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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-07-02
FIREMENS' STRIKE SETTLED.
Arhitrators Announce Their Decisions
on Points at Issue.


Atlanta, Ga.-Negroes will continue
firing on Georgia Railroad trains.
This was the chief point decided
by the arbitrators in the well-known
Georgia strike case, Chancellor Da-
vtd G. Barrow of the University OF
Georgia and Hilary A Herbert, ap-
pointee OF the Georgia road, concur
ring, and 7. W. Hardwick, appointee
Of the fremen, entering a dissenting
opinion.
On a number Of other points the
Georgia firemen win. The firemen had
contended for the same wages to be
paid the negro irsmen ard the white
fremen. This was granted by the ar
bltrators.
The firemen had urged this scale
Of wages because they were of the
opinion that If the road had to paE
the same wage, it would prefer to
hire white men, who are admittedly
more intelligent, and who alone can
become engineers, the negroes being
barred. AT the present time the ne
groes are employed as firemen be-
cause they work for less money. SO
the Georgia employees say.
1t was agreed by the Nanbitrators
that fremen in line Of promotion to
the position of engineer shall have
three years experience before being
promoted to that position and shall be
promoted in the order OF their senior
ity, provided they are able to PASS
all reasonable requirements and ex.
aminattons. If they fail to pass their
examinations or refuse to pass. they
viii be reduced to freight service
without losing their seniority Failing
In their second examination. they will
be reduced to the bottom of the ex-
ira list.
1t was agreed that all hostIers shall
receive their present rate of pay: as
sistant hostlers shall be considered
as yard tiremen and paid the same;
extra firement when used as hostlers
shall be paid as hostlers.
The arbitrators agreed that in I'LL
ing vacancies to firemen's seniority
alone shall not control, though it nav
be considered in connection wiaa eff
ficieney
The tirenen asked that all firemen.
when hired, shall be placed in freight
yard or hosting service and the SEN
Tor white tiremen shall have prefer
ence Of engines and runs This was
denied by the arbitrators. Hardwick
dissented.
The iremen asked that the firemen
be not required to throw switches.
nag street crossings or tarins, ex-
cept in cases Of emergency. This was
denied. all arbitrators concurring.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-07-02
JOSEPH M. BROWN INAUGURATED

President SIaton and even a threat to
clear the center aisle, before a path
way could be made for the judges of
the supreme court to enter. Finally
the judges wormed their way through
TO the stand
AS G0vernor-elect Brown arose and
faced the crowd he was greeted with
cheers. Frequently during the deIfv-
cry Of his brief inaugural address, he
was stopped by cheers and applause.
The presiding officer made no at
tempt to stay the enthusiasm. Once
or twice partisan's cheer for -Hoke
Smith" recalled the stirring scenes
Of the campaign which had been
fought and won.
The governor-elect spoke in an ear
nest, deliberate and forcefuI manner.
He invoked the blessing of God and
dedicated himself for the next two
years to the service of the state.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Browns
inaugural address he announced, Il
am now ready To- take the oath OF Of
fee" Chief Justice Fish OF the su-
preme court Of Georgia, administered
the required oath.
Mr. Brown rejected the Bible regu-
larly used in the house and held In
his hand a small Bible, covered with
brown leather. 1t was the gift of his
father and bore on the fly leaf the
Inscription, Presented to Joseph M.
Brown by his Father, December %,
1868"
When he had responded 81 do" to
the oath he bent reyerently and kiss
ed the book he held in his hands.
Nothing remained but the delivery
of the great seal of the state. When
this passed from the hands Of the re-
firing governor to the hands of the
new governor the ceremonies OF the
day were concluded
Returning to the executive office,
Governor and Mrs. Brown took their
positions in the center of the large
reception room and for over an hour
shocks the hands Of admiring friends.
Mrs. Brown shook as many hands as
did the governor.
Conspicuously displayed by the Sa-
vannah delegation which attended the
Inauguration was q banner bearing
the coat of arms of Georgia and the
words, Chatham County, 3,016 Ma.
jority." For while this banner was
held over the governors head by an
enthusiastic Chatham county admirer.
At the conclusion of the reception
handsome bronze desk set was pre-
scented to Governor Brown by the
Chatham delegation in the governors
private Office. Sig Myers made the
presentation speech.
Governor Browns first and only Of
fetal business was the issuance of an
executive order. appointing the secre-
taries of the executive department.
designating their work and fixing
their salaries.
Benjamin H. blackburn of Atlanta
Will receive $4,000 per year.
A. H. Ulm of Atlanta will receive
$4,000 per year.
G. G. Brantley Of Valdosta will re-
eeive $500.
The governor is allowed $4,000 per
year for the compensation of his Sec
retaries and clerks, and he may d.
vide 1t to suit himself.
The reception at the executive Of
fee over Governor and Mrs. Brown
were the guests at dinner of Julius
Brown. brother of the governW.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-07-02

