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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
YALE PUTS BIG POLAR
EXPEDITION IN FIELD
American Geographical Society
and American Museum
Also Associated

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Feb. 14.-Yale
university will be associated with the
American Geographical society and the
American Museum OF Natural history
in a polar expedition for the purpose
Of exploring Crockerland which Admit
raj Peary saw across the ice from
Grantland in 1906. The existence OF
this land which remains to be explored
had been previously inferred by experts
from observations of the arctic tide 8
The leaders Of the expedition will be
George Borup, curator of Geology in
the Yale Museum and Donald b. Mac
MILAN. of Bowdoin college. Both were
with Peary in his last expedition.
The expedition will leave Sydney,
Nova Scotia about July 20, establishing
winter quarters on the south side Of
Bache Peninsula. About the middle Of
September sledging supplies will be
taken to Cape Thomas Hubbard and in
February 1913. the dash across the
ice to Crockerland will begin. The re-
turn to New York is planned in the
autumn of 1914. The cost of the ex>
petition will be $4,000 which has been
raised by subscription.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
F.. E. B.

We heard a man say the other morn
ing that the abbreviation for February
Feb.-means Freeze every body, and
that NAH looked frozen in his ulster.
1t was apparent that he needed the kind
of warmth that stays, the warmth that
reaches from head to foot, all over the
body. We could have told him from per-
sonal knowledge that Hoods Sarsaparil-
la gives permanent warmth, = it invigor-
ates the blood and speeds it along
through artery and vein, and really fits
men and women, boys and girls, to en-
Joy cold weather and resist the at
tacks of disease. 1t gives the right kind
Of warmth stimulates and strenthens
at the same time, and its benefits are
lasting. There may be a suggestion in
this for you. 49,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
WOULD TAKE TARE
OFF COTTON PRODUCT
BY RALPH sMrTH.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 15-Represen-
tatives Helm, of Alabama, and BurIe-
son. of Texas. are trying to remove the
tax on cotton known as tare. The
amount assessed against the farmers Of
the south through this tare tax is
claimed to be enormous and Messrs.
Heflin> and Burleson have taken the
matter up with the departments of ag-
riculture and commerce and labor.
Mr.. Helm has circular signed by
McFadden & Bros. and other cotton
men announcing a penalty in the way
of tare tax on cotton. Thomas B. Rob-
ertson, special agent of the bureau OF
corporations department of commerce
and labor called on Mr.. Helm today
and got the circular. The whole mat
ter is being investigated with the view
of relieving the cotton farmers of this
burden.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
YOUNG WOMAN is SHOT
THROUGH CLOSED DOOR
New York Burglars Fire at
Mrs, John Burns through
KeyhoIe

NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-While hold
ing the door of her 4Srd street apart
ment against three would-be burglars
who were trying to force their way
into her home at 1 o'clock this morn
ing Mrs. John Burns was shot twice,
both bullets narrowly missing her
heart. She was taken to a hospital
in a serious condition.
Mrs. Burns, who is 20 years old, an
swered a ring at the door and opened
it slightly thinking it was her nus,
band returning from his club.
Where's Burns?" a rough voice de-
manded.
The tone was so threatening that
Mrs. Burns pushed the door closed and
latched it. Enraged by disappointment
one of the men outside put his revolt
yer to the keyhole and fired twice.
The sound of the woman's falling body
frightened the ruffians outside and
they fled. The police found no clue to
their identity.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16

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by taking Stuarts Calcium Waters.
They contain as their main ingredi-
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Remember this. too, that most pimple
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Stuart's Calcium Waters have not a
particle Of poison in them. They are
free from mercury. biting drugs or ven
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can see in the mirror before your own
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Don't be any longer Inundated by
having a splotehy face. Don't have
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Your blood makes you what you are.
The men and women VINO forge ahead
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We want to prove to you that Stuart's
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
CATCHES F00ToIN SWITCH;
TRAIN GRINDS OFF LEG
nv Associated Press.)

