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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-09
NORTH IS TIRED
OF CRITICISMS
Census Bureau Director Wants Con-
gress to Relieve Him.
MAKES A PLAIN PROTEST
Kicks from Southern Cotton Men Leads
Him to Suggest Abolish
ment of Statistics.

Having taken notice of the criti-
cisms upon his Office by President
Jordan of the Southern Cotton Grow
ers' Association, and others, Director
North, of the census bureau, at Wash.
ington, declared Wednesday that he
hoped congress would relieve him of
all further work in connection with
cotton statistics.
1T is the most disagreeabIe and
annoying work have ever known"
said Mr.. North. These reports are
gotten up for the benefit of the south
ern people, but they seem to be de.
voting all their energies toward dis
crediting them"
In answer to the allegations made
by President Jordan, Director North
said:
These cotton ginning reports were
established by law for the benefit of
the cotton growers and had believed
they were effective to that end, but
the reports of the growers, like Mr.
Jordan and J. A. Taylor, of the Cot"
ton Ginners' Association, seem to do
everything in their power to discredit
the reports and thus destroy their
value, and under these circumstances
do not believe it worth while for
congress to continue to appropriate
$250,000 a year for the collection Of
reports in the interests Of the cotton
growers when these men are dissat-
isfed with the results. No effort to
show that the reports are inaccurate,
misleading or manipulated has been
successful. There has never been a
leak from the census Office since the
system was established.
"Mr. Jordan now attacks the direc-
y tor because he refuses to deviate from
The regular methods of promulgating
these statistics at the demand Of PR.
waite parties
Il have therefore declined to accede
to these requests unless directed by
congress to do So
VThe estimates of cotton remaining
to be ginned, whose publication Mr..
Jordan demands, are obtained by the
census office at its m1d-January can
vass for the purpose of enabling it
to determine what counties need not
belcahvassed when the final canvass
talks place in March. Whenever the
estimates show that there is no more
cottdl Ito be ginned in a county or
that the amount is insignificant no
final canvass is necessary. Posses
sion Of this information enables the
bureau, to save from $4,000 to $4,000
in the cost of the final canvass ana
that is the only purpose for which
these estimates have ever been used.
They areO only approximate and there
fore possesa no statistical value.
with regard to the publication OF
the census bd lie weights, to which Mr..
Jordan also $lludes, can only say
that the computations necessary to
secure correct average weights from
these returasS are enormous IN
amount and ldAIicate in character.
With our UTMOST energy we shall not
be able TO complete these computa-
lions before thp last OF February ana
yet I am daily in receipt Of kilograms
from the south stating that by keep
ing back the weight Of bales I am
enabling spectators to rob the south"
Director North concluded with the
remark that "all these circumstances
have caused me to pray that congress
might relieve me OF this work.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-09
VIII Experiment With Tobacco.

After visiting number of points
in the Gainesville district with two
tobacco culture experts Congressman
Bell has returned to Washington. Mr.
Bell arranged for experiments to be
made with Sumatra tobacco in Hall,
Gwinnnett, Cherokee and White ccun-
ties. These experiments will be paid
for by the United States government
and the experts believe will be sue
cessful. The soil appears to be suited
for the successful growth of Sumatra
tobacco. The experts will keep in
touch with the work so that fair test
may be obtained
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-09
All Favor Wheeler Memorial.

Georgia, through its governor; At
lanta, through it's mayor, and the At
lanta chamber Of commerce, through
its secretary, have become enthusiastic
advocates of the Wheeler memorial to
be heh in Atlanta on the last day
of the present month.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-09
ALLEGED wife Poisoner Arrested.

"A sensation wdFaeF9rung at Moultri2
a few days ago whom the coroner was
called upon to investigate the death
of Mrs. Stacy Tucker, wife of E. w.
Tucker, we'll known farmer, living
near Hartsfeld. Mrs. Tucker died
nearly a month ago, end was buried,
but rumors were quiely set afoat, it
seems, to the effect that she had been
poisoned by her husband.
1t developed the past week that the
Phoenix Life Insurance. company, in
which Mrs. Tucker was, insured for
$4,000, has held up payment Of the
policy, and that they have in their
possession an affidavit made by the
nurse attending Mrs. Tucker that the
deceased made a dying statement to
her that she had been poisoned by
her husband.
On the evidence of Ms, Abbott,
and at the request of the Relatives,
the jury recommended that the body
be exhumed and an autopsy held.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-09
IMMIGRATION AGENT sQuELCHEO.
Mayor Of Georgia Town JaiIs Negro for De-
Coyinq LaboFers from State.

