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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-15
SHORT WEIGHTS CAUSE
KICK FROM MINERS

SCRANTON, Dec. 12.-The calling OF
witnesses for the miners was Immediately
resumed when the morning session Of the
strike commission opened.
The first witness was Edward Ridge
way. formerly company docking boss
In the employ OF the Temple Coal and
Iron Company. He said he was a mem
Der OF the union and did not know IT was
contrary to the rule for company dock
ing boss 70 belong to the union. He said
nine months ago he was told he must
dock a certain percentage no matter
whether the coal was clean or full Of
dirt. This percentage ranged from s TO
per cent After the union had a check
docking boss appointed the percentage
fel to le7 per cent.
John McGlone, a check weighman for
the union, gave figures which showed
that the men at the No. colliery Of the
Pennsylvania Coal company mined 1873
more tons of coal from April, 1901. t. April
1909. than they had been paid for. He ex-
planned this by saying there was more
than 22lo pounds OF clean coal in the
miners ton Of 200 pounds. He gave ng-
ures to show that the average monthly
wages of the miners laborer was $zLTz.
and the miners wages SAT. The accu-
racy OF his figures were questioned by the
company's attorney, and McGlone was
temporarily withdrawn from the stnnd by
the miners lawyers.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-15
NEGRO. REPUBLICANS
ENDORSE ROOSEVELT

SELMA, Ala, Dec. 12.-The black wing
of the Republican party in this state met
in a negro church on Green street here
yesterday afternoon. The meeting was for
the purpose of reorganizing the Republic
can party In this state.
Resolutions were introduced indorsing
the action Of President Roosevelt in not
recognizing the lilly white" branch In
the state. A strong appeal was issued to
negro voters OF the state to ask the Dem
ocrats to let one and all of them register
next week, when the registration books
of the state Will be open for the last
time. A number OF vigorous resolutions
were passed claiming that the men who
are leading the white branch OF the party
in this state have neither the sense to
lead nor the wisdom to follow.
A large crowd OF negroes from all over
the state was in attendance upon the
meeting and expressed confidence that
the Democrats would listen to their APP
peal and let all OF them register, and that
they would join the white wing OF the par
ty and harmony would once more prevail
within the Republican ranks. Booker
washington was 70 have been present az
the meeting but did not come.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-15
SHERIFF CALLS
THE JUDGE
A LIAR
FIGHT OVER D0UGHERTY C0UN-
TY BONDS RESULTS IN RED
HOT SENSATION C0RRUP-
TON CHARGES DENIED.

ALBANY, Ga, Dec 1.-THE sensation
OF the year in Albany has developed out
OF the courthouse bond question. Some
months ago an election was held for the
purpose of ascertaining the will of the
people as to the proposed issue OF $4O'OOO
in bonds for the purpose Of erecting new
courthouse for Dougherty county. The
election went for bonds" by a safe ma
jority, but defect was found in the no.
tice of the election and the valuation of
the bonds was contested by intervenors.
The case was decided against the inter-
venors in the superior court, but was won
by them in the supreme court
As soon as the case was decided against
the county, another election was ordered
and will be held on the I'D of this month.
Judge D. H Pope, who was the attorney
for the intervenors, is one of the hardest
fighters against the bond issue and he
published a card in the Albany Morning
Star lats Sunday morning arguing the
pros and cons Of the bond issue. In his
card be took occasion to charge the coun-
ty officials with corruption. The para
graph of the card which has given the Of
ficials offense Is as follows:
Such talk comes from the court house
rat who wants fine quarters at other
peoples expense, and whose principal
business is to get his hand in the public
crib as often as possible and get out
all he can under the form of law and by
special unconstitutional acts. He has no
other stock in trade"
When this card was published Sheriff
r. G. Edwards and County Treasurer and
Clerk r. P. Hall addressed Judge Pope
a note asking If he meant that they were
obtaining money from the county which
was not legally theirs. Judge Pope's re-
ply to that note was not satisfactory to
them and these gentlemen published in the
Albany Herald yesterday afternoon a
spicy card in reply to the one in the Star
Of Sunday morning After explaining why
they thought Judge Pope had seen fit to
charge them with corruption, the card
concludes with this paragraph:
Now as to his mean personal insinua-
lions, we shall dismiss him with but few
words. Since he has been given gentle
mans opportunity to disciaim any inten-
ton to refer TO either or both of us as
the
court house rat, who wants fine quar-
ters at other peoples expense. and whose
principal business is to get his hand in
the public crib as often as possible, and
get out all he can, under the forms Of
law and by special unconstitutional act
of the legislature
and has failed TO do so, we hereby sepa-
rately, personally and individually de-
nounce him as a lair"
Judge Pope, it is understood, is absent
from the city and it is not known what
this reply to his card may bring forth.
II is understood that mutual friends Of the
parties concerned are working to smooth
the matter OVER
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-15
ALLEGED SWIND[ER
SAYS HE HAS
BLUE BLOOD
KENTUCKY MAN BROUGHT TO
MACON ON CHARGE OF GRIM
INAL HORSE PLAY MAKES
BOLD STATEMENTS.

