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Newspaper Page Text2 TO DISPENSE WITH THEIR ARGUMENT ORCfeR IS ISSUED NOTIFYING ATTORNEYS TO FILE BRIEFS. TWO OF THE JUSTICES ARE ILL. No more oral argument will be heard by the supreme court durins th* October term. Owing to the large number of eases and the illness of Justices Lewis and Little the supreme court issued an order today notifying the attorneys to file their briefs instead of arguing the cases. The following is a copy of the order: . ‘‘An examination of the dockets of this court shows that the number of civil cases of October term. 1981. yet to be disposed of is MB. The number of cases on the civil docket of the March term. 1902, is 292. The number of criminal cases is 19. If the number of cases, civil and criminal, is in creased in accord with the average of the last five years, the additional number of civil cases to come in by fast writs of er ror and otherwise will be 33. and the num ber of additional criminal cases will be 41. "It thus appears that the total number of cases which this court will have to dispose of before reaching the October term. 1902. will approximate >45. This court is now reviewing the judgments of 137 su perior courts, and about 40 city courts. Tn view of the overwhelming and un precedented pressure of business made apparent by the above statement, of the limited time left for disposing of the same, and of the fact that the progress of the court in its labors has been and will be seriously Impeded by the protracted sick ness of two of the justices, it is obvious that the court is absolutely compelled to dispense as far as may be practicable, with oral argument during the present term. While this is much regretted, it is Inevitable. With a view, therefore, to expediting the dispatch of business and deciding all cases within the limits, as to time, prescribed by the constitution, and invoking the co-operation of the Aar. it is Order, that counsel for both plaintiffs and defendants in error tn all cases now pending on the civil docket of the March term. 1382. of this court file briefs on or before April S, IWJ. Costs where due must be paid by counsel for plaintiffs tn error at the time of filing their briefs. If not so paid, the clerk is hereby prohibit ed from receiving the briefs. All briefs, whether for plaintiffs or defendants in error, shall, when filed, be accompanied try evidence that counsel for the opposite party has been served, either personally or by mail with copies thereof at least five days before the date above mentioned. Service may be shown by a written state ment to that effect by counsel, or an affi davit of the party who made the service or mailed the brief, or by written ac knowledgement Counsel may on the date above named, if they see proper, file reply briefs answering the points made in rhe briefs opposite counsel with which they have been served. "If counsel in any of such cases desire to be heard orally, written requests to this effect must be filed with the clerk, sepa rate from and not inclosed with the briefs, on or before the date last mentioned. On Mty 1, r*e, the civil docket of the March terra. 19C. Wilf be called, and cases in Which no briefs have been filed by April »th will be dismissed. Motions to dis miss. to continue, to perfect records, and the Uke will be noted. All cases in which requests for oral argument have been filed will be so marked on the docket. The court will then proceed to dispose of all cases in which oral argument' has not been requested. When these cases have been disposed of. those In which oral ar gument has been requested will be taken up in their order on the docket, and oral argument will be heard therein, if prac ticable. Counsel in ar.v case In which oral argument is requested may file a supple mental brief, provided counsel for the op posite party is served with a copy there of. either personally or by mail, at least five days before the case is called for ar gument. such service to be evidenced as hereinbefore Indicated. This order shall apply not only to all civil cases brought to this court on fast writs of error pending on the docket at this time, but also to all such cases the records In which may reach the clerk's ofuce on or before April 15th. Civil cases brought to this court on fast AritJ of error, in which the records reach this court after April l&th. shall be placed on the docket as requested by law. and may be advanced for a speedy hearing under existing rules, if counsel do not desire to be heard orally. If counsel do de sire to be beard orally, the cases shall be called in their order on the docket when the same are reached for oral argument, * unfess otherwise ordered by the court up on sufficient cause shown. Criminal cases shall be set and heard under the existing rules, and are not to be governed by this erder. DR. R. P. PELL PRESIDENT OF CONVERSE COLLEGE SPARTANBURG. 