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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
EX-oFFICIAL TELLS
OF CAROLINA GRAFT

COLUMBIA. s. c., Sept. 2S-Testifying
that he had, as member of the state
diSpensary board, voted for purchases
from those houses which offered and paic
rebates. Joseph b. Wylie, or chester, for
mer member of the board, today made
clean cut confession, giving not only the
details of the transactions in which he
received commissions from Farnum, now
on trial, but also the whole scheme OF
commissions which are said to have been
agreed on should be paid on purchases by
the board.
Mr.. Wylie stood a gruelling cross-exam-
ination at the hands of Col. P. H. Nebon
without fiinching and without deviating
in any way from the story told in HE
direct testimony. He declared that before
his election to the board in 1906, Farnum
had approached him and said Wylie could
make a good deal on the side If elected,
and that Farnum had contributed $500 to
his campaign expenses.
He declared that there was later made
an arrangement between Farnum and
himself by which payments were made
through drafts payable to Henry Samples,
now mayor of Chester, who cashed the
drafts and turned the proceecs over to
Wylie. He would merely ger Sarnuels tc
get the money for him on an order and
he knew that Samples would get II.
Samples himself represented liquor
houses in one way or another, so 1t was
said.
Mr.. Wylie said that in II months
service on the board he had made over
SOS goo in this way When ne went on
the board he was worth $4,000 to $4,000,
but could not say how much he is worth
now, as he had spent good deal of the
money made through the dispensary.
AS TO the motive for his confession, his
attorney, Mr.. Paul Hempnill, of Chester,
had assured him that II he would tell
the, truth. he would not be prosecuted,
but he had not ben promised any immu-
nifty from civil suit to recover the money
for the state. He had not intended to
give back any OF the rebates.
Mr.. Wylie said that Attorney Genera
Lyon. during the last summer, had come
to Chester and met him in Mr.. Hemphill's
| office and that he had answered all ques-
tions asked by Mr.. Lyon and his state
ment was taken down in writing.
This statement, Mr.. Abney held in his
hand during the cross-examInation of the
witness.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
JOHN DICKINSON BACK:
TELLS OF GRAIN FAILURE

CHICAGO, Sept. 23.-John Dickinson.
head of the defunct stock and grain bro
teraEe house OF John Dickinson & Co.,
Of Chicago and New York, who mystic
riousIy disappeared on the eve of the
81, O0O0 coo failure OF his firm on May IL,
and for whom creditors have been
searching, reappeaT ed in Chicago yes
terday.
Unannounced, Dickinson reached Chi
cago and hurried to the offices of his
attorney, George w. Plummer. After a
short conference, Dickinson went to the
office of Attorney Francis j. Houlihan.
attorney for the Chicago Title and Trust
company, and then proceeded to the Of
flee Of Referee IN Bankruptcy Frank l..
Wean, and took an oath. The party then
went to the offices of Referee Eastman,
where for a few minutes Dickinson was
questioned by Attorney Houlihan before
Mr.. Eastman's clerk, Charles H. Briot.
Mr.. Dickinson said all the assets were
turned over so far as he knew.
What are the assets of the concern p
1T is impossible to tell. / have been
i'll and have not been able to get over
the books"
What are the liabilities ?"
II understood about $500, 900. The books.
l understand, are in such a jumbled con-
dition that it will take some time to
find out just how we stand"
The bankruptcy hearing was set for
October 20, at which time Mr.. Dickinson
promised to appear
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
PLAN CODE OF ETHICS
FOR ALL SALOON KEEPERS

