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The Elbert County tribune., 1909-12-16

LII the world
keeps Christ
mas day. From
the land of the
midright sun
to the sunny
south of per-
petual summer
is a far cry.
But in the long
distance there
is no a n d
where Christ
m a s is n OF
kept. Its cele-
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-12-16

cism of the time. But St Matthew.
whose narrative bears traces of hav-
ing been CLEANED from Joseph and ST
Luke, who probably got his informa-
ton from Mary. have given us the
story with directness and human
ness which the grotesque and often
meretrlcious wonder-tales OF the apoc-
ryphal gospels have but served to ac-
centuate as a dark background to a
touching and reyerent picture.
Around the story legends natu-
rally gathered. II was the custom in
early days to decorate in this way
the graves of heroes and some of
these legends are no doubt the on
spring of the vulgar tattle" of the
apocryphal gospel stories. In some
parts of the world the bees are said
to sing on Christmas eve. The cattle
kneel in honor of the mangcr-bed at
Bethlehem. The sheep go in process
sion in commemoration of the angels
visit to the shepherds. The Indians
creep through the winter woods of
Canada to see the deer kneel and
look up to the Great Spirit. In the
German Alps the cattle are thought
to have tha uift ~ la u,,oon apl ~,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
new ERA FOR INDIA.
Natives Will Be Permitted to Partici-
pate in the Government.

Simia. British India, Nov. 16.-The
plan for the reform of the British ad-
ministration of India, which was OUT
lined by Lord Morley, secretary of
state for India, in the house of lords
last December, designed to give India
an embyro constitution admitting the
natives to an important share in the
legislation of the country, went into
effect today.
Thus begins new and striking
epocn In the history of British rule in
India Under the program, all relig-
ions and special interests may elect
representatives to the viceroy's and
provincial governments to declare in
eligible those persons whose election
is considered contrary to public in
terests. The viceroy's council will
have $40 members instead of 126 as
formerly of whom 135 will be elected
as against 80 elected heretofore. The
functions of the council Will be con-
siderably enlarged and it will be en-
abled to take an active part in the
making Of the budget and all legisIa-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
HER WORD IS Law.
A Letter From Mrs. Eddy Stops a
Church Row.

New York, Nov. 16.-Mary Baker
G. Eddy's influence swayed 1000 fol-
lowers at special mass meeting at the
First Church of Christ, Scientist, in
this city and the trustees called to con-
Tider charges against Virgil o. Strick-
Ter, the present first reader and op-
ponent of Mrs. Augusta E. Stetson, de-
osed from that position, adjourned
without taking action.
This is tantamount to an endorse
ment of Stricken and a negative re-
buke to Mrs. StetsOn, who was clOseted
Tor six hours with the trustees of the
mother church in Boston on charges
of mental malpractice"
Whatever be the outcome of the
Boston hearing leaders here say the
Stricken incident is closed.
Mr.. Stricken presided and a clash
between the Stetson and anti-Stetson
factions was expected until Mrs. Ed
dy's letter, addressed to the board of
trustees, was read. It said:
"In consideration of the present mo-
mentous question at issue in First
Church of Christ, Scientist, New York
city, am constrained to say: If I can
settle this church difficulty amicably
by few words, as many students
think I can, herewith cheerful1y sub
scribe these words of love. I advise
YOU with all my soul to support the di-
rectors of the mother church, and
unite with those in your church who
are supporting the mother church di-
rectorS.''
Mrs. Eddy's own signature was af-
fixed.
After it was read Mrs. Edwin F.
Hatfield, chairman of the board of
trustees, said:
"Mrs. Eddy's word is law with u.s."
and adjournment was taken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
VISIONS OF PRISON.
Labor Delegates See Little Hope for
Their Leaders.

