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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
A DRIPPING YEAR,
SAY REVENUE MEN

A poetic revenue officer with a capacity
for the apt word expresses the situation
by saying that last year was dripping"
year.
LAS wet as a sponge in five miles OF
water" he expressed it.
He is borne out too, in what he says.
The government year ended with June,
and this is a season now of compila-
ton and review. The revenue officer along
with other officials of the government is
at work on his annual report. 1t will show
that somewhere in the neighborhOod Of
!, 600 stills were seized in the year. In
1908, about 400 stills were captured. The
record of seizures for last year will easily
double the record for the year before.
Only in the days just after the civil
war were conditions as they are now. In
the years between there has been no time
when moonshining was such an all-im-
portant industry in Georgia.
The amount of Illicit whisky that was
seized last year is beyond estimate.
Thousands and thousands of gallons"
the revenue officers say.
There hasn't been a well concealed spot
in north Georgia that hasn't had its still.
They've been here and there and yonder,
and no sooner has one been seized than
another has bobbed up in its place.
Peach brandy is beginning to make It's
appearance now. By the time the liberia
crop is we'll ripened. the sweetest peach
brandy in the orld I'll be freer In
north Georgia than spring water.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
PRISONER s ADMISSION
GETS QUICK RESULT

Probably the quickest disposition made
Of liquor case since the prohibition law
went into effect, resulted Wednesday aft
ernoon in the recorders court from a
confession OF the defendant, N. Shuts,
that he was guilty of everything charged
against him. He was accordingly fined
$500 and costs, given thirty days in the
stockade, and bound over. All this con-
sumed less than one minute, and these
cases generally take about two hours for
trial.
When Schults was brought before the
court and asked about the charge Of
keeping on hand for the purpose Of IN
lawful sale, and selling whisky, he admit
ted his guilt.
Yes, judge" he said, ST had the whis-
ky in my place of business, on Marietta
street. and I sold it. I am guilty"
WELL" said the court, you are to be
congratulated on your frankness and
truthfulness, but I will be compelled to
impose the usual fine and sentence"
The defendant replied that that was
what he expected when he was arrested,
and walked back to the prison room.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
WOMAN BREAKS LIMB
FIGHTING OFF HOG

wAYCROSS, Ga, July s.-Mrs. Britt, IS
years of age, who recently moved to this
city from Darien, is suffering from a
broken limb as the result of an attempt
to defend her little grandchildren from
the attacks of a hog The family live
near the Hebard mills, where the father
Mr.. Forbes. is employed.
Late in the afternoon the children be-
gan playing with some pigs near the
house, and the mother, enraged at the
teasing of the little ones, madly attacked
the children and tried to bite them.
The old grandmother rushed to their
rescue and fought the animal off until
help could be Secured. The children es-
capped unhurt. On account of her age,
Mrs. Britt's injury is considered serious.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
STATE OF VERMONT
PAYS TAFT HONOR
Brilliant Program Arranged in
Burlington in Honor of Presi-
dent-Speeches and Banquet
Close Festivities.

BURLINGTON, VT, July S.1The scenes
of Lake Champlain ter-centenary celebra-
ton shifted today from the shores OF
New York, where II had been in pro-
gress at Crown Point, Fort TicOnderoga
and Plattsburg, to Vermont, with Bur-
lington as the setting for the days cere
monies.
When the steamer bearing President
Taft the French and English ambassa-
doris, Governor Hughes, Of New York,
and the New York commission and the
members of the legislature, arrived at the
King street wharf, IL was met by the
Vermont division Of the national guard,
and the visitors were escorted to the
city hall park, where literary exercises
were held, over which Governor Prouty,
chairman of the Vermont Champlain COM
mission presided.
MANY ADDRESSES MADE.
The program included a prayer by the
Right Rev. Arthur G. A. Hall, Protestant
Episcopal bishop OF the diocese OF Yer
mont, welcoming addresses by Governor
Prouty and Mayor Burke, Of Burlington,
and, original poem by Bliss Carmen, and
addresses by President Taft, Ambassa-
doris Bryce and Jusserand, Governor
Hughes and Postmaster General Lemieux,
of Canada
A parade at noon had been arranged
for review, followed by a luncheon given
by Governor Prouty to the presidential
party and ambassadorial and official
guests at the Ethan Allen club, and
luncheon to the New York state legisla-
ture at the gymnasium building Of the
University Of Vermont.
The Indian pageants, which the presi-
dent expected to witness, were feature
of the afternoon program.
BANQUET THURSDAY NIGHT.
The presidential party and foreign
guests were shown interesting places In
the city late in the afternoon, and In
the evening a banquet held, at which
President Taft and others were to speak.
The presidents leaves for Washington AFT
er the banquet.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
MIR. BYRON A. PUGIN
Is CLAIMED BY DEATH

