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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-27
STANDARD OIL CO.
ADJUDGED NOT GUILTY

RALEIGH, N. c., Jan. A.-The Stand
ard OIL company was adjudged not gull
ty Of violating the antitrust. law of
North Carolina, by cutting prices of
kerosene oil so as to drive out compe-
tition.-
The case was heard in December by
Police Justice Alex Stronach, who hand
ed down lengthy written opinion today
in favor OF the Standard Oil company
on all counts.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-27
ANTI-SAL00N LEAGUE
CLOSES AT NASHVILLE

NASHVILLE. Tenn. Jan. 25-The con-
vention of the Tennessee Anti-saloon
league was brought to a close last
night. Senator-elect Luke Lea made a
short talk in which he emphatically de-
MED any change of temperance policy
and declared that it would be his pur-
pose as a member of the United States
to use his efforts to secure through leg
islation to prevent the shipment of
liquor into dry territory.
At the session yesterday afternoon
Rev. II. B. Carre. a member of the
Vanderbilt faculty, was chosen presi-
dent of the league.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-27
$40, 900 FIRE SWEEPS
SPARTANBURG STORE

SPARTANBURG. S. c., Jan. 26-Forty
thousand dollars worth of property was
destroyed this morning by fire which
swept three store buildings in the heart
of the city.
Most of the loss was sustained by ply
sicians and lawyers who had offices in
the block. One drug store and the en-
tire stock was destroyed. The Bank of
Commerce building was deluged with
water.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-27
Pennsylvania
Man Thankful
Mr.. c. E. Brooks.
Marshall, Mich.

Mr.. G. e. BROOKS,
Marshall, Mich. fks
Dear SIR
Perhaps 1t will interest you to know
that / have been ruptured six years
and have always had trouble with it
till 1 got 'your Appliance. 1t is very
easy to wear, fits neat and snug, and
IS not in the way at any time, day or
night. In fact, at times 1 did not know
had it on; It just adapted itself to
the shape of the body and seemed to be
a part of the body a. 1t chung to the
spot no matter what position was in.
It would be veritable God-send to
the unfortunate who suffer from rup-
ture if ali could procure the Brooks
Rupture Appliance and wear it. They
would certainly never regret it.
My rupture Is now all healed up and
nothing ever did it but your Appliance.
Whenever the opportunity presents it
self I will say a good word for your
Appliance, and also the honorable way
in which you deal with ruptured peo-
Pile. 1t is a pleasure to recommend a
good thing among your friends or
strangers. I am E f
Yours. very sincerely,
JAMES A. BRITTON.
so Spring St., Bethlehem. Pa.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-27
A Genuine Rupture Cure
Sent On Trial To Prove 1t
Don't Wear Truss Any Longer
After Thirty Years Experience Have Produced An Appliance
and Children That Actually Cores Rupture.

If you have tried most everything
else, come to me. Where others fail is
where l have my greatest success.
Send attached coupon today and will
send you free my illustrated book on
Rupture and its cure, showing my APP
pliance and giving you prices and
names of many people who have tried
1t and were cured. 1t is instant relief
when all others fail. Remember, / use
no salves, no harness, no lies.
l send on trial to prove what / say
is true. You are the judge and once
having seen my Illustrated book and
read it you will be as enthusiastic as
my hundreds Of patients whose letters
you can also read Fill out free cou-
pom below and mail today. It's well
worth your time whether you try my
Appliance or not
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-27
DEAFNESS CURED
81 have demonstrated that
deafness can be cured. -
DR.. Guy Clifford Powell.

he secret Of how to use the mysterious and
Invisible nature forces for the cure Of Deaf
ness and Head Noises has az last been discov-
cred by the famous Physician Scientist. Dr.
Gry Clifford Powell Deafness and Head
Noises disappear II 10y magic under the use
az fhis new and wonderful discovery. He viii
eenf all who suffer from Deafness and Head
Noises full information how they may be
cured. absolutely free. no matter how long they
have been deaf. OF what caused their deafness
TkEs marvellous Treatment Is 50 simple. nat
urnf and certain that you viii wonder why II
not discovered before Investigators mar
vel az The quick results Any deaf person can
have full Information how TO be cured quickly
ard cured u stay cured al home without IN
xestfng cent Write today TO Dr. Guy Gil
ford Powell. 1909 Bank Building. Peoria. H.,
and get full information Of this new and won
derfni discovery. absolutely free
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-27
HOUSE MUST DECIDE
FATE OF BIG SHOW

