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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16
sinking thirteen Millions a Month

Uell-tuformed congressman told ths
ss.s-,,htaa congress in a public speech
curing the present week, that We aie
. rnnrtnu behind with our national income
N the rate OF Sis.oo0Ooo each month anu
bi6 fair to Increase the deheh 10 the
enormous rate OF s24.coo,ooo monthly before
July ], 1893 ..,,.
To state il palmer We are
that much more than our income. ana yst
the sinful extravaganza ana speho1ni III
waste OF public money goes on apaee-
N private Individual or business
arm conducted their business in such a
,,an,ar the smash would come newt
ably. We have no reason 10 expect thae
surh methods will be more satisfactory
in nublic business than In other business
affairs. s
m our legilators cannot be impressed
with the folly OF finging out taN-hloheS
SO hecdlessIy, then we should seiect ON
srs who are more sane and sehsiO'e %
prepare for universal bankruptcy anu
auadrupled taxation
- a. IS in the DAYS of Noe IL seems
IL Is so also in the twentieth century OF
our boosted civilization, and our people
are as reckless and thOughtless as Mes
in midsummer neither seeing or caring
for what the future has in store for them
selves or their descedsnts-
Every imaginable proposition to drair
more money from the treasury Is pressed
through congress Salaries are increased
pensions are Increased and more ofhces
created continually. Twenty-four millions
were spent last year in hiring spies. in
formers and hunting down evildoers by
secret service men. and the salaries OF
Judges are continually Increased 70 do
little toward securing the ends Of JUS
tice.
The world is in a swing and those VINO
swing high do not appear TO understand
there must be a hereafter TO such folly
and sinful waste OF money
Direct taxation must come when the
treasury has been drained dry by these
incapable legislators
We know that these cOrmorants will
never quietly give up their clutch on
these inflated salaries. and we know that
uothinR short OF a revolution can release
the grip Of corporate greed on the IN
dustries of this country, so we must race
direct taxation before long. and be given
raid assessors to value even the pots
ana skiIIets In the labOrer's kitchen
I shudder 10 see the indifference OF our
legislators to existing conditions
The big fish are preparing to eat up the
little ones. and the whole country ap-
uears to be mortgaged 10 those VINO nov
have the power and propose TO Keep IT,
by fair means or foul
we need not wonder that anarchists are
M work. that socialism grows In force
ana scope. and that a feeling OF unrest
uncertainty and forebOding preValis
among those who have had experience
with a bloody war.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16
Nobody Wants This Crazy Negro Man

In a cell OF the Fulton county jail there
is a big negro who shifts slowly back and
forth from one foot to the other, behind
the bars. all the day long and during
most of the night
John Clarke is his name. He is lunati d.:
belonging TO the state, but on Fulton
county's hands. The state prison depart
ment won't take him. The state insane
asylum turned him out once and won't
take him back Fulton county. in an ill
advised moment, allowed him TO pass the
threshold of the tower. And now Fulton
county can't turn him loose
Sherin Mangum Is worried about him.
The sheriff, ever since he went into office
on the first of the year. has been trying
TO get rid of him. He has begged the
state prison department to take him
back He has begged the state insane
asylum to care for him. He has begged
everybody that az sworn officer OF the
law can beg, TO take John Clarke of of
Fulton county's hands.
Thirty-seven cents a dav the biz negro
lunatie, sometimes dangerously mad and
a physical match then for five men, is
costing the county Of Fulton, for food
in addition to some 200 cubic feet of cell
space and a few added gray hairs among
the locks OF Sheriff Mangum.
John Clarke was convicted I'm Rich
mond county, in 1907. of killing another
negro, and was sentenced 10 life impris-
onment. He was put to work al the Chat
tahOOchee Brick company's camp on Feb
ruary rs, 1907, and before he had been
there 80 days. on March 20. he knocked
Spear Merrett, a fellow convict, on the
head with an iron pin and killed him. He
was indicted by the Fulton grand jury
for murder. but his trial on the charge
resulted i'm a verdict of lunacy instead,
and he went TO the state insane asylum.
Last September the asylum authorities re-
turned him to Fulton county;
"He's we'll" they said. Put him back
to work.
And since that hour Fulton county has
had him.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16
Reverses Decision in Near-Beer Gas

