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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23
ARSON CONVICTS
PARDONED BY GOVERNOR

Pardons for five Campbell county ne
groes who were convicted Of arson in
1906 in that county and have been serv-
ing penitentiary terms since. were signed
by Governor Smith Tuesday morning
Following are the convicts who were
pardoned: Tom Jackson, now working
on the roads of Gwinnett county, sentenc-
ed to seven years; Major Vaughn. Banks
county seven years; Tom Vaughn. Full
ron county, five years; Jerry Weaver.
Stephens county. seven years; Win CraH-
ford, Fulton county, seven years.
New evidence, and the favorable recon-
mendation of the judge who sentenced
them. Influenced the prison commission tn
recommend these pardons. All were con-
victed in connection with the same burn
ing.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23
BARRETT SEPARATES
SHEEP FROM GOATS

Charles S. Barrett. president OF the
Farmers union. has returned from Wash
ington. where he went to separate as far
as possible the congressional sheep and
co1ts.
Mr. Barrett says that the politicians
viii promise almost everything. and that
al OF them profess 20 have the inter
ests Of the farmer at heart. IL is on the
tariff. however. that their real feeling
VIII be registered. Mr.. Barrett says.
Whether these promises the politicians
make rs viii be redeemed. or. whether
the great burden will again rest on nc
farmer. remains 20 be disclosed" said
Mr. Barrett. The vote on the tari1
vii decide that.
The American farmer is watchful and
alert as never before. He has learned to
distinguish political promises from actual
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23
THIS CHTRCH OPPOSES
OBSERVANCE O SABBATH

NASHVILLE. Tenn, April IA Mem
phis dispatch says:
Resolutions calling upon the senators
from Tennessee to oppose the bill intro
duced in congress providing for the OBJ
servance Of the Sabbath in the District
Of Columbia were adopted at the closing
session OF the Seventh Day Adventist Re-
ligious Liberaty convention.
Elder s. B. Horton. Of Nashville. de-
clared the passage of the proposed bill
would be long step in the direction OF
the union of church and state.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23
'.COFFEE DOESN'T HURT Me-
Tales That Are Told

II was one OF the kind who wouldn't
believe that coffee was hurting me-" says
q ~. Y. woman You just couldn't con-
vince me its use was connected with the
heart and stomach trouble / suffered
from most Of the time
My trouble finally got so bad I had
70 live on milk and toast almost entirely
for three or four years. StIn loved the
coffee and wouldn't believe IL could dc
such damage.
What I needed was to quit coffee an6
take nourishment In such form as my
stoL>aEh could digest.
Il had read much about Postum, but
never thought II would Mt my case until
one day decided to quit coffee and give
II q trial and make sure about IL. So
got a package and carefully followed the
directions.
soon I began 10 get better and was
able 10 eat carefully selected foods with
out the aid Of pepsin or other digestants
and IL was not long before I was really
a new woman physically.
Now ] am healthy and sound, car
eat anything and everything that
GENES along and know this wonderful
change Is all due 10 my having quit
coffee and got the nourishment I needed
through this delicious Postum
Ny wonder is why everyone don't
give up the old coffee and the troubles
that go with Il and build themselves UP
as ! nave done. with Postum
Easy TO prove by 10 days trial Of Pos
tum In place OF coffee The reward is big.
There's a Reason"
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
interest.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23
ROYAL ARCANUM HOLDS
GRAND LODGE SESSION

ATHENS. Ga. April 21-The grand
lodge Royal Arcanum met here today
At 10 o'clock Mayor Doney delivers the
address OF welcome. Address Of welcome
In behalf of university, Dean Smelling. In
behalf OF State Normal school, President
Bronson. In behalf OF chamber of COM
merce. NJ. G. Michael. In behalf of the
local lodge. F. X. Fireman.
The response was by Judge r. B. Rus
sell. grand regent.
After the business session there was a
barbecue at 2:30 and then a visit to the
university.
Thursday morning the delegates will
be rendered a ride over the city. after
which a business session and election of
officers.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23
SUED FOR POISONING
BY POTTED HAM

