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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
U. S. SUES THIRTEEN
STEAMSHIP COMPANIES
This Action Is Brought Under
the Sherman Anti Trust
Law

NEW YORK, Jan. 5.-The federal
government brought suit today in the
United States circuit court, under the
Sherman antitrust law, against 10 of
the principal transatlantic carriers.
which are estimated to control 80 per
cent of the steerage traffic, worth to
them $55,000,000 a year. Twelve Of
Ulcers OF the defendant companies, all
resident in America. are named as CO.
defendants.
These Is companies. the governmt OF
charges, entered into an illegal con
tract February 8. 1908. at London, by
which they constituted themselves the
Atlantic conference. with power &c ap-
portion all traffic pro rata, impose
heavy fines on members Of the cor
ference for violation of any articles
OF agreement and wage competition
against all lines outside the corter
ence.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
President SouIe, of State Agri-
cufureaI College, Tells How
Planters May Make Their
Crop Revenues Much Larger
INTERESTING DATA
IS GIVEN By EXPERT
Demonstrations Of State COL
Iege Have Already Shown
Great Benefits That win Re-
suit in Fertility of the Land
fspeclal Dispatch 20 me Journai)

|HUED4.I
ATHENS. Ca. Jan An interesting
interview On capitalizing the earning
power OF Georgia farmers is given out
By President A n. souls. Of the state
College or Agriculture. The interview
follows:
Millions have been added 70 the rev.
enue OF Georgia farmers this year by
increasing the yield Of corn one bushel
per acre Millions more may be added
next year BY doing the same thing. 1t
is easier to increase the yield OF cot
ton Per acre than that Of corn: yet as
much attention has not been given TO
This subject as it's importance merits.
Increasing the average yield OF lint
cotton BY only 20 pounds per acre would
add between s12.oo0.0o0 and s15.000.00o
70 this income OF our Georgia farmers
IN 1911
IN the demonstration field on the Col
fexe OF Agriculture. land has been
nhown to be capable OF earning S per
cent net revenue on 3 valuation OF ST.
ssS per acre. Land similar to this can
be bought for SIS 70 $50 an acre In
many parts OF the state. In It's pres
emf condlfion IL Will probably not pro-
amca over $50 10 400 pounds Of seed
cotton without ths use Of fertilizers In
ckher words. by mixing brains with the
cu1tfvation and Fertilization OF the soil.
the value or the land and the profit
therefrom has been increased about IT
tlmes Surely Il Is worth while toffnd
cut how this may Be accomplished. for
this desirable end was attained by the
appifcation OF certain scientific princi-
pies which may be readily appreciated
- every farmer. Who Is not interested
- f.~~~...~f~n hfa financial condition
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
SHOT AT SPARROW IN AIR,
HITS HENS ON GROUNDl YES7

excitedly into the air and developed all
the successive symptoms described in
a preceding paragraph.
This alone would have surprised such
an excellent marksman as Touchstone.
but imagine his amazement when,
shooting at a second sparrow on the
wing, another hen on the ground hop
ped high and toppled over.
Convinced that the gun was bewitch-
ed. but not willing to leave on the froz-
en- ground the meat which providence
had so kindly, through no effort of his
own, put into his way. Touchstone felt
himself justified in slipping the hens
inside his coat
A certain Mrs. Bailey, owner of the
hens. was so unkind as to suggest that
Touchstone had Intentionally shot /her
fowls. She even hailed him into court.
where Judge Calhoun, with the inciden-
tai assistance of a jury, wisely decided
that such dispensations of Providence
entirely transcribed the jurisdiction Of
a mere city judge So Touchstone was
freed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
PULLMAN TO FIGHT
FLORIDA TAX LAW

PENSACOLA, Fia.. Jan s--The Pull
nan company OF Chicago today brought
action In the United States court against
A. G. Groom. As comptroller OF the state
IN suit 70 test the constitutionality
u an acf passed By the last Legislature
placing q tax OF 80 upon sleeping cars
and SIS on chair cars Of the company.
The company has declined TO pay the
tax. claiming that 4 : double taxation
and has taken the matter into the fed
nrAf eourtw upon restraining order.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
ROBIN, HELD IN BAIL OF
$4,000, WITHOUT A CENT

