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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
MERRY CHRISTMAS SAYS JUDGE
WHEN HE SENTENCES STRIKERS

MEMPHIS. Tenn. Dec. Pr wish
you a merry Christmas. a happy New
Year and a prosperous life,r Judge John
E. Mccall told three striking employees
of the Illinois Central railroad in the
United States district court here today
when he suspended jaW sentences rem
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
Plans for Underpass

MACON. Ca, Dec. 27.-Chief Engineer
Lawrence of the Central of Georgia rail-
way. has appeared before the county COM
missioners In regard to the underpass,
proposed to be built at what is known
as Bay street crossing, in South Macon.
The commissioners proposed to furnish
all common labor and the sum of $1,000
If the railroad would agree to build the
underpass.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
MUTlNY IN ENGLISH
NAVAL YARDS REPORTED

LONDON. Dec. PA news agency dis
patch from ST. Petersburg reports that
mutiny has broken out at the naval
ordnance yard. Measures for quelling
the disorder have been taken by the au-
thorities and several mutineers have been
wounded By troops.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
KAPPA ALPHAS MEET
IN NEW ORLEANS

NEW ORLEANS. La, Dec. H.--Dele-
gates to the 26th bien. iial con 'ention of
the Kappa Alpha fraternity opened here
today Six hundred members are expect
ed to- be present.
The membership of the organization in
cludes some of the most prominent edu-
Gators, doctors, lawyers and clergymen
of the country, and a number OF. these
are expected to attend tie gathering,
which will continue for three on four
DAYS.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
Fire at Rockmart

! ROCnAART. Ca, Dec. 27.-The old
Seaboard Air Line freight depot was
burned Saturday night
The city and the Seaboard Air Line
had had some litigation some years ago
in regard to the removal of it. 1t was
vacant except for storage nom.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

DENVER, Colo, Dec. 26--Al-
though separated by 500 miles
Charles r. Anderson, a wealthy
New York broker and his wife yes
terday enjoyed a Christmas inner
together by telephone. Mr.. Ander-
son is at a Denver hotel and his
wife is in Salt Lake City.
Telephones were placed at their re-
spective dinner tables and walters,
on extension telephones. heard hus-
band and wife order a menu to-
gether as II they had been sitting
side by side. During the meal nus
band and wife kept up a lively con-
versation. Telephone charges
to SIS.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
THIS is WORTH TRYING.

For the window boxes in which to start
vegetables next spring take up now a
quantity of loose rich snil and burn 1t
to kill all old vegetable life. This can
be done by burning wood over the soil
before II is taken up or on a piece of
sheet iron over fire. Put this in bar.
rel and keep in a perfectly dry place
When your seeds come up from this
soil next spring they will be free from
weeds
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

The family needs fresh aid in cold, Just
as much as In hot weather. 1t is a mis-
take to so fasten storm-windows that
they cannot be opened. Better no storm
windows at all. For more disease comes
from poor ventilation than from INSULT
cient warmth. Storm windows save coal;
but. unless so put up that they do not
prevent ventilation, they multiply doc
tors bills.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
GRATEFUL FOE PARDON
he ASKS GOVERNOR
FOR A WOODEN LEG

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. a.
Deeply grateful for the clemency
shown him by Gov. Emmett
O'Neal on Christmas IN granting
him a pardon from the peniten-
tiary, but feeling somewhat
agrieved over the loss of leg.
Charles Schaefer, just from We
tumplSa. hobbled into Governor
O'Neal's Office last evening and
asked for wooden leg. He said
that while serving the state as
a convict laborer N Flat Top
mine he lost his leg June q last
He thinks that the state should
reimburse him by buying for him
a wooden leg.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
no TROUBLE FoR HER
TO PROVE AM ALIHI

CHICAGO, Dec. H.--It required
Mrs. Lydia Johnson only mo-
ment to prove an alibi in court in.
South Chicago yesterday.
A policeman had accused the NO.
man of biting him when he went
to arrest her.
why. the idea she said to the
court "Just look at my mouth"
The woman showed her toothless
gums and the Judge held the alibi
sufficient. She was dismissed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

dered upon conviction OF violations OF
the injunction granted the railroad soon
after the strike began. Joseph Hufnpn-
reys, Albert Roe and W. H. Wall were
the men given freedom as Christmas
gifts. The judge today declined to sem
ence a fourth man, Herman Simonsons
convicted Of the same offense.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
u. S. MONITOR MONTEREY
COMPLETES LONG CRUISE

