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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
STORES, DWELLINGS
AND BARN
BURNED
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE ON HOUSTON
ROAD ABOUT MILE. FROM
MAcoN-LosERs HAD
NO INSURANCE.

MACON. Ca, Nov. b.-A destructive fire
broke out one mile from the city limits
on the Houston road and consumed three
stores, three dwelling houses and barn
before il could be extinguished. IL was
beyond the city limits so that the IRE
department could not offer any assist
ance had they been especially ordered 20
do so because there were no water plugs
convenient The fire began in the barn
and spread rapidly 10 the other buildings.
Everything possible was done TO extin-
guish the fire with buckets and to prevent
its spread by means OF casting wet blank
cts on the houses that had not caught.
There has been no explanation given
OF the origin OF the fire in the barn. But
Il is supposed that some one must have
thrown a cigarette amongst the hay.
The losers in the disaster are: Mr.. John
Bruslie, who lost store with three rooms
adjoining. and a three room house. tbe
whole OF which property was valued at
5000 Mr.. Brushe stated that he had
only 500 insurance: Mr.. Oscar Bazemore
lost two dwelling houses and a barn and
a store; Mr.. Winslow who kept a store
next door was burned out. 1t is under
stood that these also were practically
uninsured.
The principal reason II was said why
the owners of the property were not in
sured was that the rate on insurance
beyond the city limits Is as high as So
per thousand.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
STEVENS ISSUES MONTHLY
TALK TO THE FARMERS

Commissioner OF Agriculture o. B. Stevens
issued his monthly talk for farmers today, In
which he states that Georgia Is not now the
self-supporting state Il before the civil
war. Conditions are changing, however ac-
cording to Mr.. Stevens, and the same state OF
AFFAIRS so far as self-supporting is concerned,
will exist again If the present rate OF progress
sion Is kept up.
Mr. Stevens advises the farmers to become
skilled in their professions and closes with a
poeticai quotation regarding the weather. The
following is what he saws:
"A scientific farmer is learned man In that
particular branch OF education.
Thine was when no man was called edueat-
ed who had not received diploma from a
college, Now the man skilled in his profession,
whatever that may be, is classed among the
scientific.
ut is the duty OF every to aim high
He who makes his living by agriculture should
consider himself under obligations to do his
work IN such a way as will promote the pros
perity and happiness Of his family. Whether
he believes it not, he has no right to go on
in the old slipshod way, making bare living
out OF the soil which holds In Its bosom untold
wealth for him who seeks IL I'm the right way
He is unworthy the name OF farmer who sits
idly down. whining about his bad luck instead
Of bestirrlng himself like man to force for
tunes smile.
"Of course II Is hard to be disappointed and
TO have ones expectations cut short by UNI
favorable seasons. but the remedy is his going
right at IL again.
- What IL the sky Is overcast?
The dark appearance will not last;
Expect better day.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
NEWSPAPER MAN SCRATCHED
IN FRENCH DUEL TUESDAY

PARIS, Nov. 4.-The duel between the
Count de Dion, president of the Automo-
bile club. and a prominent sportsman and
NJ Gerault Richard, of the Petit Repub-
lIque. took place today.
II. Gerault Richard was wounded in the
right arm.
The duel occurred at IL o'clock at Neu-
fly and lasted an hour. A crowdsof $50
persons, including journalists apd pho
tographers, were present
Ten exceedingly lively bouts were
fought. During the third bout Girault
Richard claimed to have touched the
count, but the second did not allow the
claim. which was repeated in the sixth.
De Dion opened the tenth bout by fierce
ly attacking the point Of his sword. touch
ing Richard on the inner side of the right
forearm, causing a slight wound.
The seconds Immediately stopped the
encounter. No reconciliation occurred,
the participants leaving the field without
the usual formalities.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
BAN is PLACED ON
LABOR OF C0NvIcTS

BY a unanimous vote council has declar-
ed against the working OF convicts in At
lanta or the construction of the city's
improvements with materials made by
convicts. The Key ordinance which
makes such provision was adopted Mon
day afternoon, all members of the
body being present and voting in the af-
firmative.
The ordinance, II is believed, will meet
a veto when it goes to the executive de-
partment, but the friends OF the measure
believe that the vote of Monday indi-
Gates that the veto win be overruled when
IL is communicated TO council.
The ordinance provides that contractors
who do work for the city must not use
convict labor I'm carrying out their agree
ments and must not use convict made ma
terials 1t also provides that city de-
payments must not use materials made
with convict labor. An amendment was
tackled to the ordinance yesterday de-
claring nothing in the measure to be
construed as preventing the municipality
from working convicts upon the public
streets or roads.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
DID NOT WANT TO LIVE,
WERE LAST WORDS OF LONG

