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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-02
ASKS VOTE
ON BILL FOR BLACKS
DEMOCRATS WILL USE EVERY
EFFFORT TO PREVENT MEAS
URE FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF
BROWNSVILLE TROOPS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-When the SEN
ate met today great interest was mani
tested in the outcome of Senator Fora
ker's effort to have a day fixed for the
consideration of the Aldrich substitute
bill providing for a court of inquiry to
determine which Of the discharged SOL
diers of the Twenty-hfth regiment of in
fantry should be re-enlisted.
On the Democratic side there was
united opposition to the passage of any
measure looking to the re-enlistment Of
the negro soldiers. Democrats expressed
the view that, as several Investigations
have resulted in a failure to determine
the guilty men in the regiment, although
it was found that men of the regiment
shot up Brownsville, ii would be mani
testify impossible for any court of in
quiry to act intelligently on the subject
unless additional evidence could be OBJ
tanned.
AS a consequence OF the united DEM
ocratic opposition to any legislation at
this season it was evident that there
would be much skirmishing to delay a
vote. On the Republican side the sub
bill was made party measure, and 1t Is
expected it will receive the full Republic
can vote.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-02
WOMAN NEARS DEATH
IN BRUSH HEAP FIRE

GIRARD, Ala, Jan. 30-News has
reached the city of the narrow escape
from a terrible death of Mrs. Harrell, a
lady residing in the community between
the two Uchee creeks seven miles west.
It seems from the information brought
in Chat Friday morning Mrs. Harrell anc
her son were burning some brush on
their farm. In some way her clothing
caught fire from one of the burning
heaps. The flames spread rapidly. and in
a few minutes she would probably have
ben fatally burned had 1t not been foE
the prompt action of her son, who, see
ing the danger which threatened his
mother, jerked his knife out of his pock-
ct, and quickly cut her skirt from her.
AS it was, Mrs. Harrell was quite pain
fully burned about the limbs and hips
and waist. The young mans hands were
also quite painfully burned.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-02
STATE GOV ERN 0RS TO
SETTLE HAT STRIKE

NEWARK, N. J., Jan. 30.-The officers
of the United Hatters of North America
10000 of whose members are on strike, and
the members of the National Fur Felt
Hat Manufacturers association having
failed to make any overtures to each 9TH
er for a resumption of trade, the gov
errors of New Jersey, New York and
Connecticut will meet in conference,
probably in New York, in a few days
to discuss a way of settling the strike
1t is understood that the governors will
act independently of the strikers and
the manufacturers. Governor Lilley, of
Connecticut, has addressed letters to
Governor Fort and Governor Hughes,
asking them to meet him in conference.
Although Governor Fort is exceptionally
busy with the legislature he has indict-
ed his intention of meeting the other
governors.
This news was brought to the national
officers of the United Hatters. President
John F. Moffett, of the strikers, said that
he had hopes that much would be ac-
complished by such a conference. I'VE
will be glad to submit our cause to the
three governors" he said. I'VE will
abide by their decision"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-02
CHILE HAS BROKEN
BONDS WITH PERU

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3O.-Advices re-
ceived here confirm the report of the
breaking off of all diplomatic relations
between Chile and Peru and the with
drawal of the Chilean minister, Senior
Fcheniaue, from the Peruvian capital.
The Chilean papers, according to these
advances generally deplore the situation;
but there appears to be no great excite
ment over II, Notwithstanding the strain
ed relations between the two countries.
The difficulty arose over monument
which the Peruvian government propos-
ed to erect to the memory of the SOL
diers who fell in the war of 1879 between
that country and Chile. The latter gov
eminent in a spirit of comfy asked the
privilege of putting a wreath on the mon
ument, with an inscription expressive OF
the sorrow Of the Chileans.
The offer was accepted by the President
Pardo.
But after the retirement of Pardo and
the Inauguration of Senior Legia, his
successor to the presidency of Peru, Leg
ia opposed the granting of the privileges
unless the dispute over the title of the
provinces of Tacna and africa was first
settled.
AS the Tacna and africa question had
been pending since the war of 1873 ana
and during all that time had been a
constant source of irritation between the
two countries, the Chileans regarded the
attempt to force a settlement OF the
question so inopportune that 1t consti-
tuted an affront, and the breaking off OF
diplomatic relations promptly Followed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-02
YOUTH SEEMED TO YEARN
FOR eDIAMOND DICK" LIFE

