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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-07-09

There has been considerable talk re-
Gently about submitting a constitution.
al amendment increasing the tax limit
from five to six mills. What's the use?
II it we're ten mills the legislature
would 60 the limit, and then ask for
more .-Lawrenceville News Herald.
There seems to be no end to taxation.
If not kept within a certain limit, it
will go beyond. he increase in tax
able property ought to bring increased
revenue. But pensions and education
are taking the bulk of it, and still the
legislators are figuring on more,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-07-09

There are no boil weevil in Georgia,
although we are daily in receipt OF in
sects from various sections of the State
which the planters fear are this dread
insect" said State Entomologist E. L.
Worsham recently. Continuing, Pro-
fessor Worsham said: Yesterday we
received a cotton stalk from Powder
Springs, which the planters thought
was the boil weevil, and which turned
out to be a cucumber beetle"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-07-09

The movement TO secure an endow-
ment fund of $500, 900 for Emory College
has been launched. One hundred thous-
and dollars of the amount has been
pledged by the trustees, Asa g. Cand-
Ter gives $4,000; George Winship, $l0,-
600; L, q. Council Of Americas, 81 900
J. e. Dickey, 81, 600; T, NJ. Swift, ]. P.
Wardlaw, @. e. Bowman, j. T, Dawes,
w. P. Lovejoy, L. B. Robson, H. E
w. Palmer, j. K. Hynds, $500 each J
u. Fakes, $3.50; w. G Lovett, 5000; W,
A. Bass, 500 That's fire start.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-07-09

The chances are that there will be
four or tive candidates in the field for
congress two years from now. Judge
Fite, of Cartersville, is being spoken OF !;
also Judge Wright, of Rome, and Hon.
w. @. Bum, OF Observation-Disclosures
Messenger.
Cobb county may have a candidate in
the field next time. 1t has been forty
years since Cobb county had a congress
man.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-07-09

We have read in the Chicago Tribune
of a saloon. keeper who, when he was
forced out of business in Beardstown by
the local option movement, vent to
digging mussels for a living. He got
two pearls the very first time, worth
$4,000.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-07-09

Joel Chandler Harris, journalist and
author OF "Uncle Remus" stories, died
Friday night, at his home in West End,
Atlanta. The country will mourn the
death of this great Southern writer.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-07-09

Tennessee has not rejected prohibit
ton. 1t was Democratic primary,
and the Republican party had no vote
in it. 1t was purely a fight between
CArmack and Patterson, in which their
personality figured. II the naked ques-
tion OF prohibition was submitted to the
voters of both parties, then prohibition
would win
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-07-09

While the legislature is considering a
four-year term for the Governor, it
would do we'll to consider bi-ennisl ses-
sions for itself Savannah News
Exactly. We have too many cleo
tions and too much legislation. The
best interests of the people are not de-
pendent on either.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-07-09

Governor Smith and the Atlanta
Journal are urging the Legislature to
increase the fertilizer tax from 10 cents
to 25 cents ton, for the benefit of the
agricultural colleges The farmer, he
pays the tax.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-07-09

The Southern Railway and the Geor-
gia Southern and Florida Railway have
restored the reduction of 10 per cent
in wages to their employees, Prosperity
is returning.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-07-09

The Atlanta Journal declares that
the Australian ballot is all right. 1t ia
the African ballot that must Goo
lumbus Ledger
Under the white primary the "Afri.
can ballot" does not figure in 1T. But
the Australian ballot is needed IN the
primary to protect the intimidated
voter.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-07-09

The defeat of Mercer, Of Fitzgerald,
for prison commissioner, showed that
the people made no mistake. as Mercer
is too bitter partlzan to ill any Office.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-07-09

The National Democratic convention
met at Denver, Colorado, Tuesday. 1t
will proceed to nominate Bryan, make
q platform and adjourn.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-07-09

Price of meat has gone up and the
price of steel has gone down. A man
can't eat steel, but he will be arrested
il he steals.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-07-09

The senate voted down that junket.
ing trip to Chattanooga The senate
has sense like folks
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-07-09

David Hill cables denial of the re-
mark attributed to him about the Dem
ocratic party.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-07-09

Will Miss Helen Taft reign in the
White House? She is no kin to Miss
Helen Blazes
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15
CARBOLIC ACID
ENDS SUFFERING

