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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30


Until the arrival of the South Ameri-
can peace mediators at Niagara Falls,
Canada, little was known Of the per-
sonalities of its members outside of
diplomatic and official circles at Wash
ington. All are men skilled in the art
of diplomacy and learned in the science
of government. Perhaps of the three
Senor Romulo S. Naon. minister from
Argentina was the least known to the
general public In his own country Sc
nor Naon first attracted attention when
he won a gold medal at the University
Of Buenos Aires by a thesis on mat
ter of great interest to his country. In
1902 he was elected to the lower house
of the federal congress of Argentina.
where he remained for several years,
winning recognition for his skill as a
debater and his knowledge of public af-
fairs. Under President Alcorta he was
made secretary of justice and public
instruction because Of his public serv-
ices and because he had already been
professor of civics in the National
college and of international law in the
University of Buenos Aires.
While secretary Of public instruction
Senor Naon founded schools of second
ary instruction in the interior Of his
country, the first industrial school
for laborers and established normal
schools in the national territories as
well as a superior normal school and
preparatory institute at
Buenos Aires. AS secretary he was
noted for his high ideals. executive
ability and capacity for hard work.
He was appointed minister of Argen.
tina at Washington in 1911.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30
BEAUTIFUL AFTERNOON FR0CK

This charming gown was built of
sheer handkerchief linen elaborately
embroidered by hand The sash of en-
broidered linen is the salient feature
of this up to the minute frock
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30

"Where there is as much type to be
set as regularly appears in the col
umns of The Observer there must be
great need of type setting machine
of the best model" writes manu-
facturer. "There are few newspa-
pers in this country outside the dali
les setting the amount of type you
are" adds the communication.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30
STRIKING USE OF FLOUNCING.

Machine embroidery flouncing in col
ors on cotton Grape is beautifully de-
veloped in this afternoon frock for a
fashionable summer toilet. The vogue
for ribbon is indicated In the skirt and
the sash. which is draped generously
down the back.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30

DR.. Green, who spoke at the chau-
tauqua last night, is warm personal
friend of President Woodrow Wilson
and is close to the democratic ad-
ministration. He recently represent
ed Secretary of State William Jen-
ninss Bryan at the peace conference
held in St. Louis, when 225 delegates
were in attendance.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-23
COODR0ADS DAY
QUITE A SUCCESS
MUCH WORK DONE
Nearly One Hundred and Fifty Vo.-
untsers Responded to the
Governors Cali.
CAIRO AND MOUND CITY
ROAD RECEIVES ATTENTION
The Ladies Aided in the Work By
Serving the Hungry With
Food.

The celebration of Good Roads
Day" deferred for a week on accC mt
OF bad weather, was properly oh
served yesterday by many enterpris-
ing citizens of Cairo. Nearly one
itndred and fifty business men Of
the city spent most of the day at
work, with shovels and other impla-
rents repairing portion of the
road between Cairo and Mound City,
which has been needing repair ever
since the high water of last year.
Much Of the work had been done b.
the ROAD commissioners during the
past week, but there remains much
more to be done.
The Cairo volunteers. under the
supervision Of Gen. Supt. Crossley of
the Cairo Electric and Traction Co.
made an excellent showing as the
result Of the work they accomplished
yesterday. Most of the work thev
performed was on stretch Of road
south from the Cache bridge to a
point where the Interurban crosses
the road. Many cars of gravel were
unloadcd and spread upon the road
by the Cairoites, who did their work
with as much satisfaction as though
they We're expecting a good pay
check at the end of the days work.
They were repaid in part, at least,
by boInteous dinner served by the
ladies who kindly volunteered to as
sist in this work
A full account of the amount of
work done by the volunteers and all
the data in connection with the days
work will be compiled by MI. Cross
ley and sent to Gov Dame. that he
an SEQ that Good Roads Day" as
suggested by him, has been properly
observed in this locality.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-23

central the city and able to fire down
and sailors they nead the land from
The vessels.
Associated Press
Washington April 22-Chairn.an Hay of the House Military AT
that volunteers Mexico will
not be called for unless formal declaration
Shortly midnight W&hpoon, who became
chief the today hurried joint conference with Sec
rotary Secretary President Tumuty joined few min
later.
action on the army bill followed today when Chair
Military Affairs explained that the
coferees agreed all Senate amend
mnt The House Immediately concurred in the amendments The
the total hundred million dollars
six Lion dollars having been added by the Senate
Associated Press
Washington April 22News that Carranza regarded
Vera Cruz by the of hostility to the Mexican
fell like bomb she'll in official circles tonight.
Wilson had especially discamed hostility towards Mexican
pie picuazng the object of American operations
r for oses Tampco and elsewhere against flag
queny the Washington has hoped
woad remain silent and not inject themselves into the mbogo
CIranza said it would be ady be for the United with
draw troops from Vera Cruz just practicable
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-23
Window Smasher Not Found

