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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-19

and many new men have Deen added 20
the varsity track squad as a result.
Good time was made in the running
events. In the two-lap race LeItner
was first, running the distance IN 2l;O2,
with Nanderbeck secord, Powers third
and Weschrer fourth. Broome mace
the best time in the quarter mile. DO
ing the course IN $500. Cullen IN
shed second, with Stinson and Israel
n third and fourth places respectively.
The best tine in the three-Quafter-
nile event was $40. made BY
Schleieher This Is within seven seq
onds Of the indoor record at the Uni
versity Heights gymnasium.
The recent snow has again delayed
the fixing I'D o. me baseball diamond
and the track on Ohio Field. Mr. Cam,
director Of athletics. who - coaching
the track team, expected 10 have the
men out on the cirder paths surely hy
his week. but as long as outdoor worl,
s imposs bic he is keeping The squad
busy on the indoor track in the gymna-
stun Although l. is hard for the
short distance men 10 get up any real
speed on account Of The shortness OF
The track ana the sharp corners, they
have shown excellent form
C-owthe-, Mcdowell, Many and Cap
tain Lent have all been burning up the
track IN training FOR their events. Sew
eral men have been practising with the
shot and the Jumping standards. Be-
sides Carlin and Many. Egsu and Nor
rison. ;wo freshmen. who come TO the
Violet with 4 reputation as nigh Jump
ers. have been out and done good WORT.
II. T.. Smith. iurior. who was a sub
sti.ute on the team last year. is doing
we'll also. Z. j. Houghton, who was
The best two-miler last year and who
placed in The Middle States, Is showing
better form and time than he did last
season.
As yet there have been no pole vault
ing men called for, since there is no
place 10 practise This is true, too. IN
the case OF discus and hammer throw
ers. However. as soon as the weather
permits Mr.. Cam will turn his atten-
-for - fhese brapQie. nj Tho team
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-19

All the events in the underclass track
competition have been run of and the
medals. which were donated By DR..
John p. Mum. ths honorary president
OF he Athletic Association, have been
awarded 20 the three winners IN each
event. The meet was 3 complete success
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-15
FIND 20 INDIAN SKELETONS
Supposition That They Were Buried Near Where They Fell
 in Battle.

Oregon City, Ore.-Whiie excavating for a basement near the river bank men employed by Frank Busch have uncovered 20 skeletons of Indians in one hole.
 The bodies are supposed to be the remains of Indians killed in battle, for in one or two cases arrow heads have been found caught between the bones
 The first trace of the bones was found early in the week when the workmen uncovered a skull. It was buried by itself and MT. Busch, who has studied the find carefully, believes that it belonged to a chief or leader.
 To prevent disturbing the bones the workmen began excavating in another place and they found hole with radius of about six feet which MT. Busch estimates contains the bones of at least twenty Indians The skele- tons are lying like the spokes of a wheel with the skulls in the center Over the top of the grave was a thick, hard crust of baked clay that was hardened like stone.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-15
Elephants and CameIs Drill.

Elephants and camels, carrying two machine-gun sections of the Twenty elght company of the United States marine corps Quartered at the exposi. ton at San Diego. Cal, took part in ex perlmental maneuvers and quickly demonstrated the feasibility of their use in actual warfare conditions such as now obtain In Mexico.
 Mounting one operator and trinod machine gun to an elephant, attended by several United States marines on 1oot' the elephants displayed surpris- ing agility in traversing over rough ground and wheeling into proper posi. ton for firing. The elephants, when ordered to lie down, made a perfect treastworks, behind which the ma. rlnes were enabled in 30 seconds to employ an effective machine-gun fire
 Both elephants and camels would prove useful in an extended camnaipn such as the present one in Mexico an otilcial declared, for both can carry large loacs and can go long distances without water. Elephants are more nervous under fire than canels. hut With proper training they can be cured Of gunshyness.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-15

