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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-06-13
FIRST RURAL AGENT
STILL CARRIES MAIL
A-kansaw Claims Distinction of
Proving Utility Of the Free
Delivery System.

N~lariSsyili". Ark. - Special: When
blgh Miller began carrying d rural
ronte mail out Of Clarksville On Octo-
bsH IL. 1896. no other community in
III. United States is said to- have had
~ like service. For that reason Mile,
is credited with being the first ru.ui
tNite nail carrier. n there is little.
CUB of his having been longer en-
plpyed in the service thar amy other
,.:rrier.
In that day tho United States post
onlce department was dubious AS tn
the outcome of this experiment. The
postmaster at Clarksville WAS. author
ized to appoint II carrier, and nc named
Miller. then 20 car old. No effort MAS
'dade by the government 1n lay out It
route.
Miller look his mail and Wandered
route. and zigzagsed his way from farm
10 farm as best he could. His patrons
looked at him blankly when he drnH,
mp and said he had mail for them. They
were unable to understand. III FIRST.
why he concerned himself in dra Vim:
Their mail o the %postofiice at
Ciarksviile, INC especially Mere They
p~nzzled that he should do them the OK
traordinary Kindness OF bringing it
many miles into the country.
Miller told them that "Uifcio Sam
was doing this for them, and asked that
they erect mail boxes. that II. nlish,
save time in making his deliveries. Oh.
his next trip he found gours!a. sections
OF stovepipe. cigar boxes amd paste
board shoe boxes nailed ON past; ni
hung on trees. Not until 1907, did sIst,
scstoffice department pay attention t.
mapping out a route. AL that time !:
special agent. w. d. Gilbert. came mere
and established a route.
miller began with Il salary of $2SS !;
year. He was advanced to $500 at IT,,
End of eight months and now receives
$1,000 IL year for covering IL 24-miie
route six days Il week, exclusive of hol-
days. His service has been so salts
factory that in addition he is given a
holiday of is days eac year.
Miller is SO years old and WAS Dor.
IN C~larksville. He is IL %ho,nc-lovina
man and has never been out of Johnson
rNunty. save when he visited his broth
- at Wagner. Okla.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-06-13
Oh, You May Day:

What is there fresh a poe: cc,: say
On May
How warbieize some move! way
Today
It's rather early to get "a
With hay"
That chineth In the '.sun;it boy
juno lay.
Put list! Stays now G Mays:Mc iay-.
Ah. nay.
'Tis but. the umpire yellins play"
-Noy L,:rpinc.trs s.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-06-13
presbvter;an STRENGTH

The Presbyterian bodies are IL In
number. Together, they have 1886
church organizations, 1,S30.55 c0mmun-
icants, 1886 ministers: church prop
erty, $3.50, 189. l46: Sunday schools, H.
l6s: officers and teachers. 176.el7:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-08
1he Oldest Ship.

The oldest ship In the world was re-
Gently broken up at Teneriffe. Canary
islands. II was the Italian ship Anita
built In Genoa in 1913. and almost an
exact duplicate Of the Santa Maria
the famous galleon in which Columbus
made his voyage Of discovery. me
Anita was built for strength rather
than grace or speed. broad-beamed anu
clumsy. but had weathered hurricanes
and typhoons in all parts OF the globe
and escaped unframed from the perliS
Of the deep from Cape Horn to Hud-
son bay. She had a worlds record
as the slowest ship afloat. averaging
2o5 days between Baltimore. Md, and
Rio de Janeiro. As her lack of speed
was losing money to her owner. and
she seemed destined 10 defy the ele-
ments and enrich LloyGs' indefinitely
as long as she remained ahoat. it was
decided to sell her for what she would
bring piecemeal. and use the money
she brought toward constructing Q
cew vessel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-08
r. +. KNOX. Aucrioncer.

