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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
ALABAMA SEES
WARM POLITICS

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. June 25.-The an
nouncement OF Judge A. +. Caffee, editor
OF The Albanian and member OF the
state railroad commission, that he VIII
enter the race for governor, has created
considerable stir among the politicians and
brought out the forthcoming political bat
tie in a new light.
the interests of former Governor Joseph
F. Johnston. who is known TO have an
eve on the United States senate, but he
Is regarded nevertheless as the representa-
tive of that element which made the fight
against the adoption of the new cOnsti-
tuition, which fight was led by Captain
Johnston.
The present governor. William ID. Jelks
announced his candidacy for the governor
ship some time since and he and Judge
Caffee now occupy the ring, but there Is
an apparently well-founded report that
there Will be still smother candidate and
that this candidatWwill be Gen. William
c. Oates, former congressman, and per-
haps the most distinguished citizen Of the
state apart from Senator Morgan ana
Senator Pettus.
He is now in England and an expression
from him cannot be secured at this time,
but II is said on apparently good author
fly that upon his return he will announce
HIS candidacy Should he enter the race
IL would put an entirely new complexion
upon the situation and open up what
would doubtless prove the most memora-
bile campaign of recent times. IL is under
stood that he would receive the support
OF Senator Pettus. though this. of course,
cannot. be verified at this time. Hon.
John B. Knox who presided over the con-
stitutional convention. is said 10 aspire.
to the United States senate and Senator
Pettus IS understood TO have desire to
close TO Governor Jelks. from which it
may be seen that the senatorial election
may cut an important figure in the guber-
Material race.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
STEAMSHIP COMBINE FAILS;
RATES ARE BEING SLASHED

NEW YORK, June 24.-From present in
dications the growing grain crops will
not stay on this side Of the Atlantic on
account of excessive transportation
charges, says the Journal Of Commerce.
Rates are being cut by the various routes
and the steamship combine OF minimum
figures Is. so far, ineffective. The latest
plan OF the steamship lines-at any rate
the London-Liverpool line-was to so ar
range steamship rates that the through
rate from Chicago to Liverpool, for in
stance, should be the same regardless Of
the port through which the merchandise
should begin its ocean voyage. This
change contemplates a system Of ocean
rates so calculated as to neutralize the
railroad differentials. In other words
steamships sailing from Baltimore, Phila-
delphia and the Virginia ports were to
charge a higher rate than the New York
steamship lines TO the extent OF the diff
ferential.
not working smoothly, and as a matter
of fact some of the outport lines have re-
fused to try IT. furthermore, the plan has
been upset to a considerable extent by
the sudden reduction in the differential
Baltimore has enjoyed and a reduction Of
lake and rail rates between Buffalo and
New York. which went into effect Friday.
These latter are to remain in effect until
July IS. Whether or not they will con-
tinue thereafter remains for future ac-
ton.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
IS
BROKEN IN
NEBRASKA
THOMPSON, OF GRAND ISLAND,
NOMINATED AFTER STORMY
SESSION LASTING NEARLY
TWENTY-F0UR HOURS.

