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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-22
AUTOS NAMED FOR BROWN
BY JAS. ". ENGLISH, JR.

The followin statement was given out
Tuesday afternoon at the Hoke Smith
headquarters:
AT the headquarters Of the Hoke
Smith campaign committee there was
express considerable amusement over
the statement in Sunday mornings Con-
stitution, given out from Governor
browns headquarters, to the effect that
the reason so much had been said about
the sending of troops to the Durham
mines was because the man there were
Italians and because 1t wGN Sa- that
Governor Smith had gone aNroad on a
commission to obtain immigrants to this
country
AS a matter fact, 1t is said at the
Smith headquarters, Governor Smith
never went abroad on a commission at
ali and never at any time suggested
italian immigrants to this country. He
went abroad once on a private pleasure
trip. and incidentally made some investi-
cation as to what kind of immigrants
would best suit the people of Georgia,
an stated as his conclusion that the
Germans and those from northern Eu-
rope were probably best suited. He,
however, at no time brought any immi-
grants to this country
THAT ORCHID DINNER.
"One of the reasons those at the Hoke
Smith headquarters are inclined to stress
the sending of troops to Durham is be-
cause they were sent without the slight
est necessity for them and apparently
because Col James w. English, Jr, the
ex-convict lessee, wanted them to help
settle q dispute between him and his
men. a dispute which had never been
disorderly, much less riotous. 1t will be
recalled that Colonel English was one OF
gnnn0Ft-
ers In the last election. 1t will be re-
called that Colonel English gave to Gov
ernor Brown the famous orchid dinner,
celebrating that election.
NAMED AUTOS FOR HIM.
Tt will be recalled that Colonel Eng
lish, as a sign Of his devotion, has nam
ed both of his automobiles Little jos
and has had the name printed on their
doors. Naturally II is said at the Smith
headquarters Governor Brown sent
troops when Colonel English asked for
them, even though, as appears from the
affidavit of the sheriff. there was no
unlawful disturbance.
TT is said at the Smith headquarters
that they stress this occurrence. Aor .-io
same reason that Governor Brown sent
the troops, namely, because Colonel Eng
lish asked for them, and not because
the men were Italians or anything else.
They also call attention at the Smith
headquarters to the fact that these Ital-
ians at Durham were not brought -
Georgia by Governor Smith or any of
has friends. but apparently were brought
here by Colonel English, the great
friends and supporter ofb Governor
Brown, and were probably brought
in to take the place OF his former con-
Wet labor, which he lost when the lease
system was abolished by Governor
Smiths administration"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-22
COTTON CROP SHORT IN
COFFEE COUNTY THIS YEAR

DOUGLAS. Ga. July 19.-The cotton crop
OF Coffee county for this year. so far one
can Judge at this time, will be considerably
short as compared with the crop OF 1909, though
there is about Is or 20 per cent increase In
screage over last year, which Is due to the
fact that a great many new farmers have moved
into the county and cleared up additional land
and planted 1t In cotton. From the best in
formation obtainsble by talking with farmers
from all sections OF the county, the cotton
crop Of this year will be only about 80 per
cent OF full crop, or about that per cent OF
the crop OF 1909. The shortage is due largely TO
the excessise rainfall in the county and the
continuous rains from day to day for the past
co days. which caused the cotton OF the up
lands to fire and shed off all the bottom crop.
while IN most cases the crops the flat or
lowlands have been wet, and in many cases
covered with water. causing the grass to over
come the cotton. and often these lowland cotton
fields have been abandoned entirely.
The corn crop is very good this year, and
except in places OF very low or fiat lands, the
corn crop compares favOrably with the crop OF
last year, and is generally about the same,
which is a good corn crop. Tie pea crop bids
fair for a good crop, while cane, potatoes,
leans. etc. are not yet far enough advanced
TO form any correct estimate.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-22
DARRON'S BOOKS FOUND
ALL RIGHT BY AUDITOR
American Audit Co. Finds No
Irregularities or Inaccuracies
in Accounts
rses of craft transmitted 20