studying the hieroglyphs the author explains that in Maya inscriptions the glyphs are usually arranged in paral- Tel columns and read two columns at a time from left to right at the top. Some inscriptions, however, occur in horizontal bands, in which case they are read from left to right, taking two glyphs at time. Unlike the Egyp- tians, the Maya complicated their writing by varying and augmenting their elemental forms until a com plete symmetrical picture. filling the whole allotted space, was evolved. For this reason there appear to be many forms with the same meaning which have to be analysed for their essential characteristics. In some cases two en- tirely different forms represent the same thing, and again the writer's in dividual peculiarities in style caused variations which are puzzling to the student. Careless drawing and even the material employed also caused va riations and difficulties, which, togeth- CT with those mentioned, have led the author to use another form of classi- fication than by appearances alone. He advocates an arrangement into two groups, the first consisting of the glyphs used in counting, and the sec ond, those having an explanatory meaning. Most of the glyphs whose meanings have been determined fall within the first group. though the names of the principal gods, the signs of the cardinal points and their asso- ciated colors, and some glyphs with astronomical significance, are included in the second.
 MT. Morley says that the theory most generally accepted is that the Maya glyphs are chiefly ideographic, each presenting some complete thought, although they are sometimes phonetic also. This kind of writing has been called ikonomatic. but it is more familiarly known to us as rebus or puzzle writing. The picture of an eye, for instance, recalls not an eye but the sound of the word, and means the personal pronoun I, the principle being that of homophones, or words and characters which sound alike but have different meanings. such as were used also by the Aztecs in their pie writings,
 Maya Time Reckoning.
 The writer devotes a chapter to Maya time reckoning, another to arith- metic; he then enters into a detailed study and translation of the inscrip- tions found on monuments, and finally takes up tho texts drawn from the CO., dices or hieroglyphic manuscripts
 It was due to MT. Morley's re- searches that the oldest dated anti quity in America was recently identi- fled and described by the Smithsonian Institution; the Tuxtla statuette dated 100 B. c.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-15
Keeping It From the Public.

One night during the run of Under cover at the Cort theater in New 1ork, William Courte1ay, who is SUD- posed to toss string of pearls to his pal waiting beneath the window, made a wild pitch. and the heavy jewels went into the audience and lit n man seated near tie front, in the forehead cutting his skin deeply, and causing him to bleed profusely. The man was 'aKeh to retiring room, and his wound dressed. and the press repre- sentative bent every effort, and sue cessfully. to keep the story from the papers It's publication would not have encouraged timid persons to occupy 1ront row seats and expose themselves to the chance of being struck in the eye with smuggled pearls.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-15
CH|VALRY IN WAR
RECORD IS NOT ALL ONE OF
 DEATH AND PAIN.
Stories That Como From tho Trenches in Europe Recall Similar Instances of Gallant Deeds by American
 Revolutionary Soldiers.

A gallant foe respects the courage of his enemy. From the fighting line in France came lately the story how a German officer, under suspicion or having improperly surrendered for tified angle of the German trenches that was shortly after retaken by his compatriots, was only saved from pun ishment and the ruin of his career by a Brenchman whom he had severely wounded. The French soldier, on his way to hospital prison. learned by chance of the accusation, and he 1n- sisted, at the cost of frightful pain and exhaustion-fo his wound was in the cheek and jaw-upon dictating the testimony that cleared the man who had nearly killed him and had disfigured him for life.
 A notable instance of a soldiers chivalrous defense of his enemy's rep. utation occurs in the history of our own country, as an American historian has pointed out.
 John Callender, an artillery captain at the battle of Bunker Hill, was caught by General Putnam in the very act of leaving his post, and was or dered back under pain of being shot. There was no time to listen to ex- planation or remonstrance. When the fight was over Callender's state- ment that his pieces had become damned, and that he was withdrawing them to cover for repairs would prob ably have been accepted had it not been also unfortunately true that the men under lis command had all bolt ed, shamelessly abandoning the guns. At least, so it appeared: although the fact was that they had broken away, not to fly, but to fight in the ranks with muskets snatched from the dying and dead. But the court-martial that tried the unhappy captain cashiered him for cowardice.
 At once Callender did a brave thing; braver than fighting, although it meant fighting, too. Deprived of his commission, he re-enlisted as private; and his comrades, if any stunned him at first. soon learned to believe in his innocence. It was to a British officer, however, that he owed his complete vindication. In the course of losing battle, Callen- der, fighting with desperate courage, continued to load and fire hls gun af. ter all his officers were killed and his companions had retreated. When his ammunition was gone he mounted as. trlde the gun. resolved that his death at his post should give the lie to his unjust condemnation. His conduct so aroused the admiration of the British officer opposed to him that he ordered his men not to fire on the solitary, .un- armed hero, but to close in and cap- ture him. Then learning his story. he refused even to hold him prisoner, but dismissed him without exchange, bearing letter to General Washing ton that testified to his courage
 Washington joyfully restored his commission and ordered his sentence erased from the records.-Youth's Companion.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-15
SHAFFR0TH BOOSTS SUFFRAGE

If the women of America ever have an opportunity to vote for Sena- tor Shafforth of Colorado, his oppon- ent is likely to be showed under, for he has made himself mighty popular with the equal suffragists. Urging the adoption of the Susan B. Anthony amendment in the senate recently, he delivered some hard blows at the tyr amy of the male sex.
 In the formation of the republic, he declared, new principles of govern ment were put forth, one of which was that all men were created equal in rights and that man was entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happi- ness as inalienable rights.
 While men of our republic ac- Knowledge these principles of govern ment," he said, "as applicable to all men, many refuse to recognize them as applicable to women. They cling to their power like the monarchs and the aristocracy clung to theirs. They invoke divine right of sex as the mo
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-15
"GASOLINE JAG" IS LATEST
Topers in Dry Oklahoma Don't Drink Liquid But Inhale Fumes,
 Says Oil Man.

