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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
Legislature for Alaska

Washington, June 15.-The Senate com mittee on territories today reported the bill creating a legislative assembly in Alaska and to provide for the develop ment of Alaskan coal fields for army and navy use. The bill would confine the leg islaturo to a house of representatives to be elected November next. It also would create a railroad commission to examine Alaskan railroad routes and report to Con gress next December with recommends tlons. It carried S25,00 for expenses of the commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
.PENITENTIARY COW
 HELPS WICKERSHAM
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 in the hause today by Representative Reall of Texas. He said sSS,000 in fees and expenses had been paid to MT Stimson in one year.
 The House adopted his amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill to prohibit employment of former United States attorneys as general counsel for the government.
 MT, Stnson had been federal attorney at New York Representative Beall charged the government recovered S492, ,00t from prosecution of the Gaynor-Green- carter scandal at Savannah, and paid out SSSl 900 for legal services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
Heyburn Wants Delay

Washington, June 15--Senator Heyburn announced today that he would attempt to delay votes on any further tariff bills until assured of their defeat and repri- manded the Senate for it's agreement yes terday to vote July on the metal sched- ule bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16

sons were injured. one severely, when a tornado swept through the village of Nelogony, 10 miles from Pawpuska, late today. Several buildings were de- molished and a number were damaged. A Missouri. Kansas and Texas freight train was blown from the tracks A relief train sent from Pawpuska re- turned tonight with the injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
To Return Indians Home

Washington, June 15.-The Senate today passed a bill authorizing the transfer of all Apache Indian prisoners of war now held on the Fort Sill military reservation in Oklahoma to their old home on the Mescalero Apache reservation in New Mexico. Only those who desire to return to New Mexico would be sent there. The House had yet to act on the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
Senate Passes Picture Bill

Washington, June 15.-The House bill prohibiting the interstate transportation of pictures and moving picture films of prize fights was passed today by the Sen ate. It was amended to provide that vio- lators would be subject to fine of s1o00 for each offense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
Smoot's Bill Passed

Washington, June 15.--The Senate to- day passed Senator Shoots bill permit ting agricultural entries on Alaskan coal lands providing entrymen resreve to the government all coal in the land for which patents were obtained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16

bamian He had lived in Birmingham but. about five years, having come hero from Montgomery. He was appointed in- ternal tax collector during Cleveland's ad- ministration and had held many state offices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
Will Defeat Roosevelt

Washington, June 15-~Theodore Roose- veil will be put out Of business at Chi cago.s declared George A. White. repre- senting g steamship company, today be- fore the Senate commerce committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16

Nearly all of them have returned to their homes 300 leaving today for points north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
A Iady-Killer

Scott-There goes Dr. Swellman Quite lady killer. isn't he?
 Mott-Oh, he treats the other sex also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16

Greensboro. N. C.. June 15.-In the United States court here today Judge James p. Boyd signed an order restrain ing the present owners of the Charlotte Observer and the First National bank of Charlotte from the collection of notes held against Ambrose E. Gonzales for shares on stock of the Observer company, deposited as security for payment of said note. The order was signed upon the petition of attorneys representing Maj. J. c. HemphilI, former editor of the Observer, and MT. Gonzalez, former gen. cral manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16

while the members gasped. It developed MT. White referring to the steamer Theodore Roosevelt, which
 | sails on the great lakes. which he said probably would be taken out of naviga- ton by the new lifesaving appliance reg uIations of the department of commerce and labor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16

Superb white madras, self stripe, jacquard figure, Russian cord, cuffs attached. coat. IA to IT.
 Every shirt will flt-a "Fair G Square" value, If you paid full price mot the WHITE SALE figure. That's how BlLAcEIS are selling 1t to you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16
$2. .48-Not $3.50

Plain color pure silk and mercerized and null. Jap cut.
 China, some Rajah and les, S5, were s6 values.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-16

