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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-21
RIFLES AND ENTRY BLANKS
FOR HERALD-JOURNAL TOUR
ARE IN GREAT DEMAND
Hon. John w. Grant First At
lanta Entrant-In Addition to
Agents and Manufacturers,
There Will Be Ten or Fifteen:
Amateur Entrants from At
lanta.

The publication in Sundays Journal of
the rules of the New York Herald-Atlanta
Journal good roads tour and the an
nouncement that entry blanks and copies
of the rules could be obtained at The
Journal office, excited the widest interest.
Prospective entrants from Atlanta came
to secure copies of the rules and many
letters from out of town were also re-
ceived. The present prospects conserva-
lively stated are that 10 to Is of the lead
ing citizens of Atlanta will enter cars in
the tour.
The first actual entrant from Atlanta,
however, is Hon. John w. Grant, the
weIl-known capitalist Monday morning
at 1870 Mr.. Grant signed an entry blank
and forwarded check for his entrance Zee.
Mr.. Grant who is always to be found at
the head of every worthy civic movement,
was notified that he had been the nrst
actual amateur entrant from Atlanta, ana
told that his car would be number one
in the tour.
While Mr. Grant has never participated
IN any automobile contest, either of the
speed or touring variety, he has been TOT
many years an enthusiastic automobilist,
and perhaps has done as much, If not
more actual touring, than any other au-
tomobilist in this city.
Summer before last he not only took
what is known as the Ideal tour" but
added many miles to 1t by starting from
Cleveland Ohio, proceeding around the
circuit then going as far north as Mon
treaI and returning by a different route.
This tour covered as much as 5000 miles.
He is also the author of Atlanta's famous
and widely approved rules Of the road
ordinance.
Unlike many others, who will no doubt
enter this tour" said Mr.. Grant, in dis
cussing his entrance, II am neither con-
fident or hopeful of winning any of your
splendid trophies. In fact, the winning
of n prize is of smallest Importance from
my standpoint in connection with the
tour. was impressed from the first
with the Importance of aiding in every
way possible the splendid project of unit
irg the north and the south with a great
national highway.
ut seemed to me-" he continued, mot
only an excellent way Of bringing together
the people of the two sections in closer
and friendlier relations, but l thought Il
would be, as 1t has proved to be- the
opening gun in a tremendous movement
for the DEVELOPMENT of good roads
"I am entering this tour because /
want to help along the national highway
and because I am intensely interested in
the good roads propaganda Rather than
making a strenuous effort to win one of
your trophies. I propose to make my
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-21
FoRGIvEs PASTOR,
BUT BLAMES GIRL

OTTAWA, Kan. Sept. 20-Forgiving
her pastor-husband, but bitter In her re-
marks about the young girl for whose al
legged enticement he was arrested at Wau-
kegan, ILL.,, the wife of Rev. Wallace NJ.
Stuckey, pastor and editor Of Williams
burg, Kan, sent a message to him telling
him that she and their children would
be In Ottawa today to stand by him in his
trial.
The pastor is in the county Jail, having
been brought back from Waukegan in
company with Lorena Sutherland, who
was a pupil in his Sunday school class.
When told that his wife had forgiven
him, he broke into tears. Then he denied
having wronged the girl who fed with
him.
Miss Sutherland, Is years old and well
developed for her years. is at the home
Of her father in Williamsburg. She also
asserts that Rev. Stuckey befriended her
IN Chicago and Waukegan. On her return
yesterday she was allowed to go to her
home, while stuckey was locked up to
await trial.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-21
THINK GOV. JOHNSON
WILL PULL THROUGH
Slight Change for Better Is Elk
pressed in Bulletin-Adminis-
tration of Atropin Helped
(By Associated Prsas.)

ROCHESTER,, Mimi, Sept 20.-Dr
Charles T. McNevin, house physician Al
ST. Mary's hospital, issued the follow
ing bulletin this morning regarding the
condition of Gov. John A. Johnson:
There is a slight change for the bet
ter in the governors condition. His tenn
perature is 99.2. his pulse los and respira-
ton 30. HIS has rested considerably The
atropin administered at midnight
brought relief. After the wound was
dressed at $50 this morning the governor
fell into a doze and is still sleeping"
The impression at the hospital this
morning was that the governor would
pull through.
CONDITION STILL GRAVE.
The attending physicians still consider
Governor Johnson in a grave state. At
$50 this morning his pulse was 102; tenn
perature 99.S, and respiration 30. He was
a little restless. He was little weaker,
but suffered little pain. and DR.. McNevin
said:
He has just about an even chance. The
five full days following the operation viii
be up at IL O'Clock this morning, and II
he successfully passes that period. and II
he can retain some solid food, his chances
will grow better"
DIT. McNevin explained that by solid
food he meant some weak tea
Mrs johnson is almost on the verge of
nervous breakdown.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-21
WAR SHIPS ARRIVE
FOR CELEBRATION
Three French Cruisers Arrive for
Hudson-Fulton Festivities, and
Others Are Already There.
Over Million People Expected.

