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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
CHINA MAY NOT HOLD
NATIONAL CONVENTION
Revolutionary Troops May Re.
sumo Military Activities at
Any Moment

TOXIC, Dec. E.-Yuan Shi kat's pro-
posal to decide the form of government
which shall prevail under the new regime
In China by means OF a convention OF
delegates from all over the empire. is re-
garded here as a shrewd move. but opin-
ion is divided as to whether 1t can be
successfully carried out Many promi-
nent japanese believe that the proposal
viii be accepted by the revolutionary
leaders in order to make 1t easier for
Yuan shi Kai 10 impress upon the court
that the abdication is unavoidable.
On the other hand many OF the we'll
informed here think that the great body
OF the revolutionists is too impatient for
action TO await the tedious outcome OF
national convention The revolutionists
are fully aware of the present helpless
ness of the Picking government. With
this in mind. the rebel army at Marking
may insist upon the refusal OF Yuan
Shi Kai's proposal and the immediate re-
sumption of military activity. The sol
diers confidently expect that Yuan will
yield as gracefully as possible whenever
such a demonstration Is made.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
Many lmperiaIiStS Are
In Favor of AbdiCati0n

PEKING. Dec. 27-Representative MEM
bers OF the imperial court according TO
an authoritative sourse have signifed TO
Premier Yuan Shi Kai their willingness
to agree to an abdication. The court.
the same authority states, realizes that
there is no hope for 1t in the detention
Of three OF four detached sections of the
country and semi-loyal provinces. and
hopes to obtain better terms by agreeing
to the proposed referendum Of govern
ment
Premier Yuan Shi Kai fully realizes that
the Republican Spokesman gathered at
the peace conference at Shanghai are not
likely to accept his proposition for a
carefully elected assembly representing
the entire empire. He is Of the opinion
that the Republicans know that time will
favor his (Yuan Shi Kai's) plan.
The premier is certain that he could
win several battles with the modern
army at his disposal. which is better
equipped and greatly superior to the rebel
forces, but as he is unable to obtain
any loans he would be unable to recon-
quer the lost provinces.
Yuan Shi Kai in all probability viii
resign his office after making the best
terms possible for the throne.
Yuan Shi Kai regrets what he consid-
ers to be Tang Shao Yrs desertion. He
suggests that Tang Shao vi might become
president of the republic, which is an
office himself would not accept. He also
regrets that foreign nations have with
held their financial support. with the help
Of which he could have reconquered the
country
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
ORDERLY CHRISTMAS
SPENT BY DALTON

DALTON. Ca. Dec 26--The decision
of the council TO put the ban on the big
explosives for the Christmas celebration
resulted IN giving Dalton the most order
ly and quiet Christmas on record here,
The police had less to do than at any
previous Christmas The "drunks." If
there were any. kept off the streets. and
only four cases were docketed during the
holidays, an unusually small number.
The merchants are unanimous In the
opinion that all business records for
Christmas buying we're SHATTERED on
Saturday by thousands of dollars.
Clerks in practically every store were
forced to do without lunch to wait on
the steady stream of eager buyers.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
SAVANNAH TO ASK
VISIT FROM COMMITTEE

SAVANNAH, Ca, Dec 26.--It is possi-
BILE Savannah will try to have the rivers
and harbors committee OF congress spend
a day or part of a day. In this city late
in January when they ar egoing to Jack
sonville and other Florida points. This
the first time In good many years
the Democrats have had majority on
this committee and there are many who
think this would be a good chance to
show the members of It Just what we
have in the way of a port. -
Congressman Edwards is a member of
the committee. He is now at home and
1t is expected he will interest himself
In having the others agree TO stop over
here for a day. or at least for for a
few hours. before continuing their trip
south.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
FRIDAY DECEMBER % 1911
Smoke Of Herbs
Cures Catarrh
A Simple, Safe, Reliable Way
and 1t Costs Nothing to Try.