NEW YORK. Jan. 5.--Joseph @. Rob-
in. banker. promoter and financial OPP
orator OF large undertakings, was lodg-
ed in the tombs today on an Indictment
charging him with stealing $4,000 from
the washington Savings bank. of which
he was president.
On his plea of not guilty, bail was
fixed at $4,000, which was not furnish
ed Robins counsel. former District
Attorney Jerome, told the court that
his client was without dollar in the
world.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
DIXIE FIVE DITCHTED;
PASSENGERS NOT HURT
Fast ChiCag0-J Jacksonville
Train Wrecked Below
Macon

MACON. Ga, Jan 5.-The Dixie Flyer,
the fast Chicago to Jacksonville train.
was ditched at O'Clock this morning
at Inaha, on the Georgia Southern and
Florida railway, 80 miles below Macon.
The engine and four cars were over
turned. The negro fireman was the on
ly person seriously injured and the
passengers and the members Of the
train crew were somewhat shaken up.
None of the Pullman cars left the
track. The same train was wrecked at
the same point about month ago.
The tracks will be blocked for several
hours and Georgia Southern and Florida
rains are using the tracks of the Cen
trail of Georgia to Albany.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
BEWARE OF HIGH FLYER,
GOV. MARSHALL SAYS

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. Sin his
message to the Indiana legislature to-
day Gov Thomas R. Marshall told the
members ITO be careful of the man who
wanted to show them a good time the
day after he had been introduced" and
also to beware of the high flyer"
THE fellow who wants TO show you a
good time" said the governor, has an
axe to grind and he intends to chop his
own wood with It, There is no money in
honest public service and the man who
flies high in office has some one holding
the string to his kite"
Governor Marshall recommended the
repeal OF the county option law, the en-
actInent IA direct primary law and a
referendum act giving the voters the
right to approve or reject measures
passed by the legislature.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
GAYN0R'S ASSAILANT
GIVEN TWELVE YEARS

JERSEY CITY. n. j.. Jan 5.-James
J. Gallagher. who attempted to kill
Mayor Gaynor as ne was about to sail
for Europe last August, was found
guilty yesterday OF assault with intent
to kill Street Cleaning Commissioner
william Edwards, OF New York. who
Gaynor
Justice Swayse sentenced Gallagher TO
IL years IN states prison at Trenton
and further until the cost OF prosecu-
ton Is paid.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
3d. YEAR OLD is HELD ON
CHARGE OF FRATICIDE

OREGON CITY, Ore, Jan. 5.-Hiram
Rebee, aged 81 years. is dead and his
s0-year-old brother. Nelson. is in jail
here. badly hurt and resting under a
charge OF murder in connection with HI
rams death as a result Of a fight which
occurred late last night at the home
OF the aged bachelors two miles east
OF here.
According, to Nelson's story. he went
to Oregon City yesterday to collect his
Quarterly pension When he returned
home and entered the house Hiram, with
an axe IN his hand met him and be-
gan to strike at him. Nelson says he
picked up clssb and defended himself
striking his brpkher several times.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
CONGRESS- RECONVENES
FOLLOWING XMAS RECESS
House viii Proceed With Leg
iSIative Bill as Its First
Business

WASHINGTON, Jan 5.-Congress
will reconvene today following the re-
cess for the Christmas holidays. The
senate viii adjourn Immediately out of
respect for Senator Elkins, who died
last night.
The house viii probably proceed with
the consideration OF the legislative bill,
which is before it as unfinished bust
ness.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
NO CRIME TO STEAL
UMBRELLA RAINY DAY

PATTERSON, N. J., Jan. SIT is no
crime TO steal an umbrella on a rainy
day according to decision by Recorder
Carroll. of this city.
Robert McCauley, OF Philadelphia,
was tried for taking an umbrella from
hotel in the TUESDAY rainstorm.
The recorder dismissed the case and
the man thanked him adding that he
was glad to know thS% Jersey law was
- sound.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
Bitter Contest Between Regu-
lar Democrats and Indepen-
dents and Their Republican
Allies Has Tied Up Business
LEADERS OF FACTIONS
VAINLY SEEK COMPROMISE
If Deadlock Continues Cover
nor Patterson viii Be Com
PEELED to Remain as Cover
nor---ReguIarS Absent

