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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-28
Bed Bugs

saw q few days ago a little story in a
popular magazine which may be set down
in even fewer words. In this connection.
A little girl accompanied her parents
on a trip through a rural section and
they put up at an inn for a night In
small town in Georgia
That night the mother heard the little
one say her prayers. and told her that
angels were round about her. to be not
afraid. while she Cthe mother) sat out on
the piazza. during the hot evening hours.
After an hour or so OF quiet the little
one called for mamma" and when the
mother reached the bed she asked her
child what was the matter? The artless
little pet cried out. mamma. the an
gels are biting met
The season OF the year is now upon US
when bed bugs are getting active. II
there Is nook or Granny where they can
hide IN daytime and come out TO forage
after dark you may be sure the erect
ers" VIII enter and occupy.
Ever hince / can remember I have been
listening TO bed bug remedies from older
people and ] guess the end OF time will
find some OF the later generations OF the
bed bug family still holding their own.
When they once get fOothold in
walls and ceilings the pestersome
a. chicken mites. and tells the sto-
towards keeping them down. but a bed
bug Ia like a cat. in having nine chances
20 propagate and continue under difficult
ties.
Iron bedsteads have done much towards
providing a real remedy. and disinfectants
and plentiful In my early time we re-
lied on quicksilver. whipped into the white
Of an egg 10 scare the bugs away. but
the only certain relief lay in constant
watchfulness and painful cleanliness. II
must be war 20 the knife and the knife
20 the hilt with chinces.
Nothing disturbs me so much as the
advent OF a chinch bug. and the smell Of
one Will keep me awake all night.
Some years ago ! was with a party Of
friends in lower Georgia and we were en-
tertained at the only hotel In town.
Next morning the company yawned and
complained OF sleeplessness. not insomnia,
because we might have slept II the eTiInch
bugs had not kept up a circus perform
ance from dark until dawn. Even my
bare feet. showed the marks OF warfare.
There Is no excuse for such neglect. but
bed bugs are terrible pests.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-28

In process Of time horses and mules
nay get reoonciled to automobiles. but
you may be sure that time is not yet
come. Only yesterday I read OF a fright
ened horse and an overturned buggy, and
the lady driver dragged a quarter Of a
mile tangled In the harness.
II Is a common occurrence to read Of
frightened horses and when my sleepy
headed old Dolly mare had a compton
"a. and ran like a rabbit with me- and
I could not check her until a man ran
out from somewhere, jumped up on the
back Of my buggy and pulled the lines
until he sesawed the old thing TO a stand
stu, ! fully understand how badly an
auto car can brighten the gentlest OF old
horses.
This same old Dolly keeps one eye
open now for any strange noise behind
her. and when I see an automobile away
up the street or down the big road.
drive TO another street as quickly as
can. or I get down and swing 20 her
bride close UP TO her head until that
snorting bugaboO goes by US.
Our town has taken the craze and
we Will have six or more automobiles
darting about our streets within few
days. and ] seriously ask myself: what
am TO dor
must have a conveyance OF stay in
the house. for my pedestrian days are
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-28
Flour. Grain. Hav and Feed

Flour, sacked. per bbl-Puritan full PATENT,
IS 90: Home Queen full patent), $3.50; Supreme
full patent) $3.50; Ocean Spray az patent)
$3.50; Sun Rise (hslf patent) $3.50; Fltzhugh
lee (half patent) $3.50; Tulip (straight) S5.26
Meal, sacked. per bushel-Plain 90 h. sacks
soc; plain, 4S-lb sacks. SIC; plain, 24-lb sacks.
e4c.
Grein. sacked Ter bushel-Wheat. for poul
try, $40; corn. choice red cob, csc; corn, No
white, &c: corn. choice yellow, s7ci corn,
mixed, 96c; corn, chops. csc; oats, fancy wnftC
clipped, 75c, oats. white clipped. 72c: oats
clipped, barley mixed. zoe; oats, No. 2 white,
zoe: oats. No. mixed. sec.
Seeds. sacked. per bushel-German mile,
seed. {175; cane seed amber. $40; cane SEED.
orange. $40
Hay. per cwt-AlfaIfa hay, $12O; choice
large bales. S110; timothy. choice small bales,
g. 10; timothy. No. l third bales. sos; tim
othy. No 1 light mixed. S1OO; timothy No. 1
clover mixed. 9Oc; clover hay. 90c.
Feed stuffs, per cwt .--Chicken feed so 10
sacks. $780, Purina Scratch, bales doz.
50. 20: Purina chick, $2.25; Purina Scratch, 100
10. sacks, s2.10; Purina feed. 175-lb. sacks,
N.75; Purina feed, l00-lb. sacks, $50; Arab
horse feed. $50; Germ meal. $40; June
shorts fancy, T5-lb sacks, $50; shorts.
p. wheat. cot. sacks. 75-lb. sacks $1.75 shorts,
brown. 10O-lb.. $40; bran, 1eO-lb.. $40; salt
brick, pc case, 81 so; salt brick, Inedicated.
per case. A75; salt rock. per cwt., 500; salt,
iOo-lh sacks. soc; cotton seed meal. No. 2. pen
ton. 5000; square sacked hulls. per ton. $3.50.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-28

