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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-11
81 Sea Island Cotton
Seems Early Prospect;
B. Weevil Responsible
Especial Dispatch to The Journall

Especial Dispatch to The Journal.1
VALDOSTA, Sept. 7.-1f Sea Island
cotton should go to 800 a pound, as
now seems likely, before he crops is
produced, the growers would not get as
much profit as they did last year when
the staple at from 20 to SO cents pound
cents a pound, due to present boil
weevil conditions.
1t has been fifty years since cotton
has sold at as high prices as 1T is bring
ing at present, namely 20 cents a pound
for No. l grade Many fortunes were
made last year by buyers who bought
the staple form % to so Gems a pound,
and sold it at prices varying from so
to 70 cents.
The farmers in this section declare
that the present crop will not amount
to more than one-third of what is usu-
ally produced. The boil weevil, since
the rains of July started have devas-
tated the upper and middle blooms so
that the only crop that will be gather
ed will come from the bottom blooms.
1t is reported that in some sections
Of the cotton belt farmers are paying
as much as $500 a hundred to have the
staple picked. The boil .weevil has ap-
peared in cotton all over Florida, and
as far as the Altamaha river in this
state.
The farmers here were prepared for
the coming of the weevil and have
planted other crops which will keep
them prosperous. Thousands of acres
are planted in peanuts, velvet beans,
sweet potatoes, sugar cane, sorghum,
corn, and other products. while the num-
Der of hogs and cattle raised in the
county is greater than ever before.
There is a good cash market for all
Of these products. so there is not much
kicking over the loss of the cotton crop,
especially since the high prices will
compensate for loses to a large extent.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-11
ATTY GENERAL TO RULE
ON LIQUOR SEARCH RIGHT
Have Police Right to Search
for Evidence When Max
ing ArreSt2

Attorney General Clifford Walker is
expected to give an opinion early this
week as to whether police have the
right to search premises for evidence
when they are making arrests of par
ties suspected of being blind tigers.
In response to the request oe Mayor
Pierpont, of Savannah. Governor Dor
sey Saturday asked the attorney gem
eral for ruling. Mr.. Pierpont's letter
10 the governor stated that the Savan-
nah city attorneys have upheld the
search right while the Savannah re-
corder has condemned it. Mayor Pier
pont also sent newspaper clippings
dealing with the differences in opinion
in Savannah over the question of search
and the Augusta reports that liquor is
being sold to soldiers.
In his letter to the attorney genera,
Governor Dorsey said:
81 hand you herewith communica-
ton from Hon. w. J. Pierpont, mayor
of Savannah, calling my attention to
the fact that the city attorney and as
sistant city attorney together hold an
opinion with references to the recent
prohibition law, contrary to that held
by the judge of the police court of that
municipality. He requests that 1 ask
you for an official ruling as to whether
or not police have the right to search
premises for evidence when they are
making arrests of parties suspected of
operating blind tigers.
THE attorneys uphold the right, ac-
cording to the mayors communication,
whereas the recorder condemns the ex-
ercise of this right, and has expressed
the opinion that the use of force in re-
sisting officers attempting to make sucn
search is permissible even. according
to Mayor Pierpont, to the extent of TAX
ing the lives Of such officers, if neces-
sary to prevent such search.
You will very readily see that this
is very important question, and
think is one concerning which it would
be appropriate for you to render an
opinion; and I would thank you to fur
nish such at your earliest convenience
Il hand you herewith file on this sub
ject, which please return with your
opinion"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-11
HARDWICK CENSURED FOR
ATTITUDE ON ARMY LAW
Senators Nelson and Others
CritiCiSe Georgian for OPP
posing SeIeCtive Service

