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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-18
DO NOT DELAY
j. s. SHIPS
SAYS HAY
GERMANY Is TOLD PLAINLY
THAT AMERICAN SHIPS
CAN'T BE HELD BY BLOCK
ABE UNLESS WAR is ON.

NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-Secretary Hay
has cabled to Ambassador Tower at Ber-
lin, says The Worlds correspondent at
washington. to ask the German govern
ment 10 define for this country exactly
what is meant by a peaceful blockade.
The dispatch was couched in the suavese
Of diplomatic language, but it was in
sistent that Germany should reply.
This inquiry was decided upon at the
cabinet meeting where it was discussed
fully.
Although il has not yet been put into
public expression, this government con-
tends that there is no such thing as a
peaceful blockade"
II a state Of war does not exist. this
government viii contend at the proper
time that United States ships must be al
lowed TO pass.
The test will come when the Red d Line
Caracas arrives at LaGuayra, probably
next Saturday. II that ship goes through,
as 1t is expected il will, other ships from
other nations will also demand to go
through, and the peaceful blockade viii
become a farce.
II Germany insists on its right 70 block
ade peaceably and refuses TO let Ameri-
can ships through, then Admiral Dewey's
feet VIII be sent to Venezuela to convoy
the American ships through the German
and English lines.
Admiral Dewey has been told to keep
his fleet together. The reason this gov
eminent makes this demand of Germany
is because IL has in writing. In black and
white. the fullest statement of Germany's
intentions in Venezuela. II has no such
statement from England. The diplomats
OF that country were shrewd enough to
make only a verbal statement OF intent.
The administration is waiting Germanys
answer with some anxiety. The situation
Is now more critical than it has been since
the trouble began
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-18
SAFE BLOWERS ARE STILL
AT WORK. IN COUNTRY

DUBLIN, Ca. Dec. f.-Early Monday
morning safe blowers vidted Irwinton and
did considerable damage. The safes blown
open were those belonging to w. I. Du-
pree and d. b. Baum The safes were
blown open about 2 O'Clock and about 500
was secured by the bold robbers, and
both safes were badly molested. the one
belonging 10 Mr.. Baum cost about $500,
and was totally unfit for further use. Mr..
Dupree, who is tax collector for Will1in-
son county. had in his possession about
81 200. but as luck would have 1t, he had
the money in place unknown to any
one, so the county money is safe. AS yet
no clue mas been found as to the bold
band of safe blowers, who seem to be
making a tour of the adjoining counties.
Every effort is being made to catch the
robbers.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-18
THIS PROMISING BOY
SHOT HIS FATHER DOWN

ELBERToN. Ga. Dec. 15.-Brewer
Jones, a white boy shot his father here
Friday night. Young Jones is night
Waterman for the Elberton Cotton and
Compress company. Thos S. Jones, his
father is on the police force Last night
about II o'clock the father concluded he
would investigate to see If young Jones
was at his post in discharge OF his duties.
The father entered the premises of the
Compress company and was hailed at once
by the son, who demanded his name and
business. The father to test his sons
courage, refused to reply. but kept
straight toward the boy, who drew his
pistol and shot his father down, the ball
entering the leg above the knee and i'm
bedding itself in the bone.
The elder Jones was taken home and
medical aid summoned. The physicians
did not extract the ball and state that the
wound is not fatal.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-18
CHINA WANTS MORE BIBLES
THAN MISSIONS CAN GIVE

BOSTON, Dec. 1.-THE 92d annual report
of the American board of foreign mis-
sions shows receipts for the year of $S45,-
105.
The report states that indemnities for
property destroyed in China in 1900 have
been paid and adjusted under conditions
satisfactory to the missionaries and in
most instances to the native Christians
and which also admit of the reopening of
the missionary work in all it's varied
forms. 1t has been decided to re-establish
the North China college at Tung Chou.
The enormous demand for the Bible and
translations of all kinds of western books
which has sprung up during the last two
years has been felt in Tung Chow to an
extent that has made it absolutely inn
possible to supply the demands at times.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-18
MRs.GRANT' SDEATH
WAS PR0PHESIED
IN DREAMS
HER SISTER DREAMED THAT
DEATH WHISPERED OF AN
EARLY VISIT WHILE
SHE SLEPT.