REDWOOD, Ala, JAN. 3o.-A boy IL
wears old came into town Tuesday after
noon and told his tale of woe, that his
name was Jim Lee, that his mother and
father both died a few weeks ago. leav-
ing him nothing, and that he was on
his way to South Carolina to join his
half-brother. His narrative was so fluent
that he was offered a home and employ
ment until he could earn sufficient funds
to take him to his destination.
He worked one-half day and was pail
25 cents. With this he bought a box of
cartridges. After borrowing 2-caliber
rife from the bridge Waterman on the
pretext Of wishing to go hunting, he sky
larked up the railroad toward Hartford.
As he passed a gang Of section men on
the railroad he tried to dispose of the
rifle for 50. saying that he gave 81 for
It in AndaIusia, but he had to make
profit This created no suspicion. and he
was allowed to pass on.
1t was soon noticed that he did not in
tend returning the rifle, and the police
at Hartford, ten miles east of here were
notified, and they took the youngster in
charge upon his arrival When arrested,
he confessed that his parents were both
living and that his home was near Anda-
lusia, and the reason he left home was
because his father punished him severely.
His parents were notified and he was
turned over to them.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-02
FREAK FASHIONS
TABOOEOBY TA|LORS
SARTORIAL NINETEEN HUNDRED
AND NINE WILL USHER in
MANY NEW INNOVATIONS IN
MANS APPAREL.

CHICAGO, Feb. Peg tops, coat cuffs,
trouser cuffs, box collars, shoulder pads,
big buttons, flip flaps, slanting pockets,
annex shirts and all other freak features
of mems apparel have been placed under
the ban of the Merchant Tailors' Ma
tional Protective association, and a con-
spiracy has been formulated to put them
out of vogue at the sixth annual con-
vention, which has begun its sessions
here.
Notwithstanding the general taboo to
be issued against freakishness, sartorial
1909 will feature several innovations.
There will be introduced to the gentle
mems wardrobe an absolutely new crea-
ton, to be christened the American
walking suit 1t will correspond some
what to the English article.
Then the up-to-date man must wear on
Wednesdays a diamond waistcoat. This
has the flaps cut diamond shape, has dia-
mond shaped and diamond set buttons.
The pockets are diamond patch in style.
To be complete a diamond pin should be
worn, with a tie of diamond stripes. There
are other waistcoats for every day in
the week.
The favorite shirt this spring will be
in tan and pink with broad stripes. The
tie will be brilliant red and the hat will
be green.
The double-breasted frock coat will be
put away with the moth balls if the tall
ors' association has it's way. 1t is to be
superseded by a single-breasted frock
coat with a dip front.
All the last month the tailors have
been cutting, ripping and sewing to
prepare the model garments which will
be exhibited during the convention this
week.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-02
ASIA MINOR PLANTERS
ON STARVATION VERGE

coNSTANTINOPLE. Friday, Jan. 10
Reports are NOW reaching Constantine
pie of widespread distress due TO the
failure of last years crops in many dis
trfcts OF Asia Minor. From Erzerum
come appeals for aid for the towns and
villages situated between Erzerum and
BitIis. The reports were sent by pastors
and preachers laboring in that region
who declare that In many places the har-
vests are complete failures, and there is
an absence Of food clothing and fuel for
the winter and Of seed for spring SOW
ing. The previous winter also was bad.
The agent OF the American Bible society
for the region OF Yozgat, Gemrak and
Kaisarich reports that as consequence
the people in his region have now used
up their ordinary supplies for the winter
and are forced for the remainder Of the
year to either buy grain for bread or to
borrow, or, as a last resort, to eat grass,
an alternative quite common to the peo-
pie Of the land.
outside help is urgently required to
relieve the great distress.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-02
CHICAGO TO RAE
OLD SHERMAN HOUSE

