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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
Road Gives $500

Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)
MACON, Ga, Feb. ia check for
$500 was all that one of the leading
railroads, leading into Macon subscribed
to the reunion fund. The reunion Off
Gals claim that they were more than
surprised when they discovered that
the check read for such a small sum
when they were expecting at least
8, 500. A committee was appointed to
call on the railroad officers but they
stoutly protested against any argument
and stated that was all they expect to
subscribe.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
Little Child Dead

Especial Dispatch to The JournaL)
MACON, Ga, Feb. 17.-Thelma Davis,
the two-year-old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. z. Davis, passed away yester-
day at the family home, 2O7 Fairview
avenue, North Macon, after a brief i'll
ness. The death Of the infant was
particularly sad, as it was the only
cid of its parents. The funeral occur
red from the residence this afternoon at
o'clock, Rev. Christian, of the East
Macon Methodist church, officiating. In
terment was made in Fort Hill ceme-
terry.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
WHY NoIIuST, ADMIT
THAT THEY BEEW.H OUT?
nv Assnoiatad Press. J

NEW YORK, Feb. n.-Seyenty-five
fatal cases Of gas asphyxiation were re-
ported to the New York coroner during
the first six weeks Of 1872. The total is
the largest on record. According to the
coroner's investigation most Of the
deaths may be. traced to the use or
faulty gas cocks. Persons extremely
nervous or slightly under the influence
OF liquor will go to their homes and
turn out their gas in a reckless fash
fonss' says his report. "Once they see
the light extinguished they keep on
turning and open the cock again."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
M'GHEE' WILL. ENTER +.
COMMISSIONERS RACE?

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
TALBOTTON, Ca, Feb. lit is al
most certain that Hon John H. Nc
Gehees will enterithe race for railroad
commissioner. He. has the matter un-
der advisement and will, in all prob
ability make formal announcement in
the next few days He served the
18th senatorial district in the general
assembly in 1898 and 1899. He is at pres
ent a. member of the state Democratic
executive committee from the state at
large and also a trustee of the state
university. . t-'.Ae. r.'-.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
Candidates. Numerous

IopeclaI Dlspatch 70 the JouTnaLJ
LAGRANGE, Ga, Feb. 17.--Candi-
dates for two county offices are al
ready becoming numerous. Three men
want to be tax collector and two want
to be county treasurer. The three as
pirants for tax collector are AL Dix,
c. E. Poythress and T. H Caudle. DIX
is now assistant collector; Poythress
is an insurance man, and Caudle is cor
oner. The two candidates for treas
.urer to succeed Frank. Hendon are
Frank Edwards and, J., w. Renfro. Both
are lex-Confederate4 soldiers.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
The UnIoaded Gun
tBy Assooiated Press

= Iby AsSOCIhLeu Ete8ssJ
POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y, Feb. IA
dispatch today from Noxon, N. Y, says:
Pointing a gun at her in play, Ray
mond Carroll, 10 years old, shot and in
stantly killed May McQuade, of the
same age, in tn eNoXon school house
late yesterday. Carroll did not know
the gun was loaded and when the girl
started to throw a dipper of water at
him in play, Carroll pointed the weapon
at her and pulled the trigger"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
DRINKING CUP LAW Is
EASILY EVADED HERE
rRv Associatad Presa.l

PERRYVILLE, Mass, Feb. 17.-Al-
though the employees of the Perry mill
here work in Massachusetts,, they are
obliged to go into the state OF Connect
cut whenever they want a drink OF wa
ter. This Is not much Of a hardship. as
the factory straddles the state line and
the men have only to cross the room to
get from one state to the other. A new
Massachusetts, law forbids the use OF a
common drinking cup so the pail con-
tanning the drinking water is kept in
the other state.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20

Get Rid of Straps and Springs and Be CURED,
Simply write for our free cloth-bound Book
Of Advice, containing facts which took US 40
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After you have read this book you'll know
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
BOUND THE cuLPRIT.

