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The Atlanta constitution., 1902-04-14
CONTROL HAS BEEN LOST
BY BELMONT INTERESTS

The initial fact. that the Belmont inter
eefs have lost control. has been admitted
~ August Belmont himself. Several Sc
rret conferences were held today between
represent atives OF August Belmont. the
southern railway and John W. Gates.
who has been credited with bringing about
a condition approaching corner IN
Louisville stock Mr.. Gates himself was
,losetsd with George W. Perkins Of j.
\ MORGAN * Co. several times during
tl,s morning The firm OF Morgan & Co.
controls the Southern railway. Neither
AIR Perkins nor Mr.. Gates would say
what naSsed between them. but II was
admitted that the Louisville and Nash
WHO situation WAS discussed IN its several
tsbases. Mr.. Gates was az the Office oi j.
i Morgan 4 CO. in "A long conference
with the members Of the firm. which had
nor been adjourned when the stock eA-
change closed
AR Gates appears 10 have almost Sc
cured control 81 Louisville and NashNiie
ets..l, without having had such Intention
10 have been % heavy seller. anu aNdh'i
ing to the possibilities that had bech
,,-if7,i,, his reach. 20 have again mane
heavy purchases Of the stock. compeuhS
with Tho purchases being made AT the
Same time by the Moore Interests, acbhs
for the Rock Island or the southern raA-
WAY al the instance OF the Ni"i7''ii
group. These purchases were o1 S""i -
s,.fli+s.s5 by The marketing Of the 50
a., 40 III Louisville and Nashville shares
Whose disposition had been placed IN tne
h,nds OF the chairman. August belmoht'
bv the directors Of the company Ihere
,rpcars 10 he good foundation Tor the
oninion that Mr.. Gates may now BE- IN a
position. by throwing his stock one way
or the other. 10 decide Whlen ll''ieS'S - ,
sh,r, hereafter control Louisville and
N-,s5v5Il. Not much doubt is felt that
the Moore interests will secure his proN-
ies or the stock he holds.
The Atlanta constitution., 1902-04-14
FEET SEVERED BY CAR WHEELS
Intoxicated Man Dashes for Train,
Falling Beneath 1t.

Raleigh, Y. O., April 2-(Special) AT
Hamlet this afternoon David G. Loughlin,
of Henderson. while intoxicated made a
dash at a train bringing Governor Ay-
cock and other state officers ana a pat
TALON Of troops here lie thought the
train was leaving. whereas IL was only
dropping out some cars. He ftll between
two cars and both feet We're cut of.
LOughin was for many years noted as
a circus rider under the name of Castello.
lie has for fifteen years been a barkeeper
at Henderson. His wife was also widely
known as an equestrienne. Three years
ago his brother was killed by train
Loughlin said that his injury was due
10 his own carelessness and TO drink
The Atlanta constitution., 1902-04-14
Women Are Championed.

Washington. April 12--The civil service
commission has come out as a champ n
of the rights Of women to employment.
Preference Is now generally given 10 men
employees in the government depart
ments and the commission, though pow
erless TO compel appointing officers IN
choose women. has, through Presiden
Proctor, issued a strong circular letter
to the heads of departments calling at
tention To this unjust discrimination.
The Atlanta constitution., 1902-04-14
CHINA is AGAIN IN THROES.
Alleged Cruelty of Missionaries the
Canse-War ShinS Sent.

London. April l0.-A dispatch to news
agency from Shanghai published here to-
day says that allegations of cruelty
raipst Catholic missionaries have caused
an anIi-foreign outbreak at Ning-Po, =
city in the province of Che-kiang, where
a statement was circulated that some of
the nissiona ries gouged out boys eyes.
Two British and two GcrmTn warships
have been dispatched to Ning-Po.
The Atlanta constitution., 1902-04-14

Certain diseases kill their victims
by gradually robbing them of bodily
material-a manner Of death slow, yet
terrifying, and usually fraught with
mental if not physical suffering.
Consumption actually consumes; 1t
Is a well named plague.
Four requirements must be met to
The Atlanta constitution., 1902-04-14

