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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-13
GOVERNMENT TO SUE
TO RECOVER LANDS
HELD BY SO. PACIFIC

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1S.-The de-
partment Of justice viii file three new
suits for recovery Of mineral lands in
the West against the Southern Pacific
and several individuals. Special As
sistant Attorney General Mills, who has
just returned from tour of the West
told Attorney General Wickersham to-
day that the Southern Pacific railroad
held many acres of land illegally in Cal
ifornia and oregon.
Suits also will be entered in the Fed
eral courts in Washington and Idaho,
where it is said that many acres Of
valuable mineral lands are held by
water power corporations and railroads.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-13
CONVICT KEEPS HIS
WIFE IN PRISON CAMP
CONTRARY TO LAW

CORDELE. GA, Dec. Ian inspec
ton of the Crisp county convict camp by
w J. Flanders, of the Macon district,
developed that Coley Smith. a white man,
was keeping his wife at the camp in vio-
lation Of the law
Smith was found guilty several months
ago of selling liquor and sentenced to
serve twelve months.
Inspector Flanders declares that the law
sets out that the relatives shall be al
lowed to visit convicts only on Sundays,
and then they must have permission from
the warden. 1t is stated that Smith has
been seen on the streets of Cordee sew
eral times in citizens clothes since he
has been a convict.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-13
GERMAN BARON WEEDS;
HONORS HIS FIRST WIFE

BERLIN, Dec. 13.-The Baron Curt
VonB,edenfeld. former husband Of Miss
Ida May Cummings. of Chicago, who
died September 5. 1912, in Berlin, has
announced his marriage to Fraulein
Hamsohn, a wealthy woman Of Berlin.
The baron son and daughter are now
living with him in Berlin. He intends
to have them grow up as American cit
liens, according to the wishes of his
first wife
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-13
NINE PERSONS PERISH
IN ALASKA SN0WSLlDE

CORDOVA. ALASKA, Dee. 13.--Nine
men are believed to have been killed
when a snowslide on Copper mountain
carried away seven buildings of the
Great Northern Development Company.
Eleven men were buried under the ava
lanche and only two have been re-
moved alive. Three are known to be
dead and no hope is entertained for the
other six. The dead: John Barto, James
McGavock and Frank Wallis. Those
still in the snow and believed to be
dead are Alex Fast, Leo Muth, Hugh
Arnold, Tony, a japanese, and two un.
identified.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-13
TO AUDIT MuscoeEE BOOKS

COLUMBUS, GA. Dec. 1S.-Begin-
ming first of the new year all the
books of Muscogee county officials viii
be audited at least once each year and
the result Of the auditors findings pub
lished, according to a decision reached
by the county commissioners.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-13
no AnnREss coan aoYs.

ANNIsToN, ALA, Dec. 13.--R. p.
Kolb, state commissioner Of Agriculture
and a candidate for governor of this state.
will address the Calhoun County Boys
Corn club in this city tomorrow on the
occasion Of the corn show.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-13
SOUTH CAROLINA TO HAVE
FIGHT FOR 2-CENT RATE

GREENvILLE, S. c., Dec. Estate
Senator Wilton H. Earle announces
that he will introduce at the next SEES
sion of the general assembly bill pro-
viding for fiat two-cent rate on all
railroads in this state. Mr. Earle says
he understands that a similar bill will
be introduced in the house. Mr. Earle
has given notice that he intends push
ing his measure vigorously.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-13

diately and all road records into Orange
county We're broken by the bridal party.
The automobile stood in Los Angeles
county while members of the party
walked a few feet into Orange county,
where the nuptial words were spoken
by the accommodating minister.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-13
HOTEL TO BE REoPENED.

VALDOSTA, GA, Dec. 1S.-The Val
des hotel, which has been closed for
about three months, while improve
ments are being made to the house,
will reopen in January. E. d. Terrell,
Jr.. son of the former proprietor of the
Valdes. viii manage the house.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-13
81. GOO FOR FARM WORK

NALDOSTA, GA. Dec. 1S.-The con
tinuation and enlargement of farm
demonstration work in Lowudes coun-
~ was assured by the action of the
Valdosta Chamber of Commerce in
agreeing to underwrite the cOuntys OBJ
legation to raise $1,000 for that pur-
pose.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-07
MANTON

