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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-04-04
Franchise Refused.

NashvilIe.-The application for a
franchise Tor a new street railway made
BY w. o. Palmer Of Nashville and DE.
troit, Capitalist, was refused by the city
council by vote of - to II. A mo-
ton to reconsider was entered and the
bill viii come up at the next regular
meeting.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-04-04
PEDESTAL READY FOR CUP.
Local Y. M. C. A. Confdant of Winning
Trophy in Contest.

Memphis.So confident is he Of win
ming the handsome silver loving cup
which is offered as the trophy in the
membership contest which will be waged
by the Y. NJ. G. a. in IA southern cities,
II, B. Jones, membership secretary Of
the local association, has ordered large
pedestal for it, which viii be placed in
the lobby.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-04-04

Even in these modern times the ge-
MUS who finds a way to benefit the
human race is sometimes prosecuted.
A Chicago man who invented dollar
that would return to the owner after
1t had been spent, has been held to
the grand iury.-Cleyeland Leader.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-04-04
Chancery Court at Selmer.

Selmer.-The regular term Of the Nc.
Marry County Chancery Court convened,
Judge E. L. Bullock of Jackson presid-
ing. The docket shows 46 eases, II Of
which are new cases.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-04-04
OFFICERS CAMP MAY 10.
viii Be Held at Franklin State Encamp-
ment at Fountain City.

Nashville. officers camp of the
Tennessee guard win be held in Frank
lin the week beginning May 16, accord
ing to an announcement given out from
the adjutant generals office. The state
eneampment this year will be held at
Fountain City, probably some time in
July.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-04-04

selmer-With the mercury standing
at 2s, great fears are entertained for
the fruit crop in this section. It il
the general opinion that the promising
bountiful crops are killed.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-04-04

If thick cloth is placed at the bot
tom Of pan or bowl in which deli
cate china or glass is being washed,
me danger of chipping will be les
sened This will also prevent silver
from being scratched
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-04-04
Build storm Houses.

Humboldt Constructing storm houses
il the order of the day among great
many residents Of Gibson county.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-04-04
RoAD PLANS EXTENSION.
Missouri & North Arkansa Has Eye on
Memphis

Memphis.-Extension Of the Missouri
4 North Arkansas Railroad to Mem
ph;s i a matter now under eonsidera-
5;or ~ the officials Of that line. The
anestion may be definitely decided at
the June meeting Of the board Of direc-
tors The road extends from Joplin,
Mo- to Helena, Ark, distance Of
ri ont 800 miles. It nov has con-
peetion 1t Wheatlsy, Ark, With the
Rock Island road.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-04-04
DIR. BUCKNER NAMED.
Pulaski Physician Succeeds Or. Aber'
nathy on Examiners Board.

Nashville. Gov. Hooper has appoins-
ca DR.. George D. Buckner of Pulaski
member Of the State Board of Medical
Examiners, to succeed DR.. c. A. Aber-
nathy Of Pulaski, resigned.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-04-04
rENNESsEE'S INTEREST.
state Has Paid nearly $l4,ooO,ooO
Since 1883.

Since 1883.
Naslrvllle.-Since the refunding of
the state debt in 1883 up to aud in
cluding Dec. 10, 1910, Tennessee paid
S1s. ,435.22 in interest and has never
once defaulted in meeting these obliga
tions.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-04-04

An example of an atsent-minded
bridal pair is reported from Switzer-
land, A couple had arranged for their
marriage by the civil and religious au-
thorities failed to appear at the ap-
pointed hour. having as they de-
clared, forgotten all about it.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-04-04
RECEIVERS SO BODIES
INFLOOD ATDAYTON

with their occupants inside. In that
section several boats laden with refu-
gees overturned, both refugees and
their wouldbe rescuers losing their
lives.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05
M0RGAN'S BODY
 LEAVES FRANCE
Shipped Aboard the La France Special Guard Over Body All
 the Time.

