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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
BIG HOSIERY MILLS
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS
IN TENNESSEE VILLAGES

SEWANEE, Tenn, Oct. 1.-TWO earth
quake shocks were felt here today, the
first, a very slight one. about p. m.
and the second, which was more severe.
about D. m. The latter shock was very
distinctly felt.
The duration was but a few seconds.
the waves appearing to pass from south
to north, rafting windows and shaking
things up generally. No damages have
been reported.
Reports from Mont Eagle and Tracey
City say that both shocks were felt at
those places.
CHATTANOOGA SHAKEN;
GEORGIA TOWN ROCKED
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Oct. IA dis
tant earthquake shock, accompanied by
a muffied rumbling like distant thunder,
was felt here this afternoon at O'Clock.
The shock was of several seconds dura-
ton and shook houses perceptibly in the
city and suburbs. Dishes and windows
were ratified and many people rushed
from their homes in fright.
At Lafayette, Ga, large vases were
thrown violently from the mantel in one
residence. On the streets the shock was
felt, the earth seeming to upheave under
the feet Of pedestrians. Reports OF
shocks at the same time have been re-
ceived from Trion, Ca; Sewanee, Tenn. !;
Mont Eagle, Tenn; Tracey City, Tenn;
and other towns in Tennessee and Geor-
gia.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
NINE PETRIFIED BODIES
ARE FOUND IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Oct. 1S.-Nine petrified bodies
have been found in the cemetery attached to
the New York infant asylum at Mt Vernon.
The asylum was closed recently and IT be-
came necessary to remove the bodies in the
cemetery While the work was going on today
the workmen exhumed nine bodies that have
the appearance of white marble and are as
solid as rock.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
"N0 MUZZLE ON Me-"
DECLARES BIRD S. C0LER

NEW YORK, Oct. ia statement was Is
sued recently by Chairman Shea, OF the Kings
County Democratic campaign committee an
nOuncing for Bird s. Coler, candidate for gov
ernor, that r. was not his intention to make
speeches throughout the state but 70 remain
at home. Mr.. Coler said today:
mo man is my mouth piece in regard to my
plans In this campaign II think IL wise 70
make a speech making tour. shall do 50. and
shall decide upon the matter within IS hours.
No muzzle has been placed upon me and none
will be-"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
SOL DIERS' HOME
VET IS FIRED
FOR BIGAMY
he WAS ACCUSED or FLIRTING
WHICH STARTED FOR HIM
A DISASTROUS INVEs-
TIeATIoN.

RALEIGH. N. c.. oct. 1s.-John Cotton,
a decrepit veteran, aged 60. in the Sol
diers' home, was expelled today for
bigamy.
He was accused of flirting with married
women. when investigation disclosed that
he had a wife In his native county, and
had married a widow here since entering
the home.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
LIVE STOCK ASSOCIATION
NAMES ANNUAL OFFICERS

PITTsBURG. oct. Sat today's meet
ing Of the National Live Stock associa-
ton the following were elected:
President. ]. B Stubs. Chicago; sec
rotary. @. W. Baker. Chicago. 'and w. f.
Wiley. Sioux City. treasurer. After the
election the question OF a census Of the
live stock IN the United States was taken
up. The matter will be discussed at
length and IL developed that there is no
accurate knowledge OF the number OF cat
tie In this county. IL was finally directed
70 have the matter placed before congress
and ask that body to have a new census
taken.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
HILL WON'T BULGE
FROM HIS COAL PLANK

ITHACA. n. Y. Oct. 1S.-Speaking here
tonight Former Senator David B. Hi,
referring to the coal strike situation and
TO the plank OF the Democratic state
platform favoring government ownership
OF the coal mines, said:
Il am not here 10 take back one word
OF this coal plank but am here to stand
by IL, and 1 do stand by IL, because
il is the only way of settling this ques-
ton permanently. ! am not here TO
say when Il will be necessary or best
for the governmental so act, but am
here 70 stand by this plank"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
TWO OCEAN GREYH0UNDS
ARE DELAYED BY COAL

NEW YORK, Oct. 2.-The sailing Of
two ocean steamships was delayed today
through the late arrival of their supplies
of coal. The North German Lloyd
steamship Grosser Kurfurst was to have
sailed at 10 o'clock this morning for Bre-
men, but her coal supply did not arrive
until half an hour before the time set
for her departure. 1t was then decided
to postpone the sailing OF the vessel until
z o'clock tomorrow morning.
The other steamship delayed was the
Holland-American liner Potsdam. The
vessel was scheduled to sail at 10 a. m. but
her coal supply arrived so late that the
time of her departure was postponed until
4 o'clock this afternoon.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
CONVICTS CAN DO BETTER D.,
SAYS MAYOR JOHNSON

