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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
MRS. GRAHAM HEADS =
>- d. A. r. OF GEORGIA

BRUNSWICK, Ca. Nov. 13.-The Geor-
gia Daughters OF the American Revolu-
ton closed its session here fast nigh aft
er electing the following officers to serve
Through the ensuing year:
Mrs. John M. Graham, Marietta, state
regent, to succeed Mrs. Godfrey, re-
signed; Mrs. John M. Brown, Atlantis,
first vice regent; Mrs. w. H. Devoe,
Brunswick, second vice regent; Mrs.
Howard H. Mccall, Atlanta, recording
secretary; Miss Mabel Cortelyou. Mariet-
ia, corresponding secretary. Mrs. Rich
ard Spencer, Columbus, treasurer; Mrs.
T. NJ. Green, Washington, historian; Miss
Ruby Ray. Atlanta, state editor; Miss
Annie c. Benning. Columbus, vice presi-
dent general for Georgia
The next place of meeting will be Sa-
vannah Last nights program was very
interesting through two notable address
ses delivered by DR.. ]. E. Dickey, presi-
dent of Emory college, and Mrs. s. B.
c. Morgan, of Savannah, on absorbing
topics. ~" '+'
A motion to instruct the delegates to
the next congress to support the admin
istration of Matthew T. Scott was lost
All delegates are remaining over to
visit Dungeness and Jekyl island. I'd
RIVER EXCURSION. e..
large excursion steamer left the city
at s O'Clock this morning and at the in
vitation of superintendent Grob. of the
Jekyl Island club a stop of some time
was made at this. the most exclusive re-
sort club in America f-
The Daughters were entertained with re-
miniscenes and interesting history by DR..
Burroughs, of Brunswick, an undisputed
authority, and by Mrs. w. H. DeVoe,
regent Of the local chapter. who had ac
quainted herself with good deal of what
is unwritten about this section in the
early days 1t Is a fact that there is here
plenty of matter-subject yet to adorn the
pages of historical words, for while this
sectfssr has produced a great many other
great men, it has to its credit no his
toriaGs. s> esq.,.
At Dungeness a right royal welcome
awaited the party. Mrs. Carnegie had had
most elaborate preparations made for the
visitors, and in order to have every one
cared FOR, a large number of New York
maids were sent there for that especial
purpose: S 'r
/ The magnificent home and its beautiful
surroundings belonged to the guests for
the day. and among the points OF great
interest visited was that of the tomb of
Light Horse Harry Lee" the grand
father Of the immortal commander of the
Confederate forces. .sst
BRUNSWICK, Ca. Nov. 13.--As the
delegates to the annual convention of, the
Georgia Daughters of the Americana Rev
olution sailed In the steamer. Atlanticson a
pleasure trip today. they unanimously
adopted resolution condemning obscene
motion picture shows.
The mayors and aldermanic boards Of
each municipality will be called upon to
recognize the spirit of the resolution,
which prohibits all objectionable pictures,
which were characterized as being highly
immoral. n
The delegates also elected DR.. w. B.
Burroughs honorary state historian. a
newly-created office. The convention was
the most successful and largest ever held
In the state
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
A FOOD DRINK
Which Brings Daily Enjoyment.
. Iadr doctor writes:

A lady doctor writes:
Though busy hourly with my own al.
fairs. ! will not deny myself the pleasure
OF taking a few minutes to tell OF my
enjoyment daily obtained from my
morning cup OF Postum. II is a food
beverage. not a stfmulant like coffee.
7 began TO use Postum years ago.
not because wanted to. but because
coffee which I dearly loved, made my
nights long weary periods 20 be dreaded
and uniting me for business during the
Cay.
ION advice OF a friend. first tried Pos
tum. making II carefully as suggested on
the package AS I had always used
screan and no sugar mixing my Pos
tim So II looked good. was clear and
fragrant, and IL was a pleasure to see the
cream color Il as my Kentucky friend
always wanted her coffee to look. like a
new saddle.
lfaThen tasted II critically. for I had
tried many substitutes for coffee. j
was pleased. yes. satisfied with my Post
nm IN taste and effect, and am yet. be-
Ing a constant user OF II all these years.
- continually assure my friends and
acauaintances that they will like Postum
fnrplace OF coffee. and receive benefit
frnn its use. y have gained weight
can sleep and am not nervous.
Read The Road 70 MELVILLE, - in pkgs
s.sThsres a Reason"
Ever read the above letter. A
new one appears from time to
time; They are genuine, trne and
full of human interest.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
Can You. Tell the Cause
a. 81 of Your Trouble?

