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ATLANTA
rnpnfatlon 130.000
Homes 26.000
THephonei 15.000
Mhtn lines of railroads......... 8eron
Miles of street railways........ iso
Hanking capital I22.000.-xw
The Atlanta Georgian.
Popolstlon . IIOO.JOO
Ml ips of itaam railroads 'M00
Miles of electric railways 400
Cotton factories 130, swindles.. 1.800.000
Rales cotton consumed in 1006. 000,000
Value of 1906 cotton crop $100,000,000
VOL. 1. NO. 128.
ATLANTA, GA., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22,1906
Atlanta TWO CENTS.
PEOPLE RALLY TO CALL FOR OWNERSHIP
OF GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHTING PLANTS
Men in All Walks
of Life Join the
Club.
PROMINENT MEN GIVE
RINGING INTERVIEWS
Organization Will Be Form
ed by the People and Not'
by the Politicians.
In answer to ths call for municipal
ownership, many of the patriotic citi
zens of Atlanta yesterday afternoon
clipped from The Georgian the blank
printed for membership snd sent It to
this office, enrolling themselves as vol
unteers to work In the cause of civic
progress. None of them hesitated to
express sn opinion. They were for mu.
niclpal ownership of a gas plant and
of an electric lighting plan.t, while
some were heartily In favor of taking
over the street railway.
Judge George Hlllyer came out In a
■trong Interview commending munici
pal ownership. L. J. Daniel, president
of the Daniel Bros. Company, told of
how he had thought out the plan and
reached the conclusion that municipal
ownership-was the only solution. He
Is willing to give of his time and money
to help the movement along. Thomas
H. Goodwin, recently a candidate for
mayor, expressed his views on the plat
form which enabled him to poll more
thaj 4,004 votes against one of the
moot popular men who ever ran for
public office. Press Huddleston, coun
cilman-elect from the Second ward, la
out In an Interview favoring municipal
ownership, but asking that ths matter
be left to the people.
A Flflht for the People.
This Is a fight for the people of At
lanta. It le a movement to help the
city; to release the people from the
grasp of monopoly; to secure competi
tion; to lower the price of'gas and
electricity; to enable the citizens of
this city to enjoy the eame privileges
accorded th$ citizens of many j»f tha
moat prosperous cities In tho United
Slates. Every citizen In the city Is
called on to Join. ' Emphasis .iasput on
the statement that this Is not a move
ment In favor of men. It Is a move
ment for principle. When a sufficient
number of taxpayers and citizens have
expressed themselves In favor of mu
nicipal ownership, The Georgian Is go
ing to Issue a call for a moss meeting.
Then the league will organize. The
memberz will elect their officer#. The
member# will stipulate who they want
to trust with the work of carrying
forward this great and needed reform.
There will be nothing to the back
room caucus. Politics will have no
place In this work. Any effort to do
so will be denounced through the col
umns of this paper. Whst The Geor
gian wants Is to benefit the community
w hlch has so generously accepted It
and which Is so generously patronizing
It. To help the community The Geor
gian Is trying to secure municipal own
ership.
Here Is What ths People Szy.
Men In all walks of life have sent In
the blanks which The Georgian print
ed, They requested that they be en
rolled as members of the municipal
ownership league. "I am In favor of
municipal ownership; also I want you
to help out the cause of free speech,”
wrote William 8. Wler, a printer, who
lives at 103 McAfee street, anil who
was the llrst to Join. "Let It be soon,”
wrote W. B. Watts, a bricklayer, who
lives at 449 Edgewood avenue. "Call
on me any time; I will be on hand,"
wrote M. P. Roane, a grocer, who lives
at 144 Edgewood avenue.
"This Is such a plain proposition no
remarks are necessary," was the way
■I Ed Eubanks, a merchant of 45 1-2
Broad street, put It. “The city can
i*huo bonds and build a lighting plant.
The saving in cost of municipal light
ing will pay bonds at maturity," was
the view that Courtland 8. Winn, one
of the most prominent attorneys In
the city, with offices at 322-323 Cen
tury building, took of the matter. Mr.
Winn Is right. Edward P. Wood; a
manufacturer of 201 North Jackson
street, requested to be enrolled. E. A.
Holbrook, of 124 Peeples street, a
wholesale grain dealer, said; "Keep
up the good work." Colonel William
I- Scruggs, former United States min
ister to V’enezuala, who resides at 44,5
Peachtree street; wrote; "Let’s try It.
It may be better. It could hardly be
worse.”
"This Is a Necessity.”
"This Is a necessity and must come
to relieve the people," wrote O. R.
