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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
BOY NEVER WORE
A PAIR OF SHOES

CHICAGO. Aug. SO.-Eight- year-old HUI
go Schneider has never wern a pair or
shoes in his life. according to his state-
ment made yesterday when he was taken
from his parents and placed in the juve-
nile home. 30
For eight days. according to Juvenile
officers. Joseph Schneider, his wife and
their three children. have been living IN
coal shed with scant food, fuel and
clothing.
All they have had to eat was what
the boys could pick up from garbage.
barrels The mother and baby were sent
TO the Woman's Annex, the two boys
to the Juvenile home, while the father Is
locked up charged with vagrancy.
The family was evicted from basement
room eight days ago for failure to pay the
rent. Then they moved into the coal
shed.
At night Mrs. SCHNEIDER sbid rats
climbed over their bodies and bit the
baby.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31

American flag on the signal pole on the
time keepers stand in front Of the trib-
unes and the bands played The Star
SpanCIed Banner" There was great re-
joicing among the American spectators.
Ambassador Henry White. accompanied
by Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt. Miss Ethel
Roosevelt. Quentin and Archie. had ar
rived in time to witness the flights by
Bleriot and Latham from a special box
placed at the disposal OF the party.
When the American flag went up. Cur
tiss. who had refused to accept congratu-
lations until II was officially announced
that Bleriot's time was slower than his,
was escorted, or rather dragged from the
shed 10 the ambassadors box by several
hundred enthusiastic Americans. Mr..
Whites first words were: II came to see
you win and you have done IT.
The ambassador then told how proud
he was that America had triumphed and
that the blue ribbon OF the air would now
be defended by the United States. He
concluded by congratulating Curtiss in
the name Of the government an the people
OF the United States and then presented
Mrs. White and Mrs. Roosevelt, as well
as the other members OF the party. who
added their congratulations in warm
tones
Quentin said: 1T was bulfy, at which
everybody laughed.
Mrs. Roosevelt expressed regret that
the ex-president was not there TO witness
the American victory. Thousands watch
ed the scene from the lawn below the
stand. The entire party then visited
Curtiss in the shed, where the hero got
in the seat and explained now the ma
chine was controlled. Later the am
bassador made the rounds OF several
several other sheds to congratulate the
aviators while Mrs. Roosevelt and Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Bacon visited one OF the
dirigibles and were informed as to its
workings.
CROWD WATCHES BLERIOT.
Later the party witnessed the starts %
Bleriot Lefebvre, Delagrange and Blu
nau-Varilla- They saw Bleriot just at
dark clip 2-5 seconds on Curtiss' fastest
round in the international in a ten-kili-
metre flight in the lap speed contest,
making the distance In Z minutes, A As
seconds, which is a new worlds record,
and Henry Farman who yesterday won
the Prix de la Champagne, added toShis
laurels by carrying two passengers
around the course. ~-f
The ambassador expressed the opinion
that the achievements of aviation week
will have an echo around the world and
mark an era +.>
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
How the Twins Were Named

The naming of twins was the subject
of an amusing story told by Lady Bal.
four, Of Burleigh
"A friend of mine" she said, had the
good fortune-or misfortune-to have three
sets of twins, and as each pair came
the parents puzzled their brains to dis
cover suitable names for them.
THE first pair, being girls, were called
Kate and Duplicate; the second. q brace
of boys, were named Peter and Repeater
and the third, also boys, Max and Gil
max.
But the question then arose: What II
there should be a fourth, and even q
fifth pair? A young lady solved the din.
Guilty respecting the fourth. by suggesting
Ann and Another. while in the case OF
the NTH a well-known authoress came to
the rescue by suggesting Hugh and Cry"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
WooDALL TAKEN TO
JACKSON FROM MOB

