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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
CHERRY TREE FOLK
GOT rick IN
A HURRY
TRIAL OF MEN ALLEGED TO HAVE
USED MAILS FRAUDULENTLY
SHOWS THAT THEY MADE
LOTS OF MONEY.

CHARLOTTE, N. c., June 13.-Late yes
terday afternoon 1t was developed in the
trial in the Federal court here of the
cherry tree people, that c. d. Wilkie. a
newspaper publisher of Rutherfordton,
who is one of the defendants. on taking
charge of the alleged fraudulent concern,
employed, on a contingent fee PROPOSE
ton a firm of attorneys, agreeing to give
them a certain portion of the net profits.
Wilkie, 1t appears. was proprietor of the
Amos Owens Cherry Tree Company, for
Just sixteen days, and during that period
turned over to his attorneys the sum OF
81 500 as their part of the net profits.
The defendants arrested by the United
States authorities in connection with the
alleged fraudulent use of the mails, have
been on trial for two days, and it is the
general opinion of those who have watch
ed the course of the trial that convic-
ton will be had without difficulty. The
taking of testimony will likely close this
afternoon.
The scheme of the concern was to offer
employment at $50 per month to persons
to do writing at home, after the endless
chain scheme, and II is alleged that some
thing like 100000 was cleaned up, first
and last, by the various proprietors Of
the company. The persons who contri-
buted S12 as a sort of Initiation fee" and
received nothing are said to be numerous
in almost every community in the south.
and one correspondent as far away as
Honolulu was mentioned in the course of
the testimony Senator Pritchard is
among the numerous lawyers employed
hy the defendants
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
ISTHMIAN CANAL
MAY SOON BE BUILT

WASHINGTON, June Alt is be-
lieved here that the isthmian canal
question is at last reaching the final legis-
lative stage, after half a century of talk
by the American people of joining the two
oceans.
The Hepburn bill was reported by the
senate committee on inter-oceanic canals,
of which Mr.. Morgan is chairman, by a vote
of seven to four. If those in favor Of
Nicaragua route can furnish a like major
ity In the senate, their victory Is won; the
measure will not need to go to conference,
and there is not the slightest danger that
President Roosevelt will veto any canal
bill on account of its route. The friends of
the Panama project have settled on the
Spooner amendment practically directing
the President to select the route In SEN
ate are IS members, SO of whom may be
classed as republicans and thirty-one as
democrats In many ways the Nicaragua
has been made a democratic fetish, while
division of force.
The decision as to the route depends as
to whether the republicans who have desert
ed the party measure combined with the de
mocrats will be able to carry through the
Nicaragua measure. Senator Hanna Is the
leader for the Panama route and is leaving
no stone unturned to advocate that route
If the matter Is left to the President 1t will
be equivalent to approving the Panama
route He WILL of course, call in adj
visers the Isthmian Canal Commission and
this body has unanimously agreed on the
Panama route since the $4O,000,O00 offer
was made
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
ALABAMA NINE WORKERS
MEET TODAY AT BESSEMER

BIRMINGHAM, June 14.-The annual
convention of the United Mine Workers
of Alabama, at which the scale OF wages
for the ensuing twelve months is agreed
upon, convenes at Bessemer Monday.
Delegates will be in attendance from all
parts of the district. The greatest inter-
est is felt in the outoeme of the conven-
ton. The present scale, under which the
maximum price for coal mining is So
cents per ton, expires on June so. For
some time the miners have been receiving
the maximum wages. the price Of iron be-
ing much above the figure at which 50
cents per ton is justified, and 1t is believed
by many that the prevailing high prices
will lead the miners to demand a higher
price. 1t is understood also that they will
demand semi-monthly pay days and that
eight hours shall constitute days work
The possibilities of a strike are being
discussed. as is always the case when a
readjustment of the wage scale is at
hand and among other reports heard is
that all of the big companies are banking
coal in various places so as to have a
quantity on hand in the event that a
strike should result. 1t is the general
opinion that the companies will be willing
TO make some concessions as regards
rules. etc, but they will not agree to
higher wages. shorter hours or semi
monthly pay days.
The miners. are thoroughly organized
throughout the coal producing section,
with the exception of Walker county,
where about 1900 are unorganized.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
TECH STUDENTS TO
GRADUATE THURSDAY

