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The copper era., 1911-06-23

old home in Wisconsin.
Assayer Beauc hamp- is this week
checking four carloads of ore shipped
from the Stargo mine, near Morenci,
owned by the Campbell Bros, and
Will Keppler. Another car was re-
ceived from Clear Lake and two from
the Standard Mines Co. at Metcalf.
Joe Fraser, financial agent of the
Twin Peaks mines, came to Clifton
on Sunday and stopped over Monday
on business connected with his COM
pauy. He states that the force at
the mine has been reduced to seven
teen miners the property at this time
only requiring that number to work
it to advantage.
Word was received in MOrenci
several DAYS ago of the marriage of
Mr.. Jack Ruemenapp to Miss Brum-
beau, of Canton. Ohio, which occurred
on the 9th of June. Mr.. and Mrs.
RAemenapp win return to Morenci
to reside about the first of July. Mr..
Ruemenapp is the head electrician
ot the A. C. company at that blaze.
A. D. Webb has again returned %
Morenci after having spent almost a
year in South Africa where he went
to accept a position with d con-
struction company in that country
He had the misfortune to fall over
the bannister at the Morenci Club
Wednesday and while his injuries
were not of serious nature he was
obliged to be takes to the hospital.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
Togo Dinner a "Stag;"
To Be Notable Affair

WASHINGTON, Aug s.-President
Taft's dinner TO Admiral Togo at the
White House Saturday night will be
one of the most notable affairs of the
kind given in Washington for long
time. 1t viii be stag dinner, which
in itself is unusual.
Vice President Sherman, Admiral
George Dewey. the Japanese ambassa-
dor, the members of the presidents cab
met and more than a score of other
well known men have been asked
Following the dinner will come re-
ception to which several thousand in
vitations have been sent out. The re-
ception will not be a stag" and the
famous Japanese sea fighter probably
win have an opportunity to see Ameri-
can girls dancing in the east room. The
reception is to be held indoors, but the
terraces that extend east and west from
the executive mansion also will be
utilized
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
GREENE COUNTY PLANS
MANY IMPROVEMENTS

GREENSBORO. Ca. Aug 1.-THE
grand jury OF the July term of the
Greene superior court have recommend
ed IN their general presentments that an
election be called providing for the is
suance OF $4,000 in bends-s15,OO0 for steel
bridges. $4,000 for permanent road i'm
provement. $4,000 as a contingent fund
20 be used as needed for road improve
nient and bridges In the words Of the
jury they say I'VE insist that we have
better and more permanent work on our
public roads and TO do this. we recon-
mend an election be called providing for
the issuance OF $4,000 In bonds.
Recommending further along the line
OF the bond issue. they recommend that
an advisory board OF three members be
appointed by next grand jury TO act with
county commissioner in the sale Of these
bonds and expenditure of this money.
meeting with him once each 80 days and
that they be paid per diem of 50.
The grand jury, states that they find
that some OF the roads are a credit to
the county, and also find others to be
in a very bad condition and recommend
ed that these be looked after as soon as
possible.
An important feature OF the recommen-
dations was the creation of the office of
county auditor. and that the proper au-
thorities employ competent auditor to
audit the books of tax receiver, tax coll
lector, treasurer and county commits
sioner at the expiration of each term OF
office and that this auditor be paid only
for the time he is actually engaged in
said work.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
AID men OF AMERICA ARE
CONVENED IN OLD BOSTON
Atlanta Boom Launched Dur
ing Morning, to Secure
Future Meeting
tBy Associated Prsss.)

