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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05
PEOPLE CONCERNED WITH
LAWS, NOT MEN, DIX SAYS

ALBANY, N. Y. Jan. Sin his an
nuai message to the legislature today
Governor Dix declares the people are
far less concerned with the partisan
complexion OF the legislature and the
state government than with the quality
of laws that are enacted and honest,
eff1cient and economical administration
Of the public business.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05
ONE THOUSAND GIRLS
DISAPPEAR IN YEAR

NEW YORK. Jan. 4-During the year
1911 the New York police were called to
the aid of families from which some
member had disappeared exactly $500
times and during this same time approx
imately 1,000 women. most OF them young
girls ranging IN age from IA to 20 years
have utterly disappeared. Nor does this
number cover all the young women who
drop out of the world OF their acquaint-
ances suddenly. The police say that
not more than half the actual disappear
ances are formally reported.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05

NEW YORK, Jan. 4-During the year
1911 the tot Al number OF vessels arTiv-
ing at the port of New York, according
TO The books Of the government at the
barge office, was 9,719, Of which 6,642
were steamers. and s.07 sailing vessels.
This shows decrease of 1886 vessels,
compared with the year 1910. The de-
crease in sailing vessels was 57S, while
the number OF steamers increased 1S3.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05
ELECTION OFFICERS ARE
ONLY QUALIFIED VOTERS

RALEIGH, N. c., Jan Awake coun-
Nv. in which the city OF Raleigh is To-
Gated, is soon to have what probably
win be the only election ever held in
the United States with the election Of
hcers as the only qualified voters. The
election is to be held in District 4,
Cedar Fork township and is for a
special school tax. One of the three
voters in the district was appointed reg
istrar and the other two were appoint
ed Judges OF election.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05
TO Women
Who Dread
Motherhood!
Information How They May Give
Birth to Happy, Healthy Chill
dren Absolutely Without
Pain-Sent Free.

No women need any longer dread the pains
OF childbirth, or remain ehiIdless. DR.. ]. n.
Dye has devoted his life to relieving the sor-
rows of women. He has proved that all pain
at childbirth may be entirely banlsned. and he
will gladly tell you how 1t may be done abso-
IuteIy free OF charge. Send your name and aa-
dress to DR.. ]. H. Dye. 10 Lewis Block. Buff
falo, N. Y, and be win send you postpaid. bis
wonderful book which tells how to give birth
to happy, healthy children. absolutely without
pain; also how to cure sterility. Do not delay
but write today.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05
CLAIMS GEORGIA SOILS
BETTER THAN TEXAS

FORSYTH, Ga, Jan. S.-The enthu-
siastic opinion has been expressed by
Mr.. E. Gentry, who is the chief demon
stration agent of the United States gov
eminent in Georgia, that as an agricuI-
tural state and for numerous other adj
vantages Georgia is greatly preferable
to Texas. which is itself one Of the
most progressive and prosperous farm
ing states Of the union.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05
NAY TELL STORY OF
ACOUSTIC N0F PANAMA

WASHINGTON. Jan s.-The official
story Of the acquisition OF the Panama
Canal zone by the United States may
- told to the house OF representatives
~ hearings to be conducted before the
uummittee on foreign affairs lead to
fNn adoption OF q resolution introduced
Hy Representative Rainey. OF Illinois.
Chairman SuIxer announced today that
tha committee win be in consideration
cd the resolution shJrtly.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05
Weed Made Director

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-Theodore L.
Wood, chief clerk of the postofice de-
partment and Postmaster General Hitch
cocks principal executive assistant in
the management Of the department, to-
day was appointed director of the postal
savings system at a salary Of 5000 a
year. He will assume his duties imme-
diately.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05
Methodists to Meet

COLUMBUS, Ga, Jan. 3.-Presiding
Elder Stanford. of the Columbus dis
trict, annou noes an important meeting
for the Rose Hill Methodist church on
January 1913. 1t is to be a preachers
meeting, missionary institute, Sunday
school and Epworth league rally and
all Methodists of the district are ex-
pected to participate. A number OF dis
tinguished visitors are expected, includ-
ing Rev. DR.. Fitzgerald Parker, of
Nashville, secretary of the Epvorth
league of the Southern Methodist
church
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05
LARGE JeweTry Theft

