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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-14
PASSENGER AGENTS
PLAN FOR MEETING
Cuban Authorities viii Enter
tain American Association
At Havana

Plans for the entertainment Of the
American Assoc alton of General Passen-
ger Agents, nich convenes in Havana,
Cuba, for a full week beginning March
%, 1910, have just been perfected at a
meeting Of those in charge at Jackson
VILE, Fla. The program for the eonven-
ton was mapped out at meeting of the
passenger agents and representatives
from Cuba, held the latter part of last
week
The first of last week the conference
committee of the general passenger
agents held a short meeting in Atlanta,
at which time a committee was named to
meet the Havana committee at Jackson
Vile for a conference. The delegation
from Havana included the railroad men,
representatives from the chamber Of COM
merce, officials of the city of Havana
and the government of Cuba.
The passenger agents state that very
elaborate plans were perfected, though
none of them have yet been given out
All are looking for one of the most pleas
ant as we'll as successful gatherings ever
held by the association.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-14
Immediately After Securing a
Divorce She HurrieS From
Court House and WedS Mr..
Marshal C. Mckenzie.
WHEN VERDICT CAME
LICENSE WAS READY
Ceremony Was Performed by
DR.. Charles L. Bass at the
Speer ReSidenCe--Left I'm
mediateIy on Honeymoon.

Divorced and welded on the same day,
Miss silvey speer. daughter of w. A.
speer. prominent in the social and finan-
cial world, Is the happy bride of Marshall
A. Mckenzie, after having been Heleased
by the courts from the bonds which held
her to Russell ]. Thomas. her father's
chauffeur, whom ii is alleged she was
forced to marry because Thomas intimls
dated her by &threatening violence
against her father If she refused to elope
with him.
To cap the climax and make more per-
feet the content of the bride. damage
suit for 100000. brought by the chauffeuT
against W. A. speer. for alternating of his
wife's affections. was decided before
Judge Ellis in favor of Mr.. Speer. almost
at the same moment the divorce proceeds
ings were taking place before Judgs
Pendleton.
MARRIAGE LICENSE SECURED
Not two minutes after the decree had
been signed by Judge Pendleton, Judga
]. r. Wilkinson, the county ordinary, was
issuing the marriage license
And two minutes after that, the bridal
party was driven to the palatial residences
of the brides parents, on Peachtree road.
where the ceremony was performed BIZ
Rev. Charles L. Bass, in the presence OF
a number of relatives and friends. Among
those invited were Misses Ruth and Imo--
gene Thorn, Mr.. Allen Artley. Mr.. @. W.
Hill and Mr.. Ed Hitch.
After the ceremony the happy couple
left for a honeymoon in the east The
wedding came as a complete surprise TO
most OF the friends OF the two families
As soon as It became known, congratula-
tions began to shower in from all direc..
lions, for both Mr.. and Mrs McKenziel
have very many friends, who wish them
well.
THE DIVORCE GRANTED.
The divorce petition was the first heard
before Judge Pendleton Monday morning.
Miss Speer was not present in the court
room, but her mother. Mrs. W. A Speer,
was there and testified. Attorneys Ar
mold and Arnold. Rosser & Brandon and
w s. Thomson represented the PLAINTIFFS
It was alleged that Russell ]. Thomas.
the chauffeur had taken advantage of the
fact that Miss Speer was only II years old
to intimidate her and force her to marry
him as the result of threats that some
violent accident would be made to happen
to her father unless she consented to
elope
1t is stated that the chauffeur and his
father, w. B. Thomas, conspired together
to bring about this result, and finally per-
suaded the young lady to consent. Their.
it ( stated, the elder Thomas perpetrat-
ed fraud upon the ordinary and obtain
ed a marriage license o nthe representa-
ton tsht he was the young lady's guar
dian.
Rev Henry Aatkinson was persuaded 70
perform the ceremony by another fraud.
1t is declared, after which the young
couple fed to Charlotte, whittier they
were Immediately pursued and intercept-
ed. Miss Speer, then Mrs. Thomas, was
immediately taken back to the home OK
her parents, so the couple never lived to-
gether as husband and wife.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-14
ERNEST JONES IS KILLED
IN AUTOMOBILE CRASH
Ralph KapIan, Homer Daniel
and Harry Cohen Have
Miraculous Escape.

