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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
WILL ASK $37, 100000
TO COMPLETE CANAL
Senator 0verman Says Task
Is Most .StupendouS Ever
Undertaken

SALISBURY, N. c., Nov. s.-United
States Senator Lee s. Overman reached
here last night on his return from visit
with other members of the senate COM
mittee from a visit to the isthmus of
Panama, where they have made q thor
ough investigation Of the great work of
canal
During the coming session Of congress
that body will be called upon to make
an appropriation of $S7.Ooo,0o0 for con-
tinuation OF the work on the big ditch an6
the senators have made a personal visit
so as to be in a position to be able
to pass sensibly upon the necessity for
the appropriation.
Senator Overman was one of those who
fought strenuously for the adoption of the
sea level form of canal. He says he re-
turns almost though not quite persuaded,
that it was the wise course to adopt the
local canal. 1T is the most stupendous
task ever undertaken by man." said the
senator mo one can appreciate it from
descriptions or even from photographs.
1t requires visit to make one realize
the giant task that is being accomplish
eds'
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
KILLS AGENT
IN BATTLE Ut ON STREETS
Dispute Over Business Inter-
ests Ends in Tragedy at
Monroe; La.

MONROE. La. Nov. Sin a pistol duel
drug store here this morning. Charles
v. Wolfson, OF Monroe. solicitor for a
Cincinnati life insurance company. was
shot and killed by DR.. A, H. GLADDEN., a
physician, of this city. efaT
A dispute about the business dealings of
another representative of the insurance
company resulted In III feeling between
the two men,.
DIR. GLADDEN. and Wolfson had trouble
Monday and the latter took shot at
the physician. but missed. Today they
met in the drug store and after exchang-
ing few words, both pulled. revolvers
and opened fire. sf-.
Wolfson's shot went wild and before
he could fire again DR. GLADDEN. shot him
above the eye, the bullet penetrating the
brain. Wolfson lived but a few minutes.
Dr. GLADDEN. surrendered to the sheriff.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
MARKET RELIEVED OVER
TOBACCO DECISIONS
Independent Dealers May At
tempt Reverse Action of
Federal Court

NEW YORK, Nov. $50 much unea-
siness had been felt lest, there be a
hitch in the tobacco trust reorganization
that the decision of the United States
circuit court accepting the American To-
bacco company's plan was discussed in
Wall street today with manifestations
of relief The effect OF the decision on
the securities OF the tobacco company
and it's subsidiaries was less interest
ing apparently. than the result on the
general market.
Although steps may be taken by the
independent tobacco men to reverse the
decision, yesterdays action of the cir
cult court seems to have stopped talk Of
receiverships, a bugbear that has how
cred over investors since the independ-
ents began their active fight against the
reorganization plans proposed by the
company. Stock market operators as a
rule. however, anticipated the action of
the court ever since the attorney general
indicated his approval of the scheme.
The slight notifications made by the
court in the proposition submitted by
the company have brought forth no ex-
pressions of disappointment or disap-
prevail from the officers ,and counsel OF
the disintegrating trust. E@4
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
REBELS BLOTTNlG
MANCHU DISTRICTS
FROM CHINESE MAP
Marking and Picking, Imperial
StronghoIdS; Are lettering.
Little Hope for Manchu
DyneSty Left

SHANGHAI. Nov. 9.-Nanking in the
south and Peking IN the north appear
tonight to be the remaining strong
holds Of the Manchus. Foreigners are
safe
Fu-Chow. the capital of Fo-Kien
province. was turned over to the rev.
olutionlsLs today. Wu-Hu is likely TO
capltulate tonight
MANCHUS OUTNUMBERED.
The Man, us still hold Marking, but
they are outnumbered four to one by
the revolutionists, who are awaiting
supplies of ammunition before resum-
ing the attack. The rebels lost heavily
yesterday without greatly damaging
the enemy. and today suspended oper-
atoms.
The Americans, Germans and British
have asked for marines to protect the
consulate where the foreigners have
gathered.
LOST BRITISH WAREHOUSE
In Shanghai the situation becomew
increasingly serious. The imperial
government has absolutely disappeared
and the foreign consuls are unable to
recognize the self-constituted govern
ment. British warehouses across the
river were looted this morning The
local police fled upon the rioters sp-.
proach.
The consular body announced the for
eign settlement was prepared for self
defense and that the revolutionista
must maintain order in the neighboring
districts; otherwise foreigners must an
terfere
The revolutionists maintain that tho
government is ineffective. having disap--
peared and they assert that they should
be recognized as belligerents and given
assistance by foreigners.
The entire situation In the Yang-Tss
delta is farcial. The great danger II
that the hordes of hungry paupers villa
constitute an irresponsible commune.
There is every reason to believe that the
Manchus at Marking are simply holding
out for purchase money. It Is consider
ed certain, however, that foreign inter
ference at this stage would b. disastrous
to foreigners resident IN the interior.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
ANOTHER BODY ExHUMED
TO SECURE EVIDENCE
Body of Second Husband of
Mrs. VermiIya Taken From
Grave by Coroner