Randall, of 459 Cherokee avenue, who
a *a!» In steam engines. James L. Key
Hsned one of The Georgian blanks. ”1
congratulate The Georgian on the fear
less tight It Is making for municipal
ownership.” wrote Dr. A. H. Van Dyke,
a Physician, of 315 Prudential build
ing ”1 also favor municipal control
of oil other corporations holding fran
chises for public utilities,” wrote W. O.
'I iisnn, an attorney, of 419 Century
hull ting. -The sooner, the better," was
th“ way Mark J. McCord, an Insurance
man in the Century building, put It.
J M. Puller, custodian of the Temple
vmirt building, requested that he be
«nrtjie,i as a member of the league.
It’s coming," wrote C. F. Falres, a
merchant, of 140 Whitehall street. Kar
ev M ine, a merchant, of 118 Piedmont
■venue, signed a blank as a member
or the league. N. P. Greenfleld, a
manufacturer, of 5 South Broad street,
wr,M e; .. An(J any ot |, er mun |c|pal own-
ership that Is possible.” Joseph Loewus,
a South Broad street, a manufac-
'" favors "municipal ownership of
5!, Public conveniences.” Mayor Pro
I'™; Harwell said he was In favor of
munPliRl ownership except where It
conflicted with private endeavor. "1
j you WILL Never Move Unless You Take the First
\ Step. Take It Now—Become a Member of “The :
• League.”'■ w c
OUR PLA TFORM—The Georgian stands for Atlanta’s Owning its own gas and elec
tric light plants, as it now owns its Water works. Other cities do this and get gas as low as 60 cents,
with a profit to the city. This should be done at once. The Georgian believes that if street rail
ways can be operated successfully by European cities, as they are, there Is no good reason why they
can not be so operated here. But We do not believe this can be done now, and it may be some years be
fore We are ready for so big an undertaking. Still Atlanta should set its face in that direction NOW.
MIT COPS
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.
TAFT IS TO TALK WITH
REBEL FIGHTING MEN
It is Believed He Will
Recommend In-
tervention.
NO PEACE LIKELY
WITHOUT ACTION
Forces Withdrawn From
Near Havana at Request
of the Secretary.
Continued on Page Three.
By MANUEL CALVO.
Havana, Sept. 33.—It Is probable that
there will be some developments after,
the conference which Is to be held to
day between Secretaries Taft and Ba
con and a numbr of the rtbe! generals,
Including Castillo, Guerra and repre
sentatlves of the Santa Clara Ineur
gents.
The fighting men have not yet seen
the American commissioners. . When
they have, Mr. Taft will be In a posi
tion to reach a decision ’on the best
course for the United States to pursue.
Expect Intervention.
It la reported here today that Mr.
Taft has senf word to President Roose
velt that there Is scarcely a hope of
bringing about lasting peace except un-
dor an American prbtectorate backed
by an armed force.
The great gathering of American
warships now In Cuban waters, with
more to come, the fact that General
Punston, the best equipped officer In
the' American army for a Cuban cam
paign, Is to be here next week and the
concentration of American regulars at
convenient points for quick transport to
Cuba, alt tend to confirm the Idea In the
public mind that Mr. Taft has practi
cally given up hope of a peaceful set
tlement. •
Insist on Demands. *
All the fighting leaders declare they
will not lay down arms unless they get
their full demand. If they Insist on
that In the conference with Mr. Taft it
will leave him but one course of action.
Intervention.
General Lonaz del Castillo has writ
ten a letter from his camp at Santiago
de las Vegas saying:
"Tell the American people that we
will accept only the annulment of the
elections carried with fraud and vio
lence when we in good faith went to
the polls, unarmed, expecting honestly
that our rights would be respected."
Taft Asksd Withdrawal.
"We can not believe now that Presi
dent Roosevelt and the American peo
ple are coming to the support of Palma
and force him upon the people of
Cuba. This would be the greatest mis
take, for no people can be kept at peace
under an unpopular government."
General Guerra's troops have been
removed beyond Punta Brava on the
road to Guanajay. He has 3,000 men,
who were reviewed by Major Ladd at
the request of General Guerra, who
wished to show his strength. Before
Mr Taft requested the withdrawal of
his force about 4.000 rebels were within
a short distance of Havana. Between
the forces of General Guerra and Gen
eral Castillo are two towns, Hoyo Col
orado and Punta Brava, which are
garrisoned by government troops,
which It Is proposed to withdraw under
a safe guard from General Castillo and
thus avoid the danger of a clash.
It Is reported’that the rebels have
demanded 14,000,000 from the govern
ment.
U. S. RUSHING
Provisions and Live
Stock Bought in
Open Market.
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qualified for race.
Washington, 8ept. 22,—The war de
partmsnt officials are now convinced
that an Amerlean army of occupation
will soon bo sent to Cubs. The failure
of 8ocrotsry Taft’s mission to Cuba
it regarded as praotieally assured, snd
orders from tho president at Oyster
Bay for tho dispatch of a large army
to Cubs are looked for at any time.
