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the most sagaciously managed and
most successful institutions of this
section. with a capital of $4,000, UNI
divided profits of So, 1000 and total as
sets approaching quarter million.
Diversified agriculture is the basis
of the continued and growing pros
perity of Plains. 1t is the heart OF t
section that nature designed for rich
and profitable agriculture. On its
lands, properly handled, two bales d
cotton can be made to the acre. Corn
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-30
PIaos GEORGIA the Ideal Town For Home or Business

and its proper expenditure are few.
Health conditions are excellent. the
town and surrounding country being
well drained. Water is supplied nv
several artesian wells that give n
large flow of the purest water. What
might be termed community wells are
driven, each well supplying a certain
number of houses, the owners nf
which contributed to the expense of
securing the water Through this me-
dunn an excellent supply throughout
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-06-30

Plains is as remarkable as in other
respects, its aggregate business run
ming well into the hundreds OF thous-
ands of dollars annually, one large
house doing a business in mer-
chandise alone of $4,000 a year, and
The Springfield herald., 1912-07-12
oUsTED NEGREss STARTS SUIT
Declares She Was Barred From Her
Own Daughters Entertainment
at Norristown, Pa.

Norristown, Pa.-Because he at
tempted to keep Mrs. Lille Major. a
negress, from sitting downstairs in the
Opera House here on the night wheH
the High School pupils gave an en-
tertainment during the borough's CEN
tennial celebration. and, 1t is alleged
pushed her away from the door, CGar.
ence Pickell, a doortender, was held
in 5000 bail by Justice Harry to answer
a charge of assault and battery.
Mrs. Major testified that she and
Mrs. Harry James twhose husband Is
n policeman) and Linda Blackwell, als
negreses. were given tickets to attend
the concert, which they were desirouS
of hearing, as Mrs. Major and Mrs
James had daughters in the chorus
When they arrived at the door Pickeia
told them they must find seats in the
balcony and could not sit on the lower
floor Mrs. Major insisted on occupy
ing the seats for which the tickets
called. She. says that Pickeli. 10 keep
her from going downstairs. pushed
her, and thus committed the ASSAULT
and battery.
AS they were leaving they met lr-
win Fisher. member Of the SchooS
Board. and a neighbor They told
him their troubles. and he said they
should stay. and later A. s. Martin
superintendent of schools, obtained fot
them seats near the stage.
The Springfield herald., 1912-07-12
CHASTITY RELICS IN MINES
Leg OF Petrlfled Woman, Said to Date
Far Beyond the Dawn
of History.

Geologists are greatly interested in
story that comes from C. s. Nield
while visiting a mine in Lee county
Virginia. found curious formation. A
miner in taking out coal had been
killed by fall of slate roofing. He
was struck by what at first appeared
to be the petrified stump OF tree.
says the Indianapolis News. 1t was
more than two feet in diameter and
about three feet high. The top part
bore all evidences of having been
sawed of In cleaning out the fall
there was uncovered stratum OF
overburden. some 500 or 600 feet
through.
This deposit was OF incalculable
age. Mr.. Med was specializing on
what had become of the man who
had sawed down the tree. A druggist
in nearby village in answer, showed
him another relic reclaimed by dyna
mite from limestone formation in
a gulch near the mine that had cayed
in. 1t was more than half of we'll
formed womans leg with a perfectly
formed foot and high instep. This
relic was also petrified. A geologist
who examined both the stump and the
woman's leg declared they belonged to
generation which dates far beyond
the dawn of history.
The Springfield herald., 1912-07-12
.RAz0RS ARE USED
TO SLASH HORSES
vandaIs Attack Stable of Fifty
two Animals and Cut Right
and Left. III
.DISEMBOWEL FIFTEEN
shrIeks and Groans Of the Dying and
Wounded Victims Stampede 9th
ers, Arouse the Night Watch
man and FrIahten the In
truders Away.