Havre, France, April 5.---Tno body of the American financier, J. Pierpont Morgan, left here today on the steamer La France for New York.
 The body was placed in suite of rooms engaged for the pur . pose and a guard is maintained over the remains at all times.
 The French government order ed every effort to be made by the officials of the port to facilitate the transhipment of the body, and all regulations of the port were raised.
 Morgan during his life time had made many gifts to French mu- SpumS.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05
MOTHER SUPERIOR
 ASKS FOR PARDON Her Brother, Julian Hawthorne, .~~,-is consioIed of 0efraId-
 ing investors,

Washington. D. G., April D. Mother Superior Lathrop. a sis ter of Julian Hawthorne. who was recently convicted by jury in New York of defraudin- invest : orS by The sale of stock in min ing companies by false represent tatlons. called upon President Wilson today and requested lh'. pardon of her brother.
 The sister pleaded for her kins : man. who had left the path of right, and assured the president: that were he pardoned he would sin no more. President Wilson, however, has not indicated his intention and it is said here that he would not interfere at this time, as the case is up on appeal from the lower court.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05
JAPAN MAKESK|CK
 ABOUT CALIFORNIA
Don't Want the Alien Ownership Land Law to Pass as It is
 Aimed at the Japs.

Washington, D. c., April D. The Japanese ambassador has filed a strong protest to the gov ernment against the contemplat- cd law now before the California legislature, by which aliens would be barred from owning land in the state.
 The object of the law is con- ceded to be the prevention of the ownership of land by the little brown boys, who are very num- erous in California and he am- bassadUr says that his country does not like to be picked Ou* from among the nations of the world as not being fit to own our lands.
 The native sons of California are determined to curb the in roads being made by the Japanese in that state and are in hopes of passing the law in spite of the protes tnf the ambassador OF or derS from the Stat" depart tment in Washington.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05
HUGH WALLACE
 60 TO FRANCE
Tacoma Man Takes Place Refused by McCoom3s-Son-in-Law of
 Late Justice Fuller.

Washington, b. c.. April D. PreSiden Wilson has rendered the position of American ambas- sad0r to France to Hugh Wal lace, of Tacoma, who is son. in-laW of former Chief Justice Fuller. of the United States Su- preme Court.
 Wallace has accepted the po- sitiOn and will leave for his. new post as soon as confirmed. He is a millionaire of Tacoma and was for a time considered as cabinet timber. being mentioned for Sec retary of the Interior. National Committeeman Patterson is cred tied with securing the appoint ment for Wallace.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05
MEN 0F WEST
 ARE ALL CROOKS
So Says Government Attorney in Summing Up in Frost Cases
 Says Hiidreth Lied.

Chicago. April ,. Assistant Prosecutor Wrlch. in his argu- ment [, the jury in reply tn the
 statement made by Frost that he was not given a fair trial and that the case should have been heard in d western court by west ern men, said that he government was compelled tn come east. at q great expense, and try the defend cnts because the west was com- posed of crooks; the government could find no honest men ill the west and ,wcrc therefore com pellad to come to Chicago.
 Judge Robinson. of Seattle, at torney for Frank Watson, imme- diately resented the charge and asked the court to reprimand the governments attorney for his un- just strictures.
 Judge LandiS, the presiding judge, called Wrlch [" order and cautioned him to be more mod crate in his charges.
 Wrlch admits that government witness Hilurcth had lied; that his testimony was false and that he could not be depended upon. Hid reth testified that Watson, Frost, L.aharee and himself had grafted S25, ,nOn from an estate of min er, who had located coal claims, and iIildrelh. as administrator sold the claims to Frost and pOcketed one quarter of the mon ey and gave the rest to Watson. so he alleges.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05
PARIS HEARS
 SCUTAR| FELL Montenegrins Are Supposed to Have Captured the Be-
 sieged City.

Paris, France, April 5.--An un- confirmed rumor is prevalent in this city that the Montenegrins, under King Nicholas, have cap tured the city of Scutari and are now in poSseSSiOn.
 The fall of the city has been expected any moment since the capture of the great Turkish fort on TarabOsch hill. from which the Montcnegrins could throw shot and shell into the smaller forts about the city.
 The MontnegrinS were anxious to capture the city before the peace terms were agreed to. as they intend to hold the city in spite of the opposition of Austria Hungary. It is believed here that they ordered an assault on the city and have finally captured it.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05
STRIKERS FIGHT
 WITH POLICE
Four Wounded by Police of Au- burn in Battle With the
 Irvine Workers.

