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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
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Statesman

statesmen wANTED-For the spring rush.
Hundreds OF good openings all over the coun-
try for trained statesmen. Our free employment
bureau with offices in five cities is constent-
Nv IN touch with thousands Of the best IlrIH1
in the country. Let us prepare YOU by mail IN
eight weeks for one of these high grade posi-
tions. We have placed hundreds OF our graz
uates who had 10 former experience IS saiesFi
men in good positions where they now earn
from 500 TO high as 500 a month ana ex1
psnses. If YOU want to enter this great flein
write our nearest office today for our free.
book "A knight Of the Grip" Address Dept
1885, National Salesmans Training Association.
Chicago New York. Kansas City, Ainneepo-
lis. San Francisco.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
Fruit sundries

Lemons. Messina fancy, pc. box, $400dL25;
extra fancy, S4.256L50; Florida S2@2.25; Cali
fornia lemons Sl.9O44.S0 pineapples, Florida,
awthQ 10 sizes aud condition srriva, poi
box, $26225; lines, Florida per 100, 5O@6Oci
crane frdit. sizes W TO "a inclusive. per boz,
apples best varieties, fancy quality, box SIZE
(isOO; cranberries, gallon. 6oQ75c; barrel. $50
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
Peach Crop Safe. Says Mr.. Hudson

The recent cold weather that prevailed
over Georgia and was keenly felt in the
northern portion. will not damage the
peach crop, according to reports received
by State Commissioner Of Agriculture
Thomas G. Hudson.
1.-THE premature buds that were slight
ly damaged did not include one per cent
Of the entire crop, and the blossoms that
were hurt were those which would have
been a burden to the trees and would
naturally have fallen off when the peach
es formed" says the state commissioner.
1.-The cold helped the crop more than
anything else could have done as 1t has
prevented more serious damage which
would have followed II the weather had
continued warm and colder weather fol-
lowed later"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
Live Stock

Cattle-Receipts estimated at 22,00O; market
steady to l0c higher; beeves "a. 20Q7; Texas
steers s. 25d5 10; western steers S4q6.6O; stock
ers and feeders sS.2065.5O: cows and heifers
81. s5G5. so: calves S5.50G7.75.
Hogs-Receipts estimated $4,000 Market
steady; light 81. 9O76.35: mixed Ssq65O; heavy
SsO5G655; rough s6.O566.2O; good to choice
heavy Sc 20d655; pigs A.75G515; bulk OF sales
Sc 25ds.45.
Sheep-Receipts estimated at 1000; market
steady; native So 25d560; western $3.25d5.60;
yearlngs S590dS7: lambs native S6.0476O
western S.. 501D7.e0.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
Found Not Guilty Of killing Uncle

VIENNA, Ca. Feb. 5.-A jury here
yesterday acquitted W. Theodore McDon-
aid of killing his uncle, Perry Green Nc
Donald. Self-defense was the plea or
the defendant.
The killing was the outcome of an al
legged quarrel between the young man and
his uncle. Theodore Mcdonald was en-
ployed by his uncle as bookkeeper and
made his home with him.
The young man decided to resign ana
during a settlement quarrel ensusd. The
elder man was said to have been advanc-
ing with chair threatening the life OF
the young man when he was killed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
surrenders After Roaming Ten Years

DUBLIN, Ga, Feb. s.-Drawn by some
irresistible impulse to return to the scene
where he killed a man when he was Is
years Of age, Manly B. Trips. after
roaming over a good portion of the world
for ten years, has surrendered 10 the
sheriff of Laurens county.
For some days he has been here, and
was an interested spectator in the court
house during a trial. He was not recog-
nized until he voluntarily surrendered.
He was a well known youth, and is prom
inently connected.
He shot James Hood down on the street
in 1892 He escaped, and efforts to cap
ture him failed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
New York Produce

NEW YORK. Feb. Sugar. raw easy; fair
refining ana: CENTRIFUGAL Sc test 3.64 molasses
sugar 2 So; refined quiet; crushed 5.35; powder
ed AS: granulated 4.66
Petroleum. steady; refined all ports s4Sg
$50
Coffee, steady; No. Z Rio rs; No. Santos
s&.
Nfolasses. steady: New Orleans 2s@42.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
SON OF JAMES l.. KEY
DIES In QUITMAN

OJITMAN, Ca. Feb. S-The little l6-
months-oId son of Mr.. and Mrs. James l.
Key, of Atlanta, died last night at u'5e
O'Clock after a sickness Of only two days.
The cause of death was thought to be-
ptomaine poisoning. as the little child
seemed to be in perfect health Saturday
morning.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
CATARRH AND DEAFNESS
TREATED FREE