Are you sometimes discouraged, and
think you'n never be any better7
Can you tell the cause OF your troub-
lie, or what makes you sick2
DO you know that about nine-tenths OF
all sickness is caused by kidney trouble?
Have you ever stopped 10 think that
your. kidneys may be the cause of your
poor health? -
Most people do not realize how much
work the kidneys are requh ed TO do ev-
ery~day. .s
Every drop OF blood In the body must
pass through and be filtered by the kid
neys thousands of times a day.
How can they do their work well II
they are sick? .s' 3.
If your kidneys need treatment, DR.
Kiimer's Swamp Root the wonderful kid
ney remedy, will prove to be just the
medicine you need. .t
If you will write to DR.. k'lmer & Co.,
-Binghamton. n. Y, every reaIer of this
paper, who has not already tried Swamp
Root, the great Kidney, Liver and Blad-
der Remedy, may receive a sample Sot-
tie by mail, absolutely free. You can
purchase the regular flfty-cent and one
dollar size bottles at all drug stores.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
WOMAN HoRSEWHIPS
-.--- WINSTON CHURCHILL

BRISTOL, Eng. Nov. ia Wild
eyed suffragette, armed with horse
whip, attacked Winston Spencer
Churchill here this afternoon, and IT
was only after a struggle that she was
restrained.
Churchill and his wife had just mr.
rived by train and were leaving the
railroad. station when the woman sud
denly darted out from the crowd and
commenced to belabor the cabinet mem
Der with a rawhide.
Churchill promptly seized his as
saiiant and succeeded in wrenching
the whip from her hands after sharp
struggle, during which the two bare
lv escaped falling from the platform
to the tracks below. The trophy is
now in the possession Of Mrs. Church
Ill 81.
The militant suffragette was ar
reste,. and imprisoned. She refused to
give her name.
WOMAN IS IDENTIFIED, -
At the police station Churchilrs as
sailant was identified as Therese Cur
nett. She was smartly gowned. The Of
fcers who made the arrest said that the
suffragette broke through the police
line on the station platform. Rnt
bringing down the lash of dog whir
upon the minister's head, shouted
take that, you brute"
CnurchiHs hat broke the force .ot
the blow but the lash -curled about
his face and left a red mark. AS the
police seized the woman she pointed
scornfully at the minister's denied hat
and while her face flushed with ex
element, cried:
That's what you've gotten and you
will get more of the same from Brit
1sh women ,..-~s, t..,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
$3.50 Recipe Cures
Weak Men----:Free
Send Name and Addres
Today-You Can Have
It Free and Be
Strong and Wig +,
.qs .se~. 81. 6rOuS, .... ,-et-t- d.

4 have IN. my possession a prescription for
nervous debility, lack of vigor, weakened man
hood falling memory and lame back brought
on by excuses unnatural drains, or the fol-
lies OF youth. that has cured so many worn
and nervous. men right I'm their own homes
without any additional help or nnedicine--that
I think every man who wishes to.-regain his
manly power and virility, quickly and quietly.
should have copy. So 1 have determined TO
send q copy OF the prescription free OF charge,
In a plain. ordinary sealed envelope, to- any
man who will write me for IT,. ...r 80. :.
This prescription comes from physician
who has made special study Of men and I
am convinced IL Is the surest-acting combina-
ton for the OF deficient manhood and
visor failure ever put together. ..
I think owe II to my fellow man to send
them a copy in. confidence that any man
anywhere. who is weak and discouraged with
repeated failures may stop drugging himself
with harmful patent medicines, secure what
believe is the understanding restorative up
building. SPOT-TOUCHING remedy ever de-
vsed. and so cure himself at home quietly
and quickly. Just drop me a line like this:
Or. A. p. Robinson. 377l Luck Building. De
troit. Mich. and 1 will send you copy Of
this splendid recipe in plain ordinary en-
yelope free OF charge. A great many doctors
would charge $500 to $500 for merely writing
out prescription like this-but send # en-
tirely tree.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
Avaunt, Hook Worm, s..-.
Cry Insurance Men.


