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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-31
Many Messages of Coincidence.

Among the kilograms of coincidence re-
senators and members Of the House Of
Representatives. Senators Gallinger Of
New Hampshire and Bacon of Georgia,
who have acted alternately as president
pro tempOre of the Senate in Mr.. Sher-
mans absence. were among the first to
send messages.
Senator Gallinger said: MY. Sher-
mans death is to me in the nature of a.
personal loss. which no words can ade-
quately express. May the good Lord
bless YOU"
Senator Bacon: II beg to express my
profound sympathy in this hour Of your
unspeakable lotion in the death Of your
universally beloved husband. BY all the
people Of the United States his passing
away will be deplored as great ma
tional loss and by each senator he will
be mourned as a personal friend
Speaker Champ Clark of. the House
wired:
"You have our heartful sympathy in
your great sorrow. May. God bless you
and yours
"Great and Good Man Cone
Representative Mckinley OF Illinois,
who managed the pre-convention Taft
Sherman campaign. said:
"A great man and good man has
gone"
Mrs. Jennie T. Hobart. widow Of for
mer Vive President Hobart. extended her
sympathy as that of one who can fully
appreciate your great bereavement
Former Vice President and Mrs. Fair
banks said I'VE loved him as friend
and loved him as an able and truthful
servant"
There were also expressions of pro-
found sympa thy from al the cabinet
members and from many American
ministers to foreign countries as well as
from foreign representatives in the United
States. Whitelaw Reid spoke Of the Vice
Presidents death as a great lOSS''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-31

AOPOSO0 Y4OO,OOO,OOO O0A0 AoSuCs
It is said that action also will be taken
on a proposition to authorize the cor
poration to issue $10O.OO0,OOO worth of
bonds.
Persons back of the merger plans,
when informed of the order issued by the
Commissioners today, would make no
comment upon it.
Following the refusal of the Virginia
cory0fatfon commission recently to allow
the Braddock Light and Power and the
Arlington Electric companies to ANAL
gamate with the new concern, announce
ment was made that steps would be
taken looking toward the merging of GER
tain local utilities with the big holding
company.
1t is said that there will be a meeting
November of the directors of the Wash
ingtOn-Virginia Railway Company to
consider reorganization plans with a
view. to becoming a part Of the proposed
affiliated interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-31
Corporation Counsel Instruct
ed to Begin Legal Proceedings
ACTION TO BE FILED SOON
Order Adopted by the District Com
missioners.
OUTCOME OF INVESTIGATION
Reported That 100000, 900 Bond
Issue Is observation-disclosures
sional Legislation Wanted.

Corporation Counsel E. H. Thomas to-
day was instructed by the Commissioners
| of the District of Columbia to institute
| ing Of certain local utilities with the new
hirty-million-dollar Maryland Virginia
Railway Company.
This. in all probability. will be the last
| step taken to prevent the contamination
| of the merger prior to the converting OF
Congress. when renewed effort will be
made by the local authorities to obtain
| the passage Of public utilities comm.s-
| sion bill.
Legal Proceedings Directed.
On motion Of Engineer Commissioner
Judson. the Commissioners this morning
signed the following order:
Believing, from information received.
| that certain group of capitalists Is or
Is about to organize a holding company
| chartered under the laws of the state or
Virginia, authorized to issue securities
aggregating $15O.OOO, 600 with the pui pose
of acquiring the control of certain DIS
trict public utilities. together with
other public utilities lying In ad-
jacent states, and that sucn action. If
contaminated without the supervision OF
a public utilities commission or the au-
thority of Congress, will be detrimental
to the interests of the District Of Co
lumbia and its citizens and taxpayers, L
move that the corporation counsel be In
structed to bring a proceeding in equity,
or any other proceeding he may deem
proper, in the name of the District OF
Columbia, for the purpose Of preventing
| such change of status against the max
! ing of contracts between the District and
other corporations detrimental to the in
terests of the public within the District
| of Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-31
Action to Be Begun Soon.

