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VOL. IX. 1 DEAD. 3DO LIGHTLY CUD (DE DRIVEN TO ICY STREETS BY FIRE Hotel and 12 Stores Ablaze in Kalamazoo Defy Efforts of Firemen of Three Cities— Property Loss $1,000,000. GUESTS REMAIN FOR HOURS IN THE COLD Artesian Well Supply of Wa *er Insufficient-Man Who Called for Help Believed to Have Perished. By Aueciated Pres-' KALAMAZOO. Mich.. Dec. 9-One life probably wax lost, jnany firemen over come by smoke. 300 hotel guests were driven, scantily clad, into the icy streets, and property valued at approximately sl.- 00fi.<>X* was destroyed \by a fire which started here at 10 o’clock last night and was only extinguished after an all-night struggle by the combined fire-fighting forces of Kalamazoo. Battle Creek and Grand Rapids Starting tn the basement of the Star Bargain house, a 5 and 10-cent store at U.« West Main street, the flames, fan ned by a stronk southVest wind, spread eastward along the north side of Main street, totally destroying the Burdick house, a four-story hotel and store build ing. corering more than half a city block. On an arcade < running north through the Burdick building to Water street were half a dozen small commer cial establishments and these were burn ed out. Sweeping eastward on Main street from the Burdick, the flames ate through the Postal Telegraph and Amer ican express office. Chase’s shoe store, Boldreck s men’s furnishinggs store. Ken nedy’s drug store and other business As ft became apparent that the local fire department would be unable to cope with the situation, aid was summoned from Battle Creek. 25 miles east, and Grand Rapids. » miles north. Guests in the Burdick house, warned of their danger, fled hastily to the street, many of them scantily clothed. Rome were compelled to remain out in the biting cold several hours before find ing shelter While the flames were raging in the ho tel a man suddenly appeared at an upper , window and cried for help. Before a lad der could be put In position he disappear ed end It to believed he perished in the nre. The extent of the fire to due to the fact that the city depends for its water supply on artesian wells. The amount available was entirely inadequate. A large stand-pipe at the asylum was con nected with the city mains, but afforded only temporay relief. So great was the shortage of water that at one time only two streams could be directed upon the fire and these barely reached to the thind floor. At SJO a. m. a city main was con nected with a creek and by the aid of the Battle Creek and Grand Rapids firemen, the flames were finally brought under control. Village Destroyed By Fire; One Man Is Burned to Death COLUMBUS. Ohio. Dec. 9.—The village of Utica, a town of 900 people in Lick ing county, was practically wiped out by fire early today and one man. Edward Daum. of Lancaster, a guest of the Hotel Vance, was burned to death Thirty-five other guests of the hotel had narrow escapes and were forced to rush to the sidewalk in their night clothes. The loss is placed at SIOO,OOO. CHICAGO CALLS ON | ROYALTY EN MASSE CHICAGO. Dec. 9.—Baron/a nd Baroness Philo Von WilmowskL the latter the younger daughter of the late Alfred Krupp, famous cannon maker of Essen. Germany, yesterday encountered their first difficulties in traveling incognito. j When It became known that they had been staying at a lake hotel since De cember 4. a steady stream of callers be-, gan to make life a burden. Foregoing the formalities of sending up cards or even of calling up on the house telephone, visitors broke into the sight-seeing program so effectually that last night the baron and baroness barri caded themselves In their suite, issued orders that no telephone calls were to be rung and no cards sent up. SAYS GERM-INFECTED EXIST ELSEWHERE WASHINGTON. Dec. 9.—ln speaking of thy federal Inspection of dairy herds, which the department of agriculture has started in thy District of Columbia with the purpose of doing away, as tar as poaktlc. with tubercular-infected milk. Secretary Wilson, of the agricultural de partment.‘says; “It is believed the condition discovered in the city of Washington exists in many other cities of the United States, and it is the intention of the department of agri culture to make Washington an example for all other cities to follow. When we have done with the present tests, there wfl he nn affected milk coming *nto Washington.” LURTON’S FRIENDS URGE APPOINTMENT WASHINGTON. Dw. ».