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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-27

AS jacob w. Foss, aged 65, of Straf
ford was riding on Page Hill, Ports
mouth, y. H., Thursday afternoon he
was stricken with apoplexy and fell
from his sleigh dead. The body was
found by A. =. Preston Of STAFFORD
and Medical Referee Forest j.. keay
of Portsmouth ordered it removed
home. Mr.. Foss was a native of STRAIT
ford, the son of Dennis Foss, and al
ways resided on a farm in section of
the town known as Mousam. He was
a prominent Democrat and number
of years ,ago was representative TO
the General Court. A widow survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-27
Maine Federation Holds
Meeting at Dexter.
Delegates for Biennial COnven-
ton Of General Federation.
Several Important Matters Are Con-
sldered During the Session.

Dexter, Me, Jan. 26.-"Keep fair
mind, and do not until obliged to do
So entertain the thought that any man
with prestige enough to be elected
Governor OF Maine would be so lack
ing in wisdom as to suicide by an at
tempt to subvert the will of the ma
jority of the voters" said Mrs. George
+. French of Portland. chairman of
the committee ON legislation, today, at
the mid winter meeting of the Maine
Federation of Womens Clubs, after
calling attention to the fact that the
extra session of the Legislature, call
ed for March 20. takes place ON the
anniversary of the birth of Gen. Neal
Dow, father of prohibition law in this
State.
Mrs. French said that as chairman
of the legislative committee she would
urge upon the members of the organ
ization that they be fair minded, for
said Mrs French. Il do not believe
the Governor has called the Legfsla-
ture simply TO gerrymander the State
Neither do / believe that Governor
Piaisted desires to subyert the will of
the majority as expressed at the Sep
TENDER election"
The meeting was held in the home
town of the president Mrs. Stanley
Plummer, who presided.
The following delegates to the BIZ
ennial convention of the General Fed
Grafton of Women's Clubs were chos-
en-; Mrs. Stanley Plummer. Dexter
Mrs. w. i. Atwood, Bangor. Mrs. Ed
ward Sibley, Belfast; Mrs. Z. II. Os-
good. Seattle, Wash, formerly of Port
land; Mrs. e. w. Heath. Waterville:
Mrs. F. 7. Abbott, Saco, and Mrs.
Charles +. Flagg. Portland Mrs. c.
b. Porter of Old Town was elected one
OF seven alternates, the other six to be
named by the executive board
A resolution was adopted. embodv-
ing request from State Superintend-
ent of Schools Payson Smith that the
Maine Federation appoint a commit
tee to listen to points involved in the
establishing of a womens college in
Maine superintendent Smith stated
in letter to the club women that the
request did not commit him to any
special action other thaa appointing a
committee. The matter was placed in
the hands of the educational commit
tee OF which Mrs. j. Frank Rich of
Rockland is chairman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-27
WILLARD C. G. CARNEY.
Well Known Maine Mason Dies, Fri.
day, at Portland.

Portland, Me. Jan. 26.--Willard C.
G. Carney, who was well-known to
Masons throughout the State, who
have attended the annual sessions
here of the grand bodies through his
duties as assistant to Grand Tyler
Warren O. Carney, his brother. died,
suddenly, today. He was a member of
the Portland Board of Health. Alma
was his birthplace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-27
THE WEATHER.
SNOW.

Washington, Jan. 26.-Forecast for New
England: Snow. Saturday, in south AMI
by night in the north portion; slightly
warmer with moderate to brisk north
east and north winds. sunday, unset
tied; probably snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-27
Boston Eorecast.

Boston. Jan. 26.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Saturday, snow and some-
what warmer. Sunday, generally cloudy,
probably snow: moderate to brisk north
west and north winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-27

The theatrical colony at New York
was all worked up Friday, over a ca
blegram just received from Londal,
signed "Gaby' containing the state
ment that Gaby Deslys, the French ae-
tress, had married Harry Pllcer, an
American dancer. Pilcef and Gaby
Deslys recently left New York for d
theatrical enga cement in Europe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-27

with the season, native steers bring
ing Is cents. Texas steers Is cents for,
heavles Country HIDES are firm, out
less active.
Failures. this week, numbered AS in
the United states against 351, last year,
and 30 in Canada, compared With 80,
Z year ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-27
THOSE WHO ARE HERE.

