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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

ecutive. ohlcer to the receiver. Mr.. Haas
in reality became general manager of
the road. Mr.. Garrett resigned some
time ago and Mr.. Haas began an in
spection Of the road.
II was reported that as soon as the re-
organization of the road had been ef-
fected Mr.. Haas would be president
Then II was declared that the opposing In
terests of the road would be amicably
settled in the administration of Mr.. Haas.
Other rumors, said, however, that Mr..
Ryan had become tired of the hight
that he wished to devote his time to his
other large interests and that he would
either sell his stock or allow Mr.. Will
liams to map out the policy Of the road
as chairman of the board.
Now comes the announcement that Mr..
williams had been elected a member Of
the board OF directors and that Mr..
Ryan has not been reelected.
The reorganization committee, with the
board of directors also increased the
directorate to 10 members, With Mr..
Ryan's withdrawal Maj ]. H. Dooley, Of
Richmond, and former President w. A..
Garrett also were not reelected
The following were elected to I'LL their
places and the three positions created
L. f. Loree, John B. Ramsay, John Skel-
ton Williams. j. William Middendorf.
FRANKLIN c. Brown and Hennen Jennings
Central Directors ....
Meet in Savannah
All rumors regarding the resignation OF
Mai. ]. +. Hanson as president Of the
Central of Georgia railway will be set at
rest when the directors meet in annual
session at Savannah Monday. Many 9TH
er matters of vital Importance to the ruad
are also scheduled to come up for consid-
Grafton.
]. T. Harahan. president of the Illinois
Central railroad, who has the proxy OF
the Hartman interests, will be present at
the meeting Monday. Maj. ]. F. Hanson.
president of the road. will also attend.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-12

Just IN order to demonstrate beyond any Ques-
tion or doubt that our Straight Kentucky Whiskey
has equal at any price for purity wholesomeness
melIowness and whiskey quality, we make the above
offer which Is the nnal word that be said by any
distiller on price and quality. We are registered
distiers and know the whiskey business from start
to finish and know that once you try these goods,
you will want no other.
Notice the announcements of other distillers
and mail order whiSkey houses, and see they ofer
JeraIRhf entucy hiskey, II they guarantee or
even state that their whisksy fs blend, no COM
compound or mixture. While you probably know
what straight whiskey means, yet we wish again TO
state that straight whiskey means exactly what the
word NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. blended with n es p
wines, etc, to reduce cost per Quart-not COM
compounded with adulterated mixtures, but every
drop StraIShf whtsksy, sad aothtnS Bat eOhtsksyi
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22

Bright eyes and Dorothy Jams met
sor the frsttime on Christmas Eve.
They were being hurried over the
city streets In a delivery wagon, and
their intimate association with each
other in q big wicker basket naturally
led to a conversation. They we're
dolls-Dorothy Jane a big; rag baby,
homely and poorly dressed; Bright
Eyes a finely clothed young lady,
whose bright tints Of cheek and hair
were the work of French artists. Dor
othy Jane was going to meet a little
mother" in an East Side tenement
house on the morrow, and Bright Eyes
was onher way to the big brownstone
house on the West Side, there to open
and close her eyes and say MAN
ma" to the only daughter Of q rich
merchant.
Bright Eyes did not deign to notice
poor Dorothy when she remarked that
the noisy animals in the Noah's ark,
at the other end Of the box, were
worse than those in the Zoo, and
rather rudely crowded the poor little
rag eaby in the corner as she turned
away in disgust At the rext corner
the driver removed the ARK. with its
noisy animals, and there was more
room in the basket Dorothy lifted
her head and put her painted face
close to the ear Of Bright Eyes and
whispered: You are sprettier than
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22

