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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05
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NEW YORK, Dec. 4 The international
committee of the Y. NJ c. A. in this city
has received news from Manila OF 49,
raising of $4,000 for two new association
buildings there. One will be for stu
dents in the Philippine colleges and the
other for native young men employed in
the city. ten-day campaign was
planned to raise $4,000, but so successful
was it that $4,000 was collected in six
days.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05
Voters Hear Stubbs

SWAINSBORO, Ga, Dec. A large
and enthusiastic crowd of voters were
in the city today to hear Hon. DUPONT
Query speak in the interest of Pope
Brown for governor. Mr. G,terry, how
ever. had an engagement in United
States court and his place was ably
filled by w. s. Stubs, of Savannah.
Indications now are that Pope Brown
will be an easy winner in Emanuel
county.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05
ENGINEER is KILLED:
CLAIMED ATLANTA HOME

NATCHEZ, Miss, Dec 4-Beatner
Svayzee. saloon keeper. arrested at
Janesviile. La, today charged with hav-
Ing shot and killed y. @ Ellis. civil
engineer or Atlanta, Ga Ellis and
swayzee became involved in a quarrel
a. store near JonesviIle Tuesday
night and. II is asserted. after Ellis had
flo0red Swayxee with q blow OF his
nst. the latter opened fire with a re-
volver. mortslly wounding his adver-
sary e
Ellis had resigned his position with
q railroad construction crew and. in
tended TO return to Atlanta
Tie name of j. c. Ellis does not ap-
pear IN the city directory.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05
FLORIDA VEGETATION
DAMAGED BY FR0STS

TAMPA, FLA, Dec 4--Ldght frosts
fell over south Florida Friday morn
ing. doing slight damage to tender veg
citation
The benefits to the citrus fruits.
bringing color to oranges and grape
fruit, win offset any damages to grow
ing garden truck. Ice was reported in
some sections north Of Tampa.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05
NEGROES ARE REMOVED
FOR SAFE-KEEPING

LAFAYETTE. La, Dec. 1.-Clemen-
tine Bernabet. the negress charged with
the murder Of family of six negroes
last Sunday night, was last night trans
Iferred to the parish jail. Her father,
Raymond Bernabet, awaiting new
triI after being convicted of killing four
negroes last February was carried 20
Crowley, La, for safe keeping.
Bernabet secured a new trial on the
novel plea OF being too drunk TO take
the stand in his own behalf. NO new
evidence has been discovered in the
case of the negress.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05
Made Executive Clerk

WASHINGTON, Dec. Rudolph For
ster, who has been connected with the
White House IN an executive capacity for
more than ten years, was today APP
pointed executive clerk to the president
at 600, and Sherman p. Allen, OF the
Washington bureau of the New York
Herald, was sworn in as his successor as
chief clerk.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05
MECHANicAN DIES
AT SAVANNAH HOSPITAL

SAVANNAH, Ga. Dec 4-From inju.
ries he received November %. while rid
ing as mechanician in the racing car in
which Driver Jim MeNay was killed. H
F. Maxwell died at local hospital Sun
day. No funeral arrangements have
been made.
Shortly before his death Maxwell told
attendants he knew aIcNay was dead
though efforts had been made to keep
him ignorant of that fact
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05
Negro Detective Killed

ADRIAN, Ga. Dec. 4-Saturday night
late negro detective was killed in the
negro section of Adrian. He had disclos-
ed several blind tigers recently and
threats had been made against him.
Sheriff Fields, of Emanuel county. came
over in his automobile and arrested and
carried to Swainsboro five negro men.
Another negro was killed in Adrian on
Thursday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05

gin in statement outlining his scheme,
what harm could ever come If we had
pool and lizard room or a bowling
alley and gave opportunity for enjoyment
free from corrupting influences? Why
should the basement of our church be
used for lumber storage when parlors
and counting rooms could be provided
therein, the use OF which would be a
moral factor in the redemption of the
city"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05
100000 Loss by Fire

JERSEY CITY. Dec. Fire early to-
day swept the plant OF the United States
Express company here. Stables and 9TH
ct buildings occupying nearly fun city
block were burned. 800 wagons and auto
mobile trucks were destroyed and 800
horses persisted Two hremen were seri-
ously injured before the blaze was I'M
der control at As O'Clock. The loss prob
ably viii reach $s0.eco.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05
Remarkable Treatment
For Epilepsy or Fits
Kansas City Doctor Treats This Disease
with Unusual Successes.
sends Large 1s-oz. Bottle Free TO All
Sufferers Who Write Him.