/ will send free for Is days trial a
treatment which is curing thousands Of
cases o. Catarrh and Deafness. want
every sufferer to try 1t at my expense.
Address. DR.. w. o. Coffee, dept. Des
Naines, Iowa
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
NEGRO is ARRESTED FOR
WOMAN'S MURDER

oTTUMwA, Ia, Feb. S-Joe Hopkins,
negro government inspector of meats in
the John Morrell packing plant. is in jail
suspected OF the fiendish murder of Miss
Clara Rosen, whose death has shocked
the entire community. The police assert
theY have the right man.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
Condensed Nequs Items Gathered From o4u Parts of STATE

SAVANNAH, Ca. Feb. 4.-The plan to
use the Ducktown sulphuric acid supply
by an independent fertilizer company has
fallen through. it is announced here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
Male Help

WANTED-RailWay mail clerks. customs
clerks clerks at washington. Salaries $4,000
TO 81 5000 yearly. Your payment twice eacn
month absolutely certain No 'layoffs Pc
cause OF poor times. Annual vacation with
full salary. Short hours. Over 2,o0o appoint
ments to be made from many examinations 70
be held during April Every citizen over -
Is eligible We prepare candidates free. Com
mon education sufficient. Write Immediately
for schedule. Franklin Institute. Dept 81
Rochester, n. Y. ~
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
Tries to EndtLife in Front of House

MoITITRIE, Ca, Feb. 6.--Mr. c. A.
Cults. living in the western portion of the
county, attempted suicide by shooting
himself in the breast with pistol. The
bullet missed the heart going through the
body and coming out under the shoulder
He left his home at early bedtime, go
ing down in front of q neighbours house,
and shot himself. DR.. J. H. Green, OF
Hartsfeld. was called in and he hopes the
man will recover.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
Rural Carriers Named

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 6.-Rural
carriers appointed: Pelham, route s.,
Wean w. Joiner. carrier. Greenberry
Goodwin, substitute; Soperton, route 4,
Ben L. wammock, carrier, Clever Nor
ris, substitute; Thomaston, route 4, John
T. Barron. Jr., carried, James G. Brad
ly. substitute.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
Candies

Cand,es-standard mixtures. 30 ID. pals, sac;
Kennesaw Cream OF Tartar mixture IS 10. baE-
kets Sc; French creams. mixed, 80 ID. pals
Toe; hand mad> bon-bon mixtures. 80 ID. pals
lac: chocolates. 10. boxes, l6Q26c per H.,
fine II. NJ. bon-honbs and ices. 10000 per H.;
stock candy, No. }. barrels. sl1e' boxes. &C.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
Dressed Poultry

Dressed turkeys. head and feet on, drawn.
d22c; dressed frys, per h., 1sQ2Oc; broiierS
fancy per pound. 20G22ihc; hens, active. h.,
iBdi6c; cocks, per ID, 667e; ducks, per Id.
iSc; geese, per h., lie.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
SELL FRUIT TREES.

WE want good men all over the Southern
States TO sell fruit trees the coming year. ~
our plan statesmen make hig profits. No tron-
bic 10 sell our stock. Terms very liberal. Write
today. SMITH BROS. Concord. Ga
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Feb 6-Three
colored miners, Henry Terrell, Glenn
Posey and John Henry White. met death
last night in the sango Ore mines. twelve
miles from the city.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09

salt .1oo-Iound bags. SOC; ics cream. s1.oei
rock, 800; Royal Gloss starch, S9sc; Best Gloss
starch. 3hc; Worlds Corn starch, &C; nickt'
packages, Shc. Pickle, $3.50. Potash, $500;
Matches. FAIRY, sc. White FISH, kits IbA.
iTike % lbs. $40; 100 lbs, xS,tA ...
Sugar standard granulated, $500; New York
refined a.; plantation ~. Coffee. green bulk,
Rio Sdsike: Santos, 10Q11c roasted bulk, Rio,
Sik d1Sc; Santos, n6El4c; roasted In packages,
AAAA, $1s.OO; stonewall, lee; Uno, 1sc Rice,
Jap. SIC; head, cane syrup, sSe gallon. Axle
grease, SLIGO. Navy beans. $3.50 bu.; Lima
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09