STATESBORO. Ga, March 13.-The ia
nous near-beer case of Statesboro ter
minated last evening, after being in ses-
sion about four hours. The city council
reversed the decision of Mayor Strange,
saying there was not sufficient evidence
to convict
1t will be remembered that during the
holidays ]. B. Grover, a Confederate vet
eran, opened a near-beer saloon here and
was arrested for keeping a public nui-
sance, fined $50 and ordered to close his
place He refused to either pay the fine
or close his business and appealed to
the city council which gave its decision
last evening. But Mr.. Growers troubles
are not yet over.
A special meeting of council will be
called this afternoon for. the purpose of
framing an ordinance governing the sale
of near-beer and 1t is thought 1t will be
along the lines of the recent ordinance
made at Waycross, Ga. The outcome
will be watched with interest.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16
In Reply To Correspondents

Some weeks ago 1 offered to send to
the address Of a gentleman in Middle
Georgia, any letters that might be sent
TO him 1 have sent considerable over a
that the letters to be forwarded TO him
must be stamped to be again addressed
TO him. / hav sent considerably over a
hundred to his address requesting him TO
make the reply that these letters asked
for-namely TO begin correspondence IL
both parties so desiredl have fulfilled
my part. and the incident is closed so
far as l am now concerned.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16
woodmen To Meet in Columbus Next

Columbus was selected by the Georgia
head camp of the Woodmen OF the World
as the place of their next meeting on
Thursday afternoon, when the delegates
closed their session and adjourned. The
200 delegates left for home Thursday af-
ternoon and night
AS the Woodmen meet in convention ev-
cry two years their next meeting will be
held i'm 1911. A. l.. Rosenthal. of Column
bus presented the name of his city to the
delegates as the next convention city, and
his iuvi alton was accepted.
In rCdition to this and routine BUSINESS,
the WoodTeo Installed the following Of.
fees, NO were c.ected on Wednesday
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16
SPARTANBURG WOMAN
KILLS HER HUSBAND

sPARTANBURG. S. c., March BAN
gered by her husband, who remonstra-
ted with her because she whipped her
daughter. Mrs. Frank Shuler, of Eloree,
today seized a pistol and shot her hus-
band in the heart. He died almost in
stantly.
There had been i'll feeling between the
couple for some time.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16
INSPECT
LAKE AT REELFOOT

UNION CITY. Tenn, March R.-The
committee appointed by the legislature to
report on the bill making Reelfoot lake
the property of the state and public
hunting and fishing preserve, left here
today to visit the lake. The committee
will return here Monday and continue
their Investigations.
A number of witnesses will be subpe-
naed and the validity of the claims of the
West Tennessee Land company Of the
ownership of the lake will be fully in
veStigated
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16
One is Convicted; Another is on Trial

ELBERTON. Ca, March I3.-sam
II. charged with killing Calvin
Blackwell. was tried IN Ebert superior
court. The jury returned a verdict of
voluntary manslaughter. Both parties
are negroes.
The killing occurred one night last
fall. a few miles from Elberton, on the
place OF Mr.. John HerndOn. The kill
ing was the result OF a gambling spree
Jim Austin, cOlOred, Is being tried
tor the killing of George Calhoun last
iall. The negroes fell out over ''crap
game" i'm which several other negroes
were engaged. The tragedy took plac-
within the city limits.
The grand jury adjourned FRIDAY
night after being in session all til
week. The jury returned twsnty-tw
true bills. four CT which were for muir
Ger
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16
Live Stock