high society call Oh me-" were her
parting words.
Bill complained bitterly to the
driver about being oyerworked after
he had handed Dorothy Jane over to
Mrs. Reed. on the fifth floor OF the
East Side tenement house. Mrs. Reed
took the rag baby and quietly sat her
in the fireplace, facing Jennie's. little
bed.
When Mrs. Reed had kissed the
sleeping child and tiptoed out Of the
room, Dorothy looked around for other
Christmas arrivals. At first she saw
no one else. and began to feel the re-
s%ponsibIlity which had been thrust up
on her OF being little Jennie's whole
Christmas. Finally, however. she
spied a little pink candy dog. and he
told her that he, too. was there for
Jennie.
The next morning Mrs. Reed peep.
| ed Into the room in time to see Jen-
nile jump around in an ecstacy of JOY.
| with Dorothy Jane clasped close to
her breast and the pink candy Dog In
her hand.
The affection of the child for Doro-
thy Jane grew from day to day, until
the neighbors talked about it. Wher-
ever Jennie went. Doroth., Jane was
with her.
Bright Eyes. on the -. hand, had
a hard time Of it. Ebt.. she arrived
at the house she fbas ID that there were
many other presents costlier than her.
self, and. moreover. a little old rub
Der doll was the favorlte of her mis-
tress.
All her visions of coming out Into
fashionable society faded away before
a week had passed. She never went
out Of doors. but Icy tucked away in
a closet. One day, Jip. a little fov
terrier, mistooli her for something
else. Before he was through the
bloom was gone FROM her cheeks and
her hair and one arm were chewed
off,. So the next day Bright Eyes was
just looking yer the top of the ash
barrel, in the basement areaway, when
Jennie Reed, with Dorothy Jane In
her arms, rang the basement bell.
She had come to get the washing.
Bright Eyes recognized Dorothy at
once and called out with all her for.
mer h~autiness crushed and broken:
ooh, you dear old rag baby; you were
right after all" Then Jennie went
away, and the dolls new met again.
New York Mail and Express.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22

me, told the clerk that Jennie had not
been very well since her papa died.
and she hoped that 1 would cheer her
up on Christmas Day. If Jennie 10
like her mother I am going to love
her."
Bright Eyes was laughing by this
time, and interrupted to say, "You
must be a missionary rag baby then.
How funny"
That's what I am" cried Dorothy,
s'and unless Jennie expects too much
Of a rag baby, I believe that will
make her happy. Do you think that
the little girl whers you are going
will love you?"
Bright Eyes moved uneasily in the
box and was slow TO answer. Finally
she said: 81 don't know whether she
will. love me or not. / don't care. /
am pretty and they will show me to
everybody. I like the idea of moving
in high society. and won't worry about
their loving me-"
Dorothy Jane knew nothing about
society, and did not fully understand
Bright Eyes idea Of life. All she
could think about was, Jennie Reed.
and whether or not they would be
happy together. Get that big French
doll out. Bill" said the driver to his
assistant, as the wagon suddenly stop
ped. It startled Dorothy Jane. as
she had about made up her mind to
tell Bright Eyes that she had missed
entirely the object Of life when she
made love secondary. All she had
time to say. as she put an unshapely
rag hand in one of Bright Eyes, was.
MAKE that little girl love you." But
Bright Eyes tossed her head scorRful'
ly as.,Bill AN with her up, the brown.
stone steps. "If you aver get up into
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22
|RRTeGTTFIITF. SAM .Do ~! TTHY .JANE


er before. We had some dolls from
China in our department several
weeks ago, but I couldn't understand
what they said. How do you shut
your eyes. that way when you lie
down? How nice it Is" Bright Eyes
sat up and looked at the fat little
painted face OF Dorothy Jane with evil
dent amusement.
aYou don't pretend to call yourself
a Christmas present. I hope?" she
said. "You must have been put to-
gether in the dark. ! don't see what
pleasure you can and in existence"
81 believe that 1 am happier than
you are tonight" said Dorothy Jane.
but her lip Quivered.
"Why?" asked Bright Eyes. Don't
you know that I am going to live in
one of the finest houses in the city.
and be shown to members of the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22
More Disorder in Managua.

Corinto, Nicaragua, Special-There
were scenes of wild disorder in Man.
aqua, the capital, again Tuesday
night. During c meeting of the alder
men one of them made a speech de-
nouncing Madriz and fav6ring the
revolution. The speech was greeted
with cheers and hooting and a free
fight among the government and anti
government elements followed. Two
pistol shots were fired. The row ex.
tended to the street.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22
Night Riders Reported to Be Active
in Georgia.