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-It will be left
to the full men. bership Of house of rep
resentatives to determine whether San
Francisco or New Orleans shall have the
right of way in the exposition light now
raging before congress.
The house committee on rules today de-
cded to authorize the calling of the roll
of the house members next Tuesday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-27
DaiIy News Sold

GREENSBORO. n. c.. Jan. 25.-At an
adjourned meeting OF the stockholders
OF the Daily News company, held in
Raleigh. the plant and good viii of the
company was transferred 50 Walter A.
Hildetbrand and George B. crater.
BY the terms OF the sale the new own
ers assume the active management OF
the paper with today's edition.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-27
BRIGHAM Y0UNG'S SON
TO DEFEND FATHER

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah. Jan. 25.--
To defend the memory OF their progeni-
tor from attacks provoked by the use of
his portrait on the silverk service of the
hattie ship Utah. descendants of Brig
ham Young met IN this city last night
and appointed a committee 10 see Cow
ernor Spry. The charges against the
patriarch were not discussed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-27
Cured At the Age of rs.

Mr.. c. E. Brooks. Marshall. Mich.
Dear SIR
I began using your Appliance for the
cure of rupture q had pretty bad easel
1 think in May. 1905 On November 20,
1905 Il quit using it. Since that time
have not needed or used 1t. I am well
of rupture and rank myself among those
cured by the Brooks Discovery, which.
considering my age, rs years, regard as
remarkable.
Very sincerely yours,
jamestown, N. G. SAM A. HOOVER.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-27
Recommend From
Texas Farmer
Brooks Rupture Appliance Co.
MarsbalI Mich

Brooks Rupture Appliance Co. q
Marshall, Mich.
Gentlemen tc-- fpa sac
1 feel 1t my duty to let you. and also
all people afflicted as / was, know what
your Appliance has done for me. have
been ruptured for many years and have
worn many different trusses. but never
got any relief until I got your Appli-
ance. I put 1t on last November, but
had very little faith in it, but must
say I am now cured. / have laid it
away-have had it off for two weeks
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-27
Child Cured in Four Months

q Jansen, St.. Dubuque, Iowa.
Brooks Rupture Appliance Co.
Gentlemen:-T The baby's rupture is al
together cured, thanks to your appliance.
and we are so thankful to you. If we
could only have known OF 1t sooner our
little boy would not have had to suffer
near as much as he did He wore your
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-27

fount must be kept perfectly clean al
ways.
Feeding troughs should be feet long.
inches wide, / IL inches deep, placed
in the center OF the loft, so the feed can
be thrown into the trough from the al
leyway. Keep it always clean and dry.
Keep plenty Of grit. oyster shell and
charcoal, together with sack OF bak-
ed salt, before the birds all the time.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-27

and doing all kinds of farm work with
ease. While l was wearing it, 1 had
lagrippe and coughed a great deal. but
it held all right. Words cannot ex-
press my gratitude towards you and
your Appliance. Will recommend it to
all ruptured people.
Yours sincerely,
Bald Prairie. Texas. j. E. LONG.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-27
Others Failed But
the Appliance Cured
c. E. Brooks,
Marshall, Micil.

z. Il BTOUhSI T--l-"
Marshall MiciL.
Dear Sir,-i &
Your Appliance did all you claim for
the little boy and more, for 1t cured
him sound and we'll We let him wear
it for about a year in all. although it
cured him months after he had begun
to wear 1t. We had tried several other
remedies and. got no relief, and l shall
certainly recommend 1t to friends, for
we surely owe it to you.
Yours respectfully,
VIM. PATTERSON.
No. III s. Main St.. Akron, o.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-27
Proper Position of Feeding Trough

the front of the fly through which per-
son can pass in and out. These doors
are simply a frame covered with wire.
In the pens, nest boxes in tiers are
built on either side, preferably on the
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Remember

I send my Appliance on trial to prove
what / say is true. You are to be
the judge. Fill our free COUPON below
and mail today.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-27
Strike Was Costly

COLUMBUS Ohio. Jan. 25.-Reports Of the
Columbus Railway and Light company read
at the annual meeting last hight show the
strike Of last summer cost the corporation more
than 5000
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-27

brace a little over four months and has
\ not worn it now for six weeks
Yours truly,
Andrew Eggenberger.
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past
years ~ :. -
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-21
9Is1&A gr.Ms2ls;4zc.
y c3y DaDod Potter >>5ss$$@

