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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31

Democrats have laughed at him even on
that day.
Every word of my Thomson speech
on this subject was taken from the Con-
gressionaI Record itself carefully, fairly
and accurately and If have wronged HIM
in any respect, or have misquoted the
record in any particular I want no mans
vote or respect.
at Appling, in the course of my speech
there. I answered Mr.. Flemings- bitter in
terview by having the court stenographer
OF the Augusta circuit read the record
itself. Just as have Il set out above. TO
the audience. The gentleman who is the
court reporter of that circuit is a resident
Of Augusta, a man of high character, then
engaged in reporting my speech for my
opponent. Surely Mr.. Fleming will not
CT moral baseness!
Stands BY His Speeches. =.
ct stand by every word of my speeches
at Thomson and Appling and appeal from
Mr.. Fleming's misstatements to the Con-
gressional Record itself He can secure
a practically unlimited number and in
y-ite HIM to send you the record of January
End, 1902, and on page SS7 every voter in
this district will find printed so plainly
that no eye can miss II the words In con-
trOversy between us. ..
u regret the unexpected and painful
amount of bitterness that Mr.. Fleming
has seen proper to inject into this canvass.
which ought TO be conducted on the lines
OF a friendly contest between two gentle
men. 1 am no evangel of discord--no
child Of bitterness; IL is my purpose and
desire to encourage and promote good will.
harmony and reconciliation, rather than
dissension and bitterness.
I'm its report Of my Thomson speech
the Augusta Chronicle, the leading or
gan of my opponent, a paper published in
his own city. and giving him its hearty
support. paper in which he is financially
interested. certainly a stakeholder. and. I
think. a director. admits that I INDUCED
f., no personalities again it says. Mr..
Hardwick went into Mr.. Fleming's record
in congress in a dignifed but none the less
-orceful manner
81 solemnly call on every fair-minded
man in the district to bear witness that
have sought TO conduct a clean cam
paign without abuse Of my opponent,
without mentioning his name in my an
nouncement. but that Mr. Fleming has In
jected into IL world bf bitterness and
hard feeling uncalled for and -inexplica-
bic TO me, for I am consciously guilty Of
no other offense save that of having dared
10 aspire 10 what fear Mr.. Fleming has
come TO regard as his office! ="
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31
VIRGINIA HAS A PLAN
TO SILENCE NEGROES

RICHMOND. Va. March. "a suffrage
plan has been finally agreed upon by the
constitutional convention of Virginia, un-
der which it is expected the negro vote
will be practically eliminated. II provides
that voters shall pay a poll tax of $3.50;
shall be. able TO read. or understand when
read TO them, the constitution of the state
and shall be able 20 make application for
tho right 70 register in their own hand
writing in the presence of the registrars.
The Understanding" clause is only to
be in effect until January 1. 1904 The
ether features are permanent. Confederate
soldiers and their sons are exempt from
the understanding and application
clause
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31
EVANS RESIGNATION
GIVEN TO ROOSEVELT

WASHINGTON. March 29.-Commis-
sioner OF Pensions Evans has placed his
resignation in the hands OF the president.
IL will not take effect until some impor-
tant position I'm the diplomatic service is
found for him.
The pension committee appointed at the
last annual encampment of the G. A. r.
to investigate the affairs Of the pension
bureau has made its report to the presi-
dent. Il has not yet been decided as to
when the report will be made public, If
at all.
II is stated that the policy OF Commits
sioner Evans viii be continued by his
successor.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31
TURPENTINE OPERATORS
CONVICTED OF PE0NAGE

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, March IA jury In
the United States court here last night re-
turned a verdict of guilty against s. NJ ely
att a wealthy turpentine operator, who was
charged with a violation OF the peonage laws
OF the United States.
The evidence introduced at the trial was 70
the erect that Clyatt secured warrants IN
Georgia for several negroes and coming 70
Florida brought about the arrests. The negroes
were then taken. IL Is alleged, 10 Clyatt's Lur-
pentine farm. near Waterloo, Ca. where they
were made to work until a debt they were
charged with owing had been paid.
The case was brought by the United states
government and this IL believed to be the
first time that a federal court has ever at
tempted to enforce the statute against peonase~
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31
ONE THOUSAND ARE
KILLED IN CHINA

