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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-21
WATSON IS D. K,
SAYS BOYD HEIR
DenounCeS MERGERS Attack as
Entirely False, and Asserts
All Are Content.

John F. Stoudenmre of Flint Ca
whose wife is one Of the heirs Of the
Bovd estate. which State Game ana
Fish Commissioner Jesse Mercer ac-
cuses Thomas f Watson Of looting in
a fake lawsuit for a mere fee, mas
come TO the defense of the red headed
person He declares Mr. Watson's
connection with the settlement of mat
estate was entirely satisfactory to the
Boyd heirs, and that the only grievance
those heirs have against anybody IS
against Mercer himself
Commissioner Mercer became very
much worked up over the alleged
wrongs Watson has inflicted upon The
BOYD heirs and Watsons law partner.
Green. now deceased and threatened
publicly to make Watson right said
wrongs. or stand for "cowhiding' at
the hands Of Mercer
Watson promptly denied all wrons
doing and said that but Tor the law
suit he did bring against Mercer who
happened to be one of the Boyd estate
executors the heirs would have beer
left high and dry with practically
nothing and that as it was he forced
Mercer to "disgorge" $4,000.
Hands One to Mercer.
Now comes Stoudenmire, husbanaAof
ore Of the BOYD heirs and, SPEAKING
for bis wife and several other haps
upholds Watson against Mercer. Incl
dentaly handing Mercer pretty
straight line Of talk
Mi stoudennire SAYS
As my wife s one Of tina heirs
referred to bv Jesse Mercer con-
slider his thrust a direct insult 10
these heirs referred to, as Well as
10 Mr. Watson.
As to Watson and Green lin
ducing and uing" us into the law
suit the charge is absolutely false
and there s not a word of truth
in it. Mrs H. L. West. then Of
Cottohton Ala but now Of Rich
land CA fired the hrst gun in
opening said lawsuit She wrote
Nj. Watson. asking him in regard
to repr senung her. About the
same time was communicating
with John Mercer in regard TO my
wifes part or the estate / told
Mr. Mercer that We needed our
money and that we wanted 1t He
wrote hat he didn't doubt that We
needed il but that We couldn't get
It. About thus time. received
letter from Mrs West, stating
what she was doing. and asked me
nh I -
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-21
STUDENT FLYER DIS0BEYS
ORDERS: is FATALLY HURT

HEMPSTEAD. \. y June 21.-Hen-
~ Turner, an aviation student was ia
sally injured at the Aerodrore here to-
day when his Currss biplane struck
the ground While going at full speed.
Turner, who is only % years old had
violated his instructions not 20 rise in
the air
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-21

thinon wedding, have gone to Unaka
lanta this week for the Gambler Ear
Springs, Tenn. for the remainder OF
the summer
Mrs. A. r. Johnson Miss Mary John-
son. Mr.. and Mrs W. NJ. Perryman
and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chapman
have returned from Milledgeville. where
they went for the interment Of Mr.. A.
f Johnson who died in Atlanta
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-21

mUY A DIAMOND from Eugene V. Haynes
IE6 Company on their partial pay ment plan. Let
than double the amount of interest and safe
Government Bonds themselves :. :. :. =. =.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-21

the guests Of Mrs George H. Holli
day, Jr. on Peachtree circle.
Mrs. Frank F. WalthaH entertained
her bridge club at her apartments in
the poroJay Mrs r { Darby won the
nfst prize and Mrs r A, Kemp cut the
consolation
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16
He WAS SOMEWHAT PEEyED
Attendant at spIrituaIlstic seance
Considered Himself Aggrieved
and Said So.

Charles M. Cross of indianapolis
thinks variety adds spice to life, so he
went to spiritualistic service.
1t was lively affair with sepuichraI
voices sounding through trumpets.
tambourines playing mysteriously in
mid air, and cold, clammy hands OF
partially materialized men and women
making free in the dusky room with
those who We're in the flesh. In the
midst of it something dealt Mr.. Cross
vicious whack on the nose and he
called for lights in a tone not to be
disobeyed. With the light the circle
as disclosed was all natural and hui
man again. The most human member
of it was Mr.. Cross, with bloody
nose. spelling for fight and all the
nader" because he did not know
whom to fight
Who did that?" he demanded of
the medium.
The medium said the gay spirit was
that Of st. Peter.
But even this explanation did not
satisfy Mr.. Cross.
well, all | ask of ST. Peter" he
said, lis to materialize for just one
minute and If don't make a vacancy
for new gatekeeper won't ask to
get in. Indianapolis News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16