The charges OF graft transmitted 70
the legislature by Thomas =. Watson
against J. Lee Barron. keeper Of public
buildings and grounds, have fallen fat
insofar as the finances and books OF the
state reflect Barron's official acts. The
house committee on public property Mon
day afternoon received and made pub
lie the report of the American Audit COM
pany on Barron's books. and this report.
signed by c. B. Bidwell, resident vice
president OF the company, completely VIM
dicates Barron.
According TO the auditor. Mr.. Barron's
books account for every cent of money
received and disbursed through his Of
flee. and leave no question concerning HIS
observance OF the laws bearing on the
expenditures of appropriations for the
maintenance and support Of the public
buildings OF the state, that come under
his supervision.
After receiving the auditors report.
the public property commute decided to
summon A. NJ. Walker. ST., OF 2o7 Pull
liam street. Atlanta, to tell the cohIrnIttee
what he knows, IL anything. concerning
the graft charges against Barron. 1t has
been rumored that Walker furnished
Thomas Z. Watson with the informa ton,
upon which the anonymous charges OF
graft were based in a communication TO
Speaker Holder. of the house.
Keeper Barron is we'll known through
out the state, and he has scores OF
friends who are congratulathing him upon
the clean bin given to him by the au-
ditor's report. He was. until his appoint
ment. a prominent member of the Far
mers union, and the state convention,
now in session at Union City, will hear
with interest of the recent developments.
John Lee, president of the state branch
OF the union. and r. L Duckworth, a
prominent and influential member, were
drawn into the matter by Mr.. Watson.
Concerning the condition OF Barron's
books, the auditor said that the system
was not as modern as It might be, but
he regarded II as an improvement over
the system in vogue prior to Barron's ap-
pointment. He also called attention to
the absence OF a number OF pages from
the record covering the period from 1907
to 1909. This. however, was prior to Bar
ron's appointment
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-22
HARTMAN HOLDINGS
AT AUGUSTA ARE SOLD

AUGUSTA. Ca, July 2o.-Theholdlngs
Of the z H. Hartman estate in the
bonds and stocks OF the Augusta-Aiken
Railway and Electric company and al
lied properties. have been sold to Red
mon & Co., OF New York, on basis of
S2,75O,O00 for the entire property. sub
ject to an investigation OF the physical
and financial condition OF the property,
which has been going on in Augusta
for the past several weeks, and which.
IL is believed, will have the effect OF
concluding the deal
The properties involved in the deal
are the Augusta Railway and Electric
company, which is the owner Of all the
local street railway lines, and electric
ligh ting plant; the North Augusta Ho-
tel company, which owns the Hampton
Terrace hotel; the North Augusta Land
company, owning a large amount Of real
estate in north Augusta; the Augusta
and Aiken Railway company, owning -.4c
interurban line from Aiken.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-22
CROP CONDITIONS BAD,
]. ". CAMERON DECLARES
BY RAYMUND DANIEL.

UNION CITY. Ga, July 2O.-Crop con-
ditions in Mississippi and Alabama are
unfavorable to large harvest, according
to the statement of ]. w. Cameron, Of
Reidsville, n. c., a well known tobacco
expert, who is visiting the annual con-
vention of the Georgia division OF the
Farmers Cooperative and Educational
union. The tobacco crop of North Car
olina will total about IS per cent Of the
average crop is the belief Of Mr..
Cameron.
According to Mr.. Cameron the corn
crop In North Carolina will average about
so per cent. Cotton, however, will not
reach such a high percentage in North
Carolina.
Continued rain in Mississippi, together
with the boil weevil is causing much
difficulty, while in Alabama the heavy
rains have proved disastrous. The crop
is full OF grass and rains have prevented
the farmers from working their crops.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-22
KING OF FRANCE-JULY %.