The remarkable success which F. e. Grant, .
physician, located at 537 Raymond Bldg, Kan.
sas CITY, No.. is having in the treatment OF
Epilepsy, Fits, or Failing Sickness is attract
ing wide attention. To test bis treatment the
Doctor sent some of it 10 people who had been
suffering for years, aud TO tGeir deiignt tney
state that his treatment cured them.
Dr. Grant is anxious to help everyone ar
flicted with this dreadful disease. He sends a
Tree 1907. bottle to any sufferer VINO VIII
write him. giving name age and express office.
IL you have this disease write him at once,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05
Explorers Set Sail

HOBART, Australia, Dec 4-The
Austrian Antarctic expedition under the
leadership of DIR. Douglas Mawson, sail
ed today for the south in the ship Au-
rora. commanded by Capt ]. X. Davis.
The expedition comprises a number of
experienced explorers. The Aurora also
carries a monoplane
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05
Governors at Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Dec 1.-The western
governors special train, having on
board the executives OF eight western
states. who are advertising the west
in the east, arrived here at $3.50 this
morning. The governors were met by
a chamber of commerce committee and
taken TO the Cleveland Athletic club.
where headquarters were established.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05
BAPTIST MINISTER is
SUMMONED BY DEATH

REIDSvILLE, N. c.. Dec. 4.-Rev. f.
II. Jones. a well known Baptist min
lister. is dead at his home here, aged
rs. During his ministerial career he
baptized 1000 persons, among them
ten men vino became Baptist preachers
and who are now occupying fruitful
fields in this state. and elsewhere.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05
Seventeen Injured

CINCINNATI, Ohio. Dec. 4.-Seven-
teen persons were more or less serious
" injured when a ladder truck which
was responding TO an alarm of fire,
coIlided with a John street line car late
today. The fire alarm proved to be q
false one.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05
/. O. O. r. Officers Named

tALPHAREIIA. Ca Dec AT the
semi-annual election of officers Of
AIpharetta lodge. No. 17S J. o. o. F..
the following were chosen r. E. Oliver.
noble grand. 7. r. Mayfield. vice grand;
George o. Hook. financial and recording
secretary; E. A Robertson, treasurer;
dstion-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05
Poet Is Dead

NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-WilIiam Jones.
weIi-known as a writer of Welsh verse.
is dead at his home here. following an
attack of apoplexy with which he was
stricken at church service on Thanks
giving night. He was "a years old.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05
TELEGRAM TELLS HEIR
OF RICH FORTUNE

NASHVILLE. Tenn, Dec. Al. ]. Ka-
del member OF alocal firm Of timers,
today received cablegram from Spain
announcing that he was heir to fort
une of $4,000 and 900 acres Of land
near Madrid. by the death there of an
uncle, ], NJ Kadek former Nashville
resident He leaves for Spain at once.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05

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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05
NO ANEsTHETIC USED
TO REMOVE APPENDIX

NEW HAVEN. Conn, Dec. A.
DIR. Louis s.. Booth. 26 years
old, an attending physician at
local hospital. was operated up
on last night for appendicitis
without taking anesthetic. He
was placed upon the operating
table and allowed to watch the
operation and to make sugges-
lions as to how it should be
done. A rapid recovery is ex-
pected.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05
Cotton Oil Mill Burns

TRENTON. Tenn Dec 4-The plant
of the Tennessee Cotton Oil Mil company
was totally destroyed by first last night
with loss OF $4,000. The origin is I'M
known. and no statement Of the insur-.
ance can be had.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05
S CENTS PER AcRE.cAsti

Texas school land is now on the market. You
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per acre cash and no more for 40 years, but
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05
Oil Mill Burns

MADISON. Ga. Dec. 1.-The Madison
OIL MIL loss estimated at $4,000, was
burned yesterday. morning. The loss Is
covered BY Insurance,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05

The horse can be made to masticate
his food by putting finely cut hay with
the grain. A ration of half prairie grass
hay and half alfalfa will give almost as
good gains as a ration of alfalfa alone.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05

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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-05

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weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
News of DNdevilIe

Dadeville January 4-(Special.) .)--Mrs. Sarah Huff died at the home of her son-in-law, Jink Moore, near Red Ridge church, Sunday and was buried at the Red Ridge cemetery yesterday afternoon. The deceased was about 75 years old and is survived by several children.
 Miss Cornelia Welden died at the home of her nephew, MT. w. l.. Gresham, here yesterday morning and will be buried at tine Dadeville cemetery this morning. The deceased was about GO years old and had been in feeble health for long time.
 The regular monthly term of the Tal- lapoosa county court convened yesterday. The docket was the. heaviest one in the history of the court. Six negroes were tried for violating the prohibition laws and all of them convicted fines of from $50 to s250 and six months hard labor as- sessed in each case. Henry Black, a Il gro blacksmith of Dadeville. was fined \ and sentenced to three months hard \ or. Judge Sorrell then ordered Henry q to Flat Top to serve that sentence d six months.
 w. T. Rowe a prominent business man of Camp Hill, is on trial in the county court today charged with selling liquor. There are two cases against Rowe, both of which will be tried today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
NEWS OF RUssELLvILLE
Rich Martin ElOpement-Riley y Baker Allowed BOnd-Other News

