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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
SAILORS IN SAVANNAH
CHRISTMAS TREE FOR
Jack TarS viii Be Royalty En-
tertained by Savannah
Port Society
Especial Dispatch to The JOurnaI.)

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
SAVANNAH. Ga. Dec. 24.-There will
be many Christmas celebrations in Sa-
vannah during this week, but there will
be none that is more genuinely enjoyed
or more unique than that given to the
sailors in port by the Savannah Port
society. The annual Christmas tree of
the port society is always an event. 1t
is attended not alone by the jack tars,
but by many others who are interested
in 1t. There is a present for every
sailor known to be in the haFbor, and
they are presents that are considered
very useful to Jack when he is at sea.
The port society is one OF the perma-
nent and stable institutions of Savan-
nah, and it does a great deal Of good.
There will be other unique observances
of the holiday also. All the churches
will have the Christmas celebrations
during the week. Tonight will be a
great event in Savannah on Broughton
street. This is Savannahs principal re-
tail business street, and it will take on
a carnival appearance this evening. The
last holiday shoppers will be out to
make their final purchases. They go
equipped with horns and other noise
making devices, as well as with feather
ticklers and other little things to amuse
and entertain those with whom they
come in contact Christmas eve is a
great holiday on Broughton street
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
RAILROAD MAGNATEs ARE
READY TO MAKE BOND
Charles S. MeIIen and |. ].
ChamberIin Charged With
Illegal Combination
tBx Associated Press

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Charles S.
Mellen, president of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad. and L. ].
Chamberlin, president of the Grand
Trunk railway Of Canada, were in New
York today ready to appear in the fed
eral district court to give bail and an
swer to indictments found against them
in connection with charging them with
violation of the Sherman antitrust law.
The penalty, upon conviction, is one
year in Jail, a fine of $4,000, or both.
Neither Mr.. Mellen nor Mr.. Chamber
lin has had any extended comment to
make on the governments charge, which
is in effect that the defendants entered
into an illegal monopoly agreement, the
result of which was to stop the con-
struction of Grand Trunk extensions in
to New England.
1t was understood that bail would be
fixed at $4,000 each.
Although a British subject, with
headquarters in London, Alfred w.
Smithers, chairman of the Grand Trunk
board Of directors and co-defendant with
Mellen and Cnamberlin. was expected to
come voluntarily to this country to
plead on the indictment
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
Crepe on Christmas
Tree Recalls Death
Capt. Schuenemann
(By Associated Press. }

CHICAGO. ILL.,, Dec 25.-Crepe on a
Christmas tree was the unusual sight
gazed upon yesterday by thousands OF
persons in North Clark street.
The tree stood on the DOW or boat
at the Clark street bridge. where for
years Captain Herman Schuenemann.
of the Inflated schooner Rouse Sim
mons, sold Christmas trees.
The crepe recalled to the minds of
those who saw it the death of Captain
Schuenemann and his crew of sixteen
few weeks ago in Lake Michigan
when the Simmons was lost She had
sailed from Manistique. Mich, with a
cargo Of Christmas trees for Chicago.
incidentally it was recalled that
Captain Schuenemann and his crew were
saved a few years ago when another
ship, the Mary Cullen, of which he was
in charge, sank of Crosse POinte. She
was loaded with trees for the Yuletide
season. 1t was recalled, too, that Au-
gust Schuensmann, a brother Of the
captain, lost his life, fourteen years ago,
in Lake Michigan, when the two-masted
schooner. Of which he was in charge,
sank. This boat also was laden with
Christmas trees. She carried crew
of five men.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
GRAND TRUNK AND
NEW HAVEN ROADS
CHIEFS INDICTED
Charles S, MeIIen, P, J, Cham
berlin and Alfred w. Swith-
erS, Charged With Violating
Sherman Antitrust Law
CBy Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Charles S. Mel
len, president of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad; P. J.
Chamberlin, president of the Grand
Trunk railway of Canada, and Alfred w
Smithers, chairman Of the Grand Trunk
board of directors, were indicted by the
federal grand jury here this afteroon
charged with violating the Sherman
antitrust law in the alleged monopoly
agreement between the two roads.
The indictment AYERS that Mellen
Chamberlin and Smitners were engaged
on August 8, 1912, and have since en-
gagged in an unlawful combination to
prevent the construction and compile
ton of certain extensions Of the Grand
Trunk railway into New England.
1t is also charged they conspired to
prevent the operation of steamships be-
tween Providence and New York. and
transportation of persons and property
in interstate and foreign commerce over
these lines of railroads and steamships
Seven overt acts are alleged by the
government. 1t is charged the defendants
met in New York on August 8, 1912
and discussed a memorandum thereto
The seventh overt act sets forth that
oil November 8. 1912. Chambsrlin caused
the work of constructing a line from
Palmer, Mass, to Providence. r. l., to
be abandoned.
None of the defendants were repre-
scented in court.
The railroad situation in New Eng
land was brought to the attention of
the federal department Of justice first
by the state officers of Massachusetts,
and Rhode Island, who declared that
the abandonment of certain extension
projects was due to a secret agreement
between the two roads.
On November 10 representatives of
the two states called on President Taft
and Attorney General Wickersham,
pointed out that the individual states
were unable to cope with the situation
and asked the government to take ac-
ton.
The state officials asserted that the
alleged agreements between the New
Haven and Grand Trunk roads meant
the abandon of projects for the extern
sion of the Grand Trunk line through
territory now monopolized by the New
Haven.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
Steamships Collide But
Are Only Slightly Damaged


PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 25.-The Brit
ish steamships Merton and the Oceano,
which were in collision last night in the
Delaware bay, reached Philadelphia to-
day. apparently not badly damaged. The
Merton, carrying passengers as well as
freight. left here yesterday for Liver
pool.
The passengers showed but little ex-
element after the collision and nearly
all Of them were asleep in their berths
when the steamship arrived back IN
the port. They probably will be sent to
Europe on a boat sailing from New
York. The Oceano was inbound from
Narvik for Philadelphia, loaded with
iron. Both boats viii be surveyed in or
der that the extent of the damage may
be ascertained.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
WILSON AND CLARK TALK
ABOUT EXTRA SESSION
Speaker of House Visits Pres
ident-EIectCabine Dis
cusSed, but Not Publicly
By Associated Prsss.)


TRENTON. N J.. Dec. 25.-Congres:
probably viii be called into extraordi
nary session by President-sIeet Wilson
shortly after his inauguration. perhaps
on March Is. and the particular legisla'
ton that will come before il will b
tariff revision
After a two hours conference with
Speaker Champ Clark. the president
elect declared yesterday he would en-
dsavor to meet the wishes OF Demo
cratic leaders in congress. who. he was
Informed. were anxious that the interval
between the two sessions OF congress
be as brief as possible
NJ. Wilson announced before he left
-for Bermuda that he would call the
extrs ssssion to convene mot later than
April Is" As 10 the exact date. he
said. he would consult the wishes OF
the Democratic leaders in congress Mr..
Clark is understood TO favor March Is
as the day 20 begin work.
The sooner We set started the bet
ter he told the spresident-elect.
while the speaker said the time OF
the present session would be consumed
with appropriation bills. leaving the
bulk OF the Democratic program and
platform pledges 20 the new congress,
ne concurred Wits Mr.. Wilson that the
rar1n should be the foremost subject to
come before the special session
The speaker vas delayed by the
rnowstorm in reaching the state house.
he found the governor waiting for him
FOR luncheon. however. and the two
leaders sat alone in the private dining
room Of the capitol talking earnestly for
two hours.
When the conference was over Mr..
Wilson said the talk had been along
universal lines legislation as well as
cabinet possibilities being taken up.
he added that they had discussed the
general character OF the extra ses-
sion and the preparedness OF general
legislation 10 come before IT." we
both agreed that the tariff should be
the main interest OF the extra ses-
sion" said the governor.
Urging an early meeting OF con-
gress, the speaker told Mr.. Wilson
that he believed members OF congress
ought not TO be kept waiting too lOng
between sessions.
The president-eIect did not disclose
what names hsf and Mr.. Clark dis
cussed for the cabinet. He said. al
the outset. however. that the speak
er had not come primed with sug-
gsstions." but rather hssirated to ex-
press himself on he subject OF the
cabinet until asked. because he con-
sidered that 3 sort OF family relation
ship existed between the president and
his cabinet"
I asked the speaker for his opinion
as TO several names" said Mr. Wilson
and the names we did mention he
went over in very judicial spirit. He
has had so much experience and L
know he could tell me some things
about the public men that I otherwise
would not be able 10 get, chiefly as
70 their experience"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
RED CROSS SEALS BRING
TOTAL OF $1,000
Of This Sum S1,1OO Goes to
Open Air School Fund-Cam-
paign to Continue

