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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-08
BOY LANDS BASS FOUR FEET
LONG: WEIGHS 40 POUNDS

BRUNSWICK, GA, Oct. s.-The
largest fish caught here in several
years was that hooked from ST. Simons
pier by William Kenner, a thirteen
year-old boy when, with the assist
ance Of several men, he pulled in a
bass weighing 40 pounds and measur-
ing four feet in length. In the past
two weeks, since the bass season
opened a number Of fish weighing from
80 to 35 pounds have been caught.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-08
FLOYD FARMER, AGED 81.
HAS 81 GRANDCHILDREN

ROME, GA, Oct. S--Although he
is only 81 years old. W. J. Walker. who
lives near Rome, has 81 grandchildren.
The thirty grandchild has arrived
this week. Mr.. Walker is robust
farmer. He was candidate for Floyd
county commissioner Of roads and rev
enue at TT recent election.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-08
COLUMBUS CHURCH TO BUILD.

COLUMBUS, GA, Oct s-The
Church of Christ, of Columbus, an
nounces that it has purchased a lot
upon which a handsome church build
ing will be erected early next year. In
the meantime temporary house Of
worship will be erected. Work on this
viii begin this week
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
PHYSICIAN SAID ECZEMA
CAME FROM TEETHING

when my little girl was about eight
months old, she was taken with q very
irritating breaking out, which came on
her face. neck and back. When she
first came down with 1t, 1t came in
little watery-like testers under her
eyes, and on her chin, then after . few
days It would dry down in scaly. white
scabs. In the daytime she was quite
worrysome and would dig and scratch
her face nearly all the time.
II consulted our physician and
found she was suffering from eczema,
which he said came from her teething.
I used the ointment he gave me and
without any relief at all. Then I
wrote for book on Cuticura, and pur>
chased some Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment at the drug store. I did as
found directions in the Cuticura Book
let. and when she was one year old,
she was entirely cured. Now she is
three years and four months, and she
has never been troubled with eczema
since she was cured by the Cuti-
cura Soap and Cuticura Ointment.
(Signed) Mrs. Freeman Craver, 311
Lewis St.. Syracuse. N. Y, May 6,
1911. Although Cuticura Soap and
Ointment are sold everywhere, a sam
pie Of each. with 32-page book. will
be mailed free on application to "Cuti-
cura." Dept L, Boston.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

to be sending up pale green shoots
The desire for novelties in the horticultural
world has of course affected the Dutch bulb grow
In all large establishments certain portion
of the ground is devoted to experiments incident
to the search of new varieties Apart from the
fact that all the bulbs will at times produce Of
shoots which exhibit a certain difference from the
parent, the only way in which new varieties may
be obtained is through the agency of seed The
interesting process of artificial fertilization
is resorted to. but from the beginning to the end
the whole process OF raising bulbs from seed is
one requiring an immense amount of patience.
BY the transference of the pollen from one bios
som to another the experimenter hopes to influ-
ence the resulting seeds in a certain manner Blu,
ne can be by no means sure of this
The prices for novel varieties change but for
new specimens of narcss from $50 to $3.50 per
bulb have been obtained and the fact is remark
able that many of the varieties have commanded
these high prices for several years and still show
but small signs of reduction.
Such sums mentioned above are small
in comparison with prices which were paid for
tulip bulbs during the historic 'tulipomania" which
swept over the Dutch people In the early part of
the seventeenth century. single bulb of a
variety known Semper Augustus realized the
Immense sum of $2.500 All kinds OF bulb plants
are largely grown, the smaller bulbs such as
snowdrops. crocuses and scillas are produced in
huge quantities, while later on in the year the
landscape In the bulb country is brilliant with
ranunculi, irises. and gladioli On some of the
larger establishments a great variety Of green
house roots and bulbs are under glass.
The growing of tulips is splendid example of
industry not devoid of esthetic charm Not
without reason may 1t be urged however that the
cultivation of any flower is a vocation of interest
In the of the tulip there is the added intel.
ectual quality OF history that forms a most
striking chapter in the chronicle of modern
finance
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
MADE 1T ALMOST TOO STRONG
Bachelors Excuse for Not Visiting the
"only Baby" Almost Cost Him
Fathers Friendship.

