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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-13
Began Under Conner

solved. The sensation caused bv It's
recovery was only equaned by that
caused by its disappearance in Au-
gust, 1911.
Special editions of the newspapers
today carried the news the length and
breadth of Paris and tonight it was the
sole topic of conversation
The finding of "Mona Lisa" had been
so often announced. only to be con-
tradicted, that the news was at first
received with scepticism but Ambassa-
dor Barrere's dispatch from Rome TO
the French minister of public instruc-
ton, though brief was explicit and
the names of the eminent Italian ex-
perts mentioned seemed a sufficient
guarantee that it was the original
painting.
Henry Marcel, director general Of
the French National museum. was deep
ly moved when he learned that the
Jewel of Frances art treasurehouse
had been recovered. For moment
he was inclined to doubt the good
news, saying: I'VE have been so often
cruelty hoaXed that it is only natural
that we should feel sceptical that the
painting has been found. The tele-
gram, which / have read, seems 81,
clear. and shows such detailed knowi-
edge. however that 1t seems to me the
news must be true this time. In any
case, the theft undoubtedly was the
act of a madman. The motive given,
TO avenge thefts committed in Italy
by Napoleon clearly shows this
Whatever grievances Italy might
have had, have been freely forgotten
long ago, and besides, Italy owes much
to France. If the experts examina-
ton proves the picture to be authen-
tic we will restore it to its familiar
place and guard it so that theft will be
impossible"
The Florence dealer, Geri, it is be-
lieved,4 will be entitled to claim re-
wards amounting to 100000 francs
($4S,000) offered by the Society of
Friends of the Louvre and Paris news
papers for the paintings return.
M. ]. T. Homolle. who was director
of the Louvre when Mona Lisa" was
stolen and who was suspended by tho
French cabinet because of the loss of
the painting, was almost overcome with
joy when he learned of it's recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-13
NEGRO NOT ALLOWED
CHANGE OF VENUE

Philadelphia, December 12-The
United States circuit court of appeals
here today affirmed the decision of
the district court in refusing to allow
change of venue to Frederick Brown,
a negro, charged with committing a
murder in South Carolina seven years
ago. Arguing that reported utterancss
of Governor Blease showed that a ne
gro could not get fair trial in South
Carolina, counsel for Brown fought in
both state and federal courts against
the requisition approved by Governor
Tener
Browns attorney tonight stated that
he Will probably carry his appeal to the
United States supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-13

Section 4 All water hills shall be due
and payable quarterly In advance at the
office Of the superintendent OF the city
waterworks, on the first day Of January.
delinquent II not paid by the 10th of the
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Faith in Ricci