CHICAGO. Nov. s.-Coroner Hoffman
prepared today to take another body
from the grav- for the purpose of adding
to the chain Of evidence against Mrs.
Louise vermilya, now held in the county
Jail, charged with the murder of Arthur
Bissonette.
The grave which will be opened is
that of Charles Vernilya. second hus-
band of the accused woman. Coroner
Hoffman with two detectives went to
Crystal Lake for the immediate pur-
pose of exhuming the body and incident
ally to make inquiries regarding the
courtship OF Louise vermilya and her
husband, and facts connected with the
death of the first Mr.. Vermilya-
Documentary evidence to show that On
dertaker c. c. Boysen had been engaged
to Mrs. VermiIya ana was named as
beneficiary in her assurance policy, was
received by the coroner from j. w.
Evans, supreme secretary Of the Home
Guard of America.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
NATIONAL CONTROL
BY DEMOCRATS IS
HARM0N'S PROPHECY
Democratic CoIors Will Float
Over National Capitol in
1912, Thinks Ohio Governor.
"Signs Evident Everywhere"

COLUMBUS. Ohio. Nov. s-Basing his
opinion upon the results in Massachu-
sets. Kentucky and Ohio. and other
points where Democratic candidates were
elected yesterday. Gov. Judson Harmon
today predicted a national Democratic
landslide next year.
The results OF those elections have
pleased me very much" he said. and 1
consider them q forecast of what Is tn
come next year. II Is the strongest in
dorsement OF democracy that has been
only local elections do I consider sig
niicanL. but also the elections in Ken
lucky. Massachusetts, and other points
The elections in Ohio show unquestion-
ably that the public Is pleased with the
present administration. the tax reforms
that have been made and the manage
ment OF state Offices under Democratic
sway" ~s4f@
When asked regarding the Cincinnati
results. Mr.. Harmon said:
Personally. nothing could have pleased
me better. have fought for years 10
free Cincinnati from The sway OF Re-
publicanism. and am certainly delighoea
70 and that the voters have swalzeneo
and broken the chains that bound her. Z
signs OF victory for the Democratic
party are evident everywhere Next year
predict that this party Will win the
national Offices including the presidency.
II Is an Endorsement OF the Democratic
administrative policies and the labors
already performed by that party"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
Excitement Growing
In "Eorbidden City,

(By Associated EreS4sl
PICKING, Nov. 9.-S:S p. m.-Excite-
ment here Is growing tonight. The resi-
dents Of the Forbidden City are taking
in great quantities of rice and other
stores. Fifteen hundred infantry and
five hundred cavalry Of the Manchu first
division, who fed from Shi-K ia-Chang
after the assassination Of General WI
Lu-Cheng. arrived here today. The lega-
lions consider that all hope for the
Manchu dynasty has vanished.
All consular representatives received at
the imperial capital agree that the rev.
dictionary spirit has got beyond control
throughout the empire with the excep-
ton of Manchuria.
y The temper of the 'AIanchu troops re-
mains the most serious consideration.
The Chinese greatly fear that they may
precipitate a conflict. Allowing for re-
cent assertions. It is estimated that there
are 1850 Manchu troops within the out
er wall. sH
WILL SURRENDER PEKING.
Prince Ching. the acting premier. stat
ed today that the Manchus did not In
tend, If beseiged, to defend Picking. Chi
-nese officials believe that while the Man
chus intend fully to guard against SUR
prise inside the city. should the revolu-
tionists make a serious demonstration
outside the walls the court would begin
negotiations, giving. up, if necessary all
but their lives and accepting such pro-
vision for the future as may be of1ereds
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
Rivalry of Leaders
Creating Anarchy

