
OF THE SANTIAGO
FIGHT.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-Rev. ]. j.
Dolliver of Fort Dodge, Iowa, father OF
Senator Dolliver, pronounced the invoca-
ton at the opening OF today's session OF
the senate.
Mr.. Mason, OF Illinois, offered the Iol-
lowing joint resolution:
THAT the thanks of congress be hereby
rendered to Admiral Winfield Scott Schley
for his brave and able conduct while In
command OF the American fleet at the
victorious battle of Santiago.
THAT a sword be presented TO him by
the secretary of the navy Of the United
States; and the sum of SIC, 600. or so much
appropriated for the purpose of this reso-
luton, out of any money in the treasury
not otherwise appropriated.
THAT the secretary of the navy snall
cause to be struck bronze medals, COM
memorating the battle OF Santiago ano
distribute the same to the officers and
men under command of Schley during
said battle of Santiago"
Mr. Mason said the resolution was prac-
tically Identical with that adopted in the
case of Admiral Dewey.
"I think we would better let this resolu-
ton go over" suggested Mr.. Hale, chair
man of the committe on naval a1airs'
THE matter involved is in controversy
1t ought to go to a committee"
ST do not see that 1t is necessary" said
Mr.. Mason, that the resolution should go
to committee. 1t is a statement OF a
historical fact which has been passed by
the American people. Under the rules 1t
can be read a second time and passed"
The chair explained that the resolution
could not be read a second time in the race
of objection, which had been made. Mr..
Hale said he had no objection to the Sec
ond reading of the resolution, and 1t was
read again.
Mr. Hale then moved that the measure
be referred to the committee on, naval
affairs. To this motion Mr.. Mason OBJ
jected, urging that the facts being known
of all men, every senator knew precisely
how he would vote upon it.
BY viva voce vote the question was
referred to the committee on naval af-
fairs.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
EARLY TRIAL FOR
WILCOX EXPECTED

CHARLOTTE. n. c.. Jan. PA spec
Ial to The Observer from SUFFOLK, Va
saws: Solicitor George W. Ward. OF Eliz-
abeth City. y. c.. win resist any motion
for a change OF venue for James WILCOX
charged with the murder OF his sweet
heart. Miss Nellie Cropsey.
In an interview yesterday Solicitor
Ward said:
IF any motion is made for removal 1t
will be opposed. because am thoroughly
satisfied that Wilcox will have fair
trial in PasQuotank county as In any
county IN the state. II is a matter or dis
erection entirely for the presiding judge,
who will hear the motion from what ap-
pears before him. He is resident OF the
sixteenth judicial district. and on the
Tennessee line. and can know nothing Of
the case. cannot say where the case
would be taken. as that also lies entirely
with the Judge. The matter is not talked
OF very much now. and l am unable 10
say whether public feeling has changed.
I am inclined to think that IL has never
been so strong against Wilcox as TO pre-
vent his having an impartial hearing"
The grand jury will convene on March
10th on the rendition OF an indictment
wilcox will be arraigned Immediately and
the trial date set. wilcox still maintains
his demeanor OF Indifference, and stands
by his original statements.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
WON'T RETIRE H0BS0N Ess
SAYS BOARD OF NAVY

WASHINGTON, Jan. PA naval re-
firing board has declined to recommend
the retirement of Captain Richmond r.
HobsOn.
TIE has complained of his eyes. which SUI
fered from heat and glare while he was
working on the Spanish vessels sunk at
Santiago, and afterward in the dry dock
at Hong Kong. where two vessels Of the
Spanish fleet sunk by Dewey were re-
paired. Since his return to the United
States from the east, Captain Hobson has
been on detached duty, first at Buffalo.
in connection with the late exposition
there, and now at Charleston, in charge
of a department of the naval exhibition.
Captain Hobson himself applied to be
retired, but the board of physicians which
examined him found that his eyes were
not permanently injured and refused to
recommend his retirement. He has been
ordered to return to duty in connection
with the Charleston exposition.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
TEN YEAR SENTENCE
FOR TRAIN WRECKtR
BURcHA WATKINS FOUND GUILTY
OF TRYING TO WRECK TRAIN.
SEVERELY PUNISHED.