White and fancy 4-in-hands. Not merely named wash ties, but the fifty cent scarfs we offer now 3 for a dollar. All are "Manhattans," unquestionably guaranteed not to fade.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-03-01

used in its construction and yet 1t Is strong
enough to Withstand the strongest tempests OF
the tropics. Llama vines take the place OF nails
and bolts; and posts beams, and rafters are SO
thoroughly bound together that the building is as
safe it is durable
These communal houses, far from being abodes
OF filth. as usually supposed are models OF clean
Illness. They are carefully swept every day and
are, the author expresses It, peinlich sauber
(painfully clean).
The malokas generally built on elevated
ground. so that they may always be above in
undations during the rainy and
stream of pure water. In front OF them is clear,
open space. and near by are clumps OF plantain
and banana plants and pupuna palms. while in the
immediate neighborhood plantations OF man
dioca and fields of maize. These afford them all
the food they need But besides these sources OF
food supply. they can usually find abundance
OF fish in the rivers and choice variety OF game
In the forest. The mother looks after the man.
doca, which is the Indians stan of life in the
equatorial regions OF America, while the father
procures the game and the fish.
Life in one Of these large commercial lodges"
we are informed. rs. on ordinary days. OF idyiic
regularity Long before daybreak Its inmates
are awake and, from hammock to hammock, carry
on animated conversation in a loud voice
This was often to my disgust, especially when l
had worked to late hour the night before for
with all their chatter further sleep was inpossi-
BILE. At early dawn, about five o'clock. all take a
bath in the adjoining river Soon thereafter the
women call to the first breakfast. Each one puts
In large earthenware vessel the remnants
warmed over, of the preceding days meal. This
consists OF boiled fish. strongly seasoned with
pepper. or game, together with shallow basket
of mandioca cakes. placed in the middle OF the
house. The mon now leave their hammocks in
which they ensconced themselves after their bath
and squat In circle around the appetizing repast
prepared for them. After eating each one washes
HIS mouth and hands in preparation for the des-
sert Large oalabashes, filled with refreghing and
nourishing mandioca broth. are then passed
around. The women so custom requires, eat
after the men. Then all betake themselves to
their daily occupation-the men to hunting and
fishing. the women to their plantations, and peace
ful stiffness regns throughout the entire village
Only few old women remain behind and swing
themselves Idly in their hammocks. From time
to time there come from the river hard by the muf
fed voices OF children who splashing around
in 1t, from the top OF adjacent tree is heard
the shrill cry of q tame parrot.
Several families commonly occupy ono Of these
malokas. In some Of tho larger ones there are at
times many hundred souls The building
is then patitioned on, and each family has its
own furniture and hearthstead The larger hall
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-03-01
Accounting for the Cuts.

A famous archaeologist came into
his club recently, his erudite counte-
nance ornamented at several points
with sticking plaster, and there was
general inquiry among his friends as
to what was the matter.
Razor" said the professor briefly
Good gracious Where did you get
shaved?" asked one Of our young men,
bers, sympathetically.
Its strange thing" said the man
of learning. "I was shaved this morn
ing by man who really is. suppose,
little above the ordinary barber. I
known of my own knowledge that he
took double first class at Oxford,
that he studied in Heidelberg after
ward. and spent several years in 9TH
er foreign educational centers. / know
also OF my own knowledge that he has
contributed scientific articles to our
best magazines, and has numbered
among his intimate friends men of the
highest social and scientific standing
in Europe and America And yet"
soliloquized the savant, ''he can't
shave a man decently."
"By Jove!" exclaimed the young
member, in astonishment. What is he
barber for with all these accomplish
ments ?"
"Oh, he isn't a barber" said the
bookworm yawning. you see, shaved
myself this morning"
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-03-01
couldn't Wait.

A young man attracted by the ad-
vertisement of foreign books at the
public library hunted up Chalmers
Hadley the other day.
You got books OF other countries?"
he asked
Certainly" replied Mr.. Hadley,
"what language do you want?"
"You got Greek book?" asked the
young fellow.
I'VE have got some ancient Greek"
said the librarian. but don't believe
we have got line of modern Greek"
An investigation followed and Mr.
Hadley found he was right in his sur
mise; he could offer no books in mod
'I'll tell you what. "he said. you
make out an application for the book
you want and Wen get it for you"
Never mind" said the son of Ath-
ems. Il read English by dat time"
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-03-01
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European origin they
provided US with in
abundance. They
I b g m 8 g ! v es eat
neither chickens nor
eggs"
Their malokas or
communal houses
are quite different
from the tepees or
wigwams OF our
North American In
dams. They are al
SO. as a rule. much
larger and more
substantially COZ
structed- Some OF
them are nearly 100
feet long by 40 or so
wide and % or 30
high. 1t is ordina-
rily matched with
tn Q IA MS b a p Q d
leaves of the Cara
ma palm. and is quite
rain-proof. A re-
markable I 9 ature
about the building
is that no nails are
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-03-01
Fast Time.