KANSAS CITY March observation-disclosures
10 90, including 1900 Texans; steady TO weak
native steers. s.. 25d7; southern steers, $4,000
6 90; southern cows, s3Q4.75; native cows and
heifers 50 60G16: western COWS, $32545.5O
Hogs-Receipts. Il. 900; &c 20 loo lower; bulk,
Sc 50Q6.65.
sheep-Receipts, 10. 900: steady to 1Oc lower:
muttons s4T5G5. so; lambs. s6.606740; range
wethers s47567; fed ewes. $Sq5.40.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16
Fruit Sundries

Lemons Messina fancy, per box, S35Od3T5:
extra fancy. $S.15Gc4oO: Florida. S2G2.25: Cali
f0rnia lemons. $3.506n4.Oo: plneapples. Florida
popular sizes, craze 81. I56l3O0 oranges, Florida,
~ ina sizes ana ,Cnui;ion arrival per
hOx. $25Jd275; lines Florida, per 100, sou COO
grape irCit. sizes - - - inclusive per uuX
S-.o60IS.0J: sLaIer sizes per box $2@2.5J: apples
best varieties fancy quality $3ef3. 49, crauner.
les ga,lon JOGS5c. barrrl SIS
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16
Crackers

Crackers--XXX Florida sodas sic; Block Sc
Ieet sodas. &c: Tenor creams, Sc; pearl oyster,
&c; ginger snaps SIC; coT-hills, Sc; penny cakes,
sIse; animals. 10c; Jumbles, 101sc; Zig bars Ice;
cartwheels, Sc. raisin cookies. Sac; Block snow
flake waters In tins. lSc; crackers IN &c car
tons. soc dozen: crackers In 1Oc cartons, xl.0O.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16

LAGRANGE - Governor Joseph NJ.
Brown will deliver address at the court
house in LAGRANGE at IL a. m, saturday
March 20. Theer will be banquet given IN
bis honor at the Park hotel Friday evning by
the citizens OF LAGRANGE. This viii be Mr.
Browns first visit TO LaGrange.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16
Farm Produce

CHICAGO. March 15.-Butter firm. creamer-
les. -2ft.slsc. diaries. 20li9jc. Eggs easy /:
lists. i''.,; prime firs;s. 1SAc Cheese firm;
ais!Ss. 20 r. &C.; twins liL "a YOUns Amel.
icas. I-G,7t-c; Icng Horns 16s46l7c. Potatoes
S..aa.: ; -afty SSN90c: faic TO go 81,
-siS, Pc ''Ig steady. turkeys. lie; chickens,
4" - 15c Veal stfaly: 70 10 s0-pO"T
e'~ = 90 20 65-pound weights. ST.;
- 20 .o-a3 We. - 9aftc.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16
New York Produce

NEW YORK March 15-sugar-Raw firm i;
fair refining, $50; centrifugal, 96-test, 3SS
sugar, sos. Refined steady; crushed,
IS: powdered 4.S5; graduated, 40.
Petroleum-Steady; refined, all ports, $3.50
$50.
Coffee-steady; No. Rio. SIC; No. San
Moiasses-steady; New Orleans. 2S942c.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16
Naval Stores

SAVANNAH. Ga. Marcn 15.-Spirits II tur-
" w. s615; w G, s6.1OQ6.45; N. $696.S5; M,
$50: X, S5.O5; l. S41O; H, $3.50; g, $3.50; F.
S. 27ll f. $S22z; d, Ss.20; B, $500. Sales, S54;
receipts spirits. 50; roE.n, $685.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16

Candies-Standard mixtures. 20 ID. paIls sac;
kennesaw Cream OF Tartar mixture 40 ID. bas-
kets Sc; french creams, mixed. 80 10. pails
Ice; hand made bon-bon mixtures, 80 ID. pails
H. ~ bon-bOns and ices, lsa2Oe per Id.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16

