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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-04-05
Bathetic,

General Marion Maus has a keen
and delicate taste in literature, and
at a recent dinner at Vancouver Bar
racks, discussing a popular novel of
little worth, General Maus said:
The pathos of the book is really
bathos. 1t reminds me of private's
widow. The good woman was about
to sell her household furniture, her
rugs, plated ware and what not AS
she was going over these articles her
eyes filled with tears, host of mem
cries rose to her mind, and, laying
aside half-dozen knives, she said:
"'Oh, dear! | can't let these go!
They've been in poor Georges mouth
too often!'"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-04-05
A New Brand,

Uncle Hiram stroked his throat
whiskers and watched the big tour
ing car as it whizzed past him and
up the boulevard, emitting trail of
blush smoke from it's oil-choked en-
CINE.
HUH" he shifted. Them may be
swell city fellers, but they certainly
was a-smokin' some durn orful see
gars!"-Judge's Library.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-04-05
Meas sure.

Uncle Ezra-Then you think the
battle of Wounded Knee was a great
er event than the reformation?
Uncle Eben-Certainly. I've seen
them both and I'll bet the battle
took at least a thousand more feet
of film.-Puck.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-04-05
Lean Year,

A local youth is having trouble with
his girl.
why won't you marry me?" he de-
manded the other day.
I'll marry you, but not until next
year"
why the delay?"
I'm not going to have it said that
l did the proposing
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-04-05
His Politics.

The Mistress-Yes, that seems sat
isfactory, and nova most important
question with us-as to politics. Have
you any strong convictions?
The Prospective Butler-Madam. l
will not deceive you-they are my
life's blood
The Mistress-Well, what are they?
The Prospective Butler-God save
Old England, maam! The Sketch.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-04-05
Even This Year.

What is so rare as day in
June?" murmured the poet.
Days in February are somewhat
rare" answered the practical person.
only 20 of 'em, even in leap year."
Louisville Courier-J Journal
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-04-05

Wife-Look, l bought this fur coat.
today. They tell me we are going to
have very cold weather soon.
Husband-Who told you so?
Wife-The furrier.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-04-05
BreVity,

ICY Warman, the poet and hamor.
list, tells the story OK an after-dinner
speaker, who was called on to speak
on THE Antiquity of the Microbe."
He arose and said, Adam had EN-"
and then sat down.-Boston Record.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-04-05
School Days.

ooh, Ella. your exercise is simply
full of Mistakes
Il did it on purpose so that my
master will stay longer with me-
Fliegende Blaetter.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-04-05

1t might be we'll to remember that
every man you deal with Is looking fol
the best of it.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-04-05

When man is completely wrapped
up In himself the package is apt to
be small.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-04-05
Not Sufficient.

Money makes the mare 60"
Huh"
Don't you think so?"
1T never made her go fast enough
to do me any good"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-04-05
Talk to yourself if you want an ap
preciative audience.

For Constipation, Bliousness, Liver and
Kidney Troubles, take Garfield Tea
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-04-05

First Divorcee-I was fool enough
to marry for money.
Second Divorcee-And l was fool
enough to marry for love.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-04-05

Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true. aad full of human
interest.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-10
Mrs. Arthur Grant Dead.

Townville, Jan. 9.-Special: j. B..
FELTON, attended his sisters marriage
at Cusseta, Ga, on December 9th.
Last Sunday morning the death
| angel entered the home of Arthur
Grant and took his wife, Mrs. Hattie
Woolbright Grant. She was the eld-
est daughter. Of o. H. P. Woolbright.
She was just in the bloom Of wo-
manhood, only 10 years old. She
leaves two children. The deepest
sympathy Is felt for the bereaved
ones.
Andy FELTON,, of Cusseta, Ca, is
visiting his brother, J. B. FELTON,.
MIR. and Mrs. S. J. Mcclellan, of
| Anderson, visited at J. p. Ledbet-
ter's recently.
Mr.. Wood, who has been clerking
in Townville, has gone to Lavonia.
Julian Bruce, Of Anderson, Wis
tied at Jesse Campbell's and ]. r.
Bruces during the holidays.
Born, unto Mr.. and Mrs. Julius
Grant, on December 26th, daugh-
ter.
Lon Boleman, Of Tertta, has moved
to Townville.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Holland, of
Plains, Ga, visited j. c. Speares re-
Gently
Miss Ola Mae Woolbright entered
the Greenville Female College Tues
day.
Preston Bruce and George Smith,
from Clemson, and Clarence Bruce.
from the South Carolina College,
spent the holidays with homefolks.
Misses Katie Shirley, Marie
Gaines and Attic Mays, of Asheyille.
y. c., were with homefolks during
the holidays.
Misses Lizzie and Beatrice Bruce
have returned to their schools.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-10
TRUE BILL AGAINST HUB EVANS
Richland Grand Jury Acts on Charge
Relating to Debates.