With a bullet hole entirely through his
body just above the heart the result OF a
shot fired by his own hand, Eugene Long,
a grocery clerk for Sturgeon g. Moore,
corner OF East Fair and Grant streets,
died Tuesday morning at the Grady hos
pital about o'clock.
Long shot himself Monday night about s
o'clock in his room over the store, where
he worked. After firing the first shot,
which passed entirely through him, he at
tempted to shoot himself again, but his
aim was bad and the bullet buried itself
in the wall of the room. No cause can be
positively assigned for the young mans
desire to end his life. A distant relative
said this morning the boy must have had
some mental trouble or else have been the
victim of an unfortunate love affair. He
was always peculiar, 1t is said, and had
very little to do with anyone, even his
own relatives.
Long was cripple and seldom left the
place where he was employed. He board
ed with Moore. His mother, who now re-
sides in Memphis, has been notified Of his
death.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
COL. L. @. WASHINGTON,
OF WASHINGTON DEAD

WASHINGTON. Nov. 5.-Colonel L. O..
Washington, of this city, died yesterday.
Through a collateral branch of the Wash
ington family, he was related to George
Washington. During the civil war Colo
mel Washington entered the Confederate
military service, later becoming chief
clerk of the Confederate department Of
state. He was intimately associated with
Secretaries Hunter and Benjamin, of the
Confederacy, and toward the close of the
war became assistant secretary of state.
Colonel Washington's home here was
frequently a meeting place for some of
the most distinguished men of the coun-
try He was II years old.
Colonel Washington was for many years
prominently identified with newspaper.
work and achieved a reputation as a cor
respondent.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
STATE FEDERATION OPENS
SESSION IN ATLANTA

Despite the gusty stormy weather out
side, loye-feast was held in the base
ment of Carnegie library yesterday
when the first session Of the conven
ton Of the Georgia Federation OF
Women's Clubs was called TO order,
Mrs. A. o. Granger. president az
state federation, presided with real gen.
ius, and throughout the morning session
her brief spontaneous remarks reflected
the bright spirit of the convention
The session opened with an invocation
by Rev. Mr.. Gilman. which was followed
by a song, "Oh Fair. Oh Sweet. oh Holy, =
by Mrs. Frank Wynne. she sang delight
fully to Miss Rose Steinhagen's accom-
paniment, her rich contralto voice seeming
Just suited to this beautiful composition
of Canton.
Mrs. Nellie Peters Black, president Of
the Atlanta City Federation, In a happy
little speech introduced Mrs. Julius l..
Brown, who gave the welcome from the
City Federation. Mrs. Black Hkened the
club women as world factor, unto the
suns rays shining through prison win
dow, expressing in graceful language all
that the smile implied.
She took her seat amid great applause.
Her address was very spontaneous and
bright, and inspired Governor Terrell, who
came next with greetings from the state
of Georgia, to deliver himself OF a very
pretty compliment 10 the cluD Womanss
individually and collectively.
Mayor Minis followed the governor with
a welcome from the city of Atlanta
In the unavoidable absence Of Hon. +.
H. Richardson and Hon. John Temple
Graves, Mrs. Charles A Perkins. OF,
Knoxville. extended an impromptu greet
ing from the press. She has a delightful
voice and graceful presence, and the few
words she spoke were heartily applaud
ed.
Mrs. Robert Walker followed with Vic
tor Harris "a MadrigaL"
Miss Rosa Woodberry's response for ths
Georgia Federation, which came next,
was one of the bright features Of the
morning session.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
To DEATH
BY MOB FOR
MURDER
ASSAILANT OF MRS. GEORGE
MEADOWS IS PUT T0A QUICK
DEATH IN ALABAMA BY AN
CRY CITIZENS.