WASHINGTON. Sept. Sin the midst
of another bitter outburst over Ameri-
can unity in prosecuting the war, the
senate late Friday tentatively disposed
of the income tax provisions of the war
tax bill and again dereated all attempts
at higher taxation.
Interest in virtual adoption of the in
come tax section designed to raise
SS42. O00.0 900 more revenue from indi-
vidual and cooperative incomes, was
overshadowed by a stormy three-hours
scene in which Senator Hardwick. of
Georgia, was subjected to vigorous
criticism by Senator Nelson, Republican,
and Senators Chamberlain and Will
liamsC Democrats. The incident hardly
has been equalled in the senate since
passage of the selective service law.
An amendment by Senator Hardwick
to increase taxes on large incomes In
order to pay $50 monthly bonus to all
Americans serving in France stirred up
the senate's temper 1t was promptly
voted down, "A to 5, having the sup
port only of Senators Gronna, Hard
wick. LaFollette, Reed and Vardaman
all the group which opposed the army
act. But before and long after it's dis
position. and with scant attention paid
approval of the big income tax levy,
words it provoked.
NELSON ASSAILS HARDWICK.
Senator La Toilette had offered the
amendment Thursday for Senator Hard
wick, who was absent When the Geor-
gia senator Friday urged its adoption
as a CONSUMPTION of wealth to pay SOL
diers conscripted he was assailed by
Senator Nelson, a Civil war veteran, who
denounced the amendment as 'humiliat-
ing and belittling'' to the American SOL
diers.
Our boys are not as cheap as some
statesmen" the Minnesota senator
shouted
Senator Chamberlain, chairman OF the
military committee, with evident fell
ing, cited Senator Hardwicks opposi-
ton to the selective service law and
declared the amendment tended to de-
moralize the army and toward further
resistance Of the law.
In reply, Senator Hardwick claimed
the right OF free speech, defended his
course in opposition to the administra-
ton and attacked what he called the
"flamboyant patriotism" of his critics.
Senator Williams criticised the Geor-
gia senator's past and present attitude
toward the law and ridiculed his speech.
II take il there are very few sena-
tors. probably not over five" said Sena-
tor Williams, will not agree that we
have seldom witnessed finer case of
and puffed-up self-acttng
than that which has just been shown
upon this arena"
Senator Reed interrupted with an APP
peal to the chair to rule the language
out OF order, but Senator Robertson, pre-
siding, decided it had not transgressed
senate rules
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-11
Just Once! Try Dodson's Liver Tone!
Take No CaIomeI! Listen 10 Me!
If bilious, constipated headachy or SICK guarantee
relief without taking dangerous calomel
which sickens and salivates.
which sickens and salivates.

Stop using calomel. 1t makes you
sick Don't lose a days work. If you
feel lazy, sluggish, bilious or consti-
pated, listen to me,
Calomel is mercury or quicksilver
which causes necrosis of the bones.
Calomel. when 1t comes into contact
with sour bile, crashes into 1t. breaking
it up. This is when you feel that awful
nausea and cramping. If you are "all
knocked out" if your liver is torpid
and bowels constipated or you have
headache, dizziness. coated tongue. If
breath is bad or stomach sour. just try
a spoonful Of harmless Dodson's Liver
Tone.
Here's my guarantee-Go to any drug
store and get a so cent bottle of Dod-
sons Liver Tone. Take Al spoonful to-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-11
Government Business
Has Right Of Way, Says
Clayton in Labor Case

Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Sept. Hold
ing that George F. Levy, Of Atlanta, and
w. 7. Walling, of Coffee county, were
employed by the government in solicit
ing labor here for Camp Gordon, Atlanta,
Judge Henry d. Clayton has ordered
their release instanter from the city
prison. They had been convicted of
violating the city ordinance requiring
a license of $500 to be paid before
soliciting labor and fined 800 each.
Judge Clayton held that the men were
under instructions of the contractor who
is building Camp Gordon, and that only
the government has jurisdiction over
them. They were arrested at the Ter
minal station while attempting to pur-
chase a party ticket for carpenters who
intended to work at Camp Gordon.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-11
Bribery Is Alleged
Against Emanuel Man
In Exemption Cause

SAVANNAH, Ga, Sept. Wv. r..
Brown, of Summit. Emanuel county, was
yesterday afternoon held for the federal
grand jury under a bond of $2,50O for an
alleged attempt to bride DR.. D. D..
Smith, of the Emanuel county military
exemption board. DR.. Smith states
Brown sent him word he would pay him
5000 If he would declare his son phys
ically unfit for service in the army.
The doctor sent for the sheriff of the
county, concealed him in his office and
had Brown repeat the offer in the
sheriff's hearing The matter was re-
ported to the authorities. and the arrest
and preliminary hearing followed. This
is the first instance of this kind reported
in this section of the state
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-11
Habit
Easily Overcome

written a hook telling how the tobacco or
snuff habit may be easily and quickly ban
ished with delightful benefit. The author,
Edward ]. Woods. sSI H, Station E, New York
City, will mail his book free on request.
The health improves wonderfully after to-
baccO craving is conquered. Calmness, tran
quill sleep, clear eyes, normal appetite, good
digestion. manly vigor, strong memory and a
general gain in efficiency are among the many
benefits reported. Get nd Of that nervous, ir-
ritable feeling; more need Of pipe, cigar,
cigarette, snuff or chewing tobacco 20 pacify
morbid desre.-(Advt)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-11

