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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-01
THREE NEW CUTTERS ARE
|. RECOMMENDED FOR U. S.
Equipment of Cruising Cutters
With Modern Wireless
Outfit Also Asked

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-Construc-
ton of three new cutters, equipment OF
cruising cutters with modern radio
apparatus and repair and extension of
telephone and telegraph lines used in
is work were recommended to congress
oday in the annual report of Captain E.
,. Bertholf, commandant of the coast
Tuard service. The cutters asked would
'ost together $1,100,000 and be station
d at Detroit, Honolulu and Beaufort, n.
-. Particular emphasis was laid on the
need for a cutter at Beaufort, the re-
port saying that the present cutters
must go to assist ships in distress on
Hatteras, "the birthplace of derelicts,"
either from Norfolk or Wilmington and
that a vessel stationed there would
prove of invaluable assistance.
In speaking Of the existing radio sets
the report says nine of the cutters In
service are equipped with obsolete ap-
paratus because Of lack of funds al
though congress has required all mer-
chant seagoers to install auxiliary APP
paratus.
To put the fifteen hundred miles OF
telephone and cable lines owned by the
service in good condition the report asks
for $4,000 and to connect stations in
out-of-the-way points with commerclaE
telephone and telegraph lines about $751;
900 additional
Owing to increasing difficulty in Sc
curing engineer officers a recommends
ton is made for the combination by
law OF the engineer corps and the line
of the guard.
During the past year 1916 persons
were saved from peril by the guard ana
vessels valued at S10,509,655 assisted
The service spent during the year So
215,711.
Secretary Daniels today awarded con-
tracts for twenty-seven coast defense
and two S00-ton fleet submarines.
Eighteen coast defense submersibles
went to the Electric Boat company at
$697, 900 each, six to the Lake Torpedo
Boat company at $4,000; three to Cali
ifornia Shipbullding company. of Lake
designs at $69S,000.
One fleet submarine went to the Elec-
trio Boat company at $1,Ss0,000 and the
other to the Lake company at $1,195,-
600.
Some minor notifications remain 20
be fixed but the navy department has
insisted upon certain features of con-
struction.
All the bids are close to the limit.
1t will be about two years before the
first of the ships are delivered.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-01
WATSON'S CHARACTER IS
ADMITTED As EVIDENCE
Judge Lambdin Decides to
Hold Court on Thanks
giving Day

AUGUSTA, Ca, Nov. 29.-Thomas E.
Watson's character as a writer and his
general character as a man were allow
ed to be put in evidence today before
the Jury IN federal district court. which
is trying him on charges of having sent
obscene matter through the mails. AS
writer the Thomson mans character
is exceptionally good" and as a man
it is good" according to John NJ.
Barnes, former postmaster at Thomson,
the first witness to be heard.
Former Governor Joseph E. Brown,
and a host of other prominent Georgians
were In the court room to testify re-
garding the character of the defendant,
which Presiding Judge w. w. Lambdin
ruled might be brought out IL the usual
general terms. Specific instances to H.
lustrate Watson's character may only
be adduced on cross examination, Judge
Lambdin declared, and added that while
there were nc presidents from other
courts for this particular case, that he
would give the defendant the benefit
OF the doubt" and grant his request.
Argument by both sides on this point
consumed more than an hour, Watson,
as his own leading counsel, being aided
by his associate counsel, including
State Senator Samuel L. Olive, of Au-
gusta; Don Clark. of Savannah, and Will
liam II. Fleming. of Augusta. District
Attorney Donaldson presented a brief
statement opposing the point, which at
the previous trial also was granted to
the defense
As the character witnesses began to
testify 1t was indicated that the intro
auction of evidence hardly could be con-
cluded today. and Judge Lambdin, Il
was said, would hold court tomorrow.
despite it being Thanksgiving day.
Watson again sought to get testimony
in that it was the custom for authors
not to translate certain passages from
Latin, or other foreign tongues, but
was overruled. This was with reference
to Latin passages cited in the indict-
ment. After that four Mercer university
students attested to the difficulty OF
reading Latin without a lexicon.
Twenty-six witnesses followed Barnes
in attesting the good character of the
defendant, either as a man or as an au-
thor or both. Among them were fo:-
mer Governors Brown and Mcdaniel
Harry Stilwell Stewards, poet and au-
thor of Macon; Francis w. Halsey and
S. w. Simpson, two New York editors
and authors; Mrs. Rebecca FELTON,, OF
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-01
SURVIVORS DESCRIBE
DEATH OF AMERICANS
ON SUBMARINE VICTIM
Charge Second Torpedo Which
Killed Nineteen Men, Was
Unnecessary and Was Fired
as Boats Were Lowered
Lny Associated Press.)