Alleging that they had both been pois-
oned by a can of potted meat, Mrs. Mar
tina F. Floyd and Miss Susie X. Lampkin
on Tuesday brought action for damages
in the sum of 5000 each against the
Schwarzchild & Sulzberger Co., the pack
ers. whose ported meat they claim to have
eaten.
They say they bought the can from a
grocery company on February 10Th, last.
They ate part of Its contents, they aver.
and thirty minutes later were seized with
deathly sickness, with a choking sensa-
ton, deafness, and loss OF sight. and a
fear of impending death
The eyesight, they allege, has become
permanently dimmed, and they have suf-
fered other permanent injuries which they
claim entitle them to damages. They are
represented by T. C. Battle and c. B.
Reynolds.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23
QUEEN OF CHINATOWN
is DEAD IN NEW YORK

CHICAGO. April 2O.-Mrs. Moy Tong
Hoy. wife Of one OF the richest mer-
chants in Chicago and well known as
the queen Of Chinatown" is dead as
the result Of pulmonary troubles.
Mrs. Hoy was a sister-in-law Of Hip
Lung. leader of the Moy clan OF Chinese
in Chicago. Moy Chung, her son. Is
years old. is at present a student at
Notre Dame university.
The Chinese funeral rites for the dead
woman will be held next Sunday. Her
body will be taken back TO China for
burial
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23
WHOLESALE NEAR BEER DEALERS
TO BOYCOTT PROHIBITION VIOLATORS

The local wholesale dealers in near-beer
have determined to take matters into
their own hands and to put an end to
violations of the prohibition law. They
have agreed TO boycott all retail dealers
who are convicted before the recorder as
violators of prohibition. and this agree
ment will be put into formal shape at a
meeting on Saturday.
The better class of retail dealers are as
one with this movement.
For several weeks he has been at work
among the wholesale dealers, and, as a
result of his efforts, they have decided
that they themselves can exert the great
est force in suppressing' violation of pro-
hibition. go, .. IS
Hereafter, no retail dealer who has been
found guilty OF violating the prohibition
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23
LEAVES 500 ON CAR
FOR HER BLACKMAILERS

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, April H.-Follow-
ing the receipt of letter threatening the
destruction OF her home and the lives OF
her self and children. Mrs. L. B. Norton.
widO wof a well known and wealthy drug
gist. this morning left a package con-
tanning 800 on a seat Of a street car.
Detectives unknown to Mrs. Newton
were on the car. and II is believed that
the blaickmailers recognized them and
escaped.
The money was picked UP by a well
known lady, who was arrested. but later
released on the explanation that she
knew nothing of the case.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23
AMERICAN is KILLED
nE ING REVOLUTION

TABRIZ. Persia, April 2O.-An Ameri-
can named Barkerville, who until recent
ly was a teacher in the Presbyterian
school here was killed outside Tabriz
this morning, while leading sortie OF
nationalists from the city. The object
of the expedition was open a way for
the bringing In of provisions of which
the city stands greatly in need. 1t was
not successful. The situation here is des-
perate. The Christians of TabriZ are
arming themselves and will put up a
strong defense during the bloody disor-
ders that are expected to break out any
day
The English residents have sent a tele-
gram to Foreign Secretary Gray, at Lon
don, appealing for immediate help. The
Russians have taken refuge at the Rus
sian consulate.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23

ST. LOUIS. April a0.-Chief OF Detec-
tives Smith early today admitted that
James s. Cabanne. Jr.. father Of the boy,
James s. Cabsnne. III. who disappear
ed from the home OF his grandmother
here last Thursday, had received a letter
demanding slooo0 ransom as san AssOci-
afed Press dispatch from Chicago last
night stated.
Chief Smith said neither he nor the
Cabanne family placed much confidence
In the letter.
The Cabannes have professed TO be-
Ileve that the boy Is still in 81. Louis.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23
ANGLES FREEDOM WAS
OF SHORT DURATION

No sooner had T. NJ. Angle been re-
leased from the United States peniten-
tiary Sunday than he was seized anew
on charges resting against him in the
federal court at Danville, Va.
It's hard luck" he muttered. rive
just finished two years and paid a fine
of $1,000. / was hoping to begin every
thing all over again fresh"
Angle is accused Of having aided in
the removal Of contraband liquor from
place near Danville. He was car
ried there for trial Monday afternoon.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23

law will be sold goods by the local whole
sale dealers. He will be completely boy
cotted and as effectively stopped from
business as though his license had been
revoked, for to order from dealers with
out the city would necessitate his paying
a price that would make it impossible for
him to meet competition.
All the local Wholesale dealers have
verbally agreed TO such course, and
their agreement will be put into writing
at the meeting Saturday. 1t will be at
tended not alone by thu. wholesale dealers.
but also by the better class of retail deal
ers.
Charlie Jones originated the movement,
and has had the matter up with the
wholesale dealers for the past ten days.
He declares that every dealer in town will
sign the agreement.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23
$50 FOR A SHAVE;
$40 FOR TWO BEERS