over. II will be a sore afhiction TO me
20 lose my accustomed exercise, ana
am not financially able TO sport a touring
car. ..
I seriously believe there must be town
ordinance TO confine the autos TO certain
streets and to compel the owners OF the
machines TO halt when approaching
buggy or carriage team. The risk with
runaway horses is a very serious one, and
il would be preposterous to make all the
poorer folks go foot-back that rich ones
may enjoy these loud-smelling horseless
carriages-that go like a railroad engine,
and ever and occasionally ny the tricK
and mash the owner to pulp. -.
These auto cars are star performers
when they make a killing, and good
many many of us are In quandary. II
we can't drive a horse or mule in the
eighborhood. because the frightened anil
mails may kill us. and with the slim
chance OF preserving life II we drive an
automobile, we must either walk or con-
fine our travelling TO railroad trains, thae
is. IL we have the money to go around in
that expensive way.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-28
DIRECTORS BEHIND
SCOTT IN STRIKE

One of the developments of the strike
situation Wednesday was the important
announcement that the directors of the
Georgia Railroad and Banking company
are in absolute accord with the action
reports to the contrary Notwithstanding.
1t was reported Tuesday that the two
local directors in the Georgia Railway and
Banking company-namely, John w.
Grant and DR.. A. w. Calhoun, had held
a conference with Governor Smith and
decided to use their influence with Gen
eraI Manager Scott to bring a quick set
Element of the affairs, and accept the prop
osition to artbitrate made by the gov
ernor.
Mr.. Grant states that this was not done,
although, as directors in the company
that own the road, they sought Governor
Smith, at the request of Jacob Phinizy,
president of the Georgia Railroad and
Banking company. and urged that every
possible protection be given the railroad
against disorder.
Mr.. Grant stated that it would have
been presumption on the part of the d.
rectors of the ownership company to have
urged General Manager Scott to arbitrate
or to try to dictate his course.
The report had the tendency to lead
TO the inference that DR.. Calhoun and
Mr.. Grant and other directors were in
opposition to General Manager Scott in
his attitude in the strike, when as
matter of fact it is stated that the di-
rectors are backing up General Manager
Scott.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-28
Court sustains 2 Liquor Appeals

The hearing of certiorari proceedings
brought by A. Samuels and II. T. Connal-
ly, who appealed from the fine and SEN
fences imposed by Recorder Broyles on
charge Of selling near-beer to minors, was
resumed before Judge Ellis, of the superb
or court on Thursday.
Judge Ellis sustained the certioraris. He
held that the court of appeals had al
ready held that selling to minors was
q charge already covered by the state
law, and that the recorder could not SEN
tence and fine offenders for selling 70
minors, but only for keeping liquor on
hand for purposes of illegal sale.
The distinction is mainly technical
one, although in this instance It saves
Connally and Samuels from stockade
sentence Had the recorder used the evil
dence of the sale to minors to show that
LIQUOR wss kept on hand for purposes OF
illegal sale, he could convict, but he could
not convict for selling near-beer to mi
nors.
The court denied certiararis sought by
F. p. Whitley and L, w. Harbuck, who
were found guilty by the recorder of keep
ing liquor on hand for purposes OF illegal
sale and who appealed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-28
FIREMEN WILL AID
IN MAIL SERVICE