Chicago.-Fifteen horses were dis
emboweled and fatally hurt In a mys-
terious raid on the stables of trans
fer company on North Green street,
the other morning. Fifty other horses
escaped the vandals by breaking out
of their stalls and stampeding about,
the stable. Two suspects are being
held by the police at the West Chi
cago avenue police station, but off,
cials refuse to give out their names
or disclose the evidence against them
No reason for the attack on the horses
can be found.
With skeleton keys the stable was
entered some time after midnight. The
horses nearest to the door were at
tackled first. A sharp razor is thought
to have been used. for the wounds are
not deep enough to have been made
with long knife. but are SO long that
an extraordinarily sharp weapon must
have been used.
Frightened by the groans of the dy-
Ing horses their stable mates tore
loose from their fastenings and STAN
peded about the stable, soaring the
vandals away.
Shrieks and groans Of the wounded
horses alarmed the night watchman at
l O'Clock In the morning. When he
entered the stable the fifty uninjured
horses were running wild. The intru-
ders had escaped. Two horses were
dead and two were dying.
Police were notified and veterin-
ary surgeon was summoned. He said
that all the injured horses would die
The Springfield herald., 1912-07-12

On Tuesday l saw nothing OF Digby,
and on Wednesday evening. when l re-
turned home late. l received the fol-
lowing letter:
do not think I am mad have
bribed the kitchen maid. the only
American woman In the whole house,
to post this for me- was forced
to call on Mr.. Digby and to engage
myself to him. l am now strictly con-
fined to my room under pretence of
illness. In reality | am quite well.
but prisoner. Mr.. Digby dined here
again last night. and under the influ-
ence of certain drug introduced into
his wine. has given away the whole of
his discovery, except the exact loca-
ton. He Is to take supper here again
late tomorrow night Thursday and
to bring the chart If he does. he will
never leave The Rosary alive. All is
prepared. Don't betray me, but save
him."
The letter fell from my hands, What
did 1t mean? Was Digbys life really
In danger. or was the girl who had
written mad. The letter was without
signature. but of course knew that
Muriel was the writer. read 1t over
again. and became convinced that 1t
told the truth. and that Muriel was
perfectly sane. resolved not to dis
regard the warning. and late as the
hour was l left the house and sought
the residence OF my friend, Inspector
Frost. one OF the keenest and most
Trustworthy police officers on the New
York force. l found the inspector, a
tall. sQuare-shouldered man of so. at
home and not yet retired. Without
mincing matters, came to the point
at once and narrated the whole story
of the past few weeks. Frost's gray
eyes shone with interest. as he Pc
rused Muriel's letter.
I'm glad you came" he said. when
he had finished reading. There are
four curious points about this case.
First. your friend has this valuable
secret about the spot where the gold
Is to be found. secret which may
be worth anything. Secondly. he is
very intimate with Mrs. Seattle, her
The Springfield herald., 1912-07-12

still chance of your being able to
persuade him not to go in." said Frost.
Suppose you try when he comes? |
tell you frankly that l believe his life
isn't worth ten cents II he trusts him
self in there alone tonight. Yet we
can't prevent a man from going into Il
house If he wants to-"
IN do the best can | said, but |
don't believe it will do much good
had scarcely finished speaking
when cab drove up to the gates, and
the man we were expecting alighted
from it. Frost stepped up and touch
ed him on the shoulder. Il am po-
lice officer. Mr. Dgby." he said, as Os-
car wheeled around and faced him.
Your friend here. DIR. Halifax has
warned you not to go into that house.
repeat his warning. There is danger
in walt for you"
For answer Digby thrust his hand
into his pocket, produced a note and
handed it to me.
Read that, Halifax" he said. and
you will see why | cannot refuse to
enter the house"
| tore the letter from its envelope
and read in the moonlight. Come to
me. | am suffering and in danger. Do
not fail me. Muriel."
You are mad. Digby,' said That
note is a forgery.
"All the same, am going" he said,
crisply, "and alone, too. don't want
any outside interference In what prom
ises TO be family affair"
Since you are determined. then"
said Frost, remember that in case of
trouble we will be here to help you
, Furthermore, | may as well tell you
that II you are not out of the house by
one o'clock we shall enter it and make
sure that all is right"
Digby merely nodded. and walked
quickly up the drive. We watched
him ring the bell. The door was open
ed by the negro servant. and he enter
ed. Frost and | settled down to our
long wait with the best patience we
could summon for the occasion. The
minutes seemed to crawl, IL o'clock
sounded from the steeple of a distant
church, then half-past. The house
remained wrapped in silence Once
Frost whispered to me, and We listen
ed attentively. 1t certainly seemed to
me as though dull muffied sound, as
Of pounding or hammering. was faint
ly audible, but whether 1t came from
the house or not. 1t was impossible to
tell At quarter Of twelve the one
remaining window with light In it be-
came suddenly dark. Still there was
no sign OF Digby. Midnight chimed
and the remaining moments went by
in intense anxiety. AS the deep boom
of one o'clock was heard the inspect
or laid his hand on my arm.
Come along. doctor" he whispered.
He whistled low as he spoke. and
rustic in the bushes around us told
that Frost's assistants were on the
alert. We ascended the steps. and
we could hear the whirr of the front
door bell within. as thu inspector press
The Springfield herald., 1912-07-12
ADS. THAT ARE MISPLACED
Inscriptions on the Drum Tower in
Nanking an offcnse to the
Aesthetic Soul.