Navar ainea tha days of tho 8panish
American war has there bean such so
tivity at ths war department. Ruth
orders have btsn Issued to tho pur
chasing officers of tho army stationed
in tho Dig marts of trada in ths West
to buy, in open market, immense quin
titiss of food supplies, additional trap,
leal clothing, horses, mules and tent
age.
Brigadier General Frederiek Fun
ston, the energetic young officer who
haa bean aeleoted by the prealdent to
command any army of occupation sent
to Cubs, Isavss Washington at 3-40
this afternoon for Tamps, FIs., from
whonco he will sail on Sunday for
Hawns, and there report to Secretary
It has bssn latrnsd (hat Norfolk,
Vs., snd not Tamps, FIs., has been
aeleoted by the war department for
the embarkation of troope if they an
to bo sent to Cubs.
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TO THIS
“Get Out of the Of
fice,” Says Chief
Turner.
CHAIRMAN CARTER
SENDS WORD DOWN
Some of Officers Think Too
Much Will Be Expected
of Them.
TYPHOON DESTROYS LIFE AND PROPERTY
IN THE PHILIPPINES SOUTH OF MANILA;
SCORES OF VESSELS ARE REPORTED SUNK
Meager Reports From Interior Points in the
Islands Indicate That Greater Damage
Has Been Done by Storm.
Manila, Sept. 22.—The hay of rfk-
vlte, the scene of Admiral Dewey’s
great victory over the Spanish fleet
on May 1, 1398, was today visited by
a disastrous typhoon. It la believed
considerable loes of life has resulted
and enormous damage has been caused.
The storm's scope extended from
south of Cavite, but telegraph wires
on land are down In all directions from
the city and It I. Impossible to get
details of what has happened. Ship
have foundered In the
bay or been driven ashore.
May Be Under Debris.
Immense damage has also been
caused on land. Buildings were blown
down, trees uprooted, hoiises unroofed
or destroyed and shede and barns
blown to pieces. It will be Impossi
ble to give any Idea of the casualties
until a search con be made of the
wrecked bulldlnga, as It Is believed
many peraona are burled In the rulna
of their homes.
Debris from the destroyed buildings
fills the streets at many points. The
araennl, which was tho stronghold of
the Spaniards In the days of their pos
session, has been badly damaged.
Losses are said to have occurred
among the soldiers stationed there.
Gunboat Drlvan Ashore.
The gunboat Arrarat was driven
ashore and damaged. Several of her
crew are reported to have been lost
and others Injured.
Cavite province seems to have been
ravaged by the storm, und It Is believed
It extended further to the southeast
Into the provlncea of Batangas and
Tayabas. It la feared the southern
coasts of the provinces of Luxon Island
have alao been ravaged.
No word has been received today
from Mindoro or MarUiduque Islands,
south of Luzon, and H Is feared the
typhoon may have reached there as
well.
POLICE BEGIN
EIGHTEEN TEAMS OPEN
FOOTBALL SEASON TOD A Y
New York, Sept. 22.—Eighteen col
lege football teams will make their
initial appearance on the checkerboard
today.
It marks the beginning of the college
football seuson and on nt least four big
fields regular games will be played. No
football season In Inter-colleglates his
tory was ever the center of so much
interest as will be that of 1906. The
principal reason for this assertion Is
the new football code, which is certain
to almost revolutionise the game.
Not the least Interesting feature of
the season will be the schedule Itself.
For the first time In several years two
of the strongest teams of either sec
tion will meet In inter-sectional games.
On November 17 the University of
Pennsylvania, which has divided hon
ors with Yale for the Eastern cham
pionship, wllPmeet the great Michigan
eleven on Franklin field, and as both
of these teams are to be very strong
the result will go far toward settling
thevmerlts of football In the two sec
tions.
On the same day the Indians will play
Minnesota In Minneapolis. This has
been essentially a year of new football
alliances. Pennsylvania and Harvard
have broken In the East, Columbia haa
given up the game altogether, while In
the West Michigan. Chicago and Wis
consin have broken off football rela
tions, for the present at least.
8cheduls of Garnet.
The following tables Include the prin
cipal vtames fo be played In the East
the coining week:
Saturday, .September 22, Pennsylva
nia vs. Lebanon at State College, Penn
sylvania.
Rochester vs. Niagara at Rochester.
Carlisle Indians vs. Vlllanova at Car
lisle,
Lehigh vs. Albright at Carlisle.
Wednesday, September 26, Indians
vs. Albright at Carlisle.
.Syracuse vs. Hobart, at Syracuse.
Saturday, September 29, Princeton
vs. Vlllanova at Princeton.
West Point vs. Tufts at West Point.
Holy Cross vs. Massachusetts Agri
cultural at Worcester, Mass.
