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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-19
HAS ANTITRUST LAW
NO CRIMINAL ELEMENTS?
Attorneys Argue Standard Oil
Decision Eliminated Crimi-
nal Features

DETROIT, Mich, Jan. 1s.-Resump-
tion Of arguments today before United
States District Judge Angel in the
governments criminal case against the
bath tub" trust, found the attorneys
facing the question, as described by
some of them, whether the recent
Standard OIL decision had not entirely
eliminated the criminal element from
the Sherman law.
The trial of the case is scheduled to
begin January 80, but the defense made
a suggestion today that, in view Of the
important questions raised over the
pending motion to quash the indicr-
ments, it might be advisable to carry
the matter at once to the supreme
court OF the United States. This, il
was explained, could be done only If
Judge Ansell sustained the motion to
quash, as the defense is entitled to
appeal only after trial and conviction,
while the government can appeal from
an adverse ruling on the motion to
quash.
Edward B. Grosvenor, special assist
ant to the attorney general, was ex-
pected to resume the arguments before
Judge Angel today. Mr.. Grosvenor waS
was not present during Tuesdays ar
guments, but was notified by telegram
that the constitutionality of the GRIM
inal section of the Sherman law hao
been challenged.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-19
POPULATION
by RACES ANNOUNCED.
BY CENSUS BUREAU
Georgia Has 1,431, 1886 White
People, 1,176,9S7 Negroes,
and 318 From All Other
Races of World

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16-The popula-
ton Of Georgia by color was announced
today by the census bureau, subdivided
as follows: White. LAB, 1886; negro, LIS
ss7: all others, SIS, including Indians,
Chinese. japanese, etc. The negro pop
ulation constitutes 451 per cent as
against 4s.7 In 1900.
There are 1o2s6O white persons in the
city Of Atlanta and 6.sO2 negroes, with
a. Indians, Chinese, Japanese, etc. The
negro population constitutes 1876 per cent
OF the whole as against ss.s per cent in
1900 and 42s per cent in 1880. 1t is
therefore apparent that the white pop
ulation of the city is fast outstripping
that fthe negro. The rate Of increase
in the white population from 1900 to 1910
more than doubled that for the increasing
decade, the increase being, respectively,
$40 or sO.2 per cent as against 1854
or AS per cent. The increase in the
negro population since 1900 has likewise
been considerable, namely. 1915 or $50
per cent. as compared with an increase
Of 7.S2s or 27.2 per cent from 1880 to
1900.
The population Of ether Georgia
cities is subdivided as follows:
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-19
AMERICANS ASKED TO BE
CHARITABLE WITH CUBA
Cuban Minister Appeals to
People of United States to
Help Weak Ones

NEW YORK. Jan. 1s.-An appeal to
the American people to be benevolent
toward the Cuban republic in its strug-
gle to adjust itself to conditions has
been issued here by Gen. Carlos Garcia
VeIez, the Cuban minister. who is the
son of Gen. Califito Garcia. He is en-
route to Havana from leave of alb
sence.
at do not believe that the United
States will intervene in Cuba" said
General Garcia ION the contrary the
American note which has created such
a s tir will have the effect of bringing
together all the patriotic people of Cuba
and such a degree of harmony will en-
sue as will make tall Of Intervention
idle.
II appeal to the good sense OF Amer
lean people. 1 ask them to be logical
and benevolent as well. Any country
may make mistakes. Right after your
war of the revolution did you allow the
tories to remain absolutely free and
protected in the country? Sabine, the
historian, records that out OF Boston
alone 1000 of them were left to freeze
and starve in Canada. We have not ex-
PEELED the Spaniards and tories from
Cuba, but their activities have given
some basis for a degree Of feeling
against them. I believe we should all
live together down there as brothers
and all join to develop the country.
But that does not mean that the d.
rection of the country should be in the
hands of those who opposed Cuban in
dependence
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-19
AIR WILL BE TRANSMITTED
INTO NEW FERTILIZER BRAND