Mayor Shelverton Of Austell, Ga,
Friday caused the arrest of Charles
Laban, a negro immigrant agent, who
had six negroes at the depot on their
way to Birmingham.
The technical charge agai tst the ne
gro was a violation of the lYbor laws
of the state, which prohibits the ship
nent of 1aborers in a body Tor work
outside the state.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-09
To Advanee RawIInas casea.

With the idea of advancing On the
docket the appeals in the case Of J.
j., Milton and Jesse Rawlings and
others, sentenced to be hanged in
Lowndes county for the murder Of the
Carter children, Attorney General
Hart is preparing a motion which he
will present to the United States SUI
preme court
In the ordinary course Of business
the supreme court would probably not
reach these cases for over a year, and
it was for the purpose of burrying
matters that Attorney General Hart
decided to prepare his motion.
Attorney Cooper, for the elder Raw
lings, appealed the case on a writ
of error. 1t is usual for the supreme
court to grant requests of this kind
made by the various states.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-09
suapected Of Reina Rank Robber.

James Dayton, young white man,
is under arrest at Savannah. He is
severely wounded in the face, and is
suspected of having recently burglar
lied the bank at Grays, near Macon,
with confederates, and with having
stolen a horse and buggy and made
his escape.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-09
GEORGIA BRIEFS
-Four Candidates Favor Macon.

DR.. G. A. Nulnally, candidate for
governor, has expressed himself as
favoring Macon for the state demo
cratic convention. Messrs. Howell,
Russell, Estill and NunnalIy have
agreed that Macon is the place.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-09
Report Of Tag Sales WithheId.

The announcement is made at the
state department of agriculture that
no statements regarding the number
of fertilizer tags sold to the manufac-
turers, will be given out until the
close Of the season, which is October
1, next.
It will be recalled that acting under
suggestions from various sources, for
mer Commissioner of Agriculture o.
B. Stevens gave out statements from
time to time last year regarding the
sales Of fertilizer tags, and these
statements resulted in no little dis
cussion in the newspapers and some
criticism of the department because,
it was claimed, a large number Of the
tags sold were not used, but wasted.
The charge was made that these tags
had been purchased in large quaint
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-09
home.

Ih- 6iae resting spots az men
bat creep along Times wall,
ii.e shadows IN the MONDAY glare
Are kindest after all.
When wearied by the morn of toll,
Burned with ambitions fame,
lis sweet to seek the humble spot
Where someone breathes your name.
Edith Livingston Smith in Good House
keeping.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-09
HILL CONES e0UTa FOR RESI-.
Ex-Ncw York Senator viii Sojourn in South
Caro- ina Untij ApC;l.

A New York dispatch says; Former
Senator David B. Hill, who has been
ordered south for a prolonged rest by
his physicians left Wednesday night
for Camden, S. c. He said that he
would remain in the nlilder climate
at least until April :.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-09
EIeven counts the Limit.

At meeting of the executive COM
mittee Of the Georgia Farmers Union
held in Atlanta the past week, a cir
cular was prepared instructing the
farmers of the state not to sell their
cotton until it reaches II cents, and
to hold cotton seed until price reaches
$40 a ton.
This circular will be sent to all the
members Of the Farmers Union in
Georgia. Similar action in regard to
making the price of cotton IL cents
or more will be taken at the coming
meeting Of the national executive com
mittee, thus pledging all the members
of the union in the United States to
hold cotton until it reaches Il cents.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-09

ties for the purpose of bearing the cot
ton market.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-09
New Science HaII Rurned.


