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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
EYES OF GENII WATCH
KING AWARD H0N0RS
Many Are Prominently Men,
toned for Places in
4, "0rder of Merit"
Csy Associated Press.)

LONDON, Dec. 2s.-The honors to be
conferred by King George on New Years
have given rise to some interesting ru-
mors.
The vacancy roll OF the order OF Merit
naturally creates the greatest specula-
ton. The name Of Mrs. Humphrey
Ward, the writer, has been mentioned
In this connection. but IL is likely that
while she will receive some recognition,
this greater honor will go to some
member OF the British academy. Many
people would like to see Sir Aston Webb,
the architect become the successor to
the hate Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema as
a member of this order. 1t Is said that
John s. Sergeant, the American artist,
would have received il had he become
a British subject.
Johnston Forbes-Robertson, the actor.
II is said, will on this occasion be
dubbed a knight
Prince Arthur OF Connaught, the son
OF the Duke OF Connaught, governor
general OF Canada, is due to receive a
dukedom. probably that OF Kent, but
this may be postponed until the kings
birthday.
New peerages will be few and all Of
them outside of parliament, as the gov
eminent is not willing TO run any fur
Their risk OF losing by elections.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
Claim Agent SURPRISED
AT Honesty OF Interior
Department With 81. so
(By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON Dec. 2s.-The depart
ment Of the interior has shocked the
claim agent of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad to the
point where he now is reported to be
azed and all but incoherent
The department has a set of fine ma
tional park views. which 1t sends from
place to place for free exhibition.
On the way from Worcester. Mass,
to New York, two of the pictures were
damaged, and a New York art dealer
estimated that IL would cost Sill to make
the needed repairs. A bill for that
amount was collected from the rail-
read company.
In the meantime, however, the pic
lures had been shipped to Providence,
r. l., for exhibition and a picture frame
dealer in that city repaired the pictures
for $3.50. The custodian of the collec-
ton sent his personal check for the diff
ference. $3.50, to the inerior depart
ment.
This refund on damages already paid
was forwarded to the New York, New
Haven and Hartford claim agent
''Can such things be?" he gasped. 1t
is reported that he will recover.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
cONTAIA0
NO T0BAcc0

1t is not unpleasant to use and at
the same time it is entirely harmless,
and can be used by man. woman Jr
child.
Just as Catarrh is contracted by
breathing cold or dust and germ-ladsn
air, just so this balmy antiseptic smok-
ing remedy goes to all the affected
parts of the air passages of the head.
nose, throat and lungs. 1t can readily
be seen why the ordinary treatments.
such as sprays, ointments. salves, liquid
or tablet medicines fail-they do not
and can not reach all the affected parts.
If you have catarrh Of the nose,
throat or lungs, choking, stopped-up
feeling, colds, catarrhal headaches; If
you are given to hawking and splitting,
this simple yet scientific treatment
should cure You.
An illustrated book which goes thor
oughly into the whole question OF the
cause, cure and prevention Of catarrh
will, upon request, be sent you by DR..
j. w. Blosser, 81 Walton street, At
lanta, Ga.
He will. also, mail you five days
free treatment You will at once see
that it is a wonderful remedy, and as
it only costs one dollar for the regular
treatment. it is within the reach of
everyone. 1t is not necessary to send
any money-simply send your name and
address and the booklet and free trial
package will be mailed you Immediately.
(Adv.l
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
MEN QUIT TEACHING AS
WOMEN GET MORE PAY
fRr AnnocInted Press. ,

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-Equal pay for
New York school teachers, that is, no
discrimination so far as sex is con-
cerned, has resulted in such a falling
off in the enrolment of men teachers
that President Egerton L. Winthrop, Jr.,
of the board of education, seriously de-
plores the loss in his annual report
made public today. The new equal pay
law went into effect only this year.
President Winthrop considers it too
early to forecast the result, he finds
that already there is a regretable loss
of men applicants. He regrets this be-
cause the influence of men, especially
upon boys, in the upper grades is re-
garded as most advantageous. In other
respects he believes the equal pay law
has benefited the school system.
An interesting action taken by the
board of education was the discharge OF
a woman teacher who had taken an ex-
animation under her maiden name with
the idea of keeping secret her mar
rage.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
PEACE BY
MAKING READY FOR WAR
ROOSEVELT
Roosevelt,
Only Way to Maintain Peace
Is by Keeping Army and
Navy Prepared