NEW YORK, Sept. 20.-The three
French armored cruisers, Justice, Lib
erty, and verite, representing the
French navy, at the Hudson-Fulton
celebration, arrived at this port today.
and while the stated program mentions
no event. until next Saturday, the So
cial season incident to the celebration
may be said to be fairly under way.
The cruiser representing the Dutch
navy is already in port, the British
SQUADRON is expected this afternoon and
other foreign war ships will be arriving
daily. Official representatives Of for
eirn governments are also arriving.
Zia Pasha, a special envoy from the
sultan of Turkey to inform President
Taft of the formation of the new re-
qfne I'm the Ottoman empire, viii be the
turkish representative at the ceieora-
tion. He arrived yesterday. The large
Netherland commission, consisting OF
men and women, are due today on
the steamship New Amsterdam, from
Holland.
The American squadron of warships,
which alone will constitute the largest
fleet of United States war vessels ever
at this port, will arrive tomorrow ana
anchor in the bay off Staten Island. The
Half Moon. a replica of the little vessel
in which Henry Hudson explored the
harbor and river 800 years ago, mas peeh
completely rugged at the Brooklyn navy
yard. and during the week, its crew,
dressed In the old Dutch costume, Will
rehearse the navigation of the odd craft,
so as to have it in perfect condition dur
ing the celebration. The Clermont
which is a reproduction of Fulton's appli-
cation of steam energy to water craft,
has had its successful trial and this week
will entertain invited and special visitors.
Members Of the celebration commission
believe that there will be not less than
/. 900. OOO and possibly 2,5OO,OO0 visitors In
the city next week. During the celebra-
ton of the return of Admiral Dewey
from the Philippines, it was estimated
that fully 100000 persons witnessed the
naval parade on the Hudson river. For
this coming event it is expected that the
crowd VIII far exceed that
All the rooms in many of the hotels
have been reserved already and there is
an Indication that visitors who do not
secure reservations in advance will be
considerably inconvenienced If not actu-
ally compelled to seek sleeping quarters
in private houses.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-21

participation in the tour, to some ex-
tent, what is commonly termed a Joy
ride" because believe it will not only
be instructive to see the heart of our
great country, but pleasant to meet in
close communion our near neghbors in
South and North Carolina and Virginia
and to make friends WITH out neighbors
farther north in the states of West Viz
ginia. Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsyl-
vania and New York"
In addition to the 10 or is amateur en-
trants from Atlanta, representative men
in the progressive cities along the entire
length OF the route have ex-Gessed them
intention of entering their cars. Particu-
larly is this true of the towns between
Roanoke, Va. and Atlanta and judging
by the interest hitherto expressed, this
tour will not only be notable for having
opened the national highway and for be-
ing the real beginning OF the good roads
movement in this country, but will en-
brace among it's numbers the leading
progressive men of the cities along the
route. /.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-21
OSCAR II, DR.. COOK ABOARD,
SIGHTED NEAR FIRE ISLAND
CABIN BOY TELLS
WHAT OR. COOK SAID
Pritchard Says He Heard Explor-
er Tell Whitney That He Had
Discovered the Pole-Swore
Him TO Secrecy.

SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Sept. 2o.-The
details of the statement of William
Pritchard, cabin boy on the Roosevelt,
who said that Cook told him of the dis
covery Of the pole. became known today.
Prftchard made the statement at Bate
Harbor on Saturday.
In beginning, Pritchard told the cor
respondent that Cook had talked freely
to him at Annotok with regard TO MS
dash, indicating to him on map the
route he had followed Later Pritcnaro
modified this by explaining that Cook
story was told to whitney and that he
(Pritchard) was present In the room.
Pritchard said DR.. Cook had only two Es-
kimos with him at the pole. The Ian
suage made 1t impossible for Pritchard to
talk with these Eskimos-
MURPHY IS SURPRISED.
John Murphy, the boatswain OF the
Roosevelt. who was ashore with Pritcn-
ard when DR.. Cook appeared at their sta
ton. was greatly astonished when IN
formed of Pritchard's knowledge. Muir
phy declared that Cook talked with him
on several occasions about his trip on the
ice, but said nothing about having reach
ed the pole. Cook limited his Information
to Murphy to the fact that he had passed
the STth degree, which was Peary's FAR
thest north in 1906, and that the Ice was
rough UP to 81 According to Murphy,
Cook arrived at Annatok with one sledge
and two EskImos, but no dogs.
Murphy was curious to know more
about Cooks experiences on the ice, and
lateE when in company with Whitney
in the musk OK country opposite Etah.
he incurred If DR. Cook had reached the
pole. The boatswain says Whitney told
him he did not know,
MURPHY WAS ABSENT.
Pritchard said that the day when he
heard the Cook statement Murphy was
absent from the neighborhood of Cooks
camp. The only references to DR.. Cook
which whitney is known to have made
on his brief sojourn ON board the Roose-
welt, was a casual remark to the mem
bers of the Peary party that he believed
Dr. Cook had reached the pole.
Pritchard, when asked II he knew, be-
fore he came south on the Roosevelt,
that there was going to be a controversy,
declared that DIR. Cook had cautioned
him not to speak to anyone until he
reached civilization.
The north pole flag" Which Peary
had made at Battle Harbor, will be dis
played for the first time on the Roose-
welt entering this port. 1t is a standard
United States flag of about 20 feet with
a broad white band laid on diagonally
from the union corner down. On the
whiet ground are the words North Pole
in black letters
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-21
II NEEDLES TAKEN FROM
WOMAN WHO STILL LIVES

TERRE HAUTE. Ind. Sept. 1s.-The Sc
rious condition which may end in tho
death OF Mrs. Lewis Coordes, Of this
city, comes as the result of swallowing a
paper Of needles six years ago. Mrs.
Coordes, who at that time was trained
nurse, was holding the needles between
her lips when another nurse cstme Up be-
hind her and ticl1led her. The shock made
he swallow the needles.
Within few months two OF the needles
worked out of her body, and after that
she had no further trouble. A few months
ago she began to have severe hemor-
rhages, which grew worse until ten days
ago, when needles began to work out OF
all parts Of her body. Yesterday the 18th
was taken out. The woman is In an ex-
hausted condition due to continued hem
orrhages, which the physicians believe to
be due to punctures OF some of the or
gans.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-21
GEORGIA FARMERS
PLAN GREAT YEAR
Enthusiastic Conference Is Being
Held at Union City by Various
Directors and State 0rganiza-
ton of the National Union.
Especial Dispatch to The Journai.)

Especial Dispatch to The Jouruafl
UNION CITY, Ga, Sept. 28.-The gen-
eral council of the Georgia division of the
National Farmers union is being held
here today TO discuss plans for the coming
year. A number of important and vital
matters to the organization were taken
up and discussed by the executive ses-
sion. The meeting was called several
days ago by President John Lee. of the
state division.
1t is understood that the plans consist
of preparations for one OF The greatest
forward years ever undertaken in the
state. The union is now in the best con-
dition, but the coming u months Will see
even greater achievements.
1t is highly probable that q number Of
new enterprises win be projected during
the year, and Union City win be made
large manufacturing center.
The conference consisted OF members OF
the boards OF directors OIL tire various
union enterprises and the executive board
Of the state organization.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-21
BULL ELEPHANT KILLED
BY ROOSEVELT IN MWERU

NAIROBI, British East Africa. Sept. II.
News has come in here that Theodore
Roosevelt, who has been hunting IN the
Mweru district, has killed "a bEh ele-
plant with great tusks. Kermit Roosevelt
has been hunting Independently at Guaso
Nyiro, and has been very successful, bag
ging FIVE lions and three buffaloes. He
has now started out elephant hunting.
Mr.. Roosevelt will move on to Guaso
Nyiro to Join his son as soon as the
skin of his bull elephant has been pre-
served e. ]. Cunninghame. the manager
of the expedition, and Edmund Heller,
one of the naturalists, are at present en-
gagged on this work.
Mr.. Roosevelt declares that he has had
capital fun" and that all the members
Of the party are well.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-21
FLOOD SUFFERERS BADLY
IN NEED OF SUPPLIES