"He-he interested me" admitted
the girl, hesitatingly, her eyes dark
ening with sudden anger. He lied
and believed him would have be-
| lieved any one who came with such
story Oh. DR.. Fairbain," and eie
chung to him now eagerly, you tan-
not realize how hungry | have t en
| for what he brought me. | wanted so
| to know the truth of my birth. On,
hated this life!" She flung her els
engaged hand into the air, with ies-
| ture expressive of disgust Il Las
crazy to get away from it. That Vas
what made the man look good TO ne
-he-he promised sc much. You Sill
believe me, won't youS Oh, you must:
| am going to make you. an a
singer in music halls: | was brought
up to that life from little girl, ,nd
of course. ! know what you Western
men think of us as class. Hawiey
showed it in his whole manner to-
ward me, and | resented II; just Tor
that. deep down in my heart, hased
him. | know II now, now that | real
ly understand his purpose; but seme
way. when | was with him he seeb.ed
as he willed. But you have neyer
been that way; you-you have acled
as though | was somebody-someb, sdy
nice. and not just a music-hall sint er.
Perhaps it's just your way, and Key
be, deep down you don't think I'm my
better than the other do, but-but 1
want you to think | am, and | am
going to tell you the truth, and pou
must believe mel am a good GIRL
Great God! Of course you aye"
he blurted out Don't you suppose
| know? That isn't what has blen
bothering me. lassie Why, 10 "a
fought any buck who'd "a sneered at
you. What | wanted to know was.
whether or not you really cared :or
any of those buffers. Can you tell sse
that. Christie?"
She lifted her eyes to his face. AR
lips parted.
i can answer anything you ask
And you do not care for themr'
NO"
He drew his breath sharply. ai.
round face rosy.
Then you have got to listen to :nv.
for I'm deadly in earnest. I'm an Oh.
rough. bald-headed fool that don
know much about women-I ney,2
thought before I'd ever want to-.ut
you can bet on one thing. I'm square.
Anybody in this town will tell you
I'm square. They'll tell you taat
whatever | says goes. I've never nun
around much with women; somehow
| never exactly liked the kind i've
come up against. and maybe they did
mt feel any particular interest in sae.
didn't cut much shine as a ladies'
man. but, ! reckon now. it's only be
cause the right one hadn't happened
along. She is here now. though, I'll
right. and knew 1t the very first time
| set eyes on her. Oh. you roped and
tied me all right the first throw. Msy-
be | did get you and that half-sl.ter
mixed up bit, but just the same Sou
were the one really wanted. depe's
all right: she's mighty fine girl, tut
you are the one for me. Chri,ue
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prising, that all power of expression
deserted him. In bewilderment he
lifted her face and looked into her
eyes. Perhaps she realized-with the
swift intuition OF clever woman
the mans perplexity. for instantly she
led his mind to other things.
But let us not talk of ourselves
any more. tonight. There is so much
| wish to know; so much that ought
to be done" She sprang to her feet
why, it is almost shameful for us to
stay here. selfishly happy. while 9th.
ers are in such trouble. Have they
discovered Hope?"
mo; we secured the whole town
and found no trace. Now they are out
side on the prairie, but there can be
little chance of their picking up a
trail before daylight"
And Hawley?"
HE has vanished also: without
doubt they are together. What do
you suppose he can want of her? How
do you imagine he ever got her to
go with him? She isn't that sort of a
girl"
She shook her head, shivering lit
tie.
He must have mistaken her for
me-perhaps has not even yet discov-
cred his mistake. But what it all
means, or how he gained her consent
to go with him, cannot conceive"
She stood with hands clasped. star
ing out of the window
There is little light showing al
ready" she exclaimed, pointing. See.
yonder. Oh, | trust they will find her
alive, and unhurt That man, | be-
lieve, is capable of any crime. But
couldn't you be of some help? Why
should you remain here with me? |
am in no danger"
You really wish me to go. Chris
tie?"
Not that way-not that way" and
she turned ilnpulsively. with hands
outstretched. "Of course | want you
here with me. but want you to help
bring Hope back"
He drew her to him, supremely hap
py now, every feeling of embarrass-
ment lost in complete certainty of pos
session.
And WILL" he said solemnly.
Wherever they may have gone shall
follow. am going now, dear. and
when come back you'll be glad to see
me?"
Shall II" her eyes uplifted to his
own, and swimming in tears. Il will
be the happiest girl in all the world, |
reckon Oh, what night this has
been! What a wonderful night! 1t
han given me a name. mother. and
the man I love-"
He kissed her, not in passion, but
in simple tenderness, and as he turned
away she sank upon her knees at the
window, with head bowed upon the
SILL At the door he paused and
looked back, and she turned and
smiled at him. Then he went out.
and she knelt there silently. gazing
forth into the dawn. her eyes blurred
with tears-facing a new day. and a
new life.
CTO BE CoNTINUED.>
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16
Bride Discovered to Her Dismay She
Rad on Her Mothers Largest
GaIoshes.