fs FaItn IN k1ccl
Paris, December 12.-Seymour De
Ricci, an eminent art critics of Paris
declared his faith in the certificatior
of DIR. Corrado Ricci at Florence OF
the authenticity of the Mona Lisa
II do not think there is the slight
est doubt.s he said, that the painting
will be Immediately restored to France,
Almost all the pictures taken by Ma
poleon We're restored by France at the
Only those which Napoleon distracted
from the smaller Italian churches were
retained.
Moreover, Italy has no claim what
ever on the Mona Lisa which was
given or sold to the French King,
Francis ], by Leonardo Da Vinci hin,-
self The painter was the French
Kings pensioner and lived for time
in a royal chateau in France. 1t is
supposed that he died in the arms of
Francis"
"Mona Lisa" more properly known
as La Ioconde, is one of the worlds
riost famous paintings and is regard
ed as priceless.
Leonardo Da Vinci took as his model
for the picture Lisa Del 'Giocoddo, a
woman of Florence He worked on
the picture for four years, from 1900
to 1904. 1t was bought for 1000 francs
at first The value of the work ca1
only be imagined since all offers to
buy it were refused, among them one
reparted to have been made by the
Bridsh government of $5,000,000.
Worldwide Reputation
Since the disappearance from the
Louvre basement of the picture the
pictures reputation had become world
wide. 1t ,was reported found in Rus
sia, Germany, England, Spain and even
in the United States.
1t was widely believed to have been
taken to the United States.
1t was widely believed in Paris ard
throughout France that the picture
was not taken by thieves but rather
.by some demented art lover who wished
to be able always to gaze upon the
picture. The famous painting had hung
in the place of honor In the Louvs
in room which was supposed to be
always watched. 1t disappeared on Au-
gust 22, 1911, and it's absence from its
accustomed place was not noticed by
it's guardians until several hours later.
Quiet Search Made
At first a quiet search was made in
every nook and corner of the museum
Discrete questions were asked of tho
hundreds of copyists and photographers
who daily crowded the museum.
The questioning was all without
result. 1t was impossible to establish
definitely even which of the museum
employees had last seen the picture.
After the police authorities had been
informd they Immediately obtained an
order for closing the museum. The
empty frame. lying on a servants
stairway in the museum building, was
found by the detectives, but no trace
of the picture.
Scandal was aroused in France when
it came to light that the guardianship
of the public galleries and museum was
very lax and in consequence several
high officials We're suspended.
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than 40 per cent of the total vote cast
for presidential electors in such district
in such election, one delegate; for each
of such districts in which such republican
vote vas 40 per cent, but not more than
60 per cent, two delegates; for each of
such districts in which such republican
vote was more than 60 per cent, three
delegates. In any state where reappor
, tionment act has not been passed to pro-
vide the full number of congressional dis
tricts, such state shall be entitled to del
egates at large for each representative at
large IN Congress at the above ratio. COM
pa ring the full vote of the state with the
total republican vote in the state. In
Arizona and New Mexico the apportion-
ment shall be based on the vote for dele
gates in Congress"
Decrease Representation
Upon this basis representation from the
southern states would be diminished, and
in some of the states it would be in
creased. For example, Alabama would be
reduced from "a to 10 delegates; Arkansas
from IS to -; Georgia from 2S to Is;
South Carolina from is to II, and other
southern states accordingly New York
would ibe increased from 30 to 102; Massa-
chusetts from 36 to "A; Illinois from IS to
| 81, and so on.
Alternative reapportionment plans sug-
| gested are the following:
-Four delegates at large for each state,
and in addition thereto one delegate for
| each 10000 votes or major fraction thereof
cast for the republican candidate for pres
| idential electors in 1908.
| -Four delegates at large for each state
and for each congressional district one
| delegate for each 10000 votes or major
! fraction thereof cast for the republican
candidates for presidential electors in
| 1905, provided that each congressional dis
| trict shall have at least one delegate, and
| there shall be two for each congressman
at large"
The former plan would cut the total
| delegate representation to 945 and the lat
| ter to 1616. Members of the committee
who Joined in support of the resolutions
represented 20 states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-13
Admiral Fletcher Orders
Rebels and Federals at
TampicO to Cease Firing
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indicates that the fedarals at Tampico
Will be able to do nothing more than re-
sist the rebel attack. 1t is not believed
| likely here that the 800 men the war Of
flee says left Vera Cruz today for Tam
pico will be able to enter the town as
| the rebels hold the banks of the river
from the coast farther in than Dona
Cecilia,
The loss of life in the fighting at Tam
pico probably has not been great
That the rebels appear confident enough
of their strength to consider an attack
on Monterey, even after using large num-
bers of their men in the campaign about
Tampico, is indicated by news received
here today. Rebels have appeared in
large numbers about Monterey and the
garrison there is preparing to resist them.
The rebels have begun to extend the op-
Grafton of the railway northward from
Victoria and Thursday they were known
to be running trains as far as Monte
morelos. which is well across the state
line in Nuevo Leon, of which Monterey is
the capital.
Throw Up Entertainments
| To the south at San Luis Potosi the
federal garrison has thrown up entrench-
ments within as well as without the city,
land reports from Zacatecas tell of the
beating back toward that city of a force
WHICH ndu Deen sent nOftnWarQ repairing
the Central railway towards Fresnillo
on the way to Torreon. The federals had
made considerable progress when they
were attacked yesterday and driven south
ward. The track they had rebuilt was
again destroyed by the rebels under Gen
eral Panfilo Neteras. who had gone south
from Torreon.
There was some uneasiness in Zacatecas
last night on account of delay in paying
the federal troops, but 1t did not reach
the proportion of mutiny. At Mon
terey possible trouble was averted by Sc
curing money from citizens by what was
unofficially classed as forced loan.
The reported federal reoccupation of
Torreon is a subject of speculation here.
General Velasco's report yesterday that
he had retaken the town, is the only
news that has been received in the capital,
and some persons are indulging in the
suspicion that the recaDture of Torreon
might have been a rebel rnse. Tt is point
ed out that 1t would be a simple matter
to bottle up the federals in Torreon and
that a final rush upon the city by GEN
eral Villa, if successful, would add to
his stores more guns and a quantity of
ammunition.
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STATE DECIDES TO MAKE AP-
PEAL FOLLOWING CONFER
ENCE IN MONTGOMERY YES
TERDAY
BY l.. :. BETTY