NEW YORK. Dec. 1s.-Slrs. Mary Grant
cramer. sister Of General u. s. Grant,
who lives with her sister. Mrs. Virginia
Grant Corbin. at East Orange. n. J..
says. according TO a dispatch to The
Tribune. that the death OF Mrs. Grant was
foretold TO her In a dream on December
9Th
The dream was exceedingly vivid. -
said Mrs. Cramer. II thought Mrs. Grant
came 70 my bedside and. placing her hand
on my shoulder said impressiveIy:
Mary, have come 20 talk with you
and 70 say good bye. because I am not
going 60 be with you much longer"
Mrs. Cramer told her dream at the
breakfast table the next morning and to
her surprise q friend OF the family. Mrs.
Katherine Lawrence. who was visiting
them at the time. said that she. too, had
had q similar dream. Mrs. Lawrence said
that she dreamt that she, Mrs. Cramer
and Mrs. C0rbin stood in the portal OF
Grants tomb on Riverside Drive, New
York and that there appeared 20 be a large
crowd OF persons outside. drawn up in
two lines. waiting tire arrival Of a caval-
cade Of some kind
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-18
DEWEY ORDERED
TO SEND AID TO
MINISTER BOWEN

by the
Dewey, combined fleets adj
to Juan;
torpedo
vessel Caracas as to Am
following cahsfam Commander Diehl of the Mari
eta, lying az Lacuaha;
of the Mata), assistant Amer
minister temporarily"
Lieutenant Commander Van
Dusen distant Caracas when he arrives the
While believed
these against interruption the
BILE
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-18
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT
HAS NOW BEEN RESTORED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-Minister stor-
er at Madrid, has advised the state de-
partment by cable that the reciprocal
agreement between the United States and
Spain for the international copyright of
1895, has been restored to full effect by
the interchange of diplomatic notes. The
terms Of the proclamation which was is
sued By President Cleveland in 1895 lapsed
during the war with Spain.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-18
HELLO GIRLS HAVE WON
STRIKE FOR MORE WAGES

CHICAGO. Dec IA special to The Tribune
from Des Moines Iowa, says:
The strike OF the telephone operators OF Des
Moines which had been in progress about six
months was settled last night BY Representa-
tfves OF the company and OF the trade and labor
assembly The telephone girls are to be paid
wages IS per cent in excess Of the union scale,
and all Of the girls who struck are 70 be taken
hack 70 work The company further agrees not
to in any way discriminate against the strik-
ers TIE Injunction suit 70 restrain the repre-
sentatives Of union labor from Doyc0ttine tho
coulpany Is 70 be dismissed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-18
Bolt Works Goes Into Combine.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Dec. 15.-W. H.
Merritt, proprietor OF the Southern Bolt
and Nut works OF this city. announces
that n consolidation has been perfected
with the American Bolt company. of Low
ell. Mass. and a new company has been
formed which viii erect at East Birming-
ham. a suburb OF Birmingham. "a large
plant for the manufacture OF bolts, nuts
large screws and heavy forgings In that
lima
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-18
FOR ABANDONED WAITS
WILL ESTABLISH HOME

LOUISVILLE, KY Dec. 16-The Courier
Journal this morning says:
A deed was recorded yesterday in the coun-
ty clerks office whereby South Park, former
II a summer resort situated 70 miles from
Louisville on the Louisville and Nashville
road passes into the hands Of William H
Beach, a Los Angeles. Calf, capitalist IL
IS stated that he will convert part Of the prop
erty into a summer resort and another part
into a children's home where abandoned waits
will be given every care and attention The
25-acre lake.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-18
ICE KING HAS CLAIMED
SIXTY LIVES IN HUNGARY

VIENNA, Dec. r.-Acording to dis
patches from Hungary So persons were
frozen to death there during the last three
days. Wolves are devastating the sheep
folds and have devoured three shep-
herds.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-18
His Country win Aid castro's Policy.

NEW YORK. Dec. 1.-THE consul gen.
eraI OF Venezuela in this city today re-
ceived the following cablegram:
CARACAS. Dec. II
Bankers. bar. commerce. society and
clergy constituted In committee approve
the governments attitude and offer Pres
ident Castro their aid unreservedly.
(siRned.l TORRES CARDENAS,
Secretary 70 the President"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-18
"a Noble fight"
Athens Same

The Atlanta Journal Is making no.
Bile fight for the people OF Qeorgza
against professional lobbyism. and the
paonla will stand un tn The Journal
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-18
Nebraska Railroad Wreck Kills Four

TABLE ROCK, Neb., Sept. IA COM
bination passenger train and an extra
westbound freight train on the Burling-
ton collided near here early today.
Fireman Morrell and three others are
reported killed and several of the crew
are said to have been injured.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-18
showmen Try to Kidnap Children.