1T was not until after the ceremony
had keen performed and was coming
down the aisle on my husbands arm"
said Grs. June Rride. that discover
ed'-.she paused and a tremor passed
over aer delicate features.
''Trat you scovered"-prompted
hearer
There was not a prettier wedding
in Eechercheville this spring than
nina she resumed retrospectively.
MY gown was a dream and must
adm:s looked very well. 1t rained in
torrents on the morning of my weds
ding day, and when We were about to
start for church somebody hustled me
into a rain coat and rubbers, so
might not get damp going from my
door to the carriage. The sun came
out Just as We reached the church. but
was too nervous and excited to no.
tice. only knew that somebody help
ed inc out of the carriage, that some
body else removed my rain coat and
tina: somebody gave my veil a final
toueh-and next thing | remember
vita clearness / was coming down the
ais.e on Jacks arm and then when it
was too late. the miserable discovery
was made
Dearest" whispered Jack, what
undar the canopy have you got On
your feet!'
"'rty feet!' I murmured and. glaze
ing down, perceived that my snew,
shiml9ering wedding gown was Lot
long enough to conceal the dreadful
fact that wore mas oldest and
largest pair of rubbersi"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16
SYNOPSIS.

Jack Keith. a virginian. now a bor-
der plainsman, 10 looking for roaming war
parties OF savages. He sees a wagon team
When Keith reaches the wagon the raid
ers nave massacred two men ana De-
parted. He searches the victims nnoine
trait Keith is arrested at Carson City.
charged with the murder, his accuser pc
Ing ruffian named Black Bart negro
companion in his cell named Meb tells nm
that he knew the Keiths In Virginia. Neo
says one of the murdered men was john
Sibley. the other Gen. Willis Waite, form
and Neb escape. and later the fugitives
come upon a cabin and find its occupant
to be young girl. whom Keith thinks
that she is in search of a brother, who
had deserted from the army. and that
MT. Hawiey induced her to come TO the
ley appears. and Keith in hiding recog-
rizes him as Black Bart. There is a ter
rlhc battle In the darkened room in which
Keith is victor. Horses are appropriated
and the girl who says that her name is
Hope, joins in the escape. Keith explains
his situation and the fugitives make for
the hotel iandIady. Miss MIS- e Hope tells that
she Is the daughter of General Waite.
keith and Neb drift into Sheridan, where
Keith meets an old friend, DIR. Fairbain.
under the assumed name of Fred VIII
Ioughby, and becomes convinced that
bIdch Dart mas some plot INVOLVING tiie
TWO. Hope learns that Gen. Waite. who
was thought murdered. is at Sheridan,
and goes there. where she is mistaken for
Christie Maclaire. the Carson City singer.
Keith meets the real Christie Maclaire
and finds that Black Bart has CONVINCED
her that there is mystery in her life
which he is going to turn to her advan-
tage. The plainsman tells Hope Waite of
her resemblance to Christie Maclaire.
They decide that Fred Willoughby may
hold the key to the situation. Keith finds
Willoughby shot dead Hope is told of
the death of her brother. Keith fails to
learn what representations Black Bart
has made to Christie Maclaire. Hope
suggests that in order to learn the secret
she must briefly impersonate the stage
singer. Dr. Fairbain is In love with
Christie Maclaire and Keith induces him
TO detain her from the stage while Hope
goes to the theater where she meets
slack Bart, who, thus deceived. tells
Hope that General Waite has suspected
his plans and that they must fly. Hope,
greatly alarmed, demurs. General Waite
appears and says Black Bart has stolen
papers from him regarding an inheri-
lance. Keith is informed that Christie
Aiaclaire's real name is Phyllis Gale and
that she is the half sister of Hope. The
latter has been carried away by Black
Fart and his gang.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16
Her Rubber Wedding Shoes

