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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
AS THE GUEST OF TOPEKA
PRESIDENT HAS BUSY DAY

TOPEKA. Kan. Sept. T.-President
Taft spent six hours and a half in To-
peka today. beginning his third day in
Kansas. The presidents train reached
Topeka at a. m.
At o'clock the president and his par
ty were driven TO the Country club for
breakfast and later he dedicated a SOL
diers' flag pole at Washburn college. The
rest Of the program here included pa
rade, the laying OF a cornerstone of the
Soldiers Memorial building and an adj
dress.
From Topeka the president travels to
Atchison and Leavenworth. the only 9TH
er stops he makes today.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
WILL MAKE CAMPAIGN
FOR AMERICAN BUSINESS

NEW YORK. Sept. 2s.-The United
States Marine association, an auxiliary
of the American Manufacturers Export
association, which is holding it's annual
convention here this week, will send out
early in 1912 two merchant vessels or
1000 and 10000 tons on a world cam
paign to introduce. exhibit and sell ar
ticles of American manufactures.
The first ship, in charge of ]. ]. Fin
nell, president of the association, win
make a six months trip from New
York to San Francisco by way of the
Straits of Magellan, stopping at each
large port for three or four days, to in
troduce, exhibit and sell American man
ufactures and the second ship will leave
San Francisco for the Orient.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
WOMAN ARRESTED ON
WHITE SLAVE WARRANT

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 26-Edna
Shelly, former cashier at a local NOV
ing picture theater, and who was named
by Pearl Sndyer as the Louisville woman
who had supplied her with transporta-
ton to Tampa. Fla, where she was re-
Gently found in resort, is under bond
to answer in the federal court here to
a white slavery warrant.
She was arrested last night, the war
rant having been sworn out by District
Attorney Durelle. For the last three
days a special agent of the department
of justice has been investigating the
case at this end.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
ARMY OF CATERPILLARS
DAMAGE COTTON CROP

GREENvILLE, S. c., Sept. H.-Farm-
ers in some sections of the county are
complaining about the advent of cater
pillars which have been doing consider
able damage to the cotton plant. Among
the fields affected are those owned by
Mr.. H. B. Tindal. who first noticed the
ravages OF the pest some weeks ago.
1t seems that the caterpillars produce
about three breeds year. The first, ii
Is said, do not do much damage. but
they lay enormous quantities of eggs.
The third breed does the greatest dam
age, these growing to more than an inch
in length. These large worms attack
the tender cotton, eating the leaves and
practically stripping the stalks.
It is said the damage around Green
Vile will largely fall on the top crop.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
IMPORTANT DOCKET
FOR COMMERCE COURT

WASHINGTON, Sept 2s.-The United
States commerce court, which con-
venes for its october session next Nom
day will occupy in the recently COM
pleted Southern building a courtroom
said to be one of the finest in the eoun-i
try. One floor, is given over to the uses
of the court and ample provision has
been made for judges chambers ard the
court library.
The coming session will be very
busy one and important one. Among
the decisions expected are those in the
lemon rate cases, the water carrier
cases. the Chicago stock yards cases and
the Louisville and Nashville cases to
set aside an order Of the interstate
commerce commission prescribing the
rail and water rates on boots and shoes
from Boston and New York to At
lanta, Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
FATHER T0BIN GIVES UP
PARISH IN CHATTANOOGA

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. Sept H.
Stating that he felt that he was unable
to bear any longer the duties which
were incumbent upon him as priest of S..
Peter and Paul's church here, -.-4er
Thomas " robin, after serving this
parish for 16 years, has resigned and
will accept the parish and church At
Little Rock, Ark.
When Father Tobin came here Is
years ago the church was in terrible
condition financially, its treasurer hav-
ing shown up approximately $4,000
short in his accounts. overcoming this
obsts lie he raised the institution to the
foremore rank OF the southern churches
and his departure is generally regretted
by church people of all denominations
rather Tobin was most explicit in ms
observance of Catholicism, but never
bigoted or dogmatical. and affiliated
with other pastors in the dispensation
o. charity.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
Louuinu Men Meet