New York. April 12--(special)-one Of
the biggest railroad deals affecting the
south and one which has had the most
sensational and mysterious inception. is
believed in the most conservative bank
ing circles here to be on the eve Of COM
pletion.
The absorption of the Louisville and
Nashville railway. which in the stock
manipulations Of the past few days has
passcI from the contrc. Of the Belmont
interests 10 either the southern railway
or the Rock Island road. and then a vast
community Of interests is the outlook
IL WAS an Acknowledged fact at the
close of business in Wall street today
that the control of the Louisville and
Nashville had already passed. or is in
process Of passing. - some other large
railway system or group of bankers The
most solid Indications are that either the
southern railway or Rock Island viii ul-
timately prove TO be the power in control
In either event. IL as as firmly understood
that al of these roads will be finally op-
o.-. "a ,-.,v- .,,s.fesaf bauFffF
The Atlanta constitution., 1902-04-14

To combat and destroy germs. to
nourish the body. to fortify the system
and TO soothe and heal broken
and inflamed tissues. in accord
with the necessities in particular cases,
and TO thus cure and preven: consump-
tion and all vitality-draining Ills OF
persistent. chronic nature. the above
wonderful, Free combination is unmis-
takably unmatched. 1t is Doctor Slo-
GUMS grand discovery and Free con
tribution to masterful, scientific med
ical progress which has marvelOusly
reduced the consumption death-rate
in the United States.
The Atlanta constitution., 1902-04-14
C0NSUMP MPT|vE'S
bu[ W ARK
APrevention and Cure
For Consumption Thre atened Humanity
a FULL FREE Treatment
That conquers All Chronic Life Sapping Ills

cure consumption ard other wasting
Ills, and Four also to prevent their at
tack. They are: First, TO combat and
to forestall germs; Second. to nourish
the body; Third, to tone and fortify
the nerve power Of resistance to dis
case. and Fourth, to meet the demands
The Atlanta constitution., 1902-04-14
Stream of Cash Cut Off.

Tomorrow morning everything WIN ne
still In the Augusta district and the
people who have been earning SJ000O a
week will be in idleness. The cutting off
of this stream OF casn Will ne relt not
only by the operatives, but by the trade
Of Augusta. Especially will the store
keepers in the mill district miss this cash
money which every two weeks passed
through the hands or the FACTORY opera
tives into their Golfers.
There is hope, of course, that he strike
will soon be adjusted and that work viii
begin again, but there is also the fear
that it viii he a long fight which win
entail much hardship and suffering and
cause serious stagnauon of business.
The Atlanta constitution., 1902-04-14

An occasional dose of Prickly Ash Bit
tcrs keens the system healthy, wards ot
Glsoase and maintains strength ana
energy.
The Atlanta constitution., 1902-04-14
Old Man and Thomas.

In the noise Of the loom the old man
did not hear Mr. Thomas remark but
he exclaimed: "l am going To run 1t as
long as the machinery runs. ana what IN
the hell have you got to do with it!'
Nothing at ALL" said Mr. Thomas,
except that I happen 10 De the president
of the company"
Are you l.. A. ThomasY' exclaimed
the old man In amazement. II am proud
to meet you. sir. ana l want 10 say that
j nave been working IN the mlus Tor
many years and l never was better treat
ed than / am right now in the King mill"
Ihe OH man turned away ana continued
to run his loom without Withdrawing any
of the language which he had addressed
To ,he president before discovering his
identity.
The Atlanta constitution., 1902-04-14

WRITE TO DR. T. A. SLOCUM, 9S
Pine Street, New York, mentioning
The Atlanta Weekly Constitution, and
the complete combination viii be sent
10 you free from his great manufacture
ing pharmacies. with full directions for
their use.
You are welcome to write for your
self or for another who is afflicted or
The Atlanta constitution., 1902-04-14
WRITE TIE DOCTOR

menaced by wasting malady OF any
description.
Kindly write. giving post office and
express address, so there may be no
trouble in the shipment Of the rem
eGieS.
Address DR.. T. A. Slocum. 9S Pine
Street. New York City. and say you
saw this offer in The Atlanta Weekly
Constitution.
The Atlanta constitution., 1902-04-14