An 1rishman while standing on the
deck of a steamship which was bound
for America was Interested in watch
ing the descent OF a diver. Upon the
arrival of Pat in New York he was as
tonished to behold diver just appear
ing above the surface of the water.
Going to the rail of the vessel he shout
ed to him. Faith, sor,. and ye got
over as quickly as meself."
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-03-01

Perhaps no one refers to a calen-
dar more frequently than the traveller.
The first railroad to recognize this
need of its patrons is the Denver &
Rio Grande. which has just incorpo-
rated in its regular monthly folder
Ready Reference Calendar" for the
year, and to facilitate the fading OF
dates when approaching special rates
will be in effect these dates are print
ed in red from month to month This
is an innovation which will certainly
be appreciated by the travelling pub
lie.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-03-01
Facts and Figures.

Constantinople has ten art galleries
Twenty years is the voting age in
Switzerland.
Fifty thousand tons OF coal are
burned daily in London.
England's first paper mill was erect
ed at Dartford in 1888
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-03-01
WonderfuI Exparisnoss.

When was out In the country last
summer" said the beautiful chorus
girl. II milked cow"
"Oh. you haven't anything ON me"
replied the artists model. Il visited
an aunt of mine in the country last
fall. and one evening l helped her
wash the dishes."
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-03-01
At the Summer Hotel.

Rural Constable Ito suspicious
stranger)-I got yer. You're house
breaker, betcher!
The Intruder-Housebrea moth
ing! I'm just going to sit awhile In
the only comfortable chair on the
place. was here all last summer
without getting a chance at 1t!
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-03-01
Awful Warning.

Young Man-May have your daugh-
ter, sir?
port her. Remember that my auto
goes with her.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-03-01
Am Empty Tradition.

Pop, why are you called the head
of the familyf"
TT is merely courtesy title. my
son."
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-03-01

s25.OO $500 s25.00 $500 $1,000 sx5. 90
COLONIST FARES
from
POINTS ON MARSHALL PASS
LINE. SALIDA to GRAND
JUNCTION.
ON the
DENVER q RIO GRANDE RAIIROA IN
I'm COLORADO, to
CALIFORNIA AND THE PACIFIC
NORTHWEST,
Via The Denver q Rio Grande Railroad
and the Western Pacific Railway
The Royal Gorge-Feather River Canon
Tickets on Sale March to Abr. IL. 1912.
By depositing tickets with Agent.
stop-overs of five days will be allowed
at and west of Canon City on the Dem
ver Rio Grande Railroad in Colorado
and Utah. and at Elko, Hazen, Reno.
Las Vegas. I.ovelock, shafter, Winnie
mucca, Nevada. and all points In CALI
fornia; at all points on the Great North
ern at and west of Billings. Montana:
at all points on o. s. L. and o. w. RI
n. Co, and all points on Southern Pa
cific between Portland. Ore. and Weed,
Colonist Tickets will be honsrsd over
the Rio Grande via GIenwood sprinxs
or via Gunnison and Montrose.
For detailed information. Inquire of
nearest Agent
FRANK A. wADLKI0H.
General Passenger Agent, Denver, CsIs.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-03-01

HEN. some years ago. the pros
ent writer projected journey
through the interior Of vene-
zuela and Colombia. his friends,
among them several natives Of
the two countries named. tried
to dissuade him from the under
taking. After picturing to him
the countless privations and
dangers they were certain would
be incident to travelling through
the great wilderness, which con-
stitutes the larger part OF the
Republics that border the Carib-
bean. they declared 1t would be
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-09-25