TAMPA. Fla, Dec. 15.-Great excite
ment existed here yesterday over develop
ments, showing that showmen belonging
to the street show had attempted to kid
nap children here. DR.. Oppenheimer's
pretty 7-year-old daughter was enticed in
to the show grounds, but hasty pursuit OF
officers scared the abductors of. Several
other attempts were made, all of them
against young and handsome children.
Had the men been caught. lynching would
have followed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-18
COLOMBIA is SHOCKED
AT AMERICAS SILENCE

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-Intense excite
ment continues here over the situation in
Venezuela. says the Panama correspond
ent of The Herald. Bitter feeling pre-
walls against what is called the unjustifed
aggression of the Anglo-German alliance.
and the statement that the United States
is regarding the affairs with passive in
difference is CALLING.
South and Central Americans on the
isthmus are disappointed with the Roose-
velt-Hay interpretations of the Monroe
doctrine, which they compare with the
policy of President Cleveland and the sec
rotary of state i'm 1896 when England tried
10 take advantage of the Guayara ques-
ton. The energetic effort of Mr.. Cleve-
land and his success in causing England to
recede from her position created a senti-
ment Of deep respect for the power of
the United States.
Now IL is all changed. Spanish meri-
cans have reversed their opinion and it
is the general impression here that the
United States will never be able to sign
a treaty for a canal without the consent of
the Anglo-German alliance or against its
opposition.
1t is the general impression on the 18TH
mus that Palos island is at the bottom of
the aggressiveness Of England. 1t is be-
lieved that England has combined with
Germany under the futile pretext of col
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-18
CASTRO Is IN PERIL
FROM REBEL FOES

NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-Senor Rojas,
agent in this island of the Venezuelan
revolutionists, according to The Herald's
Port of Spain, Trinidad, correspondent,
denies the report that they have Joined
common cause with Castro against the
allies.
On the contrary, according to reports
received, the government troops, under
General Velutini, have been twice de-
feated by the revolutionists. first at
Guayira and second at Ell Chico, where
they were completely routed and fled
in disorder.
Moreover, it is repored from Alta Gracia
that General Rolando, at the head of
six thousand revolutionists, is marching
on Caracas with the object of capturing
the city and overthrowing Castro.
The rebels in Trinidad believe that If
Rolando's movement proves successful
he will elect a new president, who will
treat with England and Germany and
thus quickly end the difficulty.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-18
FLEET MUCH INTERESTED
IN VENEZUELAN AFFAIR

SAN JUAN, p. r., Dec. 1.-THE Amer
can feet here is deeply interested in the
news of the Anglo-German action in Ven
ezuela-
The Kearsarge, Alabama, Massachu-
sets, Iowa and Scorpion with Admiral
Higginson in command and the Chicago,
Newark and Eagle, Admiral Summer COM
manding, will sail for Trinidad next Fri
day. The United States will thus have
strong naval force within easy distance
from the Venezuelan coast. This move
ment however, has no connection with
the situation In Venezuela and was ar
ranged before matters became acute.
UNCLE SAM SAYS AR5ITRATE;
& ENGLAND CALLS OFF WAR DOGS
LONDON, Dec. 15.-Thev Associated
Press has reason to believe that orders
will, or have been sent to the British
commander in Venezuelan waters, to take
no further aggressive action at present,
pending a decision being arrived at on the
proposal for arbitration.
This came in the form of a proposal
through the United States government to
submit the claims of British and German
subjects to arbitration announced later
in the day in the house of lords which is
now under consideration by the British
government"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-18
No Action Vas Taken.

no action whatever was taken during
the session yesterday. the senator's con-
tenting themselves with expressing their
views. after which the subject was drop
ped BY common consent.
Senator CullOm. however. announced
that 4 fun report OF all the papers re-
lating to the case had been called for and
the subject would be presented officially
20 the senate IN due time.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-18

Germany, Italy and Spain
May Soon Follow
Suit and De-
clare War.