Inc tobber who early Tuesday
mcrning smashed the show window
at Smith Bros. grocery store and
stealing two pairs of shoes. has no.
been apprehended. The bloodhounds
placed on the trail made two trips
to the Mobile & Ohio yards and there
lost the scent. 1t is presumed tho
rohbcr boarded cal in the yards
and thus escaped.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-23
RIVER EXCURSION
ON C. ". HILL A
GREAT SUCCESS
K. M. K. c. Charters the Boat Tor
Another Excursion in the
Near Future.

The river excursion given Tuesday
night by the X. NJ. X. c. on the ex-
cursion steamer G. w Hin was
largely patronized as are all excur-
sions given by this popular order. \
good crowd of eXcursionists were also
added at Mound City. The young
folks enjoyed the good band music
and dancing was the principal &C.
cupatio1 CT those who attended. Til,
boat will be here May ) and has
been chartered by the Krew for an
other excursion.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-23

Mr.. Newton of Chicago, and
daughter. Mrs. Grace Johnson aai
granddaughter Miss Gussie Johnson,
Of Six st0n. Mo. have returned 10
their respective homes after a brief
visit with Mrs. JohnsCn's uncle, Ed.
G. w. Chapman OF 1704 Pcpi1r
street.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-23
River Forecast.

All rivers within this district ar
expected to continue to fall for the
next few days. except that the Ohio
at the mouth CT the Wabash, aIa
the Tennessee. at Florence, will de-
ONE about stationary with n,
next day or two, possibly followed
ly a slight rise.
r. Il. LlNDLEY,
Local ForeCaster
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-23

]. L. Schneitter who has been quite
III at the home of Mr. Smith, Tween
tieih street and Washington avenue.
Is able to &c mp. and if nothing un-
forascen takes place he will. with his
wife and two children. take his de-
parmrc for KOkomo. Ind, in few
daVe
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-23

Mrs. Thomas Mcfarland has re.
turned from Lincoln. ILL.,. where she
accompanied a child which was
placed in the state institution for
the feeble minded
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-23

Jas. Il. lnce OF the local Office Of
i. G. Dun and Company, returned
"Wednesday afternoon after a six
weeks trip in Arkansas.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Woodbridge OF
Ely Center street, are the parents of
!; baby girl which arrived Tuesday
j gning.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-23
NEWS OF THE RIVERS

Stage of river SO feet, a fall OF y
during the preceding "a hours.
Stage of river April 22, 1919,
ASP.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-23
Sixteenth street.

Mrs. ]. Dunn is quite i'll at her
home on Tenth street.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-23

Missions, which convened in the Bap-
tist church building at ten O'Clock
a. m.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-23

Mrs. Ray Merrill of villa Ridge,
was a Cairo visitor yesterday.
Newton Riddle is spending a few
days at st. Louis.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-23
MASONIC ORDER
HOLDING SCHOOL
OF INSTRUCTIONS
Last Day of the Series of Three Ses.
sions Held Each Day by
Grand Lecturer.

Excellent Companion Andrew D.
Webb of Mount Vernon, Secretary of
Grand Lecturers of Royal Arch Ma
Quoting a three days school. The
sessions were begun Tuesday and
conclude today. Three sessions ara
held daily at $50 a, m. and $500
and 1880 p. m. At night sessions
degrees are conferred ON candidates.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-23

Elder j. II. Pennock pastor of Cal
vary Baptist church. went TO Du-
Qloin yesterday to attend the meet
ing of the Baptist State Board Of
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-23
PERSONALS.