BOSTON, Dec eff 1 ever should
have occasion to write about the Span
ish war, 1 should have to write very
harshly of the high officers of the army
and navy" declared former President
Roosevelt today before the military his
torical society of Massachusetts,. THE
defects of the army men were more OBJ
vious than those of the naval officers.
The fault, however, was not theirs" he
added: 'It was the fault of the system
which for thirty years had resulted in
no adequate preparation for wars. The
brigade commanders in our army in
Cuba and never seen a brigade in ser
vice since the Cival war and then they
were captains and lieutenants."
Colonel Roosevelt said the non-com-
missioned officers and junior officers of
the line who served in Cuba were lex
celIent." Some bureau chiefs in the war
department before the war occurred
were described by Colonel Roosevelt as
"high minded estimable gentlemen but
utterly unable to understand the condi-
lions of modern warware"
One complained to him, he declared.
that his department was running all
right until the war came along" An
other, he said, told him to use the black
powder, because 1.-THE smoke will hide
your men,"
There is but one way to maintain
peace. continued the Colonel, and that
is by keeping our army and navy in
such a state of preparation that there
will be no temptation on the part of
some one else to go to war with US"
The principle of arbitration was being
carried too far, he thought, and was
causing too little attention to be paid
to needed preparations for war.
eff you teach a soldier that he can
arbitrate a slap in the face, he won't
fight" said the Colonel. land, likewise,
If you teach a nation to arbitrate a
matter of vital interest to it, it won't
fight"
IT doubt If in this country there is
a more genuine advocate of peace than
I am. If there is war I will gofto it
and my sons will go. so 1 have perhaps.
at much at stake as any one. But
I know my countrymen; they will go to
war at the drop of the hat if their ma
tional honor is jeojardized in any man
ner."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
STEADY HAND
A Surgeons Hand Should Be
the FirmeSt of All

For fifteen years have suffered from
insomnia indigestion and nervousness
as a result OF coffee drinkingg said
surgeon the other day. (Tea is equally
Injurious because il contains caffeine,
the same drug found in coffee)-
The dyspepsia became so bad that
had to limit himself TO one cup al break
fast Even this caused me to lose my
food soon after ate IL.
All the attendant symptoms OF indi-
gestion. such as heart burn, palpitation,
water bnash. wakefulness or disturbed
sleep. bad taste in the mouth. nervous
ness. etc. were present TO such degree
as to incapacitate me for my practice as
a surgeon
The result OF leaving OF coffee and
drinking Postum was simply marvellous.
The change was wrought forthwith. my
hand steadied and my normal condition
OF health was restored" Name given
upon request Read the famous little
book. The Road to MELVILLE" in pack
ages. There's a reason"
Postum now comes in concentrated
powder form. called Instant Postum It
f. prepared BY stirring level teaspoon
ful IN a cup OF hot water, adding sugar
to taste. and enough cream to bring the
color 10 golden brown
Instant Postum is convenient; there's
no waste: and the flavor is always uni
form Sold BY grocers-50-cup tin 30
cents. 100-cup tin so cents.
Soup trial tin mailed for grOcer's
name and Scent stamp for postage
Postum Cereal Co, Ltd. Battle Greek,
afieh-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
BANANAS AN ENEMY
TO HIGH COST OF LIVING

WASHINGTON, Dec. .25.-The hum
BILE but nutritious banana, in the opin-
ion of American Consul Julius d. Dro-
her, at Port Antonio, Jamaica, must be
reckoned with as a real factor toward
reducing the high cost of living" but
in the same sentence he reported today
to the bureau of foreign and domestic
commerce that the banana crop from ia
maica alone this year would be 1,0O0, 900
punches short The United States con-
sumes five times as much of the fruit
as any other single country.
cit is encouraging in this day of the
high cost of living" says Mr.. Dhoher.
ito have good reason for believing that
the banana is destined to play no small
part in meeting the worlds demand for
a larger and cheaper supply of whole
some food"
Drought and hurricanes. however,
have worked havoc with the Jamaican
crop.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31

