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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-23
TWO CITIES ARE AFTER
PRESBYTERIAN MEETING
Fight Has Narrowed Down to
Choice Between Richmond,
Va, and Bristol, Tenn.
(By Associated Press.)

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 22.-The fourth
days session of the general assembly of
the Presbyterian church In the United
States began this moEning with the hear
ing of committee reports.
All committees have been given their
work and have been busily engaged in
threshing out the matters that came be-
fore them. Everything of a routine ma
ture has been disposed of, communica-
lions and overtures have been referred TO
the committees having Jurisdiction. and
the rest of the session will be devoted
to disposing of the recommendations of
the various committees.
AS the time draws near for the selec-
ton of the next meeting place, the rep
resentatives of the different cities which
are trying to get the next assembly,
grew more active The fight has mar
rowed down to Richmond, Va, and Bris-
toll, Tenn, although the Chattanooga,
Tenn, representatives are making a
stubborn fight.
Texas, so a majority of the commits
sioners say, could have the next assem-
bly, for the asking, inasmuch as Rev.
famous French, D. D., was defeated for
the moderatorship, but, according to the
Texas representatives, Fort Worth would
be the only available place. and as the
general assembly met there in 1905, they
do not feel disposed to ask for it.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-23
DIPLOMATS MAKE PLANS
FOR sUMAER SEASON
Some of the Corps win Re-
main in Washington, but
Majority VIII Not
CIV AAscciatsd Prsss.Y


WASHINGTON. May 22.-Members OF
the diplomatic corps are completing
plans for the hot season. Though some
thus far have not arranged for leaving
the capital, most of them have selected
their summer homes and fixed upon
dates for departure.
The Austrian ambassador, Baron Hen
gelmuller, and the baroness will go to
Bar Harbor, and the British ambassa-
dor, James Bryce, and Mrs. Bryce to
Seal Harbor. The French, German,
Russian and Italian embassies W. b.
established at Manchester by-the-Seas
though M. Jusserand, the French ambas-
sador. and Madame Jusserand, and Mar
oh esse Confelonieri, the Italian ambas-
asdor, and the Marchessa Confalonieri
will return home for the summer.
Mr.. Bryn, minister from Norway. and
Nine. Bryn return to Norway, the lega-
ton remaining here. The minister from
the Netherlands and the minister from
Venezuela and his staff, go to Bar Har-
Dor; the. Chinese minister to Nyack-on-
the Hudson; the Dominican minister to
Shawnee Delaware, the legation re-
naming here.
Count de Buisseret, Belgian minister
will return home, the legation remaining
here; the minister from Peru goes
abroad. the legation remaining here; the
.Siamese charge goes to Gloucester, and
the Cuban minister will spend most of
his time in the mountains of Pennsyl-
vania.
Among those who have not made their
plans are the Japanese ambassadors and
the ministers from Spain, Portugal, Bo-
livia, Nicaragua, Panama, Sweden and
Chile.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-23
CONDUCTOR IS shot AND
SHOOTS HIS AssAILANT
Conductor c. D. Bailey, on
AuguSta-AtIanta Run, Re-
turns Fire of Thompson
CBy Associated Press. ),

AUGUSTA, Ca. May 22.-Capt. Glen
D. Bailey, conductor on passenger train
No. 27 on the Georgia railroad. was shot
yesterday on his train about half mile
from Mesina and in turn shot his assail-
ant. A. ]. Thompson. a well-known white
farmer of Warren county.
Captain Bailey was painfully though
not seriously wounded. the bullet enter
ing his leg between his hip and knee, and
1t is believed that A. j. Thompson, his as
sailant, was fatally wounded
The shooting arose over the refusal OF
Captain Bailey to stop the train at Mes
ina. a flag stop four miles from Camak.
and an argument resulted.
Thompson draw a gun, saying:
You will stop the train at the muzzle
of my revolver!"
Captain Bailey knocked Thompson's
hand down, throwing the muzzle of the
gun from his breast as Thompson fired.
Thompson then turned to run. and Cap
tain Bailey fired and shot him between
his shoulders, the bullet penetrating his
right lung.
Thompson was turned over to the coun-
tyy authorities at Camak, and Bailey was
taken to the company hospital.
Thompson is the same man who shot
Conductor d. J. Jones, at Camak, several
years ago. W
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-23
MOTOR CARS ARE USED
BY FLORIDA LYNCHERS
Tallahassee Party Take Ne
groeS From Lake City Jail
on Bogus Telegram

