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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-15
SUPREME COURT
LOPS OFF $4,000
Of JUDGES PAY
Superior Court Judges of Full
ton, Chatham and Richmond
Counties Must Work for
$4,000 Year, Not $1,000
COUNTIES CANNOT HELP
PAY JUDGES SALARIES.

The Georgia supreme court, IN an opin-
ion rendered Thursday morning, Topped
on 5000 per year of the salaries of SUI
perior Court Judges John T. Pendleton
W. D. Ellis, George L Bell, of the Fulton
superior court; L s. Roam, of the Stone
Mountain circuit; w. G. Charlton, Of the
Chatham superior court, and Henry A
Hammond. Of the Augusta circuit. Ac-
cording to the decision, these judges are
entitled to receive only 5000 per annun
compensation for their judicial services
whereas they have been receiving, since
1906. salaries Of 5000 each.
While the decision is not retroactive In
itself, under it's terms, the judges men,
toned may be called upon to refund to
the several counties mentioned the total
amount of money they have been paid in
excess of $500 per annum.
THE RICHMOND CASE.
The decision was rendered in the case
OF Judge Henry A Hammond, OF Au.
gusta, VS.. Walter A. Clark. treasurer OF
Richmond county. 1t affects the superior
court judges of Fulton and Chatham
counties, because the superior court
judges Of these jurisdictions were covered
by the legislative act controlling in the
case decided.
In 1905, the legislature passed an act
increasing the salaries OF the superior
court judges of Fulton, Chatham and
Richmond counties from $4,000 to $4,000
per year, and provided that the extra
$4,000 per year should be paid by the
respective counties.
Treasurer Clark OF Richmond county,
declined to pay Judge Henry A. Ham
mond, or the Augusta circuit, the extra
compensation. Judge Hammond man.
damused the treasurer, and the case
was heard by Judge d. w. Meadows,
of the northern circuit, sitting for
Judge Hammond. He sustained the
mandamus, and the case was appeales.
to the supreme court.
LOWER COURT OVERRULED.
~Associte Justice Atkinson wrote the
opinion rendered Thursday morning. He
overruled the lower court and holds
the salary increasing act to be uncon-
stitutional, because the salaries of the
superior court judges are payable exclu-
sively from the state treasury, and no
county, regardless of its wealth or pop
VI Ndn 6uPP4CAAChl th0
salary fixed by law at $4,000 per an
mum.
I'm so far as the act purports to sup
plement salaries of judges of superior
courts, it is Void says the opinion.
On Wednesday, the supreme court de-
cided a somewhat similar case effect
ing the salaries of city court judges in
cities having a population of more than
5000. This case, also, came from Au-
gusta, where the county treasurer re-
fused to pay to Judge William F. Eve
the increase authorized by the Legislative
enactment of 1904.
Judge Eve mandamused the treasurer,
and, as in the case of. Judge Hammond,
the treasurer lost. The supreme court
sustained the lower court in this in
stance, because ten legislature has, un.
der the constitution, the right to fix the
salaries of city court judges, and the
counties have the right to supplement
them.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-15
DUCKTOWN RESOLUTION
FAVORED BY COMMITTEE
House Will Be Advised to Pass
Memorial to Tennessee Leg
iSIature for Relief

With the recommendation that 1t do
pass" the resolution introduced In the
house of representatives to memorabilia
the legislature of Tennessee regarding
the pending litigation in Polk county.
Tenn. against the two copper companies
located at Ducktown, will go back to the
house Thursday from the committee on
county and county matters.
The action that the house will take on
this is problematic. When the reso-
luton finally reaches consideration, there
will doubtless be much antagonism to It,
An almost similar resolution, memorial
izing the Tennessee legislature to author
ize an extra judge for the court of Polk
county, was numerically exterminated a
few days ago. This resolution, which
does nothing more than lay a statement
of the conditions before the Tennessee
assembly, leaving the remedy to that
body, may be destined to meet a better
fate.
One vote against 1t was recorded in the
committee Wednesday afternoon-that of
Mr.. Sheppard, of Sumter. Mr.. Sheppard
adhered to the argument that the Leg
islature of Georgia has no business Of
fering suggestions to the legislature of
Tennessee. With the exception of Mr..
Sheppard's vote, all the others were in
favor OF the adoption Of the resolution.
The resolution was introduced in the
house of representatives by Messrs.
Alexander of DeKalb, Smith OF Gilmer,
Butt of Fannin, and others. 1t recites
that the fumes from the copper mines
have done much damage In the neigh
borhood, not only across in Georgia. but
in Tennessee as well; and that Georgia
citizens have filed about 100 damage suits
which may never be tried as the statute
OF limitations gives fair promise of in
tervening because of the overcrowded
condition of the single court in Polk
county. c. T. Ladson, j. A. Drake and
Lamar Hill appeared as attorneys for
the litigants at the committee hearing.
Mr.. Ladson said that citizens of Tonnes
see have also filed suit against the conn
panies, and that they too are urging the
Tennessee legislature to give them some
remedy
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-15
HALL takes CHARGE
As ATTORNEY GENERAL
Takes Oath of Office and I'M
mediateIy Made Bond and
Assumed Duties

