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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
DUKE OF FIFE'S BODY
is CARRIED TO ENGLAND

PORTSMOUTH, England, Feb. 2i.-The
British cruiser Powerful arrived here
today with the body Of the late duke of
Fife, who died on January 20, as As
souan, in Egypt from pleurisy and con-
gestioH of the lungs, the result Of
chill contracted when he, the princess
royal and their daughter narrowly es-
capped with their lives from the wreck
of the Peninsular and Oriental line
steamer Delhi off Cape Spartel. Morocco
on December 81. The body was accom-
panied from Egypt by the Princess Royal
and her two daughters.
King George. Queen Mary and Queen
Mother Alexandra met the vessel at
Portsmouth and accompanied the widow
ed princess TO Windsor. The body also
was taken to the royal palace there;
where a funeral service will be held be-
fore it is removed to Scotland for burial
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
tBy Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-That the
American bluejacket is not all that he
might be physically or mentally is the
conclusion to be drawn from a report
by the fleet surgeon OF the Atlantic
fleet on his examination Of recruits.
The average age of the recruit is said
to be too young, a majority being under
% years and a large number of "ordi-
nary seamen" under 20 years of age.
More care should be exercised in selec-
tfon, the report insists. The surgeon
found some striking evidences of physi-
cal and mental degeneration among the
men on the two or three SHIPS, he ar
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
Tax PAYERS Pleased
Especial Dispatch to The JournaID

COLUMBUS, Ga, Feb. 23.-The granG
jury for the February term of Mus
cogee county superior court adjourned
yesterday afternoon. There were d
numbe Of recommendations made by
the body. but the one in which most
interest is felt by Columbus people is
that in which the county tax receiver
is requested to accept the tax returns
at rs per cent of the city's assessment.
If the tax receiver complies with the
grand jury's request it will mean
saving of hundreds of dollars to tax
payers.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
HAVE WE GOT A REAL NAVY
OR A FLOATING KINDERGARTEN ?

CUES. Although they appeared to be per-
forming their duties satisfactorily
these men would fail in time of great
excitement Many unuer sized men and
men with poor physique were noticed.
Regarding the youthfulness of the re-
cruits the report says:
ut is true that youth presents the
advantage of alertness and reader sus-
ceptibility for training but presents the
great disadvantage of lightness in
weight. immaturity or mind, the lack
of power to endure hardships or ex-
posture, and it is doubtful if their ply
steal and mental powers would co-or-
dinate in time of some trying emer-
gency."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27

MAKING HOME PLEASANT"
Farmers in Kansas are said to
be going in strong for making
home pleasant" for the hogs.
This winter, stoves (oil stoves in
some cases. have been installed in
some Of the classier pens, and the
comfort of the Porker family,
drawn up to this cheeriness or an
evening after the days work Of
putting on flesh, will, it is thought,
be so increased as to induce pride
in self-accomplishment until the
bank accounts of their owners will
swell proporuonately.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
RUNAWAY PLAYS HAVOC
WITH STREET AWNING
Especial Dispatch to The JournaI

THOMAsToN, Ga, Feb. 24-During
the wind storm of Wednesday, a dray
drawn. by a powerful mule. suddenly
became frightened and ran down Rail.
struck the posts holding up the awnings
in front of r. E. Dallas store, and CON-
pletely knocked the supports out.
With a loud crash all the ownings
made of tin, fell from the front of the
four stores, and since the joints next
the stores held, they completely closed
all the doors and windows, trapping the
occupants where they could not escape
1t took some little time to demolisf
same so that the streets could be cleared
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
Chatham july Conyenes.

tcptcIdI DIspdlCH 70 : IIE JOpIIIeAI.I
SAVANNAH, Ca, Feb. 24-The grand
jury of Chatham county for the Decem-
Der term will meet this afternoon for the
purpose of making the general present.
ments. It is thought that eognizance viii
be taken of the question of Sunday clos
ing of certain classes of business. The
cases of violations of this law have been
referred to the grand jury, and It Is
expected action will be taken upon them
The matter of improving certain parts
of the roads of Chatham county, not
included in the Grand Prize race course
will also be considered.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
w, c.. Warnock Dead