CHICAGO. Feb. lit is definitely an
nounced that the Sherman house will be
torn down and work on a 100000 struc-
ture started within a week after the next
new years day.
With the destruction of the time-hon-
ored hotel will pass memories Of men
and women, famous in many walks of
life, who have gathered and fingered
within its walls during their visits to
Chicago.
Not even the name Of the place is to
remain. Along with the other changes, the
Sherman house is 10 be changed to the
Hotel Sherman, and the leather cushioned
corners of the lobby. where political
schemes have been Matched and Theatrical,
stars created over night. within a year
will have become memories of the house
that used to be.
The Sherman house was built in 1874
by Frank Sherman and first opened as a
hotel by Munson Brothers, of Boston
Subsequently the hotel was operated by
Hurlburt & Bissell, the late ]. Irving
Pierce, and Joseph Peifeldt, who came in
to possession sof the place in 1902.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-02
CRUM WILL HOLD
JOB In CHARLESTON

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 2.-After
months and months of delay the senate
committee on commerce yesterday after
noon reported fayorably upon the. APP
pOintment Of W. d. Crum, the negro, to
be collector of the port of Charleston.
and the senate viii in executive session
consider the confirmation. probably next
week. The favorable report was made
over the vigorous and continued protest
of Senator Tillman, who has left no stone
unturned to beat the negro in the commit
tee.
The South Carolina senator this morning
declared his purpose TO wage vigorous
fight on the floor uf the senate against
the confirmation OF the negro, despite the
recommendation of the committee, and
Washington IS regretting that the row
will occur behind closed doors. as the ccss-
firmation OF all appointeesr is considered
in executive session and the public Is de-
prived OF what transpires. Mayor Rhett,
OF Charleston. and T. r. Warning, OF the
Charleston Post. reached Washington this
morning in response TO telegram from
Senator Tillman informing them of the
committees favorable report They stand
ready TO lend every assistance in their
power. and will return 10 Charleston to
have the trade bodies. etc, resolute and
memorialize the senate TO decline TO con-
firm Crum's appointment
Mayor Rhctt is indignant over the mat
ter. but declares that the people Of
Charleston admire the fight that Senator
Tillman has made against the negro. he
saws the functions of the ONCE of collec-
tor of the port are such that 1t Is embar-
RAISING and humiliating alike to the peo-
pie of Charleston and officers OF visiting
vessels to have a negro occupy the office.
The collector is expected to do much en-
PERTAINING, and with a negro holding the
office Mayor Rhett states such matters
are complicated.
ssCharleston's principal complaint
against Crum is that he is a negro" said
Editor waring. THE people do not believe
that the United States government should
be represented in an official capacity by a
negro at social functions and the theatre"
wen agitate the matter some more
anyhow" said Senator Tillman, "and
there'u be a fight in the senate all right
when the confirmation of Crum comes up
with the favorable report Of the commit
tee"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-02
SENTINELS GUARD
TOMB OF GRANT

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.--Considera ble
mystery was thrown around an order is
sued by Police Commissioner Bingham
yesterday. says the Herald today, to the
effect that hereafter Grants tomb. In
Riverside drive, is to be guarded by po-
licemen day and night. The assignment
of three policemen to perform this duty
was the first assignment of policemen to
guard the tomb since 1T was built.
At the west One Hundred and Twenty
fifth street station, from which the detail
of sentinels were taken. it was said last
night that members of the Grand Army
of the Republic had complained Of the
unguarded condition of the tomb and had
called to the attention of Commissioner
Bingham the fact that withut the pres
ence there OF policemen the opportuni-
ties for vandals to work in security have
been great
It was denied by the police that there
has been any vandalism. and the posting
of the police sentinels was said by the
police to be only in the nature OF a pre-
caHtionary measure. Hitherto the park
department has kept a Waterman on
duty at the tomb.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-02
DIR. BULL TO TRAVEL
IN ATKINSON'S CAR