CHANG-SHA, Province of Human,
China, Nov. 1, via Shanghai, Nov. g.
A condition bordering on anarchy ex-
lists here owing to the desperate rival
~ of the revolutionary leaders, who
took possession of the city few days.
The two most prominent Republican
chieftains Generals Chiao and Tseng.
We're both murdured by soldiers today.
they had been Very jealous Of each
others positions and their quarrel had
been taken. up by their followers.
In an effort to control the situation.
Tan Tsuan. the Republican governor.
has been proclaimed dictator. But he
is scholar and not a leader and is
reported as anxious to escape the re-
sponsibility His family has left
Chang-Sha and some of the members OF
the provincial cabinet, including the
head of the customs and the foreign
minister, have fled.
Riotins and indiscriminate fighting
are feared and the people are streaming
TO the country districts. Foreign wo-
men and children have been ordered to
leave Siang-Tan and similar ordsP
has been sent TO Chang-Li Other i'm
portant cities in this province have
Joined the revolt but In all of them the
revolutionists are conducting the gov.
eminent peacefully.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
City of Fu-ChoW Goes
Into Control of Rebels

Annoy, China, Now 9.-The city OF
Fu-Chow is today in the hands OF the
revoIutionists. After taking it, they
wiped out the entire Manchu district.
The foreign settlements have not been
disturbed. but fires have broken ouE
in several sections Of the native cftys
threatening its destruction.
Fu-Chow is one of the most impor-
tant clues in the south, naving pop
uiation of 100000. II is the seat u q
naval arsenal, government ship yards
a mint, school OF naviga .-on and .
large dry dock.
PROVISIONS SCARCE.
The situation in Annoy is quiet to-
day, but serious state Of affairs 10
threatened owing to the scarcity on
provisions Most of the city's supply
junks were captured by pirates in =
spectacular raid yesterday, the entire
crew of one snip being massacred.
The American cruiser Albany arrived
here today, together with Japanese
destroyer.
revolt of tro6ps in the village or
Anhai, so miles north of this city. 10
causing trouble there. The soldiers
have burned the magistrates Yanlen
and the provincial customs house
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
SUMMARY OF ELECTION SHOWS
MANY DEMOCRATIC TRIUMPHS
Elections returns Wednesday clear I'D


apparen in the late reports OF
N. will be head or
past be surrounded by
Republ cans state offic
Mexico indicated
election New
is a Republicans however stun nope
the slowly At O'Clock this
practically
James
will
United
states senate OF olfe
Democratic in Cincin-
natl and
replaced Democratic assem-
will
Democratic majority in the
w
generally speaking had the best
Rrooklvn and the of the board o
senate Republicans With ayecon
Pofhier Louis Democrat
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
MISSIONARY WILL
SPEAK TO WOMEN

ROME, Ga, Nov. s.-The third days
session of the Woman's Baptist Mis-
sionary union is marked by increases
interest and attendance. OWNS to a
heavy rainstorm, the reception, which
was to have been held at Shorter col
legs yesterday afternoon, was post
poned until this afternoon.
Committees met yesterday and will
report today.
The feature of tonights meeting will
be the address of the returned mis-
sionary, Rev. Emmett Stephens, Of
China.
The convention will come to a close
Friday afternoon with choice of the
next meeting place and election of Of
ficers
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
CORN CROP ESTIMATED
277G,50l 900 BUSHELS
Crop Last Year 3,125,713,-
000-- Yield Per Acre, 23.9, !,
Compared 27.4 Last Year |