HewIette A. Hall, OF Coweta county,
Thursday morning became attorney gen.
eraI Of Georgia, succeeding to the office
that Judge John c. Hart has held for
the past eight years. Mr.. Hall was sworn
In by Governor Brown In the presence
OF his predecessor In ONCE and several
personal friends. He Immediately gave
bond for the faithful performance Of the
duties Of the office, and this was signed
by Representative Kirby of Coweta and
Judge Hart. II was accepted by the gov
ernor and filed
Attorney General Hall Immediately as
sumed charge of the affairs OF the Of
fee. and during the morning received a
number OF callers who congratulated him
upon his appointment by Governor Brown
and who wished him a successful ad-
ministration.
Judge Hart resigned some days ago. his
resignation to be effective on July Is, or
sooner, II convenient to the governor.
Thursday morning Judge Hart concluded
to retire Immediately. and the governor
agreed to accept the resignation a day
in advance.
The former attorney general, Judge
Hart, who is now a candidate for gov
ernOr, haQ no SIdtemenI 10 ulAAo dIIeT MS
formal retirement. He spent the morning
In his former Offices looking to the odds
and ends and getting together his per-
sonal effects.
The scene in Governor Browns ONCE,
upon the occasion ofeJudge Harris retire
ment, was affecting.
After Mr.. Hall had taken the oath, Gov
ernor Brown turned to Judge Hart, and
said:
Judge Hart. I desire to say to yau
that will always remember your splen-
did courtesy toward this offlce in the dis
charge of your duties as attorney general.
feel that I voice the sentiment OF all
Georgia when 1 declare that you have
conducted your office with eminent abil-
ity and faithfulness to duty. In going
you may be sure OF my continued high
esteem"
Judge Hart was visibly affected by the
governors speech, 50 much so that he
could only thank the executive, after
which he bowed out OF the presence Of a
dozen interested lookers-on.
Sam Steele, the faithful old darky,
who has been Judge Harris porter, will
continue to serve the new attorney gen.
eral in this capacity. Sam has been
a fixture about the capitol. He has
been employed at the capitol for %
years, IN various capacities. For 90
years he was porter at the governors
office, having come in with Governor
Coluuttt
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-15
MANY NEW COTTON MILLS
ARE PLANNED BY SOUTH
Heavy CurtaiIment Is Not A.
feCting Organization of
New Plants
Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)

CHARLOTTE, N. c., July 1L-Dcspite
the depression In cotton goods markets.
and the heavy cCrtaiIment in effect
among the mills, new mill companies are
organized almost daily in the south, and
large sums are Icing invested in I'M
provement o miu proper les, and the es-
Enlistment of now pants.
Here are several new mills, announced
during the past few days. in SOU n Car-
olian alone:
1t is understood that foreign capital
lists. whose names are withheld at pres
ent,. have made a proposition to citizens
of Fountain Inn, S. c., to put up $4,000
toward building a 100000 mill II local
capitalists will subscribe $4,000. 1t Is I'M
derstood citizens are enthusiastic over
the proposition and that chances are
bright for landing the new mill.
The Chesnee Mill company, with $780,
900 capitalization, has just been orga-
nized at Spartanburg, s. c., with W. E.
Burnett, of Spartanburg, president and
treasurer.
A cotton mill company having 100000
capital stock is to be organized at Lsu-
rens, 8. c., according to information
reaching here. Petition has been made
to the secretary of state for permission
to organize the company. w. L. Gray
and others are said to be the hackers.
It is very likely new $1,000 spindle
mill will be located in Charlotte IN the
near future, although plans Of the pro-
moters are being kept quiet at present.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-15
MASONS WILL MEET
IN DALTON CONVENTION

