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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
TWO DIVORCES TO EVERY
ONE HUNDRED WEDDINGS

Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)
MONTGOMERY. Ala, Sept. 1.-two
couples secured divorces to every one
hundred couples married in Alabama
during the first six months Of this year,
according to a bulletin issued by the
state board Of health yesterday.
There were 1879 marriages during the
six months, while 4Ol divorces were
granted. The divorce rate among white
persons was three per cent, while it was
one per cent higher among negroes.
During the half year there were q ,26O
births and s,S4s deaths, the birth rate a
thousand per annum being 1913 and the
death rate sos estimating that the states
population is 2,199,972.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
CYCLONE KILLS MAN
AND RUINS TOBACCO

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Sept. 1s.-A dis
patch from Adairville, KY, says that
a cyclone travelling due east struck the
Red river section two miles from that
place, yesterday afternoon at o'clock,
destroying fifteen tobacco barns, one
residence and not less than 100000 pounds
Of tobacco. Moses Fisher, young far
mer, who took refuge in his barn, lost
his life. The path of the storm was
a quarter of mile wide and the damage
covers a stretch of three miles. Six Of
the barns blown down burned.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
LEAPS FROM TOP OF
CHICAGO SKYSGRAPER
&c. R, Rasmussen Commits
Suicide From Top of %
Story Masonic Temple
CBv Associated Press.)

CHICAGO. Sept 1s.-Prevented from
jumping to his death in the interior of
nets, c.. r. Rasmussen climbed to the
roof of the twenty-five story structure
today and jumped off. His corpse
crashed on the roof of an adjoining
building, fourteen stories below, with
such force that the plaster was knocked
from ceilings within the structure.
Rasmussen was an insurance solicitor
and was twenty-five years old. There
was no apparent reason for his act
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
LINE FROM MOBILE TO
SOUTH AMERICA OPENED
MARTIN ACQUITTED FOR
KILLING MCMILLAN
Especial Dispatch to The Journal.

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
MONTGOMERY. Ala. Sept. 1s-Dan
o. Martin, who killed w. A. Mcmillan in
a saloon Saturday night, was acquitted
by Judge Screws in inferior court Tues
day after a preliminary hearing. eye
witnesses testified that Mcmillan started
toward Martin with a chair and that
the defendant had reason to believe that
he would have been killed.
Solicitor w. T. Seibels intimated that
the killing would be investigated by the
Montgomery county grand jury in Octo-
Der. Mcmillan was president of the
Montgomery Roofing and Cornice COM
pany. Martin is a timer.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
WHITMAN TO EXAMINE
ARK. NEWSPAPER MEN

HOT SPRINGS. Ark, Sept 1S.-Dis-
triot Attorney Whitman, of New York
today will rest preparatory TO formal
examination tomorrow Of persons who
in August last talked to Sam Schepps
arrested here as a Rosenthal murder
case witness. The outline of the de-
tense of Police Lieutenant Becker con-
tanned in a dispatch printed here to-
day is what the district attorney ex-
pected and il does not change the plans
Of the prosecution.
Eight persons, four of them news
paper men. are to be examined here be-
fore Special Commissioner Hun. Mr.
Whitman early today talked personally
with the last one and indicated the
same satisfaction he said he felt after
talking to the first one.
The witnesses Will appear volun-
tarily.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
Grief for Poodle
Causes This Woman
To Try Self Death

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
MACON, Ga, Sept. 17.-Despairing over
the health of her white poodle, Marion
Mann, who lives on lower Cherry street,
made a mutile attempt at suicide this
morning by taking bichloride of mer-
curry. The use of a stomach pump at the
city hospital was all that saved her life.
Enough of the poison to kill three per-
sons was pumped from her stomach.
After recovering from the shock she
stated that since the death Of her poodle,
life ha dnot been worth living and she
sought death The poodle died last SUM-
day. She will recover, but declares that
unless her grievance passes away, she
will attempt suicide again.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
Or. w. S. PATTEN
DIES AT MILLT0WN