NEW YORK. Nov "a detailed re-
port Of the torpedoing and sinking OF
the British steamship Marina on Octo-
Der 2S off the southwest coast of Ireland
when nineteen persons. including six
Americans. lost their lives. was given
here today by forty-one horsemen
American survivors, who arrived here as
passengers on the steamship Tuscania
from Glasgow.
Jesse t. Hancock. OF Newport News
acting as spokesman, said the ship was
torpedoed without warning, two torpe-
does being fired, the first hitting her on
the starboard quarter and the second on
the port side. He added, and his asser-
ton was supported by the others, hat
the firing Of the second torpedo was UNI
necessary and had it not been fired there
would not, in all probability. have been
any loss Of life.
at was shortly after 3:45 p. m. on Sat-
urday, October 20, when we were about
65 miles off shore that we were attack
ed" said Hancock 1.-THE first warning
we had was when the torpedo hit our
ship, the explosion all but breaking her
in two. Four boats were launched in
Is minutes and it was while the fifth
boat was being made ready that the
second torpedo was fired. Its explosion
killed the remaining men on the deck,
nineteen in all, including six of the
horsemen.
LIST OF THE DEAD.
49, ina frsAv n
checking up of our number were: 'P
.. Brown, Charlottesville, Va; j. b
Brown, Roanoke, Va; George Sedbury
Fayetteville, N. c.; ID. P. Thomas, VIII
mington, Del; w. Buoy, formerly of the
crew of the steamship Orthia, and
Georgia Honse, of Norfolk, Va. man
named John Lux, of Seattle, Washington
a member of the crew of the Marina, also
was among the missing.
1.-THE submarine was sighted shortly
after the Marina went down. 1t came
to the surface several hundred yards
away but it old not offer any assistance
We fioated in our boats for is hours, the
weather being cold and with sleet ana
snow falling part of the time. We were
first discovered by the lookout on light
house The lighthouse sent out signaIs
to British patrol boats which soon at
terward appeared. Part Of US were pick
ed up by the patrol boat Williams, the
others by the British ship Wadswortr
and we were landed at CaStleton ano
Cross Haven, Ireland.
when we left Newport News on Sep
TENDER 2 we had a cargo of horses and
amiuunition. The horses were landed a.
Avonmouth and the ammunition al
Glasgow.
I'VE left Glasgow on the return triI
to Baltimore October 2S. Before leav'
ing Glasgow a gun was mounted on the
stern and two gunners from British
war vessel were placed on board. Botf
gunners lost their lives, as they stayed
by their posts in hopes of getting shot
at the submarine"
A report on the torpedoing of the
steamer Chemung was received here to-
day by Harriss Magill & Co., agents il
cablegram from Captain Duffy saying
"Chemung sunk by gunfire and torpe
doed by Austrian submarine fourteen
miles east of Cape Gaia, 26th. All safe
Address. care American consul, Valen
cia."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-01
"CAsCARETs" RELIEVE
SOUR, SICK STOMACH
Move acids gases and clog
ged-up waste from StOm-
ach,, Liver. Bowels
Cure Indigestion.
Get q IO-cent box now.

That awful sourness. belching of acid
and foul gases; that pain in the pit
OF the stomach. the heartburn, nervous
ness. nausea, bIoating after eating. dig
ziness and sick headache. means a dis
ordered stomach. which cannot be regu-
lated until you remove the cause. II isn't
your stomach's fault. Your stomach is
as good as any.
Try Cascarets; they Immediately
cleanse the stomach. remove the sour.
undigested and fermenting food and
foul gases: take the excess bile from
the liver and carry of the constipated
waste matter and poison from the
bowels Then your stomach trouble is
ended. A Cascaret tonight will straight
en- you out by morning. I0-cent box
from any drug store will keep your
stomach sweet; liver and bowels regular
for months. Don't forget the children
their little insides need a good. gentle
cleansing. too.-(Advt)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-01
Court Order Holds Up
Buncombe County Votes