Columbia, Jan. 6.-The grand jury
of Richland county sprung a surprise
to-day when a true bill was returned
against II. Fl. Evans, Of Newberry,
charging him with accepting rebates
and conspiring to receive rebates.
The incident came from the attor-
ney generals office and was handed
to the grand jury by Solicitor Cobb,
and the finding was made along with
reports on several other bills.
1t Is not known whether the case
will be called for trial at the present
term of court, as Attorney General J..
Fraser Lyon Is still out of the city.
Solicitor Cobb stated, in response to
an inquiry, that he could not at this
time give information concerning the
date for trial, as the case was in the
hands Of the attorney general.
Evans was chairman OF the Board
Of directors of the South Carolina
dispensary.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-10
Hard Times for Stage People.

Chicago. Jan. 8.--Fifteen hundred
actors and actresses, 1t was estimated
by booking agencies last night, are
seeking employment in Chicago.
The number includes leading men
and women, chorus girls and men and
vaudeville artists. 1t is said that
within three weeks more than forty
companies have given up the "road"
in towns near Chicago.
Nearly all OF the members OF these
have fastened to Chicago looking for
Openings" The stranded ones are
discussing what they claim Is the
most disastrous year in a decade in
theatricals.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-10
SHOT HEAD OFF 2 IN MORNING
Henry Coffee, Former DahIonegt,
Postmaster, Commits Suicide.

Manchester, Ga, Jan. 6.-Henry L.
Coffee, residing at Chalybeate, near
here, committed suicide this morning
about 2 o'clock, in his bedroom,
where several others we're sleeping,
by shooting the top Of his head off
with a shotgun. His death was in
stantaneous, and as he left no mes
sage, his family are eat loss to ac-
count for his rash act, though 1t is
thought financial embarrassment had
something to do with 1t.
Coffee was about 48 years of age
and was assistant postmaster at Dah-
lonega before moving to Chalybeate.
Besides a wife and six children, he
has several brothers in Atlanta and
one here.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-10
PICTURE REVEALS LOST GIRL.
Russian Peasant and Wife Sec Like
ness of Daughter.

st. Petersburg, Jan. GA cinema
tograph nm was instrumental in fur
nishing an audience at a picture show
with a real live romance to-day.
While scene in a play was being
reproduced at a cinematograph thea
ter here, peasant and his wife, two
Of the spectators, recognized an ac-
tress in the picture as their long-lost
daughter. The woman swooned, and
her husband: shouting, "My daugii-
teri" tried to force his way behind
the stage, expecting to find his
daughter there. TO convince him
that his daughter was not there, the
manager had the curtain drawn up.
Then, ringing up tho firm from
whom he got the film, the manager
was Informed that tho actress was
there, and would set out for the thea
ter at once.
Soon after this information had
been given out to the audience, a cab
drove up with the actress, and par
ents ana daughter had an affection
ate meeting. To the delight OF the
audience. the young lady appeared
on the stage.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-10
Death of Miss Nora Kelley.

Died, at the home Of her father, afs
ter long illness. Miss Nora Belle
Kelley. She was born September 28,
1874, and departed this life January
lst, 1912, aged 3S years. She was
member of Zion Methodist church.
Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. w. II. McAlister at her church
on January I'd, at 3 o'clock in the af-
ternoon., after which her remains
were laid to rest in the Neville ceme-
terry. Miss Kelley was the daughter
or Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. Kelley. She
leaves her father and mother, four
brothers and Ave sisters and a host
OF friends to mourn her death. May
God console them in this hour OF sor-
row.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-10
CATTLE FIsEEzING IN TEXAS.
Zero Weather. Cause Of Great suffer
ing in Southwest.

