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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-09-08

opment Al the very beginning of our study
OF Copan we find ourselves confronted with
grave difficulty, namely, the entire absence OF
aboriginal tradition concerning the place
which consequently renders a reconstruction
of the historical background impossible In
Yucatan we were able 10 piece together some
what of the early history of the principal cities,
such as Chichen Itza, and Uxmal, from the ac-
count of native as we'll as Spanish writer's
many Of whom derived their information from
those we'll acquainted with the former history
OF the country And while this information is
often quite fragmentary, nevertheless It sheds
very considerable light on the pre-Columbian
history of these two northern sites and in
measure, at least, dspels that darkness and
obscurity which so completely enshrouds al
most all the other great centers of the Maya
culture.
Concerning the former history OF Copen,
however we know absolutely nothing, except
ing the tradition of very doubtful value given
below. In 1867, or thereabout, Diego Garcia
de Palacio, an official Of the Audencia Of Qua
tenala, visited these ruins and later described
them in letter TO Philip H. the then king OF
Spain. In this communication after a de-
scripuon Of the different buildings. he says he
endeavored TO ascertain who the former In.
habitants of the city were:
Il endeavored with all possible care to as.
certain from the Indians, through the tradi-
tions derived from the ancients. what people
lived here, or what they knew or had heard
from their ancestors concerning them But
they had no books relating TO their antiquities
nor do | believe that in all this district there
is more tnan one, which | possess They say
that In ancient times there came from Yucca
tan great lord, who built these edifces. but
that at the end Of some years he returned to
his native country, leaving them entirely de
serted"
Unfortunately, the reliability Of this tradi.
tion is disproved by too many different lines
OF evidence to permit our accepting It. In the
first place, the structures OF Copan are far too
numerous and massive 10 have been built
within the span of a single life; and it's elab
orately sculptured monuments are far too In
tricate 10 have been carved In one generation
with the tools available. Had that Great lord
from Yucatan" lived twice the allotted three
score years and ten. his life, even then, could
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-09-08

HE ruins of Copan are situated I'm
the valley of the Copan river in the
western part of the Republic of Hon
duras only a few miles from the
boundary Of Guatemala. Mountains.
the foothills of the Cordlllera, reach.
ing an altitude Of some $500 feet.
surround IL on every side, their low.
er slopes overgrown with a we'll
nigh impenetrable thicket Of low
trees and bushes, and their SUBMITS
sparsely covered with pine The
valley at this point is about a mile
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-09-08

Wifey - You're always intimating
that woman has too much idle curl
osity.
Hubby-Idle curiosity! Idle! Nom
sense. It's the most active thing about
her!
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-09-08
REJTORFTIOW o.
DOlPH>AH - I>yrXER
Ck>4Th4EP OF GREa7
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mountains of consider
able height, supplied
with an abundance o.
never failing streams,
and renowned for it's
fertility, offers a strik-
ing contrast to the
pare b e d waterless
plains of northern Yu-
catan, which form the
general environment OF
northern Maya sites.
With the former the
water supply was new
er a question Of mo-
ment, but with the lat
ter its satisfactory So
luton in a few places
only, absolutely de-
termined the distribu-
tion Of the aboriginal
population. And yet.
unlike as these two re-
gions are, the Maya
civilization, which over.
spread both of them,
was OF sufficient homo
geneity, as we shall
see, TO follow in each
one much the same
lines OF cultural devel.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-09-08

and half wide, and it is upon this rich river
plain that the ancient Maya metropolis was built
The river here flows east and west, skirting
the northern foothills and again having crossed
the plain, rushing along the base of the southern
slopes, modest stream, easily forded in the dry
season. but raging swollen torrent frequently
overlooking its banks after the rains have set in.
This pleasant valley surrounded on all side by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-22
What Ten Acres WA Earn