Watervillc Me- Jan. 70 (specialls
The task of making all the arrange
ments for the delegates 70 the coHyen-
ten has been one requiring much
concentrated effort and the work was
held back in a great measure ty the
fact that the buys credentials were
4ot -a5l is -Yssateapille off9sa on tlia
specified date. However, the commit
tee has done its work and the dele
gates have all been listed and places
found for their lodging and meals
Each delegation leader was given a
large envelope upon his arrival at the
Railroad Y. NJ c 4. building, where
l. G. Whippte. chairman Of the reg
istration committee, and his assist
ants were located and in these en-
velopes We're fun directions for every
member eff the delegation. His ere
dentials, the place where he was to
be lodged and secure meals, ii BAN
quet ticket and It tag to be worn dur
ing his stay here We're enclosed in n
separate envelope fer each boy. In
addition to this was one of the souve-
mir programs of the conference. In
this way there was but little delay
and practically no mistakes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-27

jan2l-26-G
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-12
CITY COUNCIL AFRAID
SEWAGE CONTRACTOR
WILL GET RICH QUICK

councilman S. A. Wardlaw is strug-
Cling with the problem Of how much
profit a contractor should make on a
$4,000 city contract.
Because 1t appeared that Contractor
Wilson would make too much money
on an electrolytic sewage disposal plant
for Druid Hills, the sewer committee of
council turned down his bid yesterday
and referred the whole matter to the
councilman for investigation
For three years Mr.. Wilson has per-
sistently endeavored to sell the city one
of the patent plants. The Druid Hills
Company has turned over to the city
$4,000 for a sewage disposal plant.
The sewer committee decided some time
ago to give Mr.. Wilson a chance if he
properly would safeguard the city with
bond.
Chief Of Construction CLAYTON esti-
mated that the cost of the plant would
be $4,000 Mr. Wilson's estimate is
that it would be $4,000. It was esti-
mated by the committee that Mr.. Will
sons profit would be about $500. and
it was decided that that would be too
much
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-12
VISION LURES HIM
To DESERT NAVY
Prisoner Says Picture of Child.
hood Sweetheart Started
Him on Search for Her.

After holding an image of a Nashville
lassie in his mind for ten years, MAX
ing her the girl of his dreams, while he
served Uncle Sam as a Jack Tar. Rob
ert st. Clair, a deserter from the Brook
lyn navy yard, held here for the Federal
authorities, told the local police that he
left the navy because he had seen pho
tograph of his dream girl and knew that
she was still living in Nashville
ST Clair met his Nashville soul-twin
when she was but five years old. and he
but mere lad. Leaving Nashville he
joined the navy. drifting from place to
place, but picturing in his mind the while
the little maid he left in Nashville
While on the United States ship Han
cock in Brooklyn he met a man who
showed him the photograph of girl the
man said was his sister st. Clair, SO
he says instantly recognized the picture
as a likeness of his vision grown to slen-
der and beautiful womanhood
He left the swinging hammock and the
smoking lamps of Uncle Sam that very
night.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-12
Georgian Takes Tortoise Exhibit to New York
lERRAPlN HATCH IN GRIP

SAVANNAH, GA, Sept. 11-Alex-
ander M. Barbee, the terrapin expert.
operator of one of the most unique in
oustr1es in the United States. is going
North next month with a satchel with
the most novel exhibit ever carried out
or Savannah. He is going to New York
and other cities to show his friends
how the diamond back delicacies are
Matched from eggs.
Inc satchel to be used for this pur-
pose is in the form of a suit case with
specially built compartments. One of
them VIII contain a full grown terra
pln-the kind the Yankees pay $50 a
dozen for The others will contain a
smaller and still a smaller one. These
three will make up the terrapin fam
lily, and as Barbee knows how to keen
them alive for a century or so. thew
Will no doubt make the trip to and
from the North in good shape.
This part of the exhibit is to be the
least interesting of the satchers con-
tents, however. The greatest interest
vii lie in the small incubator which will
be IN one side of the receptacle. This
VIII carry supply of terrapin eggs
scheduled to hatch during the time the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-12

