Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-16


terdam. On this ship Is Miss Kuerst the IL
ancee of the captain, and 1t is the fear that
the ship has gone down and his sweetheart
Is lost that is causing the captain SO
much worry The wedding was planned for
the first OF the month at Charleston and Cap
tain Vonshooer deBoor and some Of his IN
innate friends went there to meet the ship.
They had prepared for a merry wedding and a
trip to Savannah Immediately afterward. The
DAYS passed and no word was received OF th me
ship. Instead there came news Of disasters
at sea. high winds, dark foKs. collisions and
other bad advices that gave the captain much
uneasness.
He has confided 10 the intimate friends that
nc is greatly worried over the lack OF news
of the vessel. He has the sympathy OF thoee
still hoped that the vessel will be heard from.
The lady HON the CAPTAIN Is to wed was the
governess IN his family at Rotterdam for say
eral years and she is very dear TO the captain
and members OF the his family.
COLUMBUS. Ca, Feb. IS.--George Brown, a
painter, rs years Of age, is in Muscogee county
Jail charged with criminally assaulting MISS
Beatrice Brooks, aged 10.
It is alleged Brown called at the home OF
the young woman last night. The alleged
crime was not generally known until this
afternoon, after Browns arrest.
Brown admits being with the girl, but de-
clares he did not assault her The grand jury
will investigate the case Monday.
ROME, Ca, Feb. 1s,-At a meeting Of
school superintendent at the residence or
cided to hold a contest between the high
schools of the seventh congressional district at
Rome on April % and 2S The contests win De
in defamation, composition and athletes
number of prizes will be offered for the sue
cessful contestants and 1t is estimated there
will be three hundred participants in the sew
eral contests.
Those present at the meeting today were
Supt Burke, Of the Cedartown public schools;
Supt Ransom, of Lafayette schools; Prof.
Adams, Of the Berry Industrial school; Prof:
]. r. Mccain. of the Darlington school, and
Prof. Jones. Of the Rome High school, Those
all day arranging the details Of the contest
committee Of arrangements were appointed
consisting Of Prof. J.. g. Harris, Of Rome,
supt H L. sewell, OF Cartersville; supt. ].
z. Burke, Of Cedartown,. and Supt. T. j. Ran
som, Of Lafayette. These gentlemen will be
assisted in the work by Profs. Jones, Mccain
and Adams.
SAVANNAH. Ca. Feb. Ex-senator Talia-
ferro's latest bill for the inspection of naval
stores by the United States government has
been received in Savannah and has excited
keen interest among the naval stores exporters
factors and others. The new bill is more ac-
ceptable to Savannah interests than the meas
ure which II succeeds. The former bill con-
tained features that were, 50 objectionable that
Il could never have passed.
The fate OF the new bill is problematical
It's provisions are for the most part Of such
nature that 1t is not believed it Will cause
any great contest but there is one provision
which is not really understood. That pro-
vides that when retailer Is found handling
naval stores that are not pure he shall not be
proceeded against provided he can show a
certificate from the man or firm who furnish
ed It to him to show that It was pure when
he got It. The opinion in Savannah is that
this bill puts too much power in the hands OF
the retailer. It is not expected that any
thing will come Of the new bill until after
the extra session Of congress.
CALHOUN.-A beIled buzzard sailed
over this section. 1t had a small sized
bell on It; it seems to be going south.
EAToNroN.-Judge Turner. after a month
spent in Atlanta at the Presbyterion hospital.
by his wife. He was much improved and
was warmly welcomed by HIS friends, who
were delighted at his return. After spending
week at home he returned Monday to
Atlanta
EAToNToN. Work has begun on the fer
tiliEer factory located near the Central depot.
It Is owned entirely by local capitalists. The
company is most enthusiastic over their out
look and the success Of The enterprise is as
sured. The principal Stockholders in this en-
terprise are ]. o. Wall. r. d. stuobs' Lee
Dance and 1homas' C. Spivey.
ANDERsoNVILLE.-Mr. ]. S. jackson, of
Edison, Ga. the past week started from At
lanta in an automobile he had just Dur
chased. He met with many discouraging in
cidents route. When within about three
miles OF AnQerSOnNllle MS machine STUCK III
the sand and he had to hire a team to haul
him out. He SAYS that from the start first
one part Of the rnRchinerv would get out Of
order ad then another and that up to this
point he had EXPENDED over $40 in repairs.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES whittle. of Taylor
county, sixty years of age has been bound
over by the united States commissioner to the
next term of the United States court on the
charge Of Illicit distilling.
COLUMBUS AT the annual meeting of the
Rose Hill company, the election Of the board
of directors was held. there being only one
change. Upon his request. g. Gunby Jordan,
who has been member Of the board for the
Massey being chosen to I'LL the place Of Mr..
Jordan. The company declared It's annual
meet in a few days and elect officers Of
the company.
CIARl<ESVILLE-At a representative meet
ing of the citizens of Gainesville, together
with the chamber Of commerce and the city
authorities held Thursday afternoon. It was
unanimously decided to invite the Weekly
press association. which meets at Douglas
next July to visit Gainesville. Committees
were appointed to perfect the arrangement
and the secretary, Miss Bass. OF the Clarkes-
willie Advertiser was instructed to press the
invitation.
SAVANNAH. Ca. Feb. 12.-The travelling
men of Savannah have ORGANIZED Don
HEADQUARTERS are at the new Screven house.
and meetings wifi be held every third Satur-
day in each month. No initiation fee IS
charged and annual dues are only one dollar
The object Of this club is to enjoy HE
have a good time and don't worry over any
thing or anybody.
The club is not confined to Savannah trav-
cling men alone. Any good. Jolly travelling
man who never worries is eligible and Is re-
auested to address any officer OF the CLUB
for membership blanks and same will be fur
nished promptly When he is a member he
will be furnished with membership card and
watch fob of good fellowship, good luck and
prosperity The club has already planned for
a big BANQUET and reunion to be held at
TNvbee island on July Fourth. The following
are the officers Of the club: ". z. Vinson.
president; T. L. Glenn. first vice president;
Arthur L, We'll, second vice president; Phillip
N Coleman. third vice president; Louis M.
Rossignol, secretary; W. / Acosta, treasurer
VALDOSTA. Ca. Feb. 12.-John Newbern
Jr formerly postmaster at Massee, In Der
rien county. was arrested here last night
charged with shortage OIL two hundred anu
twenty-five dollars of money order funds. He
was given a preliminary hearing before Com
missioner Powell and his bond was fixed at
$500 which was. given.
( II is claimed that he made false entries ana
used fraudulent vouchers to cover up his
alleged shortage. He is from prominent
| Rerrien county family. He has been residing
| at West Palm Beach and was on his way
visit relatives in Berrien when arrested.
his friends think he will be able to explain
matters all right