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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-17
ESCAPING GAS UqERC &ME
METHODIST MINISTER

Rev. d. F. Riley, a Methodist minister
who lives at los South Pryor street, was
at $3.50 Saturday morning, found in q
state of inconsistencies, resulting from
inhaling Illuminating gas which was es-
Gaping from jet in the room in which he
was sleeping. Mr.. Riley was taken to the
Grady hospital where It was found that
he had not inhaled a sufficient quantity to
cause death. .aR
For the past five years Mr.. Riley has
been subject to nervous prostration and
has been unable to continue his duties as
a minister For two or three months past
he has been in the employ of the Singer
Sewing Machine Co. Friday night he
reached home about II O'clock. He retired
In a downstairs room with a young son,
but being unable to sleep on account Of
the restlessness of the little fellow, went
to an upstairs room where he could rest
more comfortably. Next morning he was
found by Mrs. Riley in bed unconscious.
The odor of gas was very noticeable and
a jet was found partly turned on, but. not
burning. It is thought that the flame
which must have been very low, had been
blown out by a gust of wind
Rev. d. F. Riley is about 30 years old
and is we'll known in south Georgia and
Alabama, as well as in Atlanta. He has
served as pastor in Columbus, Savannah,
Quitman, Statesboro, Albany and other
Georgia cities. His last charge was at
Lineville. Ala, from which place he NOV
ed to Atlanta about two years ago, !.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-17
Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO: Nov. 15.-Inactivity obtained IN all
grains today, but prices were on higher level,
corn &c higher and oats &c higher. January
provisions unchanged to TIC higher.
There was a luIl today in the wheat pit and
while there was a small dip soon after the
opening the market quickly recovered the slight
loss and higher prices ruled the remainder OF
the day. Decreased receipts, both local and
in the northwest. unfavorable weather ana
good cash demand were the sustaining factors
The local crowd were wary in their dealings.
being influenced greatly by what they supposed
would be the action OF prominent bull opera
. tor taking considerable attention recetly.
The close was steady and near the top. De-
cember opened a shade lower at Use, advanced
to 72Ac and closed 1sqAc higher at I2ssc.
Clearances equalled zoe, 900 bushels. Primary re-
ceipts were 1.1s0.000 bushels compared with l.
124, 900 a year ago. Receipts 80 cars. IL con-
tract; Minneapolis and Duluth reported 6SS
cars. a total for the three points OF s61
against ]. 175 last week and 91S year ago
Corn was comparatively quiet after the first
half hour. Shorts we're again fair buyers of De-
cember and that option was Arm, the offer
In, the nearby futures helped maintain a firm
feeling December closed &c higher at 53c,
after selling between 52lsG55c. Receipts 175 cars.
% contract.
oats were again dull and featureless and the
irmness in other grains was bull factor.
There was some covering by shorts while COM
mission houses were on both sides of the
market. The close steady with December
29ssc and 29%c Receipts 1S1 cars.
Decreased receipts ( hogs with higher prices
caused Arm tone to the opening in provisions.
Scattered selling at the start resulted IN a
little easier tone, but offerings were well tax
en- and hrmer feeling developed The close
was steady with January pork 21kc higher at
s15.l5: January SIC higher at sos and ribs
Estimated receipts Monday: wheat 10; corn
ITO cars. oats 300 cars; hogs 1900 head.
CHICAGO GRAIN.
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-17
MACON NEGROES, ARE
WHIPPED FOR L0lTERlNG

MACON. Ca, Nov. 13.-Glover c. Tuck
er, a white man. got into trouble by try
ing to work of a Confederate five dollar
bill. He was bound over, to the superior
court under a $500 bond. t,s ~
Tucker lives near the Jail and. took the
bill out to get it changed to pay a hack
man. He went into a. restaurant and
asked IL he could get s. changed and was
told that he could II he would wait a min
ute. The proprietor put his hand In his
pocket and pulled a lot OF silver and also
five dollars in gold which he. laid on the
table. Glover did not wait any longer. but
took up the gold coin saying that it would
do and rushed out as If in a great hurry.
leaving the Confederate bill.
The proprietor, however, on looking at
the bill was on to the racket and tried to
catch Tucker, but could no., SO that he
notified the police. s-
An unusual feature of the recorders
court yesterday morning was the whip
ping of six negroes at one time, each be-
ing given 40 stripes on account of a failure
to pay fines. They were all arrested at
one time for lettering. f-,e
The grand Jury of the superior court
adjourned yesterday after passing upon
an unusually large criminal docket. The
body will meet again on the first Monday
in December. The criminal business be-
ing finished the work OF examining the
court records kept by the various officers
of the court will be commenced at the
next session. s.t
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-17
STATE CONVICTS' WANTED
TO WORK ON ROADS