expert is away. 1t takes a terrapin egg
three months to hatch, and Barbee has
been preparing for this trip since early
In August He has carefully marked
the date of the beginning of the incu-
baton process upon each egg which he
intends to use in this experiment and
knows just when they should hatch.
With the supply of eggs l am going
to take North with me-" said Bar
bee. Il can hatch terrapiris while you
wait. When l start out in the morn
ings with my specially designed satch-
ELL will put into the warm Southern
sand it contains the eggs l know will
hatch out during the day. When l
visit my friends, we will watch the
Matching process as it progresses.
expect to have lot of pleasure show
ing my friends the birth of the dia-
mond back"
Barbee has brought the Matching of
diamond back terrapin by the incuba-
ton process to high state of prof.
cheney. He has worked it out to a re-
markedly successful conclusion. He
sells terrapin annually on all of the
Northern markets. He will visit New
York Boston and Philadelphia.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-12
10000 CATHOLICS OF
WHOLE WORLD HEAR
GREETING FROM POPE

VIENNA, Sept 11.-Greetings OF Pope
Plus X to the twenty third Eucharistic
congress. which is in session in this city,
were delivered to the $50, 900 delegates
and visitors in attendance today, when
Cardinal Won Rossum, the papal legatee,
read the papal brief to the assembled
multitude in St. stephens cathedral.
Although the congress opened yester-
day, the serious business of the great
ecclesiastical gathering did not begin I'M
til the festival assembly opened today In
st. Stephens.
Following the reading of the papal adj
dress, brief addresses were delivered set
ting forth the principles Of the con-
gress.
Religious ceremonies were held through
out the day and masses by home or Wis
iting priests were said in all the Roman
Catholic churches
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-12
MUTES MARRY BY RING
SERVICE; SIGNATURES
IN LIEU OF ANSWERS

BALTIMORE. Sent 11.-By means OF
two typewriter copies of the wedding
ceremony which they read as the min
lister conducted the service, two mutes
were married today by Rev. DR.. L. NJ
zimmerman, of Christ English Luth-
eran church.
The unusual ceremony was conduct
ed by the minister in every particular
as though the contracting parties could
hear The marriage was by ring and
time was given for the couple to sign
their names in lieu of verbal answers
The young people were John w. Hill
debrandt and Miss Elizabeth j. Baker.
Immediately after the ceremony the
couple left for Atlantic City.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-12
AT THE THEATERS
YEARS PLAYING

PART IN "TAE OLD HOMESTEAD"
EXerting the same irresistible influence
on the theatergoer which it began to
manifest more than a quarter of a CEN
fury ago, "Whe Old Homestead" began a
two nights and matinee enga cement at
the Atlanta theater last night
A liberal portion of the very large au-
formed a habit Of witnessing a per
Torrance of each return engagement of
this great American stage classic and
who would as quickly think of letting
some important daily task pass upper
formed as to miss an evening with I'm
Gle Josh and his friends when they come
to town.
The company presenting "The Old
Homestead at the Atlanta is the original
company, and numbers among its mem
bers Gus Kammerlee, playing Henry Hop
kins, who originated that part in 1856.
And many of them have played their
parts nearly quarter of a century.
Joined the company in 1883, and has been
playing the part continuously for twenty
three years. Margaret Boustead, as Anna
Maria Murdoch, and George l.. Patch, as
Len Holbrook, also Joined the company
in 1899.
kins, took up the role in 1894, and prac-
tically the entire present cast has been
PLAYING together nearly decade.
1t goes without saying, in the light Of
the above facts, that the present per-
formances measure up to the highest
mark in producing the down East char
acters that are homely and lovable to a
degree.
If you have never seen 1.-The Old
Homestead see 1t now. If you have
seen it, see it again.
Matinee and night today.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-12
Recovered From
Severe Lung Trouble

While we all know that plenty of fresh
cir and good food are necessary to persons
suffering from lung trouble, something
more is needed to bring about full health
IF7CGkman's Alternative is medicine for
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in November I started for Denver.
Brody who, upon learning of my condi-
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PAUL L. FASNACHT
Sworn affidavit.)
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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-12
AT LAST! AN ACTRESS
WHO DOESN'T LIKE TO
SEE NAME IN PAPER