PHILADELPHIA. April 20.-showinR
large rolls OF money. giving barber $50
for a shave and q bartender SO for two
glasses OF beer. two colored youths last
night aroused the suspicion OF the police
that the boys may have been implicated
IN the robbery OF Rhoda Lowell. the
so-year-old gypsy queen who lost
91o.o00 while she lay sick In her tent al
Bryn Mawr. near this city. and they were
taken into custody pending a further in
vestigation- The old gypsy was robbed
on Sunday. The boys. Samuel Lewis and
Hewitt Lawrence. each about IS years
old. have admitted their connection with
the robbery. the police say. During the
night the police took the boys In an au-
tomobile to the home Of one of the sus-
poets where il Is said they found 500 in
the cellar Of the house. The police are
looking for another boy who is said to
have gone TO New York.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23
FLORIDA SENATORS HAVE
SKIRMISH OVER BILL

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. April 20.-A live
ly skirmish took place in the senate this
morning, when Senator Buchanan, OF
Jacksonville. moved to place the McMul-
len prohibition bill back upon its second
reading for amendment.
Mr.. Buchanan said that he was absent
at the time the McMullen bill was subject
to amendment, also a number of other
senator's. For this reason felt he was be-
ing treated unfairly. He wanted hearing.
He argued for more time.
Senator Donald c. McMuIlen being alb
sent. Senator HUMPHREYS. in representing
him, said that too much time had been
lost on this bill already.
81 consider that the house committee
made q serious mistake in allowing a pub
lie hearing for Thursday. The whisky In
terests have had too much time already.
don't think that dishonest people de-
serve a hearing before honest men,"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23
CHIEF JUSTICE GAVE
KNOCKOUT TO TOUGH

LOS ANGELES. CAL April 2i.-Chief Justice
Beatty, Of the supreme court. did little Law
enfarcinE yesterday a Pasadena car. The
justice saw a ough-looklnR citizen talking 70
the motorman. I'm violation Of the rules and
cautioned the man. who replied In Insulting
language.
But I insist" said the justice
IF you wasn't gray headed. I'd kick your
block off, said the tough customer.
Forget the gray hairs and try Il. said The
justice. his fighting blood aroused
The tough drew back as ii TO strike and the
Justice promptly knocked him down. +l
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23
WIFE SEES HUSBAND
DROWN IN RIVER

LOUISVILLE. KY, April 21.-Peter
Wilson, 40 vars Of age, and Clarence
Robinson. SS. residents of Kosmosdale, Is
miles below Louisville, were drowned in
tn eOhio today, high winds upsettinG
their boat While they were fishing.
Mrs. Wilson. from her home on the
river bank, saw her husband perish.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23
NECESSITIES OF LIFE
HIGHER IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO, April 2O.-There is a bull
market in other food supplies besides
wheat According to experts on South
Water street. there has never been time
within the annals of food prices of that
thoroughfare when there have been so
many high notches recorded in the quo
tations. Under production" is the expla-
nation.
Here are some of the prevailing jobbing
prices of today. compared with those OF
q year ago:
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23
iIX-YEAR FIGHT OVER
BURIAL OF A FOOT

JEFFERsONvILLE. Ind.-The 4
Pennsylvania railroad has just (
: settled a claim for burying mans (
foot, which had been pending for (
nearly six years. The foot was (
that of John NJ. Price, who is (
now agent for the road at Vernon, (
and whose right foot was accident (
ally cut off at Shelbyville on Oc- (
tober 90, 1903. ,... (
The foot was turned over to Rob (
ert Stewart, an undertaken, for (
burial. but he evidently used a (
more handsome casket than the (
road had counted on, for he sent 4
In a bill for S12. The company (
thought Sc ought to be enough for 4
burying one foot. and few days I
days ago Stewart agreed to take 1
the Sc.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23
NOTICE TO TEACHERS

A trip TO the Alaskan Yukon exposition. 10
be held at Seattle. Wash. next summer, will
be given teachers in public schools Five dol
lars per day for incidental expenses will be
allowed. For particulars, address @. L. Rock
well, Publicity Director, I. 100 North Grand
Ave, st. Louis, Mo.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23