BROOKHAvEN, Miss. Aug. 30.-Robert
WoodalI, charged with committing a
criminal assault on a little girl yester-
day at Pearl Haven. a mill town near
here, was taken TO Jackson this morn
ing for safe keeping under escort of the
company OF state militia. which was sent
here at an early hour today by Gov
ernor Noel.
The Brookhaven company, which was
placed on guard here when a lynching
was threatned last night. remained on
duty until the Jackson company had left
with the prisoner on a special train.
The little victim. who was reported to
be in a critical condition last night, Is
much improved today and will recover.
Excitement here has subsidized.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
SHIPS CONTINUE
TARGET PRACTICE

NORFOLK, Va. Aug, 3O.-witf clear
weather and the ocean as placid as 3
pond, the ships of the Atlantic battle ship
and cruiser fleet today continued their
evolutions and target practice work on
the southern drill grounds off this coast.
The booming of cannon could be heard
family from shore during today.
The somewhat disfigured torpedo boat.
O'Brien. and practice barge No. 2. which
have been In use since the first of the
week as target boats in the battle prac-
tice work. are both still with the fleet
The work Of the ships on the drill grounds
during this week has been satisfactory in
the main. The weather generally has
been better for target practice than dur
ing the previous week, but Che sea has
been unusually calm.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
Cake Was Black

Booker T. Washington, on a tour of New
England. formed a habit OF eating Washing
ton pie. Washington pie is a two-layer cake
with a custard filling. and covered with white
icing II is served in pie-shape pieces. Stop
ping at a country hotel Mr. Washington called
for this delicacy. The waiter brought him
something that resembled IL. but the icing was
chocolate instead Of white. Mr. Washington
looked II over. then turned TO the waiter and
said: You've made mistake, wanted
George, not Booker"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
ATHENS is READY
TO GREET VETERANS

ATHENS, Ga, Aug. 30.-Active prepara-
lions are being made to give the Georgia
Confederate Veterans a royal reception
when they arrive in this city September
2S and 30 Headquarters have been open
ed at the city hall in charge CT Mr.. r. A.
McMahan.
1t is expected that something like $1,000
will be contributed to defray the expenses
of the reunion while the old soldiers
will receive entertainment in the hospita-
BILE homes OF Athenians.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
GIRL TRIES TO SWIM ..
BROOKLYN NARRoWS

NEW YORK. Aug. 3o.-A 12-year-old
girl fought the tide and varying cur
rents for four hours yesterday in an at
tempt TO swim across the narrows be-
tween Brooklyn and Staten Island. She
was within 100 yards OF shore when her
father. seeing that she could make no
further Roadway, ordered that she be
lifted into a boat.
The girl was Beatrice Due. daughter
Of Alfred. a photograph engraver OF
Brooklyn. Due has four daughters. three
OF whom took part in the swim today.
The fourth is but years old. The old
est girl, Ethel. is II and wears two gold
medals she won in swimming races.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
STUDENT OF MERCER
DIES AT VALDoSTA

VALDOSTA, Ga, Aug. 30.-Osmer
Shaw, son of Mrs. L. F. Shaw, died at
the Union hospital. this city, this morn
ing. MIR. Shaw was 10 years of age. and
was one of the most promising young
men of the city.
He had just completed Sophomore class
at Mercer university. and was highly es-
teemed by ali who knew him. The funeral
will be tomorrow at 4:30 p. m, conducted
by DR.. ]. D. Chapman.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
TRIES TO BE HARTMAN
ON TEN CENTS CAPITAL

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. Aug. So-Francis-
co Postnia, a Polander, who has been in
this country but three weeks. tried to be
an American financier on ten cents. He
went to the village of Osteburg and dick
cred for the purchase OF a restaurant at
a price OF $4,000
He ordered many drinks and cigars.
but when IL came to signing the papers,
a single dime was all that was found on
him. He was arrested and under the
immigration laws. probably will be de-
ported.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
NO BABIES, NO BALLOTS;
MISSOURI TO BE SHOWN