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 5.-The
legislative deadlock continues and no
business is being transacted by either
body. The independent Democrats ana
Republicans were in their seats when
the house met this morning, but the
regular Democrats did not put in an
appearance. After a short session the
house adjourned until O'Clock thls af-
ternoon.
Should the deadlock continue Capt.
Ben w. Hooper. governor-elect, cannot
be sworn in and as consequences, Mr.,
Patterson will continue as governor.
The leaders of both factions are
hard at work in an endeavor to bring
about a compromise that will be
agreeable to both sides, but so tar
nothing has been accomplished and the
factions are as wide apart as, evsr.
REGULARS GIVE VIEWS.
The regular Democrats of the house
issued a statement today in which they
defined their position regarding the leg
islative deadlock. In part they say;
I'VE declined to participate in the or
ganization OF the house with the knowl-
edge that our position was unusual and
that you would expect Jus to explain
and Justify il. At the same time we
felt confident that you would approve
and indorse our course, even though 1t
should result in no legislation whatever
by this general assembly when the facts
are known.
Long before the legislature was to
meet It was authoritatively known that
there would be two cotnests In the
senate-York VS.. Davis and Wright VS..
Brooks. Mr.. Wright instituted his conz
test before the returns we're canvassed
nv the oovernor afforuav cenaral pnd
secretary OF state, but being advised
that the board could not go behind the
returns and records and inquire itno
the facts, withdrew his contest. giving
notice to the board at the time that he
would renew IT In the senate.
'It was also well know that there
would be a contest between Mr.. Asnlus
and Mr. Day in the house. These con-
tests were understood to be bona fide
contests. and. OF course. meant TO be
entertained and considered according
~
WILL GO HOME If"
we have stood otu. and II neces-
sary. we will go home before we will
submit to this iniquity, meant to be
committed by bold. reckless majority
force.
They can do nothing in the way of
legislation without us. The house is
not a house assembled and organized
until at least IS members have been
sworn In This pretended house is a
mere rump assembly, whose action cam
not be recognized by the seante nor the
courts. So confident are we of the
dghtfulness OF our position that. we
will mailman II as long as necessary, in
the confidence that it will be indorsed
by the Democrats Of Tennessee
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
Farm School on Hudson

NEW YORK Jan. 5--The new agricultural
school Of Columbia university viii be located
at Fishkill- on the Hudson. north OF this city.
IL Is announced that William Blodgett has
turned over to the university in memory Of
his mother a farm of about 75O acres for this
purpose Developments OF ~ nroDerty Will
AaGin next spring.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
Z TOWNS, $4,000 PEOPLE
DESTROYED BY EARTHQUAKE
Unconfirmed Report Says
Lake Formed on site of
Russian Villages

ST PETERSBURG. Jan. S.--A mes
sage fron Tashkent Russian Turkes-
tan. says there are uncon1rmed rum
nrs that ne towns OF PFznegalsk ana
Pinhpek. in the territory o. Semiryet-
ehenzk. were destroyed ~ yesterday .
earthquake ard that : lake has formed
IN the site az the former place. Each
iown has a population Or about 5000
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-06
CENSUS OF LOUISIANA
TOWNS is ANNOUNCED

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6-Population
statistics of the 18th census announced
today included the following cities in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
SCHOOL LEAGUE ID OPEN WEDNESDAY Thirty-two Teams Repre- sent All City Schools SCHEDULE ANNOUNCE For First Time Birmingham Boys Are Thoroughly Organized in
 Comprehensive Scheme
 for Clean Sport