Kaiser Wilhelm's harbor the German
government has stationed Dr. Heise-
gang as medical officer. He is a busy
man. Natives by the dozen come to
him, not to be treated for illness, but
to get the benefit of his professional
opinion OH how to scar themselves ar.
tistically.
The natives are very fond of scars,
and nearly all of them are covered
with specimens which have resulted
from self-infiicted wounds which were
kept open by frequent scratching or
by the Introduction of foreign SUBJ
stances like sand, bamboo. shells and
so forth. The excrescence which re-
suits from the average vaccination is
scratched off at the proper time, and
the resulting large scar is very dear
to the native.
young islander whose face ano
body are mass of cuts, bruises and
scars Is considered the catch of the
season by the dusky bellies.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16
A True Son of the South.

A ntatue was unveiled at Sceaux to
Clovis Hughes. poet and deputy. says
the Paris correspondent of the Lon.
dor Standard. Clovis Hughes was a
TYPICAL son of the south. and like all
Msfseillais he believed that the Paris
beulevards would be very fair imi.
tstion of the Cannabiere if there were
only a bit of sea at the end of the
street. One afternoon in Marseilles a
Partisan ventured to claim some
charm for Paris. Absurd" said Clovis
Hughes. Paris cannot compare with
Marseilles at all. Here. at least. we
have the SUM-" We have the sun in
Paris. too" remarked his friend. "Ah,
bahi" said Clovis Hughes: your sun
in Paris is only an old moon which
Marseilles has no further use for"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16
Air Laws.

Wilbur Wright. at a tea in Dayton,
said with laugh:
Already there are air laws, strin-
gent as road laws. Without them We
should soon be seeing advertisements
like this:
1.-TWO dollars reward will be paid
by Mrs. John Doe for information lead
ing to the Identification Of the aviator
on Wright roadster who, while fly
ing over my house yesterday after
noon, dropped can of oil down my
chimney and completely ruined plum
pudding | was cooking"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16
SuccessWard.

Miss Annie s. Peck. the famous
mountaineer. was talking at a garden
party in Boston about her contem-
plated climb in the Andes.
ITO what" said girlhood friend
from Providence. do you attribute,
Miss Peck. your success as a noun
taineer?"
Simply to perseverance. to assid-
uity." the other answered. THAT Is
the secret of all success. A great de-
partment store keeper put the idea.
though. more neatly thar have done
At birthday dinner he said: at
tribute my success u the fact that II
a customer doesn't see what she
wants I've always made her want
what she sees"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16
TO KEEP THE SKIN CLEAR

For more than generation, Cut-
cura Soap and Cuticura Ointment have
done more for pimples, blackheads
and other unsightly conditions of the
complexion, red, rough, chapped
hands, dandruf, itching, scaly scalps.
and dry, thin and falling hair than any
other method. They do even more for
skin-tortured and distigured infants
and children. Although Cuticura Soap
and Ointment are sold by druggists
and dealers throughout the world, a
liberal sample of each, with 32-page
book on the care of the skin and hair
will be sent post-free, on application
to "Cuticura," Dept. L, Boston.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16

Could you-couId you care for such a
duffer as ! ann"
Her lips were smiling and SO were
her eyes. but 1t was pleading smile.
IL don't think 1t would be so
very hard" she admitted. mot II you
really wanted me to-"
You know what mean-that | love
you-wish you to be my wife,"
Il supposed that was it-that-that
you wanted me-"
Yes, and-and you will love?"
Her head dropped slowly. SO slowly
he did not realize the Significance OF
the action until l%t lips tc'lched his
hand.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16

"Who?"
On, Keith. and Hawley, and that
bunch OF officers from the fort; you
never had any time to give me-"
She laughed again, her fingers tight
ening in their clasp on his hand
Why, how foolish; Hawley is older
than you are. and was only playing
with Keith. Surely you must know
that now. And as to the officers. they
were just fun. You see. in my profes-
sion, one has to be awfully nice to
everybody"
But didn't you really care for Haw-
ley? he insisted. bluntly probing for
facts.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16
Dental Operation on Pony.

A remarkable operation has been
performed by Wanstead (Eng) vet
Urinary surgeon on pony which had
bad fracture of the lower jaw. After
injecting cocaine and wiring the teeth
together, the surgeon drilled hole
through the jawbone, and the broken
parts were then firmly drawn togeth-
er by strong silver wire. The pony
is expected to make complete re-
covery
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16
Another DUTY.