The graduating exercises of the Georgia
School of Technology will occur on the
18th of this month, and twenty-six stu
dents are preparing to receive their d.
plomas. The final examinations OF the
senior class are being held this week, and
IL is expected that every member of the
class will receive his diploma.
While the commencement exercises Will
be simple, they will be none the less in
teresting. None of the students will de-
liver orations. as is customary IN gradual
ing exercises. Instead OF orations, each
member of the senior class must prepare
a paper on some subject given them and
these papers must be submitted for ap-
prevail to their instructors.
The following is the list of the members
of the senior class, all Of whom are ex-
pected to receive their diplomas: ]. T.
Anthony, Chatham; z. II. Bacon, Dodge;
NJ. r. Berry, Fulton; /. Hardeman. Bib;
r. L. Hicks, Barlow; NJ. T. Hochstrasser.
Fulton; F. Johnson, Bib; A. A. Jones,
Chattooga; c. II. Kicklighter. Fulton;
f. W. Klein, Fulton; Med. Lawrence,
Cobb; p. X. McKenney, Lee; r. @. Mer-
~. Columbia; A II. Morton. Pennsylva-
mia; p. II. Norcross. Fulton; j. H. Paul
sen. Chatham; J. Prioleau, Fulton; c. w.
Rainey. Cobb; NJ G. Smith, Fulton; H.
L. Strickland, Gwinnett; T. NJ. Thompson,
Jasper; ID. d. Towers, Cobb: J. G. West,
Jr.. Fulton; II. B. Wey. Fulton; A. Wind
sor. Carroll, and L. G. Yankey. Dougherty.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
ALL Of CREW
EXCEPT one
MURDERED
SAILOR, THE ONLY SURVIVOR,
TELLS FRIGHTFUL STORY or
MURDER OF HIS CREW BY
FIENDISH NEGROES.

VICTORIA. B. c., June 12-According
to advices received by the steamer Acran-
81, a Malayan sailor recently arrived at
Port Darwin, and reported that he was the
only survivor of a crew or ten men Of
Malay trading schooner, which had been
wrecked of Cape Wilberforce, North Au-
stralia. The crew was attacked by blacks
and all but one murdered. The survivor
suffered severe privations before being
rescued.
The Dutch bark Goertruida Gerarda-
which left Java March %, in ballast, for
NEWCASTLE, was thrown on her beam ends
and abandoned at sea by all but three OF
her crew, who were rescued by the steam-
er st. Mary. The remainder of the crew
has not been heard of since.
The steam Golfers Dunmore and Kell0
collided off Sydney and the latter sank.
The crew was saved.
The Loyalty Islands were swept by a
disastrous cyclone during April and many
buildings destroyed, including a convent
two temples and church at Nathlo.
Many plantations were ruined and copra
crops were completely destroyed A MUM
her of marine disasters also occurred. At
Mareton, Britain Island, almost every
residence was damaged. Severe earth
quake shocks were also felt.
There were sixteen cases OF plague Ia
Sydney when the Acreangi left A num-
Der of the animals in the zoo were stricken
with the disease.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
JUDGE MARCUS BECK
FORSUPREMEC COURT

GRIFFIN, Ca. June R.-The friends of
Judge Marcus W. Beck here and in other
parts of the state are soliciting him to al
low the use of his name as candidate
for justice of the supreme court to sue
coed Justice Lewis in the event that he
resigns Judge Beck, when seen today,
said 1.-The assurances of support. in the
event that I enter the race for justice
of the supreme court, from my friends
here and elsewhere are very fiattering,
but l can't say as yet what course / will
pursue. will decide in the next "A hours
and will make public announcement of my
decision. Should I become a candidate
will put forth my best efforts to win and
with the assistance and support that has
already ben promised me / feel that my
chances will be very good"
Judge Beck's friends here are enthusi-
astic and are using every endeavor to get
him to enter the race. They feel that
his course in resigning his place on the
circuit court bench when his ser
vices were needed elsewhere will greatly
strengthen him before the people of the
state in his race. Judge Beck Is pro-
found lawyer and eminently qualified for
the position and his friends here and else
where feel that the cause of justice and
due administration Of the law will be sub
served by his elevation to the supreme
bench.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
STEAM RAILROADS
TO Be CHANGED
TO TRQLLEYS
WILLIAM C. WHITNEY SAID TO BE
BACKING SCHEME TO ELEc-
TRIcALLY EQUIP ALL THE
BIG STEAM ROADS.

