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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
SOUTH GEORGIA DRoUTH
CAUSES GREAT ANXIETY

VALDuSTA. Ca. Nav 24-The drouth in
;his section IS eating 10 be a serious propc-
siticu sEsin. The farmers and stock raisers
are complaining that there is not enough
water for the stock and in m=av instances the
wells are going drv. There have been a
number Of showers that have given moisture
&C the crops ami have kent them from suf-
frrfng TO @ny great extent. though, the streams.
hayS AM ponds have received their
a.ppIv OF water since the drcuts OF last year.
In several dtstricts Of the county the water
in he lake IS low and fhe fish crOwIe I
IN such marrow limits that Extra precautions
have Co be aiken 10 prevent people from
ST. ping n AMI Iinping out the fish with nets.
~lt--siav a farmer named IsiNon CAM 20
tss.u ri1a q vrit-fJo alllentnf IN BIS wa y1a.
the s-Usiar nGvin- been cntured IN its fi"' !
while IL was making its waT I'm search ut
-satc-. ne iry IN which i h..l resided nav
In .rsoi
Rain hr-S hetr threatened here Tor a week.
and nfr9 flr.l r. fear that WIEN suffi len
-tI..pv Is fsr the nitural resel Noirs il will
u trr UGH .rr rae cr5.S and thai Esucl
Hurs Nili be g .s tv &c.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
WHYLLEUT LEO a. DEWEY FAILED
10 ARRIVE AT THE FORT ON TIME

uniforms. He would have donned one Of
the uniforms he said, and called official
ly on General Wood, commander at the
island, only he feared being stared at on
the streets.
BRISK TIMES UNDER wOLsEY.
BY Thursday he had told of some brisk
times under Wolsey and Of the fine din
ners at the Hongkong club, where, by
Jove, the wine couldn't be beat"
BY Thursday, too, Lieutenant Dewey
had about finished his packing. He had
about given up hopes of having the major
as his guest or getting a glimpse of Ma
joribanks 1t is a fine axiom, however,
that nothing is certain in life.
A rain came up Thursday evening as
the major left the officers club and he
dropped in at the quarters of Lieutenant
Dewey for shelter. In the complete hos
pitality of the lieutenant he forgot the
lapse of time and missed his train for
Manhattan. So, of necessity, he had to
spend the night.
Now, for some reason or other. 1t is lit
tie things that are most impressive. This
explains the reason for the denouement.
The lieutenant noticed that the major S
card and printed and not engraved. This
struck him as being out-of-place for a
person of the majors Importance.
Strangely enough, il created a suspicion.
dCludAiy AClA a NOUDet SSSNNNN~ - 49,
printed card. of the visitor he had been
so anxious to meet.
1t was this reason that got him up ear
ly the next morning and caused him to
phone to the Knickerbocker. He asked
for the majors valet and for Maori
banks, but the clerk hadn't heard of Ell
Their. He couldn't recall having seen Ell
Their the majors chauffeur or his car,
but he did remember a BERTHE McGreal
who had left the hotel owing $50 as board.
He said that this fellows room had been
searched and that some letters had been
found showing that the owner had ped
died a patent umbrella which opened au-
tomaticaly.
AN UNPAID BOARD BILL.
Two detectives were called and they
said that the major would have TO pay
the $50 or go to jail. He borrowed 800
from a nurse at the Sevey hospital in
Brooklyn and paid the hotel bill. Then he
said that he had been outraged.
Lieutenant Dewey suggested that he
prove that he was the person he repre-
sented himself to be.
Il couldn't discuss a situation of this
kind with lieutenant such as you are, 3"
he said. III prove my identity later"
The lieutenant told him 10 go to -.
The major said he wouldn't do il, but
he left Governors Island.
Then the lieutenant resumed his pack
ing. He is expected to reach here any
day to take up his dut-- With the 18th.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
PEACH SEASON 10
OPEN THIS WEEK
Early Varieties Will Begin to
Move By Friday or Saturday
Florida Packers Migrate To
Georgia Territory.

