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Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Much is being made of the new rule laid
down by the Oklahoma supreme court that mo
case will be reversed merely upon showing OF
harmless error in the trial" This is cited as
great reform started by the Oklahoma court to
do away with over-technical procedure, when
as a matter of fact, it amounts to very little.
The courts of last report seldom magnify
Harmless error" and do not give it undue
weight except when there may be some ques-
ton as to whether or not it is harmless" The
Oklahoma court has done nothing to justify all
the comment it has stirred up It simply clos
ed one question and opened another. What is
Harmless error?'
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

SUBSCRIPTIONS so six months
oc for three months All continued until explicit
received discontnuance
paid The date following the subscribers shows
the date which the subscription is paid.
ADVERTISING RATES-Eight per per issue fat
and five cents per inch additional for composition.
Local notices, five cents per line.
Card of Thanks, twenty-five cents.
Lodge resolutions, $1O0
Legal notices at legal rates.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Hartman, the great railway king, will have
to surrender to overwork. Life holds much be-
sides the power and wealth for which he has
striven.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04
SATURDAY., SEPTEMBER 4, 1909.

The price of stock in Wall street slumped
and wheat went down 20 cents bushel in one
day last week. This is not the kind of prosperity
on which to gamble.-Austin Transcript.
+ + +
Rev. G. L. Morrill, of Minneapolis is looking
into the peek-a-boo shirt waists and finds some
thing to lecture about. He might just as well
look into the Bible for subject and let the
ladies dress to suit themselves.-Sauk Center
Herald.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04
Our Old Bickory Uagon

Indiana
Hickory Black Birch from
finished like Every abso
utely guaranteed every and better made.
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04
Buggies

We have the thing the shifting
buggy Call and look Our line and Buges Carriages and
Light Wagons will suit both and pocket Call and look them
whether you buy only look around for pleasure
Morris tribune., 1909-09-04

Exchange:-"Thee essential elements of true
hospitality are; A sound, simple, everyday life
with shame to hide and no pretenses to keep
up. That which makes hospitality burden
and not delight is foolish vanity which
wishes to appear better than it has to divide"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-07
Governor Refuses to Pardon Pharr

Governor Brown Friday afternoon de-
clined to pardon or commute the sentence
of Olin Pharr, who was convicted of en-
lbezzling $15, 900 from the Citizens bank, of
McRae. and sentenced to four years.
Pharr was formerly cashier of the Citi-
zens. bank and after his defalcation left
for the far west. He returned to McRae
voluntarily to stand trial, was convicted
and had served 10 months when the pris-
on commission recommended that his sem
tence be commuted to present service.
Pharr had many friends and the prison
commission was besieged with requests
for his pardon. One petition contained
the names of 900 persons.
In declining to grant a pardon or to
commute Pharr's sentence, Governor
Brown gave as prominent among his rea-
sons the fact that such action would
place a premium on dishonesty and would
effect the standing of the state banks of
Georgia. In his, written reasons Governor
Brown refers at some length to the ten
dency to substitute law by petition for
statute law. He states that the chief ex-
ecutive, in whom rests the pardoning
power, should not be regarded as a count
of last, resort.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-07
Four Men to Die For Justice Sake


Four men look out upon the world from
lonely cells in the tower who are SEN
fenced to ''hang by the neck till dead, "
in expiration of crimes, before the last soft
September day has faded for the dawning
of new month. Four men are counting
the suns, that are yet to rise for them,
and four men realize that with the dying
of each day they are living nearer. and
nearer to the ordeal through which they
must pass to satisfy justice. The, gal
lows yawns for them. yet they plan and
hope that possibly there may yet be
some way to cheat that gallows. r
On the oath of this month John Har-
per, sentenced to die for the murder o.
Sheriff Ben Keith, Of Murray county.
will be hanged in that county, unless he
is again granted a respite.
Harpers case is one of the most inter-
esting, inasmuch as he has already been
granted four respites, and resentenced
three thimes. He says he believes he
will be given another chance He Is In
the tower here for safe-keeping
On the same day Roger Merritt. the ne
gro who criminally assaulted Miss Nc
Dermott on Simpson street several
weeks ago, will pay the penalty of his
crime with his life on the tower gallows.
Willis Webb, a negro, will be hanged
at Marietta on the nth of this month
for a criminal assault. He Is In the tow
Ell for safe-keeping. ...--,-. ....
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-07
The Peasant and the Diamond

