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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
GEoRGIA's UBIQUITOUS BANKRUP
SYSTEM.


While there may. be exceptional cases
where unfortunate complications
would work a hardship on innocent per-
sons, who would be swept of their last
dollar-because swindlers and thieves
had taken them in; nevertheless, the
general working of Georgia's bankrupt
laws is only a shield where scoundrels
can dodge their honest debts and rob
those who have trusted them, believing
them to be honest ana willing to pay
up their debts-until they swindled
them.
/ have a case in mind, where two
men robbed a dead mans estate by go
ing into a bankrupt court, and getting
relieved of these obligations in that
way. They rented land from the own
er-signed a written contract-to pay
so many bales of middiing cotton by an
appointed time, and then they proceed
ed to sell and dispose of all the cotton
in sight, until the sheriff was put in
possession of the crop. When the issue
was made, they owned nothing that
could be attached and the bankrupt
court has produced nothing for the
creditors, so the swindlers are turned
loose on the community to deceive and
defraud the innocent and unsuspecting
as soon as possible.
TheSe bankruptcy proceedings ShVuAu
give way TO a criminal prosecution, and
it is a crying shame, that swindlers
should be able to use bankrupt plea
to defraud those they have robbed and
swindled, and afterwards concealed
their profits-to avoid paying their
honest debts JGeorgia's collection laws
are the poorest in the world--and when
a bankrupt court is provided, to shelter
the swindlers and defend them from a
civil prosecution, for larceny after
trust, the sooner, the bankrupt courts
are done away with, the better.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
CRy Associated Prsss.)

BOSTON. Feb. 24.-Miss Rose Pit
on0f, the 16-year-old girl swimmer has
signed contracts TO make an attempt to
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
GIRL CONTRACTS
TO SWIM ENGLISH CHANNEL

swim the English channel early this
summer. Miss Pitonoff. who claims
TO be the champion woman swimmer
OF the world. will sail IN June.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27

might look out and also see the spot
of earth where his remains were rest
ing. There l saw the Key of the Bas-
title, that was destroyed in the French
revolution; also some furniture that
belonged to the Curtis family.
As 1 walked over the lawn and re-
membered that General Washington
had cherished this spot, above every
other bit of soil in the world, 1 felt
glad in my heart that in the providence
of God we were given a George Wash
ington in the supreme crisis of our
history, to save and protect the for
tunes of the new republic.
The little hoodlums in the street are
not thinking or caring whether we ever
had a Washington, but no student of
American history can fail to see what
his great and glorious patriotism Sc
cured to u.s.
viii not somebody memorabilia the
legislature to compel the public schools
to occupy the school house on Febru-
airy %, to the purpose for which the
holiday was intended?
The Prescott daily news., 1912-12-20
TWO EMPLOYEs SAID TO HAVE TAKEN THEM FROM FILES
 AND SOLD THEM.
$34,000 IN ALL EXPENDED
Hanna, Penrose and Foraker Com munications Brought $7,OOo-Paid $500 for Two Signatures of
 John D. ArchboId.

Washington, Dec Follow Hearst got the Archbold letters was told in detail to the senate campaign contri. button committee by former Senator Foraker, who read the report of a man who got the story from two Arch. bold employees. One of the two men
 is w. w. Winkfeld, negro, son of Archbolds butler, and the other is Charles Stump.
 The men, after noticing a newspa. per statement about the sale of let ters. took some from the Archbold files and disposed of them to a man posing as Hearst representative for 50 $100 bills.
 The statement declared that other letters were wanted and that Wake field and Stump were given a list of 200 senators. congressman, judges and governors, with the assurance that the letters from them to Archbold would be paid for we'll For one batch of such letters they claimed to have re. ceived $3,O00 and for another S4000
 For the Penrose, Hanna and For aker letters, the statement said, FL dridge paid them $7,000.
 Evidently we were the fat cattle." remarked MT. Foraker.
 In all, the statement continued $34,000 was paid to the two men. For .wo signatures of MT. Archbold, stand ing alone, they claimed, they were t-paid $500. The statement said the signatures were requested of the two men and they procured them by hay ing MT. Archbold write his name in an album.
 A third man joined Winkfield and Stump, it was said. The three put a large number of letters in a safety de- posit vault
 After 1908 they claimed to have dis. posed of some Penrose letters to "a representative of Mr Hearst" for $4000, and made an offer to sell all their remaining letters for $20000 They disposed of batch for $3,500 last spring and negotiations have now been opened for the sale of others, the statement said.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-12-20
KILLS U. s. ARMY CAPTAIN
Lieutenant Also Is Wounded Danger ousIy by Outlaws Bolo-Both
 Men Were Asleep.

