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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31
A CRIPPLED VETERAN
Pulls Down Red Flag Floating Above
the Stars and Stripes.

Museatine. Iowa. May 3O.A red flag
floating above the Stars and Stripes
from the Socialist headquarters eaus-
ed a stir, today Henry Bodmau,
crippled veteran, climbed stairway
and pulled down the red emblem. His
act was cheered by the crowd that
aathered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31
SPORTING NOTES.

The automobile races scheduled to be
held at Rockingham park. Salem, N. H.,
Thursday. were postponed until 2.s0 r.
NJ. Saturday next. because rain had
made the track too soft for safety. A
large crowd saw exhibitions by profess
sional aviators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31

The freedom of the city Of Belfast.
Ireland, was conferred on Whitelaw
Reid. United States ambassador to
Great Britain. at luncheon given,
Thursday by the lord mayor. The
function was attended by about 800
of the most prominent citizens The
resolution Of the city corporation con-
ferring the distinction on Mr.. Reid
concludes. TN recognition of his dis
tipguishedl service in promoting a
a peaceful understanding between
Great Britain and the United States
of America aud strengthening the
bonds Of friendship between their peo-
pies" Mr.. and Mrs. Reid are to be the
guests of Lord and Lady Londonderry
until Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31
Bomb Kills Two in Lisbon.

Lisbon, May S0.-Two bombs of
great power were exploded in Lisbon,
tonight. They caused much damage
and two persons We're wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31
BASEBALL.

At West Point-west Point Ii. It'll Reg
iment nine J.
At Ithaca-Cornen 3, Columbia l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31

they are now being pursued by force
of rural guards.
A body Of insurgents is reported also
TO have burned some buildings in. the
town of Daiquiri, 10 miles southeast of
this city. belonging to the Spanish-Amer-
lean Iron Co.
Confirmation gas been received Of the
report that the property of the Spanish
American Iron Co. in the vicinity of Dali
quiri has been destroyed. force of
rebels arrived at La Playa, near Dali
qufri, this morning, and burned four
houses. Then they went to Berracoa,
where they set the laborers' camp on fire
together with the stables. offices, engine
house and dwelling house. They then
decainped, taking away with them a
large number of mules. a detachment
of rural guards consisting of six men,
which was guarding the property, made
brave defence but they We're unable
to prevent the rebels from destroying
the buildings and retiring with their
plumber
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31

Caimanera. Cuba, May 30.-The situa-
ton in this district is becoming more
critical The insurgents are burning
large quantities of cane as Well as
houses. For the most part it is foreign
property which is suffering. The people
of Guantanamo and the outlying dis
tricts are greatly alarmed and are de-
handing more efficient protection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31

Key West, Fla, May 30.-Eight battle
ships of the Atlantic squadron arrived
here. just after 6 o'clock this morning,
and anchored in the harbor. They form
part of the fleet dispatched here to await
eventuaIities in Cuba.
The vessels which arrived, this morn
ing. were the Washington. Georgia,
Rhode Island. New Jersey, Minnesota
Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio. The lat
ter is the flagship Of Rear Admiral y. r.
Usher, commander of the provisional
fleet Admiral Usher arrived here, last
night, overland
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03
ELECTION IN KANSAS CITY.

Kansas City. April 2.-Today's mu-
aicipal election in Kansas City prom
ises to bring out full vote, as the
issues are closely drawn and a bitter
campaign has been waged. Mayor
Brown, progressive Republican. is a
candidate for reelection on plat
form that favors a continuation of the
municipal ownership campaign, the
enforcement of civil service laws in
all departments of the city govern
ment, and other radical measures.
William R. Nelson, owner of the Star
and the Times, has supported the Re-
publican ticket and platform, while
the Democrats have had the support
of Tammen and Bonfils' Evening Post.
The Journal, Republican, has severely
criticised the Republican platform as
IAN appeal to the mob element"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03
ALLrN r. HUiETT
-uneral Director and Embalmer, with
HULETT UNDERTAKING CO.
TITANIC SOON TO SAIL.

London, April 3.-The giant liner
Titanic, sister vessel of the Olympic,
already in service, was brought today
to Southampton and will be put into
shape to sail next week on her maiden
voyage to New York. Capt Smith of
the Olympic will be transferred to the
command of the newer ship, The
Olympic and Titanic are now the larg-
est vessels ahoat, but vessels now be-
ing built for both English and Ger
man lines will surpass them in size
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03
FARMERS DISCUSS EDUCATION.