MANY OLD stamps are valuable for museum
exhibits and collections / pay highest prices
for old u. S. OF Confederate postage or rev
enue stamps. canceNed or uneancelled; better
prices If on original enveloDes or papers. LOOK
through old trunks. furniture. boxes and legal
documents. Send on approval. DR. Charles
Scott. ISIS Wabash Ave. Kansas city, NO.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09

molds for making these blocks. 1t would
seem that Providence has opened a way
to build reasonably after the timber
supply of the country is gone or snort
ened.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09

IF YOU are partially deaf send me names and
addresses OF your friends whose hearing Is
affected and win mail you particulars OF per-
electrical hearing device. and give you clIance
to make commissions on sales. Send as many
names as you can. STOLTZ ELECTROPHONH
Atlanta. Ga. st@
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
Fish

Pompano, per ID. zee; Spanish msekerel. pet
H. I2jac trout, drawn. per h., Sc; bluefish. per
lib, &c; mixed fish, per h., cnts; mullet. per
barrel $500.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09

Dry salt. extra ribs. s5 10 so lbs $3.50; dry
.aIt RIB bellies 20 TO Is lbs, SlO15: dry salt
Tat backs, s to 10 lbs. $1,000; Premium hams.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
MARKET REPORTS
Spot Cotton


Atlanta. steady. 9 s-16c.
New York. quiet loo.
New Orleans steady, 9 7-l6c.
Liverpool, dull. 5 22-100d.
Galveston. steady SAC.
Savannah, quiet. CSC.
Mobile. quiet, sac.
Charleston. steady, 8 5-16c.
Wilmington. quiet. Q 5-l6e.
Norfolk. steady. 9ssc.
Baltimore. nominal csc.
Boston. ouiet. 10c.
PHILADELPHIA. 10 25-100c.
Houston. dull. 11-16c.
Augusta, steady. SAc.
st. Louis, quiet. 3 Slice
Memphis. quiet. 3 7-1ec.
Louisville steady, sHe.
Cincinnati nominal.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
RichIand CycoIne, Claims 8 victims

COLUMBUS, Ga, Feb. 6.-Three are
dead one missing, and several hurt, all
colored. many farm houses destroyed
a number of mules and horses killed and
property loss running into the thousands.
in brief is the story of havoc wrought
by a cyclone in Stewart county at and
near Richland, at 8 o'clock Friday night,
according to a special received by the
Enquirer Sun tonight from Richland-
The path of the storm was a half mile
vide and everything was swept clean,
houses and trees and all being blown
away.
On the Kimbrough place, near Rich
land, Philmore Moses, colored. and two
children were killed outright and one
other child is still missing, supposed TO
have been blown away.
On A II. Prather's place. one of the
best fitted UP farms in the county. every
tenant house was blown away, except
one, that was unoccupied. No one was
killed, but many were seriously wounded.
Three mules were killed in destruction of
stockade on R. T. Numbers place.
Considerable damage was done to prop
erty in the business portion of Richland.
The handsome county home of E. L.
Aston, a mile from town, was badly dam
aged. A wind mill and three tenant
houses were destroyed. On this place Wal
ter Hill and his entire family were
caught in debris of demolished home and
althoue@ in imminent danger from fire.
were finally rescued without serious in
jury.
Wire connection is all down and par
ticulars of the storm In adjoining COM
munities have not been received.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09

npnpcV Cured; quick relei, removes s swelling in
bhOt - 30 20 days 80 10 90 days efecs permanent
cure Trial treatment svenfrse TO suferers nothing fae.
For crcuars testimonials and free tis treatment wTie
d.. H. H. Green's Sons. Box Atlanta. Go
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09

BE KING Of your own castle and monarch
. Of all you survey where you can raise any
thing. Gushing springs of pure water, finest
fruits good outside range. fine timber, and the
healthiest country in the world Any size
tracts from So to $50 acre. Write Tor bargain
list New railroad. Globe Real Estate CO.
Ava, Douglas Co.. No.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
WANTED YOUNG .MRN

Aaksnsn hrsmsa Eserie Hstornsa colsnse Car PsEf1s
ExpeFience unnecessary. We prepare you by mail ana
assist you IN securing position within 10 or
posttons open EncIoes stamp for appics ton blank
and booklet Aadrsss LRAHNAfcLHa 2e In1IaalpslslaA
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
Extra Session to Act on Wirz Shaft