There is one horrible thing in Nam
aesthetic soul, writes correspondent
of the North China Daily News. The
Drum tower Is feature OF the city,
set as 1t Is upon mound high above
the level OF the plain. Its dull terra
Gotta color. its broad roof and curv-
Ing caves, Its old fashioned massive
ness. completely satisfy ones sense
OF the picturesque. Here, of old, sat
watchers who signalized the appear
ance of fire by beating thunder out OF
monstrous drum. The tower is
nearly 700 years old. and, standing
alone, large mass Of masonry, sup
porting single squat pagoda, 1t looks
like the embodiment of the spirit Of
ancient China. The road of the city
climbs up the mound and passes un-
derneath the tower by a great arch
way. But some distance of one be-
comes aware of series OF huge Chi
nese characters splashed against the
broad front. They are snow-white on
ground of brilliant red, and obvious.
ly new. They look out of place, but
one supposes them to represent a
fragment of Confuscian philosophy set
aloft in this prominent place, in the
simple Chinese way. as lamp, per-
haps to guide the footsteps OF the
newborn republican government.
But. alas! These monstrous char.
acters recommend only the daily use
of a repulsive Japanese toothpowder
and the virtue o ia horrid stomach
cure. Not only are these denominations
permitted to de1le the Drum tower,
but on the great wall at the point
where all the traffic from the Yang.
TIE and the Shanghai railway enters
the city the ggateway Is surrounded
by monstrous letters advising the un-
sophisticated public to patronize these
Japanesee horrosj-ulytbsek by ESQ
The Springfield herald., 1912-07-12

breaker. and on the blocks of steel be-
longing to 1t found this
I held up "A test tube containing a
blue liquid.
This is the Guiacum test, Frost. In
other words. blood This fact taken
with the facts We already know, that
Digby never left tho house; that the
only other agent of destruction OF a
body. fire, is out of the question; that
this tank Is the receptacle OF that
enormous machine for making liquid
air In very large quantities; and above
all. the practical possibility OF the op-
Grafton being conducted by the men
who are at present in the house. afford
me conclusive proof beyond pos
sibility of doubt as to what has hap
pened. The body of that unfortunate
man Is as If It never had been"
You have proved your case, doc
tor" said Frost, fetching deep
breath when had finished. 1T is by
long odds the most extraordinary
crime I ever heard Of Well, there's
nothing to do but take these parties
along. and see II we can't get some
thing in the way of confession out OF
them"
Before left that awful house 1
made arrangements to have Muriel
Seattle conveyed to private hospital.
This was done. and for many weeks
she hovered between life and death.
Meanwhile Mrs. Seattle. her brother
and their servants were detained by
the police. In the long run. the negro
servant weakened and confessed his
completely in the crime. to the extent
OF fetching the senseless body of Digby
to the laboratory, after the latter had
been drugged. Through the evidence
given by this witness for the state the
brother and sister were convicted for
Digbys murder. but owing to the alb
sence OF the murdered mans body, a
technical plea by their lawyers result
ed In sentence Of imprisonment for
life. instead of capital punishment.
senor Merello. however. managed to
commit suicide in his cell at the
Tombs prison the day before he was to
have been removed to Sing Sing pen
itentiary. and his sister died within
six months after she began serving
her sentence. of typhoid fever. The
chart for which murder had been com
mitted never came to light again. and
1t was supposed that Mrs. Seattle had
destroyed 1t rather than allow anyone
else to benefit by the information it
contained
Meanwhile Muriel grew better.
was interested In her from the first.
year ago she became my wife.
think she is happy. and know that the
past has ceased to trouble her. have
long ago come to regard her as the
best and truest woman living
The Springfield herald., 1912-07-12

