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The Washington herald., 1912-01-13
COMMITTEE PLANS
PEACE CENTENARY
Memorials to Be Erected in English
speaking Countries Andrew
Carnegie Is Chairman.

The Commissioners yesterday appointed
committee 81 100 to arrange for the ceie-
bration in Washington Of the Tooth anni-
versary Of peace among the English
speaking nations Of the world. to be held
In 1s14-1sl5. The committee was appointed
at the request Of the national committee
In charge Of the celebration.
The peace anniversary will be celebrated
by the erection OF lasting memorials in
the various countries rather than by street
pageantry. Senator Elihu Root, OF New
York, has suggested that for specified
five minutes on February II. 1915, that
date Of the signing OF the treaty OF Ghent
by the American and British govern
ments. the l5OOOo,OOO Engllsh-speaking
people throughout the world cease their
toll to engage in silent prayer.
Andrew Carnegie Is chairman OF the ma
tional committee, and former President
Roosevelt is honorary chairman. The
members of the local committee are:
James Brown Scott chairman; Rear Admiral
George W. Baird. Judge Job Barnard. John Bar
rctt. Alexander Graham Bell, Charles J. Bel. DR..
Marcus BENJAMIN. Gen. John Q. Black. Gist Blair.
Browne. Charles Henry butler. former United
States Senator William Z. Chandler. Rear Admiral
Colby NJ. Chester. PhilaDder 2. Claxton, Walter 9.
ClephAne Wv Cox. James ?. Oyster. W. Mex.
Claytou. ]. j. Dariington, Mai Gen. GoorEs B.
Davis Rsl. George r. Dudley. John Joy Edson.
Gen. John W. Foster. Henry Glunett, Gen. George
l. Gillespie, q @. Closer, A. 2. Gordon Cumming.
Gen. GrCtn C. Gooiloc L. $. NJ. C.; Gen. A. W.
Grcely. Bernard X. Grecn Justice A. u. Hagner.
Arnold Hague PerciVal Hall. Rev. Fnnklin HAmil-
ton, GeorEr L. Hamilton. Right Rev. Alfred Hard
ing. Assistant Secretary Of Agriculture Willet NJ.
HAYS John b. Henderson. Rev. Joseph J. Himmei.
William II. Hoover. Dr. I. o. Howard Gaillarl
Hunt. Thomas Hyde, J. y. Jamisson. DR.. Ralph
jenkins. Hennen Jennings. DIR. II. L. y. johnson.
Gen. John A. Johnston. Mai W. V. Jndson. Y. =.
Lsupp. A. LsneT. Rev. Randolnh McRim, John r.
McLnan. u. r. =. MAcfarland. c. c. Magruder.
r.. Frederick b. Maruirc. ]. Rush Marshall. Lieut.
Gen. Nclson A. Miles, ?. ID. Mnlct. s. y. ID.
NOrth. Theodore W. Moves, Thomas G NoJes.
Thomas Nelson Psge. ". VI. Parker. Clifford
Pinehct. II. RoSs Perry. Rev. q. C. b. Pierre.
Hsrbeft Putnam, Samuel ]. Prescott Rev. wsllsre
Radcliffe, Mgr. William 7. Russell. CuDo n.
Rudolph. Ven Rev Thomas ]. ShAhan. Associate
JusticB Geurge ShfirzS. ID. Alphers ". Snow. I'd
ward ]. StelWRgCn. Gen. GsurEs NJ. stember:.
Gen. Thomas W. Symons Rnar Admiral &. n.
StoCkton. Surgeon Gsnrral Dr. Charlc- r. Stokes.
Rabbi AbTam Simon. EsT. Wilbur p. Thirkisld.
CorcCrau Thum. T. 4. Walker Rev. John Van
Vaughan, Charles n. WsIcoAt. Edward X. walcs.
William Waller. HeI1y /. H.st. Dr. Harvey W.
Wiley. IIT W. n. Wilmer, Gen. Ioln NJ. Wilson.
Simon Wolf Maxwell V. z woodhull. Robert g
Woodward. 3 W. WoodWsrl. Erig Gen. William
u. WothCrsn10n. Robert J. Wynne. George W.
White, and r. ". Wamer
The Washington herald., 1912-01-13
ANACOSTIA.

