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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28
HANDSOME CHEST OF
SILVER FOR GOVERNOR

The Governor and Mrs. Brown were
presented with a chest of silver at the
mansion last night by Executive Secre-
tary Blackburn and Adjutant General
Scott, on behalf of friends of the governor
at the capitol. Mr.. Blackburn made the
presentation speech, which was responded
to by the governor.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28
BABY WENT TO SLEEP;
DIED IN MOTHERS ARMS

A coroner's jury brought in verdict
f. the effect that Lula Irene. 3-Yeeks-old
daughter of Howard B. Robinson, died
of heart trouble. The baby was never
healthy il is stated. Thursday morning
its mother awoke to find il dead in her
arms.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28
BRYAN SEES STATE
DRAINAGE WORK

MIAMI. Fla. Dec, 25.-william Jennings
Bryan, who is en- route to Cuba and
South America points, stopped at Fort
Lauderdale today to inspect the state
drainage work, in company with former
Governors Jennings and Broward.
He will arrive in Miami this afternoon
for short visit before leaving for Cuba
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28
Fireman Is Killed

DOWNINGTOWN, Pa. Dec. 23.-A fire.
man was killed and several other persons
were injured today fighting a fire which
badly damaged tine large paper mill plant
of S. A. Bicking & Son. The victims were
caught under a falling smokestack.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28
Bank Authorized

WASHINGTON, D. &C., Dec. 23-The
of the currency has author
lied the First National bank of Reynolds
to begin business with $4,000 capital. c.
H. Neisler is president; ]. N. Bryan vice
president and ]. H. Neisler, cashier.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

There Is some dispute now about the
amount OF Mrs Harriman's wealth. II
was first reported that IT was easily $40
n0.o00 Now It Is said she may not be
worth over s75.0oooo0. We tremble at the
thought that this poor woman may be re-
duced 10 the latter extremity.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

The government. through the division
or music OF the library OF congress. rec
ornizes Dixie as the most stirring
national air. Just few days before, the
orchestra Of New York theatre saved
the audience from a FIRE panic by playing
-.Dixie' Thus is the south compliment
I'd and the nation enriched.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28
$4,000 for EMPLOYEES

NEW YORK, Dec A-Ihe central
Trust company has set aside $4,000 to be
distributed among its employees as a
Christmas bonus ON a basis of 50 per cent
of their years salary.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

The prisoners got Christmas dinner in
the. Fulton county jail They had two
cO-sforting thoughts; they had better
.lfner than many people out of jail and
<Sesserved better one than many others
out OF Jan.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

: One Of the best acts OF the retiring
Chinese minister was 10 talk into Mr..
Edison's photograph. Thus he set a new
scientific task. the recording OF the ques-
tor marx on a record
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

About the only thing not prohibited
b. the statutes and subject 10 New Year
resolutions is giuttOny. and only the
rich have any need of that kind OF
pledge
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

: The t.agic death OF Mark Twain's
daughter. coupled with his other misfor-
tunes. shows haw sad the humorfst's life
Is. from cervantes 10 Mark Twain. And
the gap between the two is in years only.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

The Copenhagen decision does more
than brand the doctor. II settles the
claims OF the various newspapers which
published the original signed accounts.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

The courts have been called on to de-
eide which shall own wedding presents
the husband OF wife Might compromise
- allowing the husband all the dupli-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

Statistics say half our trade is with
Great Britain. This is a pretty return
OF ours for the little drubbing we gave
her back in the 18th century.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

Grief over the death of King Leopold
Is somewhat lightened by the discovery
that he had 100000. not a tawdry
ss.oo0oo0.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

Turkey and Egypt are in the tobacco
trust. too AIasl there is no hope that
the poor man Will ever be able TO smoke
the cigarettes from those two countries.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

The various explorers who have failed
70 discover the north pole may comfort
themselves with the reflection that they
cnnldn.t have proved Il. anyhow.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

Zelaya calls Uncle Sam meddler. Cen
eral opinion Is. however, that Estrada
did the most serious meddling-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

the Ballinger-Pinchot investigation is
gwen as a compliment TO Ballinger.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

A New York man has had q operations
IN the past FIVE years. The news in the
announcement is that he still has enough
10 live on
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

Persons who discover Hsiley's comet on
arrival viii do well to take observations
and not sell the story in advance Of
proof.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

here must have been method in Gov
pr Conner pardoning 3 criminals at
stmas.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

scientist says an Initiative impulse
lies women at Christmas. To give or
10 receiye2
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

s42Ee.47s viii be spent on the American
navy. This doesn't include brass buttons
and gold braid.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

Auuy for Brooklyn. She not only
ds BY Dr. Cook when he is down. BY
on with preparations for a monu-
70 him. but demonstrates that IL is
Ale for a man TO be a prophet with
5nori In his own city.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