Montgomery, December 12-(Spe-
cial.)-An appeal to the United states
supreme court in the Louisville and
Nashville passenger and freight rate
case, decided two years ago by Federal
Judge Jones, will be taken by the state
of Alabama within the next 10 DAYS
A decision to this effect was reached
following conference held by the
governor, ATTORNEY General Robert G,
BriGkell and Judge s D. Weakley. spe-
eial counsel for the state. This Is the
original statutory rate case and Is i'm
nowise connected with the passenger
rate cases that have recently been de-
cided by the railroad commission.
Began Under Conner
This litigation began during the ad-
ministration of former Gov. b, Il. Co.
mer and involves both passenger and
freight rates. These rates were estab
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-13
IL. AND N. RATE CASE
TO GO TO SUPREME COURT
WITHIN NEXT TEN DAYS

lished by the Conner legislature and
We're enjoined by Judge Jones on the
grounds that the passenger and freight
rates taken together were eonfisea-
tory After the decision of Judge
Jones the state railroad commission
took up the passenger rates separately
and succeeded in establishing 24a-
cent passenger rate on the railroads
that had resisted the previous order Of
the state. Although the 21a cent rate
has been ordered on the contesting rail-
roads the attorneys for the state felt
that sufficient precedents had been es-
tablished in the Minnesota rate decision
and other recent decisions of the SUI
preme court to warrant an appeal be-
ing taken in the Alabama case. If this
case is won by the state it will mean
that persons holding the coupons is
sued by the railroads during the pc
riod in which the law was in effect
will receive full value for these con-
pons.
These coupons represented the diff
ference in fare between the 215 -cen-
rate and the Scent passenger rate.
Judge WealS1ey and H. c. Selheimer
were engaged by Governor Conner as
special counsel in these case. Mr.. Sell
heimer was not present during the con-
ference Friday but he wrote the COVER
nor letter in which he expressed the
belief that the state will win the liti-
cation when it Is carried to the Unit
ed States supreme court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-13

King and Queen Leave for Spain
Paris, December Fixing Alfonso and
Queen Victoria of Spain left today on
their return journey to Madrid
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LONE BANDIT ROBS
SOUTHERN PACIFIC

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Paris, December 12.-With Mona
Lisa" found. what was regarde as one
of the unfathomab1e mysteries had been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-13
JOHNS Undertaking Co. Phone iooa

LICE LoY. Undertakes. Phone ~
Arizona republican., 1913-12-09
LEGAL NOTICE
Of the County Of Maricopa, State of
 Arizona

NOTICE BY CLERK OF DAY FIXED
 FOR HEARING RETURN OF
 SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
 In the Matter of the Estate of Harry
 T. Criswel, Deceased.
 Pursuant to an order of the Super for Court, made on the 18th day of November, 1913, notice is hereby given that Frank L. Cris well. AdmInistra- tor of the Estate of said deceased, made to the said Court, and filed in the office of the Clerk thereof, on said day. a return of sale made by him on the 10th Jay of November. 1913, under a previous order of said Court, of the following real estate, and for the following named sum, tO-Wit:
 The south half (S1a) of the south east quarter (SEA) of section seven CD, township one CD north, range two CD east of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian. containing 77 acres. more or less, ali situate iiI Maricopa county, Arizona; together with all rights and privileges. appur- tenant or to become appurtenant to said land by virtue of the subscrip- tion of said land for it's shares of the Capital Stock of the Salt River Valley Water Users Association. and subject to all the terms. conditions and liabilities incident thereto, for the sum of Fifty-six Hundred Dollars ($56O0), as will more fully appear from said return filed as aforesaid, and to which reference is hereby made for further particulars.
 And Notice Is Hereby Given, That Friday, the 18th day of November. 1913. at 9:3O o'clock A. NJ, at the Court Room of said Court, at the Court House in the City of Phoenix, County of Maricopa, State of Ari zona. has been fixed for hearing the said return, when and where any 1 person interested in the said estate may appear and file written objec- tions to the confirmation of the said sale, and may be heard. and may produce witnesses in support of such objections.
 Dated November 18th, 1913. Deputy Clerk. VIM E. THOMAS Clerk, By C. F. LEONARD,
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For Sale=Groceries