As the result of a serious automobile ac-
cident, which occurred at late hour Sat-
urday night on Dead mans curve" two
miles this side of Buckhead, Ernest
JoRes, we'll known to the motor world as
Dare Devil' Jones, lies dead at the
Grady hospital. while Ralph Kaplan and
Homer Daniel are suffering from painful
and dangerous injuries.
Mr.. Jones died al the Grady hospital at
1880 o'clock this morning after heroic op-
erations had been performed by the sur
geons in their fight to save the mans
life. He never regained consciousness
and was upon the operating table for
more than two hours.
Harry Cohen. the fourth occupant of
the wrecked car, escaped without injury.
Accounts of the accident agree as TO
detail, though the only actual witness to
the tragedy able to give an account last
night, was Harry Cohen. whose escape
was miraculous and almost without prece-
dent in the records of similar OCCUR
rences.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-14
KING LEOPOLD IS DYING;
CONDITION IS NO BETTER
Ruler Sees His Lawyer and
Notary, Presumably About
His Will.
tBy Associated Prsss.)

BRUSSELS, Dec. 1s.-Ring Leopold was
reported as dying today. but the report
lacked confirmation. 1t is known that
the condition of his majesty has reached
a critical stage, but death may not be at
hand
A consultation of attending physicians
was held this morning and it was decided
that IL there was no change for the bet
ter tomorrow. an operation would be per-
formed Another consultation. will be
held tonight.
Following the consultation. this bulle-
tin was issued.
BULLETIN ISSUED.
although the night was passed calmly,
the kings condition is not improved. I'm
less an immediate change occurs, an op=
Grafton will be necessary. Royal Chaplain
Laeken remains at the palace prepared
to administer the last sacraments.'
The Ring slept internationally last night.
During one period Of wakefulness he sent
for his private secretary, Ra-or G0@asH,
who remained several moments in the
chamber. Immediately following this
mornings consultation, the king summon
ed his lawyer and a notary with whom
he had a prolonged interview. presumably
relative TO his will.
SUMMONS DAUGHTERS.
Subsequently he received the papal nun
clio, who brought the benediction of the
holy father; and the Spanish minister
The mayor of Brussels came to the cas-
tie as the bearer of the good wishes of
the people of Brussels and to express
the popular hope that his majesty would
recover, but the king was too tired to
receive him.
King Leopold's mind remained clear and
he Insisted upon talking about the affairs
of state. This afternoon he summoned
his youngest daughter the princess Glenn
entine.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-14
MRS. |. 7. THOMAS Gets
A DECREE OF DIVORCE
Atlanta Woman, Formerly
Miss Scott, Granted Total
Separation.

In the divorce suit of the beautiful Mrs.
L. T. Thomas. daughter of Dr. and Mrs.
Scott Todd, of Atlanta, against E. d.
Thomas, Jr., of Denver, an army officer,
now of Denver, Col, a total divorce was
granted Monday morning before Judge
Pendleton, of the superior court.
The couple we're married October %.
1907, according to the petition, and later
travelled extensively through Florida and
Cuba.
While at Havana, and at other times,
the husband was unfaithful to his mar
riage vows, according to the charges
made In dispositions, some of which were
taken In Havana, and which were read
In open court Monday morning.
One story is recfted of how Thomas
was seen with a certain woman in a big
cafe on the Prado, at Havana, how he
and she drove about from cafe to restau-
rant drinking together, and how they
finally went to a hotel
Other dispositions were read reciting es-
capades which are said to have occurred
at different fashionable watering places
I'm Florida.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-14
HE WOULD BLOW OUT THE
LITTLE BRAINS SHE HAD
Mrs. BrokaW Says CIubman
Threatened Her, Showing
Her His Revolver.
CEy Associated Pr,.s.)

NEW YORK. Dec. 1S.-Mrs. W. Gould
Brokaw was again under cross-examina-
ton today in the hearing of her suit for
separation. The trial is taking place at
Minola. L 7.
Replying TO questions by Mr.. Mcintyre,
counsel for Mr.. Brokaw. the plaintiff
gave a list OF the guests who were en-
tertained at the Brokaw house during
the Christmas holidays last year. and
named the buffers who served them.
Mrs. Brokaw denied that she had been
served with cocktails and cigarettes in
her room
Mrs. Brotaw said that during dinner on
New Years day her husband shook his
head at her and told her in a whisper
not to be making eyes at the man sitting
next TO her. The guest was James Mar
tin.
Mrs. Brokaw said that on the same day
her husband called her from the table
and showing her a revolver said he would
blow out what little brains she had.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-14
MONDAY
BY FAMOUS VIOLINIST
Maud Powell Appears Under
Auspices of Musical ASSo-
citation at Club