BOSTON, Aug. 1.-The seventh annual
convention of the advertising clubs or
America began four days session IN
Fanueil hall today
Governor Foss. acting Mayor Collins
and Pres George w. Oleman, of the
Pilgrim Publicity association. welcomed
the delegates to Boston.
Pres Samuel S. Dobbs and several
other officers replied. expressing appre-
citation for the Inequalities extended.
While the speech making was in prog
ress the floor was heard from Individual
ly and collectively in state delegations
and in sectional groups Each little
company had its song or cheer and at
one time they all started a composite
harmony. Delegates from the south
seemed to have the greatest variety.
Meanwhile the hustlers from Dallas,
Milwaukee st. Louis, Denver and Des
Moines for the next convention were ge..
ting at work among the delegates, for
the struggle for next years convention
will not end until just before the final
adjournment on Friday.
Several other booms we're launched
during the day, including ST. Paul, At
lanta, Washington, Richmond and Que
bee.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
FIFTH DISTRICT MASONs
MEET IN D0UGLAsV|LLE
Convention Announced for
Wednesday, August Bril-
liant Program

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
DOUGLASvILLE, Ca, Aug 3.-Great
preparations are being made for the re-
ception of the Fifth District Masonic del
egations and the entertainments of their
friends here when the district conven-
ton meets next Wednesday,
The delegates viii arrive in Douglas
Vile Wednesday morning, August 9, at
s o'clock, coming over the Southern from
Atlanta and adjoining points. The South
ern has announced that it win hold it's
regular passenger train in Atlanta, due
to leave at 6:20 o'clock until $40, giving
time for connection from outlying points
in Atlanta with early morning trains
The visitors will spend the entire DAY
here. returning at $3.50 o'clock In the
evening on the regular eastbound train.
The program officially announced fol-
the convention is as follows:
Convention called to order at Masonic
temple Immediately upon the arrival of
the visiting delegations and Masons.
The entered apprentice degree win be
conferred by District Deputy Grand Mas
ter Royal Daniel, past master of the
Fifth district convention and past mas
ter of Gate City Lodge No. 2. Atlanta.
Address to the Masons and the public
at the city auditorium by Hon. George
NJ Napier, most worshipful master Of
Masons of Georgia.
Dinner to the visitors by the Masons
and citizens OF Douglasville.
At o'clock the convention viii re-
convene and the fellow craft degree will
be conferred by Hon. A. r. Mobley, past
master of Generous Warren No, 20, of
Monroe, and worshipful master of the
fif,n district.
Business of the convention, reports and
presentation of jewels and annual cleo
ton of officers.
First section of the masters degree
will be conferred by Hon. r. E. Ed
wards, worshipful master of Douglas
vile lodge.
Adjournment for supper.
Second and third sections of the mas
ter's degree by Hon. Charles e. Hail.
past master Of Gate City No. 2, Atlanta,
and past district deputy grand master
Fifth district. fsn
Many prominent Masons are coming
and every lodge in the Fifth district Will
be represented by delegations. Magnifi-
cent preparations have been made by
the Douglasvilie lodge and the citizens
of the city for the entertainment of the
distinguished visitors and the occasion
promises to be one of the most brilliant
in the history of Masonry in the state.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
Washinqton's Trade Schools


The boy or girl who desires to follow a
trade viii be given the opportunity for prep
aration next fall. when. with the opening Of
the public schools of this city two graded
schools built largely for the purpose of teach
Ing trades. win be opened The schools are
now in the course Of erection. one on High
street Northwest for white pupils. and the
other near the Cardoza school, on l street.
between Half and First streets. Southwest,
for negro pupils. Two-year courses are planned
for boys and girls more than IA years cid.
who have completed the fifth grade in ele-
mentary schools. or its equivalent
The new buildings will be used partly for
the teaching of the rudiments of carpentry 10
the boys, and of sewing and cooking to the
girls Of the seventh and eighth grades, as
is done at present IN the various buildings dis
tributed throughout the city for that pur-
pose. The main object of these two schools.
however viii be to teach trades to those boys
and girls who desire to learn them. Th 5
course in the schools will not be for the first
Iyear much more than an experiment to de-
'termine whether there is any demand for a
trade school, II is believed by the school
chiefs that the demand will prove very great
AS only a small sum OF money is available
for the work at present. II viii necessarily be
limited to a few trades. 1t is proposed that
those taught the first year shall be advanced
woodwork and perhaps machine work for the
boys and dressmaking and millinery for the
girls.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
.AMENED FREE LIST
ADOPTED BY SENATE
Bill First Killed, Then Recon-
sidered on Compromise.
Benefits Farmers
tBy Associated Press. J