SALISBURY. ". c.. Nov. ga tenn
porary Injunction and restraining order
against the state board OF elections,
Governor Craig and Secretary of State
Grimes. 20 prevent action being taken
as regards the election returns from
Buncombe county. which figured prom
inently in the controversy between Rep
resentative j. j. Britt, Republican. Of
the Tenth congressional district, and
Zebulon Weaver. his Democrat OppO-
nent, both OF whom claim election. was
issued here today BY Judge Frank Car
ter In the Rowan county superior court.
The oruer, obtained by counsel for
Britt. was made returnable in Raleigh.
December 1.
The board OF elections on the same
day will canvass the vote. but cannot
issue a certificate OF election TO a rep
Iesentative from the Tenth district be-
cause the result hinges upon BuncOmbe
oounty's vote.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-01

Gainesville. and a number Of other
Georgia women.
After Mrs. FELTON,, herself an author
ess and historian, had answered the
formal questions she was told she would
be excused.
"Oh, please don't excuse me yet" she
replied, 81 came 400 miles to testify
and I'm not half through" and added
that she was witness lawyers liked
to get ride of. but whom juries liked
burst of handclapping followed this.
In was the first demonstration during
the trial, and even Judge Lambdin had
Joined in the sympathetic smiles that
her words brought out.
Later Judge Lambdin smilingly sug-
gested that Mrs. FELTON, testify as to
the difficulty or ease of reading Latin
but the hour of noon recess stopped her
as she started to the witness stand.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-01
Overflow FOUND GUILTY OF.
FIRST DECREE MURDER
Sentenced to Be Hanged jan
uay IL for Murder of
Judge LawIer

HUNTSVILLE. Ala. Nov 2S--David
d. oyerton. former. clerk Of the Madison
county circuit court. One-tine chief Of
police OF Huntsville. and prominent in
political circles in north Alabama, today
was found guilty by = july of murder
IN the first degree on a charge Of having
murdered Probate Judge William T.
LAWYER. his political opponent. aere
last June. The former clerk was SEN
fenced TO Gle by hanging January II;
sat on motion OF his counsel for an up
pea. Judge Miller suspended the SEN
isITSe. Before pronouncing the sentence.
Judge Miller asked the prisoner if he
mad anything to say.
Not guilty was the reply in a voice
that was hardly audible.
Overton was removed to the county
Jail. where 'he will remain pending fur
ther action by his attorneys.
LONG DELIBERATION.
The case was given to the jury at
S:30 D. m yesterday, and the verdict
returned at 1880 o'clock this morning.
After celebrating until shortly after
10 o'clock last night. the jury retired.
The twelve men arose this morning
apOut o'clock. had breakfast, and were
Immediately closeted-
Overton received the verdict calmly.
but when Il was read a noticeable ex-
preston OF surprise was on his face.
In the courtroom was large congTe-
cation Of interested citizens who all
the morning had awaited the jury's deci-
sion. Much speculation prevailed last
night and early today as to the result,
but the general feeling was that Over
toms punishment would not be as severe
as that prescribed by the jury. The
Alabama law provides for an alterna-
tive penalty for first degree murder.
OF death by hanging or life imprison-
ment-
HOW BODY WAS FOUND.
Judge LAWYERS body was found in a
Flougn OF the Tennessee river beneath
the whitesburg bridge. ten miles from
here the morning OF June Il. after he
had been missing from his home three
DAYS His body was weighted down with
a niece of railroad iron. and contained
severe wonds son the head. A bullet
wound also was discovered Shelby
Peasants. a Huntsville attorney, and
Sheriff Robert Phillips. of Madison
county, shot and killed themselves three
DAYS apart. the next week.
They left word they could not bear
suspicion which they believe was point
ed to them in connection with the kill
Ing.
Overton testifyina at his trial ad-
mitted he shot and killed the jur.st on
the night OF June IL. but declared IL
was in self-defense. following an at
tack, he said Lawler made on him with
a knife. He and Lawler had gone TO
the Whitesburg bridge. he said. TO dis
euss political differences between them.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-01
New Book on Cancer

This book gives a most comprehen-
sive explanation of cancer and its sue
cessful treatment without the knife.
Based on actual experience and labora-
tory research covering more than ten
thousand cases. The book will be sent
free by addressing o. A. Johnson, NJ. D.,
Suite 534. 1890 Main ST., Kansas City.
Mo. Send for copy today and learn
some facts about cancer-(Advt)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-01
NEW METHODIST CHURCH
is OPENED AT COCHRAN
Especial Dispatch to The Journal.