NEW YORK, June 14.-In connection
with the acquisition OF the Stanley Elec-
trtcal Manufacturing Company plant at
Pittsfield, Mass, by William c. whitney
and hts associates. The Tribune says there
Is back OF the purchase a purpose to ex-
tend the works with the aid OF CAM &
Co, of Buda Pest one OF the largest
electrical concerns in Europe, for the pur-
pose Of converting steam railroads in
this country into electrical roads. The
substitution OF electricity for steam on
American lines is not. according 10 The
Tribune. expected to be entered upon at
once, but for the immediate future in
creased plants at Pittsfield are able TO
supply the demands OF the street rail-
ways I'm this city, Philadelphia, northern
New Jersey and in Connecticut. Later
wherever there is a congestion OF traffic
on the steam roads in the east it is be-
lieved there will be displacement of the
locomotive by the electrical engines.
A representative of the Whitney syndi-
cate, according to The Tribune, said the
financial details OF the plant by which the
CAM concern Is TO join hands with Mr..
Whitney and his associates in the estab
lishment Of a branch factory in this coun-
try have been arranged. IL Is further as
serted that at least fifteen locomotive
building concerns in the United States
viii be brought into the enterprise.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
COLEMAN is FREED
OF MURDER CHARGE

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. June 16-R. D.
Coffman, the justice of the peace who
shot and killed Rev ]. w, Bradford at
Brookside, this county. was acquitted to-
day.
The trial began June I'd and the case
went to the jury last evening. This morn
ing word was sent to Judge Greene that
the jury was ready to report, and court
convened at 9 o'clock. A few moments Ia
ter the jury brought in the verdict of not
guilty.
1t will be recalled that the Rev. Mr..
Bradford made certain statements from
his pulpit regarding Mr.. Coffman. This
was last winter Immediately after his re-
turn to the pastorate at BroolSside.
During the evening Mr.. Coffman called
at the house of Rev, Mr.. Bradford for
the purpose of discussing the matter with
him 1t is claimed that hot words ensued
between the two, followed by the shoot
ing of Rev. Mr.. Bradford.
At the trial. which has ujst ended, Mr..
Coffman claimed that he weapon with
which hte minister was shot was the
property Of Mr.. Bradford. He declared
that he acted only in self-defense.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
MUST NOT TAKE MONEY
FROM THE STATE FUND

Important action taken by the educa-
ton commission of the Georgia Baptist
convention in reference to state aid to
denominational schools was made public
Saturday by the secretary, Rev. S. Y.
Jameson, d. d.
The commission has decided that all
schools under the Mercer system, which
proposes the federation of all the Bap-
fist schools in the state, shall not be sub
ject to state appropriations for support
or maintenance. The action was taken on
a resolution introduced by Ex-Governor
W. J. Northen at the recent meeting held
at Mercer university in Macon.
II was stated that the time-honored
Baptist doctrine of complete separation of
church and state demanded this course on
the part of the commission representing
ii, as 1t did all the Baptists of the state.
This action on the part of the commits
sion will be received with great surprise
in some communities, as some of the
high schools as well as colleges have been
partially supported from the general edu-
cational fund of the state. All such
schools will be debarred from joining the
commission so long as they continue to
receive state aid.
The commission declined to select any
one Of the various Baptist female col
leges as the head of female education in
the state II is understood that such col
leges will be given an equal footing, al
lowing each one to take such position
for herself as her location, equipment and
endowment will render possible.
IT was shown that the selection of any
of the female colleges as the head of the
system would give occasion for friction.
Shorter college, at Rome, and the
Southern Female college at LAGRANGE
were offered to the commission for the
federation and committees were appoint
ed to visit each of those schools and re-
port to the next meeting of the commits
sion, which VIII be held within the next
six weeks probably in Atlanta.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
CURED OF PIMPLES, ECZEMA,
BONE PAINS, ITCHING SKIN.

