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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
ETHAN ALLAN HITCHCOCK
rs DEAD IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, April e.-Ethan Allen
Hitchcock, secretary of the interior under
Presidents Mckinley and Roosevelt. disd
here this morning at II o'clock. aged "A.
He had been critically i'll for several days
and his death was not unexpected.
Mr.. Hitchcock had been i'll for some
weeks. He contracted a severe cold while
in the west, and his condition became
more serious and he hurried to Washing
ton ito place himself In the hands of
specialists who had attended him during
his official career here He suffered from
complication of kidney, heart and pull
monary disease.
Ever since he had reached here he had
been confined to his bed and constantly
attended by his physicians and trained
nurses. With him, at the home Of his
son-in-law, Lieutenant Commander Sims.
of the navy, the former naval aide of the
president, were Mrs. Sims and Mrs. Shop
ly, and his daughter, Miss Margaret HIGH
cock His condition had become steadily
worse during the last few days, and last
night all hope for his recovery was ahan-
doned,
His passing marked the close of a ca
reer whose pre-eminen feature was an adj
ministration of the interior department
that stirred the western land problems as
never before. Brought here from St Pc
teFsbuFg, where he had served as ambas-
sador under the appointment of President
Mckinley, Mr.. Hitchcock was almost Inn
mediately plunged into vortex of compli-
cations growing out of vast frauds AMI
charges of fraud and coutHer-eharges
growing out of the requirement OF public
lands in the western states.
Mr.. Hitchcock directed the most sweep
ing Investigations. arousing the enEnity
of powerful political interests
That work is recognized today as one
of the most answering and relentless in
auisitions in the annals of government
prosecutions.
He prosecuted cases against numerous
men in public life and private business,
including United States Senator Mitchell
of Oregon, who was convicted and died
not long afterEard; former Congressman
Binger Hermann, who had .servedsas COM
missioner of the general land ONCE and
who was acquitted; former United States
Senator Dietrich, Of Nebraska; Represen-
tative Williamson, of Oregon, and John
A. Benson, a millionaire real estate broker
of San Francisco.
Mr.. Hitchcock was a target FOR at
tack on the floors of congress, and In
protests fled at the white house. The
Hitchcocks were well-known In wash
ington society, where they frequently en-
tertained.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
.BAILIFFS INVADE
HOME OF JUSTICE
UNITED STATES JUDGE w. 3.
SHEPPARD's RESIDENCE, ON
JUMPER STREET, is sHORN OF
ITS FURNITURE.

Two Justice court bailiffs and three ne
groes under the direction. it is said. Of
Charles ]. and Jesse L. Moore, lawyers,
entered the residence of United States
Judge W. B. Sheppard, Juniper and
Tenth streets, Thursday afternoon, and
while he was absent and Mrs. Sheppard
was i'll, took from the home every article
Of furniture except the beds. together
with most of the family's wearing APP
pareI.
The authority under which the baillns
and attorneys are said to have proceeded
I'm dismantling the home was a writ Of
attachment sworn out before Justice of
the Peace Jackson by Moore & Moore.
This firm represented a negro who claims
that about the middle of last month he
was knocked down by Judge Sheppard's
automobile on Whitehall street, Judge
Sheppard, according to his own state
ment, denied blame for the accident. but
agreed. after consultation with the ne
gro's physician, the negro himself and the
attorneys to give him $50 in payment for
Doctors bill and loss of time. Thursday
afternoon he communicated this offer to
the attorneys. They declined it, he says,
and declared they would sue II was
about an hour later. says the Judge, that
the two -bailiffs, with drays and negro as
Moores. entered his home.
"A short time before this" said Judge
Sheppard, in reciting the incident, IAN
officer of the police court had called at
my residence and presented a subpoena
to my secretary. Phillip Beali, summons
/ ing him to appear before the recorder
Friday morning to answer to the charge
of exceeding the automobile speed limit
| / had gone into the city with Mr.. Beall
to look into the charge when the bailIffs
and negroes came" F
l The outcome of the recorders court
case was its dismissal by Judge Broyles.
Moore & Moore appeared as the prose-
cutors. They stated that they had no
witnesses TO prove the speed limit charge.
but that they would docket charge Of
running an automobile without a license
Judge Sheppard stated, however. that on
coming to Atlanta last January he had
obtained license. Thereupon the record
er dismissed both charges.
Judge Sheppard holds the same office
in Florida that Judge W. T. Newman
holds in Georgia He is United States
| Judge for the entire northern district of
the state of Florida and takes rank as
one of the leading judges on the bench.
Attorneys C. j, and ]. L. Moore had
the following to say;
| ''For three weeks we attempted to
reach a settlement with Judge Sheppard,
refraining from entering suit out of re-
gard for his high office. When ne was
seen his manner was insolent and over
bearing and he would agree to no AMIGA
BILE settlement that would end the case.
The negro was berry badly hurt, and we
asked for but one hundred and fifty dol
lars damages. This Judge Sheppard re-
| fused to give, and, having no other alter
/ native, we resorted to attachment pro-
ceedings to get the money that our cli-
ent Is rightly entitled to-"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
TREND OF TARIFF BILL
is REVISION UPWARD