MACON. Ga, Dec. 18.-W. p. Ratchet,
the man who was brought from Kentucky
last Sunday night by special ofncer Jen-
kins and placed in Jan on the charge OF
stealing horses from A. l. Dodge, the
livery stable man on Third street, was put
on trial yesterday in Justice Gerdine's
court He said that he did not try to steal
the horses. but sold them as best he could
and in strict accordance with the terms
OF the contract, which, he said, was that
he should sell the horses and divide the
profits with Dodge.
Hatchet is Is years old. He says that
he Is OF the bluest blood Of Kentucky;
that HIS father Is w. b. Ratchet,
wealthy banker OF Macl<ville. KY, and
that he was a classmate OF Governor
Beckham. He wired yesterday for money
to put up for his bond. but up to this
time nothing has been heard from the
message. He Is now in Bib county jail
and will have to remain there until the
session Of the grand jury in January, un-
less he Is able TO secure collateral for a
500 bond. He is about medium height
rather slight OF stature and has the APP
pearance OF having seen better days. /.
About two weeks ago he made an agree
ment with A L. Dodge to sell twelve
with him when he started seven horses
Of hls own. The first town at which he
stopped after leaving Macon was Fort
Valley, where, he says. he was unable
TO make q single sale and was so discour-
aged that he wrote Dodge asking whether
TO return or 70 90 further down and make
an effort 10 sell his drove. He says that
Dodge wrote him TO go ahead and that
he went. then. to Montezunna, where he
disposed OF the whole lot with the excep-
ton of two that had sickened and died:
but that all of the sales had been made at
a great disadvantage for the reason the
remainder Of the horses were in bad
shape.
Ratchet sent Dodge $500. but the latter
claims that he owes him $3.50 MORT.
Hatchet says that he did not get amy
more than he sent to Dodge. who ac-
cures him Of having converted money to
his personal uses The negro drover who
accompanied Ratchet on the trip was put
on the stand and testified that his boss
was drunk and to other things. indicating
that he had converted money to his own
uses.
The case rests now until the meeting
OF the grand Jury in January.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-15

discovered the elixir OF life. That he Is able
with the aid Of mysterious compound. known
only 10 himself produced as a result OF the
years he has spent IN searching for this
precious Mfe-givfng boon. to cure any and
every disease that e known 70 the human body.
Fbere "a no doubt Of the Doctors eaTnesti,esa
IN making his claim and the remarkable cures
that he is daily erecting seems to bear him out
very strongly. His theory which be advances
Is one Of reason and based on sound experience
IN a medical practice Of many years Il costs
nothing to try his remarkable Elixir Of LGEe'
as he calls Il. fer he sends II free. TO anyone
who Is a sufferer, In sufficient quantities to
eonvfncs OF its ability 70 cure. % there il
absolutely no risk to run. Some Of the cures
cited are very remarkable. and but for reliable
witnesses would hardly be credited. The lame
have thrown away clutches and walked about
after two OF three trials Of the remedy. Tia
sick given up by home doctors. have been re-
stored 70 their families and friends IN perfect
health. Rheumatism. neuralgia. stomach.
heart liver, kidney, blood and skin diseases
and bladder troubles disappear an by magic.
Headaches. backaehes. nervousness. fevers.
consumption coughs. colds, asthma, catarrh.
bronchitis and all affections of the throat.
lungs any vital organs are easily overcome
In a space Of time that is simply marvellous
Partial paralysis locomotor Ataxia. dropsy.
govt scrofula and piles are quickly and per-
manently removed 1t puriies the entire sys-
tenn. bleod and tissues. restores normal nerve
power, circulation and a state Of perfect health
is produced at once. To the doctor all systems
are alike and equally affected BY this great
elixir OF Life" Send for the remedy today.
II is free to every sufferer. State what you
want TO be cured Of and the sure remedy for
& WI be sent you frss ~ return mail
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-15
NO CANAL JOB.
FOR CAPTAIN
LOWRY
FRIENDS OF ATLANTA BANKER
FIND PRESIDENT HAS FAILED
TO CONSIDER THEIR CHOICE
FOR CANAL COMMISSION.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. LITTLE
hope for Lowry is the principal feature OF
interest to Georgia in the latest 1sthmian
canal development here. The Develop
ment came late yesterday afternoon when
the Texas delegation called on President
Roosevelt to urge the appointment OF
Governor Sayres, of Texas, as member
of the canal commission. This is the
same place friends Of Colonel Bob Lowry
have been wanting him to get
President Roosevelt informed the call
ers that he would very likely appoint q
member Of the commission from the south
Atlantig, or gulf states and another from
the Pacific slope. There are only three
civilian appointments provided for in the
bill. The third viii likely come from
the east.
AS to the appointment from the South
Atlantic states, the president named five
men from among whom he win likely pick
the winner. He called of Senator JONES'
Of Arkansas; Governor Sayres, Of Texas:
Henry @. Hester, secretary of the New
Orleans cotton exchange; Senator Harris.
Of Kansas, and Joseph Washington, ex-
representative Of the Nashville. Tennes-
see. district.
Colonel Lowry's name was not on the
list All Of the five mentioned are Derno-
Gratis. The president made it clear to his
callers that he would not allow politics
to enter into the appointment Of the canal
appointments. He wanted 1t understood
that the commissioner he named would
dig the canal. 1t would be in harmony
with the president, he informed them,
even IL Democrat was elected as his
successor.
From the presidents remarks the callers
drew the conclusion that the race was
between Governor Sayres and Senator
Jones.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-15
STAGE ROBBED BY
LONE MAN IN OREGON