s. L. Brigham who is carrier OF
route No. 2, West Burke, will no
move there this winter, but win live
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ley Smith at the Hollow.
Charlie Ball is building a large
hen house. Roy Davis and his
father, Mr.. Ball from Newark are
doing the work.
Little Evelyn Ball from Newark
has been visiting her aunt and uncle,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ball the last
week.
Carl Colby was home from St.
Johnsbury over Sunday.
Carl Frasier went to the State
fair at White River Junction We'd
nesday and Thursday. G. H.
Kittredge, r. A. Eggleston and Per-
ley Harris accompanied him. They
ran down to Canaan Center, N. H.,
and stopped Wednesday night with
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. L. EggIeston.
J. c. Lucia was in Barton on bus
mess Saturday.
S. L Brigham has resigned as sub
stitute Il. F. D. for B. F. Humphrey
and Oscar Phillips takes his place.
Gertie Cone who has been at Bert
Bakers for several weeks has re-
OIs
to work.
Mrs. Mabel (Parker) Wakeman
and baby from ST. Johnsbury spent
a part of last week with her sister,
Mrs. Bert Baker.
George Randall from Wheelock
spent Sunday with his grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Anger are
going to California about the first
Of November. Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
Anger from West Burke go with
them.
Mrs. McAllister who has been
visiting at Bert Ainger's, for several
weeks and Mrs. Ransom and baby
who have also been visiting there,
nave returned to their home in Bos-
.on.
George ellison who has been quar-
antfned for about two weeks is
out again.
Mrs. Gochee spent Friday with rel
ltives in Lyndonville.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gibson from
Enosburg spent a few days recently
1t H. d. Webster's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Grant and
Master Kermit from Lyndon spent
sunday with her mother, Mrs. Rosa
=. Davis.
Rev. D. Grant Porteous spent the
,ast week in Barre.
Miss Louise Greenwood is working !
or Mrs. Fred Farmer.
Wesley Farmer from Jamaica |
Plain, Mass, recently visited his
brother, A. G. Farmer.
Edward H. Frye will speak at AL !
;onquin Hall Friday night, October
/, under the auspices of the Ladies'
Aid. They will also give a chicken |
lie supper from 5 until O'Clock
Mrs. r. F. Pond and daughter, |
Joyce. who have been visiting her
ather in Sherbrooke returned home |
Friday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-09-25
Order of Notice Beneficial
ESTATE OF ALEXANDER BLAIR

STATE OF VERMONT, District of Caledonia S.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict Aforesaid: To the heirs and all persons
interested in the estate of Alexander Blair
late of Barnet, in said District, deceased,
Greeting:
Whereas, application hath been made to
this court in writing, by the Administrator
license and authority to sell the whole of
real estate of said deceased, including the
widows interest therein, to wit: 100 acres
of land more or less, with dwelling house
more or less, called the Green pasture and
so acres, more or less, of Lease land, all stu
ate in Barnet aforesaid, representing to said
court that it would be beneficial to the heirs
said deceased, to sell said real estate and
convert the same into money.
And bringing into Court the consent and
appreciation in writing. OF all the heirs to
said estate residing in this State, and setting
forth the situation of the real estate.
Whereupon, the said Court appointed and
assigned the 18th day of October A. D. 1912
at the Probate Office in st. Joknsbury, in
said District, to hear and decide upon said
application and petition, and ordered public
notice thereof to be given to all persons in
terested therein, by publishing said order,
together with the time and place of hearing,
three weeks SUCCESSFULLY in the CaledOnian,
a newspaper which circulates in the neigh
borhood of those persons interested in said
estate, all of which publications shall be
previous to the day assigned for hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to APP
pear before said Court at the time and place
assigned, then and there in said Court to
m axe your objections to the granting of
such license, if you see cause.
Given under my hand at St. Johnsbury in
said District this 10th day of September,
A. D. 1912.
WALTER P. SMITH. Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-09-25
IN BOSTON MARKETS