Think OF itl-the average life in
this country IS four and One-teDth
years longer now than It was ten
years ago.
Reader, # you are a victim OF. or
are apprehensive that consumption is
in your wake. this bulwark Of refuge
for prevention and cure is yours tor
the asking-free also to those near
and dear to you who need the protec-
tive and curative security II affords
Some need only the Emulsion, 9th
ers the COltsfoote ExpectOrant; some
the Psychine Tonic, others the Ozojen-
Many send for all four, use one OF more
appropriate for their own cases and
give the other remedies to friends.
The Atlanta constitution., 1902-04-14
Twenty Thousand People Involved

The strike involves about 1900 hahds'
and taking In old people and children VINO
are not in the mills, but conhect'u "S
family ties with the operatives, Involves
npproximateIy 10000 people.
Early Momiay morning operatives hled
into the King mill rs usual. coming IN Ut
tie groups from their homes, ana taxing
their accustomed places in the various
rooms.
At 6:l5 the authorities Of the mlI not
having conceded the 10 per cent increase
which had been demanded, nearly every
operative slipped the belt from the pulley
which ran his loom or spindle. and With
out a word of cheer or excitement OF any
kind the loo operatives quietly hle"
out OF the MILL Tnere was no excitement
or hilarity.
Here and there there was an operator
VINO declined to take part in Jne strike
and continued at his post
Up in one of the weave rooms an old
man and TWO small boys continued AT
work In one corner OF the room, and
President i. \. Thomas, of the King
Manufacturing Company, who was walk
| ing through the mill. spied the weaver at
work Going over to his loom, Mr. Thomas
( said:
! Il am glad to see you have the pluck
] fp ptufiufp a work
The Atlanta constitution., 1902-04-14
AUGUSTA MILL 0P-
ERATVES co OUT
ON STRIKE.
Twenty Thousand People Affected
and $4,000 Week in Wages
Cease-Every Mill in the
Augusta District Is
Involved.

Augusta. Ga, April &-tSpecial- Il ne
strike in Augusta is progressing "io"s
the schedule already mapped out me
King mill operatives began their s'rihe
Monday morning and this evening at me
close of the days work, all mills smut
down on a general lockout The oehs
will nor ring tomorrow in any mill III the
Augusta district and the fight will be on
in earnest between the manufacturers anu
the textile union IN,
The lockout involves all the cotton nuns
In the CITY of Augusta and the Aiken Man
uflcturing Company. OF Bath. ;. e. the
warrenvile Manufacturing Company, Oh
Warrenville. :. c.: the Graniteviile Nan
ufacturiug Company, of GranlteVihe' D.
G. and the Langley Manufacturing ooIn- oii
panv. at Langley, S. c. These nhlls,
though located in South Carolina, nave
their Headquarters IN the city OF Angus
IN ana their presidents belong to the
local Manufacturers Association. ihey
have always been classed as Augusta
mills. the presidents of the mills all belhs
citizens Of Augusta. and the business oe-
ing transacted here.
The Atlanta constitution., 1902-04-14

DIAMOND DYES give faster and brighter
coors than any other dyes.
The Atlanta constitution., 1902-04-14
TINE FOUR FREE REMEDIES

lst he mai TO for local treatment.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-05-17
CHAPTER VIII.

