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VOL. L NO. 136.
ATLANTA, GA., TUESDAY OCTOBER 2, 1906.
PRICE:
RETAIL DRUGGISTS OF AMERICA
HOLD FIRST BUSINESS SESSION
900 TROOPS SAIL FOR CUBA
FROM BROOKLYN NAVY YARD
Nearly 2,000 Visitors
Throng Corridors of
New Kimball.
president breslin
DELIVERS ADDRESS
Report of Executive Com
mittee Calls Upon Drug
gists to Stand Up for
Protection of Prices.
Nearly 2,000 druggists, representing
every state from the Atlantic to the
Pacino, thronged the corridors of the
New Kimball Tuesday morning and
shook hands In the fellowship of trade.
The convention Is one of the biggest
that has reached Atlanta In several
years, and bids fair to be one of the
most successful and pleasant In the
history of the organization.
Muny ladles accompanied the dele
gates to the convention. Wives and
daughters and sisters are here to see
Atlanta and to attend the meetings of
the woman’s association, which is an
auxiliary of 'the larger body.
The convention got down to busi
ness Tuesday morning, and with the
exception of a barbecue at the ’Cue
Club In the afternoon, no social pleas
ures will have a place In the day. The
visitors took In the town Monday and
got acquainted at the capitol Monday
night, but on Tuesday the delegates
put business before pleasure and the
meeting in the assembly room of tbs
Kimball was well attended.
The Business Meeting.
The report of the executive commit
tee was the principal feature of the
business meeting.
Chairman Jones dwelt upon the mer^
Its of the direct contract plan of deal
ing between customer and wholesaler.
He scored the adverse criticism of the
magazines on the so-called "druggists'
trusts," and the attempt of the gov
ernment to make It appear that those
who have engaged In the contract plan
are participants In a conspiracy. He
held that druggists might as well pro
tect themselves against cut rates as
railroads against scalpers of ticketa.
He took i)p all the questions which
have attracted the attention of drug
gists during- the past year.
President Breslin called the first bus
Iness session to order at 10:16 o’clock.
.Delegates from many states filled the
seats under the placards which polntod
out the spaces set aside for the re
spective delegations. The assembly hall
on the third floor of the New Kimball
was decorated In national colors.
But a small proportion of the vlsl
tors attended this meeting, which wsts
intended primarily for the accredited
delegates representing the various
branches of the national organization,
A number of ladles were In the galler
ies.
A great bouquet of American beau
ties was sent to President Breslln’s
desk as he entered the hall. The read
ing of the minutes was dispensed with.
Vice President Charles H. Avery was
called to presldo and President Breslin
began his address, which Is given In
full in another column. His address
"ns received with frequent outbreaks
of applause. His address was referred
t° the committee on resolutions.
The report of the executive commit
tee. covering the work of the associa
tion for the past year, was next read,
i hah man Simon R. Jones, of Rich
mond, was greeted with enthusiastic
applause as he stepped upon the stand.
-Mr. Jones has been one of the most
efficient executive heads of tho or
ganization, and the association's ap
preciation of his service will be shown
in tangible form before the close of
the convention.
Address At Capitol,
The tlrst session of the convention
"a.- called to order In the hall of the
homo Of representatives at the state
caplt”! Monday night by President
Breslin, of New Orleans. Though ths
hist evening of the convention, when
tv Important business was expected,
the hall was filled with delegates and
members*of their families and some
Idci of ihe size of the convention was
gathered. Large placards bearing the
names of states guided the delegates
to their seats and no confusion was
fd.
After an Invocation by the Rev. Dr.
,• "■ I-undrum, of the First Baptist
church, and’ "My
The...” by the
Brest i
Country, ’TIs of
orchestra. President
'deed his pleasure In meeting
it , " "‘h'ls of the druggists' assocla-
bis own South. He then Intro-
p'"i Governor Terrell, who welcomed
the visitors to Georgia.
'■I'*™* Terrel! delivered an elo-
address, filled with southern
1 brimming over with a wel-
■ for the visitors from other sec-
jt- .. ’i" 1 country. He referred to
raw ford. W. Long, the Georgia
in,', !. n "ho discovered anaesthesia
The address of the chief ex-
■" o, the state was well wor
m,, u ond his official position.
W ootlward ripllvoml th#»
urs-cu , 00*1 ward delivered the ad-
nV w «fc°me on behalf of the
tr. ’ hi ‘ r ffurred to Atlanta'* recent
ex ‘ ' in ‘l brought applause when he
tar, .p'. ds hcHef In the city’s fu-
,hi>,. . address was one of his
clc, f pf, r at ! c cltorte and made a de-
- ' bit with the visitors.
1)4nt York, responded
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MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP
GIVEN GREAT IMPETUS
BY MANY NEW MEMBERS
Corporation Influence on Local Politics De-
nouced—Fight for People One That
Should Interest Every Citizen.
