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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-20
WILL JOHNSON is
GUILTY OF ASSAULT

William Johnson, charged with the MUIR
der of Emmett Mitchell. was yesterday
acquitted Of the crime OF murder, and
was found guilty only Of an assault and
battery.
The finding Of the jury was in the nature
Of a surprise. as II was generally believed
that the prisoner would be entirely ac-
quilted.
The jury retired Tuesday a little after
- O'Clock noon. and returned verdict az
I:15 o'clock next morning. having been
out about g hours. Late Tuesday at
ternoon they requested TO be re-charged.
which was done By Judge Roam.
Johnson, his relatives and his attorneys,
are highly gratifed over the verdict, al
though they, too. had rather. expected q
total acquittal.
Johnson was sentenced yesterday
by Judge Roam. He was given six months
imprisonment. and after that either twelve
months in the Changing or a fine Of 800.
The fine will. of course. be paid, but the
young man will be obliged to first serve
his six months in jail.
In sentencing the young man, Judge
Roam spoke at length Of his youth and
his family connections, and said he wes
greatly in hopes that he would still prove
a good and valuable citizen.
The sentence will be accepted by John
sons counsel, Mr.. Arnold saying privately
that no appeal would be taken.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-20
w. J. BRYAN SPEAKS
AT PRESS CLUB DINNER

CHICAGO, Nov. 1s.-The Atlas club. an
organization Of advertising men, held its
quarterly banquet and annual election
at the Calumet club last night. Mr.. VII
liam J. Bryan spoke on How the West
Advertises ITSELF Speaking OF the growth
and influence OF weekly newspapers. Mr..
Bryan said:
'sThe daily is becoming less and less. Q
political paper. As a great business enter
prise the city daily paper has passed be-
yond the stage where the owner can be the
editor. And as the paper thus ceases to be
the organ OF one man 1t loses its political
influence. But as people win always re-
ouire papers that discuss political queB-
lions. we shall have the growth OF the
weekly papers"
The election at the Atlas club resulted
as follows:
northumberland w. Hazen.
Vice PresIdent-J. X. Frazier. 80
Secretary-B. E. Moreland
Treasurer-CharIes H. Stoddardt. *
Daniel NJ. Lord presided at the dinner.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-20
ATK|NSONWILL
NOT APPLY
FORPLACE
CHAIRMAN OF RAILROAD COM
MISSION WILL NOT ASK FOR
DISAPPOINTMENT WARNER
HILL WILL GETlT.

Judge Spencer r. Atkinson, chairman
of the Georgia railroad commission, w4ll
not be an applicant for disappointment,
and Hon. Warner Hill, of Meriwether
county, will be named to succeed him.
Judge Atkinson announced to his various
friends at the caplto., and in the legisla-
ture yesterday that he would not apply for
the place, and since he made the an
nouncement 1t is considered that Mr.. Hill
will be named to succeed him.
The term of Judge Atkinson does not
expire until next October. bat in order
to have the appointment of his successor
confirmed by the senate it will be neces-
sary to designate the next member of the
railroad commission at the present ses-
sion of the legislature.
When Judge Atkinson was seen by a
Journal reporter this morning concerning
the report that he would not be an appli-
cant for re-appointment, he said:
mo, 1 have not applied, and will not
apply, for disappointment as a member
of the railroad commission, and have so
informed the governor; 1 did not seek tho
appointment in the first instance, and
shall not do so now. / have served the
state faithfully during my present term,
and trust to the satisfaction of the peo-
pie I have many friends throughout the
state who have urged me to seek reap
pointment, and for their generous and
partial consideration and expressions of
confidence / am extremely grateful. /
have great respect for their wishes but
upon more careful consideration see no
substantial reason why the interests Of
the state require that should do so. shall
complete my present term, and at its ex-
piration will be entirely content for some
one else to assume the responsibilities and
duties of the Office"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-20
DEATH REVEALS:S SECRET
MARRIAGE IN COLUMBIA