One of the leading educators of the
south has given out an interview stating
that over 2,O00.0O0 southern people are sui
fering from the hook worm disease, and
that 'hook worm is the real problem
Of the SOUTH"
Since John D. Rockefeller gave 1000, ooC
for the eradication of the hook worm
renewed attention has been called to the
ravages OF this disease. In quiet way,
the Atlanta Chamber Of Commerce and
several of the life insurance companies
who have home offices in the south, for
many months past have been investigat-
ing to find out definitely the workings
of this disease and its cure.
The Empire Life Insurance company,
home ONCE, Atlanta, has for months been
mailing the following slip in all letters
sent out by 1t in the course Of the days
mali:
'sDo you know that the hook worm
is probably responsible indirectly for e
per cent of the deaths in the south?
''It is said to cut of % per cent Of the
energy-the working and earning capac-
ity-of the people living in. the country
districts.
ut is a mistaken idea that the hook
worm disease is confined to children. II
is common to all ages.
'Its parasite is one Of the easiest to
eliminate, and after they are disposed or
normal health comes quickly.
Talk this matter over with your ply
stefan, for very likely some member OF
your family is affected.
yours for health and long life,
i"EMPIRE LIFE INSURANCE CO."
other life insurance companies in all
parts Of the country which are issuing
policies in the south have now. united
with the chamber Of commerce to fight
the hook worm. Letters have been receiv-
ed from the Massachusetts Mutual, the
Aetna Life, the Northwestern National,
the Franklin of Illinois. the Prudential
the travellers, Germania Life, Column
bian National, Security Mutual, Mutual
Life of New York, the Provident Savings
the Jefferson Standard and the Southern
States Life. signifying their interest in
the determination OF the hook worm, and
II. is now felt that since the Empire Life
Of Atlanta, took up the initial fight
against hook worm, that all Of the com
panies above mentioned and others to be
yet heard from, will join with the EN-
pire Life and the Atlanta Chamber OF
Commerce in the tight. A meeting sole
ly for this purpose has been called by
Secretary Walter @. Cooper, of Atlanta
Chamber OF Commerce, to assemble In
Atlanta in January.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
SCARCITY OF MEN MAY go
FILL PULPIT WITH WOMEN

|, Z CHICAGO, Nov, PA solution of the
probiem how to get more ministers
was submitted to the 18th triennial con-
vention of congregational churches yes
terday. !, Mrs. Hannah NJ. Mulleneaux
before 200 ministers and laymen, declared
that the time has come when women
numhers
Mrs. Mnlleneaux, who said she had held
several pastorates. declared that 1t is
sproyidential that there is a dearth OF
men entering the ministry, as the con-
gregations would now have to consider
women for their spiritual leaders The
convention listened in silence to her ad-
dress and no action was taken.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
PROBE HYPNoTIsM AS
USED IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Nov. R.-Hypnotsm
is to be Investigated closely by the on
Gals of the District Of Columbia and
Health Ofncer Woodward will begin i'm
nediately an inquiry into the extent the
practice is engaged In here. Hypnotism
is used to q considerable extent I'm some
of the local hospitals: These will not
be molested, but the efforts of the au-
thoritfes win be aimed at preventing
amateurs from practicing the art.
The death recently Of a subject In a
public exhibition in Somerville,,-N N. J.,'led
to the decision of the local officials.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
MEMBERS OF ROOSEVELT
PARTY REPORTED WELL

NAKURU, Naivasha Province, British
East Africa. Nov. IA courier who
arrived here today from Guas Ingishue
plateau reported that all members Of the
hunting expedition now on the plateau
were well. $50
A careful scrutiny OF cable dispatches
sent out from here during the past sew
eral days proves that the rumor that
Colonel Roosevelt had met with an acci-
dent did not originate here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
MRS. ASToR SUFFERS go
ID - NERVOUS COLLAPSE

NEW YORK. Nov. 1s.-Mrs Ava VIII
ling Astor, who obtained a divorce few
days ago from Col. John Jacob Astor.
suffered a slight nervous collapse today.
but was well enough later to, leave, for
the country where she win rest for sew
eral days. Through friend she issued a
statement tonight regarding her plans as
follows: So ~ .-.., .t- f- ty.. -
IT expect to stay in the. country for
two or three weeks, and shall then sail
for England where. I have left my little
girl Alice shall probably not remain
in England, for. am American. and 50
is my daughter" -r"a res .~.' e. Z
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
EVERToN HYPNoTIzES
=. - ~ IAILER. REVIVES HIM