And still cotton Jumps II should be a
merry Christmas all through the south.
and especially in Georgia.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

They have found the hook worm in
New York. Search would probably dis
close it In Philadelphia also
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

II Is gratifying TO note that in prac-
fically every prohibition town the saloons
closed on Christmas day.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

Nude mailman runs through Philadei-
phis.'' says a headline. Is the running
proof OF the msdness7
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

A Chicago oficiaI has cut his own
salary 10 raise his employees. Well, Chi
cazo Is nothing IL not unique.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

Mr.. Taft walked seven miles the other
day Here is another mild reflection Of
1.-THE policies
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

President Taft took the role of Santa
Claus. The illusion is perfect, except for
the size Of the chimney
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28
Tuesday, Dec. IS, 1909.

II the Nicaraguan revolution goes on
longer. somebody viii De killed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-28

-.RooseveIrs hunt the Sitatungs-"
Bird, beast. fowl or African malefactor7
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-19
Last Chance To
Register
Saturday, Oct. 23
Last Years Registration Does
NOl Hold Good tn IFS Year
Shippers Hear
Talk of Higher
Freight Rates
Middle Western Traders Rouse to
Arms and Call Meeting to Consider
Railways Intentions.

WASHINGTON. oct. 1S-A meeting OF
important shipping interests Of the country
is to be held in Cincinnati tomorrow night
to consider the prospective action of the
railways I'm the eastern part OF the coun-
try in increasing freight rates in the ter
ritory east Of the Mississippi river.
No determination has been reached to in
crease the rates. but the aeustion is under
advisement and the advance viii be made,
probably in the near future. IL the condi-
tions. in the judgment Of railway officials,
justify It.
Apprehending that such an advance is
likely. many organizations Of shippers
throughout the middle western country
have Joined In a call for the meeting in
Cincinnati. In addition they have pre-
pared a letter. which was addressed to w.
c. Brown. president of the New York Gen.
trail lines: Oscar @. Murray. president Of
the Baltimore & Ohio. and James McCrea,
president Of the Pennsylvania railroad. set
ting forth the reasons. as they view them
for not making an advance in the freight
rates.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Oct IS Pres
ident McCrea Of the Pennsylvania
railroad company, in a letter to CONNER
cial bodies and firms in Cincinnati. Day
ton, Indianapolis and other points east Of
the Mississippi river. denies that the Ques.
ton OF general advance in freight rates
OF in classification is now under consider.
alton or contemplated"
He says further that c. c. Mccain. who
issued the pamphlet upon which the letter.
Of Presidents Brown, Murray and McCres
were based does not speak for the car
riers. but solely for himself"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-19
Noted Actress
Tires of Stage,
Also OF Husband
Margaret Ellington Files LOng-Ex-
pected Suit for Divorce from
Daniel Frohman.

RENO. New. Oct. 1S-Alrs. Daniel Froh-
man. more familiariy known by her stage
name Of Margaret Ellington. today filed suit
for divorce in the district court OF this
city. alleging that her husband has for
the last two years failed TO contribute to
her support
. The complaint contains only the bare
statement that the plaintiff has resided in
Reno for more than six months prior TO
filing the action, and that there are no
children and no community property. No
alinsony is asked.
For nearly a year Mrs. Frohman has re-
sided here She has lived quietly never
appearing In social events. 1t Is thoughs
the suit will not be contested. Mrs. F1oh-
mans attorneys stated today it would be
devoid OF sensational features so far az
their client is concerned.
Some time ago Mrs Frohman said she
was tired Of the stage and wished to lead
a domestic life She was married to Mr.
Frohman IN New York, November q, 1905
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-19
Army Deposits
Prove Popular
Enlisted Men See Benefit of Savings
Bank System as Shown by Last
Years Figures.

WASHINGTON. Oct lG-The benefit Of
the army deposit system to enlisted men,
according TO the report OF General Charles
II Whipple, paymaster general Of the
army, is universally recognized. Deposits
during the fiscal year 1909 amounted to
s., SCI, 1SS from 6o.5S men. The system en-
oourages a spirit OF thrift and saving.
which. In the opinion Of General Whipple
unquestionably elevates the standard Of en-
listed men.
Army pay officers handled during the
year FsoSSS,5sS, the only loss amounting
to ss.9n, occurring at an interior post in
Alaska, the evidence Of responsibility point
ing TO an enlisted man who was perform
ing clerical duties and who deserted just
prior TO the discovery OF the loss.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-19
To Divide Recreation Between Greens
and Horseback Riding.
GUEST AT FORT SAM HOUSTON
Attends Cornerstone Laying During
Day and Takes Part in Service,
CHILDREN GIVE WELCOME
After Leaving Fort Taft Meets Ad-
mIrinE Friends on the Alamo
PIaEa-InfOrmal Luncheon
rendered by CItisens.