Auburn, x. Y., April 5.--The police of this city and the strik- CTS had pitched battle yester- day in which four strikers were shot.
 The workers in. the twinc tac- tory asked a raise in wages and the manufacturers have declined. The fight was precipitated when the strike breakers arrived and were taken into the factory
 The wounded strikers are un- der arrest and are being cared for at the local hospitals. None of them are seriously hurt. Extra guards have been placed about the factory and a hundred special deputies are now in the building to prevent any further trouble.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05
UNDERWOOD READY
 WITH TARIFF BILL
Underwood's Committee Says All Will be Harmony and That
 They Will Crack Whip.

Washington, b. G.. April D. rhe Democratic tariff measure, which has been in course of prep aratiOn for some time by the members of the ways and means committee. of which Oscar Un- derWOnd is chairman. announce that they have completed their work
 Harmony. says Underwood, is certain and those members who do not wish to come in and vote for the party measure will hear the crack of the whip at the party caucus soon to be held.
 All meats are to be admitted free also many food stuffs are to come into the United States free, while sugar is to be admitted free after three years and in the. mean time the duty will he reduced to cent a pound
 The bill has been drawn up ac- rording to the ideas of President Wilson, who has been in frequent consultation with Chairman Un- cdrwood. and who, it is under stood. wants the measure passed as the committee reports it.
 The Republicans say that the passage of the Democratic tariff bill spells ruin for the country. The government will be without funds, while the American man. ufactures will be compelled to tndet the competition of the for eign cheap labor, which, they claim. is impossible. and House Leader Mann, it is understood, will lead the fight against the measure and it is claimed that he will be supported by many Demo- erals.
 Many Democrats will oppose he measure unless if is mater tally changed. as industries in their districts will hn effected by he new tariff law.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05
SIX NATIVES HURT
 AT ELLAMAR MINE Supt. MiddIecamp Asks Col. o'Neii for rAid-Donaldson is lmme-
 diateIy Dispatched.

Six natives were hurt by blast can you send Donaldson for them?" was the urgent request received by Col. O'Neil late yes terday afternoon from Supt. Mid. dlecamp, of Ellamar.
 Col. O'Neil immediately. dis. patched the Donaldson, with Sur,- geon von Schrader, several hos pital stewards and medical sup plies to the scene of the disas- ter.
 The Donaldson had not. up io the time of going to presss re- turned, and no details of the eX . plosion have been received.
 It is stated, however. by those who just arrived from EIlamal that the natives were cutting wood near the powder magazine. and that il must have been some accident to the magazine which caused the explosion.
 The Yukon sent the wireless to Curdova and it was then sent Lu Valdez via the cable line
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05
N0 PARDON FOR
 PRES. PATTERSON
Rescue Work of Head of Cash Register Company Will Not
 Secure Leniency.

Washington, b. c., April D. It was announced here today that the president would not pardon President Patterson. of the Ma tional Cash Register company, who is under conviction for re straint of trade and sentdnced to serve two years in the peni- trntiary and pay fine of 5000.
 When the floods struck Dayton and the fire swept the town Pat tersOn was untiring in his efforts to rescue the perishing, and to care for the sufferers and the mayor of the town and many of the people started an agitation {" have Pres ident Wilson grant pardon, but Patterson discoun- tcnanced the idea. The announce ment of the pres ident in the mat, ter will stop all further efforts in that direction.
 The case. however. is still ni, appeal.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05
HELL RA|SERS
 START ID WORK
Merry England to Have No Peace While Mrs. Pankhurst
 Serves Time in Pen.

London. April 5.-The militant Suffragettes have started in to fulfill their promised threat tn make of merry old England {. he'll on earth and to make man sorry that he ever refused the ballot to women or that he plac- ed Mrs. Pankhurst in jail.
 If we get the ballot, declared one of the leaders, we will con- finue this work of destruction until our beloved leader is freed.
 The first act was the dynamit- ing of the Northwestern railroad station, but, fortunately, no one was hurt. The other depots are also threatened and extra guards are stationed about the buildings and also all public buildings. The pOpulace of this city have turn ed upon the militants and the police are busy protecting them from the abuse of the crowds.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05
BULL Mo0sERS
 WANT MURDOCH Would Make Him Next Speaker of the House But Lack
 Many Votes.