Let me give you the actual episode Of Antoine.
Antoine was so humble peasant that when ne
left Vierzon and took up prospecting In South
Africa nobody asked what his other name was.
Having no capital save his muscles, he asked
leave to dig. on shares. claim on the Vaal
river with which one prospector after another
had become discouraged. Antoine got haffir
boy TO help The yield was pitiful. He asked
the boy to stop working the center and try the
side When the boy did not understand. An
tome impatiently drove his own pick In me
place designated.
s'SuddenIy (says one who knew him on that
day) he. was spellbound at sight Of large
stone-a diamond. For some moments he could
not move and could not speak. He feared 1t was
an iIlusian. like the mirage Of water which ap-
pears to men long athirst. He expected II 10
vanish If he winked an eyelash. Collecting his
energies he darted forward and clutched the
stone Such was the tumult within him that
for two days he was unable to eat. or do any
thing but laugh and cry!'
o Now back home IN VierZon, where he bad
been a peasant, he sits. you may see, In
comfort and content. with a glass reniic7 o.
the diamond on the tip II his weather vane;
for the stone itself weighed 2S carats In the
rough 120 , carats when cut, and those who
purchased IL paid hundreds Of thousands Of dol
lars to possess it.-Franklin Clarkin's The
Trail Of the Diamond" August Everybody's-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-07
Will Try Three by Courtmartial

+ Lieut.. l.. w. Hazlehurst and Private
Grover Elan, of the Fort Mcpherson
barracks, are now confined within the
limits of the reservation grounds until
Monday morning when they will be tried
by courtmartial on the charge of man
slaughter. to the prejudice of good order
and military discipline, growing out Of
the killing of Private Edward w. CouI-
ter, on August T." --t-.- st.-
Capt. Herbert A. White, adjutant
Eleventh cavalry, will sit as judge ad-
vocate.-. SOL, .e. ESQ.,
Coulter, whose home was in Girard,
Ala. was shot as he was running from n
squad of soldiers, who had been detailed
to put him under arrest. Lieutenant
Haziehurst. it is stated, gave the order
to fire in the air. but. by accident, it is
claimed, the bullet fired by Elan ranged
lower than had been intended and
wounded Coulter fatally. ~
Lieut.. B. G. Moon, of the Coast Artil-
lery corps, stationed at Fort DeSoto,
Fla, will face general courtmartial
trial, on charges which have not been
made public, aat Fort Mcpherson on the
same day the Hazlehurst and Elan trial
comes up.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-07
Five Hundred D Delegates Expected

z. The Stone Mountain Baptist association
win meet on next Tuesday at Stone
Mountain, as will also the Baptist -Wo-
mans Missionary union. lis probable
that some 500 Baptists from Atlanta and
this vicinity VIII be present on that oc-
easioh. The Stone. Mountain, association
is one OF the largest Baptist associa-
tions in the world, comprising about 50
churches, including most of the churches
in Fulton county and down the fine OF. The
Jonesboro, and: downs the line of ~ the
Georgia railroad far as social Circle.
The moderator or this association is
Mr.. John NJ. Green, the chairman Of the
board of deaconsz of the First, Baptist
church, OF Atlanta. The executive COM
mittee consists of John NJ Green. James
Kempton, clerk Of the association; DR..
John E. White, Dr.. John F.. -Purser, DR..
Charles W. Daniel, M NJ. WEIGH and
Dr. ]. NJ. Britain, pastor of the Stone
Mountain Baptist church. ~. .. e..
The coming session OF the Stone Noun
tain association will be very important
one, as the question OF dividing the as
scciation will come up for consideration
during its sessions. Reports from the
various churches within the bounds Of the
association will be had as to progress
OF the denomination; also reports from
committees on home missions, foreign
missions and state Missions and Sunday
school work will be made. The Baptists
at Stone Mountain have made great prep
arations for the meeting Of this associ-
alton and a large attendance is expected.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-07
Waitress Fad

The smart thing at an entertainment in
vides the tea or supper served is to have
mattresses instead of walters. Even at
large dinners the caterers find that many
persons prefer to have mattresses. Queg-
toned as to the reason OF the fashion a
caterer attributed it to the dainty appear
ance OF the mattresses in their black
fIocks and white caps and aprons and to
the fact that they gave the entertainment
a homelike air that hostesses like. He
added: "Then, too. the women are report
ed to US as very quick and quiet in their
serving and sympathetic, too. Perhaps
the simple-life craze has had something
to do with the elevation of the waitress
to her high pinnacle of repUte. Certainly
she looks less ostentatious in house than
the average waiter
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-07
Many Georgia Farmers
Go To The Convention