GREGORY. Tex. Oct fS.-Presidsnt Taft
arrived here tonight shortly after o'clock
TO spend four days on the ranch OF Charles
+. Taft, his brothsr. Reports as to the
size Of this ranch vary from 10000 to 2OO.-
900 acres. In either event II approches
the proportions Of q principality and. dur
ing the time here. the president will be
secluded from local committees, from the
givers Of banquets and from the duties
Of constant speech making.
Asked today what he was going to do
on the ranch, the president replied that
he was going to do as he pleased. This
means that he will golf every morning over
the links laid out on the ranch. that he will
ride in the afternoon and that he may go
duck shooting. although he does not claim
to be much Of a shot.
Mr. Taft was met at the Gregory station
tonight by his brother and number of
hands from the ranch, which lies three
miles east Of here. The ranch faces three
bays on the Gulf Of Mexico. TaTpon fish
ing is favorite sport OF this section. but
it is doubtful IL Mr.. Taft will try his
hand
Busy Day at san Antonio.
SAN ANTONIO. Tex. Oct. 1S-At 6
o'clock this morning an automobile
was waiting lne president aL Ale
steps Of the St Anthony hotel. where he
stopped last night. TO convey him TO Fort
/ sam Houston. where with q simple cere-
mony he laid the cornerstone OF the nearly
completed post chapel building. This
chapel. one OF the handsOmest buildings to
be found in the Jurisdiction of the War
department was presented to the post by
the citizens of San Antonio and was for
mally accepted and dedicated by Presiden,
Taft shortly after his arrival from E
PasO last night.
On his way TO Fort Sam Houston thi.
morning the president was driven through
lanes OF school children. 1900 in number
who sang ~AmerieR" as he passed. Tho
president halted his march to listen to the
song and to the cheers OF the children-
Arriving at the fort he greeted all th'
troops stationed there before proceeding
10 the chapel, where the simple service OF
/ placing the cornerstone in the niche re
| served for it was performed The troops
| were those that acted as escort to Presi
dent Taft and President Diaz at FL Paso
Following the chapel ceremony. the pres
ident held a reception from a grand stanC
on Alamo plaza At noon the PRESIDENT
visit ended with an informal luncheon
given by the citizens.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-19
Surrender of CORVALLIS
Celebrated at Yorktown

NEWPORT NEWS. Va. Oct 1S-With
gany decorated grandstand in front OF
the court house and arches along the street.
the historic little village OF Yorktown is
ready for the celebration OF the 18Th an
nlversary OF the surrender OF Lord Corn
wallis. The celebration viii be held tOmor-
row BY the descendants Of the signsrs Of
the Declaration of Independence. assisted
By four companies Of coast artillery from
Fort MonrOe. a torpedo flotiIla and a large
body Of interested citizens from this sec
ton and elsewhere
Today was Thomas Nelson day a.
Yorktown ana VAS marked BY a reunion
Of the descendants Of Governor Thomas
Nelson. a signsr Of the Declaration OF Inde-
pendence and the war governor Of Viz
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-19

ginia- who commanded the state troops
when CORVALLIS was eornered al York
town
The reunion was held az Nelson house
ana the chief incident OF the interesting
event was the reading Of history OF the
Nelson family BY Dr. George Washington
Dame, pastor OF the First Presbyterian
church. Washington. d. c.
Tomorrow the descendants OF the signers
viii begin the day By marking about fif-
teen historic spots in and around Yorktown
with tablets A parade, participated in BY
the artiiierynen. sailors from the torpedo
notilla and mounted citizens. viii follow.
Then the formal exercises VIII be held IN
front OF the court house. The principal
speaker viii be Congressman J. Hampton
Moore Of Phfladeiphis
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-19
Deaths Invasion Lowers
Uncle Sans Pension Roll

WASHINGTON. Oct. R-Death's invas-
ion Of the fast thinning ranks Of the war
veterans caused q. sl2 names 10 be dropped
from the pension rolls Of the United States
last year. OF this number ISL were sur
vivors Of the civil war The total lass 10
the pension roll from all causes was ST.
81
In striking contrast 20 these figures.
comprised IN the annual report Of Yes
pasian Warner. commissioner Of pensions,
Is the statement that the government paid
Out In pensions In the fiscal year ending
June 30. lsos. siSl. 50 700. which the com
missioner declares is the largest amount
ever disbursed for pensions IN one year.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-19

Summarized, the report shows these
facts:
Number OF pensioners at the beginning
OF the year. s5i.ss7; number Of new pen
sioners added to the rolls. 4sOSs; pensioners
on roll Al close Of the year. s4s.ls4; a net
decrease Of 5.4sa Survivors ofthe Civil
war on the roll now number ssa.ss1-
Commissioner Warner explains that the
iEereass In the amount paid out for pen
sions was due principally 70 the large
number Of pensioners placed on the roll
under the act Of February 6. 1907. granting
Sl2 SIS and 50 90 survivors Of the war with
Mexico and the Civil war. on reaching the
ages of o. ~ and Is years respectively.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-19
Marshal and Court
at Logerheads
Former Hangs Onto Prisoner on
Omaha Warrant Despite Order
Of Judge.