Two important bills relating to the dis
position of the. convicts of the state We're
introduced in the house and senate FRI
day, one in the house by Represen-
tative Fielder, of Bib, putting the con-
victs on the public roads Of the state, and
one by Senator McAiichael. providing that
the present system be used.
Representative Fielder and Senator Nc
Michael were members of the special pen
itentiary committee which was appointed
under a resolution drawn by Mr.. Fielder.
The committee dio not agree with Mr..
Fielder and he introduced his bill to put
the convicts on the public roads of the
state and Senator McAfichael, represent
ing a majority of the committee intro
duced his measure providing that the
present system be used.
Mr.. Felder's bill provides that all OF the
conyicts shall be turned over to the coun-
ties from which they are sentenced and
shall be worked by those counties If they
so desire; If, however, the counties do not
have a SUFFICIENT number to work the
roads satisfactorily then the counties can
rent their convicts to other. counties.
The measure of Senator Mcdichael pro-
vides that all the convicts shall be worked
under the same system as is now in use
and that $4,000 per annum of the amount
received from the hire of convicts shall
be applied to the school fund of the state
and the remainder shall be apportioned
among the counties according to popula-
ton TO be known as the fund for ROADS
and bridges. = ,ba i.h
The special committeeman submit a ma
jority report In a few days recommending
the bill of Senator MpcNdichael, Mr.. Fell
der says he Will subrnltsa minority report.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-17
NEW ORLEANS CoTNol
Murphy & Co.'s Cotton Letter.

NEW YORK, Nov 15.-Cables today in
dictated only a slight decline, showing
that the trade there are simply being
guided by New York and indisposed to
take the lead until they have been furnish
ed with better guide for shaping opera
.tions Reports of immense quantities of
cotton in the field are being freely cir
culated and adding to the depression al
ready existing and as some of these come
from bulls our parties who have been sure
of a small crop are naturally attracting
some attention and making an impress
sion. The weekly Chronicle report con-
tanned nothing of importance and other
authorities also failed to throw light on
the situation. 1t seems as If a lower level
is necessary to bring in buyers who will
hold on their purchases with confidence.
There was little buying when the mar
ket opened and prices rose 2 to points.
The talk was that the south was having
too much rain, while there were some
features in the statistical situation which
appeared to disturb the more radical bear
element. At the same time the promise
of a full movement the coming week was
a disquieting feature. The higher OPEN
ing for stocks carried cotton along to the
extent of five to ten points early in the
day. The market was of the usual Satur-
day character. Receipts for the day, 49,
900, against 5000.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-17
EDEBT HALL
SPEAKS OF
TECH
INTERESTING SPEECHES MADE
BEFORE The GENERAL AS
sEMBLY IN HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,.

Before large audience in the state cap
itoI Wednesday night Capt Lyman Hall,
president of the Georgia School Of Tech
nology, delivered an interesting address
upon the institution, IT'S work, it's scope,
its aims and it's needs, illustrated by
stereopticon pictures. @t ~
The audience was largely made up of
members Of the general assembly, the
hall of the house being we'll filled. num-
Der Of local friends of the school were
also present.
Captain Hall was introduced by Hon.
Newton Morris, the speaker of the house,
The president explained in detail the
work of the school, showing scenes or
actual work with pictures of the vari-
Gus departments and buildings. He also
pointed out the various figures showing
that other similar institutions in the
south were more literally supported by
the state than the Atlanta school SINH
lar schools in North Carolina, he said,
received $50, 900; in Alabama, S68000; in
Virginia. $125, 900; in Mississippi $4,000,
and in South Carolina, $4,000. while the
Georgia school receives only $4,000
Addresses commencing the school to the
attention and liberality of the assembly
were also made by Captain James w.
English and Presidential. X. Orr, Of the
Chamber of Commerce. ~@ -
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-17
VERYSHORTS SESSION
. Of THE HOUSE
SATURDAY
MANY NEW BILLS INTRODUCED,
TWO LOCAL HILLS PASSED
AND DARLINGTON RES
oLUTIoN DEFEATED