OAKLAND. March 14.-Mrs. Annie
Steinberg. wife. of David Steinberg, a
merchant, committed suicide in her
home at 1920 Fifth avenue this after
noon by drinking carbolic acid. She
was found screaming in agony by her
daughter, who summoned DIR. c. H.
Wilder, but the quantity of poison
taken was so large that death could
not be prevented.
Mrs. Steinberg had been i'll for four
years and suffered from melanchol.a a
because of her infrmities and the care
Of her family. She left the house for a
short time this morning and u Hent to a
drug store to buy the acid. She re-
turned to the home and awaited an
opportunity to drink the poison.
Her daughter Mary, IA years of age,
heard the woman screaming and :aIt TO
the front room. The empty bottle on
the floor indicated what had taken place
and she ran to the home of DR.. Wild
er. At the same time the police were
called to remove the suffering woman
to the receiving hospital but Mrs.
Steinberg was found so near to death
that she was left in her home. Medi-
cal attention was administered but the
case was hopeless, and in a few min
utes the victim had succumbed,
David Steinberg is a member of the
firm of Steinberg & Lando, clothing
dealers at 500 Broadway. He was away
from the house when his wife ended
her life. as was their son. William II
years of age.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15
COLUMBIA PARK BOYS
MAKE VISIT TO STANFORD
Young CIubmen Said to Have
Had "Time of Their Lives"
on Classic Campus

STANFORD, UNIVERSITY, March Il.
The Columbia Park boys of San
Francisco were the guests of the local
collegians yesterday and today and.
according to Major Sidney Peixotto.
the little fellows have had the time Of
their lives here on the farm" Yes
terday morning the youthful clubmen
put in their appearance. headed by
their band, and made circuit of the
quadrangle. Following the parade.
they were mus tered out of ranks by
the girls of the Greek letter societies
and entertained at luncheon at Lake
Lagunita.
In the evening a concert and yaude-
Vile performance was given by the
club in Assembly hall. in which the
young stars made decided hit.
The little San Franciscans contested
in ball game today against the team
of the Paio Alto grammar school. The
Palo Altans bit the dust by score Of
II to 3.
The jaunt of the Columbia Park boys
was planned by the local Social Ser
vice club, of which DR.. Charles Gard
ner, the university chaplain, is the
president. The officers of the visiting
clubmen are highly pleased with the
visit to the Stanford campus.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15
ACi SAVED FROM
fist OF WITNESS
Accuses Man of Lying and
Blows Are Narrowly Averted
by Bystanders
Attorney Wins Case Against
Testimony Of Alleged
Cruelty to Horse

ALAMEDA, March 14.-.After each
had passed the lie in the city justice
court today. Attorney Henry Ach and
DR.. Tom Carpenter OF the Alameda
county humane society prepared to
pummel each other. and would have
done SO had not friends OF the belliger-
| enss stepped in promptly and prevented
hostilies. Ach was representing Vim
cent Smith, an assistant starter al the
EnleryHille race track who had been
arrested upon the complaint of Homer
Osborn, an officer of the humane So
ciety, charged with cruelty to animals.
1t was alleged that Smith had used a
heavy whip on the race horse Graphite
with such effect that the animal for
time was unable to put one of its
front feet on the ground.
Ach in his remarks to the court de-
clared that the statements concerning
the alleged whipping of the race horse.
were lies. DR.. Carpenter was quick to
take exception to this assertion of the
attorney and hotly exclaimed, that if
Ach meant to say that the witness for
the prosecution were lying he Ach,
was Q prevaricator himself. Both
men clenched their fists and made
ready to fight, but interference STAYED
off the impending battle and peace was
restored.
The defendant Smith, came into
COuit With an array Oh race track peO-
pie, who were ready to take the stand
for him. His witnesses included Judge
Hopper, Starter Dwyer. Judge Pettin-
gill, Steward Lissak, Trainer Hickey
and Jockey Chris Miller. The jockey
testified that Graphite ran an excellent
race after the whipping by Smith and
that he did not consider that the assist
ant starter had been cruel to the ami
NAL
CITY Justice Tappan after hearipp o.
Miller's testimony, said that the prose-
cution had failed to present direct
evidence that Smith had treated
Graphite cruelty, that much of the evil
dence against the assistant starter was
hearsay. He discharged Smith.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15
SAYS HART'S WIFE
is A LITTLE VIXEN
Papa Mckee Departs From Paris
After Fortifying Son for
Divorce Suit
SPECIAL CABLE TO THE CALL