The Office Of tho corporation counsel
has been Investigating the merger ques-
ton. for some time and it is understood
that the Commissioners decision is the
outcome Of this investigation. The action
to be brought will be filed in the District
Of Columbia Supreme Court within the
next few days.
It is expected that the legal action to
be taken by the Commissioners will i'm
holders of the Maryland Virginia Rail-
way Company to be held in Alexandra.
Val, November TO- for the purpose of
considering changing the name Of the
company to the Washington Utilities
Company and increasing It's capitalizat ton
from sac, OCO. 600 to JO.OOO,OOO.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11
'CALLAHAN'S SLAYERS
PURSUED IN KENTUCKY

JACKSON. KY, Oct. 9.-Four of the
fifteen indicted yesterday for the MUIR
der last May Of Ed Callahan former
sheriff of Breathitt county, have been
lodged in the Breathitt county Jail. The
other eleven men alleged to have been
implicated in the killing live in remote
sections of the county or in adjoining
counties, but their apprehension is ex-
pected to be matter of only a few
hours.
Wilson Callahan. son of the dead
man, left the mountain region immedi-
ately upon the returning of the indict-
ments. declaring that he feared for his
life.
Callahan. who was a picturesque tg-
ure in Kentucky mountain feud history,
was shot from ambush while standing
in front of his store.
One of the men under indictment is
said to have confessed that he agreed
with others to induce Callahan to come
out in front of his store under the pre-
tense of wanting to buy some wire
fencing. For this service he is alleged
to have said he was TO nave received
500, but had received only $40.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11
MISSIONARY ALLIANCE
WILL MEET IN ATLANTA
Eight Days Convention Will
Be Held at Tabernacle
on Capitol Avenue

Beginning Sunday. Oct. 20. the south
ern district convention of the Christian
and Missionary Alliance will be held
in the temporary tabernacle at 70 Capt.
toll avenue, and will continue throughout
the following week. closing Sunday
night, Oct 81. Delegates and visitors
will be present from many states.
The prominent preachers will be Rev
A. B. Simpson and A. E. Funk, of New
York; L. B. Compton. of Asheville. N.
c.; F. p. Potter. of Spokane, Wash; r.
A. Forrest of Toccoa. Ga, and one or
two returned missionaries. The serv-
ices will consist of preaching, prayer,
testimony. Bible teaching, and singing,
morning, afternoon and evening each
day. All the meetings will be open to
the public.
The alliance is an undenominational
World-wide missionary organization.
The Atlanta branch of the alliance
owns the property at 70 Capitol avenue,
and has enlarged the building into a
temporary hall to seat over 800 to &C
commodate the district convention.
The ladies will furnish lunch in the
building for the benefit of the delegates
and visitors daily at noon and evening,
The singing will be congregational,
led by a chorus choir and instruments.
and will be an enjoyable feature espe-
cially of the evening services which will
be evangelistic.
The Atlanta convention WILL be pre-
coded by a district prayer conference
to be held at the Toccoa Falls instl-
tute Oct II. Is and 10.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11
GEORGIA TRAVELLERS TO
ORGANIZE FOR WILSON
National Headquarters Urge
State to Boost Nominees
for Presidency

The national Democratic committee
has sent an appeal to the travelling
men of Georgia through James H. An
drews, secretary and treasurer of the
Travellers Protective association, to
organize for the Democratic nominees
along the lines of similar organizations
in other states.
Mr.. Andrews is anxious for the work
to be begun at once and believes that
a powerful body of men will soon be in
force working with other Wilson clubs
for common purpose.
Following is the communication from
Senator T. p. Gore, chairman of the
organization bureau:
Oct. 7, 1912.
Mr.. ]. II. Andrews Atlanta, Ca:
Dear Democratic Worker-Your name
has been sent US by friend, who
states that you will take pleasure in
doing what you can to make possible
the election of Governor Wilson.
We are forming an organization in
each state of commercial travellers, to
be known as the Commercial Mems
Wilson committee. AS one who is
ready and willing to serve this good
cause we desire to confer upon you
the honor of serving with us in MAX
ing a success in the formation of this
committee.
Our leader, Governor Wilson, has
truly said "the lighting strength Of a
party lies in it's organization"
we wish to enroll as many names
as can be secured regardless of past
party afiliation, of travellers favoring
Governor Wilson. The plan Of securing
these names through helpers or other
wise we leave entirely with you. I'M
mediate action, however, will be neces-
sary if you are in a position to assist
u.s. When these names reach us we
mail them additional blanks and help
full literature.
We enclose herewith a small number
of blanks, which we believe you will
be glad to return to us properly filled
in and signed. If more are needed, a
request from you will have our prompt
attention. .i
When you return these enrolment
blanks, we would. appreciate a brief
report from you on conditions as you
find them in your territory. If you
have suggestions TO make as to how
we can do most effective work through
the agency of the travelling men, we
will be pleased to consider your ideas.
Thanking you in advance for your
expected cooperation, am
Very truly yours
T. P. GORE,
Chairman Organization Bureau.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11
T AhVe ShOv Few Weeks Use Of chgFs
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Grateful Patients tel of almost
miraculous cures of Cataracts, Granu-
lated Lids, Wild Hairs, Ulcers, Weak,
Watery Eyes and all Eye Diseases
many have thrown away their glasses
after using this magic remedy one
week. Send your name and address
with full description of your trouble
to tile H. Il. SchIegel CO., OSLO Home
Bank Bldg, Peoria, Ill, or fill out the
coupon below. and you will receive by
return mail, prepaid, a trial bottle of
this magic remedy, that has restored
many almost blind to sight.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11
NAVAL STORES SUIT
BEFORE U. S. COURT
Demurrer to Suit for DiSSOdu-
ton of Company Is
Argued