LAKE CITY, Fla, May 22.-Masquerad-
ing as officers of the law. a dozen men
appeared before the county Jail at 2
o'clock this morning and presented a
bogus telegram to the credulous 16-year-
old son of the sheriff ordering the release
of Mark Norris, Jerry Gusto and four
other nefroes, who had been held for
safekeeping on the charge of murder
ing B. b. Smith, a sawmin man at
marlborough, Leon county, and wound
ing another man, named Register, on
May II.
The men, who had come from TaIlahas-
see to Lake City in automobiles. carried
the negroes about a mile outside of
Lake City compelled the negroes to
stand abroad and about ten men COM
menced firing with Winchesters and
pistols until everyone of the six had been
riddled with bullets. The firing lasted
about half an hour. and few struggling
citizens at daybreak found the negroes
butchered beyond recognition, juts after
the automobiles left the scene of the
lynching.
The men who planned the execution OF
the six negroes came overland from Tai
lahassee, a distance of los miles and
covered most of the distance at night
The telegram which the leader of the
mob showed the boy was supposedly from
the sheriff of Leon county, and stated
that the sheriff had received intimations
that a mob was being formed in ITALIA
hassee to take the negroes from the
Lake Citv Jail. The message ordered that
the men be carried further south to frus-
trate the suspected mob. The telegram
appeared authentic, as the six negroes
have been moved frequently.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-23
EMANUEL COUNTY MOB
HANGS ANOTHER NEGRO
Second Lynching Within a
Week in That County, After
Several Years

SWAINSBORO, Ca, May 22.-The
lynching of Ben Smith at Summit Sat
urday night is the second act of mob
violence in this county within the past
week. The first of these was on last
Saturday night when John Mcleod (who
killed Benton Woods, deputy sheriff of
the city court of Swainsboro, who had
him under arresD was strung up and
shot to death. The other occurrence was
Saturday night at Summit when Ben
Smith, a desperate negro, paid the pen
atty of death by a mob for shooting Neal
Canady, deputy marshal of Summit, who
was attempting his arrest for shooting
his wife.
Canady is today lying at the point of
death and Rfnith's body is dangling from
the limb of a tree in a swamp near
Summit. completely perforated with bull
let holes.
After shooting Canady, Smith made his
escape and the slferiff of this county
with hounds had appeared on the scene,
when a posse of outraged men found the
negro hiding in a field, where he had
fallen disabled by a wound which he
received from Canady as he fell The
Infatuated men lost no time in fasten-
ing a rope about his neck and suspending
him from a tree, where he dangled as
target for the many bullets that were
fired at him.
After finishing their work the mob dis
persed and all was quiet
The negroes seem to be more excited
over these two occurrences than the
white people, their having circulated
among them a rumor that a wholesale
lynching of the negroes of the county
was being planned. 1t has been a number
of years since lynching took place in
this county.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-23
LORIMER'S RIGHT
To SEAT IN SENATE
AGAIN QUESTIONED
Resolution of Senator LaFol-
lette Calling for InveStiga-
ton of Legality of Illinois
Senator's Election Up Again

WASHINGTON. d. C. May 22-william
Lorimer's title 10 seat in the United
States senate from Illinois will be again
investigated by the senate.
The initial steps Will be taken at to-
days session when the committee on
privileges and elections will be directed
10 reopen the case and report its findings
10 the senate.
The pro-Lorimer senator's are agreed
TO this move. as the personnel of the
committee on privileges and elections is
favorable TO the Blonde Boss OF the Chi
ago Stock Yards
News OF this scheme leaked out Satur-
day afternoon and 1t came from the Lori
merites. Senator Bailey, OF Texas. it is
said. is willing that the case shall be re-
opened. provided the inquiry is conducted
by the committee on privileges and
elections.
Senator LaFollette's resolution. calling
for another Investigation of Lorimer' $
election. will come up this afternoon. :
This resolution provides for and names
a special comittee of new senators to
conduct the investigation. LaFoHette,
other progressive Republicans, and many
Democrats, have been pressing this mat
ter for some time, and the fact that II
can no longer be delayed has forced the
Lorimer senator's to agree TO reopen
ing of the case. under certain conditions
The committee on privileges and cleo
tons will conduct the Lorimer inquiry
during vacation of congress. and report
its findings to the senate next December
This will eliminate the Lorimer case Tor
the time being and enable the senate to
proceed with other business.
It isl foregone conclusion that the COM
rnittee will report in favor of Lorimer
as II did last time. 1t is equally certain
that there will be a minority report.
The hearing before the finance commit
tee of the senate on the Canadian reel
procity bill was resumed today with the
prospect that hearings would continue
throughout the week.
The Sherral committee of the house
elected to investigate the United States
Steel corporation. began work today us
first business being to communicate with
the department of justice and the bureau
OF corporations, TO obtain records OF IN
o,lries made by those departments into
the affairs Of the steel corporation.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-23
Taft Is Attacked
BY Senator Nelson