Georgia's representation will be sub
stantial at the 1909 convention of the
National Farmers union, which meets
in Birmingham Tuesday morning.
At AIS o'clock Monday afternoon the
Georgians, about 200 of them, will leave
in a special train, via the Seaboard
for the convention city. At their head
will be John l.. Lee, president of the
Georgia state division of the union. This
delegation will be one of the largest
that Georgia has ever sent to a national
convention of the union, Many ladies
will accompany their husbands and
fathers in the delegation. '
That a minimum price for 1909 cot
ton may be fixed at the national con-
vention of the union Is regarded as
highly probable by those who have been
in touch with the situation. The crop is
to be small this year with consequent
,betterment in the price. 1t is believed
that such action will be decided upon
by the convention as will unite the
members of the union in an effort to
keep the price above a certain minimum
level.
At the 1905 convention such a mini
mum price was decided upon, but tho
secret Of it was closely guarded. and
no man outside the union has yet learn
ed what the figure was. If a mimi
mum is adopted this year, the decision
will be reached in one OF the execu-
tive convention sessions, which are TO
follow the public opening session; and
no outsider will learn OF 1t.
National President Barrett precedes
the Georgia delegation, in birmingham
by several days, during which period he
las been there in conference with other
national leaders of the union His re-
election to the presidency of the union
is now regarded &c almost certain, as
practically All opposition has with
drox
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-07
HOSTS OF FARMERS
WILL MEET TUESDAY
National Farmers Union Will
Hold Annual Convention in Bir-
mingham With a Large Number
of Delegates. @ .''' ''

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Sept. &c. s
Barrett. president of the National Farm
ers' Cooperative and Educational union
has arrived in Birmingham and estab-
lished headquarters at local hotel. The
national convention will begin in Biz.
mingham Tuesday morning and viii
continue for four days.
81 expect at least 1.50o delegates here
said President Barrett tonight. land
several thousand visitors
Delegates have been arriving today and
every southern state is already repre-
sented on the ground. 80 2es..
According to Mr.. Bartlett, the handling
of the cotton crop will be the biggest
task before the convention. He said
that the amalgamated warehouse plar
is spreading rapidly and that it will be
perfected at this meeting
Everybody agrees that we will havN
a small cotton crop this year." he re-
piled to a question. It has. been placed
at about IL, 100000 and guess that
is about right. The farmers will have
to stand together this year as they have
never done before '5f' J"t
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-07
/ 300. Goo whales on Ping Head
.'Indisuensable Bacteria" BY DR.. VIM. Hanna

"IndispenSaDle -bhcleIlds W II. VIM
Thomson, August Everybody's.
The completest and most perfect Of whales Is
whale so small that 100000 such whales
could find room In a space not larger than an
ordinary pins head. But In that vanishing
sneck of matter there is already determined
inst how all the innumerable cells Of the future
whales body are to grow, how many OF them
there are TO be- and where the bone cells the
muscle cells the nerve cells. and all its other
bodily cells are to find their proper places In
MS body to the end OF that whales llfe-
But much more than that. In that one prim-
ordiaI cell scarcely imaginable for Its minute
ness. are stored the physical memories so 70
sneak. of that whales ancestors. back TO the
first whale Therefore, as he grows he VIII
show that whales used to walk; for legs, com
nIete TO the last leg bone, Will be found In the
admit whale in the proper place for legs, but
now tucked under his skin, because they are no
longer useable-much as an English nobleman
hangs in his hall his ancestors coats OF mail
as mementoes OF days gone by, since the
coming of rifle bullets. Moreover. such min
ute whale is nothing but whale, because ne
cannot possibly grow into a fish any more than
he can grow into q bird, for whales are nam
mails aud therefore separated by an impassable
biological gulf from all fishes Lastly, In that
primal cell not only does there reside the whole
ancestral heritage OF former whales, but there
is ample provision for an indefinite number OF
future whales.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-07
COTTON CONDITION
is GROWING WORSE
Sharp Deterioration Has Been the
Rule and the Loss Has, in Many
Districts, Amounted to Disas-
ter Boil Weevils Doing Dam
age.