night, and if IT doesn't straighten you
right up and make you feel fine and
vigorous by morning, l want you to go
back to the store and get your money.
Dodson's Liver Tone is destroying the
sale of calomel because it is real liver
medicine: entirely vegetable, therefore
it can not saIivate or make you sick.
| guarantee that one spoonful Of
Dodson's Liver Tone will put your
sluggish liver to work and clean your
bowels Of that sour bile and constipat-
ed waste which is clogging your sys-
tenn and making you feel miserable I
guarantee that a bottle of Dodson's
Liver Tone will keep your entire fam
lily feeling fine for months. Give 1t to
your children. IT is harmless; doesn't
grippe and they like its pleasant taste.
(Advt)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-11
Congressman Loses Pay
Who Joins u. S. Army

WASHINGTON, Sept. IA congress
man who joins the army automatically
vacates his seat and is not entitled to
further congressional pay. Sergeant-at-
Arms Gordon, on the advice of attor-
neys, has so decided in the case of Rep
resentative La Guardia, of New York,
who Joined the signal corps late in Au-
gust and now has claimed his pay for
that month.
IF the Germans don't get me, I'll get
that pay" La Guardia today declared.
I'll take the case up at the close of the
war"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-11
HartWeIPS First Bale
,ecial Dispatch to The Journ;

Especial Dispatch 70 The IournaI.)
HARTWELL, Sept. S.-Mr. T. z.
Gaines brought the first bale of new
cotton to Hartwell this week and re-
ceived 80 cents per pound for 1t, the
Farmers and Merchants bank being the
buyers and paying him the sum of
STA This is the second time Mr..
Gaines has captured the Farmers and
Merchants bank prize, being the first
to bring in a bale last year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-11
Safeguards Health
of The Children

Constipation, or inaction OF the
bowels, IL a great menace TO
health. Catharttc or purgative
remedies should never be given to
children as the violence Of their
action tends to upset the entire
digestive system. A mild laxative
Is far preferable, and the combi-
nation of simple laxative herbs
with pepsin known as DR.. Ca1d-
wells Syrup PepsIn, and sold In
drug stores for fifty cents a bot
tie, Is highly recommended. This
preparation contains no opiate,
narcotic, or habit forming drug
of any description, IL mild and
gentle In Its action, and brings
relief In AN easy, natural manner.
It's pleasant taste appeals to chill
dren and they take it readily.
Thousands Of mothers have tes-
titled to the merit Of DR.. Ca1d-
wells Syrup Pepsin, and in count
less homes 1t is the standard fam
lily remedy. A trial bottle, free
of charge, can be obtained by
writing to DR.. w. B. Caldwell, AIS
washington St., Monticello, ILL.,
nois, for whom this advertisement
is published.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-11
TWO FEED MILLS JUST
COMPLETED FOR THOMSON

THOMSON, Ga, Sept Two feed
mills have Just been completed in Thorn
son to care for the increased amount of
feed stuffs planted this year. Business
men, bankers and lawyers made speeches
all over the county last spring on the
necessity of planting feed and food
stuffs, and the results have been very
marked.
One bank purchased seeds which It
sold at cost, and offered financial assist.
ance to any one, white or colored. who
would plant velvet beans and other
legumes.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-11
200 Distilleries Hit
In Kentucky by New Law

LEXINGTON, KY, Sept. S.-About 200
distilleries in Kentucky were affected
by the governments order for the clos
ing down of distilleries at IL o'clock to-
night 1t is estimated that the distil-
ferries properties in the state are worth
$50, OOO. 900, and that they employed frola
5000 to 1000 persons.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-11
TWO ARE KILLED
I'M. w. w. ATTACK
ON HARVEST HANDS

GLENCOE. Mimi, Sept S.-Two men
were killed and four were wounded in
a gun fight near here today, when men
reputed to be members of the Indus
trial Workers of the World attempted
to hold up harvest hands. Three Of
the wounded men were taken to olivia.
where they ware held prisoners. The
dead men are Charles Durham, a har-
vester of Lakesville. and an unidenti-
fled l. w w.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-11
Former Bank President
Acquitted Of Felony
Especial Dispatc to The

