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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-21
RESCUER OF TITANIC
SURVIVORS THANKED
BY BRITISH OFFICIALS

LONDON June 21.-The thanks of
the British government we're today ten
dered to Captain Rostron of the liner
Carpsthia. who saved the Titanic sur
vivors, when the. Board of Trade in
quiry into the Titanic disaster was re-
sumed
Attorney General Sir Rufus 1saacs,
acting in his official capacity, congrat-
ulated Captain Rostron, and other
speeches were made by Lord Mersey
and Sir Robert Finlay chief of the
White Star counsel There was a big
demonstration when Captain Rostron
appeared.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-21
DOORKEEPER AT FORSYTH
THEATER UNDER THE KNIFE

William DeFarley, doorkeeper of the
Forsyth theater. is at Wesley Memorial
hospital this week, where he is to un-
dergo an operation for appendicitis.
He is occupying the room reserved
there by the Theatrical Mechanics as
ISOLATION for the use of their members,
and all the theatrical people in Atlanta
are calling as often as the hospital
rules will permit DeFarley's absence
has been commented on by many thea
tergoers, who know his unfailing smile
and his memory for names and faces.
WoMEN'S 1o-HOUR LAW VALID.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, June 21.-The
Illinois women's ten-hour law was up
held in a decision handed down by the
supreme court this morning.
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as a minority report He was Missed
and booed by many of the delegates.
Stepping to the front of the platform.
he said
1T is just as well to wait until the
chair has finished a sentence" He was
given a round of applause while he eX-
planned that In the strictest sense there
could be no minority report, but the
minority can express its views.
Root said be assumed there would b.
consent to hearing the report
Mccormick spoke as follows.
when a few moments ago this pre-
pared statement OF the majority was
presented by member of the commit
tee we requested the opportunity to
prepare minority report
This opportunity was denied to us
and we were simply given the oppor-
tunity to register our dissent
q hold here the dissent of the minor
ity members and state that we will ex
pect ample opportunity at some future
time to present the facts in this case
The Mccormick report was protest
against the seating of the Taft dele
gates from the Ninth Alabama district
and against certain members of the
committee on credentials
The chair recognized Governor Had
ley after the minority statement had
been read Robert j Walker, of Vir-
ginia, moved to lay on the table a mo
ton by Governor Hadey TO substitute
the minority report for the majority
report The chair held that the motion
would not be in order until the reading
of McCormick's statement had been
finished
Mccormick then began reading a long
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Protest Members
OF Committee.

The minority statement objected to
the following credental committee
men.
Devine Esterbrook, Blunt. Mosely
and Shackleford. All had served on
the national committee and the Roose-
Welt men held that they had already
heard the cases and should not be al
lowed to re-judge them
After Mccormick had finished, Dovel
asked permission to make a statement
not exceeding five minutes. The chair
asked unanimous consent and in spite
Of the fact that a number of the mem
bers cried No Root said:
THE chair hears no objection" and
Doveu addressed the convention.
Dovell called attention to the fact
that though Mccormick had asserted
no time had been allowed to prepare q
minority report there had been time
to prepare lengthy statement of the
case
After Dovell finished, Mccormick
rose to question of personal plivi-
lege Mccormick siad he had been with
the chairman of the convention en-
deavoring to find out about matters OF
procedure when the minority report
was framed. He said he did not know
OF the plan and that opportunity was
given for framing a minority report
The chair announced that Walkers
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GAG RULE PUT ON
ROOSEVELT MEN
Chairman Root Rules No Mi
nority CredentiaI Report
Will Be Received.

sign or not the band played "Ah. l
Have Sighed to Rest Me"
From the committee on credentials
which had been fighting over the re
port they would make there came
word that the Taft majority had de-
cided to bring in a partial report taking
in the contests down through Ken
lucky Here was the clear cut issue,
OF the fight With the rs left in their
seats there was but one thing under
the Roosevelt program to do and that
was to treat the entire proceedings Of
the convention as Illegal and ignore its
action thereafter
So everybody heard of the arrange
ments for bringing the fight to a head
with renewed and reawakened inter
est
New Jersey added to her answering
can in the rotation cheering;
Are we it? Are it.
You bet we are And wen get
there yet"
In the meantime no chirp had come
from the Taft men Of the house They
sat in their places merrlly and waited
for calling Of the roll At l2.i5 the
convention had not been called to or
der and the delegates and audience
both were FESTIVE. The delegates wan
dered up and down the aisles. When
Delegate Keyes. who looks like Roose-
welt, entered he was introduced to for
mer Vice President Fairbanks and the
two chatted for a few minutes
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Order Called
Hour and Half Late.

