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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-08-20
TWO MACON PEOPLE
KILLED BY LIGHTNING

MACON, Ca, Aus. 19.-Fiolent light
ming which centered about Mercer uni
versity at Tattnall square, Sunday aft
ernoOn caused the death of two per
sons. injury of two others. damage to
many buildings and wound up in the
fashionable Vineville district by causing
a panic In a Presbyterian church, d.
rectly across the street from where a
holt had torn a corner from resi-
dence and set IRE to the building
The dead:
Mrs. NJ A. Crawford. Sc years old and
granddaughter. Flora Sullivan, years
old Of Cordele
The injured: NJ. A. Crawford, 60 years
old retired planter OF Cordele. and his
granddaughter, Virginia Sullivan, 10
years old.
Crawford has little chance to live. The
Sullivan girls are orphans. The Gran
fords came here Friday to visit their
children. While crossing from one yard
to another during the electrical display
they were felled as IL by a bullet. Mrs.
F. r. Campbell, who witnessed the four
persons fall as il dead, became insane.
she has not been restored to her nor
NAL senses
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-08-20
.TH0M&STON .ABANDoNS =,
WOODEN BRIDGES

Especial Dispatch.sto The Journal)
~THOMASTON, Ga, Aug. 1s.-Pur-
suing the progressive policy of the 1912
council. at the August meeting of that
body, an ordinance was passed prohib-
iting the building or maintenance or
any wooden bridges in the city between
the road and sidewalks. or anywhere
on public property,
The ordinance 'ptovides for installa-
ton of terra. Gotta Is inches in diane
ter or other sfBe 90 : be- regulated by
the street committee. The city author
titles are at present working every
street In tile city, using modern ma
chinery, and as '&hey come to these
bridges are tearing them up, 1t being
impossible to effectively work a road
machine with the bridges in the way.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-08-20
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE F.
HOLDS ITS CONVENTION

KANSAS CITY, Aug. 1.-the opening
OF the twenty-fourth annual convention
of the Loyal order of Moose, with dele
gates from all parts of the United
States, assembled here today. The con-
vention, which will be in session all
week, promises to see several lively con-
tests for supreme Offices, notable among
which will be the effort of David b.
Shaw. of Boston, to be made supreme
dictator.
The big question to be settled at the
present convention is the future Of the
Moose Industrial university at Ander-
son, Ind. Questions of maintenance and
mana cement OF the school will be dis
cussed when the report OF the board
of trustees is presented.
Winnipeg, Mobile and Cincinnati are
contending for next convention hopors.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-08-20

Syracuse, Detroit, Cleveland, Pittsburg,
Cincinnati, st. Louis, Kansas City and
Denver on one circuit and Buffalo
washington. Norfolk, Richmond, Allan
IA, Birmingham, Nashville, Memphis,
New Orleans, Galveston, Houston. Dali
las and San Antonio on another He
believes each OF these cities could be
assured OF two or three weeks of opera
each year and that the ethical advan-
tages resulting therefrom would out
weigh the commercial aspects necessary
to its inception.
Under the contract whereby Mr..
Hammerstein disposed Of his operate
ventures in New York, he is prohibited
from again entering the operate held IN
the larger cities for a number of years.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-08-20
HAMMERSTEIN PLANS NEW
GRAND OPERA CIRCUITS IN u. S.
Father Beat Wife;
Son Killed Him
tBy Associated Press.)

WILMINGTON, n. c., Aug. IL
George whitley, IS years old. near
simms, Wilson county. this state. late
last night set upon his stepfather,
Charles Burnett "a prominent farmer
crushed his skull with the butt Of a
shotgun and then emptied a load OF
shot into the body as IT lay on the
door at close range Burnett had been
drinking and was beating his wife for
the second time that night. A cor
oner's jury late today rendered a YER
dict that the homicide was Justitiable
and necessary in the defense of Whitley
and his mothers life.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-08-20
PLACES BAN
ON CANTON DOGS
Especial Dispatch to The Journal>

