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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21
COOKS PLANS unknown
TO CLOSEST FRIENDS
Brother and Former Associate
Say They Have No KnoWl-
edge of His Whereabouts.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-The dispatches
today from Copenhagen which stated
that the committee investigating DR..
claim as first at the north pole, was not
inclined to accept DR.. Cooks records on
the preliminary examination, loosened
several tongues in New York tonight.
John R. Bradley, the man who financed
the Cook expedition, when seen by a re-
porter, said he had just read the Copen-
hagen dispatches.
"Have you any opinion as to the truth
the reporter.
''See here" said Mr.. Bradley, crisply.
1T am sick and tired of this whole Cook
matter. / lost my interest in it weeks
ago."
Where is Dr. Cook at the present
timer Mr.. Bradley was asked.
He answered with a burst of laughter:
81 wish knew" said he. He did not
see fit to take me into his. confidence.
He did not even bid me good-by. The last
time I saw him was when he was at the
Waldorf, when he disappeared the first
time and turned up later at the Ora
matan inn, at Bronxville."
WAS there any break in your rela-
tions?'
"weIl, hardly that" answered Mr..
Bradley, HE just sort of dropped out
of sight and he didn't call upon me or
send me, any sort of word or have anyone
convey to me his plans for the future.
''Then 1 lost interest in the Cook bust
ness. I'm just as sick of seeing so much
about IT in the papers as everyone else
seems to be. 1 have washed my hands
of the whole business. 1 don't know
anything about Dr. Cooks whereabouts.
This definite word that DR.. Cook has
parted from the man who furnished him
the sinews of exploration does not come
as a surprise, but 1t puts the matter in
queer light and will surely set many
people to turning the matter over in
their minds.
William L. Cook. DIR. Cooks brother
who resides in Brooklyn, had also read
the papers.
where is Or. Cook?" he was asked.
William Cook took some time to
consider the matter and spoke slowly:
II cannot tell you that"
But you know where he is, don't
your
Il cannot say anything. None of us
can say anything about it. 1 believe
my brother will take his own time in
coming out with a statement. He
WON Tain until SChS ACehNy WISH
he would talk, because L think the
time has come for him to say some
thing.
lis it DIR. Cooks intention" the
brother was asked, Ito preserve 81
lenco until after the Danish commits
sion makes it final report?" =
Again Mr.. Cook hesitated. Il don't
know what his pans are now. I have
not seen him in some time"
Then he stated:
II cannot state anything, because
the whole matter might come OUT
He refused to explain just what
this meant.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

me verbally on December 10. I refused
it. On December IL 1 received a letter
from the person who had made this Of
fer asking me to come to his office.
paid no attention to il, and on December
Is received a second letter urging that
I come forward with the whole truth and
paid no attention. I understand, how
of these letters. They are the only basis
for his accusation"
CAPTAIN Loose volunteered further de-
tails of his dealings with DR.. Cook, which
were not published in his first narrative.
FURTHER PROBATION.
1.-THE observations made for DR..
Cook" said Captain Loose, were calcu-
lated on the basis that they were taken
at o'clock in the morning. Il told the
doctor to take these records and TO figure
out from them what the observations
would be at o'clock in the afternoon the
same day. In that way 1 explained 1t
would not be necessary for the doctor
to submit to the Copenhagen commits
sion the actual records that had faxed
for him.
II did this in order that I might as far
as. possible lay at rest any suspicious
DR.. Cook might have of me and any
fear of his that might have too great
a hold on him.
You can use the observations you
make from mine / told him, and sc
you can repudiate any statement 1 might
possibly make at some time in the future
about having furnished you with your
observations"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21
FOUR KILLED, 8 HURT,
AS TRAINS CRASH
Central of Georgia Train
Crashes Head-0n Into Mail
Car on Macon and Birming-
ham at Harris City.