MEMPHIS. Tenn, Sept. Sin its summary OF
cotton crop conditions, The Commercial-Appeal
says:
The cotton plant throughout the south is rap
idly approaching a state of maturity. Picking
Will be general everywhere by September Is,
notwithstanding the fact that the plant was
two or three weeks late through the growing
season. Incident upon the hurried maturity
caused by the extreme heat and drouth Of Au
gust, shedding has been unusually severe, ana
hence reports Of deterioration are general
Except in southern Georgia, where the yield is
good. the outturn Of early pickings has oeen
disappointing. In Texas and Oklahoma, II Is
variOusly estimated that four to ten acres Will
be required to produce bale OF cotton OF SOe
The general disposition among the farmers
is to sell at prevailing prices
In many sections Of Texas, where rains fell
two weeks ago and where showers have con
tiuued since. the cotton plant has been stiml-
lated TO renewed growth and is setting forms.
With a late frost! some of this late crop Will
mature. as weeEH are not numerous.
In the Mississippi valley states, where no
rain of consequence has fallen in several
weeks moisture now would afford but partial
relief. new plant growth would not ma
ture fruit.
linss where the crop is promising, the pest
estimates for a yield are about IS per cent OF
a full crop and some are as low as % per cent
Times. Democrats Summary.
NEW ORLEANS Sept. 6.-In summarizing the
reports of its correspondents on the cotton crop
for the month of August, the Times-Democra'
says: -,
Sharp deterioration has been the rule, and the
loss has, in many districts, amounted to dis
aster. s 1885.
Excessively high temperatures and parching
winds Lave forced the hollis to open prematurely
and caused the plant to shed.
There are complaints of damage by boil weev'
ifs in some sections. but the abnormal heat
has. of course, minimized the ravages Of all In
sects. So
Picking viii soon be general. Most farmers
seem inclined TO sell at current prices, though
there, is a desire to hold at least part OF
the crop for an advance.
Pioayune's Report.
NEW ORLEANS, Sept "a summary OF cot
ton crop conditions in Louisiana nd Mississippi
as compiled by The Picayune tonight from re
ports of correspondents I'm these states, is not
optimistic. 1t is stated that with reduced
acreage unfavorable seasons and boil weevil raw
ages, he crop now bieng rapidly harvested In
Louisiana, will show a greatly reduced yield. In
the boil weevil infested regions the top croT
in nearly every case has been practically de-
stroyed It is said. Mississippi has had favor
able weather during the week for harvesting.
Complaints are made of shedding and consider
able damage has been caused by the boil weevil
in the southwestern portion of the state.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-07

DIR. ]. w. Blosser, whose likeness
appears above. is well-known through
out the country because of his remark
able success in the treatment Of ca
tarrh, deafness, bronchitis and asthma.
He has discovered a method of treat
ing these diseases which is different
from all others. both in method and
effect. 1t is not spray or atomizec,
douche salve. cream or inhaler. 1t
"opens up" and cleans out the head,
nose, throat and lungs, then stops the
nasal discharge and splitting, and per-
manently heals the diseased meth
branes.
Any sufferer may have demonstr1-
ton of what this remedy will do b.
sending name and address to DR.. J.
W. Blosser. 81 Walton Street, Atlanta,
Ca, who will send a five days treat
ment and an illustrated booklet abso-
lutely free. Those who have awaited
themselves Of this free offer have been
surprised at the pleasing and wonderful
effect of the. remedy The full treat
ment is not expensive.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-07
DEATHS IN GEORGIA.