WASHINGTON, d. c.. April 1O.-Revis-
ion upward is the trend of the tariff Dill
as il has been practically agreed upon by
thhe Republican members OF the senate
finance committee.
The free list. as provided by the house
has been badly shattered, coal, crude pc
troleum and hides being given protection
while the rate on sugar has been in
creased. Lumber, too has been in
creased.
The committee practically concluded
its consideration OF the bill tonight, and
the measure will be reported 10 the SEN
ate Monday or Tuesday, more likely
Tuesday. AS a mere formality 1t must
first be presented TO the Democratic
members of the committee before 1t is
reported and this ceremony may delay II
for a day. otherwise it may be reported
Monday.
Crude petroleum, which was voluntari-
" placed on the free list by Serene
PAYNE. is given protection to the extent
OF Is per cent. advalorem.
Hides. which have been placed on thhs
free list. are returned to the dutiable list
at Is per cent.
Coal, also on the houses free list. is
given some protection, though the exact
duty could not be learned tonight.
The Dingley bill rate Of 81 per thousand
on common lumber has been restored
knocking out the reduction made in the
house.
The Dingiey duty OF sugar has also
been restored.
A slight reduction in the duty on gloves
and hosiery has been provided.
Sea island cotton remains on the free
list.
There is no reduction in the duty or
lutte bagging and cotton ties.
The boot and shoe schedule remains
unchanged.
The duty on high-elass cotton goods
has been slightly reduced.
The restoration of the Dingley duty OF
81 on lumber promises to precipitate
lively fight in the senate, as does also tho
duty on crude petroleum.
1t is practically certain, however, thai
the 81 on lumber will prevail in the sen
ate II is stated that only p Republicans
and or Democrats will oppose the in
crease.
Two-thirds Of the Democratic senators
are opposed to any reduction in the lum
Der schedule. And some of them, it Il
stated, really favor increasing the tan
from g to 50.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
sIeK DOCTOR
Proper Food Put Him Right


The food experience OF physician in
his own case when worn and weak from
sickness and when needing nourishment
the worst way Is valuable:
An attack OF grip. so severe Il came
rear making mend of me. left my stom-
ach In such condition i could not retain,
any ordinary food I knew OF course
that must have food nOurishment or I
could never recover.
Il began 10 take four teaspOOnfuls OF
Grape-Nuts and cream three times a day
and for weeks this was almost my only
food: IL tasted 50 delicious that 1 enjoyed
h immensely and my stomach handled il
perfectly from the first mOuthful II was
- uouriship- 1 was quickly built back
40 normal health and strength.
'Grape-Nuts is Of great value as fOou
% sustain life during serious attacks In
which the stomach Is so deranged IL can
not digest and assimilate other foods
II am convinced that were Grape-Nuts
more widely used by physicians, II would
save many lives thai are otherwise lost
from lack OF nourishment."
Absolutely the most perfect food in
the world. Trial OF Grape-Nuts 10 days
proves There's a Reason.
Look in pkg. for the little book, The
Road 70 MELVILLE"
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, 1909-04-13
ROOSEVELT PASSES
THROUGH SUEZ

sUEZ. April lO-The steamer Admiral
with ex-President Roosevelt aboard passed
out of the canal about 10 O'Clock tonight
The Admiral left the Mediterranean end
of the canal about s o'clock in the morn
ing and therefore occupied sixteen hours
in making the trip.
Mr.. Roosevelt was in the best of health
and spirits and was much interested in
the canal He regretted that he had not
been able to make the whole transit in
daylight.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
HASKELL is FREED
FROM FRAUD CHARGE