PORTLAND, Ore. Dec. ia special
to the Oregonian from Grants Pass, says:
While the William Creek and Grant
Pass stage was on its way out to Will
Iiams, a young fellow with a red mask
appeared from the woods and presenting a
revolver commanded the driver and one
passenger to hold up their hands. The
appearance OF the highwayman was so
sudden and unexpected that there was
nothing else to be done but comply. The
robber then ordered the mail bags to be
thrown out This was done and then he
commanded the driver to drive on. Later
II was found that the mail bags had been
opened and only SIS in registered matter
secured, as the mail was light Ohicers
are in pursuit.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-15
BIC FORTUNES
FOR SCHOOLS
IN SOUTH
R0CKEFELLER'S BILL WHICH
HAS PASSED SENATE AND
HOUSE WILL GIVE MILLIONS
TO SOUTHERN SCHOOLS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1z.-Millions for
educational purposes in the south are in
prospect under the terms of bill con-
gress has passed at the instance of John
d. Rockefeller, which bill is now on
the presidents table awaiting approval
The University of Georgia will come in
for great share of the money, the plans
for the gift to this institution having al
ready been made by DR.. Wallace But
trick, who recently visited Athens.
The bill is simple AFFAIR and does not
mention or hint at the millions Of dol
lars which are declared to be behind 1t,
as the donation Of Mr. Rockefeller. II
was introduced in the senate by Senator
Aldrich, OF Rhode Island, soon after the
marriage Of his daughter TO the son of
Mr. Rockefeller. 1t was passed through
that body at the last session of congress
without exciting discussion, and without
public explanation of the real design be-
hind IL.
The bill passed the house of representa-
tives last Saturday, but It was only late
Wednesday afternoon that the knowledge
leaked out concerning its real import.
George Foster Peabody, who is treasurer
OF the general educational board, refused
20 affirm or deny the report that Mr..
Rockefeller had made his first contribu-
ton amounting to A.OOo.OO0.
OF the future plans of Mr.. Rockefeller,
he said: IT hope that the report is true.
This is a splendid movement, which will
be better appreciated In fifty or one hun
dred years than II Is at the present time.
We are preparing to make a general APP
peal TO the public after the holidays, and
we expect a generous response.
I'VE viii apply our assistance where ii
will do the most good. but largely in the
south. Every village and town school
and every mountainside school win be
benefited. tH
"Dr Buttrick. our secretary, has just
returned from the south, where he arrang-
ed assistance for the State University OF
Georgia, and the common schools OF North
Carolina and Alabama"
Robert c. Ogden, who was perhaps the
prime mover in the plan to broaden the
work OF the public schools in the south.
and who is one OF the incorporators and
trustees Of the general educational board,
talked today OF the plans.
'I have no knowledge Of Mr.. Rockefel-
ler's future intentions said Mr.. Ogden.
"As a matter OF fact, he has already Civ
en- a large sum for the furtherance OF
the work which we have undertaken.
II may be that he will add to his gift
in the future, but when 1t will be done,
II at all, I cannot say. Large plans for
the future have been made, and we hope
to be able TO more than carry them out"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-15
VALD0STA WILL HAVE
LARGE COLLAR FACTORY