Toronto, Nov. 16-Just as the conven-
ton Of the American Federation of La
Dor was about to adjourn last night a
telegram was received from Washing
ton announcing the stay asked for by
the attorney for President Gompers.
Vice President Mitchell and Secretary
Morrison in their contempt proceedings
had been denied. President Gompers,
plainly surprised, read the message to
the convention. The delegates sat in
silence as though dazed-
THAT means that the resources of the
lawyers have been exhausted, doesn't
it?' asked one of the delegates.
THE chair is not in a position 10
state" replied President Gompers. Then
as he read the message stating the
mandate goes down Saturday morn
ing,'' the faces of himself and his fell
low officers betrayed the anxiety under
which they were laboring.
A telegram was at once dispatched
to Washington asking when it would
be necessary for the defendants to ap-
pear in order to avoid FORGETTING their
bail bonds amounting to $12, 900, and
stating that they would like to remain
in Toronto until the close Of the con-
vention Saturday evening.
81 am not certain whether under the
law of the District of Columbia we can
appeal" said Mr.. Gompers.
''But If we do go, the convention must
stay here and carry on its proceedings
in a dignified and orderly manner"
We'll charter a train and all go
down with you," volunteered one of the
delegates.
And even the seceders will join you,"
added j. J. Reid. president of the seed
ing faction of the electrical workers.
The suggestion that the convention be
adjourned to Washington was taken
seriously by many of the delegates, and
it was said a resolution to that effect
might be prepared. The executive coun-
ell held a long session, at which plans
for meeting the situation were dis
cussed. Many delegates have expressed
disapproval of the plan suggested by
the Central Labor union of Philadelphia
that two weeks general strike be Or
dered as protest against the contempt
ant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
NINETY DAYS FOR SHIP
United States Supreme Court Sentences
Six Men for Contempt.

Washington, New. 16.-Ninety days
Imprisonment has been imposed upon
former Sheriff Joseph F. Shipp, OF
Chattanooga, Tenn, by the supreme
court of the United States for contempt
of court in failing to prevent the lynch
ing of a negro, Ed Johnson. convicted
of assault, but whose execution hao
been stayed by the court.
Williams and Nolan were sentenced
to 80 days and Gibson, Padgett and
Mayors to go days.
Shipp and Gibson had been found
guilty of failing to protect negro
waiting to be hanged on a charge of a.
heinous crime against a white woman,
after the supreme court of the United
States had stayed his execution.
Luther Williams, Nick Nolan, Henry
Padgett and William Mayors. residents
of Chattanooga, had been found guilty
of participation in the lynching of I'D
Johnson.
nounced in May. just before the close or
the last term of court, but all the de-
PENDANTS entered motions of rehearinS,
which had the effect of posIponlng &C
ton until this fall. On Nov. rehear-
ing was denied and the six men order
ed before the court for sentence TO-DAY.
Made No Effort.
In investigating the case, the SUI
preme court found that Johnson was
removed from Chattanooga to Nash
vile before his trial. because of fear
that he would be lynched. He was
brought back for the legal execution
When the supreme court stayed the ex
ecution, the court has held. Ship made
no effort and gave no orders to have
the deputies or others guard the jail,
but left the night jailer. Gibson, there
alone. That evening white male
prisoner was removed from the upper
floor of the Jail, leaving only Johnson
and a white woman on that floor. The
court pointed out that this same man
had been removed in the same way at
the time of the first attempt to lynch
Johnson. which had been frustrated by
the removal Of the negro.
Shipp lived only a few blocks from
the Jail and when he was notified by
the trial judge and the prosecuting at
torney that mob was at the Jail, went
there alone. Although for an hour in
the midst of or near the mob, the court
held he did not seeks to obtain infor-
nation so that he could identify any OF
its members.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
CURES ECZEMA QUICKLY
New Discovery Has Revolution1zed
the Treatment of Skin Diseases.

Nothing in the history Of medicine has
ever approached the success Of the mar
velcus skin remedy known as poslam,
" hich. 1t is safe to say, has cured more
cases of eczema and skin diseases than
any remedy ever offered for these ills.
The success OF poslam is not at all
surprising when 1t is considered that
even a very small quantity applied to
the skin stops itching Immediately and
cures chorpic CAGES in two weeks. The
very worst cases of eczema, as well as
acne, herpes. letter, piles. salt rheum,
rash. crusfed humors. scaly scalp and
every form of itch, yield to it readily.
Blemishes such as pinlples, red noses.
muddy and irfiained skin disappear al
most Immediately when poslam is ap-
piled, the complexion being cleared
over night.
Every druggist keeps both the 50-cent
size (for minor troubles) and the 81 jar,
and either Of these may be obtained in
Topeka at the Rosser Drug Co. and
Fred A. Shows, as well as other reli-
able drug stores.
But no one is even asked to purchase
poslam without first obtaining an ex-
detrimental package which will be sent
by mail, free of charge, upon request,
by the Emergency Laboratories, 81 West
iwenty-fifth street. New York City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
Seattle Wrestler Will Take Up
Boxing Game.
Proposes Match With Jack
O'Brien in Kansas City.
HAS TRIED HIS HAND.
His Private Bouts Have Given
Him Confidence.
Believes Himself a Match for
Best Heavyweights.