Nor !, but It's hard on you. Those oafu
might really tar and feather you. Such
things have happened in the Barrens-
more than once, too-more than once
II have a le-barreled Manton in the
house." l returned. land a German mill
tary rifle. beside pistols. A flntlock-my
grandfather's flntlock-looks serviceable,
too dare wager can take care Of any
callers"
mo, no, It won't do" exclaimed Mr..
Stockton. You can't be always awake.
You must have some one to help you. A
garrison that's what you need. A couple
of reliable men, say-men who're used to
firearms. You can hire them as laborers
about Morvan, and let them sleep in the
manOr-house at night. The three Of you
might be strong enough to keep off Pine
Owls"
pine Owlsl Bah! II there are any" 1
did not much relish the idea Of calling in
others for my defense. IF there are any
unfeathered Pine Owls" 1 repeated.
"Oh, there are-there are" returned the
lawyer. mo doubt OF that to my mind. A
garrison-whatl Good ides--excellent" He
squared his shoulders and stalked up and
down the room. LET me see-two reliable
men, Everybody hunts nereabouts-no
trouble about knowing how to shoot. But
two reliable men-two. BY the Eternal
I'm no Diogenes, and 1t makes me blush
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-21

this heer is fare warning so no more from
yours truely but get PINE OWL.
Under the signature was a rude drawing
in charcoal-a skeleton owl grotesquely
perched on a skeleton horse. and brandish-
ing In it's claws what might have been
meant either for a tarbrush or torch
There, Cousin Ferriss," / said That's
my reason. / found this precious document
pinned to porch pillar, the first night
came to Morvan."
Your reason is beside the point" she re-
torted Must you spy upon me- merely
because there are runaway slaves in the
Barrens2 Who was II made light of a
warning he received at Pole Tavern? And
now because he sees IT down in black and
white, instead Of hearing IT from the lips
of a woman. he must peer into windows
at night. might have supposed the squire
of Morvan had more couragew
Courage enough. perhaps" I rejoined
with sarcasm. But l saw this picture
thrust in your belt the night / had the
honor to receive you in the cherry room"
She laughed outright That ridiculous
picture? In my belt? You are mistaken"
'What You deny it?''
Il deny It, sir" She gathered the reIns.
Il deny It, absolutely" She touched her
horse with the spur, and he ambled away
leisurely away.
Would she tell me a downright lie7' I
unused. I'm swear l saw that owl picture
In her belt-that picture or one lust like
IT. 1 gave long whistle by heavenl
one just like itr'
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-21

Bran had been absent since breakfsst-so
Joshua Informed me-nor did he return TO
dinner. was glad Of It, for l could not
have met him in the same compliment
spirit l had displayed in the morning. MY
encounter with Ferris Dayton. and the &C
cursed insinuations OF Pine owls last proc
lamation, had pretty well upset me. 1
scowled at the vension haunch and glow
cred over the damasked cider until Joshua
must have fancied that Betsey had fur
nished an ill-cooked meal for once.
Indeed, although but few days In pos
session, l almost felt myself to be the
veritable mastor of Morvan. l was able to
give orders about the government Of the
household, to examine accounts, and to
scan pictures and books, as IL by right
know not what wild dreams were already
dancing through my head. impelling me
to make permanent my deception-to turn
1t from the mad freak of a moment into
the settled purpose of lifetime. Not only
was It possible!-it came to me so naturally
that l vow 1t was not even difficult.
Dinner over, unpacked my firearms and
put them in order giving even the old
Deckard a thorough oiling
After I had placed the guns in a rack
In the hall, there was still something left
of daylight-we dined early. strolled down
to the farmhouse beyond the oak trees to
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-21