Probably the best entertainment yet
given at the Government Hospital for
the Insane for the benefit OF the In
mates and employees was held last even
ing in Hitchcock Hall. The affair was
directly in charge OF Mrs. Edward B.
Frisbie. who was assisted by forty young
girls. Songs, fancy dances. tableaux. and
instrumental selections formed the en-
tertainment.
Emmanuel Chapter OF the Junior
Daughters OF the King, OF AnacostIa,
entertained the members OF that organi-
zation throughout the District in the
parish hall OF the church in V street
last evening, and Notwithstanding the
bad weather a large number were present
The Washington herald., 1912-01-13
AUDITOR DENT MAKES REPORT.
Recommends that Some of Mrs.
HutchIns' Bills BE Paid.

A report on the bills which he con-
siders are chargeable TO the estate OF
Stllson Hutchins and the payment Of
which he recommends to the court was
filed yesterday by Auditor Dent, Of the
District Supreme Court. The auditor
wishes more time 10 consider the ques-
tion of law involved in the bill of Dr. W.
G. Morgan and DIR. Z. T. Sewers. The
claim of Cuttings & Chamberlin for money
advanced TO Mrs. Rose Keeling Hutchins
Is also withheld for further considera-
tion. The auditor recommends the pay
ment cf the repair bills to Mrs. Hutchins'
residence and OF the bills for her per-
sonal uses.
The courts attention is directed to the
suggestion Of the trustee that II the
estate settles the back bills some limita-
tion should be placed on Mrs. Hutchins
by the court whereby she might not incur
bills in excess Of her monthly allowance
in the future.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-13

Ask for Jno. G. MeinbeFE's Bread
If you're particular about having the p,,r.
est, eleanest best Fresh daily at grocers'.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-13
A Winter Innovation.

Not in many years have Washington
ians experienced such Inconvenience
from frozen water pipes as beset US at
present. To remedy these trials OF house
keepers the firm 'of Eberly. of rs Sew
enth street, have inaugurated the Eberly
system, by which means an
expert plumber is Immediately dispatched
to the scene OF the difficulty on a motor
cycle. Through the installation of a
night phone this service is available day
or night
The Washington herald., 1912-01-13
JURY PANEL SELECTED.
Men Who VIII Serve in JuvenIIe
Court Announced.

The jury panel to serve in Juvenile
Court during the next three months was
completed yesterday afternoon. The fol-
lowing were selected Jurors:
Charles Hoffman, Augustus c. Clancy,
Henry Biggs, William L. F. King, Elias
Richards, Frank z. O'Brien, Louis F..
Bradley, William T. Solomon, Richard
Spriggs. Anthony L. Ray. jr.. Harmon C.
Allen, Sigel Brown. Robert L. Anderson,
Jesse c. Love. Howard f. Steward,
George r. Stiefel. David +. Eiseman.
william Myers, James Alderton, Harry o.
AIburger. John F. Davis, and John II,
Stokes.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-13

The Commissioners yesterday submitted
to Congress an adverse report on the bill
introduced by Senator GalIinger, provid-
ing for the placing Of the street crossing
policemen on the same footing with re-
spect to salary and sick and annual leave
as members of the metropolitan police
force. The Commissioners opposed the
measure beca~se Of the fact that crossing
policemen are not required to perform. ex.
ira duty nor to attend fires or emerrencv
calls. as members Of the regular force
are
The Washington herald., 1912-01-13
Would Raise white wings wage.

