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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-04-21
Atlanta, Ga, April Fl, 1910
Harvie Jordan and The Cotton
Journal


sue of the Atlanta Constitution is fine ex-
ample of the blufing manner in which char
acters of a certain type endeavor to intimi-
date editors and silence the press.
[ have not Gbelled Mr.. Jordan, nor any one
else. The editorial in The JEFFERsONIAN to
which he refers was brief and we'll within the
legal limits Harvie had begun series of
take care of the farmer articles in the Macon
Telegraph. This, in connection with a fact
communicated to me by Charlie Barrett, the
last time he was at my house, suggested the
idea that Harvje a0as moaneuveriaog for lead
erShlp, again, among the much-f armed farm
ers-said fact being that Hm"vie had gone
0ver to Aza6ama, and Joined the Farmers
Union.
Commenting upon Harvie's Telegraph ar
ticles, [ merely ventured to say that if he
would explain how he and Richard Cheat
ham blew in about 100000, in four years,
running q o0eehly paper, the story would be
more interesting, as reading matter, than the
somewhat stale and prosy stuff that he was
furnishing the Macon Telegraph.
Where's the libel? I've got my facts
straight, and my motive is not unworthy.
There were five hundred men and women who
pinned their faith to The Cotton Journal
Company, invested their hard earned money
In it, and have now nothing to show for it.
LU'Ot6 oOTCJCWt HC0S TTHS1O6fGG OF Jl6 COm1
pan1y. lie aOaS IN the atlanta office q0here the
business a0as managed. lie did not resign
until april, 1909, a0hen the Company of q0bich
he had, all along, been President qoas o6so-
1utezy 5ns0zvent.
From Harvie's letter in the Sunday paper,
it would never be gathered that he was not
only stockholder and Editor Chief, but
President Of The Cotton Journal C0mpaqv!
Upon the ornate letter head of the corpora
ton ran, in brilliant red letters, the name
''The Cotton Journal Publishing Co.
Capital Stock, 800, 900"
Next underneath, came
''HARVIE JORDAN, PRESIDENT"
Mr.. John D. Walker, of Sparta, appears as
Treasurer"
Harvie says that "Watson came into the
affairs of the Company about thirty days
after | resi- gned"
This cool and delusive statement reminds
me of story. [ must tell it in my own way,
if you will be so kind as to permit me.
Did you ever hear of a man named Henry
Reed? Do you happen to know such per-
son? If you do, you will not be bit sur
prised at what follows.
The said Henry Reed was the Associate
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Che Jefferson,an