Nv next Friday or Saturday the hrst
Georgia peaches will begin to move TO the
eastern and western markets. Inc
Greensborough will be the first variety 10
be shipped, and It will be followed by the
Carmans Hileys, Georgia Bellies, ana last
by the liberia.
This season will be noted tor the amount
of early peaches that will be shlppeu'
THE number of trees of the early varie-
ties has greatly increased In the 'psS
few years, due largely to the fact tlat
sucb a rush was made at first to plant the
Elbertas.
MANY OF the expert Florida packers
who have finished with the crop there
have already migrated to the south Geor-
gia territory, from which the first peaches
will be shipped. The railroads are placing
refrigerator cars on sidings near the DIG
orchards, to be ready at a moments no
tice to receive the crates.
The Georgia Fruit exchange, which has
as members most of the growers or the
state. is in readiness for the crop, and
it's organization, as opposed to the lack Oh
organization hitherto existing, will be
nut to a test. The exchange has already
had the effect of increasing the number
of (. o. b. sales and offers.
FINE QUALITY OF FRUIT.
The Georgia peach will be larger, of
better quality and finer color than last
year, although smaller in actual yield.
The reduction of the yield, however, has
been somewhat exaggerated, according to
growers who have reported here.
A report that the crop at Americas was
almost a total failure has been shown to
be without foundation. One of the largest
orchards there will have forty cars this
season, as against fifty last year, or
reduction of only 20 per cent. The state
entonnologist has said that conditions In
the Americas territory are good.
DAMAGE EXAGGERATED.
Many reports of damage came from
what is known as the May drop" or the
regular shedding season. In May defec-
tive fruit falls from the trees. That sea-
son, however, is past. Conditions are said
TO be good at Fort Valley, Montezuma,
Marshallvine and other south Georgia
points, from which the fruit will begin
to move this week.
Buyers from many Of the eastern and
western markets have accepted Manager
Fleming's suggestion that they come here
during the shipping season, and sug-
gestion to the growers that they keep in
close touch with the exchange has met
with favor.
Crates are now selling at IL cents, and
no scarcity reported. Earlier In the sea-
son they were offered at 10 cents. High
prices for peaches on the track and in
the orchard still continue. and the season
promises to be banner one for prices.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
TRoLLEYS AND AUTOS
KEEP SURGEONS BUSY

CHICAGO, May A.-Street cars and au-
tomobiles figured in numerous accidents
yesterday, in which a woman was killed
and many other persons suffered severe
injuries.
The fatality occurred when the victim,
Mrs. Elizabeth Kane, fell from a moving
street car.
Thirty persons were hurt when an
Evanston avenue car jumped the track,
another when a Southport avenue car ran
into an open switch and FIVE persons
were injured when an automobile and
an Irving Park Boulevard collided.
Fifty persons saw Della Grommotta,
with a girl of ten years. run down by
an automobile at 73rd and Halsted streets
The girls right leg was broken and she
was internally injured.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
WHEAT PRICES SOAR
TO NEW HIGH MARK
May and September Prices Adj
vance On Chicago's Board of
Trade On Bullish Reports from
Kansas Fields.

CHICAGO, May A.-Both May and Sep
TENDER wheat established new high rec
ords on the board of trade today, largely
on bullish reports from Kansas predicting
crop shortage in that state. May wheat
early sold at s1.33-7-sc over Saturday.
September contracts brought $1.10, which
Is T-Sc higher than the previous close,
and 1-2c better than the previous high
points of some weeks ago. July at S1.1S1-2
was within 3-Sc of it's previous top price.
December wheat, which touched $1.0T ga
showed evidence of influential bullish sup
port.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
BODY OF E. G.. RUNYAN
SENT TO CHARLESTON

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 24-E. G. Run
yam. who met tragic death In San An
tonic, Tex, Saturday night, will be buried
at his old home across the river from this
city in Charlestown. Ind. Nine brothers
and sisters, scattered throughout the Unit
ed States will be present to see for the
first time a member of their circle lower
ed into the grave.
Mr. Runyon had extensive interests
here and in Jacksonville, Ind, and was
especially prominent.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
MILL OPERATIVE GIVEN
SENTENCE OF DEATH

ANDERSON, S. c., May 24.-Webb Sim
mons, a mill operative p years OF age,
was this morning sentenced by Circuit
Judge Dantzler to be hanged July 2Srd'
next. for the murder of United States
Deputy Marshal McAdams, on February
10th.
McAdams was attempting to arrest
Simmons when the latter shot him down.
Notice of an appeal to the supreme court
was given.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
Mass Meeting Monday
Night at Tabernacle

