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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
WHO CAN Do BETTERl

Dear Household: / am a new housekeeper.
I've been under Johns vine and ''plum tree
since June and I'm here to tell girls that they
dent know what they geeting into If they
marry with as little experience as I had. We
were not rich people and 1 see that my
mothers love for me. and her Impotence in
teaching me, nearly drove my matrimonial bark
on the rocks. Oh my, oh N.Y. the tears I
have shed when John not in sight and
the things that the dear man ate without a
complaint
But the climax was reached when we decided
to have a baked duck for his birthday dinner.
How many of the Household have tried to pick
a duck? Well, you just try a few handfuls of
down from your neighbors duck, for | wouldn't
advise anyone TO have the responsibility of one
until she really knows how. one of the
sort without sense enough to know when it's
discretion to quit bad job SO I spent hours
on that duck. ] could not afford to throw it
away, and at last / skinned it. Are you
ashamed of me? John advised 1t and I jumped
at this suggestion.
Since then I've had another and here is the
way / managed 1t: Scald soon IL is killed,
then wrap it up to keep the heat in it, Let
Il lie there about half an honr and the down
rubs off with the feathers Certainly you do
not save the feathers or the down, but I never
expect TO want any pillows filled with down off
the ducks / pick. I would have backache,
headache. and begin to sneeze the minute my
head touched anything I had to fill with down
had to save. All laziness or Imagination. you
think. Well. maybe SO. but ! don't like pill
lows filled with the down Of the ducks killed
h tried to help me with that first duck
The meat is delicious. 20 eat them often
Jgt we buy our feathers.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
MANCHUs ARE DESERTED
BY THRONE GUARDIAN
Prince Chun Father of Baby
Emperor AbdicateS as Re-
gent of China

PEKING. Dec. e.-Prince Chun, the re-
gent and father ( the child emperor.
abdicated today
His place as guardian of the throne is
taken Jointly by Shih Hsu, Manchu
prince and former president of the nation
al assembly, and Hsu Shin Chang, vice
president of the privy council
Prince Chun has been the chief figure
In China since the death of the emperor
Kwang Su and the empress dowager in
1908. From the dark days which fol-
lowed the death of those rulers he
emerged the ruler of China.
At no time was Prince Chun's regency 8
smooth one He tried to hold to mid
die ground which pleased neither the
Manchu reactionaries nor the native
progressive. He has handled the present
crisis with something less than his old
time vigor and recent reports have hint
ed thar his mind was weakening.
WI Ting Fang, the former Chinese
minister at washington, who is now one
of the revolutionary leaders in Shanghai,
issued an appeal to Chun few days ago
urging him to abdicate in favor OF the
republic. 1t was reported later from Pc
king that Chun was willing to accept a
pension and retire 10 JoN Hol If his per-
sonal safety was assured.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
MANY DOCTORS MEET
AT NEWPORT NEWS

NEWPORT NEWS. Va. Dec. 6.-With
upwards OF 100 physicians from Virginia
and North Carolina in attendance. the
18th annual session OF the,Seaboard Med
icaI association began here last night
with addresses by DR.. E. A. Alderman.
president OF the University of Virginia,
and DR.. Cyrus Thompson. of Jacksonville.
n. c. Addresses Of welcome were deliv-
cred BY Mayor Marcus Jones. W. b.
Colonna, president of the chamber Of
commerce. and DIR. Joseph T. Buxton,
president of the Newport News Medical
association. Later DIR. Alderman was
guest OF honor at a luncheon at the
Warwick hotel, rendered jointly by the
Peninsula Alumni of the University of
Virginia. and the local medical associa-
ton.
Business sessions of the convention be-
gin today and will continue until Thurs
day afternoon. Many prominent special
lists, including two from the University
of Pennsylvania and a score of sur
geons of the army and navy, viii deliver
addresses before the association
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

