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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-20
COMMERCE TO HOLD
BIG FOUR COUNTY FAIR

COMMERCE., Ca. Jan. ia meeting
of the stock holders of the Big -Four
County fair was held at the council
chamber last evening. and temporary or
ganization perfected. Practically the full
amount of the capital stock has already
been subscribed and 1t was decided to eff
feet temporary organization preparatory
to obtaining a charter and then perma-
nent organization. Mayor John B. Hard
man acted as chairman, and Col. III. o.
Williford as secretary of the meeting.
A committee of three. consisting of for
mer Mayor c. ]. Hood. Editor John +.
Shannon and Col. r. L. j. Smith, was
appointed for the purpose of preparing
and obtaining a charter for the Four
County fair, and this committee will see
to it that the charter is obtained at the
very earliest moment possible under the
law.
The election OF ten temporary directors,
six from Commerce and one each fion
the counties OF Jackson. Banks, Madison
and Franklin, was then held, and rested
as follows: Messrs. w. L. Williamson,
H. o. Wiliford, w. ID. Williford. j. f.
shannon, j. B. Hardman and c. j. Hood,
of Commerce: and Messrs. Walt c. Davis,
from jackson county; G. d. McGinnin,
from Madison county; p. n. Little. from
Franklin county. and j. G. Strange, from
Banks county.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-20

on his farm. I would hardly care to try
It with less.
With economy in buying. the tool and
machine equipment of a small farm can
be bought for less than $780, Two
horses or mules Will cost 800 more
There are many other tools, of course,
which might. be included in a farm
equipment if the intending farmer has
plenty of money. For truck farming a
smaller equipment would be sufficient
One glorious thing about farm is
that man and his family can always
be sure of living. at least The man
who uses improved methods IS certain
of much more. a big success awaits the
man who finds methods to get more
production out of his land than his
neighbor.
NV own success has astonished me.
expect to buy more land and farm on
a. bigger scale.
In the city 1 worked eight years and
at the end of that time had saved s., 200
have been on my farm four years, my
farm is paid for. have it well stocked
good buildings. an artesian well, gaso-
line engines 20 do the heavy work, and
have 5000 in the bank. besides this
years crop profits, which win net about
$4,000.
The man who contemplates changing
his city life for home on a farm cal
hardly make a mistake, If he goes pre-
pared for hard work. He must study his
soil and climate to adapt his methods
to the particular locality but farming
can be made to pay almost anywhere ir
this country with tillable soil. plenty Of
rainfall, fertilization-and brains
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-20
METCALF HOLDS RECORD
FOR CROSSING CONTINENT

NEW YORK. Jan IA new sugges-
ton for the Improvement of America's
nghting menage is made by Victor II.
MetcaIf. former secretary of the navy,
who is now in New York city. Ridicul-
ing the idea of the United states main
tanning a standing army any larger than
that at present Mr.. Metcalf says:
Let congress make the coast defense
the work OF the navy and no hostile
power will ever succeed In landing an
armed force upon American soil.
Afr Metcalf who comes from Oakland,
Cal, to urge the San Francisco expo
sition on congress, has crossed the con-
tinef- lis times since 1879, when he
left Utica, n. y. to settle in the west.
In his lis trips he has travelled 81, $50
miles
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-20
FARMERS HAVE MADE
BIG GAINS IN VALUE
OF FARM PRODUCTS
Purchasing Power of Farmers
Is Said to Have Increased
Fifty Per Cent During the
Last Ten Years
~. AaaocIatsd Prean.l

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-THE increas-
ed cost of living has no terrors for the
American farmer, judging by the con-
illusions OF the department Of agriculture.
In the last ten years, the value OF his
products has been increasing at such a
rate thar the tiller OF the soil is now
able 70 afford hitherto undreamed OF lux
uries and the old homestead has been
fitted with every modern convenience
In the crop reports just issued by the
department. considerable space is de-
voted TO the cost OF living problem
from the farmers point of view
The report says:
within the past ten years, the pur-
chasing power Of the farmer has increas-
ed more than so per cent. Such tondi-
tfons are having and will continue &c
have more force in keeping the rising
generation Of farmers children upon the
farm than volumes upon volumes OF
printed adxice to- stay there 2 ~ =
The statistIcians OF the government
we're determined not TO be mfsled by
their figures. After compiling tables Of
the important crops which showed that
the per acre value OF the average farm
throughout the country had gone UP by
leaps and bounds since 1899 they sought
TO discover what the farmer did with
his money. and how far IL went.
With a mass OF figures before them
from which to draw comparisons. the
statisticians set, to work and now an
nounce that while the cost OF articles
purchased has increased. the Increase in
purcl1a sing power of each farm acre has
outstripped II and the farmer is left
with comfortable margin OF, profit for
his work. So
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-20
COTTON CREDITORS FILE
MORE RAILR0AD SUITS
Knight, Yancey & Co., Credi-
tors Filed Papers for $40,-
600 in Alabama Court
icy Associated Press. J