vALDoSTA. Ga. Dec. u.-Valdosta is
to become the center of a large collar
making business. The Roberts-Cranford-
Dasher Co., who have done some business
in this line, are to add force Of twenty
men and enter the field on large scale.
This VIII become one of the largest con-
Germs Of the kind in the state and win be
worth much TO the city, as only high
class labor will be employed.
The horses and actors of the Harris
circus, which Is wintering here, have be-
gun their winter practice and viii keep
it up every day for the next four months.
The horses are being drilled daily at the
park and the actors have a gymnasium
there where they are constantly learn
ing new acts.
The remains OF Mrs. Caroline Cashion
were brought here from Sparks Tuesday
morning and inferred in the city cemetery.
Mrs. Cashion was the mother OF Mrs.
Columbus williams. OF Sparks, and Mrs.
Hunt OF this city. She wac a sister OF
Mrs. Mary Converse. Mrs. Lou Lilies and
Mrs. Glen, OF this city. and was about 70
years OF age.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-15
CONFESSED TOO MUCH;
GOES TO COAL MINES

AUGUSTA. Ca. Dec. u.-Dan Hardy.
one of the negro murderers Of Ed Griffin,
who received life sentence, was yester-
day sent of to the coal mines. He was
held in jaiI here several weeks after his
accomplice, likewise sentenced for life,
had been sent OF. waiting for the South
Carolina authorities to claim him. No
claim was made. and so he was sent on
10 the pen.
After his conviction and sentence the
negro, doubtless believing himself safe
then. confessed not only his share I'm the
killing OF Ed Griffin, but he also confessed
the killing OF Mrs. ]. o. Atkinson, who
was shot from ambush and killed one
night I'm 1885 in Edgefeld county, while
riding home from Augusta in buggy
with her husband. For this crime two ne
xroes were lynched the next day. Dan
Hardy confessed that IL was he who fired
the fatal shot.
Mr.. Atkinson was notified by the chief
OF police OF the confession made by the
negro. and he was held awaiting the ar
rival OF a South Carolina Official with ex-
tradition papers. but no demand for him
has been made. The negro formerly lived
in Edgeheld. and came TO Augusta after
the murder OF Mrs. Atkinson.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-15
CIGARETTE CAUSES
PQPULACE To
SCATTER
FIREMEN AND MANY PEOPLE
RUSH TO THE EQUITABLE
BUILDING, BUT THE
FIRE WAS OUT.

A stirring comedy in four acts which took
place at 10 o'clock this morning
ACT l.
Out through the driving rain and crowd
ed streets, like an automobile running
amuck, chemical engine No. ], from head
quarters, dashed this morning at fearful
rate OF speed to the Equitable building
at the dreaded call OF the FIRE alarm.
ACT II.
As the engine dashed through the streets
the crowded population that thronged the
pathways scattered I'm CONSERVATION in all
directions As the dull roar OF the engine
sounded over the cobble stones, all Of
fees were deserted and windows were
packed with eager occupants watching the
course OF the swiftly flying engine.
ACT III.
AS the firemen reached the Equitable
building they dashed up four flights Of
stairs and found room 434. the headquar-
tiers Of the Southern States Freight de-
partment, in wild turmoil and rampant,
hurly-burly that showed a panic was
looming near at hand. The firemen dashed
through the door into the stricken room.
Fs..s ACT ". IS
In one corner Of the room a small pile Of
papers were still smoking from a lighted
cigarette. exit fremen and populace)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-15
AUTOMOBILE TRAIN
. MAY SUPERSEDE
THE RAILROAD
FRANCE WILL SOON HAVE AUTO
TRAINS RUNNING AT SPEED
OF sIxTY-TWo MILES
PER HOUR.