PEKIN, March 29.-Chinese officials say
that 1000 people have been killed in riots
at Ia Ming Flu, the southernmost prefec-
ture of the province of China. This Is
perhaps an exaggeration,- but the loss OF
life was undoubtedly great.
The riots We're due to attempts of local
officials to collect indemnitics for the
Catholics as arranged between the off,
Gals and the priests.
Soldiers have been dispatched to quell
the disturbances and a tao tai has been
sent to adjust the differences.
The officials warn the missionaries to
keep out of the disturbed district.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31
DUPONT GUERRY TO SPEAK
THREE TIMES TODAY

Hon. Dupont Guerry, candidate for gov
times today He will address the
voters of Decatur and that section Of the
county at the courthouse in the morning
at IL o'clock; he will speak to the voters at
Stone Mountain at $3.50 p. m. and will
close the day with a speech at Lithonia
at o'clock.
These three speeches will be heard by
a large number of the voters of DeKalb,
as the Guerry clubs in that county have
been hard at work preparing for the meet
ings. This is the first time Mr.. Query has
spoken in DeKalb. but his workers claim
that county for him. It is probable that a
good many of the voters of Atlanta will
go down to Decatur this morning to
hear Mr.. Query speak.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31
Miss Renqe,s SLAYER Not Known.

CHARLOTTE. n. G., March 29.-The
latest information obtainable regarding
the finding of the body of Sarah Benge,
who was murdered and thrown into Hoots
mill pond. in Wilkes county. nearly a
month ago and whose Body was discovered
a few days ago. is contained in this week S
issue of The Elkin Times. which says
that three men living in the neighborhood
of the place where the murder took place.
are under suspicion, but that no arrests
have been made as yet. The scene of the
crime is in a district somewhat remote
from the railroad and particulars are
somewhat hard to obtain.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31
TEACHERS WILL MEET
AT GREENSBORO, N. c.

GREENSBORO. N. c., March San educa-
tionaI conference and massmeeting win be
held In this city on April 8 and 4 Teachers,
college professors and presidents, county su-
perintendents and others interested in the cause
Of public education will attend from nineteen
counties. The meeting viii be held under the
AUSPICES OF the board of aldermen, the
board of education and the commercial
6rganizations of the city and VIII be presided
over by Prof. ]. Y. Joyner, state superinten-
dent Of public instruction. Governor Aycock
will be one Of the principal speakers.
The purpose of the meeting is to stimulafe
interest IN public education and set on not
4 movement for the Improvement of the school
houses in the country districts.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31
NEGRO BURGLAR BEAT
THIS WOMAN WITH AK

SAVANNAH, March 27-Mrs. Lila
Fountain and her son Dover were attack
ed by burglars this morning about 2:3O
o'clock in their home adjoining their store,
about three miles froU Savannah on the
Ogeechee road. .ss...
Mrs Fountain was almost killed by
blow from an axe in the hands of one OF
the burglars negro, and her escape from
instant death is almost miraculous.
Joe Stuart. negro, has been arrested
and identified by Mrs. Fountain as one of
the negroes who entered the store.
The excitement in the vicinity was in
tense when the Savannah police officers
arrived. and the entire neighborhood was
up searching for the robbers.
Mrs Fountain gives a graphic account
of the affair. She heard scuff1ing in her
sons room, adjoining hers, and ran 20
his assistance. She found him struggling
with a negro.
When she screamed, another negro
came at her with an axe and attempted to
brain her She lodged and the blow was
only. glancing one. This saved her life.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31
BY TR0LLEYS TWO ARE
KILLED AND SIX HURT

JOLIET, ILL.,. March 29.-Two men were
killed and several people injured in a head
on collision at Sag Bridge yesterday be-
tween two cars of the Joliet and Chicago
electric railroad.
The dead are:
JOHN c. MAU, motorman.
GORGE BARRETT, lineman.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31
JUDGE JAMES GRIGGS
IS ELECTED TO LEAD