8. C.. March 19 Rev. Dr. Robert P. Pell has been selected to be the next president of Converse college, at this place, succeeding Rev. B. F. Wilson, who recently resigned. The matter of rhosirg a new president for Converse col lege has been under consideration by the board of trustees since Dr. Wilson s resig nation. the authorities having but one ob ject in view, that of getting the best man available, and Dr. Pell was unanimously •rr>oi upon. He was several days ago notified that if he would accept the place It awaited him. He today informed the board that he had considered the matter in a favorable light, and he is now the president-elect of one of the foremost and strongest institutions devoted to the edu cation of woman in the sooth. He will as . sume his new duties at the beginning of the fall term of the next college year. Robert Paine Pell, son of Rev. William E Pell and Virginia Caroline Ramsay Pell, was bom at Washington. N. C.. June IX IMO. Os English and Scotch-Irish de scent. Graduated with degree of A. B. from the University of North Carolina In 1831. Took post-graduate course at the same university and studied at the Union Theological seminary, now located at Richmond. Va. Married Anness Shepherd, of Fayetteville, N. C. Was instructor of English tn the University of North Caro lina until called to the pastorate of the Presbyterian church at Newberry, which church he was serving when called to the head of the Presbyterian College for Women, located at Columbia. 8. C. MRS. SARAH DIXON TO RETRIED AGAIN MACON. March 19.-Mr. John R. Cooper left this morning for Sandersville, to de fend Mrs. Sarah Dixon, who will again be put on trial for the murder of her hus band in Washington count. Jere Walden, the young white man who was accused with her when the crime was committed, is now serving a life sentence in the pen itentiary. She was given a life sentence, but the supreme court has ordered a new trial. It will probably be had today at Sandersville before Judge Roberts. EMORY’S GUERRY CLUB HEARS GUERRY SPEAK EMORY COLLEGE. Oxford. Ga.. March it.— The Guerry club, about lO* strong, visited Cov ington yesterday to l»*r DuP.>nt Gu-rrys rwb at the oourt bouse at tbs noon recess Neuton county superior court. CHINA IN THROES OF WAR AND REBELLION HONG KONG. March 18.—General Ma has been defeated by the Kwang-SI reb els. who have taken possession of Fang- Cheng <Fcng-Chuan>. They have killed or captured all the mandarins and have loot ed the town. General Ma attacked the rebel strong hold. but after an engagement lasting for two days was forced to retreat. The reb els then established their headquarters at Fang-Cheng The revolution is spreading rapidly in the provinces of Kwang-81, Kwang-Tung and Yun-Nan. A letter received here from Tien-Pai. 50 miles from Kwan-Chou, says all business Is suspended there owing to fear of the rebels. Marshal Su Is at Lieu-Chou and General Ma la at Kao-Chou (both in Kwang-Tung province). Both of the commanders are awaiting reinforcements. They wish to join their forces, but the rebels are hold ing-all the Intervening passes and prevent a junction of the government troops. Many of the imperial soldiers are joining the rebels, owing to the superior pay of fered them and the opportunity for loot ing. The rebel leader is Hung-Ming, a rela tive of the celebrated Hung-Sou-Cheun, the leader of the Tai-Hung rebellion. DAWSOVCITY SAYS PANIC STORY IS UNTRUE VANCOUVER. B. C.. March 18.-The fol lowing dispatch was received from Mayor MaCauley, of Dawson, asking for its pub lication: "DAWSON. March 17.—Respecting tho widespread reports published in the news papers of the United States and Canada of an alleged exodus of the people from Dawson City and of alleged business panic in the city in the heart of the Yukon district. United States Consul Saylor has today authorised the following state ment: "There Is absolutely no truth whatever in the rumors published. This office has been in touch with nearly all the people who have left for lower river points, and the number who have gone this winter is about the same as in previous years. The statement that a business panic pre vails in Dawson and that the miners are deserting the creeks Is also entirely false. From personal investigation I am able to say that the business men of the comifiu nity. have the utmost confidence in the fu ture of Dawson. HANGED FOR AIDING IN OLD MAN’S MURDER MOUNT HOLLY. N. J.. March 18.—John Young was hanged in the yard of the county jail here today for complicity in the murder of Washington Hunter, an aged and wealthy farmer, who was killed In his home at Riverside on the night of January 25. 1901. Young made a confession in which he admitted having led the mur derers to the Hunter home, but denied having struck the blow. Young, in company with Charles Brown, Otto Kellar and Charles Miller, visited Mr. Hunter's house for the purpose ’ of robbery. Hunter, who was 75 years old, resisted, and was beaten to death. Young. Brown and Kellar were later arrested and Kellar turned state's evidence. He is now awaiting sentence. Miller made his escape and has not been apprehended. Brown was hanged December 3 last, after having made a desperate break for liberty an hour before his execution. BULGARIAN REBELS ARE ROUTED BY TURKS CONSTANTINOPLE. March IS._A band of Bulgarian revolutionists recently at tacked the Turkish guards at Nerua, in the district of Djumabala. but were re pulsed. with the loss of two men killed and a number wounded. The Turks sus tained no losses Arrests and deportations of military and civil officials continue to be daily occurrences. . The trial of 14 persons arrested In con nection with the case of Fuad Pasha commences today. The sultan has com muted the sentences of Ehiad Pasha and General Naxlm Pasha from degradation and imprisonment to simple exile. RODGERS REPORTSA - , VICTORY FOR REBELS WASHINGTON. March 19. Secretary Long has received the following telegram from Commander Rodgers, of the gun boat Marietta, dated Colon: “Liberal army has gained a victory. Rebels have possession of the country west of Panama. Fighting expected on the Isthmus.” GEORGIA SAWMILL MEhL LEAVE FOR THEIR HOMES JACKSONVILLE. Fla , March 19.