II was Miss Trail, hideous In black and
scarlet satin-Aliss Trail. her idol.eyes
gOggling IN a wild emotion, her podgy
hands pulling at Miss Hopes gauxy
sleeve.
The Woman In Gray started away
from mo.
what do you mcan;" she murmured.
Don't stop to ask. Come where can
talk to you-you must be prcparcd-think
what to do"
Miss Hope. with one backward glance.
allowed the elder woman to lead her
away, still talking rapidly, excitedly.
scarcely taking thought to modulate her
voice.
''Of all people In the world, he has come
just ut this moment Of success. Can
You ine~t him safelyY Or whnt Is TO be
done? II You could get into the conserv.
atOry and train yourself to calmness be-
fore he secs you! 1t II those others who
have brought him. Can. It be a plot?"
II don't understand You. They he
whom do You meanT murmured the
beautiful lips.
"Ah! it's too late! They're coming.
My first thought was OF the masterful
barristcr, Tom Gordon, whom, It had
seemed to. me. Consuelo Hope either Low.
ell or feared. ] looked round expectant.
~. hut, as my eyes travelled further to-
ward the great open folding doors, l could
hardly bring myself to believe what they
told mo.
Was 1t possible that the tall, dark,
hall and the drawing room. leaning on
the arm OF some man ] could not see,
was Paula?
Yes; there were the Annesleys, just In
'front.' and as l stood staringat the three,
whom l supposed to be far away In
Italy or France, their names We're loudly
announced by one Of the bowling footmen:
MIR. and Mrs. Arthur Annesley. Miss
Wynnc, Mr.. George Haynes Haviland."
They moved up the length of the draw
ing room, where my uncle stood among
the guests, who were disinclined for
dancing, Paula's head held high, a def
ant smile on her red lips, yellow satin
draperics billOwing around her, diamonds
glittering IN her black hair, Her hand
was slipped lightly through the arm of
the man ! had seen Il few hours before
bending over the grave Of Florence
Haynes, the murderess--the man whom
! had watched afterward until he dis
appeared into the gate of the newly let
cottage, The Nest.
"You have chosen to give us sur
prise, Paula" l said In low voice, AS
she barely touched my extended hand.
"Yes, ! suppose 1t is-rather a surprise"
with quick eagle glances round the
room and into the hall beyond. I'VE
came back to ngland-er--somewhat UNI
expectedly, and heard there was to be 4
ball. 1t seemed hardly necessary for
me to wait for an invitation, did IT'D"
"NOt II You choose to come"
Besides, Mr.. and Mrs. Annesley, who
are fond OF the river, and l know l like
It, have taken a cottage in the neighbor-
hood. 1t Is called The Nest"
"Ah! Then 1t was you I saw at the
window there In red gown this after
noouY'
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-05-17
Al Revised.

At the breakfast table she had ex.
pressed desire to become the sole pro-
prietOr OF certain creation of the mil.
liners art that she had discovered In a
show window, and her husband at once
proceeded to divorce himself from a
crisp $50 bill.
"Oh, you dear, good thing" she COO
cd, as she carefully hid 1t away.
II may be good thing, all right" re-
piled the husband as he picked up the
paper, but You have a monopoly on
the dear part Of the combination"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-05-17

When one man meets another that he
IL said to look like he usually swears.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-05-17
ROBERT ESTES DURAND.