LOUISVILLE, Feb. 15.-While James
canty, a railroad detective, was walking
through the local yards yesterday his
foot became caught in a frog. His eff
forts 10 extricate it were unavailing,
and before he could unfasten his shoe
Canty heard the roaring of an engine
behind him a few hundred yards away.
He began shouting and waving for
the engineer to stop, but Canty was on
the side OF the fireman. who was shovel
ing coal at the moment, and no one
saw him.
Just as the engine reached him Cam
Nv leaned far over to the side and the
wheels ground of his leg below the
knee
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
Honest Statement OF
Well Known Citizen

An advertisement OF DIR. Kilmer' $
Swamp Root, which ] saw in the St
Adams Messenger some time ago, in
duced me TO give your remedy fair
trial 1 was then suffering from ter
rible pains in the small of my back.
The pain was usually greatest during
the morning. and often when l attempt
ed to arise from my bed to go TO work.
found / could not do so without the
assistance of some member of my fam
lily. I am very grateful for the good
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1 thought 1 would have to use much
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ago, and though do heavy work in the
shop where have been employed for
the past "A years, have had no recur-
renee OF the trouble or pain in the
slightest degree.
I am doubly thankful for this, and
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strength Of my youth, thanks to DR..
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also use it to as good advantage as 1
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Very truly yours,
JOHN FRAZIER,
40 Edward St ST Adams VI.
State OF Vermont
Franklin County SIS.
At the city Of ST. Adams in said
county, on this the Goth day Of July,
personally before a Notary Public,
within and for said county, John Fra
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W. E. Powers well known to me as a
reputable citizen OF this community
for the past 80 years and fully entitled
TO credit and made oath that the Tore
going afidavit by him signed is true
and correct.
JOHN G. KEENAN,.
Notary Public.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16

Get Rid of Straps and Springs and Be CURED
Simply write for our free cloth-bound Book
Of Advice, containing facts which took us 40
years of day-after-day experience 10 learn. Ii
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to sell their misery making trusses. Explains
the dangers of operation and why 1t Is no
longer necessary. Exposes the humbug dis
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puts you on guard against throwing money
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Book tells how the wonderful Cluthe Self-Mas-
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how ii is waterprOof-no leg-straps-no body
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
WEARY OF FLIGHT,
He PLEADS FOR PARDON

NEW ORLEANS. Feb 14.-Weary of
the stigma of % years standing of being
a fugitive from Louisiana justice, w. B.
Paine, who escaped from the state peni-
Tertiary where he was sent in 1889 for
stealing a horse, has asked the state
pardon board to recommend to the gov
ernor that he be pardoned.
Paine says he was is years old when
he left the penitentiary and went to
Texas and Oklahoma, later marrying and
rearing a family at Wewoka, Okla,
where he now is a citizen of standing
and responsibility. The state beard re-
ceived his application yesterday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
WOODROW WILSON GETS
RAZOR AS A VALENTINE
fRy Associated Press.l

TRENTON, N. J., Feb. 15.-When
Governor Wilson returned to the state
house from his Kentucky trip he found
six gold-plated safety razors on his
desk.
One day last week when the governor
was very busy he decided to shave him
self at his office in the capitol. He
used an old-fashioned razor and it slip
ped, inflicting an ugly cash on his lip.
Several friends of the governor made
the incident the occasion for urging
the use of a safety razor and the sam
pies of expensive design which he found
on his desk gave him his choice of the
most popular brands on the market.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
MILITIA AT LAWRENCE
MAI BE- WITHDRAWN

drawaI OF the 1000 or more militiamen
who have been on duty since the start
OF the great textile strike more than
four weeks ago is being seriously con-
sidered by state officials. Adjutant Gem
eraI Gardner w. Pearson feels that the
city government should now take over
the matter OF preserving peace, increas-
ing the police force. If necessary, to
maintain order. For four weeks the mi
Iitia have practically relieved the city
of al responsibility and expense in
maintaining order.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
CANADIAN RECIPROCITY
STILL B0THERS CANADA

OTTAWA, Feb. ia commission of
IS members of the Canadian senate
will determine exactly what the Do
minion lost through the rejection Of
reciprocity with the United States. The
commission was appointed on motion
of Senator Edwards. liberal from On.
tario At the suggestion of one of the
western members it will also report on
what Canada gained in defeating the
proposed trade pact.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
Want Southerner
by Associated Pre8ss
EnDT IL LII Il

FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. 15-"It is the
sense of this house that in the future
in the selection of a candidate for pres
ident of the United States. the qualifica-
lions of any prospective candidate should
not be prejudiced or ignored because he
is a citizen of a southern state of the
union"
This is the conclusion of resolution
adopted Tuesday afternoon by the Ken
lucky house of representatives.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
MANY FLAGS FLYING
OVER NEW ORLEANS
(9y Associated Press.)