These long winter evenings could not
be better spent than in gathering around
a cosy fire, one person reading aloud
while the other do fancy work, the
weeks mending or simply rest. The
Bobbs-Mer Publishing company have
sent out some really clever books for the
benefit of those who need an hour of d.
version and relaxation.
Many of you remember the nice things
I said about 1.-THE Road to Providence.
/ would like to repeat them, but since
then Miss Daviess has written Rose of
Old Harpeth," and 1 want you to get
that Many of you are wondering what
you are going to buy for some friends
Christmas present, and my opinion is that
Rose of Old Harpeth" is just the thing
Miss Daviess must know her people very
intimately or she could not give the
finer touches of Tennessee life that goes
so far toward making real people of her
characters. 1 know five people who w.
use the book for Christmas presents
One dollar and fifty cents may seem
more than you care to spend on
novel, but this one is worth it.
1 hope that you have not forgotten
''The Annals of Ann" by Miss Sharber.
That was a book to read aloud and TO
enjoy with many others the delicate
irony that did not hurt, but added to the
piquancy of the little girls story. You
remember that Ann kept a journal in
which she wrote of the love stories of
all sorts of personages. In Kate Trim
BILE Sharber's new book, "At the Age of
Eve" she tells her own story quite as
deliciously. 1 use the word delicious
ly' advisedly, for the story is sweet
morsel for a jaded mental palate. AT
the Agesof Eve" tells US that Eve is just
the age of any mans first sweetheart
Read il and see if you win be unseltish
enough to pass it along as another
Christmas present or want to keep 1T in
your own library.
Sometimes one drops down for mo-
ment after a day of problems, or physi-
cal labor, and must get ones mind on OF
the cares that have beset the day. Time
is too limited for a story Of many pages,
and then one picks up Octave Thanets
''Stories that End Well Eleven stories
are in the book and one can read with
no dim forebodings that something awful
will happen at the end, the book tells BY
its title that one is not to have any
narrowing thing to deal with, If bust
ness comes UP the book can be laid
aside after one story is read and when
the opportunity comes there are still ten
more to act as entertainers
''Pshaw," says some one, tell us of
books of adventure" BY all means, and
first on the list comes "A Person OF
Some Importance" by Lloyd Osborne.
That book deals with an historical event
OF recent date, yet brings in the South
seas. the buccaneers and the other fea-
lures demanded by those wishing real
thrills. 1t is clean. it is good English,
and it is not half as improbable as some
things of real life-not denying that the
story is based on one fact that will never
be solved.
To admit that one has not reading
acquaintance with Harold McGrath is to
admit that one has missed an author
whose mind runs in popular grooves.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

what to do for patients comfort. and her
hands are lever ready and willing TO neip .
i said to that mother when she'd told me
about her daughters Of her: she has
paid for her bringing up, hasn't sheT
Eyes yes, more than once-she's PAID more
than once" repeated the mother and isn't tnaI
sweet tribute coming so fervetly from q
mothers lips2
In addition to all this, it is incredible to
believe, even when you see 1t, the exquisite
needlework Of various kinds that this daughtef
ACCOMMODATES and one wonders when she does X.
for she works in the field, or anywhere sne
wants to. 1t is said she has nice bank
account as one of the rewards Of her laoors,
but in my opinion the greatest and best reward
for what she has done will never De received
here but over iyonder she will hear Wen
done thou good and faithful servant She
il heroine but books are not written OF
her. she lives quiet, unromantie Ire, lar
from the madding crowd. And last night
while brooding over my own little disappoiht-
ment fine influence, of the life OF usefulness
She lives touched me. l felt ashamed OF my
unworthy self as ] contrasted her life OF laoor
for others to my own, which looked insignhl-
cant in comparison to the good she does, has
done. and Is yet doing. Truly, her parents love
her and are thankful for the daughter VINO
stayed at home. >- s,-vS,,r,Ns
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
RAISE SHAFT TO
BAPTIST WAR MINISTERS

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 6.-The bodies
of four pioneer Baptist preachers who
did much to win Kentucky from the I'm
dams in the early days are TO be re-
moved from their present inconspicuous
and neglected resting places to the GEM
etery at Frankfort, the state capital,
where a monument will be erected in
their memory by Kentucky Baptists.
The bodies are those of Gen. John
Gano. appointed by George Washington
as chaplain of the revolutionary army;
Rev. Hickman. John Taylor and Lewis
Craig. Craig is credited with having
move his whole church from Virginia, ev-
cry member Of his congregation. deacons
and all. following him through the Cum
berland Gap.
This transfer was provided for here
yesterday when the Baptist state board of
missions appointed a committee to carry
out the project, which has been discuss
ed for years.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
GERMAN MARINE CAPTAIN
Is ARRESTED AS SPY