Annoy, China, Dec. 26.-The United
States monitor 44onterey. which has Just
completed cruise to the treaty port
of Suatow returned here this morning.
The depredations of the pirates along
the West river have brought about the
entire suspension of river traffic above
the city of Chang Chow.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

A strawberry bed had ought TO be pre-
pared right low If you have not done it
before. Spade the ground deeply. rake 1t
troroushly and spade again, applying
plenty of manure after the fret spading.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
BORN AND DIED SAME DAY
BURIED IN SAME CRAVE

WICHITA, Kan, Dec. 26.-Mr.
and Mrs. George Bailey. pioneer
residents of this city. who were
born on the same day. rs years
ago, and who died within a pc
riod of four hours. were buried
here today. Both collins we're low
cred into one grave. Bailey, a vet
eran of the civil war. died at his
home here. Death came to his wife
In an insane asylum in Ossawa-
tomie,, Kan. Neither knew the 9TH
er was i'll.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

The cellar is good place to store
flower roots in winter provided 1t Is dry
one The roots are apt to become too
dry II hung up in paper bags.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
O. B. JoYFUI's RETURN.

May ! tell S2u about my Little Boy Blues
birthday when-I last wrote to you he was
just tiny baby. Sweet and dear, but 50 little
that not a single osrthday bad he had. but
now he is q great M boy two years old
to-day and he has romped and played with his
little friends who have beec- spending the day
with him. There were five whc- came; he isn't
quite large enough yet for boyfsn-- sDorts so
they were all girls. How they have ehsoyed
themselves-one little girl lost the penny sSe
was bringing for q present. hut that didn't
mar his or her pleasure. They have gone
home now Little Boy Blue IL asleep. and a
soft rain Is falling outside and deep peace
abiding within. ---3.
Marion Stevens enjoy your letters. they
remind me Of the many days baby and spend
alone while Mr.. Joyful is away on business.
Ere this letter Il read the Christmas holidays
will he past and the New Year begun so
am wishing for all Of you bright and Joy
Gus New Year. o. B. JOYFUL.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

The Burbank potato is said to be add
ing $17,0o0.0oo a year to the agricultural
output of this country.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

The Province Hanover, Germany. has
some 1000 miles of country highways
bordered with fruit trees, the profit of
which Eppropriated toward the upkeep
of the yoads.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
FORMER TRANSFORMERS
SEND RICHEsoN DINNER

BOSTON, Dec. 25.-A beunte-
Gus dinner. the gift of several
of his former parishioners.
helped to cheer Rec. Clarence w
T. Richeson today in his cell.
where he is recovering rapidly
from self-infiicted wounds OF
last week.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29
HOW WE MADE THE ounrs

Dear Household: We have just finished two
quilts for the Orphans Home and win tell
you how we did It. The girls pieced squares
for theirs and we older ones bought the goods
and made solid tops and met together and
quilted them Some people do not believe
in the Orphans home. but i think II is the
grandest Institution we have. It's discipline
n raising children Is far ahead OF a great
many homes. II !. have children TO leave
homeless when i die l want them placed
there. think every true father and mother
want their children do well. and they VIII
make sacrifices for their good. and it's their
whole glory 10 see them make pure Christians
and noble men and women. Some people would
jump at the chance OF taking a child in for
Its work and think II would be a grand thing
70 make out OF them what God wants them
to be Il viii be a blasting failure In the end.
There Is nothing any sadder TO me than
y see parents living wicked life ana lead
lLx their children after them.
a. great many people have II IN their heads
that they won't try 70 live right until some
one else does better. wonder II they think
God WI have them on account Of the other not
doing f.etterf
haNe more sympathy for school teacher
than fot any other, and IL I knew they would
stand y me ] would come back some times
belieke Miss Thomas has given us the nod
that my Vtime is up. so / win close. wishing
you all unhappy New Year and that God may
give the (orphRns his richest blessings.
MRS. CLEO MAH0N.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-29