The earning ability of this land is unlimited This is the
home Of the threecrop farmer 1t here that this very
day the farmers and growers working in their fields in
their shrtsleeves They will within few weeks be sending
their third crop market and TINS just the time when
the prices the very highest and when the whole farming
country Of Union idle, except Florida and OF the
far-disant points ike Texas and California
There in these counties who 81 600 per acre
and there who only 500 per The average
value Of all Florida crops per acre S25 shown by the
State and government agricultural reports Much depends
the and his ability and desire 20 work
The northern the ones who are making 81 600
per the native and the negro the content
themselves with the lesser amount
you desire so in for oranges grapefruit pecans and
other eeproducts, reach yield per acre that is
simply astounding
The majority OF settlers planting gardenruck
groundts etc. and the prices these products such
as to raise figure that will satisfy any man
or woman for each produces that figure three times
each year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-22

on questions of education so that you may know VIZ
pect when you take children there.
It gives you railroad information and tells the na-
the products for you to plant 60 the best advaa+.
shows the cost Of building, lumber supplies, etc. a..
whole it is one immense volume, containing seven
pages three times the size Of an ordinary book anoa
the most interesting pieces Of ltsratua one could WIS.,
If you thinking Of buying land az. where As.sA
that you must send FOR in justice % T1srsat. io4
make better investment Of your savings han 70 o..
acres OF Burbank Paatka land, for matter y0-
now come down here to work yoa- arm the h'a
alone will pay you at a larger rate ,aar money place.
ings banks; and then you always have he security
ing that You have q haven % go Go 10 case o. Ha
where, no matter what may Jet.ia you can make a.
ing here every year Of your .lie ..
The colony will also send you The Ne" To-
magazine that tells OF the colony progress moaiA 4
and one of the most wdely-crcg.a-aL monihles p.
Florida It sells for 500 ra- year, but 'As -
will send you a three-months' subs puon Tor JIG
below. q,
You must not and should not a as paper ~.
out sending in the coupon below l1u owe 'HN
your own future and TO your own interest n
The following facts and figures . The entire ~,
plan Of selling the guarantee, and why TINS 'o'~
safest fastestgrowing and most wde. >no"n ''''"'
country:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-22
The Kind Of Land You Buy

The land you buy has very peculiar soil It is rich
sandy loan underad by heavy and deep clay subso that
has the color Of chocolate and the part Of the soil that
holds the water that drawn up gradually through the DC
cuar sandy loan by the action of the suns rays and the
needs Of plantle. This clay sub-so acts as true and
natural storehouse for moisture right the roots of the
plants and the trees, where water is needed
There can be no Argument used to dccry the value Of
Florida soil and especially that Of Putnam Page and,
Marion Counties.
FordaPaatka Colony is located right alongside of Bur
banOcala Colony where there peace pleasure and
profit 20 the than in other sections Of that have
been inhabited and cultivated for hundred years and This
region mind YOU is peopled with men and women Of the
north, who have come down here since February 1910
There two pretty little cities in this COLONY There
are fine stores where you purchase supplies AZ CITY
prices. There is railroad the Ocaa and Northern Tia,
has been built since the colony was started There are 6
roads bathnghodses administration and colony buildings
and the whole everything that essential to an idea
community
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-22
" Ten Acres and Freedom -

If you want TO know something about Charles II SeO and
the work he has done and doing you want 10 know bot
Florda-Paatka Colony and how you may buy farm here
for only IL cents day. then by all means send in the onon
below Ten Acres and Freedom the greatest book ever
issued on any land in this country You cannot read il all
in night 1t filed with the finest photographs reo
ductons OF Florida scenes and views taken at the various
colonies which have been tahered by Mr. Seg contains
page after OF hard cold facts CLEANED from State and
government reports and shows just what has been and
be done this soil 1t tells about the beautiful sights
to be seen and gives you pictures of them 1t speaks Of
hunting hshins' bathing and boating 1t will inform you
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-22

game while with few hours ride can yet get proud
pair of aners and Venson for ones table On side
of the colony flows the Ochawaha River This stream is
without question the most romantic and picturesque this
country No matter what Of natural beauty you
desire you will find here The swiftfowing 1t
lined either bank by gigantic pines psmetoes cypress
and live oak These beautiful draped with Spanish
moss just though master-hand estoonng had
been here before please every Of the artistic
The bosom of the river is Of fancul colos and
weird shadoweects that travellers pronounce without an
equal anywhere in the world
The beauty Of this spot is above question.
No look upon it and remain unmoved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-22
Prices, Terms, Guaranl'
$50 Per Acre, $500 Down, $500 NonnE