COLUMBUS. Jan. 2S.-Oficer John Rem
ingtOn. Of the city police force. returned
from Clay county. Ala. Saturday. where
he had been I'm attendance on the circuit
court Of that county as a witness in the
case Of the state of Alabama against Bur-
cha Watkins. a young white man, charg-
ed with an attempt to wreck a train on
the Columbus and Western railroad.
The act. which was a most diabolical one.
was committed on October 18th last. and
Omcer Remington was. at the request of
the authorities Of the Central of Georgia
railway, sent to Sylacauga TO work up the
case, and il possible arrest the perpetra-
tor. He soon succeeded. and IL was not
long before he had Watkins in jail The
trial was held on Thursday last. and Wat
kins was sentenced TO ten years i'm the
penitentiary.
IL was proved at the trial that Watkins
had placed a crosstie end upward between
the ties on a trestle. the end of the stand
ing tie projecting about two feet above
the track. Had IL not been for the fact
that a double header freight train pulled
by two heavy freight engines had come
along and broke the projecting crosstie
of. there would no doubt have resulted a
serious loss of life and the destruction OF
a whole train, as the regular passenger
train was due to pass that point only 20
minutes after the freight had passed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
WARDEN HAWK IS
B A OK FIR D NJ
WASH NGT0N
APPOINTMENT OF EMPLOYEES HAS
BEEN coMPLETED-MANY At
LANTIANs NAMED ON
THE LIST.

Warden Hawk. of the Atlanta Federal
prison. returned home Friday evening
from Washington. The warden has rea-
son to congratulate himself that among
the list of those who have been appointed
on the prison force eight are Georgians,
and Of these five are citizens of Atlanta
Among these latter the appointment Of M.
L. Petty as captain of the night watch is
calculated TO give the greatest satisfac-
ton Il is a coincidence that the nOtifca-
ton of his appointment was received on
the day that marked the eighth anniver-
sary OF his connection with the Atlanta
police force in the capacity of patrolman.
Among the guards who have been APP
pointed are John +. Hammond. Decatur,
Ca; John c. Bryan, of Marshallville, Ga,
and William +. Schmety, of Atlanta
The other Atlanta men who have Sc
cured positions are: c. J. Jones, cook;
Robert Rhodes. baker; NJ. c. Carroll,
tailor, and b. b. Ritch. blacksmith.
The other guards appointed are:
George w. Hughes. oklahoma; Julian
A. Schoen, Indiana; Alfred A. Taylor,
Missouri; Alpheus A. Marshall, Iowa;
William Pendergast, New York; Joseph
c. Lacey. Ohio: James II. Cook. New
York: William p. Cornish, Ohio; James
b. webb. District of Columbia: Samuel
L. Donald, New York; James NJ Mean.
Atlanta; John Z. Bryan, Kentucky.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
TOHONOR NJ KINLEY
ON BIRTHDAY IN
NEW YORK
NEW YORK BOARD OF TRADE TO
GIVE ANNUAL BANQUET ON
M'KINLEY's ANNIVERSARY,
JANUARY 10Th.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2S.-President Nc
Kinley's birthday, Jan. 29 has been chos-
en-. by the New York Board Of Trade and
Transportation for its annual banquet.
Charles Emory Smith, formerly post
master general will deliver an grafton on
william Mckinley and His Policies"
former Attorney General of the United
States John w. Griggs, will respond to a
toast.
Among other distinguished guests who
will participate are United States Senator
Marcus A. Hanna, Colonel Myron T. Her
rick, also a close friend and advisor OF
the late president, who will speak to the
toast, THE Middle West" DR.. Nicholas
Murray Butler, the new president of the
Columbia university, will speak to the
toast, 1.-THE Educated American" Lieu
tenant Governor Woodruff, THE State of
New York." Camuel Gompers, president
of the American Federation of Labor,
"Labors Always Honorable-To Its Per-
formers Honor is Due
Among the guests the United States
army will be represented by Major Gen
eral John r. Brooke and the United
States navy by Read Admiral A. s. Bar
ker.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
GEORGE |. ANDRE ARRESTED
FOR FORGERY IN ATLANTA

An Indictment was returned by the Full
ton county grand jury Thursday against
George l.. Andre, charging forgery An
DIRE is now in New York city, where he
was recently arrested. He is charged with
forging a check on the Neal Loan and
Banking company for $500. Two months
prior to the time Andre passed the spu-
rious check upon the Neal bank he re-
sided in Atlanta. The New York authori-
ties have been notified to hold the pris-
oner.
Their is a case pending against him in
the New York courts and this may be
disposed of before he is allowed to come
to Atlanta. Since passing the bad check
on the Atlanta banks PinkertOn detectives
have been following Andre and it is said
he was arrested in New York while doing
a similar piece of business there. Upon
learning of the arrest the bank officials
here wired to the New York authorities
to hold the man and Assistant Cashier
Many, of the Neal bank, went before the
grand jury 10 secure an indictment.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
BRUNSWICK RIFLEMEN
SOON TO RE0RGANlZE