ADMISSION, Ala. Feb. 2A-Having
lver-exerted himself. W. c. Warnock,
4 member Of the firm of Treadwell &
Warnock and one of Oxford's foremost
merchants. fell dead of heart trouble
N his store Immediately after he had
entered the building on his return from
dinner Thursday afternoon. He is sur
vived by his mother, Mrs. Rachael
warnock. his wife ana four children,
Mrs. Robert Bentley. Mrs. Ernest VIII
son. Hubert Warnock and Robert War
mock. Plans for the funeral have not
oeen completed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
ANNEXATION OF TRIP0LI
CHEERED BY ITALIANS
Stirring Scenes When Favor
able Report Was Read in
Chamber of Deputies,
CBy Associated Press. J

ROME, Feb. 25.-When a report advis-
ing Italian annexation of Tripoh was
read in the chamber of deputies today,
the galleries constantly cheered.
The GALLERIES had another chance for
cheering when a telegram from General
Cenva. commander in Tripoli, was read.
The general thanked parliament for yes
terday's demonstration In favor of the
army and navy.
The annexation report was submitted by
a committee OF p deputies appointed to
consider a bill along this line.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27

A professor of the Washington
state experiment station has dis
covered that the common house fly
multiplies and thrives in the al
falfa fields. This discovery has
caused a great deal of interest in
the west. and Investigations by
scientists are now being made to
ascertain just how the fly breeds
in alfalfa, and how the pest may
be overcome.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
SINISTER IN NEW YORK;
BOASTS RUSSIAN BEAR

NEW YORK, Feb. 2s.-W. Morgan
shuster. erstwhile REIMBURSEMENT OF
Persia. arrived here today.
HI II. Topskyan. consul general OF Per-
STA IN New York greeted Mr.. Shustor.
and the responsibility OF Persia for his
safety cease
DIR. Shuster asserted that Persia had
been unjustly treated by Russia and Eng
land. and reiterated his views that the
crushing OF Persia was q lasting shame.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
INTERNATIONAL LAW IS
AFTER WHITE SLAVES
Germany RatifieS Extradition
Treaty--United States Has
Not Yet Done So.
Gy Associated Press

BERLIN, Feb. 23.-The reichstag to-
day passed the first part of a law rati-
flying the international white slavery
convention drawn up on May 4, 1910,
at the Paris conference. which makes
the crime an extraditaLle offense.
Deputies Of all shades of political
opinion deplored the non-adhesion Of
the United States to the convention.
A government report promised that
Germany would try to induce the
United States ana other nations which
did not participate in the conference to
adhere to the convention.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
TH0MAST0N TO BUILD
NEW BUSINESS HOUSES
aspeelai pispAsch 70 The JOurnal1

Especial Dispatch 10 The JournaL)
THOMAsTON, Ga. Feb. 24-on the
vacant lots on Center street, where the
Murray hotel stood before its destruction
by FIRE, Mr.. John p. Murray is now erect
ing two new stores, with red pressed
brick. and solid glass fronts. Already
hese buildings have been rented.
Mr. Murray contemplates the erection
II two larger stores near these some
lime in the spring.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
NEW JAP AMBASSADOR
REACHES WASHINGTON
Chinda Succeeds
Ambassador UChida-WaS
Educated in America.
rRr A,.o,i,tsa Prs.a.l

WASHINGTON. Feb 22-Viscount s.
Chinda. the new japanese ambassador.
has arrived in Washington. accompanied
hv the viscountess Chinda and retinue
OF attendants. He Is expected to pre-
sent his credentials TO the state depart
nent within q week. Tie new anbas-
sador IS a graduate OF Depauw univer-
sity Indiana, and a fraternity man. as
well as classmate OF former Senator
Beveridge, OF Indiana. He was ambas-
ssdor 70 Germany when ordered here
70 succeed former Ambassador Uchida-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27

A bank president Of Ofkus county,
Oklahoma, states that historw does
not record one single instance of
a bank failure where the loans
were made to farmers, and says it
never will be, because the closest
intimacy exists between the banks
and the farmers in the matter of
loans and deposits.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
Thonnaston Home Buns

Especial DISPATCH 10 The JournaLD
THOMASTON, Ca, Feb. 2.-Wednes-
day night, about 2 o'clock. the home Of
Mr.. Allen Immersion on the south
side Of Thomasto was totally destroy
ed by fire. The building was a nice
new dwelling but recently completed
and is partially covered by $500 in
surance. only by good work on the
part OF the bucket brigade were the
surrounding houses saved. Mr.. jim
mersOn states that he will rebuild at
ouce
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
RAILROAD WILL RUN RIGHT
INTO BASEMENT OF HOTEL

in cubic feet space than any other hotel
in the United States. Railroad pas
sengers arriving on tracks running be-
meath the hotel foundations will be
able to step from their coaches directly
itno a hotel elevator.
The plans for the entire terminal de-
velopment on the Grand Central station
site call for an expenditure of more
than 100000, 900.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
Letter to
lDr Kilmer q Co..
lBinghamton, n. X

