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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14

er had been dry. the crowds in the first
three days run would have been big
ger. But no more intelligent interest could
have. been demonstrated
One peculiarly fiattering feature OF the
weeks 5ourneying was the presence OF
the womenfoIk at every stop. Georgia's
woman-kind shows a new and significant
interest in agricultural affairs. Teachers
from the town and country schools. some
from as far away as ten or fifteen or
even twenty miles from one OF two stops.
were present at every point. studying
keenly everything they saw. Farmers
wives and daughters. and bankers and
merchants wives and daughters. met the
train everywhere. and manifested seri-
Gus interest in the things they saw.
ALL DETAILS OF FARMING.
Now and again during the week the
lecturers have been moved TO bring the
women into their farming talks, declar-
ing in various forms that no matter what
the farmer does OF does not deserve until
he shows a desire 10 learn and win sue
cess. his wife ard his daughters merit
something better than has been their aver
age lot IN years gone By. and they are
going to get that Improvement II the
state college can help them bring Il about.
The Indifferent farmer. the shIftless one
who IS satisfied that he knows II all and
that nobody can teach him anything. and
who is yet prone TO ''cuss' his lot and
blame It on the political situation or
something or somebody else equally ir-
responsible. has not been spared during
the week The lecturers have delivered
some direct sentiments which made their
hearers squirm. and have left behind
them trail OF real good common sense
thinking. Many a farmer is going to
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY 4
FORMED AT SYLVESTER

SYLVESTER, Ca, Feb. 13.-The South
ern Development company was formal
" organized here yesterday Capital
stock, $4,000 with general offices at this
place. Officers. @. F. Afford. president;
J. II. Hillhouse. vice president; NJ II.
West5ery, secretary and treasurer.
The company proposes to do a general
real estate business. sub-dividing large
farm tracts a specially, building houses
and clearing lands to sell to small white
farmers on easy payments. loans and in
surance.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14
Deaths in Georgia
And Other States

q
COLUMBIA, 8. C.-ACol Ellison Keitt.
a Confederate veteran and former legis-
lator.y who's spoke throughout the north
and west for Cleveland, in the latter s
first campaign for the presidency and
who had since been of similar service
TO the NATIONAL Democratic committee.
was buried Friday in st. Peters church
yard Columbia, having died yesterday
at his plantation 'Enoree, in Newberry
county. one OF. his sons is Prof. t. w.
4Keitt, of Clemson college
JACKSON, Car. M Fletcher. one of
the countys best known citizens drop
ped dead hear his home Thursday. from
heart failure. He had been in i'll health
for some time, but was thought to be
better Nh Fletcher. was away from
fiome at the time experimenting some
work on one of his farms when he was
stricken, dying in a few minutes. The
deceased lis survived by his wife, three
sons Mayor Fl. NJ. Fletcher. of Jackson;
Prof. Van Fletcher of Fort Gaines; DR.,
H. c. Fletcher, of Baltimore; two broth
ers, ]. T. and i. w. Fletcher; four Sis
tiers, Mrs. Wkems. Mrs. w. ID. Compton,
Mrs. j. A. NIcBIichael, Mrs. e. J. Nc
sKibben. t - 50
.Ga-=The death of Mrs
Mary j. Quackenbush. occurred at the
home of her -son-inSiaw, Mr.. ]. r. Van
Buren, near here last Tuesday morning
She was about "a years of age, and
her death is deeply mourned by many
friends and relatives throughout this
section The interment was in Rose Hill
cemetery in BFaeen,r Wednesday.
+ sCEDARTQWN, Ga,-Mrs.. T. w. Par
sons, aged Is. died, here Friday morn
ing. Besides. a husband !. and two small
children. she is survived by, father and
mother, Mr. and Mrs. j.. G. Hand; two
sisters, Mrs. A. G.. brewster, Miss Ellen
Hand. and q brother, Mr., W, P. Hand,
3 ATTALLA, Ala.2lDr Lonnie r. wood
died at II o'clock On Friday night Or
WOOD was graduated in the medical de-
partment of the Vanderbilt university in
March, 1910, He took first honors for
three successive terms, gaining schol-
arship each time. an accomplishment
only attained once before in the history
of. the medical department.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14
ATLANTA live STOCK