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WASHINGTON. Aug. 1.-The senate
adopted the Kern compromise amendment
TO the free list bill. ~ TO %.
The bill as amended then passed the
senate. IS to 80.
The house farmers free list bill. ex-
empting from tariff duties a variety OF
agricultural implements. cereals, meats,
cotton bagging and other articles, was
defeated by the senate today by tie
vote of 80 10 50.
It's Democratic trainers claimed that In
Erecting a great saving TO the people
generally. IL involved a net reduction of 8
little over 100000 in tariff revenue.
According to program. the senate inn
mediately after voting down the bill re-
considered the vote without roll call. on
motion OF Senator LaFollette. Republican
fnsurgent. Senator Kern. Of Indiana,
Democrat, then offered the compromise
amendment taking meats on the free list
when coming from countries that admit
American cotton, corn. wheat, oats,
horses. cattle and hogs free OF duty
Voting on the various amendments to
the farmers free list bill was begun In
the senate as soon as the routine morn
ing business was OlspOstu OA-
The first amendment-to add coal and
coke to the free list-was defeated, =
TO s.
Senator Baileys amendment TO exemp'
fresh meats from the operation OF the
free list bill was defeated IA to 6S.
The Bailey amendment to put lemons
on the free list bill was defeated Is 10 50.
The life of the bill dates back TO April
y. when Democratic Leader Underwood
introduced Il I'm the house. The ways
and means committee OF seven reported
the bin later, and the house on May
passed Il by vote OF 2s6 TO Joe. Then
the finance committee of the senate took
IL in tow, gave hearings on II for ive
days and on June p Chairman Penrose,
Of that committee. reported the bin adj
versely to the senate. The next day
senator Bailey. OF Texas, offered the
bill as an amndment to the reciprocity
bill and this amendment was rejected
on July T.
On July IA the bin was fixed for a
final vote today and IL became the I'M
finished business of the senate.
The bin would have placed on free list
agricultural implements. cotton ties,
leather. boots and shoes. meats. cereals.
-four. bread. timber. lumber. sewing ma
chimes. salt and other articles. The
exemptions are designed 10 take effect
on the day following the approval Of the
measure.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
tBy Associated Press. }

HEMPsTEAD. L. l., Aug. 2.-Miss Har-
riett Quimby received an air pilots IL
cense today form the Aero Club of Amer
lea. This is the first license that has ever
been awarded a woman aviator in Amer
lea.
Miss Quimby, the aero officials and
large number of aviation enthusiasts ar
rived at Hampstead plains before
O'Clock this morning, but fog made fly
ing impossible until few minutes before
7 o'clock.
Thoroughly composed, Miss Quimby
rose gracefully in the air, completing hve
figures Fights about $50 feet In the air,
and then landed not only within the 164-
foot mark designated by the conditions,
but also made a worlds record for land
ing. Her mark was feet inches.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
BOUGHT TENN. COAL At
ITO; QUOTED IN 80's
SchIey Tells Probe Committee
How Tenn. Coal and iron
Was Absorbed