Chairman Root called the convention
to order at ICES.
Prayer was offered by Rev John NAL
colin Shaw.
Just before the prayer Sergeant at
arms William F. Stone stepped TO the
front of the platform to direct the po-
lice in the work of clearing the aisies
The police guard today was arranged
as il has been on previous days.
Order was soon secured and Rev Mir
shaw then stepped TO the front Of the
platform and pronounced the invooa :
ton. Delegates and visitors rose 10
their feet
Chairman Root called for report
from the committee on credentials
W r. DoveI. OF Seattle, member ~
the committee. submitted the report
recommending the seating OF the Taft
delegates in the Ninth Alabama dis
.ce The report then went into the
history of the case
After the report was handed TO the
clerk and before its reading began. X.
r Mccormack. of Illinois. arose and
cndeavored TO gain recognition OF the
chair. He was disregarded. The clerk
was asked to read the report McCor-
mack desired to present the minority
report or the Committee.
wnen the reading OF the report was
Anished the chair recognized Governor
Hadley. of Missouri, who had not iisea
10 his feet Hadley Yielded 10 Nc
Cormicl
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motion to table had been withdrawn
Governor Hadley was recognized AS
he stood in the Missouri delegation
Chairman Root said:
1T is the evident wish of the con
vention that you should take the plat
form. Governor Hadley. The chair will
be very glad to have you do so. HadleS
was given a round of applause as he
reached the platform. He offered d
resolution providing that no delegate
whose seat was contested joe allowed t,
vote ION the credentials cpmmittee re.
port
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typewriter statement, which was de-
tailed description of the Ninth Alabama
case
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Root Rules Out
Minority Report.

rho first outburst agalhsI an. 3til"
OF he convention came wlen Chaiilno =
- .oi said ehete can be no speh tnins
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MOTHER AND DAUGHTER
BRIDES IN ONE WEDDING

LONG ISLAND CITY. n. Y, June II.
A mother and her daughter viii be
brides at double wedding to take place
here this week. They are Mrs. Ida
Reilly. SO years old. and Miss Josephine
Reilly. II years old. Mrs Reillys first
husband died a year ago.
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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-19
FRIENDS Praised It, Famous Manager
Took 1t to Read-and Then
He Woke Up.

My friends had always insisted
that l could write a great play" said
Jordan, IF | would only set my hand
to the task. Well, to be frank, had
long cherished the idea myself that
possessed the ability to do some
thing worth while in the way of pro-
viding material for the stage. Like
SO many of my fellow laborers in the
journalistic field, however, | found 1t
exceedingly difficult to secure the
time which was necessary foT the pro-
ductIon of a drama The best | could
do was to steal an hour now and then
to devote to the great work. This
did faithfully and zealously, and, after
two years of study and earnest en-
deavor my play began to near com
pletion.
My friends were enthusiastic.
had been fortunate enough to hit upon
an entirely new plot, and, if | may
say so. | had handled it admirably
Each of the four acts was filed with
thrilling situations; the comedy was
subtle and insinuating; the pathos
was genuine and the interest was
splendidly sustained. Having admin
istered the finishing touches. took
my play to a great Producing mana
ger. lie had an Office IN large
building Oh Broadway,
With my play done up in neat
package entered the auteroom
where a young man greeted NE re-
specially and admitted that the great
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-19
Copyright. A c. Mcclurg & Co.. 1907

Miss Maclaire's act began at 9:45 and
was over promptly at 1910. 1t re-
CURED about twenty minutes more for
her to change again into street
clothes. and she usually left the thea
ter Immediately after. which would be
about 1890 Yes, there was a vesti-
bule outside the stage door, and on
bad nights. those waiting for the la
dies could slip in there. But on such
night as this they generally hung
around outside. No, there was no
Waterman, but the manager was fire.
quently prowling around. He'd be
busy. however, at 1920, getting the
stage ready for the Flying Her
MAINS" Abundantly satisfied and re-
sisting the door-keeper's professional
suggestion that he'd better buy a
ticket and take a look at the show,
Keith slipped away. and fastened back
to the hotel. The more he investi-
gated the more feasible appeared the
girls plan, and he was cow fully com
mitted to it.
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They barely entered the outer circle
of the Trocadero lights. noting group
of men thronging about the doors. and
hearing the sound of the band within.
and then turned swiftly down the mar
row dark alleyway leading toward the
stage entrance. Keith. having been
there before, advanced confidently. but
Hope, her heart beating wildly. chung
to his arm. scarcely venturing a word
In reply to his whispered assurances.
Fortunately they encountered no one.
and Keith. feeling cautiously in the
dark, easily succeeded in locating the
opening to the vestibule Listening
intently he became convinced that no
one occupied the little shed He had
intended to remain with the girl until
the time came for her to emerge. but
the remembrance of that figure logging
them all the way from the hotel now
caused a change of plan. He held
her hand closely clasped in his.
Now, Hope, | am going to leave
you," he whispered, and your own
wit will have to carry you through. i
know you will play your part all right.
and it will be mine to wait for Chris
tie. and give her some explanation of
why Hawley failed to meet her as he
promised. II will never do for her to
suspect, until you have time to learn
all possible. You are not afraid?"
Yes, am" clinging to him, but
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-19
SYNOPSIS.

