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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
.ALABAM|ANs RENEWING
LOCAL OPTION FIGHT
Election VIII Probably Be Call
ed Soon in County of CAL
houn Ala.

ADMISSION. Ala. Aug. 2S.--opponents
of prohibition in this. Calhoun, county
and especially in Admission. who have
been awaiting the result of the local
option election IN Jefferson county, have
renewed the agitation for a county dis
pensary system with renewed vigor
since the vets triumphed in the pre-
mier county. and IL is probable that
an election on the liquor question VIII
be held in Calhoun within the next
few months.
There is practically no sentiment in
this county in favor of the return or
saloons. but the dispensary faction is
very strong, the advocates of that plan
making strong arguments in favor OF
dispensary for revenue Even this plan
will be opposed, however, by the pro-
|hibitionists as whole. and bitter fight
is promised when the campaign j.
launched. II is said that petitions are
now being drafted for circulation In
the county by those who favor the dis
IpanSarv system. f.eN
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
FATHER GOES TO DEATH asst.
Z sas TO SAVE HIS CHILD

CHICAGO Aug. 2S.-Although he
couldn't swim stroke a fathers love
caused John Halter to jump into Lake
Michigan yesterday from a launch In
the hope OF, saving his s-year-old
daughter who had fallen overheard.
Father and, daughter. were on board
the IsHpeb when, the little girl lost
her balance and toppled over the rail
while looking into the. water. Only
the father saw the child fall. With a
cry he jumped overheard.
The cry gave the alarm and imme-
diately Alec Moenik leaped overheard
and swan to the rescue of the little
girl He brought her safely back to
the launch but before he could per-
form a double rescue Halter drowned.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
YACHTSMEN TO FIGHT
FOREIGN TAX LAW
Measure Taxing Foreign Built
Yachts VIII Be Carried
Through Courts

wAsfTNGToN. Aug 2s--owners OF
foreign built p1easurk yachts who re-
gard the annual tax imposed by the
Payne-Aldrich tariff act on their yes
sells as nothing less than outrage ars-
not to be accuses OF laziness In Fighting
the tax in the courts.
8 IN a test case before the United
States ssupreme court oral testimony On
behalf Of yacht owners has just been
filed although the case will not come mp
for hearing for more than two years
under ordlnaTv rircumstances.
The present case originated with the,
refusal OF Roy "A Rainey 20 pay a tax
in New york on his steam yacht Cas-.
sandra. built IN Great Britain He
claims that the tax is unconstitutional
for a number of reasons. among these
being the fact that the law original
ed in the senate instead OF the house.
AS taxes for the two years since the
Law was passed Rainey is asked By the
government TO pay over $4,000.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
LAST FAREWELL TAKEN
OF OLD TABERNACLE

DR.. Broughton and his congregation
took their farewell sunday of the old
Tabernacle on Luckis street near Spring,
ana on next Sunday they will worship
in the fine new building which has Just
been completed on the same street near
er to the heart of the city.
The old Tabernacle has been in use 13
years and when the congregation was
founded by DR.. Broughton it Numbered
only 800 people. Now it is one Of the
largest in this city and the whole coun-
try and is soliJly established along
many lines Of rapidly growing work.
The pleasure Of moving to the new
building will be mixed with some sad
ness, as the old Tabernacle has a place
in the hearts of all who worship there
DR.. BrOughton preached at both serv-
ices Sunday giving a farewell sermon
at the evening hour.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
SPAIN TO LAND SOLDIERS
ON COAST OF MOROCCO
Trouble on African Coast to
Be Further Complicated by
This Move
CBy Associated Press.)

MADRID. Aug. 2S.-Dispatches received
here today from Las Palmas, Carney
Islands. say that 800 Spanish soldiers are
making preparations to embark tomor-
row on the transport Almirante Lobo to
occupy sainte croix la Mineuro, on the
Moroccan coast to the south of Agadir,
where the arrival last July of the Ger
man war ship Panther stirred up the
present International dispute over Mo
rocco.
The news reporting the movement of a
Spanish force to southern Morocco has
not yet been elucidated. but should 1T be
-confrmed IL Is expected further TO COM
plicate the Moroccan problems over
which negotiations are in progress be-
tween Jules Cambon. the French ambas-
sador at Berlin, and Herr Won Kiderlin-
Waechter. the German foreign secretary.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
NEGRO AGRICULTURAL
SCHOOL OPENS MONDAY
Coiored Farmers All Over
State Will Be Benefited by
Course of Aug. 1881