WASHINGTON, May Ex-senator Nei-
son. OF Minnesota, attacked President
Taft today before the senate finance
COMMITTEES for seeking 70 prevent the SEN
ate from amending the Canadian reci-
procitv bin. He declared that the con-
stitution, made the senate part OF the
treaty-making power of the country ana
offer several amendments 20 the meas
ure.
$enator Nelson's amendments would
reduce about one-half the existing tarin
rates on most farm products To put
farm products on the free list, he de-
clared, was legislating directly against
the farmer.
President Taft is evading the consu-
tuition of the United States" he assert
ed. when he tries to force the senate
TO accept this agreement as 1t was pre-
sented. He is trihing with the senate OF
the United States"
Senator Nelson urged the committee to
consider carefully his proposed amend
ments he said the senate had amended
previous treaties and that there was no
valid reason why 1t should not amend
the Canadian agreement.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-23
DELEGATES GATHERING
At GOOD ROADS MEET
Birmingham Filling With visi-
tors-NationaI Congress to
Be Biggest Yet

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. May 22-Dele-
gates and visitors have already begun
20 arrive in this city TO attend the fourth
National Good Roads congress which
convenes here Tuesday morning. Over
400 persons. representing IS states have
notified the local committee OF their in
tention OF being present
The city is gaily dressed in honor OF
the occasion. and IS waiting 70 welcome
what viii be perhaps the largest gath
erng ever held here.
President Arthur c. Jackson. OF Chi
cago. one OF the first 10 arrive, says that
indications are that the congress will be
the most successful in the history OF the
organizatio
One OF the features of the congress
viii be the visit OF five OF the governors
OF southern states. There viii also be a
number OF senators. congressman. state
commissioners OF agriculture. railroad
presidents. and good roads experts. The
good roads car OF the United States de-
partment of roads. and the good roads
train OF the Southern railway will both
be located here for demonstration pur-
roses during the congress.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-23
CURET0N CASES MAY Be
ADVANCED FOR HEARING
Attorney General Asks Court
to Take Up Cases Soon
as Possible

WASHINGTON, May 22-Attorney
General Hewlette appeared before the
United States supreme court today and
filed motions for the. advancement on the
calendar of the headlight case and the
Cureton distillery case. Unless the court
advances the cases, it may be three or
four years before they are decided.
The headlight case involves the consti-
nationality of the Georgia law requiring
the railroads to equip their locomotives
with electric headlights. The Coast Line
railroad contested the issue in the lower
courts, and the law was sustained. The
supreme court will finally pass upon the
question.
George Cureton, Dade county distiller.
was convicted lore Judge Fite of vio-
lating the prohibition law. He appealed
to the court of appeals of Georgia. which
passed the case on to the state supreme
court. Here Cureton again lost. and APP
pealed to the UnitedStates supreme court.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-23
JACKSON EXPECTS BIG
CROWDS TO HEAR BRYAN
June IL Will Be One of Big
gest Days in History of
Jackson