The very latest fad or folly Is
'eurythmy." ana it's done in the most
fairy, airy garb devotee of the an
cient Grecian era could devise out Of
goods obtainable in the modern dry
goods store.
Real swell society girls now seek
eurythmy two or three times a week.
That is, the real swell society girls of
Evanston, the classic, wealthy suburb
of Chicago. are going to that limit
over ii.
At first they sought the soulful har-
mony of eurythmy in their abbreviated
bathing costumes. but IL wasn't any
time at all hardly before it dawned
upon them that eurythnly is entirely too
Grecian to be danced with so many
clothes on.
"Ah, we will wear chiffon wells.
chirped a class Of buds" in happy uni
son.
$50 Isadora 'Duncanish," replied the
eurythmy teacher, Mrs. Martha Rus
sell, an Evanston woman who received
her eurythmy pointers at Dresden. Ger
many, where it was thought up. But"
she added, with sorrowing wistfulness,
you're too white, my dears. The Gre
clan maidens were tanned to deep,
dark brown by several centuries-of chif-
fon tunics."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
FLOATING ISLANDS IN
GATUN LAKE ATTRACT

WASHINGTON. Dec. 27.-Floating
islands are the latest phenomena to ap-
pear as the Panama canal approaches
completion. The term is used to de-
scribe masses OF vegetation and earth
loosened from the bottom of Gatun lake
by the rising water and blown about the
surface by changing winds. These
islands virtually are sections of the
floor Of the swamp that have been over
run by the water backed up in the val
ley by the Gatun dam.
The islands are, at times, so thick
that a launch cannot make its way
through them, although they are not
an obstacle or Inconvenience to steam
ships. The launch Balboa is at present
busy towing them to the spillway, where
they float over the dam. No trouble is
anticipated after the sluice gates are
installed, as the aperture between piers
on the dam crest will be forty-flve feet
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
ACCIDENTALLY KILLS
GIRL; TRIES TO END LIFE
T. ], Bridges of Stovall, At
tenpts Suicide After Miss
Simmons Death
,soscial dispatch to The Journall

especial DlSratch 70 me JobInat1
sTOvALI. Ca. Dec. 2S.-Miss Mary
Simmons. daughter OF Mrs. b. Wright,
and . member OF n prominent family
OF this town. was accidentally shot and
killed wednesday night by T. J. Bridges.
a local telegraph operator. Bridges is
Frustrated BY the tragedy and has twice
attempted suicide since it happened.
both efforts being fruitless-
The shooting happened in the midst OF
a crowd Of young people who were re-
turning from q Christmas party at the
residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Wright.
The latter were married Christmas aft
ernoon and in the evening had been
serenaded BY the attendants at the we'd
ding. On the way home from the
home OF the bride and groom the young
folks celebrated the holiday by firing
revolver several times
Bridges was walking beside Miss Sim
mons. When his turn came 10 discharge
the pistol the trigger snapped before he
was aware OF il. and the weapon went
on. the bullet entering the side OF his
companion near the heart Death re-
suited Instantly
Bridges came here three years ago
from Alabama He is an extremely pop
ular young man. and only the vigilance
OF his many friends has prevented him
from taking his own life. as he appears
70 be crazed by the result cf his care
lessness.
Mss simmons comes OF q well known
Georgia family. She was nineteen years
of age and one OF the most beautiful
and attractive young women in StovalL
The funeral occurred Thursday morning
all Of the local stores closing on that
day. The body was sent to Bulloch-
vile Ga. where interment took place
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31

IT have it," breathlessly exclaimed
a ss-in-her-own-right We'll
wear-light brown union suits and
brown stockings"
Now Evanston does the eurythmy in
four yards Of. chiffon, clinging light
brown underwear and brown stockings,
except the more venturesome who have
shapely ankles tinted with real sun
burned tan. They don't wear the stock
ings.
Misses Virginia Fissinger and Ros-
chen Turck Baker, said to be the two
best opponents of the eurythmy cult in
America, both agree that stockings
clutter up a eurythmyst something aw'
full
Eurythmy isn't dancing like turkey
trotting or bunny-hugging; nor does it
look like a first cousin to the good old
square dances. Mrs. Russell says it isn't
dancing at all.
''Eurythmy is a serious educational
theory" she declares. Rhythm is at the
bottom of it and rhythm will discipline
the mind as well as the body. Every
movement means a definite beat in the
metrieal structure of the music. The
actions may be read from music sheets,
only we dance the notes instead Of
playing them"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
DEBATE is POSTPONED
ON MILEAGE QUESTION