Cannot harm healthy human
bodies. We cannot have healthy
Sodles unless We have pure blood,
the kind Of blood that Moods
sarsaparlIla makes.
This great medicine has an un-
equalled, unapproached record for puri-
fying and enriching the blood.
It cures scrofula, eczema, eruptions,
catarrh, rheumatism, anemia, nervous
ness, that tired feeling, dyspepsia, loss
of appetite, general debility, and builds
up the whole system.
Get Il today In the usual liquid form or In
ehocolated tablet form called Sarsataos.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23
DO YOU SUFFER- WITH PILES?

Do they protrude?
Do they pain you?
Do you have mucous or bloody dis
charges?
1 can cure you. I also cure varicocele
and structure. Advice free. DR.. w. j.
Tucker, 40 Whitehall street, Atlanta, Go.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23
Fair Warning

Boston Transcript.
He-n I'd known how sarcastic you were,
never should have married you
She-You had chance to notice II. Didn't
saw srTfds is SO sudden" when you proposed to
me after four years courtship?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23
Deadlock Not Broken

SPRINGFIELD. H.. April 2f.-On the seven
ty-third joint ballot the vote Of the senate
was: Hopkins 90: Foss, g. Shurtleff 2;
Stringer. II: Mckinley /; Michael thinner,
alderman Twelfth ward. 1.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23
ARE YOUR KIDNEYS WEAK?
Thousands ofMen and Women Have Kidney
Trouble and Never Suspect 1t.

Nature warns you when the track OF
health is not clear. Kidney and bladder
trouble compel you to pass water often
through the day and get up many times
during the night
Unhealthy kidneys cause lumbago, rheuma-
tlsm catarrh OF the bladder. pain or dull acne in
the back, joints muscles, at times you have head
ache or Indigestion. time passes you may have
sallow complexion. puffy dark circles under
the eyes sometimes feel as though you had heart
trouble may have plenty OF ambition but no
strength. get weak and waste away.
II such conditions are permitted to continue.
serious results to follow; Bright's dis
ease, tho very worst form OF kidney trouble. may
steal upon you.
Prsvalsnoy OF kidney Disease.
Most people do not realize the alarming In
crease and remarkable prevalency OF kidney dis
ease. While kidney disorders the most
mon diseases that prevail thew are almost the
last recognized by patient and phvsicians. who
content themselves with doetoring the effects
while the original disease urdermines the system
A Trial VIII Convince Anyone.
II YOU are sick feeling badly. begin takin7
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root the great kidney. liver
and bladder remedy, because as soon rs your kid
neys begin to get better they will help the othc~
organs to hea'th In taking Swamp-Root. ynr
afford natural help to Nature for Swamp-Root
gentle healing vegetable compound--a phys'.
clans prescription for a specific disease
You cannot get rid Of your aches and pains ~
your kidneys are out OF order. You cannot fee
right when your kidneys wrong,
swamp-Root Is Pleasant to Take.
If you are already convinced that Swamp-Ron
Is what you need you can purchase the regular
ffty-cent anS one-dollar size bottles at all drug
stores Don't make any mistake but remember
the name. Dr.. Kilner's Swsmp-Root. and the ad-
dress. Binghamton N Y. which you will find on
every bottle.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23
SAMPLE BOTTLE rEEE-To

of
and
of
and
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-09

%tistic. That is the end we hope u
take care or
The meeting Of the executive board
Of the woman's congress today was
not altogether harmonious While the
congress has been partially supported
through a donation made by the men.
this donation. II was announced today.
was To be Withdrawn.
such q Withdrawal meant that nor
of the pin money Of the delegates
would have 10 be turned over to the
cause %
Another point over which the
women became highly agitated was u
proposition that, IN view ~ the with
drawal ~ support. the congress merge
It's identity in tina Of the National
RiYers and Harbors congress and ac-
cept a rommittceship.
Never wiz We surrender. exclaim-
ed half q dozen women delegates
speaking al at once
As d result the evil moment was
and the wonen's congress sur
to plant shrubs and trees and
cut flower beds by the side Of
streams
Delegates To- the congress were pres
mt from ihirty-tvo states
Mrs lioyln Tompkins Of Shrcve-
port. In, Is president and Mrs. charles
4 Fairbanks. wife of the former vice |
president of the United states, is one
the vice presidents.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-09
BRIDE TWO
HOURS AFTER
WEDDING
Millionaire Brokaw Accused Of
Cruelty by Wife Who Seeks
Divorce and 100000 Annual
AIimony.
IN, Morning journal Special Leased wir.l