& The fourth. annual roundup of the
Farmers Institutee viii be held August
2s-s1 under the auspices. OF the agricul-.
turai department of Clark university,
held in Atlanta ~
The Farmers Institute is the name Civ
en- a temporary school that holds SEES
sion once year for the purpose of Civ
ing thhe colored farmers of Georgia the
BENEFITS of a very short but beneficial
course in progressive agriculture.
Beginning Monday ard continuing until
Thursday evening, the negro farmers in
attendance on the school at Clark uni
versity, win be given the benefit of the
opinions of more than one eminent au-
thority on agricultural matters, There
will be representatives from both the
state and national agricultural depart
ments, besides several eminent local
speakers, white and colored. The pro-
gram for Monday which is in reality.
only "a short introductory affair, will be
as follows: fae Ffel,h ar
400 p. m.-Registering and organizing
classes.
3:00-5O0 p. m.--Lecture upon the Grad
ing and classification of Cotton. P. G.
Parks, farm director taat
7:30 p. m.-Farbers welcomed by Presi-
dent S. e. Idleman Responses by Mr., ].
C. Floyd, Newton county3 Mr.. r. ]. Sim
mon. Douglas county, Mica 2. kelsey
Sumter county. oif bars sH
Remarks by other farmers.
Tuesdays, Wednesday'Siand Thursdays
programs will be much more extensive,
and the real work of the school will be
accomplished through them.
(tlorlr ,,s,fxarcffr hoo q "a nm of 400 aoroo
a truck farm of II acres, dairy herd of
Is choice milk cows at the pail, and class
rooms and dormitories, all of which will
be at the disposal of the farmers attend
ing the institute
The president of the school is s. E.
Idleman Prof. p. c. Hicks is the insti-
tute director.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
PET KANGAROO GETS
CROUCH ON BULL DOG

PORTSMOUTH. N. H.. Aug 2s.-Mur-
ply. the pet kangaroo of the battleship
Wisconsin. has been detached from the
ship and ordered to the geological garden
in New York f oae sHe alsu
e Murphy loses his favored position in
the navy owing TO his bad behavior.
He came aboard while the vessel was
on the worlds cruise at Albany. AUS
city aT
Recently the crew added big bull dog
to the ships menagerie and Murphy's
nose soon went out of joint in an argu-
ment. Dlsgruntled, he left the ship and
went into a boiler room at the navy
yard. ft ~ tts
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
TROOPS ARE WITHDRAWN
FROM MEXICAN BORDER
American Officials Regard the
Conditions in Mexico as
Much improved

WASHINGTON. Aug. PA Criterion
of the American officials take IN re-
gard to improved conditions across the
Mexican border is found in the fact that
practically all of the United States SOL
diers patrolling that quarter have. been
Withdraw from the immediate vicinity
of the frontier. A few eavalrynien re-
main along the western Rio Granie Dor
der.
The only real patrol maintained at
this time is along the California frontier
because of disturbed conditions In Low
err California.
The recommendation of Gen. Joseph
w. Duncan, commanding the department
of Texas that restrictions Surrounding
the soldiers in his territory in regard to
short excursions into Mexico be removed
has been referred to the state department
with the probability that it soon viii be
approved.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
IMPORTANCE OF UNITY
URGED UPON FARMERS
President DuckwoFth Address
es Whitfield County Plant
eFS at Cohutta

HSneclal Dispatch to The Journal)
DALTON. Ca. Aug. &-with the I'M
potxancef of standing. together and work
i1s as unit for the future greatness OF
tie Farmers un.on as the keynote. r. +.
Duckworth. president OF the Farmers
Union OF Georsia. delivered ringing adj
oresss 10 about 1000 people. many Of
whom were members OF this strong or
Kanizaticn. gathered az Cobutta. In the
northern part OF this county. Saturday.
President Duckw0rth. In addition TO
giving brief history OF the great or
SANITATION. together With what IL has ac-
ccmpilshed. talked. IN the main, OF the
national and state legislation Il had been
able to bring about for the benefit
Of the farmer. stressing the fact that all
OF THIS was accomplished by the thor
oughnsss Of the cooperative feature Of
the union Time after time he made
striking illustrations Of what this CO.
operation had secured. using them 10
earnestly urge the Whitfield county chap
ter 10 always work in harmony with the
organization His address consumed the
better part OF two hours. during which
time he had the earnest attention Of the
fhrga assemblage- II was his first visit
70 this section. and his visit win accom-
pllsh much toward making the members
take an even greater interest rin the
Farmers union
The nesting at Cohutta was participant
ed In By the Farmers union the Odd
Fellows ard tie Mssons. and in addition
10 the speech 81 Mr.. DuckwOrth, interest
inx talks were made BY the following:
.Addrcxs of welcome. Rev. ]. w. Par
rotr. s.Odd Fellowship" DR. J. s. Shoff.
81 Chattanooea s~rhe Conservation OF
Religious Ideals" Rev. ]. : McLemore.
pastor OF the Tirst BAPTIST church OF
Dalton: ..sIasonr5.r Rev. ". u. Bridges.
Of Cohutta-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
INJURED BOY WANTS
TO PAY PHYSICIAN