Nashville, Tenn, April "A largely
cond days session of the Conference
for Education in the South. One of
the most interesting features of the
day was the round table conference
on agriculture and the education of
the rural young people, which was
attended by many farmers from all
over the south The development of
the rural schools of the south has
long been one of the main objects of
the Southern Educational Board, which
maintains state superintendent of
rural schools in all of the states of
the south and which gives financial
assistance to the various states in the
work of improving the country schools
general session was held during the
forenoon, and another will be held
this evening.
When the conference was organized
ullStu years ago anu DSSdu us hives
LEGATIONS, it was found that in ma
jority of the southern states the school
houses in the country were small, dir
tH badly heated, lighted and venti-
lated, inadequately equipped and un-
sanitary in every way. Since then
hundreds of thousands of dollars have
been expended in the improvement of
rural schoolhouses, equipment and
grounds, and much has been done to-
ward the attainment of health, COM
fort and beauty in the country schools.
This change was largely due to the
able men who were appointed rural
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03
UNIQUE PETITION
ASKING PADUON
lrby Ellis Sent Up From Harrison
Gives Reasons Why he Should
Be Freed.

Jackson, Miss, April 2.-Governor
Brewer has been petitioned to grant
pardon to C. N. Fulton, sentenced
at the December term of the Kinds
county circuit court in this city to
serve a five year term for forgery.
The appeal in behalf of Fulton, sign
ed by number of prominent citizens,
is based chiefly on sympathy. He was
convicted of forging a name to an APP
plication for life insurance, using this
method of extracting commission
from the company.
The petition for pardon sets forth
that Fulton has a wife and three lit
tie children, and had hitherto borne
a good reputation in the community.
After being senteced he took an APP
peal to the Supreme Court, and the
case is now pending before that. trib-
unal
A unique petition for pardon comes
from Harrison county in behalf of
Irby Ellis sent up from Harrison
county to serve twenty years term
for manslaughter Ellis offers these
reasons why he should be released
First: | am not guilty of the
crime charged.
Second: | pleaded guilty because
was unable to employ counsel to de
fend me.
Third: have been amply and suf-
ficiently punished, even if ! were gull
ty"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03
Van Vleet-Mansfield Drug Co.
Memphis, Tenn.

school supervisors in each of the
southern states. their salaries being
paid by the Southern Educational
Board and the Peabody Board. Work
ing under the directions of the state
departments Of public Instructions.
they gave all their time to studying
the prevailing conditions and working
out plans for betterment These rural
school supervisors are holding their
annual convention in Nashville today,
storing up inspiration for another
year OF strenuous endoavor which will
of the south among the best in the
United States.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03

'CR RENTING UNFINISHED rooms
to couple without children. Home
phone $50, No. 3l4 Hemphill street.
2-3t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03

FOR RENT-One furnished front
room Gentleman preferred. Home
phone 294 w. 27-10t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03

FOR RENT-G-room cottage, Laurel
street Cumberland phone 10. Let
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03

OTIS OF MONEY TO LOAN-For
he old reliable Georgia State Saw.
ing Association. Thos. M. Ferguson.
loft.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03
How Is Your
Heart?

Palpitation?
Irregular Pulse?
ShOrtneSS of
Breath? Swollen
Feet or Ankles?
These are some
of til e symp-
toms of h e art
trouble. Go to
your druggist
and try one bot
tie of /" Re n o.
" in e F" a n d
WaCCn the re-
sultS---juSt try
one bottle.
A s k yo ur
druppiSt. SOC
and $1.OO per
bottle, or write
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03

FOR SALE OR TRADE 80 h. D.
ZOOS gasoline engine. good as new
20 h. p. Fairbanks Gasoline en-
CINE, good condition.
25 light generator.
GO TT. 2 1916 inch shafting, 20 feet
lengths.
2 1916 inch couplings.
2 1916 inch ring oiler, post hang
crs.
10 steel split pulleys, different sizes.
cast iron, swing cutoff saw frame.
Gulf Arm & creosoting Co., Hatties-
burg, Miss. 16-1m.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03

you seen where washing not how do YOU know
'n OF YOUR FAMILY is not in DANGER? your fami
~ CONTAGIOUS be communicated throuob T.,
washing N NN9" :
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03