OPELIKA, Ala, Nov. 4.-The negro who
struck down Mrs. George Meadows and
her daughter yesterday with an ak, has
been lynched for his deed. Sam Harris was
the negro. A party of citizens of Lee coun-
ty, literally crazed with anger, shot him
to death in the front yard of the Mead
ows home at Yale after he had been iden-
titled by Miss Meadows and confessed.
Mrs Meadows Is dying.
Harris heard yesterday morning that
Mr.. Meadows had sold a mule and put
the money in a trunk at home. He dis
guised himself by shutting his face and
armed himself with an ak Then he went
to the Meadows home.
Mrs. Meadows was alone in the house
when the negro entered. Slipping up be-
hind her he struck her on the temple
with the ak. When she fell he struck her
again and then again. Her skull wa
crushed in by the blows. Harris ransacked
the house for the money but failed to INA
il. AS he was leaving he met hiss Cadoie
Meadows entering the front door, Inc
young lady ran screaming toward the gate
and the negro ran after her with the ak
raised She reached the gate, but in her
fright could not open Ii readily. Here
Harris overlook her, struck her down
with the bloody weapon and kicked her.
Then he fed.
Miss Meadows regained consciousness az
ter a time and managed to reach neign-
boris. where she told the story of the
crime. The alarm soon spread and the
county officials were informed. A posse
was organized here and 3 search for the
criminal was instituted. In the afternoon
Harris was suspected and arrested He
denied his guilt until taken before Miss
Meadows, who instantly identified him as
the assaiiant. Then he confessed. Tbs
captors started from the house with the
negro, with the intention Of burning him
but their wrath became uncomfortable and
one of the party shot him at the foot or
the steps The first shot was signal for
others and every man in the crowd was
soon firing into the PROSTATE body. Har-
ris was literally shot to pieces. The party
dispersed and the Opelika contingent re-
turned here.
Harris's wife has been arrested suspect
ed of completely with her husband.
The Meadows family is one of the most
prominent In the county.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
TAX BILL IS
INTRODUCED
IN HOUSE
BILL INTRODUCED BY C. l. DA-
Wis, OF MERIWETHER, AND is
AN EXTREMELYV0LUM LUMINOUS
ONE-G0ES TO COMMITTEE.

The general tax bill and tax levy for this
state was introduced in the house yes
terday by Mr.. c. L. Davis, OF Meri-
wether chairman of the committee on
ways and means, and now read for the
first time.
The bin leaves blank the amount of tax
to be levied on taxable property for the
fiscal year OF 1903, to be filled in by the
house after the appropriations have been
made by the house and senate.
A poll tax OF one dollar per capita for
every male citizen between, the ages OF
q and 60 is assessed for educational pur-
poses. This poll tax is not demanded of
blind or crippled persons; or Confederate
veterans.
Upon most Of the professional men in
the state-dentists, doctors, veterinary
surgeons, architects, mechanical and civil
engineers; presidents OF express, tele-
graph. steamboat. steam railway, railroad,
electric light and palace car companies-a
tax of $40 is assessed. Upon photograph
ers a tax of SO is assessed.
The following state taxes are charged:
Auctioneers, SIS; pool and billiard tables.
SIS: ten pin alley, s25; vendors of patent
medicines, $50; travelling vendors, $50; i'm
surance agents, $40; matrimonial natal
and nuptial companies, 500; travelling life
insurance agents, $50; emigrant agents,
$500 in each county in which they operate;
lightning rod agents and dealers, $50 in
each county; shows and exhibition, $50 I'm
each city OF 5000 inhabitants; $40 in cities
OF 1000; $50 in cities less than 5000; circus
companies, $500 in cities of 10000 inhabit-
ants; dog and pony shows, so; dispense
ries, 500 for each place Of business, TO be
paid by county authorities; dealers in pis-
tolls rife cartridges. dirks, bowie-knives,
or knucks, SIS; dealers. I'm futures, $1,000;
pools on races. $1,000; peddlers Of stoves,
ranges, clocks or smoothing irons, 500 In
each county; peddlers OF farm implements.
SIS in each county; packing houses, $500
in each county; itinerant doctors, dentists
and opticians. $40 in each county; brew
ing companies, $500 for each plant; pawn
brokers, 500; commercial and collection
and mercantile agencies, $50 in each coun-
ty: upon slot machines, $40 for each ma
chine; detective agencies, 500; dealers in
cigarettes, IS; baseball or bicycle park,
$50; railroad ticket brokers' SIS; firm maxi
ing abstracts of titles, $50; travelling gyp-
sizes, SIS; real estate dealers, SO in each
county; book agents and canvassers. $40 in
each county.
The bill provides for the collection and
disbursement of the fixed taxes of the
state. and provides how taxes should be
returned by all corporations and persons
owning taxable property.
The DILL is extremely voluminous, and
contains nearly 100 pages OF closely writ
ten matter.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
DRUMMER SHOOTS
DOCTOR IN THE ARM