CLEVELAND, o., Oct. 1S.-Mayor johnson
and Rev. H. 5. Bigelow. candidate for secre-
tary of state addressed two wildly enthusiast
tic democratic meetings here tonight. There
were 1000 or 5000 people in their audiences
Mayor johnson vigorously denounced the code
bill now being framed by the Legislature and
declared that Boss Cox and the street railways
were framing ii.
why I'd be willing to pick l43 men out
of the state pcnitentiary and we'd get a better
code than that now being framed. provided the
lobbyists kept away from the convicts,'
said AEr. johnson.
He touched briefly on the policy OF the re-
publicans In dealing with the Filipinos.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
TRAINING SHIP MICHIGAN
Is OFF TO SOUTH SEAS

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1s.--Within two
weeks the United States training ship Mo-
hican will sail for a long cruise with a
crew Of about go landsmen, going as far
as Sydney, Australia, before starting on
her return cruise.
1t has been customary for the Adams
and Mohican to make Mazatlan or Homo
lulu, their farthest point, but in this in
stance in addition to visiting south coast
ports and perhaps Honolulu the Mohican
is to reach far into the South Seas. All the
men are between the ages Of Is and %
years.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
81. P. MORGAN TRIED
TO SETTLE STRIKE"
COMMISSION NAMED
TO SETTLE STRIKE

> WASHINGTON, Oct. 16-The
!. commission named by President
8 Roosevelt 20 take up the differ
4 ences existing between the striker
= ers and operators. whose finding Is
= to be final. is as follows:
. JOHN M. WILSON. brigadier
= general. L. S. A.. retired.
: F. ". PARKER. United States
4 Geological survey.
3 GEORGE GRAY. judge circuit
!. court, Third L. S. circuit, Della
= ware.
z r. E. CLARK. Grand Chief Order
2 Railway Conductors.
, THOMAS H. WATKINS. expert
3 on coal production
. JOHN L. SPAULDING. bishop
= Catholic church.
, CARROLL ID. WRIGHT, labor {
; commissioner. recorder Of commits
{, sion
=
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
BURNED AND MANGLED
IN DESTRUCTIVE FIRE

URBANA, o.. Oct. 1s.-Carl Maggert was
burned to death, Arthur Maggert fatally in
iured and Night Waterman Charles Maggert
the father, and another son were badly burned
during q fire last night which destroyed the
Tucker wood rim works
The boys were in the building visiting their
father and were compelled to jump from a
second story window. Carl was overcome and
burned 70 a crisp. The entire plant was de-
stroyed, entailing loss Of $4,000
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
A VICTOR:
5000 REBELSSLAIN.
Greatest Battle in History
of Venezuelan Revo-
buttons Has Been
Concluded.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1S.-The consul gen.
eral of Venezuela in this city has received
the following dispatch signed by DIR.
Torres Cardenas. secretary to the presi-
dent of Venezuela:
CARACAS, Oct. 1S.-General Castro
communicates sweeping victory after
seven days bloody battle. Three thousand
casualties in the rebel camp
NINE THOUSAND REBELS
WERE PUT TO FLIGHT
LavICTORIA. Venezuela, Oct. ia
messenger has arrived here from the
scene of the engagement near this place
between government troops and revolu-
tionists. bringing news that after s<vea
days Of terrible fighting 1900 rebels, IN
der General Mendoza. had abandoned the
field, having retired from their last posi-
night. retreating in the direction OF villa
de Cura.
According to President Castro, the allied
and wounded number 5000.
During the last days of the figh.lng the
temperature rose TO 116 degrees. and
visitor declares he never saw such ter
rible spectacle as was presented by the
battlefield.
The victory of the government troops.
which is said to be due to the personal
courage of President Castro. who twice
with a Mausef rifle in his hand. charged
at the head of his soldiers, is considered
a serious setback for the cause of the
revolutionists.
A courier from Valencia, who arrived
here today, reports that up to yesterday
that town was not in the hands of the
revolutionists.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
KITCHENER QUITS ENGLAND
TO COMMAND IN INDIA