GRAND ISLAND. Neb.. June 25.-Fu-
sion was accomplished by the democratic
and populist state convention today when
both bodies unanimously nominated w.
II Thompson OF Grand Island. a demo-
crat. for governor. The remainder Of the
ticket Is as follows:
Lieutenant governor-W. A. Gilbert,
POpulist. York.
secretary Of state-John H. Powers.
PopuIist. Hitchcock county.
Attorney General-J. II. BroOdy, Dem
ocrat., Lincoln.
Cotnrnissioner Of Public Lands and
Bnilders-James c. Bremen. Democrat.
Omaha.
The nomination OF Thompson BY the
populIsts came on the tenth ballot. when
he received two-thirds OF the votes cast.
The nomination was then made unani-
nous Thompson had already been nomi-
mated. BY the democrats and the action
OF the populist Convention completed the
nomination. Conference committees az
once got 70 work on the rest OF the ticket
The nopulists were given their FIRST choice
OF the remainder OF the candidates.
Al o'clock the fusion convention went
q breakfast without securing q nomina-
ton for, governor, and with the prospects
Tor fusion stin in doubt.
Each OF the conventions had selected
NOMINEE for governor curing the night. the
ENnIA@LE
Holt county. and the Democrats select
fnk C. J. Smyth. Of Omaha-
Both conventions began TO ballot on
these names ana entered into the deadlock
which lasted until o'clock this morning.
At that hour william ,. Bryan was
nominated BY the Pophlists by acclima-
ten. ana the Democratic convention NOM
mated Mr.. smyth. when Mr.. Smyth APP
peared before the Democratic convention
ana announced that fusion with himself
as nominee seemed impossible and ofIer-
ting TO withdraw.
Al the same time sEr. Harrington an
nounced his withdrawal.
Mr.. Bryan thanked the convention for
the honor. but said he could not accept
the nomination for reasons already clear
10 the public He made plea for har-
rnony and for fusion.
To further discussion OF a mode for pro-
ceedure another ballot was ordered Five
out Of SIX counties called for vote on
Harrington. the Popalist choice. when the
gentleman appeared 20 say that he had
rositfvely withdnavn and asked the con-
venti0n 10 nominate W. II. Thompson. The
suggestion was acted on with unanimous
consent. and Thompson was borne 70 the
platform or the shoulders Of q number OF
other delegates.
The Democratic convention took recess
for breakfast
This action was made known to the
Populist convention. which took its sew
enth ballot. Thompson leading with "a
votes. The convention then took recess
until O'Clock SIS -t-a
When the convention reconvened the
hrst ballot taken BY the PopulIsts result
ed IN the nomination Of General p. II.
Barry The Democratic convention was
notified OF this action. and the two bodies
were again In deadlock, balloting on
II 1mpson and Barry.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
Snowman IN JAIL
MAKES DASH
BUT FAILS
WILLIAM DAVIS CHARGED WITH
ROBBERY IN cARRoLLToN Es-
cAPEs IN UNIQUE MANNER
BUTTS CAUGHT AGAIN.

CARROLLTON, Ca, June A.-Carroll-
ton had a unique jail delivery late Sun
day afternoon. William Davis, of Balti-
more, Md, who was confined In the white
department under sentence of seven years
for robbery. was the only prisoner to es-
cape He has been there since November
and was convicted in April last. mo-
ton for new trial had recently been over
ruled and an appear is being arranged
for and some motions are being made In
his behalf.
HIS conduct has been good and the jailer
during the excessively hot weather has
been leaving him IN the corridor instead OF
the cells during the day time.
At about $3.50 o'clock Sunday evening
when the negro attendant at the jail went
to carry fresh water to the prisoners,
Davis had secreted himself behind the
door which the negro had to open and
when the revolving cell was turned to that
door and the negro entered, DAVIS waited
for him 20 pass around the corridor on
the other side and then stepped into the
revolving cell and turned himself to lib
erty. Descending the stairway ne was
soon in the street, Tut was Immediately
spied by the Jail cook. a negress, VINO gave
alarm and made pursuit OF Davis INTO
main street.
Seeing several parties in pursuit. he
Jumped a fence into a block near the
public school building and this was soon
surrounded and the. pursuing party De-
lieved he was in that area as he hadn
time to leave II before surrounded. After
searching outhouses and looking generally
through the grounds he was at last spieo
hidden in an clubhouse and retaken with
out trouble.
Davis told that he had planned this
means OF escape for several days. he
has strongly protested his innocence all
the while and while there is plain case
OF assault and battery against him the
charge of robbery is pretty generally
doubted and public sympathy is strong IN
Davis favor here. He was construction
boss of Gentry Bros Dog and Pony
Show here last November when the or
Tense is alleged to have been consum-
mated by Davis knocking down drunk
en- farmer from Heard county who was
interfering with Davis in loading the
show at u O'Clock at night. Numbers Of
parties testified that Williams, the in
jured man, had no money, but as the evil
dence was conflicting and the jury found
Davis guilty Judge Harris would not dis
turb the verdict and only a short time
ago refused Davis a new trial.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
GAINESVILLE HAS
DISASTROUS FIRE

GAINESVILLE, Ga, June B-Last
night about midnight the house of z. L.
Cook. on Thofnaston street, was discov-
cred to, be on fire. Owing to the dryness
it burned rapidly. The house was occupied
by Prof Oliphant.
It burned so rapidly that the occupants
barely escaped. Mrs. Oliphant and child
were rescued by being taken out through
a window. &
The adjacent house Of Edward Elder
was also burned and other buildings near
by were damaged.
The insurance on building OF E. l.
Cook was $1,700: Prof. ELEPHANTS insur-
ance on furniture, 500; Mrs. Cooks in
surance on furniture, 800; Edward Elders
insurance on building and furniture $500;
Mrs. Fife Adams furniture carried no
insurance.
DR.. T. r. Graves lost his library and
furniture; insurance 500.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
BUTCHER KNIFE BRINGS
RELIEF TO FARMER

