davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
T. G. HUDSON CALLS ON SOUTH
TO UPHOLD PRICE OF, COTTON
Asks Commissioners of All Southern States to Meet and
Combat Erroneous Idea That Crop viii Be Larger This
Year Than Ever Before-FarmerS Unions Aid Asked

Commissioner t. C. Hudson. of the
Georgia department of agriculture, is
mailing letters to the commissioners OF
all the other southern states. asking
their cooperation and that OF the farm
ers unions. with the idea in view OF hav-
ing a meeting called TO combat the err
roneous impression that the cotton crop
this year Is going to be the largest ever
made and to keep the prices from being
forced down.
Mr.. Hudson suggests that the meeting
be called by TAFT Butler. OF Starkevflle.
Miss, as president of the Association
Of Commissioners OF Agriculture, OF the
Southern States.
Mr.. Hudson's letter follows:
atlanta. Ca. Aug. Is. 1911.
'sThe impression has been create.t
throughout the country that the cotton
crop this year is going 20 be the largest
ever made. This impression has already
had the effect OF lowering the price OF
cotton and will carry It much lower.
unless something IS done 20 put the
world on notice that the crop is not such
large one as they would have you
think.
II have travelled all over Georgia and
I know that the crop has deteriorated
very much IN the past month or six
weeks, and from what / hear the same
is true in your state.
II think an effort should be made at
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
INSURANCE OFFICERS
NAMED BY FARMERS

JACKSON, Ca, Aug. ia jackson
man was named general agent of the
Farmers Cooperative Fire Insurance
company at a meeting held here Tues
day to elect a new board Of directors
and officers. This action was necessary
on account of the death of the late Capt.
]. w. McCord, who was general manager
of the company. At a meeting Of the
directors held several days ago : r.
McCord, of Macon, was elected temper
airy manager.
The officers elected Tuesday were j.
M Ball. president; w. A. Newton, vice
president; S. B. Kinard, general agent:
J. T. Goodman. secretary and treas
urer.
The board of directors consists of six
members from Butts county and three
from Spalding county Those elected
from Butts are J. H. McKibben, w. A.
Newton, ]. T. Goodman. ]. M. Ball. A.
Nj. watkins. Hon. S. H. Mays. From
Spalding county: T.. r. Mutt. T. L.
Patrick, ]. c. Mathews.
The home office of the company Is
Jackson. Fire Insurance. Is given the
members on the assessment plan at a
low cost The concern does business in
80 counties In Georgia. Upon taking
out policy in the company the insured
gives a mortgage on his real estate and
the company is therefore absolutely re-
liable,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18

once to first disabuse the minds Of the
people about the size of the cotton crop.
and then get the farmers all over the
south TO hold a sufficiency Of their cot
ton to prevent the price from being fore
ed down TO where It win mean starva-
tion 70 the farmer. I believe that the
southern states commissioners Of agri-
culture should meet at some convenient
point within the next two weeks and
ask all farmers in the cotton states, e5-
pecially the Farmers union, TO Join us
in this cause for q widespread move
ment. I would be glad for you to write
TO the president of the Association of
Commissioners of Agriculture of the
Southern States at once. and ask him 70
confer with the Farmers union and 9TH
er farmers, with view Of calling this
meeting at as early date as practicable
and suggest in your letter that lac pres
ident name the time and place Of meet
ing. after comforting with the heads OF
the Farmres' union In the cotton states
IF this meets with your approval
which I am sure it will, / would be
glad for you not to delay the matter.
but take II up at once.
81 am this day writing a similar let
ter to each of the commissioners of ag-
riculture of the southern states.
VERY truly yours.
(signed) 'T @. HUDSON,
commissioner OF Agriculture"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
GOOD ROADS MEETING
is HELD AT HIGHLAND