-The mem bers of the Georgia Sawmill association, who were In convention in this city yesterday af ternoon. left for their homes last night and this morning. Nothing of an important nature was done at the convention and the scale of prices was not touched. The relating of ex periences and a general discussion on the lum ber situation occupied the larger part of the time. There were 35 members in attendance. The Spring Medicine IS Hood' S S irsaparilla • . r a In thousands and thousands of homes, —in cities, towns and villages,—three doses a day of this great medicine are now being taken by every member of the family. In some homes, even the visitor is given a teaspoonful with every meal. Why such wide and general use? Because Hood’s Sarsaparilla has proved itself by its wonderful effects in cleansing the system of all humors, overcoming that tired feeling, creat ing appetite, clearing the complexion, giving strength and animation, the best of all Spring medicines, so that it is par excellence the Spring Medicine. Take it. "In the spring I was feeling bad and kept growing worse until I was unable to do my housework for a family of three. I began taking Hood's Sarsaparilla and It did me much good. I have taken it every spring since.” MRS. JAMES JOHNSON, Manchester, Va. "It is about twelve years since I first saw Hood’s Sarsa parilla advertised, and we began using It as a Spring medi cine. We have used it every year since with good results and I recommend it to others for impure blood and that tired feeling.” MRS. I. STEWART. Claridge, Pa. I No Substitute for Hood's Sarsaparilla. THE SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 190?£ WIS LYNCHED FORMURDER YESIBMY JOHN WOODWARD, WHO SHOT LEN COLVITT, TAKEN FROM THE JAIL AND HANGED. NATCHEZ. Mis#., March 19.-John Woodward, the negro murderer of “Len” Calvitt. a white planter at Union Point, Concordia parish, Louisiana, was lynch ed this morning at 2 o'clock within 300 yards of the Paris prison in Vidalia, La. • The mob gained admittance to the jail by claiming they had a prisoner from Catahoula Parish. After the door was opened they demanded the body of Wood ward. Jailor Schuchs refused to surrend er him. Several men caught him, where upon a member of his family, fearing the mob would do him violence, gave them the key. Woodward pleaded for his life, but he was taken to a pecan tree. 300 yards from the jail and hanged. The negro was about 25 years of age and had stolen some cot ton from Calvitt. On February 17th he confessed the theft and promised Calvitt to make restitution x is the latter would go to his (Woodward’s house.) Calvitt did so. but when the negro emerged from his house he had a winchester rifle in his hands and opened Are, one ball entering Calvitt’s left breast, which resulted In his death on February 20. Calvitt returned Woodward's fire but without effect. Cal vitt was 23 years of age, and left a widow, the daughter of a prominent planter of Concordia parish. There were about 20 men in the mob, none of whom were rec ognized. BREWERS MUST PAY LICENSE IN STATES ESCANABA. Mich.. March 18.—A case from this county before Circuit Judge Stone, of Marquette, has filed an opin ion of widespread importance to brew ers. The decision was rendered in a liquor law violation in which it Is said Clayton Vorhis, of Gladstone, was the defendant, and is to that outside brewers cannot sell their product In the state ex cept on the payment of the wholesale li cense of 8500 In every community in which they desire to do business through an agent. Voorhis is accordingly found guil ty, as charged, having paid no tax while representing a Minneapolis concern, as, agent. The effect of the decision will be far reaching and will in particular hit‘the Chicago. Milwaukee and Minneapolis brewers, who have a large trade tn the up per peninsula. “GOLDENRULE” JONES IS CRITICALLY ILL LOS ANGELES, Cal.. March 19.—Mayor ■Samuel B. Jones, of Toledo, Ohio, Is still very seriously ill. His friends and physi cians are greatly alarmed over his condi tion. He came to Long Beach and the fioast X?r rest and recreation, but he has persisted in lecturing and traveling until now he has become utterly profitrated. N. P. Nelson, the St. Louis manufacturer. 1 who is here with him. has cancelled all his lecture dates, and preparations are be ing made to secure for the "Golden Rule” mayor that rest and quiet absolutely nec essary to his recovery. No date is set for his return east, all depending on his condition. SHIPS CAN INTERCEPT WIRELESS TELEGRAMS LONDON. March 18.