CANTON, Ca, Aug. 19.-This vicin-
ity has been terrorized lately by the
appearance of rabies among the dogs
of the town. A fine registered Collie,
belonging to DIT. Towers, recently
went mad and bit three children and
several dogs.
The dog was instantly shot and the
head carried to Atlanta, where it was
those bitten are taking the Pasteur
treatment and are. apparently in no
danger. ga
. The occurrence has caused muu.
alarm among the people, and the town
authorities have ordered all dogs seen
on the streets to be taken up and shot
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-08-20
Jackson Schools Ready

ACbFN4dl 4p4obdlEN " l. AAN oudi hdisb
JACKSON. Ga, Aug. 19.--In just two
weeks the fall term OF the Jackson pub
lie schools will begin. Prof. w. p. Mar
lin, formerly of Lawrenceville, is super
intendent and will have charge of the
schools The faculty for this term is
regarded as one of the strongest ever
secured for the local schools. -
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-08-20
AMERICAN CARDINALS
C0MD0LE WITH LISBON

LISBON, Aug. 1.-THE patriarch Of
Lisbon IS giving marked publicity TO a
message he has received bearing the
signatures Of Cardinal Farley, Of New
York, and Cardinal oConnell. Of Bos-
ton. IN. which they regret the persistent
attacks. directed toward Catholics in
Portugal. and hope for the speedy re-
turn OF liberty OF conscience. y. .-s-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-08-20
THIS ITEM NO GOOD
-. WITHOUT Her PHOTO

ST. LOUIS. Aug. i9.-Miss Frances
James, "a years old, the daughter Of a
leading Manila, p l., banker, arrived
here from san Francisco yesterday on a
journey from her home to New York to
prove her theory that a young woman
may travel alone and not be. annoyed by
the unpleasant attentions OF male
strangers. She continued her eastward
journey last night.
Hiss James said that in the long trip
70 this city she had not once been an
noyed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-08-20
POLITICS IN THOMAS
CAUSES LITTLE INTEREST

Special Dispatch tn The JournaL)
THOMASvILLE. Ca, Aug. 1s.-Com-
paratively little interest Is being taken
IN the primary this year outside OF THE
candidates for governor and county on
GERS. The farming classes and people
generally have decided that there are
many mora important things.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-08-20
Bell SnaakS at Winder

Especial Dispatch 70 The Journal,N
WINDER, Ga, Aug. 1s.-Thomas Bell,
congressman from the Ninth congress
sional district, spoke here in the opera
house to one of the largest political au-
diences ever assembled in the city. He
was introduced by Rev. w. H. Dunbar.
His address was well received. f u,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-08-20
Wise TO Sneak

Especial Dlspntch 70 The JournaL)
JACKSON. Ga. Aug. 19.-Hon. J.. w.
Wise, who Is candidate for congress
from the Sixth district. will speak to
the voters Of Butts county at the noon
recess Of Butts superior court Monday.
Mr. Wise is running for congress against
Judge Charles l.. Bartlett and Col. John
r. Cooper. 1t is expected a large crowd
will be in attendance upon the superior
court. This will be his first speech in
Jackson during the campaign.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-08-20
BROTHERS AND SISTERS
OF AMERICA MEET

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
NEWMAN. Ga, Aug. l9.-The an
nual meeting of the grand lodge OF
Brothers and Sisters of America. 2
benevolent order, composed Of colored
people, convened in this city Wednes-
day morning and remained in session
two days.
This order originated in Newman,
having been founded seven years ag,
by Fannie Jenkins of Newman, and
all the executive offices are locateL
here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-08-20
S, E, Leigh Is Hurt
Special Dispatch to The ]

IoWEGIdI DIsWaLNII % LIIV IIeI4I
YATESVILLE, Ca, Aug. 19.-While
walking in his garden, Hon. S. K. Leigh,
OF this place, stumbled over pick that
the gardener had left firmly sticking in
the ground, and In so doing he fen and
broke a rib in his left side.
Although he will be confined to his bed
for several days, his physician, DR.. r.
II. Letson. says that the wound is not
serious.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-08-20
Ptomaine Got Family