-Fri«nd, ot Judge Horace H. Lurton. of Tennessee, called on President Taft today to urge his nomination as associate justice of the supreme court. The president gave no in dication as to what he would do in the matter. The callers included Senators Taylor of Tennessee; Bankhead and Johnson, of Alabama, and Newell San ders. ftepubUc«s jjite chairman of Ten nesser Judge John Warrington, of the same circuit as Judge Lurton. is a guest at the White House and the presideuv is un derstood to have with him. Lamar Middleton Dead PARIS. Dec. 9.—Lamar Middleton. cor respondent of the Chicago News, died suddenly today after a protracted illness of diabetes. He was a graduate of Har vard university and came to Paris in 1*97. Mr. Middleton made a reputation as one of the most brilliant and capable cor respondents in Paris. Utlwln So wnnl REAR ADMIRAL’S DAUGHTER WILL MARRY ATLANTA MAN ?;• X ■ MISS MADELINE GRAY SWIFT Miss Madeleine Gray Swift, the daugh ter of Rear Admiral William Swift, Unit ed States navy, is to be married to Harry D. Storer, a prominent young business nun of Atlanta, at her home in Boston, Mass.. December 18, next. This wedding will be of interest throughout America. Rear Admiral Swift is now commandant of the Boston navy yard, and on January 1 will be come chief of the bureau or equipment with headquarters at Washington, D. C. He was the presiding officer at the board of naval construction in which capacity he achieved distinction. - His daughter. Miss Madeleine Swift, is the youngest of three sisters and is one of the social favorites of Boston. Her gifted and charming personality assure her a cordial welcome to Atlanta society. Mr. Storer is associated with the West inghouse Machine company with offices in the Candler building. He is a native SHIP BURNS, W PERISH; CAPTAIN ANU CHEW DRIFT Freighter Clarion Comes to Grief in Lake Erie, Near Shoals. (By Associated Press.l CLEVELAND. Ohio, Dec. 9.—lnforma tion received here today stated that the vessel that burned off the southeast shoal in Lake Erie last night was the freighter Clarion, of the Anchor line. The first mate and one of the crew perished, while the captain and 11 of tbe crew kre adrift somewhere on the lake in a steel lifeboat. They have hot been heard from since leaving the ship. One of tbe victims froze to death and another was drowned. Six men were ta ken off the burning boat by the steamer ,L. C. Hanna, bound for Buffalo. It is feared that some of the men adrift in the life-boat will succumb to the cold. TOOK TO LIFEBOAT. The survivors on the Hanna were brought here. According to their story, all attempted to leave the Clarion as soon as they realized she could not be saved. Capt. E. J. Bell, of Ogdensburg, N. Y.. and 12 other members of the crew, took to the lifeboat. They Jett without food and shelter. It is feaxed that they may starve, freeze to death or drown. High seas were run ning on the lake today. Survivors say one of the crew fell overboard when at tempting to enter the lifeboat, but was pulled back into the boat by his com rades. MATE IS FROZEN. Wet. in a temperature near zero, it is not considered likely by marine men that he will curvlve the ordeal. Eight men remained on the Clarion after the un lucky boatload had put off. The mate was frozen to death, hav ing been overcome by smoke and ex posed to the weather too long before being discovered. An effort was made by the survivors to enter another lifeboat, but it eluded them. One sailor fell over board and was drowned in his efforts to save the lifeboat. The six remaining men were forced to remain on the Clarion until picked up by the steamer L. C. Hanna and brought here. The cause of the fire is not known. Miners’ Fund $92,000 CHICAGO, Dec. 9.—Subscriptions to the Red Cross for the Cherry relief fund amounted to >a0.6u2.20. The total Chicago tndexndent fund is close to $92,000. I KILLED, i INJURED. IN DTNAMIT£EXPLOSIDN Isaac Buchanan Entered Mag azine With Lighted Pipe and Big Explosion Followed. KNOXVILLE. Tenn., Dec. 9.—A special to the Sentinel from Bulls Gap. Tenn., says that a dynamite and powder maga zine of A. Donovan, a railroad contrac tor. exploded there this morning. Isaac Buchanan was killed and W. H. Booth and Dana Berry were probably fatally in pured. Others slightly hurt were Ed Johnson. William Johnson, James Kesson and W. M Harbison. It is claimed Buchanan en tered the powder house with a lighted pipe, and the explosion followed. Window glass were broken in a large number of buildings in the town and a cavity about 20 feet in diameter and 10 feet deep marks the spot of the explo sion. The- magazine was totally de stroyed. Plan Opera House DUBLIN, Ga.. s.