—The Globe's naval correspondent reports that on her recent cruise along the Irish coast the British battleship Revenge was fitted with a wireless telegraph apparatus and received a number of private Marconigrams pass ing between mall steamers and the shore. The correspondent understands that the admiralty proposes to make an attempt to intercept Marconigrams from an experi mental station across the Atlantic, with the view to determining whether Signor Marconi has perfected his syntonic sys tem. AUTHOR OF “BENBOLT” i IS SERIOUSLY ILL NEW YORK, March 19.—Dr. Thomas Dunn English, author of "Ben Bolt,” is critically 111 at his home In Newark, N. J., and according to the attending physician, his condition is secrlous. Dr. English was taken ill last Saturday with indiges tion. Gastric trouble developed and since then he has not been able to take nour ishment. MANY RENDERED HOMELESS BY FIRE IN CHICAGO CHICAGO. March IR.—Twenty-four fam ilies occupying the St. Catherine flats at Fortieth street and Grand boulevard, were driven from the building by Are early yesterday, . A frigid wind was blowing and the fire men had to work vigorously to confine the flames to St. Catherines. The tenants had barely time to escape and shivered in their night clothes until neighbors were aroused and gave them shelter. Nearly all the household goods and per sonal effects were lost. William Scanlon, a policeman, fell from a third story window and broke one of his legs. George Patton, one of the tenants, prov y4l himself a hero. Three women were penned in on the third floor. Patton had reached them before the Are broke the stairway. He made a rope of bed sheets and let the women down the elevator shaft by means of it. He then fastened it and attempted to start down after them. The makeshift rope gave way, however, and he sustained a broken ankle. Firemen rescued him. The total loss was $60,000. Destructive Fire at Lincolnton, N. C. CHARLOTTE 1 . N. C.. March 18.-Fire at Lincolnton, N. C.. Carly today burned the Carolina and Northwestern depot, 100 bales of cotton. Your Seaboard Air Line loaded cars, and two empty cars belong ing to the Carolina and Northwestern. The fire is supposed to have been started by tramps. MEBMOSTEES SPRING SENSATION PROPOSE TO “LOAN” GRAY FUND TO POOR BOYS INSTEAD OF GIVING IT TO THEM. MACON, March 19.,-Mercer university's trustees have sprung a sensation In Jones county by proposing to change the method of using the Gray fund. Heretofore the Income from the fund has been given to boys who wanted to go through college, but who had not enough money to pay their way. Now the trustees propose to quit giving the money, but they say that hereafter they will lend it, and allow the young men who receive its benefits to pay it back In after years, very much after the fashion the Joe Brown fund at the State university. But a number of Jones county's lead ing citizens believe the trustees have no right to make this change. They Insist that It is not within the nerwer of the trustees. The will has been produced and it will be published by the trustees for the benefit of those who differ with them. Mr. Gray was a wealthy farmer who died and left his property to the college, prescribing that the principal which amounts to aoout $22,000, should not be diminished, but that the Income from it should be used for educating in Mercer such young white njen In Jones county as are pecuniarily unable to* pay their own way. and if no applications are received from Jones county, young men from any part of the state‘might become the bene ficiaries. And it was left In the hands of the trustees to Invest the fund as they might see flt. Now tjie question Is wheth er this provision d|;the will enables the trustees to use the income as they see ft. They were made the sole judges of who were entitled to the benefits, with the llmltatlpn only pecuniarily "poor” boys should he allowed to use it. No reference is mad®> lo “gift” or "loan. ’ MERCER BOYS FORM TWO POLITICAL CLUBS MACON .Ga., March 18.—The students of the literary and law departments organized a Guerry Club yesterday morning after chapel exercises, and elected the following officers: President. E. L. Johnson; first vice-presi dent, r C. B. Young; ‘Second vice-president, C. G. Ogburn: third, C. L. Carter; fourth. J. B. Guerry; fifth, McDaniel; eecretary, J. P. Daw son; treasurer, R. 0.. Waters. Great enthusiasm was manifested by tne Guerry followers. Mr. Guerry has a large and representative following here, and they have determined to do all in their power to wards his election. The first rally meeting will be held tomorrow evening. A Terrell club has also been organized. The officers are: President. W. F. Hall; vice preaident, J. A. Henderson; secretary. W. H. Dong: treasurer. W. H. Crawford. Mr. Terrell also has a large following in the Institution. At the rally meeting Saturday night speeches were made by Mr. McGehee and Mr. A. P. Bell, of the law class. W. F. Hall. W. H. Dong. J. B. Hull. J. A. Henderson, C. B. Cousins, of the literary department. GEORGE M. WARREN WILL RUN FOR LEGISLATURE SWAINSBORO, March 19.—Hon. George M. Warren, of this city, is the latest entry In the legislative race. Col: Warren is a man of much intelligence and tajent, and is very popular. He is one of the most prominent and success ful lawyers at the Swainsboro bar. So far there are but two candidates for the legisla ture- Editor George H. Bell and Col. Warren. Should they be elected Emanuel would un donbtedly be very ably represented in the next general assembly. Col. R. J. Williams, to the regret of hundreds of friends, will not make the race for the senate, and Judge O. S. Rountree will scarcely be opposed .In his race tor that office. Judge Rountree represented this district in the state senate several years ago and has a large fol lowing. THREE IN ONE FAMILY DIE OF PNEUMONIA VALDOSTA. Ga„ March 19.