Atlanta Georgian and news. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1912, July 01, 1907, Image 2
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MCCLURE’S ANNEX
42 W. MITCHELL ST.
Both of Our Stores Will Be Closed All Day During the Fourth.
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JUSTICE COBB TO RETIRE
FROM SUPREME BENCH;
WILL LEAVE IN OCTOBER
Has Been Member of
High Court For
Years.
Andrew J.Cobb. for ten rears and
a half a Justice of the supreme court
of Georgia, will retire front the bench
surly In Qctqber to reeutne the private
t>ractlce of law In life home city of
Athena.
While the announcement of hla re-
tlrcnient will cause general surprise In
nil parte of the state, It Is known thul
Justice t’obb has contemplated this
stop for many months. But hl»
high sense of public duty Impelled him
to retain his place under stress of
Jicavy work, and while the readjust-
•insnt was taking place Incident to the
‘creation of the new court of appeals
• I stint! retire from the ,supreme
court hrm h eome time early In Octo-
. hrr." so M Just loo Cobb Tuesday. "A*
so m ns I can definitely toll what work
lies before tm for this term, I shall
tender my formal realgnatlon to Gov-
rrnor Bmlth..
' Tp Entor Law Praotles.
•’I do not want to leave my co-work
era until mi' full share of Hie work la
done. After my retirement I will go
to Athena to practice law, having
formed a partnership with my nephew,
Unwell l\ Erwin. Whllo I feel It to
mv Interest to retire from tbs bench
and resume the practice of my profes-
slon, 1 do su with many feelings of
regret. My eesorlatlons here have been
,,f di» happiest and most cordial na-
tur*-, and I shall leave iny associates
with Wn regret.”
Andrew J. Cobb was elected to tho
supreme rourt bench under the art
Increasing tho number from three to
six Chief Justice Pish wes elected at
the same time. Justice Cobb eaeunted
Ids duties on January 1, 1*17. and when
lie retire! In October hie service will
a period of ten years and
Is a splendid one. By
many he Is esteemed ss one of the most
scholarly men who ever graced the
bench In tills state. He lies always
been a profound student, and brought
to the task of unraveling Intricate le
gal problems a clear and logical mind.
' Justice Cobb It tiersonally a most
lovable man. By hie associates, the
court attaches and tha bar at large
lie Is not only esteemed for his flne
legal capacity, but la affectionately re
garded for hla gentleness and high
Christian character.
When asked about Justice Cobb's rea
lgnatlon Governor Smith said:
"Justice Cobb's formal realgnatlon
has not been tendered me. but I un
derstand that It te his Intention to re
tire. I shall take no action relative to
hi> successor In two or three months,
us there Is plenty of time."
GIRL ASSAULTED
AND THEN KILLED
uv hiFBiWi
eyed 16, daughter of John Heble, was
annulled and murdered Sunday after-
no n In a atrip of woodn along the road
near her home. The body was found
Monday.
It was shown at nn autopsy that the
girl had been choked to death. -Two
men have been arrested on suspicion.
•Thev gave the names of lnrle Bartlett,
of Nashville, and Jamea Mackey, of
Chicago.
TEN INDICTMENTS
RETURNED BY JURY
IN LAMANA CASE
New Orleans, July 2.—The Indictment
yesterday by tha St. Charlea parish
grand Jury of ten men and women,
charged with kidnaping and conspiracy
to murder little Walter Lamnna, has
given general satisfaction. Those In
dicted are: Ignaalo Complectano and
Ms wife, Klcollna Gebbta, Leonardo
OcbWa, Antonio Costa, Calloglro Gian-
duso, Stefano Monfre, Antonia Ulan-
duca. Francisco Luchorl and Angelo
Incarcocerra. Tha last four, who are
believed to be at the head of the plot,
have not yet been arrested. The formal
arraignment of the Indicted persons
n lll be made at Hehnvllle before Judge
A il tWRHfcdU^irr V ' r
Justice of the supreme court, who
announces hie retirement.
ADJ.-GEN.A.J.SCOTT
Gen. Harris Tenders Resig
nation and New Offi-
1 cial Succeeds Him.
Adjutant General 8. W. Harris ten
dered hit forme) resignation to Gov
ernor Smith Tuesday morning, and It
was accepted.
The. order naming Colonel Andrew J.
Scott, for eome years assistant adjutant
general, adjutant general, waa then
signed. Colonel W, O. Obtar was
named Inspector general.
Governor Smith spent another busy
day. He got down to hie office early
and found hit reception room already
filled with visitors, and they came In a
steady stream alt the forenoon.
Shortly after 11 o'clock the Buchanan
phrty was received by Governor Smith.
The party consisted of Edvard F.
hannn, A. O. Brown, Georgs 1.
