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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Welcomes Roosevelt

TALLAHASSEE the occasion Of
the Homecoming of Theodore Roosevelt.
the Evening Mail of New York tele-
graphed Governor Gilchrist as follows:
kindly telegraph US few words OF
welcome to Theodore Roosevelt to be
published in our Welcome Home edi-
ton, with expressions from all other
governors. Glad to have any prophecy
of his future you desire to make"
To which the governor replied:
THE people of Florida would be dee
lighted to have ex-President Roosevelt
Colonel Roosevelt, Mr.. Roosevelt or Ted
dy, welcomed with the knowledge that we
would be 'dee-lighted' to welcome him to
any part of our great state.
You asked me to make a prophecy as
to his future. Having forgotten my as
tronomy, am not in position to CAL
culate the course of a comet"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Fruit Grower Dead

BOYNTON.-Cu1len Pence, one OF the
most prominent citizens of Boyntou and
Palm Beach county, was found dead
Sunday Mr.. Pence was one Of the
largest property holders in Boynton and
a big fruit and vegetable grower. He
was a director in the Bank OF Palm
Beach, where he was large stock
holder. He had been one OF the prime
movers in the organization OF the East
Coast Fruit and Vegetable Growers as
ISOLATION, of which body ne was elected
first president. He was ono of the
pioneer settlers of Boynton, having
come here Is years ago from South
Whitley, Ind, and has been Identified
with every movement in the upbuildi1g
of his home town.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
New Florida HOSPITAL

TALLAHASSEE-A new hospital build
ing is to be constructed as part Of the
Florida State Hospital for the Insane,
at cost of about $4,000. AT a meet
ing yesterday of the board of cornmis-
sioners of state institutions. q COM
munication was submitted from the
chief physician, Ralph n. Greene, sug-
costing that it might be advisable for
him to visit modern and model hospitals
of other states so as to acQuaint himself
with the plans. methods, equipment.
etc, which have been there adopted,
with a view to using the information
thus obtained toward perfecting the
hospital contemplated for the Florida
institution. Upon consideration is was
ordered that DR.. Greene pc authorizei
to make such a visit of inspection to
the hospitals of other states. his ex-
penses being limited to sos.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
ESTING NEWS OF SOUTHERN STATES TOLD IN BRIEF BULLETINS
Florida
ThirtV-FOot Channel

JACKSONVILLE-Wit the signing OF
the rivers and harbors appropriation bill
by President w H. Taft, shortly before
congress adjourned Saturday, the attain
ment of a thirty-foot channel from Jack
sonville to the sea is now asmatter which
will be realized in the near future. as the
bill, now a law. provides 100000 for this
most important project.
OF the 100000 or more which the bill
provides for the Improvement OF harbors
and waterways of Florida, Jacksonville
gets over $4,000 Of the total. Besides
the 100000 for the thirty-foot channel.
$4,000 is appropriated for deepening the
harbor in front of the city; $50. 400 for i'm
proving the st. Johns river from Jackson-
vile to Palatka and Lake Harvey and
5000 for removing hyacinths, where same
obstruct navigation.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
RIackherries Are Abundant

CHARACTERIZATION Oh lux
citv as we'll as of the county are re1oie-
ing over the prospects for an abundant
blackberry crop. While, for some rea-
son or other, the blackberry does not en-
Joy the social standing of its nearest rel
alive in variety, the strawberry 1t never
theless fills a place far from obscure IN
the bakeries OF the housekeepers' Inc
crop this season is large and the qua
ity of berries is fine. The wet weather
of the past two weeks has made the pro-
duction more prolific and at the same
time has brought the berry 10 Iars7
size The local market is being we'll sup
piled with the crop.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Call Extra Session

JACKSON.-Since the failure Of the last
negotiations concerning the sale of the
$500 900 OF state bonds, and the assurance
given the governor. as chairman Of the
bond commission, that there is no mar
ket for per cent bonds, nothing new
has developed, and there is not the slight
est prospect OF a sale in sight.
The situation is an anomalous one. Al
though the state has practically no bond
ed debt at all. and no debt Of any kind
that can be called such. yet the state Is
put in the attitude OF not being able TO
meet its regular obligations.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
BuyS Lumber Plant