A mass meeting OF the striking firemen
and their sympathizers has been called
for Monday evening at the Baptist Tab
ernacle on Luckie street. Thousands of
handbills containing the following have
been distributed over the city:
WHITE SUPREMACY.
ION Monday night, May oath, at s p. m.
there will be held at the Broughton tab
ernacle on Luckie street, a mass meet
ing, at which time and place the MEM
bers of Kennesaw lodge, No. A7, WILL
through prominent speakers, explain to
the general public the aims and purposes
of the Brotherhood Of Locomotive Fire
men and Enginemen, and particularly
with reference to the strike now being
waged on the Georgia railroad.
You are urged to be present, in or
der that you may thoroughly understand
this matter, which is of vital import
ance to every man, woman and child in
this section Of the country. and which
involves a principle for which our fore
fathers have long contended.
Come and bring your wife"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25

The other day an order was Issued
transferring Lieutenant Leo A. Dewey
from the 18th infantry at Governors is
land, n. Y, to the 18th, which is sta
toned here at Fl. Mcpherson. So he set
about putting his things in shape.
He did so with regret. Naturally, for
a visitor had just come down upon Gov
ernor's Island who made the place pleas
ant to be in, and Lieutenant Dewey had
not met the visitor and he feared that
his transfer might prevent him from
doing so.
It was ten days ago when the visitor
came to Governors Island. AT least,
many say ten days; some, two weeks.
That Is a mooted point. But his card Is
a detail on which everyone agrees. 1t
was:
NAJOR A. c. P. BERTIE-MGREAL,
Cavalry Club.
Major BERTHE McGreal was middle-aged
and had a military air. He came to the
islard looking for the officer of the day
who happened to be Lieutenant c. M.
Janney. He explained that the Cavalry
club is a famous military organization and
that. in addition to it. he is member
of the Hongkong club. of Hongkong. He
told Lieutenant Janney that he had serv-
ed as aide-de-camp to General Welsey
and as an adie-de-camp to Sir John
French at Aldershot. For the time bee
Ing, he was on a leave of absence for six
months and had decided TO come over and
see something of the United States army.
EXTENDED HIM MANY COURTESIES
Lieutenant Janney extended him the
courtesies of Governors Island. and he
called frequently. Major John S. Nal
larry. of the 18th, entertained him at din
ner; Captain Halstead Dorey, aide-de-
camp to General Wood. had him out for
several pleasure jaunts; and Chaplain E..
B. Smith was so pleased with the visitor
that he not only had him to dinner, but
insisted that he stay at his home as mis-
guest for a few days-which the visitor
did.
Meanwhile Lieutenant Dewey was pack
ing for his trip here and regTetting that
things should have fallen out as they
had. Owing to the popularity of the
visitor lie had caught only glimpses OF
him.
His desire to meet the major was aug
nented by a remark the latter had let
fall in a by-the-way fashion. He said
that at the Knickerbocker, where ne
was staying, was a commander in the
Royal British navy. Majoribabks by
name. who had come over with him from
London.
The major said that at the Knicker-
booker along with Mjoribanks, was the
majors valet, his chauffeur and also his
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
DALLAS GRADED SCHOOL
F. CLOSES FOR TERM

DALLAS, Ca, May. 24,--The commencement Of
Dallas graded school were held Mt the school
building here last week. A drama, "a Mid
Summer Nights Dream" presented Thurs
day evening, by Miss McLeods expression
class. The boys contest for a defamation
medal was held Friday morning and the girls
contest was held at night Clark Mcfarland
was the winner Of the boys medal and Jessie
Hitchcock was the winner of the girls medal.
The commencement sermon was preached Sun
day at IL O'Clock, by Rev. b. p. Allen, OF
Cedartown, and the literary address de-
lveted Monday by DR.. b. J. W. Graham, OF the
Christian Index. The graduation exercises will
be held Monday night.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
Stricken With yertiro

TIFIoN- e.. May 1f-E- u. Tit Jr
Wcs strtcken with vertigo. Friday. while
attending 90 / Is duties u-a- mis- autOn e.
bile garage He was taken 10 his hcu.e.
where tho best meE-ceI skill WIS renCer-
cd. end while his colditicn is moro, Il
and considered rot -atsl. he was thouehi
TO Re in serious co-d.tsCn cor Nil.s
Llluled.ateiy -CsIcwil5 mis- collapse
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
GOVERNOR SPEAKS
AT WAVERLY HALL

wAvERLY HALL. Ga, May A.-Gov-
ernor Hoke Smith arrived here on the 9:15
Southern train Saturday morning. At II
o'clock he was introduced TO an audience
OF between 1000 and 1850 OF the repre-
sentative citizens of Harris and Talbot
counties by Mr.. ]. z. Frizzell.
Saturday will go down In the history Of
Waverly Hall as the most suspicious oc-
casion 1t has ever witnessed. 1t also be.
ing the closing exercises of the Mamie E.
Schley institute under the principalship Of
Hon. VIM. Parker.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
School Head Changes Position