COLUMBUS. Ga. Aug. IA large
pasty Of Columbus citizens left In six
touring cars at an early hour this morn
Ing for Richland. Ca, where they so 10
attend a big barbecue. given by the good
roads enthusiasts OF that city. The
marty Included members OF the Musco-
zee county commission. Postmaster
pierce. G. Gunby Jordan. President
Iumpkin. OF the Georgia-Alabama Good
Roads association: Senator Gordy and
others.
they win reach Richisnd before noon.
spending the day ana return 10 the city
late In the afternoon Members Of the
county commissions IN other counties
and prominent good road advocates
throughout this section OF Georgia viii
Join the Columbus party and IL IL stated
that a number OF prominent people re-
siding below Richland have been invited,
al OF which viii make over 1000 people
IN attendance al the big barbecue, which
i one OF the most important events OF
the year. Il is expected that the cause
or good roads will be given great In
petus az the gathering.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
SEE KT0 AGREE ON
FARMERS FREE LIST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1s.-Senate and
house leaders sought this afternoon to
agree on the farmers free list. and send
il to the president today for his expect
ed veto. immediately upon Senator La
Follette's reporting the conference dis
agreement on two amendments, the SEN
ate asked the house for another con-
ference. meantime recess will be taken
at D. m.
It was expected the house would re-
cede from its free lemon amendment and
accept the Senate Kern amendment
The Kern amendment adopted By the
senate limited the importation OF meat
and cereal products to those countries
with which the United States shall have
reciprocal trade arrangements.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
KENTUCKY DEMOCRATS
BEGIN PLATFORM FIGHT
WatterSon Hurts Gauntlet and
Takes Stand Against Coun-
ty Unit Law
az A.sociatsa Press. B. :

LOUISVILLE. KY. Aug. 15.--Dele-
gates from all parts of Kentucky 70 the
state Democratic platform convention to
be held here this afternoon must decide
for Henry watterson. who is leading the
fight against the extension of the coun-
ty unit law, or for the county unit ard
against Henry watterson. Watterson.
himself delegate from this district, in
signed editorial this morning, threw
down the gantlet. He referred to his
opposition to former Governor Beckham
when the candidate for senator defeated
former Governor McCreary at a state
primary to nominate and declared the
same influences he fought then now
seek to extend the county unit law and
eventually bring about prohibition.
The Kentucky law as to local option
provides that the county shall be a unit
except in counties where there are cities
of considerable size. The Republicans,
VIII ose candidate for governor Is Judge
O'Rear, member of the court Of appeals,
provide for the extension to all counties
of the unit law. The Democrats, who
have named James Bennett McCreary,
former governor and formed United
States senator, for the goyernorship,
platform.
The county unit is the bone of conten-
ton. Few of the delegates came in
structed. except to vote solidly and the
candidates, in conference since Sunday,
nave failed to agree as to the county
unit. Mr.. McCreary's last word was
that the candidates were unwilling to
dictate, but believed "the sentiment OF
the state is in favor of an extension of
the county unit law and would be salts
fled If the convention so declared"
lar. Watterson, who has commended
daily against the incorporation in the
Democratic platform of a county unit
plank, was yesterday named as men,
Der of the resolutions committee.
Judge O'Rear is avowedly against pro-
hlbition, as are the Democratic candi-
dates. 1t is argued that If both parties
pledge themselves to the county unit
law then the one plank will neutralize
the other and the liquor question will
drop out of sight. Kentucky Democrats
are clearly divided both as to the desir-
ability and as to the legality of the
county unit law and bitter fight is sx-
pected.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
EAGLES CONVENE
AT SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 1e-omcers OF
the F'raternal Order of Eagles are ar
irving here for the grand lodge session
that begins here August p. big Tim
Sullivan, OF New York, is expected to-
day.
A sharp contest is expected over the
selection Of a grand president to sue
coed Thomas l. Grady, of New York,
dho retires at this session. Grand Vice
President John Perry, of San Francisco
would succeed Grady in the order of
course, but has announced himself can
didate for grand secretary, which Is con-
ceded to him.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
HARMONY IN OFFICE
URGED BY TR0UP JURY