Especial Dispatch to The JournaL)
MIDTOWN. Ca, Sept. 1s.-Dr. w. L.
Patten. one OF the leading citizens of
Midtown. died Monday and was buried
today.
DR.. Patten was one of the leading
physicians Of the section. a deacon in
the Baptist church, a prominent Mason.
He is survived by a wife and three
daughters. one brother and two sisters.
The funeral was preached at the Bap-
list church by Rev. J.. c. Wilkinson. of
Columbus, Ca. The body was laid to
rest with Masonic honors.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20

Also called letter, Salt Rheum, Pruritus, nnH

Also called letter, Salt Rheum Prur1tus, MIX
Crust, Weeping SKIN, etc.
ECZEMA CAN BE CURED TO STAY. and when
/ say cured, mean just what I say-C-U- RED,
and not merely patched up for awhile, to return
worse than before. Remember. / make this
broad statement after putting ten years of my
time this one disease and handling in the
meantime a quarter Of a MILAN cases of this
dreadful disease. Now, l do not care what all
you have used, how many doctors have told
you that you could not be cured-all / ask Is
just a chance to show you that l know what 1
am talking about. If you will write me TODAY
will send you a FREE TRIAL Of my mild,
soothing, guaranteed cure that will convince
you more in day than / or anyone else could
In months time. If you are disguised and
discouraged. / dare you to give me a chance to
prove my claims. BY writing me today you will
enjoy more real comfort than you had ever
thought this world holds for you. Just try
it and you will see l am telling you the truth.
DR.. j. L. Cannaday, 597 Park Square, Sedalia,
No
References: Third National Bank, Sedalia, Mo.
Could You do a better act than to send this
notice to some poor sufferer Of Eczema?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
CATHOLICS GATHER TO
DEDICATE CATHEDRAL

WICHITA. Kas.. Sept. 1S.-Headed by
his eminence, Cardinal Gibbons, digni-
taries of the Roman Catholic church
from all parts of the United States weer
here today of the United States were
ST. Mary's cathedral, said to be the
finest church edifice in the southwest
1t cost s23O,0OO, exclusive of furnish
ings.
Among the prominent clergy scheduled
to take part in the ceremonies were
Archbishop John II. Blenk, New Or
leans; Bishops Joseph p. Lynch. Dallas,
Tex; c. Van de Ven, Alexandria, La;
D. J. O'Connell, Richmond. Va; B. j.
Kelley, Savannah, Ca; Edward p. Allen,
Mobile, Ala, and Theodore Meerschaert,
Oklahoma City, Okla
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
SAVANNAH VICTIMS
FEAR DOG HAD RABIES

SAVANNAH, Ca, Sept. 1S.--There are
three persons in Savannah today who
are awaiting with much anxiety the re-
suit of an investigation by DR.. Bassett,
the city bacteriologist. who is to deter
mine whether a dog killed yesterday by
a policeman suffered from rabies. The
animal was slain yesterday after hav-
ing bitten Martin Whaltman, william
Jones and Henry Carter, all white, and
who live in the vicinity of East Broad
and Broughton streets.
The dog was found under a house. It
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
PROMINENT MONTGOMERY
MAN DIED TUESDAY
Especial Dispatch to The Jornal)

Especial Dispatch to The Jornal9
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Sept. sc. G..
Zirkle, a leading business man of Mont
gomery for several years, died at his res
idence on South Perry street Tuesday
after an illness OF several months dura-
ton. He is survived by a wife, two
daughters and several ather relatives.
Funeral services will be conducted at
his late residence Wednesday afternoon
Mr.. Zirkle was prominent in the church,
society and politics, and was member
of a real estate firm.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
GOV. MARSHALL SPEAKS
TO ST. LOUIS VOTERS
(By Assoeiated Press.)

