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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
FAYETTE, MISS, ALMOST
DESTROYED BY FIRE

JACKSON, Miss, May a.-twiord comes
70 Jackson of the burning of the town OF
Fayette, on the Natchez road, few miles
southwest of here. The whole town was
almoss completely destroyed by the
flames and very few of the business
houses are standing. The fire is estima-
ted at about $4,000. with very little IN
surance.
The fire originated in the Mcclure &
Harper warehouse last night about mid
night, from lamp exploding, and spread
rapidly TO the adjoining building, the
Gordon Supply company The other
buildings burned were the Leaden Supply
company, John Campbell Grocery, and
Ebert building. Across the street one
small store was burned, and office build
ing and a bakery.
DR.. L. B. McLaurin, a young physician.
while fighting the flames on top of the one
of the buildings, fell from the structure,
and Il is feared very fatally hurt himself.
OF the 900 worth of property de-
stroyed, very little insurance was carried.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
SUPREME COURT TO
HAND DOWN DECISIONS

More than one hundred decisions will
be handed down by the supreme court
this week, which decisions will embrace
cases brought up from several circuits
The court meets in "banc" Tuesday and
the first opinions will be forthcoming on
that day.
The cases which will be decided are
those which were argued by brief. They
are from the Western, Northeastern,
Blue Ridge, Cherokee, Rome, Tallapoosa,
Coweta, Flint, Ocmulgee. Chattahoochee,
Pataula, Southwestern. Albany, Southern,
Oconee and Brunswick circuits.
On completion of the handing down of
these decisions the court will take up
the cases from the Atlanta circuit which
are to be argued by brief. Other cir
cults will be taken up in their regular
order. The court hopes to finish with all
the cases which are to be submitted by
briefs by July LIST, and then the cases in
which oral argument has been requested
and the requests granted will be heard
The docbets of the court have been
unusually heavy this year and II is eX-
pected that it will be August 18th before
the work for the March term is COM
pleted.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
JJDGE HAL 7. LEWIS
IMPROVING RAPIDLY

The many friends of Judge Hal T..
Lewis will be glad to learn of his contin-
ned Improvement. He is at Atlantic City,
n. j., at present with Mrs. Lewis, and
his stay at that famous resort is helping
him wonderfully. Judge Lewis was suf-
fering from nervous prostration sew
eral months ago, caused from overwork,
and there were many reports to the eff
feet that he would resign.
A letter was received from Judge Lewis
Saturday stating that he was very much
better and that he thought by Septem-
Der list he would be fully able to re-
sumo his duties on the supreme court.
Justice Lewis was granted a leave OF alb
sence until October LIST by the supreme
court. Justice Lewis is regarded as one
Of the most brilliant men in the state, and
his friends will be pleased to know that he
is improving daily.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
SWAMI AND STEELE
GIVE TO THE. TECH

A. b. Steele. OF Atlanta, and James
Swami, OF New York. have each given
A.Osv each 10 the Georgia School of Tech
nOlogy. as part OF the $4,000 which must
be raised within a few days by the friends
OF that institution in order TO secure an
additional $4,000 offered 10 the school by
the General Educational Board. OF New
York. of which William H. Baldwin. Jr..
is chairman; George Francis Peabody Is
treasurer, and DR.. Wallace Buttrick is
secretary.
DR.. Buttrick. secretary Of the board
came here last Sunday. and. after going
over the field. decided that the board
should offer more money, ana with small
er conditions. He telegraphed Mr.. Bald
win. and secured his consent to offer S10,-
600 on condition that the friends Of the
Tech would raise an additional 1000.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
SMALL AND MURPHEY
SPOKE AT GAINESVILLE

GAINESVILLE, Ca, May S1.-A. A.
Murphey. candidate for the legislature,
addressed a large crowd at the opera
house last night. His platform is equal
ization Of taxation and constitutional
Limitation to city, county and state tax
rate and the dispensary plan of dealing
with the liquor traffic. Good roads and
good schools, paying public officials good
salaries, biennial sessions of the general
assembly limited to 80 working days and
no free passes.
Mr. Murphey spoke for about one hour
and a half on these topics.
Mr. Sam Small then followed, speaking
one hour, advocating Mr.. Murphey's cleo
tion The crowd was well entertained.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
TOWN OF DEADW00D
is STRUCK BY TORNADO