cast aside when she has lost the youth and
beauty which attracted him. could not help
exciaiming "Ye Gods. what nextr'
Aflstietoe. your pathetic little letter went
straight to my heart. These hest girl friends"
are really heart-rending at times. An old
Gypsy told me that my best girl friend would
prove 10 be false, but / can't believe II.
wonder what the bookworms are readingf
have read some splendid books lately. l
wish an OF you could read mot Like Other
Glrls." the best model for any girl is Phyllis.
Nan and Dulce are fine. but fun loving Phyllis
with her clear business ways and frank, open
raenners captured my heart just as she cap
tured that Of Archie Drummond, and he was
splendid young clergyman. Dear little, plain
Matte Drummond also found corner in my
heart. There was such a difference between
Matte and her sister Grace that even Sir
Harry ChaIloner noticed II and fell In love
with little Matte. though she thought he was
an old maid
your real name. for have relatives there.
Why don't more OF the good writer's come and
show that they haven't forgotten u.s.
Wishing one and all q glad New Year,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-01
THE FRANK TREAT
TRAIN FOR JULY
Ell zAGAL SHRINE MAKING AR
RANcEMENTs FOR SOLID PULL
MAN FROM FARGO TO RocHEs-
TER, N. Y, FOR THE BIG IMPER-
IAL MEETING.

1t will take the sale Of 100 tickets
to secure the special Frank Treat train
from this city to Rochester, N. Y,
next July when the imperial shrine
meets there, and a committee OF FL
Zagal patrol and Shrine has been ap-
pointed to secure that number.
1t Is proposed to run a solid Pullman
train from Fargo to Rochester on this
occasion, filed with members of the
shrines of Fargo and Grand Forks and
1t is believed that there will be no
trouble in doing so. Ell zagal patrol
will attend and there are in the neigh
borhood of thirty members, so that it
will only be necessary to secure sew
enty more.
AS is known Frank Treat of this
city is next in line for the highest Of
fee in the shrine, that of imperial po-
tentate. and North Dakota is anxious
and Ell Zagal particularly so, to make
a good showing at the Rochester meet
ing. This is a high honor and in all
probability one that will never come to
the state again. 1t is the desire to
show the shriners Of the United States
that North Dakota appreciates this
great distinction. The train, If the
present arrangements are carried out,
will be labeled, The Frank Treat Spec
ial. 1t is believed that the fare will
be in the neighborhood of $50.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-01

Lost, Sunday, between the Gardner
hotel and the Cathedral, a small black
purse containing some small change.
Finder please phone 1896.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-01

son is absent the closing appeal win
be made by Rev. Bingaman, whose
earnestness and forceful manner will
no doubt be an effective assistance to
Mr.. Walters preaching. A special
musical programme of more than usual
excellence has been prepared by Mr..
Dodsley. Mrs Wright will be the So
loist and there will be numbers by
a quartette.
Cottage prayer meetings will be held
Thursday at the followings homes: On
the south side, at j. J. Feckler's, Cen
trail flats, 119 Eleventh street south;
DR.. S. J.. Hill, 1415 Third avenue south;
J. R. Barlow, S23 Seventh street south:
Mrs. Blatchford, GA Tenth street
south. On the north side, W. H.
Workman, 1927 Tenth avenue north:
Mrs. Mcnamara, 400 Seventh avenue
north; Mrs F. P. Gestie, 500 Seventh
avenue north. Continued interest
marks these meetings and great good
has been accomplished.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-01
PIANIST WAS FINED $40
Madame GustaF Given Fine in Police
Court for Distributing Hand Bills
About City.

Madame Gustaf appeared in the
police court yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock and was found guilty of dis
tributing hand bills about the city
where they could be blown by the
winds, which is against a city ordi-
nance. There was a large crowd pres
ent to hear the case.
Several small boys were witnesses
for the defendant and the manner in
which they gave their testimony was
rather touching. All Of them answered
the questions of the attorneys in a
bright and CHEEKY voice, and because
Of their extreme youth, the lads won
the admiration of everyone in the
court room. The voices of the little
fellows presented a very mournful tone
when they told of the fact that they
had not been paid all that was due
them for distributing the bills of
Madame Gustaf
Judge Miller fined the palmist and
magnetic healer $40, and her attorney
gave notice Of an appeal for a new
trial.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-01
A. 3. Walksr Insuranee Aaenoy.

