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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
FOUND PETRIFIED BABY
FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENT

AUGUSTA. Ca. Dec. 27,--While out
hunting Christmas day. the little son of
Rev. j. H. oliver found in the Sand Hill
near Augusta, petrifed baby which Is
exciting much wonder. 1t is only a few
inches long, but perfect in its form The
face, body, limbs and even the fingers
and toes are all as natural as life. and a
number of physicians who have examined
It pronounce it to be a real petrifcation.
At Spring Hill, in this county, some
six miles distant from the place where
this find was made, there is regular de-
pcsit OF petrifications. but they are all OF
wooden objects Numerous specimens
have been taken away from this hill. OF
petrified twigs and broken limbs of trees.
and some very large knots have been
found showing the grain of the wood.
All of these specimens however. are of
a dark color. whereas the one found by
young Oliver is of pure white, very close
grained and hard.
Mr.. oliver purposes sending the curiosity
to the Smithsonian institution at WASH
ingtOn.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
MERRITT WILL Be
SWORN IN
THURSDAY
NEWLY ELECTED STATE SCHOOL
COMMISSIONER WILL TAKE
CHARGE OF HIS OFFICE
IN THREE DAYS.

Hon. W. B. Merritt will assume charge
Of the Office Of the state school commits
sioner Thursday. January LIST, for term
OF two years. The term of School Commits
sioner Glenn expires at that time, and
he win at once take up his work as as
sistant general agent Of the Peabody Ed
ucational fund.
Mr. Merritt will probably arrive in the
city tomorrow in order 10 become thor
oughly acquainted with the details of the
office. Commissioner Glenn will probably
remain in the Office several days to rem
der any assistance necessary to the new
Official
The new commissioner comes from VAL
dosta, where he has been in charge Of the
schools there for a number of years. He
stands very high I'm educational circles,
and will, no doubt. make a valuable man.
DR.. Glenn, the retiring commissioner. is
one OF the most distinguished educators
in the south and he has made an excel
lent record since being in office. His hum
dreds Of friends will regret very much TO
see him leave the Office OF state school
commissioner. but wish him every success
in his new line.
Mr.. Merritt's Office will. after January
5th, be in the Office now occupied by Gov
ernor Terrell. The present Office of Gov
ernor Terrell will be the private Office Of
Mr.. Merritt and the present reception
room of Governor Terrell viii be the gen.
eral Office for the transaction of business
in the educational department.
Governor Terrell will have his private
office and reception room in the quarters
which are now occupied by the education
al department.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
FOR LOVE OF HIS WIFE
SEA CAPTAIN LOSES HIS JOB

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.--Commander
John E. Roller. formerly commander Of
the old gunboat Monocacy. has reached
this country from the Asiatic station. hav-
ing been ordered home by Rear Admiral
Evans. for persistent infraction of the
rules of the navy which prohibit the COM
mander OF a vessel to permit his wife 10
make her home aboard his ship.
1t is charged that after offending in this
particular several times. Commander Roll
Ier's attention was called to the violation
of the regulations by the commander in
charge, but with no apparent effect for
even after this implied reprimand the
naval officer again entertained his wife
aboard ship for several weeks in Chinese
waters.
When his last offense came to the ears
of Read Admiral Evans the latter de-
tached him and ordered him home, notify
ing the department of his action. Com
mander Roller considers that he has been
unjustly treated. but it is doubtful wheth-
er he will press the matter before the de-
partment as the regulation against such
practices are explicit. Commander Roller
is now on waiting orders.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
GEN. BYRO'S WIFE
ASKING FOR A
DIVORCE

