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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-02
State Health Authorities Have
Been Fighting Pesky Little Par
asite for Five Years, and Wei
come Assistance From John D.
Rockefeller-Some Facts About
the Disease.

John d. Rockefeller's gift of 81 ,0OO, 00C
for the eradication of hook worm dis
ease in the south means much to the
state Of Georgia, whose health authori-
ties have been warning for five year.
against the pestiferous parasite. 1t Is
not known how much of the Rockefeller
appropriation will come to Georgia, but
members of the local medical fraternity
are assured that the good work inaugl-
rated by the state board of health will
be broadened in its scope as result of
the cooperation and assistance Of the
Rockefeller Commission for the Eradi-
cation of the Hook Worm Disease"
The state board of health has been
handicapped by lack of funds in its fight
against the hook worm. and the Rookie
Teller fund will, 1t is believed, be so han
died by the commission, in whose charge
II will be, that Georgia will get a gen.
erous share TO supplement the work done
by the state health authorities.
1t is estimated that at least 10000 cases
of hook worm disease are prevalent In
Georgia. They are confined to the sandy
regions of the state, and a vast majority
are in the south and southwestern part
of the state. though a number of coun-
ties north of Atlanta have been invaded
by the pesky little parasite. There are
no cases in Atlanta, and Cobb county
is said to be the nearest approach OF the
worm to the Gate City.
FOUND SOUTH OF ATLANTA.
The hook worm has been found north
OF Atlanta in Ebert. Hart, Habersham.
HARRISON, Polk, Paulding, Cobb, Hall and
few other counties, but in none of them
TO an alarming extent. South of Macon,
however. the hook worm has continued
to thrive in spite Of the persistent fight
waged by physicians, supported and as
sisted by the state board of health.
The board has diagnosed 513 cases of
hook worm since 1904, and It is stated
they came for the most part from points
south OF Macon.
According to statistics on hand at the
is located near the line of Brooks and
state board, DR.. Schnauss, of Cecil, which
Lowndes counties, has treated over 500
cases OF hook worm in the last five years
He has met with pronounced success in
his work. but has not succeeded in stamp
ing out the disease in that section en-
tirely
The board reports, further, that DIR. A.
G. Fort, OF Stewart county has success
fully treated more than 600 cases of hook
in the other case, however. the parasite
community.
estimate of the number of hook worm
cases in the state today" said DR.. ]. E.
Paullin, assistant secretary of the state
board.
1T CAN BE CURED EASILY.
The hook worm disease is rarely fatal
of itself, but it develops conditions which
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-02
TAFT, BEHIND TIME,
REACHES NATCHEZ

NATCHEZ, Miss, Oct 29.-Not since
the day the battleship Mississippi visited
Natchez and won the river speed record
from this city 10 New Orleans has rner-
been another such crowd on the bluff
as greeted President Taft upon his ar
rival here this morning on board the
lighthouse tender Oleander at $40 O'Clock
The president was nearly three hours be-
hind time. Eight Of the other vessels of
the waterways fleet were in sight when
the Oleander pointed her nose into the
bank. This was due to the fact that the
Oleander. which shook off all the other
boats yesterday in the run to Vicksburg
and caused the governors and congress
men temporarily to desert their steamers
for a special train, get into difficulties
herself last night and could not make
her usual speed.
One of the regular firemen had to be
put ashore at Memphis on account OF
illness and a green hand at the fires sue
ceeded in choking them. Another reason
for the long delay in reaching her was
due to the fact that the boats arriving at
Vicksburg after the Oleander last night,
crowded into the harbor canal in direct
violation of the orders and blocked the
exit Of the president.
The Oleander had. to lay for an hour
and a half after casting off anchor.
Pilot or master blamed the other for the
choked condition of the harbor and 1t
required a great deal of profanity and
tact to get things Strengthened out. Once
out of Vicksburg harbor. there occurred
another incident which is likely to cause
trouble to some Of the river men.
The steamer Erastus Wells. won sec
ond place in the line yesterday in the
free for all run from Helena to Vicks-
burg. The steamer Alton, which is de-
clared to be faster than the Wells. tried
to push into second place as the Oleander
was leaving last night and for minute
or more there was an exciting and dan
gerous scene suggestive of the old days
Of the Mississippi.
Having completed coaling at $50 o'clock.
the entire flotilla moveu out OF the har
Dor and continued their journey to New
Orleans. The boats will proceed slowly
to their destination without waiting for
the presidential fleet.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-02
Twenty Autoists Have
Entered From Albany