Jack Keith. a Virginian. now a Dor
der plainsman, is looking for roaming war
parties Of savages. He sees a wagon team
at full eallop pursued by men on ponies.
When Keith reaches the wagon the raid
ers have massacred two men and de-
parted He searches the victims find1ng
papers and locket with a Woman'S por-
trait. Keith is arrested al Carson City.
charged with the murder. his accuser be-
ing rufflan named Black Bart. A negro
companion in his cell named Neb tells him
that he knew the Keiths in Virginia. Neb
says one of the murdered men was John
Sfbley. the other Gen. Willis Waite. form
erly Confederate officer. The plalnSman
and Neb escape, and later the fugitives
come upon cabin and find its occupant
to be young girl. whom Keith thinks
he saw at Carson City. The girl explains
that she is in search of a brother. who
had deserted from the army, and that
Mr.. Hawley induced her to come to The
ley appears, and Keith in hiding recog-
rjzes him as Black Bart. There Is a ter
rife battle in the darkened room in when
Keith is victor. Horses are appropriated.
Hope, joins in the escape. Keith explains
his situation and TIE fugitiyes make for
Fort Larned. whers the girl is left with
the hotel landlady. Miss Hope tells that
she is the daugh-er of General Waite.
Keith and Neb drift into Sheridan. where
Keith meets an Old friend, Or. Fairbain.
Keith meets the brother of Hope Waite,
under the assumed name of Fred VII
loughby, and becomes CONVINCED that
Black Bart has some plot involving the
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 a mystery in her life
which he is going to turn TO her advan-
tage. The plainsman tells Hope Waire 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
has made to Christie Maclaire. Hope
suggests that in order to learn the secret
she must briefly impersonate the stage
singer
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by the eyes of man who had no rea-
son to suspect deceit. The girl was
in flutter of nervous excitement as
she fastened about the room. DOMINIC
her few requirements of masquerade,
yet Keith noted with appreciation that
she became perceptibly cooler as the
moment of departure approached.
With cheeks aflame and eyes spark
ling, yet speaking with voice re-
vealing no falter, she pressed his arm
and declared herself prepared for the
ordeal. The face under the shadow
of the mantilla was so arch and
piquant. Keith could not disguise his
admiration.
Am | Christie Maclaire?" she asked
laughingly.
Sufficiently so to fool our friend"
he returned. but | am ready to swear
that lady never looked so charming"
"A compliment. and spoken as
though you really meant it,
Have | not been honest enough
with you in the past 90 be credited
with honesty now?" he protested, lit
tie hurt by the bantering tone.
"Of course you have; | merely talk
lightly to keep my courage up. You
can have no idea how afraid | am
Then you are truly an actress. for
you appear the picture of enjoyment
But we must go. or Hawley will be
there before US, and thus spoil all our
plans"
They passed out through the Office
together, seeing no one familiar to
either Hope keeping her face par
TALLY concealed. The east side of the
street was less frequented than the
other. having fewer saloons along its
way, and they chose its darkness. AS
they advanced. the long habit of from
tier life caused Keith to glance be-
hind before they had progressed a
block, and he was thus made aware
that they were being followed. Con-
versing lightly, and without a word
to alarm the girl. he managed TO OBJ
serve every movement of the dimly
outlined figure which advanced with
them, timing every motion to theirs.
Long before they crossed the street
to the Trocadero he was convinced
there was no mistake-the fellow
whoever he might be. was trailing
them. Keith smiled grimly to himself
resolving that as soon as be had left
he lady he would teach the spy LAB.
SOP not sooc TO be forgotten
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He Wrote the Great PLAY

manager was not out of the city.
In fact, the young man consented to
take my card into his employer. |
had waited only minute or two
when the young man returned and
graciously conducted me to the mana
ger. who cordially shook hands with
me and said that he would be glad
to personally read my play and con-
slider it strictly on its merits.
Yes. What them"
We'll, just at that moment some
thing fell somewhere, making loud,
Gathering noise, SO l crawled out OF
bed and put on my clothes. "-Chicago
Record Herald
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-19
Old Parliamentary Usages.