LONDON, oct. 17.-Lord Kitchener
started today for India to assume COM
mand of the British forces there He goes
by way Of Paris and will visit Khartoum.
Absolute secrecy was maintained regard
ing all the arrangements for his depart
ure, so he got away unnoticed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
SCHLEY Is HARD PELTED
BY CHILDREN WITH ROSES

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 1s.-Admiral Schley re-
viewed a parade of 10000 school children this
morning, who pelted him with flowers. He
was entertained by the knights Templar to-
night who presented him with an elegant en-
blem of that order.
Mrs. Schley was taken with fever this morn
ing and was unable to appear today. Her
symptoms not alarming
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
DASHED TO HIS DEATH
WHILE WIFE LOOKED ON

DAYTON. o., oct. Sat smithTiIle. VII
lage eight miles north Of here, late this after
noCS John Ward. aged "a, met death IN a hor-
rible manner with his wife by his side he was
operating a corn shelter when in some manner
his clothing became caught the shafting
and his body was whirled around at a terrific
speed. Before his Mortified wife could shut OF
mass.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
NAME OF ROOSEVELT
USED WITHOUT CONSENT

WASHINGTON. Oct. 1s-The following state
ment was made at the white house today rela-
tive to the report that President Roosevelt was
interested IN some Colorado mining claims:
With reference 10 the story published today
concerning mining claims in Colorado, the use
OF the presidents name was wholly sunauthor-
ized and steps have been taken to have Its use
discontinued"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
lakes HORSE BACK RIDE

WASHINGTON, Oct. Is-President Roosevelt
today for the first time In several weeks went
horseback riding. He was accompanied by
his daughter Ethel and was absent from the
white house for a couple OF hours. II is stated
that his injured les has ceased to give him
any trouble.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
STRIKERS WILL DEMAND
THEIR OLD PLACES BACK

SHENANDOAH. Pa. Oct ia ma
Jorfry OF the local unions OF Shenandoah
and vicinity have instructed the delegates
elected 10 the Wtlkesbarre convention 10
vote against calling the strike on unless
assurances are given that every man who
responded 20 the call 20 go on strike be
given his old position hack
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
Murdered RY Miners.

MEXICO CITY, oct. 1S.-Philip Nesdal,
an American running his own mine at
Navidad, canton Of Mascota, state of ia
lisco, has been murdered, presumably by
miners. He was not robbed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
CHAFFEE CLOSES DOOR
TO SALE or LIQUORS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1s.-An order was re-
Gently issued by Genera Chaffe= in command
of the Philippines assuming military jurisdic-
ton Of the Island of Co-regidor. The law pro-
hibits the importation OF liquors into the island
except for hospital puf poses. and all persons
engaged In the liquor traffic ordered to
cease.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
GREAT STRIKE CONVENTION
WILL ASSEMBLE TODAY

WILKESBARRE. Pa. Oct. I7.-Au the
locals throughout the anthracite coal
fields are engaged today in electing del
egates 20 the mine workers convention 70
be held In the Nesbitt theatre here next
Monday for the purpose OF considering
the acceptance OF the plan OF arbitration
submitted By President Roosevelt These
meetings are being held in accordance
with the call sent out yesterday BY the
three executive boards. There Is nothing
on the surface az this time to Indicate
that the arbitration scheme viii not be
accepted President Mitchell knows the
sentiment OF the men and would not have
agreed 20 the proposition had he any
doubt that a delegate convention would
not ratify his action There VIII be OBJ
jectiOns raised on the floor OF the con-
vention TO certain features OF the plan.
but they VIII not be Of a serious nature.
1T would be a remarkable body" said
one o. the union officials. If eight hun
dred men in convention were OF the same
mind on all features OF this labor strug-
gle.
zone Of the man Obstacles 20 be sur
mounted By the union Is that OF finding
work Immediately for all the strikers.
Every man wants his old place back. but
as the companies have decided to take
care OF all men who have stood by them
during the strike. there win be some dis
Appointments This matter VIII be fought
out on the floor OF the convention. on
GERS OF the union are confident that they
viii be amicably adjusted. II Is probable
the delegates viii decide TO care for all
men who are not given work at once"
HOW THE COMMISSION
WAS DECIDED UPON
WASHINGTON, Oct I6-The greatest
satisfaction IS expressed here in official
circles over the negotiations for the settle
nenf OF the coal strike. The president him
self feels deeply grateful for the outcome.
he regards tt as honorable to both sides.
as securing justice to both sides, and,
above all. as averting terrible coal fam
me.
Alr. Sargent. the commissioner general
OF immigration. who is a well-knOwn labor
leader. and who has been prominent in
the movement 10 secure a settlement OF
the differences between oprators and strik-
ers. IS particularly pleased with the out
come OF the presidents efforts 10 put an
end TO the strike. especially as organized
labor IS specifically recognized In the
makeup Of the arbitration committee.
The president has given much time and
earnest thought to the personnel Of such
a commission
Suggestions have been welcomed from
ali interested and non-interested sources,
and when Mr.. Mitchell made his appear
ance at the white house yesterday morn
ing the president was prepared 20 submit
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
MANY LOCAL LODGES
HAVE ENDORSED MITCHELL