—The third death to occur In the same family as a result of pneumonia was that of Miss Florence Beaty, whose remains were in terred in the city cemetery yesterday af ternoon. She went,out to the home of Mr. W. E. Harrell, her uncle, two weeks ago to nurse him and his two sons who were confined to their bed by pneumonia. The father and one of the sons died and Miss Beaty contracted the disease. She return ed to her home here on the day her un cle died and was taken sick thaC-evening. She lingered nine days and passed away. DUPONT GUERRY SPEAKS TO MARIETTA AUDIENCE MARIETTA. Ga.. March IT.—Hon. Du pont Guerry addressed a large and appre ciative audience here today at the noon re cess of Cobb superior court. This is his second visit here. He was to speak at Cumming today by appointment, but the engagement could not be filled, and he spoke here instead. He had the largest audience which has greeted any candidate for a state office here this season. He was frequently interrupted by long applause. OTIS AND WILL TAKE THE STAND WASHINGTON. March 17.-Major Gen eral E. S. Otis, U. S. A., former military governor of the Philippines, was before the senate Philippines committee today, but gave no testimony further than the date of his arrival in and departure from the Philippines, owing to the early con vening of the senate. The committee meets again tomorrow. It is stated that General Funston will bo examined immediately after General Otis. The Reciprocity Treaty Gets a Blow. WASHINGTON, March 18.—The meeting of Republican members opposing the ways and means committee on Cuban reciproci ty lasted an hour and resulted in agree ment not to accept any compromise in volving a reduction of tariff duties. This is, In effect, an instruction to insist upon the rebate plan, as against the reciproci ty plan. BEFORE COURT LANDERS IS ON TRIAL YOUNG MAN IS CHARGED WITH STEALING STAMPED ENVEL OPES FROM THE POSTOFFICE DEPARTMENT. William G. Landers. Jr., charged with the theft of 1,000 2-cent stamped envelopes from the redemption division of the 1 post • office department at Washington, was placed on trial in the United States court yesterday, his case having been contin ued from Tuesday morning. Seated by him this morning was his aged father, Henry M. Landers, of Monroe. His fath er is overseer on the farm of G. W. Felk er. of Monroe, brother of J. H. Felker, one of the attorneys for young Landers. Only two witnesses were examined Tues day afternoon. They were George D. Scott, chief of the redemption division of the postoffice at Washington, and Dr. Ed ward J. Collins, a clerk in the same de partment. Mr. Scott testified that Lan ders worked in his department from May until the last of July of last year. Dr. Collins gave practically the same testimony as Mr. Scott. Berry W. Sykes, colored, who said he was a general utility man in the postofiice at Los Angeles; W. A. Shannon, a registry clerk ffrom the same office, and Walter G. Coffin, a clerk at the stamp window of the Atlanta postoffice, all testified. R. E. Barry, postoffice inspector, testi fied to having taken Landers into custody at the Kimball house on August Bth of last year. He said he carried Landers to the district attorney’s office and that there he stated to him that he got envelopes from Claude Judd, a traveling man of Petersburg. Va.. at Raleigh. N. C. J. H. C. Wilson, postofiice inspector from Washington, testified that he received the package of envelopes exhibited and that after receiving them he sent them to Los Angeles for identification and afterwards returned them to Mr. Barry. With the tes timony of Inspector Wilson the govern ment closed its side of the case. A number of witnesses were then called for the defendant and testified as to his good character. They were T. E. McCutch en, J. V. Lawrence. R. C. Mack, J. W. Arnold, of Monroe; J. B. Malsby and T. J. Avary, of Atlanta. Landers, the defendant on trial, is the young man who was to have been married some weks ago and who on the eve of his wedding accidentally shot himself from the effects of which he went to the hospital. His counsel- Tuesday made motion for a continuance of his case until next term on the ground that his wound had prevented his getting certain wit nesses here. Judge Newman overruled this motion. TO CURE A COLDIN ONE DAT Take Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets. AU druggist* refund the money If it falls to cure. E. w. Grove's signature is on each box. 25c. GOVERNMENT TROOPS” FLEE FROM THE REBELS NEW .YORK. March 17.—About 1W Venezuelan revolutionists under the com mand of General Domingo Monagas, have taken Guanata and are now threatening Barcelona, according to the latest ad vices. says a dispatch from Port of Spain. Trinidad, to the Herald. The Venezuelan insurgent steamship Libertador has landed Generals Nicolas Rolando and Jose Penaloza near Caru pano. They have joined 1,000 revolution ists near Cumana. General Landaett, Venezuelan govern ment officer, has abandoned Carupano and has fled toward Caracas. It is expected that General Ducharme’s forces will in tercept General Landaet’s troops. The revolutionists under the command of Gen eral Cordoba are moving on Cumana. MARTINELLI’S POST IS SOUGHT BY MANY NEW YORK, March 18.