THIS FROM AN EXPERT.
"1 am favorably Impressed with your advocftcy of municipal own
ership of a gas and electric lighting plants by our city,” writes M. O.
Belllngrodt, a consulting engineer, with offices at 820 Empire building.
"You are at liberty to call on me at any time for Information In refer
ence to the construction and operation of a modern and up-to-date gas
plant, with which I am thoroughly familiar. Enclosed please find here
with my enrollment for membership in the Municipal Ownership
League.”
Taft Prevents Looting
of Two Cities
By Rebels.
"Public ownership means a public
defusion of benefits," said Councilman
A. L. Curtis at the regular session of
the city council Monday afternoon,
"and private ownership means a con
gestion of public benefits."
Councilman Curtis was called upon
to give a report of the League of Amer
lean Municipalities, which he attended
In company with Councilman Roberts
and Councilman Chosewood. The con-
ventlon was held In Chicago and more
than two hundred Important cities were
represented.
The councilman said the committee
had greatly benefited by the trip and
suggested that the entire council attend
tho convention next year.
"There was one thing which was
omnipresent at the convention,” said
the councilman. "Municipal ownership
Is going to sweep this country.”
People Are Learning.
That was the opinion expressed on
Monday by Councilman Roberts, who
was chairman of the committee. Coun
cllman Curtis expressed the sentiment
on the floor of council, which puts the
matter squarely before the representa
tives of the people as being the senti
ment entertained by the most advanced
city officials of the country.
The fight being made for the people
MOBILE TO TAKE CARE
OF STORM SUFFERERS
Women and Children
Be Given
Shelter.
to
DEATHS REPORTED
FROM NEAR POINTS
Many U. S. Soldiers Said
To Have Died at
Port McRae.
MAJ. GEORGE HOYLE
HURLED TO DEATH
BYA.&W.P.T
Of th
Woodward's address in one
sappiest speeches of the even-
Continued on Pag# Two.
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Washington, Oct. 2.—The gulf dis
turbance Is practically as It was Mon
day morning, except that tho region of
low pressure has extended eastward to
the South Atlantic coast. Fresh north
west to north winds and rain have pre
vailed over substantially the whole of
the south Atlantic states, and from
Louisiana eastward to Florida; other
wise there has been no severe weath-
The present outlook Is for rainy
weather, with only moderate winds.
Rain Is Indicated for tonight and
Wednesday In the east gulf states, the
south Atlantic and the greater portion
of the middle Atlantic states.
The temperature will not change ma
terially.
The winds along the middle Atlantic
coast will be fresh northeasterly: on
the south Atlantic coast fresh, possibly
brisk northeaster!} - ; on the east gulf
coast fresh and variable, and on the
lower lakes light to fresh southerly.
Storm warnings are displayed on the
east gulf coast.
The following heavy precipitation (In
Inches) has been reported during the
past 24 hours:
Chattanooga, 1,0«; .Birmingham. 1.64,
Macon, 2.68; Wilmington. 3.80; Hat-
terns, 2.88; Pensacola, 2.78; Thom«iM-
ville, Oa„ 1.18; Monticello, Go.. 2.8-;
Griffin, Ga., 2.60.
Steamers departing toda> far Eu
ropean ports will have light to fresh
southwesterly wind* and fair weather
to the Grand Banks.
By W. B. WADDLE.
Bpwln! to The Oorglnn.
Mobile, Ala., Oct. 2.—In view of the
unsettled weather conditions along the
gulf coast and to rain, the terrible sit-
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Major George F. Hoyle, recruiting
officer of the United States army, was
hit by an Atlanta and West Point pas
senger train at College Park Tuesday
afternoon at 1:10 o'clock and was so
badly hurt that he died an hour later.
Major Hoyle, who lives at College
Park, had Just stepped off a trolley
car and on to the track when he was
hit by the train. His arm and leg were
broken and he was injured internally.
He was Immediately taken to the
home of Mrs. L. B. Cothran and medi
cal attention was summoned, but his
death came within an hour.
Major Hoyle waa married.
He was 6G years of age and had
been stationed In Atlanta for several
years, being in charge of the various
recruiting offices in the state.
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DONE TO DEATH I
TRANS-CAUCASIA
Batoum, Trans-Caucasia, Oct.
During a drive In his prlvtae carriage
in the outskirts of the city today M,
Hager, Swedish vice consul and man
ager of the Nobel naptha works,
wounded, dying later In a hospital.
Hager's murderers escaped.
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O labor of this city will urge the 0
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0 governor of New *York. This de- 0
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COTTON ADVANCES 100 POINTS
AS RESULT OF SOUTHERN STORM
Special to The Georgian.
