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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-18

again to reach the summit in order to
silence the skeptics about the ark. but
found himself each mornip on wax
ing quietly deposited at the base,
whence he started? Finally an angel
presented him with piece of the ark
for his pains, but told him to cease
his attempts to reach the forbidden
ground.
THAT was in the fourth century OF
our era, but the piece Of the ark is
still to be seen at the monastery of
the Echmiedzin, where dwells the.
catholicos Of the Armenian church.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-18
Eggs Laid for 1900 Miles.

Middletown, Conn.,, Mr.. and Mrs. c.
w. Kirkham. Jr.. and their four chill
dren have just arrived here by wagon.
completing a trip of 1900 miles from
Staples. Mimi. which they left on June
%. Seventeen Minnesota chickens,
carried in small coop under the
wagon, were hale and hearty, having
laid their usual average OF eggs all
the way. III
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-18
People Of Vicinity for Many Years
Considered It's Heights impos-
sible to Scale.

"Ararat Is not mountain that is
climbed every day, or even every
year." says a writer. Seventeen as
cents have been recorded. When
James Bryce. unaccompanied. made
his remarkable ascent in 1876 he was
told by every one whom he met in
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-18
Remarkable Nest Q, wasp,,

.6 Nen1VkAOte NeSS ot "dopos
Liverpool.-A remarkable nest Of
wasps has been discovered on the
Bedfordshire estate of Lord Ampthill,
where a man. using three wire wasp
traps has caught over 1000 wasps.
The nest consisted Of six tiers.
which stood six and half inches
high. and measured eight and half
inches across.
The cells contained grubs and
young wasps in different stages of
growth. An elm tree near. by was
covered with wasps in clusters vary
ing in size from that Of walnut to that
Of q tennis ball.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-18
uono,n Build. House un...,.ted

Woman BuIIut 1ouSe OHAst1tteo.
Wakefield. Mass - Although she
never drove a nail until three months
ago, Miss Henrietta Boyes has just
completed the building of bungalow
unassisted. The building has FIVE
rooms and bath, hardwood floors
and all modern improve
ments. While engaged in the heavy
carpenter work Miss Boyes donned
overalls and jumper.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-18
Hopeless,

First Motorist-I have driven car
for two years and I've never yet run
down anybody.
Second Motorist (disgustedly) -
Why don't you quit trying and hire
chauffeur Puck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-18
a Superior Person.

~ superior VeVSoU.
F. n. Elliott, the secretary Of the
American Automobile association.
was talking about a somewhat super
cilious and conceited millionaire.
He's a very superior person." Mr..
Elliot said, smiling. He's the sort
of person who would be sure to go
to a horse show In motor car and TO
an automobile show in q monoplane.s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-18
Mule SCALP. Bow.

Louisville. Ky. = Eleven-year-old
Charles Polk. playing in the garden
OF his fathers home at Jefferson. got
too close to the steel-shod family mule
Today his scalp was sewed on. Fiji
teen stitches were necessary to hold
the warlock in place.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-18
Not Knocking slatterx.

Not Knocking slattery.
Mrs. Coogan-An' the little thing u
the divil's own image Of his father
Mrs. Slattery-Yis, but don't moind
that so long as he kapes hilthy.-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-18
Al Of ,Em Fans.

A man little acquainted with the
stage and its people went to see the
"Friars' Frolic" and was surprised to
md that the Cohans were Irish. He
was talking to Tom Cavanaugh about
1t.
Why said he, Il understand that
when in town they are regular at
tendants at the church in your parish.
Tom"
Sure" said Tom. They're fans
Chicago Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-18

You can't tell how much money
man is making from the clothes he
wears. You must get a look at his
wife's.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-18
His Blasted Life,

"You refused me ten years age"
II remember" said the heiresa.
"You said it would wreck your life.
1T did have had to work for
living ever since"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-18
Disappeared.

Artist--This is my painting. Youth
in the Melon Patch"
Critic But where are the mel.
ons?
Artist-What a foolish question!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-10-18

A man who needs the money has no
time to NEEDLE in other peoples at
fairs.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-22
PASSENGER TRAINS
COLLIDE HEAD-0N
iBy Associated Press.I