ma BY Term Of q the Greg Goart for
City OF Alexandria. Virginia. IN the
CHANGER: cause Of F. I. MarbGry et
ing J. Loan Association, the under,
signed Receiver will offer for sale, at
S SASERR TSis At TIE I! O'clock 1i'5 ~ a. OF
In front OF the Royal street en-
trance to the Market Building. the
Following described property In the
city of JAIexandria. Virginia, to W.T."
IilRST:-All that lot OF ground, with
improvements thereon. beginning at
aud aud Prince Streets. AS fixed by the
center st" 1 rim in Eafnx IN, and Gtty pr1 EG
ginher's Office. and running theIce
cast along Prince Street ~ feet lO1.
inches; thence northwardly IS feet +
inches to q point ~ feet inchcs
from the east building line OF Fair
fax street: thence westwardly. paral-
lei to Prince Street, II inches: thence
nurthWardly 10 feet inches to Il point
IS feet 3 inches from the east building
line of Fairfax Street and 40 feet from
Prince Street; weslwardly, 10 feet 3
inches to a point "a rect & Inches from
Fairfax Street and is feet 10 inches
from Prince Street; thence southwark
thence westwardly 81 feet INCHES I"
FAIRFAX Street: and thence southwark
". along Fairfax Street. IL feet 10
inches To the beginning; excepting.
however, from N above properly inc
beginning at II point OF the east
side Of Fairfax Street. % feet q inches
north Of Prince Street: and running
thence northwardly on ttirta , street stree,
crty now belonging to j. Is. NJ. Norton:
thence cast wardly. parallel 10 Prince
Street. along the line Of tho said j. Is.
sn 80 6 feet i inches; thence
w.stwurtlly | foot l0i. nchrS to a
puiht So feet ~ inches ctLst OF Fair
fax Street: thence southwardly. par
lllrl To Fairfax Street. u feet lo men
cs: anu thence westw;urdly. parallel {"
Prince street. ~ feet ~ inches to the
point Of beginning:
SECOND:--Au That lot OF ground.
with the buildings and Improvement
thereon. in the City Of Alexandria. Nir-
Columbus Street, between Wilkes ann
Wolfe Streets. known aa No. i"3 ;.
Columbus Street, and bounded and
described. as follows to Mt mn,
| inches north Of wilkes Street. and ~
| Tie middle Of the partition between the
house hereby conveyed and the nous"
adjoining OH the south. and running
| thence north on Columbus Street ]
| feet Ill. inches: thence west. parallel
with Wilkes street. iG feet 10 an al,
ley : feet wide: thence south on said
alley II feet II Il inches. more or less
! Tic length Of the first line: and Thence
| rust. in direct line. ri feet 10 the
| nnint of beginning. with the right ol
way over the said alley IL common
with others entitled thereto AMI VILE
all appurtcuHnccs 10 the same belong
! ing nr in anywise apprrtaininS.
TERMS OF SAIE:-Cash: cost ul
runvcy;Licing at the expense Of the
/ purchaser. pr
did Receiver
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-08
NEEDS DAINTY. TOILET
GRADUATION DAY AN EVENT IN
GIRLS LIFE.
Desirable Raiment for Occasion Al
ways Has Been and Always VIII
Be Observation-Disclosures Cos
tune Is illustrated.

For all girls there Is well-defned
Importance about the graduation Dress
and it is only right that this should
be. The dainty toilet in which she
makes her last bow to school life 10
second only In charm and sweetness
to the wedding gown, and since 1t IS
to play so conspicuous part 1t calls
for the utmost becomingness.
Our illustration gives by all odds
the most desirable raiment for the
girl who looks best in the soft fineries
of womanhood. and the dress is OF
pure white French organdy and
shadow lace. the most beautiful den
telle which has come to us for years.
With this style the peplum is slashed
at the hips, or rather it Is In two mar
row apron pieces; the width of the
shoulder trimming of the waist Is an
aid to narrow shoulders, and II the
gown fabric is soft and fine this fichu
would look equally we'll on the broad
er figure. There is one great danger
to the becomingness of the fichu, how
ever-it is not suited to high, square
shoulders.
This lovely dress is worn over slip
of wild rose pink. which faint blush
of color is repeated in the folded belt.
Marquisette or yelling. cotton and
wool, would give look almost as 70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-08
l. SUNDAY EXCURSION. 81

During the period June I'd, 1912, to
June goth, 1912, SOUTHERN RAIL
WAY will sell SPECIAL Sl.O0 SUN
DAY EXCURSION TICKETS each
Sunday from Washington, Alexandria,
Glencarlyn and Falls Church to Ash
burn, Bluemont and intermediate
points, final return limit same day.
These S1.OO Sunday Excursion Tickets
will also be on sale from Blnemont,
Ashburn, and intermediate points to
Washington and return, with same
final limit. ..s.. -,
be operated as in past years, Wash
ington to Bluemont and return, effec-
tive with first train from Washington
s:55 a. NJ, May. 18th, 1912. This in
addition to regular Sunday Local
Train now leaving: Washington 9:l1
a. M
An excellent opportunity to spend
a pleasant day in the Blue Ridge
Mountains. - b1om,,
General Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-08

mantle as the one here obtained, and
dotted or plain swiss would also be
suitable.
To the girls who cannot make their
own frocks completely. or afford the
handsome made-up effects. would
advise a little examination Of the half
made frocks the shops sell. The skirts
of these are entirely made except for
a back scanning and putting on the
belt. and some OF these patterns also
show some working up of the bodice.
One big shop offers frocks of this sort
in a coarse unstiffened linen richly
treated to laces corerspondingly
coarse. They are extremely effective
and fairly cheap-from twelve dollars
the pattern up.
MARY DEAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-08
FOR SALE
STOCKHOLDERS EETING.