NEW ORLEANS, La, Sept. N.-At a
meeting of the Southern Logging Super
intendentr' association yesterday ]. B.
Baker was elected president; w. #. Ry-
der, OF Arkansas. first vice president
and George cousins second vice presi-
dent James Boyd was reelected secre-
tary and treasurer. The constitution
was so amended to admit owners and
managers of saw mills in the southern
states as honorary members.
A movement TO restore wooden boxes
to general use instead of fiber boxes was
Endorsed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
Employees Federation
Declines to Walk Out

MEMPHIS. Tenn. Sept 2s.--.otwith-
standing many reports current in the
city late yesterday that all branches Of
the service affiliated with the Federation
OF Employees of the Illinois Central rail-
road would go on strike today. there has
not, up to the present time. been any
move In that direction
The strike OF the Railway Clerks
union. locally. remains practically un-
changed Both sides are claiming that
the conditions are perfectly satisfactory
TO them
]. ]. Carrigan. president OF the Clerks
union, said today that he was pleased
with the outlook and predicted settle
ment OF the strike within few days
Local railroad officials claim that they
are adding hourly TO the number OF
clerks 10 al the places OF the strikers
and say that freight win be moving In
a normal manner within the next few
DAYS.
No disorders have occurred. and accord
ing to the strikers. none are probable To
guard against a possible outbreak. how
ever. the vicinity of the shops, where
the men are also out. and the freight de-
pots Is patrolled by armed guards
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
SHAFT is UNVEILED
TO SHILOH HEROES

MEMPHIs, Tenn. Sept. H.--In mem
DRY of arkansas soldiers who fought at
the battle of Shiloh shaft will be un-
yelled in the Shiloh National cemetery
today. The funds for erecting the
monument were raised by the women OF
Arkansas and they will lhave promi-
nent place in. the ceremonies. The ex-
ercises will be under the auspices of the
Arkansas division bf the United Daugn
tiers of the Confederacy
Hal Norwood, a candidate for the gov
=. ship of Arkansas. will deliver the
principal address. The monument is a
plain marble shaft with the figure or q
Confederate mounted upon the base. On
the sides of the monument are inscribed
the names of the Confederate soldiers
engaged in the battle
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
COMMISSIONERS ENDS
PIPE LINE HEARING

HOUSTON. Tex. Sept. H.-Interstate
Commerce Commissioner Franklin K,
Lane. this morning, concluded the hear
ing into pipe line conditions and testi-
mony will be taken at Tulsa, Okla, the
last of the week
The hearing is to determine which pipe
lines are under the jurisdiction of the
interstate commerce commission and
whether the rates, classifications, regu-
Iations and practices of those compa-
nies which are under its jurisdiction are
unjust, unreasonable or discriminatory
or otherwise in violation of the inter
state commerce laws.
Following the pipe line hearing the
rice rate hearing was resumed. The
Mutual Rice Growers and Development
association is complainant and 1872 rail-
roads defendants. This hearing is wide
in scope.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
COLD STORAGE FOOD
AT CHICAGO LUNCHEON

CHICAGO, Sept. ITO prove that cold
storage foods are wholesome and deli
cious a luncheon at which all foods will
be guaranteed to be strictly cold storage
will be given by Chicago produce mer-
chants on October %.
Invitations viii be sent to Commission
er of Health Young, to members of the
city councils health committee and the
publishers of Chicago newspapers.
Members of the National Poultry, But
ter and Egg association, who will have
a convention in Chicago at that time,
will attend.
Chicken broth made of cold storage
chicken, cold storage vegetables and
storage flour, will be the first dish serv-
ed This will be followed by cold storage
salmon. December turkeys. February ca
pons, April eggs and June cheese. The
butter will be of June churning held in
cold storage. Storage fruits will complete
the lunch.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
ILLINOIS CENTRAL SHIPS
N0N-UNION CLERKS SOUTH
Two Hundred Men Will Be
Used to Break Railway
Clerks Strike

