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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-01
TAXES REPEALED ON
IMPORTANT ITEMS
COLLECTOR or INTERNAL REEVE
NUE. HAS RECEIVED cIRcU-
LARS MAKING THE AN
NoUNcEMENT.

Circulars have been received at the office
of the collector Of internal revenue rela-
tive to changes mad by the act OF April L.
1902, repeating war-revenue taxation. This
act, so far as it relates to internal reve-
nues, takes effect July /. Taxes have been
repealed on the following:
Special taxes of bankers, brokers, deal
ers in grain. securities. etc, under para
graph 3, section s, act of March Q, 1901,
brokers, class 2, pawnbrokerss custom
house brokers, proprietors OF theatres,
etc. proprietors OF circuses, proprietors OF
exhibitions or shows for money, proprie-
tors OF bowling or billiard rooms, dealers
in leaf tobacco, dealers in tobacco, manu-
facturers of tobacco. manufacturers OF
cigars.
Stamp taxes on instruments, papers. or
documents; issues. deliveries or transfers
of stocks, and. sales and agreements OF
sale or agreement to sell stocks, Nproducts,
or merchandise. wines, seats In parlor or
palace cars, and berths in sleeping cars,
excise taxes on persons, firms, corpora
tions engaged in refining petroleum and
sugar. Taxes on legacies and distributive
shares of personal property.
The estates of all persons dying prior
to July 1. 1902, will be subject to the lega-
cy tax, even If the distribution is not
made until after that date.
The taxes have been reduced on the fol-
lowing articles;
Fermented Liquors-The tax on ferment-
ed liquors is reduced to 81 per barrel
Snuff and Tobaceo-The tax on snuff and
tobacco is reduced to cents per pound.
Cigarettes-The'tax on cigarettes weigh
ing more than pounds per thousand is re-
duced to So per thousand.
A drawback on. rebate is allowed on all
original and unbroken factory packages
of smoking and manufactured tobacco and
snuff held by manufacturers or dealers on
July /. 1902, to the amount Of difference
between the higher rate paid and the tax
imposed by this act.
No discount Is allowed on sale Of stamps
for fermented liquors, or for tobacco or
SNUFF. The discount on the sale of stamps
for fermented liquors which was allowed
by the war revenue act was repealed by
the act OF March 2, 1901.
The provisions Of the present law, rela-
tive to mixed -four remain unchanged,
except slight change Is made in the def
milton of mixed -four.
Rights accrued or liabilities incurred
prior to the repeal are not affected.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-01
coURTMARTIAL TRIAL
FOR GENERAL SMITH

MANILA, April 29.-The trial by court
martial of General Jacob II. Smith, on
the charge of conduct prejudicial to good
order and discipline. was resumed yester-
day. Major Littleton W. 4. Waller, OF
the marine corps. testified TO receiving
from General Smith the orders TO kill
and burn" and render Samar "a bowling
wilderness previously referred TO in
these dispatches. The natives of Samar,
said Major Waller. were more treacher-
Gus and impiacable than the tribesmen Of
the Soudan. without General Smiths
drastic measures. the war there would
not have been ended yet. General. Smith
never intended killing women or children.
Corporal Pritchard. OF the Ninth in
fantry. who took part I'm the fight at Can
dara, testified that he saw boys * years
Of age lighting and slashing with bolos.
Sergeant Bonicastle. of the Ninth IN
fantry, at Apache, testified regarding Cap
tain p. X. Schoffel's fight in Dapdap
province. Samar, against dos dos Fa-
natics. He saw a soldier attacked by TWO
boys under Is. one armed with dagger
and the other with bolo.
Private Nicklo. OF the Ninth infantry,
explained the dangers and difficulties OF
service in the island OF Samar.
Private Najot. Of the Tenth cavalry
told how Americanists (natives friendly
20 the Americans) were butchered there
in cold blood. Sergeant Brumley, OF the
Ninth infantry, a survivor of the Batan-
giga massacre. described that disaster, IN
Guiding the mutilation of the American
dead by the Samar natives.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-01
STATE MUST BORROW
MONEY FOR TEACHERS
NOT ENOUGH MONEY IN THE
TREASURY FOR THE SCHOOL
MASTERS AND SCHOOL
MARMS.