—Mr. Vtiarles W. Brantley has under consideration the plan for an up-to-date opera house for Dub lin. He proposes to build such a one as is needed and that will be a credit to the city. JH ■ I 11 ■ ■■ ISL * I i MM— m HARRY D. STORER. of New York city but came to Atlanta about four years ago where he has won hundreds of friends. He is a member of the Atlanta Athletic club and is one of the most enthusiastic golf players in the city. He and Miss Swift became ac quainted in New York city 10 ybars ago. Mr. Storer leaves for Boston next Sun day evening. He and his bride will be at home In Atlanta after January 1. Tt is somewhat of a coincidence tjiat Mr. Storer is a cousin to the assistant sec retary of the United States navy, Beek man Winthrop. N. Y. Firemen Ask Raise NKW YORK, Dee. 9.—New York city’s nre nien have appealed io the board ot estimate tor a salary increase of >2OO a year. They assert that Increased cost of living has almost dou bled their expenses since the present salaries were fixed, ten years ago. They receive iro-.n SBOO to >2,100 per year at present. The grant ing of tbe petition would cost the city about >500.000 a yera. WHILE ON Wil TO MASS YOUNG GIRL DISAPPEARS Alma Kellner, Daughter of a Prominent Louisville Solicit or, Has Been Kidnaped. (By Axsociated Bre»».) LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 9.—The first ■ clew to the whereabouts of Alma Kellner, the 8-year-old girl who disappeared while | on her way to mass yesterday In ttye res idence section near Broadway and Clay streets, was given the police today by a barber at Broadway and Shelby streets. Here, according to the barber, two wom en were seen to help a little girl into a spring wagon and then drive rapidly east ward on Broadway. The child left her home on East Broadway to walk about five blocks to St. John’s church. The police learned that the little girl could not have gone to mass, because through a mistake in time she started from home after the service was over. The girl is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Kellner, Jr., and granddaughter of the late J. F. Kellner, Sr., who was president of the Central Consumers’ com pany, of this city, and reputed to be wealthy. Her father is general soliticor for the Frank Fehr Brewing company. Yesterday afternoon a woman wearing a veil called at the residence of Mrs. J. F. Kellner. Sr., announcing that she had a matter of personal importance to edm- ' municate to Mrs. Kellner. The latter was 1 not home and the woman would not leave her name, but said she would call again. The woman has not called, and the police are looking for her. FEAR KIDNAPING. The parents and relatives of the miss ing girl today joined in declaring that they fear the child has been kidnaped The parents said, however, that no de mand has been made for ransom. As the day progressed, a systematic search of the city failed to reveal any definite clue. Detectives investigated a re port that a child was seen alone and crying about 8 o’clock last night neai the end of 18th street car line, but their search was fruitless. The severe weather of the last two days makes it improbable that the little ffirl might have strayed far from home while taking a walk. The temperature did not rise higher than 20 above zero yesterday. 1 neverlsked Tortitle OR PENSION, WATSON SAYS Poet Says He Only Wanted Pension for Mrs. John Davidson. (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, Dec. 9.—William Watson, the poet, was asked yesterday about the statement cabled from England that Vio let Asquith, daughter of the British pre mier, had declared that his reason for naming her mother and herself as the ! composite inspiration of “The Woman ; With the Serpent s Tongue” poem, was that her father had refused to make Wat son a knight and had also refused to make him an allowance from the British treasury. i “I never tn my life asked Asquith for ' either a title or a pension,” said Wat Son angrily. “All I eevr asked him was to be stow an annuity on the penniless widow of John Davidson, the poet. Asquith said he would provide for her from the royal bounty fund. This, I believe, was subsequently done.” ATLANTA. GEORGIA. FRIDAY, DECEMBER-10, 1909 BEITH OF WK ORDER GIVEN TROOPS BY PRESIDENT ZEUIYA Positive Information Has Been Received Here That the Nic araguan President Issued Orders for Troops to Shoot. WARNED NOT TO TROUBLE WITH UNITED STATES Four Warships With Stars and Stripes Flying Now Anchored in Corinto’ Harbor Awaiting Further Developments. NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 9.