Manila, Dec. 20.-Capt. John Wat son of the Eighth cavalry was killed and Lieut. Kinzie D. Edmunds of the same company was wounded danger ously Wednesday night by a Moro outlaw named Juramentado, who sneaked into Augur barracks, at Jolo, and attacked the men with a boIo while they were asleep.
 Capt. Watson, a Kansan, was killed almost instantly. Lieut.. Edmunds screamed, arousing other officers, who rushed to Edmunds' tent and cap tured Juramentado. The outlaw fought terrifcally, swinging right and left with his bolo, and was about to escape when he was killed by Capt Rush S. Wells
 Juramentado slipped through the lines of a detachment encamped at Seit Lake and made his way into the barracks with the stealth of a cat. His attack upon the officers was made in absolute darkness and without a moments warning.
 Capt. Watson was 37 years old. He entered the service while very young, being assigned first to the infantry. In 1910 he was graduated from the cavalry training school as a first lieu tenant, and year later he was made a captain.
 Lieut.. Edmunds is from New ter sey, and Capt Wells was appointed from South Dakota.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-12-20
ueMpHIs SLAYER WOUNDS TWO POLICEMEN AND BEsiEGERS
 SHOOT MAN BY MISTAKE.
TRAGEDY REVEALED BY CHILD
Munching Apple, Girl 4 Years Old Tells Others in Boarding House "Papa Killed Mamma"-Three
 Are Shot in Fight.

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 20.--Police souads besieging the house where Adam Boehler barricaded himself aft CT decaptating his wife had been un- able to dislodge the fugitive. Boehler was we'll supplied with ammunition, had declared he would not be taken alive. and the police determined to starve him out unless he tried to escape.
 Charles Davis, one of the policemen shot by Boehler. had his wound dressed and returned to his post. Jes- SC Wooten, another policeman, who was shot through the lungs, may re- cover. There is no change in the con- dition of Spaulding Parsons, a drug clerk, shot by mistake by one of the besieging party. He is probably ia tally wounded
 A 4-year-old child, munching an ap- ple, walked into the living room of a boarding house and said Papa has killed mamma" The child's mother, Mrs. Adam J. Boehler, was found dy- ing on the floor of her apartment, her head almost severed. Boehler had escaped.
 According to the statement of the child, Boehler attacked the woman with razor and after slashing her throat washed his hands and left the room Mrs. Boehler recently filed suit for divorce. Boehler is said to be a native of Indiana.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-12-20
CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFS
Senate.

Senator Kenyon concluded his speech on interstate liquor shipment bill
 Committee investigating campaign contributions continued it's hearing, with former Senator Foraker testify. ing.
 Democratic caucus reached decision to permit only confirmation of army and navy nominations before holiday recess.
 Senator Bourne elected chairman of joint congressional committee to pro- mote federal aid in highway construc- tiOn
The Prescott daily news., 1912-12-20
]. C. Goodwin, Author, Dead.

New York, Dec. 20.--J. Cheever Goodwin, author or adapter of more than 40 light operas or musical com edy librettos, is dead at his home in New York. He had been ill for four years.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-12-20
Inconsistent.

Tt Is odd that sailors and soldiers are so fickle in their love affairs" "Why is it odd9"
 Because theirs are naturally cases of uniform affection"
The Prescott daily news., 1912-12-20
CIassIfyfnu lt.

OFdoo''yfH0 Ft'
 Did you hear what the English wis itor to the ZOO said about the fight among the animals?"
 No; what was iti"
 That it was beastly row."
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-13

Tho Aitruriar cub met with
Mrs. Fritz r. smith, August 2Sth.
The feature Of the morning being
q parliamentary drill by Mrs Buch-
lnan. The subject brought out was
Woman Suffrage. led by Mrs smith
and Mrs Ezell ably assisted by
Mrs. Curnutto aud Mrs. Cowling.
This warm debate was followed BY
delicious Zee course.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-13

Bankers az san Antonio an
uounced some DAYS ago that they
will advance to farmers $500 a
bale on all cotton stored In ware
houses. 70 enable them TO hold for
better prices. Corpus Christi bank
ers have followed suit 70 the extend
OF 100000 and Il is expected that
other cities will do likewise.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-13