NEW YORK, Nov. 13.-The possibilities
of a hypnotist in jail have been revealed
by Arthur Everton,. the mesmerist, who
is being detained at the jail at Somer-
Vile N. J., in connection with the death
of Robert Simpson. a professional Sub
tect," who died while in a cataleptic state
before a theater audience.
To demonstrate what he could do, Ever
ton easily hypnotized the jail keepe"
James p. Major, in his cell and the latter
declares that Everton could have taken
his keys and freed himself from prison.
After making the keeper obey several OF
his commands while hypnotized, Everton
revived him. s.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
THEY MUST PAY THEIR
OWN TRANSPORTATION

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Nov. "a
Counsel for three OF the defendants in
the shipp appeal case who had applied
to the government for transportation, to-
day received the following telegram
from Attorney General Wickersham,
through United States Marshal Dunlap:
-. s'Inform Gibson Mays. Padgett and
their bondsmen that transportation ex-
pense must be met by them and parties
be present here on 18th. or bond will be
forfeited and marshal will take them
tntos custody
tste CSigned) ''wICKERSHAM,
Attorney General"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
LAMPRECHT IS GIVEN
THREE YEARS IN JAIL

CLEVELAND, o., Nov. 13.-George
A. Lamprecht. former. member and
manager of Larnprecht Brothers and
company, brokers, was sentenced to
three years in the penitentiary by
Judge Schwan In common pleas court
today.
Lamprecht was convicted late yes
terday on the charge OF embezzlement.
The trial was the outcome of the fail
ure OF the brokerage firm over year
ago, with liabilities Of $1,500,OOo. a
motion for new trial was overruled.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
SUGAR EVIDENCE
Is TAKEN by THIEF

NEW YORK. Nov. 13--The federal au-
.thorities are investigating an alleged
mysterious burglary which occurred in
the ne.s custom house in January. 1908.
The desk Of Special Agent Parr. who
had been working on the sugar frauds,
was broken open and its contents .rifed.
Various memoranda OF evidence that he
had secured Is said to have been taken.
relating especially TO the sugar weighing
frauds on the docks OF the company, In
Williamsburg. A former treasury agent
Is said 70 know something OF the burg
larry
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
SACRIFICE MONKEYS
AS TEST FOR PELLAGRA

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. FIN an effort
to discover the cause and remedy for
pelfagra, series Of experiments on mon
keys Is being conducted at the local
Pasteur institute. Inoculated two weeks
with the blood from a victim of pellagra,
the simians are being carefully watched
for a possible development of the symp-
toms OF the disease.
To-Day IT was stated, however, that thus
Ear they had failed to respond to the in
fecfinn-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
Say The Negroes Had ~.
A Pact With Bow Bandits

NEW ALBANY, Ind, Nov. 1S-The po-
lice will attempt to show that Alexander
Henry, the negro janitor. and James w.
Tucker. the negro chauffeur. were in
conspiracy with Hall. or Hoal, to rob the
Merchants National bank. and that the
shooting of Tucker was accidental
Tucker is said to have run from the
bank after the shooting. dropping a gun
ny sack on the sidewalk and seeking shell
ter refuge in a drug store. = afSa
May Zimmerman. laundry clerk, told
the police that she saw the young bandit
and the negro chauffeur talking I'm a
friendly way in the automobile in which
they came from Louisville. 90 se.t"
Two young women. dry goods clerks,
declared to the police that just before
the shooting they saw a young man
holding a revolver standing with two col
ored men at the bank door. Bank employ
es say that Alexander, the negro janitor,
called for revolver before Hall began
tn shoot .
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
.PITCHFoRK DUEL MAY
PROVE FATAL TO FARMER

LA PORTE, Ind, Nov. Fin a pitch
fork duel in Stark county, between Clar-
ence Benninghon and John w. Rank,
farmers and neighbors, Bennington re-
ceived injuries which will probably prove
fatal -.&
His body is mass of wounds inflicted
by the fork Rank welded. Rank Is I'M
der arrest
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
Boy Bandit Kills Himself
... Before Advancing Nor