PITTsBURG. Aug. 2s-Fearing the at
tending physician would cease his visits
unless a small amount was paid on ac-
count. Sylvester Jaskinski. aged s. a for
eign lad, who sustained crushed foot in
a coal tipple accident recently. had his
mother carry him TO the cellar of his
home where he pointed to the hiding
place of his treasury. In an old tin can.
the lads mother found sl.t6. mostly in
pennies. and turned the money over to
the attending physician. The doctor re-
fused to accept the fortune" but come,
plimented the boy for his manliness and
promised 10 give him service free, Syl-
vester is happy.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
Shoot at Officer

MACON. Ca. Aug. 25.-Trying to eject
the arrest of two negroes caught break
ing into a freight car in the southern
railroad yards. Policeman r. q. How
ard was fired on by the robbers as he
neared them. Although every bullet
missed its mark. they came near hitting
the officer.
He also returned the fire as the men
were fleeing down the railroad track. but
he never succeeded in stopping them.
The shooting created quite an exeitemnt
and a large crowd soon gathered. par
ty OF men followed the miscreants. but
they were never caught.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
HAND ORGANS GIVE
9 POLICEMAN PR0STRATI0N

, NEW YORK. Aug. 2S.-At his Brooklyn
home Joseph Richards, mounted police
man of the Coney Island station, is re-
covering his health after an illness Of
several weeks from nervous plostration.
His physicians declare that his illness
was brought on by having to listen to the
continuous playing Of hand organs and
bands at the amusement places of Coney
Island tHi" -
Richards post was in the heart Of the
amusement resort and one particular tune
which had a uemerous vogue early in
the season got such a hold on him that
he found himself hun1ning II even in
his sleep He was unable to shake off
the jangling air and he finally became
seriously III worrying over his strange
obsession.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
CAMPAIGN is BEGUN
AGAINST LAWLESSMESS

JACKSON, KY. Aug %. With view
OF organizing a movement to put down
lawlessness. in the Kentucky mountain
regions. scenes of many notorious feuds,
e. eainpaigrl has been, begun to assemble
the leading men. of the. district here on
October g. The idea of the advocates of
the organizatioh Is that the trouble with
TIE Kentucky mountains is ''unpunished
lawlessness." With an adequate system
of policing it is argued order will be
assured and the rich country. undevelop-
ed partly because of the reputed law
lessness, be made available for full and
free occupation. 1885,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
CRO0KEDNESS FOUND
I'M POST EXCHANGES

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2s'-The rev'eia-
ton OF Irregularities in some OF the post
exchanges in the department Of the east
during the fiscal year just closed has
caused Maj. Gen. Frederick d. Grant to
recommend 10 the war department that
post exchanges be placed in the hands of
civilians. f.H
been disastrous to two post exchanges. he
says. causing the loss of funds and the
trial OF one of1cer and several enlisted
men. He attributed the trouble primarily
70 the fact that the army officers oc
cupied with military duties are unable
to give the exchanges the proper atten-
ton.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
Woman Nav Die

MACON, Ga, Aug. z5.-Mamie simmons.
the white woman found on Turpin street.
several night ago in a dying conditionl
from knife wounds about her throat and
face, yet remains In a very critical state
and the doctors entertain but little hopes
for her recovery.
A, l. Carson. white man and Emma
Bailey, a negro woman, are being held BY
the county authorities for the crime. An
unknown negro who is still at large and
who is said to have done the cutting, IS
being searched for high and low by the
authorities.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
SHIPS CRASH TOGETHER
IN FOG SUNDAY NIGHT

