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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
TRAIN ROBBERS FLED
AT FIRE OF FIRST GUN
Two Men Attempt To
Hold Up Train Near
Kansas City But
Nerve Failed

KANSAS CITY, No, Nov. 29.-Two meR
made an unsuccessful attempt to hold up
the eastbound Chicago and Alton passen-
ger train which left here for st. Louis at
9 o'clock tonight, at the Alton station at
Independence, a secluded spot in the east
ern suburbs of that town.
The train had stopped at the station
and the two men, armed with rifles
boarded the rear end of the train there.
AS the train was pulling out at 10 o'clock
the men covered a brakeman with their
rifles and commanded him to throw up
his hands.
The brakeman refused to obey, and one
of the bandits shot him in the leg. The
report of the firing was heard by other
trainmen, who hurried to the rear end
of the train.
The two robbers were evidently discon-
certed by the turn events had taken, and
becoming frightened at the approach OF
the trainmen, leaped from the train be-
fore it had gained much Roadway.
The work of the bandits was very crude,
and they we're evidently amateurs In train
robbing. They were not masked, and the
injured brakeman was able to give the
police a good description of them.
officers are securing the country, with
every prospect of capturing the robbers.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
MANY MEASURES
BEFORE CONGRESS
Anti Trust Legislation
Will Bring About
Very Stubborn
Struggle.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-In a nutshell
as congress assemblies for the short ses-
sion the situation regarding important leg
islation is becoming clearer.
There will be a great contest over anti
trust legislation and an effort to prevent
anything being done that the trusts do
not want.
There will be much opposition to reci-
procity with Cuba. 1t is doubtful If any
treaty can be ratified by the senate and
certainly not one that grants 80 large a
reduction as Is per cent.
No tariff revision, no tariff legislation,
no tariff commission to study the ques-
ton is the program.
Bills admitting to statehood New Mexico,
Arizona and Oklahoma have been passed
and will come up in the senate within ten
days of the meeting of congress.
A great effort will be made to pass
bill providing for more flexibility Of the
currency or for an emergency circula-
ton" of national banks in times of strin-
gency.
1t is probable that the house will pass
the bill for a department Of commerce,
the bill having already passed the SEN
ate There seems to be little prospect Of
the house passing the senate bill for a sub
sidy to shipping.
The only thing that is absolutely certain
is that the annual appropriation bills will
be passed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
HALE SCOUTS
ANY CHANGE
IN TARIFF
TARIFF WILL NOT BE TAM
PERED WITH, DECLARES
SENATOR FROM MAINE WITH
EMP. iASlS.

WASHINGTON. Nov Ex-senator Hale,
of Maine. scouts the idea that congress
will revise the tariff.
.swin anything be done this winter?'
he was asked last evening", in the way
OF tariff revision?'
No the senator replied, neither this
winter or, the next. nor the winter there
after. unless congress has lost its head.
The results of the Dingley tariff act nave
been so generally happy that II Is diri-
cult TO understand the cry which is set
I'd in certain quarters. not by the people
generally. in favor OF a revision.
The Dingley act has given the people
of the United States more revenue. more
business. more trade and more prosperity
than any bill ever enacted. 1t would be
the heighth of folly to now try TO disturb
these conditions.
The free traders. including almost all
the Democratic leaders. and the uneasy,
Weakened Republicans. who>are bowling
for revision and reciprocity. would do well
to take notice Of what will happen pro-
vided they get their way. 1t is absolutely
safe to say that no tariff revision can
take place except at the end of a long
session. after a bitter and protracted
fight. which in itself, will disturb nearly
all and destroy some OF our industries
In the main. a cry for revision means
a new tariff. built son anti-Republican
lines. Generally speaking, IL you scratch
a reviser you ind underneath free trad
er. Unless the Republican party has lost
heart and faith in its fundamental policies
there viii be no meddling with and no
emasculafion OF the present tariff; wheth-
er under the guise OF reciprocity or re-
form In the long future IL a general re-
vision is demanded. the Republican party
viii not be afraid TO undertake it"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
RUNAWAY GIRLS FLIGHT
Is STOPPED BY DEATH