BRUNSWICK. Jan. 2S.-The Brunswick
Rifiemen recently put on probation by the
military advisory board will endeavOr to
straighten up it's affairs and again get in
to active shape. The company's new
captain, Lea A. Robinson. will be exam
ined this week and after he is commits
stoned, the organization will have head
ana be in condition to reorganize. Two
lieutenants are to be elected and the en-
listment increased to a number above the
minimum allowed by law.
The non-commissioned officers Of First
division of the Georgia Naval Militia to
serve during the ensuing year have Just
been announced, as follows:
Senior Petty officer. Edward Miller;
boatswain's mate. Oscar E. West; boat
SWANS mate, John P. TwOmey; gunners'
mate, James w. Bailey; quastermaster,
Bruce Carroll: cOxswains, John H. Pace.
FRANK II. Mallard, Leighton H. Bur
roughs and John NJ. Ralston.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
HILL AND HARTMAN
EACH AGREE TO TESTIFY

CHICAGO. Jan. 24-What is expected
to be one of the most interesting sessions
the interstate commerce commission ever
held began here today. The promised
presence of ]. j. Hill and E. II. Hartman
who are supposed to know all about the
community Of interests plan of the rail-
roads and who were expected to enlight-
en- the commission on various points con-
corning the plan. brought a crowd of curl
Gus people, chiefly traction men, into
court.
Word was received that Mr.. Hartman
and Mr. Hill were speeding towards Chi
cago and would go on the stand during
the afternoon.
It is the expressed purpose of the COM
mission to discover, If possible. what
changes. If any, have been created be-
tween the general public and the railroads
by reason of the associate management
OF the latter. The commissioners desire
to find out If the carrying out Of the COM
munity OF interests idea has affected the
rate situation in a way contrary to law,
or, as claimed, If IL is likely to effect the
stability and non-discrimination OF and
in rates for which the commission has long
battled.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
IRON AGE REVIEW
SAYS BUYERS WAIT
THERE is SOME HESITATION ON
THE PART OF FUTURE DELN-
cry CUSTOMS.