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1s.-The flood
sufferers from the two northern states in
Mexico are still appealing for help.
United States Consul Hanna. at Monte
rey, in a telegram to the state depart
ment, describes the destitute condition of
the people and the great necessity for
Immediate assistance. He states that
no perishable goods Of any kind should
be sent, but shelled corn, rice. beans.
plain clothing. shoes. lightweight bed
ding and cooking utensils are urgently
needed"
Mr. Hanna states that articles sent
Will be admitted free Of duty and ex-
press companies II asked, win send sup
plies forward without chare.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-21
Wireless Reports Her Sixty Miles
Out Making Toward New York.
Is Instructed to Anchor OFF
Sandy Hook.
WILL REMAIN THERE
DURING THE NIGHT
This Will Enable the Plans for the
Reception to Explorer to Be
Carried Out Without Any
Material Change.
CBy Associated Press).

NEW YORK, Sept. 20.-The Danise
steamer Oscar II, with DR.. Frederick A
Cook on board. was reported by wireless
IS miles east Of Fire island this morning
The captain of the Oscar II was notified
by the ofice of the scandinavian-Amerf-
can line here to anchor OF Sandy Hook
all night. This will enable the plans for
DR. Cooks reception TO be carried out I'M
changed.
DIR. COOK ANNOYED.
According to the captain's observations
at midday, the Oscar eli viii arrive at
Sandy Hook at about noon tomorrow IN
less something Unforeseen arises. This
will bring the vessel to quarantine be-
tween 2 and 3 O'Clock.
DR.. Cook appears to exercise great
restraint. but can hardly repress nat
ursl annoyance at impeachment OF his
veracity, without proofs. He requested
the Associated Press to make public the
following:
Commander Peary has as yet given to
the world no proofs OF his own case.
Ny claim has been fully recognized BY
Denmark and by the king OF Sweden; the
president OF the United States OF America
has wired me his confidence; ray claim
has been accepted By the International
Bureau for Polar Research, at Brussels
most OF the geographical societies CT Eu-
rope have sent me congratulations. which
means faith and acceptance for the pres
emit, and almost every explorer of note
has come forward with warm and hearty
approval.
HAS HIS RECORD.
"a specific record of my journey Is ac-
cessible to all, and everyone who reads
can decide for himself. When Peary pub
fishes similar report. then our cases ara
parallel. Why should Peary be allowed
TO make himself a self-appointed dictator
OF my affairs? In Justice TO himself, In
justice to the world and to guard the
honor Of national prestige he should be
compelled to prove his own case; he
should publish at once preliminary mar
ratiye to be compared with mine. and lat
air-minded people ponder over the mat
ter while the final records by which our
case may be eventually proved are being
prepared.
ct knew Peary. the explorer. AS such
he is q hero in arctic annals and deserves
the credit of long and hard record. To
Peary the explorer, I am still willing to
tip my hat, but Peary's unfounded accu-
sations have disclosed another side 20 his
character which will never be forgotten"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-21
DEMOCRATS WILL
GUARD PRO

NASHVILLE. Sept. ga conventsea
OF statewide Democrats Will be held
here tomorrow, the principal object Of
which will be 20 consider plans by which
the prohibition laws recently enacted
win be enforced.
The vanguard OF the forces have al
ready arrived and a meeting OF the con
ferenc4 committee VIII be held tonight.
Every county Ia the state win ha rep
resented
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-21
Roosevelt, Peary on Board,
Is Sighted Close to SYDNEY

SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Sept. The
arctic steamer, Roosevelt, with Com
mander Robert E. Peary and the mem
bers of his party on board. passed ST.
Paurs island, IS miles north OF here. at
O'Clock this morning. The Roosevelt Is
expected to reach Sydney at o'clock this
afternoon.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-21
Presidents Speech in Which
BE Favors a Stronger Rate Law