Kansas City, Nov. 16.-An effort is
being made to match DR.. B. F. Roll
Ter, the Seattle wrestler, and Philadel-
phia Jack OBrien for a 10-round
boxing bout in this city. Roller is
anxious to show his worth in a prize
ring. He has boxed several times in
exhibitions and has fought in private
to see what he could do against such
men as Denver Ed" Martin and Jack
Root.
While boxing in Seattle last sum-
mer DR.. Roller went six rounds two
times a week and few rounds every
day with Martin for few weeks, and
was in perfect condition. During this
time he paid Martin to try and knock
him out, and he claims Martin neN err
even sent him to his knees. On one
occasion he knocked Martin down and
twenty could have been counted be-
fore he regained his senses, but 1t
was an exhibition and he was allow
ed to get up and continue. Martin
is a clever boxer and can hit hard.
He claims Roller has got as wicked
a punch as any man in the prize ring,
with the possible exception of Jeffries.
Roller wants to see what he can
do against a man like O'Brien. He is
not after the gate receipts and would
be willing to meet O'Brien in private
and get nothing if O'Brien would con-
sent to such match. If he is worthy
of recognition as a fighter he would
be able to determine this in a bout
with the Philadelphia boxer, and If
O'Brien won Roller would be satisfied
that he is not in the top notch class,
and he will not continue the game I'M
less he is.
Roller stated yesterday that he
would be willing to give O'Brien most
of the gate receipts, win, lose or draw
just to find out how good he (Roller)
&c 10 inf m "a
fight game for the purpose of winning
the heavy weight championship if he
can win from such men as O'Brien
and Kaufman. He is willing to meet
any man in the ring today and would
prefer johnson if he could get a bout
with the negro.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16

parents that he. was going south to
PICK oranges when he left with Bull
LOCK- he said: bullock told me to
DO it, and I was afraid not to. He
scared me into it, and when I got
started with him just couldn't STOP"
Inc boy spoke slowly and kept his
eyes on the floor during the entire
time. He appeared to be feeling the
shame of his crime worse than he has
at any time since Friday. Now and
then big tear would roll down his
race and he would seem to be ready
to break down and cry. Then he
would straighten up with de-
term1ned air which seemed to show
that he had decided not to give up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
SHOTGUN CLAIMS A VICTIM.
Chanute Boy Met His Death on Rail-
road Bridge.

Chanute, Kan.,1 Nov. 16.-Carl
Hartung, 5 years old, was accidentally
shot and instantly killed while hunt
ing southeast of the city. He dropped
Lis shotgun while walking across a
trestle. The hammer struck a cross
piece, discharging the weapon.
The accident was witnessed by Sec
ton Foreman Wickstrom. The place
vas the trestle west of the river
fridge on the Girard branch of the
Santa Fe railroad
Carl was carrying a single barreled,
breech loading Marlin shotgun. It
evidently slipped out of his hand in
ONE manner. Mr.. Wickstrom heard
shot, and looking toward the trestle
saw the boy falling.
The charge hit the lad first at the
knee, where it tore his trousers leg
pen. 1t amputated the thumb of his
eft hand and then passed into his
throat beneath the chin. The shot
e dyed in the brain but did not pene-
rate the dome of the skull.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
FIT TO CLIMB MT. MCKINLEY.
Doctors Give Professor Dyche Perfect
Grade at SO.


Kansas City. Mo-. Nov. 16-Prof. L.
L.. Dyche, the explorer, has been in
this city two days submitting to a
physical examination to see if his con-
stitution is still vigorous enough to
undertake the ascent of Mount Nc
Kinley. Professor Dyche is So years
old. At the Union depot Professor
Dyche said the doctors told him he
was perfectly sound and need have no
fear. The doctors informed him that
his heart bounded like a football"
and that his condition was otherwise
perfect.
At the University Medical college
Professor Dyche made a talk to the
students.
above all things" Professor Dyche
said, II should advise you to SO live
that your physical condition will not
be impaired when you are as old as
I am. A doctors physical condition
should be nex- to perfect. I never have
used tobacco, nor did / ever drink any
thing stronger than coffee. and to this
owe my strong physique. After a man
has obtained his growth smoking in
moderation does not injure, but boy
should not use tobacco"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
BUTTERFLIES HELD FOR DUTY.
The Importer Declares They Are
American Bred.