SAVANNAH, Ga, Jan. 30.-Dr. William
T. Bull one of the worlds famous sur
geons, who is coming here, will not arrive
until this afternoon. He is coming over
the Seaboard Air Line in private car of
President H. M. Atkinson, of the Atlanta,
Birmingham and Atlantic railway. 1t is
Taft recently rode from Augusta to At
lanta and Athens.
Mr.. Atkinson, who is a personal friend
of DR.. Bull, rendered the car for his oc-
cupancy while coming south.
DR.. Bull will go to Wymberly, the Isle
of Hope home of the late j. H. Estill,
which has been leased furnished for the
use of the distinguished patient. DR.. Bull
will come to Savannah accompanied by
his wife, DR.. John B. Walker and tvn
nurses He will be carried from his pri-
vate car to an ambulance and in that
goes to Isle of Hope. He is reported to
be a very i'll man.
A Savannah physician, who is a per-
sonal friend of the famous surgeon, win
meet him at the train accompanied by a
lady friend of Mrs. Bulls, who has been
here since Wednesday making prepare
tons for the arrival of the Ill man.
While it is not denied that new treat
ment for cancer has been tried upon DR..
Bull with good effect. it is said the result
has not been so great as the general pub
lie believes. While the cancer yields to
treatment, the effect upon the general
system of the doctor is not good He suf-
fers from what appears to be rheumatic
pains.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-02
FIVE THOUSAND CATS
TO SWOOP ON RATS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2s.-Five thousand
cats. whose sole mission in life, or rather.
in their nine lives, hepceforth is to serve
as rat destroyers in fair Japan, have been
shipped from Chicago. The purpose Of
this curious feline invasion is to aid in
fighting the plague which is spread by
rodents.
According to information received at
the bureau Of manufactures in this city
from John H. Snodgrass. American con-
sui at Kobe, Japan, further shipments Of
cats will be made from this country.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-02
TAFT is OPTIMISTIC
OVER WORK ON CANAL

CULEBRA. Panama, Feb. 1.--Wm. H.
Taft and the engineers accompanying
him reached here from Panama today ON
a special train, and made a detailed ex-
animation of the fourteen miles of the
Culebra cut. The fact that the existing
plans for the lock and dam at Gatun are
satisfactory to the visiting engineers has
created a local feeling of optimism, and
the fears of delay in the completion OF
the work have been relieved.
Mr.. Taft expected that the views of
the engineers regarding the situation at
Gatun would be favorable. and their find
ing consequently did not come as sur
prise to him.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-02
FLAMES AT DUBLIN
cause sI25,OOOLOSS
VENEER MILLS AND JACKSON
STORES ARE DESTROYED AND
OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGED.
HIGH WINDS PREVAILED.

DUBLIN, Ga, Feb. 1.-The estimated
loss in Dublin by fire Saturday night was
one hundred and twenty-five thousand
dollars.
About O'Clock the veneer mills owned
by Mr.. z. Clark Thwing. of Grand Rap
ids, Mich, was burned. This represented
loss of something like forty thousand
dollars. with no insurance.
The wind was blowing sush a furious
gale that II was all the fire company
could do to keep the county bridge across
the Oconee river and nearby lumber
mill from being burned.
The veneer mills were built several
years ago by Mr.. Thwing and Mr.. john
NJ. Simmons. Later Mr.. Simmons sold his
interest to Mr.. Thwing.
About 10 o'clock the Jackson stores
were burned. The fire had gained such
Roadway before it was discovered that
nothing could save them.
They represented a cor SOration compos-
ed of Wrightsville and Dublin capitalists
and carried fifty thousand dollar stock
Of goods insured.
The two buildings occupied by this corr
poration belonged to Mr.. F. G. CorSer
and were insured for seven thousand i've
hundred dollars.
The stores of H. V. Westbrook and
Keen Bros. on both sides of the Jackson
stores were damaged. 1t is estimated that
the stock of goods Of Mr.. Westbrook was
damaged two thousand dollars and the
stock of Keen Bros. sustained something
like a five thousand dollar damage. The
buildings were the property Of Mr.. B. s.
Armand and Mr.. Dan w. Burch.
Mr.. Armand and Mr. Bureh both car
ried insurance.
The large plate glass windows in che
city National Bank and c. II. Kettrelfs
1ewelry store across the street from the
Jackson stores were shattered by the
heat.
The large cable containing the wires
of the Dublin Telephone and Telegraph
Co was melted and as a consequence
all telephones in the western part of the
city are out of commission.
Mr.. B. A. Garrard's hot water tank ex-
ploded in his kitchen Sunday morning
blowing a hole through the wall.
Mr.. Garard was in his room eaf1y Sun
day and says he heard an explosion
like a cannon in the kitchen. He rushed
in and met the cook and negro boy rum
ming and screaming.
The water had been cut off Saturday
night and when turned on exploded the
tank.
The plumbers have been working over
time during the past two days
Pipes in every part of the city weer fro
zen Saturday night.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-02
OPIUM CONFERENCE
~ OPENS AT SANGHAI