PILES CURES IN TO - DAYS
f"r" druggist will refund money il
'NTO OINTMENT fails to cure any
use of itching. Blind, Bleeding or
"rotruding Piles in 6 to IA days. SOC.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03

FOR SALE
cypress Shingles
Zine Shingles.
Common Brick
Pressed Brick.
Fire Brick.
Fire Clay.
tlne Hangers.
Paper Roofing.
Valley Tin.
Ridge Roll.
FSnce Posts.
Moulding.
nmher.
" N. j. Epley
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03

FOR SALE-1 negro house, renting
for $500 per month. Price s17I
S25 cash, balance $1,000 per month
M. j. Epley. 14-3Ot
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03
GETTING WARM

Nothing like a glass Of cooling SODA
water or some delicious cream when
YOU come down town. Drop i'm and
try our soda service We insist on
its being the best.
Century Drug Store.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03

FOR SAILS - million #. virgin
pine timber near Trunk line R. r.
This is very fine for small mill loca-
ton. Price reasonable. % million
IT, l.. l.. pine close to export $500
per NJ. 3 to ) miles from R. r. Both
of these are good locations and
good timber-eutting Terms.-W. A.
johnson, Home phone 1877, Hatties-
burg, Miss.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-03

FOR THE NEXT FORTY DAYS
Sewed half soles, 60 cents.-New
York Store, 126 E. Pine. 27-1mo
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-01-31
OFFICIAL ACTION
IS TAKEN BY
SUPERVISORS

That Copper Basin faces a decided
~ flattering industrial outlook from
the important determinations made in
the past two months by the CONNER.
cial Mining company, as well as the
rcviving Of other mines near that
camp, was manifested yesterday when
Supervisors Barney Smith and j.. w.
Stewart authorized County Surveyor
II. G.. Shotwell TO 20 into the field
TO make permanent surveys for the
improving of the county road from
Prescott to that district.
Mr.. Shotwel will leave this morn.
ing and will cut down the heavy
grades leading into the basin. BY
changing the roadway Mt several
points, he expects 10 establish n max.
imum grade Of not TO exceed six and
one'half per cent at an expense Of
not over 10000 This work has been
contemplated by the board for some
time, and rcconnoisanccs made some
months ago are favorable for accom-.
plshing the work on the above grade
basis.
With the big strike Of the Com.
mercia and the probability that the
district is soon TO be an integral
factor in supporting thrifty CONNER.
cial centers, the action of the super.
visors is 10 be heartily commended in
having the work performed Mt the
earliest practicable date. Tomorrow
practical road building. II is believed
will follow aud no cessation expert.
enccd until the new and great high.
way il opened to traffic of all kinds.
Business interests Of this city laud
the undertaking and commend the
action Of these wide awake officials.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-01-31
GEORGE WALKER
CLAIMED BY
REAPER
From Tuesdays Dailv

George Walker, one Of the best
known and most popular miners in
this county, passed away Sunday
morning, after an illness Of several
months, his affliction being intestinal
troubles contracted while working in
mines. His suffering was endured
patiently and eourageously, and all
that human aid could offer was ex.
tended him, but without avail.
Deceased was an exceptionally fine
man, industrious mt all times. and
with a geniality that made him
host Of friends wherever he was
known. He had been n resident Of
this county for over a quarter Of
century, and until recently was idsn,
titled with the bradshaw Mountain
country, where he was first stricken
about two years ago.
During the last few days Of hi.
Illness he was attended by his sister,
Mrs. John Noble, Of winslow, while
many friends were also nc his bed.
side. He was native Of England,
and aged ~ years. Sisters and
brothers survive him in that country.
lie was a member Of the Elks and
Knights of Pythias orders, and by
these organizations will the remains
be laid away this afternoon. His
bereaved sister and absent relatives
have the tender sympathy Of maay
friends in the deep sorrow with
which they are burdcned.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-01-31
HOUSE CLEANING
DAY SET BY
LADIES
(From Tuesdays Daily