The state agents Of the various COM
panies formerly represented by A. B.
Walker decided that it was to the
best iterests Of everybody to continue
the agency intact, especially so as Mrs.
Walker is thoroughly familiar with all
details in every respect.
Mrs. Walker has been appointed
agent OF the companies and solicits
the continuance of the liberal patron
age that was always extended to her
husband.
The agency is one of the strongest
in the city and is comprised Of the
following companies:
Fire Association of Philadelphia, Pa.
Franklin Fire ms Co, Philadelphia.
Liverpool, London & Globe ms. Co.,
Liverpool. Eng.
Orient ms. Co., Hartford, Conn.
Royal ms. Co.. Liverpool, Eng.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-01
A. c. STARTS
SOMETHING new
SHORT COURSE IN AGRICULTURE
GIVEN AT STATE SCHOOLS
MEETS WITH SUCcEsS-FIRST
COURSE OF KIND HELD AT
MAYVILLE.

The North Dakota A. C. has start
ed something new in the way of teach
ing agriculture. 1t is a short course
in agriculture, to be given by pro-
fessors in the A. c. at various points
in the state. Instead of the farmers
coming to the A. c. the A. c. will
go to the farmers.
The first short course of the kind
has just been finished. 1t was con-
Quoted at the Mayville normal school
VIM. Lanxon of the Hettinger sub
station.
This course was conducted for six
days, with two sessions each day and
an attendance Of an average OF sew
enty three at each session, making
approximately. 900 people who attend
ed these meetings during the week.
The first day was devoted to a farm
ers' institute and the other five to
the discussions Of the various phases
of agriculture. The first session of
each day, from 1870 p. m. until 4:30
p. m. was attended mostly by farmers
and few town people. This session
was occupied by instruction on the
tion and types of soils, potato cul-
types and varieties of corn, compost.
ture, crop rotation and farm man
agement
The evening sessions. from to 9,
were attended by mostly town people
and a few farmers. These sessions
were devoted to the discussions of
landscape gardening. pollinization and
its relations to farm crops, horti-
cultural, floral gardening, legumes,
vegetable gardening and testing milk
which was supplied by the farmers.
These meetings were we'll attended
and a great deal of interest was mani
tested by the town people as well as
the farmers.
Professor Hoverstad of the agricul-
turaI college spoke Thursday to a
crowded house on Industrial Education
Donaghue also Of the agricultural coll
lege attended the session Saturday
and gave a lecture on Farm Econom-
les.
This course was made possible
largely through the efforts of Pro-
fessor Randlett and he Is continuing
his work in the schools of Towner, N
D., where he Is conducting a similar
course for ten days. Professor T2and-
lett states that Mr.. Lanxon, who is
assisting him, is a man of remark
able resources and is we'll qualified
for the work he is doing.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-01
Big night At RINK
Prize Masquerade Arranged for Even
ing of Feb. Twill Be Unusual
Event.

What will no doubt be a great draw
ing card for the ever amusement seek
ing public has been arranged for on
"Wednesday night, Feb. l, at the Roller
Rink, is Prize Masquerade. 1t is to
be first class affair. Everything to
insure 1t being a success has been ar
ranged by the management. Decor
ators have been busy arranging the
decorations for the evening and spe-
cial music will be provided for.
The Prize Masquerade will com
mence promptly at 1880 p. m. sharp,
and continue until 9, when the
masks will be taken off. Only those
in full costume will have the privi-
lege Of skating between 1880 and g.:
those without masks will be allowed
70 skate from 8 until IL. An excep-
tionally good time is in store for all
who come.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-01

Chop susy at RathskelIer. Moorhead.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-01
MIGHT SCHOOL.

