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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
HART ASKS CHANGE
IN ELECTION Law

State Attorney General John c. Hart
has issued his annual report for the year
ending December 81 190S embodying in
his annual statement a number of inter-
esting opinions and recommending NUM-
Der of legislative changes. The report
which contains one hundred and forty-one
pages, is brimful of interesting decisions
and shows that the past year has lbeeii
one Of the busiest in the states his
tory. .ol Tas \,e ~
The report contains the decisions and
results of litigation in a number of back
tax cases, as well as the future plans
of the smelling companies in the Duck
town cases. s.s -s..s. ..ss- vs. g.. :.
Among the recommendations of the at
torney general is that the next general
assembly clearly state. the provisions or
the registration act of 1908, providing for
the additional regulation for the regis
tration of voters in Georgia, This stat
ute, so 1t is contended, does not contain
any provision for holding special cleo
tin prior to the first general election.
While not officially constituting this act,
State Attorney General Hart has in re-
quests for information advised that old
list of registered voters would apply, the
registrars first purging the list of voters
who have become disqualified since the
last general election. Unless this can
be done there is no provision for holding
a special election under this act prior TO
the general election of 1910.
Attorney General Hart recommends
that an amendment should be made to
this act so as TO place beyond doubt the
validity of an election which might be
held
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
THOUSAND DOLLAR FINE
FOR KEEPING LIQUOR

Judge Calhoun. Of the criminal court OF
Atlanta, on Friday fined NJ. Cohen &l'OOo'
with an alternative of twelve months on
the chaingang, for keeping liquor IN his
place of business on Decatur street IN
violation of the prohibition law.
Cohen made the plea that the liquor
which consisted of 1000 bottles OF beer TO
say nothing of whisky, had been ordered
by him for his daughters wedding feast
1T shall have to give you the limit, the
court replied. These violators OF the
prohibition law must be punished
Cohen claimed that the liquor arrived
at his place Saturday to be used at the
wedding Monday evening. witness tes-
titled, however, that he had bought bot
tie of whisky from Cohen's place on the
Saturday preceding, and that it was OF
the same brand as that found in Cohen S
place by the police
Cohen took certiorari proceedings. He
has also taken similar proceedings on
the case against him in the recorder
court, in which he was fined $500 and SEN
fenced to thirty days in the stockade.
The fact that the court of appeals has
held that the recorders fine and stock
ade sentence, which he is applying so re-
,lentlessly to blind tiger keepers, is legal,
and that in the criminal court of Atlanta
a Jury may convict even on the evidence
that a man has liquor in his place of
business, whether or not he has it there
for purposes of sale, makes the way of
the blind tiger a hard one.
The detectives are busy night and day
on blind tigers. When caught and If
found guilty they may expect the limit
of the law from Judge Broyles.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
GEORGIA WILL SUE, III
N, C. & ST. L.. FOR TAXES

Proceedings will be begun by. the state
in a few days to secure the collection of
alleged back taxes due on the rolling
stock Of the Western and Atlantic rail-
road, which has been, and is used by the
Nashville. Chattanooga and st. Louis
Railway company in the operation of the
state road as lessees. The suit Of the state
will be filed in the state superior court in
Atlanta the latter part of this week or
the first of next week.
The proceedings will follow the exam
ination and report Of Hon Hooper Alex
ander and Railroad Commissioner Muir
phey Gambler, who were appointed by Gov
eTnor Smith to inquire into the manage
ment of the Western and Atlantic by the
lessees. ..
These taxes. which will, amount, to be-
tween $4,000 ard SIS, 900, have never been
returned by the lessees since the lnahgura-
ton of the lease in 1859. The debt. which
the state viii claim is due by the Nash
VILE. Chattanooga and st. Louis railway.
is in the nature OF ad valorenn taxes.
which II is claimed Is due upon the rolling
stock of the state road, which was not
secured from the state, but is a part OF
the rolling stock used in the operation OF
the line. s..- =
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
BIG REWARDS OFFERED
FOR BABY'S KIDNAPER