Rev. II. NJ. Barbour spoke at the Bap.
tist Church last Sunday.
Clarence Howard made the trip from
Providence 10 Springfield last week i'll a
motor boat.
An auction sale Of house lots on the
George Waterman Road will be held on
Saturday, June 18th.
Several from this place attended the w.
{. I. U. Institute at Butler Exchange
Providence last Friday evening.
Rev. A. b. Cristy was the speaker at
ST. Peters Church last Sunday evening.
The address was illustrated by lantern
slides.
Charles Anderson, a well known young
man Of this section, will be married on
Wednesday OF next week to Miss Theresa
McDay Of Olneyville. The ceremony will
be performed at 81. Theresa's Church.
Harold Breul of this place, was the win
ner OF the Travelling Scholarship, offered
by the Academy Of Fine Arts OF philadel-
phla, where he is "A student. lie sails for
Europe this week for three months TIP.
Town Clerk 5. X. Luther, will be at
the Engine House here on the evening of
jane 18TH to register voters. lie will be
at the residence of Representative J. V.
Barnes in the Belknap District on the
evening of the 2oth for the same purpose.
The regular meeting of the Manton w.
{. I. u. will be held on Tuesday evening
of next week with Mrs. J. Il. Dunn. Miss
Fisk, superintendent Of the DeaconeSseS
House, will give an address concerning
her work among girls, Everybody ID
cordially invited.
Ambrose Higgins, a well known resi-
dent of this place, died OH Wednesday .
lie had been in failing health for some
time. Mr.. Higgins was for many years
employed as engineer at the Merino Mills.
He leaves a widow, a son, Alderman j. ii.
Higgins Of Providence and two daughters,
Mrs. George Babcock Of Lakewood and
Mrs. Richard Aust Of this place. The
funeral services will be held tomorrow.
The Alpha Theta Glass Of the St. Peters
Sunday School held a supper at the resi-
dence Of +. b. Evans last Saturday even
ing. After the supper, a business meet
ing was held and the following officers
were elected for the ensuing term: Presi
dent, Arthur Piafko; Vice-President,
Harold Blatchford; Secretary, Clinton
NIckerson; Treasurer, Anson Winsor.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-07
Rev. Father Carroll.

Rev. Thomas +. Carroll, pastor Of St.
Thomas Church and the Oldest priest ia
the diocese, died on Sunday at the parochi-
al residence here. He was the first pastor
Of st. rhomas's Church and previous TO
the erection Of the present church edlfce
he held services in small church build
ing in Lymansyille, and before that time
he was pastor OF ST. Michae's Church in
Georgiaylle and covered the territory Of
Greenyille, Centredale, Lymansyile aud
Manton, besides caring for his own parish.
II is through his efforts that the church
at Manton has grown from a small mission
10 a dourishing parish. The writer has
known fr. Carroll for over IS years and
always found him interested IN anything
that was for the betterment Of the commun-
ity. lie will be greatly missed IN this
section where he has been a familiar figure
for 50 many years. The funeral services
we're Solemnlzed at ST. Thomas Church, on
"Wednesday and we're largely attended by
people in all ranks Of life. The Msnton
Mill and all the stores in this village closed
in honor Of the departed priest. Bishop
Harkins and members Of the Catholic
clergy from all parts Of the diocese we're
present al the services, Solemn requiem
mass was said and during mass Bishop
IIarkins spoke Of the. life Of the deceased
The officers Of the mass were Rev. I'd.
ward r. Garrigan Of st. Edwards Church,
Pawlucket celebrant, Rev. Thomas J.
Loughrsn Of Woonsocket, deacon Rev.
Is. r. Redihsn Of Pascoag, sub-descon /;
Rev. Thomas O'Brien of 81. Msry's Church
and Rev. Joseph Hardy of Centredale, mas
ters of ceremonies. Rev. James Coyle o.
Taunton and Rev. William Pyne Of Provi.
dsnee we're deaeons Of honor 10 the Bishop.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-07
A June Wedding.

Miss Agnes NJ. Bailie and MIR, Robert
Neill were united in marriage on Wednes
day afternoon at the residence of the
brides parents at IS2 Laurel Hill avenue,
The ceremony was performed by the Rev,
{. A. Fisher and was witnessed by large
company of guests. Mr.. and Mrs. Neill
will reside in Derby, Conn.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-07

Manufacturers Lodge, l. O. o. +. held a
well attended meeting on Tuesday evening
The stockholders of the Union Trust
cofipany at their meeting Saturday morn
ing, elected Governor Aram J. Po,hier to
the presidency of that institution. Mars
den J. Perry, who is again in control OF
the eompany's affairs, was made chairman
Of the board Of directors.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-07
TEACHERS
CERTIFICATES.