WASHINGTON. March 29-Judge James
Griggs. OF Georgia. was last night unani-
mously elected chairman of the Demo-
cratic congressional campaign committee.
The nomination Of Congressman Griggs
was made by Senator Carmack, of Ten
nessee.
The result of the meeting OF the COM
mittee was forecast I'm The Journal of
Thursday.
Chairman Griggs will begin at once to
make himself familiar with the duties of
his office.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31
SMALLPOX SITUATION
IMPROVING IN JACKSON

JEFFERSON, March 29.-There are only two
cases OF smallpox in Jefferson, and both OF
them are doing splendidly and viii soon be
entirely well. So far as known, there are Two
or three new cases in the country but IN all
OF these cases, is has been in a very mild
form and there has been no serious sickness In
a single case developed, TO date. There was a
considerable smallpox scare at first, but the
alarm has entirely disappeared. and no appre-
tensions of it's spread are now entertained.
The trustees are considering the ACCESSIBILITY
OF reopening Martin Institute soon, and this
VIII be done as soon as all danger has disaD-
peared, and not before.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31
C0RDELE BANKER
is FOUND GUILTY

= VIENNA, Ca, March 29.-Lee B. Jones,
president of the Naval Stores and Lum-
bermans Bank of Cordele, Ga, was tried
in the superior court for embezzlement
and last night the jury brought in YER
dict of guilty with a recommendation of
misdemeanor punishment.
Judge Evans imposed fine of $1,000 and
costs or twelve months in the changing.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31
DUNLAP ESTATE WORTH
MORE THAN 100000

MACON. March 29.-The Will of the late
Samuel S. Dunlap has been filed. It's
most interesting feature is its amount
II dispOses OF $500, 600 worth of property,
besides the $50 600 divided among the heirs
before Mr.. Dunlap's death. This places
him among the wealthiest OF Georgia's
business men, and his estate Is said to
have been in good condition. It is easily
convertible into cash. and all debts were
paid before Mr.. Dunlap died
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31
M'RAE TERRELL CLUB
ELECTS OFFICERS

McRAE, Ca, March 2s-The Terrell club.
with membership of seventy-fivs met at the
courthouse yesterday evening and elected the
following. officers: President, Tom J. McRae;
vice president. ]. W. Cameron; secretary and
treasurer, Howard p. Whiddon; executive com
mittee: Eschol Graham. chairman; w. n
Coleman Guy A. Carswell ]. j. Register.
The club Is very enthusiastic and rapidly in
creasing in numbers. The Query club, organ
lied two weeks ago. has membership OF
thirty-fYe.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31
SOUGHT DEATH
BUT DID NOT
HAVE NERVE
WHEN WOMAN ATTEMPTED TO
LEAP INTO THE RIVER SHE
FELL IN A
FAINT.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, March 29.-Miss
Ella May Patch, who on Thursday even
ing was found on the aqueduct in an UNI
conscious condition and afterwards claim
ed she had been assaulted by man while
crossing the bridge, made a statement to-
day to the effect that she had hound and
gagged herself with the intention of COM
mitting suicide by jumping into the river,
but tainted before she could accomplish
her purpose.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31
FARMERS FAR BEHIND
IN WORK THIS YEAR

MACON, March N.-Reports from the
rural districts indicate that farming work
is worse behind than it mas been in years.
Some of the farmers report that they have
not yet broken up their corn land. al
though in years past they remember TO
have had corn planted by the 18th of Feb
ruary. Mule sales are also estimated to
be on about so per cent, as compared with
last year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31
jackson County We'll Representsd.

grand jurors drawn for the first term Of Ath-
nent citizens OF jackson county as follows:
Messrs. Thos H. Niblack and Carl NJ Glenn,
Of jefferson George Bennett and Neal Chand-
Ter. Of Apple Valley. Richard D. Moore, OF Dry
Pond and J. B. Hartman. W l.. Williamson,
c. D. Stark and G. ". D. Habers OF Harmony
Grove. No better selection could possibly have
been made, and Judge Newman VIII certainly
be pleased with their good work
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31
]. N. TERRELL SPEAKS
TO LARGE AUDIENCE