NEW YORK. Aug. s.-The crew Of the
British steamer Heilenes told today of a
collision With the schooner Jane Palmer
eaf Nobska Point ON the Massachusetts,
coast yesterday. The schooner was
bound from Sorfolk 70 Boston
The Helienes was about half mile
OF the point in a thick fog when the
schooner was sighted dead ahead. Cap
tain Graves Immediately ordered full
speed astern but Before her Roadway
could be checked the Hellenes struck the
schooner. carrying away the strangers
forward gear. and stripping the Hellenes
Of her aft deck gear for distance Of
50 feet Neither ship was IN danger Of
sinking and both proceeded to port sitter
q delay OF an hour OF 50 TO examine their
injurles
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29


CAMP PERRY Ohio.-Sergeant War
ner S. Hale. of Monroe, Ca. wins the
individual rapid-fire rifle Championship
of the United States with a score of
100 in 20 shots in the National Rifle
association matches here
This simple announcement means. 10
the rife crank of the country, that q
new and wonderful record has been
established,
Take a careful look at any man on the
street two blocks distant and notice
how small a mark his head and shout
ders present Then figure what your
chances would be to hit that mark
Some hard stunt?
We'll. Sergeant Hale had just four
seconds to each shot--four seconds IL
which to recover his balance after the
sma shing kick of his army Springfield
to pull back and thrust forward the
breech bolt of his rife clearing 1t OF
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
BURGLARS AND THIEVES
HAVE A GOOD YEAR

NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-The past sum
mer has been the most profitable for
burglars and sneak thieves in the HIS
tory of the New York police depart
mert. and 1t is estimated that the total
of plumber since June, including bur-
glaries in suburban towns. is more
than 100000. The police list of stol-
en- property for the last two months
show more than 1900 items. of which
recoveries have been made in only 20
instances. The list includes $50 watches
and 100000 worth of diamonds and
jewe1ry
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
FEDERAL AUTHORITIES
TO PROBE PE0NAGE

NEW ORLEANS. Aus. Following
IN their invests cations OF peonage and
slavery said 10 exist at some OF the
fish and shrimp canning factories oper-
ated ~ Chinese In and arosfnd Bara-
taria bay u southern Lopisiana. the fed
ertl authoritle To-Day brought 70 the city
another Chinese. Lee Tat known TO
those OF the Baretaria sefuement as
the king Of me caireSe shrimp pack
ers9. Vat is tIfa second Chinaman
taken INTO cuStodr on compiaint OF.
vrorknen who fold the authorities that
thev faa practically been. held prisoners
bv the chEnezse Vat Is said 10 be one
81 the wealfhiesf Chlnaner Of The Bara-,
tarfa section More arrests VII prnka-
ablr follow The otiser CeleStiai arrest
"a ton similar cnarEe = - Lee. W.no
rr,,snrted 4 LARGE Gsh canntng enter
priieson one 81 the islands A BerataFs9r
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
HOSPITAL CORPS OF
U. S. ARMY 100 SMALL

WASHINGTON. Aug eS--The United
states army in case OF war would o
seriously hampered because OF an mace
s,,,afs. number OF men in the hospital
corps. according to Mai. Gen Frederick
Graf. In this branch OF the service no
program has been made. he says. since
sthe Outhrsak Of the spanish7Americnni
IN his annual report 10 THE war de-
partnent for the nscal year just ended
a. commander OF the department OF
the east. General Grant says that II
all the troops in his command had been
ordered out in connection with the mo-
bilizatfon in the south during the Mex
tcar rsvolsarsen or II the frst fielo army
rad beer. thobsllzed she ceficiehcy in the
medical department. would have caused
a breakdown.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
CHICAGO TO HAVE
SIX MORE SYSCRAPERS

CHICAGO. Aug. eS--work on no less
than. six. -skyscrapers.r TO cost more
than $4,000. 900. will be begun today
IN the downtown district
This unusual rush In construction Of
high buildings is the result OF new
ordinance limiting the height OF build
fngs 10 200 feet. which goes into et-
feet September /. The present limit
on buildings Is $50 feet
A dozen high buildings are in process
OF construction and IL Is said before
September permits viii be asked for
many more $50 feet in height
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
Pope Plus Gives Audience