RALEIGH, N. c., Nov. ia brief mes
sage stating that Norwood Wilson died
suddenly in Columbia, S. c., revealed the
fact that Miss Fannie McFadden, of this
city, was both a bride and widow.
Four years ago Wilson was telegraph
operator for the Southern railway here
and It was then that he made the acquain-
lance of Miss McFadden. Wilson was
very ambitious and aspired to be alawyer
so he finally. resigned his position and be-
gan the study of law in the University of
Tennessee. @
The two lovers continued their CORE
spondence, but when they met in Columbia
last September they decided to marry and
keep the affair secret until Wilson
should graduate next June. The ceremony
was performed September nth, and the
bride returned to Raleigh, while the groom
went back to Nashville, Tenn.
Last Friday he stopped in Raleigh on
his way to Columbia and he and his wife
met for the first time since their marriage.
He remained here only few hours and
the next news was brief dispatch to Miss
McFadden announcing the sudden death
of her husband Sunday.
Wilson was 80 years old His remains
were sent to his old home at Greenvtlle
for interment.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-20
GAINESVILLE MAN WRITES
OF BIJ0U THEATRE CASES

The recent arrest OF four well known men in
the Bijou theater has caused considerable dis
cussion in Gainesville and Toccoa, the towns
where they live. The following card explains
itself
GAINESVILLE, Ca, Nov. IT, 1902.
Atlanta Journal: An article appearing in
your Issue Of the 18th instant has caused con-
siderable excitement here The article was
In reference to the arrest at the Bijou theater
on the night before. Of four prominent citizens
Of this county.
An Investigation develops the fact that there
were charges against only one. and that the
officer stated this fact at the police station
after subjecting all four TO the humiliation OF
being arrested at a public place and being
this statement was made the man at the desk
said We'll, 1 have their names down and 1
am not going 70 strike them out" All four
were forced 10 put up cash bonds and appear
IN police court the following day, when the
charges against all but one Of them were
promptly dismissed, with the statement that
there had been no charges against them Not
being satisfied with making arrest without
charges. Officer Jones stated, II is said, that
This is denied by the gentlemen. and as they
gave their true names without any hesitation
IL Is apparent that the officer was mistaken.
One OF the gentlemen Mr.. Bass who has been
In bad health for some time, Is now at Fol-
SONS hotel, III from the modification and HUI
initiation brought on by this thing. 1t Is re-
garded hero as outrage. The gentlemen con-
cerned are. highly indignant and justly So
Formal charges will be brought against the Of
icers of making the arrest without cause OF
three OF the parties before the board OF police
commissioners and unless redress can be had
there, prosecutions for false imprisonment will
be Instituted. GEO. p. ENVIN
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-20
INVASIONOF NEWMAN
BY SRRINERS
TODAY
PoTENTATE ADAIR AND HIS FOL-
LOWERS WILL GO TO NEW
NAN ON SPECIAL TRAIN.
THE PROGRAM.

The members of Yaarab Temple Of the
Mystic Shrine, with all Of the visiting
mobiles will leave Atlanta this afternoon on
a special train at 1:16 for Newman, Ca,
where a big meeting has been arranged
TO take place.
Potentate Adair has arranged TO carry
the Yaarab drum corps. and all OF the
MOBILES will he clad in their full dress with
red fezes. and upon their arrival in New
non expect to have a parade that viii
eclipse anything ever seen in that section
OF the state.
A great deal OF interest is being taken
in this meeting by the citizens Of New
nan, and great preparations have been
made for the entertainment Of The mobiles
OF the Mystic Shrine. People from out
living districts will drive into the city In
All kinds of vehicles and line up along
the main streets and avenues IN order 70
view the parade.
Mr.. Harry c. Fisher. who has charge OF
the refreshment committee, has arranged
for a mammoth bird supper, which will
be served early in. the evening" and then
the ceremonial session will begin, and
at this stage Of the game the public viii
be shut out st
Recorder McCandless has twenty appli-
cations on hand, and 1t is thought that the
entire class viii number twenty-five.
Noble John c. Joyner win have charge
of the lines during the parade, and Noble
Cicero Peek. the director Of the shrine,
will have charge OF the floor work during
the ceremonial ceremony. ,---- -,-- -.
The special train will consist of hve
Pullman coaches and a baggage car, and
Il is estimated that over 200 members OF
the shrine will attend and take part in
the parade. and a great deal of enthusi-
asm is shown by reason OF the fact that
this will be the first time that Governor
Terrell has turned out with the shrine
since HIS election.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-20
| Will Cure You Of
K h cum atiSm
slse No Money Is wante i