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1S.-Governor
Marshall, of Indiana, Democratic vice
presidential candidate who has been
on a campaign tour or Missouri, arrived
today at the invitation of the City club,
to- address its members at a luncheon.
He goes this afternoon to Springfield.
Illinois
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
EAT0NT0N MAYOR STARTS
TERM WITH BIG FINES
tspecIal Disratah TO me Journall

Special Dispat9h to The Journal
EATONTON, Ca, Sept. 1S.-Mayor
L. NJ. Pennington. Eatonton's new
mayor. held his first court Monday af-
ternoon. and marked his beginning with
the limit of the law, fines OF $125 each,
for two blind tigers. Under a recently
enacted law, the police force of the
city is now elected by the city coun-
Gil, and the new mayor. on taking the
oath of Office made it plain to these
officers that the law must be en-
forced.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
FIRE HORSE QUELLS
STRAW HAT RIOTERS


BRIDGETON, N. j., Sept. ia straw
hat riot here last night got beyond the
control of the police, and order was not
restored until the firemen appeared as
reinforcements and dispersed the crowds
with the fire hose. No arrests were made.
Several hundred straw hats were de-
stroyed and many black eyes were taken
home by combatants.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
Steamship Service From Ala
bama Port to Montivido and
BuenoS AyreS Began Wed
neSday
rRr Associated Press.l

MOBILE. Ala. Sept 1S.-The first
steamer of the Mobile South American
line sailed from this port today with a
fun cargo of general merchandise for
and Buneos Ayres. The yes
sci was the British steamer Lord
Roberts. 2,O95, boat master. The ser
vice was inauguraJed under the most
favorable circumstances.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
THEATER MAN HANGS
HIMSELF IN BARN

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Sept. 1S.-George
w. FL Hughes, who until few years
ago was part owner of the leading New
Haven theater, ended his life last night
by hanging himself in his barn. Melan-
cholia is believed to have been the cause
of his act. He was sixty-four years
old
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
SOCIALIST Is NAMED
MAYOR OF FAIRH0PE
(By Associated Press.)

MOBILE. Ala, Sept 1S.-At the cleo
ton for mayor OF the town of Fairhope,
the first and oldest single tax colony in
the United States located in Baldwin
county. Ala, across the bay from
this city, j. S. Johnson. a Socialist, was
elected over DR.. II. S. Greene. who held
the office for several terms. and J. NJ
Pitcher both single takers.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
Pavne Is Reappointed

Especial Dispatch to The Journall
ELBERTON, Ga, Sept 17.-BooZer
Payne was reappointed judge of the
city court Of Elberton this morning by
Judge George c. Grogan. His term OF
office begins in December and is for
two years. Mr.. Payne has served
through one term, and made a record
such as to authorize his reappointment
over two of the strongest lawyers I'm
the city who were highly recommended
for the position.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
OLDEST INDIAN SQUAW
is DEAD IN CANADA

FREDERICTON, New BrunsWlckl
Sept. 17.-Daisy Paul, a NIilicote In
dian, the oldest woman in New Bruins
wick and perhaps the oldest in Canada,
is dead at St Marys, Indian reservation.
She was born 107 years ago at Indian
Point. Until Friday she enjoyed good
health She was able to thread needle
without the aid of glasses.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
"BUNK" ALLEN DEAD;
INVENTED RED LEMONADE

CHICAGO, Sept 17.-Henry Allot,
known throughout the middle west as
Bunk Allen, circus man, theatrical
promoter, saloon keeper, and member Of
the old-time Chicago. gambling syndicate,
is dead at his home here.
Allen was best know in Chicago as
proprietor of Bucket of Blood" saloon,
in the West Side tenderloin. As cir
Gus man he was credited with being the
originator of red lemonade.
Allen, a few years ago, was partner
in a wild west show that starred Cole
Younger and Frank James.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
French Aviator Gets
Ne1U World Record:
Goes Up 1892 Feet
Csy Associated Press.)