DECATUR. Ala. Jan. 1s.-The papers
in SUITS for $4,000 and $4,000 against
the Southern and the Louisville and
Nashville railroads. respectively. were
fled in the law and equity court here
yesterday afternoon on behalf of credit
ors OF the defunct- cotton firm of Knight.
Yancey & Co.
These suits are entirely separte from
the suits filed last Saturday against
these companies for s2.SO0.00O. Still other
suits. il was stated here today, would
probably be instituted against the rail-
roads. and lat all OF them very likely
would be transferred to the United States
court either at Huntsville or Birming-
ham.
All the suits gainst the railroads are
being brought in the name OF English
and German creditors of the failed cot
ton firm.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-20

I have found this plan of rotation to
be eminently successful.
Last year averaged slightly less
than a. bale and three-quarters of cot
ton per acre and S. bushels of corn and
20 bushels of oats to the acre.
am not through by any means and
expect to bring my average for cotton
production to at least two and a halt
bales per acre. However. I consider
what have done in four years in in
creasing production as quite notable
achievement for city bred farmer.
1 could go into technical explanation
of just how it was done. butt that would
be useless to the average city man
Here is a statement of results and cost
in concrete form:
I find from looking at my books that
the products of my farm for four years
have had a cash value of $1s,26o and
that the cost, including labor, fertilizers
seed etc, has been $500. leaving net
profit of 1895. which / either have in
cash in bank, crops ready. for the
market or have applied to the. farm in
improved machinery, better buildings
and pure bred live stock.
And my farm is only now in shape to
get the best results. The first two
years were not largely productive. but
this year / estimate my profits at $4,000
so know / am making progress.
I now have on my farm Sc pigs bred
from pure bred sires, FIVE pure bred Hol-
stein cows and six mules. My wife
takes care of about 200 chickens. from
which she has made a handsome profit
think a man may safely start in the
business of farming with 5000 If he
does not make too large a. cash payment
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-20
LIVE NEWS TOLD IN BRIEF

/. WHEELING, W. Va, Jan. ID Prose
cutting Attorney X. B. Handlan said to-
day he hoped to have in BY tonight the
last testimony for the state in the trial
of Mrs. Laura Farnsworth Sehenk,
charged with poisoning her husband,
John O. Schenk
The defense is expected to open for its
side late today or tomorrow. j j. P.
O'Brien, chief counsel for Mrs. Schenk,
has not decided how many witnesses he
would call. However, he said he might
call every druggist and physician in and
about Wheeling to show whether or not
they had ever sold Mrs. schenk poison
of any kind.
ALBANY. n. y, Jan. 1s-second joint
ballot for United States senator:
Democrats: Sheehan. 90; Shepard. lS;
Parker, 1: Littleton =: Gerard, q Her
rick, ,; Herman. .; O'Brien, 1.
Republicans: Depew. 81.
Necessary for choice, 100.
After one ballot today the joint assem-
bly, adjourned until noon tomorrow when
the third ballot will be taken.
MOBILE. Ala. jan 19-In honor OF
the memory of Gen. Robert E. Lee, the
anniversary of whose birthday was cell
ebrated today, all public buildings. banks
and courts were closed. The principal
celebration was held today under the
auspices of the local chapter, United
Daughters of the Confederacy. At the
conclusion of the exercises, crosses of
honor were presented to the veterans Of
two Confederate camps located in this
city.
EUREKA, Cal, Jan. 1s.-water-log-
IL - ftr~
hurricane, the Iumber-laden steam
schooner Lakme with 81 men is in Sc
rlous peril off Cape Blanco today.
The steamers ASCENSION aad Argyle
are standing by, but in the raging sea
they are unable to give any aid How
ever, the wind. which reached veloc-
ity of about loo miles an hour during
the night, appears to be subsiding.
The first news OF the Lakme's dis
tress came in signals she sent to the
wireless station at Cape Blanco yester-
day afternoon.
MACON, Ca. jan Is.-Edward B. AL
ford. carpenter by trade. is being tried
in the Bib superior court for killing his
wife and mother-in-law on December 81,
1909. He has entered plea of insanity.
: Afford shot both women and then shot
himself He fingered at the hospital for
several months before recovering
CHARLESTON, S. c., Jan. 1s.-The
anniversary of the birthday of Gen. Rob-
ert E. Lee was observed here today as
a partial holiday. banks and county and
city buildings being closed. Tonight, un-
der the auspices of the Daughters OF the
Confederacy Prof Yates Snowden, of
the : niversity of South Carolina. will
deliver an appropriate address. The pub
lie schools did not suspend.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-20
FERTILIZER MEN WILL
APPEAL TO CONGRESS