Whitney, J. J. Mlldon. W. Whtttam,
Charles I,. Burnham, George F. Paine,
Frederick Lcwlsohn. E. A. Haines and
Charlea Panic). They weds accompa
nied by Mayor Joyner, Dan Carey,
Councilman Huddleston and Senator E.
Winn Born.
Many of the callers were members of
the general assembly. Seaborn Wright
consulted with the governor about pro
posed reform measures. Dr. W. W. lain,
drum and Dr. John K. White were also
among the callers.
UNTILJEXT WEEK
Plan to Take Rest Over
Fourth of July and
Sunday.
When the senate meets Wednesday
morning at 10 o'clock, It will probably
be to adjourn again until next Monday.
This Idea la strengthened *y tha re
port, said to come from President Akin,
that he will not be able to announce
aenate committees until Monday. It la
realised that little work can bo accom
plished without commlttoe, and as
Thursday Is July Fourth, many mem
bers will want to spend the day at
home.
It Is generally believed that Dr. L.
G. Hardman will, head the temperance
committee of thet aenate, H he will ac
cept the responsibility. Dr. flnrdman
Is Iho^auUior of tfee strung prohibition
net 1 fhtrrfatfeod In the sona'tts on the
opening day.
President Akin Is working hard to
efinpe up his committees properly, and
when he Is ready to announce them It
li believed that very strong committees
will bo shown.
N. Y. ICEMEN’S
STRIKE IS OFF
Now York, July 2.—The New York
Ire men's strike Is broken. The officials
of llio American Ice Company met a
committee of etrlkors today and point
ed out that they had enough strike
breakers to man the wagons and suffi
cient police protection to Insure de
liveries. The company promleed to
give the strikers their old places back
If thoy returned to work Immediately.
THREE SALOONS
GIVEN LICENSES
Council granted three applications
for new saloon licenses Monday, all
having been reported favorably by the
police committee.
The applicants were I. C. Clerk, 4
Central avenue, wholesale; Imperial
Liquor Company, G North Broad atreet,
wholesale, and H. It. Pitts, whlto beer
saloon, 103 Marietta.
Two applications that were reported
favorably, one for a saloon on West
Hunter and the other for a saloon on
Peters street, were recommitted on the
request and motion of Alderman Cur
Us.
LAW BROTHERS FOR\
/,Pr
HABERDASHERY
Dunlap
Hats
Stetson
Shoes
Everything
In Men’s
Fixings
That’ll
Help
Make
the
Fourth
Enjoyable
You’ll Outing
Find
Here Goods
If You*re Going Out of Town You’ll
Want Some Negligee Shirts or Some of
Those Soft Outing Ones.
HEIRS WILL ENTER SUIT FOR
WILMINGTON,DELA WARE, SITE
Lexington, Ky„ July 2.—Captain C. C.
Calhoun, of Washington, has been en
gaged by Mrs. W. C. Moore, Mrs. W. C.
Frailer, Mrs. A. C. Goode, Mrs. Hattie
Jonee and Henry Jones, nil of this city,
and Mrs. Kate Springer, of Harrods-
burg, Ky., to nt once begin proceedings
to tight for a share of an 180,000,000
estate In Delaware, upon which the city
of Wilmington Is situated, which be
longed to lktron Springer.
WHY IS A GOPHER?
FUNERAL DIRGES
AWOKE SLEEPERS
Tb« tinging of a crowd of mourners over
tbs doad body of s negro In s bouts in the
resr of 17 Piedmont avenue Tuesday morn
ing shortly after midnight resulted in an
appeal to tho polio* t»y a neighbor, who
■aid be was unable to aledp because of the
solae.
Call Officers Gallnher and Anderson went
to the scene and found the negroes chant
ing eome weird tune. The officers In-
mourners that complaint had
and advised them that they
lower their voices. After
s heard.
formed the mo
been made am
won Id hare to _ __
this uo farther complalut
JUDGES OF STATE
TO MEET FRIDAY
A meeting of the superior court judges
of the state Is scheduled to tabs pises In
the convsntlon hall of the Piedmont Hotel
on Friday afternoon next at S o’clock, and
1 Irlnir n tomorrow. It fa understood Iff 1 ”"?* ft® JSJgSWJS gR*®*
that July.IS will tot sst ■* tbs date for w m i„. JincuMed by the assembled* Judge*
• l ’“ trial.
is not kbowu.
DR. WATSON RETIRES
FROM COUNCIL RACE
Dr. R. F. Watson, who has bees spoken
of no a probabls candidate for council
from the Fonrtb ward, wishes It announced
that, on account of III health, ho will not
ruu.
Dr. Watson and lira. Watson leave Mon
day for Kentucky, where they will spend a
month.