In order to accommodate many who
did not realize the excellence of the course
being put on at the Grand by the Atlanta
Musical association until after the sea-
son ticket sale closed on November 26,
it has been reopened until the first concert
by Tily Koenen, the great Dutch con-
tralto, on December g.
The course consists of ten numbers. Sea-
son tickets sell for Sc, while single tick
cts sell for 81 to So. So it will be seen
that a saving may be made by buying
season tickets, even though one doesn't
attend all the concerts.
World-famous artists have been secured
for five of the numbers. while the re-
naming will be put on by the Atlanta
Philharmonic orchestra, Ofticerssof the
association are very proud that they were
so fortunate as to secure, among others
of note, two such artists as Maud Pow
ell the violinist, and Tilly Koenen, the
great contralto. Both are known the
world over, and their performances in
Atlanta will be a rare treat for music low
ers.
Miss PowelPs performance will be Civ
en- Monday night, at the club rooms of
the association, 122 Peachtree street, first
door above the Piedmont hotel. The Grand
could not be secured for this date, owing
to another attraction. The seating capae-
iity Of the club rooms is about 700. OF
that number, about 800 seats will be re-
served for members and the press. The
remainder will probably all be taken.
Owing to a mistake for which nobody
is to blame, the Maud Powell engage
ment was not advertised by posters, but
this will not make very great difference,
it Is expected, for there is demand for
seats Henry T. Finck, who speaks with
q voice Of authority, said OF Maud Pow
ell that "she has no superior among liv
ing violinists."
The lilly Koenen date, as stated, is De-
cember %, and this performance will be
put on at the Grand. The sale of season
tickets will be held open, until that date
They can be purchased at Phillips &
Crews place.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-14
STORM CAUSES DEATH
AND Loss IN MANY PLACES
Lake Shipping Almost Aban-
dOned- -SIeet and Wind
Storms Raging.
by Associated Press.)

CLEVELAND. Ohio, Dec. 1S-With %
vessels today Drawing the gales and ice
Of the great lakes, nearly all upon their
last trip. the shipping season of 1909 is
near an end.
1t is believed that within "a hours the
lakes will be cleared of boats. bringing
an end to the wrecks and loss of life.
Only one boat was known to be in peril
at noon. That was the car ferry Ashtab-
ula which was on a sand bar at the en-
trace TO the harbor at Port Burwell, Can
ada.
A heavy sea was raging and there was
considerable danger that the boat would
go to pieces. The crew Of 81 aboard her
were considered practically safe, as they
were near shore and could be rescued
In short time if necessary. The ferry
went aground early yesterday morning
Somewhere upon Lake Erie nearly 90
bodies Of sailors are floating. OF the 50
drowned last week, only nine have been
found. They were picked up in a yawl
off Erie, Pa, yesterday. The bodies were
taken to Erie.
Because of the heavy seas no effort
was made today by Cleveland boats to
find the bodies of the missing from the
steamer Clarion, and the car ferry.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-14
100000 OF JEWELRY
IS STOLEN IN NEW YORK
Mrs. Jenkins, Formerly of
Chicago, Misses VaIuabIeS
From Her Apartment.

NEW YORK, Dec. ia $500 900 jewel
robbery, the largest of it's kind that has
occurred here in many years, was re-
ported today. The jewelry was stolen on
Saturday from the apartments of Mrs.
John William Jenkins, formerly OF Chi
cago, who since reaching New York has
resided on the eighth floor Of the hotel
Lorraine at Fifth avenue and 45th street.
Mrs. Jenkins told the police that she
left the hotel shortly after o'clock in
the afternoon. When she returned at half
past 5 she found the rooms in disorder.
The collection of diamonds and other jew
els which had been in a black leather
case in her dressing table were gone.
It is thought the thieves gained en-
trance by means Of a false key. None
Of the hotel employees had seen any
stranger in that part of the hotel
The police were at once notified and a
large force of private detectives was put
on the case. No announcement of the
robbery was made to the public up to
today. The value of the missing jewels
is set at 100000 by Mrs. Jenkins.
The alleged theft is characterized as an
Arabian Nights mystery" by Inspector
MeCafferty. of the detective bureau.
I'VE are making thorough and rigid
investigation into this case" said the in
spector, ''but not along the lines of a rob-
berry"
He added that the value of the missing
Jewels was not more than half that origi-
nally stated.
One of the rings, supposed to have been
in the missing lot, was found today in
pawn shop. The police said that it had
been pawned several days before the al
legged theft. According to the story told
by Mrs. Jenkins, she and her companion,
Miss Russell, were absent from the apart
ment between 3 o'clock and half past D
Saturday afternoon. and upon their re-
turn found the rooms in disorder and the
Jewels missing. Mrs. Jenkins would not
discuss the matter today.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-14
SPREAD OF ROMANISM
ALARMS METHODISTS
At Ministers Monday Meeting
Extension of PapaI Power
Was Discussed.