Married, on September 25th, Phil Glenn
Byrd and Miss Carrie Louise Montgome-
ry, at Decatur. Ga.
Wanted-A divorce from Phil Glenn
Byrd by Mrs Carrie Louise Montgomery
Byrd, on December oath.
Such is the end of a pretty romance
that began on General Lees birthday or
this year, when General Byrd saw MISS
MONTGOMERY. and which afterwards re-
suited i'm their marriage. A courtship
which lasted all through the long sum-
mer, a marriage which occurred when the
autumn season was just beginning. and
an application for total divorce Dy tne
bride at that wedding on Christmas eve.
Charging cruelty, unfaithfulness and the
habitual use of drug which caused un-
governable fits of temper to be displayed
Mrs Byrd has, through her attorney, A.
II. Cox. filed suit in the DeKalb county
superior court. asking for total divorce
from her husband, Phil G. Byrd assistant
adjutant general of Georgia, and the re-
storation of her maiden name, Carrie Lou
Use Montgomery
The allegation contained in the petition
for divorce afd spicy in the extreme Ac-
cording to the petition General Byrd
cursed his wife the day, after their mar
riage, calling her d little red-headed devil
and then Proceeded to take some powerful
drug, IcAlidAtAAHb Aiic1t A%N
whether it would kill him. and II 1t did,
he hoped she would be so kind as to send
his remains home. Because she kissed her
brother, so the, petition states, General
Byrd became insanely Jealous, reouked
her for her action, and saying that ne
would not allow such conduct. despite
the fact that the man who received the
OSCILLATION was her brother whom she had
not seen for number of years.
Locked In Room.
Mrs. Byrd sets forth in her recital on
which she asks the court to break the
holy bonds of wedlock that in Kansas
city the general locked her up for a whole
day and would allow her to leave her room
only at meal times, and that one time he
cursed her so loud that he was threat
ened with being elected by the landlord
for being so abusive.
General Byrd has long been identified
with the military of the state and at one
time conducted newspaper in Rome his
home. Mrs Byrd has been belle In
Decatur since her debut in society. She
is the daughter of DR.. Montgomery. well
known Baptist minister. General Byrd
was at one time adjutant general of Geor-
gia state troops. but before coming to
Atlanta and accepting a position he was
captain Of the Hill City Cadets at Rome.
General Byrd was also appointed by the
late Governor Atkinson several years ago
to inspect the convict camps Of the state.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
BAD MAN IS KILLED
By SIMEON B. NETS

Letters from Simeon Nets, the young
Atlanta man who was arrested in Del
Rio, Texas, for shooting a Mexican, and
from several of his friends. throw some
additional light on the affair and have
set the minds of his parents and friends
here more at ease.
1t seems that on the night of December
Mr.. Nets. in company with several
friends. went into a saloon at Del Rio
to play a game Of pool and found the
room full of Mexicans; some of the party
asked the proprietor to put the Mexicans
out and let them play This he did, they
all leaving except one who lounged
around the place. Metts and his party
began playing. but before long the Mcxi-
can said with an oath that he too wanted
to play. So Nets gave him his cue.
A little later Nets left the room and
in returning accidently brushed against
the Mexican. Again the Mexican cursed
Nets who told him to be quiet that he
wanted no trouble with him. The Next
can evidently misunderstood Nets, for
he said with an oath, You want to fight,
I'll fill you with forty-fives," at the same
time pulling his gun. One of Metts'
friends jumped between them and the
party went out
About, two hours later they all returned
and found the Mexican waiting for them.
Nets had no sooner entered the place
before the Mexican pulled his revolver,
but Nets shot first and killed the man
instantly.
IT seems that ordinarily Nets would
not have been sent to jail, but through
a mistake in the evidence at the prelimi-
nary hearing he was bound oyer to- the
grand jury and he is now awaiting bond
in Jail: From all accounts the Mexican
shot was a bad man.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
PRoSPECTOR FRoZE IN
SIGHT OF HIS CABIN

SILVER CLIFF. Col. Dec. 26.-Joseph
Harlton an old prospector. missing for
the past three weeks. has been found
dead within 800 yards of his cabin near
Use. The body was frozen stiff and
gnawed and eaten by the coyotes and
magpies. beyond recognition, and was
Identified only by his clothing. Harlton
was a Confederate soldier and 1t is said,
he was at one time mayor of Atlanta. 1t
is supposed that he persisted in storm
in an attempt to seek shelter and food.
Such a man as Joseph Harlton is not
known in Atlanta, and it is positive that
such man was never mayor of the city.
Col. w L. Calhoun. a pioneer citizen
of Atlanta. anu who has compiled work
on the pioneer citizens of Atlanta, states
positively that no such man was ever
chief magistrate of Atlanta, and no one
can be found who ever heard of Harl-i
ton.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
OFFICERS DIG UP BOOTY
WORTH TWO THOUSAND