The membership of Shiloh Baptist
Church has sent to the Commissioners a
resolution indorsing the movement for
an increase Of the wages of white
wings in the employ Of the street clean
ing department. At present the employees
receive s15O a day. The resolution re-
quests that the wages be increased to g
per diem. The resolution was signed by
J. Milton waldron. pastor Of the church.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-13

l guess TIL average husband is
blamed glad t have a mother-in-
law around these days.
Uncle Ez Pash says he often
sighs fer TIL good ole days when
your -neighbor lived fifteen miles
away.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-13
Oppo.e Cro..Inr Police nm

Bouquets for society .Buds.,
Choicest cut flowers. Shaffer, 18th & 1
The Washington herald., 1912-01-13
WIFE IS GRANTED DIVORCE.

respondent, I'm suit.
Chief Justice Clabaugh yesterday grant
ed a divorce to Nina L. Newbold from
William o. NewboId. a commission man,
on statutory grounds.
Mr.. Newbold filed a suit for divorce Feb
ruary . last charging his wife with de-
sertion. and one month later Mrs. New
bold filed a counter bill alleging miscon-
duct and naming a correspondent. They
were married July %. 1909. and lived to-
gether until October 90 1910
The Washington herald., 1912-01-13
AIiddles VIII Go to Sea.

Instead Of having their summer prac-
tice on rather aniquated ships Of the
navy, the mldshipmen of the three Junior
classes at the Naval Academy win next
summer 20 to sea on the Dreadnoughts
Of the Atlantic fleet.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-13
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURsIoNs To-nAY.

EorsoR md waEhinStca Steamboat oou,.,,.,
aesmen frou foot of esvs1th stzeet tR oA 80
C@furf md Norfolk daily st ssls p y.
Can from Fifteenth street and New Yok 49,.
Chevy ChaEs
To Great FsTls-Grsst Fails and old pous,,..
Railrosd eAn sEug fs~ uiuuto fs1a Tairty1iTiS
md n strsstA
The Washington herald., 1912-01-13
Lecture on "Ben-Hur., /,

Rev. Earle wilney will deliver his IA.
nous lecture on ''Ben-Hur' with stere-
opticon Illustrations at the Fifth Baptist
Church, next Friday evening, January no
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-01-11

The hunting season for squirrel
is out Jan 1st and it is therefore
tn hunt any until Oct LIST
again comes around.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-01-11
Merchants Of Georgia.

Would you be. interested in Sc
curing law that would protect you
from the dead-beat; also from the
losses you sustain through fraudulent
checks? Then join your brother mer-
chants in this work also that Of pro-
tecting each other from collecting
agency, advertising grafters and the
host Of other takers invading our
State. Merchants in all lines Of
business are eligible to membership
annual dues only 1925. Address,
Retail Merchants Association Of
Georgia, 1124-25 Gambler Building,
Atlanta. Ga.
Two ST. AZ HoRsEs One large bay
hor Q stocking feet behind; one
sn { IL dark Texas poney, See the
E itor pay for this ad and get your
he rises. tt
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-01-11
Monument To Creek Indians Is
Finished
5om the Times. Recorder

Fiom the Times Recorder
The handsome memorial which
Americas chapter D a. r. will erect
at old Chehaw town, twenty miles
from this city, in Lee county to
commemorate the many deeds Of
kindness Of the friendly tribe Of
Greek Indians who long resided
there, is now completed at the
marble yard and will be shipped
this week to its destination. The
memorial, Of rugged brown grant,
weighs 10000 pounds, and is hand
some indeed. 1t will rest upon
a pedestal Of concrete, and upon one
side Of the huge boulder ire suit
able inscriptions telling of the
friendly Indians who lived at
Chehaw and their many kindly acts
t. the pioneers Of that day.
The local chapter d. A. r. is
proud Of the accomplishment OF this
work, and will, in addition, lay out
a pretty park with the memorial
as a center. The locationis five miles.
northeast of Leesburg. The pro-
gram of the unwilling exercises has
not yet been completed, but it will
be gotten into final shape now with
in short time. A number Of
members Of the Dangh-
tiers of the American Revolution
from other sectioe s Of the State will
be invited to participate in the
exercises, which will mark |
the. completion Of The first work Of
this nature that Ii s been co lpleted
by the local cha er of D A. r.,
which, contenpla s the Carrying
Dut Of much more worh u a similar
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-01-11
life With abundant prosperity.