What is expected to be one of the largest and most successful baseball tournaments ever conducted in Birming- ham will open next Wednesday under the auspices of the Elementary Public Schools Athletic association. Teams rep resenting most of the elementary public schools in Birmingham will compete and the schedule as arranged by the committee in charge will run through out April and May
 Two leagues have been formed, name
 ly: Junior, composed of boys or l0o
 pounds or under. and Senior, composed
 of boys over 100 pounds The contests in the Junior league have been arranged
 for Friday so as not to conflict with
 the games of the Sunday School Attn
 letic league. In all total Of 32 teams
 have entered and the teams have been
 devided up in sections, namely Eastern
 southern, northern and western as to
 their location. This has been done so
 that all unnecessary traveling of teams
 will be done away with. The winner of each of the above sections will meet at the close of the season In the final championship series. The teams in the various sections and the representatives appointed by the games and schedule committee are as follows.
 Junior League Eastern-Robinson. Gibson, Barrett, Woodlawn.
 Northern-Martin, North Birming- ham, East Birmingham, Kingston. Southern-Ullman, South Highlands, Lakeview, Powell. Western-Bush, Pratt, West End, Fairview.
 Eastern-Barrett, Powell, Woodlawn. Northern-Martin. North Birmingham. Avondale, Barker. Southern-Ullman, South Highlands, Lakeview, Vocational Western-Bush, Pratt, Minor, Fair view.
 District entatives-Eastern, J.. D. Williams, Woodlawn school; south ern, A. A. Lyons, Jr, South Highlands school; northern, E. E. Smith,, Martin
 school; western, J. c. Blackwell, Bush school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
Presbyterian Brotherhood
By PAUb GaNoNG

Last Sunday the Volunteers had five new members to enroll, but we got but 1 point because the boys in the other classes brought them The standing of the classes are: Stiggins class, 27; Scouts, 24; Buddies, i7; Volunteers, 14
 In the Brotherhood meeting after church the following officers were installed: Harry Sterling, George Long, Byron Turn ham and Paul Yancy, Emmett Collins be- ing absent on account of sickness.
 In our second game of baseball this season we were defeated by a team of Lakcyiew by the score of to 5. but at the end of the season we will have more games won than lost. As we stand now, we have won and lost g. The game we won was against the B. A. c. last Thurs day, the feature of the game being a two-base hit by Wilbanks with the bases full.
 We'll, the Brotherhood will take an inter- est in the athletic meet just as other sports and carry away the laurels or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
Piles Cured
 Quick
Send For a Free Trial Package and You Will He OverjOyed at the As
 tOnfshing Relief and Cure

Anyone who has piles wants quick re- lief. If you can't walt, drop into the next drug store and get soc package of Pyramid Pile Cure. You will find re- lief right away. The cure comes quick and is complete, permanent cure Old, chronic cases, that itch all the time, bleed protrude and are sore, become gangrenous and are the very essence of utter misery. Write to the Pyramid Drug Co, 271 Pyramid Bldg, Marshall, Mich, for free trial packag ge by mail in plain wrapper of Pyramid Pile Cure. Such cases have tried dozen remedies, they believe in nothing, expect to be operated on, are sick, weary and dis couraged. They need this free trial. It will be a revelation. The relief will bring back their hopes of a cure, the remedy will turn that hope into realiza- tion, Aman in Indiana past 70 had suf- fered over 30 years with bleeding piles. The free trial of Pyramid Pile Cure was his first real comfort. He was thor oughly cured and has lived his remain ing years in peaceful enjoyment, doing such odd work as would occupy his mind, and going about with none of the restraint and hardships that always ac- company piles. Don't neglect to send for this free trial, and remember you can always obtain the regular soc pack age in any drug store and be sure you get what you ask for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
K. o. K. A. Notes
By CowLEs M.MAHoN, Jr

Crack. went the bat, the ball soaret ever center fielders head, and our swif little captain sprinted around the bases at 10o-yard clip. tying the score in the rinth inning. After this Whittemore held the B. A. c. Intermediate down for three more innings, while the K. O. K A boys got busy with their bats, hammer ing out victory in the twelfth inning We are coming after you boys, and if you want to get a whack at us, just get in our path. There is a bright star ahead and that is our suits.
 On Friday night we had our regular second degree meeting, at which we dis cussed many important questions. among which was the question pertaining to the open conclave next Friday. Boys, we are going to have big night that night and everyone of you are cordially in vited to be present. Be one of the many who will enjoy themselves, in the base ment of the First Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
Highland Leaders
By JAMES DOWNEY, JR.