(By Associated Prcss.)
ROCKFORD, Col, ALg. 19.-AGter an
analysis of the stomachs Of the. Rev.
Gustav =. Latzke. his wife and two chill
dren, all OF whom died suddenly, State
Chemist Ekely said yesterday their
deaths were due TO ptomaine poisoning.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-08-20
CONGRATULATIONS TO
THE CORRESPONDENT
- Afsos.ated Prsss, }

LONDON, Aug f9.-Tfle Russian for
eign minister. NJ Sazaeff. says the Daily
News correspondent at st. Petersburg,
will be the guest OF King George at Bal
neral castle from September % until
September 20. -...t.--.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-08-20

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Send your name and address at once to
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treatment referred to. Fill out the cou-
pom below. .:.-. $500
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-08-20
WELL PEOPLE, TOO
Wise Doctor Gives Postum to
ConVaIeScentS

A wise doctor tries 70 give nature it's
best chance by saving the little strength
OF the aIready exhausted patient and
building % wasted energy with simple
but powerful nOurishment-
Five years ago. writes doctor. 7
commences to use Postum in my own
family instead OF coffee dts a we'll
known fact that tea Is just as injurious
as coffee. because e cahtains caffeiEe,
the sasne arug founI in coffee.l Il was
80 we'll pleased with the results that I
had two ETocers place Il IN stock. guar
anteeins it's sale
Il then commenced. 10 recommend II
20 my patients in place OF coffee. as q
nutritious beverage The consequence
is. every store in town is nov selling "a,
as IL has become a household necessity
in many homes
I'm sure ! prescribe Postum as often
as any ono remedy IN the MateTia Md
ica-in almost every case % Indigestion
and nervousness I treat, and with the
best results.
When I once Introduce IL into a fam
liz q is quite sure to remain. I shall
continue TO use Il and prescribe il in
families where I practice
I'm convalescence from pneumonia,
typhoid lever and other cases ] give Il
as a liquid, easily absorbed diet. You
may use my letter as a reference any
way you see fit" Name given by Post
UNI Co. Battle Greek. Mich.
Read The Road 20 MELVILLE" in
pkEs- There's a reason" .. '.f
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, 1912-08-20
HOOPER ALEXANDBR's RECoRD

As the editor of a. county newspaper
the DeKalb New Era, he educated the
state on the doctrine of the franchise
tax. and wrote the franchise bill ''hich
was finally enacted into law ana mas
added millions Of dollars 10 the state
Treasury. This tax last year amo1t-
ed to nearly $500, 10000 for che state
counties and cities.
AS a lawyer, he won the case for
lower passenger rates before the Ran
road Commission, which has resulted In
saving millions of dollars 10 the peo-
pie of Georgia.
As a legislator, he has always been
on the side of the people as against
the selfish interests. During the eight
years of his service in the House. he
has been unfailing in attendance upon
the sessions of the House and The
meetings of Its committees, and for
four years he has been the acknoWl-
edged leader of the House. He has
never lodged a vote, ana no man has
answered to so many roll-calls. or
voted so consistently for the interests
of the people. 1t would be Impossible
even to enuTnerate the measures which
he has advocated by vote and voice
few are selected to show his attitude
on uublic questions. In the session OF
1905, he voted on roll-call:
For the Anti-Free-Pass Bill.
For the State Refor:natory for Ju-
venile Delinquents.
For the Bell Child Labor Law.
For State Tax Of 100000 on sa-
looms.
For an occupation tax on public util-
ity companies.
For abolishing the negro troops.
For amending Act for regulation Of
freight and passenger traftic.
For including telephone ana tleGra7n
companies in tie jurisdiction Of the
Railroad Commission.
In the session Of 1905, he voted as
follows:
For State arbitration board for the
assessment OF taxes.
FOR election of County School Com
mlssioners by the people.
For the appropriation OF 100000 for
the State Agricultural College at
Athens. So.
For the election of Railroad Commits
sioners by the people.
For the abolition of bucket shops
Against the Slaton bill to create the
Court of Appeals.
For local tax districts for schools.
For regulating the speed Of automo-
biles.
For the State sanitarium for con-
sumptives.
For the Pure Food Law.
Against the Mattingly bonds
For the North. Georgia Agricultural
college,. and for establishing AEricult-
! ural schools in each Congressional Dis
| trict
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-20
Do You Know