I
! Rev. N A. Olmstead was in the
city Saturday, and is aston Of the
Leesburg an | Pope's clurcl es. Mr.,
Oimstead is no stran er he. e, and
we be eve his re urn is generally
iacce table
Mr. W.. H. Long AMI IA nily, Of
Quitman, after a visit of several
days to Judge H. L. Longs family,
returned home Sunday evening.
The rains have been unusually
abundant, SO much 50, that the lands
are generally boggy, making it dam
gerous for a person or an animal to
leave the roads or well beaten paths.
The newly constructed roads in
many places are impossible. That
eautiful stretch Of road on Mr. II.
]. Lamar's place iscovered in water
0r q considerable distance, ana
zirtually impossible, especially for
oaded wagons. The Railroad track
half mile South Of Leesburg was
overflowed and at one time nearly
two far gone for trains to pass.
During the % years residence 9f.
the writer in Leesburg, this is the
second time it has occurred.
CITY COURT JURORS
List Of jurors summoned for the
January term 1912 Of tn City Court
Of Leeeburg, Monday, jim. Is,
w. r. Reynolds Chas A Grant !
] L Wells E E Fa rod
X B Martin, Sr., J A Piekront
WilliamAIDore G W Scarborough /
j NV Tracy RI Gill
w ]. Minis A w Goodwin
r 7 King Ju la Price
M wv Suggs Ro eft Il Ia mer
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-01-11
Hollis FoRT RoBT r FoRREsTER
FORT AND FORESTER

LEEsBURG, GA. AMERIcUs, GA.
One member.of the firm will. be
in Leesburg, each Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday Of each week.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-01-11
or 6doses "666p will cure any cas-
Of Chills and Fever Price. 25c
Agree on AntI-Alcohol Plan.

Members Of the anti-alcoholic con.
gress held at The Hague signed a
declaration In favor Of the general
adoption Of Judge Pollard's plan for
suspending court sentences in the
case Of drunkards who sign total
abstinence pledge. Judge Pollard was
one Of the speakers under the gem
eraI subject THE Judge and the AL
cohol Patients" and his specific topic
was Alcoholism in the Light of the
Study and Treatment Of Inebriety BY
the States
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-01-11
10 the Democratic Voters Of the 3rd
Congressional District

/ hereby formally announce mn
candidacy for the Office Of congress.
man from said district to the Cord
Congress, subject to the Democratic
primary to be held next summer
Owing to my familiarity with ccndi~
tons in Washington (being the con
fidential clerk to the speaker Of the
House) / believe if the people viii
honor me with Che great Office that
| can be Of service to them and !
willcertainly strive TO faithfully and
intelligently represent all the people
Of the district. Their interest and
welfare shall regulate, control and
influence my every vote and act ane
at all times I will BE- true to the
Of our people Before the
primary / will announce q forn
platform Of principles, address to
voters on the public questions Of the
day, presenting my views fully 70
them and endeavor to see as may
ST them iii person as possible. Il
give me yonr support and
Influence I shall always be most
profoundly grateful.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-01-11
CHARLES R, CRISP
Excursion Rates via G 81 G. ~,

Effective JANUARY 7, 1912
Central Of Georgia Railway Company
Will place on sale at its principal
station interchangeable penny scrip
Books, good for the purchase Of any
transportation over practically al
the important lines ofthe Southeast.
For detail information apply to
any Agent Of this Company.
j. G. Halle
e. p. "A. Savannah, Ga.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-01-11
Annourcement For Congrsss.