After 1000 experiments, I have learned
how to cure rheumatism. Not TO turn
bony joints into flesh again; that is impos-
Biblc. But can cure the disease always,
at any stage, and forever
I ask for no money Simply write me 4
postal and will send you an order on
your nearest druggist for six bottles Or.
Shops Rheumatic Cure for every drug
gist keeps Il. Use It for a month and, II II
succeeds. the cost is only $50. II II fails.
/ Will pay your druggist myself.
! have no samples, because any medicine
that can AFFECT Rheumatism quickly must
be drugged to the verge OF danger. use
no such drugs. and II is folly to take
them. You must get the disease out OF
the blood.
Ny remedy does that, even In the most
dificult, obstinate cases. No matter how
impossible this seems to you. know
II and take the risk. I have
cured tens OF thousands OF cases In this
way, and my records show that 50 out
of 20 who get those six bottles pay gladly.
I have learned that people in general are
honest with a physician who cures them.
That Is all I ask. If fail don't expect
a penny from you.
Simply write me a postal card or letter.
will send you my book about Rheuma-
ttsm. and an order for the medicine. Take
ii for a month, as II won't harm you any
way. II 1t fails. 1t Is free, and / leave
the decision with you. Address DR.. Shoop.
Box 546, Racine, Wis.
Mid cases, not chronic, are often cured
by one or two bottles. At all druggists
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-20
PENSACOLA MEN COMING
TO THE FEDERAL PRISON

PENSACOLA Fla, Nov. 19.-Joseph T.
Barry was sentenced by Judge Swayne, Of
the United States district court, yesterday
afternoon to imprisonment for fifteen
months I'm the federal prison at Atlanta.
Several others sentences were passed on
convicted men. some of whom viii serve
three years for. perjury. Barry is pop
ular young man, known the city over. He
was convicted of sending obscene matter
through the mails, he having written in
decent letters to a young lady of Missis-
sippi. He was indicted yesterday and in
the afternoon he was arraigned for trial.
The jury was impaneled. but the defend
ant surprised all by pleading guilty. Judge
Swayne gave him a good lecture when
passing sentence, saying the time usually
imposed was five years. but reduction
would be observed as, this was his first
offense.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-20
WANT COUNTRY MERCHANT
DECLARED A BANKRUPT

An involuntary petition In bankruptcy
was filed in the United States court Mon
day afternoon against J. A. Campbell,
a general merchant at Stone Mountain.
The petitioning creditors are the Bass
Dry Goods company, J. M. High & Co.,
]. Regenstein and ACCOMPLISHMENT com
pany. They are represented by Attorney
Dodd. Newman & Dodd
The petition charges insolvency and
Campbell committed an act of bankruptcy
on November LIST last in paying to C. E..
Caverly the sum of $3.50 with the 'inten-
ton of preferring him over the rest Of his
creditors. Percy II. Adams, referee in
bankruptcy. acting in the absence Of
Judge Newman, appointed Steve McCurdy
receiver. His bond was fixed at 5000.
A petition was filed Tuesday morning for
leave to sell the perishable property which
was granted by Referee Adams.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-20
WOMAN WAS WITNESS
ATLANTA GROWS
STRAWBERRIES IN WINTER

Northern tourists. who are seeking
warmer chimes. had just as well stop in
Atlanta instead OF going through to Flor
ida for right in midwinter Strawberries
are bearing. fruit trees are taking on
second growth and the most delightful
weather is prevailing.
L. d. Morris. who lives out near Wind
sor park. has full crop of strawberries
growing In his garden. They are great
lucious ones, very tempting to the palate
and delightful to the eye. This spring the
same strawberry plants bore a magnif-
cent crop. and now when the winter sea-
son, not the winter. has come and every
thing is warm and glorious. the strawber-
ry plants of Mr.. Morris have decided to
bear again, and great juicy berries can be
seen nesting midst the strawberry vines
at any time in the garden of Mr.. Morris.
If the spring weather continues Mr..
Morris will have enough to put on the
market.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-20
JUDGE HARRINGTON WILL
BE SOLICITOR OF COURT

Hon. Alfred Harrington has been APP
pointed solicitor Of the city court OF
Swainsboro by Governor Terrell for a
term Of two years beginning in December.
Mr.. Harrington will succeed w. w. Lar
sen, the present solicitor general, who was
not an applicant for reappointmept.
Mr.. Harrington is now judge of the city
court OF SwainsboFo, but on Tuesday
Governor Terrell appointed Frank Mitch
ell Judge of the court. Harrington was also
an applicant for reappointment and the
fact that he was named solicitor
will probably be a surprise to him.
Mr.. Harrington is one Of the best known
men In his section of the state. He is edi-
tor OF The Swainsboro Pine Forest, a lead
ing paper in southeast Georgia.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-20
.SNAG STRUCK
BY CANAL
TREATY
COLOMBIA WANTS TERMS
WHICH SECRETARY HAY
WILL NOT AGREE TO GIVE.
EACH GOVERNMENT FIRM.

