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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19

Especial Dispatch to The JournaIJ
CORDELE, Ga, July 17.-This morning
Judge w. F. George, of the Cordele
judicial court granted an order validat-
ing the $685. 900 bond issue voted by the
city of Cordele on June Is, the bonds be-
ing for public improvements.
OF this amount $4,000 will be spent
on improving the waterworks system,
SAC, 900 for street paving, $4,000 for
school house in the northern section oil
the city, and 5000 on sewerage extern
sion.
It is the intention of the city to cal
another bond election at an early date
asking for an issue of $4,000 for the pur'
pose of buying the electric light plant
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19

bond is only S150.0OO and who by law is
personally held responsible for every
cent of the billions that pass through
his office yearly.
In the few cases of defalcations which
have occurred in the treasury, con-
gress has invariably relieved the treasu-
rer, but Mr.. McClEng, like his pre-
decessors, maintains that every man In
his office who handles money should be
bonded. Under present conditions he
must depend largely upon the honesty of
his subordinates and comprehensive
system of checks against individuals and
groups of individuals to detect irregu-
larities.
The bureau of engraving and printing
turned out during the year SSIOOso,0OO IN
paper United States currency, to take
the place of notes worn to uhftness FOR
circulation.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19

WASHINGTON. July 1.-THE cash
transactions of Lee McClung, treasurer
OF the United States with the business
world during the fiscal year 1912; climbed
to the enormous total of 1887, 226.SSs.
the highest in the history OF the country.
This amount. SSOO,OOO.OOO greater than the
previous year, represents the combined
income and expenditures Of the gov
eminent.
Including the intra-departmental trans
actions, which necessarily involved du-
plication, the total amount OF money
handled by the divisions OF the treas
urer's office reached $500, 1852.
This sum passed through hundreds OF
hands I'm the treasury but only one off
cial was bonded for its security-the
treasurer OF the United States-whose
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
GREEK ATHLETES IN NEW YORK
THREATENED WITH DYNAMITE

alton is to hold it's annual field games
next Saturday. The letter warns me
that if such games are held every man
taking part in them will he killed as well
as the persons who go to see them.
THE writer of the letter declares
the field is to be laid with dynamite
bombs He also says that IL the Greeks
assemble dynamite will be hurled
among them.
The police believe that the letter is the
work of a crank. They will see that
the athletes are given adequate protec-
ton at their meeting.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
CARBONATED GAS TANK
SKATERS FRUIT STORE

SAVANNAH, Ga, July 17.-Nlcholas
George, a Greek, was fatally injured
and his fruit store was wrecked mere To-
day when a tank of carhonated gas in
the place exploded.
Georges ten-year-old son was stand
ing at his fathers side but was unhurr.
George lived several hours after the ac-
cident.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
SALL0W FACES
Often Caused by Tea and
Coffee Drinking

How many persons realize that tea
and coffee SO disturb digestion that they
produce a muddy. yellow complexion?
A ten days trial OF Postum has
proven a means. in thousands Of cases,
: Of clearing up a bad complexion.
A Washin. young lady tells her ex-
perience:
"An OF us-father. mother. sister and
brother-had used tea and coffee for
many years until finally we all had
stomach troubles more or less.
I'VE all were sallow and troubled
with pimples. breath bad. disagreeable
taste in the mouth. and all of US simply
50 many bundles Of nerves.
I'VE didn't realize that tea and coffee
caused the trouble until one day we ran
but OF coffee and went to borrow some
from q neighbor. She gave Us some
Postum and told US to try that.
although we started TO make 1t. we
all felt sure we would be sick IL we
missed our strong coffee. but we tried
Postum and were surprised to find it
delicious.
we read the statements on the pkg.
got more and in a month and a half
you wouldn't have known us. We all
were able TO digest our food without
any trouble. each ones skin became
clear. tongues cleaned OF, and nerves
In fine condition. We never use any
thing now but Postum. There is moth
Ing like IT," Name given by Postum Co.
Battle Greek. Mich.
There's a reason" and IL is explained
On the little book. The Road TO Well
kille." in pkgs-
Ever read the above letter?
A new one appears from time
TO time. They are genuine,
true, and full of human inter
est.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
Eastman Club Officers

Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)
EASTMAN, Ga, July 16-At a meet
ing of the members of the Commercial
club, held in their club rooms a few
days ago, officers for the ensuing six
months were elected. The following
were elected officers: President, Mr.. w.
L. Jessup; vice president, Mr.. Leroy
Pharr; board of governors. DR.. J. d.
Williams, Messrs. ]. II. Miner and ].
w. Peacock. Mr.. B. S. Keith, who is
secretary treasurer, was elected when
the club was first organized. and holds
the place as long as he desires
1t was also suggested that the Geor-
gia Weekly Press association be asked
to hold its 1914 session in Eastman. and
committee was appointed to confer
with the business men of the city.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
LADIES
HURT IN RUNAWAY

EATONTON, Ca, July H.-While out
riding on Monday morning Misses sara
and Rebecca Hearne were thrown from
their buggy and badly bruised and fright
ened, though not seriously injured. The
horse became frightened by wheelpar-
row by the roadside and ran only
short distance before he fell into ditch,
breaking the buggy and throwing the
Misses Hearne out. Miss Rebecca Hearne
was only slightly bruised, with severe
shock to her nervous system, while Miss
Sara was more painfully bruised.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
MACON HOSPITAL WILL
ASK LARGER FUND

Especial Dispatch to The Journal0
MACON. Ca, July 1e.-The Bibo
county representatives, have been asked
to introduce a bill into the legislature
that will increase the annual appropria-
ton OF the city hospital from $4,000 to
$4,000. The petition to the represen-
tatives has been signed by Rev. r. =.
Douglass. president of the hospital
board and the county commissioners.
Until the provision is made through
the legislature, the commissioners are
unable to increase the appropriation in
the least.
Those actively in charge of the insti-
tuition, claim that the increased number
of charity patients have caused quite
a drain on the annual funds and un-
less some provision for an increased
fund Is made, the hospital will grad
ually grow into Indebtedness.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
WASHINGTON TO GET
NEW U. S. BUILDING
(special Dispatch 10 1he Ionrna1A

V1PVNIWI IJl5PeENUII 70 AII5 JOuTTaI.J
WASHINGTON, Ca, July lin a
personal letter to a friend in the city.
Congressman Samuel J. Tribble speaks
in glowing terms of the chances for a
public building for Washington He re-
ports that, after presenting all the facts
of Washington's showing for the build
ing, the chairman of the committee on
public buildings and grounds has as
sured him that the bill will go to the
house with the committees approval
that it pass This will come before the
house some time in the late fall.
This is Mr. Tribble's first public
building for the Eighth district, and he
has been untiring in his effort to give
Washington what she justly deserves.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
WILKES AND LINCOLN
FEAR ARMY WORM
Especial Dispatch to The Journal)

Especial Dispatch 10 The JOurnaL)
WASHINGTON, Ca, July 1.-THE
army worm and the boH weevil have
invaded Wilkes and Lincoln, IL the
specimen of beetle brought into town
early Tuesday morning by Mr.. George
f. Strother, who lives in the extreme
southeastern portion of the county,
turns out to be the weevil Mr.. Stroth-
er ostensibly came to town to get a
quantity of paris green with which to
fight the worm.
He reports that about two acres of
corn was destroyed in a single night
by the worm and that it was spreading
several acres per day. He stated that
this poison would stop the spread of
the worm ana said that hts whole com
munity was armed to fight it's spread.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
ALBANY MAY DISCARD
OLD ARTESIAN WELL

ALBANY. Ga. July 17.-Sentiment for
the first artesian well ever bored by
the city OF Albany Is arrayed against
u movement that has been inaugurated
20 remove the little fenced space at
the intersection Of Broad and Jefferson
streets and abandon the old well, which
has not been flowing for several years.
When this well was bored and for
long time afterwards there was a good
Hcv OF water from II. A neat iron fence
wa placed around IL. and II was used ~
c.tsEenS fo- blocks around. Then wells
pere dug az the waterworks station. and
the ole well finally ceased flowing.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
REV. ALEX w. BEALER
TO COME BACK HOME
fspeciaI pispatch ID The JournaLl