Washington. b. c., April D. The Bull Moosers yesterday met in party caucus and named Con- greSSnlan Victor Murdock. of Kansas. as their nominee for speaker of he House, and he will hc nominated by them at the spc- cial session of congress next Monday. The Democrats have already decided that Champ Clark will be their nominee, and as they have plenty of votes he will cer- tainly be elected.
 Te regular Republicans have not decided as yet who will re- ceive tn" honor of being defeat ed as their candidate.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05
AN ALASKAN MAKES
 FORTUNE IN ENGLAND

Juntau.~-Nat Lyons, formerly an Alaskan printer and prospect = or. turned his northern experiences into profit tu himself in an un- usual manner. He was visiting last year at his old home. St. Ives Bay, Cornwall, England. His con nection with the strdam tin de- posits of Seward peninsula cnab- led him to recognize the tin in the seaSandS of his native lana. Assays disclosed that the sand carried IS pounds of tin to the square yard. and as the tin is worth 10 cents pound it made inc sand worth S6 to the yard.
 Lyons organized a company that acquired i,200,000 square yards of the Cornwall sands, and he $500.000 necessary to hold and develop il was quickly srcur- ed.
 Cornwall has been producing tin for many centuries. but the sands along this particular shore wdre never believed to be valu- able until the practiced eye of the Alaskan discerned it's riches,
 Lyons last residence in Alaska was at Iditarnd, where he was em- ployed on the Iditarod pioneer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05
WATER CREST
 REACHES CAIRO
Believed Now That Levee Will
 Withstand the Pressure Water is 55 Feet Deep.

Cairo. Ill.,, April 5.-The crest of the high water reached here yesterday and the river was 55 feet deep. The levee is still hold . ing and it is now hoped that no more damage will result from the high water.
 The people along the lower Mississippi are working like Tro- jans to prepare the levees for the strain they will undergo when th" high water reaches them.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05
MORE HELP F0R
 HAMILTON CITY City Appeals to the United States for Aid-Many Suffering
 and tn Want.

Hamilton, Ill.,, April 5.-The mayor of this town has, sent an appeal to all the states for dn.. The people. he says, are helpless and can do nothing for thc:i- selves: have left their homes and \aiuaDles and have nothing wiit' which to purchase f. od or m.. l. lcal supplies, which are sor.ly needed by the people.
 Iin'rss help is given soon mai.> w!l sut:er from lack of attru- IiUu and food
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05
salo of Silk Dresses.

The finest and most up-to-date line of ladies evening gowns, af- ternoon dresses. a complete as sortment of silk waists and all kinds of silk petticoats cheap. The chance of a life time. leave on the next boat for the interior. Rooms 26 and 27 at the Seattle Hotel. ANNIE GIBRALTAR.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05

The Eagles have arranged to hold their semi-monthly dance Saturday night and the commit tee are working for the usual suc- .ess of the Eagle dances. A lunch will be served the guests and the committee assure the guests of a good time. Fine music. as usu- al.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05

James Wilson arrived in Val deZ last night from Mineral creek and returned this morning to bring to town his. stock. All the freight for the Smith property on Mineral creek has been deliv- cred.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05

Fuller Paint company. of Seal tie, have sent plenty of caps for the boys and they are all wearing them while playing ball on the beach.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05
SAMPSON WILL SAIL
 SOUTH AT MIDNIGHT

The steamer Sampson is due in Valdez tonight at midnight and will sail south shortly after. She morning, but will be delayed at Latouche loading ore for Tacoma from the BeatSOn mine.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05
MaRlPoSa ARRIVES
 C0RDOVA TONIGHT

The Mariposa is expected q; COrdUva tonight at o'clock and is expected to reach Valdez to- morrow morning.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05
TilIikum Meeting Tonight.

A regular business meeting of the Tillikum Club will be held to. night at the club rooms. The semi-annual election of officers will be held tonight.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05

LOST-A pair of gold eye glasses last Sunday. Finder will please return to Mrs. George Walker
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05

FOR SALE--A standard , 9 pool table in first-class condition. Is a snap. Call at City Express. Phone Mo- 82.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05

George Butzer, representing Portland wholesale houses, arriv- ed in town yesterday from the westward.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05
Tip Top registered brand se- lected Petaluma eggs three dozen for Si at Kings. Phone i88.