Just concluded term as governor,
and the man who entered upon new
term, completed the formality of the
delivery of the seal.
No word was spoken, but with eK-
ceedlng gravity Hoke Smith handed
the seal to Joe Brown, who bowed
low to receive this visible insignia
Of power
Then the enthusiasm Of the friends
and supporters of Governor Brown,
who packed the hall, broke forth. The
cheering continued for several min
utes.
In the same order in which they
had entered, the actors in the days
historic event retired from the hall a
half-hour later Governor Brown was
followed to the executive ONCE by
probably two thousand friends, who
6led through the once and shook his
hand.
AS he retired from the hall Of the
house, Governor Brown was accom-
panied by Mrs. Brown, who stood by
his side during the Official reception
and shook hands with the governors
friends Mr. and Mrs. ]. r. Smith
also assisted In receiving the visitors.
Mr.. Smith was the manager Of Mr..
Browns successful campaign for the
nomination.
Every inch OF space in the house
was occupied when the hands of the
clock pointed to the hour of noon.
The whirring electric fans and the
waving palms in the hands Of visitors
and legislators testified to the whiting
heat Hundreds who could not gain
admission to the hall where the ex-
ercises were being conducted, crowd
cd the corridors Of the capitol.
Promptly at noon Governor-elect
Brown entered the hall on the arm
Of Representative Hall of Bib. Gov
ernor Smith entered with Senator Ru-
diciI OF the forty-seeond. The other
members Of the inauguration commit
tee OF the two houses followed. They
were Senators Galloway of the TWEEN
ty-ninth, Morris Of the eighteenth and
Representatives Anderson OF Chat
ham, Garlwington Of Richmond, Dam
Tel OF Cobb and McCutchen Of Heard.
Next were the ex.governors Of Geor.
gia, Joseph M Terrell, Allen d. Can
der, w. j. Northen and Henry D. Nc
Daniel. Following them were the fed
ersl and state court judges.
Last came the justices of the SUI,
preme court and the judges OF the
court Of appeals, who found places on
the speakers stand. The members Of
the family Of Governor-elect Brown
and his personal escort had seats in
front OF the stand on the left Of the
speaker.
In addition to the official party and
the invited guests of the persons who
were taking conspicuous part in the
proceedings, several hundred other
persons crowded into the chamber.
The galleries were packed. and the
corridors outside thronged with per.
sons seeking to gain admission. Ev-
cry availSble inch Of space was oc.
cupied.
It required frequent appeals from
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
RAID SCHERER HOME
sHERIFF HIGDoN EMULATEs MO-
 BILE EXAMPLE,.
Takes Beer From Icebox Tn Residence And Arrests Head Of House People Comment On
 The Fees.

Birmingham. Sept. 25.-(Special.)-- The series of raids by Sherin Hig- don's men on places under suspicion pf either violating the prohibition law or having contraband goods stored there, is being pushed and two ho- tels in the city were entered today. In each place some liquor or beer was confiscated.
 The home of G. H. Scherer, on Sew enteenth street, was entered and some beer was found in an ice box while a closet with a folding top contained q few bottles of liquor. Scherer was placed under s100 bond. At the St. Nicholas Hotel raided af- ter noon today four cases of bottled liquor were carted to the store room at the county jail while half bar rel of beer and some liquor was found in the Gaiety Hotel. By the time the orders of the judge can be secured looking to a destruc- tfon. the confiscated property is like iy to fill large room.
 It developed that the raid made on the St Nicholas was the second in a month at the same place. This brings ap the matter of the property owner or agent, provided notice had been served by the sherif. This clause of the law has caused strenuous objec- lion to be raised by real estate agents wno claim that they should not be held responsible for what tenants do, though they may warn tenants not to violate the law
 sherin Higden stated today that he mad memoranda of several places where liquor might be found and just as quickly as ths warrants can be secured. the deputies are going after the stun.
 In the meantime there is much com ment as to the emoluments from these Faios.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
GERMANS AROUSED;
 PASS RESOLUTIONS