Fellow OitiZenE or Iowa:
7 have great pleasure in meeting such
a coneourse Of citizens of one OF the most
purely agricultural states In the union
one which has enjoyed to the fullest the
prosperity which has come to the man
who has invested his money and his la
Dor in the farm for the last decade.
Iowa has come TO be state in which
there Is great independence of view and
in which the voters exercise intelligent
Discrimination with reference to candi-
dates and policies that keep those who
are looking for political victories in a
constant state OF doubt and anxiety.
The last general election was held in
November OF 1865. and resulted In the
success Of the Republican party In the
national contest In both chambers OF
congress the Republicans nave a ma1ori-
" and they have the president. Looking
forward 70 the legislation that ought to
be expected from that party we must
refer back 20 the platform upon which
the party was elected
40 TO THE TARIFF.
In the extra session recently closed a
tariff bin was passed such as was prom
ised in the platform 1 do not intend 20
dwell upon the much-disputed question
whether that bin complied with the bill
prrnised. for I have considered that at
another time and az another place. What
a sVtsh to invite your attention TO this
morning IL, with the tarin bin out OF
the way for the time, what there r. for
the Republican party in congress ande.
the promises OF it's platform to 90 IN the
coming regular session"
The president then outlined briefly his
well-known position toward labor organ
nations and dwelt upon the necessity Of
passing at the earliest possible moment
legislation 10 carry out platform pledges
as 70 injunctions. He said also that he
would recommend that congress require
the railroads to adopt additional safetS
devices 20 guard the lives of their en-
ployes.
But the legislation with respect TO the
laborer." continued the president, rs not
all the legislation that the Republican
party Is pledged 10. Indeed. when look
forward to the next session and realize
how much there IS to pe considered.
trelnble lest the session win not be long
enough. and that II VIII not be possible
20 do eli that has been promised"
Afr.. Taft detailed the passage OF tia
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-21

Continued on Page Three.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-05
All Glasses of Local Stocks
and Bonds Inactive Yesterday

quieter. and reports from manufacturing branches
of that trade and of silks and cotton are of con-
siderable activity Leather prices are strong, re-
hecting the strength of hides but shoes, while
being ordered freely. are not selling so
heavily for fall expected.
Business failures In the United States for the
week ending June were l91. against 2Oo LAST
week. 225 in the like week of 1908 155 in 1907,
for the week in Canada number 26 which COM
pares with ID last week and 81 last year.
Wheat tinclnding four exports from the
United States and Canada for the week ending
June , aggregate 2,12S.199 bushels, against
). SOB last week and 3SGt 104 this week last
year. For the 40 weeks ending June 3 this year
eXpoFt9 are 163 OBJ s26 bushels. against 192.250.-
I2O III the corresponding period last year. Corn
s. 622 last week and 2SG 433 In 1908. For the
40 weeks ending June 3 corn exports 26,976,
39l bushels. against 45,057 424 last year.
Il. g. Dun & Co.'S weekly review of trade to-
morrow will say: Every test by which trade
conditions determined record improvement.
In the iron and steel trade the progress made
was indeed extraordinary. and again does this
branch of Industry give signal proof of its
power rapidly to rise from depths of depression.
Increased orders. expanding sproduction, Iighcr
preaching even the high figures before the panic
such are the reports that come from the
trade every week The effects of the late crisis
are stl to be seen in the large commercial de-
as the aggregate of those in May was the small
est OF any month of this year. The primary dry
goods market is iirmer. In the wooen division
attention is at present concentrated on the i'm
proving of goods for the coming In the
hides market the advance has ceased for the
present and the trade is quiet compared
with the activity early in May Tanneries ap-
pear TO be disposed to advance prices nearly
heavy upper leather being additional to the in
creases named last MONTH
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-05
Loans, Exchange and silver
STOCK MARKET

Trading in local securities was light Yesterday
with few changes. The per cent bonds Of the
City electric company were higher at $50. and
there was a sale of Mercantile trust at 500
The Comstocks were quiet and devoid of fea
ture. In the southern Nevadas Combination
Fraction was slightly lower. while Florence
gained SC on the day at $3.25 as the closing
price. G0ldfeld Consolidated closed at 81
against $7.72l on Thursday.
The California bank of Oakland will nav q
ninth dividend in liquidation at the rate OF !, ner
cent on June II. which win make total Of ,,5
per cent. or S632 15S OF the banks liabilities
The amount OF the June dividend is SAT 200
The Modock Consolidated mining company OF
Inyo county has levied assessment of 20 cents
per share delinquent July B.
H. r Henderson. general superintendent OF
given out the following estimate on the MAY.
production. Total tonnage of ore. u 305 TONS.
extraction. S76I.000: total costs. Si45.000: esti
mated net profit. $622. COO The net profits for
April taken from the official report wera
$T2a, 1913, but this included several shipments