ing about man and master, and another say
ing about birds Of feather; but that's Meth
er here nor there.
My present plan and purpose is to tell you
when and how "Watson came into affairs of
our Company.
1t is probable, though by no means certain,
that Henry Reed paid for r. r. ticket; for,
on a certain Spring morning, a year ago,
Henry made temporary addition to the pop
ulation of Thomson. Not only that, but he
wendell his way up the hill upon which my
activities and strenuosities domicile them
selves. Think he had been here to see our
Business Manager once before,' but am not
sure of that detail. At all events, James La
nier came to my den, and requested me to go
down to the 'Parly" and meet Henry Reed.
Went down. Met Henry. Listened, en-
wrapped, while Henry evolved his PROPOSE
ton. Of all the plausible takers that ever I
heard-but why dwell?
, The essence of the business was that The
Cotton journal Company was up against it;
but if [ would lend $1,000, they would print
The JEFFs at cost, and the Heavens would
wear broad, eternal smile
In favor of his proposition, need I say that
Henry talked with exceeding FEASIBILITY? [
told him, however, that 1t qOas useless to ask
me to touch anything actich Harvie Jordan
q0as connected. He said that Harvie was
it in black and white, there would be some
thing doing.
Harvle, soon afterwards, addressed to Rich
ard Cheatham, the Business Manager, letter
most carefully worded, but which amounted
to resignation, and to an adr0it laying of
everything that had happened on the sh0uz-
ders Of him, the said Richard.
1t has been a mystery to me why Cheat
ham failed to detect the true inwardness of
Harvies parting words.
In effect, they amounted to this: "remoen1-
Der, Richard, If aoay smaash-up occurs, YOU
are responsible, not me-"
The loan of $4,000 was made by me-
Through Judge Hines, the past-due debts of
the concern were paid off, to the extent of
about $4,7OO. The balance Of the loan, (about
S2,3OO) was turned over to Richard Cheat
ham. Henry Reed had smoothly-oh, how
smoothly assured me that qoith this aUorh-
eng balance, he and Richard could run the
business very nicely
We did not find it so. In fact, it wasn't
long. before Henry got Gas I must assume)
another K. Il. ticket and came journeying
down to Thomson, again Wanted more
money, on the same collateral Oh, just two
or three thousand dollars! Well, he didn't
get it. Henry, [ am given to understand,
says that [ am a mighty hard man to please)
Pretty soon after this, we had to pay, in
advance, for the paper on which THE JEFFs
were printed. Mr. Wells, the dealer in pa
per, refused to credit The Cotton Journal
Company. There was nothing for me to do,
but to "come across" Wells is a good man:
and [ didn't blame him in the least for not
being willing to credit Cheatham and Reed
We still buy our paper from Mr.. Wells, to
our entire satisfaction, and to his.
Bless my time! word came over the long
M fo II
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and Reed pocketing the proceeds Of my week
ly checks for their big salaries leaving the
actual workers unpaid. [ stood for the wages,
to keep the business running; and Mr. Nc
Ginley, the Foreman, and his men have been
most loyal and efficient.
Not long after this tangle was Strengthened
out, the Landlord of the building became
deeply concerned over the question of the non
payment of the rent. This was, by no means,
unnatural. Non-payment of rent has been
known to poster and perturb landlords, be-
fore.
To keep from being elected, and the bust
ness from being seriously damaged, I had to
become Mr.. Andrea0s' tenant Which worked
out all right, for Mr. Andrews and haven't
had the slightest difficulty in getting along,
agreeably. | pay the 800 per month, regu
larly, and regularity Of payment is thing
which pleases my landlord, as it does all
others.
But our tribulations were not ended. One
dav an inexperienced agent, representing one
of the firms which had sold machinery to The
Cotton Journal Company on credit and with
reservation of title, appeared on the scene
with q force Of za6orers, q drag, and Gas re-
mem6er,) ropes and graphing hooks, to tear
the plant to pieces! This inexperienced per-
son meant to have his firms part of the plant,
then and there, ~ ct 0rnais, bruteno fuz17oe11,
and SO forth
Had it not been for the frmness of the
Managing Editor and of r. W. Mckinley,
the Foreman, The Cotton Journal establish
ment would have been practically wrecked;
and my own business temporarily suspended
To Mr.. f. L. Seeley, am under obligations
for his prompt kindness in signing the bond
which prevented what would have been a
heavy calamity to The ,JEFFs.
In brief, 1t became absolutely necessary for
me to protect The Cotton Journal Company,
and mig oaom business, By paying off ALL Of
the debts due on the plant. The presses the
linotype machine, the folder-nothing had
been paid for, in full. Against my will, I
had to protect Mrs Watsons interest-the
$1,000 note having been transferred to her for
value last May-by securing the assignment
to her of every one of these reserve-title claims
against Harvie's plant
The equity Of redemption is all that Har-
vles company now owns, or ever did own, in
the plant.
Considering that stock to the amount of
100000 was issued and that the income from
subscriptions and advertisements must have
been much more than $1O0,00O; and that
about $4,000 went into Cheathams hands,
year ago; and that it has required somewhere
in the neighborhood of $4,000 of our money
to clear off liens on the plant; and that THE
JEFFs have had to pay all the operating ex-
penses, (greatly in excess of our contract with
The G. J. Co.. I consider this case one of the
most remarkable on record
No wonder Harvie is agitated No wonder
he busters and threatens In his hurry call
meeting, last week, he threatened me not only
with suits and indictments, but with personal
violence.
Go slow Harvie I have not accused YOU.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-03
FLOCKS TO FESTIVAL.
Opening Night at BeInsco Attracts
Many WeII-knOwn Persons