At the regular meeting of the class last Sunday a manager of the baseball team was elected and also captain. The man ager is James Downey, the captain Mike Hoke.
 I don't think the class will get in the league, but for private games call James Downey, Peoples phone. 14lo. If We do decide to get into the league we will play the Giddions at Berring's park whica will be a close game We have good ma terial, but just can't get 1t together.
 A new member was brought to our class last Sunday. and is a. good ball player. His name is Edwin McDavid and will pitch next Saturday. The backstop will be Freddie Hart, They are two small players, but are mighty in playing.
 We have the basketball pennant in our class, and anyone that wants to see it may visit our class and see it. In the first piece ever written in the boys page
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
Whdt The Young Men Of
 Birmin9hdm Are Doing

was said that if you didn't see the pen nant while in the Birmingham Arms company window you would have tJ come to our class, and if that isn't play ing the part of a prophet, l don't know what is.
 Last Sunday the vice president took up a voluntary collection to get a picture of the basketball team for the room. He received enough to buy the picture and also a frame to put it in.
 Summer is drawing near and the time for the camp is being looked forward to-. If you want to have a good time, join our class in time to go on the camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
LEAVES CONFESSION IN OLD SHOTGUN

Albuquerque. N. M, April S.-The find { ing. of note secreted In the stock of an old shotgun, which was being re- paired, by a gunsmith at Hagerman, N. M., solves a murder mystery at Austin. Texas, dating from March 19, 1892 The mote says: e'.
 Eddy, N. MI killed John Miles with this gun. Did 1t in cold blood. Tragedy occurred near Austin, Tex. Am now near. ing the grave and feel that I have got forgiveness. J. l.. CUMMING. .F February 4. 1893.
 Accident happened March 19, 1892"
 The gun is the property of George Stanford, who bought it in Carlsbad, N. M, a number of years ago, prior to coming to Hagerman The officers at Austin have been notified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
|, ,tinor ,,s Rush. aft Bush.

view. Minor vs. Bush, at Bush.
 May D. Bush vs. Fairview. Minor vs. Pratt, at Pratt.
 May 12, Pratt vs Bush, at Bush. Minor vs. Fairview, at Fairview.
 May 19, Bush vs. Minor, at Minor. Fair view vs Pratt, at Pratt
 The officers and committees in charge of the Elementary Public Schools Athletic association are as follows: President, George E. Wallace; vice president, A. A. Lyon, Jr.; secretary, G. N. Messer; treas urer, Spright Dowell; executive commit tee, George E. Wallace, A. A. Lyon, Jr.. G. N. Messer, Spright Dowell, T. c. Young, J. D. Williams, T.. w. Smith; finance committee, E. E. Smith, G. A. Young, E. o. Sanders; games and sched- ule committee, R. " lAgood, J. c. Black well, c. P. Underwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
Business Boys Club
Fly LOUIS SMITH

If you want to know how business boys enjoy their supper, just drop in at the Y. M. c. A. some Friday night. but you will have to watch your mouth else it will water for that good chocolate, pie and other good things. This is not all of the social programme, however, as Frank Smith and James Patton are undisputed leaders in the carrom game. though Frank Black and Chester Nelson sometimes manage to pocket one. The last but not least is the study to which 30 minutes a week are given. The study has been very interesting from the beginning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
Birmingham and
 Atlanta Special

Leaves Birmingham S:3O q. m. via SEA-
 BOARD, the all steel train to Washing ton and New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
MEXICAN VICTIM
 REPORTED DEAD

Washington. April s.-George w. Creitchfield, the American who was shot from ambush several days ago at his ranch near Tuxtan, Mexico, died yester- day. This was reported to the state de- partment today in telegram from Clar- ence A. Miller. American consul at Tam pico MT. Miller Is awaiting the arrival of MT Creitchfeld's brother. who left his home in New Jersey for Mexico as soon as he heard of the attack. The two men will investigate the case.