Cullman. Sept. 25-(Special.)--In tn, regular meeting of the German-Ameri can County League. of Cullman coun ty. the following resolutions wer, passed:
 We condemn those fanatical proilib ition laws. because they are undemo cratic. deprive citizens of their per sonal liberty. caus untold damage ti business. decrease the value of proper ty. and are the death-knell to Germai immigration.
 We denounce the actions of Govern or Conner and his political helpers especially Judge S. D. weakley. A. H Carmichael. Brooks Lawrence and al such political parsons who infiuences legislation.
 We condemn the dishonorable act ions of the Democratic leaders. who after being elected by the people on | local option platform, betrayed tn confidence of the voters by p1acini Statewide prohibition against theii will. And all those of us who votes for them deeply regret ir.
 We condemn the unheard of idea O placing these radical prohibition law forever in the Constitution, and ths untrue savings that this would put al end forever to the prohibition question We are also strictly opposed to hav <the State ruled by certain religiou. forces.
 Therefore. be 1t resolved, that ever, German-Americac citizen of this couns ty shall vote on the 29th day of No. vember like one man against tht amendment. and further be 1t resolvet that we at all times will fight for the sanctity of our home and the libertlef and freedom as guaranteed by the Con. stitution of the United States
 The meeting was presided over b1 it's president, William Richard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
|IARK'S FINISH IS AN ARREST Boy Held Here for His
 Father. CLARK Mcc0RMAcRS LUCK Captured Alter Run Across the
 Country. Drsye Pater's Auto from Birmingham to Montgomery in Jig Time
 Thinks Plight Is Good

Clark Mccormack, 20N years old, a son of H, E. Mccormack. President and General Manager of the Pratt Con- < soIidated Coal and Iron Company of Birmingham, is held at police head Quarters at the request of his father.
 According to advices received by Chief Taylor from young Mccormack 8 father. the former ran away from Bir- mingham last Wednesday night in his fathers automobile and made the trip to Montgomery across country 1 nthe car, arriving here yesterday after noon.
 He said that a number of Birming- ham boys were with him 1 nthe car. gave their names as Louis Chase. George Turner. Ira South and Raymond sistrom, all of Birmingham.
 Young Mccormack talked freely of his trip. and appeared to take the whole matter as huge joke. He con- sidered 1t merely a fine lark. He said:
 we left Birmingham Wednesday night to come to Montgomery. We travelled all that night and about day light met a farmer who told us we were within seven miles of Birming- ham. Taking directions from the farm CT, we headed for Montgomery again. and Thursday night camped about forty miles north of Montgomery.
 shortly after our start Friday morn ing, we mired up in the road. An old farmer came along and abused us for blocking the highway. and when we took offense at his remarks. he threat ened to shoot us. Finally we got away and starteo for Montgomery again. We arrived here this afternoon and found Chief Taylor awaiting us with open arms. We shall wait here until my father comes Sunday and shall re- turn to Birmingham with him in the car.
 'Tf he let's me run it. I'll make him wish he had taken the train. The ac- taal running time of our trip to Mont gomery wa sseven hours. We touched none but the highest places"
 One of the boys stated that he wired to Birmingham for money yesterday morning, but the telegrapiier would not let him send the message collect"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
FRAUD IS CHARGED.
Hundreds ef Persons Appear Agsfnsf
 Ageufa


 Birmingham. Sept. 25-(special. )-No iess than 200 white women. half a hun ored negro women and a hundred ne- gro men were in the police court here this morning more or less interested Tn the cases against E. D. Richey, R. B. Pope, H. O. Mulgradge, w. H. Chand- Ter, W. e. Hamer and A. H. Elgin. who were arrested yesterday on charges oi obtaining money under false pretenses the sale of some crockeryware togeth- er with chance on a big piece of fur ntture or crockery being included.
 The police began receiving com piaints when the drawing time for the prizes was past and there was no prize given out.
 There were several cases against each man and bond was nxed in the thousands of dollars.
 1nasmuch as there was some talk of thk same scheme being worked in other places. the trial was put off un. til next week.
 The alleged manager of the scheme has not been located. The men under arrest claim to have been working foI the manager and did not know there was fraud in 1t.
 The concern operated under the name of the Aluminium Manufacturing Company. The crockery was sold al $2.35 each and a chance was thrown In. When the drawing did not taks place the trouble started.
 The police say that at least 1,Sof people were purchasers of chances.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
CONSTABLE ARRESTED.
Charged With LeveIinE Gun At An.