New York. Dec S-"Liar viii
qualification of varying intensity wa'
one Of the mildest epithcts w. Goulo
Hrokaw. the millionaire yachtman war
accustomed 10 apply To his wife. ac-
cordine to her testimony In court to-
day.
Mrs. rrokaw who was Mary Blail
II suing her husband at Mineoln. l.. l.,
for separation ana aiimonN Of $500 O0
d year on grounds Of alleged cruel and
abusive treatment ana failure to pro
vide for her support. The Brokaws
were married IN 1907.
We shall SHOW. said her counsel.
Tint abuse Of the bride began two
hours after the marriage, BrokaW
was madly Jealous for no reason. He
often forceA hts wife 10 cat alone and
keep to her room for the entire day.
During the honeymoon thoV ate only
four meals together. tie broke into
her room at all hours and on one oo-
casion when the door WINS slammed in
his face. smoared rcd Ink on his fore
head and ran around the han why i'm
his paiamas crying AMI complaining
10 the bellhuys lie was hahitually
intoxicated ana frequently used abus-
i've language
Mrs BrokaN WAS the chiof witness
today shc testified Tint her husband
was jealous at her brothers, that he
accused her OF flirting with his uncle.
his nephew and his brother
What were some of the names that
Mr. BrokaW called Nou when YOU de-
nied his charges ' asked counsel.
The witness wrote her reply ON pa
per, which was not read.
ON New Years ave. 1907. occurred
an incident, Mrs. lirokaw testified
that caused her much humiliation.
II had been her husbands custom she
said, To serve her nt dinner ginger ale.
poured from a champagne bottle,
while he and his guests drank cham
payne 1ly mistake the hutler gave
real wine. When she raised the
glass her husband became furious. she
said, and before her guests ordered
to so to her room.
Before court adjourned Mrs. Brok- |
tN attorney announced ne would
how Mrs Brokaw in February.
lpoN. attempted suicide in her hus-
band s shootiue lodge 1t Fairvlcw. \
because of MIR EroknW's trcat-
w Gould BrokaW, was divorced
rom his rrst wife who uls Mrs cor
ilio Coudort. iu 1899 before mar
again, 30 is said. ht paid $4,000
% Katherine Poulou e. settle % breach |
Of promise suit
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-09
CROSS STAMPS
NOT ACCEPTED IN
L|EU0 FPOsTACE
MiSsives on Which Senders
Have Failed to Attach Regu-
lar Stamps Land in Dead
Letter Office in thousands,


80 EhN'''h Nf''
Washington. Dec. thousands OF
letters hearing the Red Cross stamps
are being sent TO the dead letter Of
lice or being held at postoflices Tor
postage Notwithstanding Instructions
ISSUED in connection with the sale Of
the RED Gross stamps quite a number
of letters are being mailed bearing
these stamps in lieu of regular post
age.
Rcd Cross stamps are not postage
stamps and letters or other mailable
matter bearing these stamps alone
must be treated as unpaid matter. The
ADDRESSED is notified to remit postage.
and If it he not received. the letter
or other matter is sent to the dead
letter office.
Matter bearing Red Cross stamps Is
not admitted 10 the mails Of Great
Britain even though the regular post
age is attached and Is admitted to
Germany only when the Red Cross
stamps are attached TO the back of the
letter or parcel,
General use of the Red Cross
stamps by residents Of the district is
noted.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-09
STEEL TRUST MAY
DlSMANTLE BIG PLANT
Drastic Means of breaking Strike Tn.
der Consideration.

bridgeport, T., Dec. S-Officials ot
the tin mills company tonight would
neither deny or confirm reports that
the heads of the United States cor
poration have ordered the immediate
dismantling of tho Aetna-Standard
plant and the abandonment Of Bridge
port as a district for the manufacture
of sheet and tin plate on account Of
the strike here.
The union men have enough funds
on hand To stay u during the winter
and according TO Vice President Lewis
tonight they will do 81 30 the union is
not recognized.
bridgeport is hut one Of the half
dozen points affected by the strike.
but as II is one of the strongest union
towns the strike has been more Wig
%orously prosecuted here than else
where.