zone of my closest friends" said q
Philadelphia bachelor, sis the proud
father Of a newly-arrived baby boy.
For some days I've had sneak
ing and guilty feeling that l ought to
visit him and make come comment on
the obvious superioriues of his Off
spring. couldn't bring myself to- do
1t, though, because. according to my
way Of thinking, no baby Is human
until 1t Is at least one year old. I'm
not very keen about associating with
Infants, anyway. but I draw the line
absolutely until the year mark rolls
around.
by way of apology. however. 1
decided to call up my friend on the
telephone. The first question he ask
cd was why hadn't been over to see
Toodles.
"Well, old man. said, I've been
intending to get around to see that
boy Of yours. In fact, made note OF
It six weeks ago.
Tndeedl' he answered, and never
before have l known q man to inject
10 much sarcasm in one small word.
Well, 1t happens he continued, that
the boy has only been in this world
three weeks
1T took me ten minutes to regain
his friendship"
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

OF Increase are decidedly slow. The grower is
entirely dependent for fresh stock upon the of
shoots which the parent bulbs annually produce
In the case of hyacinths kindly provision of ma
ture has made the propagation of bulbs in large
numbers an extremely simple matter Each sea-
son the grower selects a number of his largest
hyacinth bulbs and sets these aside for the pur-
pose Of increasing his stock The bulbs are tech
nically known as mothers and in dealing with
them one Of the two methods is adopted-cross-
ing and scoopfng In the case of the former the
base of the bulb is cut across in four five diff
ferent sections with a sharp knife. In the latter
instance the whole of the root end of the bulb is
scooped away thus leaving circular cavity.
Whichever process may be adopted the mother
bulbs are carefully stored away in perfectly dry
place. When most of the moisture has passed
away from the bulb strange thing happens. At
the base of each mother bulb a number of tiny
bulbils begin to put in appearance; as the
weeks go by these increase very rapidly both in
size and number. With the advent of the plant
ing season each mother, with her offsprngs at.
tached Is placed out into the ground and as soon
as the warm weather sets In the bubils commence
to grow on their own account, every sending
up a long green shoot. When the usual time for
harvesting the bulbs arrives it will be found that
the mothers have well nigh rotted away but In
their place to be found several dozen little
hyacinth bulbs. These dried off and stored
away to await the autumn planting when they will
take their place at the bottom of the long row to
be moved up into fresh section every year until
they are fully matured bulbs.
The most arduous duties of the bulb farmer con-
sist in the annual lifting and planting OF the crop
Every bulb is taken from the soil and replaced
once in each year After blooming time the first
few days of really warm weather soon cause the
green sap In the leaves of the bulbs to begin its
return journey to it's underground storehouse.
When the crop Is judged to be in a ripe condition
small armies of workers pcturesquey clad. attired
in long smocks and wooden shoes. sally forth to
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
Driven to Drink Alone,

"The opponents of temperance"
said Edward F. Marvin, conductor of
the sons of Temperance. advance
about as good reason for their opposi-
ton as did a drunkard one morning in
q police court.
"'You are accused, said the mag
istrate. "of being drunk and disorderly.
ANY defense?
az am a respectable man, sir, the
prisoner answered, and this would
never have happened, sir, only l trav.
eled from Pittsburg to New York yes
terday in bad company
what sort of bad company? said
the magistrate.
"'Sons OF Temperance, SIR
"'Sons of Temperance? Why, they
are the salt OF the earth. should
think they would be the best company
q man like you could ask for
"'No. sir. Excuse me. sir You're
wrong said the prisoner husklly.
You see. Id bought quart OF whis-
key for the journey. and on account Of
the company l had to drink It all my.
SELF"
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
A DOMESTIC PROBLEM.

The prospective bride and groom
tcolored) were not known to the min
lister. and 80. to perform the cere
mony conscientiously. he asked a lot
Of questions The man. he learned.
had come recently from the south and
was working In hotel In town
where his desired bride was q wait
ress.
Have you been married beforef-
TO the conventional black.
"Yas, sab"
Wife livingr
"Yas. sah."
Where is she?"
Down south, sah."
Why doesn't she live with your
We'll. sab, she lef' me-"
why did she leave your"
Don rightly know. sab. was
Gway when she lef."
And they sought another minister.
-Evsrybody's Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
WHY THE DOG HowLep.


He was a poor. miserable looking
dog. and the strangers heart was
filled with pity. For the dog was
bowling. and It was only too evident
that he was suffering pain So he
asked the tired rustic who lounged
near by why the dog howled
I'm" asked the rustic "T's
just lazy. that's ALL"
But laziness doesn't make q dog
howl. surelyH" Queried the benevolent
one.
Does Im." said the tired owner.
"Only lazy"
But how" queried the persistent
questioner. how can laxiness make
him how'll
well. you see." said the rural
lounger. that pore dog 10 sittin' ON
some real tough thistles. and 'e's too
lazy to get OF. so q Just sits there
and owls cause It 'urts so."-T1t
Bits.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
Quite a PredIcament.