LAGRANGE, Ga. Aug. 16.-The pre-
sentiments Of the Troup county grand
jury were read yesterday afternoon, that
body being highly complimented by
Judge Freeman for their thoroughness
and painstaking efforts, especially in
that part of the presentments referring
to q lack OF harmony of officials of a
city and county in the matter of crimes
against the state.
'srhe records Of municipal courts,
says the presentments, do not contain
enough evidence or names Of witnesses
to convict I'm the higher courts. but just
enough TO convict in the mayors court
for the violation OF some local ordinance.
When some of the municipal officers
are summoned before the grand jury and
questioned, they fail to disclose evil
dence, which IT seems TO US, would have
been absolutely necessary for them to
have secured at time arrest was made,
and IL secured would have resulted in
binding prisoner over to the state
courts"
Referring to Judge Freeman's charge
to the grand jury in regards TO use OF
some OF the offices and jury rooms OF
the court house as place for drinking
liquor, that body found 1t necessary to
remove quite number of empty bot
LEOHl TIC AOOul. LAC PAaClAOc 40 ~
bad that Judge Freeman found It nee
essary to charge the jury on that point.
The report Of the auditing COMMITTEES
which had engaged expert accountants
on the books OF the various county Of
ficers appeared In presentments, the
body recommending an annual audit In
future. Three principals were deemed
OF great Importance: /. That voters Sc
lect county officials strictly upon merit
and qualification for duties 2. Yearly
audits by expert accountants. 8 Pub
LEFTY Of county affairs.
The grand jury also recommended that
the fee system OF county officers be
dispensed with. that all fees be deposited
in county treasury and officers be
placed upon a salary.
The body heartily congratulates the
board of commissioners on the splendid
work being done on the roads and
bridges OF the county, the work of the
convicts as well as that being done by
contract giving Troup county a system
OF good roads equal to any in the state.
@. Z. BILLINGHURST.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
HITCHCOCK PLANS
TO CUT EXPENSES

WASHINGTON, Aug ls.-Radical re-
adjustment of the methods OF computing
the pay of railways for Transporting the
mails, which will effect an annual saving
of approximately Ss,000.0Oo, was recon-
mended to congress today by Postmaster
General Hitchcock. Hitchcock proposes
to effect such saving by paying the
railroads on the basis of cost with per
cent profit. The plan provides that all
railways shall report annually to the
postmaster general the expenses incur
red in carrying the mails In order that
the department may determine the cost
to the railways and fair rate OF Drofit.
Mr.. Hitchcock sent to congress with
his report a draft OF bin, which If
enacted win carry the new plan into eff
feet He urgently recommended its
passage.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
WANTS TO DEFINE
C0NTEMPTS OF COURT

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1s.--An inquiry
into contempts of court and their pun
ishment. emphasized recently in the
sentencing of American Federation or
Labor officials in the Bucks Stove ana
Range company case is to be undertaken
by the house judiciary committee
through hearings beginning December
a next, on the bill introduced by Chair
man Clayton, of the committee defining
contempts OF court.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
.SUFFRAGETTES WILL
CUT OUT FINERY

CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-THE campaign fol
women's suffrage in California win be
the beneficiary to the extent of several
hundred dollars If present plans for one
week Of self-denial and abstinence from
feminine frills and amusements are car
ried out by the Chicago Political league
"Of COURSE said Mrs Catherine
Waugh McColleeh, lawyer. yesterday,
with Chicago suffragists practically ev-
cry day is one of self-denial for the
cause. We are all willing to go without
a new hat or modish gown If as result
the cause will be aided. We shall be
happy to aid California"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
FARMERS WILL HOLD
CAMBRIDGE MEETING

BAINBRIpGE Ca. Aug. 1e.-Every-
thing is In readiness for the farmers
institute that win be held here on FRI
DAY OF this week The feature OF the
day win be the visit OF Chancellor Bar
row and his address Addresses VIII
also be made BY other prominent men.
A feature Of the morning and after
noon program. although not interfering
with the work OF the institute win be
A automobile parade OF the EIks IN the
morning and a baseball game In the
afternoon. The Elks VII also give a
barbecue to the visitors In the middle
Of the day. at old Fort Hughes, an In
dan fort established In 1921. that is
now within the corporate limits
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
GEORGIA FARMERS PLAN
RAISING MULES At HOME
State Union Takes Steps to
Furnish Members With
BrOoding Mares
Especial Dispatch to The JOurnal)