NEW YORK, Jan. 23-The Iron Age in its
current issue estimates that 2,350,00 tons
of rails have already been booked for
delivery in 1902. The condition of the pig
iron market appears to be somewhat mix
ed. with a disposition among buyers in
some quarters to wait Following is its
review of the situation:
From all the affected districts come
reports of a further Improvement in the
handling of freights. The coal operators
generally throughout the country are
complaining of scarcity of skilled min
ers.
"Ore prices have not yet been finally
established. although an announcement
is looked forward to soon.
"In the pig iron trade interest now CEN
tiers in the third and fourth quarters of
the year. In some sections and in some
departments of the trade. buying is re-
ported on quite a liberal scale, but ii looks
as though the majority of consumers are
now disposed to await further develop
ments, being covered pretty far ahead.
For spot iron all sorts of prices are be-
ing paid.
ut appears that the steel rail mills now
have on their books for 1902 delivery about
2, $50 900 tons, which is pretty near the
full capacity. Under the circumstances
ii is not surprising that the Mexican Cen
trail order for about $4,000 to 10000 tons
has gone abroad. Reports have 1t that a
large order has been placed by an Amer
lean road with foreign makers for gulf
delivery. The Pacific coast will probably
be forced to depend this year to con-
siderable extent upon imported rails
Some small orders have already been
placed and larger quantities seem likely
to follow.
"In the wire trade. prices are again
frmer, as the result of the conferences
held. A fur,..er meeting is to take place
at an early date.
Copper is still weak, although appar-
emily the European buyers have taken
hold lately. Domestic consumers con-
time to act cautiously"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
MILLIONAIRE|S
KILLED IN
THE BATH
RATCHET, WITH BLOOD STAINS,
WITH STOLEN DIAMONDS, RE-
COVERED AFTER SEARCH
or BATH HOUSE.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. IA Dean Cooper.
the millionaire treasurer OF the Graham
Paper company. died today as the result
OF an assault IN which hts skull was frac-
rured while in the cooling room OF the
Vista Turkish bath house. at Grand and
Franklin avenues. last night.
William Strother. the negro attendant
at the bath house. who was on duty last
night. and who notified Mr. COOper's fam
fly shortly after midnight Of the assault.
is held as n prisoner at the police station.
A diamond ring valued at $3.50. and a
diamond pin worn by Mr. Cooper When
he entered the bath. were found in the
basement Of the bath house this morning.
They had been concealed under the floor
ing In a crevlce above the top Of joist.
A sledge hammer bearing fresh blood
stains was found in the, basement soon
after the police had been summoned 10 the
scene Of the assault.
Strother told the police that two women
and a man had called 10 see Mr.. Cooper.
who was proprietor Of the place. shortly
after II o'clock last night They came in a
carriage and were preceded by boy with
a note. The colored man said he had ad-
mitted them 70 the cooling room and had
returned 10 the basement. He did not
know. he said. when they departed.
Strother also said two colOred women.
Josie Houston and Florence Banks. had
visited him IN the basement earlier last
night.
Erastus Fountain. janitor Of the Vista
block says that the two women were
in Strother's company al $50 o'clock.
when he made his last visit 10 the prem
iEes.
A few minutes after midnight Theodore
Cooper. known as Tod" Cooper. son OF
A Dean Cooper. answered the door bell
at the family residence. S713 Washington
Boulevard. Strother was at the door.
Your fathers been hurt" said the ne
gro TO young Cooper. Hes over at the
hath house now"
Without stopping 10 question the man
closely Cooper hurried TO the Vista block
? In the cooling room OF the bath house. on
a cot in the middle OF the long compart-
ment. he found his father covered by a
sheet.
Doctors were Immediately called and the
police notified.
Young Cooper ted the police that the
ring usually worn by his father was miss
ing and they made another search. finding
the ring and pin in the cellar as already
stated.
For some time the physicians worked
over Mr.. Cooper. who did not regain con-
scf0usness. They decided TO perform ar
operation and remove the pieces OF bone
from the jagged wound IN the skull that
were pressing on the injured mans brain
This was successfully performed. but
Mr.. Cooper did not regain consciousness
and died at 10 O'Clock this morning
Strother stOutly maintains his innocence
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
DISPENSARY"LAW
BEING CONSIDERED
PRoHIsITIoNIsTs OF MISSISSIPPI
MAY TRY TO FORCE PASSAGE
OF SUCH A MEASURE.

JACKSON. Miss. Jan. IA dispensa-
y bin Is TO be introduced in the legisla-
ture. A member has been in conference
with a prominent lawyer Of Jackson, and
the draft OF the bin Is now being prepared.
Just when the bill will be introduced IS
hard 20 say. but IL will be put in before
the legislature adj0urns.
statutory prohibition bill has been
introduced but IL does not stand any
chance Of becoming law The members Of
both houses are opposed 10 IL
The temperance folks are divided on
the measure. Some OF the PrOhibitiOnists
do not think that IL is the thing TO do
and they are giving the bill no support
whatever.
In the meantime the people are inform
ing themselves on the dispensary Ques-
ton and the more they look into IL the
better they are pleased with it. Many OF
the strongest prohibitionists in the city
are openly advocating the dispensary sys-
TEN for the state
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
CORN BLOCKADE ON
AS PRICES LEAP SKYWARD

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. pa corn
blockade with the grain commanding
high prices and the great southwestern
county buying from the north and east
instead of having corn for sale, is the
anomalous condition that exists in Kan
sas City.
The grain men say there are 1000 cars of
corn on track here. and the railroad
yards so full that it takes many days to
get corn started out of the city after
II has been ordered shipped.
Most of the corn Is coming from Iowa
and northwestern Nebraska, but the Da-
kotas and northern Illinois arc contribu-
ting large supplies now
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
STEVENS NEW BOOK is
BEING SENT TO LIBRARIES

Copies Of the new book just issued by
the State agricultural department. entitled
Georgia Historical and Industrial" are
now being sent to every library of any
consequence in the United States.
Commissioner Stevens secured a list Of
all the leading libraries and today began
the shipment OF the books. He will prob
ably send out l00o0 copies 20 tho libraries
I'm the various states.
The book is said to be the most valuable
ever issued about the state and its re-
sources and IS I'm great demand. II thor
oughly advertises the state and will be
an addition to- any library making a spe-
cialty OF such volumes.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
FOUND AN OLD HORN
ON KENNESAW MOUNTAIN