Texarkana, Texas, Dec. 22.-From
thirty to forty persons were injured
ir head-on collision OF passenger
trains on the Texas G. Pacific near
Kildare, forty miles south of here, at
o'clock this morning. No. 3, south
bound, anG No. 104, carrying the mail
from El Paso to st. Louis. via the
International & Great Northern and
Iron Mountain, were the trains that
collided.
No one was killed In the wreck.
} Fireman Brooks Of Longview, Texas.
on No. 8, perhaps is fatally hurt. One
woman passenger is. badly hurt, but
she tried to conceal her identity so
relatives would not be worried. Twelve
passengers were given medical atten-
tion Numerous others are bruised, but
all continued on their journey.
Two northbound trains were 10 pass
No. 3 on switch, but the negro porter
let one past and then became con-
fused and threw the switch so as to
take No. 104 directly against No. 3,
and then signalled No. 104 to come
ahead.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-22
GREAT SLUMP
IN Immigration
Falling OF of 100000 In Number Of
Immigrants-Every Outgoing
Ship Laden with Storage
Passengers.
IBy Associated Press.l

New York, Dec. 22.--One of the
greatest slumps in immigration ever
recorded is being written into the rec
ords of the closing days of the year.
Already nearly three hundred thou
sand fewer immigrants have landed
this year than in the corresponding
period of last year. Furthermore, ev.
cry ship leaving for Europe is loaded
with steerage passengers as never be-.
fore. These facts are regarded as
highly important, but their exact sig
nifcance is not yet known.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-22
TOMB OF ACTRESS
DESIGNATED
Robbers Violated Sanctity Of the
Grave to Strip Gems Of Great
Value from Body.
tBy Associated Prcss.I

Paris, Dec. 22.-The tomb of the
celebrated Partisan actress, Lucie Lam
telme, was opened last night by rob-
bers and gems valued at perhaps $780,
900 were stolen from the body. She
died last July.
Later the missing jewels we're found
under the actress head.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-22
MYSTERIOUS Death
OF WEALTHY MEXICAN
Two Men Took Him In Haek-Body
Found Near His Home.
[By Associated Press.l

San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 22.--Blas
Perez, wealthy Mexican, was found
dead today three blocks from his
home. Two men called for him in a
hack early this morning. That was
the last time he was seen alive. The
cause of his death is a mystery.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-22
PERSIA YIELDS TO RUSSIA
Agrees TO Accept Terms imposed by
Powerful Neighbor, Including
Dismissal Of Shuster.
tBy Associated Press.l

London, Dec, 22.-The Persian lega-
ton announced here today that Persia
has decided to accede TO Russia's Le.
mands, which include the dismissal of
w, Morgan Shuster, who has been act.
ing as treasurer general since last
June.
The Russian ultimatum was deliv.
cred November 20. Russia demanded
that hereafter the appointment of for
eign advisers TO the Persian govern
ment must be subject to Russian and
British approval.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-22
NEGRO MAIL CARRIER
FAILED TO SHOW UP
Committee Of White Citizens Persuad-
cd Him to Give Up the Job--No
More Trouble Expected.
[By Associated Psess.l

Paris. Texas, Dec. 22.-George
Burns, the negro recently appointed
mail carrier here, was waylaid by a
committee" of white men last night
and consequently he failed to appear
for duty this morning. A white sub
stitute was appointed. There are no
more negroes on the civil service list
and 1t is believed the letter carriers
troubles are over.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-22
lBy Associated Press.l

st. Petersburg Dec. "a proposal
for a tariff war on the United States
was introduced in the Russian duma
by ex-President Guchko and others,
representing the Octoberist and Ma
tionalist party which controls a ma
jority of the duma. 1t Is proposed to
impose duty of 100 per cent on arti-
cles at present free, and other restric-
lions are included.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-22
CONFEsSESTO MURDER
OF BOY FOUND IN SACK
rBy Associated Press.l

Houston. Texas. Dec. CIV. e.
Green, the negro arrested yesterday
for causing the death OF colored boy
whose body was found in a sack float.
ing in Buffalo bayou, confessed today
He said he shook the boy to DEATH
breaking his back.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-22
SMALLPOX SCARE
At BRACKETTV|LLE.
tBy AsrocIated Press

Brackettville. Texas. Dec. 22.-This
town has smallpox scare with five
cases developed. The contagion was
brought here by Mexican woman
who came from Mexico on visit to
relatives.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-22
SERIOUS WRECK ON
SEAB0kRD AIR LINE
IBy Associated Press.J

Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 22.-Forty-one per-
sons were injured last night in the
derailment of Seaboard Air Line pas
senger train near Gloster. Ga. None
of the injured is expected to die.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-22
WITNESS
N R|GHEs0N I
Won Honors at Baylor, Bro
and northwestern and He'll
torate Of BaIIInser Bapf
Church.
fBy Associated Press !,