New Science Hall Burned
The James M. Smith Science hall
at the state normal school at Athens
was burned to the ground on the night
of the Sd instant.
The building was almost fniAhed
and would have been turned over to
the school authorities by the contrac-
tors within the next six or eight weeks
at the latest. AS it is the loss falls
on the contractor, George B. Hinman
of Atlanta.
The insurance on the building
amounted to about fifteen thousand
dollars and the loss will be about
$4,000.
The building was the handsmest On
the campus of the normal school. The
work of plastering the second story
was progressing and when it became
apparent that the temperature would
fall below freezing two stoves were
placed on the second floor to prevent
the freezing of the plastering. The
fire caught from one Of these stoves.
The city fire department responded
to the call for assistance. The fire
had gained too much Roadway, how
ever, to save the building and the at
tention of the department was devoted
to saving the other buildings.
AS soon as possible the state normal
school authorities will provide for the
construction of the building again
President johnson Urges Loyalty.
President Johnson of the Georgia
division Southern Cotton Association
has issued the following statement
to the farmers, merchants and bank
ers who are interested in the welfare
and prosperity of their own sections:
"The Southern Cotton Association
is now in the midst of the most vital
period of its existence. The Georgil
division is expected to take the lead in
the movement which promises fifteen
cent cotton. The necessity for thor
ough organization, a loyal member
ship and sufficient financial support
is now most pressing. The county as
sociatiOns are urgently requested to
push this work without delay.
Each Of these important points is
particularly to be stressed, in view
Of the campaign outlined for the next
ninety days
"First-There is the battle for fiji,
teen cent cotton. Surely the great
good done by the association in the
past. and the vast volume of money
which has gone into every business
in the south, will command the loyalty
of cotton growers and of every bust.
ness and business man in the state.
"Second--The battle for the % per
cent reduction in cotton acreage as
compared with the crop Of 1904, which
was 100000 acres, while that for
1905 was about 100000 acres, stands
as a proud achievement of the asso
citation.
"Third-There is the battle for more
extensive and intensive diversified
farming. Successfully accomplish
this and the other battles are prac-
tically won. Practice this throughout
the state and the SOUTH and
the south's financial future will be
established on q foundation that viii
me unshakable by Wall street or any
ether agenc,-."
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-09
To Make Present Of Strip Plant.

According to a Washington dispatch
the government OF the United States
will present its strip experimentation
plant at Waycross to the Georgia Ag-
ricultural experiment station, if the
officials of the experiment station will
agree to continue it's operation at
Waycross. This was determined at a
meeting of the house agricultural al
fairs committee.
The work of the government experts
in developing the cane strip industry
and demonstrating it's possibilities
having ended, it was the intention Of
the agricultural department to sell
this Waycross property, which consists
principally in machinery.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-29
BRrASs BoME.o COMING.

No one will deny that the home com
ing of william jennings Bryan from a
years absence from the country spent
in travel and study marks the zenith
Of his career so far as 1t has unfolded.
The peculiar position OF distinction oc-
cupied by Mr.. Bryan, whose only title
is that OF American citinen, is certainly
unique, even discountlng political con-
siderations that enter largely into the
spectacularism of the reception ar
rangements. The homage paid to MT.
Bryan abroad has produced an
aroused appreciation Of his personality
at home of which his friends and ad-
mirers are preparing to take the fullest
advantage. To separate the plaudits Of
those who are sincere from the shouts
OF the claquers. who have been planted
by the stagemanager will be Inn
possible, yet the welcome that greets
him will unquestionably go down
deeper than any previous popular
demonstration with which he has been
honored.
AS for Nebraska and the people Of
Nebraska they will rejoice at the
eminence of fellow Nebraskan, how
ever much the majority may differ
from him politically and disagree with
his political teachings. The very fact
that Mr.. Bryan is a citizen of Me-
braska and has found the foundation
of his advancement in the honors con-
ferred on him here-the only Official
honors he has ever enjoyed-gives Ne
braska large share in the recognition
he has achieved. Whatever the future
may or may not have In store for him.
the welcome home greeting will con-
stitute a significant event that will go
down into history as one Of the most
remarkable tributes ever paid to a
man occupying merely a private
station.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-29
Personal NOTES.