the business. must tell you that
the affair promises to be of the most
serious kind. have been busy since
! saw you, used the cables bit. and
through the kindly assistance of
United States secret service man who
happens to be In Brazil right now on
government case. l got some details
about the operations of Mrs. Seattle
and her precious brother Unfortu-
nately there is really nothing against
them that would Justify us in laying
hands on them. But from what have
learned Judge that they are in con
spiracy with a notorious gang In Bra
I'll to force Digby to disclose the exact
position of the gold mine. also know
that Mrs Seattle is In communication
with some suspicious characters
both in New York and Brazil. It's a
cinch that she means TO get possession
Of Digby's chart when he visits the
house tonight. Now we can't keep
him from going there against his will.
and l don't believe he can be per-
suaded to stay away. Therefore. we
will be on hand at The Rasary tonight.
and will have number Of my
men stationed in the grounds as soon
as 1t becomes dark. If Digby insists
on going in. there will be protection
outside. at all events. in case OF trou-
BILE. And II he doesn't come out after
a reasonable time has elapsed. I'm
going in after him"
The inspectors plan seemed to be
the most feasible that could be adopt
ed. and agreed to accompany him.
Digby had said that he was invited to
late supper. and therefore 1t was
nearly ten o'clock when we arrived at
The Rosary AS Frost and | passed
down the dimly-lit lane beside the
wall. figure emerged from out the
gloom and came toward us. AS 1t ap-
preached saw 1t was one OF the In
spector's sleuths.
Anything new. Bob?" queried his
superior.
Not thing" was the reply. "Mr.
Digby hasn't arrived yet"
The inspector nodded and We passed
out into the road together. There is
The Springfield herald., 1912-07-12
Pays "conscience Money"

Upton, Ind.-After Lon Webb, n
barber of Elwood. had been converted
at revival meeting he remembered
that he owed a man in Oklahoma $3.50
His conscience troubled him and he
made the long trip to the southwest
to pay the debt. On his return to In
diana he set about to make up the loss
in cash, and filling a suit case with
razors, strops and other barber sup
plies, he visited barber shops In va
rious towns and sold his wares
Though he earns his living by selling
his wares, he spends the greater part
Of his time in preaching.
The Springfield herald., 1912-07-12
We found aeirl.
erouchin9 beside the bed.

stepdaughter and her brother. The
intimacy started in Brazil Thirdly
he is engaged to the step-daughter.
of tool and is herself in absolute ter
ror. and so far as | can make out.
is not especially in love with Digby
Fourthly, Mrs. Seattle and her brother
are determined at all hazards to Sc
cure the chart which Digby is to hand
to them tomorrow evening. The girl
thinks this SO important that she has
practically risked her life to give you
the warning. BY the way, didn't you
say that Lancaster was to meet you
and Digby at IL O'Clock on Friday
morning? Well, l suppose that Mrs.
Seattle and her brother know of this.
Now. II Digby goes to The Rosary to.
morrow evening that interview with
Lancaster will probably never take
place believe, Halifax. that the
Scaffes intend to be the sole posses
sors of that secret. and mean to get
it from him before he sees Lancaster
And the chances are that if be gives
it up to them he will never leave that
house alive"
Then what are we to do?" I
asked
Leave the matter in my hands un-
til | make few inquiries" said Frost
In the meantime you might see Digby
and try to persuade him not to go
to The Rosary. That would simplify
things whole lot. will call at your
house at five o'clock tomorrow after
noon"
The next morning | called on Digby
and found him at breakfast. 81 would
like to have you make run out of
town with me. Digby." said. We can
get back In time for our interview
with Lancaster in the morning"
Sorry. Halifax" he responded. but
the fact is have an engagement to
eat late supper at The Rosary to.
night"
Il wish you would not CO." | said.
"Digby, If ever people were playing
to get you into their hands. they are.
Why, haven't you already told them
most of your secret?"
Il don't know how you happen to
know that" he said, impatiently, but
l admit its truth. Mrs. Seattle and
Merello will join me in this matter
see no reason why things should be
kept dark from them"
1T doesn't strike me as exactly fair
to Lancaster" l remarked.
He can't object to possible wealthy
shareholders" returned Digby And
once for all, old man, remember that
dislike being interfered with. and that
believe in the Scaiffes. So goodby
for the present l will see you in
Lancasters office tomorrow at H."
saw that further argument was
useless and went back home. At five
that afternoon Frost made his appear
ance and | narrated the matter in
which Digby had repulsed my we'll
meant advice.
You have done all you could" com.
mented Frost. Now for my part of
The Springfield herald., 1912-07-12

A few hours after police were motif
fled of the raid Lieutenant Mullen ar
rested two men and locked them up
Officials of the transfer company pro-
fess to be mystified by the cutting
They say they are and have been ora
harmonious terms with their employees
but police say several teamsters were
recently discharged by the company.
The Springfield herald., 1912-07-12
More Comfortable.