The Annual state Examinations for Teach.
ers' Certificates VIII occur on Friday and
Saturday. june y and ~, 1912, at the Rhode
Island Normal School, Providence.
Provided six or more persons make appli.
cation therefor before June rs, examination
Will also be held in each OF the folio wing
places: Newport, Rogers High school, Woon.
socket High school, Westerly nigh School,
East Greenwich Academy, North Scituate
Grammar school, but no examination will
be held in any place for less than sir appli.
cants.
Examinations will begin each day prompt.
ly at O'Clock a. m,
On Friday, examinations In Arithmetic.
English, Geography, History, Physiology,
Recalling and spelling, for bosh Third and
Fourth Grade Certificates; In Academic Sub.
lects for First and Second Grade Certificates
In Providence only.
On Saturday. examinations In Profes.
sionm subjects Tor all grades.
Any person purposing to take tho exam.
nations for Third and Fourth Grade Cortin.
Gates must. ON or before Juno ~, notify the
undersigned of the grade of certificate for
which, and the place at which he intends tn
take the examination. Candidates for sx.
animation for first and second Grade Ger
uncates must send application before Juno
10.
WALTER nc. RANGER,
Secretary state Board OF Education.
Box 1911, Providence.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-07
BROTHERHOOD MEETING

Rev c. G. Mitchell Of Pswtucket, gave
his we'll known address, Job, or the
Worlds Ash Heap" before the Brother.
hood Of the First Free Baptist Church on
Tuesday evening. II was a ladies' night
meeting and banque, and was well attend.
ed A good musical program was given.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-06-07

We do all kinds of Job Printing
Our prices are right-and work
ready when promised
The daily Alaskan., 1912-07-13
Carlyle Corrected.

At a Royai academy dinner in Lon don ou cue occasion several artists were expressing their enthusiasm about Titan. Carlyle and rhackeray were among the guests.
 His glorious colovipg is fact about Titan" said one man, striking the ts' ole to give emphasis Co the remark,
 And his glorious drawing is another fact about Titian," cried another artist.
 And so they went on until Carlyle, who had hccu listening in silence 10 their rhapSuiicS. interrupted them by saving. wiIh slow dciihcr,tiun which bad Us own impressive emphasis.
 And here sit. mfau u."a" iu the image oT God. who EDuw> uothins ahuul Titan and cares unln'ug about ruian. and that's an"'hri tuy anuu, Titian
 ThHrkrray WAS SiVu.9g rnrw al thr u,cmeu He mus'd and uovrd runr oau<ly tu Car.yle "jurGuu we. o, safd: "rhau aygrar~ 1a inr Jn 90" no. " E.ct alsou1 rEsgn n,a 7 l.a .nc d Niulrurah5r ... .l.G. '=u #,
The daily Alaskan., 1912-07-13

The Juneau Dispatch in bidding ITS customary biennial farewell to Louis P. Shackleford, compliments that gentleman on his political sue cesses. In attempting to anoint Losing Louie with a flattering mess CT mush the Dispatch only em- r,hasizes the well known fact that ShacSleford has never yet won a political success in Alaska.
 Not one political success.
 'Tfs true he has wormed him. self into the condolences of other confidence men who have the ped ding out of federal jobs in Alaska, Hut every time he has come before the people with a candidate he has gone down to overwhelming defeat
 Defeat irelorious and ignomin' iOuS.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-07-13

Tho0c IS always a To. oE claiming and caa-gos and coume7ehargs and estimating and rrophesying us, prior to an election Politicians are whispering and Je,egraphiug and buJtonhoHuE and looking wise States are ribbed ID and broken, trades are made. promises are iudis- crimiuate}y given and tus, as iHdis- C1minately forgotten
 Underlying all the confusion and struggle. there IS au even flow of public sentiment conviction on the part Of the public regarding the merits or all public questions Big claims printed in big type or announced by jmpassoued orators, serve as temporary stimulants. but seldom permanently influence a voter who has thought the matter out along reflective lines
 For years past the voters Of Al aka have considered thoroughly the question o5 home government They have gone to the polls and voted for a principle as old as civil ssatioa: a principle that is inherent in every formal being God given and right
 For the past four years that principle has found its best express ton in tbe works Of James wicker sham both in the ueIa and in con gresS u IS not reasonable to be Reve that the conclusions which have been formed by long. processes oJ thinking will change in the twiukliaE ot an eye, because of the shouts and p}eadings of the Gilmore people who are advocating no fundamental change. but base their claims to preferment on the grounds that they can accomplish things, in some mysterious V 6eSter than can Mr. WieSershsm ( the people will only try the experiment,
 It is poor time to experiment nov. when Delegate WiokeTsham has the battle almost won We have no inclination to try out politicians who have always fought the Ve~y things which they now claim to favor.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-07-13