a demurrer by the Arn~zscan Naval
Stores company to a suit brought by
the United States attorney general 10
dissolve this company in the manner
that the Standard Oil company was dis
solved was argued here Thursday In
the United States circuit court OF ap-
peals.
The American Naval stores company
is a corporation with a capital OF ST.
100000 and. according to the suit. con-
trolls IS per cent OF the worlds supply
OF turpentins and rosin,
The question before the court OF APP
peals is whether the suit for dissolu-
ton was rightful1y brought. The ques-
ton whether the company is to be. dis
solved viii not be considered by this
court
The charge is made in the suit that
the American Naval Store company has
such vast power that IT is able to fix
the price OF turpentine and rosin. and
that the quotations made at Savannah
by this company hold throughout the
world
In addition to the American Naval
Stores company. the government also
seeks to dissolve the following com
panies that the government charges
with having entered into an agreement
with the American Naval Stores com
pany in restraint OF trade:
The National transportation and
Terminal company. OF New York and
New Jersey; the Peninsular Naval
Stores company and the Union Naval
Stores company.
The court OF appeals viii probably
reserve its decision for several months.
The American Naval Stores company
was represented Thursday morning BY
Congressman ". G. Brantley. Judge
Samuel B. Adams and A A Lawrence
Assistant United States Attorney Alex
Alderman appeared for the government.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11
CEDART0WN WOMEN
PLAN YEARS WORK
Especial Dispatch to The Journal)

CEDARTowN, Ga, Oct. 1O.-A very
large and successful meeting of the
woman's club of Cedartown was held
here Friday at the High School build
ing. This was the first meeting. of tine
season after the summer vacation, and
consisted mostly of a review of last
years work. with the reports of the
standing committees and plans for the
coming year. Last year was most
successful one, and the prospects for the
future are the brightest.
The officers of the club are: Mrs. s. S.
Evans, president; Mrs. E. B. Russell,
first vice president; Mrs. w. c. Bum,
second vice presidest; Mrs. ]. II. San
ders, Streasurer; Miss Della Russell, re-
eording secretary; Miss Gussie Houseale,
assistant secretary; Mrs. G. d. Collins
parliamentarian; Mrs. ]. H. Stewart
corresponding secretary.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11
U. S. CAVALRY TENTS
AT CAMP NORTHERN
I Snecia1 Disnatch to Nc

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
+ GRIFFIN, Ca, Oct. 9.-For the first
time in years Camp Northen, once the
rendezvous of the state troops during
their annual encampment, was again
alive with soldiers last night. The
troops occupying the historic grounds
were Company B, Eleventh cavalry,
u. S. A, who were en- route from Fort
Mcpherson to Macon, where they will
give exhibitions of their military skill
at the State fair. -...
The company reached. Griffin about
noon yesterday and went out to Camp
Northen to spend the~ remainder OF the
day and the night, and broke camp at
an early hour this morning, expecting
to reach Macon this afternoon. The Of
ficers of the company were entertained
last night by the staff officers of the
Second Georgia regiment living in
Griffin and the privates were enter
tanned at asmoker in the armory of the
local military company
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11
KRAZY KATE GAME
EVEN THOUGH INJURED