NEW YORK, Jan. 4-Thefts from the
large 1eweIry and silverware stores OF
this city have been more extensive ip the
last few weeks than In any other holiday
season m recent years. according to the
police One Of the largest establishments
IA the city celebrated the new year by
nismissing - men from its staff Of con-
MENTAL employees in the sales depart
ment
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05
Steamer is Looted

Annoy, Jan. 4.-The Barbee, a small
Spanish steamer trading along the
coast, was attacked and looted by river
pirates today at Tungan. The com.
mander Of the revolutionary troops IN
the vicinity has sent a strong punitive
expedition against the pirates Heavy
reinforcements are arriving here from
Foochow.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05
Monument to Minot

MIDDLETOWh, n. Y. Jan. AIRS. r.
II. Hartman and two associations Of
railway telegraphers are erecting at the
station at Hartman. ~. Y. a memorial
10 Charles MinOt, who ia 1851 transmit
ted the first train orders BY telegraph.
Mrs. Hartman IS giving the monument
which viii be completed and dedicated
by veterans Of the wire early In the
snrfra
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05
Harrison Burned

CAMILLA. Ca, Jan At. B. Har
risen. a highly respected citizen and
well-to-do farmer living seven miles
from Camilla accidentally fell into the
fire at his home Friday night and was
so badly burned that his death is mo-
mentarfly expected.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05
Mexicans Face Trial

BROWNSVILLE. Tex. Jan. S.-A
Jury was empanelled late today in
United States district court here in the
trial of f. A Chapa, of San Antonio
and is other alleged followers of Gen.
Bernardo Reyes charged with neutral
ity law violations. Pleas OF not guilty
were entered.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05

CAMILLA. Ca, Jan "A negro
named Stevens was killed in a restau-
rant Saturday afternoon The origin or
oner'a Jury returned verdict that he
came TO his death BY pistol shots fired
b. Al unknown person
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05
Cotton Mill Sold

GASTONIA, N. c., Jan 3.-The Dallas
cotton mill, located at Dallas, this coun-
ty, which recently filed a petition in vol
untary bankruptcy was sold under the
hammer Tuesday and was bought in by
Col c. Armstrong for $4,000
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05
clnrenderS fn Police

CHICAGO. Jan. 2-The fact that he
had violated his parole so preyed on the
mind OF George Lacey that he resolved
% begin the new year By giving him
seif up 20 the police. He win be re-
turned 70 the Michigan state reforma-
tory today
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05
Traction system Mercer

NV YORK, Jan 2-Arrangements
have Just been completed in London for
a big combination OF that city's traction
systems. according TO the Sun today. The
plan Is TO have the underground rail-
ways company absorb the London Gen.
eral Omnibus company.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05

SAVANNAH. Ca. Jan. S-WfIIiam
Sheath. who. with hfs brother. Marion
sineath. was arrested here on the
charge OF burglarfzing the store of
william Sawyer at Thunderbolt. has
been acquitted after a preliminary trial
before Mayor Aimar. OF Thunderbolt- II
IS expected that his brother will also
be released.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05
viii Help Poor

TORRINGTON, Conn, Jan. 4.-The
board OF select men OF this town has
decided to establish a municipal store,
from which the poor OF the town VIII
be supplied. A shop for the purpose has
been fitted up in the city hall. Supplies
win be purchased at wholesale prices
and the arrangement is expected to re-
suit in large economics.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 3.-Robert q.
Fcwler's trans-continental flight from
Los Angeles TO New York was abandon
ed Tuesday according to announcement
Of the avlat0r's manager. Fowler ex-
poets "a make exhibition flights along
the coast
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05
Rockford Is Shaken

ROCKFORD, H.. Jan. "A slight
earthquake vas reported from various
parts OF the city at 1903 a. m. The trem-
or was also felt n Winebago. near
here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05
Quake in Michiuan

KENosHAw. Mich, Jan. IA slight
earthquake was felt here Tuesday.
Buildings were wrecked and small ar
ticles broke in some houses, but the loss
was not serious.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05

BRESLAU, Germany. Jan. 3.-Prof.
Felix S. Dahn, the we'll known his
torical writer, novelist and poet, died
here today at the age of u.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05
To Invite MAYORS