Society gathered in force at the open
ing night Of the short music festival at
the BeIasco Theater last night. Former
Representative and Mrs. James W. Wads-
worth, Miss Wadsworth, and Mrs. Fran
ces Musgrave occupied the Presidents
box.
Next to them were Mr.. and Mrs. Larz
Anderson and the formers cousins. the
Misses Anderson. OF Cincinnati, nieces Of
Mrs Taft. who spent the early part Of
the season al the White House Others
in boxes were Mr.. and Mrs. l. T. Mann
Mr. and Mrs Stilson fTutchins Mr. and
Mrs. William Corcoran HH. Mr.. and
Mrs George Howard, and Mrs. Barney
In the audience were Mr.. Justice and
Mrs Harlan. Miss Harlan. Senator and
Mrs. owen. Miss owen, Mrs. Moran.
Mrs. HudCins. Mr.. and Mrs B. II. War
ner and the Misses Warner, Rear Ad-
miral and Mrs. Clover. Miss Clover. Miss
Merriam, Mrs. Lawrence Townsend, Miss
Townsend. Mrs. Waggaman. the Misses
Colhoun. Dr. Wolfe MI Cummin, Mrs.
Payne. Senator and Mrs Curtis. Miss
Perme Curtis. Mrs Smoot Miss Smoot.
Mr.. and Mrs. BiddIe, Mr.. and Mrs. Com
mander Takahashi. Of the japanese
Embassy.
Among the young members Of the
Rubinstein Club and Music Students
Club who sold the souvenir programmes
for the beneft Of the fund for a grand
opera house and music hall were Miss
Marguerite Howard. Miss Ethel Lee. Miss
Leoua KidweU Miss Hazel Franklin
Miss Mildred KoIb. and Miss Brooks
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-03
To Keep the Hair
Light and Fluffy
From Chicago Inter oceanJ

The proper care Of the hair does not
require woman TO scour her scalp
with soap and drench her hair with
water until a shampoo. including dry
ing the hair. takes the better part Of
the day. In fact. authorities say that
the less soap and water used on the
hair the better, as the alkaH and
moisture tend to make the hair coarse
dull and brittle.
II you want TO keep the scalp clean
and the hair light and fluffy, try dry
shampooing. Put in a quart jar. or
any other handy container. four ounces
Of powdered orris root and four ounces
OF therox Stir and shake until thorough
ly mixed. A beautiful cleansing powder
with a delicate perfume viii be the re-
suit.
Sprinkle q tablespoonful Of this mix
ture on the head and then brush It well
through the hair This brings out the
natural color Of the hair. makes it soft
and glossy, and il continued regularly.
tends 10 make the hair long and album
nant. for it is natural hair grower.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-03
ARMY AND NAVY.
Army Orders

Leave q absence for two months is granted First
Lieut.. JOHN S. HAMMOND. Third Field Ar
tllcry. 90 take effect upon his relief from duty
at Fer: slccIm y. Y
Leave Of absence for four months is granted Cart,
LLOYD l. SMITH. Medical Corps. to take e.
feet when his services he spared by the su-
perintcnicnt. Military Academy. West Point
Leave of absence for ten days is granted Mai
GEORGE c. sAFFARRANs. Philippine Scouts.
Capt. ELLIOTT ]. DENT. Corps Of Engineers IS
relieved from duty WIN Company F. Second Bat
talon 4 Engineers.
Capt JAIRUS A. MOORE. Coast ARTILLERY Cons.
will raplrt 10 the COn.mandant Of the Mounted
Service School for temporary duty 20 take a
course Of instruction in the Training School for
Bakers and Cooks az Fort Riley.
Capts. ARTHUR S. CONKLIN and CLIFTON c.
CARTER. Coast ARTILLERY Corps, will repair 10
this city on business pertaining TO the Coast Ar
tillery School Fort Monroe.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-03
WANT HOMECOMING WEEK.
Mr.. Cans Seeks Expression of Pub
lie Sentiment on the Plan.

Isaac Cans. chairman Of the commit
tee on publicity Of the Chamber of Com
merce, has addressed a letter 10 every
bank president. hotel manager. newspa-
per editor. and many others i'm Washing
ton, calling attention TO Washington's
homecoming week next October. and in
wiling cooperation and support He spe-
cially Invites an expression Of approval
or disapproval of the plan. and hopes to
have a large number Of letters in hand
on or before tomorrow morning. so that
he may have some gauge Of public senu-
ment TO guide him in presenting the mat
ter 20 the directors who meet tomorrow
night.
Mr.. Cans said yesterday that the ex-
preston Of almost everybody with whom
he had conversed on the subject was IA
vorable 70 the project. and he thinks the
temper Of the merchants and people gen
orally is ripe for one Of the biggest fetes
which Washington has ever enjoyed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-03
TEN YEARS FOR CANNED GOODS.
Baltimore Packer Says Oysters, To-
matoes, &c, Can Be Kept Decade.