ELBERTON. Ca, May 21,-Dr. Jasper
Bryant, OF Melville, Gilbert county. has
offered a reward of 500 for the arrest tof
the kidnapers OF the sixteen-months-old
Boyd baby. Other citizens offer 1885, p
. The governor offers $3.50. .rnaking 1855
in all. az 100 p. Is -.
The people are still searching and the
whole county is excited. -"
Charlie Boyd lives on farm near
Oglesby. On Saturday his wife went into
a potato patch, leaving the child in the
road. She watched II playing. After
awhile she noticedeit was gone, and went
to search. Not being able to find the
child in the house, hunt was started.
Tracks of the babys feet could be seen
as far as three-Quarters of a mile up the
road. There they disappeared
ELBERTON. Ca. May 1.-THE body of
the Boyd baby who was thought to have
ben kidnapped was found I'm Doves creek,
half mile from home. Friday afternoon.
The coroner's jury returned a verdict
Of death by accidental drowning last
night at midnight
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
RALLEY AT PALMETTO
WAS LARGELY ATTENDED

PALMETTO. Ca, May 21.-The educa-
tional rally held here Wednesday was
attended by perhaps the largest crowc
that ever gathered at Palmetto. 1t is es-
timated that about 1900 were present
The trustees OF the school, Mr.. A. N
Britain. Mr.. T. E. CUlbreath' Mr.. Il. H.
Smith, Mr.. H. 7. Daniel and Mr.. w. T.
Smith, who are trying TO enlist the In
terest Of the patrons in establishing a
district school at this point. met all trains
and gave the visitors a hearty welcome.
At 1880 O'Clock Governor Hoke Smith
and Hon. Jere NJ. Pound. speakers OF the
day, arrived, accompanied by number
Of invited guests from Atlanta and FAR
burn.
After an enthusiastic reception from
the citizens, these distinguished speak
ers were escorted to the rostrum on
which were seated Rev. F. ]. Dodd. G.
A Keith and L. NJ. Westbrook, members
OF the board Of education of Campbell
county, and Messrs Floyd, Sewell and
Mccoy. OF the board of education OF
Coweta county, together with number
OF citizens.
At Ii:lO O'Clock, DR.. II. L. Johnston in
troduced The governor In a few we'll
chosen remarks. setting forth the object
OF the meeting. Amid the cheers OF the
audience, Governor smith came forward
and held the attention OF the peOpie toi
an hour and a half, speaking on the
needs of the times. showing that educa-
ton not only fitted man for making
money, but also for the grand and glo-
rious purpose of being helpful TO his fell
bowman Goverror Smiths address made
a favorable and lasting impression and
will live long in the minds of his hear
ers.
At the close Of this address dinner was
announced and all invited to gather
around long tables that had been made
beautiful with bowls of roses, sweet peas
and cut flowers and then laden from end
10 end with all the dainty viands that
the Palmetto ladies are noted for pre-
pairing. In addition to this. regular
Georgia barbecue" was served.
At D. m. Hon. j. NJ. Pound spoke con-
corning the more local affairs and needs
of this immediate vicinity as we'll as OF
the status of educational affairs through
out Georgia and the United States. show
ing himself conversant with the subject
in every phase. In his speech he endearee
himself very much to the people by his
touch OF personal interest in this educa-
tional efforts.
AS the rostrum was erected in the pari
the rain prevented other distinguishes
gentlemen from speaking. -.
BY request, Mr.. Pound spoke TO the
local trustees and county school commits
sioners in the council chamber at 4 O'Clock
setting forth the ways and means OF es-
tablishing the public school district bS
local taxation.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
BEN HILL COUNTY
PLANS GOOD ROADS