NEW YORK, Dec. ia dispatch from
Paris, by way OF London, to the Times
describes a new system OF railway travel
ing soon to be introduced in France. A
train consisting OF three automobile
carriages is to leave Paris for Dijon on
january IS. II viii travel 81 miles an hour.
The carriages will take forty passengers
each, as well as luggage. and a lavatory'
and bar will be provided.
Under the system employed a small
quantity of petroleum converts a small
amount of water into the greatest posi-
BILE propelling power, the steam acting
directly on the wheels. Thus locomotives
are superseded and each carriage is indie
pendent.
The initial cost of the carriage complete
is equal to that of one OF the present cor
ridor cars. which, however, are not con-
vertible to the new system.
It is stated that speed of G. miles an
hour can be maintained for the whole dis
lance from Paris to Nice.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-15
NEGRO REPUBLICANS
ADJOURN THEIR SESSION

SELMA, Ala. Dec 1.-THE negro Re-
publican convention has closed its ses-
sion in this city. Among the last acts
OF the session was the election OF william
J. Stephens. OF Calhoun. as chairman OF
the new state executive committee. and
John NJ. Gee. OF Selma, secretary. The
Organization OF the party was made by
the adoption of a resolution which pro-
v1ded that the Republican state execu-
tive committee OF Alabama shall con-
sist of I'VE members from each congress
sional district in the state and the said
FIVE members shall also constitute the
district executive committee. The first
name selected from each district was
designated as chairman for the purpose
Of calling the rest of the members togeth-
er in each district to organize for the
district -4rrt
The leaders Of the movement express
themselves as pleased with the result Of
the meeting. gHF
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-15
SHOT HERSELF TO DEATH
WHILE HUSBAND WATCHED

RALEIGH, N c., Dec. 12.-Mrs. Kate
Cheatham Jones, aged 50, killed herself
at 4 o'clock this morning while her hus-
band, z. L. Jones. watched at her bedside.
Mr.. Jones is collector the for Seaboard
Airline and returning from work last af-
ternoon was astounded to ind his wife i'll.
He summoned neighbors and wired her
relatives who arrived from Franklinton by
midnight About 5 o'clock all retired ex-
cept Mr.. Jones. who remained at the bed
side Suddenly Mrs. Jones drew a pistol
concealed under her pillow and shot her
self through the head, dying instantly.
She had been married six years and mad
no children. Mrs. Jones was a sister to
Captain J. r. Cheatham, Seaboard freight
agent, and ]. @. Cheatham. of Atlanta.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-15
AGED CITIZEN DIED
IN SAVANNAH THURSDAY

SAVANNAH, Dec. 11.-Judge Philip NJ
Russell. a member Of the board of tax
assessors and receivers, died at his home
in this city this morning of old age. He
was born In Savannah, December 18th.
1914. and he had lived here continuously
since that time. He was for many years
clerk of the city court of Savannah, and
had always been in public life since at
tanning his majority. He had filled many
ofices in the county and was brother Of
Warning Russell, county treasurer. In 1s4S
he was elected sheriff OF the city of Sa-
vannah and was for time inspector Of
customs In 1856 he was elected clerk OF
council. He commanded the Republican
Blues during a part of the civil war. On
more than one occasion he represented
Chatham county in the legislature, serving
his last term there in 1856 He was. among
other things an ex-chief Of the Savannah
fire department.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-15
TENNESSEE GETS
$550,000 CANAL

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. 12.-The
secretary OF the treasury has recommen-
detl that $4,000 be set aside in the sundry
civil bill for improvements in the Ten
nessee river. This makes a total Of $780,
900 that will be Immediately available for
the work upon the Colbert and Bee Tree
shoals canal As indicated, this $S50.Ooo
will be included in the sundry civil bill,
which will be passed at this session OF
congress.
In order to construct the canal it is
necessary to excavate several million Gu
bic yards of earth, and the question con-
fronting the engineers is what TO do with
1t. The banks are very high and little
Of it could be piled on the banks, while
the expense Of carrying it away will be
large.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-15
HORSE MEAT BANQUET
is HEARTILY DECLINED

BERLIN, Dec. 1.-THE most distinguish
ed members of the Society for the Pre-
vention OF Cruelty to Animals have de-
ciined the invitation issued by the Fleis-
cher Zeitung. the national organ Of the
German butchers, to a horse meat ban
quet on the ground that horse flesh would
not have fair chance at a dinner given
under the auspices Of the butchers league,
but the Fleischer Zeitung is informed that
the society designs to give such dinner
itself. to which 400 persons will be in
vited.
The F1eiseher Zeituns. however persists
in inviting the directors OF the society to
attend its dinner. and has commissioned
hotel keeper 10 prepare menu which
will include horse bouillon. asparagus.
brlsket Of horse and horse hIet la Mel
son. the whole being washed down with
excellent wines.