LONDON. Dec. lin the course of
a long statement in the house of COM
mons today Premier Balfour said there
was no such thing as "Paeific Block
ade."
A state Of war actually existed with
Venezuela and an intlraation Of the
blockade would shortly be given the
powers.
Lord Balfour added that the blockade
would be carried out with as little incon-
venience to neutrals as possible. Nothing
definite had occurred with reference to
the arbitration proposals since his pre-
vious statement on the subject.
Not To Collect Debts.
The premier also said the operations
were reluctantly undertaken, not TO re-
cover debts, but after long and patient
delay, to recover compensation for as
saults on British subjects and the seizure
OF British vessels.
He believed that the Germans also had
claims besides the financial ones.
AIR. Healy, Irish nationalist. asked If
the United States assented to the block
ade which would exclude United States
vessels.
Mr.. Balfour repned:
''Neutrals are not consulted when you
are fl a state of war with a third party"
us war declared?" asked Mr.. Healy
War Now Exiscts.
The premier replied:
Does the honorable member suppose
that without state of war you can take
vessels and conduct blockade?"
Mr.. Balfour concluded his statement
with saying he could make no announce
ment as to whether the offer of arbitration
from Venezuela would be accepted by
Great Britain.
1.-THE blockade will be carried out by
Great Britain and Germany along differ
ent portions of the coast and though the
two fleets viii have the same object, the
win not act as one force.
Won't Occupy Territory.
I'VE never had any intention cf landing
troops in Venezuela or Of occupying terri
tory even temporarily. We do not think
It desirable on either military or other
grounds.
All the conditions governing such a
blockade have been carefully considered
and will be published In due time for the
information of the neutrals. The govern
nient is most anxious that these opera
tons, the necessity for which we deeply
regret, SHOULD be as little inconvenient TO.
neutrals as they can possibly be made.
No difference will be made between the
vessels Of the various neutral powers.
think IL is quite likely that the United
States will think that there cannot be
such a thing as a pacific blockade" aud
I, personally, take the same view. wi
IDENTIFY, a blockade involves a state of
war"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-15
PERSONAL MENTION

DR.. II. H. Center. of State Center,
was in the city today.
DR.. A. J.. Bryant, of LaMoille, was in
the city on business today.
Mr.. b. A. Morgan was in Grinnell to,
day looking after business matters.
Mr.. James Allison, of State Center,
was in the city on business Wednes-
day.
DIR. and Mrs. E. w. Jay and children,
of St. Anthony, spent Wednesday in the
city.
Mr.. w. H. Calhoun was in Tama and
Toledo today looking after business
matters.
Miss Lucia Harris of LeGrand
spent Wednesday in the city as the
guest of Mrs. T. j. Stivers.
Mr.. John Gudeltunst, of State Gems
ter. was in the city Wednesday look
ing after business matters.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. n. Beaman spent
the day in Montour as the guests OF
Rev and Mrs. o. r. Newell.
Mrs. S. j. Hollingsworth visited rela
tives and friends in LeGrand today.
Miss Maggie Humlong and Miss Col
Inns, of Albion, spent the day in the city.
Miss Margaret Pence returned
Wednesday evening from Boone. where
she has been visiting for the past few
days with Mrs. E. e. Holmes and Mrs.
Charles Ballou.
Mrs. M. Anderson and daughter, Miss
Lizzie Brennan, left Wednesday even
ing for Newport, VT, where they will
spend the summer with the formers
sister, Mrs. A. ID. Lane.
Mrs. Walter Clifford, of Des Moines,
arrived in the city Wednesday even
ing from Cedar Rapids, and will re.
main for few days visit with her
friend and former schoolmate, Mrs.
+. w. Hargrave.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. Burlingame, of Ell
dora, who have been spending the win
ter at Long Beach, Cal, with their
daughter. Mrs. w. b. Joy, and family,
left Long Beach today and will arrive
in Eldora Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. III. Uhl, of Chicago,
arrived in the city yesterday. Mrs. Uhl
will remain for two weeks, visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Calhoun,
while Mr.. Uhl makes trip to Omaha
and other points west.
Mrs Adeline Fuller, of Sanborn, ar
rived in the city Wednesday evening
and will remain for the summer, visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Steven Fuller, OF
513 North Second street, and nephew,
Mr. H. A. Fuller, of 40S North Cen
ter street.
Mrs. M. Dougherty and son Paul. of
San Juan, Cal, who have been in To-
ledo visiting at the NJ. p. Boyle and
Eli B. Coates homes, spent Wednesday
afternoon in the city, leaving in tn.
evening for st. Louis, where they will
visit relatives.
Miss Estella Hockett, formerly of
Toledo but now of Charlton, arrived
in the city Wednesday evening from
Toledo, and will remain for few
days visit with her cousins, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben Alderman. Since leaving
home Miss Hockett has visited with
Chicago friends.
Mrs. ]. L. Griffith, of Cumberland,
Nd, arrived in the city Wednesday
evening on the Colorado special, and
will remain for few weeks visit at
the homes of her brother, Mr.. Thad-
deus Binford, and sister law, Mrs
o. L. Binford. Mr.. Binford accom-
panied his sister to Marshalltown from
Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-15
SPECIAL SOLDIER TRAIN.
Three Troops of Tenth Cavalry Pass
Thru the City-Seventeen Prisoners.