Do you want to earn more and have
more? Do you want to secure a better
position and be more? BY learning
more you will earn more and eventu-
ally you Will be more. Don't let this
winter go by without improving your
possibilities by taking a course OF bus
isness training. Day or night sessions
at Aaker's Business College, the school
where 50 many have improved their
chances In life.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-01
ELEGANT SUITE OF OFFICES

Heretofore occupied by Hon. w. A.
Scott, and always since the erection
of the Morton building. Remember,
Broadway front, large, commodious
vault and exceptionally low rent to
desirable tenant or tenants. Page
Benedict Land Co., Morton Building.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-01
LOOK FOR YouRsELF i

Out of forty four local bank clerks,
forty-three attended Dakota Business
College. Figure it out yourself BY
the test Of results, aren't the success
possibilities 43 to l in favor of the
ID. b. c.? No guessing just plain
figures, backed up by hard. solid facts.
Think it over.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-01
VALENTINES AT ROGERS.

The largest assortment we have ever
shown and at the lowest prices. Tuck's
valentines are always desirable and
we have a large and varied line Of
their latest designs. These valentines
are now on display in our south win
dow and in our book department. Come
while the assortment is complete and
pick out the choicest Of the lot
Rogers Art Store, SO Broadway, Fargo,
n. d.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-01
lie pAkoTA rRusT co.

Another Dakota Business College pu-
Pill this morning went to work for
President Stern. making two pupils
with that bank. They all employ
them. In local banks, these pupils oc-
cupy every position from assistant
cashier down to ordinary bookkeeper.
u. B. G. could get more boys with
these banks, IL it only had the grad
yates. 80 s- 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

over $500, has been presented by the
board of directors of the Shenandoah VAL
ley National Bank of Winchester to
John w. Rice. it's cashier and vice presi-
dent. The presentation was made at the
home of the president. W. H. Baker, who
gave a large dinner in honor of Mr.. Rice
upon the occasion of his fortieth ami
versary as banker. Mr.. Rice was
blowing in a field forty years ago this
week. when he was offered the position
of bank runner" and he mas been cash
Ter nearly thirty years.
Although the Shenandoah river has been
slightly cloudy nearly all week, large
from the stream by hook md line by
fishermen from Winchester and vicinity.
Several men who spent "a few days on
the river in the Berrys Ferry section
came back yesterday with about seventy
five bass weighing from three to five
pounds, while two others came in with a
string of forty-five large ones. A dozen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

Turnpike Company, closed contract this
week with a Waynesboro Pa) concern
for the purchase of two twelve-ton steel
rollers, one of which has been in service
in Shenandoah county for some time past
from which excellent results have been
obtained. 1t Is the intention Of the COM
pany to roll the pike from Winchester to
StauntOn as soon as possible and employ
two sets of workmen all winter, with
view to making 1t the model turnpike OF
the south.
Notwithstanding the ''drys" claim they
intend to carry the Staunton local op-
ton case to the supreme court of appeals
for decision. half a dozen saloons were
allowed to begin business this week In
that city. which has been dry for the
past two years, and it is expected that
more saloons will open next week, as sew
eral additional licenses have been granted
in the corporation court. At the last cleo
ton the ''wets' carried the town by 1O3
majority and the "drys' made a contest,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
REPLACED BY THE CASTLE.
Tug Cushing Will Give Up Its Work
as Tender to Col. Langfitt's Office.

The United States Army quartermasters
service tug Lieut.. Aionzo Gushing, which
has been doing duty tender to the
office of Col. Langfitt, United States en-
gineer officer in charge of the improve
ments to the Potomac river and other
tributaries of Chesapeake bay. is now on
her last service in this connection, and
within the next week she will be taken
back to Fort Monroe and turned over to
the army authorities there. Her place as
tender to the engineers Office will be
taken by the tug Castle of the engineer
department of the army, which arrived
here from New London early in the past
week
The Cushing left here about ten days
ago on a tour of inspection of public
work in the York river and its tributaries.
and on the Rappahannock river, and she
is reported on her way to this city with
the engineers snag-pulling craft, which
is being brought here to pc fitted with new
boiler and engine. This new machinery
is at the engineers headquarters on Po-
tomac Park, waiting to be installed. Capt.
Bell and others of the crew now aboard
the Gushing will be transferred to the
new tug. which is expected to go into
commission this week. The men who
brought her to this port from New Lon
don left yesterday for their homes In
New England.