New York, Nov 16.-Dr. w. ]. Hol-
and. director of the Carnegie institute
at Pittsburg, who achieved distinction
by the reconstruction of the Carnegie
Siplodocus, has been held UP here on
his return from Europe by the Gus
toms officers, who desire to have an
authoritative ruling on butterflies as
Cutiabl articles.
Dr. Holland, who has been con-
tructing casts of the famous diplodo-
Gus for the emperor of Austria and
the king of Italy. brought back sew
raj cases of butterflies which he de-
c1ares are American bred and that he
took them abroad to show collectors.
The butterflies are being held for a
ruling
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
TRY TO STOP CoURsING MEET.
Humane Society May Cause Emporia
Event to Be POSTPONED.

Emporia, Kan. Nov. 16.-Contemplat-
ing bringing proceedings against the
Emporia Coursing club to prevent it's
holding a coursing meet scheduled for
Thanksgiving morning, the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
applied to the county attorney for an
opinion on the law in the matter.
In an opinion delivered County Attor-
ney Samuel held that no law on the
Statute books prohibited the holding of
coursing meets conducted as the local
club conducts them with the hares
ioosened in the open field. o. M. Will
bite, who introduced coursing here,
says the club had retained an attor-
ney and will fight any effort to inter-
fere with its meet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
GAVE GoTCH HARD TUssLE.
DIR. Roller Is Thrown After Struggle
of One Hour Fourteen Minutes.

Kansas City. Nov. 16.-After an
hour and fourteen minutes hard
wrestling last night, Frank Gotch of
Iowa, remains the champion wrestler
of the world, having defeated Dr.
Benjamin F. Roller of Seattle, in
straight falls at Convention hall here
last night.
The first fall was gained in As
Crotch hold. The second he won with
the furnishing toe hold in 81 minutes
and SO seconds. In the second fall
after fifteen minutes of fast work
Roller got Gotch in a trying position
and for a time it appeared almost GER
tain the Iowan's shoulders would touch
the mat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
Epilepsy,
F. )

"My son was cured of a very
bad case of epilepsy with DR..
Miles Nervine."
MRS. D. BAKER, Cleveland, O.
"My little daughter who was
afflicted with St. Vitus' Dance
is now entirely we'll after taking
DR.. Miles Nervine only four
months"
MRS. C. G. BENNETT,
Alma, Mich.
Epilepsy, Fits, St. Vitus'
Dance and Spasms, are all nerv-
Gus diseases. They have been
cured in so many instances with
DR.. Miles Nervine that it is
reasonable to conclude that it is
almost sure to cure you. With.
nervous diseases of a severe
type, persistent use has almost
invariably resulted in complete
cure or lasting benefits, worth
many times the cost of the rem
edy. The best evidence you can
get of its merits is to write to
those who have used it. Get a
bottle from your druggist. Take
it all according to directions, and
if it does not benefit he will re-
turn your money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
TYPHOID DUE TO WATER.
eavcnworth Wells May Be Closed and
City Mains Extended.

Leavenworth, Kan, Nov. 16.-Dr. C.
r. Carpenter, city physician, says that
the epidemic of)typhoid fever in the
city is undoubtedly due to the use of
well water He also says that the only
way in which the epidemic can be
checked is by closing up of the wells
and by the extension of the city water
main to the districts which. have been
mostly affected.
OF the eighteen cases, only one was
in the home of a family where we'll
water is not used and the person in
this instance is said to have drunk
we'll water at a neighboring home and
thus contracted the disease.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
GUN SLIPPED THROUGH STATS.
AS Result Harry Young of Chanute
Will Lose an Arm. ~

Chanute, Exam, Nov. 16.-Harry w.
Young was accidentally shot while
hunting southwest of the city. He was
driving a buggy and was alone when
his shotgun slipped from his lap and
fell SO that the hammer truck the
floor of the buggy, the charge striking
Mr.. Young in the left forearm.
The buggy has a Slated bottom and
when the gun fell the breech dropped
through these Stats in such a way that
the hammer was struck hard enough
TO discharge the weapon.
The charge tore the forearm badly
where it struck between the wrist and
he elbow. The bones in the arm
caused the charge to divide.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
LEAvENwoRTH ITALIAN SLAIN.
His SIayers Supposed to Be Headed
for Kansas City.