Mr.. Byron A. Pugin. the Atlanta archi-
tect, died Wednesday night at his home'
Sc Carnegie way, after an illness of ten
days. He is survived by his wife ana
three children-Welby N, Miss Mary B.,
and Darrell Pugin. The funeral arrange
ments have not been made. Interment will
probably be in Westview.
Mr.. Pugin was an Englishman by blrth'
and was a leading member OF the Ma
sonic order. He had been in Atlanta M
teen years at the time of his death. Mr..
Pusin was also a federal veteran Of the
civil war.
Born in South Kensington, London, Mr..
Pugin came to America just before the
civil war, and located in Illinois. He en-
tered the Union army as captain of Troop
H, Eighth Illinois cavalry, and served
throughout the struggle. After the war
Mr.. Pugin located in Charlottesville, Va,
where he married Miss Jennie %.ng Col
Inns.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
WOMAN SUES FOR
FALSE IMPRISONMENT


MOBILE. Ala, July S.-Afrs. Lille B.
Lester. wife Of Fleetwood Lester. form
erly chief travelling salesman and a
stakeholder in the Southern Hardware and
Supply company. one OF the largest con-
Germs OF its kind in the south, filed suits
today In the law and equity court against
Hardaway Young. president OF the COM
PAM and the Southern Hardware and
Supply company for $1,000 each. for ma
Mcious and false Imprisonment.
On January % last. Lester and HIS wife
were arrested on complaint OF Young
who chsrged them with highway robbery,
alleging at the time that Lester held him
In his home al the point OF a revolver.
compelling him 10 write a letter to the
treasurer Of the company for S5.625. say
ing that he had bought Mrs. Testers
stock. After Testers arrest the money
was found in his house and turned over
20 the sheriff The grand turies for two
terms failed 20 indlct the Testers. and in
a civil suit they were awarded the money
that was taken by the sheriff The case at
the time caused a big sensation
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
MAN AND WOMAN
DIE BENEATH WAVES

SOUTH BEND. Ind. July 7.-0nly the coat Of
the man that, with a woman companion. com
mftted suicide Monday by rowing over the
dam in the ST. Joseph river here, has been re-
covered The coat bears the label OF Muricc
Rothschild, Chicago. Search for the bodies OF
the couple continues.
Efforts Of the police to establish the Identity
of the suicides has yet produced no result. Ihar
II was the intention of both the man and the
woman to die was evident in that just before
the boat went over the dam he man was seen
TO smile at the woman and rise and light
cigarette and that the woman was sitting quiet
w. Both were well dressed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
GIRL HAD TO RETURN
HOME IN A BARREL

NEW YORK, July S.-Miss Mary Hart,
16 years old, ''hung her clothes on a
hickory limb" when she went bathing in
a canal near Paterson, N. ]. While she
was in the water man stole her gar
ments, but with the aid of a barrel, fur
nished by a woman who heard her
screams, she was able to reach her home
The girl later obtained a warrant for
John Doe, saying she could identify the
man If she saw him.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
MIR. FRANK S. BROWN
CLAIMED BY DEATH

Mr.. Frank s. Brown, A years Of age,
for eight years superintendent of the
Piedmont Driving club and for seven
years a dining car conductor on the
Southern and the Atlanta and West Point
roads, died June Is, at Weis Baden-Baden,
Germany, after a long Illness. The body
arrived at his native home, Reading, Pa,
last Tuesday, and was buried Wednesday.
Mr.. Brown had a number of friends in
Atlanta. For some months he had been
suffering from lotocomor ataxia. His ply
stefan advised him to go to Germany for
treatment, but it was of no avail.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
WOULD FORM NEW
COUNTY IN GEORGIA

Representative y. L. ellis, of Emanuel
county, will introduce bill in the legls-
lature for the formation OF new county
from portions of Laurens, Montgomery,
Emmanuel and Johnson counties. SOperton
would be the county site.
The new county would have a popula-
ton of $780, taxable property of $2,5OO'OoO,
and an area of 800 square miles. 1t would
take lS5 square miles from Emanuel; ten
from Johnson; 160 from Montgomery, and
40 from Laurens.
The main reason Of the change Is the
isolation of Soperton. This place is .
miles from Dublin; "a from Swalnsooro'
% from Wrightsville; 16 from Mt. vernon
and 10 from Adrian.
Among those in Atlanta who are work
ing i'm the interest of the new county Is
w. Mishoe, of Montgomery county.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
DEATH IN THE RIVER
ENDED HONEYMOON