Only a short session of the house was
held Saturday. Most of the time was
held yesterday. Most of the time was
taken up by discussion of points of order.
Three local bills were passed.
The resolution that 175 copies of each
general bill should be printed for the use
of the house was killed by a vote of u to
q. Mr.. Slaton called for the ayes and
noes on the question.
The following new bills were introduced;
BY Mr.. Whitley, of Douglas-To make
II unlawful to manufacture intoxicating
drinks in Douglas county.
BY Mr. Butts. Of Glynn-To amend an
act creating a board of commissioners or
roads and revenues for Glynn.
BY Messrs. West, of Lowndes. and
Mitchell, of Thomas-A resolution pro-
viding for a commission 10 investigate
uniform book system.
BY Mr.. Slaton, Of Fulton-To provide
for the sale of stocks in bulk.
/ BY Mr.. George, of Morgan-To amend
an act making ii unlawful for any one
to contract with the tenant or cropper of
another.
BY Mr. Calvin, of Richmond-To pay
the estate Of the late p. J. Sullivan the
per diem that would have been due him.
BY Mr.. Ayers, of Polk-To regulate the
catching of fish in ponds, streams and
lakes.
BY Mr. West, of Lowndes-To amend the
charter Of the city of Vadlosta.
BY Mr.. Dozier of Troup-To provide
for judgment for value Of property In
larceny and similar cases.
BY Mr.. Ayres, of Polk-To amend the
constitution and take exclusive jurisdic-
ton of cases involving lac Imprisonment
from the superior courts.
BY Mr.. Peyton, of Habersham-To
change the judicial circuits of the state.
- -nr y
and Lawrence, of Walton-To pay the
pension Of James 8. Hale to A. M. Will
Jams.
BY Mr.. Duckett, of Ranks, and Hard
man and Holder, of Jaclzson-To amend
the charter of the town of Maysville.
BY Mr.. West of Lowndes-To prescribe
the amount of salary or wages of laborers
subject to punishment.
BY Mr.. Whitley. of Douglas-To create
a department of health.
BY Mr.. Strickland, of Clarke-To APP
propriate $4,000 for a new building at the
State Normal school.
The following bills were passed:
BY Mr.. Dunbar of Richmond-To au-
thorize the ton of Summerville to issue
bonds
BY Mr.. Dunbar, of Richmond-To au-
thorize the town Of Summerville to own
land for cemetery purposes. I
The resolution placing Mr.. Darlington,
of Madison. on the educational commit
tee was killed by the house. This reso-
luton was the outgrowth of the objection
OF Speaker Morris several days ago to
changing Darlington to. the educational
committee. The committee on rules re-
ported adversely on the resolution and
Mr.. Fielder. the author, moved that the
report OF the committee be adopted on the
ground that discussion of the resolution
would take up too much time of the
house.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-17
Mccullough Bros Fruit and Producs
Letter.

ATLANTA, Nov. 15-The warm weather
prevailing continues to work hardship on
the fruit traffic. Not only does II lessen the
demand and general activity, but IS responsible
for rapid decay Of goods Of perishable nature.
Apples are very slow sale with the quality
very unsatisfactory. From present indications
the prices will remain about the same for
some time to come.
The banana trade throughout the week has
been heavy. weather conditions have been
entirely satisfactory TO this fruit. The prices
at points Of importation are strong with indi-
cations Of slight advances.
Lemon sales at this season OF the year
have been somewhat remarkable. The demand
along the line, and the stock showing some
cranberries are very much higher. as a usual
thing, than they have been seasons hereto
fore at this time.
The market Is very much overstocked on
celery. with prices ruling low.
The demand for oranges Is much lighter than
was anticipated at this time. Although prices
are lower, they are not low enough as yet
to authorize q general consumption. The
fruit now arriving Is of good color and in
every way OF better quality.
The cocoanut market has been given but
little consideration the last week. The supply
being abundant, and the light demand that
prevails has resulted In quite an accumulation.
But few garden vegetables are now being
sold and the demand is only slight for the
varieties wanted at all.
Not in the history OF our market has the
handling OF cabbage throughout the entire
present, season. been so unsatisfactory and
Improbable. Virginia continues to supply the
wants ana al any price rom Irelsnt charges
down. With cool weather we anticipate much
Improvement In the cabbage market. as the
eastern Danish stock can then be sent to this
market.
Holiday nuts raisins and CONNECTIONS OF ev-
cry character are now arriving with a high
range OF prices, generally. prevailing.
The demand for large smooth Irish pota-
toes is very active with a light supply and
indications Of further advance.
Onions plentiful with prices easy.
The demand for sweet potatoes is very lin
tied. with low prices.
Live poultry during the last ten days has
been remarkably dull. with prices very much
lower than for some time. The trades at
tention is now being directed principally to
dressed goods in this line
Fish are IN abundant supply with prices
low.
Fresh gathered eggs are scarce with high
prices prevailing. Cold storage stock is plenti-
full but giving general dissatisfaction.
The demand Is active for table butter OF
first quality, also for game Of every descrip-
ton
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-17
GREENVILLE FARMER KILLS
ARAILR0AD CONDUCTOR