MOBILE,-The assets OF the ]. E
North Lumber company were sold al
Gulfport, Miss. to Judge B. r Bur
roughs. OF Edwardsville. Ill. represent
ing the Bond lumber company. The
price for the plant and the personal
property was $4,000. The North Lum-
Der company went into the hands OF q
receiver about two years ago after much
LITIGATION The sale wound up the af-
fairs OF the company. The sale was
made by Special Commissioner J. A
Alexander
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Farmers Union Picnic

HOUSTON-On Saturday, July 9, the
Farmers union OF Harris county will hold
its annual picnic and barbecue at Spring
Branch, nine miles west Of Houston, on
the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railway,
near Hillendahl. at which place those
who go by rail will get off the train.
The regular quarterly convention OF the
Farmers union of Harris county will
convene on Friday, July s. and transact
the business OF the county union. The
delegates to the convention will be treat
ed to a barbecue on that day and on
Saturday they viii join the picnickers.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Trj-State Fair

MEMPHIS.-Impressi upon each tina;
the third annual Tri-State fair is to oa
primarily an agricultural fair, and that
it will be well worth the time Of every
man interested in agriculture to attend,
Secretary Frank Fuller. of the Tri-State
Fair association, has addressed 5000 per-
sonal letters to as many farmers living
in the rural sections Of Tennessee, Mis-
sissippi and Arkanas. In each of these
letters Mr.. Fuller has laid particular
stress upon the fact that this years fair
is to be conducted upon materially diff
ferent lines than those Of 1909 and 1908.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Portray Resources

COVINGTON.-A pamphlet dealing
with the resources and advantages Of the
country traversed by the New Orleans
Great Northern Railroad company is be-
ing gotten up by the Southern Manufac-
ture Publishing company, of New Or
leans. ]. G. Glass, representing the pub
fishing company, was in town today
gathering data for the pamphlet. Tho
railroad intends to distribute them
throughout the west and northwest for
the purpose of inducing immigration to
this section.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Anti Address

TAMPA-At the First Congregarional
church recently Rev. Joe Sherouse made
an address in behalf of the Anti-Sa-
loon league of Florida. to a large audi
ence. Rev. Sherouse detailed The work
that is being done in the cause of state
wide prohibition by the league, the
headquarters Of which is In Jacksonvilie.
He pointed out that while there is nox
much noise being made by tho temper
ance people in their efforts to insure
the passage of the prohibition amend
ment to the state constitution, there is q
strong organiza&ten in evsrp county In
the state and the fight is on. He de-
cIared it to be the duty OF the good citi-
zens Of the state to work for prohibit
ton and vote for 1t. - 'f't..
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
RETAIL BEEF PRICES
TAKE SHARP DECLINE

CHICAGO, June 29.-Retail beef prices
dropped sharply yesterday following the
wholesale price reduction of the day be-
fore.
which on Monday sold for is 1-2 cents
per pound, could be had for 16 1-2c. Por-
terhouse that sold for % cents. was
quoted at 20 cents
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Georgia
AutoistS Plan CAMPAIGN

CORDELE. Ga, June 2s.-At the sug-
gestion OF the Cordele Chamber of Com
merce the business men OF this city are
contemplating a unique method to adver-
tise the resources OF Cordele in the sur
rounding section. 1t is suggested that all
the business men OF the city make on
advertising tour in automobiles, visiting
all towns and cities within a radius of 40
miles distributing advertising matter de-
scribing this section and the various
business enterprises, meeting the differ
ent citizens and establishing new trade
relations.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Livestock Meet