ST. LOUIS. Mo, Aug. SO.-"Family suf-
frage; one vote for every baby, or no ba-
bies, no ballots"
This is the propaganda of Father D. S.
Phelan, editor-priest of st. Louis.
The measure which the priest says he
will submit to the next. session of the
legislature at Jefferson City, asks for
family suffrage In Missouri for the pur-
pose of discouraging race suicide. Father
Phelan also will submit bill prohibiting
a divorced husband from marrying the CO.
respondent in a divorce case. ...
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
Mrs. E. B. Howell Dead

VALDOSTA. Ga. Aug. 30 -Mrs. E. B.
Howell. wife of Or. E. r. NOVEL;, New
berry, Fla. nee Miss Katie Martin, died
here Friday night at IL o'clock.
She was well known at Sparks, Ca.
her former home. and throughout this sec
ton where she had many relatives. She
was a niece of Col. and Mrs. w. s. West.
of this city. The funeral was conducted
Saturday by Rev. R. w. Wallace. assist
ed by DR.. J. D. Chapman.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
FATALLY WOUNDED
BY DIVORCED WIFE

. DALLAS, Tex, Aug. 30.-k.R. FIanary,
superintendent of the registry department.
of the Dallas pOstoffIce. was shot and IA
tally wounded by hi divorced wife at
noon today in the heart of the business
district of the city. The woman was ar
rested and Flanary was rushed to a hos
pital.
Little hope is entertained for his recov-
cry as he was shot three times in the abb
domen.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
ROBBED OF $1,000
SLEEPING IN CAR

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug. 3O.-F. NJ
jackson. capitalist. OF birmingham. Ala,
sidetracked on a sleeper here, with his
wife and three boys, awoke Sunday
morning to discover that during the
night the car had been entered by 9
thief, and he had been relieved OF cash,
bill Of exchange and other valuables to
the amount OF over $1,000. The family
were en- route to the Seattle exposition
but their through sleeper was held over
here all night by reason of a missed
connection. They slept on the Pullman
I'm the yards by courtesy OF the Pullman
The car was locked, but
the door was forced by the robber, who
carried away satchels and grips.
s. f. Keith, Pullman conductor, was
also robbed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
TOO MANY PEARS
GIVE BOY CRAMPS

EAU CLAIRE. Wis. Aug. 30.-Because
he ate too many pears from a box In a
railway box car. which he had broken
into In the yards here, Paul Schultz was
seized with cramps and his cries of agony
attracted the police. who placed him uh-
der arrest.
After filing up on pears he took an
other box containing hardware being
shipped by a local firm. He carried this
TO an empty. There he was attacked with
cramps and was caught in the act.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
MIR. J. A. CHAMBLESS
IS DEAD IN DAWSON

DAWSON, Ga, Aug. 30.-Mr. ]. A.
Chambless, one of Dawson's most promi-
nent citizens. died Sunday morning at 7
o'clock. after long illness. He leaves a
wife. who was Miss Kate Allen, of Bron-
wood. to whom he has been married three
years, and five children. Wesley, James,
Henry. Mrs. J. A. Ferguson and Mrs.
Ola Hammond. The funeral was held
Monday morning. The interment was at
New Bethel cemetery.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
MR.. II. A. PATTERSON
BURIED AT VALDOSTA

-VALDOSTA. Ga, Aug. 50.-H. A. Pat
terson. who died at his home yesterday in
this city, was buried here Saturday. He
was one of the oldest citizens OF Valdosta-
Many years ago he came to Georgia
from South Carolina. settling first in Sa-
vannah. from which place he came to
Valdosta in 1881. and has remained here
since that time. He was in the mercan-
tile business for several years. but retired
a few years ago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31

who ascertained that none of the livery
stables rented out horse and buggy for
all night Saturday. They have unraveied-
every tangled skein of the affair, and are
positive that Amason's wounds were seize
inflicted.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-31
English Fiction slumped

II. B. Marriott Watson credits American tic
tIon with having escaped from the austsre
bondage OF w. ID. Howells and taken to itself
the liberty to be as light, frivolous and sen
timental as Il pleases. We have learned the
lesson from England, he says. but absit omen;
English fiction has slumped badly since III
set out TO be giddy.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
A DANGEROUS PLACE