GREENvILLE, s. c.. Nov. 15.-John
Stevens, conductor on Southern running
between Greenville. s. c.. and Spencer.
N c., was shot and killed this morning
about $50 O'Clock by B. F. Rush. a for
mer grocerman Of this city. Three months
ago Rush discovered Stevens in COM
promising position with his wife. Rush
left the city. He returned a few weeks
ago, meeting Stevens at the Southern de-
pot this morning. Some words were pass
ed. Stevens splitting IN Rush's face. and
pointing a pistol at him. Rush drew and
fired four shots. three taking effect. Both
parties are well known Rush surren-
dered to the chief Of police shortly after
the shooting.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-17
DISPENSARY FIGHT WARM
IN TALBOT COUNTY

A warm fight is on over the dispensary
In Talbot county. Representative Parker
OF Talbot introduced a measure to estab-
lish a dispensary in Talbot county, but it
seems that numerous voters In Talbot
are opposed to the bill. Senator Tinsenger
is opposed to the measure and appeared
against Il at the meeting OF the temper
ance committee on Friday afternoon
Gus Persons. former senator from that
district, also appeared in opposition to the
measure. o. A. Bull, prominent citizen
Of Talbot appeared for the bill NO action
was taken on the bill by the committee
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-17
Receipts and Shipments.
Ware G. LeIand's Grain Letter.

CHICAGO. Nov 15.-wheat-cash demand
still strong in Minneapolis. There was little
dip at the start. but offerings were well taken
with buying thought to be for Armour, while
the purchases made by commission houses
were OF good character. The Pillsburys were
: reported as buyers Of futures IN Minneapolis
and there enough in the way OF ship
ping demand to close the market strong. II
looks as II the movement from first hands
was dropping OF and all Indications point to-
ward higher range OF values. On dips we
would favor purchases.
Corn-It looks as II the small stocks here
would show a further decrease but the mar
ket is rather dull, although shorts covered
in December while there a little COM
mission house selling in realizing way. we
feel friendly to corn and favor purchases on
recessions
Oats-Trade was light with fluctuations con-
fined within a narrow range but the market
was absolutely without feature.
Provisions-There was only moderate trade
with buying largely on foreign account with
a few shorts covering, while the packers were
sellers. A good run Of hogs is indicated for
next week and 1t is possible that packers may
try to depress values.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-17
New York Cotton.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-THE cotton market
opened steady at unchanged prices to an ad-
vance of 2 points. Later the market took a
level of TO points above the closing prices
of the previous day. The Improvement was
chiefly due to the encouraging cable accounts
and belief that the English demand for Amer
lean cotton will soon increase. 1t is known
that American shippers are carrying compare
lively small stocks. having deferred purchases
for such a decline as has occurred, resulting
in good demand In most of the cotton mar
kets of the country in the face of recent specu-
lative weakness and liquidation. This view
has led to active buying by the larger houses,
giving a steadler undertone to the general mar
ket Today after the opening advance noted,
there was a recession Of TO points under re-
ports of weakness in the stock market De-
mand for cotton was quite general ana very
active, largely from shorts.
NEW YORK COTTON.
Following were the ruling quotations In the
cotton exchange today;
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-17
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT BILL
is UNFAV0RABLY REPORTED

The general judiciary committee has
recommended to the house not to pass
the bill introduced by Mr.. Glenn, of Whit
field to prohibit capital punishment in
Georgia. The committee was almost
unanimous in its action on this measure
II Is not likely that the measure would
have passed the house. as a majority of
the members are opposed to the aboli-
ton of capital punishment. Many of the
members say that there are too many
lynchings at present, and should capital
punishment be abolished. the lynchings
would increase.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-17
TO PROTECT SOLDIERS
HOME FROM BURNING

To prevent another fire like the one
which destroyed the Soldiers home a
little over a year ago and which came
near taking the lives of several of the
inmates of the home. Murphey Gambler,
of DeKalb, introduced in the house of
representatives a bill to appropriate Sc, 900,
or such part of that amount which would
be necessary, to lay a large water pipe
from the city of Atlanta to the present
Soldiers home, OF sufficient size to fur
nish the inmates with water and to be
used in case of fire.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-17
Move In "sIuqqer" Case.