MONROE.-The joint session Of the
state board of veterinarians and the state
live stock board is meeting here. The
association elected officers. DR.. Adam
Fisher, of Charlotte, was elected presi-
dent, and DR.. G. A. Roberts. of Raleigh,
secretary and treasurer. Four candi-
dates for license stood examination. Rep
resentatives from the department of agri-
culture and the live stock bureau were
present. President Shuford, of the live
stock association, delivered his address
toda-.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Crops Are Improved

GCNTERSvILLE.-Co to last
weeks report the cotton and corn crops
are somewhat improved The nights are
becoming warmer and the cotton is grow
ing rapidly. The condition Of the wealth
er has permitted the farmers to do a
great deal OF work that has been much
needed. Very little. II any. OF the late
corn now remains implanted The crops
as a whole are looking much better this
week than last.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Crop Conditions Bad

WILLIAMSTON.-Th crop conditions
in Martin county are worse than for
years owing to the excessive rains. The
weather has been clear, however, for
the past week and farmers are busy try
ing to preserve that which was left. The
tobacco crop will almost be a failure
The outlook is very gloomy for the farm
er and merchant. A firm here is pre-
pairing to manufacture thing. There is
for it's manufacture.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Bartlett Starts Campaiun

MACON. Ga, June 29.-For the purpose
of beginning an active campaign for re-
election, Congressman Charles L. Bart
lett returned to the city Wednesday
morning. He delayed this until after the
adjournment Of congress. 1t is expected
that he will make speeches at several of
tho county seats of the Sixth district He
will not enter into joint debate, however.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
urne Good Roads

BIRMINGHAM-In q meeting at the
courthouse Mr.. Wells. OF the depart
rnent OF agriculture. gave a discourse on
good roads. Mr.. Wells is q strong ad-
vocate OF the good roads movement and
tried 20 impress upon the citizens the
great demand for improvement OF the
highways Of this county. c. @. Fennell.
chairman: W. @. Rayburn and DR.. d. C..
Jordan were appointed as committee
with the view Of forming a good roads
association IN Marshall county.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
DVnamited Stream

COVINGTON.-Albert AIIbrooks,
white man, was found guilty Of dyna-
hitting a stream for fish, and sentenced
to pay a fine of SOS and serve ten days
In Jail, or 80 days addition and costs in
default of payment of fine, in the district
court this morning. The suit of Henry
Garland VS.. F. F. blanche was decided in
favor of the defendant.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
E. H. FELL is PROMOTED
BY A.. B. & A, RAILROAD

E. H. Fell has been appointed to I'LL the
newly created position Of assistant gen.
eral passenger agent OF the Atlanta, Bir-
mingham and Atlantic railroad.
Mr.. Fell was formerly chief clerk to
w. H. Leahy, general passenger agent
and was appointed by Mr.. Leahy.
Though he has only been in the en-
ploy of the road two years he has shown
extrac rdinary ability, and has bright
future before him.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Shippinu Apples in Gibson

TRENTON.-Luther Lemmons, one of
the most successful of Gibson county 8
orchardists. shipped from this place to-
day something like $50 bushels of Early
Harvest apples. These apples sell for the
average price of about H.5 per bushel
in the local market. This has been the
largest shipment of an individual for
one day. This gentleman has several
days this week sold as high as 200 and go
bushels. These apples are gathered from
about IL acres of Early Harvest trees.
Apples do we'll in Gibson county.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Bio Fish Shipment

PUNTA GORDA.-F1sh shipped on ice
from this port during two weeks ending
Monday night, 10th instant, amounted
tc three solid cars and 4s7 barrels, aggre-
eating 169, 400 pounds. Only few fisher
men are continuing operations during the
hot season. and the shipments are not
heavy. The business is generally at a low
ebb from June 10 to August H. two
months, during which most of the men
take vacations. -.---
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Lake Civ Fire

LAKE CITY.-Fire broke out Sunday
at the turpentine retort belonging to the
Southern Pine and Timber company, IT.
this city. The retort adjoined the Lake
City electric and light plant, near the
union depot The building and n-achin-
cry were entirely destroyed by the fro.
and 1t was only the good work done By
the Lake City fire department lfat pre-
vented the destruction Of the light plant.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Quarrel Over Peach Fatal