Charged With LeveIing Gun At An-
 other.
 Mobile. Sept. 25-(Special. .)-As a re- suit of what is said to be a misunder- standing. c. W. Carrell. a constable employed by Justice of the Peace E, W. Perkins. Is under arrest for pre- senting firearms. while> John Burgess is held for threats.
 J. E.. Zeigler and Burgess visited Perkins office on North Royal Street this afternoon to ask concerning some court business in which they were in- terested, and a wordy war was brought on. Carrell is alleged to have pulled a pistol and levelled on Burgess and Zeigler made them leave the office.
 A deputy arrived and ended the af- fair by arresting Carrell. The consta- ble later swore out a warrant against Burgess for threats. The affair cre- ated much excitement. happening as it did on a prominent street.
 We will send an expert to your house to price your work and then we have experts to handle 1t after we get 1t
 French Dry Cleaning Go.
 2O3 Dexter. Phone 11S.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
GRANTS CONTINUANCE OF
 TRIAL OF YOUNG SELF

:. Equality. Sept. 25.-(Special. )-Pre. nminary hearing will be granted here Monoay to Lee Self. the~young whits man who Is held at the Montgomery county jail charged with impiica ton in the murder of two negroes. The trlaI was set for today, but contfnu- ance was given by the justice that turtner evidence may be collected.
 ser was Implicated by John Davis. negro. es an accomp1ice in the mur- uer or D. Moore. a negro, and his wife. et equality last week The only evt- aence which is held against Self is 'ns hegro's alleged confession.
 The general belief prevails here that the negro, John Davis, committed the murder. alone. but that the whSte man was with him. Self is welf known m n, Ihe community. Sheriff Weldon. of Mnnel Min,ore county, will bring him from .mon'gomery to Equality. or Freeman. n. two miles from here, Monday to a. 'end the preliminary trial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
COMER AFTER SHIPT
l WRITES A LETTER TO ssoRGAr l COUNTY sHERIFF.
Governor Telis Omeaal That He Mus Enforce All the Prohibition
 Laws In the
 Decaturn.

Decatur. Sept. 26--(speciaI. )--sherif Thomas R. Shipp received letter thi morning from Governor Conner. tellini him that he must see to it that tn, State prohibition laws are enforced il this county.
 It seems that the Governor takes for granted that the prohibition law are being violated in this county.
 Friends of Sheriff Shipp say that h has done and is doing all the law re uuires of him to do. Just what actioi Sheriff Shipp will take in regard to thu Governors instructions remains to b seen.
 A few days ago Sheriff Shipp told on of the members of the Law and Orde League that he was<at any time readi to serve warrants against alleged vio lators of the prohibition laws that hl or anyone else might see 1t to sweai out. So far no warrants have beei sworn out against anyone.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
MEET TO PLAN THE
 AMENDMENT CAMPAIGN

Advocates of the constitutional pro- hibition amendment will meet in Montgomery next Thursday. to map out Its campaign for the adoption or the amendment. The meeting will be that Of the central or executive com mittee of the amendment forces, whose chairman is Fred M. Jackson. of Birmingham.
 Al the meeting plans will De con- sidered for general canvass of every county, for speakers to be appointed. and for itineraries to be mapped out.
 The meeting win be held at the First Baptist church. at o'clock in the afternoon. The members of tba executive committee are four Mom inc State al large, and one from each county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26

during the Japanese war and the great growth in the German navy has brought home to Russian military au- thorities the danger of raid on the capital in case of war. The shores of the Gulf of Finland presents many places suitable for landing troops within a short distance of St. Peters burg.
 It has therefore been determined to fringe the northern shore of the Gulf line of Qualifications. capable of de- laying a descent while troops were being assembled. Many St. Peters burg residents. whose summer homes line the Finnish coast will be dispos- sessed to make room for the fortifica- tions sa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
COMER READY FOR THE STUMP Begins Amendment Tour
 Tuesday at Ozark. WILL DEFEND HIS RULE Booked for Numerous Other Speeches in North Alabama. Appointments of supreme Court Jus
 tice And Jury Commissioners
 Are Held Up Untn His

Governor Conner left Montgomery last night, for his home in Barbour county, and will be away from the Capitol until Tuesday morning. From Conner, in Barbour county. he goes to Ozark, where he will speak Monday in behalf of the constitutional amend ment and review his administration.
 The speech in Ozark is the first of the new itinerary which the Governor will undertake. in defense of the amendment, and in outlining the ad- ministration's work and accomplish ments. From Ozark. he will return to Montgomery.
 During the last of the week. he will speak in Clanton and other places be- tween Montgomery and Birmingham.
 No appointments were announced yesterday before the departure of the Governor. but 1t Is anticipated that as soon as he returns Tuesday, the ap- pointment of Supreme Court Justice and of jury commissioners will be given out
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
FOR PLAYGROuNDs.