A farmer Of Tennessee started
a skunk farm a year ago and
stocked It with 20 fine animals.
He was beginning to count up his
returns at 50 per head when he be-
gan TO miss his animals. As the
fence was skunk-tight he started
out one night to learn how the
animals got away and was panied
to observe two enterprising dark
les tolling his skunks into a bag
with soft music on a banjo. It is
said that the discovery Of the
peculiar love of music on the part
Of =. the slzunks disconnected the
farmer for a moment, but he sue
ceeded in planting q No. 6 shot
in the seat of the pants Of one
of the banjoists as he went over
the fence. The skunk stealing
stopped.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
BETTER Than SPANKING

Spanking does not eurSs children Of bed
wetting., There is constitutional cause for
this trouble. Mrs. NJ. Summers. Box s27 South
Bend. Ind, win send free to any mother. her
successful home treatment. with full instruc.
lions. Send no money. bus write her today If
your children trouble you in ,this',way. ! Don't
ELAINE the child. the chances are it can't help
It. THIS treatment also cures adults and
gsd people troubled with rvine difficulties By
day or. night. 49,, a. .s.l.,,,f -...sFt
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
PICKS FIVE LOCKS AND
.a.s: FLEES FROM ASYLUM

NORFOLK. Va, Feb. 17.-Eugene Pee
bles. who escaped from the Eastern
State hospital at Williamsburg, to
which he was committed as a lunatic
following the murder here in 1909 Of
his wife, a former. rSavannah, Ca, wo-
man, but subsequently, retaken at the
home of his mother IN Aiken, s. c., and
brought back to the Williamsburg asy-
lum. is again at large. having craftily
picked the locks Of five doors and es-
capped in the night. go.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
Mrs, H, A, Mason Dead

ICpeCIdI DISpdlCU 10 IIIt JUuIudI.J
LAGRANGE. Ga, Feb. 1.-THE body
of Mrs. H A. Mason, of Washington,
d. c., arrived in this city Friday aft
ernoon, and funeral services will be
held at the First Baptist church Sat-
urday morning. interment following in
Hill View cemetery. Mrs. Mason was
reared in this city, and was formerly
Miss Ida Terrell, prior to her marriage
and removal from this city.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
Network of TroIIeyS

HOPKINSVILLE, KY. Feb. 1.-THE
acknowledgements Traction company,
a Delaware corporation, which it's pro-
moters say purposes ultimately to con-
meet Evansville, Ind, and Nashville,
Tenn, by a continuous trolley system,
elected officers here today. The presi-
dent is Nat Caller; ]. w. Cross is vice
president; H. A. Reach, secretary; A. H.
Elkes, treasurer, and NJ. c. Forbes,
chairman OF the board OF directors.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
Crushed by Elevator
(By AIsociated PreaH,l

= wTNsToN-SALEM. n. c., Feb. H.
3ames Houchins, aged IS. met instant
heath while a negro riding with him
escaped with only slight bruises when
- elevator in tobacco storage house
xeu four floors today. Houchins' head
vas crushed in when other employees re-
covered his body.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
Never Visits Camden

Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)
CAMDEN, S. c., Feb. H.-Secretary
Of the Navy Meyer, after a visit among
friends of the winter colony here, re-
turned to washington yesterday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
SHE DECIDES
TO TRY AGAIN
Mrs. Scholar Met With Many
Failures, But Her Efforts
Are at Last Successful

Baldwin. Miss.-"I am thankful"
says Mrs. Matte Scholar, OF Baldwin,
for the great relief I obtained by taking
Cardui. the woman's tonic.
I was suffering untold misery, with
dragging pains, headache. and smother
ing spells. Ny back hurt me so that life
was a misery to me-
1 had about decided that nothing
would help me, but I read so many tes-
timonials, and a friend told me of Car
dui. so 1 decided to try it. Cardui help
ed me more than anything ever used!
1t is a fine medicine
I took six bottles, and now I am in
good health, and hearty as can be- am
stin improving-doing my work and
feeling well. I certainly appreciate what
Cardui has done for me.
I wish every suffering woman would
give Cardui a trial, as I did.
Cardul is a general tonic for women.
It's reliability and merit are proven by
more than so years success in the treat
ment OF ailments peculiar to women.
During that time, Cardui has helped
thousands of weak women.
Mrs. Scholar is glad she took her
friends advice and tried Cardui.
We urge you to try it for your trou-
bles.
1t will help you.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
1t will help you.