CHARLOTTE, N. C. Jan 1T.-Trans-
mutation OF air into fertilizer. the erst-
while mad dream OF a nineteenth CEN
tury alchemist. Is so near an accom-
pIfshed miracle that its commercial APP
piicztfon Is to be undertaken within the
present month at Nitrolee, s. c, United
States OF America The name Nttrolee.
suggests the essential Characteristic OF
the process, which IS, I'm brief, energfz-
Ing the inert nitrogen OF ths atmosphere
BY means Of the electric arc The cleo
1Elc 4Ea ~ employed IN this process win
be derived from the two mammoth sta
tious OF the Southern Power company
at Great Pals and Rock Creek, located
a few miles distant from Nitrolee.
Southern Electric Chemical company
is the caption OF this most recent ex-
pertinent on the part OF the Southern
Power company. 1t owes its conception
TO the desirability Of utilizing the vari-
able surplus. and at present waste.
horsepower OF the Great Falls and
Rocky Greek stations. These power sta
tons have generating capacity OF So
GOO electric horsepower. The actual
amount OF power generated, however,
Is variable. depending upon the seasons
which influence the fall OF water, and
otter factors. On this account the max
imum OF power which can be contract
ed for BY the Power company As far
below the rated capacity OF the stations.
Furthermore. the demands made upon
the contracted power vary between wide
limits OF the 12-hour periods. Those
considerations have led 10 the provis-
tons Of consumer OF power for the en-
tire 34-hour period Accordingly the
contemplated fertilizer plant will be in
operation continuously.
BEGIN as EXPERIMENT.
That the building Of this fertilizer
plant is little more than an experiment
on the part OF the Southern Power COM
pany is indicated by the size OF the
plant which they ara building. Only
1000 horsepower viii be utilized, rep
resenting an output Of FIVE tons nitric
acid daily, or, in terms OF nitrate OF
lime which is the available chemical
form in which the essential nitrogen is
fed to the plants. about eight tons.
Depending upon the success Of the first
plant a second plant with q utilization
OF 20, goo horsepower daily win or
viii not be constructed Everything is
in readiness for the arrival Of the i'm
mense blower" from Europe. when 10
win be installed and operations begun
Not only this blower but every part
Of the machinery and material used in
construction. even the brick used in con-
struction OF the absorption towers had
to be imported from Europe. There are
no establishments In this country cap
able OF turning out the articles desired.
For example no brick OF American man
ufacture could be found OF the right
quality TO Withstand the vitrolic effects
81 the nitric acid
IL is scarcely fair, in fact. to me sue
cess OF the commercial manufacture OF
nitric acid from the atmosphere, as car
ried out in Europe for several years.
10 call the process an experiment. Al
present the only factor in the CONNER
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-19
SOIL INVESTIGATIONS WOULD CUT
LIVING COST AND ENRICH FARMER

Iova Is going 70 give the farmers Of
that state an annual grit OF something
IKE s.5.oeo 1900: II the Legislature can
be persuaded 70 spend $4,000 q year
for soil Investigation
Illinois has spent ssS,o year on
soil investigations for some years. re-
sulting In increasing the yield Of corn
six bushels an acre. A like increase the
country over would amount to over
s0.0oo.0o0 bushels.
investigations OF the soil determine
Just how much nitrogen. phosphorus
potassium, calcium and organic matter
is present. when these investigations
have been completed-that is OF every
farm in the state the experts would be
able to tell each farmer just what his
soil lacks and what must be put into
It to make II yield better crops
The soil is the great basis OF all pros
perity and there isn't one farmer In q
thousand that knows what his soil con-
tains. or what II needs, and few Of them
can md out. with poor crops the farm
er loses money. because he hasn't the
pEOQAlL 70 Gc4As N-AG ~AN- AAo@ -~4 -
pay higher prices for what he does get
with a greater production per acre. the
farmer and the ultimate consumer
should and undoubtedly would share in
the gains.
Iowa. with but an increase OF half
bushel OF corn per acre In the last sew
eral years. and with loss In rural pop
ulstion has ALREADY started On its out
lined program OF farm improvement
Prof W. H. Stevenson. OF the state
college.has planned to send through the
whole state specially trained men to
take several hundred samples OF soil to
the depth OF % inches These samples
VIII be tested and the owners OF the
farms told Just how 10 go about IL to
improve the fertility OF their lands and
set bigger crops
Every state should conduct expert
ment felds." says Professor Stevenson.
ito demonstrate that the addition OF GER
tain things lacking in the soil would
double the yield per acre"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-19

NEW ORLEANS. La, Jan. IL
Mule ate piano shipped. Send another
next boat"
This message was received yesterday
by local piano house from an up
the river" purchaser whose $500 in
strument had been forwarded via Mis-,
sissippi river steamboat. In it's usual
pine box the piano was installed on
the lower deck next to a lanky sleepy
looking mule bound for the cotton
fields of the upper bends.
Although provided with plenty of
oats and hay, the mule ripped of a
portion of the outer box, disposing OF
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-19
COL. THOMPSON RETIRED
ON SUPERANNUATED LIST