Concluded from Page Four)
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-23

9. G. Stanley, of 500 Twenty-
fourth street will leave in a faw
Gays for a business trip through
Southeast Missouri He will visit St.
Louis and other cities before return.
ing.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-23

Mrs. Jessie Hughes returned to
her home at Mounds yesterday after
noon after a visit Of several days
with friends in Cairo.
Miss Effie Lansden and sister
Mrs. Robert Peck Bates, of Chicago.
s.ended the Sunday School conven-
ton at Tnebes yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs, j. B. Wiley of Wick
lsIe, KY. were the guests Of the for
er's cousin, Mrs. ]. II. Pennock of
- Sixteenth street. yesterday.
Among The out Of town shopDcrs
lere yesterday We're Mrs. Thomas
och of Villa Ridge. Mrs K. L.
Grace and \. T. Roche OF Barlow.
Misses Kate and Sue Thorpe of
Yeamore street have gone to Scobbia.
oklahoma, called there by the serious
illness CT their brother. Grover
Thorpe.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-23

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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-23

Columns 4 and s.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-12
CALLS SUNDAY
LID WORKSHOP
FOR THE DEVIL
Adventist Official Advocates Abo-
Ition of All Sabbath Laws at
Religious Liberty Institute.

A vigorous denunciation Of the
Sunday laws Of Georgia, which he de-
clares encourage lawful loafing,"
was made by Carlyle B. Haynes, sec
rotary OF the Southeastern division of
the American Religious Liberty AS
ISOLATION, at Saturdays session Of
the Religious Liberty Institute which
is being held at the First Seventh
Day Adventist Church on East Fair
street Delegates from the Seventh
Day Adventist churches OF Georgia
are attending the institute
1t is doubtful if Satan himself
could devise surer and more effec-
tive means Of demoralizing men,
said Mr., Haynes, than at one and
the same time to forbid them to work
and forbid them to play, as do the
Sunday laws of Georgia, which are
backed by Christian ministers. That
this prohibition should result in IL
licit actions of every conceivable kind
is inevitable"
Other speakers during the days
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-12

my department and used subsequent
ly in the trial. There was no frame
up and no Misrepresentation. We
were after the truth, and l think we
got it,"
Dan Lehon, of New Orleans, who
has been Burns chief aide in the in
vestigation into the Phagan case, said
Saturday night that the case had been
completed so far as determining the
murder of the little factory girl.
we know who slew Mary Pha-
gan" he said THAT has been de-
termined so positively that there is
no chance of doubt. That was the
crime for which Leo Frank was on
trial. That has been cleared up, and
so the greater part OF our work is
done.
But during the trial other charges
were made against Frank, the
charges of perversion and immortality
of the grossest sort While we are
here we are going to probe every
phase of the case to the bottom.
Seek Source of Runners.
IF Frank is the degenerate that he
is pictured, we want to know, and if
we find that he is, we are going to
tell the people. If he is not, we are
5CthS " ililN AiI SOlAAG VI liit lpui
rumors, and we will publish those
Il must confess that up to this
time, we have found nothing which
will substantiate the charges that
were made by Conley. We are, to be
sure, going to continue our investiga-
ton until we can say one way or the
other without chance of contradic-
ton. Mr.. Burns has asked that any
one having information of this sort
confer with him at his offices in the
Healey Building or at his hotel. So
far no one has appeared
Detective Burns left Atlanta Sat
urday night for a day or two. His
destination was not made public, but
It is reported that he took an L. and
n. train from the Union Station that
goes to Cincinnati.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-12
KRAFT 70 PLAY
OPERAS At FREE
ORGAN CONCERT
"Sweet Madeline" Song by
Atlanta Woman Composer, To
Be Feature of Recital.

Sweet Madeline" a song composed
by Mrs. Mary Corley Fields, Well
known Atlanta woman, will be sung
Sunday afternoon by Scion Druken-
miller at the weekly free organ con-
cert in the Auditorium Armory. Mrs.
Fields. whose business abilities vie
with her attainrfSents in the realm OF
music, has done much in developing
North Side real esrte in Atlanta.
She Is the author of The words and
music OF sweet Madeline Mr. Dru-
kenmiller viii be accompanied on the
organ by DR.. Edwin Arthur Kraft, city
organist.
The organ selections for the after
noon have been chosen from the op-
eras that will be presented this spring
in Atlanta by the Metropolitan Opera
Company. The program will include
the minuetto and serenata from "Pag-
liacci," intermezzo from "Cavalleris
Rusticana" introduction to the third
act and bridal chorus from "Lohen-
grim" prelude and waltz from Der
Rosenkavslier; selections from YER
dis Masked Ball" prelude and min
uet from "Manon" and selections
from III Trovatore."
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-12
Tramps Round World
To Boost Home Town
Galveston Man in Atlanta on 10000
Mile Jaunt, by Way
of Asia.