CHICAGO. Jan. 2.-Invitations win be
mailed today to the mayors of all cities
of the United States asking them to
visit Chicago for a municipal congress
from March to L.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05
D. M. WILLIS NAMED
MAYOR OF M0LENA

MoLENA. Ca, Jan Ain the city
election held here today D. n Willis
was elected mayor The following gem
tlemen were elected as councflmen: f. E.
Drewry, ]. NJ. Brooks. c. r. Willis. ].
p. CARRIER and c. p. Jordan.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-05
Home is Burned

CARTERsvILLE, Ga. Jan. S.--The band
some new residence Of Mr. B. L. Vaughan
under course Of construction, was destroyed By
fire lat. saturday night entailing a loss Of
about "a 900, fully covered by insurance. 1t
win he rebuilt at once.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-11-28
HURRICANE CLAIMS
OVER HUNDRED LIVES.

Kingston. Jamaica, Nov. q. THE Of
hcial estimate OF the dead In the hur-
ricane and tidal wave which visited the
western part OF Jamaica places tho
number at more than 100 on the coast
towns alone. Details gradually coming
IN indicate great devastation in the
western section.
Practically all lighters, coasting
sloops and small crafts In the harbors
OF Green island, Montego bay Lucea
and Savanna la Mar foundered and q
large proportion of the crews were
drowned. Many persons living In these
towns lost their lives in the collapse Of
buildings
The houses of the American colony at
Montege bay were badly damaged. but
no casualties are reported. The gov
ernor general OF Jamaica, Sir Sydney
Oliver, reached Montego bay today and
found conditions SO direful that he Inn
mediately ordered the dispatch Of sew
eral hundred additional tents and large
quantities OF food supplies from Kings
ton. The railway lines are now work
Ing within 20 miles Of Montego bay.
but the telegraph lines are still disor-
ganized
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-11-28
FOUR BANKERS GIVEN
PEN|TENTIARY TERMS
Memphis, Little Rock, okla
homa City and Kansas City
Men Sent to Prison.

Memphis. Tenn. Nov. 25.-Four Of
ficers Of the ALI Day and Night banks
of several cities, convicted OF using
the mails in a conspiracy to defraud
in connection with the failure of their
banks. were each sentenced to five
years Imprisonment and fined $4,000
by Judge Mccall, In federal court here
today. A. c. Bonds, of Kansas City, the
fifth indicted man, whose reported ILL
ness delayed sentencing several times,
was not present and was said to be
suffering from appendicitis.
The men sentenced are III. c. Wynn,
former president of the All Night and
Day bank at Little Rock, Ark; e. L..
Hendrey, ex-president of similar in
stitution in Memphis: j. H. Brooks,
Memphis lumberman and former direc-
tor of the Memphis bank and Abner
Davis, ex-president of the Night and
Day bank Of Oklahoma City.
Before passing sentence Judge Nc
Call overruled motion for new trial.
Attorneys for the defendants at once
filed notice of an appeal.
Immediately after the adjournment
of court Hendrey was arrested on
charge Of violating the postal laws.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-11-28
SUSPECTED OUTLAWS
CAPTURED BY HOUNDS
Dogs Do Good Work In Run.
ming Down Men Wanted for
Virginia Murder.

Charleston. w Va, Nov. 25.-Stats
soldiers with bloodhounds today cap
tured, near Lee Wood, a man named
King, wanted in connection with the
attack of strike sympathizers on q
military train last Friday when En-
gineer Blankenship was shot. Samuel
Russell also was captured.
The military court today adjourend
its hearings until next Tuesday when it
is seid, the remainder of the % cases
will be heard.
Led by Queen, famous bloodhound,
they had followed the trail through
the mountains for five miles when they
came to stream strewn with rocks.
Queen lost the trail, but soon picked
1t up on a rock in the stream. 1t was
then discovered that the fugitive was
making his way by jumping from stone
to stone.
For two miles the chase continued
down the bed of the stream when the
trail was lost again. But Queen found
it on the bank and then followed it
through fifteen miles of thicket and
forest to point within three miles Of
the mountain from which the town had
been attacked.
Here was Russell's humble home,
and when he appeared at the door, the
dog bounced upon him, sure of it's
prey.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-11-28
THINKS GREEK NAVY
is FAR SUPERIOR