DEADWOOD. S. d. May 31.-A score Of
buildings were wrecked and nine persons
were injured in a tornado that passed
through Central City and Terraville today.
The following are the injured:
". II. Adams. butcher at Terraville,
both legs broken.
Everett Peterson. back injured.
Miss Mary Cundy. spine and hips in
5ured-
A Longore. wife. mother and three chill
dren. blown with their home, fully go
feet They were extricated from the ruins
BY ncighbors. but each had suffered Sc
rious cuts and bruises.
In Terraville. Adams meat market. Nc
Minis livery stable. half a dozen saloons
and an entire brick building were demolz
fshed.
The tornado cut trail 80 feet wide un-
roofing the Caledonia mill OF the home
stake mine
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
MANY NOMINATIONS
ARE SENT TO SENATE

WASHINGTON. May Sl.-The president
today sent the following nominations to
the senate:
Army: Colonies TO be brigadier generals:
Samuel Whiteside and Sumner II. Lin
coin
Infantry: Lieutenant colonies 20 be col
oneIs. Jesse e. Chance.
Majors 20 be lieutenant colOnels; Ralph
". Hoyt and George II. Cornish.
Captains 10 be lieutenant majors; Chas.
II. Bonesteel. Lyman W. v. Kennel, VII
liam Lassiter. Charles @. Morton.
First lieutenants 10 be captains: George
+. BaltzeIl. Edgar 7. Conley. Edgar 7.
Collins. Seaborn @. Chiles and Lyman W.
Welch.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
MACON MAN DEcoRATES
OHIO MONUMENT

MACON, May S1.-The reports from the
Andersonville decoration exercises indi-
cate that never in the history of the ma
tional cemetery there has the celebra-
ton been on such a high plane. There
were no rowdy or drunken negroes, to
shoot and kill each other. A few negroes
were present, but they were of the better
class and were we'll behaved. The Grand
Army posts from Fitzgerald and other
south Georgia points were present and
had charge of affairs. They executed an
interesting program and all that was
done was in full accord with the spirit
of the occasion. Mr.. w. H. Schatzman
Of Macon was present. After the exer-
cises were over he wired to Governor
Nash of Ohio:
at have covered Ohio's new monument
with southland flowers"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
THREE HOUSES BURNED
IN TOWN OF WAYCR0SS

WAYCROSS. Ga. May W.-Ihree resi-
dences were burned last night on Rey-
nold's street. They were the property OF
Mrs. II. c. Richardson. The loss is three
thousand dollars. with $3.50 insurance.
They were occupied by +. r. Jordan, c.
f. Dunn and G. b. Haggard. Jordan lost
all his furniture valued at $500 with
500 insurance. Origin of the fire un-
known.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
ELECTION IN OREGON
CREATES GREAT INTEREST

PORTLAND. Ore. May 31.-The bienni-
al election I'm Oregon which viii occur next
Monday promises 70 be the most interest
ing in the history Of the state. The Dem
ocrats have made their campaign almost
entirely on state issues. while the Repub-
licans have laid great stress on national
expansion and the retention Of the island
possessions.
The Democrats have little hopes Of
electing any Of their ticket except James
L. Chamberlain for state treasurer. Re-
publicans say that reports Of disaffection
in the party are exaggerated, and that
there is no doubt Of the election Of w. j.
Arnish as governor.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
SPEER'S DECISION IS
REVERSED IN ROGERS CASE.

MACON. Ca. May d.-News was re-
ceived here this afternoon TO the effect
that Judge Emory Speer has been re-
versed in the Rogers & Joiner case, which
was recently carried TO the circuit court
Of appeals Mr.. Joiner had turned over
all OF his Individual property TO trustees
appointed by creditors OF Rogers &
Joiner. The value Of the property is
about $4,000 Judge Speer held that the
trustees. being themselves creditors, had
no right 20 administer the assets OF Mr.
Joiner and he appointed Leon S. Dure
70 take charge OF the property and hold
IL subject 10 court directions. The trus-
tees appealed from his decision and Sc
cured a supersedeas from the higher
court
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
TERRELL WILL CLOSE HIS
CAMPAIGN IN SOUTH GEORGIA

Hon. ]. NJ. Terrell, candidate Tor gov
ernor, will spend the last days of the
campaign in south Georgia He will make
five or six speeches between today and
Wednesday night. and win get the re-
turns OF the election at his headquarters
in the Kimball on the night OF the pri-
mary.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
HANNA NOW RESPECTS
SENTIMENTS or PEOPLE