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, Sept. pa code
of ethics to govern the saloon business
was approved by the convention of the
Illinois State Liquor Dealers yesterday.
The code follows
TO prohibit the serving of drinks to
any female, to be drunk at public bar.
ITO prevent gambling for money in any
and all forms upon the premises.
ITO conduct a place of business so
that neighbors will feel it is a necessity
instead of a hindrance and to respect
the wishes of neighbors in every possible
way.
TO discontinue the promiscuous giving
of Christmas presents in any form what
ever,
ITO stop the sale OF scent GROWERS
and to limit the sale of beer in buckets
to residents of the immediate neighbor-
hood.
TO exclude from all saloons and public
bars, all indecent pictures and cards,
and discourage the use of indecent pic
lures or labels for advertising purposes
by the makers of, or dealers in, liquors.
cigars and cigarettes
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
TAFT TO AID SOUTH;
SAYS DICKINSON
Secretary of War, Addressing
People of Tennessee, Says That
President Will Do All in His
Power to Aid Section.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Sept. 2S.-This is
Dickinson day at the state fair here,
and despite the threatening weather, i'm
mense crowds turned out to do honor to
the secretary of war This afternoon Gen.
Frederick d. Grant. who is the guest of
the fair, reviewed a uniformed regiment
OF Confederate soldiers in front of the
grand stand, himself appearing in the full
uniform of a general of the United States
army. General Grant will return to Chi
cago tonight.
COMPLIMENTS TAFT.
Referring at length and in compliment
airy terms to President Taft, Secretary
lef War Dickinson in addressing the Ten
nessee State fair today, discussed the po-
ntica situation throughout the south.
president Taft" Said Mr.. Dickinson,
has gone further than any Republican
president to meet the wishes of the SOUTH
in establishing a policy looking to the
promotion of peace within her borders.
In this he has not responded to any de-
mand either of his PARTY or the people
of the north. A leader of thought, know
ing the conditions he periodically and
lcourageously does what he believes is
best. trusting to results for his vindica-
ton.
THE great hold he has upon the con-
fidence OF the country at least holds judg-
ment In allegiance. If 1t does not at once
gain entire approval. His vindication will
depend mainly upon the wisdom, self-con-
troll and conservation manifested by the
southern people. 1t would be a calamity
If his efforts should be nullif1ed and his
, good will alienated. If a man of his char
acter, position and patriotism fail, then
II will be long before another will follow
in his footsteps. No question of the south
giving him political support is involved.
The south can cooperate with him In
his great work of Cancellation and pro-
noting peace and harmony, and yet cast
every one of It's electoral votes against
him IL he should become a candidate for
lre-election.
NO POLITICAL REASONS.
'I am confident That no thought of win
ming its votes has influenced his course
toward the south. and that even II he
expected to become a candidate to sue
coed himself he would. though confident
that the south would vote against him,
do exactly what he has done, deeming 1t
sufficient reward II he brings peace where
discord prevailed, and establishes a
sounder basis for dealing politically with
the conditions that affect the relations
between the races in the south"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
CONVENTION WILL
ADJOURN FRIDAY

The convention of the Brotherhood of
Railway Carmen will in all probability
adjourn Friday. A number of commit
tees are yet to report, but j. w. Ad-
ans editor of the Garments Journal, and
chairman of the press committee, is of
the opinion that all the business of the
convention will be despatched by Friday
at noon. The afternoon will be taken up
by the installation of officers for the en-
suing terms.
Since the adoption of the Initiative
Referendum system of laws, the broth
erhood is not compelled by constitutional
laws to hold a convention two years
hence, so at this convention the time of
the next national convention will not be
decided upon. The place of the next con-
vention win be decided by vote Thurs
day afternoon or Friday morning
Milwaukee and Cincinnati are the two
cities which have already announced
their intention of putting up fight for
the next convention.
The consensus of opinion among the
delegates is that Wisconsin city will win
the contest.
COMMITTEE TO SELECT HOME SITE
The most important action still to be
taken by the convention is the settlement
of the question of the city to have the
home for incapacitated carmen. In all
probability the convention will not act
directly upon the question, but upon
hearing the report of the joint committee
from the Loyal Star and the Carmen,
who inspected the sites offered by Fitz-
gerald and Waycross, will appoint COM
mittee with full power to act
This committee upon selecting the site
will have full charge of building the
home and will commence work at an ear
ly date.
After the adjournment of the conven-
ton the directions of the Mutual Aid as
ISOLATION, the insurance feature of the
brotherhood. will meet in executive ses-
sion. This meeting will probably last
several days and every feature of the in
surance work will be placed in perfect
running order.
EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTED.
Frank Hall, of Logan, Iowa, was re-
elected chairman of the grand executive
board Wednesday afternoon. The other
members of the board are G. F. Mounts,
OF Kansas City; w. E. Webster, Nashua,
n. H; c. E. Whitlow. of Fort Worth,
Texas. The fifth member of the board
is still TO be elected. Wilhelm, of Vir-
ginia, will. in all probability, get the
place.
Through the courtesy of the Atlanta,
Birmingham and Atlantic railroad, the
entire delegation has been offered trans
portation to Brunswick and return.
About 100 of the delegates will accept this
courtesy and visit the seashore town,
passing Fitzgerald and Waycross, the
two cities offering sites for the home.
Through resolutions the convention
thanks the city OF Atlanta for the
many courtesies extended the delegates
during the convention here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
PoLICEMAN'S HORSE
DIED VERY SUDDENLY