Leavenworth. Kan. Nov. 16.-Three
italians, implicated in a fight which
resulted in the death of Charles Gus
tando, are supposed to be headed tow
ards Kansas City and che police there
are awaiting their arrival.
The killing was done in a bunk car
IF the railroad yards where five men
were Quartered. The fourth was
caught by the police just as the clothes
of the dead man started to blaze, the
result of a revolver shot fired at close
range.
The Italian under arrest, Tony Scar
,ano, protested his innocence through
an interpreter, claiming to have been
asleep at the time of the fight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16

gave a blackboard lecture to the men.
lasting nearly an hour. Kennedy was
able to be out today for the first time IN
a week. He has been confined to his
home with the grip. Pat" Crowell,
captain of the team last year, has put
in his appearance and he will help the
coaches prepare the team for the two
remaining games.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
Found With His Throat Cut.

Webb City. Mo-, Nov. 16.-The body
of an unidentified man with his throat
cut from ear to ear has been found by
boys about a mile west of here The
man, who was well dressed, appears
motive for the crime was not robbery
is shown by the fact that $40 and a
geld watch were in his pockets He is
supposed to be the victim of one of
the petty feuds among miners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
BURLINGTON DEMOCRAT SOLD.
John Barnes Succeeds Fred c. F9ory as
Editor and Owner.

Burlington, Kan, Nov. 16.-The
Burlington Democrat has been sold to
John Barnes. formerly of Sadieville,
Kentucky, who is now in charge. Tom
". F1ory, who has been in charge of
the paper since he and his father,
Fred C. F1ory, purchased it of r. p.
Sponenbarger three years ago, ex-
poets to leave Burlington.
Mr.. Barnes was formerly a school
teacher but has not had much prac-
teal experience in the newspaper
work. In his announcement Mr..
Barnes says that he will cater to no
faction or clique but he expects to run
a Democrat paper
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
A. A. U. in Annual Convention.

New York, Nov. -6.-Delegates from
amateur athletic bodies all over the
country are meeting here to open the an
nual meeting of the Amateur Athletic
union. The election of president TO
succeed James E. Sullivan. who 1t was
understood, will decline to serve an
other term, was on the program and
there were indications that the rela-
tions between the Amateur Athletic
union and the athletic side of the Y. M
C. A. work might come in for discus
sion. Candidates for the presidency
are Everett C. Brown of chicago anu
n q. Penniman of Baltimore.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
GAME is CANCELLED.
st. NIarys Will Not Play SaIina
WeSIeyanS Now.

ST. Marys, Kan. Nov. 16.-For the
third time the game between the
Salina Wesleyans and St. Marys has
been cancelled owing to the U. .P.
Efforts will be made to secure the
match for Wednesday. Coach Quig-
ley. who has returned from Omaha,
says that he is just as we'll satisfied
with the delay since by Wednesday
Bennett and Callahan who have been
out of the lineup for the last week
will be in fine condition to play and
he wishes to give them work out
before the Doane game.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
TRAMP KILLED HER.
Attacked Woman in Bed and Was
Slain by Her Husband.

Vermillion, S. D.. Nov. 16-Mrs. AL
bert Nelson was killed in her bed
room at. home here by a tramp laborer.
who had been hired to do some ex-
ira work on the Nelson farm. Mrs.
Nelson's husband was aroused and
killed the man, but suffered probably
fatal injuries himself. The work.
mans purpose, it is thought, was rob-
berry. He attacked the Nelson's with
a razor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
RAISED A BUMPER POTATO CROP
Smith County Farmer Dug 800 Bush
els From Less Than an Acre.

Smith Center, Kan, Nov. 16.-Scott
Shurtleff, living on what is known as
the Jim Farris farm in Martin town
ship, has just finished digging between
$50 and 800 bushels of potatoes from
:, patch of ground a trif1e less than an
acre. One of them would make an
ordinary sized family a meal. Scott
used the Red River Early Ohios for
seed, planting them on ground that
had lain idle for a number of years.
He neither mulched or irrigated them,
Eor did he run through them with
cultivator.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16

by being carried from the building.
The front of the building being of con-
crete is the only portion left of the
store. The loss is estimated to be
about $1,000 with $1,000 insurance.