Christmas day finds the Atlanta Red
Cross Seal committee with approx
mately $4,000 in bank, or $500 less
than the amount aimed at as the result
of the sale of the seals in Atlanta.
OF this amount over $4,000 has
come from the general sale of seals by
young ladies and others acting for
the Atlanta committee, and $1,100 has
come from sales made by the school
children. All of the latter sum will
go to the open air school fund, in ac-
cordanee with the agreement under
which sales We're made through the
public schools.
There are several committees yet tO
report, including the young business
women's committee, which took $500
worth and agreed to sell them all,
about ten of the public schools and
several of the young ladies who made
sales in the office buildings. 1t is ex-
peeted, therefore, that the cash in
hand will be considerably increased af-
ter Christmas.
The campaign will not stop, but will
go right on through New Years day.
1t is the hope of the Atlanta commit
tee to dispose of the entire $4,000 worth
by that time.
The headquarters of the Atlanta COM
mittee after Christmas will be in the Of
flee of the Atlanta Anti-Tuberculosis
association, seventh floor of the Gould
building where Mrs. F. G. HodgsOn,
chairman, will be in charge and will
attend to all collections. r. c. Brusch,
who has had the general management
of the campaign, has completed his
work in connection with it.
The Atlanta committee urges the
merchants, business men and all 9TH
ers who have the seals, to continue
their use right up to the beginning OF
the new year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
FATHER P0sTPONES TRIAL
TILL HE CAN BURY SON
David WaIdron viii Answer
Charge of Killing Bryant
Folsom Friday
(speeiaI pispateh 10 The Journals

Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)
QUITMAN, Ga, Dec. A.-The tragedy
in which David Waldron lost his life at
the hands of Bryant Folsom for an al
legged insult to Folsom's sister. has
caused much excitement and hundreds
OF men were at the court house Monday
morning at the hour set for the prelim-
mary trial
The dead mans father, B. F. Waldron,
has arrived here from Screven, and his
first step was to swear out a warrant
for Folsom He then asked the court to
postpone the trial until he could take
his son home and bury him. According
ly the trial was set for next Friday.
Although Folsom gave himself up yes
terday and the warrant was sworn out
for his arrest Monday, Sheriff New
some has not put him in Jail He is at
the sheriffs house as a guest. The Fol-
som family say that Waldron sent two
postcards to Miss Folsom which they
considered offensive, so their attorney
states.
It is said Waldron had paid court to
the young lady and had perhaps been
rebuffed. He sent her a postcard which
she returned to him. Later he sent an
other card. 1t is said that Waldron was
under the influence OF liquor when he
went TO the Folsom home yesterday
Bryant Folsom took him to the gate
and told him ne must leave and later
he would talk to him about the matter
OF the cards When Waldron went back
TO the Folsom's he opened the door;
Bryant Folsom says he held UP his hand
in warning gesture to him not to enter.
He is quoted as saying Waldron made
a motion to his hip pocket as If TO draw
gun. and he shot him. When Wal
dron's body was searched after the kill
ing, however. he had no gun.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
DAIRY INSTRUCTION CAR
TO VISIT GEORGIA TOWNS
Itinerary Is Arranged for Trips
Along Georgia, Southern
and Florida
Especial Dispatch to The Jour