aAZELTON. Pa. Oct. 1S.-The district
council OF the United Mine Workers OF
the Seventh district. representing 20 To-
Gals. today unanimously adopted resolu-
tons endorsing the action OF President
Mitchell IN accepting the arbitration pro-
uozaI
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-20
Had Been Trying Ever
Since His Return
From Eng
land.

wILKEsBARRE Pa. oct. ls-Presi-
dent Mitchell was asked what he knew Of
the report cahled to the Manchester Guar
dian from New York that J. PierpOnt Nor
gan was forced 10 intervene in the coal
strike. and reply he said:
To my personal knowledge. Er- Nor
San has been trying 20 settle the coal
strike ever since he came back from Eu-
rope. two months ago. II others had been
as fair and as reasonable as Afr. Morgan.
the strike would have been settled a long
time ago
I know nothing about Mr. MOrgan's
financial interests compelling him TO seek
a settlement Of the strike. but am in
formed that he has only felt his response
bility 20 the public IN connection with the
fuel famine. and has done his best 10
bring about the end. Both Mr. Morgan
and Mr.. Cassatt. OF the Pennsylvania rail-
road. were working for a-settlement when
President Roosevelt made his last and sue
ceSsful move Mr.. Morgan could not very
well be forced 20 do something which he
had been trying 70 achieve for several
weeks. make this statement in justice
20 Mr.. Morgan. We have had no quarrel
with him. and we wish none. We do not
fear him. but prefer his friendship, IL he
IS willing to give IL 20 us
4 am creditaDiy Informed that he Is
friendly 10 organized labor. AS an or
ganfzer OF capital he comedies the right
OF labor TO organize also. and when labor
organizations are fair and conservative
he believes in dealing directly with them
for the advantage OF both the employer
and employee II is this relationship which
the United Mine Workers seek IN the an
thracite coal field. and we invite Mr.. Nor
gan 70 cooperate with US in securing a
permanent and scientific solution Of the
labor trouble IN this region"
BELIEVED THAT MINERS
WILL ACCEPT THE OFFER
WILKESBARRE. Pa, oct 1S.-What IS
probably the last fun week OF the anthra-
cite coal strike closed today without
anything developing 10 change the peace
ful trend OF events.
II was a quiet day at headquarters and
q busy one IN the district. and at dis
trict headquarters throughout the entire
coal fields on account OF the election of
delegates TO Mondays convention.
All the locals have met and selected their
representatives 10 the Wilkesbarre gath
ering. There seems 70 be little doubt but
that the convention win accept the offer
Of arbitration. Reports have been received
here coming principally from the region
around Scranton. that there VIII be con-.
siderable opposition TO the acceptance OF
the plan. but these reports are not TAX
en- seriously at President MftcheIrs head
QuarterE- There Win be opposition In the
convention. but Il is expectedy TO disap-
pear after Mr.. Mitchell explains the
proposition TO the delegates.
Many Of the miners want the convention
70 withhold acceptance OF the arbitra-
ton plan until the union IS assured that
the strikers win be re-employed IN their
former places This viii likely cause a
long debate. but the officials OF the union
say the matter will be fixed up satisfac-
torily 10 all concerned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
BIG FIRE ~ LOUISVILLE
1t Ragged Last MI hit IN Big Wholesale
Whiskey House.
AZ Associated Press.l

