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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-18

]. H Roberts, junior member OF the
Eastman law firm of D. NJ. Roberts &
Son, is the representative-elect from
Dodge county.
Representative Roberts was born in 1878
in the county which he has now been cho-
sen to represent. He was educated in
the public schools of Eastman, and at
tended the North Georgia Agricultural
college at Dahlonega in 1895 and 1896.
Leaving college. he entered the Mer-
chants and Farmers bank of Eastman,
and seven years later resigned as assist
ant cashier He entered Mercer law school
in 1903 and graduated in 1904. and in the
following year began the practice of law
as partner of his father, Judge D. NJ.
Roberts. Father and son enjoy an extern
sive practice covering several counties.
Representative Roberts is making his
debut in state politics. Heretofore his ex-
perience has been limited to the serving
of two terms in the city council of East
man. He is married, his wife having been
Miss Annie Adams, of near Sandersville,
Washington county. They have four chill
dren.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-18
FIVE DIE IN STORM;
THREE STATES SWEPT

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May ia series
of tOrnadoes in Kansas, Missouri and
Oklahoma late yesterday killed at least
five, injured fifty-five, devastated one
town. wrecked a train and did great dam
age to property.
twenty-five men were injured by
storm that swept over Mount Washing
ton and Paramount Park, suburbs of
Kansas City. At least two of these are
thought TO be fatally injured and others
seriously.
The town Of Hollis, Kan, near Con-
cordia, was swept away. Here three
were killed and ten seriously injured.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-18
Another Absentee Returns

Dear Miss Thomas: ! have just finished
Chat. April I'D With such plain 'Don'ts''
surely there Is not any reason why 50 many
should 90 TO the wasiebasket from nov on
Miss Thomas says not 20 write unless you
have something 20 write about. I thought I
had a pretty good letter fixed up until I went
20 write. then Il all was gone from my mind.
Muriel. / glad you decided you did.
Busy Bee. / am - sorry for you all in your
great loss. but God knows best, though
can't understand why your dear brother was
not spared TO help raise his little girl
NJ father died when ! was small ! can't
remember anything about him. only just a time
or two when be sick be called me 20 the
bed ] have often wondered why he taken
and mother left with three little girls 20 make
q living for, but We shall know by and by.
say. Mrs Pgnsy, let's hear what you have
named your boy. l have a sweet little boy
named Clayton. and he Is much company 70
ne I don't how ] could live without him.
Where Is Lonely Girl2. She should come
hack again I know she would be welcomed
By all Our Household
Say. Bach. you are extra fellow: from
year letter you will make some old maid
an ideal husband. Love TO all.
MRS. ECLA OVERLY.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-18
A Correction

Dear Household: Mistakes are apt to occur
I'm the best regulated household but that "a
which l have special reference occurred either
In writing or printing my address in my re-
cent offer TO send flower seed to those who
would send me a self-addressed envelope with
stamp. Although / received number OF let
tiers, after some delay, thanks to the mail
service If there are any who did not have
their envelopes returned with seed may be the
reason.
The many kind letters received were ample
reward for the small trouble, indeed II was
only pastime for the children and proved ex-
tremely interesting, requests coming from sew
eral states, including the Lone Star state and
the Land Of Flowers.
I trust that those who received the seed
will be successful, and not forget to tell the
Household friends about their beauties.
Miss Thomas and her helpers, along will
other good things. doing a noble work II
stimulating the interest in flowers, and the
flower letters have become a decided feature
Sincerely. MRS. w. S. BOOZER.
Prosperity, S. c.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-18

Lee county in the state legislature prior
to his election as senator from the Tenth
district.
Mr.. Galloway has been honored several
times with election to the mayoralty Of
Leesburg and has been prominent fac
tor in the growth of that town. He is
the largest owner of real estate in Lees
burg and owns also several plantations
in the vicinity and lands in Bibb equity.
He has also been engaged in the mercan-
business and connected with the GOTTEN
and milling trade.
Mr.. Galloway was elected senator from
the Tenth district without opposition and
will represent capably and acceptably his
constituency. in the coming session Of
the senate.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-18
After a Long Silence