Henry was at college. He had been
spending too freely. and he was short,
says The Ladies' Home Journal. It
was near the holidays and he hated to
write home for money. AS last re-
sort he pawned his dress suit to tide
him over.
When the time came to leave for
home the suit was still unredeemed.
He knew he would need 1t at home.
He hurriedly redeemed 1t at the last
moment, packed 1t in the grip and
was off.
His mother was helping him unpack.
She came to the coat
Henry" she asked, what is this
ticket on your coat for?"
"Why, mother" he replied, 81 went
to dance the other evening and had
my coat checked"
She continued putting away his gar
ments. Finally she lifted out the trou-
sers. They, too, were ticketed.
Henry" she exclaimed, "what kind
of dance was that?"
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
DELIGHTFULLY."- SITUATED

Jeremy Sanderson. the wellknown
sociologist of Duluth. was condemnins
the international marriage.
Those foreigners that take our
girls" said Mr. Sanderson. bitterly.
ARE well Orwell Oh. I mean. In the
Calhoun use OF the term.
H. Clay Calhoun. testifying In .
case In court. spoke Of one Washing
ton White as well on
Now. Witness said the cross
examining lawyer. when you declare
White to be we'll OF what do you
meani Is he worth S10.000r
No. sab. Nah gracious. no
IL he worth 31.000r
No. sab; he amt WORT II cents
Then how Ii he we'll orr
Bekase. sab. his wife am a No. I.
washlady and keeps the hull family
In bang-up style Washington
star.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

Its unQuesttoned supremacy as the bulb-producipg
country of the world. The reason for this may be
found in two circumstances. Firstly the age OF
the industry, which has given the growers such
grasp OF the whole subject as to give them great
advantage over more recent competitors, and in
the second place. the out and out suitability of the
soil in Holland for the culture Of all kinds of bull
buous plants.
AS is well known the larger part of Holland con-
sists of fiat sandy plain which has been wrested
from the bed of the ocean. Nearly all Holland Is
below the level of the sea and would quickly be
Hooded with water were it not for the embank
ments which keep the waves in check on the ocean
side and the busily pumping windmills which draw
up the accumulated inland moisture into elevated
canals in the interior The whole country there
fore never knows the meaning Of the word
drought, while on account of the excessively light
nature OF the soil the drainage is perfect
Undoubtedly the time of all others to pay a visit
to Dutch bulb farm is in the early spring. Then
the whole district, of which the city of Harlem may
be taken as center, is simply aglow with lowell
ness. In such a flat land, extensive views are not
easy to obtain Let us therefore accept the inv
tation or a bulb grower and go the farm
with its owner. closer examination OF the
patches OF color which were Just from
distance, reveals the fact that each is composed
Of thousands of separate blossoms. These flower
Ing bulbs are planted with a wonderful regularity,
being drawn up in rigid lines like SO many SOL
diers All those bulbs of like age are placed in
sections together and this method of planting pro-
duces rather singular effect Starting at one
end OF this long row Of hyacnths the one-year-
old bulbs these have produced nothing but tufts
of green leaves. After few yards one comes to
the bulbs in the second year Most Of them have
distinguished themselves with small blossom
In the case of the threeyear-old plants the bios.
SONS are much finer and the flowers go on
gradually increasing in ineness We walk from
section to section until at the end of the row
one finds the bulbs which are In their sixth or
seventh year. Thus It takes seven years to grow
a marketable hyacinth bulb. The same manner of
planting is followed in the of both tulips and
narcissi, although In these instances the length
OF the time to produce mature bulb Is not so
great But ones curiosity is excited as to how
the original bulbs are obtained and this question
opens up one of the most interesting chapters in
the history of bulb growing
With tulips and narcissi the available methods
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
Corrected.

Gussie was knock-kneed. angular
and rcund-shouldered. He had a ter
rifle squint, and mouth like steam
roller. All the same, he reckoned on
making something of hit at the
fancy dress ball. and his costume was
as elegant as his figure was unlovely.
With fast-beating heart he stepped
jauntily from his automobile outside
the town hall, where the ball was be-
ing held. The hall porter stepped
backward at the unsightly apparition.
Great Christopher Columbus!" he
gasped, as he regarded Gussie.
mo. no. my good man" chirped
Gussie, as he tripped through the por-
tails. "Chawles the First. my dear
fellow, Chawles the First!"
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
The Wrong Aperture.