This preparation of herbs, leaves
flowers and berries containing no to.
bacco or habit-forming drugs) is either
smoked in an ordinary clean pipe or
smoking tube. and by drawing the med
icated smoke into the mouth and inhal-
ing into the lungs or sending IL out
through the nostrils in a perfectly nat
ural way. the worst case of Catarrh can
be eradicated.
1t is not unpleasant to use, and at
the same time 1t is entirely harmless
and can be used by man. woman or
child. h
Just as Catarrh is contracted by
breathing cold or dust and germ-laden
air. just so this balmy antiseptic smok-
ing remedy goes to all the affected
parts of the air passages of the head
nose, throat and lungs. 1t can readily
be seen why the ordinary treatments,
such as sprays, ointments. salves. III
guilds or tablet medicines fail--they DO
not and can not reach all the affected
parts.
II you have catarrh of the nose,
throat or lungs. choking, stopped-up
feeling, colds. catarrhal headaches; If
you are given to hawking and splitting:
this simple yet scientific treatment
should cure you.
An illustrated book which goes thor
oughly into the whole question OF the
cause, cure and prevention Of catarrh
will, upon request. be sent you by DR..
J. w. Blosser. 81 walton street, At
lanta, Ga
He will. also, mail you five days free
treatment. You will at once see that 1t
is wonderful remedy, and as it only
costs one dollar for the regular treat
ment. 1t is within the reach of everyone.
1t is not necessary to send any money
simply send your name and address
and the booklet and free trial package
will be mailed you Immediately.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
WARRANTS ARE ISSUED
FOR INSURANCE MEN

/ DENVER. Colo. Dec. T.--Federal
warrants were issued today for the ar
rest Of four officers Of the United
States Postal Insurance company on a
charge Of using the mails to defraud.
The men who are under indictment are
d. G. Mevin. president; o. d. Olmstead,
and Harry e. Insley,N all of Kansas
City, and Charles A. Whitecarver. the
treasurer.
The insurance company was organized
In Denver three years ago, capitalized
for $.0U0,000, and stock par value 800.
sold for $3.50 to 5000 a share. BY this
means $4,000 was brought into the COM
pany's treasury. ss 81
1t was charged that officers and or
ganizers spent and divided $4,000 and
that not one policy was written. and on
this Information the federal grand jury
returned indictments.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
Thousands Now Use This
LOw-COst Cough Syrup
A Family supply for SOC. - ing You
e7-Ths Quickest. Best Thing You
Ever Used. or money Refunded.

The prompt and positive results given by
this Inexpensive cough medicine have caused
Il - Be used In more homes In the o. 3. and
Canada than any other cough remedy. IL
gives instant relief and win usually wipe out
TIE most 0oztinats. deep-seated cough inside
Of - hosrs. II quickly succeeds. even In
whooping cosgh and Group.
A 50 cent bottle Of PInex. when mixed with
hone-made sugar syrup. makes = fun pint
family sapply-of the most pleasant and ef-
feetive -ough remedy that money could buy.
a q saving o. 81 Eszfly prepared In five
minufss-fun directions IN package.
Ckildren take Piner Cough syrup Willingly
hecause N tastes good IL stimulates the ap-
>-ffte AMI Il slightly laxative-both excellent
--e--s<. splendid for hoarsenesz. fhroat tickle.
nrOnchifts. etc. and q prompt. successful rem
edy fer incipisnf ling trouble
Pinex i q special and highly eoncsntrated
epnpoand q Imported Norway white Pine er-
tract and Il rich in euaiacol and ether natural
hesilns pine elements. simply mix II with
sugar syrup or strained honey. in pint bottle,
ard Il IL ready for use.
Pfnex has often been Initiated. but never sue
ressfuIiy. FOR nothing else win produce the same
results. The genuine Is guaranteed to give alb
soiute satisfaction or money refunded Ger
fIficafe Ct guarantee Is wrapped IN each pack
age Your druggist has Pinex or viii gladly
get Il for you. II not. send % The PInex Co.
Us Main II Hrne. Ind.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
ENGINEERS TO PLAN
DEEPENING OF CHANNEL

SAVANNAH. Ca. Dec 2s.-Tomorrow
in the United States court room there
wEll gather a number OF United States
army engineers for the purpose Of listen
ing TO arguments and the presentation
or facts and figures as to why the Sa-
vznnah river channel should be deepened
Tor \ considerable distance beyond the
Ocean steamship company wharves which
point It is not now navigable for deep
draught vessels Col. Dan Kingman Is
member Of the commission
Il Is proposed to get an appropriation
OF about $4,000 for the purpose of deep
ening the channel and II is also proposed
70 have the city acquire some or the
property along the water front Tor tne
purpose OF putting In public wharves-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
KAPPA ALPHA "FRAT"
MEETS THIS WEEK