Triton. Ga, May 24.-Prof Jason
Scarboro, superintendent of the Triton
publiuc schools, has given the local
school authorities here notice that he
has accepted a position as superintendent
of the Cordele schools for the ensuing
year, and has consequently rendered his
resignation as superintendent of the Tiff
ton public school. Prof. Scarboro came
TO Triton about eight years ago, where
the Triton school was in ordinary
condition. ard now the building, equip
ment and attendance is modern in every
W2y
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
Triton MAKES FIGHT
ON BLIND TIGERS

Triton Ga. Nav 4-T1fton has been
wrestling with the blind tiger proposition for
the last few DAYS A private detective had
been working on the case for thirty days
n ore and on last Monday night bis efforts
were shown To have beer successful, for he.
together with the local Officers. succeeded
in rounding uD as manv ten, vino
charged with keeping liquor on hand for sale.
There ten colored and ten white men
barred linuid.
The evidence in the case heard has been
convincing and has resulted in judgment Of
guilt. II Is understood that when the Iity
has had its round with the Hind tigers. the
city court for the county will protect the
states side of the question.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
CONGRESS Re-elects Teachers

CONYERS, Ga, May 24.-The board Of
education has reelected all Of the teach
ers OF the public schools but one, this
vacancy being filled by the election of
Miss Marie Scott. we have as good fac
ulty as any public school in the state.
Tho faculty for 1SO9-1910 are Ralph O.
Tilley. superintendent; Miss Minnie
Smith principals; Miss Gladys Tilley,
Miss Annie England, Miss Berta Smith,
Miss Fannie Stansell, Miss Julia Allen.
Miss Dora Bailey, Miss Marie Scott.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
Schools Will Picnic

FORT VALLEY. Ga. May 2.-The
Fort Naliey Sunday school will have
, cir ANIMAL picnic at Americas. Wednes-
d, Y. LAY IS. y special train has been
secured which Will leave Fort Valley at
eight il the morning, arriving at Amer
Us at nine-tEi.ty. i he train will return
!; i've in tie afternoon.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
MORE STRIKE NEWS
Continued from Page One

of these men took part as strike-breakers
in the Chicago and San Francisco
strikes.
They are now quartered at the Empire
hotel. which is on Pryor street at the
union depot.
Since their arrival, these men have
not appeared on the streets.
Monday night at o'clock there will be
mass meeting by the strikers at the Bap-
list tabernacle, on Luckie street. Every
one is invited. Addresses will be made by
prominent men.
The position of the engineers Monday
leaves everything to their discretion. X
they see fit TO man an engine they may
do so. If they do not. they have the
sanction of their brotherhood in declining
to run.
BURGESS POSITION.
E. A. Burgess, assistant grand chief,
has notified the men that in view of the
unsafe condition existing. they will not be
violating the contract of the brotherhood
with the road If they decline to work,
conscientiously considering that such
work would be jeopardizing.
He has not directed the men what to do.
He says:
At one time a crowd gathered on the
street and yelled ''scab," but it was soon
dispersed.
1t is rumored that Farley, the strike
breaker, has been secured by the road.
and that these men are in his employ.
There is no confirmation OF this.
The demand was made upon the man.
agement of the Empire hotel by the
striking firemen, that the strike-breakers
be turned out. This demand was refused.
1t is not known whether these men are to
be used here or whether they are to be
sent to Augusta.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
TO INSURE TOBACCO
FROM HAIL DAMAGE

LOUISVILLE. KY, May 24-The To-
bacco Hail Insurance company has been
organized here with a capital of $50 600
and a $4,000 surplus. The purpose of the
organization is to insure tobacco in the
field against damage by hailstorms.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
Mail Train Made Up;
STRIKE p~~alSnr= "A