Russellvile, January 4.-(Specal.)-1t has just been learned that Earl Richard- son, son of Bob Richardson in this city, and Miss Annie Martin. also of Russellville, eloped to Tuscumbia, Col bert county the latter part of last week, obtained a license and were married by the probate judge of that county. Young Richardsons parents objected to the marriage because of his youth, he being only about IS years of age. But young Richardson decided to discard his pa rents's advice. and Miss Martin and he drove through the country to Tuscuin- bia, 20 miles away, and had no trouble In having the ceremony performed. Both parties are popular young people of ARussellville, Miss Martin being a daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Martin. They will make their home at this place. In special term of county court. Judge R. J. Moody granted Riley T. Baker, who r. charged with assault with intent to murder man named Frank Rogers at Phil Campbell. bail in the sum of Sl5O0 Rogers Is rapidly improving from the se- rious wounds received by the cutting. Judge Moody set the preliminary trial of Baker for Tuesday. January "A.
 Sheriff William D. Lowery has appoint ed William B. Hyde as chief deputy sher- fir of Franklin county to succeed M. Crum Strange, who presented his res ignation several days ago to accept the superintendency of the Alabama Fuel and Iron company.
 For carrying concealed pistol and other charges growing out of his firing a new pistol out of car window of the North Alabama passenger train w. G. Southern, who gave his home as eight miles northeast of Haleyville, Winston county, was assessed fine and costs amounting to about s100 in county court before Judge R. J. Moody. Southern was arrested by Deputy Sheriff M. c. Strange on the southbound passenger train near Darlington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
PYTHIANS MOVE
 INTO NEW HOME

Florence. January 4.-(Special.)-The Florence lodge, Knights of Pythias to- day moved into their handsome $20,000 home and the first lodge meeting was held there tonight. The building is an imposing ee-story brick structure, and was formerly occupied by the Flor ence Wagon works. The first floor is rented for a store and the second floor has been fitted up for offices but the point of chief interest Is the third il. or. At the head of the steps are three handsome parlors, which can be thrown into one. To the rear of these are the anteroom and billiard room and last, the large lodge room. finished with metal ceiling, hardwood floor and beau tifully furnished.
 On Tuesday. January 10, the Knigh ts of Pythias will give "house warming in the shape of grand banquet, which Grand Chancellor Lull and other grand lodge officials will attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
GOVERNOR ISSUES r UNUSUAL PAROLE

Montgomery, January 4.-(Special.) 1.-The most unusual parole ever issued by a governor of Alabama was awarded by Gov. B. B. Conner today to Thomas Ezelle, an escaped convict of Franklin county, who was sent up in, 1892, charged with murder. Two years after entering upon his service the prisoner managed to ef- feet an escape, returning promptly to his family in Franklin county.
 ''T see no good in having this prisoner re-arrested,' states Governor Conner, In extending clemency to the prisoner. The chief executive thereupon adds that since his return home Ezelle has made an ideal citizen. and that he thinks the ends of justice can best be met by having the convict remain at his happy fireside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
BARBOUR HAS A SMALL RAGE WAR

Eufaula, January 4.-(Spe cial .)-News of a pitched battle between Grady Cox. young white man, and three negro farm hands in which guns and knives played a conspicuous part. has just been received here. The fighting took place about six niles north of Louisville yesterday morn- ing and resulted In the serious and per haps fatal carving up of one of the ne- groes and the painful wounding of two others, while the white man escaped un- hurt. Cox engaged in a quarrel with one of the men who used an insulting epithet This so provoked Cox that he drew his pistol, whereupon the negro seized him suddenly and wrenching it from his hand fred three shots at Cox, emptying the weapon without effect. Cox then drew his knife and completely carved the ne- groe's face and body into an unrecogniz- able mass of stabs and gashes. The two other negroes filed but soon returned, armed with Winchester repeating rifles, and upon approaching Coxs home began firing. Cox, who was confined within, awaited. his opportunity and emptied both barrels of his gun. loaded with bird shot.
 into the negroes faces They disappeared
 in a woods nearby.
 The sheriff and other officers reached the place about midnight but when last heard from had made no arrests Ex- citement ran high and some fears are en- tertained that more trouble may follow. It Is thought the bad blood existed be- tween the whites and blacks in and around Louisville.
 Saturday morning negro man was found dead in corn field about 800 yards back of the hotel there with bull t hole through his heart. The deed vas oom- mitted some time during the night and, while suspicion points strongly to white man as the assassin, no arrests have yet been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
Large Real Estate Deal