John W. Vines. OF Temple. has In his
possession horn which he found on top
OF KennesaV mountain on the side OF
which on a silver plate is engraved the
name OF u. w. Dorm" Around the large
end Of the horn is a brass band bearing
the date. 1875. On other parts OF the horn
are to be found Latin inscriptions and
the word Antietam-
Mr.. Vines thinks that the relic may be
OF value to the owner of It or his de-
scendants and he would be glad for any
one who may know anything of such a
horn having been lost to communicate
with him.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
WAS INSTANTLY KILLED
BY LOG TRAIN ENGINE

MOULTRIE, Ga. Jan. 23.-Late yester-
day afternoon Mr.. Lafayette Parrott, for
merly from Dooly county, visited Mr.. r.
J. Corbett & Co.'S saw mill, some few
miles from town and then leaving the
mill passed out between two piles of lum-
ber crossing the tram road He was
struck and instantly killed by log train.
1t is supposed that Mr.. Parrot did not
hear the approaching train on account
of the noise from the mill. Mr.. Corbett
Immediately notified the coroner and the
verdict rendered was that Mr.. PARROT
came to his death by accident on the Cor
bett Lumber Co.'s track, unavoidable on
the company's part.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
FORT LOUIS De LAM0BILE
TWO HUNDRED YEARS OLD

MOBILE. Ala. Jan. 23.-In honor Of the
two hundredth anniversary Of the found
ing OF Fort Louis de la Mobile, by the
Frenchmen, Iberville and Bienville. at
what is now called Twenty-seven Mile
BLUM prominent citizens and officials
went today on an excursion to that point,
where appropriate exercises viii be con-
Quoted. Including speeches and the I'M
yelling Of a tablet. Tonight the event
will be celebrated in Mobile.
on account OF its liability TO frequent
overfiows. Fort Louis was abandoned in
III. and Mobile was founded by Bien-
vile.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
Miners EIeet Thelr offleers.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 24-The delegates
showed signs of getting down to real
work at the opening session of the United
Mine WORKERS. convention in Tomlinson
hall today.
The credentials committee was the first
called this forenoon. and the question of
seating delegates from district No. 8
(Pittsburg) was taken up.
Pat Bolan, of district No. 8. moved to
seat them. but another delegate moved to
table Bolans motion, and the latter mo-
ton carried Thereupon the report of the
committee on credentials was received
Pat Bolan, of District No. 5. contended
that the committee on credentials, had
not favored No. 3, and that the district
had acted honestly and deserved recogni-
ton.
But the convention stood on the ground
that local unions that have not paid their
dues promptly ought not be allowed repre-
sentation i'm the convention and refused to
act in his favor.
The following officers were reelected
without a contest:
President. John Mitchell; vice president,
T. L.. Lewis; secretary-lreasurer, w. B.
Wilson.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
MORE MAIL SERVICE FOR
FARMERS NEAR 0PELIKA

OPELIKA, Jan. 2I-Two new rural deliveries
will be established to from this postoffce
as soon as the necessary arrangements can be
made. This will cover the whole territory
tiguous to Opelika and be of great advantage
to the farmers. The establishment of the rural
deliveries in this county has increased the
circulation of the daily papers several hundred
per cent.
The doctors still vaccinating the people
under the vaccination ordinance, but the scare
has about subsidized
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
AUGUSTA POLITICS
GROWING INTERESTING

AUGUSTA. Jan. 24.-The judgeship campaign
is on in earnest. and Gary clubs are being
formed in the different wards of the city, and
ticians are in charge of these clubs and it
is evident that the 'Old Guard" as the Gary
faction is called, does not intend to be caught
mapping 1t is agreed that Major Gary will
carry this county, If there be no complication
but these are sure TO come, and the uncertainty
about who is to be candidates for county off,
ces and what combination may be made. makes
the whole situation one of uncertainty 1t is
remembered how Hon. Joseph Reynolds beat
Mr. Henry Hammond for the solicitorship two
years ago when the Old Guard felt confident
Of victory and there is no who is too con-
hdent Of the result Of the county primary this
year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
Mark Hardin Candidate for Legislature

Hon. Mark Hardin, Of Cobb county, an
nounced to some of his friends at the cap
itol Friday that he was a candidate
for the legislature from CobbN county.
The announcement will be received with
widespread interest throughout the state,
as he is perhaps one of the best known
men in the state, and has hundreds of
friends.
For more than twenty years Mr.. Har-
din was clerk of the house, but for the
past two years he has been living on his
farm in Cobb county. The people in his
neighborhood have been asking him to
run Cor several months and he has finally
consented. Mr.. Hardin will no doubt
make a good race. and his many friends
no doubt wish him every success.