The members Of the Moore sub-commit-
tee Of the District committee, which is
investigating the cold storage problem,
received a shock yesterday. when F. A.
Torsch. Of the Torsch Packing Company,
OF Baltimore, took the stand. He was
asked II he did not favor a law prohibit
ing canned goods being kept in storage
longer than six months.
Not at all" replied the packer, for
oysters can be canned and kept in cold
storage for ten years" The committee
gasped. Mr. Torsch added that canned
oysters would keep ten years under all
sorts Of climatic changes, and tomatoes
and other canned vegetables. he declared,
were wholesome and palatable after as
long a period OF time
Regarding the labelling Of canned goods
Mr. Torsch said that water was added
70 tomatoes. those containing an IN
usually large amount OF liquid being
known in the trade as seconds But
the consumer. he admitted. had no way
Of telling seconds" from the best grade
as the weight of the goods was not given
on the label a requirement 70 which he
objected
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-03
REFORM SCHOOL EXTENSION.
Fifteen Additional Acres Asked for
Institution for Girls.

Extensive additions TO the grounds Of
the Reform School for Girls Of the Dis
trict are contemplated by a bill intro
Guced in the Senate yesterday by Senator
Gallinger 1t carries an appropriation Of
N5ooO for the purchase Of from fifteen
70 twenty acres adjoining or adjacent TO
the school.
1t is provided that the acquisition Of the
property shall be under the direction Of
the Attorney General. the Secretary Of
War. and the Engineer Commissioner Of
the District
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-03
CANNOT
BE TOO RICH.

From the PHILADELPHIA star
In describing the wonderful new en-
brofderies the difficulty Is TO know
where to begin: they are so varied. and
no grown seems the thing without some
sore Of hand embroideries. Many are
wrought with loose stitches in heavy
silk; pearls and rhinestones are intro
duced into the patterns. For evening
wear jet has come once more TO the
fore. but with a difference; the pat
terms are heavier. more altogether solid
and often turquoise and corals are in
termingled especially on the shaped
pieces that descend from the bodice 70
the skirt.
The net foundation IS never quite
covered. which gives a certain light
ness. Crystal heads are worked in with
silk and pearls. Amethysts and jet on
black gown are sinCullrly effective.
but there are many aIl-wh.te schemes.
in which cabOchOns and pcar-shaped
pearls figure with crystals and soft silk
embroidery.
II is well IN choosing to look to the
strength Of the foundation or you will
find that the gown soon becomes shah
by. the embroidery and the foundation
parting company. Many tunics as well
as the front Of dresses are entirely
covered with embroidery, some few only
bordored. black net heavily worked form
ing a delightfully."- softening effect to too
bright a color. On some Of the satin
gowns the foundation is not visible and
the embroideries appear to be worked
on the satin itself. Silver and cut steel
produce a great effect; the cut Jet Is so
beautifully cut that it often shimmers
like diamonds. some Of the brocades out
lined with handsome stone embroidery
or metallic threads
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-03

The annual parade and drill Of the
High school cadets has always created in
terest in Washington. and this year it is
even greater than usual This is prob
ably because the cadets have been pre-
pairing for their part in the parade when
the statues Of the two Polish heroes are
20 be unveiled.
II practically has been decided that the
High school cadets Will have a prominent
part in the ceremonies and that all the
battalions have been diligently pracuc-
ing for a couple of weeks past for the
great event Yesterday several Of the
companies were drilling on the Monument
Grounds and. seen from distance, they
presented an excellent front
May Is IS the official date for the first
appearance Of the first straw lid" but
Washington always was VIGOROUSLY lax
IN minding the mandates Of fashion. As
soon as the weather becomes hot enough
for the old derby or felt hat 20 feel IN
comfortable then is the time for him 10
blow himself to a new straw bonnet or TO
resurrect his old one. Why fashion
should have anything TO do with It IS not
easy TO see. SO let's discard our old
heavy top-piece and spring a nice new
white straw hat say the young people
and some OF the older ones. and show
the populace that we don't care for con-
VentiOnS.
Did you lose a set Of false teeth in one
Of the District cabs on Saturday night?
If so they are at the Ninth precinct
station house. It's easy enough 70 prove
your ownership Of them-au you have TO
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-03