TULSA. Okla, April lO.-Governor
Charles y. Haskell, Oklahoma's first
chief executive, and the six other promi-
nent Oklahomans indicted by the federal
grand jury. charged with fraud in Mus
kogee town lots. will not have to stand
trial
The motion OF the defendants to quash
the indictments was upheld here today by
Judge John A. Marshall, OF Utah, In the
United States circuit court.
The court. in its decision, which was
very lengthy. quashed th eindictments on
the ground that they were returned by
a grand jury composed of % men. under
the federal law. instead of by a jury of
l6. as provided for by the Arkansas law,
which was held TO be in force in old
Indian Territory by federal enactment
at the time when the alleged frauds were
committed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
FIND FAULT WITH
ALABAMA PR0HI LAW

MOBILE. Ala. April lo-One OF the strOug-
est sections OF the state prOhibitOry law was
declared unconstitutional today by Justice May
field az Montgomery.
The section prohibited the storing or pos
session Of liquor IN any building apartment
which was Inhabited.
Judge Mayfield held that the statute was IN
conflict with the federal bill Of rights which
held that every mans home Is his castle. He
further ruled that search warrants to seize H.
0uor could be legally iSsoed only after evil
dence had been discovered. Under this ruling
the hotel and cafe men whose places we're raid
ed a few days ago by prohibition detectives will
sue the men vino lnstigated the raids.
Whisky. wines. and other liquors TO the value
value OF about $1,000 seized here Thursday
bv the sheriff on warrants sworn out by mem
he's Of fhe Law and Order league were RELEASED
today the owners giving the necessary bond.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
SHORT CROP REPORT
PUSHES UP WHEAT

NEW YORK, April 1O.-Excited over
predictions that the next crop will be
a short one, the public came into the
grain market today as a big buyer of
July and September wheat. advancing
those deliveries nearly four cents bush
ell to new high records. May also made
a new record here, selling at 1:3l "a.
The mact that weekly world shipments
were below European requirements and
that Illinois and Iidiana sent in some
very bullish crop news added to the buy
ing movement and last prices were high
est for the day. July closing at Sl.22 IA
and September S1.15 5-S.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
MACHINIST AND WIFE
ROTH FOUND DEAD

ADMISSION. Ala, April 10.-Fred Kirby,
a machinist, and his wife are dead at
the home of the latter's father, In the
western section of this city. Both were
shot in the mouth.
Whether it was suicide pact, or muir,
der by the husband. is unknown The
couple had been separated and we're to-
gether this morning for the irst time In
a month.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
DEAD BODIES FOUND
IN LOVES EMBRACE

ALEXANDRIA, Mo-, April 9.-Arms en-
twined, the bodies OF Herman Bartlett ana
Belle Pugh. sweethesrts, were found lying
on the bank of the Mississippi three miles
below here. last night after a search OF many
hours, following the finding or a note tellhs
Of their intended suicide together.
Through the forehead of each was powder
burned wound. A revolver lay beneath them.
The young couple left their homes al
o. clock Monday morning They wrote q note
saying they would drown themselves together
at a stated place in the river.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
ROOSEVELT DENIES
PARIS ~

PARIS. April 1o.-Theodore Roosevelt,
ia a cablegram from Port Said 10 a
Paris newspaper. denies that he gave any
interviews TO French correspondents al
Naples.
He says he never saw the correspondent
Of lie Journal whose interview" with
Mr.. Roosevelt was widely published.
lie Journal replies that its correspon-
dent talked for half an hour with Mr.
Roosevelt and declares the text of the
Interview as published 30 be strictly
accurate.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
MISSING BLACKSMITH
FOUND DEAD IN RIVER

NASHVILLE, Tenn. April 1.-Two weeks
ago John Osment, a local blacksmith, disap-
peared under rather mysterious circumstances.
and nothing farther was heard OF him until
yesterday afternoon when his body was founu
floating in the river here. 1t Is supposed he
drowned himself.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
DO YOU SUFFER WITH PILES?

Do they protrude?
Do they pain you?
Do you have mucous or bloody dis
charges?
can cure you. I also cure varicocele
and structure. Advice free. DR.. w. ].
Tucker, 43 Whitehall street, Atlanta, Go.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-13
TAFT'S FRIENDSHIP
WILL HELP SOUTH
SECRETARY OF WAR SAYS THAT
NEW ERA OF PROGRESS WILL
DAWN UNDER ADMINISTRA-
lion OF PRESIDENT TAFT.