Dear Household Friends With Miss Thomas
permission. I viii visit you all this rainy
Sunday afternoon. She has invited all 10
come. that includes me. though my letters
have been few and far between I hardly
feel Ike ] am counted a member Neverthe-
feel that Il has been great benefit to me.
When rad the letters from invalid
members Il makes feel sorry because
] can't help them all. I sent a dime to the
Whitfield sisters; but don't know whether
they received Il or not. II wa rich would
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-18
FARMERS UNION HOLDS
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, May ia plan
TO establish closer relations of the grain
growers and cattle growers of the west
and southwest was further considered
ct the session here today of the National
Farmers union. The meeting, as yester-
day. was again executive.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-18
G. A. R. VETERANS PAY
HONOR TO PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON. May 15.-Presdent Taft was
made honorary member of the Associate So
ciety of the Grand Army of the Republic today
The cermony took place i'm the east room of
the white house at 1870 o'clock in the presence
of a party of veterans who came from New
York last night. General Horace Porter of
George Washington post mustered in the pres
ldent as number Of Farnsworth post. Mt.
Vernon, N. Y.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-18

/ boy that wanted to take his money and go
/ TO school, and his mother told him that she
would not waste her money in any such way
as that. He took her advice. and little
later ne married. Perhaps she is sorry now
that she didn't let him go to school, Much
success to Miss Thomas and the readers.
Sincerely L. l.. A.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-18
Providing the Antidote

rs the doctor doing anything for your 1
somnia -
"Oh, yes; he is giving me treatment"
What does he prescribeT'
Going to church."
The Washington herald., 1909-04-26
REVIVAL FOR ORCHESTRA.
After Four Years Sleep, Local Or.
ganizatiOn Is Awakening.

With the opening notes OF R Strauss
''Festmarsch.' sounded by forty mu-
sicians. under the direction Of Herman
c. Rskemann. at Arion Hall, yesterday
morning. the Washington Symphony Or
chestra swoke from the deep sleep it has
enjoyed for the past four years. and
demonstrated that It is as capable as in
days gone by.
To Mr. Rakemaun. who was the organ
izer and concert master Of the Washing
ton Symphony Orchestra during its three
years existence under the leadership of
Reginald de Koven, is due 70 the revival
Of this orchestra, Of which the city OF
Washington is so sorely in need.
II was a most enthusiastic meeting.
and when the question was brought I'D
as TO the advisability OF continuing re-
hearsals, there was no dissenting voice.
Robert Stearns. the well-known Wash
lngtol composer and musician. has been
appointed librarian. and at this rehearsal
Sol Minister occupied the concert masters s
chair. Twelve members have been ap-
pointed to serve on the board of directors.
composed largely Of musicians from the
local theateT OrchestraS-
For the present the orchestra will be
conducted on the cooperative basis
In preparation for a concert. which
win be given at the Belasco Theater
about the middle Of May, rehearssls will
be held twice a week. the next one being
set for Tuesday morning at Arion Hall.
II is expected at least fifty musicians
viii be on hand.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-26
AUSTRALIAN MINISTER HEARD.
Rev. DR.. William Jearies breaches
Two Sermons Here.