Prove what swamp-Root VIII DO For
You.
Send to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y, for a sample bottle. 1t will
convince anyone. You will also receive
a booklet of valuable information, tell
ing all about the kidneys and bladder.
When writing, be sure and mention The
Atlanta Semi-Weekly Journal. Regu-
lar ffty-cent and one-dollar size bot
ties for sale at all drug stores
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
COUPLE CELEBRATES 10TH
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
fRv Assooiated Press.l

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-Mathias ShaIek
and his wife celebrated today the 18th
anniversary of their wedding. This also
is Mr.. Shalek's seth birthday. His wife
is SO years old, and both are enjoying
good health. The couple say they ex-
pect to live past the 10O-year mark.
1--WE have had our little Tits and squab-
bIes, but / don't think we would have
been abit happier If we had not had
them" said Mr.. Shalek.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
Rev. Father Hugh Dead
(By Associated Press.)

lBy Associated Press,J
MOBILE, Ala, Feb. 23.-Rev. Father
Augustin Hugh, S. j. A, native of Ger
many, aged so years, and treasurer of
Spring Hill college here died last
night, after a brief illness. He was
formerly stationed at st. Stanislau's
college, Macon, Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
NEGRO IN HANDCUFFS
OWED FROM FAST TRAIN

JEFFERs0NVILLE Ind. Feb. "a
With his handcuffed arms extending be-
fore him. William White, a negro parole
violater dived headfirst from train
which was running so miles an hour,
near Seymour, Ind, yesterday. Field
Agent Rafferty, of the reformatory here,
who had the negro in custody, saw him
Just in time to catch one Of Whites
feet and held on until porter arrived
at his side and assisted in dragging the
struggling prisoner back into the coach.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
Mayor Sued for $4,000

Especial Dispatch 10 the JournaID
ADMISSION, Ala, Feb. 2A-Claiming
that he was libelously accused of en-
bezzling 1,60O in the city's money,
while he was acting in the capacity
OF city treasurer, DIR. John +. Rowan,
one Of the wealthiest citizens of Jack
sonville, this county. has sued Mayor
II. L. Stevenson. president Of the
Tredegar National bank. of the same
city, in the sum of $4,000, the suit
having been filed in the circuit court
here Thursday afternoon.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
tBy Associated Press.O

NEW YORK, Feb. ga 23-story
hotel costing $5.5O0,OOO is to be a part
of the group Of buildings constituting
the new Grand Central terminal now
nearing completion here for the New
York Central and New Haven railways.
The hotel annex Of the big station will
occupy a plot 200 feet by 215 feet, will
contain 1000 rooms and will be larger
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
BUT SHE HAD A HUSBAND
WHO NEVER TOLD A LIE

women debated and voted last night
on the resolution: Martha Washing
toms lot was better than ours.
The vote stood: Yes 2, no 90.
Martha mad no amusements. appar-
entity" one member argued. Just think
what she missed by not being able to
play golf, tennis and go to the thea
ter"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27

Two years ago James Cunning
ham, a railroad conductor, bought
a fruit form in southeast Missouri,
and his crop this last year sold for
enough to pay for it clean and left
about $500 net profit.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
Frozen to Death

OMSK, Russia, Feb. PA large num-
Der of persons were frozen TO death
during a snowstorm in this district to-
day. In Omsk itself 81 fatalities have
been reported, while in Koptopatavak
the death roll totals 80, and in Petropa-
valosk it reached 105.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
(By Associated Press. J

KANSAS CITY, Feb, 26.-Ninety out
of hundred Kansas city women re-
fuse to believe that Martha Washing
ton had a better time tnan they are
having. At the Martha Washington din
ner of the Women's Dining club at
which men were barred, one hundred
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
Fortune in Water CreSS

Especial Dispatch to Die Journal)
ADMISSION, Ala. Feb. 23.-There is
a fortune in water cress. in the opin-
ion of Ed Dennis. a capitalist of Mar
tinburg, w. Va. and his associates. Mr..
Dennis has been making mis- headquar-
ters at the Alabama hotel in this city
for some time and he is shipping the
common cress, to the larger cities Of
the north and east.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27