When the news gatherer for the Will
lowby Clarion was admitted Ole of tine
first visitors to the old Parker house,
recently bought and fitted up by the
Historical society, he was able to get a
full column of interesting information
for the next issue of the paper.
Doesn't seem to me it'll be safe for
folks to go to the old Parker house
without they take some precautions"
said Samuel Hobart, the village wag,
when he had finished the reporters ac-
count of what he had seen. Lem Col
burn had a pretty narrer escape, by
what he tells in this paper"
What does he tell?" demanded Mrs.
Hobart.
"Tn read it out" said her husband,
and proceeded slowly:
"On first entering the hall the Wis
itor's eye is caught by a long sword
over one side of the mantel, and then
drawn to the old flintlock on the other
side; after which it naturally falls on
the mantel itself, and from that to the
old brick-tiled hearth
"Now, if LENS eyes can stand that
kind O. treatment they must be pretty
tough"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
ENOUGH TO SCARE HER

"Bill' Smith is a country storekeep-
er, and last spring he came to town to
purchase his stock of goods for the
summer trade. The goods were shipped
Immediately, and reached his store be-
fore he did. Among the lot of cases
and packages was box shaped some
thing like a casket. When Bills wife
saw this one she uttered a scream and
called for a hammer. The drayman,
hearing her shrill cries, rushed in to
see what the trouble was. The wife,
pale and faint, pointed to the follow
ing inscription on the box:
"Bill inside It'd Bits
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
Panning Gold in Salt Pit Canyon
DEFINITIONS

Drug clerk-One who gets the expe-
rience, but not the salary, of stamp
clerk.
Vaudeville-A show that is 80 per
cent trap drummer.
Notwithstanding that could be
acquired If all of it could be over
taken.
Last word-Any remark by any
woman on any subject.
Mixed drink-Beverage received by
the stomach with mixed emotions.
Retort-A sally returned to sender
within five days.
Dude (obsolete)-Male person who
tried to dress eXtravagantly. Men are
no longer able to compete with women
in this regard.
Breadwinner-One who is striving for
cake.
Millionaire-One who has amassed
cake and can't digest it,
Umbrella-Stalk that is not raised in
the country.
Pickle-Embalmed corpse of a Gu
cumber.
Love-That without which hate
would be futile.
Cough-Something that keeps jump
ing up from the seat of the trouble
Louisville Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
PROSPECTING IN SALT PIT CANYON

you here again, you Wretched little
bungler."
Jim, terrified and almost crying, left
the office and hurried away.
The next morning his employer called
at his home and the youth came to the
door,
You young donkey" exlaimed the
visitor, do you suppose 1 really sacked
you yesterday? OF course not! Come
on back to the office, and every time a
caller makes a complaint and l sack
you go round the corner till the GUS
toner's gone and then come back"
And that's how Jim started in busi-
ness, grew up to be the manager of the
concern, and now has an office boy of
his own whom he sacks regularly with
every complaint that is made.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
THE NEW OFFICE BOY

His name was Augustus Athrobald
Robinson, out in the business house
where he had lately secured a position
as office boy everybody called him Jim,
on the ground that his name was too
long for business purposes.
He was very keen on retaining his
position, so when a caller came in one
day and made a violent complaint
about letter that had not been posted
to him, Jim listened in terror.
where's that boy?' cried his en-
ployer in a fury. Here, you imp, take
your coat and hat and get out! I'm
ashamed of you! Go to the cashier and
get your salary, and don't let me see
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29

sYMPATHlzED WITH jim

An excited, middle-aged woman
bounced into the local police station
the other day and accosted the inspec-
tor on duty.
where's my Jim?" she demanded.
beg pardon, madam-dog, 1 pre-
sume?" said the officer.
Don't you dare to presume nothing
of the kind" snapped the woman.
DOG, indeed No, sir, husband-my
husband. He's missing, disappeared,
decamped-"
"You don't say SOL"
But I'd have you to understand that
do say SO, young man. How dare you
sit there and fatty contradict rate
payer?-leastways the lawful wife of
one. I'll report you, sir. Do you hear
that? I'll report you! Where's my
husband?"
My dear madam"
How dare you call me your dear
madam? Do you think l come here to
be insulted? l tell you my husband has
decamped, and you sit there like
dummy. What do you think of that?'
well. madam" responded the police
inspector, Il haven't the pleasure of
your husbands acquaintance, but
should say he's a very wise man. Con-
stable Blunt, show this woman out. -
Tit Bits.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
AUTOMATIC CAMERA