Rev. DR.. William JeffTies. one Of the
most prominent ministers in the Meth
odist Church in Australia and several
times president Of The Australian Meth
odIst Conference. delivered two sermons
here yesterday. In the morning he
spoke al Mount Vernon Place Methodist
Episcopal Church South, where he as
sisted the pastor. Rev. J Howard Wells.
IN conducting the services, and IN the
evening he spoke to the congregation Of
St Paul Methodist Episcopal Church
South, where he was introduced by Rev.
William Eustsce Henry. pastor After
each service an informal reception was
held. at which many members Of each
congregation were presented to the visit
ing clergyman
Dr. Jeffries has been in Washington a
week. and is the guest OF his brother.
P. ". Jeffriees. who resides at the Ches-
terfield. He will remain here about two
weeks more. and has been invited 10
preach in several Methodist Episcopal
churches South in the city
The subject OF hes seremon yesterday
morning was Jacob wrestling with
temptation The title of his address in
the evening was The builders
Never forget" he said, that in this
brief life we are molding eternal des-
TIMES ana that we are all builders We
must make sure Of cur foundations.
choose the best Of the varied materials.
and always bear in mind that there will
be time when the building IS to be
tested.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-26
ALUMNI MEETS IN NEW YORK
Catholic University Graduates to
Hold Session in AstOr House.

The annual meeting of the alumni oi
the Catholic University Of America viii
be held tomorrow al the Astor House.
n New York City. Dr.. Shahan. pro-rec-
tor Of the university; Or. John B. Ma
guire. professor Of Latin at the univer-
sity, and most OF the members OF the
various faculties Of the university. who
belong to the Alumni Association, viii
be present
Rev. Thomas z Michigan. assistant
pastor Of St Patricks Church. viii at
tend. and Rev. Father Dougherty. who
is an slumnus OF the American College
in Rome. viii be a guest Of the associS-
ton
The association now has a membership
OF from $50 to 100, about l59 being laynnen.
There viii be ar election Of officers. and
IN the evening a banquet viii be given.
II is p rule 70 have the annual meeting
In Washington every year. and as the
sessions were held last year in Boston.
this year IN New York. next year they
viii return 10 their alma mater
Il is also customary TO elect as presi-
dent 4 member Of the alumni living in
the city in which the next meeting IS TO
take place, so an alumnus from Wash
ington viii be the next president There
* a movement On foot to have the time
OF the alumni meeting next year deferred
10 commencement week in June, and
have the meeting OF the board OF trus-
tees Of the university at the same time
The Washington herald., 1909-04-26
DIED

BRANSOS-On Saturday, April a. 1919-
at S.o5 a M. ANDREW JACKSON.
infant son of John A. and Isabelle
BrsnsO1. aged two years
Funeral from his parents. residence, Los
First street southwest, Tuesday, April
=. al 2.39 2 IT, Friends and relatives
invited 20 attend
BROOKS-OR SATURDAY. April a. 19o9 At
MS parents residence. So Twenty
second street northwest, JAMES g.
BROOKS son OF Rev. and Mrs. VA
ter h Brooks. IN the thirty-secolG
Funeral from Nineteenth Street Baptist
Church. corner Nineteenth and I
streets. northwest. Tuesday. April =,
Al ? n Friends OF family invited.
(Pittsburg and Richmond paQsTs
please copy)
CAMPBELL-Depsrted this lie Friday,
April >, 1SS- al ? rl-- al her res
dence- . Ninth street northeast.
MAUDE Z CAMPBELL beloved
daughter Of Charles D and Josephine
Campbell.
Funeral Monday. april Is. at 2 D. IT.
Friends and relatives Invited 10 al
tend.
DICkINSON-Cl Saturday. April q 1913.
a. O'Clock g. N. after a brief illness.
at tuberculosis Hospital. JAMES T.
DICKINSON. brother OF Mss julia
Dickinson. 234 Eleventh street north
west
Funeral from Winslow's undertaking
parlors. Twelfth and r streets. Mon
day, April IS, at 2 O'Clock. Relatives
and friends invited 10 attend
HALL-On Sunday, April .. 1903. AZ ID 2.
m. az the home OF her daughter. Mrs
Lincoln Green. 1754 Connecticut ave-
nue.. Mrs. r c. HALL. Of this city. and
formerly or Portsmouth. Ohio. widow
OF Dr. Corvin 3. Hall, n the seventy
fifth year OF her ace
Funeral announcement later
Friday, April 2, 1919, 81
u . m WILLIAM II LINKINS. be
loved husband Of Mary Linkins
May he rest IN peace
Funeral from his sisters residence. 52s
Twenty-s!xth street northwest, Mon
day. April s. al $50. thence 70 ST.
Stephens Church. where mass will
be said for the TepoSe OF his soul
Saturday. April a Iese AZ
215 g m. FLORENCE Z MORRIS
aged tSenty-tour years and ten DAYS
S-elal rom ner iaIe residence -
Minnesota avenue, TWininE City, =.
c tuesday. April . Baltimore and
Philadelphia papers please copy)
Friday. April q 1e0q
SUSIE STEWART. beloved daughter
of Patrick Henry and Caroline Stew
art. both deceased
Funeral Monday. April q. A. . O'Clock
from the chapel OF r. I. Middleton.
SIS Eighth street southeast
MIDDLEkAUFF-On Sunday. Auril <
ls9s. at the Episcopal Eye. Ear and
Throat Hospital. ROBERT KOONTZ
MIDDLEkAUFF. aged eighteen
years
Notice CT funerIl later.
Sunday, april x 800
az 40 p n, at her residence.
2131 First street northwest. ANNIE
LEE. wife OF Edward 7. PaSasIL
Funeral Tuesday, april q, 40 z. M
The Washington herald., 1909-04-26
breaches TO Pupils.
Rev. DR.. Allison Chooses Ideal
WOmanhOod as His Subject.