Dnnghrrty x Ferguson receiv- ed on the steamer Sampson a supply of fresh groceries, fruit and vegetables.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05

Just received the latest, up-LO- the- hour Eastern millinery at drs. s. Y. G!eason's, Keystone ave.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05

Just received at Harvey's Fog gery, a nice liue of spring and summer coats.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05

Special sale of Alaska views al Hunts Studio. Watch for the bargains.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05

FOR RENT Furnished house on Millionaire Row; fine location. Inquire of C.. C. Wulff.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05

Five men rolled 3OO6 pins. which establishes new worlds record.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05

Knox, of Philadelphia, recently boWled perfect score of 300.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05

Don't forget the Eagle dance Saturday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05

Does your watch need repair ing? See Reirke. the watch doc tor.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05

If you want all the news all the time. read the Prospcctor.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05

WANTED--A cook: inquire of Col. O'Neil al Fort I.iscum.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05

Reinke, expert repairer, at the Valdez Drug company.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-04-05
Orpheum Special Change.

Tnnight's program:
 The tSern Destiny. fine child acted drama.
 The Laurel Wreath of Famae fine.
 A Good Catch, great comedy. Change tomorrow eve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-05
-FOUR BALLOONS
ARE STILL IN AIR
Big National Race to Choose
Representatives for the
Bennett Trophy Starts

Kansas City, July -Four of the
eight giant racing balloons scheduled
to start in the national race to choose
Americas representatives for the
James Gordon Bennett trophy contest
in France this fall are in the air to-
night. They are:
"The Kansas City H." Kansas City;
Million Population club st. Louis :;
the Goodyear. Akron, o.; and the
kansas City Post"
Against the Kansas City Post and
the Kansas City II. Robert E. Nolker,
president of the st. Louis Aero club,
and R. E. Greene. of the Aero club of
Illinois, telegraphed protests to the
contest committee of the Aero Club of
America, saying that these balloons
were taking gas after legal time
Mr. Nolker and Mr.. Greene declare
they have witnesses to substantiate
their charges. A rule was adopted by
the Aero club officials last night pro-
viding that after the first balloon left
the ground gas should be shut off from
the other balloons.
Pilot Honeywell of the Kansas City
Post, apprised of the intended protest
before he arose, denied the charge. as
did Pilot Watts of the Kansas City II.
Day Unfavorable
1t was a disastrous day for balloon
ing. Two of the great bags we're de-
stroyed by stiff wind that swept the
field, a third withdrew at the last mo-
ment on account of defective valve
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-05
Golf Matches Close

A handicap golf tourney was held
at the Country club yesterday by way
of celebrating the Fourth.
The tourney was dubbed the Kick
ers' tourney by right of the fact that
any golfer who was dissatisfied with
his ranking in the goat league could
challenge at random any other player.
Between so and so of the best golf
ers at the club were entered in the
tourney and as result number of
hot and close matches were played,
When the final card was turned in it
was found that three men were tied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-05

and the Overland" with Roy Donald
son and f. e. Lanning, of Springfield
III, aboard, was forced to land a few
miles from the starting point. A 30
mile gale delayed the start bv t,vc
hours.
Ihe balloon Miss Sophia III. which
was to have flown the colors of tn,
missouri Athletic club. had a valve torn
out by the wind. William Assman. who
was to have piloted the bag was IN
tears when he discovered the extent
OF the injury. Assman had similar
experience last year. When he found
ne could not start he took his pocket
hhite and cut his $500 balloon to
pieces -
me Drifter," piloted by Albert Holz
cincinnati, was eliminated when Mr.
holz found defective valve few
minutes before the start
The bag of the balloon Lucerne in
which DR.. L. E. Custer of DAYTON @
was TO have ascended, COLLAPSED whila
peing hiled with gas and Custer was
uhaole TO make the trip. The Lucerne
was not entered in the race
donaldson in the Overland had gone
aioft but 300 feet when he discovered
the appendix valve of his balloon was
damaged. He pulled the rip cord and
descended in corn field Neither tho
occupants of the balloon nor the ba 9
itself was injured
All the balloons took a northeast di-
rection. u