OF FRANCE-JULY %.
of which the league refused to recognize.
In 1913 the kings brother, the new duke
of Anjou, made friends with the Calvin
lists in the Netherlands. and, Henry be-
inc too favorable to the league in the
succeeding 'Gallants' War;" offered him
al elusive sovereignty over the seven
united provinces and got him to sign the
treaty of FIeix in 1850, which angered his
own friends.
Thus the king was now at odds with
the league and II behooved the latter to
bind him fast. The death Q5S4) of the
Calvinistic Anjou left Henry the last Of
the house of Valois. Though young, he
was childless, and likely to remain so.
and, unless the Salic law could be set
aside, Henry of Navarro would become
the next ruler of France. Guise at once
saw the crown within his own grasp. He
accordingly sold himself and the league to
Philip of Spain in return for support
from that monarch; caused the assas-
sination of William the Silent; sought the
lives of Elizabeth Of England and the
future Henry w of France; organized
very modern machine" and forced the
king to sign with it the treaty of Me-
mours, whereby Henry III became his
slave.
The newt move was to pit Navarro and
the King one against ILe OlnoI, Emu lilio
was done by the War Of the Three Hen
rys"-Guise and the ruling monarch
against Navarro. The heir Of the throne
came boldly to the front. His cause was
encouraged by the execution of Mary of
Scotland and what aid England dared to
furnish, and though the tide set at nrss
in favor of the leaguers he won the bat
tie of Coutras, where the Duo de Joyeuse,
a favorite of his rival, was killed. Guise,
on the other hand, drove back the Ger
man allies Of Navarro at rVimroy and
Auneau, entered Paris in triumph and.
having openly differed with the king.
, forced that monarch to retire to Charities.
, where he again humbled himself. much
against his will, to the demands OF the
league in the "Edict of Union Q5SS),
naming Guise lieutenant general of the
kingdom and declaring tAat no member
of the reformed faith EcCuld succeed to
| the throne.
Ranking under the shame of all this
| Henry III appealed to that weapon of the
weak, the knife of the assassin. That
very winter he caused the murder of the
duke and cardinal of Guise, seized many
of the leaders of the league and threw
himself into the arms CT Navarro, only
himself to fall a victim to the dagger OF
jacques Clement, a half-witted priest. The
dying king had just time to coLlmepd
Navarro to his followers as his successor
and to exhort him to accept the 7eoman
faith when he died.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-22
THE LAST VALOIS +

THE LAST VALOIS KING
with the death of Henry III. of France,
on July 80, 1889, who was stabbed by
Jacques Clement, a Dominican, also died
the house of Valois, that had so long
ruled France. Henry's mother, the ambi-
tious Catherine de Medici, had preceded
MIN TO the grave at the darkest period OF
her sons career. and with the ascension
of Henry w there began a new era for
all Europe. Henry was only 80 years old
when he met his tragic death. He early
displayed talent for military affairs
His prowess in this line attracted the at
tention of the Polish nobility and resulted
in securing for him his first taste of SOW
ereign power by an election to the throne
OF Poland and a brief reign in Warsaw.
His departure from France seemed to
be the signal for a renewal of the internal
strife in that country. The king, who
had never been himself since the massa-
ere Of st. Bartholomew day, was seen
TO be dying; the duke of Alencon, as heir
presumptive, was vexed at the treatment
he was receiving; and, no sooner had the
peace of La Rochelle been concluded, than
1t became evident that Catherine de Medi-
CT was plotting the destruction of the
middle party. Finally, she arrested Allen
con. Montmorency and Henry OF Navarro.
Then Charles TX died and the crown pass
ed to his next brother, in 1874.
This was the signal for the character
of Henry III to show itself in its real
colors. Glad enough to get away from
Poland, he made no haste about return
ing to France and idled away several
months in dissipation in Italy. Then he
threw over the cause of the Huguenots
and attached himself to that OF the
Guises. But the Politiques formed an al
lance with the reformers and, having
chosen the Prince de Condo as their lead
er, presented, upon the escape from Paris
Of the king Of Navarro, a solid front
that might well have dismayed their
rivals, even to the queen mother and her
favorite son, the king. At best, it was all
that Catherine could do to end the war
that followed with any show of honor
to her side. Henry was giving himself
entirely to his pleasures and it was his
mother who had to make the peace OF
Chastenoy Q576, granting free worship
throughout France outside of Paris, and
other concessions to all her opponents.
The party of the king was not, however,
thus easily to be overcome. The Catholic
league was formally announced with
Henry, Due de Guise, at its head; the
common folk were won to its standards,
and, established first In Picardy and then
in Paris, it soon spread throughout the
land. The states general were unable
to give peace to the land and the year
1877 saw another little war, the conclusion
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-22
TO COMPLETE PLANS
FOR MASONIC REUNION