One of the largest real estate deals in the history of the city was made today when the five-story Stocks building at the corner of Fifth and Chestnut streets was sold by Col. A. T. Stocks to J. J. Basket. The consideration has not been made public. but is understood to be something like $40,000 The sale was eff fected through the Ledbetter Real Estate company. The purchaser will take pos session at once and will make num- Der of needed improvements to make the structure modern in every way for office purposes. Mir. Basket came to this city two years ago from Kentucky and has become interested in various enterprises in the city and vicinity and this latest action shows great faith on his part in the future of the Queen City. The Stocks building was erected some seven years ago. ard at that time was by far the most pretentious structure in the city. It Is we'll built and with the addi- ton of a few more modern Improvements will be as desra ble property as there is
 in the city today. The location is a most excellent one and offices in the building have long been popular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05

wah Trust and Savings bank. and will leave the city about January 15. Several men are being considered for the place, but the ones most favored by the coun- cil are not anxious to accept the place. because of better pay in their present po- sitions. Other matters to come before the fathers tonight are those of the reg ular routine with the possible exception of the water works question. The bond ing company that secured the city against loss in it's contract with the Atlanta con- tractor who had the work in hand and who failed, will not undertake to carry out the contract, but will allow the city to go ahead and complete the job and make good any loss that may be incurred if the work costs more than the con- tract price. It is therefore up to the city to finish the job.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
ITEM WELCOMED BY
 MANY MEN

This recipe can be filled at home. so that no one need know of another's troubles. as the in gredicnts can be obtained sepa- rately at any well stocked drug store. They are in regulsr. . use are, constantly being filled With
 This will prove welcome bit of Information fer all those who are overworked, gloomy, dc- spondent, nervous and have trembling limbs. heart palpita- ton. diszinsss; cosM .a,,,n,, extrem1t,ss' timidity in venturing, and gen eral inability to act naturally and nationally as others do, be- cause the treatment can be pre- pared secretly at home and ta- ken without any ones knowl- edge.
 many victims |. of soclety.s late hours and dissipation will. 1t Is said find the restorative they are in need of.
 2i If the reader decides to try it, get three ounces of ordinary syrup sarsaparilla compound and wort: mix and let stand two hours then get dne ounce com pound essence cardiol and one ounce tincture cadomene com k pound (not cardanion). mix all together. shake well and take a teaspccnful efter each meal and one when retirira.
 A certain well-known medical expert asserts that thousands of men eud many women ore suf- ferers All because of dormant E cjrcNfationa of the blood and conSequenflal' imnairrr ent of the lfervQ0s foreN, which begets the most dteadful symptoms and un-. told misery. Is. s'-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-05
BEASON-GARNETT !. WEDDING OCCURS
MT. and Mrs. Garnett Leave Fol Bridal Tour Through FlOridn.
 Bank Issues statement

Decatur, January 4.-(Special)-An n interesting event in social circles oc- cured yesterday morning at II o'clock when Miss Bessie Viola Beason was married to Mr. William J. Garnett at the First Baptist church, the cere- mony being performed by the Rev. J. D. Gwaltney, pastor of the Central Sap list church of New Decatur.
 The church, which has but recently been completed, is one of the handsom- est structures in the Decaturs and was beautifully decorated for the occasion with smilax and white chrysantne- nuns This was the first marriage 'o be solemnized in the new church ana the many friends of the popular young couple tested it's capacity.
 MT. Garnett was attended by ms brother. MT Spencer Garnett, as pest man. and Miss Genevieve Bell or for, Denosit. Ala, was the charming malo of honor to Miss Bea son. The ushers were Pruitt Cartwright Frank Lioe' Benson Ennis and Richard Burlesoh. The little Misses Mildred Martin of Birmingham and Lula Garnett were .4o fa,rv-like flower girls and carried white carnations. The ring bearer, little Miss Frances Reason, carrying the ring em- hedded in the heart of La France rose. preceded the bride and her maid of honor as they entered to the strains of Mendelsohn's wedding march, beau tifuIly rendered by Miss Annie Lou Spignt on the great pipe organ.
 k Following the ceremony the prioai party was rendered an elaborate lunch con at the home of the brides parents pr. and Mrs. r. R. Beason. The young couple left on the southbound tram for their wedding trip through Flor- ida. ~
 The groom Is the oldest son or MI W. W. Garuett, one of the, ieadIns wholesale and retail merchants or De- catur. and the bride Is the daughter or Dr. F. R. Beason, one of the prominent druggists of the Decaturs. The young people were among the most popular of the younger society set and the wedding fits were numerous and hand some.
 The First National bank of Decatur yesterday issued the checks covering inc semi-annual dividend of per cent on earnings for the past six months. A dividend of 10 per cent was declared