Members of the British parliament
10 longer howl down each other with
limitations from the farmyard and the
menagerie- One of these early nine
teenth century scenes is thus de-
scribed: ''One honorable member
near the bar repeatedly called out
road to the members endeavoring to
address the house. At repeated inter
walls sort of drone-like humming.
having the sound of distant hand or
gan or bagplpes-issued from the back
benches. with coughing, aneeZing and
ingeniously extended yawning blend
ed with other sounds. single voice
from the ministerial benches inflated
very Accurately tho yelp OF kspueIed
Mound
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-19
In AGONY WITH ITCHING

About four years ago l broke out
with sores on my arms like boils. At
ter two months they were all over my
body, some coming, and some going
away. In about six months the boils
quit, but my arms, neck and body
broke out with an itching, burning
rash. 1t would burn and itch, and
come out in pimples like grains Of
wheat. | was in a terrible condition;
| could not sleep or rest. Parts of my
flesh were raw, and l could scarcely
bear my clothes on. I could not lie
in bed in any position and rest. In
about year the sores extended down
to my feet. Then l suffered agony
with the burning, itching sores. 1
could hardly walk and for long time
| could not put on socks.
All this time | was trying every
thing l could hear of, and had the skill
of three doctors. They said it was
eczema. / got no benefit from all
this. l was nearly worn out, and had
given up in despair of ever being cured
when l was advised by friend to try
Cuticura Remedies. I purchased Cuti-
cura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent,
and used exactly as directed. l used
the Cuticura Remedies constantly for
four months, and nothing else, and was
perfectly cured. 1t is now year, and
l have not had the least bit since.
am ready to praise the Cuticura Rem
edies at any time. (Signed) E. L.
Cate, Exile, KY, Nov 10, 1910.
Although Cuticura Soap and Cint-
everywhere, a sample Of each, with 81
page book, will be mailed free on
application to "Cuticura," Dept. L,
Rocton
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but | am going through it just the
same"
The truest kind of courage, my
girl Now slip inside, but hold the
door ajar. Hawley will certainly be
here within ten minutes, and you must
join him at once, or else the other
might appear. You can Judge as to
its being him even in this darkness.
Goodbye
The longing to clasp her In his
arms. to speak the language of his
the memory of that figure sinking
along behind them. and the brief time
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-19
No judy,

Didn't you give that man a jury
trial?"
Look here" said Broncho Bob,
there amt big lot o. men in this
settlement. We couldn't possibly git
II of EN- together without startin' a
fatal argument about somethin that
had nothin' whatever to do with the
case.
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CHAPTER XVIII.

The Stage Door of the Trccade.o.
Hope discovered very little difficulty
in duplicating the outer garments
Keith reported Miss Maclaire as wear
ing. The colors, indeed, were not ex-
actly the same. yet this difference was
not sufficient TO be noticeable at night
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-19
a Good Turn

George AIDE, with the gentle cyni-
cism of the confirmed bachelor, was
resolutions.
Every wife" he said, loves to see
her husband turn over for her sake
a new leaf-in his check-book"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-19

! WANTED-HIGH GRADE INVEST
MENT statesmen for a preferred
stock which is convertible into South
ern Farm Home at option Of holder.
Absolutely new financial plan-very
attractive. Largest agricultural pro-
feet in the world. Liberal commission
offer. Write fully, Box 90, Waycross, Ga.
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Dissatisfaction,

so you were given an interest In
your employers business?"
yes" replied the industrious youth |;
but l mad mistake in accepting it.
had less worry as regular employee
than as minority stockholder."
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De Jaw-No, we never have roast
pork at our house any more
De Paw-Why, I thought you were
very fond of it?
De Jaw-So l am, but my wife's
pet dog won't eat any of it at all.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-01-19

Thousands of Consumptives die every
year. Consumption results from a neg
lected cold on the lungs. Hamlins Wizard
Oil will cure these colds. just rub it into
the chest and draw out the Inflammation.
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Hidh Aim.

Let us endeavor so to live that
when we come to die even the under
taker will be sorry."-Mark Twain.
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Mrs. Wtns1ow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle.
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The annual per capita fire waste In
Europe averages 33 cents, while in
the United States it amounts to S251
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form is that it is badly in need of re-
forming.
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money if IL fails to L. w.
GROVES signature is on each box. 25c.
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Even the high flyer has to come
down to earth sooner or later
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Thoughts are things that mer VIZ:
brains work with
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Wanted "Mili" Supplies.
Il see that you deal in mill sup
plies"
Yes
well, I'd like to buy a pair of
boxing gloves