Dallas, Texas, Jan. GA driving
snow storm Is falling In the Texas
, Panhandle to-day with the tempera-
ture IL to 1S below zero. The snow
began, during the night. With solid
sheet of ice and snow six inches
deep, cutting starving cattle from
their food, the snow Of to-day only
added to the danger already felt for
the herds.
Also in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City, Okla, Jan. g.
Pawhuska, In the northeastern Sec
tion, was the coldest town in Okla
homa to-day, according to reports
received here. Cattle in the section
Of Oklahoma adjacent to the Texas
Panhandle were said to be suffering
severely. a 40-mile wind swept the
prairies.
Storm Blamed for Collision.
Amarillo, Texas, Jan. GA blind
ing snow storm Is blamed for rear
end collision between passenger and
freight trains on the Pecos and
Northern Texas Railway, a Santa Fe
system line, near Hereford, Texas, to-
day. in which one man met death and
several others were injured. w. J.
Miller, freight conductor, was kill
ed. The injured are trainmen. Be-
fore they could be extricated from
the wreckage they were nearly frozen
to death.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-10
HALF MILLION IN SUPPLEMENT-.
Itoystcr Company Compromises Suit
Resulting from Potash Dispute.

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 6.-The payment
to-day Of $780, 900 to the f. S. Roys-
ter Guano Company, through their at
torneys, resulted in the withdrawal
of that company's suit for $752,541
against the International Agricultu-
raj Corporation, of New York, for
failure to carry out a potash con-
tract.
This is one Of the suits growing out
OF the German potash controversy, in
which settlement was reached re-
Gently with the understanding that
all suits would be compromised
The defendant company had con-
tracted to deliver to the Royster con-
Germ from ten to twelve thousand
tons OF potash annually for two years,
beginning January /, 1910, with the
privilege to the plaintiff Of extending
the contract for Ave additional years.
The levylng by Germany Of a ,prohib-
tive export tax prevented the carry
ing out OF the contracts and the plain
tiff alleges damages to the amount of
the suit.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-10
Samuel N. Hyde Will Hang.

Columbia, Jan. 8.--Samuel N.
Hyde. the Anderson county white
man, must pay the death penalty at
future date. to be assigned by the
ciicuit court of that country for the
death OF his wife and his father-in-
law. The Supreme Court in q decis-
lon affirmed the verdict Of guilty Of
murder found by the Anderson court.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-10
Parsons Poem a Gem.

From Rev. II. Stubenvoll, Allison
Iowa, In praise Of DR.. Kings New
Life Pills:
They're such health necessity,
In every home these pills should be
If other kinds you've tried in vain,
Use DR.. Kings and be well again"
Only 25c. at all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-01-10

When buying cough medicine for
children bear in mind that Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is most effect
ual for colds, Group and whooping
cough and that 1t contains no harm
ful drug. For sale by all dealers.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-04
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona, August 9. 1912.
 NOTICE is hereby given that Joseph E. Fulwider, of Maricopa, Ari- zona, who. on April :, 1911, made Homestead Application. No. 014122, for SWA Section 34. Township S.. Range E., c. & s R Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make Final Communication Proof. to estab- lIsh claim to the land above de- scribed. before Register and Receiver, U S Land Office, at Phoenix, Ari- zona. on the 11th day of September, 1912
 Claimant names as witnesses: Franklin C. Wright. of Maricopa. Ari- zona; Ora M. Shreve. of Maricopa, Arizona: J. C. Power, of Maricopa. Arizona; Charles F. Crane, of Phoe- nix. Arizona.
 FRANK H PARKER,
 Register.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-04
COMMANDMENTS FOR MOTORISTS

The Chicago Motor Car association competitors in a recent intercIub run, received cards issued by the team cap tain giving what he called the ten commandments"
 l. Be sure that you have your tire chains on board and that they are in good condition.
 2. Examine spark plugs and see that they are clean.
 9. See that your magneto is work ing perfectly and that your storage battery is in good condition to run the car if necessary to switch over to bat tery.
 i. Carefully examine your electric wiring and it's attachments at the ter minals.
 ,. Better renew all oil and grease in engine, transmission and differen- tial
 6. See that ali spring clevices are tight and that spring shackles and pins are in good condition and well lubri- cated.
 :. Flush out radiator, preferably preliminary elean it with caustic soda, and have sufficient supply Of water in radiator when starting in contest.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-04
Attest
FRANK THOMAS,
 City Recorder.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
 0102S0
Mayor