CHICAGO, Sept. Z7.-Two hundred nom
union men were sent south early today
by the Illinois Central railroad 20 take
the places OF striking clerks and mes
sengers who are out at Memphis. New
Orleans and other points.
Illinois Central officials say there is
no likelihood that the clerks strike viii
generally spread to the shop employees
affiliated with the systems federation.
No order for the shopmen to walk out
viii be gwen until a final count Of the
ballots OF the check vote by the various
unions Is completed according to ]. c.
Kline. president OF the International
Brotherhood OF Blacksmiths' and Help
ers.
II this vote favors strike as an al
tentative to recognition OF the fedora
ton by the railroad. another opportunity
win be given to President Markham and
other railroad officials to confer with
the federation officials
The same procedure. according to
Kline. VIII take place on the Hartman
lines before strike OF shopmen will be
called.
Machinists employed by the Illinois
Central railroad AZ Memphis. who are
already on strike with the railway clerks.
acted on Monday before the order re-
straining them had been issued by their
International union officials, according
TO officers OF the Illinois Central machin-
lists local here at q conference today.
J. H Gore. president OF the machinists
local at Memphis. today received no
tice that additional machinists had gone
out before the restraining order was re-
ceived- w. L. Park. vice president Of
the Illinois Central. admitted that the
machinists had Joined the striking clerks,
but denied that more than $50 or 800 men
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
DISCOVERED REMEDY FOR
ASTHMA AND HAY-FEVER
A Kansas Chemist Discovered
a Simple Home Remedy for
Hay Fever and Asthma and
Makes a Generous Offer

Mr.. D. ]. Lane, chemist, located at 514 Lane
Building. ST. Marys, Kans.. has discovered a sim
pie remedy for hay fever and asthma. To test
It, he sent some TO people who had been suffer
ing from hay fever and asthma for forty years,
and. TO their delight. they state they were easi-
lily cured. Mr.. Lane is 50 proud Of his discov-
cry and has so much confidence in it's ability
to cure that he will send a S1.00 bottle by ex-
press to any one who will write him for 1t.
His offer is that he is to be paid for it II it
cures. the one taking IL is to be the judge and
reports its effect within ten days after receipt
of the remedy.
II you suffer from hay fever asthma, write
for a bottle at once. Send no money. Your
name and address on a postal card viii 90.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
cOHUTTA HIGH SCHOOL
OPENS NEW BUILDING

DALTON, Ca, Sept N.-The Cohutta
high school In the northern part of this
county has completed its handsome new
eight-room building. which has been for
mally approved by the board of educa-
ton
The building cost between 5000 and
$780, the entire fund for which was
raised among the people of the hustling
little town by private subscription with
in one days time. The school is now
planning dormitories for pupils who live
at a distance.
The greatest of interest and pride is
taken in the school, which is the larg-
est and handsomest in the county school
system.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
CLEVER PAIR OF LOVING CROOKS
SWINDLE CHICAGO CLERG YMEN

of the several preachers and desired
to be married.
After the ceremony had been perform
ed, the man said, 81 wish, sir, that !
could reward you with $50 for this kind
act of yours, which makes a happy end
ing to a courtship lasting many years,
but my purse Is somewhat slim and ]
can AFFORD but $1O."
So saying, he rendered a $50 bill and
the clergyman, well pleased to have per-
formed this noble Office, as well as to
have a windfall OF $40. gave him back
$40 in real money.
ct tried to buy a book OF sermons with
my $50 BILL" said the preacher who told
the story, ''and was repulsed by an
angry salesman who threatened to have
me arrested"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
"NEW ORLEANS" WILL
BE GIVEN RECEPTION

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 27.-Mayor
Head. of Louisville, in response to a re-
quest just received from Mayor Magee,
of Pittsburg. will begin at once to ar
range a suitable reception for the New
Orleans" when that replica of the first
steamboat that piled regularly on the
Ohio and Mississippi stops at this port
on the way TO New Orleans.
This vessel will occupy the place OF
honor at the big river pageant TO be
held at Ptttsburg on October 81
Immediately-the stage Of the river per-
mitting-the boat viii begin the trip first
made, under steam by her prototype 100
years ago. The voyage is to be made.
not only TO celebrate great historical
events but to promote the cause Of
improved and increased waterway trans
portation.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
Paper Is 1873 Years Old

ACWORTH. Ca. sept Z4--AFE- Mary
fringe OF Acworth. has a newspaper 13S years
cid II is the Maryland and Baltimore Journal
and Advertiser published In Baltimore. Nd. Au-
gust %, ITT3. The colonies were then Of course
under English rule and the market quotations
In the paper are In English money.
The paper contains signed letter from
George Washington
TIE sheet Is = four page. three column week
" splendid print. The letter ~f' Il used In
stead Of the present a."
n wn the first Issue Of the Maryland and
Baltimore Journal and Advertiser. IL Is brown
and tiue-worn and highly priEed BY the owner
generations-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
GROWING CORN HELD 4
AS REAL ESTATE

