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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-06
PIONEER CITIZEN
OF ATLANTA DEAD

Captain William Mcconnell died this
morning at the home Of his son-in-law,
Anthony Murphy, just outside of the city.
Captain Mcconnell had been in feeble
health for years and had been confined to
his bed for the past six months.
Captain Mcconnell was Sc years cid. He
was born in Jackson county and came to
Atlanta in 1919. He was a contractor and
millwright by profession. Captain Nc
Cornell attained marked success in his
line of work and was looked upon as an
authority. He had the distinction of
having built the first Howe truss bridge
in Atlanta, which was erected over Broad
street.
Captain Mcconnell entered the civil war
in 1861 and was Immediately made cap
tain His company was the first to leave
Atlanta for the war. AS a soldier and a
pioneer citizen of Atlanta Captain Nc
Cornell bore a splendid record and he
numbered many friends to whom his
death Is a source of regret. He is sur
viVed by his daughters, Mrs. Anthony
Murphy. Mrs. Gresham and Mrs. c. j.
Simmons, of Atlanta, and Mrs. c. w.
James, of Birmingham, Ala, and his sons,
Major Hugh Mcconnell, of Admission, Ala,
and Howard 1. Mcconnell. of Gainesville.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-06
MOLINEUX MAY GET
FREEDOM FROM
HIS DOOM
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FEARS
MANY OF MOST IMPORTANT
WITNESSES IN TRIAL WILL
NOT TESTIFY AGAIN.

NEW YORK, Oct. Assistant District
Attorney Osborne IS not sanguine OF OBJ
tanning a conviction OF Roland B. Moli-
neux at his second trial on the charge OF
causing the death OF Mrs. Katherine Ad-
ans. which is expected 10 begin on Mon
day.
Apart from the additional burden i'm
posed upon the prosecution by the rulings
OF the appellate court, excluding the Bar
net letters and other important evidence
used IN the first trial. Mr.. Osborne finds
that some OF his most important witnesses
have removed 10 other states. and are said
20 be unwilling 20 again go on the witness
stand.
Altogether there are seven or eight
such Witnesses said Mr.. Osborne, who
live IN New Jersey. Connecticut. or De-
troft. and who either cannot be found or
are unwilling 20 sacrifice their time By
again attending the trial
Il have just returned from another wit
ness hunting trip 20 Newark. y. j. One
OF the most important witnesses OF the
prosecution. Mamie Melando. cannot To-
cate al all II was she who took care OF
Mollneux's room in the chemical factory
building at Newark. and testified to hav-
ing found note paper identical with thar
used IN writing one Of the discriminating
documents in the case
Witness Declines to Testify Any More.
NEW YORK. Oct. a.-AFarnie AfeIando one OF
the in2ortant witnesses IN the Molineux case.
and who Vas reported 70 have disappeared
has been found In Newark she Is said 70
have declared. however, that she viii not
again 50 through the ordeal OF testifyfng.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-06
CHATTANOOGA REPUBLICANS
NAME THEIR CANDIDATES

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, Oct S-The
Republicans held primaries last night in
the various wards of the city for the pur-
pose of selecting delegates to the conven-
ton which met at IL o'clock this morn
ing and for selecting aldermanic candi-
dates. In four of the wards candidates
were named and in the other four IL was
the understanding that the Democratic
candidates were endorsed. In the Fourth
ward Hiram Tyree, a negro, was named.
He has been in the council continuously
for fourteen years. In the Fifth ward
the candidate Is J. r. Sauls. In the Sixth
ward ]. II. Kelly was the candidate named
and In the Eighth ward d. NJ. Carson was
nominated.
The city convention today put out can
didates for but two of the Offices, naming
Charles r. Evans. one OF the leading Re-
publican lawyers of the city. for city at
torney. and John c. Twinam for city
judge. They were nominated without op-
position.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-06
AWARDED
IN GRAIN FAIR
At ATHENS
WHEAT AND DAT EXHIBITORS Sc.
CURE MANY DECISIONS IN CAR
NlVAL HELD IN cLAs-
SIC CITY.