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
MACON, Ga, Dec. 24-Vice President
and General Manager j. b. Munson, Of
the Georgia Southern and Florida rail-
way company, announces that arrange
ments have been perfected for the South
ern railways Dairy Instruction Car
to make a tour OF towns along the
Georgia Southern and Florida railway.
from January 6 to January II. The itin-
erary is as follows:
January s. Monday, Bonaire, Ga, to
8 .. m.
January Z, Tuesday, Cordele. Ga, a.
m. 10 IL noon.
January Z. Tuesday. Unadilla. Ga, 8
p. m. to $50 p. m.
January s, Wednesday, Triton, Ca, 9
a. m. TO Il noon.
January s. Wednesday. Ashburn. Ga,
ESQ p. m. to $50 D. m.
January 3. Thursday, Hahira, Ca, $50
a. m. to IL a. m.
January 9. Thursday, Abel, Ga, $50
p. m. 10 p. m
January 10. Friday. Lake Butler. Fla,
T:So a. m to 10:S0 a m.
January 10. Friday, White Springs,
Fla, D. m. TO d. m.
January IL, Saturday. st. George, Ca,
a. m. to II noon.
January IL. Saturday, Valdosta. Ca,
p. m TO 1889 p. m.
The Dairy Instruction Car" was orig
mated by President Finley. of the South
ern railway, and the Georgia, Southern
and Florida railway, TO encourage the
development OF dairying IN territory
served by these lines by practical demon
stration and lecture work showing inn
proved methods OF dairying and the at
tractive profits which can be made by
those taking upa the industry in the
south. For this work, the car is fitted
Up like a model farm dairy and is in
charge OF DR.. c. NJ Morgan. dairy agent
OF the Southern railway, who is an exc
pert dairyman with wide experience.
At each stop. demonstrations of i'm
proved methods OF dairying and Illus
trated lectures covering every phase OF
the industry will be conducted by DR..
Morgan, who VIII be assisted by other
experts representing the railways. the
state college OF agriculture, and the
state and federal Departments OF agri-
culture
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
KILLED IN BAGGAGE CAR;
BODY HURLED FROM TRAIN
Porter on Train Is Held for
Shooting to Death Railroad
Special Agent
(By Associated Prsss.)

MOBILE Dec. 23.-Alexander Nc
Gill. special agent for the Mobile and
Ohio railroad at Tuscaloosa, Ala, was
shot to death early Sunday morning In
a baggage car of Mobile and Ohio pas
senger train No. los and his body
thrown from the train onto a bridge
over Gypsie creek, where it remained
hanging between the crossties until dis
covered by a searching party. according
to information received by the officials
of the Mobile and Ohio here today.
Napoleon Jones. a porter on the train.
was arrested Sunday night and charged
with the crime. The murder was dis
covered when the train arrived at Tus-
calOosa, when an overcoat belonging to
McGill, covered with blood, was found
on the floor of the car and searching
party started out.
According to advioes from Tuscaloosa
a lynching was narrowly averted follow
ing the capture of Jones, who was rush
ed to Birmingham for safe keeping.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
RALPH AVERA DEAD;
BROOKS COUNTY PIONEER
Especial Dispatch to The JournaN

Especial Dispatch to The JournaL)
QUITMAN, Ca, Dec. 24.-Randolph
Avera died at his home here Sunday
night at the age of IS. He came here
from Houston county fifty-four years
ago, and was one Of the Oldest citi-
zens in this section and widely known.
He was one Of the first settlers on the
site OF Quitman, and was first clerk
of superior court after the county was
organized. in 1859.
He was one OF a group of people who
came here together, and all of them
reached remarkable old ages, Judge Nor
ton and Mrs. Lavinia Young dying last
year
OF them only Mrs. Avera and Mrs.
o. Morton survive, both IN the
eighties. Mr.. Avera is survived by
three sons. all prominent citizens: John
r. Avera, Jr., and c. Y. Avera and one
daughter. Miss Clara Avsra-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
SIXTY PASSENGERS
ARE LANDED SAFELY
FROM "TURRIALBA'
After Spending the Whole Day
and Night Before Christmas
on a Stranded Steamer, All
Are Rescued by Cutter