Especial Dispatch to The Journall
MURFREESBoRo, Tenn. July L.
Rev. Alex w. Bealer resigned the care
OF the First Baptist church here, Sunday.
He has been here 2 IL years. During
added.
Mr.. Bealer has received a number OF
propositions from Georgia. among them
a call to the church at Eastman. which
he win probably accept.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
Small Schools BeSt2

ruTCAGo- July ia preference is
EXPRESSED for graduates Of country
RchooIs over cfty-educated men in a call
issued last night BY Secretary Peter
Newton. OF the United States civil serv-
Ice commission. for loo men to qualify
for positions as clerks and carriers at the
LmcagO p0st0ffice.
IN a recent special examination two
thirds OF graduates Of Chiago grammar
schools failed in the simple examination"
said Mr.. Newton. while graduates Of
schools in obscure communities passed
without difhculty."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19

BOSTON, July 16.-The barking of
Prince. a Newfoundland dog, saved the
steamship Portenia. Captain Nelson
from smashing into vessels of a fish,
ing fleet off Nantucket, in heavy fog
Sunday morning. Captain Nelson told
the story to friends on his arrival here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
| and Announces

Especial Dispatch to The Journal
CORDELE. Ga. July 17.-Judge NJ. r
Land, solicitor general of the Cordelt
circuit, has announced his candidacy tc
succeed himself for the uneXpired term
There is much talk over the circuit thai
Col. ]. w. Dennard, of the law firm
of Hill & Dennard, of COrdele, win oppose
Judge Land, though the rumors have not
yet been confirmed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
BODIES ARE SOUGHT
IN DENVER FLOOD

DENVER, July -lb.-Search IN the de-
bris that was piled up in the Denver
streets by the OVERLOOKING of Cheering
creek Sunday night was resumed today
by hundreds of workmen. 1t is feared
that the 20 persons listed as missing"
will be found to have been caught in
the flood waters and drowned.
Five hundred homeless persons are be-
ing cared for by the city.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
SIGHTSEEING AUTO
GOES WILD AT C0NEY
(px Associated Press.N

NEW YORK, July ia sightseeing
automobile got beyond control on the
main thoroughfare of Coney Island
shortly before midnight and after a wild
run down the crowded street smashed it.
self against a curbing, throwing out its
40 passengers and injuring 10 persons.
All of the injured are expected to re-
cover. The accident is blamed to a de-
fective steering gear.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
AT IDEAL
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Especial Dispatch to Tie Journal)
MONTEZUMA. Ga, July 16.-Ftre
broke out this morning at o'clock at
Ideal, Ga, consuming one entire block
Of the four brick buildings, all occu-
pied.
The origin of the fire is unknown. The
FIRE started in the store occupied by
S. X. Johnson & Son, general mer-
chandise. and spreading to and totally
DESTROYING the following business
houses:
S. X. johnson & Sons, sutton &
Smith, general merchandise; Ideal
Drug Co, and the Bank of Ideal.
The flames were stopped by the fire
wall of the w. ]. Myrick building and
Masonic hall, which no doubt saved the
entire business portion of the town.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
Scatter Vicious Melons

&CpeClaA D&SAANCn 70 Ah0 JUL NATL
DALTON. Ca. July T.-City council
has decided to get busy in earnest and
close the doors on all watermelons which
look vicious. Hereafter before melons
can be taken from cars. they viii be IN
spected, and II they look harmless, they
can be sold. IL. on the other hand, there
Il any indication that they hold the IN
gradients which make for colo, they
wil De turned hack. City Collector Fin
cher. who will look after the inspection
Is now trying TO find out just how
colicxy watermelon looks
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
BAXLEY is DAMAGED
BY CONTINUED RAINS