LINCOLN. Neb.. Dec, 27.-Detective Ma
lone, Of the Lincoln police. has a package
OF money which he found buried near the
scene Of the hold ~ on the Burlington,
near here few wee. ago. The money Is
in bills Of large denominations and wrap
ped up in four packets of $500, like ex-
press money usually is sent.
Mr. Malone stated he believed the mon
ey to be a part of the proceeds Of the
robbery of the Burlington train. No. 81,
as the find was dug up by him in the
vicinity of the hold-up.
Il think Cramer. Doe and stanish, the
three suspects under arrest, are the ones
who buried it
The amount has been held for several
days by the officers who have been
searching for the rest of the plumber and
trying to figure out where the bills orig
inaIIy came from. The officers regard the
cache as one made by the Burlington
robbers rather than by the mysterious
person who lifted a money package OF
large amount recently from an express
car in this city.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
MERCHANT WAS BEGUILED
FROM HIS HOME TO STORE

MATTHEW'S. Ca, Dec. 26-At late
hour Christmas eve night an unknown
man called at the home. and asked him 1c
change a bill. Mr.. Gay. not having the
change. walked with the man TO his
store not far distant. where they entered,
and IL is supposed the stranger then drew
a revolver on Mr.. Gay and forced him to
open his safe. which contained $500. He
then probably murdered Mr.. Gay and set
fire to the store to hide his crime.
The store was completely Quilted and
yesterday the safe was found open ana
the skull of Mr.. Gay was found in the
ruins. The whole community is in a high
pitch Of excitement So far there is no
clue TO the perpetrator Of the crime.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
At BUCK S BIER
TRIBUTE IS
GIVEN
FUNERAL SERVICES OVER THE
DEAD U. S. MINISTER TO IA
PAN WERE CONDUCTED SAT-
URDAY AFTERNOON.

TOXIC, Dec s. via Victoria, B. c., Dec.
23-Cold and rainy weather prevailed to-
day. the time appointed for the funeral
ceremonies over the remains of Col. A. Z.
Buck, u s. minister to Japan. but the
inclemency Of the weather could not affect
the impressiveness of the last tribute paid
to the memory of the departed minister
A worthy representation of Americans
and officials of the Japanese and other
nationalities attended the services in To-
kio. The remains will be taken to the
United States.
The funeral service took place at Trim
fly Cathedral, Tsukiji. Toxic, which was
filled. But for the solemn nature Of the
occasion It might have been described as a
brilliant assemhlage of diplomats and Of
ficials in state costume together with
guard of honor.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
ONE SLAIN; ONE is BADLY
INJURED AT FORT VALLEY

FORT VALLEY Ga. Dec. N.-Yester-
day afternoon about o'clock Fort Valley
witnessed in the very heart of the busi-
ness portion of the town one murder and
another citizen of our county seriously
wounded.
Willard H. Wells, young farmer about
30 years old, who lives near Myrtle Lake.
in this county. was shot in the abdomen
by Will Joiner and died within a very
few minutes afterwards.
Will Joiner who is a citizen Of our
town. was shot on the left side Of his
breast. the ball glaneing on the breast
hone and coming out on the right side
lust over the nipple.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
GAVE BULLETS AS GIFT
TO WIFE WHO WAS ILL

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Dec. 2s.-William
p. Hollenbeck yesterday shot his
wife three times as she lay in bed i'll.
drove his 17-year-old step-daughter into
the street at the point of revolver, and
then shot and killed himself at their home
here. The wife is seriously wounded.
Eollenbeck and his wife had quarreled
repeatedly of late and recently separated
by mutual agreement. He was to have
been tried in police court tomorrow on
the charge of mistreating her, and he
tried today to effect a reconciliation.
Failing in this, he locked the doors Of
the apartment and with the remark,
Here's a Christmas present for you,
shot his wife as she raised herself in bed
to accept the expected gift He then
turned the weapon on his step-daughter,
who managed to unlock door and escape,
after which he sent a bullet into his own
heart and died instantly.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
BY BIG SNOW SLIDE
NINE LIVES ARE LOST

NELSON. z c., Dec. pa snow slide
which razed The bunk house of the Mollie
Gibson mine ten miles from Lake Koot-
enaf. Christmas night. is believed to have
killed nine men and injured several
others.
The men had retired after holding an
impromptu concert.
The snowslide came down. crushina in
the roof and sweeping the men down the
mountain.
The mine is the second highest in the
Kootenai range, being we'll above the
timber line,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
NECK WAS STRETCHED
TO RESTORE REASON