PARIS, March 14.-Mr. and Mrs. Sell
ers Mckee Of Pittsburg have sailed for
New York after spending some weeks
with their son, Hart Mckee, fortifying
him for his divorce suit
Mckee before sailing said: "Of
course. Hart's wife is crazy, but she
is not wholly to blame in this case
Naturally the men all sympathize with
the wife; she is so fragile looking. so
beautiful, with pathetic blue eyes. but
she is little vixen Our lawyer Mai
tire Labori, is going TO speak nine hours
in court, and he will give the case
different complexion"
Hart himself informs his acquaint-
ances that he and Cornelia were not
legally married until seven months aft
er being united in common law bond
Answering the charge that he pawned
Corneiia's jewels. Hart says: 'She
never had any. Tevis promised to give
her his first wife's diamonds, but he
died before doing so. But as Corneiia
was supposed TO have the Tevis dia-
monds she fooled society by having an
Imitation set made. which she wore
everywhere and called them the Tevis
eirlooms. They are all a fake"
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15
INDEPENDENT PARTY
NAMES Committeeman
Representatives in % States Are
Announced With Hearst
i'm the | .iSf

NEW YORK. March 14-Announce-
ment was made today at the headquar-
ters of the Independent party in New
York of the appointment of committee
men from % states TO the national con-
vention of the party. Further appoint
ments will be made shortly to COM
plete the committee. The appointments
given out today are as follows: Ala
bama, James B. Drake, Birmingham; !;
California, Hugh McIsaae, San Fran
cisco; Gesner Williams. Los Angeles
Georgia, Fl. z. Bolenhamer, Atlanta;
Illinois, Howard S. Taylor, Chicago: In
diana, c. f. S. Neal, Lebanon; Iowa
Charles A. Walsh, Ottumwa: Kansas,
j. |. Sheppard, Fort Scott; Louisiana.
Dennis M. Scholare. Leesville; Louis
A. Hoffman. New Orleans. Massaehu-
setts, Thomas L. IIisgen, Springfield; !;
Grenville S. McFarlane, Cambridge;
William n. Osgood, Lowell Michigan.
A. w. Nichols. Greenville; Minnesota.
j; L. p. Power. st. Paul; Montana. j.
H. Calderhead. Helena; Nevada. Edward
Stone, Goldfsld; New Jersey, Joseph r.
Buchanan, Newark; New York. William
r. Hearst, New York city: Oklahoma,
Harry w. Diffenderfer, Caddo; Rhode
Island, James H. O'Neill. Providence:
Tennessee, George w. Harris, Win
chester: Utah, Robert W. Sloan, Salt
Lake City; Vermont. John D. Spellman,
Rutland; West Virginia. Frankison
Smith, C1arksburg
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15
GAMBLERS IMMUNITY
TO BE OBJECT OF PROBE
Commission Scents Corruption
Fund Despite Police
DeniaIS
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STOCKTON. March 14.&Whether or
not local gamblers are supporting
protection fund to save them from po-
lice regulations is a matter which the
pol(N and fire commission will inves-
tigate fully at its regular meeting next
week. During the trial of Policeman
Washburn today upon charges of
neglect made against him by Chief
Briare one of the commission asked
several patrolmen II the rumor that
there was graft in the department was
true.
The men denied that there was graft
In any form in the department, and that
so Tar as they knew there was no ex-
1stlng protection fund. The commits
sloners, however, nave heard enough to
warrant them in holding public Inyes-
tlgation. 1t is asserted that Stockton
is overrun with all forms of gambling,
and that although there are strong or
dinances prohibiting the evil no at
tempt is made either to suppress 1t or
to arrest the gamblers.
Relations are reported to be so
strained between Chief Briare and the
police commissioners that there is talk
OF appointing new chief OF police In
ms stead. The efforts of Briare to
nave Officer Washburn suspended failed
Tor the reason that the commissioners
believed that he was being prosecuted
out of pure spite
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15
LODGE TO HONOR
FELLOWS IN FLEET