ALBANY, Ca, Oct. 9O.-With 20 en-
trants already secured, and all indica-
tlons pointing to that number being
doubled during the next week, the enthu-
siasm in the Constitutions good road
contest, Albany to Atlanta, is increas-
ing by leaps and bounds. Zealously
watching the entries from Fitzgerald,
the Albany autoists are leaving no stone
unturned to equal and exceed the plans
OF the thriving rival town.
Machines will be entered from Valdostar
Fort Valley and C6edele in the Albany
Atlanta run. '.F' .t
The Albany executive committee, COM
posed of Mayor Henry A. Tarver, chair
man; N. F. Tiff of the board Of county
commissioners, and John A. Davis, of The
Herald, did some vigorous work this
week. the result of which is seen in the
large increase in the entry list, coming
from those who have been expecting to
enter, but, for one reason or another,
have been holding of.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-02
FINE WEATHER SMELLS
MACON FAIR VISITORS

MACON, Ca. Oct. 3O.-Azure skies have
helped to make successful the three open
ing days of the Georgia state fair IN Ma
con and up to date at least 1000 people
have visited the grounds. The fair opened
last Wednesday and since then the city
has been filled with visitors from all parts
The attendance has been unprecedented
and the management as well as the show
men are making money. Yesterday the
German village was sreopened, city coIIn-
Gil having held a special session in order
to pass upon an application for IL
cense.
Next week will see Taft day. and there
will probably be at least 1900 visitors
in Macon to see the president. A special
train is to be operated over, the Central
from Griffin to bring the people from
that part of the state and other specials
will be operated by other railroads
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-02
ALABAMA NEWS

II Z Pierce. editor OF the Huntsville
fAlaO Daily Tribune. was at the capitol
this morning 20 see Governor Brown and
other state officers. with a view TO OBJ
tnIning information bearing on the en-
forcement OF the prohibition law in Geor-
xia. He held a long interview with the
governor. as----
Editor Pierce's paper is heartily In IA
vor OF the ratification Of the prohibition
constitutional amendment which Is 70 be
submitted 20 the voters OF Alabama he Is
IN Atlanta In search OF data that will be
OF service IN the campaign that Is be-
ing waged over the amendment
Il am confident that the amendment
win be ratified" said Editor Pierce this
morning The advocates OF the amend
menf have 1900 speakers on. the stump In
Alabama and the prohibition cause Is
growing by leaps and bounds"
TUSCALOOSA. Ala. Oct. 9o.-Mrs. Fan
ME {. Maxwell. a pioneer Of the middle
section OF Alabama and the wife OF the
founder OF the town OF Northport, died
AZ her home in that place Wednesday
morning after an illness OF several weeks.
she was aged 6.
she IS survived by her sons. Messrs.
Richard. John and Charles r. Maxwell:
her daughters, Mrs ]. s. Yerby. Mrs W.
ID. Hinton, OF Atlanta and Mrs. J. NJ Has
son. Mrs Charles R Hammer, Miss Pearl
Maxwell
She was also the grandmother OF IS
grandchildren The funeral was held In
the Tuscaloosa Baptist church.
HUNTSVILLE. Ala, Oct. 2s.-While at
tempting to make an arrest last night
Deputy Sheriff Erie Miller was shot and
fatally wounded by Charles Webster. a
cotton mill operative
without waiting TO note whether any Of
the shots had taken effect. Webster walk
ed away and made good his escape. sher-
If Mitchell has posted a reward OF $50
for his arrest
NASHVILLE. Tenn. Oct. 2s-An An
niston. Ala. dispatch says: Get your
attendance The court will not need
your services any longer"
These were the words OF Judge Cole
man. used yesterday In dismissing 1uries
that failed TO bring in verdicts in accord
ance wit the testimony in WHISKY viola
ton cases. Judge Coleman discharged one
panel Wednesday and another yesterday
and ordered the sheriff to summon a new
panel that could be relied upon
SHEFFIELD. Ala. Oct sO.-Thomas
Robinson shot and killed his wife and
his mother-in-law. and fatally wounded
his father-in-law. J. W. Clark. at Oar
lington. Ala. Is miles from here late
today.
posse IS in pursuit of Robinson and
a lynching will probably take place II
ne Il captured.
Robinson's wife recently left him to
live with her parents.
IL was charged that Robinson failed
70 support HIS wife and that for this
reason she left him.
Great excitement prevails throughout
this section. and little mercy is expected
TO be shown Robinson II he is caught.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-02
LEAVES HIS SICK BED
To ACOUIT HIS WIFE