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1s.-The first
retirement on account Of age in the army
signal corps for several years was re-
corded today when the name of Col.
Richard B. Thompson was stricken from
the average list. Colonel Thompson
was born in Maine in 1913 and during
the civil war was appointed to the mil
itary academy from Rhode Island. At
the outbreak Of the Spanish-American
war he was assigned to the volunteer
service and served during the campaign.
At the end of the war he went back TO
the regular establishment with the rank
OF major.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-19
MULE ON SHIP WRECKS PIANO AS
STEAMBOAT BILL" TRIES TO TAKE
HIS FOOT OFF SOFT, SOFT PEDAL

six octaves OF black and white ivory
keys, running the chromatic scale up
to 20" in the treble clef.
He had gnawed away the mahogany
panels in front, masticating felt damp
ers and hammers by the dozens, COM
pletely wrecking the melodious in.
sides" of the instrument
Steamboat. Bill" stocking boiler 20
feet away, said the mule must have.
had his foot on the soft pedal" as he
did not. hear a note. When discovered
the animal was unconcerned1y gazing
longingly across the river at grass
covered levee. 1t viii cost S35o-fto re-
pair the piano.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-19
LITTLET0N TO RENEW
PRACTICE OF LAW

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. Jan. 1S.-Con-
gresham Martin ". LittIeton, OF the
first New York district. will quit con-
gress and resume the practice Of law.
after ms present term expires This is
Ihe declaration made BY the distinguish
I'd New Yorker who is here 70 deliver
an address Friday night He announces
mat he win devote his time TO the prae-
ice Of law
Referring 10 national matters, Mr.. Lit
Teton said.
The east and south viii have TO elect
ne Democratic candidate for president,
and in my opinion they should have
recognition. / have given little atten-
Ion 70 the candidates spoken of, / have
,aid more attention to the principles for
which they stand than the personality
" the men"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-19
Mrs. A. C. Smith Dead

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Jan. 1S.-Mrs.
Augusta c. Smith, aged % years. wife OF
James Smith. publisher Of the Birming-
ham Ledger, died at 2:30 o'clock this
morning AT an infirmAry hare ErS-
Smith Is survived by her husband and
infant son. Three weeks ago the resi-
dence of Mr.. Smith was burned and
Mrs. Smith sustained q nervous shock
and breakdown
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-19
HUMOR IN THE NEWS
GIVE HEAR" REPORTER SAYS;
"DO your" REPLIES ROOSEVELT, (
IGNORING ALL "TOMFOOLERY'

mony before the house cOmmitteer' he
was asked
al did not know he testified" Colonel
Roosevelt replied smiIlngIy.
Ca hear from Washington. said =.
porter. that Postmaster General Hitch
cock said today that government owner
ship OF the telegraph lines Is favored BY
Mr.. Taft
do your asked the colonel as he
turned away.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-19

The rate OF increase IN the negro pop
ulation In the state as a whole since
1900 has fallen on considerably, as COM
pared with that of the preceding decade
the increse from 1900 TO 1910 being 142,174
or 1877 per cent as against 1888 or 20.S
per cent from 1880 to 1900.
There was not much change between
the two decades in the rate Of increase
IN the white population of the increase
from 1900 to 1910 being 10000 or ~
per cent as compared with 202,sS7 or %
per cent from 1880 to 1900.
POPULATION BY COUNTIES.
The manhattan ~ the seYeral counties
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-19
van Observe Rirthday

WEST POINT. Ga. Jan. ls.-ThS
west Point public school In cooperation
With the Fort Tyler chapter U. d. g.,
viii celebrate Gen Robert Z. Lees
birthday with interesting exercises 70
be held in the school auditorium Friday
Afternoon. January 10. at o'clock
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-19
CBy Associated Press.)

BOSTON, Jan. 17.-With the advice and
consent of his second wife, Gustav e.
Larson has petitioned the court here for
the annulment Of his second marriage in
order that he may remarry his first help
mate.
Larson was married to his nrst wife
Is years ago and four years ago she dis
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-19
NV Associated PresAl

NEW YORK, Jan. 1s.-Col Theodore
Roosevelt declared today that he were
not discussing pipe dreams" when he
was asked about report from Indian
apolis u the effect that he was favored
by steel interests for the presidential
nomination.
~That is depth Of tomfoolery to which
cannot CO." he said.
Have you read Mr.. Carnegie's testi-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-01-19
OFFERS TO GIVE UP HER HOME.
FOR HUSBAND TO WE'D ANOTHER

appeared. For three years he searched
for her without success and then, be-
lieving her dead. he remarked A few
days ago the first wife hunted up her
husband and asked forgiveness. To clear
the situation wife number two offered to
renounce the man she loved and give up
her homo that Larson might revived his
first love.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-10-18