HARRIS CITY, Ga, Dec. H.-Dashing
at a high rate of speed and unable to
stop its flight on account of the brakes
and sand failing to work, the Central OF
Georgia passenger train, which left Co
lumbus early this morning, crashed head
on into a passenger train of the Macon
and Birmingham railroad, at the junction
depot here, hurled the mail car
of the NJ. & B. train against the
depot, caused the death Of four bystand-
ers near the station and seriously in
jured three other persons.
The dead:
JOHN L. WILLIAMS, of Harris City.
w. A. MHARGE, of Harris City.
H. c. RAwLS, Joint agent Of the Cen
trail OF Georgia and the Macon and Bir-
mingham at Harris City.
JACK HOLT, colored, employe of Macon
and Birmingham. at LAGRANGE.
The injured:
Howard Newman, Macon and Birming-
ham mail clerk.
William Griggs, arm broken
E. N. Phillips, of Macon, foot broken.
FAILURE OF BRAKES?
The wreck is said to have been caused by
the failure of the brakes to work, and
the sand to stop the trains high speed.
The Macon and Birmingham train had
Iulling across the junction track, when
the Central train from Columbus. dashed
into sight and without moments warn
ing crashed into the Macon and Birmlng-
ham train, striking the mail car. Inc car
was hurled from the track, struck the
depot. glanced off and went nearly 10
feet before it struck the ground.
The engine plowed on and ran for 40
feet, without ever leaving the rails.
CAR HITS BYSTANDERS.
The flying mail was hurled through the
crowd of bystanders, who had been wait
ing for the Central train. Williams and
McHarge, both prominent citizens OF
Harris City, were instantly killed. Nc
Harge had just bought ticket for the
Central train. Depot, Agent Rawls was
found some distance from where ne was
standing, pinned beneath the car. His
skull was crushed in and he died few
minutes later. The negro Jack Holt died
a few minutes after being struck.
A second-class coach on the Ma
con and Birmingham train was
badly damaged by the terrific
impact The Central of Georgia engine
sustained no further damage than a bro
ken headlight.
The Central of Georgia tracks and those
Of the Macon and Birmingham cross at
Harris City, a joint depot being used by
the two roads. The depot stands close to
the intersection of the two tracks and
several persons were standing on the
ground waiting for the trains.
In view of the fact that all trains are
compelled to stop on account of the
crossing, there was no warning of the
tragic accident According to the state
ment Of Engineer Frank Norris. of the
Central train, either the brakes failed to
work or did not work in sufficient time
for his sand lever to help stop the flying
train
The track was not materially damaged
and was opened for traffic in an hours
time. Wrecking trains were hurried to
Harris City from Columbus and La
Grange
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21
SHOOTS GIRL AND RIVAL,
AND KILLS HIMSELF

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1S.-After shoot
ing and seriously wounding Minnie b.
Carey, aged % years, and William B.
Bostick, aged 81 years. yesterday, in the
dining room of boarding house in the
center of the city Joseph E. Murray.
alias Ernest Bird, of LaPlata Md, com
mitted suicide by shooting himself in the
head.
Murray came to this city Yesterday
from Morris Plains, n. ]. He had former
ly been friend of Miss Carey, according
to detectives who investigated the case.
and he at once sought her at the depart
ment store where she is employed. He
followed Miss Carey and Bostick to a
boarding house on Arch street.
Upbreading Bostick for stealing his
girl" Murray drew a revolver and shot
both the girl and Bosticlc Bird then nut
bullet in his brain. The woman proba-
bly, will die.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21
FASTER IN
HOUSE THAN EXPECTED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-Far better
progress is being made with legislation
In the house than was anticipated. Be-
fore congress convened, it was predicted
that there would be hCtle or no activity
prior to the holiday adjournment, and
that the disposition to do but a small
amount Of business would probably char
acteriZe the entire session.
Since the house convened on December
8, however, a great number of important
bills and resolutions have been introduced,
two important measures have been passed
and a number of others have been re-
ported and are under consideration in the
house.
In all a total of 1,606 house bills, 1SS
house resolutions, 95 house joint resolu-
tons and 26 concurrent resolutions have
been introduced. Two measures for rail-
road regulation, bearing the name of Rep
resentative Esch, of Wisconsin, have
passed the house.
Two omnibus pension bills, carrying
total of 4G7 claims, have also passed. Two
important pieces of legislation are now
pending. District of Columbia appropri-
alton bill and the Panama canal govern
ment reorganization measure. The army
appropriation bill, carrying upwards OF
800, 900, goo, is out of the military commit
tee, and the immigration committee is
preparing to report its bill regulating the
white slave traffic.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21
$4,000 TRA|NNEN AGREE
TO DEMAND BIGGER WAGES