To the voters Of the Third Con-
gressional District have the
ambition to represent the third
district in congress-. AS to my fit
ness, and worthiness, / promise
submit that to the voters Of the dis
trict, along with other gentlemen
who may aspire to the honor in a
democratic primary / am a
farmer and have contributed all
that | possibly could to the adj
vancement Of the farming interests
Of my section Of the county. AS a
member Of congress / would be con-
trolled largely by the same desires
and purposes that have actuated me
as a private citizen in advancing the
farming interests Of the country,
which ultimately is the interest of
every person, whether merchant,
lawyer, doctor, banker. mechanic.
or citizens following other eallings.
| shall be glad to meet the voters
face to face in every county Of the
district before the dar Of the cleo
ton JOHN r. MERCER.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-01-11
Local Happenings

Capt. & e. Anderson, civil
Engineer, Of Macon, spent several
days in Leesburg recently, surveying
the Galloway lands.
Captain, moore familiarity known
as Kit, is a noted confederate vet
eran, and friend Of the Editor
since early childhood. No more
kindly heart ever throbbed ii 4
human breast, than that Of Kit
Anderson.
Mr.. r. Long went to Americus
on business Thursday.
Percy Long returned to Talbatton
Sunday, to resume his studies.
The exercises Of the Leebur
high school were resumed Janual
first with fine attendance It IS
a good school.
The delayed closing exercises q
I,eesburg high school came off Tues
day night and was very successful
Garrett-Massey
Miss Nell RI Garrett and Mr.
R6y Massey were united in lnarri-
ape Wednesday evening. Rev. MA.
Olmstead, Of Smithville, officiating.
The bride il a teacher in the Lees
burg High School, and from Sum
ner.
The groom is in business with
the Messrs Stovall and Woman. be-
ing originally from Bronwood. With
two loving hearts beating as OneSl
this very excellent couple Should
have bright hopes for the future,
and here is for a long and happy
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-01-11

The number Of Americans who are
getting into the habit Of appreciating
age in cigars. as in wine, is rapidly
increasing. according to an authority
at the Waldorf In the vaults under
the Thirty-fourth street sidewalk e
big room where cigars are kept
and one lot has been there since
1898. New York Sun.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-01-11

Edith-Mr. sistem is the most ex-
act man ever met.
Ethel-Yes, every time he pays mo
a visit / almost expect him to ask for
a receipt.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-01-11

desire to announce to my friends that
viii continue in the Fertilizer business and have
accepted proposition from the Birmingham
Fertilizer Co., the largest single factory nlaru-
featuring Fertilizers and Acid Phosphate IN the
state of Alabama. * ~ ~ -
/ have been IN the Fertilizer business for
20 years IN d for ov s years during my con
nection with the Birmingham Fertilizer CO. !
have had the pleasure Of dealing with you and
hope to continue our pleasant relations IN hand
Ing any or al Of yoor business. | have seen
to It that dollars value was given for every
dollar received, and my aim has been to place
my method Of doing Business on such high
plane as to win the confidence and esteem OF the
trade. Every accommodation compatible with
saae business pridciple has been gladly granted,
and no one deserving favors has asked one that
has not been goanted. * y x
will have larger opportunities and will
continue the same methods OF conducting my
business as heaetofore. lean readily serve my
friends md ask continuance OF their good will
and an opportunity tc share part Of Their pat
ronaee. Call or me at the Bank Of Dawson,
Dawson. Ga. Yourstrtly,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-12
BY FoRECASTER SHAW.
Mortified Weather Man Tells About
Conditions Over Country.

Mortified, Nov. l2.-Local Forecaster
William A. Shaw issued the following
bulletin to-day:
This morning a depression of consid-
cradle intensity is centered over Mis-
souri, and Iowa. Relatively high tenn
peratures obtain south and east and low
north and west, OF this storm center.
An area of high pressure continues near
ly stationary over south Atlantic states,
and another of considerable intensity
overlies southern Rocky mountain dis-
tricts. The pressure is low over the
lake region and st. Lawrence valley, and
also over the Canadian Northwest. It
is generally clear over south Atlantic
states, central, and southern Rocky
mountain districts; generally cloudy
elsewhere. Showers have occurred over
the eastern Rocky mountain slope, and
northern Pacific states A marked in
crease in pressure and fall in tempera.
ture has occurred over the eastern
Rocky mountain slope and the plains
states. 1t is warmer over the lower
valley and gulf states.
For this vicinity conditions are ia
vorable for rain and colder tonight and
Wednesday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-12
Spanish Premier Was Killed in
Madrid To-day.
ASSASSIN LATER A SUICIDE
Prisoner Told Captors That He Is a
Native of El Grado in the Province
of Huesca-He Was Caught
- Promptly.