CHICAGO. April 1O.-Secretary of war
Dickinson was the guest of honor ana
principal speaker at the banquet tonlsn'
of the Southern club, held in the Audi
torium annex. AS BETTING the occasion,
MIR. Dickinson's remarks touched princl-
paIly on the relations of the administra-
ton toward the south he declaring that
he was Impressed with the belief that
great good would come to that section
from the administration of President
Taft. The next four years, Mr.. Dickin-
son declared, should be period OF great
development in the south and economic
and industrial conditions would exert
more profound infiuenc Elm shaping the
destinies of the south than they have
hitherto.
Tanana leader., 1909-08-19
WHAT'S DOING
 IN RAMPART

Rampant, Aug 17-On Thursday evening city Miss Minnie B. Peck and Mir G. w. Gasser united by the Rev. M E. Koonce. Mr. charge the government farm here and the bride is sister of Clark we'll known citizen of Rampant
 It is currently reported that Joseph Anacch Tanana sold his claim (No below Little Miroo cree Frank ham, of this place. The price given we'll four figures
 Chute Co., of Eureka creek employing all the they get to shovel in They have all the water they this me and what has been the only ceanups date show that the ground good knowing rect something like 100000 hs ground freezeup.
 The cleanup Mo- above Little Minook good as expected Part the ground soveed had previously drifed out
 The cleanup by Frank Graham, the upper and the lower end of Mo- Little Mnoo (beow than expected
 No cleanup has yet been made Hunter creek by the Baou Mann hydraulic plant They have been stripping ground all but getting cut ready to shovel claim Mo- below, and will commence shoveling in about week.
 The Davis hydraulic plant the upper end of Hunter creek claims 19 20 and 2 ebove discovery have had ups, and report says they doing very we'll.
 It is reported that Clemens Campbell Nos. and Hunter creek, doing we'll this
Tanana leader., 1909-08-19
ITS NAME IS
 W|CKERSHAM

has been located the mouth of Grant creek river 24 miles below Tanana the Wickersham the Alaskan A of already cleared and fenced and things moving along there that believe that the settlers faith it's perma Several houses of goody proportions under constuc tion, and will be started during this week
 Bob Conkn and Charley Jones left Panama for the last Saturday. and took horse with which pull their house the timber which they will build comlnodous roadhouse.
 John Pakage the pioneer roadhouse of the nnoko dis trc has fine set of dry logs ready to float to Wcersm and will shortly the of the Karstina hotel
 Every who has located lot the townste and started improvements has done after making trip Grant creek and vicinity and investigated for himself what the the district theeaouts The Leader inclined the belief that their judgment this regard fault The situation of that little camp simply being made to boom the country; that the pioneers seemingly we'll satisfied with their prospects, and all sereney 'toilng toing ever"
Tanana leader., 1909-08-19
BOYLE CONTROLS
 BIG CONCESSION

That the fight between the Can dian Klonike Mining has finally by telegram received by Charles Boyle directing
 charge of the companys creek turned him today.
 The telegram that Joseph w. Boyle his brother been chosen general He will Detroit 5, and will come directly to Dawson.
 Haro L. Brown who made general manager mining company fall following still retained he employ the company 
 Charles Boyle when today said that he could the details of the agreement reached change indicated In several days the full particulars of the turning properties headed by the Boyles.-nawson News, Aug.
Tanana leader., 1909-08-19
Another Strike on GoIdstTaam

On Goldstream, where several claims are among the big producers of the district, another rich strike is reported, says the News-Miner. This time it is on No. b, upper third tier, left limit, the owners being Voegtlin x Aubert and Torgeson. The ground is being worked by Dudley & Ness, laymen. It was while prospecting and at depth of l25 feet that pay was struck which is said to run about $2.50 to the foot. Ar engagements are now being made to work the claim on an extensive scale, and the new find has resulted in all the unappropriated ground in that vicinity being staked.
Tanana leader., 1909-08-19
Hannah Passengers

Among the passengers on the packet Hannah, arriving from Dawson Tuesday night, were Mrs. Henry Cranston, Mrs. Oscar Rothenberg and MT. Holbrook, of Chicken creek. They have been subpeonaed as witnesses for the defense in the George Mathe- son murder trial. Mrs. Cranston is sister of Bob Henderson, the discoverer of the Klondike.
Tanana leader., 1909-08-19
Bonanza Copper
 Mine Working

At the present time there is a
 force of 50 men at work on the Be- nanza copper mine, and a large force will be kept at work all win ter, says tue Cordova Star. The three-mile tramway, from the mine to point where the freight will be loaded on the trains, is practically y completed. The mine is ill shape to ship ore, and is only awaiting
Tanana leader., 1909-08-19

the arrival of the trains. The steamboats TOW run within Go miles miles of the property, and it is nec- essary to mush over the intervening space. The ride, however, oil the steamboat, and then Oil the railroad to town, beats the long walk via. Valdez-the route used before the construction of the railroad.
Tanana leader., 1909-08-19
RIVER NEWS
~@. -.- FRIDAY, AUGUST 13
 Schwatka, Panama and Delta in from Tona 1.i,,or, 1anirfc