The Price of FloridaP alatks Farms $50 Per Az,
800 down and 90 month for 50 months buy'' w.
$40 90 down and $40 90 nonh for 50 months oa'
SIS 90 down and SIS 90 month for SO months sa'' "a Az
$40 90 down and $40 90 month for SO months SOy' w.
No Taxes, No Fees. No comTi.'ion' a, 10, yos uSG
is ike above figures each month. We pay al 80 .hs ~
for your farm in full. You have po''e''''"
first payment. 4
Every purchaser Of a Flodda-Paa.a Colony .ITr
permitted 10 receive every cent bee has PaiH :, nc
reason he does not desire his farm within ~ ,
date OF his contract THIS viii gave yoa ample u 5.
an investigation or L you are no. 5ai'NHeG w.
WI en- has been allotted 90 YOU. yoa can eNct''s I've
entirely to your liking or know yha. you SAn FL
every cent YOU have paid in. No other company u
makes such an offer This company does so
not fear the closest scrutiny into each and every -
colony. 4
Dom, delay single day. Send IN the '0. ',,s
today this very minute and receive the -,
scriptive literature you have ever read ''
coupon below-no letter is necessary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-22
Do You Like the Out of Doors? ?

II be charmed and entranced with the grandeur
Of sky and landscape if you be thrilled by wonderful
chenes as nature makes them and you wish 10
listen 70 the wild and delightful music Of the wonderful
hooking bird and the wild duck and the aru quail and
turkey feeding along the beautiful waterways then here IS
the spot of spots for you make home Any day of the
year is holiday for the settlers Of this land The streams
are filed the very best fishing could wish for The
woods eeng with squirrel fox rabbit and other small
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-22

stan correspondent visit these land, conditions a, rep,.0,,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-09-26

unionism. Today's trade unionists are
through with the lost motions which
| took US the time of their fathers in
the noble and holy orders Of knight
hood tina were wrecked on wind
mills. They want in their prosaic
daily work of dealing with employers
no aid from tinseled and gowned pres
tidigitateurs juggling tinted glass
globes. They are accustomed to see
ing a solid leather-covered ball flying
straight from pitcher to batter and
thence, whack. to the field. all in the
open. From the little local union to
the American Federation Of Labor the
symmetrical. solid-parts Of a we'll
damned machine. constructed for
smooth-running. cooperative work.
Why not in politics? Well, which
party? A new party? Or one of the
old parties? Political action requires
unity upon demands sufficiently i'm
portant to induce men to break their
usual party connections. Up to the
present, trade uniOnists have not
reached agreement on probleInatica1
social remedies only remotely pos
sible Of application. As for projects
falling within the limits Of practica-
bility. they exert a force favorable 10
the working-classes. That the labor
laws now on the statute books are
there through union effort is shown
By the fact that in States where labor
organization is weak the laws are
few or quite q dead letter, labor bu-
reaus are non-exiStent or feeble and
legislators are not we'll convinced by
labor committees that labor has a big
vote and wants at least a smaH voice
in legislation. However. and it may be
TO contemplate the masses not ruling,
as they should in their majority. the
fact stands that they, like
the professors OF the
statesmen who impose tariffs. the
;deaIists who construct utOpiaS. do not
agree on how and what to rule.
WHY strike Otherwise the reply
mus be-. the question Of mastery OF
the market cannot be completely set
tied. Why boycott When the
workers shall De the only offending
party in this regard. they alone may
be called upon to defend the pro-
cedure. But practice of the boycott
is to all groups of society.
Why violence in the case of strik es-
We tell you the unionists are rarely
as violent as are nOn-unionists. that
organization generally develops discip-
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-09-26