Madrid, Spain, Nov. l2.-The Spanish
premier, Jose Cazalejas, was assassi-
mated to-day, and the assassin was ar
rested The assassin gave the name OF
Manuel Pardinas Serato Martin and he
said that he was native of Ell Grade,
Province of Huesca.
Later Martin committed suicide. He
is believed to have been an anarchist.
He was 2s years of age.
The assassination took place as Pre-
mier Cazaleias was entering the minis.
try OF the interior building for the pur-
pose of attending a cabinet meeting
The assassin fired four shots, two OF
which struck the statesman behind the
right ear and killed him instantly.
I Cazalejas came to the Spanish cabinet
in 1910, having been asked by King Al
fonso that year to form cabinet. lie
belonged to the monarchical- democratic
party and had been prominent on ac-
count Of his campaign against the cleri-
Gals. He was the first advanced radical
to be made tho head of the ministry.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-12
GODDARD RE-opENED TO-DAY.
But Public Schools Were Closed on State
Boards Order.

Although the state board of health
ordered the public schools of Barre
closed again after a one-day session,
yesterday afternoon, Goddard seminary
is allowed to continue open. This is be.
cause all local pupils attending Goddard
have been yaccinated. Barre Town
schools, which have been closed, re.
opened again yesterday. DIR. Bailey, the
town health officer, reports but two fam
lilies not yet out of quarantine in the
town.
Some comment has been made because
the school teachers We're brought back
to Barre for a one-day session. in view
of the condition imposed in Saturdays
order of the state board of health, This
was nothing the school commissioners
We're to blame for, because Secretary II.
ID. Holton Of the state board said week
ago Sunday that schools could be re-
opened yesterday without conditions,
and the teachers were notified early
enough in the week to allow them to
reach Barre by Saturday or Sunday
night. Not until it was too late to mott
fy them otherwise was the condition re-
lating to vaccination imposed
There are no new cases of smallpox
to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-12
MILLION FOR MISSIONS.
Voted by General Committee Of the
Methodist Church.

New York, Nov. l2.-An appropra-
tion of over million dollars for the
foreign missionary work of the Metho.
dist Episcopal church was voted by the
general committee in session in Brook
lyn Yesterday. The gross sum allowed
for the ensuing year is sl,l03598 of
which $4,000 is to be devoted to work
in the mission field and the balance used
for administrative purposes at home in
cluding $4,000 for the benefit OF re-
tired missionaries. Last year the
church spent sl,l2s,59s ON foreign mis-
sions, including the home administra-
tion.
approximately forty bishops from all
parts of the world and a number of Law
delegates are in attendance at the four
days business meeting of the general
committee. The committee was enter
tained at dinner last night at the Acad-
enemy of Music in Brooklyn by the Meth
odist social union of New York City.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-12
KILLED BY AUTOMOBILE.
Capt. George E. Goodrich Victim in Bos-
ton Late Yesterday.

Boston. Nov. l2.-Capt. George f..
Goodrich, twice postmaster at Fitehburg
and one time colonel in the state militia.
was struck and killed by an automobile
on Hanover street late yesterday. Rob
ert Smith, chauffeur. who, was driving
the car, was arrested and charged with
assault and battery, Captain Goodrich's
injuries not resulting fatally until some
hours after the accident
Captain Goodrich was born in Stowe.
"A years ago. He served during the Civil
war as captain OF the Twenty first
Massachusetts infantry. After the war
he was for two terms postmaster at
Fitchburg and served as colonel in the
state militia. For several years he had
lived in the soldiers home at Chelsea
He leaves widow and three children.