| strange? ! am fevcrish with many pre-
| sentiments"
IF you need help" exclaimed. land
l could give 1t you!"
"Ah. II you knew how needed help!
But there is no one who can give 1t 10
me. not even the friend who has been
kindcst to mo in all the world. think
you know him. she went on in an oddly
apologctic way. IL heard you mention
him. 1t was when you spoke of that
wicked or unfortunate woman who died
In prison. and lies buried out there In
the lonely field by the rivcr--Florence
Haynes. lie defended her in court dur
ing her trial for murder, I think you
said"
DO you mean Tom Gordon?" In
Qmred In the unrcasoning anger of jeal-
Ousy.
Yes. I mean Tom Gordon. Sir vii.
frid knows he IL my friend. He asked
him here tonight. 1 hope, but an, not
sure. that he will come.'
AT least say you will give me the first
dance" l pleaded obstinately. II will
take the risk OF your not being able to
fulfill your promise. And IL I am not to
el.c wi, von mako ,ho cane ho.oo,n q"
"yo, ,n,,n ,,.n,,,,s. a.. =. J.r,., a,
with any nm h,,, vnmT,
"Ycs: n Corjon como. for instance.
,,on.t v;vo I, q, hin, 4"
Tho Won,n T., c~ov ,.,.u,, b,a b.r
change. NJ scc,;n, nr or,otion nmJ.r a
vcii. which I wna M, e.,vto oronsh IN
ncn.,,.,. a., n,,. .', ..rur;.a
rich woy. -, ro., ",,a. .,,:.,. ar.r .ho
face which h,i Hoo, nv ,,o..,r ,.,.
"Nir. I,or,,n, Jo.. ~, ns,ar 81 favor.
n mo ~" ,,nn,.rI. .hom, =. I.ht.
Ana i.r,.. .r.m. .,,o,,
Eor a u'"n,sn, = i"., 49,. had ,or.
90, Tho, n, ~, ...n,. h.S -. ...,.h,..
ovcr h"r w". con.c,n". or,v - ,~v
Ice o.. ,.. .h. 800. % i., n,.,
,vht,,, .,,a.. 49,, Ia -. 80. 40 ~, 49,.
M, =, ,,w ',,,."rv GU" '"' "''' " We '"'
-, -. '
Wht u ne 10 you that you, VINO RUE
other men, should DC ruled by him! l
or0ke OUT; "hnt mas ne done To
Inc look OF, her race checked me. ana
the worn dicd on my lips.
rimsh your sentence. You must.
now, sue saiu' IN haii.whisper.
E, rore,,e me; l know ! nave no right.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-12-22
|OBIEGT|||N ANSWERED!
The New Sewerage Ordinance
Laid Before the People.
What It Means 10 CRIckashaI
An Improvement Demanded by
a ProgressivC People.
II i Not a Time to SqqGGssbbss!Iss SqGsbbs!Iss, ,
The Promoters Are Responsible
People, Who Ask Nothing
Unreasonable, and the
Sewerage is Needed.
What Il Means 10 CRIckashaI
An Improvement Demanded by
a ProgreSsivs People.
II i Not a Time to SQ9GGssbsssIs SQGssbssIIss,

In order that ihe people u
Chickasha may know exactly what
has been done by The city council
10 thematter OF granting franchises
the Express p9nli,hes the sewer
ordinance in it's entirety today.
The Express has heard number
OF objections urged against it.,
lal Of which, however, can be
loyercome with argument. The
city council deliberated -four hours
over the matler. discussed every
detail or the proposed ordinance,
made number OF changer, and
finally passed II section by-Secnon.
| We DO not think the cov' at qed
hastily, and we do not thiok they
are deserving Of tue censure which
has been heapcd upon them.
Mr. Gale is the general western
manager for the Erie Iron Works
Co. Of Pennsylvania, a corporation
r-presen,lng overss zoo, 900 Of cap
ital and which has stood The inan-
ciaI storms aud crises Of over 60
years air. Gale y large stock
holder in the company, tis un-
necessary 1 Q say anything further,
except that the city council has
fully Investigated the responsibility
aud the commercial standing Of
the company, aud satisfied them
selves that they mean business
Further, the ordinance passed IS
the same as the sewerage ordi-
nance 10 force 1t Gaiasville, Tex.
with few minor changes, oil Of
them III the cit3's favor. Gaios-
willie IS conceded TO have the best
sewerage system in the state Of
Texas. The only change Of any
importanceis the clause giving the
city Of Chickasha 20 free traps tor
catching storm water, while Cams
vile has none,
1t is urged that although sew
eral months have elapsed since the
wsterworks franchise was granted
Mr. Gales company has done
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-12-22