agreed fully in this statement. both
gentlemen saying that Raleigh banks
can take care of all cotton at two
thirds Of its value. and that the Sc
curity was of the very best. Col
Johnson went on 10 say that If the
merchants would buy cotton on the
streets the and the regular
buyers would be better satisfied. He
bought from merchants in many
TO owns. They bid against each other.
and IL is Very evident that this brings
up prices. builds up a town. and
everything shows that it is the proper
business of the merchants TO be such
Mr.. Fab Whitaker said the country
people were loyal and honest as a
rule: that he had been bringing cot
ton TO Raleigh for forty-fire years
and never had a kick TO make but
thought he had been treated fairly.
tie wanted to see a change made in
the buying So that the buyer would
oI1er the farmer at once the market
price. and not have an offer made
below il and then other come up to
their price. He said the market
was a good one. but not what ii was
thirty or forty years ago. He OPP
posed the warehouse idea, saying that
any farmer who had as much as ten
bales ought to build his own ware
house. shelter it there thoroughly and
then let the mills have it as they need
ed it and not rush. it upon them.
Chairman Poe called for remarks
from DR.. Templeton and AR. Iitch-
ford in the way of suggestions as TO
h best method of developing the
Raleigh market. DR.. Templeton recon-
mended the abOlishion OF the weighing
barge and the appointment Of a pub
lie Inspector. saying he considered
both feasible il both sides go into
the matter in the prop spirit. Col.
Johnson said the suggestion was good
except that a professional grader
who always costs money. would have
to be employed as otherwise the grade
would not pass,
President Litchford. or the Cham
Der of Commerce said thai conditions
rad greatly changed since the days Of
heavy receipts here, but that it was
Of prime Importance TO clay suSpi-
cion, and put an end to the rumors
Which had been circulated. He wish
ed to secur the cooperation OF bank
ers. farmers and merchants, and the
eSta bliSh Of the warehouse SyS-
TEN which would give an opportunity
to buyers to obtain cotton in large
quantities.
Chairman Poe announced that in
the next day or two the committee
would consider the interesting and
eniightening discussion and able pre-
sentation of the case. and fully con
slider the recon mendations for the
creation Of the system,
the abolishion of the weighing charge,
| the appointment Of a grader to rep
resent all parties in interest and the
| best means Of bringing about buyins
Of cotton on the streets by the merch-
ants in Raleigh. which a been Sc
fOrcefullv urged.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-09-26

line. that an ~unorg2nized community Ia
less lawful during labor disputes than
one in Which the unions are strong.
Why refuse to york with the non-
BecauSe he offers a stand
ing Low bid for a job TO the buyer OF
iaoor-if or no other reason.
80 run the usual questions. and so
the replies The one and the other
nave formed the basis OF volumes.
only an dex 10 them can be outlined
here.
The reader has In these lines been
invited as a spectator 10 the conyan-
ton gallery. He has had described
TO him the body OF b delegates as
one sitting with them has for years
seen them. He has observed them at
their task OF legislating for the MEM
bership OF the Federation In matters
lying beyond the jurisdiction OF the
various separate unions. He has learn
ed that the labor organization is a
great modern institution. as lasting as
the social conditions by which il has
been produced. Its attitude toward
other institutions OF the time. lis poll
cles and practices, its future-thase
are topics with which 7 n attempt
TO deal in my subsequent letters
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-09-26
FARM FAILS.
society Leader Closes Schooi 10 A.
tonisfncnt of Sunraccttcs
(New York American.