Buy Il nou. Chamberiain's Colo, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy Is almost certain 10
be needed before the sumner is over. Buy
I nov and Be- prepared for such an emer-
erncy. Fer sale By Al dealeuL
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-13
Dress Goods

Our dress goods department is the largest
in the town, it is brim full of all the new
Novelties and there never was time in
the history of style when lady could get
style requires, such a small yardage, and the
price so low
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-13
Shoe Department

In this department you
can get anything you want
and at almost any price,
as you will have Over30O0
pair ofshoes to select from
The biggest stock west
of Fort Worth it will be
a treat to you to come in
and look around, come in
whether you want TO buy
or not.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-13
Clothing
Department

In this department the cary
ing knife is turned loose.
We have cut and slashe
every line in this depart
ment, with the best thing
money can buy. All new
goods in mems and boy
suits and pants, all wool sui
at cotton suit prices, To Sc
this line means buy if yor
want Oneaa Ii.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-13

Reazsg the condition of the country in general
close prices Not knowing that the conditions just
St Louis bought very heavy and house
goods and in order this stock realize must make
low prices This going do at the commencing ohe
you small price list only touching here and there INN
cannot begin to name prices everything.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13

At the mass meeting held at the
court house last night the Associated
Charities of the city of Paris and
Bourbon county was organized. The
meeting was called at the instance of
DR.. A. H. eller, president of the or
ganization committee
DIR. Keller briefly stated the object
of the meeting which was followed by
his election as temporary chairman.
with DR.. b. Nj. Shive as secretary.
Addresses were made by Mr.. J.. j.
Edmonds, secretary of the Associated
Charities of Cincinnati, Mr.. l.. w.
Mahn, of Lexington. and Judge Denis
Dundon. Mr.. Edmonds in the course
of his remarks outlined the plans
upoh which the proposed organization
should work and gave his experiences
in dealing with the charities of the
large cities, while Mr.. Mahn gave
some valuable information as 10 how
the organization should proceed after
perfection.
The committee appointed to draft
the constitution made its report sub
mttinp the constitution for adoption.
and after short discussion it was re-
ferred back to the committee for a
number of charges. All of those pres
ent signed for membership and upon
the motion of Judge Dundon commit
tee of ten was appointed to solicit
membership. The next meeting will
be held on Friday, December 27.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13

The city council met in regular ses-
sion last night and after the regular
routine of business the Paris Gas and
Electric Co. presented two contracts
for lighting the city.
The contracts were for periods of
two aud three years respectively.
After considerable discussion by mem
bers of the council and by Hon. G. M.
Thomas. on behalf of the light COM
pany, Councilman Hinton made a
motion that the three year contract be
accepted, with 1.-TWO years" substitut-
ed for three years." which was quite
saving over the contract calling for
three years. The price under this con-
tract will be II cents per kilOwatt
if paid before penalty goes on which
will be extended to the Goth of the
month. The new contract calls for
lighting the streets with electricity,
which will be done as soon as possible.
The Mayor appointed the following
gentlemen as trustees of the Massie
Hospital. with the number of years
each will serve: C. M. Thomas, 5
years Catesby Spears, d years; M. j.
LAWN, 8 years Ford Brent,2 years; j.
w. Davis, year.
The committee investigating the fire
department muddle asked for more
time in which TO make report.
The contract for city lighting carries
with it a rate of S85 per annum on arc
lamps. while the incandescenI street
lamps are furnished at the rate of $22
each. The rate is a reduction from
$50 on the former and $24 on the latter.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Reduce Your Electric Bill IL
See our advertisement on page 4.

New York City, at the Waldorf As
toria Monday. The reception was in
honor of Mrs. Thomas Jefferson
Smith, of Frankfort. president CT the
Federation of Women's Clubs in Ken
tucky. and her sister. Miss Helen
Bennett. also of Frankfort. Mrs.
Wallis is president of the Kentucky
Women's Society Of New York. and
Mrs. Clay, who is the treasurer of
the Kentucky Federation. assisted in
receiving and entertaining. Miss
Margaret Wilson, daughter of the
President-elect, and Mrs. VIM. Cum
mings Story were among the distin-
guished guests.
Misses Mary and Margaret Kearns
and Sarah McElhone returned to their
home in Lexington after ia visit to
Misses Mary and Bernadetre Brannon.
Mrs. j. F. Weatherall is confined
to her home on Cypress street with a
slight illness.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
THEATRICAL.
GRAND.