Major Baden-Powell has just devised
a new instrument, chiefly for use with
dirigibles. sounding balloons, or free
balloons 1t consists of a camera con-
trolled by clockwork, with a long, SEN
sitive film wound on rollers, so that
a picture is taken at regular intervals,
say once every minute. This invention
is suspended below the balloon, so as
to point vertically downward and take
photographs of the country Immediate
ly below-English paper.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
Too Pat

A pun is often the easiest as we'll as
the lowest form of wit. An example of
the kind of pun to be strictly avoided is
given in the following story, taken from
the Chicago News. A customer went
into a music store to look over some
songs.
"How do you sell your music?' he
asked of the clerk.
ut depends on the kind you want"
said that individual. I'VE sell piano
music by the pound, and organ music
by the choir"
The customer did not buy any.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
MEAN OE HIM

$50 the old styles are coming in
AGAIN." inquired Mr. Smart, as his
wife adjusted her new hat.
Don't be too sarcastic, dear" re-
piled the gracious lady; this is posi-
lively a strictly original design"
(Which merely shows your lack of
knowledge of architecture" chuckled
the brute. 81 guess I know mansard
roof when l see one!"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-29
WHAT is 1T?

NOte-Mr. Roosevelt has captured an u
Known animal, apparently a cross betwe
! zebra and giraffe.
By W. j. hampton
Come all ye faunal takers,
Too serious to laugh,
And tell us If you please, sirs,
Is this thing n Zeraffe?
1t isn't? Well, what Is it
Which has no pa or ma
That anybody knows of?
Say, is ii a gibra?
IL isn't? Well, what is IL?
Go on; we want to hear
How much you know of fauna.
Is il a Zebragir?
1t isn't? Well, what is it?
Perhaps, now, it might be
Some faunOlOgic wonder
Perhaps a gibrazee?
1t isn't? Well, what Is it?
Get wise; cut out the chaff;
Reel off the information.
Is 1t gizebraife?
1t isn't? Well, what is it?
What's that? You cannot tell
Because you have no record
OF such beast? oh, well,
You needn't bother with it;
Wen pack our duds and go
And ask great Bwana TumbO;
You bet your brains he'll know.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-06-24
Betsey Ross and the Rejected Flag

We often read and hear the statement: at is to
be regretted that many OF the fascinating nara
tives of our colonial history are born OF magma
ton. and among these favorite stories such as:
Captain John Smiths adventure with the Indi
ans Putnam's famous ride Betsey Ross and our
first flag. and Barbara Frietehie at Fredericks
town"
There is abundance of proof extended to verify
that Betsey Ross lived. and that she was en-
ployed by the continental congress to manufacture
flags, the government archives bear witness.
Betsey Ross dag was first rejected and some
time later accepted
Betsey Ross attended Christ church, Philadel-
phia, and the pew in which she worshiped was
next to the one occupied by Washington. and her
pew is marked by a brass plate bearing these
words; in this pew worshiped Betsey Ross who
made the first flag"
OF late years the Journals magazines. and school
histories our country have called attention to the
origin OF our national flag having been sug-
gested by the family arms OF the Washingtons
This superstition comes from Martin Topper an
eminent English poet and literateur. His first
reference TO our flag In this connection was made
public is the fall OF 1850. The announcement did
not receive serious consideration until at public
banquet given In America. At this dinner held In
the city OF Baltimore. the idea heralded 20 the
world that the stars and stripes had their origin In
the heraldic symbols OF the Washington family