Governor Gambler win again have to
borrow 100000 for the state If the teachers
are to be paid for their third months
work State Treasurer Robert z. Park
stated Tuesday that there would not
be enough money on hand to pay the
teachers this month without experimenting
the amount on hand by loan of 100000.
Treasurer Park was called on Monday
by Governor Gambler for a statement Of
the condition of the treasury, the COVER
nor being DESTROYS of ascertaining the
treasury condition In order to know
whether or not he would have to make an
other loan for the state.
Tuesday Treasurer Park counted
the cash on hand, and in the state deposit
tories, and made an estimate OF the
amount of money which will be due be-
tween now and the end of May. His fig
ures did not show even half enough to
meet the debt owed the teachers, and he
says that IT will be necessary for the gov
ernor to borrow 100000. and more. But
the governor cannot borrow more. He Is
limited by the constitution of the state to
borrow only. 100000, and that only in case
of a casual deficiency.
Governor Gambler was away Tues
day and could not be seen regarding the
condition of the treasury or what he
would do about the loan. It is generally be-
lieved, however, that he will borrow the
amount, as ne believes that the teacneIs
should have the money that is due them.
Two payments TO the teachers have al
ready been made this year, and now the
money is due them for their third months
work.
Last year when Governor Gambler made
the loan he secured the necessary 100000
from five Georgia banks, two Of which
were located in Savannah and the other
three in Atlanta These institutions adj
vanced the money to the state at per
cent interest, but whether this can be
done this year or not is another ques-
Mon The loan will be only for about six
months, but II Is thought that conditions
iust now are different from what they
were when the former loan was made.
The state may have to pay as much as 3
per cent for the money.
The treasury is in pretty bad condition,
due altogether TO the heavy appropria-
lions Of the legislature of last year. Al
though the treasury was supplemented
this year with about 10000 Of what was
known as the public property fund, near
" all of the money has been expended for
the appropriations which were made by
the last general assembly.
The 100000 which Is to be borrowed will
have to be paid back again next fall, and
unless the legislature remedies the matter
next year this time It will necessary for
Governor Terrell, Governor Query or
Governor Estill to make another loan.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-01
COMPTROLLER WRIGHT HAS
RETURNS FROM RAILROADS

Comptroller General william A. Wright
Monday received the first returns OF the
railroads for the taxation Of their prop
critics. The Seaboard Air Line was the
first railroad to get in the returns. and in
stead of increasing since last year their
property has decreased. The decrease was
on the Florida Central and Peninsular
railroad. All of the other lines OF the
railroad company are given in at the same
value as they were last year.
The following are the values of the va
rious lines:
Georgia, Carolina and Northern division,
81 1876, 3S3; Georgia and Alabama division,
81, S54, 1857; Lyons branch, $50, 1854; Abbeville
and Waycross, s151,OA3; Lawrenceville
branch. $4,000; Meldrim extension, $192,-
642; Atlanta belt. 1855, $50; Columbus South
ern, 1861, 764; Florida Central and Peninsu-
lar 81, Ass, 1888. Last year the F. G. and p.
was valued at $1,473, 2S2.
Comptroller General Wright has not yet
announced whether he will accept the re-
turns or increase the Valuation. other
returns are expected in within the next
few days.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-01
WOMAN YIELDS BOTTLE
TO PUNISH AN ENEMY

SPARTANBURG, S. c.. April So.-There
was quite a sensation at the Southern de-
not Monday afternoon and the frequenters
who infest that spot from day unto day
were given a treat by something rather
out Of the ordinary happenings young
woman, quite good looking attacked
man by the name of Wood, proprietor OF
a lodging house, near the depot. Mrs.
Fannie Gibson, for that is her name. was
aggrieved because Wood, she alleges, had
been making remarks derogatory 70 ner
good name. She came prepared TO wage
for her own cause, for carefully wrapped
in a paper was a bottle of-let us say GIN
ger ale. without any announcement that
the performance was about TO begin she
went for the enemy and before he knew
where he was at. received a stunning
blow with the bottle just over the LETT
eve. which caused that worthy to fall In
to a state non compos mentis. Yea, even
when the vanquished gladiator had fal-
len did she not cease. but gave few
well directed punts upon the anatomy OF
Wood. The little performance came to
an end when the police arrived and took
both parties into custody.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-01
JACOBS WINS SUIT
AGAINST DRUG MEN
COURTS DECIDE THAT TRUSTS
ARE CONTRARY TO THE COM
MON LAW OF cEoR-
GIA.