—A cable to the Picayune from Panama says: "Death to Americans” is the order issued to the Nicaraguan government •» army by President Zelaya. Positive information was received here today that more than a month ago Zelaya issued instructions to his military com manders to i shoot every American caught fighting in the army of the revolutionists. Some of Zelaya’s mili tary officers protested against this or der and warned him that trouble with the United States would follow. “To hell with the gingoes," Zelaya replied. “Shoot everyone you can cap ture.” • The gunboat Vicksburg, which has been stationed at Corinto ever since the Nicaraguan trouble assumed an acute stage has been reinforced and there are now four American warships In the Corinto harbor. The Vicksburg needs coal and now that reinforce ments have reached Corinto she will probably come to Panama to replenish her fuel supplies. Freighter Pichardson Sinks, Five Are Drowned BUFFALO, N. Y„ Dec. 9.—The W. C. Pichardson, a big steel freighter, sank early today at > point five miles up the lake from Buffalo harbor, and five mem bers of the crew went down with the ship. Captain Griesser and the life-saving ?rew went to the rescue and saved the other members of the crew, most of whom had grabbed life belts and jumped into the water. “DEVIL’S LAKE,” N. D„ THE NATION’S COLDEST SPOT Temperature Is Inconsistently 22 Below-Moorhead, Minn., Is the Next. (By Associated Press.) ST. PAUL, Minn.. Dec. 9.—The coldest spot in the United States today was Dev il’s Lake, N. D., where the mercury reg istered 22 degrees below zero, according to the weather office reports. Moorhead, Minn., was next, with a temperature of 20 below. Winnepeg, Manitoba, reported 30 degrees below zero. The weather forecaster says that the temperature will be appreciably warmer by tomorrow. MISSIONARY FROZEN. 1 SPOONER, Minn., Dec. 9.—The body of Rev. Ole O. Fugleskyie, a Scandinavian Lutheran missionary, was found yester day by a searching party which had been hunting for him since Sunday. His trail led for two miles through swamps. The place where the body was found showed that he had gone in the wrong direction and became lost. The missionary worked along the Scan dinavian lumber “jacks” on both sides of i the border and his labors required that ; he make many miles through uninhabited SWITCHMEN'S STRIKE IS STILL AHSTANDBTILL Each Side Claims Advantage. Hawley to Consult With President Gompers. IBy Associated Press.) ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 9.—The switch men’s strike in the twin city is practi cally at a standstill. The strikers con tinue to Insist that they have the traffic of the railroads tied up, and the rail road officials are equally earnest in de claring that the transportation companies are gaining on the strikers every day. The extreme cold weather, it being 10 jto 14 degrees below zero, today, will un doubtedly handicap the railroads, and > will make the work of the new switchmen more difficult. President Hawley, of the switchmen, 1 left last night for Cincinnati, where he will hold a conference with President Gompers. of the American Federation of Labor, to learn definitely just what sup port the Switchmen’s union will get from the American Federation of Labor. DUBLIN CHURCH HAS CALLED NEW PASTOR DUBLIN, Ga„ Dec. 9.-Rev. William A. Taliaferro, of Opelika, Ala., who has re cently been called as pastor of the First Baptist church of this city, arrived In | the city last Friday, and preached his first sermon as pastor to a large congre i gation last Sunday morning. Mrs. Talla- I ferro and children will not arrive until after Christmas. RYLANDER PLANTATION SOLD FOR $50,000 AMERICUS, Ga., Dec. 9.—The Arthur Rylander plantation, near Americus, con sisting of 2,000 acres, was sold this morn ing to South Carolina Investors. Fifty thousand dollars was the cash price paid. Rylander bought the same property a few years ago as an invest ment for $20,000. CAPTAIN TELLS OF PART HE TOOK 111 EOOK DATA Explorer’s Knowledge of Nav igation Limited, He Says- Qualifies His Affidavit. ■ 11 (By Associated Press.' NEW YORK. Dec. 9.—Capt. A. W. Loose, the master pilot and navigator, whose affidavit stating that he had for mulated a long series of observations and data for Dr. Frederick A. Cook at Dr. Cook's request since his return from the arctic region, was published today, said: “I went to Dr. Cook, thinking -that I might be of some little assistance to him, but I never expected when I ap proached him to do such extensive work as I have done. A short talk with Dr. Cook convinced me that he knew almost nothing about navigation, lie was igno rant of some of the essentials of the science. “I first considered it at least likely that Dr. Cook had got near the pole, say to 89 degrees, or within 60 miles. Even his observations would have given him that accuracy. Later I was