ATHENS, Ca, Oct. S.-The Wheat and
Oat Fair was opened here Wednesday
at noon. The exercises were held in the
opera house.
The opening address was delivered by
F. w. Massey. of North Carolina, after
which the following prizes were awarded:
A. ]. Baxter, High Shoals. Ga, Walton
county. largest yield Of wheat, SIS.
A. ]. McWhorter, Harmony Grove.
Jackson county, second largest yield OF
wheat, $40.
J. ID. Price. Pennington, Ca, Oconee
county, third largest yield of wheat, $40
S. NJ. Swindle. Hix, Ca, Madison coun-
ty: fourth largest yield of wheat, $40.
E. A Stone, Center Ca, Jackson coun-
ty, fifth largest yield Of wheat, $40.
M j. Robinsony Rose HILL Ca, oconee
county, sixth largest yield ofiwheat, $40.
A. j. Baxter, High Shoals.l Ca, Wal
ton county. largest yield Of oats, $50.
w. p. Price, High Shoals, Ga. Oconee
county. second largest yield of oats, $50.
w. B. Hardigree. Rose Hill, Ga. Oco-
nee county, third largest yield of oats, $50.
NJ j. Robinson. Rose HILL Ga, Geo.
nee county, fourth largest yield of oats
$40.
William Armstrong Greshamvilie, Ca,
Green county, largest yield Of wheat, one
acre, $25.
e. A. Stone Center. Ca. Jackson coun-
ty, second largest yield Of wheat, $40.
E. G. Fambrough, Elder, Ga, Oconee
county, third largest yield of wheat, $40.
c. c. Wilson, BOgart, Ca, Oconee coun-
ty, fourth largest yield of wheat. So
H. II. Hayes, Athens, Ga, Clarke coun-
ty largest yield of oats, $25.
w. p. Price, High Shoals, Ga, Oconee
county, second largest yield of oats, $40.
NJ. ]. Robson, Rose Hill, Ca. Oconee
county, third largest yield of oats, $40.
A. ]. Baxter, High hoals, Ga, Walton
county, fourth largest yield of oats, $40.
]. d. Price, Pennington, Co., Oconee
county, best bushel of wheat shown g
acres), $25.
Five thousand visitors are in the city.
The merchants trade display was quite a
success.
The carnival is booming and pleasing
the crowds.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-06
RUSH MADE FOR JOB
THAT IS FATAL
TO HOLDERS
LOCK KEEPERS AT AUGUSTA DIE
OF FEVER but MANY SEEK
THE PRESENT VA
CANCY.

AOGUSTA, Ca, Oct. 2.-The love of Of
fee was exemplified in the vacancy Of the
canal locks, and the filling of that vacan-
cy. Mr.. Joshua Howard, the keeper, died
on Friday last of hemorrhagic fever, hav-
ing filled that position only about eighteen
months. Nearly all of his predecessors
have died. most OF them after only short
incumbency.
This mortality Is due to the unhealth-
fulness of the spot, which is between high
banks on the river. Notwithstanding this
fatality attending the Office. the undertake
er had not arrived at the house of death
before at least two applications to fill the
vacancy were filed.
The Office is an appointive one by the
mayor, and he yesterday afternoon made
the appointment, giving it to Eli Burns.
who was not one of those who made such
unseemly haste trying to step into dead
mans official shoes.
The salary is only $50 per month, with
perquisites running it up to perhaps 800,
but is one which requires very little actual
work.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-06
EXHIBITS FOR THE
FARMERS CONGRESS