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 2.-The Kappa
Alpha college fraternity will hold its
18th biennial convention in this city De-
cember 27-29s 1911. Delegates are expect
ed to attend from the so chapters
throughout the country.
The fraternity was founded at Wash
ington and Lee university, Lexington
Va. December q, 1866. 1t has 10.0Ot
members, among whom are numbered
Ex-Governor Folk, of Missouri; John
Temple Graves. of Georgia; Clark How
ell. of Atlanta; Richmond Pearson Hob
son, M. c.; Robert L. Henry, M. CT
Morris Sheppard, NJ. c.; A. Y. Webb, NJ
c.; John M. Faison. M. c.; Bishop War
rem Gambler, of Georgia; Thomas Dixon
author and playwright: President Craig
land. of Tulane university, and Samuel
z. Ammen, of the Baltimore Sun.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
WOMAN ARRESTED
AFTER LONG CHASE

TOLEDO. Ohio. Dec. 27-From the
counter of five and ten cent store
where she was waiting on Christmas
shoppers, Mrs. Anderson w. Jones, alias
Mrs. Andrew Z. James, was arrested
here today, after a two-years pursuit
by federal officers for alleged Illicit
traffic in oleomargarine in Louisville.
Her husband is in jail here, wanted
in this county. for the same offense.
Their son, Morris Jones, II, was sem
fenced by Federal Judge j. M. Killits
this noon to three years in the REFORM
atory at Elmira. N. Y, for coloring and
selling oleomargarine in Toledo.
Plants alleged to have been conduct
ed by the family were raided here
several months ago by federal Officers.
The woman viii be taken back to Louis
Vile for trial.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
TROLLEY JUMPS TRACKS
WITH THIRTY ON BOARD

louisville. Pa. Dec. 26.-None of
the persons who were on the trolley
car which left the rails on a bridge
spanning the Schuylkill river a mile
below Pottsville last night and plunged
into the bed OF the stream is seriously
injured. There were about 30 passen-
gers aboard and. although all were
hurled into a heap in the front end or
the car, which was left in a verticle
position, the worst injuries sustained
were fractured arms by two or three OF
the passengers. The car fell about Is
feet. the rear truck resting at the top
OF the bank.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
WORSHIPPERS IN PANIC
WHEN FLOOR GAVE WAY

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 27.-A panic
was created among 400 worshippers
gathered in the United Brethren church
at AshvilIe. near here. last night wher
the floors gave way and fell severa
inches All exits, doors and windows
were at once filled with a struggling
mass of humanity but none was seriously
hurt.
The accident occurred just at the close
of religious services which were being
held in celebration of the Christmas sea-
son.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
ITALIANS DISCUSSING
WAR WITH THE POWERS

ROME, Dec. 26.-An exchange Of COM
munication between the Italian foreign
ONCE and the chancellors Of other Euro
pean powers is proceeding with the
greatest activity. The subject Of the COM
munications is the war in Tripoli. but the
question Of the renewal OF the triple all
lance between Germany, Austria-Hun-
ed
Efforts are being made by the govern
ment IN Constantinople and the italian
foreign Office to And a possible basis
for the conclusion or peace between the
two countries.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
w. M. Anthony Dead

wRIGHTsvILLE. Ga. Dec. 26.-Mr.
w. w. Anthony. one OF the most promi-
nent citizens OF this place. died here last
night at 1880. after an illness OF only a
few DAYS with pneumonia. Mr.. Anthony
Is survived by a large family, among
whom is a brother. Rev. Bascom An
thony, presiding elder Of the Dublin dis
trict, and Rev Walter Anthony, a son,
who is pastor OF the First Methodist
church at cambridge. Ca Mr.. Anthony
was a son of Rev. j. ID. Anthony. a pio-
neer of Southern Methodism. was born
in 1851, at which time his father was g
circuit rider in south Georgia
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
..RepubIic Would Be
Failure" Professor Saws

PALo ALTO. Cal. Dec. 27-"A Re-
publican form OF government in China
would be an absolute failure. IL
would be q calamity to the Chinese
nation If a republic is established
Thus declared today Prof. w. @. Bate
man. OF the Imperial university OF
China at Tien Tsin, who arrived yes
terday at his home here. having been
driven out of China as result OF the
revolution.
The people OF China are more ig-
norant than we in America realize" he
continued.
Their conditions is awful and they
are in no position to govern them
selves. The nation can be saved only
by enlightened de8potism."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
STENOGRAPHERS FEE
ALONE REACHES $4,000