Special Dispatch TO The Journal.)
UNION CITY, Ca Ang. 1S-It was
learned today at the Georgia headQuar-
tiers Of the Farmers Educational and Co
Operative union that a substantial move
towards placing OF brood mares with the
Georgia farmers had been made.
Hon r ID. Tatum. of Palmetto. Ca,
enc OF the best farmers Of Campbell
county, will leave for Kentucky and In
diana in a few days. Mr.. Tatum has
been a breeder Of live stock for many
years. In discussing the Importance Of
the subject President Duckworth said:
Georgia sends cut OF the state annually
for mules and horses an average OF So
ooaoo0
.sThe necessary purchase every year
amounts to -bout 50 600 head This num-
Der OF horses and mules are required 20
supply the deficiency caused by increased
horsepower and by the Death OF seFerai
thousand head annually.
There are a number Of people in Geor-
ufa who know by experience that the
mule that Is sold 10 the Georgia farm
ers for $40 can easily be raised In Geor-
gia at a cost OF from so 10 SO This
means a loss OF the shipped mules and
horses 10 the farm OF about al5.
Tt is a well known fact that mares
driven on the hard pavements OF our
cities for several years do not make gooo
breeders For this reason the Georgia
division OF the FarmerS union has deeio-
ed 70 locate . number Of farmers In
Kentucky and Indiana. who are them
selves breeders Of mares; and we hope
70 be able 10 ship a number OF cars OF
mares into the state during the fail ano
spring"
Secretary Mcdaniel talked very enthus-
iasficaIly OF the project He said: Next
% that OF cattle breeding. consider the
breeding OF horses and mules the most
important subject that can be brought to
the farmers attention.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
BUTTS COUNTY COTTON
HURT BY BLACK ROT

JACKSON, Ca, Aug. 16.-Anthrac-
nose or black rot is damaging the cot
ton crop in Butts county. During the
last few days the disease has been re-
ported by a number Of farmers and
while the damage to date is small yet
1t is feared cotton will be injured con-
siderably If the wet weather continues
The cotton growers are very much
alarmed over the situation. This is the
first time, so far as known, that an
thracnose has ever made its appearance
In this county. Unless some unforeseen
disaster overtakes the cotton crop an
unusually large yield will be obtained
here this year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
BOSTON FISHERMEN
TO INVADE PACIFIC

BOSTON. Aug. 16-An invasion of the
Pacific coast by Boston fishing inter-
ests Is being planned. Three schooners
are being prepared for a trip around the
Horn 10 engage in halibut fishing in COM
petition with the Pacific coast states.
The proposed trip viii be the longest ever
undertaken by a fleet of fishing vessels.
The sShooners picked for the trip are
the Athana, the Flora S. Mickerson and
a new vessel now being built at Essex.
All three vessels win have gasoline aux
Iliary power. The company organized to
back the project is capitalized at $685. 900.
It expects to have the boats ready to
start in October.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
EVELYN THAW WANTS
HUBBY HARRY'S MONEY

PITTsBURG. Aug. 1s.-Asking for a
lunacy commission for Harry Kendall
Thaw. confined in the Matteawan hospi-
tai, New York, following the killing OF
Stanford White, a petition was fled
in common pleas court here today in be-
half of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, his wife.
Judge Davis admitted the petition af-
ter some discussion as to whether a
Pennsylvania court bad jurisdiction.
Attorney Frances Rawle, of Philadel-
phia, who filed the petition stated that
Thaw's income is $4,000 a year and Mrs.
Thaw, being without means. is entitled
to a share of this amount.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
HE MADE MILLIONS
FROM A SAND BANK

NEW YORK. Aug. s16.-Patrick Good
man, a plain, seasoned old resident of
the New York East Side, who died a
week ago. left an estate valued at more
than ss,O00,0O0. His will has just been
filed for probate, leaving large bequests
to various charities and the residue
to two Irish relatives whom Goodman
never saw A dozen nearer relatives
who don't figure in the document will
contest it on the ground Of mental in
competency.
Most of Goodman's wealth was made
by the purchase of sand oank at Port
Washington, L. ]. The sand proved
very valuable for building purposes and
he establish line of barges to bring it
to the city. His profits were enor-
nous.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
CLUBHOUSE FOR
CORNELL STUDENTS

ITHACA. y. Y, Aug. IA club house
for students at Cornell university who
are Of the Episcopal faith has been
provided BY = committee Of the Central
New York diocese and some % students
viii occupy it this fall. Should the plan
prove a success, II Is said that larger
dornitory for students OF the Episcopal
church VIII be built In addition 20
housing % students the club house VIII
contain a large hall. where students may
gather for social purposes.
Several years ago 1t was announced
that Bishop McQuaid. Of the Catholic
church. would found a residence hall for
Catholic students. There was some op-
position to the scheme and It was not
pushed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
CARDINAL MORAN
MEETS SUDDEN END