BERKELEY, March 14.-Plans are
being made ~ the Odd Fellows of this
city, Oakland and Alameda for the en-
tertainment in Idora park of the 800
members of the order who are on the
big fleet which will reach San Fran
cisco in May. A recent m meeting of the
general committee of the lodgemen,
consisting of 100 members. was recently
held in Oakland and plans made for
the Idora park entertainment.
1t was decided to have committees on
decorations. parade, ball. concert
checkroom. portation, hotel. in
formation and badges. j. E. Streightif
of this city was named as head of the
badge committee. Other committee
chairmen were also appointed
The members of the general com
mittee voted to have the grand master
and all the state officers of the grand
lodge present at Idora park the day
the sailor members of the lodge will be
entertained and also TO have all the Odd
Fellows and Rebekahs in the bay cities
attend.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15
Pasadena Track Men
Gain Victory
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Los ANGELES, March 14.-The Pas
adena Young Mems Christian associa-
tion athletic team, comprised of Hen
bricks, Murphy and Tyler, defeated the
San Francisco association team-Little-
page, George and Bressi-at Long Beach
this afternoon, and won the state
Young Mems Christian association
championship. The result according to
association scoring was: Pasadena
l,231, San Francisco LII.
Two coast records were broken and
one was tied, and in the fence vault
Tyler came within an inch of tying the
coast record by leaping over the bar at
6 feet 101 inches.
Littlepage of San Francisco broke
the coast record in the 440 yard potato
race, covering the distance, with it's
many turns in ! minute AZ 2-5 seconds
The coast record of 81 feet 6 inches in
three standing broad jumps was brok-
en- by Hendricks of Pasadena, who,
after repeated trials, covered 81 feet
9A inches. Bressi won the high jump
at feet So inches. tying the record
Pasadena won the larger number of
points In all events except the high
jump, in which Bressi's excellent per-
formance landed the northerners at the
top. Bressi collapsed at the end of the
final event.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15
RECEPTION is GIVEN
ON CRUISER MARYLAND
Birthday of Lieut.. Commander
Ellicott's Daughter Observed
by Pretty Function
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VALLEJO. March IA reception
and dancing party were given ON board
the cruiser Maryland. Captain Chaun-
cey Thomas commanding. this after
noon at the Mare island navy yard.
The affair was given by Mrs. j. NJ E1Ii-
colt, wife of Lieutenant Commander
John NJ. .Ellicott, executive officer OF
the Maryland. in honor of their daugh-
ter. Miss Josephine. this being her
birthday
The maindeck aft with awning spread
was partly ineIosed with ensigns.
signal numbers and other bunting. and
many potted palms and flowers COM
pleted the artistic decorations. Excel
lent music was furnished by the ships
band.
- large number of guests were pres
ent from San Francisco. Oakland.
Berkeley and the Presidio. among those
invited being Mrs. Eleanor Martin Mrs
Foute and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Kirk
patrick with party of young people.
Miss Dikeman, Mrs. H. w. Ellicott
Mrs. Harding and Miss Keeney of Phil
adelphia, Miss Lille OC0nnor. Mr.. and
Mrs Rudolph Spreckels. Miss Matte
Martini Miss Eleanor Phelps. Mrs. Mar
tinez, Rear Admiral and Mrs. Whiting,
Solim Woodwork. Andrew CasselI.
Lieutenant Turner. Lieutenant Hick-
son, Lieutenant Derrick. Captain and
Mrs. Nugent. Captain Wells. Lieuten-
ant Furnival, Captain and Mrs Smith.
and many of the onicers and their fam
lilies stationed at the navy yard.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15
MRS. MARTIN PUFFS
CIGAR IN BLISS

OAKLAND, March 14.-With one ex-
pressed desire granted for permission
to smoke, Mrs Isabella J. Martin an
pounced a reasonable satisfaction with
her quarters at the county Jail today.
The accused dynamite fiend is a devotee
of the weed. She smokes big black
cigars and does not particularly OBJ
ject to the brand.
Chief Jailer White said that he was
not inclined to interfere with the
woman so long as she did not violate
the disciplinary rules of the jail.
Mrs. Martin held several conferences
today with former. Superior Judge A. l..
Frick, who said that he should probably
appear for her Monday when she is
taken into court for arraignment. Judge
William S. Wells of Contra Costa coun-
ty will sit at the hearing, as all the
members of the Alameda county bench
feel that they are disqualified Final
arrangements with Frick for the de-
fense of Mrs. Martin have not been con-
cluded, so he said tonight
District Attorney Brown has issued
orders that no visitors, other than coun-
sci, shall be permitted to see or talk
with the prisoner from Weayerville for
the present. The case will be tried
with as little delay as possible.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15
CALLS SUPERVISOR
A -FOUR FLUSH[R"
F. w. FOss of Berkeley EX-
presses Opinion of MitcheII's
Action on Petition
Absurd Further Hearing on
Matter Already Decided
Brings Sharp Comment