A plan is now being discussed among
local automobilists whereby the roads OF
Fulton county may be kept well Oiled
thus preventing dust and greatly enhanc-
ing the pleasure Of travel. Brihy the
plan is this
The county, it is suggested, shall levy
tax of, say s. a year, on all automo-
biles except those used for purposes Of
business and trade, with the understand
ing that the fund so derived shall be de-
voted solely to the uses of keeping the
county roads oiled. This general levy, 1t
is proposed, should be preceded by vol
untary contributions or from $40 to $50
from machine owners. These contributions
would start a beginning fund. In fact,
1t is thought, they would defray the
heaviest part of the expense which al
ways comes at the outset with the first
layer of oil. That finished. 1t Is be-
lieved that the general levy would main
tain the roads in the future.
This idea originated with DR.. j. Nj.
Chichten and is now being considered by
a number of prominent automobihsts. It's
details are vet to be worked out. Exact
ly what the cost of the system would be
or what the rights of the county would
be in levying tax are not now known,
though both these questions and all kim
dred ones will be speedily Investigated.
That the owners of pleasure automo-
biles will favor the levy and will in
majority of cases gladly contribute to the
initial fund is a foregone belief. In
discussing the plan DR., Crichten said Fri
day:
anyone who goes over our county
roads in an automobile realizes what a
necessity oiling has become. On the road
to Roswell. for instance. the dust is al
most prohibitive unless there has been a
recent rain. And besides discomfort to the
automobilists themselves. the people who
I'VE along the way and those in other
vehicles also suffer from the dust. From
what / know, the heaviest part of the
expense would come in the first oiling.
Therefore, suggest voluntary contribu-
tons from owners of pleasure machines.
If each owner will give from $40 to $50
or more if he will, we would have sub
stantial sum to begin with. I understand
that when a road is once oiled, the sub
sequent expense Is comparatively light
Indeed, 1 believe that a county tax OF
So on each pleasure automobile in. the
county would be sufficient to maintain the
oiling process after the first work is
done, OF course we shall have to in
quire into the law and see definitely what
can be done in this, particular. 4; have
talked withsa number of automobile own
ers and all of them. l. am sure, would
gladly pay this nominal tax" .
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
JOURNAL IS BIG RACE
- PLEASES SAVANNAH

SAVANNAH, Ga. May 22.7-The move
ment started by The Atlanta Journal for
good roads by having automobiles make
tours through different states has attract
ed much attention In Savannah, and the
Savannah Morning News and the Savan-
nah Automobile club have put on an en-
duTance run between Savannah and At
lanta during the automobile show there
next November. The paper is to give 500
TO the winner and the club 500.
The automobile club Will take full
charge OF the contest. select the route.
provide the officials. fix the rules and
regulations under which the contest is to
be run and arrange all the details. There
viii be no restriction as TO territory from
which cars may enter except that the run
must start from Savannah ANY and all
cars may enter the contest
There is much interest here in this race
and the big race OF The Journal from
New York 10 Atlanta.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
SAYS HE CUT OFF a~es. 81
'er HEAD OF YOUNG BOY

BRISTOL. va, May 22.-Robert Moore,
negro % years old, was this afternoon
hurried from Abingdon, Va, under heavy
guard to prevent a lynching, after hav-
ing confessed to having brutally muir
dered James Hines, the sixten-year-oid
nephew of Mayor Hines. '~
The lads head was severed from his
body and the body robbed of about $50.
Moore was arrested in Smyth county,
Thursday, for horse stealing and brought
back to Abingdon. On the same day the
partially decomposed body of the boy
was found at Freezing, Dickinson county,
Va. and an investigation was Immediately
started. The body was identified and sus-
picion fell on Moore, who, 1t developed,
was seen with the lad the first of the
week, at Freezing. The boy had been
missing from home a week. .sttr
When confronted with the charge Moore
broke down and confessed, telling the
gruesome details of the terrible tragedy
and admitting his guilt. Public sentiment
ran high at Abingdon and the officers
deemed it wise to take the prisoner
awaV.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
WAS WELCOME TO JAPS
A VIOLATION OF LAW?

SAN FRANCISCO, May 22.-Were the
naval aids appointed to meet Admirai
Uryu guilty of smuggling the Famous
japanese sea fighter. the baroness, his
wife, their baggage and their valet into
this country?
This is the momentous question which
has been agitating federal official circles
ever since Captain Edward w. Eberie'
commandant of the Yerba Buena train
ing station, in his eagerness to welcome
the distinguished visitors on behalf or
the army and navy. took them from the
Nippon Maru yesterday without the form
ality of first securing the consent OF
Boarding Officer Charles Stephens, the
personal Representatives OF Collector OF the
Port Frederick Stratton, who, in the
present case also claimed to be the per-
sonaI representative of the president or
the United States.
Now stranton claims that the rules of
the United States treasury department
have been violated by Eberle and that the
latter has laid himself liable to a fine Of
$500. $1,000 each for landing the noted
admiral and his charming wife before the
formalities OF the custom service have
been complied with.
Early yesterday morning the naval Of
ficials sailed forth in the tug Vigilant to
as Is his custom when a liner appears in
the port, Chief Boarding officer Stephens
started out in the revenue tug Golden
Gate.
But, unlike ordinary trips, he went
armed with instructions to pass the ad-
miral and his party into this port free of
duty and the petty annoyance which less
distinguished travellers must endure. The
navy tug proved faster. however, and
when Admiral Uryu. his wife and, his
baggage without even a "by your leave
to the representative of another arm of
the government which was seeking to do
honor to the famous visitor.
There was nothing for the official re-
preventative Of the president to do but to
report to his superior the collector of the
port. and nothing for the latter to do but
report to Washington Both did so and
the outcome is awaited with interest.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
PROBE
OF FERTILIZER RATES