Joe Brown kicked the bucket at an ear
ly hour Thursday morning in the stable
at police headquarters. His death was
both sudden and unexpected, and its an
nouncement was a severe shock to many
friends and acquaintences throughout the
city.
Acute indigestion is thought to have
been his complaint. When served with
his usual breakfast. he would not eat, be-
slowing hardly more than a glance on the
delicacies provided for him, and soon he
was suffering the greatest pain. In re-
Spouse to hasty telephone summons, the
surgeon came, but he was too late, and
Joe was already breathing his last when
the first steps were taken to relieve his
suffering.
For Joe was splendid horse, and knew
the duties of a mounted policeman about
as well as any living thing can know
them, except policeman. He had been
a member of the department for long
time and did faithful service.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
NEGRO rs ARRESTED
ON KIDNAPPING CHARGE

MACON, Ca, Sept. 23.-Prince Smith, q
negro, is in the county jail and charged
with kidnapping. 1t is said that he induced
several negro boys to leave home with
him after telling them that he would pay
them well for their work. After getting
them to Athens. 1t is claimed that Smith
made them work for their board alone.
One of the boys escaped Sunday and
walked all the way to Macon. On arIiv-
ing here he made a complaint and it led
to Smiths arrest and imprisonment.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
Just About Lemons
New York Globe.


With the approach Of warm weather When
mans hest friend is the citrus fruit, these sug-
grsttons are especially interesting. Following
are some Of the uses of lemon:
Two or three slices of lemon in a cup or strong
tea will cure a nervous headache.
A Tablespoonful of juice I'm a small cup OF
black coffee will relieve a bilious headache
\ dash OF lemon juice In plain water makes
cleansing tooth wash, not only removing the
tartar but sweetening the breath
lotion Of lemon juice and rose water VIII
remove tan and whiten the skin.
Lemon Juice with olive oil is far superior TO
vinegar for a salad dressing-equal parts used
for blending.
Tough meat can be made tender By adding
teaFDoouful Of lemon Juice to the water In which
It is boiled.
II also removes unsightly stains from the
= After the pulp Is removed tie skins make
dainty receptacles for serving salads, ices etc.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
MISTRIAL RESULTED
IN EVA CARROLL CASE

After consuming nearly a weeks time,
the Fulton county superior court. ended
Eva Carroll against the Atlanta Paper
Co, before. Judge Reid and a jury in
the uton cFounty superior court, ended
at o'clock Wednesday night in a mis-
trial. which means that the long tedious
evidence, the longer arguments involving
explanations OF the machine by which
Miss Carroll is alleged to have been Grip
Pied will all have to be gone over again
The case began Thursday, September
16. and occupied the attention of the
court continuously up until the night of
Wednesday, September p. Attorneys
Westmoreland Brothers and ]. C. Clark
represent the plaintiff while the inter
ests of the defendant company were in
the hands of Slaton & Phillips. The case
was given to the jury about noon
Wednesday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
HE WANTS HIS NICKEL BACK
AND FORTY THOUSAND MORE

J. NJ. Masters, who alleges that a con-
ductor of the Georgia Railway and Elec-
trio company tried to make him pay his
fare twice and forcibly elected him from
the car because he refused to do so. has
filed suit through Attorneys T. B. Brown
and Virgil Jones, in the superior court,
to get his nicked back and the equivalent
of 10000 more nickels, or $1,000 damages in
addition.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
Hard on the Dancers
Washington Herald.

"A rosin trust Is the latest.
Now we surely will have to pay the
fiddler"
Moyser Of India: Rev. David Evans, OF Soudon
Africa, and others. Most of these well
known in Atlanta and their addresses VIII at
tract large audiences.
Mr.. Clifford A. Funk and wife have been In
charge of the Atlanta branch OF the alliance
since April. They. TOO, are missionaries on
furlough from central China and are interesting
speakers.
The alliance is evangelistic missionary or
ganiyation Of Christians of the different dcnoMi-
nations. 1t has over three hundred white 1ais-
Sicnaries In foreign fields. and over four bun
1rpd native Christian workers. II has SO FeTal
institutes in the United States for training mis-
s!onaries.
Rev. and Mrs. w. A. Farmer and Miss Ellza-
beth NJ. Lewis from Atlanta are now In souia
China as missionaries under the alliance.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
STATE PoSTMASTERS
MEETING IN MACON