BARLEY, Ca, July 17.-Rain has fall
len here continuously for the past six
days, canals are overlooked and portions
of the city are almost covered in wa
ter.
Highways are in bad condition and
creeks almost impossible. Crops in this
section are badly damaged and gardens
practically ruined.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
Del oach ADDRESSES Teachers

tSpeciaA DlSpatch TO The JouEnalJ
DALTON, Ga, July 1.-THE work of
the teachers institute was enlivened
Tuesday by two excellent addresses made
by prominent Georgians. Professor De-
Loach, professor of cotton culture, State
College Of Agriculture, made an excel
lent talk on the great value of native
birds to the farming industry of Geor-
gia. DR.. William Bradford, of Cedar
town. district agent of boys corn clubs,
talked Interestingly of the broad scope
Of the work this year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
LATENESS OF CROPS
DELAYS COURT SESSION
Especial Dispatch to The Journal)

Especial Dispatch 10 The JoufhaI'J
WRIGHTSvILLE, Ga, July 16.-The
second term Of Johnson county superior
court convened here today, with Judge
X. ]. Hawkins presiding. DR.. j. w.
FLANDERS was elected foreman of the
grand jury.
Judge Hawkins charge to the jury
was clear and distinct, and a great
number of convictions are anticipated
for violation of the prohibition law.
Owing to the conditions of the farms,
which stin need the attention Of the
farmers, the civil docket was postponed
until the next session. and 1t will prob
ably not require more than three or
four days to clear the criminal docket.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
special Dispatch to The JouTnal.)

tspecl1I IJlspatch 70 TIC Joul mani
DALTON, Ca, July 17.-City council
Monday night appointed a committee,
consisting of w. c. Martin. B. A. Tyler.
II. L. Smith, r. S. Pruden, E. p Davis
and Frank Manly, to make a thorough
investigation into the rates made cities
BY the big power companies, and draw up
an agreement that would suit both the
council and the companies with which
the city Is trying to make a deal to get
the power
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
JERSEY REPUBLICANS
QUITS G. o. P. FOREVER

ORANGE, n. j., July 17.-Former
State Senator Everett Colby, pioneer of
the progressives in New Jersey, has
formally severed his membership in the
Republican party in letter to County
Chairman Alfred N. Dalrymple
II resign" he says, because 1 am
not longer in sympathy with the Re-
publican party, it's policies, it's leader
ship or its methods, and because l feel
that as an organizat ton il has failed to
represent the wishes of the rank and
file of it's membership"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
BARKING DOG ON SHIPS BRIDGE
PREVENTED A FATAL COLLISION

The dog had been on the bridge from
Saturday night. When he grew excited
and began barking Sunday morning,
the captain asked the lookouts what
they saw. They reported nothing but
the vessel slowed down and was pro-
ceeding only under steerage way, when
the first of the fishing vessels was
sighted.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
QUITMAN, Ca, July 16.-The pas
sage Of the bill creating a city court
for Quitman has precipitated a lively
contest for the positions of judge and
solicitor. J. d. Wade and W. H. Long
are applicants for Judge, and John E.
Morris. Jr., and Russell Snow, for So
lititor. Their friends are active and
are circulating petitions in their behalf.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
COTTON BULLETIN
BILL AGREED ON

WASHINGTON. July 17.-Conferees Of
the senate and house have agreed to
bin which they think viii give 20 the
cotton growers the same amount OF in
formation on actual cotton that the
cotton spinner now gets on cotton crop
conditions.
The bill would require the census bu-
reau to issue a monthly bulletin show
Ing the actual amount OF spot cotton on
hand and the number Of spindles in oper-
alton.
the growth OF cotton from the agrtcui-
tural department
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
TRIED TO CORNER LEMONS;
GOT LARGE, JUICY ONE

NEW YORK. July 16.-That specula-
tors in lemons have lost over a millions
dollars in the past three months by
overbuying the market was the asser-
ton here today of leading fruit i'm
porters. They say this has been the
most disastrous season for the lemon
importers that they can remember.
The speculative movement began in
the spring with reports that the Cali
fornia crop OF lemons had been Destroy
ed by freezing weather. Spectators in
Italy then began to contract heavily
with the growers for the supply. I'm
porters here rushed orders to Italy, to
buy all the lemons in sight.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
tBy Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, July -J-George Panopule,
president of the Greek-American Athletic
association of this city. rushed into po-
lice headquarters early today, and sub
mitted to- the detectives a threatening
letter which he had just received by
special delivery 1t was written in red
ink, and according to the police, was
most violent.
You will see" said Panopule, that the
lives of a great many persons are threat
ened in that letter.
THE Greek American Athletic associ-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
OROZCO is NOW RICH,
HIS ENEMIES DECLARE
(By Associated Press. }