LOUISVILLE. KY. December 30.--Firs,
which started at 1875 last night in tho
Wholesale whiSkey house of Bonnie Bro
Tiers at No. l39 West Main Street threat
ened to cause a loss of several hundred
thousand dollars The fire was in the
heart OF the wholesale whiskey district OF
Louisville. and the fourth floor OF the
building in which the flames originated
was occupied by a portion OF the force
OF the auditors Office of the Louisville
and Nashville Railway. the main building
of the general offices of the road being
two doors below.
The stock of whsl1ey In Bonnie Bro
theirs place is valued at about $4,000. and
is. already total loss. while the flames
have reached the upper floors of thr
building occupied by Wright and Tay-
Tor wholesale whissey dealers. situated
between Bonnie Brothers and the Louis-
Vile and Nashville Offices.
At lilo a. NJ. Oecember 30th) the fire
is row under control. The general Offices
Of the Louisville and Nashville Railway
have not been seriously damaged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
NEWS FROM CHESTER
The Christmas tiolid4Ys Are Quiet, bu
Very Enjoyable
lsnenial nisnatcn 10 Tie Times


CHESTER, VA. Dec. 29.-The Christ
mas season has been very quiet but a
very pleasant one. On THURSDAY night
there were celebrations al Trinity and
Beulah Churches, and tonight CHRISTMAS
tree exercises viii be held al Ivey Me
mortal ami Osborne Chapels. The church
at Chester concluded to leave on TINS
wear their usual annual Sunday-schooi
entertainment -.
4 number of the young people Of this
vicinity were on the skating pond III the
village with ice about two inches thick
Thu rain. however soon came. and II IS
likely will break up the spcst until an
Miss cora Hewlett and Miss Mabel
CocDITl from the Courthouse. are visit
Ing friends and relatives here
Major II. \. Whiting, who, with ms
daughter, made Christmas WISH mere
returned to-day to his work on the
Southern road near Alexandria, where
he is double-t tracking the branch between
that city and Orange Courthouse DIS
lance of a bout eighty miles. Miss Marie
i3is daughter, returns to the Hampton
School, where. she is teaching:
Mr. Luther Du Val. of the firm OF
Bruce & Du Val. from Amelia Courthouse.
is visiting friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.. lvey and daughter.
Miss Lillian lvey. We're on visit mere
i;1st evening. together with Messrs. Irving
ana Winston Ivey from Richmond
DR.. Cooper and Mr.. Charles and Gus
Drewrv. visiting friends here few days
AGO had their buggy smashed by col
.ljdine with some other conveyance, while
the horse was tied on the roadside, and
had to foot il home
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-30
DELIGHTFUL TRIP
IN jljL-IET'S LAND
Garrett Serv;ss, in LyCsum Course
?. ctures Northern italy.

The Land of Romeo and Juliet was
tile section Of Northern Italy traversed
last night by the members of the Rich
Tncnd Lyceum course who attended the
Illustrated lecture of Garrett p. SerNiss.
The lecture began with Lake Como.
one OF the most beautiful small bodies of
water in the world 1t is prominent be
fore the American people just now from
the fact that Charles NJ. Schwab is beside
its blue waters now trying to recover
frcIu nervous prostration. or, as some one
has said nervous prosperity" brought
on by having to draw salary of S50Q,tt0
a year.
Abroad" goes into ecstacies over this
Milan and the Milan Cathedral is the
next stop in the journey. The audience
vas taken all over the splendid cath"
dral and the very colors about this vast
structure wer~ shown by the stereopticon.
y tricf STAY was made at Padua.
Many buildings of Importance We're
shown. The first picture was the IA
nous Lion of St Mark. Then came the
c;,thedral and the famous Canpanile.
which fell last summer and has been Ia
Ia,.nted by the entire globe-troting world.
rhc lecturer commented in many cases
open the fact that all these buildings
we're known to Shakespeare. and yet no;
enc Of then: did he work into his plays.
1t was human nature and not buildings
hat he master dramatist was seeking to
purtray. The Ratio was shown. Here
Shyock and Antonio and the lattels
friends us.d 10 gather and hear the news.
The imaginary trip wound up at We
lora. the home city OF the Capulets and
tile Mortgages. The lecturer showed the
supposed house of Juliet and later the
SPOT where Romeo. thinking she was dead.
killed himself. and she. seeing that he
was dead. drove his dagger into her
breast This picture and descriptive mar
rittve concluded the discourse which.
with the pictures afforded 4 delightful!
evening The attendance was much larger
thar one might have expected. considering
low bad the weather was. and Mr.. Serviss
complimented those present for their de-
tiance of rain and wet streets