CHICAGO. Dec. 27.-An attempt to relieve
the pressure on the brain and restore a dying
man to consciousness in order to secure an an
temortem statement, physicians Tuesday night
stretched the neck of William F. Hackett.
whose throat had been slashed by his .step-son
in quarrel at their home. says a special to
The Tribune from Detroit. Mich The last
efforts failed Hackett died.
The most strenuous efforts were made to rally
the dying man for a final interval of con-
seriousness wherein ne might make statement.
The physicians adjusted stretching apparatus
to his head. drawing 1t away from his shoul-
ders This was done to relieve the pressure of
the blood clot on his spinal cord and let the
brain revive temporarily
The weights were put on and for hours the
doctors watched for some indication that rea-
son was returning At times a flicker Of life
seemed to come to the face. but II faded before
anything had been spoken. Turn by turn the
doctors watched until there was no longer any
hope that the patient could be revived.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
HUSBAND AND WIFE
DIE FROM POISON

DENVER, Colo. Dec. 26-Mr. and Mrs
john Singer arc dead as the result, it is
thought, of accidental poisoning. Mr..
Singer became suddenly i'll and his wife
sent for a physician.
Before one reached their home, Mr..
Singer had expired and Mrs. Singer had
been stricken with commissions. She died
while the physician was trying to relieve
her sufferings. She revived long enough.
however to say the single word Salts"
i'm response to the doctors questioning
as to what she had taken.
The physician believes that the couple
took oxalic acid, mistaking 1t for salts.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
ROME HAS STRAWBERRIES
FOR XMAS AND NO CRIMES

ROME, Ca. Dec. 26-Christmas here
passed unusually quiet. a few runaway
horses caused by fire crackers. being the
only casualties. The most serious was
that which befell James Stewart. who
hired a horse and rode TO North Rome,
where he attached the horse to a post.
The animal slipped the bride and ran to-
wards home. He struck a post near
Seventh avenue and was instantly killed
The horse was worth 500.
The temperature this morning was 20
degrees at sunrise. A strange contrast to
this was the fact that Tom Treadway
gathered and sold five quarts of strawber-
ries on Christmas day. an unheard of
event In Georgia. They were grown in
the open air
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
SURGEONS GIVEN CHANGE
IN UNITED STATES ARMY

WASHINGTON. Dec. 27.-There are
thirty-five vacancies in the grade of as
sistant surgeon in the army and little.
prospect Of filing them. The next exami-
nation to be held in Washington will oc-
eur some time in April and an examina-
ton is now being conducted in the Phil
ippines to fill some of the places.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
DENVER THROAT SPECIALIST
SHOOTS HIMSELF TO DEATH

DENVER. Colo. Dec. H.-Desperate be-
cause of loss OF his once lucrative prac-
tice and also because of his inability to
pay his debts, DIR. Henry II. Rowland. at
one time one OF the most prominent
throat specialists in Denver, shot himself
through the head while seated alone in a
room in the rear of the Drexel bar. at AZ
Seventh street, this afternoon.
The suicide was also a dramatic close
OF a protracted spree. He died while be-
ing carried into the reception ward at the
county hospital.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
BOY SANTA CLAUS
BURNED TO DEATH

CHICAGO. Dec. 26.-Forest Gale. Is
year-old boy attached to the Salvation
Army was fatally burned last night
while playing Santa Claus to 300 poor
children, says special. to The Record
Herald from Hamilton, o. The accident
occurred at the Salvation Army's hail,
where the annual Christmas entertain
ment for the poor was in progress.
Young Gale was swathed In rolls of cot
ton and wore long beard of similar ma
terial. AS he was frisking around a tree
picking off the gifts. for each child. his
clothes ignited from candle. The fire
leaped up, envetoping him almost instant
". His false beard burned and he in
hailed theAhames. ye.
Gale was taken to the hospital, where
he died twenty minutes later.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
CHRISTMAS CRAPS .t
ENDED IN SLAUGHTER

GRIFFIN. Ga, Dec. 26-Jake Pyron, a
negro. was killed Christmas eve near this
city in a fracas caused by game of
craps. The party said TO have committed
the deed is a negro named Thomas, who
has so far escaped arrest. although tn
sheriff is out endeavoring 20 apprehend
him.
said that Thomas and another negro be-
came involved I'm a dispute. when Thomas
drew his pistol and fired several times,
but with such poor craftsmanship that ne
hit Pyron and not the one at whom he
was shooting. The ball entered the ne
gro's breast. penetrated the heart and
produced instant death
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
HENRY CLAY LOCKWOOD
IS DEAD IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK. Dec 25.-ColoneI Henry
Clay Lockwood is dead I'm Bellevue hos
pital of short illness. He was SO years
old
Colonel Lockwood was educated for the
bar, and enlisted in 1852 in the union army
He was breveted major for gallantry at
the storming of Fort Fisher I'm 1865, and
was mustered out with that rank in 1866
the Presidency" i'm which ne advocated a
plural executive. to be known as the ex-
eeutive council, which should be chosen in
joint session by the two houses of con-
gress and several other works.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
UNCLE SAM MAPS OUT
FREE DELIVERY ROUTE