forced to change that opinion. “A person not especially accurate might have thought himself at the pole when within 60 miles of it; but as I got deeper into the matter I began to suspect that Dr. Cook was never out of sight of land. QUALIFIES CHARGE. “Please notice that I have never said that Dr. Cook is about to submit my calculations to the University of Copen hagen as his own observations. Dr. Cook never intimated such to me. I did not question him about that end. I was work ing for pay then, and was indifferent on that point. Now I haven’t received my nay. I don’t express an opinion about when or how Dr. Cook wrote up his rec ord books. “Dr. Cook never allowed me to inspect his original records, or, indeed, any more of them than has been published in the newspapers.” Captain Loose says that the writing down seconds in Dr. Cook’s > eport of his observations did not show “a skillful attempt to deceive.’’ LIMITS OF ERROR. The limits of error were so great that the recording of seconds would not be 1 of the slightest value In adding accuracy, declared the captain. “Still, of course,” he added, “Dr. Cook could have looked at his instruments, seen the seconds and put them down con scientiously If in ignorance of their lack of importance.” As to whether he thought it possible for Dr. Cook to declare now that these cal culated observations by Captgin Loose were simply for comparison of his own. Captain Loose said: “Dr. Cook will probably say this, but why .did he need any such calculations and reckonings backwards as I made for MffiY’ took Is Not Hurt by Charges. Friends Say COPENHAGEN, Dec. 9.-4_>ummary of the affidavits of persons claiming to have aided Dr. Frederick A. Cook in ihe preparation of his polar data, published in London and New York today. was read here with amazement today. Scientific circles are inclined to be incred ulous regarding the charges, and some persons like Dr. Carl Burrau, the astron omer, consider them so improbable that their effect will be to strengthen confi dence in Dr. Cook. In an interview Dr. Burrau said: “Passages in the story telegraphed here give me the impression that the matter is thoroughly untrustworthy. Take, for instance, the statement about Capella. Capella neither rises nor sets in the polar regions, but remains fixed over the horizon. In order to make observations at the north pole a more extended and a more detailed knowledge is necessary than is enjoyed usually by the average ship captain. “It will, however, be easy for the uni versity to determine the truth or other wise of the charges.” The committee of six under the presi dency of Prof. Elis Stromgren, the as tronomer, which is to examine the north polar records of Dr. Cook on behalf o£ the university of Copenhagen will begin its work at the end of the present week NEW YORK, Dec. 9.—The Times prints this morning sworn affidavits, signed by August W. Loose, a pilot and navigator, and George H. Dunkle, an insurance broker, that Dr. Cook promised them $4.- 000 for their aid in preparing the polar records of his journey, which are now tn the hands of the University of Copen hagen. The Times also reproduces what pur ports to be the sac-simile of a penciled memorandum directing the preparation of observations ail the way from Svarde vaag to the pole. They freely acknowledged that their motive in making these affidavits is the alleged failure to pay them the full sums said to have been promised. The Times further adds that it is im possible as yet to say that the observa tions calculated by Captain Loose and which he alleges he supplied to Dr. Cook, are those actually delivered by his sec retary, Mr. Lonsdale, to the University of Copenhagen. To establish this point it would be necessary to compare Captain Loose’s narrative with the report receiv ed by the university. BANK OF ENGLAND REDUCES DISCOUNT 1-2 PER CENT Passing of Political Crisis and Monentary Improvement Lead to Reduction. . * LONDON, Dec. 9.