NEW YORK. Aug. s.-when the
house committee OF inquiry into the
United states seel Corporation resum-
ed its hearing today into the absorb
tfon OF the Tennessee Coal and Iron
company by the steel corporation in
1907. Grant B. schley. Of the brokerage
firm OF Moore & Schley. and one OF the
managers Of the Tennessee Coal and
Iron syndicate. appeared 10 testify.
Mr.. SchIey was interrogated by Rep
resentative Martin, ". Litleton. Asked
who organized the syndicate TO buy
Tennessee Coal and Iron stock in 1908.
Mr.. schley said that three men. Charles
Guthrie. I. c. Hanna and himself. first
took up the matter OF the purchase.
Replying 70 questions by Mr.. Little
ton. Schley said the Kessler purchase
was first suggested by Mr.. George; that
AZ the time the stock was quoted In the
SOS and that the syndicate bought q
10. that the witness and Mr.. Hanna
were made the managers. and there
were no speculative ideas IN the pur-
chase, the purpose being 70 develop the
property
Mr.. Schley related how a second syn
dictate was formed 20 take $4,000 shares
OF stock on the street about q year
after the first syndicate took over the
1880 original shares OF Tennessee
Coal and Iron. In the second syndicate
were 80 additional men
Did the members OF the second syn
dicate each take hts share to DO all
he liked with it,"
Yes" said AR Schley. who added
that the 50. 900 shares were purchased
for $50. Mr.. Schley was not q member
OF the second syndicate. Most OF the
stock in the second transaction was
bought from Mr.. Kessler.
~Kessler and I owned part OF the &c.
600 that were Sold" Mr.. schley said
My share was small about 5000
shares"
WAS that second syndicate organized
70 accentuate the control OF the Tonnes
see company by the syndicate-"
YES. II was"
was Kessler in distress at that
timer
yes. he was Mr.. schley replied.
He wasn't actually pressed TO the
point Of selling his stick. but he was
willing 10 SELL
why was the second syndicate
fornedz-
because IL was thought a good thing
"a do Mr.. schley replied. in develop
ing the property
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
TOGO TO ARRIVE IN
NEW YORK ON FRIDAY
"NeIson of Japan" Is Anxious
to See Niagara FaIIs-HiS
Program

NEW YORK. Aug. S.--Admiral Count
Heihachire Togo. chief of the naval
staff of the Japanese empire. and hero
of the battle of the Sea of Japan, Will
land in New York from the Lusitania
tomorrow to be the guest of the nation
for the following IL days. Third as
sistant secretary of state Chandler
Hale, representing the state depart
ment, and Captain Templin Potts as ma
val aide. win accompany the admiral
throughout his stay in the United
Estates.
That the little sea fighter. who has
been called the Nelson of Japan" looks
forward to his visit with the keenest
pleasure. is indicated in a wireless mes
sage which he sent from his ship last
night. 1t reads;
Greeting to the American people:
appreciate sincerely the rare honor
of visiting America for the first time
as the nations guest and look forward
to my sojourn in the greatest modern
country as a suitable climax to my
worlds tour.
N0NultlS GACiNcS my ANTICIPATION
more than the sight OF the lofty build
ings and the famed Niagara. cataract
and falls. MY chief interest. however,
will be in the study of our neighbors
who have wrought such wonders.
When I set foot on American soil I
shall realize the American people are
the best friends of Japan. The Japan
eses people feel this affection and look
on America as the brilliant preceptor
In national development. In the sober
spirit of the realization of these i'm
portant truths, 1 approach the United
States.
Much of the program for the admir-
ais entertainment has been left subject
to his pleasure. He will go to Wash
ington on the afternoon of his arrival
to pay his respects to President Taft.
A week of official dinners, visits and
sightseeing tours about the capital will
follow. Two formal functions will
await his return TO New York and he
will leave for Boston and Canada by
way of Niagara. on the 18th or t7tS
taking the steamer for Japan at Van
couver.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
CITIZENS TO FINANCE
FIGHT ON CATTLE TICK

GREENSBORO. Ga, Aug. 2--As each
day rolls around the question of the
eradication of the cattle tick in Greene
county becomes more grave and great
er issue.
Friends of the tick eradication work in
Creme county went before the grand Jury
just adjourned. with the request that they
recommend that an additional inspect
or be added to the corps of workmen
with the salary Of $50 and that one in
spector now at work be increased to
SO per month. the county carrying just
this expense enumerated
The opposition OF the work in this
county met the request in the grand
jury with the cry OF the sovereign rights
they had relative to taxation-their
money should not be used to further a
work and cause they were opposed to.
The grand jury I'm their presentments
recommended that mn additional appro-
priation be made for the purpose of Grad
icating the cattle fever tick. The rec
concentration OF this grand jury does not
affect the appropriation now in effect.
The county is now financing the salary
Of one inspector
Prominent citizens of the county have
shouldered the cause in that they VIII
privately finance the work to finish.
The sympathizers OF the tick work
viii use every means 10 enforce the
quarantine law reporting every violation
of the law.
They will rush the work to a quick fin
ish. They have raised the oft-repeated
battle cry. TASK no quarter and give no
quarter"
As an example that the cattle owners
and citizens who are in favor of the
work mean business. they have Just nm
ished the construction OF a regulation
government dipping vat. Officials in
charge OF the work throughout the Uni
ted States say that the surest and quick
est way to get rid of the tick is by
dipping cattle on a farm in an arsenical
solution. t.ftt
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
TENNESSEE PR0HI LAW
TO UNDERGO NEW TEST
State Supreme Court to Decide
Right to DistiII for Storage
Under Bond