GENUINE BULK PEARL OIL the safe, smokeless kind for that cook stove or heater, 5 gal. for 95 cts. Most Com plete Lines of Fancy & Staple Grocer ies. Prices Low & Reasonable. Qual- ity Always. Phone 1863.
 EVERGREEN GROCERY.
 Cor. Fourth & Roosevelt Sts. If
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FOR SALE OR TRADE FOR LAND One of the handsOmest and most sub stantially built seven room mission homes in Phoenix, nearly new, on lots 100x140 feet, house has all hardwood floors, two sets toilets and lavatories, extra big bathroom with beautiful mod ern fixtures; electric lighting fixtures, specially designed and attractive, big second floor specially built sleeping rooms.
 A thoroughly modern and delightful home, fine garage, will sell or trade for farm land in this valley.
 See C. D. MESSNER.
 129 N. 1st Ave If
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FOR EXCHANGES acre orange grove in Redland, Calif 30 minutes to center of town to trade for Phoenix City or ranch land. See J. B. Heyne. IS w Adams. If
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CorSetiere

NU BONE CORSET-Designed and fitted according to the individual needs of the figure. Comfortable, hy- gienic and stylish. Helen Jennings, 715 West Washington: phone S689 If
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For Rent-Houses

FOR RENT-7-room house, unfurn ished. 1922 w. Monroe St. r
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Wanted Situation, Female

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 WANTED-Cooking, chambermaid or housework. Southwest corner Jeffer- son and 4th Ave. r
 AN EXPERIENCED EASTERN lady wants position as housekeeper or cook, have girl eleven years old. 506 East Adams. Phone 730, r
Arizona republican., 1913-12-09

Hire little salesman at The Re publican office A Want Ad will sec mere customers than you can.
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Special Notices

$1.25 PER WORD inserts classi- fled Ads in thirty-six leading papers in United States; send for list. The Dake Advertising Agency, 427 South Main st., Los Angeles, or 12 Geary st., San Francisco. Cal. If
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lot in Santa Barbara. Cal. for a lot or horses and mules.
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Lodge Notices
PHOENIX LODGE

Residence 2153. W. c. Powell. k. R. &
 C If
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NOTICE BY CLERK OF DAY FIXED FOR HEARING RETURN OF
 SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
 Tn the Matter of the Estate of Harry
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TO TRADE-EIegant home on Me rengo. avenue, Pasadena, Cal, for like home in Phoenix; value $6O0O. See N. A. MOrford, Is E. Adams St. If
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2 acres, with 4-room house, good barn, young orchard and vineyard. well, chicken yard, also one acre in alfalfa, only miles from center of city and F mile from Indian carline. Price s265O.00. Wants city property.
 R. E. KALFUS.
 with
 J. s. GRIFFIN ALONE" If IF YOU ARE LOOKING to trade your city property for ranch property, See us.
 We have several good ranches rang ing from 10 acres to 16O acres for sale or trade.
 Also fine Salt Lake business site to trade for Phoenix property. Several residences at bargain prices and on easy terms, In all parts of the City.
 We also have a couple of business sites, corners, in Phoenix which are bargains at the price.
 See us at fl West Adams St. T. M. BURROUGHS REAL ESTATE
 OFFICE. If
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For Sale or Exchange