The guinea pig is fully grown when
only six weeks old
Great Britain owns 12,o0o steamers
and sailing vessels.
The life Of steel rail on main
railroad line is twelve years.
The French army will purchase no
fewer than $50 aeroplanes during 1912
II bindfolded. it is said no person is
able to stand five minutes without NOV
ms
Cubas beet customer for cigars is
Great Britain, which takes 6oOoooo0
every year
So soft ls freshly mixed meerschaum
that II may be used as soap, giving an
abundant lather.
1t is a fairly common thing TO And in
coal IN the mines the trunks Of trees
stll standing upright
OF the fifteen aeroplanes owned by
the British war office nine are of Brit
ish and six of French manufacture.
The raising Of tobacco is one of the
new industries in Ireland, and the quail
ity Of the weed is said to be good.
on an average the scotch are the
tallest men in Great Britain, the Irish
next the English third and the Welsh
last
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-20
Except on One ONT

A shop assistant was showing some
clocks to an Irishman, who wanted to
present one to his wife on the anniver-
sary of their marriage, and he had ex-
hausted his entire stock except some
cuckoo clocks lying on a shelf The
Celt asked to see them, and the as
sistant took them down, thinking that
at last ne would make a sale. After
telling Pat the price. the latter asked If
they struck the hours. Instead of an
swering directly, the assistant wound
the timepiece up and set the hands at a
few minutes to u.
AS the little door opened Patrick's
eyes bulged with interest. but when the
chirping ended he plainly showed his
disa pproval The man behind the coun-
ter, not to be daunted said
We'll. how do you like it?"
Pat thought for a moment, and then
replied, earnestly:
Faith an it's all right except on one
point Its trouble enough to remember
how to wind it without havin' to think
of feedin the bird
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-20
TELL HER WHAT YOU HAVE TOLD
ME.

Dear Miss Fairfax:
I am q. and love young lady who IS
two years my junior know she cares
for me, but l do not know whether or
not she loves me. Financially. l am not
prepared to marry now. but expect to
be in two or three years when l return
from the West Should | ask her to
wait for me or should I wait until I re-
turn and take the chances of her wait
ing and remaining true to q friendship
which for all she knows, may never
terminate in marriage?
UNDECIDED.
1t would not be just to the girl TO ex-
pect her to bind herself to an uncertain
hope. Tell her you love her what your
prospects are and leave the question Of
an engagement to her to decide
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-20
PROBABLY NOT.

Dear Miss Fairfax:
Recently, in South birmingham, |
made the acquaintance of very beau
tiful young lady. On my first visit she
was very agreeable to me. but soon she
began to grow cold. l am of a very re-
spectacle old American family, but my
hair is dark and curly my complexion
Is very dark, and my lips are full. Do
you think that she shirks me because of
my personal appearance? j. NJ c.
Men of your description court, win
and marry every day, so I am very sure
your appearance has nothing to do With
it, She does not love you. If you are
sure there is no hope for you, try to
forget her.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-20
A Slight Error

Two tourists were travelling in Spain,
but they could not speak the native
language. and found considerable diff
Guilty in making known their wants.
Eventually they came TO wayside inn
and decided that they would partake of
roast beef with the usual trimmings.
How shall we manage it?" asked
one.
"Oh, we'll draw a picture OF a BULL"
replied the other.
The waiter was handed the drawing
and left them. apparently to execute
their order.
Then he came back, but he had no
steaming plate of roast beef and York
shire. Instead, he calmly handed them
two tickets for bull fight!
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-20
ADVICE TO HE LOVELORN = By

love with him, and 1t would certainly
hurt me to give him up.
ST. PIERRE.
Give him the privilege of being
friendly with other girls, always re-
serving for yourself the right to be
friendly with other men.
If you want this mans love. don't
brighten it away by display of I'M
reasonable jealousy No man. my dear.
likes a tight rein, and as long as no
engagement exists between you you
have no right to a rein of any kind.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-20

or any other man. Instead of thinking
of him. try to forget him in reading
good hooks. in improving your mind,
and in a preparation for the right man.
who win some daN surely come
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-20
HE is UNREASONABLE.