ABILENE.-An, examining trial of the
with killing his brother last Thursday,
o-year-old boy, Buford Roberts, charged
with killing his brother last Thursday,
was had before Judge T. A. Bledsoe, sit
ting as a Juvenile court, at which the de-
PENDANT was adjudged a delinquent child
and committed to jail. The Judge init
mated that he might release him later on
bail to await the action of the grand
Jury.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Divorce Suit in Court

MACON, Ga, June 2e.-Wlthin the last
two months q divorce suits have been
filed In the Bib superior court, and these
will be heard at the July term, the docket
for which win shortly be assigned. A d.
vorce epidemic seems to have struck Bib
county, judging from the large number
Of petitions filed this year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Finds Son Dead

FLORENCE.-Returnin from Biz
rningham. where he had gone to place
his wife IN an infrmary, Luther Hayes.
q farmer living near Oakland. this coun-
". found his 4-year-old son corpse.
The child had taken suddenly I'll with
pneumonia after the departure Of his
parents and messages failed 10 reach
them The funeral was held Saturday
before the sad news was broken TO the
mother
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
CONSERVATION CONGRESS
MEETS In SEPTEMBER

ST. PAUL. MINI, June 2e.-Thomss Ship.
OF washington. secretary Of the National Con-
servatio1 Gssocation. yesterday autographed
that the dates OF the national conservation con
Eress had been fixed for September g. Z, 8 and
0. tsrd that Colonel Roosevelt would be in at
tendance September 9.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Repairing Federal BUILDING

JACKSON.-In a few days more the
government contractors for the enlarge
ment and improvement Of the federal
building here will have completed the
work and will turn over to Postmaster
Edwards the oficial custodian, as ornate
and complete a building as is owned by
the United States in this part OF the
country.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
cantaIoIIpe Shipment

OCALA.-Mr. z. C. Chambliss. the we'll
known banker Of this city, shipped LIS
crates of cantaloupes and four cars OF
waterme1ons from his packing house at
Martin. Besides being prominently iden-
titled in banking circles, Mr.. Chambliss 10
one of the largest growers in this section.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Dublin Alderman Named

DUBLIN, Ga, Juno 29.-The city pri-
mary was held Monday. The Australian
system OF balloting was used, which has
been used here for the past few years.
The three following aldermen were
named from the city at large to serve
for the next two years: W. B. Rogers,
d. L. Emerson, ]. c. Pfttman.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
To Select Hospital Site

BIRSnNGHAM--The committee ap-
pointed at the last meeting OF the Anti
tuberculosis society OF Jefferson county
will confer with Governor Conner Wed
nesday with a view toward getting the
proposed state sanitsrium for the tuber-
culosis located at q site on Shades noun
tain
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Rain HELMS CrnnS

JENNINGS.-A splendid rain fell here
yesterday about noon, which will be
gladly welcomed by every one Rice
planters were having a hard time keep
ing up the moisture on the rice, owing
to the excessive drought and north winds.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Rome Accents library

ROME. Ca. June 2e.-Plans were accepted
today from Cooksey & Maxwell, architects, Of
Atlantis. for the Carnegie library, to cost
$4,000.
The building viii be OF pressed brick. two
stories in height and OF GEecian design. -Four
architects. all Of Atlanta, submitted plans.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Farmer Kills Self

MOUNT OLIVE-Caleb Callahan,
well-to-do and highly respected farmer
who lived near Dobson, became despond-
ent from some cause unknown to his
family and shot himself fatally with
shotgun in the woods between his home
and the court house.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
North Carolina
Farmers Cut Wheat

MOUNT AIRY.-Farmers are cutting
wheat, which is rather late this year.
They say the crop is the finest ever
raised in Surry county. Flour should
take a tumble downward.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01