PORTSMOUTH, England, Dec g.
Henry Crosse, a captain in the German
merchant marine, was arrested, accus-
ed as a spy, and arraigned today at the
police court here The magistrate re-
manded him for a week
Captain Crosse has been in Ports
mouth for several weeks. according to
the statement of the prosecution.
He interested himself mainly in de-
termining the amount of reserves Of
coal held in the naval dock yard here
and in the numbers of men stationed at
the naval barracks in readiness to COM
plete crews for reserve ships of the
navy.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
RrcErvrNe GRACEFULLY

'sIf | am weak and you are sIVhs'
Why then--why, then,
To YOU the drawer deeds belong;
And so again,
If you have gifts and have none'
If I have shade and you have sun,
IRIS YOURS with freer hand to give,
IRIS yours with truer grace to live,
Than I, who, giftless, sunless, stand
With barren life and hand"
oBear We one another's burdens is a com
mand handed down 1 900 years ago, ana IN
fulfilling that law OF Christ we peco,ns v vne
have sum- you are not fulfilling that dlVine
injunction until you make an honest eiioTt u
shed at least the reflection on me. ana an
NOT doing my part unless I accept the glft
as gracefully as would give II to YOU
I heard a woman say that sne could give
anything she had and DO It 50 that tne re-
cipient would not feel hurt, but It was almost
beyond her power to accept gift she haa
lived in affluence and given layishly. through
no fault Of hers she had lost her money ana
really needed many things that her frlends
would gladly have furnished, but as she SAID
she could not receive gracefully. She ala not
insult her friends, but she would let them see
that there was pleasure in 1T for her.
There should be a glow In the heart of the
giver because she has given pleasure as Wen
as because she has bestowed a needed grit ana
not the case. There is no need to be fawning
or flattering. but do let the gift be accepted
in the same spirit 1t is given.
'.Judge not, lest We be judged" means as
woman stiffen and draw herself up haughtily
when she was actually hungry because the
lady Of the house laughingly said: You came
in the nick of time. We are JUST sitting down
to dinner. Come and eat"
''No thank you, and l assure you that had
no idea when your dinner hour came.
How that poor hostess flushed and regretted
the msconstrued sentence. In the end, the
dinner was eaten by the guest, but did she re-
ceive gracefully what her hostess had TO set
before her?
I know it is awful to curb pride, and to
accept the lashes of that self-dve that prompts
even the best to want to be in the higher po-
sition is hard to bear, but sweet humility has
perfume that is not confined to the flower
itself and all around enjoy 1t.
Don't drive a soul back on itself; let the
one Inclined to share her prosperity. whether
it is much or little and then there will, indeed,
be a twofold buesstng.
This little sermon comes because OF re-
pulse 1 had when I tried TO share my sun
shine with my neighbor. Yours truly,
MRS. FULLER.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
FIREMAN IS KILLED;
TRAINMEN ARE HURT

INCOME CITY, Miss. Dec. 6.-Fire-
man Ernest Young was instantly killed
and Conductor Loddy and Laurin Farris,
a brakeman. were seriously injured in a
rear-end collision of two northbound
freight trains on the Illinois Central
railroad near Norfield Miss, early this
morning.
The first train, in charge of Conduc-
tor Loddy. slowed up for grade cross
ing when the second train, in charge or
Conductor Guy Norton, plowed into II.
Jemolishing the caboose of the former.
The injured men were brought to Nc
Comb City and placed in a hospital
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
Tiff Court Opens

Triton. Ca, Dec 5--The December
term of the Tiff county superior court
was convened by Judge Thomas. of this
circuit today. The judge in his charge
70 the grand jury requested rigid in
vestigation OF the weighing and measur-
ing devices used in the transaction of
business in this county. He asked that
the matter OF vagrant negroes be care
fully investigated; defined the rights of
automobiles and vehicles drawn by ami
mails on the public highways; appealed
for the protection of society and the
home against all forms OF gambling and
Illegal liquor vending and declared the
court viii take cognizance OF every vio-
1affon Of the law reported He was spe-
cially severe in mis- arraignment OF the
evil OF carrying concealed weapons The
civil docket was first taken up. and di-
vorce cases were called first
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
SOCIALIST LOSE IN
LOS ANGELES FIGHT

s LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6-Socialism. as
enunciated by Job Hartman and Alex
ander Irvine, went down to defeat IN
Los Angeles yesterday by an over
whelming majority. Mayor George Alex
ander, leading the good government
forces, was reelected by majority that
will, from present indications, reach
10000 over Hartman, the Socialist can
didate. Indications early today are that
the entire good government ticket has
been carried to victory.
Incomplete returns show that the pro-
hibition amendment was lost by a large
majority.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
Wreck to Cost 100000