You are my wife's social secre-
tary?" he asks of the beauteous crea-
in the study. Yes, sir" she smiles,
Il am supposed to take Mrs. Blirrup's
place in as many social details as pos
sible"
"Well-er-she doesn't seem to be
coming downstairs this morning, and
it has always been her custom to kiss
me good-by when / start for the Of
fice."-Judge.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16
Growth Of Atlantic City.

Atlantic City was Incorporated in
1854. the year when the first passen
ger train was run from the Delaware
river to the Atlantic ocean. At that
time the village consisted of half a
dozen families which had Increased
to a population of 1.043. in 1870 &C.
cording to the United States census
Ten years later it had grown to g.
AT; in 1890 it was 1905. and In 1900
there were 27.S3S residents
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16

Il do" she said; you are the best
man in the world"
Fairbain could not move. could not
seem to realize what 1t all meant The
outcome had been so sudden, SO sur
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16

Coles Carbolisalve quickly relieves and
cures burning, itching and torturing skin
diseases. 1t instantly stops the pain of
burns. Cures without scars. 25c and SOC
by druggists. For free sample write to
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16
Beconl e Rich

THE MOST PRODUCTIVE LAND of West
Il Canada lies in the Prov ince of Saskatchewan,
more particularly in the Melville district at tho
junction of the Main Line of the Grand Trunk
Pacific and the Hudson Bay Railroad other lroad
lines also being constructed through the district
Soil is black loan on good clay subSoil. Abundant
rain fall; congenial climate; plenty of good water
and fuel; settlers f1ocking In: land values Will
double in short time: prices now are SIS to SIS per
acre. easy terms For maps and descriptive list
address Robin e. Culp, Melville, Sask., Canada
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important to Mothers
A Hint.

Staylate Cat 11:45 p. m.)-The light
is going out
Miss Weary-Are you going to let it
beat you?
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16

Mrs. Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16
Mistaken Identity.

"Sir, l am looking for little sue
cor"
We'll, do | look like one ?"-Louis-
vile Courier-Journal.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16

The evils and sorrows that af1ict
mankind are of mankind's own max
ing.-Marie Corelli.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16

Thoughts are often known by events.
A sudden accident opens the closet OF
the heart.-Carlyle.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16
Where Scars Are PRICED

The natives of some of the islands
of the Pacific are always glad to see
the doctor on his periodical visits. At
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16
Easily Detected.

Smart Aleck-Here's Jimmy Jiggers
been arrested for uttering a forged
note.
Stupid Steve-Then II he uttered q
they ought to have known it wa:
forged
Smart Aleck-How could thai
know?
Stupid Steve-Becauss he statssea
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16

No More Income Needed.
Uncle Joe, do you believe in votes
for women"
mo, sab, / don't Manda's got all
de money OATS good fer her now"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
AXE LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets
druggists refund money If IL fails To cure. E. w.
lhOVE'S signature IS on each box &c.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16
Why Rent a Farm

and be compelled to pay to your landlord most
of your hard-earned profits3 Own your own
M farm. Secure Free Homestead in
WYXVEHpn Manitoba, Saskatchewan or
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16

SAILED acres Crosby Valley and
X0 Cooperstown, fine improved farms. Also choices
So lst mortgage 81, 000 Need money in business ven
ture. Write today. Box ID, Crosby, North Dakota.
The evening world., 1912-03-22
NEW YORK GIRLS
STUDY LONDON
Party of Twenty drop In
After an Extended Tour
in Southern Europe.

LONDON, March 22.-Twcnty girl u
dents from a New York school. In charge
OF Mrs. Jessica q. Finch. have invaded
the city n are stopping with Mr.. and
Mrs. H.. Gordon Selfridge Al Marlborough
Housc. They are studying European
art. Languages. sociology and economics
~ FIRST hand. and they are so pretty
they almost denoralized trafiic to-day.
The party left New York last De-
cember and has visited Naples. Rome,
Florence. Venice. Montrcux and Paris.
They went TO st. Paul's and Westmin-
ster to-day. and Will start for Boulogne
Tomorrow to sail for home on the Moor
dam.
Besides Misses Rosaiie and violetta
selfridge. the party includes Misses
Mary and Augusta Armour Of Kansas
CITY daughters OF the late Oad.m tr-
mour). Helen Morton of ChicaJo (n.coe
OF the late Paul Norton. Edna Baird Of
Louisville. Gertrude Herbert daughter
Of John W. Herbert) OF New York, Flor.
encc Carpenter Of Detroit. Mary Plum
and Prudence Dusaud OF Newark, Faith