One Of the most far reaching decisions
ever rendered by the supreme court q
Georgia was handed down yesterday when
court held that the efforts of the various
drug firms in. Atlanta to prevent the ia
cobs' Pharmacy from. purchasing goods
from wholesale houses was illegal Under
the common law and contrary to the pub
lie policy of the state. Which decision
means practically, that trusts and other
combines can be proceeded against under
the common law Of the state.
The court also held that the antitrust
law OF Georgia passed in 1896 was uncon-
stitutfonal This was in line with the de-
cision of the supreme court of the United
States, which held only a few days ago
that the antitrust law of Illinois. after
which the Georgia law was patterned, was
unconstitutional.
This, however, does not affect the de-
cision, which is based altogether on the
common law. The supreme court has had
the matter under consideration since last
October. The opinion which was rem
dered by Mr. Justice Fish is an elabo-
rate one, and deals with the question az
great length.
The decision Of Judge J. II. Lumpkin,
Of the superior court, who held that the
action Of the druggists was illegal, was
adopted almost IN its entirety by the SUI
prene court. In addition TO being compii-
mented by being sustained in his decision
by the higher court Judge Lumpkn was
further complimented by having his opin-
ion adopted as that Of the supreme court
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-01
RIVERS AND HARBURS
MAY LOSE S70,000,000

WASHINGTON. April 30-The great
river and harbor bill. carrying an appro-
priation of seventy millions and designed
to benefit commerce. is in great peril and
may not pass this session of congress.
The conference committee appointed
from the senate and house of representa-
tives to adjust the differences between
the bill passed by the house and the SEN
ate's amended bin cannot agree.
A stubborn fight by the senate and house
members has been going on for a week
and neither side has yielded an inch. To-
day 1t leaked out that deadlock is on in
the committee.
There are two courses to pursue in case
of a deadlock of this kind The COM
mittee may announce its inability to
agree, whereupon new conference COM
mitttee from both houses may be APP
pointed.
The other course, and the one most
likely. to ensue is the deadlocked commit
tee to simply rest inactive until congress
adjourns. A member of the COMMITTEES
told me today that there is strong prob
ability that this will be the fate of the
river and harbor bill.
THE senate members Of the committee
will not recede one inch," he said, mo
more win the house members. There is no
prospect OF an agreement.
With the adjournment offcongress only
few weeks ahead. and the prospect OF
the deadlock remaining on for weeks, 1t
can readily be seen how great Is the peril
which menaces the bill.
Congress is expected to adjourn not
later than the middle OF June
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-01
ALEXANDER STEPHENS
GRAVE Is DECORATED

CRAWFORDvILLE. April 29.-Memo-
rial day was observed here as has been
the custom for a number of years.
Col. Haws Coud, orator of the day, was
introduced in a happy manner by COL
John A. Beazley, both Of Crawfordville.
After the address several old soldiers
made reminiscent talks. Col. Davant,
Capt. Flynt, Lieut.. Veazey, who followed
Longsctreet. and Prof. Jesse Asoury,
Cobb's legion.
After the speaking a line was formed or
veterans and school children who march
ed to the grave of Mr.. Stephens, bestrew-
Ing II with flowers, thence to the cemetery
where flowers were placed on the Con-
federate graves
The ladies OF Crawfordville each year on
Memorial day remember the survivors OF
the lost cause by a dinner. A nice barbe-
cue is served under the classic shades OF
Liberty Hall. and while the veterans pass
the post Of honor, waited on by a bevy OF
pretty young girls. There is always
enough and more than enough for all.
Sacred are the Confederate memories with
our people. They emphasize the senti-
ment:
Each year shall their memory grow
dearer,
Each year shall their daring be told,
Each year will we nurture choice flowers
And treasure them as they unfold;
Not garlands for festal or banquet,
Not roses for pleasures array,
But only the beauty of sorrow
To spread on the graves OF the gray.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-01
"cUBANS ARE TREACHER0US,"
SAYS AMERICAN SOLDIER

Nathaniel Blitz and Howard Miller, two
members Of the Seventh United States
cavalry, which has been transferred from
Cuba to Chickamauga Park, are in the
city. and will soon leave for Phila-
delplia; their home. Blitz and Miller have
been in Cuba for three years. going there
with the Seventh, shortly after the war.
from Chickamauga Park. In talking OF
the situation in Cuba, Mr.. Blitz said:
"It is peculiar that the Cubans, whom
we befriended, are enemies Of the sAnnerl-
cans. while the Spaniards. whom we
fought are our friends. The Cubans are
as unpopular with the American soldiery
as the Americans are with them They
are treacherous and unreliable. The Span
iards are more intelligent, and>view the
situation more philosophically. Having
been defeated they are making the best OF
the situation and there is no trouble be-
tween their race and the Americans
Many of the Cubans who formerly we're
clad in gunny sack now wear very gooo
clothes on Sunday. as a result Of the con-
tact with Americans"
While in Cuba Blitz was kicked IN the
jaw by cavalry horse. which threw MIN.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-01
TEXAS TOWN SWEPT
BY CYCLONIC WINDS
DEATH AND DESTRUCTION ARE
SCATTERED THROUGHOUT
THE HAMLET OF GLEN.
ROSE.