WASHINGTON, Nov. S-The crot
reporting board of the bureau of sta
tistics of the United States depart.
ment of agriculture in its November
crop reprot, issued at 2:15 D. m. today,
estimates, from the reports Of it's cor
respondents and agents, the yield per
acre, total production and quality oA
the principal crops. not already an
nounced, as fonows: ~
Contradiction, 2.776,301.000 bush
els, compared with 3,125,713,000 BUSH
els last year. Yield per acre. gas
bushels, compared with 27.4 bushels
last year, and rs bushels. the 10-yrea
average. Quality, sos per cent, COM
pared with S45 per cent, the 10-year
average. Quality, sos per cent, COM
pared with S4.5 per cent, the 10-year
average The percentage of 1910 crop
of corn on farms, November 1, 1911, is
estimated at AZ per cent (132, 063.0OO
bushels), against AS per cent (119,056,-
600 bushelsl of the 1909 crop on farms
November 1. 1910, and 3.S per cent, the
average of similar estimates of the past
ten years.
Buckwheat - Production, 17.051.00O
bushels compared with 1928 bushels
in 1910. Yield per acre. 2L3 bushels.
compared with 20.9 bushels last year
and 1871 bushels, the 10-year average.
Quality, S7.9 per cent compared with
900 per cent, the 10-year average.
Potatoes-Production, PSI, 7S5, 600 BUSH
els, compared with 3SS,S11 900 bushels,
in 1910. Yield per acre, sos bushels,
compared with 944 bushels in 1910, and
92.S bushels, the ten-year average. Quail
ity, 1913 per cent, compared with ST.
per cent. the te-year average.
Flaxseed-Production 21,692,000 bush
els, compared with 14116,0OO bushels in
1910. Yield per acre, 10 bushels, COM
pared with IS bushels In 1910. and go
bushels, the ten-year average. Quality,
1876.
Tobacco-Production, 79o, 66S, 900 pounds,
compared with 9S4, 349,0 900 pounds in 1910.
Yield per acre, $751; pounds, compared
with 1878 pounds in 1910, and S126
pounds, the ten-year average. Quality,
SCI per cent, compared with S6.S per
cent, the ten-year average.
Wheat--Average weight per measured
bushel, 57.S pounds, compared with SIS
pounds in 1910. and 57.6 pounds. the ten
year average.
lbushel, SS1 pounds, compared with S2.7
pounds in 1910, and S12 pounds, the ten
year average.
Barley--Average weight per measured
bushel, $50 pounds. compared with 46.9
I 1910.
Apples-Averag production of 1911
crpo,. ga per cent, of fun crop. against
435 per cent of full crop in 1910. and
49.4 the tel-year average percentage OF
a full production.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
STORM LEAVES COAST;
MOVES OVER LOUISIANA

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. s.-Reports re-
ceived by the local weather bureau show
that a disturbance was passing inwardly
over the Louisiana coast yesterday after
noon. The storm was not of marked in
tensity, according to the advices re-
ceived, but warnings were issued for the
Mississippi, Alabama and extreme west
Florida coasts.
Brisk south to northwest winds were
indicated along this stretch of coast last
night and over south Louisiana brisk
westerly to northerly winds were fore
casted.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
GEORGIA CHRISTIANS
WILL MEET IN ROME

ROME, Ca, Nov 9.AThe annual con-
vention of the Christian Missionary So
ciety for Georgia, yesterday selected
Rome as the meeting place for the 1912
convention. to be held the first week
in November.
build new $4,000 building, which will
be completed by that time and sessions
will be held in the new church.
George +. Cuthrell, the pastor who
secured the meeting for Rome will
return from Augusta tomorrow.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
ED GRIM LEAVES CITY
TO MAKE TAMPA HOME

Ed Grim, known to his many friends
as "Dr Hop" and who was for years
with Jacobs Pharmacy. is back in the
city after a visit to Tampa, Fla. MIR.
Grim will make Tampa his home in tie
future, Sand next month viii starr a
business of his own there. He has the
best wishes of hundreds OF friends IN
Atlanta. He viii return to Tampa this
week, taking his mother and sister, who
will make their home with him in
Tampa.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
GOLD FOLKS DAY" AT
EAST ATLANTA CHURCH

"Old Folks Day. will be observed at
East Atlanta Methodist church. cornel
of Metropolitan and Cranberry avenues
on next Sunday morning at IL o'clock.
Rev. P. F. Connally, who has spent
much time and thought in connection
with this day has arranged an interest
ing program. Old time songs will be
sung and interesting talks will be made
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
DereIicts Are Siqhted

KEY WEST. Fla. Nov. s.-The British
steamer Indor. which arrived here yes
terday, reported that she had sighted
three dereIict Schooners about Il miles
southwest Of Dry Tortugas. IL is thought
that the boats were caught in the recent
West Indian hurricane.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
Bishops Investigate

TOPEKA. Kan, Nov. 9.-The, commit
tee of bishops OF the Methodist Episcopal
church appointed TO investigate charges
brought by Mrs. Charles Cope. against
Bishop David Moore. began its sessions
in Topeka Wednesday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
Democratic Congressman
Elected in Missouri

KANSAS CITY. Nov. s.-Returns CON-
ing In late from obscure precincts to-
day and regarded as virtually final, in
creased the majority of Joseph A. Tag
CART Democratic congressman-elect in
the second Kansas district TO LS50
Mr.. Taggart's election breaks the solid
ranks OF a Republican congressional del
egatfon from Kansas.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
SINGER Kills Self