FUR SALE:-Desirabic room house
situated on West end, porch. large
gard, god stable in good repair. IN
qure Gazette office. .Ic5-bt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-08
Virginia Military Institute

TINE WEST POINT OF THE SooLH
Soiieslate and technical courses com p'neo
WIN the rigid discipline of an army post.
E;:g:-:s caIe.s :!..tsor free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-08

When your child has whooplng
cough be careful to keep the cough
loose and expectoration easy by, CIV
ing Chambcrlain's Cough Remedy as
may he required. This remedy Will
also liquify the tough mucous and
make it easier to expcctoratc. 1t has
been successfully used in many cpl
denies and is safe and sure. For sale
by all dealers.--Advt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-08

6eacb for ths Ideal,

"Your circumstances may be uncon-
genial. but they shall not lons remain
so II YOU but perceive aa ldsai ana
strive to reach it, You Cannot tra2 ~
within and stand still Ti:1"G.. =
James Al:an,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-08
COLONIAL BEACH

Saturday, 3 p III, Sunday. $3.50 a. Ill.,
returning at 1880 p. m. Daily trips
beginning June %. Excellent hstl,ng'
Grabbing and salt water bathing.
Hotels Open.
Round trip, 5Oc (returning same day..
z-u.d Irir. s1.na (sced until Sept y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-08
LOST

LOST:-.tm Onyx necklace With PEN
dant and gold knot in centre. cAs re-
ward viii be paid the hinder IL II -
left al Burke {: EsrL=r.5 SahA'
Jeb-3t'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-08
40 MILE
MOONLIGHT TRIPS

Daily Except Saturdays and Sundays.
pALATIAL STEAMER ST. JOHNS
leaves Cameron ST. Wharf at 7:oo p.
y. returning at 1890 p. m. Spien-
I'D music, dancing; cafe service un'
irpasscd.
ROUND TRIP:
Adults y5c Children, l5c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-08
FOR RENT.

FOR BEaT:-.34 y. Payne street.
rooms. water in kitchen WI: Il
PECK. either phone 49,. Je'-"t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-06-08

80 LIZ - as1.a -
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-31
BoIstering Up an Illogical Structure

The two main functions of the department comprise the
rucon and of Streets and the construction and repair
of and operation disposal plants
dnance intended basis for of the department
provided for assistant chief of construction
charge of and another in charge of The latter
two positions but the head of the depart
be efficient it does that a of organ-
cation assistant chief of construction necessary Such inter-
nal reorganization best but bolster up illogical
AS indicated above changes basic
The the head of the bureau of streets and the bu
of should be of experience and recognized
standing street and construction respectively they
also graduate better but the prime
requisite should be experience They might be designated
specv superintendent superintendent of
he position of superintendent of streets should be
aboshed Salaries should be provided for these positions ade
uate competent and they should be continued
office under civil service regulations The former would have
supervision of all street work both work and repairing and
including sidewalks and curbs The latter would have supervision
of all construction and repair of Other construction and
repair work such disposal plants crematory etc.
might be assigned either of these bureaus according to the
Judgment of the chief of construction retained under his
sona direction
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-31
Should Be Strictly Accountable

The superintendent Of streets and should be held
strictly accountable for results and they ought therefore to be
allowed to nominate their subonaes appointments being made
by the head Of the department after of qualifications
Pending establishment of civil service commission such tests
might be conducted under temporary civil regulations
The city through this department. is following policy of
changing grades Before approving plans for fur
ther changes of this would await the de
veopment Of the plans Of the newly created Atlanta planning
should without the
approval of that commission because only in that way all
public coordinate in the development and identification
of the city
The old adage stitch in time particularly apt when
applied to pavements. hole in pavement if
paired when it first appears takes but little time, and may
done al Il minimum if such holes allowed
however vehicles continually drop them. and only
large day rebounding strike pavement
beyond with such impact to start second depression and
thus depresson result which expensive
repair Good economy, therefore, demands sufficient
appropriation be made available each year repair
pavement they appear
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-31