Washington, Nov. 25.-Although the
Turkish navy has little part in the Bal
kan war, the opinion is expressed by
naval officers here that it would have
made no difference in the general sit
uation even If the Ottoman navy had
become active. The Greek navy would
have cleared the Turkish vessels off
the seas, said naval official familiar
with the comparative strength Of the
two navies today.
LAS far as numbers are concerned"
he declared, there is little to choose
between the two navies. The principal
difference lies in the personnel of the
enlisted men. The Greeks have been
sea fighters since the early days of his
tory; they seem to feel very much at
home there.
ut might have been more Of toss
up than l think" he added. IF the
Greeks and Turks had met in the
Aegean sea or elsewhere on the water,
although I believe the former would
have made the Mediterranean run red.
/ have known a considerable number
of Greeks who served on American
war vessels for time, and I always
found them to be brave, reliable and
capable"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-11-28
GRAND JURY PROBING
ORLEANS VOTE SCANDAL

New Orleans, Nov Discovery of
the alleged miscounting OF votes on
constitutional amendment permitting
women to hold Office In Louisiana has
resulted in a general investigation by
the Orleans parish grand jury.
AS sequel to examination of three
been indicted. The box In one river
front precinct, upon being counted.
showed 80 for and GA against the
amendment, nearly half Of the voters
not marking their ballots. The tally
sheets for this precinct showed six
amendment. 1t Ii sold that 10 other
precincts received like treatment.
All ballot boxes have been ordered
sealed pending completion Of the jury's
investigation.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-11-28
EXPORTS OF WHEAT TO
EXCEED ALL RECORDS

Washington, Nov. 2s.-Wheat exports
from the United States in 1912 will
materially exceed those of recent years.
The record Of the 10 months now avail
able in the statistical division of the
bureau of foreign and domestic COM
merce indicates that the wheat exports
Of the full year will exceed 100, 900, 900
bushels, against 100000 in 1911 and
62,O00,000 in 1910. The total for the
10 months ended with October is 49,
100000 bushels, against 67.750,O0O in
the corresponding months of last year.
This increase occurred chiefly in the
new crop, the September exports hav-
ing been 100000 bushels, against
1O,750,000 in September of last year,
and those of October 20,000,000 bushels,
against 8,750,O00 in October Of last year,
the total for the two months of Sep
TENDER and October thus being 37,-
100000 bushels. against 19,50O.O00 in
the same months of 1911.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-11-28
LODGE HORSE PLAY is
FATAL TO CANDIDATE

thorities are Investigating the death OF
Zadock Troxell Offner, son of Isaac
H. Offner, member of the school board
of Keyser, w. Va, which occurred
during the initiation of the young man
into a fraternal order at Westernport,
this county, five miles west of Keyser.
late last night.
said, occurred suddenly during some
horse play" in the initiation when an
electric battery was used. The candi-
date was in the process of being
branded" on the chest when he ex-
PRED from excitement He is said to
have had a weak heart.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-11-28
.HAzARDED HIS LIFE
TO SAVE TWO BABIES
After Eight Years the Govern.
ment Rewards Brave Omaha
Man.

Washington, Nov. 26.-After lapse
OF eight years. the gallantry of Herman
Victor. OF Omaha. Neb.. in rescuing
two children from drowning in the Mis-
souri, river was officially recognized by
the federal government today, when
Secretary MacVeagh. Of the treasury
department, awarded him medal Of
honor.
On December "a. 1904. three children
playing on the thin ice of the river
plunged into the cold water and Vic
tor saved the lives OF two of them.
Omaha Nov. Fisherman Victor, an
employee of the Willow Springs distil-
lery. saved the lives of Rose and George
Gilman. two children of Henry Gilman,
after they had fallen through the ice
in the river directly beneath the Union
Pacific bridge. Gus Andrew Gilman.
aged 7 years, a third child. was
life having failed by but a few min
utes.
The children had been engaged In
picking up coal from along the railroad
tracks skirting the river edge. They
ceased their search for fuel and play
fully slid to and fro on the ice. Sud-
denly all three plunged into the water
when their weight caused the ice to
break.
Some other children nearby witnessed
the accident and called to Victor. The
latter ran to the scene and with a
broom and at the risk of his own life
he managed to pull little Rose and
George to safety. The other child had
gone farther. Victor was unable to
reach him with his broom and he hur-
ried back to the distillery for an iron
rod and hook, but only to pull the dead
body Of the child from the water.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-11-28
DYNAMITE EXPLODES
while STORE BURNS
One Man Killed and Five In
jured, Three of Whom
May Die.