MACON, Ca, Oct. "A meeting Of the
exhibits committee OF the Farmers Ma
tional Congress of which Alb F. Holt IS
chairman, was held Wednesday afternoon.
The business on hand was to ascertain
what progress has been made toward get
ting the exhibits together. 1t was stated
that a number OF counties had signifed
their willingness to take part and would
be heard from definitely within the next
two days.
An effort viii be made to get Macon
merchants to offer premiums for agricul-
tural products. Lee Barfeld will give
40 rods of wire fence for the finest sweet
potatoes; the Page Woven Wire Fence
company will give 40 rods OF farm fencing
for the best display of native grasses cor
rectly named.
The exhibits of the Jones county fair
now in progress viii be brought to Macon
in bulk The Southern and Central Rail-
way companies have both agreed to make
exhibits.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-06
PASSENGER TRAIN
GOES INTO DITCH

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 3.-Passen-
ger train No. 9. the through California
train on the Southern Pacific, due in San
Antonio at 1880 this morning, was ditch
cd this morning at 3 o'clock by running
into a washout culvert between Waelder
and Hardwood east of the city. A wreck
er left for the scene a. $3.50 o'clock. fol-
lowed by a special train of two coaches
having on board Major T. T. jackson,
physicians with stretcher and the as
s.stant superintendent and claim agent.
The engine, baggage and mail car were
of the track. The train was running
slowly on account of the heavy rains,
when the wreck occurred.
The number of casualties, If any, are
not yet known.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-06
FOR MAPPING UNDER.
CHURCH BUSH
IS FINED
AS A BOY He HAD SLEPT THERE
AND NOW HE COULD
NOT STOP THE ~
HABIT. aFEA

r. ]. Bush. a white man 2s years Of
age, was arrested Friday morning about 8
O'Clock for sleeping under the Georgia
Avenue Presbyterian church. 1t had been
reported to Call officer Covington that
the man made a habit Of sleeping under
the church and that morning the police
man arose at daylight and watched for
him to come out.
The officer stated in court that neigh
bors had told him that Bush made reg-
ular habit of sleeping under the church.
The man was raised near and used to
sleep under it when he was a boy, the
officer said, and he could not get out Of
the habit He simply grew up sleeping
there. so officer Covington states. and he
has kept 1t up. The man has been sol
der recently, having served two years in
the Philippines. AS soon as he got back
TO Atlanta, the officer says he went back
to sleeping under the church.
Bush denied making regular practice
of sleeping under the church. He said he
had nowhere to go that night. and that
he had been sick and had no money. He
had worked in furniture plants and 9TH
er places. The officer stated the man had
relatives living within a block OF the
church but that they would have nothing
to do with him as he did not take proper
care of himself.
A fine of 1915 was imposed and the man
was sent to the stockade.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-06
MRS. MONK
GETS VERDICT
! FOR $4,000
ORIENTAL DANCER WHO LOST
BOTH ARMS AT PIEDMONT
FAIR GROUNDS WINS DAM
AGE SUIT.

The jury in the damage suit of Mrs.
Anna Monk against the Atlanta Railway
and Power Co, was brought to a close
Friday afternoon by verdict being rem
dered for the piaintin for $4,000.
Mrs. Monk was an oriental dancer at the
last Southern Interstate fair. As she was
preparing to leave the city, she was run
over by a car Of the company and so in
jured that both her arms had to be am
putated. Her suit is for $4,000.
The accident in which Mrs. Monk was
so manned occurred last fall. After the
fair had broken up. the Monks and their
party were crossing the high trestle be-
yond the fair grounds, to take an out
ward bound train. A trolley car, draw
ing a coal and baggage car. came up be-
hind them. crushing Mrs. Monk. throw
ing Mr.. Monk from the trestle and in
juring others Of the party.
In prosecuting the case the plaintiff has
introduced testimony to show that the mo-
torman on the car. when he beheld the
shrieking woman In the moonlight before
him, cursed her and made no effort to
stop his train. This is OF course, bitterly
denied by the defense.
Not only has Mrs. Monk brought suit
for $4,000 but her husband has two suits,
one for $4,000 and another for $l0,O00 and
Cora Cross, a woman In the party. is also
bringing suit for $4,000 on account of per-
sonal injuries. rft
The suit of Mrs. Monk was only for her
pain and suffering and not for the loss of
her limbs or for any pecunlary loss. This
must be done by the husband and he now
has a suit pending for $4,000. This suit
is based on the loss of the wife's services
and for the expense that has been attach
ed to her nursing in the past and for
what is to follow.
Arnold & Arnold and Julius L. Brown
represent the Monks and Payne and Tye
the railroad.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-06
NUT GROWERS ARE
TO MEET SOON
IN MACON
SOUTHERN NUT GROWERS ARE
TO DISCUSS GROWING OF
PECAN AND OTHER
NUT TREES.