Mrs. John Weis, a farmers wife,
near Salina, Kan, canned over
quarts of peaches last season, all
of which were raised on the home
farm.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27
AhM
Read About These Three Girls. How Sick
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27

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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27

NY Royal Delft Blue and Gold IL the handsomest
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-27

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Putnam patriot., 1912-05-10
EarrneII to Rey. A. |. Ns1arian

A recent number Of the Boston Transcript has the following item ol much interest to Putnam readers as MT. Nazanan has spent several sum- mers in this city, his wife being Miss Alice Heath, a former Putnam lady, and graduate of the Putnam High school:
 "Rev. 4. H. Nazsrisn, who has been transferred from the Nit. Beling- ham Nj. E. church in Chelsea to the Peoples Temple, Boston, and Mrs. Nazarian were given a farewell recep tion by the members Of the Chelsea congregation last evening. Rev. Mr. Nazarian was presented a reclining chair and his wife was given gold necklace
 Mrs. May F.. Oxton, president of the Ladies Aid Society, presided and the speakers included William Josselyn, ', one of the oldest members Of the church. Charles II. Faunce, the church treasurer. c. |. NJ Hayes and John Guy. They reviewed the work Rev. Mir. Nazarian has accomplished the past ten years and told how under his leadership they were enabled to build two church ediflces, two having been destroyed by fire, and are now free from debt. MT. Nazarian thanked the members for their loyalty and cooper stion during his pastorate
Putnam patriot., 1912-05-10
Flag Day

Friday, June l4th, Is Flag Day. IL marks the l35th anniversary of the ad- option of the stars and stripes AS the flag of our country. The public recog- milton of Flag Day Is becoming more and more general. The governorsIof many states have, by proelamations, called public attention to the day, and mayors of cities have ordered flags dis played on municipal buildings and re- quested that citizens do the same on private buildings
 All American citizens are again in vited to join in the public recognition of the birthday of the emblem of olr nationality.
Putnam patriot., 1912-05-10
Sheen Breeders Field Day

The Connecticut Sheep Breeders Association will hold it's annual field day at the farm Of D. NJ. Mitchell, Southbury, Tuesday, May 2l.
 Prizes Of D, S3 and $2 are offered in each of the following classes:
 Glass l, Hand shearing.
 Glass 2, Machine sheafiHg.
 Glass 3, Hand shearing for contest a Its not exceeding Is years Of age.
 Glass 1, Machine shearing for con stants not exceeding IS years of age.
 Glass Q, Sweepstakes for best shear ing in the foregoing classes.
 Shearing machines will be furnished al the farm. There will be a demon. stration in grinding shearing machines and you are invited to bring dull Knives to be sharpened
 Dinner on the basket picnic plan. Free conveyance from Southbury sta- ton on the Highland division, \. '. N. II. X H. k. k.
Putnam patriot., 1912-05-10

Total se~>es~N Sf State ef Coaneesleat County of Windham ss. T. G II. Gtpafric, Cashier of the above named bank do s0lemnly swear that the above st.,tefnent is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. C. H. GlIKATSiC. Cashier Subscribed and sworn te before inc this 5oth day of May. t2lz
 CHARLES AENo NoLn.
 Notary fgbilc COrreci-Afsesf;
 GHAs. fl. BROWN.
 1ouS '. csEFKSFsR Directors. l.. WHEsio<S.
Putnam patriot., 1912-05-10
F. q. Letters & Co. REPRESENTATIVES FOR EDISON MONOGRAPHS AND
 RECORDS

Al q Court Of Probate holden Af Woodstock t within and for the district of Woodstock on the 5rd day Of May, A. D., 1912
 Present. Clarence H. Child, Judge,
 On melton 0f Eric II. Johnson ot Put am. Connecticut. Exec41oT on The i~state estate Of Edward r. Strian, late Of 0dstock within EaId district, dcceaSed.
 This Court doth decree that six months be al- lowed and limited tur the creditors uf said es Late fn exhibit their claims ag tinSt the same to the ENeeufor and directs fhat pHbHc notice Dc gtVeH 0f Ihts order p} sdFeFtisiag ia a news papei having q circulation in said di,tgiet. and by postiI A copy Thereof o6 the pablie sign post iu said town Hf Won1stacS nta rest the place where the drceased last daeif.
 Ia-2f CLARENCE H. H Ln, Judge