The committees appointed by the fol-
lowing Masonic lodges: Fulton. Gate
City, Atlanta, Piedmont, Palestine, w. D.
Luckie, Battle Hill, Pythagoras. East
Point, College Park and Buckhead, will
meet at the Masonic Temple this We'd
nesday evening at Z o'clock to make final
arrangements for the union Masonic
meeting to be held at Taft hall on Mon
day evening, July %, on which occasion
the Hon. Henry Banks, grand master of
Masons In Georgia, viii speak.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-22
NEWS AND GOSSIP OF THE
FARMERS UNION SESSION

many impromptu receptions. II believe
that If Tom Hudson was president OF
the United States, he would be just the
same" remarked one of his friends.
The reply from a bystander came back
quickly: He never would consent to
be president If he could not speak to
his friends.
w. w Webb, one of the delegates
to the convention, wore badge that at
tracted the attention of many delegates.
"Oh, that is a past masters jewel that
was given me by Hahira lodge IN
Lowndes county for my service as mas
ter for IS years." he replied. II have
the record down in my section for hav-
ing conferred the Masonic degrees mesa
than any other master"
The cloudy weather Tuesday made
the opening session of the convention
comfortable for all. The convention
was held in the big auditorium of the
public school building, which was one
of the most comfortable that could be
found anywhere.
There is considerable talk among the
south Georgia delegates in favor of At
lanta as the next place of holding the
convention. The delegates say that Ma
con is too warm for holding summer
meetings and that the annual conven-
ton should be held in Atlanta and the
fall meetings in Macon. The fall meet
ing was held in Macon last year.
W. T. Gaulden, of Brooks county, one
of the most prominent men of southern
Georgia, was an interested visitor at the
convention Mr.. Gaulden has always
taken a prominent stand in the affairs
of Brooks county and south Georgia
In addition to Georgia being well rep
resented at the convention, there were a
number of visitors from other states.
Among this number was ]. W. Cameron,
of Reidsville, y. c., who came all the
way from the Tar Heel state to be pres
ent at the meeting.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-22
MAYFLOWER SETS SAIL
FROM EASTP0RT, NE.

EASTPORT, Maine, July N.-The May
flower, having President Taft and party
on board, left Eastport at o'clock this
forenoon and Is due In Bar Harbor late
in the afternoon. Urgent requests have
been made for President Taft to deliver
a short speech at Bar Harbor and he in
timated that he might consent to do SO
Thursday. In the event that he does
his remarks will be brief and along the
lines OF his expressions of Tuesday.
Mrs. Taft and others Of the party were
guests at Campobello Tuesday afternoon
and II. NJ. Merryman took the visitors
In his launch for a deep sea fishing trip
this morning. They departed soon after
sun rise and went to fishing grounds,
where they had excellent luck and re-
turned shortly before the Mayflower was
pointed out Of the harbor.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-22
SPEAKER CANNON Is
DEMOCRATS BEST GUM

LOUISVILLE, KY. July 1s.-w. ].
Bryan, who arrived in Louisville to-
day from Chicago. and apparently in
excellent health and humor, perpetrat-
ed q pun on Speaker Cannon shortly
after he arrived at his hotel.
Speaker Cannon is now the biggest
gun the Democratic party has" said
Mr.. Bryan. smilingly, although the
tariff Is furnishing the musketry
IRE"
Mr.. Bryan does not believe that Mr..
Cannon will be reelected speaker. The
Nebraskan was OF the opinion that new
Democrats and the insurgent Republi-
cans IN the next house will be able to
pass a good tariff bill.
Mr.. Bryan and Henry Watterson had
q lengthy conference during the morn
ing.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-22
SHIPPERS DIVIDED IN
ATTITUDE TOWARD RATES
Some of the Committee are in
Favor of Allowing Roads
to Increase Rates.