Rev Dr. John Lee Allison. pastor OF
Gunton = Temple Memorial Presbyterian
Church. preached yesterday morning on
Ideal womanhood; its influences and
glory" Dr.. Allison preached 20 the pupils
Of Chevy Chase College and Seminary
he said. IN part:
The prayer Of David. the patriot and
monarch. was twofOId. It embraced char
aCter and culture. or strength and beauty
The Ideal womanhood, 20 be attained BY
education. must have both the strength
and beauty OF the pillar Our daughters
must be polished after the likeness CT the
palace, and also have the strength Of
corner stones This education has 10 DO
with woman IN her physical. mental. and
moral relations in life. and its supreme
aim Is 20 bring her into the sphere ap-
pointed OF God by providence
The aim is 10 develop women. wise.
modest, conscientious, OF true vision and
broad sympathies. Of clean character and
high ideals; tender. gentle, consi6 zrate
women with & thirst after righteoe oesness.
passion for holiness and standard bear
ers OF the truth. This education should
be religious in the sense that all life
1T its best ard noblest is religiOtd
The glory Of such a w5manhood is
purity and the Symmetrical. development
Of character Purity, as ire crown jewel
in the womanly disdem. gives her the
right 20 rule and the power TO bless. She
stands on the hills OF light. endowed with
the attributes of tenderness and modesty.
crowned with the diadem OF wisdom.
clothed with the spotleSs robe OF purity.
and adorned with the state jewels OF pa
tience, perseverance, hope, and faith-the
perfect fruit and flower. the finished
product and crown OF creation.
Dr. Allison closed the sermon with a
beautiful tribute 10 mothers. and quoted
Joaquin Miller's poem, The Bravest
Battle Ever Fought
The Washington herald., 1909-04-26