The report to the effect that the Broth
eriiood of Locomotive Firemen are inter-
fering with the mails of the Georgia rail-
road. on which there is a strike Of the
fremen, is emphatically denied by E. A.
Ball. second vice president of the or
ganization, who is in charge Of the strike
for the firemen.
Vice President Ball wired the postmas-
ter general at Washington Wednesday
morning disclaiming the truth Of these
reports and declaring that the fremen
would be glad to assist as far as possible
in getting the mails through. Mr.. Balls
telegram to the postmaster general was
as follows:
ATLANTA, Ca, May 26, 1909.
Postmaster General, Washington, d. G.
1t is currently reported that an effort
is being made to charge the B. OF /. f.
and E. with responsibility for interference
with the United States mails on the
Georgia railroad. So far from this being
true, we stand prepared to aid you in
getting the mails through. 1 should be
glad to confer with any representative
OF the postofice department designated by
you and to aid you in accomplishing this
result.
E. A. BALL,
Second Vice President. B. OF L. F. and E
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-28
RAILROAD OFFICIALS
GO TO GRAYMONT

GRAYMONT, Ca, May PA party Of
railroad officials of the Georgia and Flor
ida railway. including ]. Middendorf, Vic
tor E. Bloede, Joseph Chesney and Jas.
r. Hagerty, of Baltimore; and c. I.
Williams, Joseph NJ. Turner and E. l..
Remiss, of Richmond. spent the night at
this place after making a partial tour of
the branch lines comprising the Georgia
and Florida railroad. John Shelton Will
liams, president of the road, was not with
the party.
Rapid progress is being made toward
the connection of Madison. Fla, and Au-
gusta, Ca, by o. trunk line of road. By
July LIST trains between Vidalia, Ca, and
the Altamaha river will be in operation.
and also south from the Altamaha to
Hazelhurst, Ga. The bridge spanning the
Altamaha river will be completed by Sep
TENDER LIST. The officials are confident
that by the early part of the following
year through trains will be operated from
Madison to Augusta. The party will spend
Saturday night in Madison, Fla.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-28
To Sam Francisco by Air

.-,'--,,,h was quite young when
-. - .hout n. and / was privileged
y, ~ -. - bear the FIRST ofhciel tele-
$500 which was placed between tne
ssnisol and government printing once III
xrasbInS city. The buildings are nlne
assfant from, each other. and II was con-
sldered one OF the greatest WONDERS "a
he world that the sound OF the hulil '.,
voice could be transmitted so Tar 49,
The telephone IS now public heoesS s',,
ike the steam railway and the telesl ap,,.
The world would consider Nseh $50 ~.
Impoverished II either Of these tnres pun
IL necessities were obliterated.
Now the possibilities OF atmospheric
transit are to be seriously considered aho
ire arrival OF the successful Messrs'
xx-wsvbt With their balloons and aero
nianes from France to make Demon
stratlon Of their remarkable utility ana
.nc~a<s- marks an era In the history OF
our time. The transportation OF frelshl
ard messengers In horseless Carriages
-ras also a wonderful event. but when
freieht and passengers can be carried
overhead In didigible balloons, II VIII rep
resent far greater success, and perhaps no
more risk or danger. Perhaps there are
a lot Of people who vow they VIII never
risk their lives in a balloon. and continue
70 be afraid Of such conyeyances' OUT
when they become common. useful ana
economical. we may certainly expect 10
see them well patronized-
All new inventions OF discoveries OF this
Kind were first looked upon as chimerieal
and impossible. We are told there VIII be
stations regularly established. where
supnlv Of hydrogen can be obtained when
ever these travelling air cars get down 70
sfaady vrork and after successful transits
are ACCOMPLISHED between Philadelphia
and New York, the distance to California
WIN not be a hindrance 10 the enterpris-
Ing contractors who manage the air
travel
In. the early emigration from the east,
over the plains to California. there were
no railroads. no telegraphs or telephones.
Emigrants used ORLEANS principally, and
the American desert was strewn with the
bones OF men and animals that persisted
on the way. II was period OF sore
stress. strain and danger.
II only requires few days now. with
steam cars. and Pullman coaches make
the trip delightful. according to reports
from tourists. have always wanted -
20 there.
When the dirIgfbIe balloons or aero.
planes undertake TO carry freight and
passengers. il may consume much less
time and fatigue than at present to reach
the Pacific slope.
To ride FIVE or six hundred feet above
the earth on a clear day will be some
thing to be ever remembered. and we
may hear OF passing glimpses of other
stellar bodies when travelling In the sky
becomes common. popular and reasonably
safe.
What wonders hath God wrought. :"
was the first recorded message that
passed through the first submarine cable
from London to Washington fifty years
ago. nothing could give better express
sion 10 the wonders that the sky may
hold for the future travellers than the
same words. what wonders hath God
wrought on land and sea and air"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-28
JOHNSON INDICTED FOR
BLACK HAND LETTER