Dry salt. extra ribs, So to so lbs. 5000; dry
salt rib bellies, 20 to rs lbs, 5000; dry salt
fat backs to 1C lbs SO: Premium hams lSc
Premium breakfast bacon 1870: Picuie hams
SAC; Premium lard. l2c; Silver Leaf lard, nAc;
Jewel lard. So cOtosuet, SSsc.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16
Dressed Poultry

Dressed turkeys. head and feet on. 1rawr
23c; dressed frys. per H.. 20G22zc: broIlers.
fancy. per pound. 2213425c: hens active. To-,
l5aJl6c; cocks. per lb.. S@sc: ducks. per ID.
l5c; geese. per H., i&c.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16

ANDERSONVILLE.-W F. McAfee of In
diana, has reached Andersonville and assumed
charge OF the Andcrsonville Prison park. vice
AlonZo Turner, who died in September last.
Mrs. McAfee. and Dot and Dimples. two twin
granddaughters. accompany him II is prob
able that this property wifi be turned over to
the government within year or two, a bill to
that effect having already been passed by tito
senate. and favorably reported by committee
OF the house
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16

Quaker oats. wood. SOS. $3.50; Quaker Oata.
unaker Pulled Rice. Ss-'s, $3.50; Quaker Wheat
Berries Se-'s Sass; Quaker Corn Meal, N's.
S225 Quaker Corn Flskse, 24-'s. $1.s5; Petit
Johns 26-'s 1910: Pettijohn's ISIS. $1.s5; Quak-
er Farfna, I4-'s Sl.5O; Quaker breakfast Bis
euits, 2ls S1.S5: Saxon Wheat Food, 24-'s. $3.50:
Scotch Pesrled Barley. 24-s. $3.50; Scotch
bills. $40: rye flour, mixture. $4.75.
Postum. large, S2.25; small. 500; Grape Nuts,
s.. To Post Ioasties popular size, $40: family
sire S2.70.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16
Oysters

virginia. selects, per gallon, S1.25; other Sc
1i.0o.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16
EDUCATIONAL.
Personal

WOULD YOU MARRY II TED-MATRl-
mOnial paper containing hundreds advertise
ments marriageable people from all Sections.
rich. poor, young, old. Protestants. Catholics.
mailed sealed free. H. H. Gunnels. Toledo. ohio.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16
NOW

NAM is the time to buy homes in South Ga.
NUN You can buy cheaper now than year
from now. Quit climbing hills. jurnping
gullies and piling rocks and come where land To
easily cleared and cultivated and Crops never
fail. Terms easy. l. A. Fulwood. Triton. Ca
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16

AGENTS-New invention: never sold in your
territory; coin money: everybody wild about
them: sells on sight. Those getting territory
will make a fortune. Free sample to workers.
Write at once. Automatic Co. L 236, Cincin-
natl. Ohio.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16

PICTURE AGENTS-Pillow tops CSC; bro
mides. 25c: albumens. soc; crayons 50c; pas
tells. 75c: 16x20 finch frame, Ice; prompt
shipments. Catalogue and samples free. Ber-
lin Art Assn, Dept. go, Chicago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16

TO HORSE and Mule Owners; Have you
horse or mule with ringbone or SPAWN? II
so, send me money order for 81 and 4 viii
mail YOU a recipe that will cure or money re-
funded There is not a surgeon In America
that has this recipe. Address c. J. Watson
MGR. Farmers Union Warehouse and Cotton
yard. German. Texas.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16
MARKET REPORTS
Spot CUttOn