Poplar Bluff. Mo. Nov. 25.-Charles
Coonce, was killed and five other men
injured. three probably fatally when
100 pounds of dynamite was exploded
in Frank Kittridge's store at Walsh's
Spur early this morning. The build
ing was wrecked and structures in
Popular Bluff, five miles distant were
shaken.
Twenty workmen, boarding in an adj
Joining house. We're attempting to con-
troll the fire in Fittridge's store when
the dynamite exploded. Great splin-
The nose Of one man and the arm of
another were torn off. Coonce's body
was blown to pieces. The injured We're
brought here on q special train.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-11-28
DRESSES WILL BE MADE
ALONG STRAIGHT LINES

Chicago, Nov. 25--Woman's dress
will take on an aspect of militancy for
the coming year, according to the edict
of the National Cloak. Suit and Skirt
Makers association. which met here
yesterday.
New designs for spring demand a
straight front military effect.
All gowns are to be loose, but
straight everywhere, with no curves or
lines" and plenty Of elbow room.
Skirts are to be perfectly straight.
looking like an envelope. Jackets are
to be the same. Narrow skirts will
prevail with a slash. It's absolutely
the only way Of assuring the safety Of
the woman. 1t has been demonstrated
that women wearing narrow skirts, UNI
slashed, are in constant danger from
falls or other perils.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-11-28
YOUNG ARMY HEROES
REWARDED FOR YALOR.
Five Receive Medals of Honor
From Hands Of President
Taft Today.

Washington. Nov 25.-Eive young
(men, enlisted men and officers in Uncle
ESam's military force, came together at
kthe White House today to receive the
american soldier, the medal Of honor.
Four of them from the Presidio San
Francisco, brought memories of the
khunt and capture of the Filipino pirate
chief. Jikiri, in 1909, while the fifth,
cavalry officer, who had helped protect
modestly the retelling of his rid
Hng into rain of bullets to stop fight
That threatened the lives of Americans.
The soldiers decorated for deeds of
seallantry In action" were. First Lieut..
|SArchie Miller and Second Lieut.. Arthur
sa. wilson and John I. Kennedy, all
81 the Sixth cavalry; Quartermaster
SSergt. Joseph Henderson, an enlisted
man Of Troop b. Sixth cavalry, and
ssEapt. Julian Gaujot, Of the First cav
airy.
S President Taft had summoned to the
s0ciock all of the medal OF honor men
now stationed or living near Washing
ton. Invited to the White House to
go honor to the younger members OF
the distinguished order were Maj Gen.
William II. Carter, Brig. Gen. Ernest
Mills, Lieut.. Gen. Nelson A. Miles re-
stired;) Maj. Gen. George L. Gillespie
Nretired,) and nearly score of others
whose deeds of gallantry in action"
Tan back through the history of Cuban
and Philippine campaigns to the stir
ring days of Indian fighting and the
civil war.
g The Sixth cavalry men honored to-
day all won their spurs in the Philip
spines. They were under orders from
xGen. Leonard Wood when they went
gon the trail of Jilsiri, who had killed
sslhundreds of Chinese and Moros and had
Rbecome the terror of the Jolo archipel-
ago In a campaign noted for the bril-
sllancy of the personal acts of bravery,
IShey caught the marauder and his allies,
and effectually put an end to the piracy
sshe had directed.
Ss# In the final fight. according to the
sxeports made by Capt. George l.. Byram,
Their commanding officer, the present
medal of honor men rushed ahead of
the line and engaged in hand to hand
Nights with the pirate chief and his lieu
SHenants.
aE Captain Gaujot, of the First cavalry,
lswon his medal much nearer home. He
was in command Of troops on the Dor
der line when the battle of Augua
Pr1eta, Mex. threatened the lives and
property of the citizens of Douglas.
Arr. April IS, 1911. According to eye
witnesses, Captain Gaujot, seeing the
1Aavoc wrought by Mexican bullets that
6came to the American side, rode boldly
sthrough the fire into Aqua Prieta, where
he induced the Mexicans to lay down
sstheir arms and stop the combat.