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 27-with a
court stenographer's fee for $4,000, in
Guiding in the bill, appeal has been filed
by attorneys for Pepa de la veaga from
a decision in the lower court adverse
to her interests In the contest over a
viii of her sister, Maria c. de la Veaga.
It is one Of the most expensive appeals
ever carried to the supreme court of this
state. the documentary record consist
ing Of 29 volumes Of typewriter testi-
mony containing approximately 100000
words.
Numerous legal battles have been wag-
ed in the effort to break the will of Ma
ria de la Yeaga, who died several years
ago, leaving a fortune OF several mil
lion dollars. The viii greatly favors Pc
pa. Charges of undue influence by Pc
pa were sustained in the lower Cd urt.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
CONTRACT is GIVEN
FOR NEW RAILROAD

GAINESVILLE. Ga, Dec. 2s--Messrs.
Burke & Joseph. railroad Z contractors
from the state of Missouri. have secured
the contract for the grading OF the North
ern railroad from Gainesville to Rob
ertstown, in White county, and active
work is now to begin, teamsters. scrape
holders and teams to haul supplies have
been advertised for. Two or three car
loads of horses and mules for the grad
ing work arrived in Gainesville last
night. tsss sasa
The contractors are here on the ground
and have offices with the Gainesville
Railway and Power company.
The building of this road means much
for Gainesville and the expenditure of
thousands of dollars in construction work
and the entering OF the virgin forests
north of here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
II MARRIAGE LICENSES
ISSUED IN DALTON

DALTON, Ca, Dec Stupid was the
busiest person in Dalton Saturday. for all
marriage licenses were smashed by the
little fellow on that day Eleven mar
rage licenses were issued. the number
being more than double that or any otner
day in the past 70 years
Ordinary Boyle, who has served In TINS
county for Il years, states that the great
est number he ever before issued during
one dav was Eve. less than half the
number OF last Saturday
The number for the year Is not up 70
that OF last year however. being SIX un-
der the number issued up 70 this time
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
FOWLER CROSSES RIVER
BUT ON FERRYB0AT

NEW --.LEANs. La, Dec. 27-Roo-
ert Fowler. who is flying from the Pa
oific to the Atlanta coast, crossed the
Mississippi river Monday. but the
crossing was made on ferryboat and
the aviator was IN a passenger car on
his way to Christmas dinner in this
city with his mother.
Fowler left his machine at Paradis
La, % miles west Of the river, further
flights being impossible today because
OF heavy rains. He viii return to Para
dis tomorrow and resume his schedule
and, if possible, fly to this city.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
HARBINGERS OF SPRING
SEEN IN CONNECTICUT

WINsTED, Conn. Dec. Flowing to
the unusually warm weather which
has prevailed in this section. fruit trees
are in bud near Winsted and rose bush
es and mountain laurel have shot forth
new leaves four months ahead Of sched-
uled time. Yesterday 1t was so mild
that many people enjoyed canoeing in
Highland lake, where. last Christmas
they were skating.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
WIDOW is STABBED;
HUSBAND SHOOTS SELF

WACO. Tex. Dec. T-His face COW
cred with blood and a bullet through his
body. Joe B. Sims, IS. hotel clerk, stag
gered into corridor from his room TO-
day and fell dead
His widow was taken to a sanitarium
with knife wounds in her neck. She said
Sims stabbed her and she shot him.
Jealousy of Sims by his wife is given as
the cause.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
a sURF WAY TO MAKE MONEY

Free lands in the United States are gone, but
you can get the best Of land in Mexico-free,
all required Is TO have five acres OF bananas
planted within five years. The planting can
be done by authorized Improvement Companies
the installment plan. The first two years
you pay So a month. The Company viii also
care for and market your bananas on shares.
and your share should be about $500 per acre.
Producing banana orchards sell for one thousand
dollars per acre. Bananas bear in 10 months.
You need not 20 to Mexico yourself. Persons
living In the United States and Canada can
get particulars regarding free land In Mexico oy
addressing The Jantha Plantation Company,
Block 9O2, PIttsburg Pa. As people know
nothing of these free lands. thought Il my
duty to call their attention to them. Surely no
one would pay three hundred dollars an acre
for fruit lands in the United States and Canada
when they can get better land In Mexico free,
and land handy to railroads and market, win
climate and health conditions unsurpassed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

Is GAINEsyILLE. Ca. Dec. 1s.--Hall SUI
uerfor court convenes I'm Gainesville on
the third Monday In January. Judge j.
n. Jones presiding and Solicitor General
Robert Mcmillan representing the state.
More criminal cases are TO be tried at
this term than AT any other term for
several years. There Ore more people In
Hall county Jail charged with feionies
than ever before and the next term of
The superior court win Be an eventful
one
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
SAW OUT OF CELL;
CLIMB THROUGH SKYLIGHT