DOUGLAS, March 2S.-Hon. j. NJ. Terrell
spoke at the courthouse here Wednesday 70
large and appreciative audience composed Of
+he representative citizens Of Coffee county
Quite a number Of ladies were present aud al
together the large courtroom was taxed 70 It's
utmost capacity TO accommodate the crowd
Mr.. Terrell madee a good, Slid speech, ara
created a very favorable impression on the
audience. He dealt in no personalities DIX
treated the questions Of public interest in an
unimpassioned and business-like manner. he
has many warm supporters in this county. and
his chances for carrying it are considered good
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31

can be heard in their own defense"
Under date Of March 9th. President
Roosevelt made the following endorse
ment upon the entire correspondence:
1.-The memorandum of the secretary Of
war is approved as whole and as to
every part. Had there been any doubt
before as to the wisdom of denying Gen
eral Miles request, these papers would
remove such doubt.
''(Signed)
.THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31
Victim of Burglar Dies from Injuries.

SAVANNAH, Ga, March 2S.-Bower
Fountain, the young man who was as
saulted by burglars in his store a few
miles from Savannah Wednesday night,
died at o'clock this morning.
His mother, who was struck in the head
with an ak by one of the negroes assault
ing her son, is better.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31
NAVAL STORE MARKET
TAKES UPWARD TURN

SAVANNAH. March 2s.-The Savannah naval
stores quotation went to So cents per gallon
this afternoon. This is the highest price OF the
season The demand is merely nominal and the
market is evidently being manipulated BY some
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31
wild Train Crashes Into cicagO "EI."

CHICAGO, March 29.-Fifty passengers
were badly shaken up in a collision be-
tween trains of the South Side and Metro
politan West Side elevated railroads on
the union loop yesterday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31
Furnace Reported Sold.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, March "a special
from Sheffield saws that j. J. Cray. Jr., OF that
place. Is reported 20 have purchased the Rock
dale furnace at Rockdale, Tenn
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31
Webb Bound over.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, March 29-Jim webb
the negro who shot and killed Policeman W.
p. Walton q few days ago, while resisting ar
rest, was bound over without bail upon his pre-
liminary trial
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-31
Stabbed to Death.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, March 29.-At Coalburg
mines VIII. Johnson, a negro convict, was
stabbed to death and Jim Montgomery, another
negro convict, is charged with the crime.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-16

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
Ioc, csc. II Q. O. O. fail, druggists refund money.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-16
pom PARAGRAPHS.
Newsy Notes From East Christian
for Kentuckian Readers.

Pom, Ky. May ON account o.
the heavy rains last week the farm
ers are not yet through planting
corn. Early planting is up anc
looking well. There is d good
stand
Tobacco plants are growing nice.
ly. They will be ready to set IN Z;
lew days.
Wheat started out with a bao
prospect in the early spring. Ith
coming out and looks like we nigh
nave biscuit yet.
There was a medium crop o
Oats seeded in our neighborhooc
This spring. They are not looking
first class at this time.
Brother B. F. Hyde filed h S
regular appointment at New Bar.
rem Spring the fourth Sunday il
last month. There we're two ser.
vices, at II and 2:3O. There were
TWO deacons ordained Brothers
Lee Walker and Walter White.
The writer accompanied Squir'
y o. King to the residence Of Johl
Riddle, where the Squire tied tn
nuptial knot between Mr.. Charlie
Regard and Miss Martha E Riddle
the accomplished and pretty daugh
ter of Mr.. Riddle This was th
'Squlre's maiden effort IN tying tn
knot. He was as graceful as Al
old hand at the business, TIL
wedding took place last Suuda
morning at 10 o'clock.
We have been helping cut out
public road today from the Green
vile road to the Johnson's mi
| road. SENRAB.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-16

The Dutch people have more than
a sentimental interest IN the young
Queens hle Should her illness re-
suit 10 death they would face a
serious political question.
The next heir is Duke Wilhelm
Ernest Of SAKE Weimar- Eiserach,
% years old, bachelor, very rich,
lazy and unambitious. After him
comes Prince Albrecht of Prussia,
grandson OF Wilhelm /, the first
King OF Holland under the present
settlement-thal of 1915.
Since both these princes are Ger
mans the Dutch fear that the &C.
cesslDn Of either might mean the
speedy GermauizIng Of Holland. Il
phas long been an open secret that
the Hohenzoliern> covet the small
kingdom which, insignificant as it is
in European affairs, has yet IN
mense colonial possessions, Which
are most successfully managed and
are very prodtable
The present emperor dreams Of
colonial dominion, and Holland $
colonies are vast enough to satisfy
Williams ambition, at least for
time
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-16
GREENSBORO CHAUTAUQUA.
Henderson Route Preparing 90 do
Large Excursion Business.