CHICAGO, July 1e.-That the ship
pers of the country are not likely to pre-
sent an unbroken front in their fight
before the interstate commerce commits
sion against increased freight rates de-
veloped yesterday, when news was re-
ceived from New York that in today S
conference of the shippers committee OF
49, some of the eastern men will go on
record as being in favor of permitting
the railroads to increase freight rates
within reason.
The committee, which was appointed
during the shippers mass meeting In
Chicago last May, will meet today al
the Union League club with view to
adopting a plan of battle against the
increased tariffs which have been filed
by the railroads and held up by the
commission.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-22

Especial Dispatch to The JournaI)
UNION CITY, Ga, July 20.-The
annual convention of the Georgia divi-
sion of the Farmers Cooperative and
Educational union, now meeting IN this
city, will go down on record as being
one Of the busiest ever held. Practical
" all sections Of the state are repre-
scented, and all are highly pleased with
the past years work of the union and
enthusiastic over next years pros
poets.
Among the visitors that are attend
ing the convention is President w. A
Morris, of the Alabama division. Prest-
dent Morris IL also the chairman or
the national board OF directors. and
is one of the most prominent members
Of the board. He has always been
thoroughly identified with the best in
terests OF the south. He is one or
the recognized leaders on the floor OF
the national convention, and has also
been active for years in the affairs OF
his own division in Alabama.
President Charles c. Barrett, OF the
national union, was shaking hands
with scores of his friends Tuesday.
The fact that he is national president
makes no difference in his still being
addressed by the rank and file OF the
Georgia division as Charley. One or
the members OF the union stated Tues
day, That as long as there would be
a national union, there would be
Charley Barrett for president
The high regard in which President
John L. Lee is held by the members
and visitors was noticeable on all sides.
When he left for the first session OF
the convention Tuesday morning he
was several minutes late, as he had to
stop and speak to every person he
passed.
Some of the results of the good
work that has been done by the Farm
ers' union is always coming to nght
al such meetings as are being held IN
this place. A prominent member, speak
ing Tuesday to a crowd of friends, told
o. how the members in his section had
formed a committee of the whole
which visited the members to see how
Their crops were being attended to.
When there was anything amiss the
committee promptly called attention to
It. why, we are even keeping our
fence corners clean in our county,, he
said I'VE are making crops attractive
to the eye as well as profitable"
A fine entertainment program was
prepared for the visiting farmers Tues
day, and this will be carried out
throughout the entire meeting. An en-
tertainment committee, consisting of w.
L. Moore w. NJ. Corker and c. J. James,
did everything possible for the pleasure
of the visitors. The accommodate lions
were excellent, considering the record
breaking crowd that was present.
Col. Thomas G. Hudson, commissioner
of the state department of agriculture,
was among the early arrivals. Shaking
hands with every one and with pleas
ant word for all, he was the center of
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-22
MACON MOTORMAN GETS
100000 FROM MINER

MACON, Ga, July 2o.-Shortly before
the Klondyke gold boom w. v. Miller, a
motorman OF this city, then living in At
lanta, and known as kid" Miller, met
]. +. Curley, a miner, without funds. He
took him In, fed him and gave him money
as far as Birmingham.
That was the last he ever heard of
the bread cast upon the waters until
yesterday, when he received word that
Curley had died In Dawson City and
left him a fortune estimated at $500, 900.
Shortly after Curiey's death, Dawson
City authorities communicated with Chief
Of Police Jennings, of Atlanta asking for
news Of kid" Miller. Jennings traced
him here and located him as W. V. Mil
Ter, a marred, but childless motorman-
The news of Curley's will leaving his
ali to the man who helped him when he
was down and out, quickly followed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-22
TANK STEAMER, STANDARD,
BURNING IN HARB0R

COPENHAGEN. July 1s.-F1re broke
out on the German tank steamer
Standard, which recently arrived IN the
haroor with q cargo OF petroleum from
Philadelphia The oil was soon blazing
ferceIy. The authorities ordered that
ell the shipping tied up here be pre-
pared TO quit the port at q moments
notice
The Standard has been IN hard luck
since sailing from America On June
10 she was IN collision with the White
Star liner Baltic. but was able to
continue her voyage unassisted-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-22
TEXAS PEACHES ROTTING
FOR LACK OF CARS

DALLAS, Tex. July 20.-Advices from
east Texas peach orchards indicate that
a great portion OF the crop, the largest
in the history OF the state. is rotting on
the trees or in the packing cases. await
ing shipment. This is due, 1t is claimed
to the fact that the railroads are una
HE 10 SIMPLY the orders for refrigerator
cars to carry the fruit to market. The
loss to fruit growers, it is SAID, VIII
reach into the thousands of dollars.