Tyler, Texas, Rec. Ca
Pierce, a Boston divinity sl
moned as a witness in the Il
son murder case. u a natip
aged about thirty-three.
ago he won gola medals
Baylor, Brentwood and
universities. He was forW
of the Ballinger Baptist 4
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-22

Among the Cnrlstmas pr<f
ed out by the postmaster
Washington City was the
nine Texas postoffices to the
dental class with correspond
raise in salary. Among the list
College Station, Brazos county; w
Boyett, postmaster, with a salary
$1,000 year.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-01
REV. D. ]. MADDOX
HAS PASSED AWAY
Death Comes to One of Cobb County's
Oldest Citizens On Anniversary
of Wife's Death

Rev. d. ]. Maddox died at the home
OF his daughter, Mrs. d. H Jordan,
on Powder Spring street last Thursday
from an attack of Lagrippe. He was
seventy-seven years of age and had
been in feeble health for some time
prior to his death.
Mr.. Maddox had been a Baptist
minister for fifty seven years, more
than forty of which he had spent IN
Cobb county. He had served almost
every Baptist church in the county
during his time, but had resigned his
pastorate about year before his death.
Mr.. Maddox had baptized more than
two thousand people during his
ministerial life, but had not kept a
record of the number of couples he
had united in marriage.
Mrs. Maddox passed away just three
years to the day before her husband.
Eight children, forty-five grand-chil.
dren and twenty-seven great-grand-
Cnliuren survive MIN.
The funeral services were conducted
at the home of Mrs. Jordan. In the
absence of DR.. Tumlin, of the First
Baptist Church, Rev. Mr.. Dyer and
Rev. ] j Grow officiated. The choir
OF the First Baptist Church rendered
the music. Six of Mr.. Maddox's
grandsons acted as pail bearers: s.
E. Jordan, Russell Maddox, Brutus
Maddox, 7 HI. Jordan, Lee Talley and
Walter Maddox. The body was laid to
rest beside that of his wife in the city
cemetery.
The children who survive him are:
Mrs. d H. Jordan, Mr.. John E.
Maddox, Of Marietta; Mrs. DR.. Hogan,
of Canton; Mrs. G. II. VIM, of
Memphis; Mr.. w. A. Maddox and Mr..
S. S. Maddox, of Marietta.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-01

The Carrie Dyer Reading Circle OF
Acworth, held an Art Exhibit in its
club house last week and amoug the
interesting things was a centerpiece
made from cotton which she picked,
spun, wove and embroidered in 1864,
shown by Mrs. H. M. Lemon who is a
grandmother OF Mrs. D. F. McClatchey,
OF Marietta. Mrs. Avery loaned a
wall towel made by her mother more
than eighty-tive years ago, from linen
which she spun and wove into a most
beautiful piece which was hung on the
wall as picture or piece OF tapestry
would be.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-01
HOW WEAK WOMEN
May Be Made Strong at Small
EXPENSE and No Risk

There are hundreds of women in
this vicinity, weak, thin, rundown,
tired out and nervous. Such women
need Vinol just as much as did Mrs.
Jane Pepper, of 1907 Howard street,
San Francisco, Cal, who says:
81 have used Vinol for some time
with particularly gratifying results. l
was run down, weak and debilitated,
and my appetite was gone. After TAX
ing several bottles Of Vinol found
my condition greatly improved, and
do not hesitate to recommend Vinoi
to anyone similarly affected"
Vinol Is rot secret nostrum, but
a delicious cod liver and iron tonic
without oil, which will create an ap-
petite, tone up the digestive organs.
make pure blood and create strength.
Try a bottle of Vinol with the I'M
derstanding that your money will be
returned IL it does not help you.
wikLe- Hodg ,s Dru Co, Marietta
Galn
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-01
Announcement For Judge.

To the voters of the Blue Ridge Judi
cial Circuit:
| hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office OF Judge OF the
Superior Courts of this Circuit for the
term beginning January LIST, 1913, sub
ject to the action of the General State
Democratic Primary.
If elected | shall endeavor to have
the business of the courts openly,
honestly and fairly conducted, and
promptly disposed of, with the utmost
economy both to the parties litigant
and the public expense.
Earnestly soliciting your support in
this race and assuring you that it will
be appreciated, | am
Most Respectfully, &c,
HENRY l.. PATTERSON.
nov24-tf
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-01
A COTTON PICKING PARTY.

Rev. Irby Henderson, OF Rome,
went to Augusta to attend conference,
leaving a patch OF cotton white as
snow. When he returned every lock
was gone. Mrs. Joe Collins had in
vited number OF ladies and children
to a cotton picking on bright after
noon and the minister's cotton was
harvested in the neatest way. Such a
party leaves AZ and whist away behind
for pure fun not to mention it as a
good deed.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-01
PURITY, CLEANLINESS
ANDIPRECISION.