VILLACOUBLAY, France, Sept. H.
Georges Legagneux, a French aeronaut,
established a new worlds record for altil
tude here today. his machine attaining
a height of 5000 meters Qs,S72 feet).
The previous holder of the worlds al
titude record was Roland G. Garros, who
on Sept. 6 assembled in a monoplane at
Houlgate. France. and reached a height
of 1920 feet.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
Matthews Buried
Especial Dispatch to The 10

Especial Dispatch to The JOurnaL)
MACON, Ga, Sept. 1S.-The body OF
John Mason Matthews, whose death &C.
Cured recently in Savannah, was in
TERED here this morning. following its
arrival from Savannah. The young man
was only twenty years Of age, and form
erly Of this city. He leaves a mother,
three sisters and one brother, ell of
Macon. The body was inferred at the
family cemetery at Dry Branch. He
was a resident Of Macon up until four
months ago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
PETITION ASKS DAVANT
TO RUN FOR MAYOR
(special Dispatch to Nc Journal.l

Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)
SAVANNAH Ca, Sept. 17.-Within
q few days Capt. r. J. Davant is going
to be formally asked to make the race
for mayor of Savannah in the January
election. Captain Davant is just back
from a vacation spent in Canada.
While he was away his friends had
1000 cards signed UP asking him to
make the race for mayor and these are
to be presented to him.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
SPANISH WAR VETERANS
TO MEET TO FORM POST
lspecial DIsnatch. to The journal.

Especial Dispatch to The JournaL)
FITZGERALD. Ca. Sept. 1S.-The COM
mittee OF the Spanish-American war vet
Grams Of Fitzgerald and Ben Hill county
have sent out a notice that there will
be a meeting on Monday evening next
in the armory az Fitzgerald for the pur-
pose OF organizing a Spanish War Vet
Grams post. All such veterans are urged
to be present and take part In the or
ganiZatiOn.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
MISS VERNICE BRADLEY
DIES NEAR COMMERCE
Especial DISPATCH to The JournaLp

Especial Dispatch to The JournaL)
COMMERCE, Ga, Sept. 1s.-Miss Yer
nice Bradley. the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Bradley. died at the home
of her parents near Commerce Tuesday
mornings Miss Bradley is survived by
her parents. one sister and two broth
ers. Funeral arrangements will be an
nounced later.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
GOV. JOHNSON'S VOICE
Is IN BAD CONDITION

CARBONDALE Ill, Sept 1S.-Gov-
ernor Johnson's voice was in such poor
condition and he was so fatigued, he
decided not to make any long speeches
before reaching Terre Haute. Ind, to-
day. The biggest morning meeting
was at MurphysborO, Ill.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
AbbeviIIe School Opens

Especial Dispatch to The JournaL)
ABBEVILLE, Ga, Sept. T-Abbeville
High school opened Monday with public
exercises at the auditorium. Prof. A. H.
Wyatt is the principal, and has an able
corps of teachers.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
Rheumatism
a Home Cure Given by One Who Had u

In the spring Of 1903 I was attacked by
Muscular and Inflammatory rheumatism.
suffered as only those who have ii know, for
over three years. | tried remedy after
remedy, and doctor after doctor, but such
relief as l received was only temporary.
Finally, found remedy that cured me
completely, and IL has never. returned.
have given it to a number who were terribly
afflicted and even bedridden with Rheuma-
tsm, and II effected a cure in every case.
/ want every sufferer from any form OF
rheumatic trouble to try this marvellous heal
ing power. Don't send cent; simply mail
your name and address and / will send IL
free to try. If, after you have used IL and
il has pOven itself to be that long-looked fer
means of curing your rheumatism, you may
send the price of IL. one dollar. but, under
stand. do not want your money unless you
are perfectly satisfied to send it. Isn't that
fair? why suffer any longer when positive
relief is thus offered you free? Don't delay.
Write today.
Mary II. Jackson, No. lis AIhambra Bldg.
Syracuse, n. Y.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
Miss EsteIIe Young Dead

LAGRANGE, Ga, Sept 17.-After
few days illness Miss Estelle Young,
aged about seventeen years. died Mon
day morning at the family home in Rid
ley avenue. Miss Young was one of
twin daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. j. G..
Young, and was a very popular young
lady of this city. She is survived by
father and mother as well as several
sisters and brothers.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
is WELL ATTENDED

BUFFALO, N Y, Sept 1S.-Every
large city in the country is represented
at the sixteenth annual convention of
the League Of American Municipalities,
which began a three-day session here
today.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
BY JUDGE MERRITT W. PIECxNEx
Judge Of the Children's Court in Chicago,
Who First Administered the New.