MACON, Ga. Sept. 2S.-This morning
the fourth-class postmasters from all
parts of the state convened in Macon
for their annual convention. There are
over 1900 postmasters OF this class in
Georgia and before the day is over an at
tendance OF about 200 will be expected.
Postmaster Harry S. Edwards delivered
the address of welcome.
All the deliberations will be held at the
city auditorium.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
THINK WOMAN WHO WAS :,
BURNED WAS ROBBED

lola. Kans.. Sept. 2S.-Mrs. Emma
Oberg. whose charred body was found in
the ashes of her home near Savonburg
Tuesday night. met. death at the hands
of persons unknown. according to a cor
oner's jury last night.
Robbery is believed to have prompted
the crime. Witnesses testified to seeing
two strange men near the Oberg home
Tuesday afternoon. Considerable money
was found in an old tea pot amog the
ashes.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
NEGRO EXHORTER ESCAPES
ON LEGAL TECHNICALITY

Gus Davis, a negro "exhorter," was
tried for misdemeanor before Judge
Calhoun Thursday morning and escaped
scot free ON a legal technicality, despite
the fact that the judge declared himself
absolutely convinced OF the prisoner
guilt.
The only witness who could give abso-
lutte and direct evidence in the case was
Jim Smith. and he was disqualified be-
cause he couldn't testify against Davis
without duplicating his own wife, Clara
Smith.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
WHITE MAN GUILTY
OF SHOOTING CRAPS

H. T. O'Shields, the Prior street plum
Der, who was on trial Wednesday for
shooting craps with two other white<m
and a Chinaman, was found guilty by a
jury which remained out most OF
Wednesday afternoon before reaching
the verdict
Sentence has not yet been pronounced.
The other participants in the alleged
gambling will be tried shortly, and, in
the event they too are found guilty, all
win probably be sentenced together.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
FIND GIRL GAGGED AND
LYING IN VACANT LOT

CINCINNATI, Ohio. Sept. ga dairy
man driving into the city at an early hour
today, found a girl bound and gagged,
lying in a vacant lot in Avondale, one o.
the fashionable residence sections of Gin
cinnati.
He notified the police Immediately and
the girl, unconscious. was hurried to
hospital She was almost suffocated. but
was revived sufficiently to give her name
as Agnes Steiner, servant for Mrs. L. A.
jackson, of Avondale. The girl then be-
came unconscious again and is in crit
zeal condition. The detective force of the
city is Working to clear up the mystery.
During Il period of consciousness at the
hospital, the girl said that she was about
to enter the house of h@r employer when
a man stepped up behind her. That was
all she remembered. The nolice are look
ing for Frank Weloer, who was arrested
on a. charge preferred by the girl last
May A wedding trousseau was found in
the girls room. She is 20.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
CLAYTON ODD FELLOWS
HAVE BIG GATHERING

CLAYTON. Ca, Sept. 23.-Tugalo d.
vision No. 10, l. o. o. F., convened at
Clayton with Clayton 1. o. o. F. lodge
No. POI on Tuesday and Wednesday. An
interesting program was carried out
There was a contest between Clarkes-
Vile and Royston for the next meeting,
which will be held some time in April.
1910, but Royston won by a close vote.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
FIFTEEN YEAR-OLD BOY
RUNS AWAY FROM HOME

Horace Spillman. Is years old. blue
eyes, blond hair, dressed in overalls,
wearing straw hat and riding cream col
ored horse. left Odessadale. Ga, Wednes-
day afternoon. Anyone knowing his
whereabouts. please notify Cal Hartman.
Odessadale, Ga. @'s
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
AMERICUS WAREHOUSES;
BREAK COTTON RECORDS

AMERICUs. Ca. Sept. 3.-Fifteen
thousand bales of cotton have been mar
keted in Americas up TO this date. 12ooo
OF which have been marketed since Sep
fember l. Such large receipts easily puts
Americas in the lead Of all other in
terror markets. and brings to this city
number OF buyers for export houses and
cotton mills. This has turned loose nearly
100000 OF cotton money in Americas,
which has ben applied largely to the
pzyment OF debts and purchase Of goods.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
HENRY WATTERSON
ESTATE WORTH S26. 100

NEW YORK, Sept. 23.-Appraisal of the
estate of Henry Watterson. son of Col.
Henry Watterson. of Kentucky, who was
killed last November by falling from the
window of his Office on the 18th floor OF
a Wall street building, shows that M.
Watterson /, IT a gross personal estate of
$26;720 mostly in insurance policies, all of
which went to his wife. Alice B. Waiter
son, In trust.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
Knows What He's About
Cleveland Leader.