on Tuesday there was filed in the
clerks office Of the United States court
a true pili, indictlng 7S-year-olt Daniel
w. Johnson for sending black hand"
letters to ASA q. Gambler some time
reo. 1t wilt DO recalled that yong
Johnson confessed that he sent the le--
ter.
The true bill was found by the federal
grand ll"y that IL now in session neIe.
With it is filed a complete record Of
the case, with tho letter in which young
johnson demanded $4,000 of Mr.. Cand-
Ter The boy failed TO come for he
$4,000, hut compromised over the phone
fer SlO 900.
A package resembling money was left
as requested under the steps OF tin. n
man Park Method st church, and wh' n
Juhnsun came to claim 1t the wai.lI g
detectives arrested him. The trial Of
the case will come up before Judge
Newman later. The lower courts VIII
hardly prosecute johnson, bu. he will
likely be convicted on the strength Of
his confession in the federal court and
be given a light sentence.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-28
RAILWAY CLERKS
MEET HERE JUNE I

The seventeenth annual convention OF
the Railway Mail Clerks association will
convene in this city on June LIST for a
four days session, and great preparation
is being made to entertain this depart
ment of Uncle Sans business"
The fact that Atlanta is becoming the
greatest convention city in the country
is being constantly demonstrated by the
number and class of conventions that
meet here in conclave.
This will be the first time in the his
tory of the association that a convention
has been held in a southern city, and the
organization of the railway association
was made In 1891. Conventions since that
time have been held all the way from Gin
cinnati to Boston and back to ST. Louis
and San Antonio, and now they are going
to make their advent into the Cracker
state.
program has been arranged. giving
the history Of Atlanta, with cuts Of the
largest buildings and most slightly Sec
lions, together with the pictures Of the
most prominent figures in the organiza-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-28
CHAS. E. DAVIS CASE
Is NEARING END

ROME, Ga, May 26.-The entire morn
ing was occupied today in argume1tsn in
the trial of Chas. f. Davis, for fraucu-
lent use of the mails. Reuben Arnold. OF
Atlanta, made the leading speech for thh
defense, and scored a hit.
@. E. Maddox, of Rome, was the only
other attorney who spoke for Davis,t
though his counsel included Judge Mel
Branham, Max Meyerhardt, and Barry
Wright, of Rome.
Carter Tate, district attorney, and j.
w. Henley, of Atlanta, argued for the
government.
The case will go to the jury this after
noon.
Davis swore on the stand that
not represent himself as an officer Of the
Atlanta Clearing House association. Two
reputable witnesses whom, 1t is alleged.
Davis tried to get to print the certificates
swore that he told them he was an Off
Ger of he Atlanta association.
A verdict is expected tonight.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-28
SO HOURS IN A CAR
WITHOUT FOOD OR WATER

Two negroes, Lige Adams and Ben
Turner, were taken from local freight
yard early Tuesday morning, after hay
ing remained sealed up in the car about
thirty-six hours without watsr or any
thing to eat They had COM all the
way from KENTUCKY. where they had en-
tered the car to stLal a ride. When the
car was opened III Atlanta they were
wholly ignorant CT their whereabouts.
They told Judge BToyles Tuesday af-
ternoon thai some nIischievouS fiagmap
who discove.ed them stealing the ride
sealed the ear and left them ID their
fate. At the station house they drank
water like morse. Gnd could not be given
Though to eat.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-28
PRIMITIVE BAPTISTS
HAVE OOT-WASHING

SUMMERVILLE, Ca, May 26.-Hun-
dreds of people from every direction i'm
PEELED by curiosity, assembled Sunday at
a country church near Lyerly to witness
the ceremony of foot-washing practiced
by the Primitive Baptists of northwest
ern Georgia.
There were psesent yesterday some 25
communicates, male and female, all of
whom. in accordance with the ritual of
this church, submitted to this ordinance.
A failure OF any member to undergo
this service at the hands of some pious
member would be deemed a matter OF
such gravity as to necessitate the ap-
pointment of a committee to inquire into
the spiritual condition of such a one.
In May and September of every year,
this ceremony OF foot-washing is piously
observed by the faithful few of that sect
at this church.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-28
SACRED HARP SINGERS
MEET AT AUDITORIUM

Singers from far and near will gather
In the auditorium next Sunday for the
quarterly meeting of the United Sacred
Harp Musical association. The joyful
noise will begin at O'Clock and will con-
tinue, with noon hour intermission for a
basket dinner, throughout the day.
The local members Of the association
are reminded to bring generously filled
baskets in order that all visitors may en-
joy the noon hour. Major <. E. Pomeroy,
Of the auditorium committee. will make
a speech of welcome to the visitors.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-28
RURAL CARRIERS TO
MEET HERE MONDAY