DALTON, Ca, July H-The Masons
of three counties: Whitfield, Catoosa AMI
Murray, will gather here in convention
on Thursday. August Is; the plans for
the entertainment of the distinguished
visitors are now being made by the local
lodge OF Free and Accepted Masons who
will be hosts of the convention.
This convention will be the regular
annual one held by the Masons of the
three counties, and the attendance at the
conventions in the past has been between
$50 and 300. Every lodge OF Masons In
the three counties will send delegates.
and a large number of visitors will at
tend.
Arrangements for the convention are
being made by S. z. Berry. worshipful
master, who is at the head of the or
ganization, and w. NJ. sapp, who is SEQ
rotary. They will secure a number of
prominent Masons of the state to address
the convention which promises to be the
biggest event in the history of Masonry
in this section OF the state.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-15
ASK INVESTIGATION
OF PRISON COMMISSION
Senator Jackson Wants Joint
Committee to Audit Com
missions Payroll Accounts

A resolution providing for a Joint
committee OF three from the senate and
five from the house to investigate the
accounts Of the state prison commits
sion, especially the payroll accounts.
was sprung as a surprise in the senate
toward the close of Thursdays session
by Senator ]. B. Jackson Of the 21st
district
The resolution was referred to the
general judiciary committee by request
Of the author, and hence the senate had
no opportunity to discuss it. Quite a
great deal would have been said, how
ever, in al probability, If that DISPOSE
ton hadn't been made of 1T.
The resolution is brief and to the
point, being nfull as follows:
Where. the act of the legislature pro-
vides for only four inspectors and re-
quires. If possible, that they should be
engineers skilled in bodybuilding,
And whereas, the report of the prison
commission shows an expenditure of $23,-
s42 for payroll account and $7,701 for in
spection account.
And whereas, it has been publicly
stated that the commission has ten men
really engaged in inspection work when
the law authorizes four;
Therefore, be 1t resolved, That joint
committee Of three from the senate and
FIVE from the house be appointed to in
vestigate the accounts of the prison COM
mission and especially to investigate the
payroll and inspection account and to see
by what authority more than four men,
IL such is true, in reality do inspection
work even though the name under which
they are employed Is not that Of inspec-
tors"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-15
MANY WILL Be IN RACE
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL
Hall Announces for Re-eIec-
ton and Many Others Will
Try to Get His Job

Political interest conferred. Thursday
morning. IN speculation concerning the
attorney generalship. The retirement
HewIette II Hall and ne gossip about
several prospective candidates for the
once really overshadoved the suberna-
torial situation for the time being.
Attorney General Hall announced
again that he would stand for re-elec-
tion. subject 20 the nominating pri-
mary OF August %. A q. McCurry, a
weIl-known lawyer OF Hartwell. has al
ready announced his candidacy, and
Thoms ]. Shackleford, Of Athens, one
OF the best known attorneys in that
section OF the state, has declared him
self in the race. in response to the
promptings OF friends
Judge W. R Jones, OF Greeenville.
member Of the house from Meriwsther,
has been several times prominently
mentioned in connection with the Office.
State Senator W. B. Burwell. Of Spar
In. has been urged by a host OF friends
throughout the state to become q can
didate.
Thomas 8. Fielder. OF Macon. is regard
ed as both n probable and a likely can
didate for the position His friends are
confident that he would make a strong
race. and II he yields to their views and
wishes Il Is believed his formal announce
ment viii be made IN a day or two.
Mr.. Fielder made an enviable and a
statewide reputation as a member OF the
general assembly, both in the house and
the senate. In the senate. he led the
fight for negro disfranchisement, was one
Of the champions OF the present rail-
road law and was q leading factor in the
abolition OF the convict lease system.
which he had fought consistently for
years
W. W. Lambdin. Of Waycros, one OF the
successful and influential lawyers OF
southeast Georgia. was in Atlanta on
Wednesday. and mis- friends say that he
is considering the race for attorney gen.
eraL
Judge Dunwoody. of Brunswick. is an
other strong lawyer OF southeast Geor-
gis. who Is being urged to enter the
race.
OF the seven probable candidates
mentioned. IL is stated on good authority
that at least three and possibly four of
them. including Attorney General Hall.
will be In the race. Wherefore. II is sta
ted. the prorating plan governing the pri-
mary is almost certain to receive a trial
This scheme was fathered by the attor-
ney general himself. who as state chair
man secured its adoption
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-15
GEORGIA FARMERS WILL
HAVE ANNUAL MEETING
State Convention of Georgia
Division VIII Probably Re-
Elect ]. L. Lee President
Especial Dispatoh 10 IN. Iourr., ,