NEW YORK. Dec. 25.-Passengers of
the stranded steamship Turrialba, about
shortly before o'clock today to the
revenue cutter Seneca. The Seneca
started Immediately for New York.
News OF the transfer came in wire
less message from Captain Lindsay,
commander of the Turrialba, TO the
United Fruit company Offices here. Gan
passengers safely transferred to Sem
eca," said the message. ship lying
easy and taking no water"
The Seneca should reach New York
some time this afternoon.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27


goes TO all the affected parts OF the air
passages OF the head. nose. throat and
lungs. II can readily be seen why the
ordinary treatments. such as sprays.
ointments. salves. liquid or tablet medi-
cines fail-they do not and can not
reach all the affected parts.
II you have catarrh Of the nose,
throat or lungs. choking, stopped-up
feeling, colds, catarrhal headaches; II
you are given to hawking and splitting.
this simple but scientific treatment
should cure you.
An illustrated book, which goes thor
oughly into the whole question OF the
cause. cure and prevention Of catarrh.
win, upon request. be sent you by DIR.
]. w. Blosser. 81 Walton street, Atlanta,
Georgia
He win also mail you five days free
treatment You will at once see that it
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one II 70 not necessary 10 send any
money-simply send your name and ad-
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package win be mailed you Immediately.
LAdEtl
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
.AsTOR ORDERS MORE
SALARY TO EMPLOYEES
Vincent AStOr, New Head Of
Wealthy Family Increases
Pay of Servants

RHINEBECK. N. Y. Dec. 24-vin-
cent Aston. the new head OF the wealthy
family, has ordered an increase of
wages for employees Of the Astor estate
70 take effect the FIRST of the year.
There are more than 1000 employees on
the estate known as Ferncliffe, and ev-
cry class OF workmen is to benefit by
the increase. AS a further Christmas
surprise young Aston has announced
that for the last two months experts
have been at work on a pension system
for the employees
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
Smoke of Herbs
Cures Catarrh.
A Simple Safe, Reliable Way and
It Costs Nothing to Try.

This preparation OF herbs. leaves,
flowers and berries Containing no to-
bacco or habit-forming drugsl is either
smoked in an ordinary clean pipe OF
smoking tube. annd by drawing the
medicated smoke into the mouth and in
haling into the lungs or sending IL out
through the nostrils in a perfectly
natural way, the worst case Of Catarrh
can be eradfcated
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
bill" RICHARDSON DIES
At MARYLAND HOME
Death of Brilliant Newspaper
Man Brings Sorrow to Hun
dredS of AtIantianS e..
CBy Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2s-william W.
Richardson. for several years news edi-
tor OF the Washington Star and for
many years connected with newspapers
in washington and Atlanta. Ga. died at
his residence at Drummond. Nd. last
night. after a lingering illness Cir
rhosis OF the liver was the direct cause
Of death
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
FUNK SHOOTS WIFE AND
THEN COMMITS SUICIDE
Cleveland Man EnaCtS TRACE
dy in Presence of Ten-Year-
Old Son in Galveston

GALVESTON, Tex. Dec. PA. NJ.
Funk, OF Cleveland, o., today shot and
seriously wounded his wife and killed
himself in their room in a local hotel.
Their ten-year-old boy, who witnessed
the shooting, ran screaming from the
roo mand gave the alarm. Funk shot him
self through the head and died in
stantly.
He is believed to have been in poor
health. He had been in Galveston two
weeks.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
TURK OFFICERS RETURN
TO THE TCHATALGA LINES
fRY Assooiated Press.l

LONDON, Dec. ga news agency
dispatch from Constantinople early to-
day reported that all officers on leave
from the Tchatalja lines had been re-
called to thir regiments. The order was
for their appearance, within twenty-four
hours.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27

1t is not IN
pleasant TO use,
and at the same
time IL IS en-
tirely harmless,
and can be used
by man. woman
or child.
Just as Ca
tarrh is contrac-
ted by breathing
cold OF dust and
germ-laden air,
just so this
balmy sntiseptic
~sf~H- ..---.4~ -
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
OVERMAN'S CONDITION
CONTINUES TO IMPROVE

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Lee
S. overman. Of North Carolina, operated
on for appendicitis here last week, con-
tinues TO improve
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27

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