AUGUSTA. Ca. Jan. 1S-The Southern
Fertilizer association met at the Hamp-
ton Terrace hotel Tuesday. President
". L. Peel presided. There were A dele
gates present. The potash question was
discussed and congress will be impor-
tuned TO pass retaliatory measures
against Germany because OF the action
Of that country in discriminating against
those dealers who sell potash under con-
tract to American fertilizer dealers.
The president has already been APP
preached on the subject. The report OF
Mr.. James A. Moneure. who was sent
TO Germany to investigate the subject,
VAS heard with great interest.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-20
RAILROAD SUES FOR
COTTON NON DELIVERY

MEMPHIS Tenn, Jan. 1S.-Because
OF the alleged failure of the Gulf Com
press company to deliver cotton for
which bills of lading had been issued
the Illinois Central Railroad company
has entered suit against the Fidelity and
Guaranty company of Maryland, seeking
to recover $4,000, the amount of losses
which the railroad company asserts they
sustained on account of the non-delivery-
OF the staple ass
The guaranty company, 1t is set forth
warranted that the railway would suffer
no losses while acting as carrier for the
compress comapny which recently was
placed in the hands of, a receiver. The
suit was. filed IN chancery court yes
terday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-20
Million of SpindIes
may Cease in Mills

BOSTON. Jan. iS.-Millions Of spindles
in the cotton mills of the United States
win be idle one-quarier of the time from
today until market conditions improve Il
a recommendation made by the Ark
wright club is accepted generally.
The Arkwr,ght club IS an crsaniza-
ton OF the treasurers of mills in Massa-.
chusetts. New Hampshire and Mafne-
many Of which have their head offices
in Boston. and represent more than Ten
million of spindIes OF the 9S.loo.0o spin
dies in the United states. Ni,0ao,oo0 are
fr1 Kew England.
the attendanre at The meeting Vas
the laI gesi IN years Settwal tele-s
grams from mill owners IN Gsofeia,
North Carolina and South Carolina wene
read. telling of the arrangements being
made TO curtail the output.
The cotton mills of the country cur
tailed extensively last year because OF
the high cost of cotton and an indiffer-
ent demand for goods, and the same
reasons are given by the Boston treas-
urers for their action today. +
The resolution passed by The club to-
day follows:
Whereas. curtailment of production
already exists in New England mills to
the extent or ID to . per cent IN many
cases. and continuation Of The Increase
of such curtsilment is advisable and
considered TO be inevitable.
RESOLVED, That members Of the Ark
wright club present al this meeting
strongly recommend curtailnent of pro-
duction of at least . per cert. to begin
at once and to continue until market
conditions improve, and that. a special
committee be appointed TO arrange and
bring such curtaiiment.'
The cotton mills Of New England en-
ploy nearly 10000 opera lives. when al
the machinery is in motion
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-20

Now. everyone knows that there Is
nothing worse than splitting foothache.
and why couldn't hog. which has
about as much leisure time as anything
IN existence; have thought out plan
whereby he could put an end to such ex-
CIRCULATING suffering?
Mr. Whites discovery has caused con-
siderable speculation as to just how the
tooth became filed. While the enthu-
siastic prefer to believe In the hog s
prowess as a dentist. the more level
headed ones have figured that the hog,
In roofing for food, picked up a lead
bullet. which was forced into the hollow
tooth when the hog bit on it; and fol-
lowed by almost constant use, the bullet
was worn down even With the tooth.
forming the neat SLING fouPd
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-20