The Southern Nut Growers Association
viii hold its first annual convention in
Macon at the Lanier house. Monday Oct.
6, at 9 a m.
The object OF the association is to pro-
mote throughout the south the growing Of
the pecan and other nut-bearing trees.
Quite an interesting program has been
arranged as follows;
Call to order at 10 a. m.
Invocation.
Address OF welcome. Mayor Smith. of
Macon.
Address Of welcome. r. ]. Redding. Ex-
pertinent. Ga.
Responses to addresses OF welcome.
Prof. F. II. Burnett. Baton Rouge. La. /;
Prof. II. Harold Hume. Lake City. Fla.
Presidents address. G.. NJ. Bacon, De-
Witt, Ga.
Reports OF committees.
2p.m.
Appointment OF committees.
The Question Box. conducted by H. c..
White. Valdosta. Ca.
Experience with Pecans. Mrs. w. Stu
art, Ocean Springs, Miss.
How Came 10 Be Nut Grower, S.
H.. Peek, -fartweI Ca.
Grated and Budded V. Seeding Trees.
Charles E. Pabst. Ocean Springs. Miss.
7:30 p. m.
Reports OF committees.
Why Shout We Encourage the Planting
OF Pecan Trees?. Prof. ]. B. Hunnicutt,
Atlanta. Ga.
Frauds and Fakes in the sale Of Pecan
Stock, Prof. Z. Mead Wilcox. Auburn,
Ala.
Is There Money in Growing Pecan and
other Nut-bearing Trees? Discussed by
delegates.
Unfinished business at such times as
may be appointed on following days.
The following are the committees;
Committee OF Arrangements. r. ].
Redding, Experiment. Ca; w. L. Chess
ner, Macon. Ca: James A. Bair. Palatka.
Fla; Herbert Post. Fort Worth. Tex.
S. II. James, Noun. City, La; Herbert c.
White, Valdosta, Ca; Norwood Robson.
Atlanta. Ca; Sa H. Zellner, Zellner. Ca;
H. NJ Mcintosh, Albany, Ca: E. Mead
Wilcox, Auburn. Ala: II. Howard Hume.
Lake City, Fla.
Committee en- Program. II. c. White,
Norwood Robson, G. NJ. Bacon. j. f. Will
son. George Ketchum.
Committee on Constitution. George
Ketchum. r. ]. Redding. H. d. Smith.
H. NJ. Mcintosh. II. c. White.
Committee on Members, g. NJ. Bacon,
]. F. Wilson. H. c. White.
Parties attending will apply for special
one-fare round trip tickets to the Farm
ers' National Congress. These tickets will
be for sale October 5. except in Georgia,
where they will be available on the morn
ing OF the 9Th.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-06
CONDUCTORS SLAYER
GETS DEATH SENTENCE

CHARLOTTE, n. c.. Oct. 3.-Joe Cole,
ST., who killed Road Master George Stew
ers on a Seaboard Air Line train near
Henderson, n. c., about month ago, was
yesterday convicted of murder and SEN
fenced to be hanged. Joe Cole, Jr., his
son, was convicted of murder in the sec
ond degree and sentenced to thirty years
in prison. The negroes were among a
number of hands who were being taken
from Lynchburg, Va, to Henderson and
when told to get out OF the white section
OF the car they drew their revolvers and
began shooting. The older negro killed
Train Master Stevers. who was aiding the
conductor of he train. and his son becom-
ing involved In the trouble shot and badly
hurt the negro porter, Mitchell. who was
also aiding the conductor.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-06
TEN MILLION TONS COAL
ALABAMA'S 1902 YIELD