THE need of sending Protestant mis-
sionaries to Roman Catholic countries"
was the subject of paper read by Rev.
f. F. Dempsey, new pastor of Trinity
church, at the regular weekly meeting
of the Methodist ministers of the city
Monday morning in the Trinity church
basement, and apprehension at the growth
of Romanism In America was the key
note of the subsequent discussions.
Brazil was pointed out by Mr.. Demp-
sey as presenting a notable example of
the conditions that prevail where Ro-
manism is dominant. One of the strong
est reasons, said he, why Protestant mis-
sionaries should be sent there, Is that the
Bible as a whole is not allowed to fall
into the hands OF the people and there
fore they have only a limited understand
ing of Christianity. Inasmuch as they
are not clearly enlightened, a disregard
for the sanctity of the Sabbath, and ig-
nosRncs, of leading principles of Chris
tiarSly, js manifest AS a result, their
minds sre oosrOpted by superstition, and
their mofals Are vicious.
In the &cussion that followed. Rev.
William Dun ar, Rev. ]. II. Little, Rev.
c. c. Cary. an Rev. Frank Siler took
part. Some OF SiRir principal remarks
expressed grave apprehension that Ro-
manism is growing stronger and stronger
in America every year, and particular
significance was attached to the sugges-
ton that while the Protestant church Is
attempting to Christianize Brazil and
other Roman Catholic countries, it's lead
ers should wake UP to the fact that Ro-
manism is steadily following out its pol
icy Of RomaniZing the United States.
schedule OF discussions and speakers
for the meetings in December. January
and February was submitted by the
steering committee i'm their report, and
accepted.
The various pastors made brief reports
on their services of Sunday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-14
LURTON is NAMED BY TAFT
AS SUPREME COURT JUDGE

WASHINGTON Dec. 1S.-The presi-
dent today nominated Horace II. Lur-
ton, of Tennessee, to be an associate
justice of the supreme court of the
United States.
Judge Lurton is a Tennessee man and
was appointed judge of the Sixth circuit
by President Cleveland, March q, 1898.
He was a democrat in politics at that
time.
President Taft was himself a judge Of
the Sixth circuit at the time he was APP
pointed governor Of the Philippines in
1898, and 1t was his association with Judge
Lurton that gave him such a high opin-
ion Of the legal qualifications Of the Ten
nessee jurist.
by Associated Pfess.)
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 13.-Judge
Lurton was born in Campbell county,
KY, and removed to GAINESVILLE, Tenn,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-14

at the close of the civil war, and after
ward attended the law school of Cumber-
land university at Lebanon, Tenn, grad
uating as bachelor Of law in 1861, return
ing to GAINESVILLE to practice law.
In January, 1875, the CHARACTERISTIC Of
the district became vacant and Judge
Lurton was appointed to I'LL out the I'M
expired term. The next year he was
elected without opposition to the same
office. which he held until 1878. when he
resigned.
When Chief Justice Turney was elected
governor he appointed Judge Lurton as
his successor on the bench. This was in
August 1885, AT the expiration of this
unexpired term Judge Lurton was elected
to full term and was made chief justice
by his associates, which position he held
until appointed a United States circuit
judge for the sixth circuit by President
Cleveland in 1893, which place he has
since held and is now holding.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-14
COLUMBUS CLUB WOMAN
DIES FROM AP0PLExY
Mrs. Juliette Compton Drops
Dead on Street, Was SoCi-
ETY. Editor of Paper.

COLUMBUS. Ga, Dec. 1s.-Mrs. Juliette
Compton. aged IS, society editor of the
Columbus Ledger. and one of the best
known and most brilliant club women In
this city. fell dead on the street this
morning.
She was talking to Mayor Browne when
stricken with apoplexy and fell Her only
words were, ooh my headi'
Doctors were summoned. but death re-
suited In eight minutes.
She was chairman of the publicity COM
mRttee for Georgia in the National Wom-
ans Rivers and Harbors congress and
was widely known in the literary world.
She leaves several children, one brother,
T. c. Hudson, and sister, Miss Nellie
Hudson
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-14
PATRIOTIC GREEKS PLAN
TO SEIZE A STATUTE?