Dear Miss Fairfax
am seventeen and am going out
With a young man three years older.
This young man took me to gathering
where we met a number of young ladies'
and young men. A cousin Of his asked
me to dance with him MY friend, on
seeing this. would not talk to me for
the rest of the evening.
PER PLEXED.
ASK yourself this question Would
the life of the wife of man SO unrea-
sonahle be happy one?
If YOU danced with the cousin only
once and did not hrt with him. your
escort showed himself very iu-man-
nered 4 man who let's hts petty re-
sentiment overcome every gentlemanly
instinct is not the happest kind of a
man 10 be with Think this over Sc
riously before you let the friendship be
come more serious
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-20
A GOOD MAN TO FORGET.

am sixteen. and have been going
with fellow one year my senior
love him very much. and know my love
was reciprocated until lately, when he
has shown himself very scarce He
makes arrangements to take me to
places of amusement; sometimes he
keeps his word and again he doesn't.
then go with my other friends and find
him there, He makes no apologies
S. z. NJ
Forget him. Ignore his presence at
places of amusement, and make no more
engagements to go with him
He shows he is tired of you; muster
all your pride my dear. and show him
YOU are also Tired of MIN am sorry
YOU did not reach this conclusion first.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-20
THINK NOTHING oF 1T.

UFaF MISS dIFTaN
am 10 and have been keeping COM
pany with Young man three years
my senior Last evening while at a
dance he paid particular attention to
another girl, whom he says he likes very
much. Now do YOU think | should dis
continue keeping company with him
and give him an opportunity of getting
better acquainted with this other girl.
or had I better pass UP the incident and
think nothing of it? | am deeply in
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-20
HAVE YOU NOT DONE so?

Dear Miss FairfaX
Every morning while on my way to
business I and my friend meet several
young men. We always bid each other
the time of day. Do you think it would
be proper for us to speak to them?
ALVIDA
Do YOU not speak to them in bidding
them good morning That is more than
you should do considering you have
never been introduced
would suggest that YOU let your ac-
quaintance end there 1t is not for your
best good # should extend any farther
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-10-18
BONHAM g. CURRIER
PROPOSALS FOR
IMPROVEMENT BONDS
CITY OF ST. JOHNS

Scaled proposals will be re-
ceiytd 10y the undersigned AT
his office in the city of st. Johns,
Oregon. Until six =. NJ, of the
22nd day of October, 1912, for
the sale ot the whole or any part
of implo, ement bonds of the
City of St. Johns, issued under
Ordinance Number 507. at not
less than par and accrued inter
est.
Said bonds are TO be dated as
follows:
500 93 June 8, 1912.
$S. .096.S2 July l,l9l2.
$l696. Ia Aug. 3. 1912.
81, ,779. 50 Aug. II, 1912.
$40, 1875 Aug. l7,l9l2.
$232. 80 Aug. IL, 1912.
Amounting in all to $32. 073. 80.
All of the said bonds are is
sued in denominations of Five
Hundred dollars or less and all of
the said bonds are payable Ten
years after date of the said
bonds. All of the said bonds are
coupon bonds bearing interest at
the rate of Six per cent. payable
semi-annually, subject 10 all the
conditions imposed, directed and
stipulated by section l3l of the
charter of the City of st. Johns.
The right is reserved TO re-
deem any or all bonds at any in
terest period at or after one year
from date.
All bids must be accompanied
by a certified check for two per
cent. of the amount of the bid,
and the said check shall be pay
able to the City of st. Johns.
and the said check shall be re-
tanned by the City of st. Johns
as damage in case the bidder TO
whom the bonds are awarded
fails to accept and pay for the
same within Fifteen days after
the acceptance of the bid. The
money is to be paid and the
bonds are to be delivered at st.
Johns, Multnomah County. Ore
gon.
The right is reserved by the
Council to reject any and all bids.
+. A. RICE, Recorder.
Published in the st. Johns Re
view, October 4th, llth and 18th.
1912.