BOSTON, Nov. s.-Lon s. Brine, for
mer stage and concert singer of note
was found dead In bed at his lodging at a
hotel here late last night, having commit
ted suicide by taking poison some II or
is hours earlier. He was IS years old. No
reason for his act Is known
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
H0norS Are Divided
in New Jersey Town

LEONIA. y. J.. Nov. s.-The most
hotiy contested borough election ever
held here proves to have resulted in &
tie and the whole battle must be fought
over again at a special election. The
contest was between r. z Wood, Demo
cratic candidate for reelection as may
or, and James D. Easton. Republican.
Everybody went to the polls. even in
valids leaving their touches TO cast their
votes. Out OF $40 votes cast ten were
declared void and each candidate polled
s.ral.lan Il The -nrnnErdar
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
Nebraska State Offices
Go to Republicans

OMAHA. Neb., Nov. solicitations to-
day were that the Republicans captured
every state office az yesterdays election.
The state officials elected were SUI
preme judges. university regents and a
raiIrr-ar cnrnrn issinrer
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
Republicans Control
New York LEGISLATURE

NEW YORK. Nov &.-Ihe next New
York state assembly viii be overwhelm-
ingiy Republican The Republicans will
number 101. the Democrats IS and the
Socialists /
The state senate holds over from last
year. and therefore continues Democratic
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
Union Labor Candidate
Wins in California

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. H-Complete
returns from 81 out OF S5s precincts here
indicate that c. " Fickert, union labor
candidate. has defeated Ralph L. Hath
horn. Democratic Republican Municipal
conferences candidate for district attor-
ney. BY a majority Of about 200. Fickert
two years ago defeated Francis ]. Henri
for the district sttorneyship.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
Republican Governor
Named in MARYLAND

BALTIMORE. Nov. S-Returns received
I'D TO O'Clock this morning indicate the
election of Phillips Lee Goldsborough.
Republican. for governor. over Arthur p.
German. Democrat. by 4oo0 plurality.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
Canton Goes Over to :
New Government

HONG KONG, Nov. a-Canton, the
capitol of Kwangtung province, and
the largest city in China. formally de-
cIared its independence at noon today.
when the dragon flag was lower3i an .
salute in, honor of the new govern
ment was fired
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-11-10
Western Cities for
Commission Government

KANSAS CITY, Nov. s-The commission
form OF government Won in at least two
cities west OF the Missouri river in yes
terday's election. namely, Chanaut and
Manhattan, Kan
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-11-09
CHARGED WITH MANY CRIMES.
Chicago Woman Supposed to Have
Poisoned at Least a Dozen Per-
sons in Few Years.

Chicago.-Mrs. Louise Vermilya on
Friday was formally charged with
the murder of Policeman Arthur Bis
sonette by poisoning him with ar
senic, following the report of toxicol-
ogists who had examined the viscera
of the dead roomer at the widows
home.
Coroner Hoffman announced that
he will have exhumed the bodies OF
at least two other persons who have
died in her home during the last
eighteen months. 1t Is charged that
Mrs. Vermilya has murdered at least
a dozen persons. Mrs. Vermilya's de-
NAL Of any connection with the
deaths has not been disproved, the
police and coroner admit, but the eff
fort to determine how far coinci-
dence entered into the remarkable
death history of the Vermilya home
will be kept up.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-11-09
HANKOW BURNED
TO ROUTE REBELS
PRACTICALLY ALL OF NATIVE
CITY DESTROYED BY FLAMES
STARTED BY INSURGENTS.
Shot and Shell Poured Into Doomed
City, Red Cross Steamer and Nom
Combatants Receiving Same
Treatment as Revolutionists.

WI HUI, China.-Practically the en-
tire native city of Hankow is in
ashes. the result of the fire started
by the imperialists in their desperate
attempts to dislodge the rebels. The
English Methodist mission near the
Han river escaped destruction by 3
narrow margin. as the flames at one
time were within short distance OF
that section of the city. Fifty blind
boys and the staff of the mission and
$50 patients spent the night on the
lawn in terror over the fire and the
screeching of shells and roar of guns
DR.. Booth, realizing the approach
of the flames, sent committee un
der a flag of truce to the imperialists
and asked for an armistice of two
hours to permit the removal of the
wounded from the mission. This was
granted and the work of removal had
Just begun when the firing was re
sumed. The armistice lasted only
thirty minutes. A Red Cross steam
err during the brief respite from the
firing had drawn near the mission &c
aid in the removal when 1t was
driven back by the fire from the
rebel forts. One shot pierced the
deckhouse of the boat