SHANGHAI, Feb. 1.-The international
Opium conference, arranged by the Uni-
ted States opened here this morning
shortly before noon. Tuan Fang, vice
roy of Marking; Provincial Treasurer Jul
Ch'eng and the taotao of Shanghai, Tsao
were present as the special commission
ers of the Chinese government.
'Viceroy Tuan Fang, in mis- opening
speech, amended the recommendation OF
Mr.. Lorsh the British secretary. sug-
costing the control Of opium by granting
China a monopoly In the sale Of the ma
tive and imported drug. The viceroy
said that China probably would not need
ten years for the abolition of the traf-
fic; he thought five years would perhaps
be sufficient
Bishop c. H. Brent, of the American
delegation, was elected permanent chair
man. One English and one French sec
rotary were appointed The English
language was adopted as the official laa-
guage of the conference.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-02
LABOR GIVES FUND
TO HELP FIGHT COURT

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Jan. 3O-At the
opening of the convention of the United
Mine Workers Of America today, Frank
Duffy, secretary OF the Carpenters and
Joiners' union, announced that the execu-
tive board of his organization had ap-
propriated from its treasury the sum
of 5000 for the assistance of John
Mitchell. Samuel Gompers and Frank
Morrison in their appeal from the Jail
sentence put upon them by Judge Wright
of the District of Columbia.
After receiving Mr. Duffy's commune
cation and applauding him. the conven-
ton proceeded with its consideration of
President Lewis report which had been
commended by the committee on officers
reports.
Frank Harrington, vice president OF the
Illinois miners, took the floor to defend
his district against President Lewis
statement that it had mot done its part
toward the joint interstate agreement.
He was opposed by Samuel Pascoe of
Illinois, who supported President Lewis
as the man who is trying to do the best
for the rank and file of the miners.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-02
GRADES OF COTTON a..
DISCUSSED BY EXPERTS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The commit
tee of experts on cotton classification. re-
Gently appointed by Secretary of Agricul-
ture Wilson to fix an official standard of
the various grades of cotton, began it's
task at the department of agriculture to-
day.
The committee is composed of nine
members in addition to three special as
sistants, representing the leading cotton
concerns of the country.
In it's effort to establish the nine grades
of cotton as provided for by an act of
congress, the committee will have the use
Of cotton standards of the cotton ex-
changes of this country and Europe. A
week probably will be required to COM
plete the work.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-02
An Atlanta Physician Is Curing
Catarrh by Simple Home
Remedy and will mail
Trial Treatment
Free.

Those who have long doubted whether
there really is a successful remedy for
caterrh will be glad to learn that DIR.
Blosser, OF Atlanta, Ga, has discovered
a method whereby catarrh can be eradi-
Gated to the very last symptom.
He will send a free sample by mail to
any man or woman suffering with ca
ta-rh, bronchitis. asthma, catarrhal deaf
ness. chronic colds, stopped-up feeling in
nose and throat, difficult breathing. or
any of the many symptoms of catarrh.
DR.. Blosser's Remedy is radically diff
ferent from all others, being simple,
harmless. inexpensive and requiring no
instrument or apparatus Of any kind.
II you wish demonstration of what
this remarkable remedy will do, send
your name and address to DIR. J. w.
Blosser, 81 Walton street, Atlanta, Ca,
and you will receive by return mail
free package and an illustrated booklet.
Write before you FORGET IL