JACKSON, Ca. May 22.-Jackson,
which has the distinction Of having Will
liam Jennings Bryan for his first lecture
in the south this season. is making great
preparations for his lecture here on June
IL when he speaks at the Jackson chau-
tauqua-
Though Mr. Bryan viii speak at other
places in Georgia, yet Jackson is MS
first engagement. as he will come here
direct from his home. He will be intro
duced by one of the best known orators
in the south. Invited TO SIT on the stage
with the distinguished Nebraskan win
be Gov. Joseph NJ. Brown, Gov.-elect
Hoke Smith, and prominent men of this
section, as well as a large delegation of
local citizens. Immediately after his
address here Mr.. Bryan will be taken
by automobile to Macon to catch a train
for Dublin where he has an engagement
to speak that night. He will also speak
at Albany while he is in this section.
Thousands of people have signified
their intention of hearing the great Com
moner when he speaks here. The school
where he will lecture, is sure
to be taxed to its capacity and prepare
tons are under way to take care of the
overflow crowd by providing extra seats
The day will be one or the biggest in
the history of Jackson, as few towns of
its size can afford to have an attrac-
ton Of this class
The chautauqIa this year promises to
be the best ever held in this section.
The Jackson chautauqua has engaged
some of the strongest talent to be had.
The chautauqua will be held from June
II to IL. Dr. Edwin NJ Poteat. presl-
dent Of Furman university. will preach
the chautauqua' sermon. Sunday. June IL.
He will also lecture during the week.
The talent includes DIR. Edwin NJ. Po-
teat, William Jennings Bryan, marvin
Williams. ON Corwine, the Chicago
Lyric GIee club. Miss Evelyn Bargelt,
Matthiessen's Alkahest band and other
splendid talent
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-23
MOB AT CRAWF0RDvILLE
TAKES NEGRO FROM LAW

GREENSBORO, Ga. May 22-News
reached Greensboro this morning from
Crawfordville that Joe Moore, colored,
was summarily dealt with some time dur
ing last night.
The negro was in Jail. charged with
the murder of Henry Googer, about 80
years of age, a well known farmer of
Tailiaferro county.
Sallie Moore, the negros wife, was
brought here yesterday and lodged in
jail This was done to keep the two from
communicating
The murder of Googer was brutal
one, he being shot down in the field while
at work. and his head terribly pounded
by some instrument.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-23
TENNESSEE OFFERS
SUMMER WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON, May 22.-offering the
president a fully equipped summer White
House In the Smoky mountains of Ten
nessee. a delegation of Berryville. Tenn,
residents, headed by Representative Aus
tin. called on Mr. Taft today. The Ten
nesseans propose to erect the summer
White House on Bald knob. about 60
miles from Knoxville. It 10 not believed
the president will accept the offer.
II is only one OF many that have come
to Mr.. Taft since the proposal OF Min
nesotans that he establish summer cap
itol near s.. Paul.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-23
ST. LOUIS POLICE
AFTER DRUMM0ND

ST. LOUIS. May 22.-The police of Los
Angeles, Long Beach and San Francisco.
Cal. have been asked by local authorities
to arrest Charles r. Drummond. member
of wealthy St. Louis family, who Is
wanted for alleged violation of parole,
granted after he was fined and sentenced
to jail on a plea of guilty of bigamy.
Sheriff Grueninger said today he mad
learned that Drummond is in California,
living under the name Of Charles r. Dun
bar.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-23
SENTRY HEARD NOISE;
STOPPED A BULLET

SAN DIEGO. cald.. May 22-Otto SOM
tag. member OF the guerilla force OF
General Pryce. at tt Juana. heard q
rose while on sentry duty yesterday. and
imagining an attack, discharged his rife
To raise an alarm. An enthusiast within
Prvce's lines fred an answering shot
ana sonntag fell MORALLY wounded he
died last night There was no attack
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-23
SENATOR CULLOM
WRITING A BOOK

WASHINGTON, May Ex-senator
Cullom has been devOting the spare
moments of his SD year to the prepara-
ton of volume Of "reminiscences which
will be published early next fall The
work viii be illustrated and cover l..e
past so years &C American history, with.
which the venerable Illinois senator has
been identified with in auactive capac-
tty.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-23
SCARLET FEVER
AT WELLESLEY

BOSTON, May 22.-Wellesley college
has an epidemic of scarlet fever. Five
members Of the freshman class are now
in quarantine and it is said that If any
more cases develop the college will be
closed. The disease made its appear
ance a week ago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-23
Aviator Injured

RHEIMS, France, May 22.-Aviator
Bardot, while making a flight here today.
fell to the ground. His shoulder was
broken and he sustained many contu-
sions about the body. The aeroplane was
splintered.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-23
To Hear Arguments
In HereSy Cases

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., May a.
Consideration of reports was the prin-
cipal business called for at today's ses-
sions Of the Presbyterian general as
sembly. The judicial commission ex-
pected today to hear argument in the
heresy case against the Rev. William
D. Grant, of Northumberland, Pa
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-23
GiIbert Resumes ELiqht

ANGOULEME, France, May Pm. CT
bert arrived here at 1854 o'clock athis
morning from Pontleveri, having ,decid-
ed to resume his flight in the Paris-to-
Madrid race. After leaving Pontleveri NJ
Gilbert lost his way and to get his bear
ings was obliged to land at Brizay, near
the island of Bouchard
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-27
AvrvmNAl WINDOW DISPLAYS.
Several Striking Examples OF Season
able oeceration.