The above pictures represent what Bo-
tanic Blood Balm did for Mr.. c. w. Rob
erson. Augusta. Ga. He says: MY face
was covered with fostering eruptions ana
pimples. 1 was all run down with aches
and pains in bones, joints and rheuma-
tism. and my skin itched with eczema
scabs and scales. was discouraged, as
doctors and patent medicines had utterly
failed to cure me- Finally took Botanic
Blood Balm, which cleared my system OF
all the impurities. healed every sore and
nicer stopped all the aches and pains,
and gave my skin the rich glow OF per-
feet health and made my blood pure and
rich. Botanic Blood Balm will do the
same for any sufferer from bad blood or
skin troubles. Yours truly,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
FIFTH WEEK or STRIKE
SHOWS LITTLE CHANGE

WILKESBARRE. Pa. June 14-Today
ends the fifth week OF the anthracite coal
miners strike. Neither side has weakened
an inch and each side stands just as firm
Is as Il did $ days ago. AS the days go
BY IL becomes more apparent that IL is a
case OF the survival OF the fittest-"
Neither the miner nor the operator has
suything further to propose and IL a So
luton OF the dispute Is 10 come IL looks
very much as though IL win have TO come
from a third party.
The entire region was quiet today and
the territory affected BY the strike pre-
sents q Sunday-like appearance. Includ-
ing those who are not on strike but af-
fected by the suspension. there are ap-
proximstely is. GO men and boys idle. The
efforts Of the strike leaders 10 bring out
the FIRE bosses Is not meeting with as
much success as they expected
President Mitchell today received a dis
patch from West Virginia. which he says,
IS extremely favorable 10 the strikers
One telegram from the Kanawha and New
River districts. where total of 1900 men
are employed. says that L. 100 men are
On strike in that territory.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16

For several years the advertisements
of the Mead Cycle company have appear
ed in the columns of The Journal Every
year the business of this company has
grown until now 1t exceeds $4,000 bicycles
sold through mail orders all over the
world each year. The Mead Cycle compa-
ny keeps its factories running all winter
storing up wheels of the finest quality,
and is always ready in the spring and
summer TO I'LL orders promptly at prices
which are lower than any manufacturer
selling on the old plan, through local
dealers, can deliver a wheel of even in
ferior quality. The Mead Cycle company
can ship any wheel at any price the same
day the order is received. Readers of this
paper can be assured of prompt and hon
orable treatment. When writing for cata.
logues and prices mention the Journal
and address Mead Cycle company, Dept.
RAGS, Chicago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
COLQUITT COUNTY PEOPLE
SURPRISED AT ESTILL'S CLAIM

MOULTRIE, Ca, June 13.-The people
here are somewhat surprised to notice J.
H. Estilrs claim that a recount in this
(Colquitt) county would show 1t to be IN
his column. The consolidated vote in this
county gave Terrell 500 votes. Query SS8
and Estill 1T. The precinct at this place.
which is by far the largest in she county,
gave Terrell PA. Guerry 195 and Estin only
a. Estill's most sanguine friends never
at any time thought that there was any
chance for him to carry this county. It
is not thought here that he seriously con-
templates a recount or contest so far as
this county is concerned. and If he does so
ii will be contrary to the advice Of his
friends at this point.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
TROOPS MAKE
MATTERS
WORSE
GOVERNOR is ASKED TO WITH
DRAW MILITARY FROM
STRIKE-BELEAGUERED CITY
AND GIVE MAYOR A CHANCE.