Rockmart, Ga, Special. Alleged
night rider raids in this community
have become so numerous lately that
Wednesday Governo' Brown was sent
two Geographic dispatches that the
neighborhood was being terrorized.
The burning of a dwelling had been
charged to the night riders, threaten
ing letters had been received by good
citizens and signs posed telling what
they proposed doing.
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'4O0?'n

4oO?'"
What co you mean b. the 'i0O?'
querled Dorothy Jane.
"You poor, neglected. u~nedncated
little thing" said Bright Eyes. Tell
me, where are yon going. any way??"
"I am going to little Jennie Reed.
whose mother does washing for a ltv-
ins. / am so anxious to see her. be-
cause her mother. when she bought
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22
TagleSS.

Mrs. Duncansr-"Poor Mrs. Tits
worth has always been having bad
luck. She"
Mrs. Drummond (interrrptipg)-
.Oh, 1 know sac has; do tell me
what'her trouble is now"
Mrs. Duncaner why, she had
set her heart upon getting a red plush
rocker with 1000 tobacco tags. and
;ust. when her husband had collected
aA5 he got 9 divoree!'-Puck.
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Well Qualified.

"The one thing We demand from
i employees" said the head Of the
Office force, SIS correc. less in figures"
The applicant smoothed her hip
less skirt complacently.
IT have never had any complaints
on that score she replied with a
glance of acknowledgements.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22
Just an Argument.

"Good gracious, isn't that your hus-
band across the street There quarrel
ing with the man on the opposite
porch?"
ooh. they're not really quarreling.
They dispute that way every night.
George is a monoplanist ard Mr..
Stiggins is a biplanist. "-cleyeland
Plain Dealer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22
No Furtier Use For Tim.

"yoq are discovered" exclaimed
tie two detectives in the same breath.
"All right" replied Bill the Burg
lar as he calmly stepped out Of the
window into the free night air, that
much of it is settled. Now go ahead
and hold your controversy."-Wash.
ington Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22
In the BelIy of the Fish.

Jonah stepped ashore.
at left my records in the whale
he observed. anybody who wants
to see them can go after them.
1t was noticed that none questioned
his exp!oit.-New York Sun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22
Long Way to Travel.

II played in one Of the largest the
aires in this country"
How large was it,"
"Well, to give you an idea Of its
enormity, I'll just say that the eggs
thrown from the real seats were
Matched before they reached the
observation-disclosures Bulletin.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22
Easy.

"Do you think you can make my
daughter happy?" asked Mr.. Cumrox.
"She has been 'happy with you,
hasn't she?" rejolned the confident
youth.
az think so, SIR"
well. If she's that easy to please.
there ought to be 10 difficulty.
Washington Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22
Her Observation.

Love" remarked the romantic
young nan, 'is said to brighten the
eye"
Il don't know abouttEat," rejoined
the practical maid, but it has a ten
dency to d~isarrange ones hair
Chicago News.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22

The display of the name of the
architect of a building under o m
struction was condemned as a viola
ton Of professional ethics by the
American Institute of Architects
Wednesday morning, i'll session at the
Willard Hotel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22
Up North.

First Eskimo Wife-'The North
Pole has been discovered"
Second Eskimo Wife-''I'm glad of
that; for now when my husband
cones home late he can't give me that
old excuse about being out looking
20. it."-New York Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22
Sounds Reasonable.

eff marriages are made in heaven,
Why are not d~iyorces?" asked the at
torney.
We'll, because it takes a lawyer to-
get a divorce, and there arc none up
there" replied the cllent.-Yonkers
Statesman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22
Chicago News.

Mrs. Justwed-"The new cook has
burned the bacon, dear; she is so
young and inexperienced. Wont you
be satisfied with a kiss for breakfast,
.i1stead?"
Mr.. Justwed-"All right; call ner
in!"-New York Evening Telegram.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22

The effort of the present Congress
to suppress the "white slave traffic"
he's caused u naturalization OF the
specter Of Estates rights" and that
House Committee on Interstate and
Foreign Commerce before which the
Mann bill is pending, is at logger
heads over the question. Such strong
objection by Democrats has been
manifested that Chairman Mann and
his Republican associates have aban-
.doned temporarily their efforts to OBJ
tain early action on the measure.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22
Argus at the Polls,

Argus was boasting of his hundred
eyes.
81 could read this years ballot at
4 glance" he cried.
Plainly, he was born before his
time.-New York Sun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22