Eight nations have contracted for a total
Of 200 cannon to be furnished by the
Krupp concern. Incidentally, the eight ma
lions will contribute handsomely to the
cost of Fraulein Krupp's wedding outfit.
The monument to Giuseppe Verdi. the
italian composer, to be erected in New
York. has arrived In that city. 1t will be
unveiled on October 1. The sculptor is
Chevalier Civiletti. who accompanied the
statue to this country.
DR.. Nicholas Semi of the Chicago uni
versity. who has just returned from Africa,
where he studied every phase of fever
prevalent there, hopes to include In his
forthcoming book some suggestions Of great
value in the treatment of jungle fever.
DR.. Eliot OF Harvard was asked by a
young miss why he never played golf and
he replied: 1T have always understood and
myself believed that golf is a game best
adapted to old men. When begin to grow
old, suppose shall begin to play golf. p"
Professor wonnerlin Of the University of
Berlin has been appointed a lecturer at
Yale this winter. He is one of the most
brilliant OF the younger lecturers con-
nected with the Berlin university and has
sophical subjects.
Meicher wideman, believed to be the
wealthiest organ grinder in the United
States, is dead. For twenty-eight years he
played at the entrance to Glen Island, John
H. starins summer resort at New Ro-
chelle, N. Y. 1t is estimated that during
that time he collected from $4,000 to
$50 in nickels and pennies.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-29
A FUNNY SPELL.


p. J. Devlin in Pittsburg Dispatch.
I've hurd about sum spells that old chaps
said were nifty warm,
And sum that were so doggon kold we vud
them with alarm, 4ft- lh MO
But nun of them kud kaws such a komo-
ton In the he'd
As this Ms nufanseld tomyrOt of Karnesy and
Fur instans, II the Kaptin OF Kolored
Kuban Kru
shud tel us. what road he wud take to push
o.. his army thru,
Kud we deskribe it as root" or wud 1T
be ''rout?"
And kin sum purson tel us what the fuss is
all about? rtll 1f
And shud a poet sing about the MAIDEN Of
the Mist"
wud that be Maid of vapor. eh?-or just a
maid unkist2 I-n $50,
When j wus yung the teacher seq my speh-
ing was so bad
Shed have TO call on us and have an In
tervu with dad. tlt
And when she did my dad wud say he gest
he'd see me next
And when he did I always felt sore. sorry
and perplext. $1,000.
But now my boy kin spell things In most
emmy durr old way,
Ana sprins this nu stiie on me when there's
nothing more to say pos
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-29
Chance. TO Make Good.


The splendid and deserved victory won
by George l.. Sheldon In the republican
state convention the other night In his
nomination for governor OF Nebraska marks
him for higher honors in the future In
wider field of usefulness to the people OF
his state-The United States senate.
Perhaps no thought of such result has
up to this time crossed the mind of the
big, honest and brainy citizen OF Cass
county who will this year carry the BAN
ner OF square deal republicanism TO over
whelming victory-but It Is the logic OF
the times and conditions and requires no
prophetic vision to see and predict It,
George l. Sheldon In daily life, In daily
intercourse, In every day of his admins
tration as the chief executive OF Nebraska,
will prove to be exactly that which the
people of Nebraska today believe him to
be-able, fearless conscientious. broad OF
mind, clean and honest of heart, a con-
'servator OF every legitimate interest within
the boundaries OF the state. and fear
less fighter for the square deal for the
weakest and most humble wherever and
whenever such conflict may be necessary.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-29

In thanking his friends and neigh
bors who gathered to welcome his re-
turn laden with the honor Of a nomina-
ton for railway commissioner at the
hands of the republican state conven-
ton, Judge Williams, the Pierce
county political trader, feelingly as
sured them that "the Office had come
to him unsought." 1t is not surpris-
ing that Judge williams should add
classifying to his other accomplish
ments, although such brazen lying can
hardly raise him in the public estima-
ton. The other members of the
Pierce county delegation know and
can testify that Williams appealed to
them to repudiate their instructions
and personal preferences anf told
them within hearing of others thaS m
less they did SO he might not succee5
In getting the railway commissioner
ship nomination that had been prom
Used him as the consideration for de-
livering that vote. A place on the
state ticket for one Of its citizens
would be an honor to Pierce county II
It were ,honorably obtained. but moth
ing gained in dishonor can ever confer
honor upon anyone.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-29

Fortune Left to National Association
of Audubon Societies.