+ WASHINGTON. Jan. 19.-Doubt as &c
Pres dent Taft's purpose to visit Az
lanta on March 10 to attend the South
ern Commercial congress- was finally dis
PEELED today when lie told Representative
Burns, of Tennessee. that he would also
try to visit. Nashville on this same trip.
Whf1e it has been known that the presi-
dent would visit Atlanta, II possible
there has been some doubt as to whether
he could positively keep his engagement
His statement to- Mr.. Byrns indicates
that he is positively determined.
The Nashville board OF trade is anxious
ito entertain the president on his south
enn trip. and Representative Byrns call
ed on him today to present Nashville s
invitation
MACON. Ca. Jan. IA woman. Mrs.
j. A. Rounsayille. of Rome, will be the
speaker at the r. E. Lee exercises
which will be held in Wesleyan chapel
tonight A very attractive program has
been prepared. crosses of honor will be
given to the Confederate veterans
COLUMBUS. Ohio. Jan. Reconsider
able STIR was created among the So
Workers OF America today by the lock-
rial hall, where the miners convention
is meeting. Miss Goldman has been
making efforts to speak before the con-
vention and this morning when she ap-
peared at the hall shortly before II
O'Clock about 100 delegates to the con-
vention met her.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE national
board of trade today reelected the fol-
lowing officers:
/ Frank d. Lalanee. president; Clinton
White. of Boston, firse, vice president;
William Harris. of Douglass, N Y, sec
ond vice president and William r.
Tucker, Of Philadelphia, secretary treas
urer.
CLINTON. s.. c., Jan is.ZA mona
ment to Gen. Robert E. Lee was unvef1-
ed here today incident to the celebration
of General Lees birthday held under
the auspices of Stephen d. Lee chapter.
Daughters of the Confederacy. This is
the second monument to the Confeder-
ate Veterans to be erected in this coun-
ty recently. the other being placed on
the court house square in laurens.
WASHINGTON Jan. 1s-Census bu-
reau announces today included: Lindale.
Tenn, 1881
LAKE CHARLES. La. Jan. 19.-F. H.
Miller, white man. who has been in jail
here for some time, charged with burg
larry. is the champion hard-luck indlvid-
lual.
Miller escaped from jail last Sunday
when other prisoners broke away. He
was recaptured and yesterday was clear
ed by the grand jury from the charge Of
burglary, only 70 be arrested as he walk
ed from the court room for breaking
jail.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-20
GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION
MEETS STONE MOUNTAIN
DeKaIb County Poultry Show
and Good. Roads Meet Both
to Be Held Saturday

The next meeting of the De<alb Coun-
ty Good Roads association win be held
at Stone Mountain on Saturday morning
at about 1880 o'clock. on the same day
of the DeKalb County Poultry show.
and to attend both the good roads meet
ing and the poultry show there VIII
be large crowd.
The good roads association is gradu-
ally perfecting an organization that viii
soon extend all over the county.
The officers are: Charles D. McKin-
ney. president; J. L. Chupp. R. F. Smith,
B. J. SImpkins and ". W. Lively. vice
presidents: Wiley S. Anslcy. secretary
and treasurer.
The executive COMMITTEE Is composed
of the president and secretary and G. B.
Scott, Charles Whiteford Smith and E.
A. Minor. The advisory committee win
be composed of member from each Of
the IS militia districts of the county,
and the following have consented to
serve: Dan W. johnson, J. L. Stamps,
]. T. Wright Justin6an Evins. DIR. J. ".
Pickett Frank L. McLendoil DIR. ",
T. McCurdy. W. ]. Smith. W. A. Roser.
L. A Johnson. Other names for this
committee vii be announced later.
It seems to he the consensus Of opiu-
ion that no bond election should be
called until the legislature has amended
the act authorizing election, SO as to pro-
vide for a bond commission for the ex-
penditure of the bond issue and until
the bond commission has published the
exact method by which the bond issue
will be expended, the names of the roads
to be improved, the kind OF roads,, the
cost and the time within which the
work will be done.
The officers of the association are CARE,
fully considering all these matters and
hope to get the question before The
voters of the county during the present
year, in Slch shape as viii meet with
the approval of the. requisite number Of
voters
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-20
LUMBER BUSINESS
FACES SERIOUS PROBLEM