WETUMPKA, Ala, Dec. 2-Prison
guards with track dogs are securing
the country adjacent to the state pen
itentiary In search for two convicts, Tom
Pearson and VIII Scott, escaped Mon
day night after having sawed their way
out of cell and clamlIered through a
sixylight to the roof OF the prison.
The men were sent UP from jefferson
county to serve long terms and were
considered desperate characters.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
Kinoston Masons Elect

KINGSTON Ga. Dec. ze---kingston
lodge No. ss4. r. and a n. on its
last regular communication. December
III. 1871 the following officers were
elected for the year: l. J. Barrett. w.
n. p. T. Baxter s. W. J. W. David
son. u W. ID. r. Gaines secretary: D.
N Mckinney, treasurer. s. ]. Sheats.
8 D: ]. s Bingham. J. d. s Z. Bay
less. s. s: A h Dunwood. J. 81 r. L.
Kinsey, tyler; Rev. Il NJ Stoziers chap
lain
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
KENTUCKY GIRL ADOPTED
CHIPPEWA INDIAN SQUAW

DULUTH. MINI. Dec 2s--Miss Kath-
crime Green. Of Henderson. KY. has be-
come A Chippewa sQuaw-that is. Off
cfaiiy. The Kentucky girl was adopted
into the tribe several days ago In Wash
iurfon. II became known here yesterday.
Her Sponsor was Leonidas Merritt, OF Du-
lufh. who recently was a witness IN the
congressional steel inquiry.
Merritt i a Chippewa hy adoption. and
a. me chiefs OF the Nikaniss band are
an dead. Merritt was thus empowered 70
confer the honor Of adoption upon MISS
Green
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
Shot in ,Eiuht

VIENNA. oa. Dec. 27.-Jacob Bra .yg.
a young white farmer of the Findley
district, shot and seriously. If not
fatally. wounded ]. H. Porter. neigh
boring farmer yesterday as the two
men were returning from Pinehurst. 1t
is supposed that both men were drink
ing and a quarrel arose about a trivial
matter. Bragg was arrested last night
but gave bond. Both men. are well
known and are members of good fami-
lies.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
STEEL MAGNATES HAVE
THEIR TIME EXTENDE

TRENTON, N. j., Dec. 26.-Federal At
torney Vreeland today announced fur
Their extension OF time had been granted
for the filing of answers in the govern
ment suit aiming at dissolution of the
United States Steel corporation.
The time was extended from the first
Monday In january to February !. in
the case of the United States Steel cor
poration itself and for 25 or 80 other de-
PENDANTS In the case.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
Will Elect Enuineer

SAVANNAH. Ca, Dec. zb-At the
regular meeting of council tomorrow
night there will take place an election
Of a city engineer to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of City En-
gineer j. w. Howard w. Old. Roch
we'll is the only applicant for the place
and no doubt will be elected. He has
been an assistant city engineer for
several years and is well qualified for
the new position.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
QUAKE is RECORDED
BY NEW YORK NEEDLE

NEW YORK. Dec. 27--An earthquake
of moderate proportions was recorded
this afternoon by the seismograph at
Fordham university. The vibration be-
gan at 4:04 and lasted for 80 minutes.
the main shock occurring at 4:20.
The general direction of the disturb
ance was north and south. No esti-
mate was placed upon the distance OF
the earthquake from New York.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
YEGGMEN BLOW SAFE
AND ROB P0ST0FFICE

PAULDING, Ohio. Dec. H-Yegg-
men blew the postoffice safe here early
Sunday morning The safe and office
desk were riddled. A few books OF
stamps and some registered mail were
taken. Late yesterday two men with
500 worth of stamps and some regis
tered mail were arrested at Hicksville
aboard Baltimore and Ohio freight
train. They will be brought to Pauld-
ing to await action by the authorities.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
RUSSIAN SOLDIERS ARE
REPULSED BY PERSlANS

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. a.--Advioes
received here today from Tabriz In Per
STA. say that the Russian troops have
I cen forced to abandon the Russo-Per-
sian bank. which is situated in the prin-
cipal >azar and which they have hith-
erto been protecting. There Is about
s150.0o0 in specie lying In thu bank,
which is now entirely without q guard.