CHICAGO. Dec. 1S.-The canvass of the
votes cast by the $4,000 conductors and
trainment on IS eastern railroads was
completed today and all except the en-
ployes of one line cast their ballots in
favor of demanding an increase in wages
and changes in working rules. The name
or thu road refusing to enter into the
concerted movement was withheld. It
was said that another vote would be TAX
en- as there had been a misunderstand-
ing.
1.-The petitions will be presented to the
ralrCad officials early in the year." said
A E. Garretson, president of the Order
OF Railway Conductors. The officials viii
have so DAYS under our agreement 10
answer"
The general managers and switchmen
who are comforting over a new wage
scale adjourned today until Monday.
Neither side has yet advanced any prop
ositIon for settlement.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21
CANDIDATES ENTERED
FOR WHITFIELD OFFICES

DALTON, Ga, Dec. 1s.-New candidates
in the field for county offices are Squire
S. II Routh and Arthur Broadrick, who
have lined up for tax receiver to fill the
office to become vacant at the expiration
OF Tax Receiver Williams term Of office.
as It is understood he will not again
offer for the office. A strange fact con-
nected with the race is that four years
ago Squire Routh was defeated for the
office by the present incumbent, Mr.. VIII
lIams, and the same fate overlook Mr..
Broadrick in the last election in 1908.
other candidates out for county offices
are F. W. Elrod and H. n. Lassater, who
are running against each other for tax
collector. Former Deputy Sheriff Joe Bar
tenfeld has told a number of his friends
that he will make the race for sheriff
in 1910.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

NAIROBI, British East Africa, Dec. ~.
To-day the American hunting and scien-
tific expedition began what may be term
ed the second stage of its journey in the
interior of Africa. The objective point
is Gondokero, Uganda, which, 1t Is ex-
pected, will be reached on February IL.
Colonel Roosevelt and his associates
were given a cordial send-off as they
boarded the train for Kisumu. Arriving
there tomorrow, the party will board the
steamer Clement Hill and cross the Vic
toria Nyanza to Entebbe. With the pass
age of the lake, the Americans will
have left behind them British East Afri-
ca and enter the Uganda protectorate,
the widest and most beautiful perhaps
the most dangerous and certainly the
most interesting field of their explora-
lions.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21
OPPOSITION TO LURT0N
HAS COMPLETELY ENDED
nv RALPH SMITH.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 1S-An OPP
position to the confirmation OF Judge
Iurton's nomination TO the supreme
bench disappeared this afternoon when
Senator LaFoIlette finished reading the
Judges opinions in the so-called anti-la-
Dor decisions rendered by the Tennessee
turist. There win be no meeting next
week OF the insurgent senators to or
ganize the opposition 10 Judge Lurton- In
stead, the nomination IS likely to be taken
I'D Monday OF Tuesday and disposed OF.
Secretary Knox did all he could to
dissuade President Taft from his declared
purpose OF sending the judges name to
the senate. He could not. without breach
OF the ethics OF his position, carry his
opposition TO the senate without having
first resigned his office. which he never
had any thought of doing
Before they read the opinions to which
the leaders OF organized labor have taken
exception. Senators LaFoIette. Cum
mings, Borah and Dolliver were inclined
TO vote against the confirmation, and to
do what they could to prevent action.
Some OF them may set forth their objec-
lions in short speeches just before the
vote Is taken and they may even vote
against confirmation. but there are not
enough OF them to have any effect upon
the result
The insurgent senators canvassed their
Democratic colleagues and found that
they could not expect a single vote from
the Democratic side even on the sugges-
ton that the Judge is too old or that he
Is not a strict constructionist as might be
inferred from the fact that he has always
been a Democrat. Senator Nelson, the
member OF the judiciary committee to
whom the insurgents looked as possible
leader OF an opposition. satisfied himself
before the committee voted to report the
nomination with favorable recommends
ton, that while the judge is more than
@ years old. he is Of such vigor that
he may reasonably be expected 10 serve
more than 10 years before taking ad-
vantage OF the retirement act.
The attempt TO create objection to the
judge by pointing out that he is not a
strict constructionist fell very fiat The
Democratic senator's. all southern men,
except Shiveley. OF Indiana, and Hughes,
OF Colorado. smiled at the suggestion The
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21
FARMERS OF TEXAS
IN PEACE WITH UNION