GAINESVILLE. Ca. Nov. 4-Yester-
day afternoon at 5 O'Clock a quarrel arose
in Blackburn's drug store between DIR. ].
NJ. Anderson, practtctng physician. and
Mr.. G. o. Stout, travelling salesman of
the Chiokamauga Buggy Co.. of Chat
tanooga, who has his headquarters here.
A few words were passed, when Stout
drew his revolver and began to fire. Only
two shots were fired, when bystanders
iaterfered and prevented a more serious
resrlt- The second shot struck Anderson's
left arm near elbow and passed between
the two bones of the arm. 1t is, therefore,
not serious wound and the doctor Will
soon be well again,
Both gentlemen are well known here and
the affair is greatly regretted. Immedi-
ately afterward, Stout hunted up Chief of
Police Carswell and surrendered. There
were quite a number of people in the
store at the time and much excitement
prevailed for awhile.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
AGED VETERAN DIES
AT ROME ALMSH0USE

ROME, Ca, Nov. TT. .. Bone died sud-
denly at the county almshouse, near Rome.
yesterday afternoon.
Mr. Bone was an old Confederate veteran
who had grown too old and feeble to work.
and his family had moved to parts unknown
The veterans and citizens helped him Oman
cially. No one was better known locally than
Uncle Jim Bone
The old veteran left $3.50 in a well-worn
purse, and as the last breath was leaving
drum 70 take the money and buy small slab
TO mark his last resting place, The old man 8
request will be granted He was buried at the
terry.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
TO C0MrILE THE
RECORDS OF THE STATE

A resolution TO have compiled and pub
lished all Of the colonial and Confeder-
ate records of this state was Monday
introduced in the house OF representatives
by Messrs. Halves. of Ebert, and Sto-
vail. OF Chatham.
The resolution provides for the appoint
ment of a compiler, who shall be paid a
salary OF 5000 per year 10 get together
all OF the records OF this state in both the
colonial wars and in the civil war. show
ing all OF the men engaged. and 10 get
all OF the colonial and Confederate records
which can be obtained.
As soon as the data in regard 20 the
colonial and Confederate wars have been
gathered IL shall be published by the
state printer, and paid for by the state.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
Dyspepsia

What's the use of a good cook if
there's a bad stomach-a stomach
too weak properly to digest what
is taken into it?
The owner of such a stomach
experiences distress after eating,
nausea between meals, and is
troubled with belching and fits of
nervous headache-he's dyspeptic
and miserable.
81 have been troubled with dyspepsia
and have suffered almost everything.
have tried many different remedies, but
could get no relief until began taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla. After the use of this
medicine could eat without distress, and
today I AM as well as ever, but I always
keep Hoods sarsaparilla on band" MRS.
]. A. CRowELL, Canaioharie, n. Y.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
HE ASKS $4,000
FOR X-RAY BURNS

New York Herald.
In a suit for $4,000 damages the ques-
ton as TO whether the X-rays are at
times dangerous is to be passed upon by
the supreme court of Queens county. The
plaintiff is George burst, collector for
a brewery, and the defendant IS Profess
sor Samuel Lloyd, Of the POSTGRADUATE
hospital of this borough.
burst suffered great pain and distress
from an abdominal disease some time ago
and was advised by his brother-in-law.
DR.. c. J. Hettersheimer, TO go to the
ost-Graduate hospital and be operated
upon. There the X-rays were put on the
patient by Professor Lloyd, and II was
found that he was suffering terribly from
appendicitis. The appendix was removed.
burst alleges that while the rays were
at work he was burned in a frightful
manner. from which he has been a con-
tinual sufferer since. and has now brought
an action against Professor Lloyd to re-
cover $4,000 damages.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
FEDERALS ARE DEFEATED
At PORTO RlCAN POLLS

SAN JUAN. p. r., Nov. 5-There were no
serious disorders anywhere in Porto Rico yes
terday. The election. which resulted in a
sweeping Republican victory passed on quietly.
This was largely due to the fact that Governor
Hunt sent them two special representatives
covering the whole island with plenary powers
70 adjust differences summarily. Frederico de
Getau was reelected resident minister at
Washington by a large majority.
The Federais received Z delegates in the leg
isature and the Republicans g. In most
OF the turbulent districts and cities-Gua-
yana. Cuayay. San Lorenzo. Aibonito and
others-the Federals. through intimidation, alb
stained entirely from voting and lost i've dele
gates % the legislature. Fraud was charged
rrosecutlons.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
CROSSED A RIVER
TO MEET HIS DEATH