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Oct. Assistant
State Mine Inspector Gray is of the opin-
ion that Alabama's production of coal dur
ing the year 1902 will reach 100000 tons,
If not more.
During 1901 the production was little
over eight million. but there has been a
steady increase and Mr.. Gray. who has
been watching the production right along,
firmly believes that the total output for
the year will be something like 100000
tons
Record has been kept of 80 fatal acct
dents in coal mines in this state so far this
year. The new mines opened are making
great strides towards having large out
puts and the old mines have been doing
wonderfully well.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-06
NOTED WESTERN PIONEER
DEAD IN COLORADO

DENVER. Oct. 3.-General Bella NJ.
Hughes, one of the most noted characters
in the early history of the west, died at
his home today. Mr.. Hughes was presi-
dent in the early sixties of the Overland
Stage and Express company, which OPP
Grated between the Missouri river and
the Pacific coast.
He also was the first president Of the
Denver and Pacific railroad. Mr..
Hughes was born in Kentucky IN 1916
and educated for the law under the guild
ance Of his father, who was a prominent
jurist.
Mr.. Hughes was distinguished as sol
der. having served through the Black
Hawk war with honor.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-06
GAMBLER WILL
NOT RESIGN
At ONCE
WILL REMAIN ON SUPERIOR
COURT BENCH UNTIL NoVEM-
Der l, WHEN HE WILL QUAIL
FYFOR SUPREME COURT.

Judge j. S. Gambler, who was Wednes-
day elected associate justice of the SUI
pTeme court of Georgia, will not resign as
judge of the Stone Mountain circuit until
November LIST. He intends to finish up
all the business of the dockets of the SUI
perior courts of the various circuits, and
to hear all motions for new trials and
sign all bills of exception before assum-
ing the duties of judge of the supreme
court
He will not be declared elected judge
of the supreme court until the legislature
counts the returns, which will be made
to that body when it convenes, on Oc-
tober 22d. Besides Judge Gamblers work
on the superior court bench will take
about four weeks. as he has to hold courts
in Newton, Roclxdale and DeKalb coun-
ties. and he will give a week to hearing
new trials and other special business. He
proposes to sweep the dockets clear be-
fore leaving the circuit court, and when
his successor takes charge he will find
everything in good shape.
Judge Samuel B. Adams, who was ap-
pointed for the ad interim term on the SUI
preme court, will hold until Judge Can
dler is ready to qualify.
The first court to be held by Judge Can
dler's successor will be on the first Mon
day in November. when the criminal court
will convene in Fulton county.
Since IT is known that Judge Gambler
has been elected to the supreme court and
that he intends to resign from the SUI
perior court there are several people who
are thinking of applying for his position.
Hon. j. NJ Terrell. the governor-elect,
will have to appoint Judge Gamblers sue
cessor on the superior court bench, as
Judge Gambler will not resign until after
Governor Terrell is inaugurated.
c. W. Smith. of Edgewood, prominent
lawyer in the Stone Mountain circuit, L. S.
Road we'll known attorney of Fairburn,
and j. NJ. Pace, of Newton county, are
spoken of as Judge Gamblers successor
or the superior court bench, and it is
very likely that all three viii apply to
Governor Terrell for the position.
Solicitor General w. T. Kimsey an
nounces positively that he will not be an
applicant for the position. This announce
ment leaves the field to the three attor-
neys who have been mentioned. Each
man will be strongly endorsed and Gov
ernor Terrell will have a hard time In
deciding which man to appoint.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-06
JAPANESE CANNOT BECOME
A NATURALIZED CITIZEN