Tho stores 81 Houghton are takins
lcognizancc 90 the season Of autumn.
with its Incidental ram fairs and be-
ginning 81 the hunting season, by ar
ranging appropriate and novel displays
i'm their show Windows one OF the
most striking 81 these displays II that
shown az the Portsge Lake Hardware
Storc. arrangodf Ns,storday by Frank
Prince. II shows a forest scene with
a background Of Trees I'm autumnal coll
orineS. and with owls and hawks
mounted In life like posturos upon the
branches. Below Is a small model Of
log house. near which stands a small
black bear, which sways i'm realistic
manner oy means ~ cleverly concealed
mechanism.
Healy the real estate man suits his
window display 10 the occurrence OF
the Copper Country Fair and shows an
assortment Of corn. sunhowers, pop
corn and eabbages grown near Hough-
ton. and the east window Of the Gate
ly Virgins store exhibits models of
fan attire on gracefully posed figures
standing amid a variety of garden
stun. i'm which corn and pumpkins
predominate. All Of these displays are
attractively arranged and are Of n
most timely and interesting character.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-27
MRS. J. C. HooesoN PASSES.
Funeral Services from Residence To-
morrow Afternoon.

Mrs. Abbie 4. Hodgson. wife Of John
C.. HodgsOn. died AT the family resi-
.dence on College avenue last evening
after a protracted illness. Funeral
services viii be held tomorrow after
noon from the residence and will be In
charge Of Rev. William Reid Cross.
rector Of Trinity church, with inter
ment in Forest Hin cemetery.
Mrs Hodgson was native Of KEGS
willie, y. Y. and was born sixty eight
years ago. In 1865. she became the
bride Of John G. Hodgson. then mining
captain at the Grand Portage Mine,
residing near the mine. I'm 1875. Mr..
and Mrs Hodgson moved 10 the pres
ent family residence. Besides her hus-
band. Mrs. Hodgson is survived by the
following children, Joseph II. manager
for Gay and Sturgis; William A. Hodg-
son. Mrs. Joseph A. Close of Hancock
and Miss Alice Hodgson at home one
sister. Mrs. Elizabeth j. Norton OF
Marajuala. Mexico, and brother. James
Adams Of Chicago also survive.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-27
Houehton Department
FINE SWEET CORN HERE.
John Mann Finds Big Demand for Cop
per Country Product.


John G Mann. proprietor 81 the
Douglas House is of the opinion that
In brilliant future IS open 20 the cop
per country farmers Ia the field of
corn cultivation. Mr.. Mann has
raises considerable corn al the
Manndale farm this year. principally
for the use Of his hotel, but ne has
had occasion 20 send samples 10 others
interested and 50 deeply were they mn
pressed with its qualities that he has
received many orders. As he Is IN
able 10 M these. he proposes 90 make
an effort 10 interest Other farmers in
the matter.
Mr.. Mann recently sent a few ears
OF corn 10 May Robson. the actress
that appeared al the Kerredge theater
and she stated in a reply expressing
her thanks, that she had never tasted
any corn 10 compare with il. although
her husband had for years conducted
a farm in New England
The records Of the upper peninsula
experimental station at Chatham show
that the Menominee sugar beets con-
tain four or five per cent more sugar
than those grown elsewhere and Mr..
Mann IS Of the opinion that the soil
and climate contain more OF the sweet
of plants than do the soil
and climate Of Lower Michigan. An
other feature which helps copper coun-
try corn 10 excel that grown else
where is the length Of the season. II
is estimated that corn requires at
least twenty days longer 10 mature
in the copper country than In other
sections. but recor show that the
average earliest killing frost from the
Lake region is from twenty 70 thirty
days later than in latitude Of Chica-
go. Milwaukee and Lower Michigan.
psrdoxicaI as il may seen. This makes
IL -f'a 20 pick corn I'm the copper
COZ .-. .r- -r it has ripened and
disa ~ the market in other
secti