Miss Alice Baxter. president Of the
Georgia division, United Daughters OF
the Confederacy, has called an extra ses-
sion of the division to meet here on
March II.
The purpose of the meeting is to act on
the much discussed location of the Wirz
monument and 1t was called in response
to petitions from the executive board and
from two-thirds of the chapters Of the
state.
The history of the WIZ monument has
been an exciting one. Several years ago
the ladies decided to erect a monument
to this martyr of the Confederacy. The
money was raised, ana it was planned to
erect the shaft at Andersonville.
A member of the inscription committee,
however. put an inscription on it that
was not acceptable to the daughters. and
Andersonville was abandoned There then
came bids from Macon and Americas.
These two cites worked hard TO get the
monument at the Savannah convention.
but at the critical stage a member
thought OF Richmond. and wired that
city. The mayor replied that Rich
mOnd would be glad 10 get the shaft.
A vote was taken. and Richmond was
selected
This, however, did not meet the ap-
prevail of the daughters, and Mrs. Wal
ter. D.. Lamar. of Macon. wrote all the
chapters asking them to have the matter
reopened. This resulted in the meeting
just called By Miss Baxter.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09

AlnExJ is the time to buy homes In South Ca
MIN You can buy cheaper now than year
Nv from now Quit climbing hills, Jumping
Rullies and piling rocks and come where land =
easily cleared and cultivated and Crops ne"ef
fan. Terms easy. /. A. Fulwood, Tifton' Ca
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09

LADIES. save time and trouble by using eur
patented wax pad: makes ironing easy; PEE
vents sticking Postpaid 15c. Agents wanted
II. Frambach Company, 81 Murray St. New
ark. N. J.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
New Orleans Cotton
Open. High. Low. sac. Close. Ct

The following were the ruling prices on the
excha we today:
Tone steady middling. Else. quiet.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
For sale-Farms

LIST of farms located everywhere. deal with
owner. I sell farms wherever located, 7, "a =
Boaz Box 81. Calhoun, Ca "a
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09

BEST PLAkoN EARTH. sent FREE
|Nt ~ XIV PHOTOS OF gvERY LADY MgMaGn.
lIBE1NHEA I me PILOT. ospt.e7 Marshall, Mica.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09

HIGHEST oUALITY-s. c. Rhode Island
Reds, g. c. white Leghorn- buff Orpingtons
white Wyandottes. white and barred Plymouth
Rocks eggs $3.50 per L. s2.75 per 30; Mammoth
Pekin Ducks eggs $50 per II; Mammoth
bronze turkey eggs 81. 80 per 9. Catalogue free.
HERMITAGE Poultry Farm. Box 10. Henderson,
VILE. Tenn.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
ATLANTA MARKETS.
Atlanta Cotton


ATLANTA. Ca. Feb s.-COttOn by wagon,
steady. 81 cents.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
New York Cotton

The following were the ruling pricsa in the
exchange today:
Tone steady; middling 1c, quiet
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09

productive and largest Doll cotton known. Send
for price and testimonials. ]. I. Johns, Ioeans
Alabama.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09

PICTURE AGENTs-PiIlow tops &c; bromideR
2 CSC: albumens soc; erayons soc: pasteis 1oei
new l6x20 Ain. frame lee; prompt shipmentsi'
catalogue and samples free. Berlin Art Assn
Dept. 80. Chicago
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09

aaInnv RICH Big List Of Desssip ti Ion
I'D MI Standard Cor. Club. Grayslaks, III. &.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09

AGENTS COIN MONEY with our new way e.
selling post cards: new schene; Dig money
no experience OF talking required Write =
for our big proposition. Milton 4 Coz %
West S5th St., New York city
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
Agents Wanted.

yvANTFD-An agent in every community to sen
nr r r. williams Liver and Kidney f1lIs.
Write for sample, prices and terms. DIT Y. r.
williams Son, Quitman, Ca.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
FOR sale.

bushels Layton Improved. s1.0o per bushei
fob. Austell. Ga. Joel Hurt. Atlanta. Ca
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
POULTRY.

MAMMOTH BRONZE TURKEYS-Over "a
choice breeding Toms and hens at S. each
Circular B free. Belmont Farm. Smyrna, Ga
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09

VALDOSTA.-The Knights OF Pythias Of
this city have reorganized their lodge and ex-
pect to make 1t a enthusiastic body
than IL has been in a long time. The new Of
Ulcers elected are as follows: ]. @. Crawford,
chancellor commander; J. 7. Mathis. vice
chancellor; A. E. Dimmock. prelate; ]. r,
Ulmer. master OF works: w. S. Norris, keeper
of records and seal; w. H. Mashburn master
at arms: e. 70. Deekle. master of exchequer;
s.. b. Breedlove, inner guard; J. NJ. Young
blood, outer guard: e. Il. Dekle, representa-
tive to grand lodge: w. E. Thomas, trustee
for three years.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09