PAWTUCKET. r. l., June 13.-The first
duty today OF the militia which are as
sfsting the authorities in maintaining or
der in connection with the street railway
strike was 70 clear the streets OF all
debris which had accumulated during the
night or had been placed on the tracks TO
hinder the resumption OF traffic. When
this had been done. the street railway
company was notified by General Tanner,
In command Of the troops. that the road
was unobstructed and preparations were
made for sending out cars.
While during the latter part OF yester-
day afternoon and last night there was no
serious disturbance there was no relaxa-
ton today OF the various measures put
IN force yesterday. There is strong feel
ing, not confined 10 any one class OF citi-
zens. against the deputy sheriffs who have
discharged fire arms during the strike.
This feeling was particularly noticeable
after the shooting OF the 12-year-old boy,
Peterson. yesterday. The feeling toward
the militia is more friendly.
Mayor Fitzgerald, who returned here
last night from his wedding journey, cali
ed on the governor today TO discuss the
situation and TO have the militia with
drawn
The mayor considers the presence OF the
soldiers as contributing TO the disturb
ances. He says he viii guarantee pro-
NeCu0m 10 Ene cars Wheu aShe0 II ne
would put officers on the cars. the mayor
said he would not.
'sThe officers on their beats. together
with the specials. can protect the cars"
he said.
The first car from Providence proceeded
through this city at 1850. II was without
the usual deputation OF guards While
there was no serious demonstration FIVE
arrests were made by the soldiers. who
ffunT the streets Some SHINES ware
thrown and the driver and conductor were
Kissed. but these outbursts were quelled
BY the soldiers before they had assumed
serious proportions.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
BROTHER AND WIFE
BEAT HUSBAND TO DEATH

CODY, Wyo., June 13.-Tom German, a
rancher on Broken Back creek. about 40
miles from here was killed by his wife
and younger brother. James German.
The elder German discovered an intrigue
between his wife and younger brother.
The victim tried to drive his brother away
from the ranch. when the pair turned up
on him and killed him with clubs. The
man and woman are now in jail in Basin.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
MAPJ.

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Georgia map is the map of the United
States and all Of our foreign
possessions printed In seven eoIors.
II gives the population Of every
state and country for the census Of
1900. A list Of more than 400
Of the principal cities Of the United
States Is given with the population for
the census years Of 1870, 1880, 1890
and Of 1900.
The population Of each state Is
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
MARKS KILLS HIMSELF;
NO REASON ASSIGNED

NASHVILLE, Tenn. June 14.-Albert D.
Marks committed suicide this morning by
shooting himself through the temple.
He was the son of Ex-Governor Marks
and son-in-law of Gen. w. H. Jackson,
proprietor of Belle Meade.
Mr. Marks was prominent both as a
lawyer and socially and his death is a
great shock to the community. There is
no known cause for the tragedy.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
CAPTAIN JAMES A. RYAN
TO FACE C0URTMARTIAl

WASHINGTON, June 14-By- direction
Of the president a general courtmartial
has been appointed to meet at Manila on
the 18th instant. for the trial of Capt
James A. Ryan, Fifteenth cavalry. on the
charge that he was unnecessarily severe
and arbitrary in his dealings with the ma
tives of the province where he was sta
TONED in the Philippines. The court also
viii try such other officers as may be
brought before it."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
PARTY or EDUCATORS
LEAVE FOR CHICAGO

A party of sixty leading educators and
we'll known teachers from Alabama,
Georgia and South Carolina left, the city
yesterday morning for Chicago. They
will. while there take a three months
course at the University of Chicago with
the object OF better f1ttin gthemselves
for their duties as teachers.
Professor f. Clyde Brown, of Emory
college, is in charge of the party.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
Soldiers BoIoed ia Manila.

MANILA, June 16.-Friendly natives in
Manila say a report is current among
their countrymen that the five soldiers
of the Fifth cavalry who were captured
by the insurgents May 30th have been
boloed to death near Teresa, in Morong
province. Luzon. This report has not
been confirmed by the American authori-
ties Of that district.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER
HANGING FROM CEILING

MUSKEGEE, I. T.. June H-Amasia
Dyer and her 12-year-old daughter have
been found hanging from the ceiling of
their home at Okfugee, in the Pearl
Creek nation, dead. 1t is believed from
information furnished the marshals of
fee here that Mrs. Dyer was killed by
man whom she had known intimately and
that the daughter was killed to cover the
first crime Okfugee is off the railroad
and without wire communication and de-
tails are hard to get.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-16
]. w. JOHNSON GETS
THREE YEARS IN PEN

]. W. johnson was Thursday found
guilty of voluntary manslaughter for the
killing Of r. II. Smith. the case having
been on trial in the criminal branch of the
superior court since Wednesday morning.
Johnson was given three years in the pen
itentiary.
Immediately after the sentence Of the
court Johnson's attorneys, L. z. Rosser
and c. 7. Hopkins. gave notice of a mo-
son was released under a 5000 bond.