FRANKFORT, KY, Sept. 27.-Under
a Kentucky court of appeals decision
holding that growing corn in real es-
tate. John Beeler, Jr., of this county,
was yesterday relieved Of an indictment
charging him with larceny.
He had been indicted for theft of
green corn from a neighbours field, but
when the case came up in the circuit
court on demurrer to the indictment.
Beeler's attorney cited the decision.
pointed out that Beeler could only be
accused Of trespassing a misdemeanor,
and moved that the indictment be dis
missed The court sustained the point.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
MINISTER PLEADS /.
GUILTY TO CHARGES

MIDDLETON. Conn, Sept. 27.-The
case in the criminal court here against
the Rev. Chester H. Sweet, formerly a
Congregational minister, at Durham,
has been closed by a plea of guilty. on
the part of the clergyman and the pay
ment of a fine and costs. The lev. Mr..
Sweet was charged with misapplication
of funds Of the churc.i. The charge was
brought some months ago by an officer
of the church and was continued from
time TO time at the request OF ne cler-
gyman.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
MORE MESS OVER
MEXICAN BORDER

SAN DIEGO. Cal, Sept. 26.-District
Attorney Utley yesterday sent an appeal
to the state department at Washington
urging the government to procure the
extradition of Jesus Burrola, who is
charged with having kidnapped Ambro-
sio Ruiz, constable of Ell Cajon. an
American border town.
Burrola failed in his alleged attempt
to take Ruiz across the line into Lower
California, where he is said to have
been wanted for aiding and abetting
the insurrectos. Burrola fled and was
traced to Mexicali, and Governor Els
capero, in reply to a message from the
district attorney, said that he had caus-
er Burrolas' arrest.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
cRy Associated Press

CHICAGO. Sept. IA dozen preachers
are condoling with each other over the
loss of good money of which they were
defrauded by a counterfeiter and wo-
man accomplice, who repeatedly pre-
scented themselves for marriage and also
presented false $50 bills in payment of SO
fees. The clergyman who told of the
fraud refused the names Of the preach
ers involved. as secrecy had been agreed
on at a UNCONVENTIONAL meeting, at
which the victims condoled each other.
Under the names Of Gustave Foster
and Amanda Thomas, an elderly, but APP
parently loving pair, at various times
presented themselves at the parsonages
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
TO GIVE LECTURES
ON PUBLIC HEALTH

ALBANY, N z, Sept. 27.-The New
York state health department has COM
pleted plans for giving a series OF public
health lectures in every important city
and town in the state. Lectures on the
following subjects will be included in
the course:
Tuberculosis, typhoid fever, diphtheria,
smallpox and vaccination; rabies, the
value of vital statistics; carriers of dis
ease; preventable diseases; the santa
ton OF a country home; sewage disposal;
water filtration. and oral hygiene.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
Memphis Employees
Go Out on Strike

MEMPHIS. Tenn. sept A.-Wftn prac-
ficaIly every clerk and shopman OF the
Illinois Central railroad out on strike
IN this city, as result Of the order TO
President ]. ]. Carrigan. OF the Railway
Clerks union, the strikers are confident
that they win be successful in their en-
beavers TO gain a recognition OF the
Federation of Employees.
The railroad officials are equally conf
dent that they will be able to resume
the usual traffic late today or tomor-
row.
The striking clerks say that two
days standstill would produce conjec-
ton that II would be difficult to handle
Both the Illinois Central and the va
zoo and Mississippi Valley railroads late
yesterday refused freight for local
uofuts
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
BIG LIGHTING CONCERN
BEGINS AMERlCUS WORK

AMERICUS, Ca, Sept. N.-The newly
organized Americas corporation, which
proposes building an electric lighting and
gas plant in Americas. is busily engaged
in the preparation. Frank Lanier, cap
italist, and Frank Sheffield, president of
the Americas Bank of Commerce, to-
gether with other wealthy citizens, are
furthering the movement Application
for charter has already been published
and the principal stockholders in the
corporation assert positively this morn
ing that the enterprise is an absolute
certainty
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
NATURE PREVENTED
THIS MANS SUICIDE