Did you ever even hear of an actress,
especially one of ability, who didn't en-
joy seeing her name in a newspaper?
Well, there is one, and she Is at The
Bonita Theater, 80 Peachtree street.
Her name is Viola King, and she is
the leading lady of the King Murray
Jones Musical Comedy Company. Miss
King is pretty, vivacious blond, and
an artist of musical ability.
If you want to see this most modest
of all actresses, you'll have to hurry
as this is the closing week of this com
pany. %#$
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-12
SHOP TALK

New daily train service between Column
bus and Atlanta via the Southern railway
has been definitely announced by j. l..
Meek, assistant general passenger agent
Mr. Meek stated the trains will be in
augurated Sunday, September 10, on the
following schedule:
First train northbound via leave Co
lumbuS at a m, Sunday morning sep
TENDER 49, and Will arrive Atlanta al lao
d. m First train sOuthbound VIII leave
Atlanta at 1890 p. m. same date and ar
rive Columbus at $40 p. m. These trains
will be in the nature of through express
trains and will stop only at principal
points and will be operated via William
The trains will be known as the At
Ianta- Columbus Special" and will consist
of first class coaches and Pullman
sleeping car to be operated between Co
the Birmingham Special trains Nos, %
and 30. operated between Birmingham and
New York, arriving Atlanta at 1890
a. m, leaving Atlanta at 40 p. m.
The through Pullman sleeping car serV-
ice will not only furnish parlor car service
between Columbus and Atlanta each way
bur will give through convenient service
between Columbus and the East. This
new improved through train service IS IN
line with the policy of the southern rall-
way management in providing the public
with the best up-to-date service over It's
entire system
J. II. Ewing announces having secured
the services Of l.. ). Brown, VINO Is Ieai
estate man of wide experience and
thorough knowledge Of the business in
every particular For the past eight years
Mr. Brown had one of the most prosper
aus and second largest real estate and
Insurance concerns IN Pensacola RIA
About a year ago he disposed OF his busl-
ness TO engage in the handling OF Florida
lands in large tracts,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-12
THE WHITE SLAVE" DRAWS
APHE CROWNS To THE

Those who have Witnessed a perform
this week can not question it's popularity.
for it has been greeted by capacity houses
since it's opening on Monday night. The
cidents and startling drama, relieved by
the mirth and melody of the Southern
darkies. The story Of THE White Slave"
is an old one, for there are patrons Of
one of the most potent attractions that
visited the Grand in times past. The
company presenting it this season is a
strong one Headed by Frederik J. Ad-
ans, Allen Lee. Lillian Lee Anderson
and Fred J. Runnells, there are few mo-
ments during the play when the action
is OVerdrawn.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-12
GIRL HIT BY AUTO
SUES WOODS|DE
Miss Louise Crews Declares
Motor Was Going rs Miles
Per Hour-AskS $4,000.

Miss Louise D. Crews, of 50 Williams
..rsat today sued John j. Woodstde, Jr,,
sor f15 600 for injuries said to have been
-..o,vad when she was struck by Mr..
UTondside's automobile last June.
Miss Crews declares that as she was
Ieaving a street car at Harris and Peach
70 Streets, Mr. Woodside was driving
S ~ car out Peachtree street at about %
III n1i,es ner hour She charges that the car
n.rnck her without any warning of its
approach and says she was knocked to
Sbe adds that she was hurt permanent
Il, and saws she has been compelled to
employ a nurse since the accident.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-05-30

DR.. C. w. Cleveland, 45o E.
35th ST., sued for divorce. Inf
deity.
James Keller, 1872 Indiana ave-,
arrested for burglary when
caught in home of Mrs. H. A.
Zimmerman, 44443 Shields ave-,
swallowed skeleton key in water.
Harry Edwards, St. Louis, ar
rested. Union station. Bunko
man.
Edward F. Dunno to start
statewide handshaking cam
paign, Saturday.
Looking for new quarters for
Juvenile court.
VIM. ]. Koch, Isl w. 61st
place, electrocuted. Signal bridge
between 71st and 72nd SITS.
Henry Lauderdale, 1858 Armi-
tage ave-, mail carrier, 20 years,
arrested. Rif1ed mails.
Estate of Mrs. Minerva B., OF
to, who was killed by auto con-
tanning coroner's jury, sued An
thony ]. Klaiber, owner of ma
chine, for $4,000.
Aero club opened flying season
at Cicero field today.
CORTLAND Van Brunt, and wife,
formerly Eleanor Mcconnell,
daughter of Judge Parsons, have
separated.
Max Eisen, pickpocket, fined
500 and given 8 months in bride
we'll.
Technical high school at Mar
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-05-30