CLEVELAND, O.. -ay SIN reply to
the question as 10 what he thought Of
this city as the place for holding the next
Republican national convention, Senator
Hanna said.
''If attempted 10 have the convention
held here people would say that I was
doing IL for my ON interest. and I am
having hard enough time now to put an
end 70 the talk OF my being a candidate
for the presidency"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
KING MILL IN AUGUSTA
HAS ANOTHER WALK0UT

AUGUSTA, Ga, May 31.-The trouble at
the King Mill was again complicated more
yesterday by the walking out of all loom
fixers except two. This was done on a
peremptory order Of Secretary Hilbert OF
Fall River, received by wire Thursday.
The striking operatives have been order
ed to vacate the company's houses and are
moving out, the union officials having
been promised $500 to pay house rent by
the national officers.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
BOY AND GIRL BY
NORFOLK TRAIN MANGLED

ROANOKE, Va, May S1-A Norfolk
and Western passenger train on the Roa-
noke and Southern division ran down and
killed Johnnie and Hattie Buschell, aged
respectively and years. near Ridge
way, Henry county, tonight.
The girl attempted TO cross the track In
front Of the train and fell between the
rails.
Her younger brother went to her rescue
and while trying to carry her away, botn
were struck by the engine and instantly
killed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
JOHN p. ROSS SPOKE FOR y
GUERRY AT CARR0LLT0N

CARROLLTON, Ca, May 31.-A large
audience of Carrollton people listened to
Judge John P. Ross, of Macon, for nearly
two hours at the courthouse here last
night. He spoke in the interest Of Hon.
Dupont Guerry for governor. and review
ed the issues very thoroughly and ably.
He spent the day in the city canvassing
in the interest of Mr.. Query and left to-
day for Buchanan, but will return and go
to Franklin tomorrow.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
MURDERER WAS A MINOR
WHEN CRIME WAS DONE

SAN JUAN, p. R.. May 50.-It became
known today that Antonio Torres Ace
vedo, not Ramon Torehe Cadeno Zone of
the five murderers condemned to be gar
rotted for crimes committed October l.
1889 is the man whose sentence has been
committed by Governor Hunt, to life i'm
prisonment owing to the fact that Ace
vedo was only 10 years old at the time of
the occurrence which led to his condem-
nation to death. The other four men will
be garroted at Ponce early in the morn
ing tomorrow or Monday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
FL PAS0, TEXAS, is SWEPT
BY GREAT MORAL WAVE

Ell PASO. Texas, May 9O.-Fifty-two in
dictments against gamblers have been re-
turned by the grand jury and It is stated
that at least 80 more will be forthcom-
ing before the present jury completes it's
work.
The mayor has issued a proclamation
ordering all saloon keepers to suspend
business and close all their doors from
y o'clock each Saturday night until u
o'clock Sunday night.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
REPUBLICANS WILL WAIT
ON PLANS OF DEMOCRATS

WASHINGTON. May s1.-The Republi-
can congressional committee win not
formulate issues for the congressional
campaign this year until the Democrats
have launched their plans for the fight
they viii make. This has been decided
upon by President Roosevelt and Repre-
Eentatives Bahcock and Overstreet. OF the
Republican Congressional COMMITTEES.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
FARMER HANGS
HIMSELF AT CONVICTION

CONVICTION Ca, May 31.-Joel Finley, a
young farmer living on the plantation Of J. I.
Harris a few miles from her, hanged him
self this morning. No reason is assigned for
the act He was thirty-five years old and
leaves a wife and six children. He Will be
buried at Jersey tomorrow.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
BIB COUNTY MAY GO
FOR TERRELL THURSDAY.

MACON, May 31.-Of the $500
votes registered for the June pri-
mary, 1t is estimated that 5000 of
them will be cast. 1t is yet a
question whether or not Mr.. Guer-
ry will carry the county for COVER
nor. He insists that the Terrell
men have been organized in their
opposition, but the Terrell men de-
clare that they have done their best
to let Mr.. Query have his home
county without fight.
The Telegraph is pouring in some
hot shot against Mr.. Guerry, and is
publishing as campaign literature
against him some of Mr.. Guerry's
cards and writings of 1896, when Mr..
Query championed the cause of To-
cal option as against prohibition.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
MACHINERY.