The l. II. and ST. J. Henderson
Route are preparing to do a large
excursion business from July 31-t
to August 18th, from points on their
line, to tie new Owensboro Chau-
tauqua, Nothing like it has ever
come to Kentucky. For twelve
days the very best and most at
tractive Chaut u luatettures are to
be placed in the beautiful Sevel
Hills Park, near greensboro, which
is almost bounded by this popular
line of railway. Every good taste
has been catered to. There will be
popular lectures by Gen. Gordon,
Gen. Wheeler, DR.. Macarthur, Gov.
Bob Taylor, H. w. Sears. Mrs.
Rorer, of the Ladies Home Jolrna',
Miss Ellen M. Stone, the ransomed
missionary, Lieut.. Hobson, DR..
John MacNeil, the Scottish Spur
geon, and scores of others; and
every evening will be given a series
of the most delightful entertain
ment, consisting of everything, from
slight of hand and jugglery, to the
highest class of popular music and
moving pictures.
Farmers and their families will
be especially interested in the co n
ing of J. NJ. Stahl, Secretary of the
National Farmers Congress. and
every evening a great pyrotechnie
will be given by La Roses
electric Fountain , fit. larger than
the one shown at the Worlds Fair
Remember that the Henderson |
Route will give you full Information
about the additional features of this
assembly, through any of their az.
ents or by writing to the President.
w. G. Archer, greensboro, Ky, and
he Will send you a special booklet
full information as &c
camping and living privileges, and
he complete programme.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-16
A HAPPY TIME IN STORE.
The Poor Man Would Certainly Be Dis
illusiOned Afterward.

80 You are sally engaged, dear?'
said Elsie, gushingIy, to her particu.
lar friend Madge.
"Yes, dear" was the blushing re-
ply Il am really engaged at last"
"And to that stern, stolid-looking
fellow, Alec Wilson,
yes, that is the happy man,
laughed Madge.
Isn't he inclined to be masterful ?"
suggested Elsie.
"Oh, yes, dear" replied her friend,
quickly; che often says that after we
are married he means to manage the
house, look after my personal ex-
penditure as well as his own, and, in
fact, have his own way in everything. f"
Good gracious. And you seri-
ously tell me you mean to marry a
man like that?' cried Elsie. in aston
ishment.
Ou' yes, uedFj 1 NOuldn give up
the idea on any account. You see. it
will be such fun to show him how alb
surd such ideas are-won't it?" and
The speaker smiled a wicked smile,
which the happy Alec ought to have
seen. but luckily dldn't.-LoRden
hit Bits.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-16
Saving Disagreeable Things.

Do you ever say disagreeable things
to people? Ever occur to you that if
YOU can't help others you can at least
let them alone? Every time you say
a disagreeable thing you not only
make man mad, but you cause him
to invent plans to get eyenp You
might avoid both Of these couse-
quences by keeping your mouth shut.
-Atchison Globe.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-16

Americans are known as a dys-
peptic people. The extent of this
disease may be inferred from the
multitude OF 50 called medicine"
offered as a remedy. They are
often in tablet form and have no
value except as palliatives of the
immediate efforts of dyspepsia.
The man who used them may leel
better but is surrey getting worse.
They do not touch the real cause oil
the disease. DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery is a medicine
specially prepared to cure diseases
of the stomach and organs of diges-
ton and nutrition. 1t is not made
to give temporary relief but to eff
feet permanent cure. In ninety
eight cases out of every hundred ii
cures perfectly and permanently.
II has cSst DR.. Pierce S25, 900 t.
give away in the last year the
copies of his Peoples Common
Sense Medical Adviser. which have
been applied for. This book OF
1908 pages is sent free on receipt 81
one-cent stamps to pay expense Of
mailing only. Address DR.. r. V.
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.