A meeting OF the Fifth district rural
letter carriers has been called for Mon
day, May 31st, in the senate chamber,
state capitol, by A. o. Allen, president Of
this division of the Carriers association.
AS May s1st is a legal holiday none of the
mail carriers will have to go out on their
routes and all of them will be able to at
tend.
Much business of great importance 10
the rural mail carriers is to come up at
this meeting and a full attendance is re-
quested. Delegates to the annual state
convention will also be selected at the
the meeting Monday. Members and nom
members of the association. just so they
are letter carriers, are invited
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-28
GEORGIA MAYORS HOLD
SESSION IN COLUMBUS

COLUMBUS Ga, May 26.-The con-
vention Of League Of Georgia MunicipaIi-
ties was formally called to order at II
o'cock by President j. L. Fincher. Of
of Fort Valley. The opening address OF
Mayor Browder was responded to by
Colonel r. r. Martin. of Dawson. The an
nual address was well received.
Secretary ]. A. Betjamens' suggestion
that ex-mayors and officials be eligible
for membership seems to be favoraDly.
received. There are about rs city officials
her and they are arriving on every train.
The convention promises TO be the most
successful in the history Of the Organizes
ton.
Some changes in policy are likely 70 be
made in the business session Thursday
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-28
Attempt to Burn Store

: COLUMBUS Ga, May 25.-Last night
an attempt was made to burn the store
of r. B. Patrick, at 1912 Twelfth avenue.
The owner heard some one in the building
at about nine-thirty, and went to inves-
igae. bu finding nothing, he retired.
About an hour later he was awakened
by the alarm and he and his friends sue
ceeded in. extinguishing the blaze before
il had done any considerable damage.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-28
PROMINENT WOMEN
ON VISITING BOARD

Vacancies on the board of visitors for
the Georgia Normal and Industrial col
lege have been filled by Governor Smith
as follows:
From the Third district, Mrs. j. E.
Hayes. of Montezuma; Fifth district,
Mrs. Sam D. Jones, of Atlanta; Seventh
district, Mrs. B. o. Moseley, of Rome;
Eighth district, Miss Bessie Butler, of
Madison. The terms of thes appoint
ments are for three years each.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-28
FLOUR NOW SELLING
AT $3.50 PER BARREL

There has been no marked increase In
the price OF -four for the last week or
more. and it now seems that the maxi
mum figure has been reached.
The last quotation was s7.60 and $40 a
barrel, and this price has stood for over
a week The advance of -four has been
about the same over the country, other
cities suffering the same in this respect as
Atlanta
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-28
New York Produce

NEW YORK, May 27-Flour receipts 1880
sales $500; steady at the old price level.
Wheat receipts none. On the whole, to-
DAYS early wheat market was quite steady
ana a shade higher. rejecting bullish Argen-
tine crop news. small receipts and bull sup
port July, 81. 2501 .25k; September, H.16$1
1Gx; December, S.14ssG1.14B.
Rye steady; No. western. s7c, nominal.
fob New York.
Germ receipts, 1876.
Beef steady.
PORK firm; mess sls. 5062o.0O.
Lard strong; western s11.20d11 80.
sugar-Raw steady; fair refining S.42; CEN
triftRal 90 test 392; molasses sugar, 3.17:
refined steady; crushed, 5.65; powdered, sos;
granulated. 4.e5.
Petroleum steady; refined, all ports, Ss.45
$50.
Coffee quiet; No. Rio. 77sasc; No. San
tos sJSd9c. -...
Molasses steady; New Orleans. 2S942c
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-28
ODD FELLOWS ELECT
THEIR ANNUAL OFFICERS

BROWNSVILLE, Ga, May 26.-The fol-
lowing officers were formally elected by
the grand lodge Of Odd Fellows this NOM
ing:
Grand master ]. P. Davis. Rome; dep.
uty grand master. Orrin Roberts. Monroe:
grand warden, L. B. Clarke, Atlanta;
grand secretary. j. S. Tyson. Savannah;
grand treasurer. S. W. Davis. Thomas
Vile; grand representative, Robert P.
Daniels, Griffin.
There was a strong fight to put in Da-
Wis. Of Thomasville. to beat out Cheat
ham, of Macon. The fight was a spien-
did one. and was fought ut on the floor
by colonel Luke, of Thomasville. Davis
wn by the handsome majority.