WASHINGTON. July 17.-Copies of a
proclamation by some of General oroz-
co.'s men, charging that the rebel lead
er has 100000 in FL Paso banks and is
to go into the United States
to enjoy it, have been received by the
state department.
Depredations by 5000 rebels concen-
trated near Cuatla, Morelos, have been
reported.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
BEEF TRUST PROBE
WILL BE DELAYED

WASHINGTON, d. G., July 16.-Post-
ponement of the house judicial COM
mittee's investigation of the so-called
beef trust was indicated today when
the committee met to consider pro-
gram.
other work under way promises to
delay the investigation which the COM
mittee intends to prosecute under the
Henry resolution.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
SENATOR FILIBUSTER
EXPECTED ON TARIFF

WASHINGTON. July IA Democratic
nlibGster In the senate to force consid-
GRAFTON of the wool. sugar and excise
tax bills was indicated today. An at
tempt to force consideration OF the wool
OH was defeated IS to s. the Republican
nroEreSsives voting with the regulars
Senator Simmons intimated the Demo-
Gratis might decline 70 permit an ad-
lournment without consideration OF these
bills
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
JOE HILL HALL SPEAKS
TO VOTERS AT BOSTON

fSpecfai Dis patch to The JournalN
BOSTON, Ca, July H.-Hon- Joe Hin
Hall spoke here Tuesday afternoon at
O'Clock. There were about 50 veterans
out to hear him.
He said IL he was elected he would run
the finances economically and keep the
state out of debt.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
JULES POINCARE DEAD;
FAMED FRENCH SCIENTIST

PARIS, July 17.-Jules Henri Poin-
care, the illustrious mathematician and
cousin of the French minister, died sud-
denly today from the bursting of an en-
bolism.
A fortnight ago he underwent a seri-
Gus operation, which apparently was sue
cessful, and the doctors in attendance
foresaw no complications
Jules Henri Poincaire, who was a pro-
fessor of sciene at the Paris univer-
sity, member of the institute and of
the French academy, inspector general of
the Academy of Sciences at Washington,
as well as of all the academies of science
of Europe was S. years old. He was a
prolific author of scientific works.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
GUARD OVER
JEFFERSON DAVIS

wILKESBARRE, Pa, July 1s-BEichael
o'Brien, last survivor OF the squad Of
Union soldiers who stood guard over JEFF
ferson Davis. while the latter was a
prisoner, Is dead here. in his 7sd year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-19
| title Girl Is Dead

Especial Dispatch TO The Journal.)
NASHVILLE. Ca. July 17.-Elmer
the 10-year-old daughter Of Col. and
Mrs. r. A. Hendricks, died recently, aft
er q long illness.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-23
The DIGNITY Of Death.

Des Moines Tribune: After all the
stories have been told of the sinking
OF the Titanic there will be one that
will linger longer than any, the story
of Mrs. Straus.
Colonel Oracle says Mrs. 1sador
Straus went to her death because she
would not desert her husband Al
though he pleaded with her to take
her place In the boat, she steadfastly
refused, and when the ship settled at
the head the two we're engulfed by the
waves that swept her.
Nearly seventy years ago, under
similar circumstances. Margaret Full.
Ter. OF whom Horace Greeley said,
The Hottest, bravest soul that has
yet irradiated the form of an Ameri.
can woman met her death with like
fortitude.
The story Is simply told: But
Margaret and her husband refused to
be saved separately or without their
child
There is tremendous dignity attend
ing the leaving of life, and some
times the frailest command 1t under
circumstances the most trying.
Mr.. and Mrs. Straus must stand out
amidst the scenes of that terrible
night as heroic figures