Pittsburgh-Out in Oklahoma, where prohibition adds to the natural aridity of the climate, the thirsty find solace in gasoline jags." according to w.. M. Daugherty, an oil man from the fields of that state. while visiting Pittsburgh friends.
 Gasoline gives very satisfactory jag, l understand" MT. Daugherty re- marked, during a conversation with friends in the North side police sta ton. They don't drink it, you know, They inhale the yapor.
 "The effect is about the same as that of whisky. A habit is acquired if it's use is kept up very long and persons who have inhaled much of it get just like dope fiends It finally results in death. the blood apparently breaking down."
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-15
FRIEND OF WAR CHILDREN

A young woman stood in a large drawing room in Washington and talked to group of men and women about a work for which she asked their aid. She looked very girlish to be deeply engrossed in a great inter- national welfare movement
 This young woman was Miss Caro- line Dawes Appleton of Massachusetts and New York and Paris, and she is the founder of the international society of the Friends of Childhood, whose mis sion is to help those who have become impoverished by the European war. As the name betokens, children are the chief object of relief, but the welfare of children in many cases involves help for an entire family. Miss Apple ton intends to make Washington the permanent headquarters of her work.
 Miss Appleton is the daughter of the late Alanson Stewart Appleton, lit, terateur, editor and publisher, who earned distinction for his work both
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-15
WHEN DODD DEFIED 4,00O

Col George A. Dodd. the leader of the cavalry detachment which rode 55 miles in IT hours and smashed Villas command near Guerrero. gave New York city, back in 1897, glimpse of his determined character A military carnival had been arranged and the government consented to send to 1t Troop F of the Third U. s. cavalry, famous for its startling feats of horse- manship, which was commanded by Captain Dodd. General Miles ordered Captain Dodd to proceed to Madison Square garden with his men from their quarters at Fort Ethan Allen.
 But as soon as public announce ment was made that Captain Dodd would be accorded public reception on Sunday with military escort, the Society for the Observance of the Sab- bath Law protested, holding that the state law prohibited parades on Sun day.
 General Carroll telegraphed to
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-15
Did Well With His Talent

An Atlanta pastor, who has run a shcestring of s100 into such real money as $30,O00 by cotton specula- tions, and who will now build trads school for poor children, has admit tedly manipulated his talent with all the adroitness and effect one could possibly wish.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-15
seventy-s Second Wedding Anniversary

Seventy-second Wedding Anniversary.
 Mitchell, s. D.-Mr and Mrs. E. R. Johnson observed their seventy second wedding anniversary with dinner, which the ninety-year old bride helped to prepare The Johnsons were mar ried at Wilmington, N. Y., on April IA, 1854. They have three children liv- Ing. one of whom. a Civil war vet eran, makes his home with his par ents-
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-15

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The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-15

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The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-15
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HEAD OF GREAT INSTITUTION

President Richard Cockburn Mac laurin, about whom the dedication eX- ercises of the new buildings of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on June 12, 13 and IA will center, has the distinction which will be appre- ciated by businesslike Americans that he has financed the construction of the new edifices. This means that he has secured gifts of about nine million dol lars and at the same time has carried forward the educational program of the institute without departure from it's high standards.
 President Maclaurin was born in Edinburgh in 1S70 His early boyhood was spent in New Zealand, whence he returned to England to complete his preliminary education. In 1892 he entered the University of Cambridge, taking two degrees, B. A. and M. A, the thesis work for the latter being most advanced mathematics. On grad uation he was elected A fellow of St.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-15
Unusual Case Tried Over Bones of MaStodon in Tennessee
 Court.
BOYS MAKE THE DISCOVERY
Courts Are Asked to Decide Whether the Remains Belong to Discov- erer or the Owner
 of the Farm.