CRAWFORD, Ga, Sept. 3.-zProf. John
NJ Stokely died at his home here this
morning. He was born in Acworth, Ga,
in January of 1855. He had taught
school in this and adjoining towns. He
was gentleman of unusual ability.
having the tact, after he had once won
friends, never to lose them.
He is survived by his wife and FIVE
children, Joe Stokely, of this place; Mrs.
| r. C. Stokely. Camilla Stokely, Jabe
StokeIy and Jesse B. Stokely, of Athens.
At the meeting of the railroad COM
mission, held Thursday, the sale Of the
Monticello Telephone exchange to the
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph
company was considered.
Several other matters were considered
by the commission, but these went over
and were not acted on. Among these were
the applications of the A, B. & A. to
Increase rates on lumber on its local lines
ger trains Nos. II and 10, between Mich
oils and Brunswick. The petition of the
patrons of the Atlanta Northern Railway
company to decrease the fare between
Marietta and Atlanta from IS to 20 cents
went over until October Z.
Joseph F. Gray attended the meeting.
but declined to discuss the suit Of s. G..
McLendon to GUST him from office.
MACON, Ca. Sept. Sowing to the
illness OF Attorney w. ID. Mcneil, or
this city, the pardon board of Georgia
has not yet taken up the case OF DR..
J. M. Elliot, the former Macon veterin-
airy surgeon who is under sentence OF
death for killing George Rivers in La
Grange about one year ago.
The pardon board was to have taken
up this case this week but as Mr.. Nc
Nell has been i'll the hearing has been
postponed.
SAVANNAH, Sept. 3.-The body Of Mr.
w. c., Woodfin, who died at Tucson
Ariz., on Saturday, reached the city this
morning and the funeral was conducted
this afternoon.
Mr. Woodfin was an attorney and q
graduate of the University Of Georgia
TALBOTTON, Ca, Sept. 4.-Henry
Lawson died early Tuesday after a long
and painful illness. His body was in
tered in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mr.. Lawson had held county once for
many years. He leaves one sister. Miss
Ella Lawson, and three brothers, Messrs.
Sharp, David and d. d. Lawson, the lat
ter of Hot Springs Ark.
SAVANNAH, Ga. Sept. A. Cham
pion McAlpin, a brother of Judge Henry
McAlpin. of the court of ordinary, drop
ped, dead in the Screven house this morn
ing Among his relatives is Mrs. F. v.
Walker, of Augusta, sister.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-07
A CRYING Need in Georgia

asked very prominent and well-in-
formed gentleman OF Gainesville. what
the people thought OF the late Georgia
legislature. and his answer was Fuggest-
i've 70 say the least OF il. why. Mrs.
FELTON,. am convinced that any respect
able man OF average Intellect. who would
come out and declare for biennial ses-
sions, would be elected IL he did no;
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-07
DR.. Allen Very III.

MIDDLETOWN, n. Y, Sept. 1.-The
Rev. DR.. C. f. Allen, dean of Piedmont
college at Demorest, Ga, who has been
on a years leave of absence because of
illness, is in criticai condition at
Unionville. near here. He is suffering
from paralysis and nervous exhaustion.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-07
First Impressions of Genera
Meade

General Meade called at the executive man.
sion whilst the cabinet was IN session. Most
Of the members, like myself. had never met
him. Blair and be were classmates at West
mated until today. He has -usrp visage and a
narrow head Would do better second 10
command than as general-in-chIer.. Is doubtless
a good officer, but not great and capable COM
mander. He gave some details OF the battle Of
Gettysburg clearly and fluently. Shows intel
ligence and activity, and on the whole IN was
as we'll or better pleased with him than I ex
pected / should be. for have had unfavorabIe
impressions, prejudiced perhaps. since the escape
pressions Of the calibre and capacity OF the
man
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-07
Agents Wanted
Miscellaneous

wANTED-Census office clerks, railway man
clerks, city carriers, postoffice clerks. Tx
to 81 900 yearly. Short hours Annual va
cation. Salary twice monthly. over 1000 ap
pointments to be made during 1909 Country
ana city residents equally eligible. ComrnoH
education sufficient. Political influence un
necessary. Candidates coached free. Write i'm
mediately for a schedule Franklin Institute.
Dept. 4, Rochester. n. Y.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-07

''Rsron Fucash was rather exsctiug as to
the dot"
That wasn't what broke the engagement. .
answered Mr.. CunrOx. II don't object 10
seeing young man look out for his interests.
But when he applied for a cash advance In
order 20 buy engagement ring / must gay
IL struck me as unbusinesslike."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-07
CRACKERS.

Cracker-EXX Etc ia sOdas. SIC: bloch
select sodas &c; lemon creams, sc; pearl oyster.
&c: ginRersnAps, 6lkc, cornniis. Sc; penny cakeA
s5kc: animals. IGc; jumbles. 10lic; rig bars lSc;
cnrtwheels. &c; raisin cookies. shc; Block snow
flake waters 10 tins, l3c: crackers In sc cat
tons Eoc dozen ;7craekers in 19c cartons, tl.oo.