LAWRENCE, Kan. Nov. IA curl
Gus throng OF people here today, viewed
the body OF Earl Bullock. the boy bandit
who committed suicide yesterday follow
ing the bold robbery Of the state bank
at Eudora, near here. The boy died al
Eudora during the night and the body
was brought TO Lawrence today, where
an inquest was held. r.t
During the progress OF the inquest Will
liam Mckay. the 15-year-old Jackson
Vile, Fla, lad who took part IN the at
fair, anxiousIy paced his & ceIl,ldn the
county JAN here. Mckay was brought
to Lawrence late yesterday 10 prevent
his being lynched and while fear OF
mob violence had apparently disappear
ed this morning. the youthful bandit was
plainly uneasy. ,s-Sta
No DESIRE TO ROB.
Mckay spent restless and penitent
night He had no further desire, he
said. to be "a real robber like Bull
lock" rr
Because Of his youth It was decided tc
try Mckay in the Juvenile court and 4
was planned to. arraign him later in tho
day. rs! 49,
BuIlock's father. merchant Of Kan
sas City. arrived here today to tak'
charge of his boys body following the
coroner's inquest. TsS :
Bullock suieided following his sec
ond robbery OF q the bank here an'
his shooting of Fred Starr cashie
of the Kaw Valley state bank cot lEudora
who was in the EudOra state bank with
his days clearinss.
Accompanied by William Mckay, Is
years old, of Jacksonville, Fla. Bullock
held up the bank. Although Starr of,
,fered no resistance, Bullock shot him
through the jaw. Snatching more thar
$500. Bullock fed. followed. by his com.
panion. Each youth had two reyolvers
Harry Wilson. cashier OF the robbed bank
spread the alarm and a crowd OF armed
citizens pursued the boy bandits In at
tempting to swim the Kaw river. the boy,
lost ground and a few minutes later tho
mob was at their heels. Mckay sur
rendered, but Bullock sped into a wood.
John Miller, farmer in no way con
Injected with the pursuing party, stepped
into Bullock's S. path and the. boy, thinkini
him an enemy. fred. His shots missed
Miller. and the posse, seeing the you'll
was ready to shoot, fred a score OF shots
at him. Bullock returned the fire, bu
realizing he was about to be captured
shot himself through the head. .eh-
The crowd threatened 10 lynch Mckay
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
THREE TRAINMEN HURT
IN WRECK OF SPECIAL

TALLAHASSEE. Fl2-, Nov. 12.-Three
trainmen. were seriously injured when
the special train of j, P. Williams.
president of the Georgia, Florida and
Alabama railroad was wrecked at Ash
more last night by running into the
rear end OF logging train standing
on the main line. .i.r, es. r..: i
The engine of the special, turned tur-
tie and was badly damaged. s+' 81
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
$4,000 a Year for 13-Year- Old

.- NEW YORK, Now 1Ss-The supreme
court has ordered that /. $4,000 a year
be paid for 1.-THE suPport.slof Althea
Rudd Ward three years old, who re-
Gently, inherited. s1zQQo,0O0 = from the
estate OF her. grandfather. The child's
invalid father convinced the court that
that amount would be necessary for her
proper maintenance. --.. .- t,-r4s 80. p.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
Cotton Mills Resume

NASHVILLE Tenn. Nov. IA
Huntsville, Ala, dispatch says: ~
down or curtailed their production few
months ago, are to resume next Monday.
The West Huntsville mill resumed opera
tions with a full force last Wednesday. ?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-16
Daughter of Sherman
Guest of Savannah

y SAVANNAH, Ga. Nov. 13.-sa-
. yannah has had the. distinction
= during the past week of entertaip-
- ing as a guest, Mrs, w. T. S.
y O'Hara, of Toledo, Ohio, the
= daughter of the late Gen. William
= Tecumseh Sherman, U. S. A, who
= made a memorable march through
y Georgia 40 yearsiago. Mrs. O'Sara
= was known to very few Savannah
- ians as the daughter Of the man
= who made such an Impression up
= on the state in which she was a
y visitor. ~. .,.--.l
. She saw manya historic spots in
y Savannah connected with the ia
. TIERS history, among them being
y the house In which he made his
= headquarters while here.
This house is now the residence
= of Gen. P. w. Meldrim and is but
y a stones throw from the Desoto
y hotel, where Mrs, O'Hara was a
y guest while here, >s#
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