N. B.-wrte to: Ladies' Advisory Dept,
Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn,
Home Treatment for Women" sent in plain
wrapper on request.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
Buying q Piano
Is Like Getting
A Years Free Trial

Ifuazy tze witka year yoa not endreiy sztsfed
h your purchase yea Il at our expense,
and yin rsuns you the insallent payments you have
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The Alaska daily empire., 1912-11-04

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The Alaska daily empire., 1912-11-04
A WONDERFUL GAME LAW.

Enc Alaska game law is tearfully
 5. wonderfully made. In the Der ...., Sea country and in the interior wild fowl can not be killed until nearly every migrating bird has Dluued its wings and taken it's flight southward. By the time the birds return in the spring the seas ol is closed. ia southern Alaska the lew regards the bear. black or brown O grizzly. with a solicitude that de- a. nls hat it shall be given full and ample protection, when, as a matter ol fact the hunter is in more need G. protection from one species of feals than is the animal itself We opiue thu, the Kodiak bear. for in stance. was included in the game conservation policy because it is a royal animal and occasionally furn- isa.s Guc hunting for Congressman, lorls. dukes. millionaires and others Of tha, ilk, with a retinue of gun lcarerg. beaters. valets and helpers
 That certain provisions of such a game law are violated need not be wondered at. Not long ago an in- tsrior preacher. who is fond Of aIutiag. went out after ducks and geese during the closedseason. The fowl Were there by the tens of thous-
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-11-04
SENATOR LAFoLLETTE NOT
 FOR ANY NOMINEE

The attitude of Senator Lafollette, of Wisconsin in the present presi- douual campaign, was expessed in a recent speech which he made at La Crosse, when he said he would not vote for Roosevelt, Taft or Wilson.
 He compared the suppression of competition through the growth of trusts to huge cancer the treat. ueut of which requires great skill.
 "lJ is no job for a Bull Moose " said senator Lafonette, and judging by what has happened in the last four years. it does not seem to be la job for an amiable, easy.goiug man. fellow over in New Jersey has bceu running a hospital with pretty good results, but he has not treated cancer.
 CT propose to pursue an mdepend, eut course. | will not vote for any ot tbes, three men,"
 Senator Laronette said that he be- }icycs m a protective policy, but be- Esyes it should be gauged on the bas-
 or the real difference between the cost of production here and abroad.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-11-04
THE COUNTRY WILL BE SAFE.

The presidential campaign for the year of grace 1912. is over Tomor- TOW the votes will be cast and count sd. The noise of the captains has ceased After the votes are counted will come the shouting.
 Two Of the leading presidential candidates are doomed to defeat and disappointment. because of the re- suit which tomorrow's voting will bring. Whoever they may be how ever. they will take their defeat without doubt with true philosophy. It is an American characteristic to bow to the will Of the people as e2. pressed at the polls
 We are of those who believe that no matter whom may be elected as chief magistrate Of this great repub- lie, the country will be safe under his guiding hand. No single individual is powerful enough to send this na- ton to the "demnition bow VOWS. "
 All Of the presidential candidates are high.minded. patriotic men, how ever much we may differ with them in their theories of government and their manner of applying them to practical use.
 Fortunately our government is not Ia one-man institution, nor does the nations material welfare depend upon the election of particular candi. date.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-11-04
JUNEAU FERRY G NAVIGA TON COMPANY
 TIME CARD