WASHINGTON; D.. c., Dec 26.-These
rural delivery routes in Georgia will be
established February. Cd: Chipley. Harris
county three routes, area covered, 40
square miles, population to be served,
.6S5; Lagrange Troup county, three adj
ditional routes, area covered, A square
miles; population served, 1,4OO.
The postofice at Crowder Glee. Love-
lace, O'Neal's. Mills. Trammell. Nera.on
and WINDOWS Store are to. be discon-
ffpued
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
$4,000 FIRE VISITS
CITY OF VALD0STA

VALDOSTA. Ga, Dec. 27.-What came
near being a very disastrous fire broke
out here last night in the store OF the
Valdosta Furniture company, ]. r. Bor-
ing. manager. Tho fire was discovered
about ten o'clock. The iremen had soma
trouble in getting streams of water upon
the blaze and the entire stock of furniture
was ruined. che loss is probably three
thousand dollars. covered by insurance,
The origin OF the fire is not known. The
store was located in the heart of the bus
mess section and It looked for a while
like several buildings would be consumed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
Robbers. Got Many Nice Presents.

TOMBSTONE. Ariz. Dec. 25.-The
posse returning from the scene Of the
hold-up of the Tombstone stage. which
occurred near Fairbank. found the ex-
press box near the railroad grade lead
ing to Tombstone. The box had been
opened by the robbers with small hatch
ct Christmas packages were found
strewn about unopened. The robbers in
their hurry tore a twenty dollar bill in
pieces while opening money envelope.
But little booty was secured, probably
not more than SIS. Two men were engag-
ed in the hold-up. They are believed to
have been tramps.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
ONE KILLED; MANY HURT
IN COLLISION IN BAL TIM0RE

BALTIMORE, Dec. 27.-One killed and
half dozen more or less injured resulted
from a collision between a Baltimore and
Ohio switch engine and a trolley car at a
grade crossing in South Baltimore. The
dead man. who was crushed beneath the
trolley car. has not been Identified.
Five colored women, suffering from
broken arms and legs and bruises. we're
removed to their homes
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
REMAINS or MRS. UMBAcH
ARE TAKEN TO ATHENS

ATHENS. Ca, Dec. 25.-The body Of Mrs. F.
@. Umbach was brought in from Florida Tues
day morning. Mrs. Umbach had been in bad
health FOR long while. and recently left for
Florida in hopes OF an improvement.
She was a most eStimabie woman. and her
HIS affection.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
COUSINS FOUGHT
OVER TURKEY
SHOOTING
AL bush, or coLoUlTT, KILLS
HIS COUSIN, EZEKIEL DUBOIS,
IN DRUNKEN QUARREL
ABoUT A TURKEY.

COLQUITT, Ca, Dec. 27.-News has just
reached here of the killing of AL Fletcher
Bush by his cousin, Ezekiel Dubois. The
trouble occurred at Lucille. about II
miles from here.
It seems that there was a Christmas
turkey shooting at that place. and Bush
and his cousin were the judges. They
disagreed as to who made the best shot
Bush grew violent and threw his gun on
Dubois Then Dubois. being sober. got
the drop on Bush and shot the top Of his
head off.
Dubois surrendered to the sheriff Of
Early county.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
Legs Severed as Engines Crashed

BLOOMINGTON. ILL.,. Dec. 5.-In a
head-on collision between two freight
trains on the Chicago. Peoria and st.
Louis, at Petersburg, last night. Fireman
]. A. Wright. of Springfield, was killed.
both legs being cut of.
Both engineers were badly hurt. and
other members of the crews painfully
bruised. The property loss will be fully
go 600
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-29
ALA. GREAT S0UTHERN'S
MEN GET RAISE IN WAGES

IS CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, Dec. 25.--An official
Of the Alabama Great Southern announces the
wages OF all employees of that company have
been raised from 5 to 10 per cent. effective
December l. This comes in the nature OF
Christmas gift to the various engineers, fire.
men, conductors. trainmen and station employees
OF the company. and completes the work Of in
creasing the wages lof all employees Of the
Queen and Crescent system The official giving
out the Information states that the road has
exberienced an era OF unparalleled prosperity.