Six handsome dining room chairs are
to be given away absolutely free to
some patron of the Grand tomorrow
night. These chairs were selected
from the immense stock of Mr.. j. T..
Hinton. who states that they are the
best of the kind to be had. Also as
an extra attraction there will be the
famous feature picture. ''The Star
bucks" resenting Mr.. Opie Read, the
author. in the leading role, that of
Jasper Starbuck. This picture was
made by the Amerian Film Co., and is
in line with their former releases.
Two shows will be given, the first
starting at 7:30. The drawing for
these chairs will take place immedi-
ately after the first show.
COLUMBIA.
The following is a letter addressed
to the Thanhouser Co., written by
Rev. Tillman B. Johnson, pastor of
the Salem Baptist church of New Ro-
chelle, N. Y.
"It was my pleasure Wednesday af-
ternoon to witness your presentation
of::"The Star of Bethlehem. | thank
you for this courtesy and | have thi 8
frank word to say:
1.-THE motion picture is here. it is
here to stay ; it is smiRhty factor in
the present day civilization it is
steadily improving, and has within it
the possibilities of ubound good.
''Some of it's presentations are yet
to be curbed and probably prohibited ;
but your picture story Of 1.-THE Star Of
Bethlehem" is to be heartily COM
mended. 1t is sympathetic. instructive.
forceful and reverent."
1.-The Star of Bethlehem" is to be
shown at the Columbia On Friday, De-
Gender 27. Special music and sing
ing.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
MATRIMONIAL.
TRIBBLE-WILLIAMS.

The marriage of Miss Matilda
Tribble, of Richmond. to Mr.. John j..
Williams, Of this city, was quietly
celebrated in the parlors of the Glyn-
don Hotel in the former city yester-
day.
The ceremony was performed by Ell
der w. E. Ellis, of the Paris Christian
church. Only a few close friends and
most intimate relatives of the con-
tracing parties witnessed the cere-
mony. which though simple. was very
impressive.
Miss Tribble is one Of Madison
county's most charming young women
and is a social favorite. Mr.. Will
Jams is one of the best known mem
bers of the Paris bar. being one OF the
leaders in his profession in this city
and brilliant young man.
Immediately afer the ceremony the
couple left for Cincinnati where they
will spend few days and returning
will be at home to their friends al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. N
Fithian. on Pleasant street.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Farm Sold.

Harris & Speakes. real estat agents.
sold Tuesday for John Merringer his
place on the ClIntonville pike near this
city containing about five acres of
land. to Mrs. VIM. Neal, of Bourbon.
The price was in the neighborhood of
$3.50. Mrs. Neal purchased the prop
erty as home and will move to it
March /. when she gets possession.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Santa Claus Headquarters.

Our store, as usual, is the place old
Santa holds forth during the holidays
and this wear is no exception. He has
furnished us with larger stock of ev-
erything than ever before for the chill
dren. sleds, magic lanterns, Irish
mails, boxing gloves, drums. horns,
toy tea sets, vel6cipedes. toys. air
guns. express wagons, fireworks, can
dies, fruits. nuts. raisins and all kinds
of goodies to FIJI the stockings with.
Be sure ard see US and we will save
you money.
If LAWN & CONNELL,
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Unique Display.

A unique display of the advantages
of electric cookers was made in the
office of the Paris Gas and Electric Co..
Wednesday afternoon. The electric
coffee percolator and the baking de-
vice were demonstrated in the window
and the cooked articles of food served
in view of the spectator. The display
attracted considerable attention and
MANY were favorably impressed with
the demonstration.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
AGED CoIored Woman Dead

Aunt" SaIlie Smith. colored. aged
S5 years. died at the home of her
nephew, Stephen Moore, in this city.
Sunday. The burial took place Tues
day. She was one of the best known
and most highly respected colored
women in this community and had a
wide circle of friends among the white
npOlola
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Eormer Paris Minister Honored.

DIR. George w. Clark, pastor Of the
First Baptist church in Henderson,
and former pastor Of the Paris Baptist
church, Monday received the degree of
Doctor of Divinity at the meeting Of
the trustees of Ohio Valley College at
Sturpis XIV,
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Fingers Mashed.

Thomas Shelton, employed at the
shops of the l.. & NJ. had three fin
gers so badly mashed while repairing
car late Monday afternoon that ampu-
alton was necessary.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Purchases StoreroOm.