Frank Daniels, the comedian, 10 a
very enthusiastic motorist and re-
Gently purchased a new car. He had
Mason Peters with him for spin
when something went>wrong Daniels
declared there was some trouble un-
derneath and crawled under the car
willie Peters started to do little oil
ing.
Daniels suddenly crawled out from
under the car with yell.
What in blazes are you trying to
do?" he asked, glaring at Peters.
why, | have just given the cylin-
der a good dose of oil.'
"Cylinber." yelled Daniels. "Cyiin-
der nothing. Confound you, that was
my ear you poured the oil into"
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
AEUNE TULIP HEZD

the fields. One Is
struck by the complete
absence of digging
utensils among the lit
tie companies. AS a
matter of fact. spades
and forks are never
used in the bulb rails
ing operations, the
whole business being
carried out entirely by
hand. In order to pre-
vent damage by frost,
the Surface of the fields
is buried to a depth OF
five or six inches with
straw and other litter.
When the warm wealth
er sets in this cover Is
removed and some
bulbs are found already
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
The Motive.

49, ,;s,. az n .oH IT,, p".U ,a, natr
was reciting poem. He had ground
out forty-seven stanzas--and the end
was not yet.
whats going on?" whispered The
guest who had just come in.
"Rhymer is letting out his latest
poem," answered the pessimistic Der-
SON.
whats the snbject-the motive"
Queried the latecomer.
81 have forgotten the subject" re-
piled the P. p, "but suspect the mo-
tive must be revenge."-Tit-Bits
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
%11ff ia Fl 1dRoS1vres az&s, Of ~fKa5H4t6moristsMA fKHt
MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE.

They're clean daft" said a York
shire collier. as he stood watching .
wedding party leaving the church op-
posite. Fancy chuckin' all that con.
fetti abart- It's a crool shame calls
It."
But why?" answered an interested
looker-on; 1T seems to mo a cheap
and harmless way Of showing friendly
feeling"
Cheap. mebbe. but not harmless"
said the collier. gloomily. Before
confetti wor invented there used to be
enough rice chucked abart here to sat.
isfy the appetites Of all my pidgins:
but now they're pinin' away. and
Ah'm thinkin' o. maxim EN- into pies.
an startin' to keep ostriches. which
can eat owt-even bits o. colored pa
per-an' thrive on it-"-tdeaA.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
In Control.

"A man always like to feel that he
is in position to reward his friends
and punish his enemies"
That's true" replied Senator
Sorghum; sometimes I am tempted
to take . position - Janitor Of . big
buildinE."
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
wiling to D., Persuaded.

Are you in favor of government
onwershipr
1T all depends" replied Dustin stax,
''on how much tho government could
be persuaded to y,ay for the privilege
Of owning some Of the things l con-
troll"
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
When Your Eyes Need Care

Try Murine Eye Remedy. No smarting-Feels
Fine-Acts Quickly. Try 1t for Red, Weak,
Watery Eyes and Granulated Eyelids. Illus
COMPOUNDED BY our Oculists-not .Patent Med
icine"-but used in successful PhysicianI Prao-
tce for many years. Now dedicated to tho Pub
lie and sold by Druggists Mt 25c and 60c per Bottle
Murine Eye Salve In Aseptic Tubes, 26c and 60c-
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
A Popular QlHl.

Yes; she has promised to be mine
pome day"
But when?"
She can't exactly say a. yet.
Seems she will first have to break of
tour or fve other engagements"
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

A very successful remedy for pelvic
catarrh is hot douches Of Paxtine An
tiseptic. at druggists. 25c box or sent
postpaid on receipt Of price by The
Paxton Toilet, Co., Boston, Mass.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
Courteous Re Iolnder.

Il wonder why Solomon was con.
sidered the wisest mani" asked Mr..
Meekton's wife.
Probably, my dear, because he had
10 many wives to give him good I'd.
Vice"
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

The man who makes hay when the
sun shines doesn't have to borrow
his neighbors umbrella when II rains.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
A Question Of Taste.

Louise: Clara has given up her In
tellectual set and now goes with q
Bohemian crowd.
julia: Yes;( says she prefers high
balls to highbrows.-Life.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
At the Zoo.

Johnny: Grandpa. do lions go to
Heaven?
Grandpa: No, Johny.
Johnny: Well, do minister's?
Grandpa: Why. Of course. Why do
you ask?
Johnny: Well, suppose lion eats
a minister.-Life.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
DUTCH GROWERS ARE
Edl1OUS FOR AINHPNLIS

ROM very early times the people OF
Holland have been famed for their
horticultural achievements. Indeed,
1t Will be no exaggeration to say
that over a long period they prac-
tically kept the art of gardening
alive in Europe. Today the Dutch
people are well up in line with the
wealthy and larger nations of the
earth in this direction. But there is
one point upon which the Neither
lands may be said to stand alone
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

II you intend to do mean thing.
wait till tomorrow; but II you are 20.
ing to noble thing. do It now.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

A. corrective for indigestion and . rsgu-
Duxity and ef{lciency Garfield Tea.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

Some men give 4 dollar with one
hand and grab two with the other.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
The Reason for II.