ToCCOA, Ca, Nov. S.-In difficulty
yesterday afternoon at Tugalo, Sam Roth
ell shot and killed George Lee. The in
formation is that Lee was rushing on
RotheH with a knife and ,Rothell in self
defense shot, the ball taking effect in
Lees side from which wound Lee died in
about fifteen minutes.
Lee lived in South Carolina, but came
across the river where the shooting took
place The father of Rothell is resident
and prominent business man Of this place.
He has gone to the river.
Rotlfell will probably be able to prove a
clear case of self defense.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
AMERICAN TEACHER
KILLED BY FILIPIN0S

MANILA, Nov. SD. G. Montgomery.
superintendent of schools in Central Ne
gros, was murdered Friday by. Ladrones,
three miles from Bacolod.
Mr. Montgomery was going to Bacolod
for consultation with ths acting super
intendent and to assume control of the
division. He had large sum of money
with him.
Six natives, armed with bolos and
spears, attacked the superintendent,
quickly killed him and then mutilated
and robbed him.
The constabulary have offered a re-
ward for Mr.. Montgomery's murderers,
and 1t is thought they will be captured.
Robbery is understood to be the motive
for the crime. This is the first instance
of a teacher in the Philippine islands be-
ing harmed while in the discharge of his
duty.
Mr.. Montgomery leaves a widow, who
is a teacher I'm the island of Negroes
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
MACON s ELECTION
EXCITED MUCH
INTEREST
FOUR ALDERMEN WERE ELECTED
TUESDAY AND CELEBRATION
FOLLOWS ANNOUNCE
MENT OF RESULT.

MACON, Ga, Nov. 5.-The city election
in Macon yesterday for the selection OF
four aldermen was characterized by much
enthusiasm.
There were eight men in the race and
four places to be filled, one alderman to
be elected from each ward.
The closest race was in the first ward
between Major T. o. Chestney and Mr..
II. M. Griggs. However, the candidates
around which conferred most interest were
Mr.. Sam Meyer and Mr.. Ben L. Jones,
from the third ward. Mr.. Meyer was a
prominent member of the finance commit
tee of the present council and has made
a good record, while his opponent, Mr..
Ben L. Jones, is successful business
man, who is noted for his public spirit
and executive ability. The odds on either
until the hour of the count were about
even, and there was much betting and
some heavy losses.
The following is the entire vote for
~ s1ssf f,rr MO
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
DASHING TROLLEY
TAKES TWO LIVES

KANSAS CITY, Nov. "A heavy trolley
car on the Broadway line jumped the
track today at Fifth and Broadway and
crashed into a saloon.
Two persons, a woman and negro,
were killed and six others injured; none
fatally. The dead:
MRS. MARGARET CRIST, Olathe, Kas.
CHARLES JOHNSON, Kansas City.
The motorman lost control of the car at
the top of the hill two blocks away and II
descended at a terrific speed.
At Fifth street, where the track turns,
the car continued straight ahead. 1t struck
a wagon driven by Johnson and pushed
It to the sidewalk into the saloon. The
store front was completely demolished
and the car badly demolished, landing
half through the saloon room.
Mrs. Crist and Johnson were instantly
killad-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
WIFE DID NOT COOK,
so HUSBAND KILLED HER

NEW YORK, Nov. abraham Scher.
a cloak salesman has shot and fatally
wounded the woman who was married TO
him on October sth. The shooting oe-
cured in an east side tenement. Scher de-
clares that his wife refused to cook his
meals and that he had eaten nothing but
bananas during the day.
Becoming enraged from hunger. he told
the police. he procured a revolver and
seeking his wife in the fat occupied by
friends in another building, he fired four
shots at her, all of which took effect.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
SOLDIERS HOME CHAPEL
DEDICATION NEXT SUNDAY

The Daughters Of the COnfederacy have
arranged for the dedication Of the Sold
iers' Home chapel next Sunday afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock.
Dr.. A. r. Holderby. the chaplain, will
preach the sermon on that occasion. The
music will be in charge of Mrs. Yeates.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-06
RAWLINS MAY LOSE
UTAH SENATORSHIP

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. Nov. 5.-Only
about one-hfth of the voting precincts OF
Utah have so far been heard from in de-
tail, but unofficial returns from practi-
call every section shows that the Repub-
licans have made almost a clean sweep
of the state, Howell for congress, and Nc
Arty. for associate justice, being elected
by majorities Of from 1000 to 5000.
The legislature which will this winter
elect a successor to United States Senator
Rawlins will undoubtedly be Republican
by a safe majority.