CHARLESTON, 8. C. Dec. 27.-The
failure or Commissioner Lane and At
torney General Lyon to arrive here early
this morning has necessitated the post
ponement OF the hearing on the mileage
book question until later in the day.
A large number of railroad officials
have arrived here for the hearing.
No decision is thought likely to be
made today or even tomorrow, upon the
conclusion OF the hearing. but the case
will be taken under advisement and
decision announced later on the ques-
tons involved in the contest, which
is on between the South Carolina COM
missioners and the railroads.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
Rev, S, ], Hargrove Dead
Snecial Dlsnatch 10 INC ION

Especial Dispatch 10 The JournaI.J
BRONWOOD, Ca, Dec. 2S.-Rev
Seaborn ]. Hargrove. OF Bronwood,
died at his home Saturday morning
at $40 o'clock after an illness of sew
eral days with la grippe, which de-
veloped into pneumonia and caused the
end to come quickly and Unexpectedly.
he was fifty-seven years Of age.
The deceased is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Sara O'Brien Hargrove, one
brother, Mr.. H. M Hargrove, one sis
ter, Mrs. John A. Dunwoody, and sew
en- children. Mr.. william NJ. Hargrovc,
of Macon; Colonel ]. Newton Hargrove.
Of Houston, Tex; DR.. Seaborn ]. Har-
grove. Jr., of Savannah; Mr.. H. H.
Hargrove. of cambridge; Misses Sara
and Emma Rice Hargrove. of Bron-
wood. and Mrs. Omar F. Eide. Of At
lanta.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
WELL KNOWN H0RSEMAN
REPORTED SERIOUSLY ILL
fBy Associated Press. J

NEW YORK. Dec 27.-James r.
Keene, who has not been in good health
for long while, is reported today to be
in worse condition than at any time
since ne returned from abroad several
months ago. Nothing definite was given
out as TO the nature OF the horseman's
illness, but it was admitted that he was
sick at his apartments in a hotel and
was unable to visit his country home
on Long Island.
The fact that Mr.. Keene was confined
by his illness became known after the
suicide. yesterday. of his valet, Frank
Fissler, who killed himself in a room
ing mouse by cutting his throat. 1t was
said that Mr.. Keene was in such a con-
dition that the doctor forbade news of
the suicide being broken to him, al
though he was told that Fissler had
died suddenly.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
BENZ. LEGERS IS DEAD;
WELL KNOWN SALESMAN
Especial Dispatch TO The JournaLl

Especial Dispatch to The JournaL)
MACON. Ga, Dec. 2S.-Benjamin Lee
gers. fifty-two years old. and one of
the most prominent travelling statesmen
Of Macon. expired early today at his
late country home. The Mulberry
Farm" after three weeks illness. His
widow, two sons. ]. B. and B. H. Legers,
one single daughter, seven brothers and
three sisters survive him.
His parents and brothers and sisters
all reside in New York. He has been a
resident of Macon for twelve years and
one Of the best known travelling men
living here. He was an elder in the
First Presbyterian church here and
prominent in secret orders circles. The
funeral will be held here tomorrow or
Monday
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
MENINGITIS EPIDEMIC
is DENIED BY MlllEN
Citizens State There Is Not a
Case Even in Jenkins
County
Especial Dispatch to The Journal,

Especial Dispatch tn The Sournal.l
NILLEN, Ca. Dec. 2S.-RepOrts that
there is meningitis in Jenkins county
and a case in Afillen are untrue.
A negro baby. six miles east and
negro boy. five miles north. died a
week ago with meningitis
Both came from the infected district
OF Burke. There is not a case in Mil
len or the. county.
DR.. Park is here and is pleased with
conditions and the work of the quaran-
tine committee.
DR.. H F. Harris, secretary OF the
state board of health. Saturday morning
received a telegram from DR.. E. r. Park.
the boards SPECIAL representative, to
the effect that two persons residing near
AIiIlen had died from an illness resem-
bling cerebro-spinal meningitis. One
died December IS and the other on the
21st.
DR.. Park reported that the first case
manifested suspicious symptoms and
that the second was undoubtedly menin-
gifts. He said a rigid quarantine was
being maintained and that he does not
expect any forther spread Of the dis
ease. After making q complete investi-
cation DR.. Park will forward a report
to DR.. Harris
Jenkins county authorities Friday
president of the state board Of health.
concerning the suspicious deaths which
had occurred near Millen- The fear was
expressed that the epidemic OF menin-
gifts which has been In progress at
Melville. in the adjacent county or
Burke. might have spread to Jenkins
As a result OF this message DR.. Bene-
dict instructed DR.. Harris TO send Dr.
r. z Park. who has been stationed at
Melville, to Millen-
Upon his arrival there Friday after
noon DR.. Park met with the citizens and
physicians Of the town and later COM
munfcated with DR.. Harris.
According TO DR.. Harris only one
new case OF meningitis has developed in
the Melville section during the past
week Three OF those affected are re-
covering, while one is critically i'll. DR..
Harris believes the situation is well in
hand
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
PHOTOGRAPHERS REFUSED
F0RTIFlCATI0N PICTURES