Marie Neddo, 1888 Washing
ton blvd, followed Frank Tank,
1160 Grand ave-, around. He lost
job. Had her put under peace
bond.
Harry Lorenz, 1861 Lunt ave-,
embezzled 5000. Grand jury.
DR.. Willis L. Gregg. dentist,
sued for separate maintenance.
Non-Support.
Mrs. Clara D. Pease said she
went to clairvoyant in effort to
regain husbands love.
Case of Thomas L. Reeves, who
attempted to kill DR.. Paul E.
Kelly, continued until June Fl.
Saloon license of Ignatz Laz-
|arski, 2789 E. 83d street, revok-
ed. Allowed young girls in place.
Awaiting trial on charge of har-
boring women.
3 mass meetings of B. Kuppen-
heimer's striking garment work
ers held last night. Protested
against arrest of 8 pickets who
were merely patroling vicinity of
Franklin and Congress SITS.
Garment workers have received
assurance of support from Won
ems Trades union, Chicago Fed
Grafton of Labor and garment
workers of Hart, Schaffner &
Marx.
Hart, Shaffner & Marx en-
p1oyes offered to donate 10 per
cent of their wages to striking
garment workers.
Mrs. David Beach, who travel
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-12-12
BOXERS WILL
MEET TONIGHT
NEVADA THEATRE
THREE RATTLlNe GOOD BOUTS
ARRANGED FOR ToNoPAA
FIGHT FANS

That increased interest is being
manifested in the boxing contest to
night between "Fido" Weleh, the
fighting miner. and Bobbie Trudgeon,
the scrapping machinist, is made evil
dent by several wagers that were
made during the day. Trudgeon
money was offered this morning and
takers were found Immediately The
two boys will box ten rounds at the
Nevada theater, the affair being
staged under the auspices of the vol
unteer firemen
Two other events preliminary to
the main bout, will be of four and
six rounds each For these affairs
the boys have been training faith
fully and they are expected to be
up to the main match when it comes
TO displaying the fine points of the
game.
The tickets, which have been plae
ed on sale at the Big Casino, the To
nopah Liquor company and the Banl
/ saloon. have been in demand and i
4 is expected that the theater viii b,
filled with fight fans when time i
called for the first bout Georg,
Murphy Will officiate as referee il
4 the different events.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-12-12
PERSONAL
Comings and Goings of Local
People and Others.

NJ. WHlTEMAN, formerly seere-
tary OF the local water company, de-
parted this morning for his home
in San Francisco.
THOMAS HARRIS was an outEo-
ing passenger this morning Win san
Francisco as his destination
II. 7. MARITIME, coast representa-.
tive of the Gutta Percha Rubber com.
pany after calling upon the trade
and different mines In Tonopah. left
this morning for his san Francisco
headquarters
THOMAS J. LYNCH after an ah.
sence OF q month spent IN the east
returned TO Tonopah this morning
JAMES II. FORMAN came up from
the coast today to look after mining
interests Ia southern Nevada
WILBUR BLAIR. who, when not
husily occupied by other matters
travels for Hall Euhrs company. was
reuepah arrival today
MIR aud MRS. CHARLES klltNH
En- motored 10 from Manhattan las
egeniug aud viii remain here Tor
day or two before returning 20 theti
home In the placer camp
J. G. TRiMhl.E. the well kno~i
Round Mountain mining mae
spending ! few DAYS ~ Tanepah ~
leaves III the morulns tnr tbe eoeA
to b. absent for several months
u. /. FLETCHER. who j. Interest
"a in the Railroad Valley Saline eoW
pauy. arrived hate yesterday atfsi
noon from t.IY
II 4 l1.EWEt.NN # Kpand Noun
tain i NlMgtlna II TunerAb BE -
xueet a. the Mltpah
Il Ii r0oK. me guldfleid lnsul
aare asvat fsaas over fr@m ih
soathefn camp thls mufHtng