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. 1ss--That the
lumber business of this country is In a
very serious condition was the statement
in the annual address of President j.
Lewis Thompson. of Houston, Tex
before the Gulf Coast Lumber Export
ers' association which opened its ses-
sion in this city today
The industry has suffered from over
production" said President Thompson,
The lumber men have not seized the OPP
portunities which have presented them
selves and we must exercise closer con-
servation. economy and cooperation.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-20
COTTON MILLS WILL
CURTAIL PRODUCTS
STARTING IN APRIL
Every Mill of Importance in
South Carolina Agrees to.
Decrease Capacity From
April | to September |
Especial Dispatch to The Iournai9

Especial Dispatch to The Journai9
sPARTANBURG. S. c., Jan. 1s.--At =
meeting of the Cotton Manufacturers
association of South Carolina, held in
this city today, it was decided that all
of the mills who were represented at
the meeting should curtail their output
between April and September. They may.
begin sooner than the month Of april
If each individual mill owner see It
practimable for his own particular mil. s
The meeting this morning was attend
ed by rs mill officials from all, parts
of the state. There were over 4,o0o. 90
spindles represented. OF every mill OF
importance in the state of South Car
DINA had a representative present.
Capt. Ellison "A. Smythe, of Greenville..
president of the association. presided
and the resolution pledging the membeF-
ship to curtailment was ur animously
adopted This curtaiIInent is in cooper
alton with the decrease of production OF
the mills of New England. and other
southern states which. has already been
assured.
The causes leading up to the curtail-
ment at present as was the case in prev
ious curtailments is the poor condition.
of the goods market ard the low prices
which are paid for the finished product.
It Is not the high price OF cotton, as
seems to have been the universal opIn-
ion with those unfamiliar with condi-
lions. The only other business TRANSACT
cd at the meeting this morning was the
consideration OF reports OF different COM
rnittees on various subjects. No future
time or place for another meeting was
set.
This association has to be careful to
refrain from violating the Sherman anti
trust law by forming a combination
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-20

New York Physicians Have
Many Cures to Their Credit

NEW YORK. Jan. 1s.-Advices from
every direction fully confirm previous
reports that the remarkable treatment
for epilepsy being administered by the
consulting physicians Of the DR. Water
man Institute is achieving wonderful
results Old and stubborn cases have
been greatly benefited and man, pa
tents claim 70 have been entirely cured.
Persons suffering from epilepsy
should write at once to DR.. Waterman
institute. ~ East 25th St. Branch is.
New York. for a supply OF the remedy.
which Is being distributed gratuitously.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-20
PL0W POINT HURLED
INTO FARMERS HEAD

NEWBERRY. s Q. Jan. l9.-Whlle
sharpening a pillow point on an emery
wheel yesterday y. P. Abrams, manager
OF T. W. Fioyd's plantation. nine miles
west OF Newberry. was struck in the
head BY the point, which was wrenched
from his grasp by the fast-moving belt.
lnlictInR a serious wound.
He wan rendered unconscious and there
IL little hope or his recovery. Mr..
Abrams - - years Of age and a well
known citizen Of the county.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-20
TEXAS RICE HOLDINGS
BROKEN BY BIG SALE

Ell CAMPO. TEX, Jan. 1s.--The rice
holding movement appears so far as tais
section is concerned to have been broken
as $1,000 sacks have been sold since
January | at prices ranging from s2.s5
to $500.
News from all over the south Texas
belt shows a resumption Of selling.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-20
SAW HURLED WOOD
BREAKS BOYS NECK

PLAoUEMINE, La. Jan. ia block Of
wood hurled BY circular saw, which did not
cut into the block sQuarely. struck dney
acct, aged 2lsyears. here, breaking bis mech.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-20
coEN CARGO Is
s SHIPPED TO DENMARK

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 19-The
largest cargo of corn ever shipped
from this port was sent out yes
terday on the steamship Stagpool,
when 26O. ass bushels of the grain
consigned to Denmark was loaded
in what is said to be the record
time Of 20 hours, including trim
ming of the ship and sacking
1000 bags of the corn. A Kansas
City. Mo, firm shipped the grain