Frederick j. Baxter, who styles
himself THE Galveston Booster" and
says he is one of the few men now
walking around the world who is not
doing the stunt on wager or to prove
any kind of freak theory, arrived IN
Atlanta Saturday He says he will
remain here several days gathering
enough coin and food to carry him
or to the next stopping place on his
trip from Galveston to Galveston by
way of Asia,
Baxter says he is walking around
the world under the auspices of the
Galveston Commercial Association,
for the sole purpose of boosting the
Texas city He left his home por,
March 9, and expects to be gone about
eighteen months and walk total OF
about 10000 miles, taking in Asia
Africa, Europe and Australia, as well
as South and North America. He eX-
poets to go from Atlanta to Norfolk,
then to Baltimore and Washington
where he will get President Wilson
signature, and on 10 New York, where
he. will take ship for Europe. While
here he had Governor Slaton and Sec
rotary of State Cook sign his book.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-12
FUND CROWS To
CLEAN PLATS Of
OLD STAT UES
Old Guards Efforts to Beautify
Mcpherson and Walker Shafts
Meeting Success,

The fund being raised by special
committee of the Old Guard to make
the Mcpherson and Walker monu-
ments presentable before the Shrin-
ers come to Atlanta is gradually
being increased.
H. NJ, Ashe. who has charge Of the
collection Of the fund, reported the
following additional subscriptions
Saturday night: Ed L. Wight, IS; S.
b. thurman, So; F. ] Paxon, So; II f,
NJ. Ashe, IS; w S. Witham, So; J.
F, Brown, So; Fred Koch 50; II. n.
Randolph, IS; Miss katherine Koch
$40; Marbut & Minor, $40; Atlanta
Chapter, u. D. c., $40; w. II. Har-
rison, 81; A. II. Bancker 81; Louis
Gholstin, 81: DIR. John Powell. So;
F, a. Hooper 81; William McMil-
Ian, 80, r. r. Ridge. 81; James r..
Wright, 81; Dozier & Gay, paint for
the monuments. Mr. Ashe is receiv-
ing subscriptions at his office, No.
1929 Healey Building.
The committee. which is composed
of S B. thurman, F. j. Paxon and
n m ASuG, Is DelilS dSSlSltu ny tle
United Daughters Of the Confederacy
and the Women's Relief Corps of the
C. A. r., and by Miss Katherine
Koch, who is interesting the people
Of East Atlanta.
The G.. A. r. has spent more than
5000 on Improvements around the
Mcpherson monument, but Vandals
have on several occasions stolen rail
ings and destroyed other improve
ments that have been placed there. II
is probable that some effort will be
made TO induce the city TO protect the
nronertV
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-12

Il am after the truth he said "ant
# anyone has any information bear
ing on the point want it, no matter
who the informant is. The name Of
the person will be treated in conf.
dence If so desired
Open to Lanford, He Says.
THE offer is open to Solicitor Dor
sey, to Chief of Detectives Lanford oil
any Of his men.
Here is Burns letter:
Atlanta, Ca, April II, 1914.
Editor Sunday American:
In making my investigation of
the Frank case, it is of the high
est Importance that | get at the
truth of the reports concerning acts
of perversion and of immortality on
the part of Leo M. Frank.
In the papers yesterday request
ed that persons having information
bearing in any way on the matter
would communicate with me ut
once Having received no response
at all from anyone and having OBJ
tanned no information in this way,
! am compelled, on account of the
extreme Importance of the matter,
to make this statement: That l will
pay $1,000 to any person, or per-
sons, who will furnish me any def
mite and satisfactory information on
the above lines
You will understand that I am
very anxious to give this offer all
the publicity possible, and win ap-
preciate it very highly If you will
publish this offer for me
Chief Lanford was asked what ht
had to say about the offer of the de-
tectiVe.
Lanford Says He Has Truth.
4 am not so hard up that l an
going after that $1,000, but if Mr.
Burns viii come down here, we car
give him all of the information on that
point he DESIRES" remarked the Chief
Il am willing to stand by all of the
information that was developed by
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-12