WASHINGTON, nov 19.-Differencem
have arisen between the state department
and the Colombian government which
may delay an agreement upon the terms
Of canal treaty beyond the time in
which it had been expected to conclude
the treaty
Secretary Hay has furnished the Colom-
bian minister. Mr.. Concha, with meno-
randum setting forth the position OF the
government which was prepared by the
secretary after he had received sirni-
lar memorandum from Mr.. Concha defin-
ing the Colombian position
There are differences which must be
reconciled before a treaty can be drawn
1t has been believed until now that all
was favorable to speedy conclusion Of
an understanding between the two govern
ments. 1t is apparent that Mr.. Hay has
taken firm position and did not adopt
all the terms proposed by Mr. Concha, or
some especially desired by the Colombian
government. It has been understood that
the discussions that have been held during
the tendency Of the negotiations have
touched more upon what Is regarded by
this government as less important matters
OF consideration than on the material
points involved.
1t is assumed that Mr.. Concha win re-
fer the points of variance to- his govern
ment and thus time will be consumed, as
1t win take several days to get a reply
from Begota to his inquiries.
To what extent the differences may
prove obstacles in the way of consum-
nation OF a treaty remains to be seen.
Secretary Hay appreciates that any treaty
must be acceptable to the senate and has
informed. himself quite fully on the views
of senators before stating terms which he
has laid before the Colombians.
It Is now indicated that the Colombian
congress may not be convened until jan
uary In order that the state OF Panama,
which Is TO be materially affected by the
construction of canal. may send full
delegation to that body and participate IN
the consideration OF the treaty.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-20
The VALUE OF CHARCOAL.
Few People Know How Useful IL ls
In Preserving Health and Beauty.


Nearly everybody knows that charcoal
Is the safest and most efficient disinfect-
ant and purifier in nature. but few real
lie its value when taken, into the human
system for the same cleansing purpose
Charcoal is a remedy that the more
YOU take of it the better;it Is not asdrng
at all, but simply absorbs the gases ana
impurities always present in the stomach
and intestines and carries them out OF
the system. 80
Charcoal sweetens the breath after
smoking, drinking or after eating onions
and other odorous vegetables
Charcoal effectually clears and improves
the complexion, It whitens the teeth ana
further acts as a natural and eminently
safe cathartic.
II absorbs the injurious gases which
collect in the stomach and bowels: II dis
infects the mouth and throat from the
poison of catarrh.
All druggists, sell charcoal ins one form
or another, but probably the best charcoal
and the most for the money Is IN Stuarfs
Absorbent Lozenges; they are composed
Of. the finest powdered Willow charcoal
and other harmless antiseptics IN tablet
form or rather in the form Of large.
pleasant tasting lozenges, the charcoal
being mixed with honey.
The daily use of these lozenges VIII
soon tell in a much improved conoitlon
of the general health. better complexion,
sweeter breath and -purer blood and the
beauty of it is, that no possible harm
can result from their continued use, out
on the contrary, great benefit
A Buffalo physician IN speaking OF the
benefits of charcoal. says: II advise
Stuart's Absorbent Lozenges to All pa
tients suffering from gas In stomach ana
bowels, and to clear the complexion ana
purify the breath. mouth and throat: l
also believe the liver is greatly benefit
ed by the daily use OF them; they cost
but twenty-five cents a box at drug
stores, and although in some sense a pat
ent preparation, yet believe I get more
and better charcoal in Stuart's Absorbent
charcoal tablets"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-20
POPE BROWN DELIVERS
+ LECTURE AT Arab

ARAB, Ca. Nov 1S-On Friday. the 14th.
the pupils of the Houston High school and cfti-
of Arab were honored by the presence
Of Hon j. Pope Brown planter and railroad
commissioner
lie delivered public lecture on Friday even
ing. His theme was Education" and even
those who dream dreams and see visions were
made to coincide with the practical views OF
life which Mr.. Brown takes.
Although an alumnus of Mercer University,
he lauds the archaeological school above all
others for boys and paid fine tribute to ex-
Governor Northen.
Mr.. Brown left with the wish that when he
visited us again that instead htftasec giDx
visited us again that instead Of the scattered
frame buildings he would be able 10 see hand
some brick dorlnltories standing on gentle
eminence; and this wish was echoed by all
present
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-20
BIG APPROPRIATION is
-. ASKED FOR REPAIRS