NASHVILLE. Tenn. June ga special
from Lavergne to Tho Banner says that
Alexander. a prosperous farmer. commit
ted suicide at Lavergne by cutting his
throat with q butcher knife.
He had brooded for some time over the
loss OF his crops. He had been unfortu-
nate I'm early planting and the recent food
practically destroyed everything that was
left.
Deceased was 90 years old and leaves a
wife and several children
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
OLD TIME PoPULIsTs
AREIN REBELLION

TOPEKA. Kas.. June S.-Several OF the
oid-time Populistsawere IN rebellion today
over what they termed the surrender of
the Peoples Party 20 the Democrats at
the state convention last night. when the
Populists agreed TO a fusion ticket.
Among the leaders Of the insurgents are
James Tapp. state senator; W. J. Babb.
member OF the old Populist state central
committee and who was the Populist lead
er in the last legislature. Lewis Bellsam. OF
the state legislature and one Of the most
prominent politicians Of Butler county.
and c. 3. Hoffman. one OF the founders OF
the party IN Kansas and chairman OF the
Dickinson county delegation. who led the
anti-fusion forces at yesterdays conven-
ton These men left the floor OF the con-
vention late last night after the element
IN favor OF fusion had won and refused
10 take further part IN the proceedings.
Today Mr.. Tapp declared IN an interview
that as he no longer had a party OF his
own he would cast his vote next fall for
William E. Stanley. Republican. for the
United States senat0rship 10 succeed Will
lam A. Harris. Senator Harris was tenn
porary chairman OF the convention yester-
day
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
BLACK SMOKE BOILS
FROM MOUNTAIN WELL

phenomenon has been found a we'll puff
ing with smoke almost as fercely as a tar
kiln. The well is on Mr. David Phillips
farm. It has been used for years, but
people cannot go near il now and are get
ting water about a half mile distant The
water I'm the well has been ruined and its
embankments are badly nodded
President r. f. Pettus, of the Huntsville
Chamber Of Commerce, has extended an
invitation to State Geologist Eugene A.
Smith to visit Madison county and see If
he can explain the phenomena to the sat
isfaction Of this anxious people. The ne
groes in the Cluttsville precinct are scared
and some of them are thinking seriously
OF moving away.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26

HUNTSVILLE. Ala, June "a smok-
ing well is a second most curious phenom-
enOn that has been found in the Clutts-
Vile. Ala. neighborhOod within the past
few days and the people near IT are
considerably alarmed.
few days ago Capt. j. II. Burwel. OF
Jeff Ala. came to Huntsville and told
OF a crack in the earth about s or 10
inches wide and COO feet long on his farm.
The phenomenon presented itself on the
north bench Of the Capshaw mountain and
made the denizens Of that section very
uncomfortable.
On the south bench of the same noun
tain and about three miles from the first
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
MISSOURI REPUBLICANS
ENDORSE ROOSEVELT

JEFFERSON CITY. No. June e.
When the Republican state convention re-
convened today Temporary Chairman
McJimsey made a speech asking for har-
mcny. The 1report Of the COMMITTEES on
credentials was read and adopted. The
reading Of the platform. containing an un-
equivocal endorsement Of Roosevelt for
president I'm 1874 was greeted with wild
applause. the delegates rising from their
seats and cheering enthusiastically. Hats
and handkerchiefs were tossed about. and
for i've minutes the ovation TO the man
whom Congressman Joy metaphoricaIly
designated the little rough rider Of the
white house" was overwhelming.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
HALL OF FAME COMMISSION
WILL MEET ON JULY2

The Hall Of Fame commission created by the
last legislature will meet at the capitol on
July Cd. not July 5th, for the purpose OF select
ing two prominent 0eorgians who will be enti-
tied to have inches in the Hall OF Fame at
Washington. The commission met in January
and agreed to meet again on the day the state
convention met. DR.. Crawford W. Long and
Alexander H. Stephens were the favorites with
the commission at the last meeting. but no
names have been definitely settled upon
The members Of the commission are Senators
H. P. Bell. John Allen and Clark Howell,
Representatives John ID. Little. c. c. Houston.
Gresham and DR.. L. @, Hardeman. A. L.
Hull, George Hillyer. A. L. Miller. Spencer r.
Atkinson Fleming duBignon and Madison Bell.
Hon. Columbus Heard, OF Greene county, is
chairman Of the commission and Madison Bell
is secretary
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
MRS. VAN HOLT NASH DEAD
AFTER q SHORT ILLNESS