A hearing Of complaint of the Vir-
nia-Carolina Chemical company con-
corning an alleged advance IN rates on
fertilizers was had before the Interstate
commerce commission at the federal
building here on Friday morning. The
testimony submitted was carefully re-
corded and viii form the record for, any
action that the commission may see fit
to take on the matter after 1t comes up
before them IN their regular session.
The complaint of the fertilizer com
pany is concerning rates on fertilizers
from Memphis to Arkansas and local
points. The complaint alleges an increase
of carload rates and less than, carload
rates as regards the points fin question.
The hearing was conducted by James
Edgar Smith, an examiner. for the COM
mission, and stenographer for the re-
cording of, the. testimony adduced. The
Virginia Carolina Chemical company was
represented at the hearing by John d.
Little. - r ,t i
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
THINK HARD
It Pays to Think About Food.

The unthInking life some people lead
eeten causes trouble and sickness. illus
trated IN the experience OF lady in Fond
Du Lac. Wis.
about four years ago suffered dread
fully from indigestion. always having
eaten whatever / liked, not thinking OF
the digestible qualities. This Indigestion
caused palpitation OF the heart so badly
! could not walk Up a fight OF stairs
without sitting down once or twice 10
regain breath and strength.
L became alarmed and tried dieting.
wore my clothes very loose. and many
other remedies. but found no relief.
Hearing OF the virtues Of Grape-Nuts
and Postum. commenced using them
81. place Of my usual breakfast OF coffee.
cakes. or hot biscuit. and in one weeks
time 7 was relieved Of sour stomach and
other ills attending indigestion. In a
months time my heart wan performing
IT'S functions naturally and 7 could climb
stairs and hills and walk long dis
tances.
Il gained ten pounds in this short time,
and my skin became clear and I COM
oleteiy regained my health and strength.
j continue 10 use Grape-Nuts and Postum
Tor l feel that / owe my good health en-
tirely 20 their use. There's a Reason.
I IKE the delicious flavor Of Grape
Nuts and by making Postum according
10 directions. IL tastes similar TO mild
high grade coffee
Read The Road to weIlviIle,'' in pkgs
Ever read the above letter? A
new one appears from time tC
time. They are genuine, true and
full Of human interest.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
ITO WILL RESIGN
AS HEAD OF KOREA
japanese Resident General in Ko-
rea Will Send Resignation To
Emperor in Few Days-To Con-
tinue Present Policy.

TOXIC. May S2-while the resignation
OF Prince Ito, as japanese resident gem
eral in Korea has not yet been recorded,
there is no doubt that IL will be placed
before the emperor within short time.
The appointment OF ViscOunt Some, pres
ent vice-resident general. 10 succeed
Prince Ito is equally certain and that
post thus vacated will not be filled I'M
mediately.
IL IS understood that while some chang
es in the method OF administering ko-
rean affairs have been agreed upon, the
general policy viii be that followed by
Prince Ito for the past two years
WILL HAVE LESS POWER
viscOunt some will be given less Of a
free hand in Korea than was allowed his
predecessor. Prince Ito. =
Prince Yamagata. president OF the pri-
w council and the premier, Marquis Kat
Eura. viii dictate to Viscount Some the
course he shall pursue.
II was first planned to appoint Nis-
count Terauchi. minister OF war IN the
japanese cabinet. to the residency in ko-
rea. but this program was changed be-
cause OF the objection Of Prince Ito, who
pointed out to the ministers the fact that
the selection OF Viscount Tersuchi. a
lieutenant general. would be considered
= triumph for the military regime and
Ito's policy for the peaceful development
OF Korea.
As usual. Prince It0's advice was ac-
cepted BY his fellow statesmen and VS.
count some. who received his training In
Korea under the administration OF Prince
Ito. was named
A high official said today that when
the Korea residenCy was created. IL was
Incumbent upon Japan TO send her most
IA
important post. He formulated his poll
G. OF administration without interference
and while some OF the leading men OF Ja-
pan were inclined TO doubt the wisdom
OF that policy. they are now virtually
converted to his ideas and IL is general
IL believed that the feeling Of confidence
and friendship for Japan can be created
among the Koreans and make the coun-
try doubly valuable -s
SITUATION WELL IN HAND --.--
The entire administration of Korea has
been moving very smoothly along the
way pointed out for It BY Prince Ito. Wis
count Some is thoroughly cOnversaht with
the situation and viii step into his new
post without break in the affairs Of
the nation. He will be directly. RESPONSE
bic for his administration TO the elder
statesmen and the cabinet In Toxic.
viscount Terauchi henceforth will d.
rect military operations in Korea This
change Is OF importance because hereto
fore the resident general has been IN
supreme control OF the military move
ments OF the empire.
The announcement of the changes in the
Korean administration is expected about
the end Of May and Il will be followed
By the publication OF the retirement OF
Prince Tamagata from the presidency of
the priSy council and the appointment OF
Prince Ito to that post
Prince Yamagata intends TO pay closer
attention 20 the military council in flu
ture and this brings Prince Ito TO the
head OF the councils OF the nation. which
controls the policies both internal and
external s-t-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
GOVERNOR SMITH
TO SPEAK AT BREMEN