Charles Warren Stoddard. the author
who died at Monterey. Cal. Saturday,
was well known in Washington. Until
ten years ago ne resided for some time
in the northeast section, and gave many
unique entertainments 10 his bohemian
/ friends.
Many OF the older citizens OF the city
have tender memories Of their associs-
tions with him. lie was genial and gen.
erous. and for the few years he was here
made many friends.
lie won his chief fame as the Poet of
the South Seas" For five years ne lived
among the tropical scenes he so graphi-
calIy depicted. he had a genius for de-
scription. and reached the climax or his
fame in South Sea Idyls."
Had Power to Captivate.
stoddard ecIipsed al former Efforts IN
his 'Eana-ana" and 'T.ahaina" In the
latter. g simple. tragic story OF a boy
Ieper who Is leaving his home 20 be aban-
doned in the doomed colony al Molokai.
the description Of the thoughts. the feel
ings and emotions Of the poor native are
told in simple manner. pUlsing with life
and human interest that shows his power
more forcibly. probably. than any other
work
Born IN Rochester. y. Y. in 1913. Mr..
Stoddard left the home OF MS father.
Samuel Burr Stodd2rd. at q tender axe
and moved 20 California. where he later
entered the state university at Berkeley.
His graduation was prevented by III
health, and when ne recovered his
strength after siege Of fever he be-
came an actor.
Life behind the fOotlights soon lost its
attraction for St0ddard. and he entered
the ranks OF newspaper reporters. being
for a short time with the san Francisco
Chronicle. His genius Of description soon
won him q place al the top OF the ranks,
and for seven years he Travelled as cor
respondent OF the paper. IN that time he
visited every country IN tie world and
explored many out-of-the-way corners.
Appointed 10 Chair Of Literature.
In 1855 he was appointed TO the chair
OF English literature. IN the University
OF NOtre Dame, Indiana. and remained
there for two years. IH Iss9 he went
70 the Catholic University OF America.
with which he was connected until hic
death he was a close friend OF Maurice
Francis Egan. the educator and diplo-
mstist. and numbered other men Of inter
national fame among his warm friends.
MT. StOddard's 5 published works include:
Poems. 1851: South Sea Idyls," 1913:
Marshallah. A Flight Into Egypt" 1851. (.
The Lepers Of MOlokai." 1855; "A
Troubled Heart" 1855; Lazy Letters
from Low Latitudes.' 1894; This Wonder
Workers Of Padua, 1895; a Cruise Under
the Crescent from Suez to San Marco"
1S9S. Over the Rocky Mountains 10 Alas
ka. IS9s: In the Footprints OF the
Padres. 1902; Exits and Entrances"
1900; For the Pleasure Of His Company"
1903, Father Damien-A Sketch 1903:
The Island Of Tranquil Delights" 1904:
The Confessions OF = Reformed Poet"
1877. and The Dream Lady" 1907.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-26
SPECIAL MUSICAL SERVICES.
Central High school Sings at Church
Of the Covenant.

Special musical services were given in
the Church Of the Covenant yesterday
evening. before the sermon. by a chorus
OF 100 boys and girls from Central High
School. part OF the regular school chorus
Under direction OF Director Of Music
Hoover. the singers gave with good ef-
feet The Pilgrims Chorus" and several
Wagnerian selections. The students
showed the effect Of close drilling. and
sang well together Miss Athey. a grad
uate Of the school. accompanied them on
the piano. A quartet from the Marine
Band. accompanied by Mrs. Annie Grant
Fugitt also gave several well chosen
selections
At s O'Clock, Rev. DR.. Charles Wood
delivered a sermon, taking as his sub
ject The educated soul" He said no
matter what heights man or woman
might attain through education of the
mind, the soul would remain ignorant
until awakened and taught by the love
and inspiration OF the Saviour All ed
ucatiOn and uplift OF morals win count
as nothing said the minister. II the
soul be not educated 20 enjoy the fruits
OF right living and belief and trust in
God
The Washington herald., 1909-04-26
TELLS OF JUVENILE COURT
Judge De Lacy Speaks at EpwOrth
League Meeting.
Declares WrOnEdOing in the Com
munity Is TraceabIe TO Faulty
Environments