Apples-Gravenste fancy, So. so
ga Dbl; Duchess, $2@2.5O; Porters
and Pippins, $4,000.
Berries-Blueberries 10000.
Cranberries-Cape Cod, $500 Dbl
and $1.75@2.25 bx.
Peaches-Nearby S5c@$1 bskt;
New York, $4,000 bskt and 81. 500
LIS 2-bskt carrier.
Pears-Native, Clapp's Favorite,
81 so bu; Bartlett, $685. so.
Potatoes-Maine, cobblers and
Green Mountain choice sound, SIG
ITO 2-bu Big; sweet potatoes, Nor
folk and Eastern Shore, $2.25Q2.75
Dbl; Jersey, $101.10 bskt.
aulifowers-Native, S5c@$1 long
bx and 4O@5Oc bu bx.
Celery-Native white, 75c@$1
doz punches; paschal, $1.25@1.5 so.
Green corn-Cory, 35Q5Oc blu bx;
Crosby, 6O@75c.
Butter-Fancy northern creamery,
BIZ QS2c; fancy western creamery,
31@31hc.
Cheese-New York twins, fancy, IL
@171kc; Young America, 1S@181hc.
Eggs-Fancy hennery, 40@41c;
choice eastern, 35Q36c; fresh west
ern, extra, 32034c.
Dressed poultry-Fowl, northern,
large, 1S@19c; medium, 16@17c;
western, large, 17@1Sc medium, Is
016c; broiler chickens, native, 21@
22c; western, 2O@21c; roasting chick
ems, northern, Az lbs or more, ESQ
Csc; native ducks, 20@21c; native
pigeons, $1.75Q2 doz; native squads,
So. 5O03 doz.
Live poultry-Fowl, 16c; broiler
chickens, Ice; ROSTERS, lie; old
ducks, 10@11c; young Pekin ducks,
large, 14@15c; small, 11@11hc.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-09-25

over from Whitefeld. N. H. last
week.
Miss Bessie Hutchinson left home
Friday for bingham, Mass, where
she has a good position as compan-
ion and housekeeper for Mrs. Rip
ley.
daughter, Violet, visited her sister,
Mrs. George Wheeler last week.
The Book Club held their semi
annual auction last Friday evening
at the home of Mrs. E. J. Blodgett.
The books sold at good prices, and
the new books, for the coming six
months, were distributed. After the
business session the hostess served
a chafing dish supper and a pleasant
social hour was enjoyed. One new
member, Mrs. w. L. Guild, was ad-
mitted.
The Woman's Relief Corps served
an excellent supper in the Grand
Army hall Saturday evening, with
vegetable hash and other good
things of the season.
A. D. Paige was in Boston last
week, accompanying his nephew, A
Forest Ranger, who was returning
to his home in Providence.
Mrs. G.. B. Allyn visited friends in
a few days last week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-09-25
Libel for Divorce

Frederick R. Smith Galedonia County n.y.
Mabel M. Smith A. D. 1912
whereas, Frederick R. Smith of Hardwick
Vermont, has filed in the Office of the Clerk
of Caledonia County Court. his Libel for Di-
4th day of October, A. d. 1892, he was law
fully married to Mabel M. Smith, now of
mont. That he afterwards cohabited with
the said libelee in the State of Vermont: that
during coverture he his part has faith
fully Kept the marriage covenant; that the
said 1ibeIee treated petitioner with into1er-
able severity, by reason OF which 1ntOlerably
severe treatment he was forced to and did
libelee wilfully. and without just cause de-
serted the libelant for three consecutive
wears: that she has children, the fruit of said
marriage, viz Dorothy L. and Marjory M.
And praying that the bonds OF matrImony
between him and the said hbeiee be dis
solved, and that he be granted bin OF di-
vorce, and that he be decreed the custody Of
said children during their minority.
And it being made to appear, upon salts
Iibelee is without this State so that a cita-
ton cannot be served upon her, and that the
libeIant has made diligent inquiry and does
not know where the libeiee resides;
Therefore. 1t is ordered that notice OF the
tendency of said libel be given to said hoeiee
BY publication of the substance thereon, to-
gether with this order, in the st. Johnsbury
ToI7nrhr,T-v in the County of Cale1o nia three
weeks successfully, the last publication to
be at least six weeks prior to the first day Of
the next term of Caledonia County Court,
to be held at St. Johusbury, within and for
the County of Caledonia, and State OF Yer
mont on the first Tuesday of December,
A. D., 1912. at which time the said Mabel
M Smith is ordered to appear and answer
to said libel.
Given under my hand, at st. Johnsbury. in
the County Of Caledonia, this 21st day OF
September, A. ID. 1912.
Wv. REIRDEN, Attorney.