These three should go hand in
hand linked with knowledge and ex-
perience in the management of a
Drug Store. All these we have de-
veloped to high degree in our store.
When you send or bring your Pre-
scriptions to our Drug Store, you may
rest assured you will get what your
doctor directs, compounded with skill
and care. -WIKLE-HODGEs DRUG co.
The Reliable Druggists.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-01
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL AFFAIRS
LIVE NEWS OF INTEREST TO THE LADIES'

Mr.. Roy Roberts will come down
from Nashville to spend Christmas
with mis- parents.
DIR. ], N. Stanton is able TO walk
short distance, which is good news to
his many friends.
Rev. and Mrs w. A Wells, of Ac-
worth, spent few days with Mr. and
Mrs. B. I Frey last week.
Little Herbert Goodson, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Goodsou, is re-
covering from scarlet fever.
Mrs Sheffield, OF Urbana, Ohio,
is spending few days at the Whitlock
House, on her way to Savannah.
McCIure's big Toy Opening
$3.50 O'Clock Saturday morning.
Free souvenir to everybody.
Miss Olive Faw will teach Satur-
day and give her pupils Friday as a
holiday after Thanksgiving.
Mr.. D. F. McClatchey has been
visiting towns on the Georgia railroad
on business for the telephone company.
Misses Pearle and Alma Nell
spent the weekend in Atlanta They
attended the Georgia-Tech game
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs M. r Lyon will
move into the cottage at 112 Forest
Avenue between Mr.. Phillips and Mr..
Herbert Browns.
Mrs. Wayland Camp and Miss
Jessie Reynolds spent Thursday in
Atlanta going in Mrs. Camps new
automobile.
Mrs. G. S. Tumlin, who &C.
companied her husband to Rome last
week, will visit relatives in Cedartown
and Gainesville before returning home.
We have two slightly defaced
Sewing Machines to be sold at a
bargain at our store.
Singer Sewing Machine Co.,
nov24-3t W. r. Tindal, Mgr.
After several months absence in
Boston, New York, Rochester and
Washington, Miss Annie Burnap has
returned and will spend the winter at
Locust Lodge.
Miss Jess Morris attended the
enley-Campbell wedding in Atlanta
Wednesday evening and alse en-
joyed the series of Shakespeare
plays by Robert MantelI.
Mr.. Clayton E. Campbell, who
has been connected with the Realty
Trust Co. in Atlanta, for the past
three years, is now with Col. M. M.
Sessions.
Don't fail to see McCIure's
big Toy Opening at $3.50 o'clock,
Saturday morning. Dec 2. We
give to everybody a souvenir.
Mr.. Enoch Faw, who is a member
of the Dawson College orchestra,
came over last week to Gainesville for
a concert at Brenau College and spent
Sunday at home
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-01
Per O1l@lo

Mrs. ]. S, Gatlin spent Friday in
Atlanta.
Miss Ruby Pledger is visiting in
Milledgeville.
DIR c. H. Field is on a flying visit
to Tampa, Fla
Mrs. Camblos is still enjoying the
delights of Lakewood.
Mr. and Mrs. w. o. Cox announce
the birth of daughter.
Mrs. Wikle met with her bridge
club, in West End, last week.
Miss Annie Adams, OF LuelIa, is
a guest of Mrs. Leon Faw.
Mrs Jim Welsh is visiting Miss
Ella Neel in Gainesville
Miss Susie Buttolph was quite
indisposed last week.
Miss Josephine Jones is now at
home with Mrs. Seize.
FOR RENT-Two cottages 800
Powder Springs Street. Phone
143L. nov24-2t
Mrs. Nina Inman is visiting her
sister, Miss May Mitchell.
Miss Mildred Daniel, of Bremen,
is visiting Mrs. S. II. Hall.
Mr.. 7. B. Webb, of Jackson, Miss ,
was recent visitor in Marietta.
Mrs. S. G. Motley continues i'll at
her home on Powder Springs Street.
Mrs. R. M. Clayton, OF Atlanta,
spent the weekend with Mrs. D. T.
Baker.
Misses Mabel aud Pauline Griffin
are convalescent after their protracted
illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Collier will
move to their new home, near Smyrna,
next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Benson will
he at home with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S,
Gatlin.
Miss Mary Hooper Wikle is visit
ing her cousin, Miss Jessie Wikle, in
Gainesville.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Joyner arrived
safely in Dallas and are having very
pleasant visit
Mrs. E. G. Davis and Mrs. Yam.
key. of Atlanta, spent Tuesday with
Mrs. E. 2. Dobbs
Judge John Awtrey has returned
to brownsville after spending a few
days at home. He is looking we'll
and finds South Georgia delightful at
this season.
Oh, Those Chapped Hands {!
You will find a panacea in
the many LOTIONS and
CREAMS at Wikle.Hodges
Drug Co.'S, the Reliable
Druggists.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-01
FOR SALE.