SOUTH BEND, Ind, July s.-The bod
les Of Ella Zistern and Herman Linde-
man, of Chicago. who were drowned in
the st. Joseph river last Monday, were
found together today. They were easy of
Identification. Relatives of the pair will
take the bodies to- Chicago.
No report from any of the northern
Indiana towns has yet been made OF
record Of a marriage license issued to
Lindeman and none was found in the
baggage of the two at the Crescent hotel
where they were registered two days af-
ter they left Chicago, presumably to be
married and make a honeymoon journey.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
GLOBE ENCIRCLED
BY TWO WOMEN

NEW YORK, July 6.-Mrs William c.
Grant, of Chicago, rs years old, and her
sister, Miss Catherine A. Baker, 70 years
old, were passengers on the Prince Fred
erick Wilhelm which locked at Hoboken
yesterday.
The septuagenarians rounded out one Of
the most remarkable trips on record, cir
cling the globe as we'll as making many
incidental tours in INDIA and the Orient
and making total of more than 10000
miles in the eight months since departing
from Chicago on November. s last
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
FINED FOR TRADING
DISEASED ANIMAL

NEW ORLEANS, July s.-A novel con-
sequence of a horse trade, wherein each
man is said to have boosted that he had
got the best" of the other, was recorded
here Yesterday. E. Hyes and George
Martin. on affidavits preferred by one
against the other, were fined in differ
emit courts SIS each for trading dis
eased animal"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
FAMILIES DRIVEN OFF
BY HYDROPHORIA

SHERWOOD, La, July S.-A number
of families are reported to be moving
away from the Mamou oil fields here ow-
ing to the great prevalence there of hy-
drophobia among dogs. Many dogs have
been killed. Many people there express
the opinion that oil gases and much hot
steam have been a potent factor in the
mad dog epidemic.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
FILIPINO OUTLAWS
SLAIN BY SOLDIERS

MANILA, July TN desperate fight near
Patian, on Jolo island, Jikiri, the famous Moro
outlay chief was killed and his entire band
extermiuated By detachments OF regulars and
constabnlary under Captain George L. byram,
Of the Sixth United States cavalry, operating IN
contunctfon with a naval notilla or the mos
ouItO fleet under Lieutenant Commander signor.
The American loss one private killed ami
three Officers and twenty enlisted men and one
sailor wounded. -.
Private O'Connell, of Troop A, sixth cavalry,
was the one man killed among the Americans
and the Officers wounded are Iieutenanfs Ken
nedv Miller and Arthur Ii. Wilson OF the
Sixth.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
MEETING TO CONSIDER
GROWING OF ALFALFA

MEMPHIS, Tenn. July GA special
meeting of farmers. planters and land
owners of Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennes-
see, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and
Texas, will be held here Thursday, July
s. The meeting is to be addressed by Jo-
seph Ewing, of Ohio, on the subject OF
"Alfalfa Growing in the South" The OBJ
iect of the meeting is to form an organ
ization to encourage the growing of grain
and the breeding of live stock In that
sectttu of the south infested by the boil
weevil and other cotton pests.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
THOUGHT MACON CHINK
WAS MISSING LEON

MACON, Ga, July S.-A halfway de-
mented man thought he has turned up the
right Leon Ling in Macon yesterday, and
created more or less excitement by trying
to tell his friends of his discovery of the
greatly sought Chink. He saw a China
man walking down lower Fourth street,
and took him for the man who is wanted
in New York for murder.
The Chinaman proved to be law-abid-
ing celestial, who does the washee-washee
stunt In Macon for a living. The would
be detective afterwards admitted that he
was in error.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
Plans Tobacco Colony

CONVICTION. La, July 6.-Having ex-
perimented successfully with tobacco seed
secured from Cuba, one Of the largest
planters of this parish has arranged to
bring number of families from Ken
lucky to cultivate prospective tobacco
crops in this section.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
Urban H. Broughton.