ONE second hand Is h. p. Prick portable en-
CINE on wheels at a big bargain; also one
second hand Chase single mill and knee bolt
er and shaper. Shaw & Camp, AZ and - South
Forsyth street, Atlanta.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
chou-Fu is Governor.

PEKIN, May 31.-Chou-Fu. treasurer OF the
province of Chilli, has been appointed COVER
nor OF Shan-Tung province. He has >pro-for-
eign views.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-02
After Ecuador,s Exhibit.

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador. May 3l.-Mr.
Wands, a representative Of the st.
Louis exposition company arrived here
today.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-30

charm. One might traverse the banks Of
the Potomac for miles without finding its
equal The river bends here in such a
way as to bring within range Of the White
House a stretch of water as far as the
eye can SEQ. banked on one side by the
Maryland hills. and on the other by tho
heights Of Virginia, with the columns Of
the old Lee estate at Arlington rising out
from the trees. These grounds between
the White House and the river will be
greatly improved, II the plans of the
Burnham commission arc carried out. In
fact. these would do for the city OF Wash
ington what the architects have this sum-
mer done for the White House. In each
case. 1t Is a restoration of a plan intrln-
sically beautiful In the spirit of its orr
gin
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-30
THE VALUE OF CORRECT BREATH.
ING.

Nothing Is more essential to the proper
assimilation and digestion of food, and,
consequently, to keeping the blood in good
condition, than right breathing. The oxy-
gen of the air is the great vitallzer and
purifier of the blood and the remover and
uphuilder of the human system. If pale,
hollow checked anaemics narrow chest
ed, predisposed consumptives. and fret
full, irritable dyspeptics would only real
lie this, and. throwing away their drugs
and patent medicines, fiji their haf-stalv-
ed, undeyeloped lungs with natures own
unfailing tonic, what change would be
wrought in their lives! Not only physical,
but also mental yigor, as well as cheerful
ness and will power, are dependent, to a
great extent. on the amount of oxygen
we absorb, so we can readily see of what
prime importance In the economy of ma
ture Is the habit Of correct breathing
Success"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-30
MOTHER AND BABE

Sick mother-sick child !
,at's the way it works when
mother is nursing her infant.
SCOTS Emulsion is an ideal
lcdicine for nursing mothers.
it has a direct effect on the
milk. Sometimes the mother
is weak; her thin milk does not
make the baby grow. SCOTS
Emulsion changes all that
The rich cod-liver oil in SCOTS
Emulsion feeds the mother and
gives a flow of rich, nourishing
milk for the baby.
The medicine in SCOTS
Emulsion not only strengthens
the mother but goes naturally
through the milk and strength
ems the child
Nothing to harna-all for
good-Scott's Emulsion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-30
EDWIN A. ABBEY TELLS OF HIS
START

Edwin A. Abbey. the famous American
artist, who is painting the scene of the
Coronation of King Edward VII, tells of
his early struggles, in an interesting in
terview ir the November issue of Sue
cess" as follows:
In 1871, my father suggested that 1t was
time to decide whether or not I was to
earn my livelihood as an artist, and de-
cided that 1t should be my lfe-work. l
was fortunate in obtaining employment in
the art department of Harper &; Brothers
In New York city. I was only 10 years old
at the time and was filled with enthusi
asm over my work. | was anxious to
learn as much as possible. and Harper's
was an excellent place for me. l was
given a great variety of work, and re-
ceived every encouragement for earnest
effort. Every improvement in my draw
ings was appreciated. Several boys who
worked with me at that time have since
become faomus in the art world. notably
Reinhart and Alexander Even the boys
who swept out the office were gaining an
excellent start. for one of them has since
become one of the most famous Franco
American painters practicing in Paris
My first published drawing represent
ed the demolition of the Vendome Column
in Paris by the French commune, and !
shall never forget my pleasure at seeing
it in Harper's Weekly. 1t doesn't matter
how old we get we're sure to remember
our first appearance. l received many con-
CALCULATIONS for my effort and continued
my work with enthusiasm.
1.-The young artists in Harper's office
were given all sorts of subjects to do.
pictorial illustrative. and reportorial. and
this variety has been of the utmost value
to me. There was one sort of work. how
ever, that I preferred above all others
When only a lad | fell In love with the
classic literature of England; Goldsmith
was always one of my favorite authors
and whenever / had spare time | devoted
1t TO illustrating some of the stories that
I had read. l was especially fond of Eng
lish history. so you can imagine my de-
light when it was decided that l was tC
illustrate the works of Herrick for Har.
pers Monthly, with a view to ultimate
publication in book form.
at was then that | first came to Eng
land. ] thought it advisable to live for q
time in the English country. and | settled
for two years in one of the most pic
turesque districts of Worcestershire.
need not tell you that / enjoyed that visit
and, when l returned to America. in 1880
it was only to remain eight months and tc
arrange my affairs so that | could return
here. Although l had lost none of my re-
gard for the land of my birth. felt that
II ! was to draw pictures from English
history. England was the place for me tt
live, so here I have been ever since, save
for occasional journeys to America and
the continent"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-30
Goes Like Hot CAKES.