(By w. H. White, Jr., Of White Provision Co.
Quotations based on actual purchases for the
Good to prime steers. 1000 to LOO pounds.
Medium to good steers. 500 to 1000 pounds.
Good fat beer cows. 800 to 1000 pounds.
Medium to good beef cows. 700 to 500 pounds.
Good to choice heifers 600 TO 500 pounds
4MG4%c.
MEDIUM to good heifers. coo to 700 pounds.
Above represent ruling prices on good quality
beef cattle. Inferior grades and dairy types
selling lower.
Mixed common steers. If rat. 600 to 900
Mixed cOmmoa cows. If fat, GOO to 500 pounds,
Mixed punches. common to air 600 to 700
pounds. 2s d3hc.
Good butcher bulls, sk@4c.
Prime hogs. 100 to 200 average, 81 soar 30.
Good butcher hogs. 40 to 100 average.
Good to choice pigs. SO to 100 average,
common COMMON to- medium pigs. mixed. 90 to l2O
average. TKQT&c v tsel ca1ss
Hesyy and rough hogs. 200 to 800 average
TA@The.
Il fattened on peanuts or fed only part corn
price would range from Is to lie lower. ow-
ing to quaiityv M fys7a fssf, n,ax
off from week ago Hogs sold off few points
supply moderate Yards are cleaned mp, and
with cooler weather are looking for stronger
demand for next few weeks both for cattle
and hogs.
HORSES AND MULES
Following are current auOSatlOps horses
and mules: Market easier.
Horses: Heavy draft. good to choice, 5000
225: southern horses. good to extra. $13041e0;
southern horses fair to good S9Q@130; south'
crn horses. common, $75910O; divers. choice
Sl55d225; Rugs. $25440. E
Mules-14 hands. ge0G 14oi l4is hands. e1St
6l60; 10 hands $175d210; 1914 hands $i75@
225; 10 hands. s2254275; extra neasy $2qyM
s25 Ags 49, (ssesene9
LIVE STOCK BIT WIRE - :
ST. LOUIS. Feb. t3s-Cattls-Receipts 1900
including 1900 Texans; market steady. Native
beef steers IS. 0o@T. 90; COWS andneifers, 50 "a
66 90; stockers and feeders, IS. 7561 .0S; Texas
and Indian steers, S3.50@6.50; cows and heifers,
50. 7505. 90; calves In carload lots. 50 .0o@
500.
Hogs-Receipts. 1890; market 1@1Sc lower.
Pigs and lights, 81 1907 80; packers, SO .50G
Z so; butchers and best heavy, 81 1907 49,
Sheep--Receipt. 1900; market 10415c higher.
Native muttons S3.75@4- 35; lambs. So 5oQ
0.35-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14

TEXAS school lands $3.50 to So per acre; one
fortieth cash, balance 40 years; three per cent
interest, good farming land; some don't require
residence Send so cents for 1911 book of in
structions. state law. map, list and de
scription of lands. ]. ]. Snyder. School Land
Locator, sos Congress Ave. Austin, Tex
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14
LIVERPOOL COTTON
NAVAL STORES

SAVANNAH Ca, Feb 13.-Spirits firm 81 Y
dsse Resin firm, water white ss.07h win
dow glass ss.O21s, $7.97is NJ S7.92h, K
S7.S71h. $7.37Is, 1924, G s7.15, f $7.l21s,
iST.lO, d $7.OTh, B 1905. Receipts, spirits
1914, rosin 1.4S1.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14
MAKE money S F.,s,s. s sss

FOR SALE--Walkiag beam pump Jack wood
pulley go feet Of four-ply six-inch rubber
betting, cheap. Charlie d. Tillman. Atlanta.
Ca. Z, M
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14

UNPUBLISHED TABLE RICE. With all of the
heart left on. No breakfast food so delic-
ious and nutritious Nothing better for tired
people and delicate children. 100 pounds in
double sacks freight prepaid to your station.
$500. ]. Ed. Cabaniss. Rice Farmer, KAY,
Harris Co. Texas
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14
WE PAYSSOAMONTH SALARY

and furnish rig and all expenses 70 introduces pouiy
and stock powders, new plant steady work. Address
sicLER COMPANY XS27S SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS.
No MORE RUB BOARDS-1Iake your washing
and securing easy by a simple homemade
compound. Recipe for making sent for 25c. A
s. Barksdale, Warrenton, Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14