NEW YORK.-"Take up my affairs. /
have the utmost faith in your judgment
will not hold you responsible for any
mistakes you may make"
The late Henry H. Rogers is quoted as
having once said these words to Urban
H. Broughton, his son-in-law.
They are remembered, now that a sue
cessor to Rogers must take up his vast
work.
Urban H. Broughton knows more abou,
Rogers affairs than does the son of the
dead financier. Mr.. Broughton has even
taken Mr. Rogers place on the witness
stand at various times, so thoroughly
was he acquainted with Rogers affairs.
Wall street is inclined TO believe thar
young Henry H. Rogers, Jr., will MOI
have a full hand in swaying the affairs
If the Rogers family until Broughton IS
eady to permit him to do so.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
AND WIFE
KILLED IN QUARREL

CHICAGO July 6.-During quarrel follow
Inc prolonged Fourth CT July celebration,
lanes Dozler a policeman, was shot and killed
and his wife wounded here today. The police
are searching for Isaiah Holt, a brother OF
Mrs Dozer
IL is said to have been O'Clock this morn
Ing when Mrs. Dozier, accompanied by nor
brother two brothers Of her husband and an
other woman returned TO the DOzieg home N
the ensuing quarrel IL is alleged Holt took MS
sisters part and fired at DOzier. In seeking
20 prevent the firing OF the shot, Mrs. Dozier
was wounded In the arm.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
MAN EATS TEN POUNDS
OF BEEF AT ONE TIME

NEW YORK. July S.--Phillip Lommel,
weighing 30 pounds. has won the cham
pionship medal as a beefsteak eater. In
a costest with Max Meyers, 275 pounds, at
political clubs outing, Lommel gorged
himself with ten pounds of beefsteak
without getting UP from the table, while
Meyers was able to stuff only eight and
three-quarters pounds into himself.
There were many bets on the contest,
which was watched by an excited crowd
Of several hundred persons.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
CHILD FALLS FROM TRAIN
BUT ESCAPES UNHURT

ALEXANDRIA, La. July 6.-wander-
ing TO the platform Of a car, the Swear
old daughter of n. A. David. Of Mans
field. La, fell last night from train
near here, moving at the rate Of forty
miles. When the train was brought to
a standstill and started backward to find
the supposedly mangled body of the child,
II was discovered that the little girl had
landed in a sand pile. had not been inJur-
ed. and was walking alongside the track
in pursuit of her parent on the train.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
NEW YORK WOMAN
KILLED BY BURGLAR

NEW YORK, July S.-NIrs. Sophie Sta
Der. wife of George Staber, an importer
Of Duane street, this city, was shot and
instantly killed in her home at Flatbush,
L. l., while aiding her son in struggle
with a burglar early today. The burg
lar, shaking OFF the son, dove through
a window and escaped.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
MRS. JOHN @. CLoUGH, JR.,
BURIED AT WAYCROSs

wAYCROsS. Ca, July s-The funeral Of Mrs
John G. Clough, Jr., was held here Tuesday
afternoon at the home OF Mr.. ]. Q. Ketterer
Rev. T. II. Lawhern. OF Blackshear, assisted b.
Rev W. c. Brewton and Rev. J. p. Wardlaw
OF this city, officiated. The interment was ar
Kettle Greek cemetery, about two miles fro1
the city.
Mrs. Clough died at the Kings Daughters
hospital Sunday morning, after an illness Of
two weeks with typhoid fever Her home was
Jesup, and two sisters, who live In Roanoke,
* 4.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
GREETS SISTER-IN-LAW,
THEN ENDS HIS LIFE

wAYCROSS. Ga. July S.-News was
received in Waycross Wednesday Of the
suicide Of Andrew Taylor. near Beach.
this county. He was % years of age. No
cause is known for the act. He walked
into the house of his brother, J. +. Tay-
Tor. and spoke to his sister-in-law, turn
ed and went into another room and shot
himself in the head. He died in a few
minutes. He belonged to a prominent
family and was unmarried.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
Good Roads Convention

wAYCROSS. Ca, July San invitation
has been received from the Douglas Good
Roads convention 10 the mayor and coun-
ell and county commissioners to attend
the convention on the 18th. 1t is probable
that q number of citizens will attend the
meeting.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
PosTPoNES HANGING
FOR ONE DAY