ST. JOSEPH. Mich. Sept. 2s-The
strange story Of how a man died OF
natural causes before he could fasten a
moose about his own neck as he had
planned. has been brought to light by
the finding OF the body of E. H. Pow
ers by the roadside near stevensville
According to the doctors who held ar
autopsy Powers died of apoplexy.
The apparent desertion of Powers by
his sweetheart, who is said to live In
Chicago, is held to be indirectly RESPONSE
BILE for his death.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
FOURTH VICTIM Is
CLAIMED BY DRUG

NEW ORLEANS, La, Sept. 27.-with q
premilinary report from City Chemist
Metz that he had discovered quantities
of opium In the stomach OF Miss Elsie
Crawford the fourth member of her
family to die under mysterious circum-
stances within the past IA months, caused
an Investigation by District Attorney
Adams which resulted in the statement
last night that he expected an important
arrest shortly.
Surviving members of the Crawford
family were closely questioned yester-
day.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
NGINE TURNS OVER;
TWO COOKED TO DEATH

GREENVILLE, Miss, Sept 26.-
Claude Moss. aged 81, locomotive en-
gineer, and his fireman, John Marsh, a
negro were cooked to death today when
their engine, pulling a gravel train on
the Y. & NJ. V. railroad, turned over
near here, pinning the victims be.
meath. The cause of the accident is be-
ing investigated.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
Trolley Strike Over

SPARTANBURG. s. c., Sept. N.-An
agreement was reached here yesterday
between the locked out employees of the
Spartanburg Street Railway company
and the officials OF the company when
the men accepted the companys pro-
posal to take them back as individuals,
but not as members OF the union. The
company's refusal TO recognize the union
was sustained.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
100 CONVERSIONS COME
AT CLOSE OF SERVICE

DALTON, Ga, Sept. 26.-More than
100 conversions and 20 members added
to the roll Of the church was the re-
suit of Sundays work at the First Bap-
fist church revival, conducted by DR..
Weston Bruner, of Atlanta. Sunday
afternoon a special service drew 500 OF
the young people Of the city, and Sun
day evening the seating capacity of the
church, $50, was filled, crowds being
turned away by the ushers.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
CHARGED WITH CRIME
DONE TWO YEARS AGO

Patrolman Covington Tuesday after
noon arrested Robert II. Thompson, a IL
year-old lad, charged with having held
up and robbed ]. H. Kirby on the Mag
nolia street bridge two years ago.
Thompson is said to have perpetrated a
series OF bold robberies.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
DENTIST Is INJURED
WHILE PULLING TOOTH

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Sept 26.-while
pulling a tooth yesterday DR.. Burr
Bannister, one of the oldest dentists in
Kalamazoo. was perhaps fatally injured
The patient turned to one side during
the operation and tipped the chair over,
pinning the doctor beneath It, One on
the arms tof the chair struck the dem
list in the stomach. causing an inter-
nal hemorrhage.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
Claim DisfranchiSement

than so negroes of Union township.
Kingfisher county. Okla. by the action
OF J. ]. Beall and Frank Gum, election
inspectors, were deprived of the right to
vote in a congressional election in No
vember. 1910. was the statement of wit
nesses on the stand in the United States
district court here today when the case
of Beall and Gum. charged with con-
spiracy tn prevent negroes voting there
was called.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
SISTER OF "KIMMEL"
MAY IDENTIFY HIM

NILES. Mich, Sept. 27.-Mrs. Bon
stett, of Chicago. made her first visit to
Niles today since the arrival her OF her
aiIeged brother. George A. kimmel, from
the Auburn, N. Y, penitentiary. Mrs.
Bonstett declared that she still holes
the opinion that the mysterious man who
claims to be. George Kimmel is not her
brother. Mrs. Bonstett, who would re-
ceive $4,000 life insurance If Kimmel
were dead, may have an interview Win
the man, recognized by many as Kim
mel.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-09-29
TO FIX ADJOURNMENT
FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HARTFORD, Conn, Sept 27.-with
the closing of one of the longest ses-
sions of the Connecticut legislature ever
held, PR parations are under way here
today for an election TO be held next
month at which the voters will cas-
their ballots on the acceptance or re-
lection Of a constitutional amendment
precluding long sessions by fixing the
date when adjournment must be taken as
the first Wednesday after the first
Monday in June.