TOBACCO HABIT CURED OR No COST, Har-a
less home treatment Of roots and herbs. Sure
pleasant permanent. Send your name now
Nike Works. 3, Wichita. Kansas.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14

MEXICO. United States and Canada government
lands; how secured Free Mexico's new law
offers good land 40 cents to 81 per acre; easiest
terms; your residence not required; coonists
granted financial aid and exemption from
taxes. Send so cents for 1911 book OF official
instructions, new laws, and description of lands
Landseekers' Guide. Station 4e, Austin, Tex.
Reference. Austin National Bank.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14

a q 2 WEEKLY and expenses to men and
A\H women to collect names, distribute
Y@ ~ samples and advertise. Steady work
c. III. EMERY, WE. sc, Chicago, III.
IN ORDER TO GET my beds advertised in
every locality, / viii for the next 60 days
ship one 36-lb.. featherbed and pair Of
pillows. weighing g lbs, all for $1,000 cash
with order fob. Covington. Ga. Only one
bed to each address at this price. All live
new feathers made of the best A. Q. A. bed
ticking. Beds shipped anywhere in o. $. Or
der today. Mail orders have special attention
Address d, NJ. Martin. Coyington, Ga.
SELL FRUIT TREES
WE want good men all over the Southern
States to sell fruit trees the coming year! BY
our plan statesmen make big profits No trouble
to sell our stock. Terms very liberal. Write to-
day. SMITH BROS, Dept 90 Concord, Ca
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14
MARKET REPORTS
AMERICAN EXCHANGES CLOSED

New York stock, cotton, coffee. produce and
cotton seed oil markets; Boston. Baltimore,
philadelphia Kansas City, Cincinnati; st, Louis
exchanges. Chicago board Of trade and New
Orleans cotton exchangesl were closed Monday
on account OF IineOln's birthday. i
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14
NEW YORK. Feb. 1s.-LlverpooI futures

NEW YORK, Feb. 1s--Liverpool futures
opened III TO 81 points lower.
At D. m. was easy, net TO II points down.
Spots easier, 10 points lower; middling,
T58d: sales. 900 bales; American sales, 100
bales; receipts, $4,000 bales; American, $500
Futures closed steady. net to So points
LIVERPOOL COTTON
The following were the ruling prices en- the
exchange today; t
Tone steady; sales 5000; middling. 7s5sd
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14
MrscHrLArnous

{, 600 GOVERNMENT positions open. Write for
list Franklin Institute, Dept. Csc, Roehes-
ter, N. &.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14
WEEK or WELCOME
AWAITS FARM TRAIN
IN SOUTH GEORGIA

fcoatsnuea From Pags one.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14

HOPES Mexican Big Boil Cotton is king. Larg-
est and earliest big boil KNOWN 30 bales TO
a horse. Earlier than Ging's IS to 80 per cent
over common varieties Convincing proof. Address
]. d. Hope. sharon. S. O
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14

AGENTS WANTED-Lady to represent high
class firm. Established 80 years; goods stand
ard, ready sellers. You earn 81 TO $40
day. Send postal for particulars to II. Scoyil
Co, No. Il. Station Q, Chicago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14
WANTED HELP-aIALB

for list of coming examinations in your vfein-
ity. Franklin Institute. Dept G.-39, Rochesters
n. y.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14

WILL START YOU earning 81 daily at home
in spare time silverfng mirrors; capital;
free instructive booklet, giving plans OF opera
ton. G. F. Redmond. Dept $50, Boston. Mass
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14
PERSONAL

WEALTHY California gentleman. IS. would
marry Confidential. X, Box IS. Toledo
League. Toledo, Ohio.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14

WE PAY $50 a week and expenses to men
with rigs to introduce poultry compound.
Years contract. Imperial Mfg. Co., Dept. e6.
Parsons. Kas.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14

WANTED-Railway mall clerks. postofffce
clerks and rural carriers. Thousands needed
High salaries Prepare now. Write today for
Free Lesson and Guarantee. Ozment, Dept. 80.
St Louis.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14

YOUNG nc for railroad firemen, brakemsn,
Engagement; $75-100 to start; early promo
ton; experience unnecessary: state age, weight
and height. Address Railway Bureau. Csc PAM
ANA Bldg, ST. Louis. No.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14
TEXAs SCHOOL HANDS.