less one, filled with good deeds, q
world of charity, and substantial
encouragement of all that is good
and uplifting. She is survived BY
five children, her husband having
preceded her to the grave more than
twenty years ago. The children are
Mrs, Cora Bynum, of Texas; Bob,
John and Ed Akin, and Mrs. Jim
Sharp of Hampshire. The funeral
will be held Pisgah Friday morn
ing at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev.
j. d. Wallace, assisted by Rev. w T.
s. Cook. The pail bearers will be
Sam Akin. Hunter Brooks, John
Akin, Albert Leftwich, English Akin,
and c. D. Harder.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-10-18
FIRST VISIT IN
TWELVE YEARS
W. J. CRoWDER, EIGHTY-FoUR,
HALE AND HEARTY, SPENDS
DAY IN COLUMBIA.

W., J. Crowder, of Catheys Creek,
near Hampshire, was in town today,
the first time in twelve years. He is
eighty-four years of age, and has liv-
ed in the county all of his life. And
Notwithstanding his years is hale and
hearty and gets about as readily as
many who are much younger than
himself.
He was a Confederate soldier, and
was with Maj. Akin, Of the 9th battal-
ion and served through the war, be-
ing mustered out of service at Char
lotte, N. c.
On being asked what his business
was in the city, he said he came to
town just to see the boys and note
the changes that have taken place
since his last visit to the city.
One of the incidents of the trip to
the city was the meeting Of T. s.
Pigue, another aged resident of the
county, who like Mr.. Crowder. is
eightyfour and who lives on Liepers
Creek not more than ten or Twelve
miles from the Crowder home, and
whom he had never met, notwith-
standing he had also lived in the
county practically all of his life.
They chatted in the court house lob
by like boys, and one Of the pleasing
stories told by Mr.. Pigue was how
he and his brotehrs snapped cloth
ing from season to season to fool the
neighbors into the idea that they
were both wearing a new suit. Like
Mr.. Crowder, Mr.. Pigue is strong and
hearty and says he can do as much
blowing in a day as he ever could.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-10-18
SICK.

George P. Martin is reported to be
some better today.
Fred McKibbon, Of Culleoka, the
young man injured by being caught
under pile Of lumber, is reported to
be improving.
Mrs Chas. A. Forgey came down
stairs from her room Wednesday for
the first time in several weeks.
This news will be received by her
friends with much qualification.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-10-18
BURN MAGISTRATES
GRATING ON LITTLE
WILLIAM P. ERWIN
ACCIDENT AT THE BALL PARK
FIVE MONTHS AGO, NOT
THOUGHT SERIOUS.
OPERATION At ST. THOMAS
Operation Considered a Successful
One and Child Expected to Recov-
er Rapidly and permanentIy--.Par-
ents Are With Him.

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. P. Erwin will be glad to learn Of
the successful grating operation on
their little son. William, which occur
red at st. Thomas Hospital in Nash
vile. The little fellow was taken to
the city on Monday and stood the op-
GRAFTON well, and is getting along all
right.
1t will be remembered that the boy,
about twelve years of age, had his
right hip burned in most peculiar
way at Riverside Park while attend
ing ball game on May IA, a ccllu-
loid box in his hip pocket taking fire
by accident. At the time of the acct
dent it was recognized as painful
burn but was not considered serious
During the five months since that
time the little fellow has not been
able to be up single day, the life Of
the skin being entirely destroyed by
the burning.
The burned place on the hip grew
worse until it became apparent that
grating would be necessary, the
space to be covered by the process
amounting to approximately fifteen
to eighteen square inches. "A num-
bed of the boy friends Of the little
sufferer had volunteered to furnish
the necessary cuticle, but the idea
was abandoned and the cuticle from
his left hip was transferred, this be.
ing regarded the safest and surest I'M
der the existing conditions.
Mr. and Mrs Erwin are in Nash
Vile in attendance with the patient,
and they are very hopeful that his
recovedy will be rapid and perma-
nent, and in this they are given en-
enlargement by the surgeons at the
hospital.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-10-18