1.-THE fastest selling article l have in my
store" writes druggist c. II. Smith, OF
Davis. KY. lis DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. be-
cause 1t always cures. In my six years Of
sales 1t has never failed. | have known 1t
to save sufferers from Throat and Lung
diseases. who could get no help from doc
tors or any other remedy" Mothers rely
on it, best physicians prescribe 1t, and
OSullivan e. Young guarantee satisfaction
or refund price. Trial bottle free ReGu-
lar size, SOC and 81
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-30
able timber trees would thrive vigor-

able timber trees would thrive vigor-
ously.
1t would mean more wealth to the far
mers, more wealth to the State IL these
areas now lying idle, yielding nothing
Except taxes were made profit bearing
by properly conducted tree planting. 1t
is not a question of which Is the more
valuable of two crops but of producing
a valuable crop where none previously
was produced.
CLIFTON D. HOWE.
Department of Botany,
University of Chicago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-30
ches and Pains.

You know by experience that the aches
and pains of rheumatism are not perma-
nently, but only temporarily, relieved by
external remedies.
Then why not use an internal remedy
acidity of the blood on which rheumatism
depends and cures the disease?
This medicine has done more for the
rheumatic than any other medicine in the
world,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-30
MARK TWAIN'S FUEL ORDER.
Following is copy of communication
recently addressed to the secretary of
Observation-Disclosures

recently addressed to the secretary Of
treasury
Riverdale-o on the Hudson,
October Is, 1902.
The Hon. the Secretary of the Treasury,
Washington, ID. c.
Sir-Prices for the customary kinds of
winter fuel having reached an altitude
which puts them out Of the reach of liter
AIRY persons in straitened circumstances |
desire to place with you the following or
der
Forty-five tons best old dry government
bonds, suitable for furnace, gold per
cent 1864, preferred
TW Give tons early greenbacks, range
size, suitable for cooking.
Eight barrels seasoned Is and so cent
postal currency vintage of 1866, eligible
for kndlngs,
Please deliver with all convenient de-
spatch at my house in Riverside at lowest
rates for spot cash. and send bill to
Your obliged servant,
MARK TWAIN,
who will be very grateful, and will vote
right.-IIarper's Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-30
A PASTORAL CALL.

The Rev. DR.. Van Boren-"Ah, dear
madam, ! am persuaded that you, at
least, are striving against the flesh"
Mrs. Bulger-"Indeed, yes. doctor! And
you'll be glad to learn that since took up
tennis I've lost 10 pounds. "-Brooklyn Life
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-30
Out OF Deaths Jaws.

"When death seemed very near from a
severe stomach and liver trouble, that
had suffered with for years" writes +.
Muse, Durham N. c., DIR. Kings New
Life Pills saved my life and gave perfect
health" Best pills on earth and only Zoe
ut o Sullivan g. Youags drug store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-30
HARD ON ART,

II wonder how Venus de Milo came TO
lose her arms
Broke EN- Off probably, trying 70 butt
ton her shrtwaist up the back '-Philadel-
pha Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-30
For Over Sixty Years

Mrs Winsiow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children willie teethng. Ie
soothes the child, softcns the gums al
lays all pain, cures wind collie, and is the
be st remedy for Diarrhoea. Twenty-Five
cents . bottle Sold BY all druggistA
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-30

"A dose In time saves lives" Dr. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup; natures remedy for
coughs, colds. pulmonary diseases of
s1ery sort