Especial Dispatch to The JournaL)
CAIRO, Ga, Sept. S.-The jury in the
case against ]. w. Strange. charged with
a felony in connection with the failure
of the Bank of Whigham, returned a
verdict of acquittaI at IL o'clock last
night. Strange was a former president
and director of the bank.
A verdict was won at this term of
court by the depositors OF the bank
against the stockholders for more than
fourteen thousand dollars.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-11
MONROE COUNTY FAIR
HAS BRIGHT OUTLOOK
Especial Dispatch to- The Ionrnall

FORSYTH, Ga, Sept. S.-The Mon
roe County Fair association will hold
it's annual fair in Forsyth October 26-
81, 1917. The premium list covers val
liable cash prizes for the best displays
in agricultural products, fancy work,
club displays, corn club. canning club.
live stock, poultry and individual ex-
hibits
Crops in Monroe country are, per-
haps. above an average this year, and,
in view of the fact that many valuable
prizes are offered at the coming fair, 1t
is expected that this will be the most
successful fair ever held in Forsyth.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-11
Victor Murdoch Can't
Shake Newspaper Habit

WASHINGTON. Sept. Victor Muir
dock, new federal trade commissioner
can't get over being a newspaper man.
Instead of calling a stenographer today
he ordered a typewriter and pounded
off his own correspondence It was a
terrible shock to the whole government
system.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-11

Oppressed Feeling in chest, ChakinE SEN
sstionin throat. Painful To lie on left side,
Sinking or smOtheriHg Sensation. Diff
cult Breathinz. Heart Dr0psy or Swelling
effect or ankfess II you have one or more OF
the above symptoms. don't fail 20 use DIR. n ms
mans Hea u Tablets. Not a secret msdicine.
It h said that person out OF every four has
weak heart. Probably three-fourths OF these do
Dot know IL. and hundreds wrongfully treat them
selves for the Stomach. Lungs. kidneya or
Nerves. Don't take any csEnces when DR..
hinsman's Heart Tablets are within your
reach. Mr-a than lnla- en- fnrsnrrenfs furnished.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-09-11

docs It EIutter, PaIpitafe
or SKIP Beats Bave yOu
.-hOrrness OF Breath, Ten
derness, Mum br ess, OF
Pain IN left side, Dizziness,
Painting Spells, spots be.
fore eyes, Sudden Starting
in sleep, Nervousness,
Hungry or Weak SpeIIa
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-24
ALLOW G. & F. A. TO
BUILD SPUR TRACK

At a meeting of the board of city
commissioners, which took place yes
tcrday, the ordinance granting Ger
tain franchise rights to the G. F. &
A railroad, was passed unanimously,
and the measure has been accepted
by the company in its present state.
This ordinance gives the Deep Wa
ter Route a franchise for the con-
struction of a spur track along Main
street, connecting the present lines
of the railroad company with the
terminals, and IN this arrangement
the company may handle its terminal
business without interference and de-
lay. AS is we'll known along the wa
ter front, the G. F. & A has been
using the tracks of the electric COM
pany for some years to reach its ter
minals, and to exchange cars with
the L. &, n. line. The construction
of its own tracks, as the ordinance
Contemplates, will give the railroad
company added advantage in improv-
ing its water front properties.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-24
THREE CAPTAINS GET
MAJORS COMMISSION

Three officers of Fort Barrancas
received commissions yesterday, pro
noting them from the rank of cap
tain to major, and they Immediately
took the oaths and assumed the
duties of the higher rank. The Off
GERS were P. s. Golderman, John Ne
Bride and J. E. Wycke.
The first two officers named arc
well known in Pensacola, as they have
have been stationed az the posts here
for several years. Major Mcbride is
relieved of command of his company
and will act as assistant to the COM
mander of the local forces.
Major Golderman has served as ad-
jutant at the local post for num-
Der of years and will continue in that
capacity. Major Wycke has been
quartermaster for several months and
will continue to act as such officer
until further orders.
With the promotions of these three
captains to the rank of major, there
are four majors stationed at Barran-
cas-, as Major Hughes is commanding
the post.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-24
THE THEATER DIERs IN THE UNDERGROUND


Verdun, France July }9.-The war
has converted Verdun into an under
ground city!
Ninety feet into the earth, beneath
the shell torn area that is still be
ing bombarded by huge shells from
Germans ASS, $4,000 civilians and
allied soldiers live and enjoy them
selves.
Verdun, once one of the most i'm
posing cities of northeastern France
and one of the four most powerful
fortress on the Franco-German bor-
der, exists no longer above the
ground. For more than a year it has
been lying in ruins and scarcely with
human habitation, while the Germans
kept up their ceaseless, but unavaiI-
ing pour of shells into the city.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-24