ihru the City-Seventeen Prisoners
A special west-bound train on the
Chicago & Northwestern, at 7.35
o'clock Wednesday evening, bore thru;
the city three troops of the Tenth
united States cavalry, colored, who re-
Gently arrived in the States from three
years service in Cuba. The colored
troopers are now en- route to FIT. Robin
son, sNeb. to do garrison duty.
Conductor Frank Moran had charge
of the special train, which consisted of
four freight cars, loaded with baggage.
two express cars, containing raions,
one express car, containing seventeen
prisoners, five coaches, for the troops.
and one sleeping car for the officers.
Capt. Robert j. Fleming, Capt. Harry
Lot Cavanaugh, Lieut.. Price, Lieut..
Wells, Jr., Lieut.. Wagner, quartermas-
ter Lieut.. Cornell and Maj. Paul MAJ
zuri regimental surgeon, formed the
coterie of officers in charge of the SOL
diers. The train was strictly military
in it's formation, two guards with load
ed Neutrality-suspicious.. being stationed OH
each of the platforms. The prisoners
car contained twenty cavalrymen un-
der sentence for various crimes. One
was Peterson, an insane trooper. who
has attempted suicide; another Ander-
son, sentenced for perjury: Cox, Ben
son.. HinlSlc, Oliver, Bouldin and 9TH
ers. all serving sentences for intoNica-
ton The colored men We're dressed in
the khaki uniforms and are delighted
over the prospects of again being locat-
ed IN their native country.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-15
AN APRIL BRAcER.
Grape Nuts Food Gives Spring in the
Sprinu


Spring.
Teachers require nourishing food
more than the average person, for their
work is nerve destroying, and unless
the food taken will surely rebuild the
lost gray matter nervous prostra ton
will set in.
A lady teacher writes: For the ben
eft of my fellow teachers and all brain
workers who expend daily an amount
of nerve energy l want to tell just what
l know personally about Grape-Nuts
Breakfast Food.
"When was teaching in boarding
school at P in '9S one of the day
teachers ate Grape-Nuts regularly for
breakfast and supper and appeared so
well and strong in all her work.
Miss RI used to beg me to join
her and give the food trial, but for
some reason 1 never would try it until
the spring of the present year. Then
one day in April when was very much
in need of something bracing and was
on the point of buying the usual tonic,
she prevailed upon me to begin using
Grape Nuts. So we ate Grape Nuts
together from then until June.
"Previous to that, every spring had
heen compelled to take bottle after bot
tie of tonics. and then go home much
run down, but this year June found mo
we'll and strong after most trying
month of work, with never thought
about tonics other than the nourish-
ment received from Grape Nuts. Nat
urally believe heartily In the merit.
of the food.
"Since leaving that boarding school
learn that nearly every teacher In the
school from the principal down uses
Grape Nuts" Name given by Postum
Company, Battle Creek, Mich.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-15
Won't Follow Advice After Paying
For II

In recent article prominent ply
stefan says, TT is next to impossible
for the physician to get his patients
to carry out any prescribed course of
hygiene or diet to the smallest extent;
he has but one result left, namely,
the drug treatment" When medi-
cines are used for chronic constipa-
tion the most mild and gentle obtain
able, such as Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets, should be employed.
Their use is not followed by constipa-
ton, as they leave the bowels in a
natural and healthy condition. For
sale by druggists.