BREMEN. Ga, May 22.--Governor
Hoke Smith will deliver the literary adj
dress at Hamilton college on the even
ing Of May 20.
Governor Smith is known to be an en-
thusiastic advocate of education, and has
given much of his valuable time to the
cause.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
HE SWINDLED VENSLoSE
- WHILE IN TOWER

Another chapter, has been added to the
case against B. Nenslove,- the Griffin Ga,
tailor who stabbed and seriously injured
Perrien Head.,.a druggist of the same
city Thursday afternoon Charles Nc
Crary was bound over to the state courts
for cheating and swindhng under a bond
of $500 by Justice of the Peace Blood
worth, it. being claimed that he had
swindled Yenslove. while in jail out of
$50 by telling him that he could free
him for this amount. r-.et -f.
When VensloYe stabbed Head he was
spirited to Atlanta in an automobile and
lodged in the Tower for safe-keeping.
While here he was introduced to Charles
McCrary, who told him that he would
settle his case for IS and expenses, &C
cording to the testimony at the prelimi-
nary hearing Thursday. VensloVe agreed
to this and McCrary, supposedly left for
Griffin to have the matter settled. AT the
hearing Thursday it was shown that sew
erap days ago McCrary went to Venslove
and secured fifty dollars from him by
telling him that the costs in settling the
case amounted to this. To raise the
money Venslove had to pawn his watch.
The matter was thought settled but
when Nenslove was not promptly released
from Jail he sent fer his lawyer Attorney
Sam Boorstein, and told him about the
case. Upon Investigating the matter At
torney Boorstein states that he found
McCrary had not settled the case but
that 1t had been settled before he became
interested and warrant was then taken
out for BIcCrary. Sheriff Hudson, OF
Spaldihg county. testified in the justice
court Thursday afternoon that there were
no costs as 1t is against the criminal
law for a defendant to pay the costs OF
a case. The case, 1t is understood. was
settled when Head refused to prosecute
Venslove. In view of the testimony Nc
Crary was bound over for cheating and
Swindling
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
Standard Oil Pays
Homage to Rogers

. CHICAGO, May H.-Bep>veen the hours
OF and 10 o'clock this forenoon, while
the funeral of II. H. Rogers was being
held at New York, the vast machinery
of the Standard Oil company in this city
and at Whiting. Ind, ceased to move.
Hundreds of employees ceased work for
the hour. Tank wagons, acting under in
structions, promptly at o'clock halted
wherever they happened to be, and did
not move on until the hour had passed.
Throughout the country, wherever the
Standard Oil company had station or
a branch, there was a pause during the
hours of the funeral to mark the passing
of the first vice president of the company
and one of the men who had helped ma
teriallv TO make il a great organization.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
GIVEN LIFE SENTENCE
FOR WIFE'S MURDER

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 21.-Marion
Connell, charged with numbering his wife.
Minnie Connell, on Cat Mountain, near
here, last June, was found guilty in the
criminal court here. and given a life
sentence.
The evidence was purely circumstantial,
a confession made shortly after being ar
rested being denied by Connell, who said
that he made the confession to shield his
father, who was. then accused of the
crime, and has since then been killed. The
body Of the woman was found by a
huntsman, dog being attracted to some
brush on the mountain through the odor.