gestures. mo hair triggers, mind you
General Jackson TO the contrary notwith-
standing. No hair triggers! A gentle, even
pull-then you can hit your man when you
please-taking IL for granted you can hit
your man when you please" He took up
the nearest weapon and turning his profile
toward the tall clock IN the corner, ex-
tended his pistol arm stiffly. II shot LET
tenant Brooke, r. N, with this very pistol
in Gibraltar, a couple Of years after the
war-lamed him for life, I'm afraid So"
He aimed the weapon. ''Your face and body
behind your arm at the One Muzzle
down, mind you!-not up-hot up. At the
Two begin to lift your piece. At Three -
the hammer clicked-'you smash his knee
cap"
He put down the pistol with a laugh
That's the way l did II. 1 remember our
seconds came to blows afterward-down-
right fisitcuffs. They pummelled each other
until they both rolled down a cliff and we'll
bruised for their pains. forgot what It
was all about. But we'd all dined late
the night before, and we didn't sophlscate
our liquor in those days. Ha! Ha! Henry,
I'll be part of your garrison. VIII tomor-
row night do to begin?"
Yes" ! answered, rising TO go. You'll
arrange with Baker for me7'
"rn attend to 1t. I'll simply tell him
there are rumors OF thieves about, and
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-21

Good morning. Hal. Ho. therci stop.
sayl Where arc YOU two going at that
gait7 Is this walking match2 Where are
you going2"
TO fight each other" answered
shortly.
"Eh1 The deuce you sayl You're iol,-
ing"
"No-we're in earnest. We're about to
fight-with fists. Como on!'' 1 took him
by the elbow and hurried him along. I'm
glad we met you. / want you to SEQ fair
play for both"
Good Lord. boysl" he protested. what
are you talking about7 You can't mean It.
You two mustn't fight It's downright dis
graceful for two gentlemen TO maui each
other like a pair OF common piners."
Nevertheless. 1t has to be done"
But you can't have any reason-you
only met the other day"
"our acquaintance is already over-ripe"
He appealed TO Arnold. Look here Lau-
RE don't want 10 interfere in private
matter, but, aye see"
Save your breath. Morvan," said his
friend sullenly. IT'S all settled
After this Bran strobe beside us in
silence Now and then l stole a glance at
his rueful face. l vow ] relished his ex-
preston nightly. 1t was for this had
pressed him into servlce-to make him
realize II possible, the falseness of his
position-a professed friend but a secret
enemy.
SO presently we reached the grassy hol-
low beyond the boundary. Here was an
open space, screened from the road by
second growth hickory and the branching
vines of the wild fox-grape Thence hostile
eyes might easily have spied upon me when
I trar
fore.
Arnold and I removed our coats and neck
cloths and gave them 70 Bran.
What's 1t all about, Laurie?" he de-
manded
I'm tell you later" answered the other.
He turned TO mo with a sneer IF You're
particular about your looks. Mr.. Morvan,
you can apologize. Probably you don't
know I'm counted the best man with the
knuckles in the lower counties"
did not deign to tell him that only the
year before l had held my own with the
Louisville Spider for full six rounds. 1t
was not for me to play the braggart, too
finished my preparations.
But, Hal, what's 1t about?" insisted
Bran in desperation
"You can call 1t trespass," I said
Yes" sneered Arnold 'thatl do. Call
IL ueSpasslng, or call II poaching. Poach-
ing on what you claim as your preserves,
eh?"
Il hope to plant my fist against your vile
mouth this instant" / reioined.
We faced each other grimly.
1t was over in five minutes l had re-
ceived several hard knocks-and twice
had feled Arnold to the ground.
After the second time, he lay on his
face for a moment then sat I'M weakly
and glared at me through his rapidly
swelling eyelids.
Enough he said thlckly-his lips were
badly cut. Hereafter, I'll respect your
wishes, Mr.. Morvan."
/ took my coat from the awe-struck
Bran.
After ALL" went on Arnold, "as her
landlord, you've first claim to the girl"
deigned no reply to this snarl of a
beaten cur, but walked rapidly homeward
across the fields.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-21

you want him to sleep at Morvan until
further notice. He won't ask any questions.
What"
The lawyer waved me adieu from the
sront, and l rode back up the little street.
Several rough looking men were hanging
over the horse rails at Bat Merry's Tav-
ern. talking boisterously with fellow who
had just ridden up and was In the act OF
dismounting. The newcomer had two or
three ugly buck-teeth, and there was some
thing familiar about his face.
After / had passed / realized who IL was
the piner Bill Garrison, who l had seen
In the cabin in Lost Hollow.
I turned in my saddle to make sure and
perceived that the entire group of loungers
was gaping after me. They broke into a
hoarse laughter
1t was a bit Of insolence that did not
tice, and cantered homeward.
Posted on a hickory tree that formed one
OF the bounds Of my land, a large sheet OF
paper caught my eye There was an owl
on horseback, rudely sketched in charcoal.
and beneath these words:
'Sqier Morvin the weak ant up yet but
you go TO go anyhow no ritch man can go
foolin round his tennunts purity dawter in
this hear COUNTY so ! tell you at once we
are watchin you and you will pay for II
II YOU fool round your tennunts purity
dawter so get out Of this COUNTY
Pine Owl"
tore away the miserable scrawl and
trampled it angryly under my horses hoofs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-21