.~-.. -.. FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 Schwatka, Panama and Delta in from Tanana river points. ~... *.".
 SATURDAY, AUGUST If The Panama returned from Rampant the Campbell from Dawson. The Susie cleared for St. Michael at Il p. m.
 SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 U. s. A. transport Jeff Davis arrived from St. Michael at 3 p. m. with two barges.
 MONDAY, AUGUST 16 White Seal from Fairbanks for h. noko, at s:45 p. n.
 TUESDAY, AUGUST IT Transport Jeff Davis left at 2:30 am. for Eagle with one barge. Packet Hannah, from Dawson, at II pm.
 o O O
 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST IS. Transport Gen. J. w. Jacobs, from St. Michael, arrived Il am The John J. Healy, from Cinema, ar- rived p. m.
 O o o
 THURSDAY, AUGUST 19. The Herman and Louise left St. Michael August 15. The Robert Kerr up Koyukuk yes terday. The Minneapolis passed Birches at F last night. The Panama and Schwatka from Fair banks, were at Hot Springs at S:30 this morninu
Tanana leader., 1909-08-19
GETTING READY
 FOR LABOR DAY

being made the grounds Fairbanks hon order that and other day be pulled of satisfactorily the having the arrangem in charge.
 The will be elaborate including the big Marathon o juvenile for which will be awarded the winners and number of other will the large crowd that is expected.
 Capewe & Pinn have interested themselves in baon and they going through with ill that will be satisfactory the public
 Albert F.. Stamm, who has lately been oyed the Dawson News, the Hannah bound for Failb:nks accept position tle NewsMner staff
Tanana leader., 1909-08-19
MOVEMENTS 0F
 CHURCH PEOPLE

Arcdeacon Stuck Dr. Burke and Miss Hentz of Alachaket arrived last Friday the Panama Mr. Chapman Miss Celia Wright and Miss Graves of Baltimore who have just reached the interior.
 On Saturday night Mr. Chapman left this city to take charge of the Anvik misson and Miss Wright who has studying Pennsylvania during the past three eas teach school StJotln the Wilderness in company with Hentz, who returns after short visit to Fairbanks.
 Miss Graves (cheechaco) is addition to the hospital staff St, Matthew's Fairbanks.
 Miss Greene teacher of the school Anv passed through the city for Fairbanks
 Archdeacon Stuck left yesterday with the launch Pelican take several native children to the Nenana mission.
 Dr. Burke will return to Fort Yukon the first boat.
Tanana leader., 1909-08-19
WHITE SEAL GOES
 TO NEW DIGGINGS

The independent steamboat White Seal, Captain Haynes, passed down Monday evening bound for the dggngs derod river She carried about 40 passengers pushed heavily barge The biggest outfit aboard that Baird exRex Rue de Four Fairbanks who is into the mercantile business at Dskaket the Indian metropolis noo where he will erect and warehouse Doe" Laymon who has been business Cinema past years passenger for the diggings.
Tanana leader., 1909-08-19

The report comes from Nome that fox sharks Qlirashbers) have killed aud devoured more than a dozen Eskimo hunters this sum- mer. Tn every instance they were attacked while ill their skin canoes
Tanana leader., 1909-08-19
NOTICE

All parties having accounts against the Mission of Our Saviour kindly rem der the same at once.
 H. w. STRANGMAN,
 Missionary in Charge.
Tanana leader., 1909-08-19

The Hamilton Watches have arrived at outside prices and if you lre nearly blind haHe the goods. Examination free. Pick out nugget and send home.
 LYNN SMITH, Jeweler.
Tanana leader., 1909-08-19
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST

Panama, Aka, Aug. l, 1909. Allen, Archie Chiller, c. Berry, Bird Jorganson, F. A. Baker, Geo. Johnson, Carl c. Creighton, Wm. Johansson, c. G. 3 Chittick, Mrs.C.C. Lindquist, Alfred Davis, Joe Thompson, B. F. G. II. TIFFANY, Postmaster. Special Sunday Dinner at the Ken lucky restaurant from 6 to 8 p.m.- Mrs. M. E. Cooper, proprietor.
 NOTICE.
 Artic Brewing Co.'s Beer on tap at the Gibhon Bar.