Department or the interior, U s. Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona. August 9. 1912.
 NOTICE is hereby given that Mar garet E. B. Thompson, of Cashion. Arizona. who on May 2, 1910, made Homestead Entry. No. 0102S0, for Lot and SEA NWA. Section 1. Town ship 1 N, Range 1 w, c. & S. R. Meridian, has filed notice of inten- tion to make Final Five Year Proof. to establish claim to the land above described, before Register and Re ceiver, at Phoenix, Arizona. on the 11th day of September. 1912
 Claimant names as witnesses: J. Henry Kip. of CashiOn, Arizona; Lan- don C. Haynes. of Cashion, Arizona; i; Adah L. Springer. of Cashion, Ari- zona; David H. Lenox. of Cashion. Arizona.
 FRANK II. PARKER,
 Register
Arizona republican., 1912-09-04

of the west line of First Avenue, 95.29; at the east line of Second Ave nue, $40; at the west line of Second Avenue, 94.24 at point 100 feet west of the west line of Second Ave nue, 94.54; at the east line of Third avenue, 9404; at the west line of Third Avenue, 93S2 and at the east line of Fourth Avenue, 93.07.
 Section 6. The grade of interme- diate points shall be on a straight line joining the grades established by this ordinance.
 Section :. The grades established by this ordinance are expressed in feet and decimals of a foot above the datum plane of the City of Phoenix. Section S. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflictr with the provisions of this ordinance are here | by repealed
 Section Q This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after it's passage ana publication ac- cording to law.
 Passed by the Common Council of Phoenix this 18th day of August, 1912. LLOYD B. CHRISTY. Mayor. Attest:
 FRANK THOMAS,
Arizona republican., 1912-09-04
sNOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Trustees of School District No. One for furnishing all material needed and performing all labor neces- sary in connecting the following school buildings with the City sewer; Adams, Fillmore. Mckinley, Washington, Douglas and Grant.
 Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check for ten per cent of the lump sum bid.
 The connections must be made inn mediately after the city has granted permission to the Board of Trustees to have any one or all of the buildings connected.
 Bids will be received until 7:30 o'clock P. M, Tuesday, September 10th. 1912 and must be addressed "L. D. Dameron, Clerk Of the Boar,i of Trus- tees. Phoenix Arizona.
 The Board of Trustees reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
 L. D. DAMERON,
 Clerk of Board of Trustees.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-04
ORDINANCE NO. o1S

AN ORDINANCE to regulate the keeping and storage of Calcium Carbide
 The Common Council or Phoenl&. uo Ordain as follows:
 Section l. That it shall be unlaW- full for any person firm or corpora ton to keep or store Calcium Car bide within the City of Phoenix. un- less the following conditions are com piled with: Calcium Carbide shall be confined in a can or drum or metal, the seams of which must be lock -jointed, air and water tight without the use of solder. Such con- tainer must be provided with a screw top or it's equivalent. made or su1Il- cient strength to insure handling without rupture, be kept free from moisture and conspicuously marked: Calcium Carbide-Keep Dry
 Sec. 2. (A) All such packages of Calcium Carbide, of whatever capac- ity, when stored in quantities of not to exceed six hundred (6O0 pounds) pounds. shall be supported upon blocks or legs or placed or piled upon a rack or racks of sufficient strength of the street, alley or way upon WHICH to support the same and so construct cd and placed as to elevate and sus- tain said packages at least six Go ln.) inches above the floor.
 (B) When Calcium Carbide Is kep' or stored in quantities exceeding SIX hundred (6OO lbs.) pounds, it must be in a building used exclusively fol such purpose, and the floor of saic building upon which the Calcium Car bide rests shall be at least six inches G in1 above the actual existing leve such building is located.
 LLOYD B. CHRISTY.
 Mayor. Attest:
 FRANK THOMAS,
 City Recorder.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-04
ORDINANCE NO. 52o