LOST-Maple leaf pin with gold nuggets at A. B. dance July 2. Please return to this office and re- ceive reward.
 Delicious Ice Cream and ice cream soda, with strictly pure fruit juices and crushed fruits at the Vienna Cafe, Broadway, between Fifth and sixth Ayes. If
The daily Alaskan., 1912-07-13

Bonded whiskies-Gibson, Nom Vernon and Belmont. The best of Bee--Blue Ribbon, Budweiser and Pale Rainier, at the Mascot Tele- phone 67. r
The daily Alaskan., 1912-07-13

S5c for home cooked meal quick. clean service. Where? At the New Home Restaurant Fifth Avenue. naE a minute from RroadwS
The daily Alaskan., 1912-07-13

Go to the White Pass Cafe for the lest meals in Whitehorse. Now under the management of Mrs. orloff King. U
The daily Alaskan., 1912-07-13
JAMES WTCKERSHAM

You have Eened The ecnse of Alaska for Akan People who loruy soosred the dne The party that has always fouSh, Alaska adopted the the hope d office Today there but one candidate the he'd who has weaheed all the storms ot oppo son ,o Alaska deyoPueaIau We whose picture above
The daily Alaskan., 1912-07-13

None better and purer than Gibson rye, Rainier and Olympia beer. Or ders by phone promptly delivered. The Mascot. t.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-07-13

We'll, the same gang Is yelling and chOruSing the same now as then.
 The old gang of carpet-baggers yelled in chorus.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-03-09
SEND IT IN.

If you have Il bit Of news, send
Or joke that will amusc, send
it in.
A story that Is true,
An incident that's new,
We want to hear from you.
Send it in.
Never mind about your style.
Send it in.
If It's only worth the while,
send it in
Of those crops that all amaze
OF the berries "neighbor" false
OF section you would praise
send it II,
OF some patient labor done
send il in;
OF a fallen brother won, send II III.
Of 4 master who can teach
Truth beyond the average reach
OF a noble, glowing speech,
send it III
Will your story make MS laugh:
Send il IL,
Send along photograph.
Send It in.
| When out fishing, send a note
OF the things you catch aiioat
q, the good tunes on the boat.
Send it in Charles Collins
Roland, in National Magazine ioF
February.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-03-09
NATIONAL
DRAINAGE CONGRESS
Meets in New Orleans on
April 10 to l3, 1912.

New Orleans, La, March =, ~.
Editor Weekly Ibarian.
Dear Sir:-You are no doubt
aware that the National Drainage
Congress is to meet in this City,
Aplll 10th to l3th, 1912. This IS
the first meeting of the Congress
as a separate and distinct institu-
ton and Is the most important
meeting to the states having re
claimable wet or swamp lands
that has ever been held. Louisi-
ana has several millions of these
acres, and with the opening up of
these lauds our state will be the
most benefited of any in the
Union.
This means much TO every busi-
ness interest in the State and the
meeting iu April should receive
the support of every one interest
ed in the future welfare and de-
veIOpment of the state. The
newspaper is the most influential
organ to arouse the interest Of the
people, aud we hope to receive the
support of the newspapers IN
arOusing an interest III a move
| meut which is sure to result III
making Louisiana one OF the rich
est agricultural states III the
Uui0n.
The plans of the Congress are
frs, to ask the Government for
assistance and cooperation IN
planning fhls great work OF re-
clamation. TO this end, it Is de-
sired that the Congress Will be as
large and enthusiastic as possible
in order that it may attract the at
tention of the whole county.
Special round trip rates will be
authorized to New Orleans for the
occasion by all the Railroads
which should be instrumental III
securing large attendance. Any
publicity you might give this fea'
ture will be appreciated.
Yours truly,
J. II. II. PARSONS.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-03-09