One of the largest and most COM
plete stores in Marietta, now occu-
pied by the Enthusiastically Furni-
ture company, north side public
square. Also five dwellings. One
two-story house on Church street, one
cottage on Maple avenue, two small
cottages back of Maple avenue, one
concrete cottage on Session street.
For terms and information apply to
ID. w. Blair.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-01

Professor Spessard's concert OF
classic music through his fine Victor
photograph was enjoyed by large
audience. He is busily engaged in
teaching on various instruments and
also in coaching the Dramatic Club
which will give play during the
holidays.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-01

Los T-Pocketbook containing
eighteen or nineteen dollars on
Cherokee street between Poke Trips
place and home on Fred Morris
place. Finder please return to
owner and get reward. j. T. Belts,
Blackwells, Ca, Route /.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-01

Mr.. F. M. Meyer, of Rochester, N.
Y, is in town representing his arts
and crafts school for boys. This is a
noted institution and Mr.. Meyer is
quite interesting in his accounts of the
place. He is a guest of the Whitlock
House.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-01

The infant son :of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Graham Sullivan was baptized
John Wentworth by Father Horton,
who oficiated atHthe wedding OF Mr..
and Mrs. Sullivan. Miss Claire Ward,
OF Macon, was the godmother and
Father Horton godfather.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-01
CLEANLINESS.

Cleanliness is next to goodness.
What an ideal world this would be
if cleanliness were the rule every
where and in everything - clean
houses. clean streets, clean bodies,
clean hearts, clean accounts and
clean charactersI If you know Of
any unclean spots. wipe them out.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-01

WANTED-By young lady, position
as stenographer with reliable firm
Have experience and can furnish ref.
erences. Address G.. E. B., Box 26,
Quincy, Fla. dec1.4t
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-01

FOR SALE-Eighty-six Gcres,
known as the Bradley farm, one and
a quarter miles OF Marietta on the
Dallas road. Apply F. M. Bradley.
Oct. 1922. Nov. 1924. Dec. 8-22.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-01

FOR RENT-A furnished cottage
from January till July. Mrs. M c.
Screven, Sill Cherokee street.
Nov 3tf
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-01

OdF NfIWBUs
Rome destroyed Carthage during the
three Punic wars. which began In 246
B. c. and closed In 148 B. G.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-03-27
YOUTHFUL BANDITS PLAN
TO WRECK A TRAIN

PLATTSBURG. Mo-, Mar 23.-Ros-
coe Townsend. 16 years old. and Wal
ter Carpenter. aged II, are accused
OF an attempt TO wreck and rob the
Chicago. Burlington and Quincy pas
senger train near Holt, Mo-. on the
night OF Mar. II, were arraigned here
today.
Carpenter who gave the Information
which frustrated the attempt. was re-
leased. Townsend confessed his guilt
and was bound over to the circuit
court
Townsend admitted that his plan
was to wreck the train on a high
trestle and rob the passengers. He
shared his secret with Carpenter.
Only short time before the hour set
for the attempt Carpenter weakened
and gave everything away. Then the
posse reached the trestle Townsend
had chained large bar OF iron across
the rails. which was removed barely
in time to save the train.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-03-27
cHINAs LOAN AGREED UPON.

PEKING, Mar. 22.-The negotia.
lions for the loan of $4,000 900 to
China by an American group OF fnan.
ciers, have reached final stage. all
points at issue having been agreed
upon. II is expected that an imperial
edict sanctioning the loan will be Is
sued this week.
The first loan was projected as an
American enterprise purely and was
originally sought by the Chinese for
political purposes, The agreement
now reached provides that four bank
ing groups of the United States, Ger.
many and France shall participate
equally, and for the financial adviser
to the government In the use of the
loan shall come from a neutral Euro
pean state.
The Hukuan loan, the negotiations
for which We're begun long ago, is
also likely to be concluded soon.
China's recent misfortunes from
famine and plague. accompanied by
fears of foreign complications have In
fluenced the government to bring the
financial transactions to conclusion