Leaves Juneau for Douglas and Treadwell-'S:OO a. m., 500 a. m. t"l1:OO a. m, 1900 D. m., 3:00 D. m., '"4:3O D. m., 6:30 D. m., S:00 D. m.. 9:00 D. m., 11:00 D. m.
 leaves Treadwell for Douglas and Juneau-S:25 a. m., 9:25 a. m., '"12:OO noon, 1:4O p. m, S:25 D. m, t*4:55 D. m., 6:55 p. m., S:25 D, m., 9:25 p. m., 11:25 D. m.
 Leaves Douglas for Juneau S:30 a. m., 9:3O a. m. '"12:05 D.. m., 1:45 D. m., 3:30 D. m,, '"4:45 D. m., 7:05 D. m., S:30 D. m., 9:30 D. m, 11:0O D. m.
 'on Sundays this trip is omit ted.
 t4This trip to Sheep Creek oaily except 4:3O D. m. trip on Saturday, which is omitted and trips IeaYIng Juneau at 6:30 p. m. and 11:00 are made instead, and Sheep Creek trips at 11:0O a. m, 6:SO D. m., and 11:O0 p. m.
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-11-04

ands. fuILnedged and milling around previous to migrating South The
 omaio secured a good bag and sa5e.lo ou his return to his home. X friendly soul gave him the nior. matioa that a brace of deputy mar .shals and game warden or two were iying.n.wait for hun on his way up n, river. The minister transferred lis ,owl to anotner steamer while he himself stopped on at a river town until the officers tired Of their watch. He was not apprehcuded, But le complained that his game was en'
 ircy too "hlso' for his palate, by .he time tha, it reached the cook
 The game of Alaska should be care
 uHy protected but the protection af-
 orded should be reasonable and not foolish,
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-11-04
ALasNXs RAILROAD PROBLEM.

The federal railroad commission, wavh has been Investigating rail- roads and possible railroad routes from the coast 10 the interior, have ,s:.aie,yd their ,UJogs so far as they have been able 10 do so, and they are now returning to Washington, where. in due time, their report will B, made
 .., Impressions Jt the commission. rrs. coupled with the experiences ,aa uyy have undergone. especially ,a trayrrslug the interior country, ,...i a, doubt make interesting read. ing. only one of the number, Dr. Alfred Ii. Brooks. of the United States ,.eo.ogicai Survey, has had previous experiences in the territory. He has reeu frequently in the country, since .goy. and ue knows the various sec ljoas well. He also has an intelli- sent conception of Alaska's mineral resources to whose study he has de- voted 8 considerable number of years. l..s Enowiedge therefore, is intimate -.G practical Furthermore. he has awaya eyiuced the keenest interest I4 aH matters apperJa!ning to the ,.,nrc and development of the ter ..5... aa1 has shown himself at all ...ra u loyal friend
 gue worS of hte railroad commits .iya however, can only be regarded gz a mere scouting expedition" but the report that they will make to the soyrrument may ultimately result in The adoption Of some definite railroad :,oIiyy ter Alaska.
 X bHl was introduced in the Senate during tAe last special session, Of Congress providing for the construc- ,,u of one thousand miles Of trunk railroad" m Alaska The bill also stipulated thaS the government might buy or ,ease any railroad already L.iIt UI mrse, there are two. the .avsJ important being the Copper liy-r X Northwestern running out ar CoclO,a. The other is the Alaska Northern. i,s terminus being Seward another natural euJrepot from the coast Co the Yukon Is Valdez. No doubt the commission will report on al yg,s, roayes. and after their re- rsr- .s sa.@.tt.d. what then? Prob g.lg thc.s v.u log a scramble 10 uu- .aaa ,Ar already constructed rail. way lines on the government Per. h.. these will be ignored and new syaJe recommended More likely The whole matter will remain "in the air" for some tune to come as have many o;heg important Alaska prob i,@.s.
 The fact san not be gainsaid that railroads and better transportation ia cilities are needed in Alaska. More especially from the coast to the in- tyr:Jr Transportation on the Yukon anu its tributaries. is in the hands of 9 virtual mouoply-the Northern Nav. iGa;ion Company-and there is not 90 man. woman or child in the interior country who does not pay excessive ,.1ulc 10 this transportation com alEy. The result is, practically, that that great section is seriously handi- capped, and its development greatly retarded.
 A railroad from some point on the coast Co the interior would open up Co mining and other development ,uncrdeJly rich region, besides turn- isu,ug additional, iI not cheaper. r..tYs,yrtatinu facilities
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-11-04