—The scramble to be apostolic delegate at Washington continues, says a dispatch from Rome to The Tribune, as It is equal to the four largest European nunciatures, the occu pants of which only leave their office to become cardinals. Among the many can didates to succeed Monsignor Martinelli, It Is now confirmed on the highest author ity that Monsignor Falconio will be chos en. As the pope was receiving the most Rev. L. N. Begin, the apostolic delegate of Quebec, he said: "The apostolic delegate at Ottawa wiH soon leave you, but will stay on your side of the world, going to Washington.” CECIL RHODES IS WEAKER TODAY CAPE TOWN. March 19—Cecil Rhodes is slightly weaker today. The exceptional coolness of the weather and the free ad ministration of oxygen contributed to the patient passing a quiet night. He no longer reads. Mr. Rhodes was much pleased at the receipt of the messages of sympathy sent to him by King Edward and Queen Alexandria. SNUFF TAKING'S - FAVORED BY KING LONDON. March 19.—King Edward has set the custom of snuff-taking, which, as a result, promises to be generally revived. At the Marlborough house dinner, a Geor gian silver snuff box, once used by the prince regent, is handed to his majesty at the beginning of the dessert, while the ladies are still at the table. The king helps himself liberally, sharing his pinch’s with favored guests. hepburn'declares’for GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP NEW YORK, March 19.-A. G. Hepburn, vice president of the Chase National bank, in an address delivered before the Acade my of Political Science, said there seemed to be a growing demand on the part of the public for governmental of the various Industries, such as telegraphs, etc., and he declared in Industry to be toward such control, GUERRY’CLUBTs FORMED AT ATHENS ATHENS, Ga.. March 19.—Last night at city headquarters tha friends and supporters of Mr. DuPont Guerry held a meeting and formed a Guerry club. So far only the Guerry contin gent appear to be taking any interest in the campaign. LORD KIMBERLEY7s IN A CR.TICAL CONDITION I.ONDON. March 19—Lord Kimberley, the Liberal leader In the house of lords, who has been ill for some time past, suffered a relapse yesterday evening and today is in a semi-con sctotis condition. SIOO,OOO Theft is Charged to Mayer. NEW YORK. March 18.—Max C. Mayer, an employe of Rathbone & Sons, brokers, of this, city, was today arrested charged with the embezzlement of SIOO,OOO. Mayer was at one time a partner In the firm of Rathbone, Mayer & Rathbone. ALL GREEN WAS SHUNNED BY ENGLISHMEN MONDAY NEW YORK. March 17.—" The wearing of the green" was not so popular as usual in London today, says the London corres pondent of the Tribune. The pro-Boer demonstration in the house of commons, when the news of Lord Methuen’s capture was announced, has been taken greatly to heart by English men. They have been almost as much humiliated by the Irish reception of the disaster as by the disaster itself. One Irish nationalist has written to The Times disassociating himself from the demon strations, but he is not an Irish leaguer, and his anti-Boerism Is almost certain to cost him his seat at the next eleotion. A great majority of the Irish peeple are strongly opposed to the Boer war and would gladly see It ended by an ackwnol edgment of the independence of the South African republics. Speaking at a nationalist meeting at Glasgow last night John Dillon. M. P.. called for cheers for DeLarey and the au dience responded heartily. English radi cals fail to understand this attitude. They cannot see that what annoys England pleases Ireland. STRIKE IN BOSTON IS ABOUT SETTLED BOSTON, March 17.—With the rein statement of a large number of freight handlers at the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad sheds today and the settlement of the difficulty over tak ing the old men back at the docks of the Clyde steamship lines, conditions were considered most favorable by those inter ested for a speedy adjustment of all dis satisfaction among the men employed in the transportation trade who struck here last week. • The differences between the Longshore men's union and the Merchants and Min ers* Transportation company, the line at which the old employes were not taken back, are practically the only ones now remaining to be patched up. Strong pressure is being brought to bear by Governor Crane and the state board of conciliation and arbitration upon the com pany, with some prospect, it is said, of success. CAN’T GARNISHED THE SALARY OF TEACHERS Attorney Generaf Boykin Wright deliv ered an opinion Tuesday holding that a teacher's salary is not subject to garnish ment. as such garnishment would be con trary to public policy. A teacher In one of the schools In Up son county had his salary held up by the county officials on account of garnishment proceedings, and before taking final ac tion in the matter the attorney general was asked for an opinion. A decision was handed down by the su preme court some time ago holding that a teacher’s salary was not subject to the garnishment laws. TEN PASSENGERS HURT IN CRASH OF TRAINS MILWAUKEE, March 17.