Cleveland Leader.
What? You're going to marry Tom Speed,
Why, he's awful"
What makes You think SC r.
''Iher- he's been blGcklisted by every club
in town"
yes / heard So too. That sort OF husband
went have much excuse for staying out nights,
will her,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
u. s. OFFICERS HERE
TRAIN FOR TEST RIDE

The United States army officers at
aaehed to the department OF the gulf are
now training for the annual 9o-mile test
ride prescribed by the war department
for all officers The ride viii take place
the latetr part OF October. and win COW
er three days OF trotting. walking. can
tsring. at a rate Of 80 miles each day.
The walking test for infantry officers
viii take place about the same time.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
GOOD ROADS DELEGATES
NAMED FROM DUBLIN

DUBLIN. Ga, Sept. 23.-James NJ.
Cutler. lizzie Bashinski and l. L. Griner,
of this city, have been appointed by
Governor Brown as delegates to attend
the good roads convention which meets
in Cleveland. Ohio.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
PEARY'S WIFE WAS THE
FIRST ONE TO GREET HIM

SYDNEY, N S., Sept. 2l.-Commander
Robert E. Peary returned TO sydney to-
day on board the steamer Roosevelt. The
explorers wife was the first to greet
him, and as the Roosevelt, after an alb
sence of over one year. steamed into
Sydney harbor under brilliant sky,
Peary and his ship were gwen hearty
welcome.
At an early hour this morning, when
the Roosevelt was still edging her way
along the Cape Breton coast the steam
yacht Sheelah put to sea, carrying Mrs.
Robert Peary. her daughter, Miss Marie
Peary; little Robert E. Peary, Jr., and a
party of friends. Among those on board
were Colonel Borup, father or George
~Borup. a member of the Peary expedition,
and George KEENAN,,
The meeting between Commander
Pearv and his wife took place some
ten miles north of the entrance to the
barbor. Mrs. Peary called greeting.
SAILORS CHEER THEM.
The welcoming party and the crews OF
both vessels cheered. Miss Peary and 1T
tie Robert threw kisses to their father.
THE harbor presented n beautiful spec
tacle as all manner of water craft, yachts.
sailboats and motorboats. displaying their
colors. made their way down the bay to
escort the Roosevelt to her dock.
Commander Peary has given emphatic
denial to the assertion credited to Dr.
Cook that he told the Eskimo at Annatok
that Dr. Cook was dead and that he,
consequently, would take possession or
the supplies left there by Cook.
AS nearly as can be ascertained from
members of the Roosevelt's crew, the
house built by DR.. Cook at Annatok and
left in charge of Rudolph Francke. was
found unoccupied when the Roosevelt ar
rived Francke was away trying TO ger
passage home, his authority for his de-
parture being a letter he exhibited pur-
porting to be from DR.. Cook to Capt.
Thomas Hubbard. DR.. Cooks house had
been empty for several weeks and the
supplies therein were being pilfered.
Francke sought permission to re-
turn TO the United States on the Peary
auxiliary ship Erik.
This was granted him and he turned
over an inventory of the supplies in DR..
Cooks house. Boatswain Murphy was
placed in charge of the house and its
contents partially or totally removed.
The stores were checked and the house.
which is built of boxes, was taken down
and re-erected a short distance away on
higher ground. the first location having
proved wet and uncomfortable.
COOK ENTERED COMPLAINT.
When DR.. Cook returned to Annatok
he complained about the occupation of
the house and its removal to new posi-
ton. Murphy says he explained the stu
alton fully to DR.. Cook, who appeared
satisfied, and it was agreed that the
house should be occupied jointly. The
boatswain says he offered to vacate i'm
mediately, but as everything had been
satisfactorily explained, this was not
thought necessary.
Coming down from Battle Harbor. the
Thomas parted company with the Roose-
vele near Point Amour. At this time a
northwest wind was filling the Roose-
velt's sails and sending her along at a
good rate.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-24
Mystery Surrounds
Dead Body of Girl

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio. Sept. 2S.-Mys-
terry surrounds the finding of the dead
body of Kate Patten, aged p, pretty
satisfactory girl, in the Ohio river here
today.
Authorities are investigating. She, was
last seen in company with a sweetheart
Wednesday night.