MACON, Ca, Dec. 6.-The Southern
railroad officials claim that the recent
wreck at Scotland, in which two were
killed and score were injured. viii cost
the company in the neighborhood Of
800, 600. Both engines were completely
demolished and two baggage coaches
were damaged beyond repair, to say
nothing of the quantity of express and
baggage that was splintered in the
wreck. At least $4,000 viii be used in
compromising with the victims in the
wreck The wreck was the most de-
structive in the recent history of the
Southern.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

one day of the wonderful cures made
by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and decided to try it,
and it has made me a well woman
My neighbors and friends declare it
had worked a miracle for me. Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is
worth its weight in gold for women
during this period of life. If it will
help others you may publish my
letter. Mrs. NATHAN B. Creation,
81 N. Main Street, Natick, Mass.
The Change of Life is the most criti-
cal period of woman's existence.
Women everywhere should remember
that there is no other remedy known
to medicine that will so successfully
carry women through this trying
period as Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound.
If you would like special advice
about your case write a cOnfiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinlxham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
HOBBLE FROM NEW YORK
TO CHICAGO ON ONE LEG

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-Ralph Tompkins,
of Poughkeepsie, a one-legged bootblack,
completed a round trip afoot> between
New York and Chicago last night, when
he hobbled into Columbus Circle on his
crutches.
Tompkins, who is 10 years old, left
here July 80, on wager of $500, and beat
has time limit by about "a hours With
his money in his pocket today, he an
nounced that he would make a coast
to coast trip next summer. He gained
81 pounds during his New York-Chicago
expedition.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
APPLICATION is MADE
FOR RAILROAD CHARTER

BROOKLET, Ca, Dec 6.-Notiee OF an ap.
plication for charter for the Sherwood Rail.
way company has been made. The incorpora
tors are John A. Calhoun, of Philadelphia
If. j. O'Byrne and John E. FOy. OF Savannah
George M. Crimson, Of Springfield, Ca; ]. H.
shearhouse, T. R. Bryan, p. c.. Waters, George
p. Wilson, II. H. Robertson, ]. A. Warnock
John l. Lane, T. II. Waters, ]. n. McEl
veen, Wayne Parrish, ID. l.. Alderman, c. c.
DeLoaeh and J. @. Denmark, OF Bulloch
county
The length of the road is to be 90 miles
The road now runs from Brooklet and under
the new charter the promoters intend to ex.
tend the road to Claxton, Tattnall county. and
Egypt and Clyo Effingtonham county. The ex
tension Of this road has been on fot for some
time.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

THE Doesn't Know One NOTE Er0lD Ahotn-
er, But Plays Like Music Master.
Impossible. you say7 Let us prove Il az
fur expense. We viii teach you TO play
e plano or organ and VIII not ask one
4 a1t until you can play.
A musical genius from Chicago has
lust invented a wonderful system whereby
nnyone can learn to play the Piano or
Organ in one hour. With this new method
you don't have to know one note from
another, yet in an hour OF practice you
an be playing the popular music with al
ie fingers Of both hands and playing 1t
ell
ThA invention Is 80 simple that even a
Id can now master music without costly
Instruction Anyone can have this new
method on a free trial merely by asking
Simply write, saying. Send me the Easy
Form Music Method as announced in
The Atlanta Journal
The complete system together with 100
pieces of music Will then be sent TO you
Free all charges paid and absolutely not
Une cent TO pay. You keep IL seven days 70
thor0ughly prove AZ is all that IS claimed
Tor it. then IL you are satisfied. send us l-5c
and one dollar a month until $3.50 in all
l. paid. IL you are not delighted with it.
send IL hack in seven days and you viii
have risked nothing and VIII be under no
obligations TO us
Be sure to state number of white keys on
your piano or organ. also post ONCE ana ex-
press ofice. Address Easy Method Music
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1-G0. III
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
OFFICER SUSPENDED
FOLLOWING BOYS DEATH

DALTON. Ga. Dec. 6.-Another MEM
Der of the police force was Monday
night suspended on account Of the re-
cent killing of George Glenn, Jr., here.
police chief was fixed at $500. and that Of
recorder at $4,000, the same to go into
effect the first of the year.
The policeman is Mr.. Harden, and he
will be of the force until after an
investigation is made by a committee
appointed.
At the council meeting. the salary of
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
Head Feels Like Some Great
Pressure Was Bearing You
Down. Pain in Forehead. Nose
and Throat Raw, Severe
Headaches, Hawking, Spit
ting and Bad Breath.