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, Dec B.-Fearing
that a band OF patriotic Greeks VIII re-
move a small statuette of. Hercules from
a local art exhibition because they be-
lieve it belongs TO the Greek government.
a detail of city police has been PLACED on
guard over the statuary.
The figure, a bronze, was brought to
Kansas City by a Grecian family, who
stated it was found in the ruins Of Cor
NTH. Antiquarians here have pronounc-
ed II the work of Praxiteles, and claim
It is one OF three known perfect examples
of ancient Greek architecture.
The modern Grecian government for
bids the expectation Of art treasures. and,
1t is understood, a movement is on foot
among the Greeks here to return the
statuette TO the old country.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-14
Gale Hats Search
for Other Dead Seamen

ERIE, Pa, Dec. 13.-Such a gale was
blowing over Lake Erie today that Capt
Jerry Driscoll, who yesterday picked VI
nine bodies Of those lost m the Inflated
car ferry Marquette and Bessemer No.
2, found 1t impossible to start out in
search of the other q men who are be-
leved to have persisted in the terrible
storm of Tuesday.
1t was the intention Of Captain Driscoll
and several other captains to start out at
daylight but the heavy sea caused them
to turn back and the search will have
to be delayed until the storm has sub
sided.
The bodies of the nine men will be sent
to their homes some time today.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-14
TRAINMEN WAIT FOR
WORD FROM HAWLEY

ST. PAUL. Mimi, Dec. 1S.-The mem
bers Of the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen, who decided on Saturday that
they would return to their places in the
railroad yards, today did not report for
work.
They will wait until Tuesday morning
on the urgent request Of President Haw-
ley. of the switchmen's union, who re-
uuested one more days time. The men.
declared, however. that they would re-
turn to work Tuesday no matter what
action MI Hawley might take in the
meantime
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-14
Certificates Rise

NEW YORK. Dec. IA rise Of three
points In Western Maryland certificates
issued under the reorganization plan. fol-
Loving similar rise OF points on Sat
urday. attracted attention in financial cir
cles today.
The rule was accompanied By reports
that requirement Of the road by the Bal
timore and Ohio was impending. No Of
nciaI confirmation Of the rumors could be
shaH. hare. howeva~
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-14
LOUISVILLE SHR0UDED
IN MIDNIGHT DARKNESS
LoW-Lying Clouds Sweep
Oyer City at 8 O'Clock
Monday Morning

LOUISVILLE. KY, Dec. 1S.-Midnight
darkness enveloped Louisville for a few
minutes at s o'clock this morning. The
sky was already gray and rain was fall
ing. when low-lying clouds driven by a
stiff wind swept overhead, apparently. but
little above the tops of the skyscrapers
and almost inky black
No damage was done, and daylight re-
appeared within FIVE minutes.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-14
BOY IS BADLY. BURNED
ON MONDAY MORNING

A 5-year-old negro boy, whose name Is
not known, lies in a critical state at the
Grady hospital, as result of burns re-
ceived Monday morning at his home, $40
Sells avenue.
The little boy was playing in the back
yard, when his clothing suddenly caught
fire from the flames under a wash pot
where his mother was boiling clothes.
The panic stricken mother was standing
in a few feet of the lad, when hi7 fam
ing clothing was first noticed. SiN at
tempted to smother the fire yi'h her
apron but the lad, screaming wildly. ran
from the yard. Before his mother could
over take him, he had been so seriously
burned that he viii probably lose his life.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-14
ATLANTA DETECTIVES
RAID BLIND TIGERS
fspecial to The Journa

GREENVILLE, 8. c., Dec. 13-Two
special detectives brought here from
Atlanta have been busy during the past
week raiding blind tigers in every sec
ton OF the city.
so many arrests have been made that
court is kept in session practically the
entire day in an EFFORT to try them All.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-14
NO HOPE FOR WOMEN IN
BALLOT, GOLDMAN SAYS

NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-Emma Goldman
is sorry for the poor deluded women who
imagine. that the ballot will make them
free. She said so in about 10000 words
OF impassioned oratory. over and over
again she was interrupted by thunderous
applause, but there was no other demon
stration on the part Of the audience of
500 persons.
The real trouble with woman, Miss Gold
man explained, is that she still is a
fetch worshiper and believes her idols
can cure all Ills.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-14
Poultry Show Opens

DALTON, Ca, Dec. 13.-The first an
nual show OF the Dalton Poultry and Pet
Stock association will open tomorrow
for the week, and the show gives every
promise of being exceedingly interesting
and profitable. There will be entries
from Chattanooga. Cleveland and other
Tennessee citiesS Atlanta, Macon. Rome
cArrolitons and 6tnSx GeoTgfA-cseiSA