New Orleans, La., Oct. 2.—Connlderahle anxiety was caused by dis
playing of storm signals all along the coast this morning, but dis
patches do not yet report any storm at Mobile or elsewhere. It was
very calm In New Orleans, and a slight rain fell. Telegraph wire* are
working some better.
No additional loss of life i* reported.
The crop damage now is the main cause of consideration. Cotton
has risen 100 points or $5 a bale within the last week.
about beneficial results. The people
ar becoming arotfBed. They are learn
ing that they have been Imposed on for
many long years. Now they are going
to take the matter in hand and reap
some of the benefits which have been
going to the corporations.
•'Please enroll my name as a member
of-* the Municipal Ownership League,"
wrote John A. Boykin, an attorney,
with offices at 509-511 Century build
ing. "I heartily approve of your fight
In behalf of the people against corpor
ation greed and Interference in our city
politics. The political pull of these
corporations Is getting to be really
dangerous to the future welfare of our
city, and no one who observes can deny
that the corporate Influence is on the
increase.
Influential in Politics.
"It Is easy to tell how’ the street
rallw’oy and allied corporations
lined up in every election which takes
place In our city. It is also true that
these corporations In many ways deal
unjustly with our people. To* remove
oppression and the political influence of
these corporations the best solution is
the one advanced by you—municipal
ownership.
"The people will support you In your
efforts. Keep up the fight. The fact
that you have made it clear to the peo
ple that this movement is not to ad
vance the Interest of any candidate has
greatly increased the influence of your
editorials."
Mr. Boykin has hit the key-note.
Politics is the underlying principle. The
Influence of the corporations on the
political situation must bo curbed. The
Georgian has not now and never w’lll
have a candidate for any particular of
fice. Tho Georgian stands for the prin
ciple involved. If any particular can
didate bases himself on that principle
The Georgian will continue to advo
cate the PRINCIPLE. If the people
believe the candidate is sincere and
capable of carrying out the wMshes of
the people, w'ell and good. BUT THE
GEORGIAN IS NOT WORKING IN
THE INTEREST OF ANY CANDI
DATE. The Georgian Is working for
the people.
“Is a Good Thing."
Attached please And my application
for membership In the Municipal Own
ership League," wrote C. L. Boone, a
railroad man in the office of the Mis
souri Pacific Railway Company. "Mu
nicipal ownership is a good thing. All
good things need to be pushed along.
CHOSEWOOD FLOPS
ON HIS OHDINANCE
IN RE PARK BOARD
Some Mighty Curious Do-
in’s Down at the City
Hall.
’The king of France marched up the
hill with many thousand men.”
And then he marched ’em down
again, according to the nursery rhyme.
Which 1. apropos of some recent slick
doings In council.
In Tile Georgian of Saturdry ap
peared the first announcement of an act
of council last June, which deprived
ENGINE AND FOUR CARS
ROLL DOWN ENBANKMENI
Special to The Gisirghin.
Jasper, Ala., Oct. 2.—A wreck oc
curred on the Frisco railroad one mile
eat of Ja.spiw, yesterday afternooh,
when the east-bound passenger train
No. 205 left the track. No passengers
were Injured, but the colored fireman
and one of the mall clerks were se
riously Injured. The engine, mall car,
express car and two coaches left the
track amt rolled down a big embank-
. 1 der the mall car. Traffic has been de-
ContiniMd on Pag# S.vtn* iayed on the road for 15 hours.
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O Montgomery, Ala., Oct. 2.— O
0 Governor Jelk* left today for Mo- O
0 bile, where he goes to look over O
O tn«‘ slnmtlon, at the urgent re- O
0 quest of the citizens of that city. O
O It Is probable an effort will be O
O made to get him to call the legls- O
O latiire together .In extraordinary O
O session to give relief to the jpuf- 0
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Continued on Pago Two.
the park cominlsstoner* and w
egated this authority to the retiring
council of thl* year. All this was done
away last June, but it was done in such
a way that the press, usually so alert,
didn't get-wise to tt.' “ *
Which is strange.
This appeared at first blush to be a
stab at Chief W. R. Joyner, whose elec
tion as mayor seemed assured last
June. Ilut when a little of the rouge
was rubbed off it looked more like
some of those best-laid plans which are
usually ganging agley.
At Monday's session of the respected
city fathers, the king of France de
scended.
Councilman Charlie Chosewood, of
the Third, Introduced a resolution re
voking this action of council Inst June
and placing again in the mayor’s hands
the appointment of the park commis
sioners. This resolution also provided
—and, mark It well—that no one now
holding municipal office be eligible for
sald^ appointment to the park board.
The funny thing about It is that
Councilman Chosewood had Introduced
that other resolution, providing for
something so different last June.