The Empire believes in the en- couragement of every legitimate home industry This includes patronizing home business houses. These are aids in building up community. fac. tors in the road to progress. A dollar circulated in your home town helps many, for it moves around ceaseless-
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-11-04

Tho sun win rise rise and set in .as good oid.tasmoned way just the sau, ,Jy day after as the day before 4, aado,.M election.
 The ahyels O. progress will not be stayed, nor Will the commerce. of the sola,ry be retarded because of the peoples choice.
 The political pessimists of today Uay .e Le opumists Of tomorrow.
 The country will be safe in any event,
 Long live the great republic!
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-11-04
TIE INDIAN IN HISTORY.

IL is conceded that the Indian problem is yexauous one, as ap- yi,d 70 klasia though not ut all s5mpor.ric 60 the Negro question n fhe South. 1t has been stated times without number chat the Indian is an alien in his own country This is rue only in part. Iu the United States proper such Indians as have
 eyey,d heir tribal relations and are selrsupporting are citizens, But m Alaska the conditions are some what anomalous. The native popU- .ation supports itself, has never been a ward oi the government and has seen precious little of its paterra. care. certainly not as much as the natives are entitled to,
 This question, however is as oiu IS the discovery of America. lt has ;ts prototype in every new land. The Negroes of Africa have b-eu on. slaved and despoiled The Congo atrocities are still fresh ln che mem ories of men. They have --a r.- oeated and only recently, h. south Nmcrica-esp,cially in the ruy.el gs- gions-wherc alleged white Chris, ;ians have been guilty Of the most shocking atrocities, They have been murdered in cold blood, peoned, mal- .r,at in the most shameful man cause ot the white mans
 .s civilized" mans rup.dity his thirst for gold And when their de. spoilers have been brought to the par oG public opinion. they have founG apclogists and defenders, with shane Le il said
 s,rs,ory of the North American Indian has been written in blood. Even the Pilgrim Fathers contributed -5 its b!ood.staiucd pages. CorJez Iud Pllarro. the Spanish adyenurers N,re it's proagouists IL has been the fate oG nearly every aboriginal people to be despoilyd of their her .,ag.. They have disappeared be, tore the ruthless advance of what We are pleased to call civilization.
 The treatment accorded to the In. a.aus Of the United States since the vegy inception of our government |ha5 aot been to our credit Most of our Indian wars migh, have been avoided. It is the overcoming story Of the white mans greed and .ruacaery. It Is an eyempi.dcation 'ar one of yhe worst phases oi pro- -ress-"jha. only he weak shall per.
 sa. :aa, oaIy ,le strong shall sur.
 i've"
 Put elscwhe-. in the United States the Indian has had lands allotted to him: his reservations, the outgrowth of a more humane policy when taken from him by the government have been paid for, or lands allotted in severalty. but even then he has not escaped the cupidity of the white man. In Alaska. however the Indian may not secure lands for himsolt he is man without a country left largely To struggle and exist as best ne nay. He needs encouragement. He should be generously aided in making himself seIi-supporting He should be taught how to make a liv- 'rg. how 10 live. and be amply pro. -ccteF in his attempts at progres. sion
The Alaska daily empire., 1912-11-04

Woodrow Wilson is credited with the following limerick, the result of a discussion by friends of his person .al pulchritude: AS a beauty I am not a star; There are others more handsome by
 far.
 But my face-I don't mind 1t, For I am behind it-- The people in front get the jar.