In introducing Judge William H De
Lacy. OF the Juvenile Court. 10 the large
audience al the Epvorth League meeting
last evening in Hamllne Methodist Epls-
copal Church. Rev Charles z. Guthrie
characterized the work IN which Judge
De Lacy is engaged as being one OF the
most important in the city OF Wash
iHgton.
Judge De Lacy. in his interesting mar
rative OF The condition OF children who
were formerly committed 10 the tail.
stated that the prison officials had IN
formed him that after some OF the boys
had been incarcerated for any length OF
time they had become so contaminated by
the older associates that they were re-
luctant 10 accept their freedom.
The speaker then related Incidents OF
the boys with "exuberance OF animal
spirit'' who were brought before him,
and said that owing to the large number
OF children who left the public schools
al ar early age he would Ike TO see some
form OF manual training introduced in the
lower grades.
Continuing. Judge De Lacy said
''WrOngdoing in the community IS not
restricted 70 the ones without oppOrtuni-
ties. Most crimes are traceable 70 faulty
environments. Ninety per cent Of the
cases coming into the Juvenile Court are
due 10 bad home conditions. and n thase
cases II IS the duty Of the court TO speak
with the parents. as well as with the
young cIlprit.r
Stating that dime novels and the cheap
theateTs have an evil effect upon the
young, the speaker recounted number
Of robberies committed by boys who were
frequenters Of the lower grades OF the
etrical entertainments.
IN conclusion II was stated that last
year the Juvenile Court handled 1900
cases. which involved 1900 OF more chill
dren and sS5 adults. BY order OF the
court more than $50 & week was being
paid by husbands 70 their families
The Washington herald., 1909-04-26
Notre pame pebaters Entertained

The Notre Dame team which defeated
Georgetown in debate Wednesday, were
given a banquet at Holy Cross College.
where they met the Notre Dame alumni
resident in Washington. Speeches were
made BY Timothy Ansberry, representa-
tive from Ohio; Jose Valdes. secretary
10 Philippine representative; Francis
Kilkenny. Richard Collentine. and VII
liam Boiger. The list Of guests included
Senator Carter OF Montana; Senators
Beveredge and Shiveiy, OF Indiana; Com
missioner OF Labor Charles P Mel: DR..
J. A. Flynn. Elmer J. Murphy, J. Leo
Coontz, Michael Burns. Coe McKenns.
William HutchinEs. Leroy Keach, Hugh
Mitchell, Dursnt Church, Eugene Arnold.
John Beckman, and Harry Dodge
The Washington herald., 1909-04-26
BAILEY TALKS TO-DAY
Will Occupy Most Of Senate
Session.
STUDIES THE SILK SCHEDULES
Senator SmOot Engaged with Items
10 Famfiiarize Himself With Them
So as % Answer Questions when
the Bui Comes Up for COnsid-
Grafton and Amendment.

Senator Joseph W. Bailey, OF Texas
win address the Senate to-day On the
tariff Bill. and probably viii occupy most
OF the legislative day.
Republican members Of the Finance
Committee did not hold a meeting yester-
DAY. Senator Aldrich visited his room
IN the Capitol and looked after some cor
respondence. but there was no attempt
On the part o. committeeman 70 get to
gether FOR work on the bill
Senator SmOot was engaged most OF the
day with Appraiser Sharretts and Arthur
Cheney, OF Boston. going over tbs silk
schedules. but the work was simply 10
enable Senator Smoot 70 familisrize him
self with these schedules to enable him
20 answer questions when the oil comes
I'D for consideration and amendment.
The Senate committee changed the sd
valorem duties on silks as they appeared
in the House bill 10 specific duties, and
some curiosity was manifested while this
schedule was under consideration on Fri
day as 10 whether the change from ad
valOrsm 10 specific duties had increased
the rates Senator SnOOt also went over
the cotton schedule.
Fall Committee Meeting.
There viii not be a meeting OF the full
Committee on Finance until tomorrow
morning. Al that time il Is likely the
administrative features Of the bill. nov
under consideration by Republican mem
bers OF the committee. viii be laid before
the Democratic members as a preliminary
step 70 making report TO the Senate.
The committee also has practically
agreed on amendments 90 the chemical
and earthenware schedules. which viii
be reported early next week
Senator AldTich and MS Republican
colleagues in the committee expect 10 be
able TO have every feature of the biz,
including committee amendments and ad-
mnistrstfve and drawback features, be-
fore the Senate by the middle OF the
week
Il was the plan 20 have the bill taken
I'D for amendment this morning. but IN
view OF Senator Bailey's plans. considera-
ton Of the measure In this way VIII be
postponed.