President Taft presided Thursday
afternoon at the annual meeting Of
the executive board of the Jeanes
fund Of 100000 for the better
ment Of the small rural negro schools
in the South which was held in the
Cabinet room at the White House.
During a brief session of the Sen
ate Thursday a resolution by Speaker
Cullom was adopted calling upon the
Secretary of the Interior for in
formation. respecting mining disaster
and facilities of the Federal govern
ment for rendering aid in such eases.
Representative Lowering, Of Massa-
chusetts, one Of the leaders Of the
band of House insurgents" in an
interview Thursday night on the prob
able course of the insurgents at this
session, took occasion to pay his re-
speaks rather vigorously to Cannon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22

The Pee Dee river, in Chesterfield
county, is to get no more money If
the recommendation of the chief OF
engineers of the army, Gen. Mar
shall, is followed and they will ue
in a communication through the sec
rotary of war to congress Tuesday.
Gen. Marshall saws that the COM
merce along the Pee Dec does not
Justify any further appropriation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22

The loving WISHES OF a lrlero
That comes today.
At Christmas time in future years
And all the other days besides
May lie for you always provide
It's laughter all unmixed with tears
At Christmas time y
In future years.
w. R. Murphy. in Christmas st.
Nicholas.
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Hard Proposition.
wife is trying

.Jinks-"ais wife Is trying to get
into society"
Bllnks-"What's he doing?"
Jinks-"Trying to keep out of
cbt."-Washfngton Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22
QueStioE.

6 slla-"Younaye two proposals."
Bella-.yes. 1 cant decide which
. marry irs;."-New York Sun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22

Diplomas of merit Tuesday were
presented by Secretary Wiscn in his
office at the Department of Agricnl-
ture to Bascomb Usher, Of South
Carolina; Dewitt Lundy, Of Missis-
sippi; Elmer Halter, of Arkansas and
Ralph Bellwood, Of Virginia-all
boys under Is years-for special pro
6%ciency in agricultural pursuits. The
recipients of the awards r among
the 1880 in the boys demonstration
work in the South. Each planted
one acre of corn and cultivated it
under instructions. from the Depart
ment OF Agriculture.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22
Wifb tie Funny
Expected Setback.

We did not know just what would hap
To stop Wellman's no%rth-going,
Eut we lnew something would-it did:
1t seems the wind was blowing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22

Acting, it is understood, upon the
suggestion Of Secretary Knox, the
the Committee on Foreign Relations
of the Senate Wednesday steered
clear of the resolution of Senator
Raynor of Maryland, authorizing the
President to descend upon Nicaragua
and punish Eelaya promptly. SoEe
o. the members were strongly in fay-
or Of modifying the Rayner resoiu-
ton slightly and authorizing its fay-
orable report to the Senate.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22

Representative Burgess, Of Texas,
Wednesday introduced in the House
q joint resolution declaring that the
United States shall cease TO exercise
sovereignty over the Philippine Is
lands, and by treaty with foreign ma
tons set up and maintain there a
free and independent government.
The resolution requests the President
Of the United States to consider the
expediency Of opening negotiations
with Great Britain, Germany, France,
Russia, Italy, Spain and Japan for
a joint treaty providing for the recog-
milton and preservation Of such q
government
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22

Francis E. Bliss, Jr., former mem
Der of the Baltimore paper ruling
firm of Bliss, Albrecht Co., was
Wednesday acquitted of charges of
ambezzlement by a jury in. Criminal
Court No. 1.
Bliss, who figured in the Kenyon
street tarring case something more
than a year ago was the Washington
representative Of the Baltimore con-
Germ. 1t was charged that while in
this capacity he received checks for
work done by the firm for the United
States Government amounting to
about $3.50. Bliss was placed on trial
about a month ago, but the prose-
cution was withdrawn at that time
becaus the Indictment was faulty.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22
With a Christmas Gift.