—1 n a collision between the "pioneer limited" from Chi cago and a Howell avenue car at the Kinnlkkinnick avenue crossing ten pas sengers were injured but none fatally. The most seriously Injured are Mrs. W. J. Kaiser, 612 Kinnikinnick ave nue; knee cap broken; two-year-old daughter of Mrs. Kaiser, bruised about the body; Miss Emily Wurster, 499 Hano ver street, a scalp wound; Miss R. Barth oloneuf, 1241 North avenue, leg broken. The others only suffered slights cuts and bruises. WILLIAM Hs INMAN IN A CRITICAL CONDITION Will H. Inman is critically ill at his home, 710 Peachtree street. Mr. Inman has been ill for some time, but his condi tion became very muci) worse Tuesday. Mr. Inman was at the Cooper & Elkin sanitarium for several weeks, but several days ago was removed to his home on Peachtree street. The news of Mr. Inman's desperate con dition has been received with the sincerest regret. He is one of the most popular men in Atlanta and his friends are greatly saddened by the alarming news from his bedside today. a WHEELER WILL NOT . ATTEND BRtAN BANQUET CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., March 19.—The following Is the reply received from Con gressman Charles K. Wheeler, of Ken tucky, wh? was Invited to be present at the Bryan banquet to be held in this city tonight: “A contest for the seat of one of my col leagues will be considered In the Jiouse of representatives in the next few days, and for that reason I will not be able to accept your very kind invitation to address the Bryan club'of your city on next Wednes day evening.” HANGMAN’S ROPE JERKS HEAD FROM BODY MEMPHIS, Tenn.. March 19.—A Scimitar special from Aberdeen, Miss., says: W|ll murderer of the two Biddle brothers, met death on the gallows at 1 o’clock today. He was firm to the last and made an address in which he stated that the cause of his downfall was gambling and Illicit whisky making. When the rope stretchfed the spectators were horrified to see his head leap from bis body, severed as completely as though cut with an axe. A large crowd gathered to witness the ex ecution, but perfect order prevailed. MARSHALL FIELD fELLS WHEAT AT FIFTY CENTS TACOMA. Wash.. March 18.—Marshall Field, of Chicago, who owns a large tract of wheat land near Fairfield. Wash., and who has been holding until higher prices ruled, has sold 50,000 bushels at about 50 cents per bushel. This is the last large lot of wheat in the Palouse district and almost cleans up grain remaining in farm er’s hands. Over 90 per cent, of the crop has been shipped to Tacoma for export. Directors Elected, i BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 19.—The stockholders of the Alabama Steel and Wire company held a meeting and elected two members to the board of directors, the new men being Courtland Van Camp of Indianapolis. Ind., and John Bindley, of Pittsburg. Pa., both prominent iron men. The board was increased from jhree to five members. The election of these men to the board of directors is tak en to mean that the company intends broadening the scope of its operations. They are each at the head of great hard ware concerns. Hanna is Not To Settle Strike. KNOXVILLE. Tenn.. Jiarch 18.—M- F. Darby, president of the former Southern Railway machinists, now on a strike, de nies the report given out here last night that Senator M. A. Hanna is to negotiate with President Samuel Spencer as repre sentative of the striking machinists to set tle the strike and enable the men to re turn to work April Ist. He believes the report was originated by an enemy of the machinists’ union. Matrimonial. ATTRACTIVE unincumbered American lady, age 30. worth $75,000, wants good hon est husband. Address Pacific, 59 Dearborn St.. Chicago. _____ IMMENSELY wealthy, handsome and Intelli gent ladv. wants immediately good, capable husband. Address P. O. Drawer 158, Chicago, 111. * MHONESS SELLS TO ■II HUGH T. INMAN IS NOW THE SOLE OWNER OF THE LAND UPON WHICH THE KIMBALL HOUSE STANDS. * • One of the most Interesting recent trans actions in reality is the transfer of one of the lots upon which the I. Kimball house stands from Minna. Marchioness of Anglesey to Mr. Hugh T. Inman for $25.- 000, the sale having been brought about through the firm of G. W. Adair. The lot fronts 27 feet on Wall street, having a depth of 105 feet, and situated just about the location of the office of the Atlanta Banking and Savings company. Behind the bald announcement of this sale Is a very curious and interesting sto ry. Very few people outside of those di rectly concerned know the exact status of the Kimball house ownership, although curiosity is often expressed on the sub ject. After the first house was burned consid erable difficulty was experienced in ac quiring the necessary real estate for a site for the present building. With the excep tion of two lots, each 27g105 feet in the southwest corner, the square on which the building now stands belonged to H. I. Kimball, John Rice and Joseph Thompson. Sr. The two lots were the property of the late Richard Peters and the estate of John P. King, of Augusta, Ga. After lengthy negotiations, the land be longing to Kimball, Rice and Thompson was finally leased to the H. I. Kimball House company for a term of ninety-nine years, at a rental of S9OO per month. Mean while certain transactions had divided the ownership into shares representing eigh teenths, and as a matter of convenience, eighteen separate leases were drawn up, each being for SSO per month. The Peters and King lots were also leas ed for the same term at a monthly rental of SIOO each, running the total ground rent up to the neat sum of $l,lOO per month. The eighteen leases, which are better than government bonds, are at present owned as follows: Estate of W. D. Grant, 13; estate of T. J. Glenn, 2; Joseph Thompson, 2, and H. T. Inman, 2. 