AN ORDNANCE prepared by F. N.
 Homquist, City Engineer, estab
 fishing street and gutter grades on
 certain parts of Central Avenue,
 First Avenue, Adams Street, Wash
 ington Street and Jefferson Street,
 in the City of Phoenix.
 The Common Council Of Phoenix do
 ordain as follows:
 Section 1 The grade of the gutters on Central Avenue from the south line of Jefferson street to the north line of Buchanan Street and on First Avenue from the south line of Jeffer- son Street to the north line of Blu chanan Street is hereby established at one CD foot below the grade of the curb at corresponding points.
 The grade of the crown of Central Avenue from the south line of Jeffer- son Street to the north line of Jack son Street and crown of First Avenue from the south line of Jefferson Street to the north line of Jackson Street is hereby established at ninety three one hundredths (93) of a foot above the mean of the gutter at cor responding points. The grade of the crown of Central Avenue from the north rail of the Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix Railroad on Jackson Street to the north line of Buchanan Street is hereby established at the mean of the curb grades at corresponding points. The grade of the crown of First Avenue from the north rail of the Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix Railroad on Jackson Street to the south line of Phoenix is hereby established at the mean of the curb grades at corresponding points. The grade of the crown of First Avenue at point thirty (3O) feet south of the south line of Phoenix is hereby established at 9043 and at the south line of Buchanan street at 89.31.
 Section 2 The grade of the north gutter of Adams Street at the east line of First Street is hereby estab- lished at 9720, at the west line of Second street, 97.74; at the east line of Second Street, 9793; at a point 125 feet east of the east line of Sec ond Street, 98.19; at the west line of Third street, 97.80; at the east line of Third Street, SITS; at a point 125 feet east of the east line of Third street, 98.19; at the west line of Fourth Street, 97.57; at the east line of Fourth Street, 97.41; and at the west line of Fifth Street. 96.44.
 The grade of the crown of Adams street at the east line of First Street is hereby established at 98.13; at the west line of Second Street, 98.42; at the east line of Second Street, 98.52; at a point 125 feet east of the east line of Second Street 98S6: at the west line of Third street, 98.63; at the east line of Third street, 9S.69; at a point 125 feet east of the east line of Third street, 98S1; at the west line of Fourth Street, 9S43; at the east line of Fourth street, 9827; and at the west line of Fifth Street, 9727 The grade of the south gutter on Adams street at the east line of First Street is established at 9720, at the west line of Second Street, 9774; at
Arizona republican., 1912-09-04
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
 0oo45

Department of the interior, U. 5
 Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona
 August 9. 1912.
 NOTICE is hereby given that Ed win c. Fitzhugh, of Phoenix. Ari- zona who, on January 4, 1909, made Homestead Entry. No. 02245, for NWA, Section F, Township 1 s.. Range E., G. & S. F. Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make Final Three Year Proof. to establish claim to the land above described. before Register and Receiver, U $. land Office, at Phoenix. Arizona, on the 18th day of September, l9l2.
 Claimant names as Witnesses:
Arizona republican., 1912-09-04

Sec. 3. (A) Frame buildings used for the storage of Calcium Carbide in quantities exceeding six hundred pounds (60O lbs.) shall be water proof. we'll ventilated, without artificial light or heat. kept thoroughly dry and de- tached from any other buildings.
 (B) Fireproof buildings used for the storage of Calcium Carbide in quantities exceeding six hundred pounds (6O0 lbs) shall be we'll venti- lated without artificial light or heat. kept thoroughly dry and so situated that no door or other opening enters directly into any other building.
 co Any building used for the storage of Calcium Carbide pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be conspicuously marked Calcium Carbide"
 Sec. 4. Any person, firm or cor poration keeping or storing Calcium Carbide in any quantity exceeding six hundred (6OO lbs.) pounds in weight, shall immediately upon receiving the same, notify in writing the Chief of the Fire Department of the City of Phoenix of the exact location of such place or storage, anu lile SdlIlc SIldll be, at all times subject to his in spection, and upon compliance with the provisions of this ordinance he shall approve the same. Sec. g. Whoever violates any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction thereof, shall be fined in any sum not less than ten dollars (s1O .00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100. O0).
 Sec 6. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the pro- visions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
 | Sec. '. This ordinance shall take 1 effect and be in force from and after 1 it's passage and publication according to law
 Passed by the Common Council Of Phoenix this goth day of August, A 1 D. 1912.
 1 LLOYD B. CHRISTY, Attested: Mayor.
 FRANK THOMAS, l City Recorder.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-04
DAD WAS WILLING, THEN

I'm sorry fer you, my boy" said the old man, Wagging his head sadly Why, dad?"
 You are marrying a woman who can't cook"
 That's all right. She has prom ised me that"
 That she'll learn. my poor lad?' "Better-that she won't try!"
 (Then he received the paternal blessing )-Cleveland Plain Dealer.