Tuesday. April =. has been set
apart by the committee on civics Of
the Monday Club, as Cleaning Day
for the City Of Prescott Mrs. J. W.
Stewart, chairman Of the committee,
is busily making plans which shall
set forth the reforms desired to be
effected, after the city shall have
been made neat IN new pin on
that day.
Mrs. Stewart has been actively en-.
gagged in enlisting the cooperation Of
the city fathers, several Of whom
have assured her that they will place
every facility possible ut her com.
wand. DR.. Southworth, city health
officer, has also seconded the efforts
Of the Monday Club in this laudable
work
Superintendent Of Schools Baker
has promised to use his influence TO.
ward declaring a halfholiday on the
day named. whereby the children will
be active participants in the removal
Of unnecessary litter in and around
their homes.
Mrs. stewards scheme embraces
the purchase and installation Of suit
able street rcceptacles into which
must be placed papers and other re.
fuse now .cluttering the highways.
The Monday Club committee believes
that every citizen owning or renting
premises in this beautiful city will
assist in maintaining them in the
most clcanly and hygcnic condition
possible.
4 resume Of the plans OF the com.
mittce will he submitted TO the coun.
ell at its meeting Monday night, as
n result of conference Of the com.
mittce Of Mrs. Stewart. TO he held
Monday next. The ladies are en-.
deavoring TO prevail upon all citizens
of Prescott TO realize the necessity
of acting with them in all the meas.
ures proposed and have 50 far met
with entire approval.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-01-31
POPULAR WOMAN
ANSWERS LAST
SUMMONS
(From Tuesday, Daily


The sad news was received from
Albuquerque, n. NJ, yesterday of the
death OF Mrs. Nancy y. Elder, which
occurred at the home Of her son DIR.
John W. Elder, mayor Of that city,
on Friday last. News Of Mrs. Elder g
death will bring sorrow TO many
hearts wherever she WAS known, en-.
joying as she did the esteem and
good will Of all.
She was n woman Of much strength
Of character, wonderful In many
ways, strong, helpful and hospitable.
She was dutiful 10 her Christian be.
lief, and bore her Illness with patti.
ence and fortitude. Her husband dy.
ing in Pennsylvania, In 1895, she
came to Albuquerque with her two
sons, DIR. John w. Elder, and James
NJ. Elder, the latter going to Mayer,
near this city. Mrs. Elder resided
for seven years with her son, Dr..
Elder, later coming 70 Mayer TO he
with her other son.
Two months ago she returned to Al
buquerque, having been III for some
time previously. Realizing that the
end was near her two sons were sum,
moned to her side, and were present
when the end came. The body will
be taken back 10 Clarion, Pa, by her
son, James NJ. Elder, for intermcnt
in the old family home. The deceased
was well known in this section, and
particularly win her loss be felt at
Mayer, where she was loved by all.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-01-31
FORMAL RAILWAY
ANNOUNCEMENT
IS MADE

As was previously published in the
Journal. Miner, the transfer of the
local railroad to the California, Ari.
IONA and Santa Fe Railway company,
will have no effect on the operation
of the Arizona roads. The following
circular, signed by President Ripley,
sets Mt rest the question Of a whole.
sale change in the operations Of these
lines
The headquarters will remain al
Prescott, and this OF course, means
that the shops will remain here also.
II was not to be presumed that any
great changes would be desirable on
the 8. y. p. 4 p. lines, for the reason
that II has been a good paying little
road and the new owners will be sat.
isfied TO let IL alone in it's paying
condition.
The pertinent part Of the circular
is as follows:
"Chicago, Jan. 22, 1919.
"The properties Of the Santa Fe,
Prescott 4 Phoenix Railway company,
the Arizona 4 California Railway
company, the Prescott 4 Eastern
Railroad company and the Bradshaw
Mountain Railroad company, hereto
fore operated by the Santa Fe, Pres
colt 4 Phoenix Railway company,
have been sold 10 the California, Ari.
zona 4 Santa Re Railway company
and leased TO the Atehison company
for operation, effective noon, January
22, 1912. The officials under the for
mer management will he retained
with the same titles and duties. These
lines will be designated 'Atchison,
Topeka 4 Santa Fe Railway Santa
Fe, Prescott & Phoenix lines The
headquarters viii remain nj Prescott,
Arizona
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-01-31
VALLEY|TE
SEES BRIGHT
FUTURE
(From Tuesdays Daily