B. I.ee Smith and Billy Sands are non
the only candidates from the Fourth.
OIL KING STILL
EVADES DEPUTIES
White Plain,. K. Y.. July J.—tt be
came known today on good authorlty
that John D. Rockefeller I, evading
the lubpena eervera and deputy eher-
Iffa who have been trying for a week to
serve him with a lummom to appear
before Judge Landla In Chicago, by
continually traveling about Weal Chea
ter county and Connecticut In hla big
enclosed touring car.
In thla manner he has been enabled
to cleverly evade the Cleveland mar
shals and other eleuths who have been
watching around hi* t,000-acre domain,
at Pocantlco Hllla. It waa atated today-
on the part of ono of the Rockefeller
employee* that be will never be eerved.
It was said today that he waa on hla
way to hla New Jersey home, where he
spent many days In keeping out of the
way of other marshals who desire him
to testify In another suit brought
against tha Standard OU Company.
Ordinary’s Clerk Receives
Present That Puzzles
Him a Little.
••Why Is • gopher7**
This Is the question which Is puzxltng
the brain of Marcellus M. Anderson, the
genlnl deputy clerk In the office of Ordi
nary Wilkinson, and which causes him to
gate thoughtfully and wistfully out of the
window by hla desk for lengthy periods.
This, question, along with others of a
similar nature, have been worrying Mr. An
derson since early Tuesday mronlng, when
an expressman handed him a large box
with two slam nailed across the top, and
something slice Inside in the shape of a
turtle.
"A gopher, and It’s for Anderson,” said
Judgs Wilkinson, as he gazed down Into
the Immobile countenance of the captive.
A gopher for me!" exclaimed Mr. An
derson, as be bounced out of his chair.
What’s a gopher good for, anyhow, and
where nre they raised?'*
Mr. Anderson then looked at the card on
the box. It was for him all right, but there
was nothing on It to Indicate where It waa
"What are yon going to do with him,
Andereon?" asked Judge Wilkinson.
••Don’t know. You want kBr and Mr.
Amlersou looked up with a ray of hope
In hla eyes. . '
"Not me," responded the judge, nn he
moved away.
one corner of his cage —. _—
seen to move since his arrival nt the ordi
nary’s office.
This decision was. announced today
and a meeting of the heirs will likely be
called at once. All are lineal descend
ants of Baron Springer, who came from
Sweden over a century. ago and was
later given the large land grant. He
divided it up nnd disposed of parcels
under ninety-nine-year leases.
These leases have expired and It la
claimed ownership should now revert to
tho helm.
WILL BUILD FINE MANSION
FOR HIS ATLANTA BRIDE
Special to Tho Georgian,
Somerville. N. J., "
July 2.—Jamas R.
'resident of tho American To
bacco Company, in anticipation of his
approaching marriage to Mrs. William
Inman, tho well-known society woman
of Atlanta, Go., has Just completed
arrangement, to double hla 2.000-acre
estate here.
The work of remodeling the famous
bachelor club house will be carried out
In compliance with Mrs. Inman wishes.
The work of remodeling the club house
will be done during the summer, whllo
Mr. Duke and hla bride are abroad.
The house, when completed, wilt coat
many thousand dollars. It, however,
will be only a temporary abode of the
Dukes while the mansion that Is ex
pected to be the equal of any prlvata
residence In the United States Is being
built on the estate.
Was Struck by Train.
Special to Tho Qeorglaa.
Gadsden, Ala, July 2 —Charlea Nel
son, a- white man, was struek by the
outgoing passenger train on the South
ern railway yesterday and perhaps fa
tally Injured. The accident occurred
Just above the city, where the South
ern and Louisville and Nashville rail
roads parallel each other, and Nelson
waa walking along the Southern track
with hit back toward the engine and
he did not heed the warnings of the
whistle.
Health Department Can’t
Stop Sale by Con
tractors.
The board of health la confronted
with a peculiar dilemma In dealing with
the cuatom employed by certain con
tractors In using for building purposes
tha dirt emptied with other impuritli
from the city sowers. •
It seems that all these sewers empty
outside the city limits. These sewers
empty Into branches and the dirt
brought along Is washed ashore. Con
tractor, have found that thla la cheap
and easy to get, and It Is being uaed for
building.
It la contended that thla tends to
spread disease. Officials of the board
of health contend they can do nothing,
aa the dirt which the city sewers empty
Into another man's land can hardly be
condemned.
•'As a matter of fact," says Dr. J. P.
Kennedy! health officer, "this sand,
while bad, la rid of Its Impurities by
the lime which Is mixed with It when
being converted Into mortar."