Mrs. Maggie Van Holt Nash. widow Of
j. Van Holt Nash, died yesteray at
11:z5 O'Clock at her residence, 526 Spring
street, after a short illness from paraly-
sis.
Mrs. Nash was 81 years old. She was
born in Norfolk, Va. and was the daugh-
ter of prominent banker there. She was
Miss Maggie Bowden.
Mrs. Nash is survived by six children.
They are ]. Van Holt Nashs Robert STAFF
ford Nash, Walter B. Nash. Miss Belle
Nash, Mrs. Cornelia B. Garnett, of Angus
ia. and Mrs. Stewart Stringfellow, of
Richmond, Va.
Mrs. Nash was well and prominently
known in Atlanta She was a woman Of
many gifts and beautiful Christian char
acter. Her life was a constant inspiration
and example to all who knew her, and her
death has brought sorrow to many hearts
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
BIGGEST GUN ON EARTH
IS NOW READY FOR TRIAL

NEW YORK, June ga 1s-inch gun,
the largest in the world, viii be COM
pleted at Watervliet arsenal by Wednes-
day and sent to the United States govern
ment proving grounds at Sandy Hook.
Its operations are expected to astonish
the world. II is the most powerful wea-
pom yet devised by man and is expected
to revolutionize the art Of gun making.
The work upon this gun has been going
on for years. Monster cranes have been
construeted in order that the various
parts of the record breaking gun may be
conveniently shifted.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
A. L. ROSENTHAL s. co.
ON TRIAL FOR BIG FRAUD

NEW YORK. June 25,-A preliminary
examination of Abraham S. Rosenthal and
Martin L. Cohen, comprising the firm Of
A. L. Rosenthal & Co., charged by the
government with having defrauded it out
Of large sums of money through alleged
improper invoices in Japanese silk i'm
portations, has been commenced before
United States Commissioner Shields. w.
Wickham Smith, special deupty United
StaieS attorney general, conducted the
prosecution.
The Arst complaint, that e alleged
fraudulent underweight in a shipment Of
silks from Lyons, France. was taken up
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26

and several custom house officials testi-
fed. Deputy Collector John d. Smith said
the Lyons invoice had been sent to him in
September. 1901, by Appraiser Wakeman
with orders to re-examine and reweigh
the invoices. The witness said there were
three cases. The second case was invoiced
at 14l.60 pounds and the correct weight he
gave as 167 pounds. The third, he said,
was invoiced at 112sO pounds and the cor
rect weight. he said, was 1872 pounds.
With the evidence Of Mr.. Smith the
prosecution rested on the first complaint
and Judge Dittenhoefer will put in his de-
tense to that specific charge next Thurs
day.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
BY DASH OF VOLTS
y WOMAN FALLS DEAD

NEW YORK. June 24.-Ars. ]. d. Ander-
son has met death at Croton, N. Y, in
through her husbands store carrying
pan Of cherries, when she stopped and
raised her hand to turn on an electric
lamp. and 10 steady herself is supposed
to have rested the pan against an iron
railing about the counter.
The light current was accidentally
grounded and she received a shock OF $500
volts. causing instant death.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
Cuts Wheat at SO.

GREENSBORO, N. c.. June 25-Mr. will
liam Walker Of Summarized township. this
county celebrated his eighty eighth birthday
last Thursday by taking his scythe and lead
ing the wheat cutters on his farm. He only
took hts incoming with the others and as
hearty eating the elaborate birthday and har-
vest dinner as the youngest one Of the harvest
ers and as he expresses Il much more spry."
DR. David Wharton. one OF the leading citi-
gems of the county. and a prosperous farmer
and business man, died last night at HIS resi-
dence two miles from this city at the age OF
ninety-nine years.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
IRISHMEN IN CHICAGO
SEVERED REBUKE ENGLAND

CHICAGO. June 23-Irishmen who met here
last night passed resolutions denouncing Eng
l1nd.s 'unholy var against the Beers and
piedginE support 70 John Redmond and his
associates IN the house Of commons II was
decided % hold the national demonstration ~
tia Cnitcd Irish societies az one Of the parks
. August Is. one hundred and forty-efght organ
nations were represented. and Colonel John F.
FInnerty presided.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26
C. B. VAIL DIES
AT HOME IN AUGUSTA