COCHRAN. Ca. Nov. 29.-The hand
some new Methodist church here which
has Just been completed, was opened
for worship Sunday morning.
The pastor, Rev. c. w. Curry, preach
ed in the morning. Dr. Charles r. Jen-
kins of Wesleyan college, had charge of
the evening service. Special music for
these services was arranged by Miss
Marguerite Urquhart.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-01
Gold Imports

NEW YORK, Nov. 27.-Further i'm
ports of gold from Canada were an
nounced today, j. p. Morgan & Co. de-
posting S7,50O,000 at the assay office.
This makes a total of S496,O0O. 900 in
gold imports since the beginning OF this
year. Domestic Geographic transfers Of
gold to New Orleans and San Francisco
was announced.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-01
Say Austrian Submarine
Sunk American Steame
(nv Assoniatad Press.

Iby HSSOcIAtbu TIbss-I
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.--Latest dis
patches to the state department say the
submarine which sank the American
steamer Shemung on November &c flew
the Austrian flag and that the steamer
was destroyed by she'll fire as well as
torpedo They repeat there was no loss
of life and that the crew had opportuni-
ty to leave the ship.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-01
IAMERICUS SELECTS
ELDRIDGE AS TREASURER

Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)
AMERICUS, Ca, Nov. 29.-Doc Ed
ridge is new clerk tFeasurer of the city
of Americas. elected to fill the uneXpired
term of the late Harvey NJ. Weaver
MIR. Eldridge starts his full term on
Januarv l.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-01
15YearsGettingIt

right soft drink. have 1t. 1t has Won
derful elusive flavor, has body and has
no flat after-taSte. 1t is invigorating.
And when say invigorating, mean it
is really invigorating. 1t puts "pep'
into people, but without any bad after
effect No charge is made for the form
ula or goodwill. 1t all goes in as part
of the new enterprise.
Plans are being drawn for a factory
in Atlanta. The drink will soon be on
the market. We have the chance to place
it in each of the chain of stores we eS-
tabliSh and will get as wide distribution
elsewhere as it is possible to get by mod
ern, scientific merchandising methods.
Soft Drink Stock
Every person who takes stock in the
proposed Rose Chain of Stores in 20 or
more cities of the South-StoreS for
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-01

drink appeals TO them
strongest. In any event,
with a good soft drink and
a strong chain of stores we
expect big dividends.
Let me suggest that you
get in before it is too late.
Stock sells for ST a share.
No less than 10 shares to
one person and no more
than 1000. Shares pay
able one-tenth down and
one-tenth each month until
full amount is paid. This
gives you a chance to put
by some money each month
and put it into valuable
stock. Write for further in
formation-or better, send
in. your subscription. But
the the stock is gone.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-01
ON MARKET IN 80 DAYS

lunches, soda, cigars, billiards, ETC.
shares also in the profits of this new soft
drink. To many the idea of the soft
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-01

III Abo'
Stockholders in the Rose
Chain of Stores share in
the profits of this soft
drink, because it's part of
the enterprise.
Everybody knows what
fortunes have been made in
the soft drink business
everybody knows there are
great fortunes awaiting the
organization with sufficient
capital to market properly
a soft drink better than any
that has gone before.
overwhelmingly
For fifteen years | have
been working and expert
menting to get the one lust
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-01

In 80 days I'll have RoSe-O, my won
derful new soft drink, on the market
in three StateS-Georgia, Alabama and
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-01

When the-above editorial published, in the first
issue Independent AZ ago. Eko had the fol
lowing business general merchandise o. banking
houses As commission houses g. stoves and tin
g. bookstores offices g. lumber yards B.
blacksmith shops TO- wagon shops drug stores A. resaur
IT. hay yards barber shops four daily
lines of sihorse coaches between Bko and White Pine
The price of lumber was 800 per 1000 IT.
Among the items of the first issue was a local
announcing "the Ben Wade and Senator Roscoe
Conkng and party passed through town Thursday
ing Puans silver palace sleepngcars their
way California"
"Echo Of Reconstruction"
another item speaking eloquently Of the mis-
cries Southern people, who at that time dis
ranchsed and struggling the horrors of Recon
struction" "a negro pressman of the Montgomery Mail
candidate for Congress in Alabama"
Proof nf the fact that advertising rates OF today
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-01
Early Boom In Real Estate.