CHICAGO, Nov. 29.-The police are in
vestigating the death of young woman
said to be Miss Laura ]. Patee, of
Springfield, ILL.,, who died early today in
the Grand Pacific hotel. In company
with a man she came to the hotel
Thanksgiving day. They were registered
under the names of c. J. O'Donnell and
wife, Duluth, Mimi"
Early this morning the man sent word
to the office of the hotel that a doctor
was needed in their room at once. as the
woman with him was dying. DR.. String
field, the house physician. hurried to the
room and upon his arrival found the
woman just breathing her last.
There were no marks of violence upon
her body, and appearances go to prove
the story of the man that she died OF
heart disease.
The police were notified at once, and
the man was taken into custody, He
declared that O'Donnell was his name
and at first refused to give the name OF
the young woman. Later he said that
she was Miss Laura ]. Patee, of Spring
field, ILL., ODonnell will be held until
after the case has been investigated by
the coroner.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
SHIPS ARE GATHERING
FOR MIMIC WAR GAME

NEW YORK, Nov. 27-Since the arrival
here Of Rear Admiral Higginson's fleet,
the blue jackets of that command have
been engaged, says a Herald dispatch
from Culebra, w. l., in cutting a canal
across the narrow neck of land which
separates Great Harbor from the larger
bay, thus affording easy passage from one
harbor into the other.
The Panther, with five hundred marines
on board, who have been doing guard
duty on the Isthmus of Panama, has ar
rived and was placed in quarantine as a
precautionary measure. When IL is
thought safe, her detachment will Join
the ZOO now in camp, forming a full regi-
ment, which will take part in the coming
operations.
The torpedo fotilla of seven vessels has
arrived from San Juan and gone to its
berth in Great Harbor, where the vessels
will be made ready for duty as scouts in
the search problem.
The fleet is engaged in routine drills
pending the arrival of the Golfers, which
are daily expected. Then the bunkers will
be filled in preparation for the search
problem.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
BY FIGHT OF ITALIANS
RED SECRETS BETRAYED

NEW YORK, Nov. 27.---s the outcome
of the arrest of two Italians fighting
fiercely in the street the police of the
Oak street station in this city believe
they have discovered an anarchist meet
ing place within a stones throw of the
station. The prisoners gave their names
as Romantic Santo and Tony Menu. The
latter carried a dangerous looking knife.
When searched fifteen cartridges were
found in Santos pockets. Besides there
was an unopened letter from Cannatelli,
Italy.
Menu had a rough map of Paris and the
department of the Seine, with about a
dozen of the largest public buildings num-
bered consecutively and marked. He also
had a billhead from the Carlton Hotel,
London, and admitted that he came to
this country three weeks ago.
According to the police the fight start
ed in hall in Roosevelt where a meet
ing was I'm session. Santo was charg-
ed with having revealed secrets and the
fight I'm the street followed, resulting in
their arrest. Menu is said to have ad-
mitted he is an anarchist.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
CAPTAIN AND SAILORS
FIND DEATH IN OCEAN

MANILA, Nov. 2S.-The steamer ven6s
nor which recently took lumber from this
coast to the Orient has foundered near
Hokianga, near New Zealand, and while
bound from Ellington to Hong Kong with
coal and 800 collins containing the remains
Of the Chinese for refinement in China.
The Aortangi brings news that on Octo-
Der 18th, the Ventnor struck the rocks
southwest of Mount Egemont and being
foated continued her voyage. Next day
she began to fill and soon became humans
agreeable. All hands took to the boat and
had barely time to get clear before the
steamer sank. One of the boats contain
ing the captain, third officer and eleven
of the crew failed to reach the Shoe.
Those in the other boat which made land
say that the missing boat was drawn un-
der when the vessel foundered.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
IS SENT
To PEN FOR
$50 YEARS
EIGHT SENTENCES OF FIFTEEN
YEARS EACH AND TWO FOR
FIVE YEARS EACH-ACTUAL
TIME is TWENTY YEARS.

KNOXVILLE, Ten, Nov. 29.-Harvey
Logan, the alleged Montana train robber,
was today given ten sentences aggregat-
ing 100 years. Eight sentences are for fif-
teen years each, two to be served concur
rently; and two sentences are for five
years each, to be served concurrently.
This reduces his sentence to twenty
years. Judge Clark selected Columbus.
o., prison as the place in which Logan is
to be confined.
Last week Logan was convicted Of hav-
ing in his possession one of the original
stolen bank notes of the National Bank
of Montana, at Helena, and Of forging
signatures to stolen national bank notes.
Judge Clark, previous to announcing SEN
tence today, overruled the defense's mo-
ton for a new trial The defense may
appeal to the United States court of APP
peals at Cincinnati.
Ten fines Of $500 each were also imposed,
aggregating 5000
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
SUFFERAG SUIT
IN VIRGINIA
DISMISSED
PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT TO IN
VALIDATE THE NEW VIRGINIA
CONSTITUTION ARE DISMISS
ED IN CIRCUIT COURT.

RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 29-The argu-
ment in the proceeding of Mr. John s.
Wise, to invalidate the new Virginia con-
stitution, was resumed in the United
States circuit court here this morning,
Chief Justice Fuller sitting with Judge
Waddill.
Attorney general Anderson spoke for
the commonwealth, addressing himself
largely to the point raised by complain
ants that the state was barred from re-
stricting the suffrage as it had done by
the reconstruction acts.
He was followed by James Hayes, col
ored, of counsel for compliments, who
made a strong plea for the rights Of his
rGce This afternoon the court dismissed
both suits on the ground that it had no
jurisdiction. the actions being against the
state. An appeal will be taken.
All the questions OF the chief justice
indicated that virtually every contention
raised by compliments had been passed
upon adversely by the supreme court.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
WEDDING BELLS RANG
HIS KNELL OF DEATH

DIES MONIES, Ia. Nov. 2S.-The body of
Bert McNutt, aged 26, was found dead at
his home shortly after midnight.
He had committed suicide by shooting
himself through the head, while his par
ents awaited him at the home of Miss
Maggie Gath, whom he was to have mar
ried yesterday noon.
The wedding party assembled, but
young McNutt did not appear or send
any explanation for his absence. Mr.. Nc
Nuts parents remained at the Guth home
with the other guests until midnight when
they returned to their home and found
their sons body.
Young McNutt left a note bidding fare
wei to his affianced but giving no ex-
PLANTATION of his suicide. Friends believe
his mind was unbalanced.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
FRANCE WON'T LET
L0UBET LEAVE COUNTRY

PARIS, Nov. SO.-The Temps last night
in a semi-official eommunique stated that
a recent banquet to the commissioner gen.
eral OF the st. Louis exhibition, allusion
was made to a projected visit Of pres
fdent Loubet to the United States.
The Temps now declares that not only
are there no pourparlers of any sort begun
in regard to sucn a visit, but there was
never at any moment in French or Amer
lean government circles any question Of
any invitation.
1t would be difficult for Mr.. Loubet to
leave France for any period exceeding
fifteen days as the constitution has made
no provision for any one carrying out his
duties during his absence.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
BITTER WORDS ARE SPOKEN
IN THE GERMAN REICHSTAG

BERLIN, Nov. 29.--En the reichstag to-
day Herr Barth alluded TO Herr Richter
as having formerly participated in the
tariff bill obstruction.
He is a traitor to the minority" cried
Herr Bebel, whereupon Herr Richter
sprang to his feet in great rage and
shouted:
THAT is infamouss''
The president called Herr Bebel to or
der and the socialists, after having ques-
toned the presence OF a quorum" in the
house, hastily left the hall and the presi-
dent closed the sittihg.
The ministry is quietly supporting the
majority parties in bringing the tariff to
a vote without detailed discussion as the
rules provide The cabinet ministers have
kept discreetly away from the reichstag
during Che stormy sceE IS Of the last two
days. but chancellor yDn Buelow. Is ac-
lively holding conferences with the ma
jority leaders behind the scenes.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
FATHERS PROPHECY
SENT BOY TO DOOM

OMAHA, Neb. Nov. 29.-Michael Shields.
electrician at Armour's, was found dead
clutching an electric wire yesterday. 1t
was at first believed he met accidental
death. Today it develops that three years
ago his dying father prophesied that the
boy would never live to reach the age of
80. Shields would have been thirty years
old tomorrow.
His friends say the prophecy has so
weighed on his mind, that fearing vio-
lent death, he climbed up high pole near
Armour's building and scraped the insula-
ton from the 1000 volt currents, grasped
one in each hand and was instantly
killed. This theory is based on the fact
that the insulation had been hacked away
with the dead mans own pocket knife.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
HUMAN SHUTTLEcoCK
FINDS NO PLACE TO LAND