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. IA small
army of decorators resumed work today
draping thousands Of yards of bunting
over downtown business buildings and
stringing vari-ocolored electric lights
preparing for the 1912 Mardi Gras car
nival season, the first parade which
takes place tomorrow night. King Momus
and his court. on a dozen or more tin
seled floats and escorted by several
Thursday night.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
Visits New Orleans

lBy Associated Press. J
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. R.-CardinaI
Gibbons, of Baltimore. arrived in New
Orleans today on hi annual visit to hfs
brother. John T. Gibbons. Of this city.
accompanied by Rev. Father W. A.
Fletcher. rector of the cathedral Of Bal
timore. The cardinal will remain here
about 10 days and will be the guest at
several dinners including one to be Civ
en- in his honor by Archbishop Blenck.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
ROCKEFELLER PIERCE
FIGHT ON IN ST. LOUIS

ST. LOUIS. Mo-, Feb. 15.-Both sides
in the fight between the Rockefeller
interests and the Pierce interests to
control he selection of directors for the
Waters-Pierce Oil company Of Missou-
ri. a today's election are prepared for
the legal battle which it is predicted will
follow the attempt of the Standard Oil
representatives to choose the board.
The Pierce interests contend that
the attempt of the Standard to get
control Of the board is another effort
to consolidate subsidiary companies that
were formerly a part of the Standard,
which was ordered dissolved by the
United States supreme court.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
HILL SUCCEEDS DUKE,
HEAD OF TOBACCO CO.

NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-Percival S. Hill
was today elected president Of the Amer
lean Tobacco company to succeed James
B. Duke, whose resignation was accept
ed at a meeting of the board OF direc-
tors Of the company.
The following vice presidents were
elected;
z. s. Edwards, B. ]. Hanlon, George
w. Hill, NJ. c. Patterson and T. V.
Yuille.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
"GRASS DANCE" MEANS
APPROACH OF SPRING
CBy Associated Press.)

CUT BANK. Mont, Feb. 15.-The
grass dance Of the Black Feet Indians
which now is in progress on the Cut
Bank river. not far from the reservation
Of Browning. is considered as a har-
binger offspring by the stockmen.
big Brave" mixer Of spring medi-
cine for the festival. an astronomer Of
note among the members OF the tribe
and the leader of the dance, says the
sun and stars have informed him that
spring viii come early and that it now
is time to offer thanksgiving.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
Superintendent Shot

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
AAIERICUS. Ga, Feb. 14.-In a general
alteration among negroes on the Sim
mons plantation. near Americas, Roy
Harp. superintendent of the plantation,
was shot through the arm by a negro,
while Albert Johnson. colored. an in
nocent bystander, was shot dead. There
was a row among the negroes, and Harp
was attempting to quell it by wrestling
the pistol from the negro creating. the
trouble.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
His Fat Killed Him

- asNN-LAlI9A EI.3NsI
-RknDGEPORT, Conn, Feb. 15.-F'rank
De2zin. who is dead AT St Vincents
hospital here, was killed. the physicians
say. BY his sudden acquisition OF fat A
year OF two ago Deakin was a man Of
slight stature. He suddenly began 70
put on weight and not even the most
vigorous treatment could prevent the
constant increase. He was removed 70
the hospital last month, weighing near
- 100 pounds.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
SHERIFF'S TIRE PUNCTURES
AND THIVES GET AWAY
fRy Associated Press

DENTON, Tex, Feb. ia punctured
automobile tire was worth S1,7O0 to
yeggmen who robbed the Argyle State
bank, near here. last night.
The tire delayed the arrival in Argyle
of a sheriff's posse from here for about
Is minutes, during which the robbers
got away with their loot There is no
trace of them today. Argyle is ten miles
from here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16

(Also Called letter, Salt Rheurn, Prurituss Milk.
Crust, Weeping Skin, etc.,
ECZEMA CAN BE CURED TO STAY, and
when say cured, mean just what | say
C-U-R-E-D, and not merely patched up for awhile
TO return worse than before. Remember,
make this broad statement after putting ten
years of my time on this one disease and han
ding in the meantime quarter OF q million
cases OF this dreadful disease. Now, / do not
care what all you have used, nor how many
doctors have told you that you could not be
cured--all I ask is just a chance TO show you
that ] know what am talking about II you
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that win convince you more In day than l or
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fort than you had thought this world holds
for you. Just try II and you viii see ! am
telling you the truth.
DR.. J. Z. Cannady, 597 Park Square, sedalia Mo.
References: Third National Bank. Sedalia. bio.
Could you do better act than to send this no.
tice to some poor sufferer OF Eczerna?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
of Interest to Old Maids

CHICAGO. Feb. 15.-The screechlng
OF two parrots was responsible for saw
ing the life OF Mrs. Mary Mason in her
north side home last night Two girls
entering the building heard the cries
OF the Certified birds and opening the
door OF the Mason apartments found
the woman unconscious from gas. They
gave the alarm and Mrs. Mason was
revived
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
F aiIed-SuiCide
(By Associated Press.