HOUSTON. Tex, April 3O.-The small
town Of Glenrose, county seat of Somer-
veil county, has been nearly swept away
by a tornado. AS a result of the fearful
wind storm six are known to be dead and
between 40 and so persons are injured.
The dead are:
MRS. c. A. MILAN.
MRS. JAMES MUSGROVE.
LITTLE CHILD OF MRS. MUSGROVE
LITTLE DAUGHTER OF ]. R. MILAN
MISS MARY CONNELL.
REV. FORD.
Those most seriously hurt, as far as
known, are:
Four members of Judge ]. R. Milam's
family.
Six members of C. A. Milam's family.
Z. T. Lee.
Mrs. Z. T. Lee.
A child of Tom Price.
Mrs. Shields.
II. II. Lewis.
r. r. Lewis.
Glenrose is located on the Paluxy riv er
in a valley. The tornado came down the
valley sweeping everything before II. 1t
struck the town in the business district
and about one-third of the stores were
wrecked.
A hard rain succeeded the wind and the
stocks were drenched and ruined what
had not been destroyed by the wind.
The western portion of the residences
section of the town was struck. Here
was located most of the fine residences.
The town being a small one, but a noted
health resort, some of these houses were
commodious and well furnished
The frame houses were simply torn
asunder and scattered. Their inmates had
no warning Of the impending calamity and
Il was here that all the fatalities occur
red. There were many miraculous escapes
and many failed to escape. How many
cannot be told until communication has
been re-opened.
The property loss is roughly estimated
at quarter of a million dollars. 1t may
prove to be much greater when all the
facts are known, for there are undoubted-
ly other sections which have been devas-
tated up and down the river. II may be
several days before the entire story Of the
loss is known.
The town is cut off from wire commu-
nication and all the facts have come from
neighboring towns which have been
reached by refugees who cannot tell all
of the facts as they are in quest OF assis-
tance for their stricken people.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-01
NAG ARTHUR
BETRAYED
AGGIE
a ASSUME ALL THE RESPONSE
BlLITY FOR THE FORGED
LETTER BY WHICH AeUINAL,
DO WAS TRAPPED"

WASHINGTON. April s0.-The senate
committee on the Philippines continued
the examination OF witnesses In connec-
ton with the investigations OF the az
fairs OF the Philippine Islands.
General Macarthur continued his exam
fnatiou. He explained the statement In
his annual report Of June 30. 1900 that
ssThe United States had acquired SOW
erefrutv by treaty and in way owned
the Philippine Islands. but did not own
the Philippine people" by saying tnat
these conclusions were reached by an IN
finite number OF people and they repre-
sented the bulk Of the views OF the ma
tionalist PARTY He then. in response 10
questions BY Senator Patterson. described
the different towns embraced within the
American lines on the night OF February
& 1855. when the outbreak occurred and
Identified what purpOrted 70 be copy OF
the order OF General Luna for the massa-
ere OF the foreign residents or Mania.
Senator Patterson sought TO show that II
was not difficult TO deceive lAguinaldo. BY
forgery and referred to his capture by
General Funston. through q forged letter
signed "Lacuna-"
General Macarthur with considerable
emphasis declared that General Funston
was not responsible in any way for any OF
the methods which obtained in the capture
Of AguinaldO.
4 am responsible in that matter in
every way and particular" said General
Macarthur 1T was one OF the receptions
frequently practiced In war and what
ever deception attaches thereto / take.
With regard to the order for the Manila
massacre General Macarthur. answering
further questions by Senator Patterson.
said the order he saw was signed BY san
Dfco and not by Luna.
General Macarthur detailed the efforts
made by him to ferret out Luna's eonnec-
ton with IT,
The witness could not recall letter OF
General Reeves. who was the chief OF
police OF Manila. In which he stated that
he did not believe a massacre was intend
ed. because il was entirely contrary TO
the manner in which the Filipinos had
. waged war In the past.
Reverting 10 the San Dico order. Senator
Patterson quoted from a report Of DR.. F.
c. Bourns. a surgeon in the United States
army. as 20 how he came in possession OF
II through a Filipino who made copy OF
the original. The senator referred 70 a
later statement BY DR.. Bourns 20 the ef-
feet that the "Filipinos had stretched
things a little"
General Macarthur claimed there might
have been two orders.
would you hang a yellow dog on the
testimony that Is paraded here as 70 the
genuineness OF those orders?' asked Sen
ator Patterson.
The witness said IL would depend on
what kind OF a yellow dog II was
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-01
COLLEGE BOYS
co OUT ON
4 STRIKE
WHOLE CLASS IN CLEMSON
COLLEGE WALK OUT IN A
BODY = SERIOUS Trouble
THREATENS INSTITUTION.