The trolley people are working
two gangs Of men-one Is engaged
At track building, while the other
is setting up the poles On Wed
nesday morning some 20 poles
had been put in place along Main
street, extending from near th'
Bernard Wagon Factory, above
Hopkins street, down to nearly
the "Big JIM sawmill in the low
er portion of town. At the inter
section Of Hopkins and Mar
streets trolley poles have been SCI
ct all four corners. This may o.
an indication of the intention O
an out Hol,k ins street track.
The probabilities are that TIT
track will be continued on ul
Main street to the upper city Inn
its and not be stopped at Hopk'n
street, as was at one time an
nounced
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-03-09

right IL one of the beautiful oaks
in front of the Alma House. The
first two story brick building on
the right is the Office of the lbe-
rian, with the headquarters Of the
Cumberland Telephone Co.'S city
Exchange in the upper story
This picture, however, shows a
very small part Of the army of
wolkmen who have been constant
" engaged upon the street since
the starting of the work.
The second view was taken
from the corner of French street,
looking up town. The trees over
hanging the street from the right
are the Alma oaks, showing the
close relation of the two views so
far as locality is concerned. In
this picture q much better idea IL
gained of the number Of men en-
gagged upon the street. The
steam plOw ana another large
force of men were at work in the
block back of the observer at the
time this picture was taken.
These views were taken by Mr..
DcLisle Lane, and developed by
Mr.. A. Sulie Landry. We intend
ed publishing them in our last 49,
sue, but were delayed in getting
the cuts from the engravers.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-03-09

On Wedne>day morning two
carloads of wire were nnloaded
her. for The trolley. One Of The
cals carried 81 reels OF copper
wire, of abon' ! inch diameter,
which is the trolley wire. Each
of the reels weighs about $500 lbs.
The wire on the reel VIII cover IA
distance Of : Of Il mile, or a total
of If miles This length of Wile
will be needed for the line. he
l's, spurs and turn outs.
The her car carried the steel
messenger Hlre a twisted Wllc
cable or rope. OF tins there l~
considerably greater length than
of the copper, for HE reason that
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-03-09
THE TROLLEY
PROGRESSING.
Some of the Doings Of the
Week, which are Of Gen
cral Interest.

We are presenting to our read
ers this week two views of the III
auguratIon of the work of build
ing the trolley line, The first cnt
made with the steam plow, started
in front Of the Alma House and
ended al he intersection Of Jtiftl
son street, passing directly IN
front Of the lberian Office. Then
followed a considerable wait on
weather conditions. On Monday
of last week another start was
made, and the earnestness of the
work may be seen clearly portray
ed in the views.
The first view shows the work
men engaged upon The first sec
tiOn Of the work of track building.
The camera rested in front Of the
old opera house lot and ranged UP
the street. The large tree on the
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-03-09
BAYOU COURTABLEAl'.
War Department Grants Per
mission to l.evec Board to
Close the Bayou,

Hon. Y. M. L,febvre, president
of the Atch"talay Levee Board,
was IA business visitor TO Plaque
mine Thursday. He stated 70 a
reporter of The South thai the
Board has four camps on the At
chafalaya river at work building
and enlarging the levees. lie
stated further that his Board, act
ing with the Red River aud Bayou
Bruf Levee Boards, had secured
permission from the United States
to close Bayou Courtableau.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-03-09
Trolley Builders on Main Street.

short pieces must be used for
spanning the streets, both here
and at Jeanerttte, between the
tops of the trolley poles This
cross street wire will support the
messenger and copper trolley.
The conner wire was stored on
the Alma House lot, next the lbe-
rian office, where 1t will remain
for possibly week before the
linemen will be ready to hang 1t
in place for use.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-03-09

Col. Beach has announced that
the government is willing to pro
vide handsome park at the
Plaquemine locks, says the lber-
Vile South, if property owners in
the nelghborhood WILL sell. The
government has no right to expro'
D. late fer such purpose, but the
government will buy, il those W I
O yn the property near the 10, Ks
are willing to sell.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-03-09

Mr.. Jno. Taylor, of Kayne, was
found in an unconscious condition
upon his doorstep early Wednes
day morning of last week and
died some twelve hours later with
out regaining consclousness. Ht
had just returned from trip tt
New Orleans and before entering
his home he was stricken. HIS
physicians diagnosed his ailmen'
as acute Bright's disease. Mr
Taylor, some thirteen years ago
was a resident of this city, re
manning with us some three years
before going with his family {
make his home in Rayne. liz
made many friends here who re
gret his untimely death.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-03-09

The trolley builders intended begin
ming their work on the streets OF
Jeanerettc the early part OF this
week, but were delayed III making the
start by the fact that the city authori-
ties wish to have the levels Of the
streets determined by survey first.
Ieanerette will put in concrete side
walks and it is quite necessary to de-
termine these levels before either the
street or sidewalk work IS started.