DALLAS. Tex, Feb. 15.-Walter War
rem, who came here about a week ago
from Los Angeles. blew his brains out in
local hotel here today On the table
in his room was this note:
"I have tried to make good here and
failed. Perhaps I can make good there.
"W. W.
Warrens business card had printed
on it walter Warren, Los Angeles,
Cal, investments"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
Iohn STEPHENS ST., Dead

COLUMBUS, Ca, Feb. 1-John Ste
phens. Sr.s a prominent merchant and
planter OF Cusseta. died here at the res
fdence OF his daughter, Mrs John F.
Scarborough he was IS years old and
probably Chattahoochee county's wealth.
Jest citizen The funeral VIII take place
at Cusseta-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
Letter TO
Dr.. KiImer q Co.,
Binghamton, n. X.

Prove what swamp-RoOt VIII DO For
You.
Send to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, n. Y, for a sample bottle. 1t VIII
convince anyone. You will also receive
a booklet of valuable information tell
ing all about the Kidneys and bladder.
when writing. be sure and mention
The Atlanta Semi Weekly Journal. Regu-
lar fftv-cent and one-dollar size bottles
for sale at all drug stores.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
James K. Polk Jr,r Dead

PARIS. Tex, Feb. 14-James X. Polk
Jr, a descendant of President Polk
dropped dead here today. His wife re-
sides I'm Detroit and his mother In
Louisville. Mr.. Polk was n son OF the
late Bishop Polk. His death Is attrib-
uted TO acute indigestion.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
CARRIED HER SCHOOL
BOOKS NOT IN VAIN

EVANSTON. uL-when Jimmy
Wilder walked home with little Miss
Agnes Patten. carrying her school
books. other boys used to make life
miserable for him with their teasings
Now it's ~Jimmy's" turn to laugh; his
hes James E. now-engagement TO
Miss Patten. daughter OF the million
aire grain Spectator. has just been
announceds the schoolday romance will
eliminate IN a Christmas day wed
ding
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
TROUBLE MAKER
Coffee Poison Breeds Variety
of Ills

A California woman who didn't know
for twenty years what kept her I'll,
writes to tell how she won back her
health BY quitting coffee:
Il am s. years Old she says, 'have
used coffee all my life and for % years
suffered from indigestion and insomnia
Life was a burden and a drag to me all
the time. and about once a year my all
ments got such hold on me that I was
regularly sick in bed for several weeks
each time.
Il was reluctant TO conclude that
coffee was the cause OF my trouble, but
am thankful that I found out the
truth.
.aThen I determined to use Postum
exclusively--for a week at flrst-for ]
doubted my ability to do without cof-
Zee for any length OF time. made the
Postum carefully. as directed, and be-
fore the week expired had my reward
IN a perceptible increase in strength
and spirits.
Seeing the good thai my short ex-
pertinent had accomplished, resolved
70 continue the use Of Postum. cutting
out the coffee entirely. This I did for
nine months. finding, daily, increased
cause for qualification at my steadily
improving health. My indigestion grad
uaIly left me. my sleep returned. gain
ed IS pounds in weight. my color
changed from salloS TO a fresh. rosy
hue and life became a blessing.
'sThen thought I would try coffee
AGAIN. and did so for few weeks The
punishment for deserving my good
friend. Postum. was a retr-7 OF my
old troubles
That taught mo wisdom. and I am
now and shall be all my life hereafter
using Postum exclusively and enjoying
the benefits Il brings me" Name given
bv Postum Co. Battle Creek. Mich.
There's a reason" and IL is explain
"a in the little book. The Road TO
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter?
a new one appears from time
to time. They are genuine.
true, and full of human inter-
est.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16
PimpIes Removed
Quickly
The New Calcium Sulphide Treat.
ment Does Wonders to Every
Kind of Skin Eruption.

Trial Package sent Free To Prove It.
You don't want to wait forever and a
day to get rid of your pimples or other
skin eruptions. You want to get rid
of them right now. Next week you may
want to so somewhere where you
wouldn't like to have to take the pim-
pies along.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-16

w. S. Weldon, of Paulding county
(Ga.), is the inventor of the most use
full and most valuable backband known.
1t is an adjustable backband for pillow
and harness No tugs to pull of. No
buckles to slip. A strap that reaches
across the animals back with snap
on each side that holds the traces. 1t
can be regulated to fit large or small
animals and gives an even pressure over
the animals back. 1t can be made of
jute, hemp, cotton or leather and will
last from 4 to 10 years in ordinary use.
Any one interested in this new inven-
ton might do well to correspond with
the inventor. Address W. s.. Weldon,
Route s, box Y, Dallas, Ga.