THAT candidate certainly has .
skillful way of working on peoples
feelings"
But then, you know. he's dent
tst."
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

Usually a man 10 q poor Judge a
his own importance.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

Love laughs at locksmiths, but
sometimes cries over spilled milk.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
HlDES.PElTS.EURS
Tho L. A. Watkins Mdse. Co. Dealers In Hides Wool
Pelts Tallow. Furs. 1875 wazee st, Denver Colo
Write for our Price Lists and shippin Tnro

The Colorado Honey Producers' Assn,
1l<1 Market Street, Denver. Coiorado
o25.O0 e25.OO e25.oO $500 $500 e16. %
COLONIsT FARES
ALL MAIN LINE POINTS and ALL
POINTS ON MARSHALL PA00
LINE, SALIDA to GRAND
JUNCTION,
on the
DENVER q RIO GRANDB RAILROAn
In COLORADO, to
CALIFORNIA AND THE PACIFIC
NORTHWEST,
VIA The Denver q Ri0 Grands Railroad
ana the Western Pacific RaiIway.
The Royal 0orgs-Teather River Canon
T1ckets ON Sale March to Aps. 10, 1912.
BY depositing tickets with Aren't.
stop-overs OF five days will be aliowSd
at and west of Canon City on the Dem
yer 4 Rio Grands Railroad In Colorado
and Utah. and At Elko, Haaen, Reno.
Las Vegas, Lovslock. 9hafter, Winnie
muooa, Nevada, and all points In Calf
eornia: at all points on the Great North
ern at and west of Billings Montana:
St all points on O. g. L and o. w, r. 4
N. Co., and all points on Southern Pa
oifio between Portland. Ore. and Weed.
Coienist Tickets will be Aonor,a owe,
he Rio Grands via Glsnwood SDrinSs
o. via Qunn1sOn anl MontRoss.
Fer detailed information. Inquire Of
FLANK A. wADL1IaH.
oeassal PasssnOss A0snt- DsnvSs. Oose.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

ONLY ONE "BROMO OUININE~
That 10 LAXATIVE BRQMO QptNINn. .Lopl fSs
The dgnAture Of =, W. CROW: Ussd the WoF1
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21
Quite %.

Pa, what IL q tidy fortuner"
"A clean, crisp, ten-dollar bill.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

IN. Whsisw's Soothing 0ysup Ses CAiIArsa
eesthing. softens the gums, reduces inaanna-
~. ailAys pain, cures wind collie, - boetis.
Gilpin observer., 1912-03-21

A sermon Is either bassd On Q tat
- . pretext.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-01-26
RANDOM CLIPPINGS
l.2C0 Per Cent COMPANY Fails

l,GIU Fer Gent company Fa1lS
Bankruptcy on the part of com,
pany which was 50 prosperous that
at one time it paid dividend CT
1900 per cent. seems almost in
credible. Yet this is just what hap.
pened In 1893 to Elyton Land Com
pany, which owned much of the site
OF the present city of Birmingham
This fact Illustrates the growth o.
DixR's New Industrial Giant Yet
out Of all the hoonis aud vicsssl
tudes, we have as outcomes the
sheer facts,of heaped up land values
and swelling boundary lines and OF
doubling populations, all set of
against the background of a farming
country, whose social institutions
have been stretched TO the saappinr
point by this sudden city pressure
or the original tract bought in 1871
the present company, successor ia
the Elyton Land Company. still hae
about one-ffth, four-fifths having
been sold off; yet the value OF this
one-fifth is estimated today to be
more than the price f&t put on the
whole area and bought BY the CON.
pany at $25 an acre, sold ten years
later for $1,000 an acre An ole
sca-captain built three-story bank
on a corner lot for which he hae
paid $4g0 They called it linn!
Folly, but today sixteen-story o..
flee building stands on the corner
From population of 3,0S6 in 1880
the city grew TO 3S.415 in 1900. The
1910 census shows 1872, GS5 people
The annexation Of adjoining suburb:
in January of th~t year accounts IL
considerable part for this last figure
but tho population of the territory
now included in the greater city ha,
OF itself doubled in the decade This
move consolidated into one munich
pal unit nearly a score of small
towns whose previous lack Of CO.
operation had frustrated nearly CIV,
cry comprehensive effort for civic
advance. The Survey.