NASHVILLE. Tenn. Aug. 2-New ques-
lions arising out OF Tennessee's law pro-
nIbitlng the manufacture OF liquor for
sale are on their way to the state SUI
preme court from Lynchburg. Tenn.
where the Tennessee plant of the Jack
Daniels company Is located.
The main question involves the distil-
lers right TO manufacture liquor TO be
stored in the government bonded ware
house
In two agreed cases charging alleged
violation OF the manufacturers' law, Cir
cult Judge Edwin L. Davis yesterday
afternoon declared Manager Lem Motlaw
guilty and assessed fine of $50 and a 90
day Jail sentence in each. An appeal was
taken
The two propositions submitted were;
The manufacture OF liquor for sale. but
not for sale in violation OF the Tennessee
laws and the manufacture for sale but
not for sale as a beverage. the latter
having reference to medicinal purposes
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
INTERSTATE COMMISSION
DENIES EXPRESS CASE

WASHINGTON, Aug "A general
denial of all applications by express
companies for relief under the long and
short haul provision of the law was
entered today by the interstate COM
merce commission in cases where com
modities are shipped from points Of pro-
duction to points of consumption, the
same or similar rates not being appli-
cable to or from intermediate points.
1t was shown by the applicants by
what particular rates they were intended
to cover and the commission declines
fatty to grant any general permission
under the law.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
FARMERS AT GRIFFIN
HEAR GOOD SPEECHES

GRIFFIN. Ga. Aug. 3-Owing to the
heavy rains OF the preceding night. only
q very few farmers were in the city
yesterday in attendance upon the farm
ers institute. Those who were present.
however, were well repaid for their
trouble. The meeting was presided over
BY Hon b. ~ Miller. OF Union district.
Prof. H. p. LIKES, OF the Georgia Elk
pertinent station. delivered a very in
structive lecture on The Importance OF
the silo TO the Dairyman and Live Stock
Grower"
Prof J. w. Hart, OF the State College
OF Agriculture. took as his theme,
specialized Farming"
The entire time OF the afternoon ses-
sion was taken up BY Director J. E.
Hite. OF the extension department OF the
state colleke Of Agriculture. who spoke
on Crop Rotation
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
KhorassanS to Meet

MACON. Ga, Aug. 3-Everything IS
now ready for the coming of the Imperi-
al Adool on next, Thursday night. At the
last meeting of the Yekod temple, No
1856, knights of Khorassan, the various
appointed committees made most ia
vorable report and announced that ev-
erything was ready for the coming of the
Imperial Adolf. together with the full
team of Kibla temple, of Atlanta A pa
rade will be given at o'clock that night
and for one hour they will serenade the
business portion of the town Following
the parade a banquet will be rendered
them at the Dinlxler hotel, after which
the ceremonial program will be carried
out al the "a sfla hall.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-04
AIR PILOT LICENSE GRANTED
TO FIRST WOMAN ON RECORD

After a brief rest, Miss Quimby again
rose in the air and again completed all
the remaining figure Fights in air, turn
ing first to right and left with all the
skill of an experienced aviator and land
ing on her descent at the 124-foot mark
Miss Quimby then started for the alti-
tude, which calls for height of 164 feet.
She reached over 200 feet and scared
about in a large circle before coming
to the ground.
Miss Ouimby Is native of California.
Miss Matilda Moisant, sister of the
late John Moisant, and probably Miss
Blanche Scott will shortly apply for their
pilots license.
Ferdinand de Murias, Of Havana, to-
day tried for his pilots license and sue
ceeded. During the first round he at
tanned his altitude while making his
first five figure Fights.