OAKLAND. March I4.-'Mr. Mitchell
I think you are a four fiusher.'" said
+. ". Foss OF Berkeley to the chairman
Of the board Of supervisors today, when
the farce Of a further hearing of Berke-
ley's petition for a separate supervis-
orial district came up. The proceedings
were absurd. as decision spf the board
was reached last Monday %when ma
jOrity declared themselves against it,
Mitchell insisted II the time that he
be given a chance TO set himself right
with his Berkeley constituents, but he
failed to do so today. Foss and Stacey
W Gibbs appeared today in response to
the invitation and Foss was indignant
at the treatment accorded the measure
Mr. Mitchell" Foss declared, Il think
had you cared 10 do so you could have
influenced other members Of this board
not 10 take sides against this PROPOSE
tion until we had had our say. 1 think
had you tried to do so you could have
secured another vote in addition to
that OF yourself and Mr.. Rowe in favor
Of it,"
The idea that I could influence the
votes Of Supervisors Horner. Kelley or
Bridge IS ridiculous. was Mitchells re-
ply NO man can dominate such a
body as this"
Foss then said he thought Mitchell
was a four fiusher and drew from the
chairman an unsteady reply that the
opinion was insulting and that no gen
tleman would advance it,
Supervisor Rowe then offered the
project OF including a portion of North
Oakland with Berkeley TO secure the
necessary percentage of voters. Stacey
Gibbs followed with figures showing
that Berkeley received practically no
return for money paid into the county
treasury.
He said that Berkeley paid Is per
cent Of the county taxes. and because
Of its Typographical situation received
nothing in return, even such indirect
benefits as would accrue from the i'm
provements Of county roads in the vi
cinity as was the case east OF Oakland.
Supervisor Kelley said that If Berkeley
had one supervisor Oakland should
have three on the basis of the populs-
tion OF the two places.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15
GRAIN GROWERS OPPOSE
INSPECTION MEASURE

WASHINGTON. March 14.-Resolu-
tions in opposition to the provisions of
the grain inspection bill now pending
In congress were adopted at confer
ence here today of the representatives
of the grain growing, shipping and ex-
porting interests in the principal cities
of the country. A committee was ap-
pointed to convey to the representa-
tfves in congress the voice of the con-
yention thus expressed.
The resolutions further recommend
that efforts be made on the part of the
grain exchanges to secure an adoption
of uniform wording in rules relating
to grain inspection, and also as near
to uniformity in practice in grading as
possible under the varying character
istics of the different sections of the
country in soil and climate.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15
ATTEMPTS TO PASS
FORGED CHECK AT NAPA
Complaint Is Sworn Against
Harry Wood, Who Is in
Jail at Redding
SPECIAL DISPATCH no THE CALI.

NAPA, March IA complaint was
sworn out before Justice Coombs in this
city today charging Harry Wood. alias
". G. Gilbert, with forging a check for
$l5 Wood drew a check on the First
national bank of Oakland while he was
here several days ago, making the
check payable to himself He asked
businessman of Napa to cash the check.
put the latter became suspicious and
had the check sent to the Oakland
bank The bank reported that Wood
had no funds there on which TO draw.
1t was learned today that Wood has
been obtaining money in similar man.
ner st Red Bluff and Seattle, and he is
now under arrest at Redding
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15
AERIAL NAVY NEXT STEP
IN WAR, SAYS MAXIM.
Inventor of Explosives Discusses
Possibilities of Airships in
Future Conflicts

NEW YORK, March 14.-Expressing
his belief that an aerial navy will be a
step in the final conquest of war, HudL
son Maxim, inventor of explosives and
first maker of smokeless powder In this
country, speaking tonight at the sec
ond annual banquet of the Aero club
of New York at the st. Regis, declared
that we must have armaments in order
to enforce international law, and that
we need stronger navy.
Maxim surprised his auditors by de-
claring that the Japanese had recently
purchaser of steel company at New
ark, N. j., 1000 tons of rifle barrels,
rifles enough to arm $50. 600 men,"
Most of the rifles, the speaker stated,
were in the hands of the Japanese
troops.
Speaking of the part the flying ma
chine would play in war, Maxim said:
Some terrible things have been pre-
dicted for the flying machine as a war
engine. 1t is comforting to know that
no very great loss of life or property
would result from dynamite dropping
from flying machines. for the reason
that it requires confinement to work
very wide destruction. Half ton of
dynamite dropped upon the four inch
deck of a. battleship might kill few
men, wreck some of the superstructure
and dent the deck bit, but the de-
struction would not be widespread and
the crew below would not be injured.
Dropped on coast fortifications. the
damage would be negligible. Half ton
bombs dropped into the streets or a
large city or on top of the great
buildings would wreck few founda-
tions, break lot of glass and kill a
few people.
'aThe flying machine will have very
great use in war as scouting craft
for the purpose of locating an enemy
and inspecting his position. but the en-
emy will have his aerial pickets out.
too, and there will be many tilt in
the air between the warning craft"