"These figures regarded extravagant for small
Of sageiand rs by 100 feet but few months has
demonstrated that these figures left handsome
margin for profitable real estate investments Lots that
then sold for from $500 to $780, selling for
$500 $4,000 and from few scattered tents with
fires built the outside keep the from freezing
the place has be town of 500 houses tents and
shantes descriptions which the necessities OF
the hour have called into e with population of not less
than 1000 souls.
Forecast of the Pioneers.
"The amount goods business transacted
each day by the mercantile and business houses of the
would astonsh the denzens of the older and better
regulated communities while the amount Of freight being
transported to the mining districts to the southwark
praeschooners and pacmues reminds of the early
days before the advent of railroads at
that place
THAT Elko firmly established the central
emporium trade and is be the leading city between
Sacramento and Omaha, doubt who he's knowl-
edge the mineral wealth. agricultural and grazing
which will pay tribute to her in future.
Early Hopes of Future Greatness.
"The best judges mineral lying to the
south southeast of this place estimate that it will con-
population OF $4,000 inhabitants within two
supplied from this place with most articles of mer
chandise, machinery and provisions.
Sacramento City at time in her history ever fur
nshed number of mines with supplies and yet
grew city of 10000 to $4,000 inhabitants before it
became a great railroad center.
however alone in the mineral Of the
south build hopes. There is rich mineral
region the north we'll which will derive its supplies
this place, while surrounded by grazing
country unsurpassed the Pacific coast which is rapidly
filling up while there nnumerabe valleys well adapted
agricultural pursuits north, south, east and west.
"There are supposed be nearly 5000 people in the
county present tme which will increase In the next
years to $1,000 10000 Of this number confident
ly believe the Of Eko will contain at least 10000 by
that time"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-01

Of course you want your plumbing
installed with careful regard to conven-
fence of arrangement. That is our first
thought when we undertake the work.
The Seward gateway., 1916-07-20
PROulBITIONISTS TO
INSIST ON BEING
ON STATE BALLOTS

Especial to Gateway by United Press)
ST. PAUL, July l4.-Formal deci-
sion to insist upon the placing OF the
names Of Prohibition party candidates
ON every state ticket in the union at
the fall elections despite oppos tion
of other local Prohibition officials to-
day. The meeting was preliminary to
the Prohibition national convention
here July Is. Pitts is secretary of the
national Prohibition headquarters at
Chicago.
Thirty eager, Jealous and cnthusi-
astic young men today are being
taught how to kiss babies. shake
hands, slap backs and do other practi-
cal campaign tricks. Tomorrow they
will be mounted on bicycles, and sent
wherever man lives to press agent
the convention.
District headquarters is being es-
tablished today at Willmar, Mimi, as
a central point for the cordial cyclists.
The Seward gateway., 1916-07-20
GHOST OF HAIL-FELLOW
"DRUMMER" LAID AT
SALESNIEN'S CONGRESS

Especial to Gateway by United Press)
DETROIT, Mich, July IL. - The
ghost of the joviaI backslapping,
storytelling and often unprincipled
old-time drummer" is being laid here
today. The resolutions committee OF
the first annual Worlds Salesmanship
congress is drafting the planks Of an
international platform, on standards
of practice" This will be the first
formal and universal expression of
the ethics Of craftsmanship ever recog-
nized by the profession as whole.
Long frowned upon by progressive
and efficient businessmen, the hail
fellow-well-met system of salesman
ship as exemplifed by the drummer
of yore is being finally relegated to
the commercial and industrial scrap
heap here today. Craftsmanship,
these master sellers argue, is not de
pendent upon any artifce, but is a
legitimate and dignided part Of the
daily life of the world. This will be
the keynote Of the ethical platform
drafted today.
Following q general session presid-
cd over by F.. st. Elmo Lewis, depart
mental meetings were held for sales
managers, travelling statesmen and
counter sales people.
The Seward gateway., 1916-07-20

tions showing the unconscious sur
vivor floating serenly on his back
while others (who failed to go pre-
pared are maueauvering through the
preJimiuaries Of a watery death,
One manufacturer Of life saving
waistcoats quotes in his "ad' from
the experiences of a real live Lord
who owes his present status to his
foresight in purchasing a waistcoat
before venturug on the Mediter-
ranean.
There are many and divers models
of life saving waistcoats. Inquiry to
day elected that the sale of all models
since the latest German submarine
campaign, has been enormous.
Some models may be worn as an
ordinary vest The prospective sur
viyor has only TO reach down and ex-
tract q little tube, with a valve at
tached. from somewhere in his shirt
front.
When danger comes he simply in
aates the vest like a football and he
is ready Tor the worst
An travellers from England wear
their waistcoats day and night while
i'm the danger zones.
The American who leaves London
without this little necessity is i'm a
class by himself