NEW YORK. Nov. 27,-Enforeing their
INV TIfITnfrra<F5f IaNs. which are modelled
on those OF this country. the Cuban au-
thorities have refused TO admit Angelo
GaIlini. Italian, who journeyed from this
city to Havana. where he had secured a
position as a head waiter in a prominent
hotel
They exclude him on the ground that
his admission would be a violation of the
Cuban contract labor law, and accord
ingly he was sent back on the same
steamer which has just arrived here.
immigration officials at this port have
detained Gallini on the ground that he
has only taken out the first papers for
naturalization and IL is possible he may
be added 10 the pair of human shuttle
cocks. now riding free on lines between
here and Havana because they are refus-
ed admission to either Cuba or the United
States.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
NATIONALISTS FLAY
PRESIDENT PALMA

HAVANA, Nov. pa large number of
members Of the Nationalist held a meet
ing today for the purpose of protesting
against President Palma and the methods
used in deposing former Secretary Tamayo
from the cabinet. Senior Portuondo. presi-
dent of the house Of representatives, and
Seniors Brave. Tamayo and Zayas spoke Bit
terly against President Palma and Secretary
of State Zaldo, whom Senior Zayas declared
TO be an ahnexationst
The sentiment OF the meeting was that the
party should declare open opposition to the
Palma government and make an attempt to
control the senate as 1t does the house. The
nationalist undoubtedly will adopt obstruc-
ZIONIST tactics but the republicans expect that.
with a strong man in Secretary TamayO' s
place the party will be strengthened and will
regain a majority in the house. The meeting
adopted a resolution expressing sympathy with
the workmen now strike and approving the
action OF the mayor and civil government
during the labor troubles.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
TRANSPORT M'CLELLAND
ARRIVES IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Nov. 2s.-The United States
transport McClelland, Captain Nye, arrived in
port this afternoon from Manila. She passed
in the narrows at o'clock, flying a large
homeward-bound Dennant.
The McCleIland left this port for Manila on
the 23d of last February. She brought 43
passengers. Among them were Lieutenant
Commander J. ]. Knapp, u. S. N; Captain
Frank w. Ramsey General Chaffee's aide;
Arthur w. Ferguson secretary of the Philip
pines; Captain G. Hutcheson L. d. Wildman
and w. T. Johnson, Lieutenants ]. F. Ed
wards, ]. r. Slattery and William Kelly all
Of the United States navy; Chaplain z. J..
Vattman and Dr. George F. Adiar.
All on board the transport are well and after
the usual inspection at quarantine she pro-
ceeded to this city
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
DOM PAUL KRUGER
BEGS TO RETURN HOME

LONDON, Nov. 29.-General Schalk-
Burger and Messrs. Vessels and Wolmar-
ans. the former Boer delegates, sailed to-
day for South Africa. The general is the
bearer OF a letter from Mr. Kruger to
Colonial Secretary Chamberlain asking
that he be allowed TO return to South AZ
RIGA.
Vessels and Wolmarans had been refus-
ed permission 10 proceed 10 the Trans
vaal colony. but they hope the prohibition
viii be rescinded after their arrival in
Cape colony.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
TURRET GUNS EXPLODE ON
THE BIG BATTLESHIP TEXAS

HAMPTON, Va, Nov. 29.-The battle
ship Texas had narrow escape from be-
ing blown up yesterday afternoon. She
left Portsmouth navy yard on trial trip.
after having been overhauled yesterday
morning and went to the Cape, where the
target practice was had.
Two of the large turret guns exploded,
filling the gun room with glycerine and
water, but the magnificent work of the
gunners saved the vessel from serious
damage, as well as the lives Of those on
board her.
The ship returned to Old Point this
morning and this afternoon a special in
spection aboard is making an examination
of the injury.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
STRENGTH RECORD Is
BROKEN BY STUDENT

NEW YORK, Nov. H-With the total
of 2,049 points, Frank s. Shaw, a senior
in the Columbia school of applied science,
has broken the university strength test
record of 1918 points, made by Nelson w.
Willard last spring.
According to the sargent system, Shaw
bettered the figures set by Willard in
every one of the individual tests except
those for the strength of back and for
the strength of the right forearm. The
new champion lifted 1872 pounds with his
legs and 7W pounds with his back. He
pulled himself up no fewer than AZ times
and made 60 push-ups.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
NO ANTITRUST LAWS
EXPECTED THIS SESSION