FORT WORTH, Tex, Dec. 1s.-That
all is well In the ranks of the Farmers
union. and that a truce has been declar-
ed between the Texas branch and the ma
tional organization, is in effect the official
announcement following a lengthy con-
ference today between state and national
officers.
Secretary Fields. of the state executive
committee. has been named as spokes-
man for the conference, and declares that
the national officers have accepted the
view of the state officers. who are seeking
to establish the Texas branch under
state charter, thereby restricting the la
biIities of the individual members.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21
GOMPERS COMMENTS ON
NEW ANTI-STRIKE LAW

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-Great in
terest is being shown among labor in
terests in washington over the recent
enactment Of the legislature of New
Zealand of a series of anti-strike laws.
Samuel Gompers, president OF the
American Federation of Labor, said to-
day with regard to this legislation:
81 have seen the cablegram from
New South Wales stating that the leg
islature passed a law by which any
one who leads, or aids employees in
strike will be sent to prison for
year." said Mr.. Gompers. I'm connec-
ton herewith, it must be remembered
that when New Zealand and New South
Wales adopted their compulsory arbi-
tration faw faddists declared that
strikes would not again occur in those
countries. Thoughtful and observing
men knew and declared that the laws
would be ineffective and aborttve, and
so they have proven themselves.
when the court of arbitration
awarded higher wage to the boot and
shoe workers the manufacturers locked
out the men, closed down their factories
and declared that they would import
their shoes from Europe or America.
when tine workmen employed in the
packing houses and butcher establish
ments were denied an increase of
wages by the court of arbitration they
went on strike.
when the interests of men diverge
they will contend for their respective
interests and this is true Of workmen
as well as of employers.
THE compulsory arbitration which
compels employees to pay higher wages
than they think they can afford and en-
forces that award by the power of gov
eminent results in con1scation of
property.
Compulsory arbitration which
awards a lower wage and imposes con-
ditions on workmen repugnant to them
and enforces IL by the power of gov
eminent establishes involuntary servI-
tude, slavery"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21
SOUTHERN RY. PAYS
$83,510 STATE TAX

Several big payments Of Georgia
state taxes on corporations for the
year 1909 have come to the treasury
during the past few hours, adding to
the golden store already there from
several days remittances.
The Southern railroad company's
check for SS3,610.25 was received
Thursday, covering the taxes due from
that road on it's franchise and property
in Georgia for the year. The Ocean
Steamship company, RENTS S12,172.I6
to cover the years taxes. Other remit
tances are as follows: Augusta Rail-
way and Electric company, S4,s59.3O;
American Telegraph and Telephone
company, $1,313.72; Gainesville Mid
land railroad, S1,6s4.23; Macon, Dublin
and Savannah railway, S3,633.25; West
ern Union Telegraph company, S4,-
OS9.S9.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-Mrs. o. II. r.
Belmont visited the night court tonight
to see what treatment is accorded such
of the striking women shirtwaist makers
as are arrested for disorderly conduct
81 don't think the public would care to
hear what should like to say about this
court" was her first comment
For a moment Mrs Belmont struggled
with what appeared to be indignation, and
then added:
Things will be different when we have
women judges and newspapers run by
women"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21
LOCAL OPTION CAMPAIGN
CAUSES MANY FIGHTS

WALLA WALLA, Wash, Dec. 1s.--Ex-
citing scenes marked the closing of the
local option campaign here tonight. Many
street fights occurred between adherents
of the wet and dry factions.
The drys' street meeting tonight was
adjourned to the court house at the re-
quest of the police, who feared a riot.
Local option will be voted on here or
Monday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21

fact is that not any considerable number
OF them are strict constructionists them
selves now that the whole line of decisions
,ef-the court have been the other way and
a broad construction Is as much the es-
tablished rule as anything can be.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21
LOCUST GROVE FIRE
DESTROYS WAREHOUSE

LOCUST GROVE, Ga, Dec. H-Fire
destroyed Merchants and Planters cotton
warehouse here at II o'clock last night.
The loss Of cotton and warehouse sns-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-21
Snow at MemnhiS

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Dec. 1S.-Snow began
falling here early today and at $50
o'clock an inch had fallen, with indica-
tions that the fall would continue for
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-11-04
Was Known at Standpoint.