Il. w. stephens, who arrived ycster-
day from Skull Valley, states that
the Commercial Mining company
strike Is the theme of discussion In
that community ard that considerable
excitement is noted since the visit of
last Saturday Of DR.. Douglas and
party. Approaching that the site of
n reduction plant would unquestion-
ably be located mt some, point In the
valley together with thrifty bust.
ness center, land owners had raised
on their valuations, and many were
not DESTROYS of selling at any figure.
The close proximity Of Copper
Basin was realized as advantageous,
while in any event the agricultural
outlook Is stimulated by the prospect
OF n permanent market 10 near. With
the large operations believed 10 en-.
sue in the near future on the CONNER
cial interests, the erection OF con.
centrating mill by Geo. G. Meese and
associates on the Arizona Lead and
Zine company mines. the psrmanency
Of the Mist properties that arc pro-
dncing heavily in gold, the Gold star
properties coming into favorable rat
ing, and with many other significant
transactions being closed up, Skull
Valley people believe they have the
key to the situation ~ having the
only gateway to this important min
ing center and are elsted over the
prospects.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-01-31
THAT AFFAIR At
GROOM CREEK

In regard to the difficulty between
Superintendent Of Schools Persons and
Miss Emma Hiatt, the teacher Of the
Groom Creek school, Mrs. Il. y.
Majors, one Of the trustees, yesterday
stated that IL Miss Hiatt taught any
doctrines, or caused to be sung any
songs that might be construed to be
Socialistic, the same was done abso.
lutely without the authority Of the
trustees. On the. contrary, Mrs.
Majors states that they expressly
warned Miss Hiatt not to teach So
eialistic doctrines, after IL had come
to their attention that such was like
ly to occur on account Of Miss Hiatt
being actively identified with that
party. In regard 20 the Socialist
flag that IL is alleged was displayed
in the school house by the teacher,
Mrs. Majors explains that the build.
ing was used as meeting place by
the Socialist Local, and that the so
called flag was only small banner
which vas placed in an inconspicuous
position. The trustees have since re-
moved the same.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-01-31

BUYS CLAIMS

W. G. Orme. T. c. VIM, Gilbert
Elmer and celestia A. Jackson, Of
Nephi. Utah, and John Vale and
Bert Smith of this county, have sold
to the Utah'Arizona Mining company,
group Of four mines, near Goodwin,
on Turkey Creek, the consideration
being for stock In the above corpora.
ton. The Utah-Arizona recently re-
sumed operations and is said to be
making important determinations.
With the acquisition Of the above
mines, their interests are merged into
one block and cover an attractive
mineral belt In silver mining posi-.
bilities.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-01-31

There Is growing among the people
an increasing demand for the opera.
tion OF the telegraph business by the
government on the same basis ne that
on which the postoffiee IL now run.
There are probably no sane citizens
Of the United States who would sane.
tion for one minute the turning over
of the postoffice business TO a half
dozen gigantic corporations and allow.
ing them to run the business In any
way that pleased them hest and made
the most money. Vet that is exactly
what we have done with the tele
graph business and the people are
paying the bills and paying hand
somely, too.
The United States IL almost the
last civilized nation ON earth tina,
does not own its own telcgraphs
Since mails and telegraphs are botl
means Of communication and serv,
exactly the same purpose, there i,
no reason under heaven for not man
aging them together. And TO go q
single step further, the carrying OF
merchandise Ii now part Of thu
postal service. Why not 20 little
further yet and put in a regular par
cells postf
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-01-31

Uncle Sam says Cuba must main.
tain stable government, but under
stable government only a small por-
tion Of the people can obtain office.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-01-31

The suffcrings OF citizens who try
to borrow million OF the Money
Power were told TO the congressional
committee last week, but nothing
was said about the man who wants q
loan Of sl0 10 pay his fuel bill with
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-01-31

A pretty bit of scenery was re
Gently transferred TO paper by Erwin
Bacr, local photographer. II illus.
tratcs that old story Of lost regard
for truth from the quaffing Of the
fatal waters of the enchanted Has
sayampa. Two thirsty travellers, who
may have been honest and good, some,
day, are shown TO be freely drinking
of tho ruinous fluid ms II tricklcs
over the rocks each of which is en-
blematic Of other wayfarcrs who like
these and Hans and Swartz sought
the Golden River, 80 to speak, with
their feet turned the wrong way of
the stream. The scene while depict.
ing such n sad sentiment, il neverthe-
less, splendid specimen Of photo.
graphic art.