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Oct. 2S.-Dr. G. M.
Doran, who was shot by his wife on
October 10 after a quarrel, left his
sick bed in the hospitaf against the
advice of his physicians today, and.
supported by his two brothers. appear
ed in court, weak and pallid. to In
form Judge Finehout personally that
he would not prosecute his wife.
The case was dismissed and DR.. Do
ran returned to the hospital.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-02
Milledgeville Will Enter
Many Fine Machines

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ca, Oct. 30,-Mil-
ledgeville will be well represented in the
Constitutions special Milledgeville-to-At-
lanta run, which is scheduled for Novem-
Der 9.
In less than an hours time yesterday
morning eight cars were entered for the
run, and there are a number of others
which are sure to be entered. Several
Milledgeville owners are anxious to make
the run, and have signihed their inten-
ton to do so If possible. Others who have
not been seen are sure to enter.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-02
EXPECT DECISION SOON
IN HASKELL HEARING

ARDMORE, Okla. Oct sO.-Attorney
S. H. Russell. in the federal court here
today, made the concluding arguments for
the six defendants on the demurrer to
the indictment charging Gov. Charles N.
Haskell, and other Oklahomans with
fraudulently scheduling Muskogee town
lots.
Assistant Attorney General Rush closed
the arguments for the government. Judge
Marshall was expected to render his
decision this afternoon.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-02
South Carolina News

SPARTANBURG, S. c., Oct 30-Prom-
inent railroad officials as well as the
mayors of all the cities in the state
through which the road passes, gathered
here yesterday to celebrate the completion
of the Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio rail-
road from the coal fields of Virginia to
Spartanburg.
The days exercises were held at the
fair grounds where speeches were made
by the visiting mayors, and others. In
Guiding Judge Archer H. Phlegar and s.
L. King OF Bristol, Tenn; Mayor Guy
L. Smith, Johnson City. Tenn; r. G,
Rhett, Charleston, 8. c., and W. S.
Reamer ard J. B. Marshall, of Columbia.
More than 1000 specially invited guests
sat down at a barbecue served by the
railroad authorities while 1t is estimated
that 10000 attended the basket dinner
rendered by the farmers of this county.
All the railroads entering the city oper-
ated excursion trains.
GREENWOOD, S. c., Oct. 30.-After de-
Hberating 50 minutes. the jury returned a
verdict of not guilty in the case OF Hen
ny Williamson, Sloan Williamson, AshbV
s. King and Sam Cooper, charged with
having caused the death OF Gus Gill
christ, by whipping him.
The case has been conducted vigorous
ly on both sides. 1t consumed day
and a half with the arguments by coun-
sell Some additional witnesses for the
defense were put up this morning, most
of the testimony being corroborative' e..
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-02
Postmasters Named

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 29.-The
following postmasters have been appoint
ed: ClarKston, DeKalb county, Edwin A
Warwick. vice /. L. Johnson, resigned;
Holly Springs. Cherokee county, Francis
NJ. Bishop, vice c. B. Ragsdale, remov-
ed; Vaudeville, Carroll county. Jesse L.
Adams. vice s. B. Duncan, removed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-02
GRANT IN ALCO WINS
VANDERBILT CUP RACE