The Georgia legislature were yesterday
asked for an immediate appropriation
of $751; 600 for repairs to the capitol build
ing, which are absolutely. necessary at
this time to prevent further deterioration
OF the building.
A committee was some time ago APP
pointed to investigate the physical condi-
ton of the state house, as the building
was becoming sadly dilapidated. Archi-
tects looked over the building and declar-
ed that $4,000 was necessary to place the
capital building In good shape
Yesterday Mr.. Steed, of Taylor, IN
troduced resolution in the house, provid-
ing for an appropriation of $4,000 to make
repairs which are absolutely necessary at
the present time.
The resolution of Mr.. Steed was referred
to the appropriation committee, and 1t is
more than probable that they will report
favorably on 1t, as the repairs will cost
much more unless made within a short
time.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-20
BLIND TOMS" MOTHER
DIES IN BIRMINGHAM

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Nov. 19.-The re-
mains of Charity Virgins. the mother of
Blind Tom, the wonderful negro musician,
will be laid to rest today in the old Beth
une plantation, near Columbus, Ga. The
old woman died at the home of her daugh-
ter, Nettie Llvus, In Birmingham. She
lived beyond the century mark beyond all
question. Her death has been expected
for several weeks. The woman has not
been conscious for some time. and it was
just simply a matter of time for death
to claim her. Much interest was taken
in the woman since the first announcement
that she was approaching deaths door.
The daughters who went with the body to
Columbus will, give the old woman a de-
cent burial.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-20
PRESIDENT KELSEY ILL
HI. WITH. STRANGE. MALADY

ANN HARBOR, Mich, Nov. 19.-Presi-
dent Francis Kelsey. head of the Latin
department OF the University Of Mich
igan, formerly head of the American
Classical school at Rome, Italy. and au-
thor of many Latin text books, lies at
the point OF death from a strange az
lection of the liver. An operation which
life.
Prof Kelsey's liver was found full Of
cysts infected with germs. The operation
was removing these cysts but many could
not be removed. The surgeons say the
case is the first of the sort in the United
States in nine years and the 18th case
known in the world.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-20
SPEAKING IS ENDED
ABOUT NEW CHARTER

Final arguments concerning the charter
questions that have been disturbing
element I'm the city politics for the past
few months were heard Tuesday. Speech
es were made by a number OF prominent
citizens. and there was some bitterness
In what several OF them said. although in
the main II was a very digniaed debate.
The meeting was presided over by Sena-
tor Clark Howell. OF this senatorial dis
trict, and Messrs. Slaton. Blackburn and
Houston. who represent Fulton county In
the house Of representatives. Arguments
have now been heard on both sides and
the four gentlemen will announce their
decision in a few days.
They viii recommend something TO the
general judiciary committee Of the house,
and what they recommend viii be adopt
ed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-20
THAD BOYD SENTENCED
TO HANG ON DECEMBER 6

ATHENS. Ca. Nov. 1S.-Saturday even5
ing. Just ten minutes before midnight,
Judge Russell sentenced Thad Boyd, Jr.,
TO hang on December 6th. This Is just
20 days. the earliest possible time In which
he could be hung. He is the negro who
killed his brother-in-law Henry Oliver.
AS before stated. there is a motion for
new trial. .-s
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-20
REPORT IS FILED BY THE
STATUARY HALL COMMISSION

The report OF Georgia's statuary hall
commission was made 20 the general as
sembly yesterday. IL recommends an APP
preparation OF $500 to place the necessary
statues in the hail at Washington. The
report Is a very interesting one and gives
the details OF the proceedings OF the cCm-
mission since II was organized.
The report says that the medical pro-
fession has subscribed 1880 towards the
statute OF DR.. Crawford w. Long. It
says that the statute for DR.. Long and
Alexander Stephens will cost $1,000 or
$4,000 and asks that such an amount be
Appropriated
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-20
YOUNG MAN CHARGED
WITH R0BBING MAIL

BRUNSWICK. Ca. Nov. 1s.-Postmaster
Brown. Of this city, and Deputy United States
Marshal Cason. OF Waycross. yesterday ar
rested Soloman Lynn. at Atkinson, Ca, and
placed him IN Jail here last night. He is
charged with violating section 1910 of the
postal laws and regulations. Lynn is a young
man not yet twenty years OF age and is
fine looking specimen OF physical development
His alleged crime is that OF opening the mail
OF another. taking therefrom a check and
forging the name of the payee.