BOSTON. Nov ia new move was made in
the ''slugger'' case today by the issuance of
a warrant charging George l.. c. Perry, the
negro, with the murder of Agnes McPhee. in
Somerville, on the night Of October Sd. Perry
is held at the Cambridge jail for a hearing
next Tuesday on the charge OF the murder OF
Miss Morton in Waverly. Sheriff Fairbern.
keeper Of the Cambridge jail. is ordered to pro-
duce Perry in court in Somerville Monday
morning for a hearing.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-17

NEW YORK, Nov 15--Cotton seed oil was
steadier but quiet; prime crude here nominal;
do I. o. b. mills 27G2S; prime summer yellow
34kd35; OF summer yellow 80; prime white
2T.2s.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Nov. 15-On carload lots
prime summer yellow 80; of summer yellow
nominal; choice cooking summer yellow less
than carload lots nominal: Meal prime .504
2075. Cake q.
NEW ORLEANS. Nov. 15.-Cotton seed oil:
Prime refined In barrels 3S1k; of refined in bar
rels 3214; prime crude loose 271A
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-17
LEATHERS MUCH IMPROVED;
JOHNSON IS OUT ON BOND

F. NJ. feathers, who was stabbed some
time ago and who has since been at the
Grady hospital in serious condition. is
very much better. ''
There seems to be no doubt as to his re-
covery and Johnson the man who stabbed
him, has been released from jail on bond.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-17
COCAINE BILL -FAVoRABLY
RECOMMENDED TO HOUSE

The bill by Mr.. Fielder. OF Bib, to reg
ulate the sale of cocaine has been report
ed favorably by the general judiciary COM
mittee.
Cocaine can only be sold under the pro-
visions OF the bill on prescription of a
lawful practicing physician and such a
prescription cannot be refilled without the
written consent of the physician
A violation of the terms of the pro-
posed act is made a crime
The measure is intended to stop the
indiscrimiuate selling of this drug.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-17
snot Cotton Market.

Atlanta, quiet. 11-16c.
New York, steady, 3 30-1O0c.
New Orleans, easy, 74sc.
Liverpool, steady, 4.40-100d.
Galveston, steady, TIC.
Norfolk, steady. 7kc.
Baltimore, normal, 7Bc.
Boston, dull. s 30-100c.
Wilmington, firm, 7&c.
Philadelphia, quiet, S.55-1o0c.
Savannah, easy, 9-16c.
New Orleans, easy, 7Ssc.
Mobile, nominal, TIC.
Memphis, quiet, INC.
Augusta, steady, INC.
Charleston, quiet, 9-16c.
Cincinnati, quiet, Sc.
st. Louis, quiet. 7esc.
Louisville, weak, TBc.
easy, Z 11-16c.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-17
Naval Stores.

SAVANNAH, Nov. 15.-Turpentine firm. 81;
receipts 1.24ss sales IT,: exports SOS.
Rosin firm; receipts l.412; sales z.S2s; exports
1000.
Quote-A c d $40; E, Sl.45: F, $50; g,
$50 H, ST. 50; L 81 e5; K. Sass; NJ. 50; n. So 90;
W @, 50 Is: w WS4.15
CHARLESTON, Nov. 15.-Turpentine and
rosin unchanged.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-17

butchers selected, $s25@s-27 Ia; common.
$45O66.00.
Cattle dull and easy; fair to good ship
pers, S4.65d5.50: common. $2O0Q2 IS.
Sheep. steady, at s1.50d3.40.
Lambs, steady, at s3.75d5.5O.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-17

Naldosta Times: Representative Rainey Is TO
offer bill in the legislature for the protection
Of bull-bats which he says destroy insects Of
different kinds. Now let some wise statesman
offer a bill for the protection of the insects,
which also have their place in the economy OF
nature.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-17
LIVERPOOL COTTON.
Prirra Il Mira 10 Mummy e Co

by TTINdlC Vic 10 4tAuI ply Q " ,
LIVERPOOL, Nov. 15.-Cotton, spot in limit
ed demand; prices 2 to points lower: Ameri-
can middling fair asa; good middling 4.4S; mid
ding 40; low middling AGO. good ordinary
4Oe; ordinary 4.06.
The sales OF the day were 5000 bales, of
which 200 were for speculation and export and
included 400 American. Receipts 5000 bales.
including 100 American. Futures opened easier
and closed steady; American midding G. o. C.