sewer system; without its connec-
ton with the waterworks the
sewerage could not be built. The
company has already expended
considerable on the waferworks; it
is not likelY they intend 10 lose ell
that amount BY not completing the
two systems. Without the water
works contract sewerage would be
yalueless. for the latter is depend
ant on the former. So it would
seem that thatobjection is not well
taken.
Lastly, as we have often stated
before, Chickasha has arrived at a
point in her career Of advancement
where she Hust have these two
public utilities. IL is not a ques-
tion Of what or why; it is ques-
ti0n OF HOW q question Of imme-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-12-22


diate, absolute necessity. She
mutt have waserworks and sewer
age if she wishes to 60 forward
and progress in the future as she
has 10 the past. Now the oppor-
tunity TO get these much needed
utilities is offered. We have
nothing TO offer for them but the
permission to put them IN, and the
promise Of our patronage. We
cannot advertise FOR sealed bids,
and award to the highest and best
bidder. We are not in position
to dictate. And now that these
good things are offered us 1t in not
a time to quibble and question, or
to delay and reconsider, but to
ACT.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-12-22

Last season TOR Christmas We
bought . dne line Of drop stitch
hose. They were al right but the
trouble was We d.d not buy
enough This year We bought
about four times as many and we
expect to please everybody. The
Famous, Jackman a Lemon
307 Il
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-12-22

II you want TO buy stock cattle
see Murray & Roach, 314l Chieka-
sha avenue, over Morgan & Gribi's
dry soods stefe. 313 If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-12-22

oysters received daily at Hoveys
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
INFLUENCE OF
BRITISH COLONIAL CONFERENCE
BY Hon. JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN.

During these have been holding with the able and
distinguished representatives Bran colonies
conference whose educational influence bound 10 be almost important
substantial and which have ntercanged free and
frank o all matters Of interest.
One thing has struck than anything connection with
represent British domnioH
may differences differ
respective politics all AMI
mated these IN the mother county and in least equal degree
by patriotic strengthen the lines which bind all together
That the goal direct all efcs. There
this be reached through imperial de-
Tense through imperial trade.
suppose could attain ideal with
inclined England advanced
these respects than public opinion in the colonies It net
always There time when negecul and unsympatete
and when talk heard any about letting The
colonies 90.
passed away affection and
gard. measures prepared do
the of consolidating the empire than perhaps has occurred to then
recognize islands call the United Kingdom they
headp the be willing bear the burden
greater proportion than may be automatically their due
fact that the afford by feet and the
ope. obtain bring Immediately altogether
responding return. the slightest degree discouraged II
slowly moving surely and have absolute confidence in the
future
which holding viii lead to
results, VIII mark considerable advance The twentieth century her
chapter BRITISH history Nc longer have read the
annals Of kngdom-it history empire which
generation lay broad and deep the Ounda
upon edfce Of and
feel that l say with Milton:
noble pussan nation rousng herself like q
strong Sleep and shaking he nvncbe locks; mehmbs
meng mighty youth and kndng her undazed eyes
al full midday BEAM
promise which promise which Great Britain
alone achieve, but promise of which
nothing deprive only high
tiny which placed within the reach Of noble ambition
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
PREVALENCE OF GLUTIoNY.

Edward Earle Purinton, son OF Presi-
dent Purinton. Of the West Virginia
University, who has just completed a
thirty days fast. declares that three
score and ten is a life limit fixed by hu-
man gluttony. and that men should live
to be 200 years old. Mr.. Purinton says
his fast has more than fulfilled expec-
tations, both physically and psychicaIly.
He swallowed nothing but acid fruit
juice. which he classes as medicine and
not food to the faster. He sums up his
reasons in four words-renovation. dom
inaticn. dedication and Illumination.
The voluntary fast he says. brings
a mental control. a conscious power over
the body. Dinner. disease and death are
the logical triumvirate at whose slight
est nod humanity's chief executioner-
fear-smites down at 30 a man whose
body should last at least 200 years, AID
then be transmitted into the universal,
unsullied by the 1eety shadows we call
death Break the shaekles Of meal time
evolve from the family table. forget the
archaic dinner bell, let hunger alone die
tate as to the time and choice ard man
ner and amount in eating. and You have
taken the first step toward individual
growth"