AGENT in every town to sell DR.. Stipe's Bon
Ton for complexion Address Mrs. J. A.
Stipe, 403 Whitehall St, Atlanta. Ca.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-14

GET NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. paper Containing
advertisements manageable people from all
sections OF United States. Canada; rich, poor.
young. old; Pedestrians Catholics; mailed, seal
ed, free. Il. Il. Gunnels, Toledo, Ohio,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-08
Advertising Talks
To the Readers of The Star


1t amazed to other day
New York andth
teacherhe recognized less than hftee
week
l. whata
of
members
selling
Indeed advertising needs serious
ability.
no originating
a of dof
Of wood drawers OF
q
cannet
of mel who
o
What liz the scale remuneration?
is
gladly
500 day for his services In writing ads Another well known
receiving $4,000 $4,000
opportunities
had they enter
advertising
follow It rewards good more Literally should say nan tho
tribute there 10
m Q man o character
cssgns,. 1911. y Printers Ink Publishing O.. New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-08
POWDER PLANT FUEL SUPPLY.
Shipments of Coal to Indian Head
Closed Until Spring.

Shipments of soft coal from Georgetown
to the naval powder plant on Mattawom-
an creek and to the naval proving
grounds at Indian Head. Md. which have
been moving constantly since early in the
spring. are over for the season, the last
shipment having been made in two canal
boats the latter part of last week
In order to get big supply Of coal on
hand at the naval coal tipple on Malta
voman creek Md. shipments are started
almost as soon as the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal opens to navigation in the
spring. The coal is brought down the
anal in Canal Towage Company barges.
and the boats are locked out into the
river to be taken to Indian Head by the
tugs of the Taylor fleet. From four to six
coats, each containing over a hundred
tons of the coal. have been taken to the
coal storage point each week. SO that by
the time cold weather comes and it is
difficult to get canal boats to Indian
Head the supply on hand will be suffi-
cient to run 1t throughout the winter and
until the shipping season opens in the
spring.
1t is stated that this point has now been
reached and that there are OH storage at
indian Head several thousand tons OF the
fuel. sufficient to run the plant for sew
eral months to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-08
DINNER TONIGHT,
Either Business Suits or Tuxedos
Nav Be Worn.

The big 'get-together" dinner Of the
Washington Retail Merchants Associa-
ton is to take place this evening at the
New Ebbitt House. r. p. Andrews. chair
man Of the dinner committee. announced
today that requests for tickets had been
received for over 300 merchants Of this
city and that. the dinner would undoubt-
eddy be a great success. Mr.. Andrews
made the following announcement.
lowing to the great diversity of opinion
among the merchants as to what dress
should be worn. the committee desires to
state that either business suits or tuxedos
will be proper. The business man who
goes direct from his place Of business In
his business suit to the dinner will have
lots Of company. and those who prefer to
don their tuxedos viii not feel lonesome
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-08
HEARING IN FARRAR CASE
SET FOR NEXT MONDAY
Percentage Of Five-Year-0Id
Child Disputed in
Will Case.

Hearing in regard to the question OF
whether Alice J. Farrar. five years old,
is the daughter Of Ada b. j. Farrar
Sheridan. a former clerk In the generai
land office, who died September 8 last,
was set today by Justice Wright for next
Monday at IL am.
Mrs Eta G. Shields-Read, sister OF
Mrs. Farrar Sheridan. guardian OF the
child. who she says was acknowledged
to her by her dead sister. was not pres
ent in court this morning when the case
was called. Attorney E.. L. Giles. rep
resenting Thomas F. Sheridan. told JUS
tice Wright that the guardian had twice
failed to appear in the Juvenile Court
where she had been cited to show cause
why the child should not be turned over
to the board of children's guardian. Judge
De Lacy of the Juvenile Court declined
TO act in the matter pending the decision
Of Justice Wright.
Mr.. Gies insisted on a hearing, but on
the request of Attorney Cfandal Mackey,
who represents the guardian. justice
Wright granted a poStponement. Inc
court suggested that proper regard Tor
the possible rights of the child demande
that an opportunity be afforded counsel Tor
the petitioner to nave her ana her VII
nesses in court.
Attorney Gies declared that his client.
Mr.. Sheridan, had cared for the little one
since il was left on his doorstep In Nay.
1907. and since the death of his wife until
Mrs Shields-Read was appointed It's
Guardian i'm Maryland and secured an
order for the possession Of the ci.ild.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-08
BOTH PARENTS CONSENT.
Justice Wright Places Elizabeth A.
Welsh in Academy of Holy Cross.