Who First Administered the New.
and Beneficent Mothers Pen
sion Law.
At last the people of Illinois have
awakened and decreed that poverty shall
no longer separate mother and child. The
legislature has recognized the home as
at least equal to the institution, and has
provided the same financial aid for the
child cared for I'm the former as in the
latter.
Under the new law the work of the
judge OF the juvenile court in behalf OF
the dependent child is far more congenial
and satisfactory. There is less Of con-
fiict between his duties as a judge and
his feelings as a man. The opportunity
now given to keep the home intact and
the family circle unbroken, and to unite
rather than separate the mother and
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-09-20
kr.AndersOn' S Drinking
STOPPED
BY His Wife
She viii Tell You EREE
HOW she DID IT. nEE
WRITE 10 HER
WRITE TO HER y

Through the offer of Mrs. Margaret
Anderson, of Hillburn, N. Y, whose
husband was a confirmed drunkard for
over 20 years, every man and woman
who has a dear one who drinks, can
learn how she stopped his drinking COM
pletely, in their own little home, easily
and G 1ickly.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03
MENNEDY'S LEGISLATIVE REC ORD.

Ex Senator William Kennedy of Naug- 1kuck, whom the democrats of the Fifth district nominated as their candidate for congress, to oppose Dr. Knight. the strong aud popular nominee of the re- Publicans, is assailed by the Hartford 8ourant on his record in the Connecti- aut Western railroad fight on the Tariff vile link matter, in 1901, when he voted 1n favor of the New Haven railroad, and Ahe Courant intimates that Litchfeld county, which is still sore over the issue &Df that fight, will take revenge on Ken nedy by defeating him at the polls.
 The New Haven Union, which is par 4icularly friendly to Kennedy, denies the inference that the latter was "a tool of the New Haven road while he was in the legislature, and cites several promi- nant republicans who voted as Kennedy did, on the Connecticut Western matter. yet who subsequently, ran for exalted off, fee without having that record used .nEainst them. Says the Union
 .A\s matter of fact, Senator Ken nedyfs record in the General Assembly shows that, while he voted against what he believed Eo be holdup game against the New Haven road, he opposed the railroad on several measures in which &1aey were greatly interested. We do mot believe that Senator Kennedy or anybody else wants to stoop to personal aties ill their political campaigning. pr. Knight is a very estimabIe gentleman. and for him we entertain the highest re- gard and respect. He and Senator Ken nedy ought to be allowed to contest the Fifth congressional district upon those vital national issues over which they differ
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03
Is There a Line Storm |?

With the autumnal equinox, which occurred this week, arises the question, Is there any such thing as an equinoc- tial storm? Old fashioned people can not be persuaded that the "line storm" of their childhood traditions is a myth. Modern scientists deride the idea that a purely arbitrary division of time to mark the passing of summer and the advent of autumn can have any effect on climatic conditions. At least there is no apparent reason why bad weather should prevail just because the sun is crossing an imaginary line. It is true that the weather is apt to be unsettled In September, but we are just as likely to have heavy rain or high winds on the 10th or 30th of September as on or about the 23d. And yet any storm that comes within a week or ten days either side of the first day of fall will be class
 ed as equinoctial by the same folks who believe in the Candlemas ground hog or the St. Swithin's Day rain as lnfalh- ble weather prophets. Post.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03
Queer Cases of Thrift.

The native thrift of the Vermonters was under discussion and story was told that was held to illustrate it per fectly.
 There was a man in one of the inter- for Vermont towns who had an old horse, ringboned, spavined, with the heaves and every other horse allment- a mere shadow of horse. He used to drive the horse to town every day and was jeered by the neighbors for using such a miserable beast
 One day he walked into the store at the corner. "Where is your horse, Jim?'' friend asked.
 "Sold him.
 ''Sold him! How much did you get ?"
 "Got a hundred dollars!'
 "Who in thunder did you sell that horse to for hundred dollars?"
 "Why," replied the Vermonter, as he exhibited a roll of bills, II sold him to mother" !"-Saturday Evening Post.