FOR SALE. FEATHERs-An kinds OF dcnss-
tic feathers Live geese feathers a spesialt.,
Write for samples and prices. r. s. Euhankss
7sis S. Broad ST.. Atlanta. Ga
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09
Chicago Quotations

The following were the ruling quotations On
The exchsnge today;
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09

To HORSE and Mule Owners: Have 7ou
So send me money order for 81 and VII
mail YOU a recipe that will cure or money r.
funded. There is not a surgeon IN Alnerra
that has this recipe, Address c. ]. Watson
Mgr Farmers Union Warehouse and coft2n
yard. German. Texas.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09

COLUMBUS.-The annual meeting of the
Ladies' Memorial association has been held
and the election Of the following officers took
place: President. Mrs. Reese Crawford; first
vice president, Mrs. Mary Harrison; second
vice president. Mrs, l.. G. Levy; third vice
president Mrs. Robert Carter: fourth vice
president, Miss A. c. Benning; secretary, Mrs.
Jane Martin: assistant secretary, Mrs. j. 3.
Harrison: treasurer. Mrs. Clara Dexter; as
sistant treasurer. Mrs. Mary Strupper.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-09

wANTED-Two good men in each county Of the
second aud eleventh congressional districts OF
Georgia to handle a live promotion and iDsur4
ance proposition. Good money in this to htsl-
lers Address. giving references, Farmers. late
Confederatfon. All Eng.-Amer. Bldg, Atlanta
Ca, p. o. Box 15s, Pelham, Ca, Arlington
Ca. or Douglas. Ga.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-28
Philippine Islands

During the present Administration me
last vestige 70 opposite" 90. Aii.@il.t.'
authority 10 the philippines was oS-
stroved and a civil government 'stan-
lshed. There has been = gradual ana
steady Improvement in the .eonoluoAs
existing In the island. Delegates IrpAt
+be P6fIipplue Islands have seats ora
inc floor OF the House OF tcIfeschta-
lives in Washington
Ia May, 1904. tie work Of supervising
The Is-hmian Canal Commission Co.-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-28
Public Attention Widely Centered
On Enforcement of Anti Trust Labs
By CHARLES J. BONAPARTE.
Attorney General.

soon as possible without allowing bust
ness to suffer and unwilling or IN
voluntary offenders to incur punish
meuts through delays arising from ac-
CidCutal or merely local conditions.
Moreover. this department must see,
since no other department or officer
viii. or can. that no act of the Con
gresS shall lapse or lie idle, and that the
construction of all laws b. admins
trative officers of the Government shah
he, so far o IS possible uniform and con-
sistent- pending a final judicial decision
It's Startling Growth.
1t is in these respects and for these
reasons that the work Of this depart
ment has been expanded so rapidly and
attained so truely startling "a grow la
under President Roosevelt Personally,
I have endeavoTed to improve the ad-
mfnistrative machinery OF the depart
ment in details and results, while seek
ing 70 secure q just, uniform. and thor
ouch enforcement Of all Federal laws
I have always believed that unwise or
defective legislation should be promptly
amended or repealed. but faithfully en-
forced until amended or. repealed. any
other course .savors to my mind Of dis
obedience 10 the Constitution and official
perjury. 7 retire TO private life with an
earnest desire and confident hope tina
the department, under new end better
guidance, may so fulfill its tasks as u
bring credit 10 the incoming Admiuistra-
ton and deserve well Of the country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-28

During the seven and a half years
Of the Administration OF President
Roosevelt the Department of Justice has
done much work and attained important
results. Public attention has been call
ed especially to the enforcement OF the
antitrust and interstate commerce
laws. but this has constituted only q
comparatively small part Of the in
creased burden imposed upon this de-
partment by growth in the scope Of its
duties.
To have a central power regarding the
whole field of operation OF Federal laws
and seeking a systematic, consistent.
and weIl-regulated enforcement Of their
provisions, was in a measure, new for
the American people, but this has been
not only an unavoidable incident of the
growth and unificatiOn Of the nation
but a necessary means TO secure an
even-handed application Of Justice TO all
American citizens, Of whatever class,
race. or creed, a feature in our ad-
ministration of law not yet fully de-
VelOped TO its proper and logical con-
sequence among the permanent and uni
versaJ institutions OF the country.
Further, IL has been made clear that
as q necessary adjunct 10 the judiciary
the general public prosecutor In this
country has the important duty Of
securing a prompt Interpretation OF
doubtful provisions Of the Federal law
by presenting material and difficult
points 10 the courts for settlement as