Robt. Hackworth, the ringleader of
the would-be holdup gang which en-
tered the Dougherty & Wilcox saloon
at Newport last week and who was
later shot 10y Mr.. Wilcox, one Of the
proprietors, dying the following night,
is we'll known by several Of Sandpoint's
citizens, he having lived with his family
near the Great Northern depot here.
Harry Flat, especially, has occasion
to remember him as he endorsed a note
to the Traders State bank for $500
which the desperate later refused to
pay. Mrs. Hackworth, however, made
payment of $3.50 on the note, the bal
ance which at the time it was paid
amounted to nearly 5000. had to be
cared for by Mr.. Flatt. Mr.. Flatt tried
for some time to locate the party after
he had been notified that the note was
not paid, but was unable to do so until
the killing occurred last week. He
states that the family are all of good
repute and deserve the sympathy of
eyeryone.-News.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-11-04
WASHINGTON Mines Producing.

While the Washington wiseacre is
telling the stranger in the state that
there are no mines in Washington,
there are at least three properties send
ing their ore to the smelters to prollt
foreign owners. A few of the shipping
mines of two counties are the United
Copper, at Chewelah; the Napoleon,
near Marcus; the Last Chance. at
Northport; the First Thought, lat Orient;
the Lucille Dreyfos, at Danyllle; the
Lone Star. at Laurier; the Belcher, at
Belcher Mountain; the Quilp, Republic;
Lone Pine, Tom Thumb, at Republic.
Under normal prices and conditions
this list would be enlarged by the adj
dition of nearly as many more.
At the camp of Metaline there are
number of mines which will start ship
ments as soon as the railroad provides
cheap Transportation. What is true OF
that camp is also true of several others.
TO the man who has seen the develop
ment of the mines of this state against
all predictions, suggestions and advice
of the average Washington citizen it is
astonishing with what remarkable fire.
unency mines are made when average
conditions prevail as to transportation
and treatment of the ores. What is be-
ing done in the two counties first men
toned will be repeated in several others
when the people have courage enough to
undertake the-development required be-
fore transportation is provided.-North-
west Mining News.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-11-04
Appealed to His Pride.

1t was the most obstinate mule in
the lot and refused to enter the car OF
train held up at little wayside sta
ton. Threats, cajolery and blows were
alike useless. The mule refused to
bulge, and the. slant Of his ears told
those of the passengers who were IA
miliar with mule ear talk that where
he was he intended to stay. Then the
aged African who was trying to load
him in said in honeyed tones:
"Whuffo yo' behave dis way befo'
all desc strange people? Why, yo' fool
mule, doan' yo' know dat desc people
will jes' believe dat yo' neber done
trabeled befo' in all yo' life?"
The long ears lost their aggressive
slant, and the beast went sedately up
the inclined plank with the air Of a
man entering a drawing room car for
the first time and determined not to
betray the fact.-EXchange
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-11-04
The wealthy auctioneer who reduced

The wealthy auctioneer who reduced
the Inheritance of daughter to an
annuity of 91O4 because she had be-
come a Socialist reminds one OF the
old fashioned cutting off with shll-
ling" Why a shilling rather than moth
ing? Blackstone explains. The 10
mans used to set aside wills as de-
ficient in natural duty if they d1sln-
herited or totally passed by any chhd
of the testator. But the smallest leg
acy was accepted as evidence that the
testator had not lost his reason or his
memory, as the law otherwise as
sumed he had; hence the groundless
belief in England that father could
not disinherit his child without
shilling, although the English law
knows no presumption of insanity or
forgetfulness in such case. OF Sher1-
dan and his son Tom (and of other IA
theirs and sons) the story is told: ga
ther-I'll cut you off with a shilling.
Son-Pd rather have it now, dad. st.
James Gazette.