TO BE REORGANIZED
FOR BUSINESS FEB. /

Reorganization Of the Cosmopolitan Life
Insurance Company will be effected as
soon as the necessary details, including
decrease Of the 81 100000 capital
stock, and an addition Of a substantial
sum TO the surplus, are arranged.
Heretofore known officially as the Cos
mopolitan Life Insurance Company" the
rehabilitated concern will be called The
Cosmopolitan Life Insurance Company,
with an addition OF the article as the
only change Of title
The step toward change Of organiza-
ton was made as q result Of the litiga-
ton into which the affairs of the COM
pany have been plunged. Every indica-
ton as regards the volume and extent Of
business done is catering, the stockhold-
ers announced at a meeting held yester-
day With $25O0.O00 insurance written
before the receivership suit was filed last
fall, with business in sight to swell the
volume to "a 000, 600, and with new lease
on life which the reorganization will give,
the company win prosper the stochhold-
ers believe The newly organized con-
Germ will be- ready for business Febru-
AIRY /.
The decision 20 reorganize, with other
details connected with the proposition,
was made at Mondays meeting Of the
stockholders
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-31
BANK CLEARINGS OF
YEAR SHOW HEALTHY
INCREASE OVER 1911

Increase in the volume Of Atlanta's
business for 1912 over that of 1911 may
be measured by the comparative clear
ing house figures, which for 1912 show
an increase Of S38,S1O, S33S5 over 1915
total. The increase is approximately
per cent.
Clearings for the period Of twelve
months which ended at noon today
amounted to $691 941 ,25420, at which
figure the records of the Atlanta Clear
ing House association for the year We're
closed. For the twelve months of 1911.
the figures were 1858, 130, 420.35.
The figures reveal that during the
last two months of the year cIearmgs
were less than in the final months Of
1911, the shortage in December amount
ing to nearly $3,OOO,O0O. However in
every other season of the year. except
the late fall, the 1912 figures are far and
away above those of the preceding year
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-31
DYNAM|TERS OFF
FOR j. s. PRISON
Special Train Takes Convicted
Labor Men From Indianapo-
lis to LeavenWorth, Kan.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Dec. 81
Thirty three union labor leaders con-
victed of completely in the Mcnamara
| dynamite plots are now on their way to
the Federal prison at Fort Leaven-
worth, 'Kans. where they will serve
their terms The dynamite speciar'
carrying the prisoners left Indianapolis
at 1885 a. m. over the Pennsylvania
! railroad.
The train was made up of two
/ coaches, one carrying sixteen prisoners
and the other seventeen, and a diner
and baggage car.
The prisoners seemed in cheerful
; frame of mind and they spoke cheering
words to one another.
Attorneys for the men filed a writ of
error and writ of supersedeas today,
but both matters were put over until
Thursday by Judge Anderson.
Guard For Each Man.
Each of the prisoners was accompa-
MED by a guard on the way from the
NJ icion county Jail to the train. How
! ever, the trip was made without Incl
dent
In the party on the dynamite spe-
cial' were some of the best known la
Dor men in the country. Among them
were Frank NJ. Ryan, president OF the
International Association of Bridge
and Structural Iron Workers. Herbert
S. Hockin, formerly secretary of that
BODY; John T. Butler. vice president OF
the organization, and Olaf Tveitmoe,
| secretary of the California Building
| Trades council.
| Some called it the dynamite special,
others the 'Leavenworth limited" and
stin others the arsenal train"
The wives of the dynamiters stood
in the dusk of the train sheds clasping
their hands tightly until the last whis-
tie shriled it's good bye.
! Then they turned back-alone.
fearful Scene at Station.
Deputy United States Marshal Ed
! Schmidt said he feared no trouble.
There is guard for each man, who
never leaves the prisoner. They sit in
double seats, the prisoner in front, the
guard facing him. Never for moment
viii this vigil relax until the somber
gate at Leavenworth swallows its new
est consignment Of lives.
! II was a fearful scene-that parting
at the station. Hundreds Of spectators
crowded to the gates to watch Both
the convicted men and their wives bore
up bravely, however, and many dashed
away the tears and tried to smile. Some
Of the smiles We're wan and some of the
! faces We're pale with grief The women
were attractively dressed and some OF
them in extremely fashionable mode.
| The convicted conspirators, many of
them at least, looked like prosperous
business men off on a trade journey.
The manacled wrists told Il different
story.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-31
AUSTELL THORNTON
TO BUILD COUNTRY
HOME AT ASHEVILLE

ASHEvILLE. n. c., Dec. S1.-Aus-
tell A. Thornton formerly OF Atlanta,
ca who has resided here for the past
several months announces that ne will
buiid modern country home tn the
farm OF 100 acres near here, which he
recently purchased from Governor
elect Locke Craig and Garland A. Thorn
asou. Of this city Nj. Thornton owns
considerable property in Atlanta, and
win spend a portion of his time there,
although he will call AsheyiIa his home
hereafter
Mr. and Mrs. Thornton are admirers
Of good horses, and it is understood
that they viii maintain large stables in
connection with their country home. Al
the recent Asheville horse show their
animals won many valuable cash prizes
and premiums.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-31
To
GET COUNTY SITE.
Secretary Of State Makes DeCi-
sion in the Bitter Contro-
versy in Murray.