WASHINGTON, Dec 2.7.--Determined
that the plan OF the Panama canal forth
ficatiOns snail not become the property
OF possible military adversaries, Colonel
Goethals, chairman OF the canal zone,
has restored the order. excluding photo
graphers from the vicinity OF the works
going up at Toro Point Marguerite
island and the islands in Panama bay.
Photographs may be made in the vi
cinity of the works only upon written
order from Colonel Goethals, in each
particular case.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
SIGHTSEEING ON DRY
CANAL Is NEW FAD
CBy Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-The sight
seeing business, which has reached large
proportions in the Panama canal zone,
has been systematized. 1t is expected
that more visitors than ever will seek
the canal during the coming dry season,
and preparations have been made to take
care Of them. A sightseeing train now
is a part Of the work in the zone. In
any two consecutive week days it is
possible to see the entire work. A sec
ond tourist car is under construction, so
that it soon will be possible to take $50
people over the route at one time. This
arrangement obviates all the dangers
which would necessarily attend visitors
guided.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
Kills His Wife and
Mother n-law After
Short Married Life

LAGRANGE, Ind, Dec. 2S.-Edward
Hart shot and killed his wife. Mrs. Rena
Hart, from whom he was separated,
and her mother, Mrs Sarah Mcbride.
today.
After the shooting Hart went to the
home of brother, where he was cap
tured.
Hart had been married only few
months
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
MOBILE FAMILY HAS
A NARROW ESCAPE

MOBILE, Ala. Dec. 2S.-Dr. T. c.
Terrell, Mrs. Terrell and Hans Berg
man, the latter manager of DR.. Terrell's
drug store, had a narrow escape from
death today when the building, used on
the ground floor as drug store, with
living apartments above, caught fire
from a heater. DIR. Terrell carried his
infant from the building. but upon re-
turning for Mrs. Terrell, was cut off
by the flames. Mrs. Terrell was, with
difficulty, restrained from leaping from
a window, and was carried to the ground
by a fireman, assisted by DR.. Terrell.
Bergman was slightly injured by jump
ing.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
In the Same Boat

lLIpplncOtts MagHLIHe.J
Belle and Ben had just announced their en-
gagement.
''When we are married." said Belle, II shall
the rules of the club | belong to that none OF
its members shall marry a man VINO won I
shave every morning"
ooh that's all right" replied Ben; but
what about the mornings l dcnt get home IN
timer / belong to a club, too"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
TAFT WILL BE GUEST
OF ST. AUGUSTINE
CRx Assoeiated Prsss. }

ST AUGUSTINE, Fla, Dec. u
President Taft and his party will stop
here next Monday morning, on his re-
turn trip from Panama, by way OF Key
West. IL was announced today.
The presidential party will breakfast
at on of the hotels, after which they
viii be taken over the city and its his
torical surroundings in automobiles.
An informal reception also will be
held, IL is stated. during their hour
and half stay.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
NEWMAN TRADE BOARD
PLANS C0WETA FAIR
Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
NEWMAN, Ca, Dec. 2S.--At a meet
ing of the Newman board OF trade this
week plans were formulated for the
organization of the Coweta County
Far association.
Arrangements have been made to Sc
cure the old fair grounds. upon which
the necessary buildings will be erected,
and a meeting OF citizens from all
parts of the county will be held in
Newman on January IA to complete the
organization
II is planned to have one of the big
gest and best county fairs in the state
next fall
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-31
TEACHER is ARRESTED
FOR MAKING WHISKY
CBy Associated Prsss.)

GREENVILLE. s. c. Dec. 2S.-Prof.
u ". Lindsay. principal of the CLASSY
Mountain school and deacon in county
church. entered a plea OF guilty with
United States Commissioner Blithe to-
day 20 a charge OF Illicit distilling.
The professor was caught by revenue
men working at the still. in the dark
corner OF South Carolina