b-sCN a AIleTlIAn.t
Mrs. O. H. L. Belmonts expert
mental agricultural school at Hemp
stead. l. l.. which held out promise
OF suffrage conversion and a farm
err'Catioh to young m came 10
an end yesterday and those who are
mos, familiar with the institution de-
clare that it will never be reopened.
The first to leave under the order
was Miss Leonora Brokaw, knoxn as
the prize pupil Of the school and spe-
cjai faTorite OF Mrs. Belmont. The
remaining girls Will leave for New
York this morning. Miss Rrokaw
went 10 her home in Newark yester-
dN
Miss Brokaw said she was amazed
. few days 8 when Informed by
Mrs II. A. Morgan, Mrs. Belnonts
confidential clerk, of the society
leaders intention to close the school.
Il consider my summer wasted
said Miss Brokaw Yesterday The
scores Of girls Who were en-
rolled at different times in
Mrs. Belmont's school signed
a contract stating they would
abide 10y the rules of the farm. and
in this contract Mrs. Belmont prom
iSed to teach them all branches OF
farming, including a course in cook
ing.
II never did housework in my life"
said pretty Miss rokaw cousin OF
Gould Brokaw. and member Of tho
W~ell-knosn and wealthy family OF
RernardsNilie. \. j. Imagine my az
constituent, remarked Miss
when. a few weeks ago, after a use
less Mrs. Belmont n
ed all the help at the farmhouse and
compelled us girls to do the house
work. Why. Just look at my hands,
| scrubbed and oiled floors and
washed dishes; just fancy
Mrs. Belmont's original phiian-
thropic idea was to have weekly par
ties and invite the young men Of the
n~eighbOrhCOd. but we hsyen't had A
party for weeks. and. besides. we were
s. tired at night all we could do was
to lie down in our oOInS and listen
to the tIreSOme chorus of the mos
C~uftOeS.
Il an going home n rest now"
said Miss Il lost 20 pounds
down there. Just see how thin I
am"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-09-26
Should Serve Out Their Terms.
Hickory Demo,

The StateStilie landmark com
plains that Judge Biggs has gone and
resigned from the bench in the mid
die OF his term because his duties
kept HIM away from home SO much
and eCauS he can make more out
of his practice. The landmarks
point is that Judge Biggs defeated
z of the best judges the State ever
had. Judge Shaw. a man who could
by no means clear the guilty. The
point is a good one. A judge is due
the State to serve his term out. He
ought to suck il dry. even If he does
ind that he has been handed a Judi
ciai lemon.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-09-26

TRANSLATION from Petit Parisien.p
For four years Henri Cheralma,
condemned to death for killing his
wife. has been living with his mother
in the village of Cierjus NosgHst.
He has now been arrested.
1t was on October 20. 1906. that
Chevaime. a fle-cutter. cut his
wife's throat. in Epinal. She had de-
serted him and taken refuge with her
sister. The man left Epinal undis-
turbed. and was condemned TO death
by default by the NoSges assiZes. in
June. 1907. Recently the mayor OF
CIerjus received a written statement
that CheHatKne had long been living
in the village. The sendarmes search
ed the mans mothers house, and
eventually found him hidden in a
wood pile.
Chevaime declared that he entered
his mothers house eight days after
his condemnation When his mother
received a visit he disappeared by a
trap door in the ceiling Of a bed
room and hid himself In a hole ar
ranged in the wood pile.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-09-26

n man that bushes is not quite a
brute.-Young.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-09-26
THE WAGE FARMERS AND
LABOR ORGANIZATION

Continued From Page Six
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1911-01-19
Variety in custard pies.

There are number of variations Of
the ordinary custard pie. Fig custard
pie is particularly good Three pulled
figs should be soaked in water over
night, then boiled until tender, using
as little water as possible, after which
they should be chopped fine. Use a
pint of milk and two eggs to make the
custard When it is ready, add the
chopped figs and sweeten to taste. Fill
a pieplate lined with crust and bake.
Peach custard pie is another excel
lent variation Either fresh, dried or
canned peaches may be used. If dried
fruit is Used, it should be soaked over
night and cooked until tender. Chop
the peaches without juice and add to a
plain custard made in the regular way
IA plain custard may be given a new
flavor by adding one-fourth teaspoon
full Of cinnamon. Suburban Life.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1911-01-19
ostrlohes That Waltz.

One of the oldest sights on the
sandy stretches of plain in southern
Africa is a party of Waiting os-
triches. A recent writer on the sub
ject thus describes their queer antics.
when there are number of them
they will start off in the morning and,
after running few hundred yards,
will stop, and with raised wings will
whirl rapidly round till they are stupe-
fed, or perhaps break leg. The
males pose also before fighting and
to make their court. They kneel on
their ankles, opening their wings and
balancing themselves alternately for
ward and backward or to one side or
the other. while the neck is stretched
on level with the back and the head
strikes the sides, now on the right,
now on the left, while the feathers are
bristling. The bird appears at this
time so absorbed In its occupation as
to forget all that is going on around
him, and can be approached and
caught The male alone utters cry,
which sounds much like an effort to
speak with the mouth shut tight"