1 The Peters Land company, a corpora tion owned and controlled by the Peters family, now own the Peters lot, and the King lot has descended by inheritance to a granddaughter. Lady Anglesey, who now resides in Bologna, Italy. A great many people remember the dif ficulty experienced in raising the money necessary to erect the present hotel build ing, it being built by what was practical ly popular subscription. Both bonds and stocks were issued by what was known as the Kimball House company, and scat tered all over the country. Almost every firm furnishing material took at least half Its pay in stock, ans for years it would have taken an expert accountant to trace the innumerablq transfers of this paper. Gradually, how ever, Mr. Hugh T. Inman began to collect the stock and bonds, and at present he owns the entire issue except possibly a few small holdings that have for one reason or another never been offered for sale. At any rate, he is to ail Intents anff purjxjses the sole owner of the’ihag nifleent structure. The late Captain W. D. Grant had in the meantime accumulated his large holdings In the ground by quietly buying each lease interest as it was offered, his last pur chase being niliHe about five years ago from Judge John 1* Hopkins. I Thus it seems that the hotel property. Including ground and building, passed gradually chiefly into the possession of Captain Grant and Mr. Inman. By virtue of an alliance between thess two wealthy families, there is a posslM’lty that this magnificent estate once so widely scattered among hundreds of owners may finally gravitate into the hands of one individual. Some years ago the daughter of Mr. Inman was married to xa.r. John W. Grant, the son of Captain Grant, and under cer tain conditions provided in the will of Captain Grant his holdings may descend to John W. Grant's children and in the logic of events they seem destined to be come the sole proprietors of the Kimball: certainly a singular turn of destiny that should bring about a consolidation of in terests oUginally so diverse and diffused. DEBTS MAY MAKE NUGENT A LIFE PRISONER LOUISVILLE. March 19.—Life imprison ment for debt is in prospect for W. T. Nugent, a member of the bankrupt dry goods firm of E. H. Nugent & Co., unless he can produce $14,400, which he and his friends say is not in his possession. When the house, which was one of the oldest In the city, failed two years ago. it was charged that before the assignment was made, W. T. Nugent, son of the pro prietor, had disposed of a large part of the stock to other houses for $14,400. This qioney did not figure in the assignment, but Nugent asserted that IV had been spent In payment of his father’s debts. He. however, produced no receipts. At the instance of creditors, the son Was tried in the federal court. Juudge Evans ruled that he must pay over the money or go to jail for contempt of court until he did. Attorneys for Nugent got him out on SB,OOO bond pending an appeal. The cir cuit court of appeals reversed Judge Evans’ decision, but the supreme court of the United States sustained him. Nugent then made a plea for a new hearing which is now denied. The argument for the defendant wag that to put him in jail means virtually Imprisonment for debt. > VALDOSTA BOY HAS RETURNED FROM CHINA '■ ■ VALDOSTA. Ga., March 19.—Corporal Tom Williams has returned to Valdosta from the Philippine islands, having spent the past three years there. He was a member of Company F, of the . famous Twenty-ninth regiment, which went from Atlanta among the first troops to go to the Philippines. Corporal Williams was with Captain Shields' squad on the island of Maranduque and was captured by the Filipinos after a hard fight. He was among the soldiers mentioned by General McAr thur and commended for his gallantry. Af ter being mustered out at Manila, he went to China and spent several months, be fore returning to this country. Corporal Williams has a great many friends here who are glad to welcome him home again. STEAMERS OF THE LAKES TO HAVE MARCONI POSTS CHICAGO, March 17.—A wireless tele graph system giving connection between ships in middle lake and the land may soon be an appliance on lake-going steamers. The managers of one of the companies are considering the fitting of all boats, passenger and freight, with sending and receiving stations rs the Marconi pattern. With this in view, they wHi make tests of the system within a few weeks. Discussion of the plan has been going on for some time. Officers have been con vinced of the value of the appliances. If the tests are satisfactory the boats prob ably will be equipped with telegraphic stations before the summer navigation season is well under way.