SYDNEY, N S. w, Aug 1s.-Cardinal
Moran died suddenly today. He was
found on the floor of his bed room in
Manley palace, in state of collapse.
Death followed an attack of syncope.
His eminence, Patrick Francis Cardi-
nal Moran, archbishop of the archdio-
cese of Sydney, New South Wales, was
born at Leighlinbridge, Diocese of Kill
dare. Ireland, September IL, 1880. He was
created cardinal July "a, 1886. The death
OF Cardinal Moran creates the 23d va
cancy in the Sacred college.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
MAIL CLERK HURT
WHEN LETTER ExPL0DES

SOUTH NORwALK. Conn, Aug. t.
Postal inspectors are searching today
for the sender of a letter which ex-
ploded in the electric stamping machine
of the postoffice yesterday, wrecking
the machine and badly injuring Freder-
iok M. Miller, who was operating IT.
Fire followed the explosion but was
subdued quickly. The explosion was
caused by dynamite caps inclosed in the
letter.
The caps were Of the kind inserted
in Fourth of July canes several years
ago but which were banned by the state
because of their explosive force.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
LAWYERS WILL FIX
MISS FORCES FORTUNE

NEWPORT. r. l.. Aug. 16. A lawyer
representing Miss Madeline Force and
her family is here to consult with Lew
is Cass Ledyard, counsel for Col. John
Jacob Astor regarding the ante-nuptial
financial settlement which Colonel AS
tor wishes to make upon Miss Force.
This is in accord with the custom of the
men of the Astor family who have usu-
ally set aside specific fortunes for their
wives in lieu of dover rights.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
QUAKER MOB LEADERS
WILL BE ARRESTED

COATESvLLE, Pa, ug. 16-Chester
county authorities Investigating the
burning Of a negro here at the stake
by a mob last Sunday night are ready
to make arrests. 1t is expected they viii
take into custody this afternoon num-
Der of men suspected of having been
leaders OF the mob
Despite rumors OF outbreaks and pos
sible attacks by negroes. peace reigns
here. State police. mounted and on foot,
are guarding the town.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
MEMPHIS COMPLAINS
OF EXPRESS RATES

WASHINGTON. Aug. ia difference
of from 300 to 557 per cent between the
express and freight rates on articles
shipped from eastern cities to Memphis,
Tenn, is made the basis of complaint
filed today with the Interstate commerce
commission by the Memphis Freight bu-
reau
The complaint is directed against the
Adams. American, United States, South
ern, Wells-Fargo and Pacific Express
companies. It is averred further that st.
Louis is given an express rate of 50 a
hundred, which is 80 1-3 per cent lower
than that given Memphis. The commits
sion is asked to adjust the express rates
on a fair and equitable basis.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
CHICAGO "DIPS" HAVE
MADE RICH HAULS

CHICAGO. Aug. 16.-Pickpockets have
reaped harvest on the lake front while
visitors with their heads thrown back
are watching the aeroplanes fly.
A dozen pocketbooks emptied of what
ever currency they ever contained were
brought into the postoffice yesterday
after being deposited in mail boxes. One
of the wallets contained nine notes vary
ing in amounts from $500 to $3.50 and
aggregating about $4,000. How much
currency the pickpockets removed be-
fore dropping it in the box is not known.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
"WHEN TO KILL TRESSPASSERS,"
STATE SUPREME COURT TELLS
1t Is Never the Open Season for Shooting Ordinary Tres
passers--You Can't Lawfully Kill One Unless His Tres
pass Constitutes a FeIonySam Drew Loses Appeal

Many law-abiding Georgians incline to
the idea that when a chicken thief crawls
over the back yard fence, or a predatory
forager enters their melon patch, they
have a perfect legal right to drill him
full OF buckshot.
Such as hold 20 that belief will do well
to read the following paragraph from
the headnotes OF decision of the state
supreme court handed down Wednesday
morning, refusing a new trial to Sam
Drew, convicted OF killing Love Dean in
Chattooga county;
''It may be stated as a general rule that
II a trespass on person or property
amounts TO q felony, the killing Of the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
CHICKENS ROASTED
ON AUTO RADIATOR

THoMAsToN. Conn, Aug. 1s.-Roast-
ing chickens on the radiator of an auto
mobile going 50 miles an hour is the
latest method of preparing that delicacy
in this state. As Mr.. and Mrs. Cyler,
of this place, were returning from
Thompsonville in their automobile they
smelled roast chicken and thought for a
time that every family along the road
must be preparing 1t for dinner. The
problem was solved when a fine broiler
was found entangled in the radiator,
which had roasted the chicken to a de-
licious brown during the 30-mile drive