MOTOR PARKWAY. Oct. 30.-The Van
derbilt cup race, at 27S.0S miles, was won
today by H. F. Grant in the Alec car
in hours. % minutes and ~ seconds.
Ward H. Parker, in Fiat, No. IA, was
second. Time, 4 hours 80 minutes and
5s S-5 seconds.
After Parker fnised. the race was de-
clared on and no one else was allowed
to finish.
/ The Massapequa sweepstakes race was
won by Joe Matson, in Chalmers-De-
troit car. Distance 1850 miles. Time.
2:9:52 2-5 ten laps of the course.
Harroun, driving a Marmon. won the
Wheatley Hill sweepstakes. Harroun's
time was 3:10:H rs. The distance was
1880 miles. or Is laps. The only other
starter was Wilcox. in the Columbia, No.
49,
The fifth Vanderbilt cup race was run
under circumstances which turned the
event into the hollowest Of mockery
When the race was declared of. William
Knipper, in a Chalmers-Detroit in third
position; Wishart in his Mercedes, and
Knox in the Atlas were the only cars left
on the course.
The simultaneous running of three dis
tinct races marred the banner event
Not until the beginning OF the Goth lap.
when the Flat dislodged the Chalmers
Detroit for first position and was itself
passed in the back stretch by the Alec
did anything like genuine enthusiasm
manifest itself. For a brief period 1t
seemed then that close finish would be
witnessed. but in the 21st and 22d laps
Grant widened the gap that separated him
from the field and finished practically
alone.
OFFICIALS AT ODDS.
Up to within one lap Of the finish the
officials were at odds as to the number
Of laps which the leading car had fin
iished, and it was only after a vigorous
protest from the entrants OF the Alec
that the correct reading Of the time card
was announced.
The checkers failed to catch Grant on
his 10Th lap and 1t took personal appeal
to w. K. Vanderbilt, Jr., by representa-
tives of the Alec company to get the tan
gle unwound. Mr.. Vanderbilt telephoned
to the timers at the turns to corroborate
the Alec protest. The latter firm had a
protest drawn up in writing ready for Of
fetal filing when the timers finally admit
ted their error and gave the Alec its hard
won place.
The winners time was equivalent to
so IA miles an hour for the entire dis
lance.
Not contestant or spectator was serI-
ously injured.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-02
Fitzgerald Cars Continue
To Enter For Tour

FITZGERALD, Ca. Oct. 30.-The list
below gives a slight idea of the enthusi-
asm that is manifested in the Fitzgerald
Atlanta auto run. However, this list has
not been closed and many other entries
are assured.
There is every indication that the en-
tries will continue to come in two or three
a day now, until November 8, the date of
closing.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-02
a FULL QUART
Security Straight Whiskey
FREE OF COST

Mail this ad with S3.2O to pay for four full
quarts express prepaid, and we viii give you an
extra quart free of cost with your first order
We are willing to make q loss the first ship
ment to introduce our goods to you under tine
iron-clad guarantee which follows
OUR GUARANTEE: Keep the free quart and
ret your money back by returning the four
quarts at our expense, if SECURITY is not the
most superb whiskey you ever tasted SECURI-
TX COMPANY DEPARTMENT h, 81 SOUTH
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-02
DyspepIets

daartburu. Nausea. WIND u ice ctolnecnt Sear
slcknsss Sleeplsssness arising from IncigsStiong
all discomforts Of Dyspepsia. They are composed
fws~ ard A. aFreeAble and economical Put up In
three sizes loc 15e and 81. Sold By al druggists,
and ssnt promptly By mail On receipt Of price ~
q II HOOD Co. Mfg Chemists, Lowell. Mass.
II Made By Hood It's Good
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-04-30
OFFICIALS BELIEVE
THEY HAVE M'CANN
Supposed Victim of Lord Darlington
is Positively identified BY Two
st. Louis People.

Des Moines, Ia, April 24.-Local
United States officials today declared
that j, G. Maybray, in Jail here. ae.
cused Of promoting fake horse races
throughout the country has been iden.
titled as Mccain, the man who is
supposed TO have been murdered by
Lord harrington In st. Louis, several
years ago and for which harrington
is now serving life sentence.
They base their statements upon the
claims of Mrs Laura Gates, of St.
Louis, who went to the Jail today and
claiming to know McCann positively
identified Maybray as the ST Louis
cattle dealer Louis Deming a grain
broker from st. Louis also met May
bray, during the day and he asserts
that he was well acquainted with Nc
Cam, Maybray laughs at the claims
OF these two persons.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-04-30
AMERICAN NATIONAL
REFUSES TOCOMPLY
Only One National Bank Has Refund
fused to Permit Examination
BY State Department.