Halls. Tenn.-An unusual case has just been tried over the bones of mastodon by the Lauderdale county circuit court at Ripley, Tenn. A few weeks ago two little boys, David Oar nell and Cherrell Boone, were setting traps on the farm of N. D. Salisbury, five miles northwest of here. One of the boys hurt his foot on what they thought to be the end of large horn. Their curiosity was aroused by the unusual size of the object, ana the Boone boy went for his father to assist them in digging it out.
 Tusk Weighs ea Pounds.
 The father, Ellis Boone, came with implements and dug out tusk weighing 9S pounds and feet inches long. Another tusk was found, but was broken in prying it out of the ground A ja*bone with four teeth was unearthed. The teeth, when removed from the bone, weighed five and fourth pounds each and were in perfect condition. Several other bones were found.
 There was also found the jawbone of some other animal, with the teeth in it. The back teeth of this animal are an inch long and worn. denoting that 1t was very aged when 1t died.
 Salisbury contended that as the bones were found on his farm they were his. He had them replevined from Boone. Boone contended that by right of discovery they should be his.
 Goes to Supreme Court.
 The hearing was before Esquires Kinley and Dunavant. One thousand people were present A decision was rendered in favor of Salisbury Boone then appealed to the circuit court and that court decided in Boones favor Now Salisbury appeals to the supreme court of the state and that high body will pass on the case.
 Local authorities are of the opinion that there is no law, ancient or mod ern, to just fit the case, and that the final decision will govern all such cases in the future Salisbury was represented in the trial by T. c. Cor don of Dyersburg and W. c. Patten of Halls. Boone was represented by w. N. Beasley of Halls.
 The mastodon itself is said to have been the only party within con siderable distance who didn't mani fest some interest in the case.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-15

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The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-15

 
  
 
  of On Technology president of institute.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-01-19
WILSON WILL
SPEAK IN SOUTH
PLAN FOR HIS ITINERARY ARE
REiNG MADE AT THE
WHITE HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-President
Wilson may carry his speaking cam
paign on behalf fhis preparedness
program INTO the south. Preparation
was begun at the White House today
If the itineraries for several trips the
resident expects to take within the
next few months.
The president believes that in some
sections the necessity for strengthen
ing the army and navy fully Is not
recognized. Invitations to visit moro
than. -four hundred cities have been
received.
Indications today were chat aside
from his speeches in New York Jan.
q, and here Feb. 10, the President
will deliver most OF the addresses iii
The middle Wcst With possibly some
in the south The president will be
unable to make any extended trips
because congress, is in session and
during January, February and March
he has many engagements in Wash.
ngton. He is expected to make sew
eral trip, each tagink two to four days
each.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-01-19
STATE DEPART MENT Is
MAKING FURTHER INQUIRY
INTO DEATH OF AMERICANS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18.-Further
inquiry into circumstantial story
which came in a dispatch from Col
lector Cobb at ri Paso, and which told
how the american mining men killed
by bandits near Santa Ysabel Mex,
had been assured safe conduct by Car
rama authorities, was being made to-
day by state department officials
The outcome of the inquiry is being
awaited with unusual interest, for
upon it may hinge whether the Car
rama government is to be held re-
sponsible for the death of the Ameri-
cans Officials regard the story as
difficult Of proof in view of the fact
that the sole survivor the party, r.
II. Holmes, had advised that he had
no knowledge of safe conducts being
granted.
Officials pointed out today that even
thouh Carrar2a Should be held re.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-01-19

sponsible it would not mean break
in this governments relations with
him, though demand would be made
for indemnity in addition to punish
S.ent OF the murderers already de-
manded and promised.
Collector Cobbs dispatch and any
idence collected will be included in
data to be sent this week to the senate
foreign relations committee in re-
spcnse to Senator Falls resolution
calling for information regarding con-
ditions in Mexico This data promises
20 have direct influence upon the
senate when it tnkes up shortly for
confirmation the nomination OF Henry
p. Fletcher to be ambassador to Gen.
C9rranza's government.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-01-19
NOONSHINERS Up
IN HIGH COURT
TWO HUNDRED ARRAiGNED IN
ATLANTA FOR MAKING
WHISKY.

ATLANTA, Jam 1S--Nearly 200
sturdy north Georgia mountaineers,
all under arrest, but none of them
free under bond or their own recogni2
anoc, are gathered as prisoners at the
federal court today, to answer to the
charge OF making moonshinc liquor.
Although they are under criminal
indictment and many Of them will
probably spend part of the winter il
jail or the federal prison, they are moi
criminal types. They lock more like
-iurors than prisoners.
Most OF them have never yi01atergr It
law in any way except perhaps to
make moonshine whisky, and their
faces are not bad. They are u typical
set Of Georgia crackers from the noun
. famous SECTION Of the state.
An added touch OF picturcsqueness
! isleAttb the eituatlon by the presence
in the courtroom OF many confiscated
ccpper Sis and watts.
a good many of the cases viii be set
down for trial at this term, while 9th
ors will be placed on the calendar for
a hearing in the future.
The revenue officers say that the
noonshiners of America are making
practically a last stand in the Blue
Ridge mountains Of north Georgia and
parts of Tennessee, and that there arc
probably more in north Georgia today
than in any other similar area in the
world. But they are being brought
to time, happily with less and less loss
of life, as the mountaineers have
learned that it doesn't help moon
shining charge to have murder
charge added to it, and eventually it
is hoped that the stills will all be
cleared away.
The chief difficulty the revenue Of
ficers have, they say, lies in the fact
that the mountainous in many cases
do not understand or admit that they
are doing anything wrong when they
make whisky.