0~@k@~@~A
UNION CITY. Ga-. July B.-The an
nuAl state convention Of the Georgia d.
vision Of the FsrmerS Cooperative and
Educational union win be held In this
place on next Tuesday. The sessions win
last for three dayA
In addition to the discussion Of q num-
Der Of important matters, including the
reports OF the consolidated enterprises
OF the union. ocioers win be named for
the ensuing year Prominent members Of
the union are Of the opinion that Presi-
dent John L. Lee win again be asked to
accept the presidency, but az yet no in
timation has come as to whether he will
accept or not
The splendid administration Of Presi-
dent Lee has caused the members to de-
mand that he continue AZ the head Of the
Georgia division. and strong pressure
viii be brought TO bear on him to ac-
cept the once IN view Of the eficient
work he has done IN the past
The reports OF the convention viii show
that the union In In the most healthy
condition IN it's history.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-15
SUSPEND ALL RATE
INCREASES UNTIL
FURTHER INQUIRY
Commission Takes Sweeping
Action on General and I'm
portant Tariffs Pending
Probe Into ReaSonabIeneSS
NO Definite STATEMENT
CAN BE MADE AT PRESENT

WASHINGTON. July I.-In an official
statement the interstate commerce COM
mission announced today its intention to
suspend all tariffs, naming general and
important rate advances, pending an in
vestigation as to the reasonableness OF
the proposed increases.
No more definite statement in this
regard can now be made" says the COM
mission, but the specific orders will be
announced from time to time as they are
entered and served"
. 1t is expected that the suspension in
each case will be for 100 days from the
effective date named in the tariff, but
the commission intends by subsequent or
ders to provide for making effective on
the same day such advances as may be
allowed.
REGARD PUBLIC POLICY.
It is the purpose of the commission
to exercise its authority to suspend rate
advances only in such instances Of the
filing Of tariffs as might indicate that
such action was desirable on the
grounds or public policy.
In other words, If the commission
should be convinced that any given ad-
vance would work hardship to a con-
siderable territory and to large ship
ping interests, it would suspend that
tariff pending an inquiry into the rea-
sonableness Of the rates named.
Under the law 1t would be necessary
for the commission to attach to each
tariff suspended IS order Of suspension
and to notify the interstate carriers Of
it's action. At as early a date as posi-
BILE the commission will take in a for
NAL hearing the suspended tariffs. The
burden OF proof of the reasonbleness
OF the tariffs will lie upon the car
riers.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-15
GRAND JURY PROBES
CHICAGO BEEF TRUST
w. S. Kenyon Goes West to
Confer With District Attor-
ney on Prosecution

WASHINGTON, July 14.-William S.
Kenyon, assistant to the attorney gen.
eraI, will arrive in Chicago today where
he will assist the officials of thedistrict
attorneys office there in the presents
ton to the grand jury of evidence in
the so-called beef trust and oleomarga-
rine frauds. A complete grand jury
called by Judge Lands meets today for
the purpose.
The government twice before has Sc
cured indictment in the beef cases, but
the defendants escaped trial because in
one instance they were given an i'm
munity BATH" for having testified in
special inquiry conducted by the gov
eminent, and on the second occasion be-
cause the indictments were thrown out
of court on the ground that they were
defective.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-15
"EVERY MAN WILL BE
HIS OWN LAWYER"

NEW ORLEANS, July 14.-"Every man
his own lawyer" may be the guiding
text of petty criminals in Louisiana
You can take 1t from me- declared
District Attorney Adams in one of the
criminal courts here yesterday, that the
man charged with a petty crime fares
better without lawyer than with one.
"A judge as a rule makes allowances
for a prisoner trying to defend himself
and will carry this point in mind when
he charges the jury"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-15
WAKE FOREST TEACHER
CAUGHT IN WHIRLPOOL

ASHEVILLE, N. c., July 14.-News
Capt. Charles Spencer, Of Lexington,
professor of mathematics at woodbury.
Forest school, was drowned in the Tuck
asiegee river Saturday afternoon while
boating with a party Of students.
The boat was overturned by striking
a rock. All the occupants of the boat.
with the exception of Captain Spencer.
made their way to the shore. The de-
ceased was caught in a whirlpool and
sank before aid could reach him. The
body was recovered this morning. The
deceased was 35 years old and unmar-
ried.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-15
Wreck Rumor a Fake

LONDON, July l4.-Star14Ing rufnoF
Of great loss Of life Following a collision
on the Dneiper river reached here today
from Odessa, Russia
Inquiry develops that the reports are
exaggerated versions Of last Satur-
Guys accident, when . boiler exploded
on 10 st?amer Lovkij, killing three and
ia a. Is injuring ten others
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-15
PA. R. R. TRA|NMEN
MEET MANAGER To
CONFER ON DEMAND
Want Higher Wages and Bet
ter Conditions - Company
Against Increase, but Might
Change Conditions
WANT 10-H0UR DAY AND
PAY FOR ELEVEN HOURS
CBy Associated Press.)