These are only few Of the many symptoms
that warn you of the deadly work eatarrh is
gradually accomplishing. Your whole system
is being poisoned by the deadly catarrh germ
which sooner later will the complete
decay of both tissue and bone.
IL causes loss OF thinking power, ulcers, ir-
rltation OF the glands Of the throat. causing
earacbe and finally deafness The continued
dropping of these germs down through the
throat usually results in indigestion, dyspep.
STA, catarrh Of the Stomach. bowels and other
vital organs. causing consumption and finally
death.
&. E. Gauss 1856 Main street Marshall.
Mich, has at last discovered a remedy that
quickly and permanently cures all forms of
eatarrh- II goes direct to the seat OF trouble
and correets the cause.
In order to convince any person suffering
from this dreadful disease, large sized
trial package win be sent absolutely free,
postage paid. in plain wrapper All that ts
required is TO fill out the attached coupon and
mail II today. When you are cured tell your
friends about this wonderful medicine.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
ONE KILLED, ONE HURT
I'M AUTO COLLISION

FITZGERALD. Ca, Dec. 9-Clarence
Trip is dead and his brother. Cecil
Trip, is said to be dying as result
of a collision by the bicycle they we're
riding and an automobile, driven by
John Hogan, near here. late last night.
Cecil Trips head is injured and beth
arms and both legs broken
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

Iof life before / tried
Lydia E. Pinkham'S
w e ge t a bic Com
pound. / was in such
"a nervous condition
I could not keep
IS till. M y Ii m b 5
were cold, / had
creepy sensations,
and Icould not sleep
nights. 1 was finally
told by two phys
.icians that / also
had a tumor. / read
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
Many Corn Clubs Formed

STARRSVILLE, Ca, Dec. 6.-The
farmers and merchants of Starrsvllie
and vicinity are much interested in corn
clubs which are being organized over
that section. Already prize of 500 has
been offered to the boy who grows the
most corn on one acre. Hon. g. 9.
Adams started the contest and gave $50
toward the advancement of the club.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
Killed in Runaway

GREENSBORO. n. C., Dec. 6.-Harper
Hodgin. one of the wealthiest farmers
Of this section. met almost instant death
near here this afternoon. when a pony
he was driving became frightened and
by a sudden swerve threw him from the
buggy. He was picked up unconscious.
and died shortly after being carried to
his home half a milo from the scene of
the accident.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
POLK COUNTY BOYS
VISIT BIG CORN SHOW

CEDARTOwN. Ca. Dec. 6.-This morning
81 boys went from Polk county to attend the
corn club In Atlanta. The boys we're accom-
panied BY Messrs. ]. z. Houseale, county echOo
commissioner; Dir. William Bradford. district
agent. and Mr.. W. c. Cornelius. district dem
onstrator.
Senator W. j. Harris will entertain the
Polk county delegation at a theatre party this
evening.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
Church Is Burned

LOUISVILLE, Ca, Dec. 6.-The A. r.
p. church was burned here last night
at 6 o'clock. The fire is supposed to
have been caused from a spark on the
roof The loss is about 5000 No in
surance.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08
French Troons in China

HONG KONG. Dec. "a detachmesat
of Frecnh troops consisting of 200 men
of the Colonial infantry and a battery
of four guns, arrived here toray and
have since sailed for Picking.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-08

In chest, Cho king Sensationfnt throat. Pal n
full to lie ON left side, Cold Hands or Feet
Difficult Breathing, Dropsy, swelling 01
feet or ankles or NeuraIgia around heart7
Ifyou have one or more 0fthe above symptor 9,
don't fail to use DIR Kfnsman's Celebratsd
II cart Tablets, the remedy which has made
SO many marvellous cures Not secret or
s'patent" medicine. One out of four has weak
or diseased heart. Three-fourths of these 20
not know It. and thousands die who have been
wrongfully treated for the stomach, LunTs,
Kidneys or Nerves. Don't drop dead Il e
hundreds of others when DIR. KinsmsHss
Heart Tablets win cure you