TALLAHASSEE. Fla. July s.--Gov-
ernor GTchrist today postponed the hang
ing OF r. II. Owens. convicted Of muir
der, from tomorrow until July 20 The ex-
tension was made TO permit an exami-
nation as to whether Owens is sane.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
NARROWED
ONROOFSOF HOMES
Three Hundred Passengers on
Santa Fe Train Barely Miss
Death When Cars Plunge Into
Deep Water.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July s-Daybreak
today revealed much distress throughout
the flood-stricken districts OF Missouri
and Kansas. Thousands of people along
the Missouri river, the Grand river In
Missouri and the Marais Des Cygnes riv-
er in Kansas, who have been forced to
take refuge in upper stories from the ris-
ing waters, a week after a night filled
with terror lest the flood would wash
away the foundations Of their homes. Be-
sides great damage to unharvested crops
and the washing away Of property the
flood has caused much suffering to many
farm people who are marooned on remote
and inaccessible spots.
Several relief train sent out from Kan
sas City and other points were unable to
reach their destination and boats loaded
with food and other supplies which had
put out TO go to the rescue were forced
back by the swirling current.
PEOPLE ON ROOFS.
In several small towns almost the en-
tire population had to seek safety on the
roofs OF their homes and unless aid is
extended to them soon 1t is feared the
suffering will be acute.
At Pattonsburg. Mo-, about 300 peo-
pie crowded into the upper floors OF
house. have been without sleep for over
two days.
One of the most serious situations Is at
Pomona. Kans., where yesterday 800 pas
sengers on a westbound Atchison, Topeka
and SAINT Fe train were marooned when
part Of the train overturned and toppled
into eighteen feet Of water.
There people. after being rescued by
boats and rowed distances varying from
one to two miles, passed the night In the
homes OF hospitable farmers.
HOITRT.V GROWING WORSE
A call for relief sent out from Pattons.
burg, says conditions there are hourly
growing worse. Mayor Maupin, of Pat
tonsburg. has taken personal direction OF
the relief work there. His own home,
which is large and which is the only one
in town which has no water on the first
floor has been thrown open and is filled
to its capacity with refugees.
The water is within a foot OF the door
step.
Main street is eight feet deep in rushing
water. Three-fourths of the people In the
town have lost everything they had.
RIVERS BEGIN TO FALL.
Conditions in Missouri and Kansas in-
proved rapidly, however. during the morn-
ing hours. Except at Kansas City, where
the Kansas and Missouri rivers converge,
most OF the streams in this part of the
southwest were receding and IL is believe
ed the worst stage had been passed.
At Pattonsburg, No, the water fell ia
inches during the night and continued to
recede today. The last of the refugees
have been removed from home and tree
tops this morning and the relief train
from st. Joseph, which had been stalled
near San Rosa, landed its passengers
within two miles of Pattonsburg and from
there the remainder Of the journey was
made in boats. Ample food, at least for
present needs, was distributed to the refu-
gees.
At Pomona, Kans., all Of the marooned
passengers from the wrecked Sante Fe
passenger train which ran into the river
yesterday had found shelter and were
safe.
Scores Are Rescued
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-09
Scores Are Rescued
by Parties in Boats

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, July s.-A telephone
message from Pattonsburg says the re-
lief party from st. Joseph has completed
its work in the f1ood-stricken town, and
started home. One hundred persons were
taken to the hills in boats by the rescuers
last night, and a refugees camp was es-
tablished.
Four hundred are quartered In the third
floor of the public school house. Two
hundred are in Masonic hall, AMI others
are in the upper stories Of business
houses, where they have been supplied
with provisions and drinking water by
the rescue party. Further danger from
flood is not anticipated but there viii be
need of additional supplies of food and
drinking water.
Arizona republican., 1909-09-17
For Sale-Real Estate

DO you want to buy a IO-acre home in the country, either in the orange belt or garden land? We have some line propositions and will be glad to show you. Ten acres will make you a fine living. The land. purchased now. will surely advance in value. Ten acres will keep 700 hens and two or three cows. with fruit enough for any family. You can be as in dependent with a proposition like this as any man. Here are some of these places:
Arizona republican., 1909-09-17
GREENE & GRIFFIN REAL ESTATE & INVESTMENT CO 127 N. CENTER ST.

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 FINE i0-acre home, one mile from Glendale, well improved. good house, lots of shade, lawn flowers, good out buildings, regular water. Has been under cultivation for years. Price s25O per acre.
 12D acres at $9000 being less than s1OO per acre. Choice orange land Some of the best orange groves are in this vicinity. miles northeast of city; flood water.
 Large listings in city property.
 Just received for rent one 7- room house. Everything is being newly repaired and overhauled. Will be in fine condition; modern, close in, and in good locality.