Atlanta. steady, 7-l6c.
New York, quiet. S0-l00c.
New Orleans. easy, 99fc.
Liverpool, quiet. OS-10Od.
Galveston. steady, 9-l6c.
Savannah. quiet. 9Ac.
Mobile. quiet 7-16c.
Charleston. steady. s-isc.
Wilmington. quiet, 3-l6c.
Norfolk, steady. 9lac.
Baltimore, nominal, CSC.
Boston, quiet. S0-lOOc.
Philadelphia quiet. 10 O5-l0Oc.
Houston, dull, 3 7-l6c.
Augusta, steady. T-l6c.
st. Louis quiet. 9 7-lec.
Louisville, steady, sAc.
Memphis. quiet. 7-fec.
New York Cotton
The following were the ruling prices on th'
exchange 'odav:
Tonn hareIv steady. mfddlinR. so l0Oc; quiet
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16

uEDDV RICH Big Lis. Of DesssiE i.s,
tlAtIII Istandard Cor. Club. Grayslake, Ill
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16

nCn WrTTIun CURED. Csc pkg FREE.
OLu UIiiiHu CHI Rowan, Dept. %. London. Can
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16
ATLANTA MARKETS.
Atlanta Cotton.
Cereals

ATLANTA. Ca. March 15-Cottou by wagon
steady. 7-l6c.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16
For sale.

FOR SALE. FEATHERS-AH kinds of domes-
tic feathers. Live geese feathers a speciality
Write for samples and prices. r. s. Eubanks.
1915 s. Broad St. Atlanta. Ca.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16

IN nnVE BEST PLAN ON EARTH, sent FREE
3Nh "a HRN PHOTOS or EvERY LADY MgMREn.
luAHNhhAA rHE PILOT, Dspt,e7 Marshall. MIeh.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16

q WANTED! YOUNG MEM RAILROADS
- Brakemen. Firemen. Baggagemen. Elec-
.Nc2A trio MOtOrmen. Conductors. Experience I'M
necessary. Instruction by MAIL. Applica-
'NfFY tiOn blank and book for stamp /. Rail-
W. way Z. l. No. &c. Indianapolis. Ind.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16

New Orleans Cotton
s~-Na-Ee today
Tone easy; middIing SAC; easy.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16
Agents Wanted.

WANTED-An agent in every community to sell
Dr. G. B. Williams Liver and Kidney pills.
Write for sample. prices and terms DR.. q. Il.
Williams son. Quitmau. Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16
chicago Quotations

The following were the ruling quotations %
the eKehsnge today;
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-16
New York Cotton

exchange 'odav:
Tone barely steady; middling, 9 so 1OOc; quiet
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-26

Before one of the finest banquets
ever served to Uncle Sans sailors in
this harbor, 900 of the country's de-
tenders sat down at IL o'clock yes
terday on board the cruiser Tennessee.
Aside from the dinner, the sailors
pockets were heavy with the golden
coin of the realm, as the paymaster
had distributed $4,000 to them only
the day before. To the music OF The
Star Spangled Banner" the 900 lack
tars marched into the big dining room
and at once turned to" with a will.
During the feast songs were sung,
and the new pianola which the crew
bought Saturday. was kept in action,
The success OF the dinner was largely
due to the efforts OF the new com
missary steward, Ralph Bowerman.
who received his promotion to his pres
ent position on his way up the coast
from Magdalena bay.
The affair was what is called by
the sailors holiday feast" 1t was
In honor of their return to San Fran
cisco, and as they had good1y amount
of money saved up from their ration
allowance, they decided to have the
DanQuet-which was, however, largely
assisted by Uncle Sans donations.
During the banquet Admiral Sebree
looked in upon the men and his weather
beaten face was wreathed in smiles.
He was loudly cheered as he departed.
The feast closed with three rousing
cheers for President Taft, and then
the 500. all putting big Havana cigars,
wended their way to the decks OF the
war ship.
The menu was artistically printed
and at the bottom was the legend
There's no place like home.''
While the festivities on the Tennes-
see were going on there was a steady
stream of sailors visiting the other
warships.
The West Virginia attracted the most
attention, and it's decks were crowded
all day long. Admiral Swinburne spent
the day on his flagship and entertained
a number OF friends at luncheon, among z
whom were several army officers and
their families.
The other ships of the fleet, the Penn
sylvania, the California and the
Cheyenne, all kept open house and
were thronged with visitors
Chief of Police Cook went out in the
bay in the police boat Patrol and after
making a tour about the different ves-
sells paid hts respects to Admiral Swim
burne. Altogether the bay was the
scene of the liveliest action since the
time of the visit of the Atlantic squad
ron.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-26
Local Brevities