KERN HAS WHAT YOU WANT in real estate. Everyone lists with him, that is why he has them. 10 N. End Ave t
Arizona republican., 1913-12-09

4 acres on Mcdowell Road, witt house. roses. alfalfa, good fences, etc Price $35OO.O0. Trade for city property
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For Rent-Store and Offices

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 BUSINESS LOCATION 4 large light rooms on second floor of Washington St. building between Central Ave. and First Ave. Will make an attractive price to a desirable tenant on lease from January 1st, 1914.
 DWIGHT B. HEARD,
 Real Estate and Loan,
 Central Avenue and Adams St. 1t
Arizona republican., 1913-12-09

WANT TO TRADE q 4-room house and lot in Glendale for lot in Phoenix.
 lot in Santa Barbara, Cal, for a lot or horses and mules.
 Fifteen houses and lots in Grand Junction, Colo, for Phoenix or val lev.
 Fruit land near Grand Jet for Phoenix or valley.
 Six hundred acres timber land eastern Texas for Phoenix or valley. Two houses. large lot in Phoenix, income s62 per month; will take smaller clear property
 FRANK F. BELLAMY
Arizona republican., 1913-12-09
Wanted-Help Male and
 Female

RELIABLE HELP WANTED and furnished. see Miss Kirksey at M. H. Shelton Reliable Employment Agency. 215 West Washington St. tf
Arizona republican., 1913-12-09
EXCHANGES.

40 acres with small house. 10 acres alfalfa, good we'll. miles northwest Price $2OO.0O acre. Will take city prop erty to about half.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-09

WOULD LIKE TO TRADE nice heifer for fresh milch cow. Phone S193. bd
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Professional and Business
 Cards

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 A NEW YORK dressmaker winter ing here has perfect control of all dressmaking branches; correct and rapid; will go out by day at $5.9G, or take in work. Elite, Hotel Del Rev Room 23; Phone 40 l.
 MINING ASSESSMENT WORK done, practical men, reasonable rates, work guaranteed. Box 1887 Republican.
 bs HEALING TAUGHT-Redium pads. DeSaffery M. s. D. Phrenologist. 912 Grand Ave. 10 to 2 P. M 12-dn WILL OPEN ON DEC 1. Repair shop for shoes, harness of any kind, at reasonable price. T. N. Cordora, ' South 1st Ave. 12-dk FOR HEALTH and beauty try the White Cross Electric Vibrator. Free demonstration. Our $1O vibrator is unequaled. Mrs. J B. Hart, 346 W Jefferson. Phone 3516. 12dd MINE EXAMINATIONS AND RE- ports. F. w Ball, Mining Geologist and Engineer. 320 N. 1st Ave, Phoe- nix 12-bm MADGE BOOKS SANDERS-Piano teacher, accOmpanist and concert pian- ist; graduate of New England Conser- vatory, Boston; pupils wanted For in formation inquire Marvin Wakefield Plano Co, or residence 361 North First Ave. Tel S764 12-ds
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CHIROPODIST
Phone 1704

SIGNS-The kind you need, no mat ter who figures with you, see Linsey for a better price. 37 North End St.
 12-hh
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Rooms and Board

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 NORTHEASTERN section; excel lent accOmodations; private family; ten minutes out; two car lines; bath; electricity Phone 8256. bg
 ROOM AND BOARD, for four young men, in private family. 1910 South End Ave. bs
 BOOMERS and bOarders; week or month; private family; rate reason able. Box 1546 Republican. bb
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YOU CAN OBTAIN any kind of treatment you want at the Phoenix Treatment ParlOrs. Have you ever realized the benefit of a SALT GLOW, TURKISH BATH, ELECTRIC SPRAY, MASSAGE or a SULPHUR BATH If not, inquire of 36 South 4th Ave, or Phone 1788 Information free. If s1.OO CLEANING AND PRESSING, suits by experienced tailor. 116 N. Cen
 ter St. 1-g
 CHICAGO CLEANING & DYE WORKS-Wa cleaning and press ing; we pay highest prices for second hand clothing and shoes. Phone 1852. 541 F.. Washington. If
 MILLINERY AND SEWING taught in your own home, by Flora Jacobs. Phone S512. 12-gs
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