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 1O-Alphonse
Katz, fifteen years old while watching
the returns yesterday from the Boston
New York game as they were marked
upon score board was run down by a
wagon. His left foot was crushed so
badly that he was removed to a hospi-
tai But his hurt did not dampen his
baseball ardor. After having% his foot
dressed he returned to the score board
and remained with the fans until the last
play was scored.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11
Coyington Women Meet

NSpecial Dlspatch 10 Inc JournaL)
CONVICTION. Ga, oct. 10.-The first
meeting Of the Womans club for the
fall was held Tuesday afternoon at the
library and the following officers were
installed:
Mrs. +. o. Lee, president.
Miss SaIlie Mae Sockwell, vice presi-
dent and reporter.
Mrs. Charles A. Franklin. correspond
ing secretary.
Miss Sallie Mae Sockwell. recording
secretary.
p Mrs. w. Cohen. treasurer.
, Mrs. Charles H White, Mrs. w. Cohen
and Mrs. H. d. Terrell, executive board.
Miss Sallie Mae Sockwell was elected
delegate to the Georgia State Fedora
ton Of Clubs. to be held in Atlanta on
Oct Z2-25, with Mrs. Balm Terrell as al
ternate. Mrs. +. o. Lee will attend the
federation as president Of the Covington
WOman's club.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11
7, w, Anderson Dead

Especial Dispatch to The JournaL)
MACON, Ga, Oct. 1O.-Thomas w.
Anderson, a Confederate veteran, seven
ty-seven years of age, expired at his
home here yesterday, after an illness
of several months. He leaves three
daughters, Mrs ]. F. Roquemore, Mrs.
]. T. Harrington and Mrs. H. ]. Kim
brew; two sons, w. R. Anderson, of Ma
con, and 7. e Anderson, Of Thomas
Vile.
Mr.. ANDERSON was one of the oldest
residents of Bib county. He served
throughout the war.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11
MACON PYTHIANS WILL
PAY HONOR TO CABLING
.fspecial pispateh to The Journal.)

Especial Dispatch to The Journal) ;
MACON. Ga, oct 1o.--Macon men,
bers of the knights of the Pythias will
pay honor to Thomas J. CARING, who
was recently elected supreme chancellor
of the Pythians. tonight with a banquet
at the sDinl1ler hotel.
Many members of the order from
other cities will attend the banquet and
the local committee is prepared to make
1t elaborate and entertaining. Adj
dresses will be made by Solicitor John
z. Ross, Mr.. CARING, John r. L. Smith.
of Macon; Grand Chancellor James Aus
tin, of Atlanta, and w. H. Branan, Sr.,
of Talbotton.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11
EATONTON HON0RS
DR.. C0FER'S MEMORY
Especial Dispatch to The Journal.

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
EATONTON, Ca, Oct. 10-Beautiful and
impressive memorial services were held
at the First Methodist church here sum
day night in memory of Rev. M. j.
Cofer, who served for many years as
pastor on both the East and West Put
nam circuits. Special music was prepar-
ed for the occasion, and talks were made
by County School Superintendent w. c.
Wright, ]. Calhoun Reid, another county
official; w. H. Hearn, H. L. Gardner
and Allen. AlfSd, prominent laymen OF
the church
The services were largely attended, ir-
respective of demonminational lines, and
many tributes were paid the well known
minister Of Methodism as a man and as
a friend. Only two weeks prior to his
death DIR. Cofer preached here by re-
quest during the absence of the pastor
Of the Eatonton First Methodist church.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11
NEW YORK COURTESY FOR
OUT-0F-T0WN AUTOISTS
CBy Associated Press

NEW YORK, oct 10.-Drivers of au-
tomobiles registered outside the state
of New York in the future will be ar
rested and lodged in a police station for
violation of traffic ordinances, instead
of being summoned for a hearing.
Foreign drivers heretofore when ap-
pretended by officers have been given
the privilege extended to state drivers
TO appear in response to, summons
without arrest. Because so many have
ignored such summons, the magistrates
have determined to take away the priv
ilege.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11
Macon Home Burned,

Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)
MACON, Ga, Oct. 10.-The home of
John w. BIount, the well known division
passenger agent of the Central of Geor-
gia railway, was destroyed by fire at
o'clock this morning.
The house was located on Montpelier
avenue in the newly annexed section
of the city and the water mains were
so far away the house was a total
loss. Mr.. Blount was away from home
at the time and Mrs. Blount and the
three children had narrow escape from
burning.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11
STRUCK BY AUTOMOBILE,
WOMAN ESCAPES INJURY