Phi Cook, secretary OF state, today
decided the famous Murray county seat
controversy in favor of ChatsWorth.
IN ruling in favor of ChatsWorth and
against Spring Place, the secretary
threw out entirely the 427 votes east in
favor of Elton, on the ground that Elton
was not included in the ordinarys cali
for q county seat removal election. and
that all votes cast for it, therefore were
merely no votes at all.
In the original call for this election
it was stipulated that the contest
should be between Spring Place, the
nrasent county seat. and ChatsWorth.
new town on the Louisville and Nash
vile railroad, which traverses the coun-
tv. Afterward, however Elton was in
iected into the fight. and the vote given
Elton if counted, would have deprived
Cbatsworth OF the required two thirds
OF the vote cast.
The vote was divided as follows:
Chatsworth SCI, Elton ]2I and Spring
Place 1870. Secretary Cook holds that
only l.017 Of these votes are legal and
in that view. Chatsworth received S62
against Spring Places 155-or clear
4wo-thirds and over in favor Of Chats
worth.
This case has attracted no end OF
attention throughout north Georgia, and
feeling in Murray and Whitfield coun-
ties has run very high because Of it,
If was appealed 60 Secretary Cook some
two months ago, all three sides to the
controversy being represented by able
counsel at the hearing.
The case may be appealed to the leg
islature but the impression is that Sec
rotary Cooks ruling means that Chats
worth will be the county seat eventual
Nv. If not Immediately. Since the case
was appealed, large number Of those
who voted for Eton have assured the
secretary Of state that as between
Chatsworth and Spring Place, they
much prefer Chatsworth.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-31
REVENUE Of CITY
UP S300,835 IN
YEAR 1872
Council Will Have Extra $780,
900 to Spend if 1t Antici-
pateS 1918 Increase.

The city's revenue increased Just
800. sS3.73 in 1912, according to figures
compiled today by Graham West, chief
Jerk to the comptroller.
On these figures the 1913 city budget
.ir be based. The total actual reve-
nue. is S2,838,017.5S.
Approximately one-half Of this
mount was anticipated and appropri-
,ted when the 1912 budget was made
and last January. The remainder was
apportioned later in the year.
II the finance committee of the new
administration anticipates an equal in
crease in revenue for 1913-and city Of
6cials generally agree that there Will
na an equal increase-the new council
.yi,I have $4,000 more money to spend
liam was available last January.
Treasury May Be Strained.
dayor-elect James G. Woodward has
announced, however, chat he VIII op-
pose anticipating any revenue. If he
carries his point, the treasury viii be
sorely strained.
Comparative figures OF the city's
revenue are as follows:
1912. 1911.
Taxes To-. .$2,053. 1888 $1.S09,0 19.84
Licenses 216400.2S 218,861 IL
Water. g.. 90. 4S0,022.96 37S,219.&s
Police court. S2,654.96 Sl,4O6.45
Near-beeT IL
censes 100000 54,G75.o0
Totals ..$2.SSS.0 $2,5&7,18l.80
Tile tax assessors said today there
would be a large increase in assess
uents in 1918, but they would NOT haz-
ard a guess. The officials expect gain
aDproximating the $19,000.0O0 gain Of
t1is year.
The water department. will SHOW an
increase in revenue equal to the gain Of
tA.a yea. 56,S03.57.
No Other Marked Increases.
Tie other departments show no ap-
pr-c.aDle increases.
While the 1913 budget viii contain
appropriations totaling more than So.
O00,000 the actual money 70 De ap-
porJiuned is the amount stated above.
The difference is maGo up by bond
money. the expenditure OF which is al
ready specified, and placing assess
Wents for street and sewer work on
both sides Of the finance sheet The
total figures are thus greatly increased.
Councilman ". c. Humphrey, of the
Eighth ward, is expected to be the new
chairman of the finance committee,
succeeding Alderman John S. Gambler.
else is absolutely sure whom Mayor
Woodward will appoint, and Mayor
Woodward won't tell.