DENVER. Colo. Oct 1S-(special TeIe-
gram.)-A conflict between Federal Judge
Lewis and United States Marshal Bailey
arose today over the custody Of Ernest
L. Powers, wanted on a number Of swind-
ling charges in connection with the Ma
bry gang. when a fresh warrant for his
arrest arrived today from Omaha
Judge Lewis had instructed the marshal
TO turn the man over 90 the state courts
for trial October IS Powers is stin in
custody Of the marshal. who has refused
10 surrender him TO the state. despite Judge
Lewis order. Powers was re-arrested or
the second warrant received this morning
from Omaha, charging him with perjury
He was taken before Commissioner Hins-
dale and his bond fixed at 5000
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-19
Swindler Given
Five-Year Term
Used Fictitious Omaha Estate to
Secure Money from Brooklyn
Merchants.

NEW YORK. Oct lS-Samuel T. Bond
hus, who recently attempted 70 swindle
the Franklin Trust company out Of $50 OOO.
was sentenced in Brooklyn today TO five
years in Sing Sing. He was a veteran Of
the Spanish war.
On the strength Of his representations
that he was the son and heir OF NJ T.
Bondhus Of Omaha. Neb.. he succeeded in
getting the trust company TO accept draft
OF $4,000. payable TO himself. for collec-
tiOn from the estate, and received a pass
book. BY showing the pass-boOk he was
able TO get a Brooklyn merchant TO cash
his check on the trust company before his
draft had been dishonOred In Omaha.
There is no Bondhus estate in omaha
and never has been. the whole story OF
the swindler being a fiction.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-19
Good Chance to
Draw State Land
One in Every Eight Applicants for
South Dakota Reservation Tracts
Will Be Successful.

ABERDEEN, s. D., Oct. 16-The third
and last week Of the registration for the
opening Of the Cheyenne River and Stand
ing Rock reservations began today with a
rush that indicates that the total for the
week will probably equal the huge figures
OF the first week, emitting local names.
Notwithstanding this the total probably
will not exceed 9,oo0 OF which 5000 will
have registered here. These figures are
much lower than expected and will make
the chance OF getting a farm one in eight.
ratio lower than In any recent opening.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-19
FISH IS NOT TO BE
MINISTER TO CHINA
says Mission Was Offered Him Last
Spring, bat He at once
Declined.

NEW YORK. oct lS-stuyvesant Fish.
being asked today as to the report from
Shanghai as 10 becoming minister 10 China.
said;
offered TO me. but that happened last
spring while / was In Europe. Needless 70
say the offer was at once declined did
not mention the fact then or should not
do 50 now, were It not for the persistence
OF the baseless rumOrs OF my going there"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-19
ANGRY MOB SEEKS ALLEGED
MURDERER OF SIX PERSONS
Nearly One Hundred HOrsemen Gather
and Attempt 90 Intercept Officers
with Their Prisoner.

BLUEFIELD. W. Va. Oct lS-Expect-
ing that Howard Little. charged with the
Meadors murders and arson, would be re-
moved from Jail at Lebanon and taken
70 Grundy for trial. a mob formed and
proceeded towards Honaker, where they
expected to intercept the Officers with
Little. There were Is to 100 horsmen in
the party.
Feeling is bitter against Little. who Is
alleged 20 have killed the MeadOrs fam
lily Of six and burned them in their home
at Hurley, Va, several weeks ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-19
DOES HANGING CONSTITUTE
INSURANCE DEATH?"
Peculiar Case Involving Large Policy
20 BE Reviewed By su-
preme Court.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 1S-The supreme
court Of the United States announced today
its determination 10 review the findings
Of the lower courts in the case OF MeCue
against the Northwestern Mutual Life In
surance company. This case involves the
question whether the ordinary life insur-
aRce policy insures against hanging under
sentence OF the Law.
McCue is one Of the heirs OF the late
Mayor Mccue OF Charlottesville. Va. who
was hanged few years ago on the charge
Of numbering his wife. The Insurance
company refused 10 make payment on a
policy OF $1,000