Syracuse vs. Rochester at Syracuse.
Pennsylvania vs. Lehigh at Phila
delphia.
Rates vs. Exeter at Exeter.
Rrown vs. New Hampshire State at
Providence.
Pennsylvania State vs. Allegheny at
State College, Pennsylvania.
Dickinson vs. Lebanon at Carlisle.
Indians vs. Susquehana at Carlisle.
Crusade Started Sat
urday Morning.
One Arrest.
The crusade against obscene pictures
In negro dives has .begun.
Four plain clothes officers began a
tour of the negro clubs and saloons on
Saturday nnd have made one case
against a negro saloon keeper. It will
be pushed to the limit by City Attorney
James L. Mnyson.
Officers Coogler, Hollins, Starnes and
Clark began their tour Saturday morn
ing and visited the negro clubs In De
catur and Peters streets. They found
no objectionable pictures in the clubs,
but In the Vendome saloon, conducted
by Charles Mosely, a negro. In Ivy
street, near Deaatur street, they found
over the cash rsglater a large framed
picture of a nude white woman. Thla
was seised and turned over the Chief
Jennings.
Chief Jennings pronounced the .pic
ture obscene and Instructed ^he gfflcers
to make a case against Mdaely. This
will be tried before Recorder Broyles
at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
City Attorney James L. Mayson states
that the offense is a violation of both
city and state laws anti will be present
at the trial to prosecute Mosely. Of
ficer Coogler will ask that Mosely be
not only fined, but bound over to the
higher courts.
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"You men get out of here and don't
call up this office any more,” said Chief
A. Q. Turner, ofsthe county police, to
stone of his men at his headquarters
at the court house Saturday afternoon.
The chief had got a letter.
The letter was from Chairman E. V.
Carter, of the roads and bridges com
mittee of the county commission. Chief
Turner would not say what was In the
letter, but there was no doubt that It
was a stirring message which Mr. Car
ter had written.
In effect, It had been an order to
put Into force at once the provision
made when the county police force was
increased to thlrty-elx men—namely,
that the Atlanta headquarters be aban
doned nnd that tha man report to each
other, to their lieutenants and to the
chief in the woods.
These three stations, which have
been provided for In the northern,
western and southern portions of the
county, are not yet ready, but the roads
and bridges committee chairman hail.
It seems, got the Idea that the men
were staying a little to closely at head
quarters.
"8imply Instructions,” 8sys Carter,
Mr. Carter said Saturday afternoon
that the letter. hn< simply contained
Instructions to put Into effect as speed
ily as possible the provisions which
will keep the men In the country* and
it of the city as much as possible.
The men are to report to Lieutenants
S. R. Dunbar, W. J. Poole and Walter
Cheshire as often at necessary at their
homes, or by 'phone, until the head
quarters at Buckhead, Battle Hill and
Lakewood Heights are ready for occu
pancy,
Mr. Carter said that ho expected to
have the house at Battle Hill In condi
tion within the next few dnys, that It
would taka a little longer to prepare
quarters from bulldlnga already avail
able on county alms house property
north of Atlanta and that the county
would have to build at the corner of
the Jonesboro and Brown's Mill roads
In the southern part of the county.
Some Want to Quit.
Some of the county officers are pret
ty sore over the stringent rules which
the commission has adopted, and it la
understood that when they have to live
In camps away from their families
some of them will resign.
More of thO men Just have their
feelings hurt, however. They don’t
think that the county commissioners
think they work. Thjy contend that In
the first place the time they spend at
headquarters In the mornings Is not
loafing, but Is for the purpose of a gen
eral exchange of views. .
"And If we did rest a little In the
morning it wouldn't be any more than
we should be allowed,' said one of the
men Saturday morning. "I. don’t be
lieve there's more than one or two men
on the force who don't conscientiously
do his dumndest to get every criminal
he ran catch Into the Tower.
To do this a great deal of night
work has to be done. Looks like the
commissioners don't take Into consid
eration the fact that to catch a nigger
ou have to go after him at night.
,'early all the men are working every
night and besides In the day the roads
don’t lack for patrolling.
"And you Just watch what I'm a-tell-
flclency of the force. It don’t pay to
keep a man dissatisfied by-keeping him
away from his family."
Chief Turner would'not express hlf
views on the subject.
GARDENER OF CZAR
HELD FOR PLOTTING
St. Petersburg, Sept. 22.—The arrest
of the gardener, one of the foremost
agents of the terrorists, and several
servants connected with tho palace of
the czar at Peterhof, haz developed ths
details of the plot to. take the life of
the emperor, and Grand Dukes Nich
olas Nlcholalvltch and Vladimir with
a bomb.
The imperial family will not return
to Peterhof or St. Petersburg thla win
ter, because of fear of a plot.
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