Thomas Nelson Pages discussion Of
Washington from an artistic standpoint
has created much comment throughout
the city While il is generally admitted
that Mr. Page Is correct in his estimate
OF the city and its thoroughfares. some
think he was too severe on the con-
struction and appearance Of the public
buildings.
Mai William V. Judson, Engineer
Commissioner Of the District, said.
You must realize at the start that I
do not pose as being peculiarly gifted
with an artistic sense, so my opinion on
that question cannot be as valuable as
that Of man more conversant with
the artistic and beautiful side Of city
/ building.
Requires More DeIiberntlOn.
That is the reason / prefer 10 leave
that phase OF the matter 10 a body Of
men better able 10 handle it than I am.
( I will satisfy myself with the question
Of getting together the money, through
appropriations and in other ways, 10
beautify the city. and then let the others
| decide as 10 the best manner 10 apply it.
! Remember I am not saying whether
| 7 approve Of the things that have been
/ said against the appearance OF the city
and the public buildings The fact that
/ / do not credit myself with a highly
/ developed knowledge Of the artistic pre-
vents me from having any opinion that
/ ! would care 10 express publicly. That
/ the city is in need Of Improvements can
not be denied, for what city IS not But
what course these Improvements Will
take remains for the future 10 decide.
Many Cannot BE Pleased.
That we Will do all in our power 10
make washington the most beautiful city
I In the world goes without saying. but 1t
lis impossible 20 please everybody, and
/ the outcome viii rest with those who
have this more intimately in charge than
| I have
My part Of the campaign consists pr!n-
cipally OF attending 20 the financial end
/ Of the matter. so that when the board Of
artists and others. who VIII be designated
10 the beautidcation OF the city finally
decide what is needed and how 20 90
about remodelinE the streets and build
| ings. they will not find themselves in
need OF money 20 carry It on with"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-03
THE TALK OF THE TOWN.

do is 20 put them In and show that they
iii and they are yours.
The driver Of the cab says they did no,
fit him. Several other people have tried
them but they were evidently made for
one particular mouth II you don't want
the molars, write a letter 20 the police
and say so.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-03
Navy Orders.

The following orders have been issued:
Lieut. u. Med. lie BRETON. detached duty Mis-
souri,; 10 duty navy yard. Boston. Mass.
Ensign l. y. DAVIS, % duty Delaware.
Ensign w r. FURLONG. detached duty Maryland
10 duty navy yard. Mare Island Cal
Ensign +. L. NIcSHEEHY, detached duty West Viz
ginia: TO duty navy yard. Mare Island. Cal
Ensign L. MOVES. detached duty Missouri; 20 duty
Mississippi
Ensign II. X. HEWITT. detached duty Missouri
10 duty Connecticut
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-03
Justice white Buys Team,

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Roanoke, Va. May 2-E. D. White. as
sociate justice OF the Supreme Court Of
the United States. came TO Roanoke
from Washington Sunday and bought Il
pair Of carriage horses for $1,000. JUS
uce White returned to Washington last
night The horses were shipped to-day
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-03
Clearance Sale Of
Women'S Coat Suits.
New York-WASHINGTON-Paris

VAT announce for to-day clearance sale of Womn Spring Coat
wv Su-at third to half less than regular prices Some
manufacturers samples faknd StyesotherS from
our regular stock and marked down order make
the new sheer garments that demand full showing They
are all ggade garments and made of the fashionable materials
All the latest novelties represented and include the seasons wanted
ooo-blac navy blue eeda, gray also black
andwte striped effects They divided four lots and offered
follows
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-03

The annual meeting Of the American
McAll Association will be held in the
Church Of the Covenant tomorrow even
ing. when Rev. Samuel p Cadman. d. D.,
OF Brooklyn, one Of the foremost pulpit
orators, will make the address.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-03
LEGION PROGRAMME NOVEL.
Threading Needles Feature OF
WOmen's EstabIfNbment

The Legion Of Loyal Women gave an
entertainment last night at their hall. IN
Tenth street, and. following the regular
programme, threading needles. sharpen
ing pencils, and other pastimes were in
dUlged in.
4 feature OF the evening was a dla-
logue selection from VirtuOso by Miss
Helen r. Holmes. Miss Fanny Marsh,
Mrs. Mary A. Knapp. Mrs Olive c.
Johnson, and Miss Laura V. Mccullough.
Miss C. H. Melvin and Miss Josephine
Gould entertained with solos, and a cake
walk was given by a professional negro
troupe
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-03
Little Marquis Recovering.

r. di Monaghan, eight-year-old son of
Marquis Paolo di Monaghan. charge
d'affaires Of the Italian Embassy, whose
arm was broken IN fall from his horse
at a riding academy several DAYS ago. is
recovering.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-03
HOSPITALS NEED MONEY.
high Prices Blamed for Exhaustion
OF supply Funds.

Demand for more supplies at the Tu-
berculosis Hospital and Washington Asv-
lum was made yesterday. Secretary VIII
son blaming high food prices for the ex-
haustion Of funds. He claims 5000 will
be needed to complete the fiscal year.
The increased number OF patients in
the tuberculosis Hospital is one reason
for the hardship. Other deficiency ap-
preparations asked of the Commissioners
are; $500 for the Board OF ChiIdren's
Guardians, S,1OO for the National Train
ing School for Boys, and $1,000 for the
Home for the Aged and Inhrm.