AUGUSTA. ia. June &C E. Vail,
one of the largest commission merchants
Of the city. died last evening after long
illness.
The funeral viii take place at o'clock
this afternoon
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26

Mark Twain's 'Innoeents Abroad" has been
barred from Russia for its heresy. The chapter
objected TO is his description Of weeping over
Adams suggestions grave.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-26

Is a constitutional disease.
1t originates in a scrofulous condition Of
tho blood and depends on that conditic1.
1t often causes headache and dizzin ass.
impairs the taste, smell and hearing, e
fects the vocal organs, disturbs the stomach
1t is always radically and permanently
cured by the blood-purifSing, Alternative
and tonic action OF
Hoods TdrSGPGriLLG
This great medicine has wrought the most
wonderful cures Of all diseases depending
on scrofnla or the scrofulous habit.
HOOPS PILLS are the best cathartic.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-02

waiuku District" II such, then, is
the case, which we deem as correct,
then the complaint of Nineteenth
Century American" in our issue of
March 18th last falls to the ground.
We think that Deputy Assessor Keola
of that district is quite right in en-
ploying Japanese clerk as an assist
ant in the work of collecting taxes.
Not only that, it is paid for by him
self out of his commissions for doing
the work, and it don't cost the gov
ernment anything. Furthermore, as
we understand it, he Is not forced to
employ anybody at all, If he don't
want tc, and he needn't unless 1t suits
him to so employ an assistant in order
to expedite his end of the work. Is
this howl being raised against him be-
cause he is a kanaka, or is it because
of his Oriental origin being easily de-
picted in his features?
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-02
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 1902.
JUSTICE THE NEXT STEP.

Surely no one would like to see 1t
more than we of The Independent, but
not in the manner indicated by the
Morning Glory. Yes, truly, Bishop
Willis "said no more and no less than
was warrantable, sped no Parthian ar
rows, and retired from the post he had
SO long held, with a dignity and gen.
tleness which had in it touch of the
pathetic" The Anglican Bishopric
may be forever closed as far as he is
concerned, but the work begun and
planted here by it will still continue,
which we hope, until time shall be no
more.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-02
A TIP TO HAWAIIAN sPEAKEKs.

William Olepau, ]. B. Keoho-
xii, Senator w. c. Achi, w. J.
Coelho and Rep. Jonah Kuma-
lac will all address a Republican
meeting tonight at Kewalo. 1t
is to be hoped that these sons OF
Hawaii, these Kanakas, before go
ing on the rostrum, will peruse
attentively the columns of this
mornings Advertiser. On page1G,
column 8, they will find an arti-
lie on Hawaii which will interest
them greatly. 1t is from the
Hartford Courant, paper edited
by U. S, Senator Hawley, a Re-
publican.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-02

But in it's plea for justice and mercy
towards the misguided actions of the
''two English clergymen," our only
morning contemporary has utterly dis
regarded the facts and the truths per-
tanning to both cases. In the first
mentioned case, that of the Rev. Alex
ander Macintosh, it is true that his
license was cancelled, like all the 9TH
er members of the clergy. An oppor-
tunity was given to all to come in un-
der the new dispensation and to accept
the new condition of things, he includ-
ed The others accepted and were
duly licensed but he stoically refused
to have anything to do with 1t, and in
stead the head of the disturbing ele-
ment wrote and probably misrepre-
sented the facts to the New York med
dler, who advised the dragging of his
brother prelate into court of law
Therefore Sir Macintosh has only
himself to blame for being unlicensed,
and is now a priest without an office
and without congregation.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-02

The difference 'twixt tweedle-dum
and tweedle-dsesis well illustrated in
our only morning paper,a It tardily
states. that Mrs. s. b.. Rose was run
over on. Saturday last by two gentle
men and two ladies' in a surrey. No
names were mentioned for fear of the
frowns of our best society people
well, almost the best. Had the driver
been a Chinese or Japanese the car
toonist of that paper would have pro
duced something iurid to infiame pub.
lie opinion against the Oriental. 1t
does make a difference who the Jehu
happens to be.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-04-02

Now. that the Board of Health's
committee of investigation has return
ed from the Leper Settlement, we ex-
pect soon to hear something import.
ant as coming from its official visit.
But The Independent is already aware
of what they have done and how the
investigation was carried on. and
knows whereby certain very important
and material evidence and disclosures
were suppressed. We only hope that
justice will be done in this inhuman
matter. More will be heard from The
Independent later on.