Caddie Master-What kind of cad
die do you want. sir?
Nervous vice-Well-er-Fd like
a boy who knows very little about the
game-Sketch
The Springfield herald., 1912-07-12
Mak. Eortvne SHINING shoes.

Mont Clair. N. Y.-Joseph and Ange
10 Picola the other day began the
erection of $4,000 business block,
They saved the money from thsiT
profits in a shoe shining. parlor.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-09-07
ORDINANCE NO. 1s4.

AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE REVENUE FOR THE CITY OF BISBEE FOR THE YEAR 1912.
 BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Bisbee as follows:
 Section 1. That there be and is hereby levied upon the assessed val ue of the real and personal property within the City of Bisbee as shown by the capitalized assessment roll of the City of Bisbee for the year 1912, the following taxes:
 1. Four mills on the dollar of such asse ssed valuation for the pur- pose of defraylng the Saiariss of officers and the ordinary and con tingent expenses of the City not oth- erwise provided for.
 g. Twelve mills on the dollar of such assessed valuation for the pur- pose of constructing and. repairing streets. sewers, sidewalks and cross walks. or bridges and culverts, upon such streets and sidewalks.
 3. Twelve mills on the dollar Of such assessed valuation to defray the interest Of the public debt of the city
 4. Two mills on the dollar of such assessed valuation for Seweragg Bond Sinking fund.
 Section 2. That the Clerk issue . Warrant for the Collection of sal.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-09-07
EASTERN MARKETS
 YE s T E R D AY
(L. J. Overlockl


 BOSTON, Sept. 6:--The market op- sned fairly active with Amalgamated and Anaconda in good demand. The dividend meeting for Anaconda is scheduled for the 24th and it is gen. erally expected that an increase will be made which will later be followed by an increase in Amalgamated. Vol. verine sold down to 91 at which price there seemed to be a pretty fair de mand. We consider this stock a bet. ter purchase than sale around 90. Butte aud Superior was the active strong feature selling up to 46 3-4 and elosed at about the top. There was no news 10 account for the rise. We look fog quiet market until money situation becomes more clear but do not look for any sharp reactions.
 Total sales New York 25S,20O. Cop per metal IT 3-4 to 7-S.
 PAINE WEBBER and co
Bisbee daily review., 1912-09-07
NOTICE FoR PueLIcATIoN.

Department of the Interior. U. s. Land Office at Phoenix. Arizona.
 August s, 1912 NOTICE is hereby given that James M. Byrrs, of Lowell, Arizona, who on May 27, 1908, made Home stead Entry, No. 16S3-043SO, for W l-2 NV 1-4 Sec. ', T. 22 S.. R. 26 E. and E 1-2 NE l-4, Section 12, Town ship 22 g., Range g E., G. & s. R. Meridian, has fled notice Of intention to make Final Five Year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before J. D. Taylor. U. s. Commissioner, at Bisbee, Arizona, on the 18th day of September, 1912. Claimant names as witnesses: Daniel J. Zigler, of Bisbee. Arizona. Frederick H. Spauiding, of Bisbee, Arizona.
 Byron c. Williams, of Bisbee, Ari- zona.
 Sylvester Miller, of Lowell, Ari- zona.
 FRANK H. PARKER, SIS. Register.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-09-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior.

 U. s. Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona,
 August s, 1912. NOTICE is hereby given that Charles H. Webber, of Bisbee. Ari- zona, who. on August 2S, 1907, made Homestead Entry, No. 96O-O3s2I, for NE. 1-4, Section 23, Township FPS. Range 26 F., c. & s. R. Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make Final Five year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, be- lore J. D. Taylor. U. s. Commission CT, at Bisbee, Arizona, on the goth day of September, 1919.
 Claimant names as witnesses: William J. Rucastle. of Lowell, Ari- zona.
 Joseph B. Harris. of Bisbee, Ari- z0na.
 Preston Fletcher, of Lowell, Ari- zona.
 John Nj. Clark, of Bisbee, Arizona.
 FRANK H. PARKER, S16. Register.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-09-07

Notice is hereby given that Friday, the 9th day of September, 1912. at 1900 o'clock pun. of said day. at the court room of said court, at the courthouse in the city of Tombstone, County of Coehise. State of Arizona, has been appointed as the time and place for proving the will of John Kangas. de ceased. and for hearing the petition .of Kreeta Sofia Kangas for tue Is. suance to her Of Letters testamentary thereon.
 Dated this 24th day of August, 1912.
 J. F. JAMES. Clerk.