You're bilious! Your liver is slug
gish! You feel lazy, dizzy and all
Knocked out. Your head is dull, your
tongue is coated; breath bad; stom-
ach sour and bowels constipated. But
don't take salivating calomel. 1t
makes you sick; you may lose day s
work.
Calomel is mercury or quicksilver
which causes necrosis of the bones.
Calomel crashes into sour bile like
dynamite, breaking it up. That's when
YOU feel that awful nausea and
cramping.
If you want to enjoy the incest,
gentlest liver and bowel cleansing you
ever experienced just take a spoon
full of harmless Dodson's Liver Tone
tonight. Your druggist or dealer sells
you a 5O-cent bottle of Dodson's Liver
Tone under my personal money-back
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-24
Ugh! CaIomeI SiCkenS;; SaIivates!
Please Try DOdSon's Liver Tone
I am sincere! Ny medicine does not upset liver
and bowels so you lose a days work

guarantee that each spoonful will
clean your sluggish liver better than
a dose of nasty calomel an dthat it
won't make you sick.
Dodson's Liver Tone is real live1
medicine. You'll know it next morn
ing because you will wake up feeling
fine, your liver will be working, your
headache and dizziness gone, your
stomach will be sweet and your bowels
regular You will feel like working;
you'll be cheerful; full of vigor and
ambition.
Dodson's Liver Tone is entirely veg
etable, therefore harmless and can
not salivate Give it to your children.
Millions of people are using Dodson's
Liver Tone instead of dangerous cal
omel now Your druggist Will tell
you that the sale Of calomel is al
most stopped entirely here.-Adv.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-24

LAX-FOS-An Improved Cascara.
A digestive liquid laxative, cathartic
and liver tonic Combines strength
with palatable aromatic taste. Does
not grippe or disturb stomach. 50c.-
Adv.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-24

1t gave the French defenders time
to dig down into the rock and stone
beneath the citadel of Nerdun and
construct another city 90 feet under
ground, safe from the constant shell
fire above
The new city now houses the popu-
lation of Verdun besides soldiers on
leave from fighting above. Fifty
thousand people go about their daily
tasks in the light of electric and oil
lamps, and only when the din of
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-24
Finds 43 Bombs; Stops Munitions Plot

A p lot to blow up an East St.
Louis munition foundry was uncOv-
cred in Chicago when George Mar
mann found 43 large bombs in a
freight car marked for the foundry.
Detectives are investigating the case.
Photo shows Marmann with some of
the bombs.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-24
SHIPPING BOARD ROW
BE SETTLED BY WILSON

Washington, July 23.-Steps to set
tie the shipping board row will be
taken within twenty-four hours, it
was announced today There is no
intimation as to what the president
will do, but officials believe both Den
man and Goethals will be told to com
pose their differences and start ~
mediately on a shipbuilding program.
A definite division of authority -
tween them is probable.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-24
SAILOR ASSAULTED BY
UNIDENTIFIED BLACK

Robert Stewart, a sailor, was
struck on the head with some missile
shortly before midnight and an ugly
wound was inflicted. The missile was
hurled by a negro, near the intersec-
tion of Main and Barcelona streets.
Stewart was conveyed to the police
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-24

battle lets up a bit do they venture
above for short glimpse of sunlight
and a snatch of pure air.
Every convenience of a modern
city, on the earth's surface, can be
found here in underground Verdun,
even to the little cozy theater where
the soldiers are permitted free to be
entertained and distracted from the
horrors of the battlefield above.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-24

station and held there, for the United
States authorities. There is no charge
against him.
The sailor, it was explained, was
running to catch the last car bound
for the navy yard. He ran south on
Barcelona street, it was reported, and
the belief exists that he was attack
ed for the purpose of robbery, al
though the victim of assault lost no
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-24

money or valuables In the city jail
last night after he had been given
attention. he stated that the wound
was inflicted by some unidentified
negro.
The provost guard was summoned
en- masse, and they assembled quick
ly, but, outside of vocal expression
against the man who committed the
assault, there was no trouble.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-07-24
POSTMASTER OF
TAMPA QUITS JOB
81 AssOCIATED PREss.

Tampa, July 23.-James Mckay,
the Tampa postmaster, resigned to-
day on the request of the postoffice
department, following the discovery
of the alleged shortage of four thou
sand dollars in the accounts of John
Carney, the assistant postmaster.