South Carolina Hospital for the Insane,
and DR.. George A Zeller, secretary Of
the conference, who was an active fig
ure at the Pellagra conference. held IN
Columbia last fall. 1t has been decidsd
to call the conference during the month
of September or October.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01

AS to wheat, the reports are lacking In
accuracy, though a conservative estimate
placed the condition at 70 as compared
with So last year, while the estimate as to
yield is about what it was in 1905, IL
bushels per acre.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Pnstnnne PeIIanra Meetinu

COLUMBIA-The second National
Pellagra conference, which was to have
been held at Peoria, Ill, during the
present summer, has been postponed
following a conference between DR.. ].
w. Babcock, the superintendent Of the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01

er, But Plays Like n Music Master.
A musical genius from Chicago has just In
vented a wonderful system whereby anyone can
tc-rn 10 play the Piano or Organ In one hour.
this new method you don't have TO know
W.ote from another. Jet In an hour Of practice
u can be playing the popular music with all the
fingers Of both hands-and playing 1t well. The
Invention IS so simple that even child can now
master music without costly instruction. Any
one can have this new method TO examine mere
81 by asking. Simply write, saying send me
the Easy Form Music Method as announced In
Atlanta Journal-
The complete system win then b shipped "a
you. su charges prepaid. with 100 pieces OF
music
Y0u keep it seven days 20 thoroughly prove II
a All that Is claimed for IL. then II you are
satisfied. send us sI-50. and one dollar month
until so in all - paid State number OF white
keys On your piano or organ Address Easy
Method Music Co. 1e22 Clsfkson Bldg. Chi
cago. III
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Ramsey Honored ByPythianS

DUBLIN. Ga. June st. r. Ramsay
was elected deputy chancellor commander
Of the knights Of Pythias lodge of Dub
lin and will install the oficers-elect next
Monday evening.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Market StaOnated

WASHINGTON.-The local produce
market almost reached stagnant price.
Irish potatoes were selling at from 40 to
80 cents per barrel today with practi-
cally no demand.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
z. H. Terrell Shoots Self

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, June 29.-E. 81. Ter
reIl, a wealthy business man Of San Antonio
and former United States minister to Belgium,
IS dying at his home heref rom the effects Of
self-inZicted bullet wound. Mr.. Terrell has
been in Ill healt hfor several montzG
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
DWELLING Burns

BOWMAN. Ga. June 29.-The dwelling
belonging TO the late Mr.. d. P. Bowen
was destroyed by fire here Tuesday af-
ternoon. The origin of the fire is un-
known.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
EarIV Peach Crop Fails

HCNTSvTLLE-The early peach crop
IN this section has been failure. The
peaches that survived the frosts rotted
and dropped Of the trees because OF the
continuous rains. Fruit and berries OF
all kinds are scarce In this market.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
nil Well Comes in

LAKE CHARLES.-The Sabine we'll at
vinton was put under the pump yester-
day and last night a measure Of the oil
in the storage tank showed yield of
200 barrels. The oil is pure. unmixed with
water and excellent quality.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Fund Has Reached $4,000

ROME. Ca. June 29.-In two days canvass
Of the city the fund for Greater Shorter col
lege has reached SO, 900. Rome will probably
raise between $4,000 and 100000 for the
institution.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
SunfIoWer'S First Bloom

SUNFTOwER--The first bloom of the
season for Sunfower county was brought
in by F. H. Teifair, which opened Thurs
day.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Rural Carriers

WASHINGTON, d. c., June 29.-George
L. Davis appointed rural carrier. Jona-
than f. Griffin, Jr., sub route 1 at MIL
ford.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Tennessee Crops Better

NASHVILLE.-The state agricultural
department will issue it's crop report for
June next Monday. 1t may be Of interest
TO compare some OF the items of this
report with the June report of last year:
1910 1909.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
MUch-Needed Rain

FOREST.-A much-needed rain fell here
today about 10 o'clock. which will be very
beneficial TO the crops, especially to corn.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-01
Good Rain Falls

JENA.-A heavy rain fell here which
will greatly benefit the farmers of the
parish.