—The monetary po sition and the gold reserve improved so noticeably during last month that the Bank of England today found it self able to reduce the t’te of dis count 1-2 /of one per cent, to 4 1-2. The directors of the bank apparently had some difficulty in reaching a de cision, as the meeting was in session longer than usual. That the bank maintained the 5 per cent rate for some weeks against t*-'’ open market rate of 4 per cent or lower was attributable to a desire to ascertain the full effect of the politi cal crisis. As no material change fol lowed the throwing out of the budget, the directors concluded that the re serve, which is higher today than a year ago, when the rate was only 2 1-2 per cent, is sufficiently strong to justi fy relieving trade of the abnormal rate instituted to attract gold here after the depletion of the reserye last Octouer. The change in the rate had little ef fect on the stock exchange. .Consols were steady at the opening, but de clined 3-16 later. BRIAN TO LECTURE IK ITLllffl DECEMBER 19 Will Lecture on “Prince of Peace” to Men at Grand Theatre. HON. WILLIAM J. BRYAN. William Jennings Bryan is to be heard in Atlanta by men only on Sunday, De cember 19. At 3:30 o’clock on the afternoon of that day he will speak at the Grand theatoe, delivering his famous lecture, “The Prince of Peace.” The lecture wi*ll be under the auspices of the railroad and student departments of the Young Men’s Christian association in Atlanta. No admission fee will be charged. The men of Atlanta and neighboring Georgia are invited to hear Mr. Bryan. The lecture is declared by those who have heard it, to be one of the most forceful to which this famous speaker and politician has ever given utterance. Open Air Schools Urged NEW York, Dec. ». —Open air schools tor children in the tenement districts are recom nurded in the annual report of the New York association for the improving of conditions •>! the poor, which is making a determined cru sade for the prevention of tuberculosis. AWNeF ELECTED LEADER BT DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS Mississippian Changes Origi nal Plans and Accepts the Minority Leadership. BY RALPH SMITH. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 9.—Senator Money was unanimously elected the mi nority leader at a caucus of the Demo crats this afternoon. Senator Money succeeds Senator Cul berson, of Texas, whose resignation was presented today. Senator Culberson re signed on account of ill health. Senator Bacon this morning declined to allow his name to be pre sented to the Democratic caucus this afternoon as chairman of the caucus, or minority leader. He has not sought the position directly or indirectly. On the contrary, he has expressed from the beginning an unwillingness to take the laborious duties which it would de volve upon him, and finally only consent ed to do so, if the place were tendered to him by the Democratic senators with a practical unanimity which would be in the nature oi a party command. Senator Money has announced that on account of physical infirmities he would not accept the chair manship. It appeared this morn ing that he has changed his mind, how ever, and Senator Bacon, in consequence, would not permit the use of his name as a candidate, however confident his friends felt of his election. ' He left that no duty devolved upon him to perform the laborious duties of the position unless it should be tendered him in such manner that he would not be at liberty to decline. canadVgratified BY TAFT’S MESSAGE OTTAWA, Ontario, Dec. 9.—President Taft’s message may have a certain bear ing on the Canada budget for next year, to be out next week. Concerning the message in so far as it relates to af fairs between Canada and the United States, satisfaction is expressed in polit ical circles here. It is felt that there is nothing in the document which justifiies the assumption that there is to be a tariff war, and it is stated authoritatively that the gov ernment is gratified at what it considers to be the broad manner in which the president has discussed the administration of the maximum clause of the American tariff. SEMI-MONTHLY SESSION OF ALDERMANIC BOARD The regular semi-monthly session of the aldermanic board will be held on Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the city hall, for the transaction of routine business, and the passing upon the vari ous apropriations made at the last meet ing of the general council. BRET KARTeT DAUGHTER SUES' FOR A DIVORCE YONKERS. N. Y., Dec. 9.—A divorce action has been begun by Mrs. Jessamy Harte Steele, daughter of Bret Harte,”' against Henry 1. Sjeek, a wealthy Colorado mine owner. Tbe action Is brought on tbe ground of de sertion. Mrs. Steele married Mr. Steele when she was 17 years i»f age. Peanuts Buy Pianos ¥ EST ORANGE. N. J-. Dec.