CHICAGO, Oct. 3.-After VainIy search-
ing for some legal precedent that would
Justify a different decision, Judge Carter
has refused to grant naturalization papers
totIee Guydean, a Japanese. who made
an anplication with a view to becoming a
citizen of the United States.
THE statute on naturalization" said
Judge Carter, reads that any free white
man. or any native of Africa or any
alien of African descent, ray be natural
lied but that does not apply TO Mongol-
ians. and a japanese is surely a Mongol-
IAN"
The only decision bearing directly on
the case which Judge Carter could find
was one made by a Massachusetts court.
and that was TO the effect that an appli-
cation from such a source could not be
granted
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-06
$4,000 CASH
WAS GIVEN
FOR VOTE
NAN DISCL0SES SOME SEN
SATIoNAL TESTIMONY IN FA-
noUS ST. LOUIS DOODLE IN
VESTlGATI0N.

ST. LOUIS. Oct 3-When Judge Ryan's
court met yesterday the trial OF Robt. n
Snyder. banker and promoter, on the
charge OF bribery In connection with the
passage OF the central traction bill, was
resumed Frederick G. UthOff. who was
a member OF the city council In April
1855. was put on the stand By the state.
In answer 70 questions put oy SE-
cult Attorney Folk. Uthoi testified that
while a member OF the city council in
ISIS when the north and south traction
bills were pending. Robert NJ Snyder
called on him at his residence by appoint
ment- Uthon continued:
after talking socially about half an
hour. Snyder said he lived in New YORK
and that he was a millionaire and that ne
was connected with a bank in Kansas
City.
s-;rhen he again spoke OF the central
traction bill ! told him 7 did not want
70 talk about the matter. He said we
we're both Masons and we could discuss
IL the same as lodge matters he SAID
] ought 10 favor him with this BILL
i told him had been approached and
offered 5000 for my vote 1 viii get
that "a bunt and send II by Dieckmann'
said snyder 10 me-
ever said that I would vote Tor the
measure"
witness then told OF package brought
70 his house the following day oy
Dfeckmann and his second meeting with
Snyder.
at that meeting Snyder said: 'Uthon.
II you don't vote for that bill 1 am
ruined man told him." continued the
witness. that he should come 70 my
house and get that package back that
did not want It."
Did he do al you requested
sYes- He came the next day and
opened the package which contained cur
reucy. 3 checks OF 5000 denomination
and the balance IN securities and papers
snyder took the contents and depart
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-06
COLONEL CHARTERS
MOVES TO GAINESVILLE

GAINESVILLE, Ca. Oct. 2.-Col. w. A.
Charters. solicitor general OF the North
eastern circuit. who was reelected with
out opposition yesterday, has purchased
a valuable lot on Green street from
Messrs. H. H. Dean and s. C. Dunlap.
and will at once erect a handsome resi-
dence upon 1t. He will, when 1t is COM
pleted, move to Gainesville from Dab
lonega. where he now resides.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-06
WILL TAKE THREE YEARS
TO SETTLE LAND QUESTION

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.-Three years is
the period of time now fixed in the minds
of the officials of the war department as
requisite for a complete settlement Of the
Philippine friars lands question. if 1t is
to be adjusted on the present basis. This
appears to be an extraordinary waste of
time, but it is accounted for by the state
ment that so many and complicated are
the land titles to be examined that all
the resources of the Philippine civil gov
eminent cannot satisfactorily adjust them
in a less time.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-06
L0NGSTREETS SON GETS
FEDERAL APP OINTMENT

GAINESVILLE, Ga, Oct. IF. R.
Longstreet, son of General James Long
street has received finally the appoint
ment of special agent of Hall county for
the United States census office to collect
statistics of the cotton ginned. Mr.. Long
street is fully qualified to do the work
correctly. Hall has something over go
gins.
This appointment is about the last one
to be made by this department in the
south, as it was held up, two candidates
desiring the place.