At Christmas time long years ago
Good will to men" the angels sang,
Sand peace on earth" their message
rang
Across the sky's celestial glow,
At Christmas time
Long years ago.
At Christmas time that comes today
This message Of good will I send
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-12-22

Advocating the adoption of a dedn-
cd waterway policy by the United
States Government. Representative
Richardson, of Alabama, delivered a
speech in the House Tuesday, while
that body was IN committee Of the
whole with the Presidents message
under consideration. Mr.. Richardson
proposed the expenditure Of $4,000
300 for the Improvement Of the Miss
issippi River and its tributaries.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-12-09
NEICHBORHOOD NEWS
Items of Interest Gathered by Her
aid Correspondents.
SEWERS.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Gum entertain
ed relatives from Abba recently.
The roads are almost impossible
because of the heavy rains.
Three children OF Mrs. G.. Hendee
have had relapse OF typhoid and the
nurse was recalled.
The little five-year-old daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. Nip Young is down
with typhoid fever.
Mrs. John Davis, of Ottumwa, visit,
ed her mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary J.
Davis, and then went to visit an aunt
at Grinnell ....f
Misses Olampe Perrier and Hulda
Dawks were delegates to the mission
airy convention held in the First NJ. E
church in Des Moines last Tuesday
and Wednesday. They report a goot
meeting with fine addresses.
Dec. 6. J. A. B.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-12-09

Clara, Nell and Gail, were recently
entertained at the Mat Nelson home.
Mrs. David Barnes spent several
days last week with her sister, Mrs.
Luther Goddard, of Rose Hill.
Misses Mat and Sara Nelson de-
parted last Wednesday for a four
months visit with relatives in Cali,
fornia.
David Barnes and wife have moved
into the Mat Nelson home and will
care for the place during her alb
sence.
Mrs. c. L. Davis and daughter, Mae,
Of Oskaloosa, spent Thanksgiving
with Mrs. Davis, sister, Mrs. j. H.
Williams.
John Nelson, wife and daughter,
Lily, and Misses Mat and Sara Nelson
were recently entertained at the A.
Browneller home. r.,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. White have re.
turned after spending Thanksgiving
with their daughter, Mrs. Earl John
son, of Carrollton, Mo.
Several from this vicinity attended
the Walter Roe sale Saturday, Dec
4th. Although the weather was very
disagreeable the sale was we'll at.
tended and prices were good.
POND LILY.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-12-09
WHITE CITY.

Mrs. Frank Bedford is on the sick
list.
Dr. Cross was a business caller in
Oskaloosa Friday.
A. r. Mehanna delivered hogs to T..
c. Thomas one day last week.
4 George Scott called at the NJ Has
sig home Wednesday.
There is some talk of shutting the
mine on account of bad air.
Miss Helen Duprez is working for
Mrs. w. K Thomas.
Mrs. w. NJ. Holmes is in Oskaloosa
taking treatments.
I Miss Blanche Thomas is visiting at
] the W. X. Thomas home. e. ~"
Florence Hassig spent Thursday
night with Mrs. f. A. Gray.
Mrs. Will Timbrell and daughter
Pearl are visitin gat the Frank Bed
ford home.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L. Thomas spent
Thanksgiving at the Tom Gordan
home in Beacon. ..,
Mrs. NJ. s.. Thomas and daughter
REIby were business callers in Oska'
loosa Tuesday. ..s
Will Holmes and children, Clarence
and Lucille. called at the Frank Me
hanna home Thursday evening.
NJ and Mrs. Cal Ross and two
daughters Oct and Mrs. Ollie Web
ster, were Oskaloosa visitors last
Thursday.
The dance at the Thomas hall was
we'll attended and everyone had q
good time. Another will be held De
cember II.
Dec. 6. Wild Fern.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-12-09
DELTA.
Dec.
Nivig.

A sister OF Mrs Harry Matthews,
from Marengo, is visiting her.
Delta needs a bakery very badly
and one would do well here.
The brick and tile plant has built
square tile wall and will enclose the
engine room.
Needless to say we do not hear the
''honk" of the siren nowadays, nor
do We even see a sprinkler.
Peddlers will give Delta the go,
by" in the near future as the city
dads have raised the license fee to SO
per day.
Aretus Kepford will lecture here
at the M. E. church Dec. Z. He should
have a large audience out to hear him
for he has something worth while to
say about tuberculosis and health.
Many of the farmers are anxious
for James Fox to rebuild his feed
mill, but the question hinges on wheth-
er the merchnts will give him their
trade before it is considered worth
while to build new mill.
Pastor Edwards went to Keota to
fill the NJ e. pulpit last Sunday, while
their pastor, Rev. Robertson, assisted
with revival services here. Much in
tel est is being manifested, but the
roads are almost impossible, so that
cuts off the country attendance.