—the bumble peanut is the agency through which the tvacn ers of St. Mark’s public school here has ae cured a new piano. When their request tor this was refused a few weeks ago by the board of education, they purchased • quantity of raw peanuts, roasted them In* approved style and sold them at a good profit to tbe pupua and tbslr frienda. They now have the piano. ON CONSTITUTION CHANGES COUNCIL HELD HOT DEBATE Division of Opinion Was Ex pressed as to Whether Reso lution Indorsing Preamble Should Be Adopted. MOTION TO ADOPT WAS PASSED WITH AMENDMENT \ Delegation to General Episco pal Convention Will Not Be Bound to Vote According to Resolution. The second business session of the At lanta Diocesan council was called to or der at 10 o’clock Thursday morning in the body of St. Luke's church by Bishop Nelson. The minutes of the opening session were read by the secretary, Rev. Charles N. Tyndall, and adopted. Following the. reading of the minutes Bishop Nelson rose to personal privilege and made some remarts concerning the bishop’s conference with the clergy, at which attendance by the latter had not been entirely satisfactory to him. It was suggested by Dr. Wilmer that in future Tuesday night be guarded by thf bishop and held open for the conference. AS TO WILMER’S SERMON. The other question of privilege on which the bishop spoke was in regard to news paper reports of certain language in Dr. Wilmer’s sermon on Wednesday morning. Bishop Nelson objected to the sermon be - ing printed In the minutes if it contained such a distinction between the Roman Catholic church and the Episcopal church as that “the latter differs being a re formed branch of the Roman Catholic church.” The bishop declared that if any such language was used by Dr. Wilmer h« would Object in every way possible t» tbe sermori being spread upon the mi» utes. ’ A motion to have a certain eorrectioa made on that point was objected to by Dr. Wilmer, who took the position that: such a resolution by the convention would place him in the light of being eoerqed into making the correction by the con vention. He insisted that it was his business to have corrections made of any mis - quotations of hto sermon, and not ths business of the convention; whereas the bishop took the position that the copveß tion is held responsible for any newspa per publications. Considerable discus sion followed as to whoso business it would be to have the correction made.”® MATTER IS ADJUSTED. Finally the matter was satisfactorily settled by the indorsement of Dr. Wil mer’s resolution, as follows: “Whereas I am reported in ths dally press as having used the following lan guage: “ ‘The Episcopal church differs from the Roman Catholic church, according to Dr. Wilmer, in that it is a reformer branch of the latter.* I beg to affirm Continued on Page Three NOT BUYING-SECURITIES FOR PURPOSE OF CONTROL John Skelton Williams Says There Is Not the Least Foun dation for Current Rumor RICHMOND, Va.. Dec. 9.—John Skel ton Williams, member of the executWe committee of the Seaboard Air Line rail way. today said he thought there was no foundation for the current rumor that the Hawley system or any other railroad was in the market buying Seaboard se curities for the purpose of control. “The receivers.” he said, “have demon strated what can be done with this prop erty under proper management and the public are now buying Seaboard securi ties upon the theory that with all interests co-operating and their energies directed toward a common end security holders will be able to get the results for Which they have waited so patiently and so long.” . PECIf OFA~ TURKEY “ CAUSES BLOOD POISON SAYVILLE, N. Y., De. 9.—8100 d ptfis oning from the peck of a turkey on Thanksgiving day has caused the death here of William Tucker, 81 years old. Mr. Tucker settled here about 60 years ago and the town was for many year! known as Tuckertown. MRS. MEDLOCK ■ CISE ABAINSTJMPIRE TRUST Widow of Man Who Was Killed in Elevator Shaft Is Given Verdict of $9,000. A verdict of $9,000 damages in favor of Mrs. Emma Medlock against the Em pire Building Trust was rendered Thurs day afternon in Judge Ellis branch of the superior court. iiT a suit brought by Mrs. Medlock in connection with the death of , her husband, R. O. Medlock, who fell down the elevator shaft in the Empire building, and was killed. Attorneys Reuben R. Aronld and James L. Key represented the plaintiff.’ H. M. Atkinson, Samuel Carr and Wil liam Aspinwall were named as the heads of the defendant -company, and were made party to the suit. The testimony was to the effect that the late Mr. Medlock, who was a tenant in the building, asked the elevator boy ♦o let him off at the fourth floor; that the elevator stopped at that floor, but that some other person stepped out ahead of Medlock; that Medlock then started through the door, when the elevator toy pushed the door shut, catching the vic» tim in the door, and starting the eleva tor upward. It was further alleged that the elevator passed Mr. Medlock, leaving him clinging to the doors about the shaft, and then came back down on him, striking him and breaking hto hold, forg ing him to fall. NO. 25.