SPARTANBURG, S. c., April SO.-The
members of the sophomore class of Glenn
son college yesterday disbanded, owing to
alleged mistreatment on the part of the
faculty in the case of Cadet Thornwell.
of Rock Hill, who was recently suspended
on a charge OF trivial character.
The class held a meeting Tuesday night
last and demanded Thornwelrs reinstate-
ment, which was not agreed to by the
faculty. and the sophomores, as a class,
withdrew from the institution.
Seventy-four are now out; only one re-
fused TO agree with the action.
The breach was the result of a series OF
Observation-Disclosures, dated from year ago.
Professor w S. Morrison, President
Hartzog and Professor Bracket are un-
der the ban of the students disapproval
and II was stated today by a student that
a meeting of the body will be called to-
night and the designations of Hartzog,
Morrison and others of the faculty de-
manded on penalty of the entire college
following suit of the sophomores.
The senior class passed resolutions OF
sympathy with those of their fellow stu
dents who have taken the initiative prom
Using support.
The case Of Student Thornwell, as stat
ed to your correspondent, is that in per-
forming a chemical experiment he took
two test tubes from the drawer without
the professors consent ana TOT tnat was
suspended. Similar action on~the part OF
the students i'm the laboratory work had
been done repeatedly, 1t is said, and no Of
Tense was taken.
The students talk determinedly of this
to your representative, giving the above
as their version, although the faculty
doubtless will be heard from later.
The affair is much regretted by the
friends Of the students and the institution
De l.
culties will be settled satisfactorily for
All concerned
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-01
THE BODY OF MORTON
IN STATE YESTERDAY

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb.. April 30
The remains of the late j. Sterling Nor
ton, former secretary of agriculture, ar
rived in this city from Chicago early to-
day on a special train
At the station committee Of prominent
citizens met the funeral train and es-
corted the remains to Arbor Lodge, where
they will lie in state until the hour OF the
funeral this afternoon. General Savage
and his staff from Lincoln arrived on an
early train and a large number Of former
associates and friends Of the deceased
are also here from Omaha and other parts
of the country.
The business houses are draped IN
mourning. and by request OF the mayor.
business was generally suspended during
the funeral hour. Fitting resolutions
were passed by the city council which at
tended in a body. The Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition, Nebraska commission,
Of which Mr. Morton was a member. also
attended. A memorial service will be
held probably next Sunday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-01
SOLDIER PARDONED
BY GOVERNOR
YESTERDAY
J. l.. BARRY, WHO SHOT AT PA.
TRoLMAN QUINN, IS RELEAs-
ED AFTER ONE. YEAR OF
sERvITUDE.

]. L. Barry, the soldier who belonged to
one OF the regiments stationed at Fort
Mcpherson, and who about one year ago
shot Patrolman Quinn. of the Atlanta po-
lice force, has been pardoned from the
penitentiary by Governor Gambler on rec
ommendation Of the prison commission.
The shooting occurred on Marietta street
while a big crowd was present. Patrolman
Quinn had attempted to arrest Barry and
was taking him to the box when Barry
shot him.
Barry was sentenced TO two years in the
penitentiary by Judge John S. Gambler for
shooting at another. He has made good
record since being in the penitentiary, and
his attorney, William Schley Howard, has
been working hard to secure his pardon
Yesterday prison commission made the
recommendation, and Governor Gambler
signed the pardon.
Barry took two years in the Georgia
penitentiary instead of one year in the
Fulton county. changing.
Barry will probably join his regiment,
which is now in the Philippine Islands.