Fortune Left to National Association
OF Audubon Societies.
New York World.
The 100000 left by Albert Wilcox to the
National Association OF Audubon Societies
Is a notable legacy-more notable In some
respects than requests OF the regulation
order ten times Its size. 1t evidences a
sentiment not customarily looked for in
one engrossed In business pursuits. There
Is an agreeable evidence OF idealism in this
gift for the protection of wild birds and
animals by a man whose life work lay
along material lines.
The bequest should do much to further
movement which within recent years has
done wonders for the preservation of bird
and animal life, but which yet has prob
ably accomplished more for its protection
through the moral safeguards erected by
an awakened public opinion. There ia the
expectation that the societies may beneht
to the extent Of $4,000 more from the
residuary estate OF Mr.. WILCOX
There are now Audubon societies in
thirty-flve states. They have practically
revolutionized game legislation within a
decade and brought about new order of
things for the feathered world. II can
but amaze an old-school sportsman to dis
cover that the sovereign powers OF an
American state are now extended over sea
gulls, so changed is American sentiment
on this question within a generation. The
murder last year OF a Florida game war
den while on duty guarding heron nests
from spoliation was significant OF the
growth Of this new humanity.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-29
Looking BACKYARD.
Westarn Ilahorar find.l.


The Western Laborer deeply regrets that
the republican convention turned down
Edward Rosewater as a candidate for
United States senator. This was probably
''the old mans" last fight for an ONCE he
would like to NIL. No man who edits a
paper with strong, convictions can ever
hope to succeed In politics. Every man
The Bee ever roasted was out with his
hammer. knocking TO get even. while
great many men who received favors at
the hands OF Mr. Rosewater were 'trim-
ming" agreeing for the drinks" with his
enemies. or waiting to see which way the
cat was going to jump before they had
any opinions. The "old man didn't win.
but he made the enemy work overtime A
few years ago II was a crime to say
kind word IN a newspaper OF Mr.. Edward
Rosewater. but OF late the people have
warmed up TO him and while be may not
live long enough to make another race
for senator when he dies he win be re-
membered longer than many men who were
elected senators. The Western Laborer
congratulates Victor Roscwater on the
splendid campaign he made for his father.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-29

The republican party through its conven-
ton at Lincoln, has nominated ticket and
drafted a platform which insures the
party's success at the polls this fall II
those candidates and that platform are
brought before the people OF the state in
their true light. II will be one Of the most
holly contested political campaigns that
Nebraska has ever known. not even ex-
cepting presidential years, for the reason
that Mr.. Bryan needs Nebraska this year
to make his presidential boom strong, while
the republican party. with the principles
of our illustrious leader, Theodore Roose-
welt. to back II. will make a whirlwind
campaign for victory in November. And
the republican party in Nebraska win win.
The platform of the republican party, as
drafted at Lincoln this week, is strong and
positive in its declarations. There is no
question as to how the candidates stand
who are running upon its pianks, The plat
form declares itself as unalterably opposed
to the interference of corporations in the
politics Of this state. declares for the pro-
posed constitutional amendment for a rail-
way commission. stands for the direct pfi-
mary, declares for correction OF abuses and
for equitable passenger and freight rates,
and commends the action OF the. republican
congress at its session last winter in en-
acting the many good measures that did
result from its efforts. The platform stands
for 1.-The square deal" 1t is platform
which all conscientious citizens must sup
port. It is a platform which foretells &C.
ton. The men who are running are clean.
From top TO bottom II is ticket OF In
tegrity and a ticket which will carry out
the policy. as outlined in the platform. II
elected. Mr.. Bryan needs Nebraska this
year for his personal use. He needs Ne
braska IN order to denonstrats to the cas-:
that he has gained In his home state. But
the republican party-the party OF Roose'
welt and the party, which, Is now digging
into the abuses and corruption of industrial
America for the benefit of the citizen who
is straight--the party which is freeing this
country from graft-needs Nebraska In or.
der to help win the battle that has begun
There is no need for compromising ones
self-respect in order to support the repub-
lican platform. There Is no need OF apollo
giving for the ticket-it is a ticket that al
once win attract respect and confidence oil
Nebraska voters.