PHILADELPHIA. July H.-Positive
declaration that the failure OF the COM
pany to meet the demands Of the men
would be met with a strike. was made
BY W. G. Lee. president OF the Brother
hood Of Railroad Trainm~n. just before
he Joined the conference between w.
Haywesd Meyers. general manager OF the
Pennsylvania railroad for lines east of
Pittsburg. and the 80 committeeman OF
Conductors and Trainmen's union in the
assembly room Of the Pennsylvania sta
tion today.
Mr. Lee declared the men would not
s-1nsent TO arbitration OF the points o.
difference between them and the COM
pany. The question was not one OF mon
ey, he said. and arbitration would be fiat
IL and steadfastIy refused He said:
I'VE want the established rules AMI
regulations now in force on the Balti-
more and Ohio and the New York Cen
tral lines put into effect on :he Penn
sylvania system"
WHAT MEYERS SAYS.
Mr. Meyers, before the meeting, said
the company was firm in its determine
ton not TO increase wages. but he said
working conditions would be improved
provided suchga move would entail no
expense 20 the company
The demands Of the trainmeu and con-
ductors call for what is equivalent 10 q
ten-hour working day. with IL hours pay
ana q change from the trip system Of
computing pay to that OF the mileage
system
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-15
FALLS ACROSS BELT
OF ROCK CRUSHER

ASHEVILLE, n. c., July 14.--Gray
Hancy, rs years old, a young man work.
ing on the new dam being built below
Marshall, N. c., fell across the belt of p
rock crusher yesterday afternoon and
was badly mangled. Doctors state that
he cannot recover.
The injured man was removed to the
home Of his father at Marshall.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-15
VAGRANT WINS YACHT
RACE TO BERMUDA

HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 1.-THE
Vagrant won the Atlantic Yacht clubs
race from New York to Bermuda By half
an hour, crossing the finishing line ut IL
o'clock this morning. The Shi Yessa.
which had q time allowance Of / hour
and 90 minutes. finished At o'clock.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-15
COTTON BILLS OF LADING
MUST BE GUARANTEED

LONDON, July 1.-THE bankers com
mittee recently appointed to inquire into
the cotton trade situation has decided
to propose that. in November,
American cotton bills OF Ia6lng shall be
negotiated only when they are guaran-
teed by an American banking institution
1t is expected that the proposal viii be
adopted after consideration at a general
meeting OF English and Continental bank.
ara
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-15
SLABS HIS BROTHER
IN A STREET FIGHT

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla, July 14-Welckmar
Mickler a prominent resident OF this city, was
probably fatally stabbed by his brother. Robert
Mickler, in the Plaza last night, and is in
a critical condition in the hospital. The cause
of the cutting is a mystery, although there
is some talk that IL about a woman The
scene OF the fight is in the heart Of the city,
and several people saw the two brothers fight.
1t all happened quick that interference wa
impossible.
Robert Mickler was arrested shortly aftel
the fight, having offered resistance.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-15
FARMER Is KILLED
IN PLOT OF BLACKS

ALMA, Ca, July 14.-What is believed 20
have been the plot of negro farmers to Kill
their employer, R. ]. Douglas, a prominent
farmer, resulted in his death yesterday while a
negro woman mother OF the slayer, was killed
by a stray shot; Leonora Brown, the slayer's
sister. is in jail, and Sam Brown, who killed
Douglas, is fugitive from justice, with
posse Of angry armed men at his heels.
The killing occurred on Douglas plantation
near this place. In all. IL shots were fired.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-15
COTTON TARE SUIT HEARD
BY SOUTH CAROLINA COURT
Case, Involving $4,000, 1000,
Is of Great Interest to
Farmers
Especial Dispatch to The Journa)

CHARLOTTE, N. c., July IA
case involving nearly 100000 Of in
terest to all the farmers an dcotton men
of the south, known as the cotton tare
act, is now on appeal before the SUI
preme court of South Carolina
The case was argued several weeks
ago and is now on appeal.