It the board of health condemns this
dirt, then It Is contended those on
whose land the sewers empty will have
grounds for a. suit of damage against
the city. In that the city sewers are
emptying this condemned sand on their
property.
The situation Is a peculiar one. It is
not believed that the use of thla sewer
dirt Is conducive to good health In the
city. . ,
MANUFACTURER
WILL VISIT CITY
Osloael Core, of the Hoffman Core Manu
facturing Company, of Philadelphia, one of
the largest manufacturing plants In the
East, will arrive la Atlanta St S:1S o'clock
Tuesday evening, and will ba at the Pled-
» f‘ w ho °™- Hv U oo hla way to
He wfll)
friends and
by Thomas _
sad other well-known Atlantans. Colossi
Core Is coeaectad with several of the largest
New England mills, la addltloa to Mag
a member of the Arm of IIuffm.mCorr
Manufacturing Company,
MX
will be accompanied by a
-I will be entertained i
i W. Jackson. George p. Howard
party of
hits here
ACTION _0[ CAUCUS
Councilman L. P. Huddle
ston Wakes ’Em Up
With New Bills.
All the nominees of the recent coun
cil caucus were formally elected by
council Monday afternoon. Following
Is the list:
Recorder—Nash R. Broyles.
Building Inspector—Edward R. Hays.
Tax Assessors—J. L. Harrison and C.
D. Meador.
Health Officer—Dr. J. P. Kennedy.
Chief Fire Department—W. B. Cum
mlngs.
City physicians:
First Word—Dr. B. F. Harwell.
Second Word—Dr. E. Van Ooldtg.
noven.
Third Ward—Dr. M. C. Martin.
Fourth Ward—Dr. I. T. Catron.
Fifth Ward—Dr. L. H. Jones.
Sixth Ward—Dr. John G. Wilkins.
Seventh Ward—Dr. A. H. Llndorme.
Eighth Ward—Dr. J. R. Garner.
Thomas Evans was reappointed city
warden and R. A. Ewing and H. T.
Hays were reappointed license Inspec
tor and assistant Inspector, respective
ly, by the mayor. Council confirmed the
appointments.
Councilman Huddleston made the
sslon a busy on, by Introducing three
measures.
Three New Bills.
One was to require automobiles to
come to a full stop at the corner of
Whitehall and Alabama streets and at
the corner of Decatur and Peachtree
streets, and also requiring four-inch
numbers fore and oft on all machines.
This was referred.
The other measure provided for the
revivifying of the dog catcher and dog
wagon, and for tho renewal of the sale
of tags at 81.2G. An appropriation of
1600 waa carried with IL The resolu
tion was adopted by. council and Is now
up to tha aldermanlc board.
Councilman Huddleston offered a
resolution providing for an amendment
to the charter which will prohibit any
firm bidding for any city contract
where a committee or board, with an
employee of that firm serving on It,
had control of the contract.
Thla waa referred to the ordinance
committee.
200,000 PEOPLE
SEE NAZZARO
Italian Autoist Covered the
Distance in ■>
6.46:33.
Paris, July 2.—It took Nassaro In hla
big Flat racer, six hours,, forty-six
minutes and thirty-three seconds to
cover the 600 miles constituting the
course of the Grand Prlx, which may
be called the continental automobile
derby. Fully 200,000 people saw Naz-
xaro win the great rare.
The roadway was as near perfect as
It was possible to make It. Lancia,
also In a Flat, was the first away, and
for a time It looked as If the race lay
between him nnd Dury, who waa driv
ing a DeDeltrlch. There were a num
ber of accidents during the day, but
none resulted fatally.
It was not until the seventh round
that Naxsaro succeeded In overhauling
the leaders. He then took second place
from Lancia. On the eighth round
Duruy's machine broke down, and from
that time on Nassaro's victory was not
In doubt.
The course was seventyrslx kilome
ters, 988 meters long, and had to be
covered ten times.
Some extremely fast time was mads.
Duruy made bait the race In three
hours, twenty-four minutes, fifty-five
seconds, while Noszaro's time for the
seventh round was thirty minutes and
forty seconds.
BIG INSURANCE
CO’S. RESTRAINED
New York, July 2.—Justice Platsek.
of the supreme court, has granted a
temporary Injunction In the suit
brought by Charles W. Marts, suing
on his behalf and on behalf of other
stockholders, ngainst the Equitable Life
Assurance Society, of the United
States, the Equitable Trust Company,
of New York^ and the Mercantile Trust
Company to restrain the taking of
further steps for the completion of a
plan of a merger of the Equitable Trust
Company with the Mercantile Trust
Company and restraining the Equitable
Life from voting at any meeting of
stockholders of the other defendants
mentioned In favor of approving tha
merger dated June 13 . between the
Equitable Trust Company and tba
Mercantile Trust Company.