Justice Wright today ordered that
Elizabeth Ann Welsh, six years old, be
placed in the custody of Sister Angelica,
superior of the Academy of the Holy
Cross. on Upton street near Pierce Mill
road, until further order Of the court.
The child is the offspring of Elizabeth
B. Welsh, who was granted an absolute
divorce from William III. Welsh by JUS
tee Anderson in November. 1909 Both
parents consented to the placing OF the
little one with the sisters.
Justice Wright directed the father to
pay the expenses of the child's care and
education and gave permission to both
parents to visit the little g.rl at all proper
and convenient times in accordance with
the regulations OF the school
Attorney A. A. Birney represented the
mother and Attorneys Cuttings & Cham
berlin appeared for the father.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-08
IN HONOR OF FALCONI0.
Will Be Given Rousing Farewell by
KNIGHTS Of Columbus.

Archbishop Diomede Falconio, who will
depart from Washington next Sunday
afternoon at O'Clock, on his way to
New York. where he will embark for
Rome to be invested with the red hat Of
a cardinal at the papal cons:story to be
held late this month, Is to be given
rous.ng farewell by the Knights Of CO.
lumbus
According to arrangements made at a
meeting of members of the local coun-
ellis held last evening in the hal Of the
organisation. on Z street northwest the
knights will assemble at 2:3O o'clock
Sunday and await the coming of the
archbishop. Mgr. Thomas ]. Shahan. rec
tor Of the Catholic University. will be in
attendance. A number Of addresses in all
probability will be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-08

married at Upper Marlboro, Md, No
vember % 1898, and that there was no
child born to them.
The husband says he was out of the
city for one week in May, 1907, attending
the jamestown exposition. On his return.
he says, the wife showed him the infant
and told him 1t had been left on the
doorstep. AS the child had no mother.
he says the wife stated to him., she in
tended to keep it rather than turn it
over to the board of children's guard ans.
He tells the court of numerous diff
culties with the petitioner, who. he says,
becoming intoxicated. visited his home In
the early morning hours and kicked in
the windows of his house on one occa-
sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-08
Declares Allegations False.

Mr. Gies said the woman should not be
allowed to keep the child, as 1t had been
discovered the little one was sleeping
with dogs and associating with negroes. >
He said the allegations of the petition of
Mrs. Shields-Read ARE false and contain
no word Of truth from start to finish
Attorney Crandal Mackey suggested
that the playing Of the child with negro
children was no crime and pointed out
that he and nearly every other southern
man had played with "pickaninIies" when
children AS TO the charge that do S
slept on the bed with the child. Mr..
Mackey said he had seen dogs lying
across the beds of some of the richest
people in Washington.
Sheridan, in his answer filed to the Pc
tition for his removal as administrator
of the wife's estate and for a participa-
ton by the child in the property, denies
that the little one was born to his wife,
Ada B. j. Sheridan. He says he was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-08
WILL BE OFFICE BUILDING.
Structure at 816 Connecticut Avenue
to Be Altered.

Plans are being prepared by Macneil &
Macneil. architects. for the remodel.ng
OF premises $40 Connecticut avenue, the
intention being to convert 1t into a mod
ern office building.
There are to be seven suites of Offices
suitable for dentists or physicians. and
an elevator is to be installed. A Smok-
Of the tenants. and a garage Is to be
erected on the rear OF the property.
The cost OF the improvements will be
about $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-08
Lincoln Farm Memorial
Will Be Dedicated Tomorrow

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
HODGENVILLE, KY, November s.
The events to take place at the dedca-
ton of the Lincoln farm memorial tomor-
row will outrank in Importance those
which preceded it at Frankfort today.
Those in charge of the erection of the
memorial state that they will turn the
building over to the state of Kentucky
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-08
Ordered to Leave.

Everything seems 10 be over with the
happiness o. Beilew. hero Of JefYery Far
nols serial story. The Money Moon"
now appearing In our Sunday Magazine,
according TO the next installment, for he
las received a note from Anthea request
ing that he depart from Dapplemer forth
with. There was nothing TO do but to
go-and Bellew did. II the installment
had happened to end at this point our
readers would be In despair. but every
thing seems TO be started on the right
road again by chapters showing how he
returned.