ROME, Aug. ss.-Pope Plus this morn
ing received in audience Cardinal sera-
phin vannutelli, grand penitentiary OF
the Holy Catholic church. and also The
Most Rev Martin Tritschlery Cor6ova,
archbishop of Yucatan.
Cardinal nerry del Val, the papal seere-
tary of state. who delayed his vacation
during the recent Illness of the pope. to-
day went to Montemario. where he via
stay at the Villa Bluhmensthil for the re-
mainder OF the summer g
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
MANY IMPROVEMENTS
MADE AT AMERlCUS

AMERIcUs. ca, Aug 2S.-The city of
Americas is spending a quarter million
dollars this summer in street paving and
sewer extension. The work of putting
down creosoted paving blocks throughout
the entire business portion of town be-
gins today. and four miles of streets
will thus be paved in the best man
ner.
The sum of $4,000 is also being expend-
ed in waterworks extension to remote
parts of the city. thus insuring the rapid
building up OF the suburbs. The local
lighting company, a corporation. is also
Installing an entirely new electric plant,
including buildings and latest improved
machinery and equipment.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
Redistrict Fourth

ADMISSION. Ala, Aug, 2S.--When the
next legislature meets it is believed
that the Fourth congressional district,
now one of the largest and most scatter
ed in the state, will be entirely chang
ed Among the counties which wllt
likely be taken out of this district will
be Shelby and Dallas, the latter having
Selma as the largest city and county
seat, and 1T is believed that Seln1ians
will encourage the change. Cherokee
will slikely be among the counties added
to the Fourth district, it is said.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
Dairymen to Meet

MACON. Ga, Aug. 25.-Bibb county
dairymen will meet here Saturday. the
'2sth. Notices have already been sent out
and a gala day is expected. Preparations
are going to be made for the organizing
Of the state Dairy association. The
Dairy association and the farmers of the
country are planning series of meet
ings during the fall.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
BENNETT BROTHERS
HOLD A REUNION

LEES SUMMIT, Md. Aug. &.-Their
ages averaging % years and IL days. five
brothers greeted their relatives here to-
day The occasion is the reunion of the
Bennett family. The brothers are:
]. L. Bennett. So years old, Frazey-
burg. Ohio: G. w. Bennett. "a years, Lees
Summit A. j. Bennett. 50 years. Frazey-
burg, Ohio. and L. VI. Bennett. 70 years,
Cedar Falls. Iowa.
The brothers attended church services
yesterday and today they will entertain
$50 relatives on the farm OF @. w Ben
nett near here. He has owned and lived
on the farm II years.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
Well Known Woman Dead

NEW YORK, Aug. 25--Mrs- Laura 8
Pomeroy. sculptor and artist, is deao IN
her home here in her 18th year. Sne was
the widow Of walter H Poneroy, a
Creek sculptor and literary critic. Her
hust of Matthew Vassar, which stands in
the .Vassar college hall. is a well known
example of her work. She introduced art
typography in this country.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
Inno win Moi Be Guest

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug.
25.-Admirai Togo will not be the guest
of the city at luncheon Sunday. as was
planned. This was decided by the city
council at a meeting last night. following
the receipt Of many protests against what
was termed sabbath DESPERATION.
The only honor that viii be accorded
the admiral by official Vancouver VIII De
the presentation of an address OF vel
come when he steps from the train sat
urdav night.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
To oil Streets

MACON. Ca, Aug. 25.-B. l.. Craig. an
Atlanta representative of the Standard
Oil company. has agreed to oil the streets
at the fair grounds for the purpose Of
settling all dust. when the time arrives
for holding the fair. Tie fair officials
advertised several weeks ago, giving
some oil firm permission to oil the
streets in the fair grounds and the streets
leading TO the grounds. and Mr. Craig has
offered to have the grounds oiled
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29
STRANGE FREAK OF
LIGHTNING BOLT

DUNKIRK. y. Y. Aug. zS.-A group or
!. eight persons who were examining pho
: tograDhs Al the home OF e II Fletcher
: AZ Fredonia we're close 10 death last
: night when a bolt OF lightning shot down
the chimney. A ball Of ire circled the
room leaving a eharred course in the
wall paper and tearing the plaster OF
: the walls. Finally II passed out an open
window TO the street. SCATTERING tree in
the yard az Il went Al those in the
: house suffered from shock. hut otherwise
escaped injury A
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-29

BANGOR, Maine, Aug. zo.-Ihe HttIe
village of Stetson, Maine, was swept oy
fire early today. The hotel, town hal
and village stores were destroyed. There
was no fire apparatus in the village. but
nlentv of water was available and the
entire population turned out for work
with buckets. The loss will not exceed
$50, 600. e4N