WASHINGTON, Nov. &.-Representa-
tive Serene Paine. Of New York, chairman
Of the ways and means committee Of the
house; Representative Littlefield, OF
Maine. who has been prominently iden-
titled with the proposed antitrust legis-
lation. saw the president separately for a
few minutes today. Mr.. Paine does not
expect any attempt at tariff legislation
at the approaching session. The most
important work Of his committee this
winter. he thinks. vii be in connection
with Cuban reciprocity. II a treaty is ne
goriated he believes the assent of the
house viii be required.
Mr.. Littlefielu was reticent concerning
the program for antitrust legislation. He
said he was not yet prepared to announce
his withdrawal from the speakership
race
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
ROOSEVELT H0N0RS
NEXT DOOR NEIGHB0R

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2s.-The president
has decided TO appoint w. J. Youngs, OF
Oyster Bay, United States district attor-
ney for the eastern district Of New York
to succeed George II. Petit, whose term
expires December 20. The president today
made HIS decision known to Senator Platt
and the latter has acquiesced in the ap4
pointment.
Mr.. Petit has held the position for four
years. There is nothing against his rec-
ord.
The selection OF Mr.. Youngs win be the
nature Of a personal appointment Mr.
Youngs has been a neighbor of President
Roosevelt at Oyster Bay and their rela-
lions have been close. When the presi-
dent became governor of New York. Mr..
Youngs resigned the district attorneyship
of Queens county 20 accept q position as
HIS private secretary.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
THOUSAND REPORTED DEAD
FROM SMALLPOX SC0URGE

VIENNA, Nov. "a shocking story is
published by the Neues Weiner Journal
today of the smallpox scourge in the Fur
nj islands near Samos, Greek archipelago.
According to the report more than a
thousands persons are dead at the Furni
islands, which are inhabited by 800 Greek
families When smallpox broke out, the
Turkish authorities quarantined the is
lands and the people being without doc
tors, resorted to expedient of vaccina-
ting the people with lymph from the suf-
ferers and the disease spread rapidly in
all directions. There is no confirmation
of the story.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
ELECTRICAL WORKERS STRIKE
Is IMMINENT IN ASHEVILLE

ASHEVILLE, N. c., Nov. 29.-An Elec-
trical Union workers strike is iminent in
Asheville. In fact, the strike is practically
an assured thing, and, according to pres
ent indications. will go into effect Monday.
The union is demanding $50 per day for
new unemen and $500 per day for old
Hnemen. At present most of the linemen
are earning $50 per day.
The union seems determined to fight for
their demands to the finish, and the sew
eral companies upon which notices were
served seem equally determined to uphold
their side Of the question.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
TURKS NOW HASTEN
TO PREPARE FOR WAR

CONSTANTINOPLE. Nov. 2S.-Sixteen
batteries Of quick firing neld guns, num-
bering S. guns in all. have been ordered
from the Krupp works as the commence
ment Of the re-armament Of the Turkish
artillery. The war ministry also is au-
thorized TO purchase $4,000 small calibre
Mausers. to complete the present estab-
lishment. With wagons and ammunition
for the artillery, the orders entail an out
lay OF s, $4,000.
The purchases apparently were accele-
rated because Of the recent developments
in the situation in Macedonia and the
Balkans and the impression prevails in
many quarters here that a serious out
break. possibly leading TO widespread COM
plications may be expected in the spring.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
MAD MULLAH DEFIES
ENTIRE BRITISH ARMY

ALDEN, Arabia. Nov "a special dispatch
from Garrero, Somalland, dated November
sent into the British camp the train of supply
camels captured from Colonel Swayne's col
umn He careful previously to render
all the store unfit for use and accompanied
his present with defiant message promising
10 whip the British whenever they were ready
10 risk a second defeat.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
COATS MADE SECRETARY
TO CONGRESSMAN LEWIS

HAWKINSVILLE, Ga, Nov. @.-Mr.
Howard E. Coates left yesterday for
Washington, ID. c., where he goes as
private secretary to Congressman Lewis
Mr.. Coates is a brilliant young attorney
of Hawkinsville and will gracefully I'LL
the position he is to assume
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-01
JUMPED FROM WINDOWS
TO ESCAPE FLAMES

NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-Fire this evening in
the four story brick building at 422 Broadway.
occupied by Burchen brothers, dealers in UNI
brellas, J. Scheimer, manufacturer of hosiery,
and S. Leopold, dealer in trunks and valses,
caused a loss of SIS, 900.
During the progress of the fire a number of
fremen were caught in a back draught and
had 70 jump from second and third story win
dows. None of the fremen were hurt.