sessions denounced Sunday laws as
"un- American. unconstitutional, un-
just and un-C Christian"
''They are more than failures as
moral agencies, and they are Of no
physical advantage TO anyone, said
one.
The institute will close Sunday,
with meetings at and 10 in the
morning, 2:S0 and 4 IN the afternoon,
and 7:45 o'clock in the evening, when
Mr.. Haynes will speak again.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-12
Mother Wins Fight
For ChiId's Custody

An unsuccessful attempt to prove
her stepdaughter Mrs John Gorham.
is not fit person to care for her own
4-yearold daughter was made Satur-
day by Mrs. Maud Wiley, widow Of
Policeman A. e, Wiley, who resides
on Langhorn street, West End.
Judge Bell awarded tine child to its
parents, after eXacting a promise that
Mrs. Wiley should be permitted to
visit il at times. The child was pro-
dueed in court on a writ of habeas
corpus sworn out by its father The
little girl had been living with Mrs,
Wiley since the latter moved to West
End from her stepdaughters home
last December.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-12
FRUIT LAXATIVE FOR SICK CHILD
GIVE CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS

and you have a well, playful child again.
When its little system is fun of cold.
throat sore, has stomach ache, diar-
rhoea, indigestion, colic-remember q
good liver and bowel cleaning should
always be the first treatment given.
Millions of mothers keep California
Syrup of Figs handy; they know a
teaspoonful to-day saves a sick child
tomorrow. Directions for babies, chill
plainly on each bottle.
Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bot
tie of California Syrup of Figs" Be
ware of counterfets sold here Get the
genuine, made by California Fig Syr-
up Company. Refuse any other ifs
syrup with contempt.--ADVERTI
MENT
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-12
New Tennis Courts
Provided in Parks

Preparations TO care for the army
Of tennis players who annually in
wade the courts of the city parks are
being rapidly completed by Park
Manager Dan Carey, and it is prob
able that they will be ready for play
by April 90
Eight additional courts have been
built in Piedmont Park. two new ones
in Grant Park, one in Minis Park,
and two in the Oakland CITY Park.
and much work has been done on
the court in the Howell Park. in West
End. 1t was announced also Satur-
day that the courts of the West End
TERMS Club, on Gordon street, Will
be ready Sunday
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-12
Work Halted Sunday
On City Crematory

As the result of Mayor Woodward's
refusal to issue a permit for Sunday
work on the crematory, employees Of
the Destructor Company quit work at
midnight Saturday and will not re-
sumo until Monday.
The company is rebuilding the fur
naces in all three units of the pIaat
and was endeavoring to rush the work
TO completion, Mayor Woodward Sat
urday was inclined to view the ef-
forts of the company as something Of
a joke.
Il hope they will be able to make
the plant a Success" he said, but |
fear they never will"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-12
Georgetown Records
Severe Earthquake

WASHINGTON. April 1t.-Father
Tondorf, of the Georgetown seismic
observatory, to-day reported pro-
nounced earthquake disturbance. The
Georgetown instrument registered
two distinct shocks, one beginning at
1901 o'clock and lasting until 1903.
and the second beginning at 1921
o'clock and lasting until I'LL.
The period of greatest disturbance
was between 1888 o'clock and 12;41.
Father Tondorf was unable to es-
innate the distance from Washington
of the disturbance.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-12
Row ovER sEWeR ENDS.

SAVANNAH, April IA settlement
is expected the first part OF the week
between the drainage commission and
the city administration and immediate
~ $500 900 will be available for the be-
ginning OF an extensive sanitary and
storm water drainage system In the
city
Political differences that have delayed
the work go far have been patched up
and a Joint meeting is planned.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-12
800 to Attend State
Eastern Star Meet

Fully 800 visiting delegates are ex-
pected to attend the State convention
of the Eastern Star. which viii be
held at the Piedmont Hotel three
days, beginning April a. There are
about 500 members OF the order in
Atlanta.
Mrs. Rose NJ Ashby, OF Atlanta
worthy grand matron OF the lodge,
will preside at all the meetings