Mrs. Ben Jones, of Decatur. Ga. had a
narrow escape Thursday morning, when
she was knocked down at the corner
of Broad and Marietta streets by an
automobile going north out Broad
street. Mrs. Jones was picked up and
carried into a nearby drug store, and the
Grady hospital ambulance summoned.
She refused to go to the hospital after
she had been given a restorative, and
was able to walk to her car.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11
BETTER THAN SPANKING

Spanking does not cure children of
bed-wetting. There is a constitutional
cause for this trouble. Mrs. NJ sum-
mers. Box s27, South Bend. Ind. win
send free to any mother her successful
home treatment, with full instructions.
Send no money, but write her today If
your children trouble you in this way.
Don't blame the child; the chances are
It can't help it. This treatment also
cures adults and aged people troubled
with urine difficulties by day or night.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11
WAYCR0SS WILL PRIZE
SUNDAY LID OFF
Especial Dispatch To The Journall

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
wAYCROSs. Ca, Oct. 1O.-Next Sunday
will see the soda water lid fly off from
more than one store in Waycross. I'M
less there is a decided change in line up
before then.
Three stores have already allowed pat
rons TO choose a cold drink on Sunday
ia place Of chewing gum or a cigar.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11
Macon Greeks Enlist

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
MACON. Ca, oct 10.-Sixteen Greeks
OF Macon have agreed to make a return
TO their mother country to defend her
cause against the Balkans. A meeting
Of the local colony was recently held
and the sixteen volunteers evidenced
their patriotism by offering 70 wind up
their business here for a place in the
Grecian army.
A fund OF $1,000 was also solicited
by the local president, Nick Christie
pholous, for the maintenance Of the
families OF those who volunteer from
Macon.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11
MACON HOTEL WILL -.
USE TAXI-CAB SERVICE
fspecial pispatch TO The Journal.l

Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)
MACON. Ga, Oct. 1O.-The Midland
Hotel company, of this city, will oper-
ate a public taxicab service in addition
to the new Dempsey hotel, which is
nearing completion.
Arrangements have also been made
for large orchestra to play at the
hotel every afternoon and night, and in
all probability r. S. HubbeH, manager,
win while in New York secure a tall
ented vocalist TO sing during the meal
hours at the. new hotel
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11
CLAIMS WIFE REFUSED
TO TAKE CARE OF BABY
1speeial Dispaten 20 The Journall

Especial Dispatch TO The Journall
MACON, Ga. Oct 10.-Claiming that
his wife left her home, and also re-
fused to care for their twelve-months-ol old
baby, T. Z. McCullum has entered suit
in the superior court here for a divorce.
The case will be tried in the November
term of court, and it is believed the wife
will make a defense.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11
Mrs. RIackShear Dead

THOMASVILLE, Ca, oct. 10-News was
been received here of the death yesterday
in Pensacola, Fla, of Mrs. Thomas e.
for many years a resident
of brownsville, but who has been maxi
ing her home in Pensacola since the
death of her husband several years ago.
Mrs. Blackshear is survived by a daugh-
ter, Mrs. Eugene Bars, of Pensacola,
and one son, DR.. Thomas E. Blackshear,
of Macon
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11

MACON. Ca, oct. 1O.-The Macon
Railway and Light company has present
ed a petition to city council to be al
lowed 70 change the routes Of several
OF the street cars here. The line most
affected by the change viii be the Vine
vile and East Macon lines. which are
the longest in the city. The petition
has been referred to the council COM
nfttees Jon streets and street car in
restigatiOns. -.'
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11
Cope Named Carrier

Especial Dispatch to The JournaL)
DUNWOODY, Ca. Oct. 9.-Howen
S. Cope has been appointed r. F. ID.
mail carrier on Dunwoody rural free
delivery route No. 1.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11
Mission on Battlefield

WASHINGTON, oct. 1O.-The scene of
the bloodiest battle Of the Boer. Spion
Kep. a mountain outside OF Ladysmith.
Natal South Africa, is to be used by
Seventh Day Adyentists as a mission
farm for educating and christening the
Zulus. The farm is to be self-support-
ing.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-11
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