And also plain, Charlie Chosewood
two years ugo lost'the privilege of sell
ing peanuts, popcorn and soda pop out
at Grant park.
Also Chief Joyner has said that the
first .resolution was not a slam at him.
It does not necessarily follow that
there Is any connection between Coun
cilman Chosewood’* losing that conces
sion and either one or both of his res
olutions. Nor Is there any significance
in the fact that Councilman Oldknow
was and Is a member of the park board.
But, mercy! Folks are always talk
ing.
Nov/, when the latest Chosewood
olutlon about the park board came up
Monday afternoon, it happened that
several of the city counctlmen had al
ready practically assured their elec
tion according to the terms of the pre
ceding Chosewood park board resolu
tion. It Is known that Councilman Old-
know, also of the Third, had some four
teen votes pledged to him, and that
I*>c" Wiklo, of th* Seventh, had there
abouts the same.
And when Councilman Chosewood In
troduced his latest park board resolu
tion, he grinned gleefully at Oldknow
and some other, as much as to say.
"What are your dinged old votes worth
now?”
Incidentally, Alderman Peters got up
and said that one of the papers (which
was The Georgian) had Insinuated that
the first Chosewood park hoard reso
lution had been pnssed in a very quiet
manner, whereas, he continued. It hgd
rested in the hands of the committee
for three weeks.
At the snme time, it must remain
strange that ail four of the ever alert
city hall reporters missed the story .ab
solutely at the time it happened.
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP LEAGUE
APPLICATION BLANK.
I hereby make application for membership in the MUNICIPAL OWN
ERSHIP LEAGUE.
I favor the ownership of a gas and electric lighting plant by the city
of Atlanta.
Remarks:
> Occupation
Note.—Cut out and return to THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN.
WON’T SHOW MERCY
TO ANY BANDITS
Students in Havana Protest
Against American Con
trol of Island.
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Washington, Oct. 2.—It is inti
mated in official circles this after. ,
noon that Judge C. E. Magoon, |
who was governor of the Panama
canal zone and who has just re
turned to Washington, may be
made provisional governor o£
Cuba. Mngonn has been slated
for the position of vice governor |
of the Philippines.
The troops ordered to Cuba j
from the Far West are now
speeding ncross the continent to-
ward Xewport News. A dispatch
was today received at the war de
partment from Major Dyer, at
Vancouver barracks announcing
that the Eleventh battalion of
field artillery, consisting of the
Seventeenth and Eighteenth bat-
terries, left there yesterday in two
sections.
New York, Oct. 2.—The trnns-;
port Sumner sailed from tho ;
Brooklyn navy yard today with
900 regulars for Cuba. They will ’
be the first detachment of the
American army to land in Havana.
Unden command of Colonel
Cowles, two battalions of the Fifth ,
infantry from Plattsburg, X. Y.,
arrived late last night. In the
command were 560 men. The
Sumner also carries four compa
nies of engineers, numbering 360,
from Washington, under the com
mand of Captain Clark S. Smith.
Lieutenant U. S. Grant, son of
General Frederick Dent Grant, is
on the Sumner with his company,
of . engineers. Lieutenant J. L.
Schley, a nephew of Admiral
Schley, also accompanies the bat
talion of engineers.
By MANUEL CALVO.
Havana, Oct. 2.—Advices from San
tiago and Clenfuegoa today r.v«a! tha
details of a plot to sack th. former
city. and devastate th. neighboring
country. The prompt action of Secre
tary Taft In landing marines from the
Des Moines alone saved Santiago.
A large force of revolutionaries was
within a couple of miles of the place,
fully armed and organised, intent on j
looting the stores, banks and commer- j
clal houses. They approached on the I
pica of seeking food and shelter, end :
the rural constabulary was utterly un- ;
able to cope with the emergency. The
force of rebels numbered fully 16,000.
A number of students and their
friends were responsible for the first
demonstration against American oc-
some of the streets, shouting
“Down with American control.”
Rebellion i. Reported,
report is published by The DIM
cusclon that General Perlquito Perez
has rebelled against the Americans at
Ouantanamo with (00 men. The paper 1
In printing the report says that owing i
to the telegraph lines still being Inter- j
rupted the news of American Inter- '
ventlon and of Governor Taft’a procla
mation has not yet reached Guan
tanamo.
The Americans expect a good deal of
brigandage for a Ume, but propose to
deal with It, when tt appears with a
heavy hand. No mercy will be shown
bandits.
Sails for Mat.nzas,
The naval battalion at Camp Columbia .
has been buoy getting the camp ready j
for the troops, the first ot which are 1
expected here on the transport Sum
ner Friday.
The battleship Kentucky has tailed
for Matanzas.
Former President Palma and his
fan ’ y left today for his plantation In
Sr .tlago province.
American citizens, who are greatly
Interested In the atrlcutture and com-