AUGUSTA, Ca, May A.-An effort was
made today to make up mail train on
the Georgia railroad. Twenty-four strike
breakers arrived over the Atlantic Coast
Line today and were quartered in the
round house Eight others from Savan-
nah were located in a building near the
road.
With an engine with steam up. there
was every indication that some move was
contemplated by the railroad. Civilian
guards were stationed around the yards
and the city policemen kept the stations
clear. No violence was reported today.
The chamber of commerce met this af-
ternoon to endeavor to settle the strike.
A meeting Of the engineers was in pro-
gress at noon behind closed doors.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
One Advantage

isn't 1t a great advantage to study foreign
languages before travelling abroadr Not al
ways - answered Miss Cayenne. "Unfamiliarity
with a language occasionally enables ones TO
conceal a great deal of downright ignorance.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
Under Certain Conditions

Knicker-Do you think a shelf three feet
long could hold a liberal education?
Bocker-Yes, II used as a shingle.-New York
Sun.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
TiEn,t wish 10 Offend

''IFai'sr ifis bot;,a q wine seems 30 have
ac-n - 80
.ut. y lc~- 81. ~2u was.dn't have ne
bi.ug 2vu empty che ~s9..so 3V4F
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
Georgia Road Traffic
Completely Tied Up

AUGUSTA, Ga, May A-The Georgia
railroad is still completely tied up, and
no trains are moving. There were few
developments during Sunday.
The road reported to Chief of Police
Norris and to the county authorities that
on Saturday night one of the negro fire.
men and on Sunday two of the negro fire.
men had been inundated and forced to
leave their engines. The city police had
during the day and night neither seen nor
heard of such acts. ''S
In response to the roads request for
protection to their employees and property
in the county a number Of additional
county policemen were sworn in Sunday.
and, went on duty at the Harrisonville
yards. .t"F -.
Everything at the union depot compar-
ativelY ouiet
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
Postal Officials Hopeful
Over Strike Condition

WASHINGTON, May 24.-Ofncials Of the
postoffice department are inclined to take
a somewhat more hopeful view of the
situation on the Georgia railroad as the
result of official advices received over
night from Augusta, saying the move
ment of the mails on the branch line
between Athens and Union Point had been
resumed.
On the main line between Augusta and
Atlanta two mail cars went through yes
terday attached to freight trains.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
Gainesville Midland
Makes Unusual Schedule

MONROE, Ga, May M-Monroe being
on the branch road of the Georgia rail-
road from Monroe to Social Circle and
In touch with the outside world by the
Gainesville Midland railway, which con-
reefs with the Southern and Seaboard on
the north is not feeling as much as the
main line towns the seriousness Of the
firemen's strike.
The business men of the city and coun-
ty who ordered goods before the strike
to be shipped via Georgia railroad al e
being considerably Inconvenience and
are having to turn down considerable
trade on that account .r....
The Gainesville Midland made its
usual schedule yesterday, as did the
branch to Monroe, a part of the Georgia
system. t. 5yt
Yesterday two detectives who had met
with an unusually warm reception on
the Georgia railroad made 1t to this
point and struck out walking from Mon
roe to Winder. I'LL. .... .....
A negro. fireman who had been snatched
from train and beaten as he claimed,
with overalls under his arm, reached TIE
city by the Monroe train, and like a
bird driven by a storm, was seen making
his way through our streets. .,.
The interest conferred in the strike here
is strong. and keen disappointment was
realized in the failure of the mails to
arrive as usual yesterday. ..
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
Crawfordville Has
No Trains Whatever
On Athens Branch

ATHENS, Ga, May 24.-The engineer
left his engine at noon Sunday and the
Georgia railroad on the Athens branch
is indefinitely tied up. Already stations
along the line are feeling the effects Of
the tie up. Provision supply is running
short
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25

In the meantime so many senator's had
again left the chamber that a quorum
had 10 be brought IN by another roll call.
A clash between Senator'S Hepburn and
Clapp followed the formers assertion that
the promise OF tariT revision was made
by the few Republicans at the Chicago
convention lin the hour Of their fright"
Senator Clapp asked If the Idaho SEN
ator did not want TO withdraw that state
ment-
No. / am not afraid or ghosts wherever
l meet them replied Mr. Hepburn. The
people knew the Republican party could
be trusted 10 do the right thing although
inadvertently bad promise crept into
the platform"
SeEat Tor Bursett followed Senator Hoy
burn by defending reduction in the lum-
Der rates.