make the acquaintance Of the tenant, Lem
Baker.
He was sitting on the low porch, com
fortably smoking--a sturdy man of about
25 or &C. with an honest tanned face. He
arose at my approach.
Good evening, Baker" ! said. 'Tve
come to get acquainted. am Henry
Morvan"
'I'v seen you riding about, sir" replied
the man respectfully. Take the chair
I'll sit on the step here. DO you mind me
smokin', Squire? Maybe you'n take a long
clay yourself?'
II believe will" ! answered. II haven't
smoked since dinner"
In a moment he had filled a fresh pipe
for me and, after we were seated, we
seemed to become friends at once
do you like your farm, Baker,"
asked.
First rate, sir. Specially. now you're
here"
TN try not TO make a hard landlord ="
Il amt afraid OF that, Squire"
Who keeps house for you Baker? You
aren't married, are your"
mo. sir-I sort OF do my own work :"
The farmer puffed at his pipe. then look ed
up at me with amusing shyness. Il was
comm to see you, Squire. about that very
thing-after you got settled bit"
"GoodH / reioined I'm settled now
as settled as I ever viii be. Can l help
you In any way?"
We'll, yes. sir" He hesitated a mo-
ment. You see. Squire. l wanted to ask
YOU II you're willin' 70 have me and Sue
Buckaloo get married next month"
nearly dropped my pipe IN mingled
astonishment and Joy. "Eh7 Who?"
Sue Buekaloo, sir. She's Tim Bucka-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-21

for the county TO say it. but only know
one man who's reliable"
who is hep
Lem Baker-One of your own farmers.
He has that white farmhouse in the far
corner OF your big Observation-Disclosures the
three oak trees"
II know the place"
"Yes-that's a good property, by the way.
He's the man. A sober. honest chap-Tve
hunted quail with him more than once. He
hasn't any family-he could as well sleep
at Morvan as not. But there ought to be
another-ought to be another"
He jerked himself abruptly about why
not me. Henry2 What! Why not me?'
your"
Yes. Why not-why not2 By the Eternal!
haven't had a real brush since our first
war with the British. I'd be glad OF the
chance to fire a shot in earnest once more
There's nobody but my old housekeeper
10 care what do" He turned TO a cabinet
beside his desk. Look here! keep my
beauties here-just to look at them once
in a while for the sake of old times Yes,
yes. 70 remind me of the days when I'd
quarrel with a man because he had hazel
eyes-like Mercutio. you remember Did you
know l used 20 be in the navy. Henry2"
ira forgotten II, sir
so had I-almost. All, here they are.
They've seen service in their time, too
both in public and private affairs-public
and private He placed a pair Of hand
some duelling pistols on the desk. What
dye think OF them. Henry2'
handled them with becoming reverence.
II never saw finer In my life"
You're right. They're as good as they
look, too. and will shoot TO a knife edge. "
he stood up, buttoning his coat with abrupt
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-21
CHAPTER N.

FeadaI Dates.
The remainder Of that day passed quietly.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-01-20
The
Scrap Book
A National Dish.

When Mrs. Elizabeth King was trav-
cling through Germany, in 1910. she
had an experience which left her hun
cry as well as amused at hotel In
Homework. In Lord Kelvin's Ear
~ Home Mrs. King tells the story:
There was very large company in
the hotel, and at o'clock the guests
assembled in great hall for dinner.
About $50 sat down at the long, mar
row table, we as the last corners at
the very bottom.
Far from us on a platform in the
middle we saw very stately decora.
tive dish. DR.. Nicoll told US It was
boar's head stewed in burgundy wine,
famous national dish. He said we
must dine on 1t, SO as each course was
offered he refused and made us do the
same. At length two walters removed
the stately dish, and as it was carried
of he rubbed his hands, exclaiming,
'Now we shall have some dinner!"
But, alas, 1t disappeared, and the COM
pany rose and scattered. It was sim
ply an ornamental centerpiece Of wood!