Guthrie, okla, April 23--State bank
commissioner,.A. M. Young. recently
sent a letter to all the National banks
holding reserves OF Oklahoma state
banks. stating that in the future he
would consider Il the duty of the
banking department to examine such
national banks twice each year, This
is done on the theory that any bank
holding the reserve of another bank,
to a certain degree, is responsible for
the stability of the bank whose re.
serves are held and as the state bank
ing department has no other method
Of checking the national banks, Mr..
Young considered that this was nee
essary in maintaining the stability Of
state banks.
lie also notified the national banks
that in event of their refusal to com
ply with the request for examination,
that he would require state banks to
withdraw their funds from such ma
tional banks. Up to the present time
about sixty banks have written their
compliance with the request. and
many of them have complimented the
banking department on the wisdom Of
the step taken.
The American Exchange bank of
Dallas Texas, is the only bank that
mas refused, and their refusal they
claim that they will not allow any one
but the national bank examiner to
check their bank.
Mr.. Young promptly indited the
following letter to the president Of
the bank.
"Royal A. Ferris, president, Dallas,
Texas. My Dear Sir, / am in re-
eeipt Of your letter Of April 18th in
which you say you will not consent
to subject your institution to an ex
animation by this department snail
therefore decline to permit the Okla
homa state banks to carry balances
with you could not think OF max
ing an exception In your ease.
aVerv respectfully.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-04-30
FINAL ACTION ON
TARIFF BILL MONDAY

Washington, April 24.-After finish
ing the reading of the schedules of the
tariff bill, including the free list, the
senate adjourned until Monday. Ac.
eording to notice given 10 Senator
Aldrioh the bill or rather the sche.
dule OF rates, will be taken up Mon
day for final action. Today the finance
committee will be in session all day
arranging the administrative sections
of the bill, and Senator Aldrich hopes
to be able to report them to the sen.
ate early in the week The maxi.
mum and minimum provision has been
in the hands Of the Attorney General,
and indeed. the administrative feat.
ures generally nave been subjects of
study in the department OF Justice
The greatest care Is being taken with
their phraseology.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-04-30
STRONG GROCERY
COMPANY FORMED
L. w. Houk Becomes Partner in Firm
Of Garrison & Houk, Successors
to Pure Food Grocery.

one of the strongest business
firms in the city was formed today
when l.. ". Houk purchased a half
interest in the Pure Food grocery
The firm will now be known as Gar
rison & Houk This deal has been
practically agreed on for several days,
but was not consummated until this
morning.
Both members of the new frm are
well known IN business circles in Vim.
ita The senior member of the irm
Mr. /. 2 Garrison has been engaged
In business here az several different
times, ana a few months ago bought
the Pure Food grocery from F. G.
Cowan and has conducted that bust
ness alone until the deal with Mr..
Houls was made
Mr.. Houk has been in he grain
business here for some time and has
made many friends who wish him the
success that Is bound to result from
the partnership formed today.
Mr.. Houk has proven himself a thor.
ough business man, accommodating
and pleasant to deal with, and brings
to the business a valuable asset
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-04-30
MURRAY TO ANNOUNCE
CANDIDACY IN JULY

Guthrie Okla. April 2S.-"William
# Murray viii announce bis candida
~ for governor to ssceeed Governor
G N. Haskell at the joint convention
Of the Farmers and Labor unions In
Iuly unless / miss my guess said a
we'll known democrat, who IS In touch
with the political situation.
There is little doubt that Lee Cruce
Of Ardmore. viii also be a candidate
for the democratic gubernatorial nom
nation. Murray was president OF the
constitutional convention and cruce
was Governor Haskell's opponent IN
the first primary campaign for the
democratic nomination for governor
cruce vas defeated by Haskell BY q
small matonity