OF the year, which took place In the
music room of the Century Club.
The program for the afternoon was
beautiful, each number being artist.
cally rendered and each performer
being enthusiastically praised.
The winters program as outlined
in the year book promises a pleas
ure to the associate members of the
club, but much more does 1t mean to
the active members. The study of
such composers as Mozart, Rassini,
Tounod, Wagner and Verdi offers not
only pleasure but prospect of Sc
rious work.
The program for the afternoons
musicale was as follows:
Piano duo. (a) Preamble in F
sharp major, Henselt; (b) "Were /
a Bird" Henselt-Miss Ashton. Mrs.
Porter.
Vocal solo. Just Wearyin' for
You," Carrie Jacobs-Bond-Mr
Fleming.
Violin solo. (a) Alteration, Felix
Barewsky; (b) Souvenir, Drdla-- Miss
Fulton.
Current topics-Mrs. Sharp.
Piano solo. (a) Erotikon, Grieg;
(b) Rondo, Barnes-Miss Shepherd.
Vocal solo. Come Sweet Morning,
Old French Miss Fariss.
Violin solo. Concerton, de Beriot--
Mrs. Moore
Vocal solo. willamette, DELI Aqua
Miss Sanns.
Piano solo. F. Sharp Major Etude,
Arensky-Mrs. Fulton.
Miss Brooks Eentertains for Miss
Fariss.
Bon Air." the handsome Brooks
home at Cross Bridges, was the scene
of quite a swell function in the way
of bridge party Tuesday afternoon
given by Miss Mary Brooks, the
young lady of the home, to honor her
cousin, Miss Charlotte Fariss, whose
wedding ocurs on Wednesday, the
twenty-third of this month. The
Brooks home was artistically decor
ated throughout in autumn flowers
and leaves and was most attractive
for the reception of the two score
guests who went from town and coun-
ty. In the hall Misses Elise English,
Fletcher Fariss and Leila Frierson
received, while in the parlor the hos
tess and the honoree received the
guests. Tea and sandwiches were
served by Mrs. Robert Taylor and
Mrs. Clark T. Jones. The color
scheme was pink, white and green
and the mints served during the
game we're of this hue. Soon after
the guests assembled there was the
usual drawing for partners and eight.
tables were used in playing the game,
and Mrs. Charles A. Parker made the
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-10-18
Mrs. Nancy J. sheddan.


Mrs. Nancy ]. Shedda died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Stallings,
at Williamsport Tuesday night at
7:15. Mrs. Sheddan was the widow
of the late w. E. Sheddan and was
seventy-seven years of age, and had
been a resident of Maury county
about thirty years. She was a mem
Der of the Presbyterian church and
was highly esteemed Christian la
dy. The deceased is survived by
three sons and two daughters, all
of whom are here, only one failing
to arrive before her death. DR. L.
L. Sheddan, of Knoxville, reached Co.
lumbia at o'clock Tuesday night
and was on the road between Co.
lumbia and Williamsport when she
died, arriving at the bedside only a
short time after her death.
The sons are DR.. w. X. Sheddan,
of Columbia; John H. Sheddan, of
Florida; and DR.. L. l.. Sheddan, of
Knoxville. The daughters are Mrs.
Stallings, of Williamsport, with
whom she made her home, and Mrs.
Floyd, Of Hastings, Okla
Funeral and burial will take place
this afternoon from the residence at
Williamsport
Cakes & Nichols, funeral directors,
in charge.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-10-18
FOOTBALL GAME
ON ACADEMY FIELD
MASSEY WILL PLAY THE LIT
TIE SOLDIERS" TO A FINISH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

Another game of football will be
played at Academy Field on Satur-
day afternoon when the second foot
ball squad, or the Little Soldiers"
will meet the second team of the Mas
sey School of Pulaski. Both organi-
cations have been doing some fast
work this season and it is expected
that a great game win be seen on the
local gridiron on Saturday. The
game will commence at 8 o'clock.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-10-18
MRS. BETTE AKIN.

Mrs. Bette Akin, one of the Oldest
and most estimable citizens of the
southwestern section of the county
died at the home of her daughter
Mrs. Jim Sharp near Mt. Pleasant
Wednesday night, in her eighty Sec
ond year. Mrs. Akin came to this
county from Alabama when she was
a girl and was married to Eli Akin
on attaining womanhood. She has
spent her life in the vicinity Of
Hampshire and it has been blame
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-10-18
DEATHS HARVEST.
Mrs. Elizabeth X. Kennedy.

Mrs. Elizabeth Kittrell Kennedy,
wife of ]. Clarence Kennedy, died at
her home at Kettle Mills after an i'll
ness Of several weeks This IS an
unusually sad deatL for Mrs. Ken
nedy was just entering upon young
womanhood and had been married
for only six months. She is survived
by her husband and the following
brothers and sisters: Mrs. B. L. Kirk,
Mrs. w. C. Kirk, Mrs. Emma Taylor,
of this county and w. A. Kittrell, Of
Kentucky. She was a daughter Of
the late W. A. Kittrell, and mem
Der of one of the most prominent
families of the county. She was uni
versally esteemed and was a devout
member of the Christian church The
funeral services were conducted by
Elder F. C. Sowell.