EDWARD KELLY DIES Edward Kelly, for
merly city undertaken, died yesterday In this
city after lingering Illness. Kelly was well
known in political and fraternal circles. and
while in the municipal employ exerted a great
deal of influence
sHEEHAE A HERo-Michael sheehan. bod
carrier, Of f3s Winfield avenue. proved himself
hero Saturday night by stopping a runaway
at Twenty eighth and Valencia streets. He was
dragged several feet by the team and Sustained
serious bruises about the face and body.
COLONEL BURNS ILL--colonel Dan Burma
well known in racetrack and mining circles
has been seriously III for the last few days with
attack Of Indigestion and Intestinal trouble
Yesterday however. he was able 10 be about
and although he looked a tribe worn and pale
after the illness he cheerfuIy said that he would
be his old self again in few days.
HOUSEWIVES GIVE BALL-There was a
very large attendance In the auditorium OF the
building trades temple Saturday night in re-
sponee to the invitation extended hy the house
smiths and architectural iron workers union
local No. Is ito be with it and dance Ed
ward r; Perry vas the door manager and he
Joseph Lynch, Frank Schnepple. ]. NJ. Hogan
Thomas F. Carson. ". Cassidy. Charles Arteli
and ]. Sfade. "a
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-26
LETTERS THREATEN
CARNIVAL OF CRIME
Missives Demanding Money on
Paid of Death Terrorize
Utah Towns

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April Is
ised to the people of several Utah
country towns. according to advices
received by the Herald from Spanish
Fork. Letters demanding money and
threatening destruction of property.
kidnapping and death, have been re-
ceived by wealthy citizens of Spanish
Fork, Payson. Springville and Salem
for three months past. One woman
has been frightened to death by these
missives. fully a dozen farmers and
businessmen are menaced and the
communities are terror stricken.
The letters demand from $3.50 to
$1,000, and signed six Desperate Men"
and The Dreaded Six" William Tay-
lor Of Salem. so years old, has been
warned that his little son will be
blown to bits by dynamite and his
home wrecked If he fails to pay $500
Mrs. Ellen Hiatt of Payson, a wealthy
widow. received several letters. each
demanding $50 more than the preced-
Ing letter. The threats brought on
an attack OF sickness which ended IA
tally. Henry Gardiner, presiding Of
f1cer Of the state senate, has been or
dered to give up money. and dire
threats have been made against Mayor
Smell of Spanish Fork.
The recipients of the letters are di-
rected to leave the sums of money at
The Milk Station the Twenty-fifth
telegraph pole on the railroad. and
other isolated sopts. Decoy packages
nave been put out, the postofice in
spectors have been active. and private
detectives have been employed, but
there have been no arrests. and the
olackmailing communications continue
to reach the victims through the mails
and by delivery on their doorsteps
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-26
BAD COINS IN CHURCH

Vestrymen in a number of New York
churches are complaining of the guam
tity of counterfeit coins found in col
lection boxes nowadays. Time was
when piece of counterfeit money in
the contribution box was a curiosity.
Persons who were unfortunate enough
to get stuck with spurious coins took
good care not to pass them off in
church. Whether they are less con-
scienious now or less able to detect
the character OF the change they
handle is a question still to be an
swered, says the New York Times.
Churchmen hesitate to suspect the
congregation of saving up counterfeit
dimes. quarters and half dollars for
the collection plate as the easiest way
of discharging their church duties and
at the same time getting rid of bad
money, but with all their charitable in
tentions there are those counterfeit
coins to be explained away somehow.