MIR. }. w. Bacon, of this citv, pur-
chased from the heirs of the late Alex
Talbot the fran. store 70 "a 8 d resi-
Gence on South Main street. uccunied
bv Mr.. James Battertop. who conducts
a grocery. The price paid was private.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Leather CouCnes.

A leather couch would make an
present for the wife.
Have one put aside.
If A. +. WHEELER & co.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Teachers to Receive Pay

The teachers of Bourbon will receive
their salaries for the third mcnih of
the school term according IN thu an
nouncement ofsCounty Superintendent
Miss Mabel Robbins, who will be pre-
pared to pay the teachers Saturday.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Has Large Assortment.

DOLL carts. scoots, cribs, table
chairs. children's rockers. fyOuths'
chairs. go carts for the children's pres
ents. Don't waste your money. j.
r. Hinton has a large assortment.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
For the Holiday Trade.

Pictures of every description. hand
somely framed, leather goods in the
latest novelties. Copyright books.
latest fiction, so cents. Games for
the children as well as the grown up
folks.
26 IF PARIS BOOK CO.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Have You Thought of Him?

Have you thought how He would en-
JOY nice. comfortable Office chair?
J. L. Hinton sells the best.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Millinery Cheap.

Millinery at reduced prices. 81 and
S5 hats at Sl.98.
SIMON DEPT. STORE.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Arriving Daily.

Novelties of every desc ription arriv.
ing daily for the holiday trade. Games.
pictures, leather goods, copyright
books at SO cents, fancy baskets at
all prices, Indian goods direct from a
large Indian reservation. Every
thing in stock that would make a suit
able holiday gift. See us before buy
ing.
&c If PARIS BOOK co.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Mountain Ash Jellico.

1t is the purest of all Jellicos. Try
it once and you will try nu other.
STUART & O'RRIEN.
Main and Eighth streets.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
fHE BOURBON NEWS.
l3zS&zvx@
n ALWAYS HAS -HE DCSr
II OF CyESYTFi7sG
Box Supper.

The Junior Improvement League of
the Hutchison school, will give box
supper at the school this evening to
y,hj ch everyone is invited.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Useful Presents.

Ladies desks. cheval mirrors. rock
ers, china cabinets, Office desks and
chairs make useful presents. STE
j. I: HINTON.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Half Price Sale.

Thursday. Friday and Saturday sos
suits at $3.50.
SIMON DEPT. STORE.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
For the Baby!

A child's dressing table and chair.
solid white, for 81. Just few more
left
If A. F. WHEELER & CO.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Half Price Sale.

Thursday Friday and Saturday $25
suits at $l25 90.
SIMON DEPT. STORE.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Desirable Presents.

Globe -Wernicke book cases are very
desirable presents. Sole agency at
L. HINTON'S. E
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
FORSALE.

One hundred and ninety shocks of
good corn. Will furnish $50 acres OF
good grass to feed it on. Would like
to sell in the shock. Also IS shocks of
good fodder. Can start feeding first
of January but must finish March l.
JOE K. REDMON.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Doll Carts.

Get one for the baby and have red
tag put on it. Nothing would please
the little ones more.
If A. F. WHEELER & co.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Xmas Novelties.

Christmas novelties and oolIs at the
SIMON DEPT. STORE.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Z. A. R. to Furnish Room.

The Jemima johnson Chapter. D.
A. R.. met at the home Of Miss Lucy
Miller on Vine street Wednesday after
noon and decided to furnish rooms in
the w. w. Massie Memorial Hospital.
This leaves only one more room in the
institution to be taken, three having
been taken this week.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Half Price Sale.

Thursday. Friday and Saturday $25
suits az $3.50.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Kitchen Cabinets.

Kitchen cabinets for the child. Sd
while trey last. Have one set aside
for the child.
If A. l.. WHEELER & CO.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
BIRTHS.

Born, Wednesday. to the wife OF
Sam Harding, near this city a son.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Reduce Your Electric Bill IL
See our advertisement on page 4.

"Mr. Bob" at opera house
tonight.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13
Lost!
HandP aintedC Chins

| will have an opening OF has
painted china December at the midi
merry store of rs. Corne w. BAIRD. 70
are cordially invited to attend. B1
your holiday presents early.
MRS. w. a. H( It.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-13

''Mr. Bob at opera house
tonight.