Birmingham, Sept. 25-(SpeciaD-A active campaign is to be waged through the fall and winter for the playgrounds movement in Birmingha n and by early spring and summer oi the coming year 1t is expected the work will have progressed enough tc provide better facilities for the child ren and others who need and enjoy the open air exercise.
 Jelks Cabaniss, who was recently selected as the head of the Birming. ham Fairgrounds and Athletic League Is working on outlines for the cam paign and with the assistance of 6 board of directors and a good mem. bership in the league expects to make a fine showing.
 ----~-
 B-A-C-H-E-L-O-R. Phone 221S.
 Steam Cleaning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
BEAT WOMAN TO DEATH.
superstition Among Russian Pea..n.
 Fatal to Ared Ono

superstition Among Russian Peasant,
 Fatal to Aged One.
 Archangels, Russia. Saturday san+ 1l-A curious and typicaIIv R,ssipu : superstition. springing up in this prov ince. In the wake of the cholera eni. demfc. has seized many villages am osuseo incidentally the death of an aged woman making a. pilgrimage to the Monastery Shrine of Omega.
 During the outbreak Of cholera. q legend gained credence that the cholera would cease in that district. but would be followed by pest, which would ap- pear in the form of an old woman. who would visit the villages by night and Kill the sleepers. Whole villages, ter rineo. would spend nights in prayer. Guards were posted to warn the people of the approach of the dreaded pest danger At the village of Solz, young girl, seeing an old woman, ran shriek- ink into the village. The peasants rushed out and beat the woman to death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
RACE QUESTION
 BoILs IN OREGON

Marsshalfield, Ore, Sept 25.-The race question has embroiled this towns school system. and as result the little son of Cow Why. a Chinese merchant is the sole pupil of the school set apart for negro and Oriental chiI- dren.
 There are several negro children in the town but their parents object to their being classed with Orientals and insist on their being permitted to at- tend school with white children. This the school authorities will not permit
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
NORWEGIAN BARK SAFE.
sIakes Successful Tight Against Recent
 Hurricane


 Galveston. Tex. Sept 25.-H. A. Mel grin, master of the United States light house tender Arbutus, reported upon arrival here today that on Sept. 23, he boarded the bark Daklands of Chris tiansand, Norway. P. Jansen, master, bound from Antwerp to Moss Point, Miss, in ballast. and that the bari. lost her main rigging overboa oard in the hurricane Sunday night, Sept 19 and lies at anchor in seventeen feet of water off Raccoon Point, Isle De- niere, La, drawing twelve feet of wa ter.
 All on board are we'll. and the mas ter wished to be reported and lowed to Mobile to be repaired. The bark carried a crew of sixteen men. Captain Melgrin stated that the bark had quite an experience in tn estorm, but no lives were lost, the principal damage being the loss of the mizzen mast and the lighter rigging.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
Thompsen win Return.

Norfolk, Va, Sept. 25.-Confronted today with two witnesses from Pitts burg, Pa.. holding bogus checks which they allege were passed upon them in May by |, the defendant, Donald c. Thompson wanted in many places upon the charge of impersonating Lieuten- ant Earl Mcfarland. U. s. A.. today agreed to return to Pittsburg without extradition papers and his commitment for transfer to Los Angeles, Cal, was changed accordingly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-26
DEE SHELTON AGAIN
 HAS FIGHTING CHANGE

Florence. Sept. 25.-(special.)-rhe jury in the trial of Dee Shelton on the charge of murdering Lydia Ross, was this morning discharged by Judge AIi- mon. The jurors declared themselves hopelesslY disagreed. nine being for acquittal while three held out for mur- der in the first degree.
 This is the fifth time that Shelton's life has been in the hands of a jury. and he now awaits his sixth murder trial.
 Prentice Johnson today went on trial for the same crime.