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The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
SAMSON'S BAD STREAK
MADE THINGS REAL LIVELY IN
 AN IDAHO TOWN.
Turns Over Loaded Wagons, Upsets a Blacksmith Shop and Sets Natives on the Run-OId Samson
 Gets Lambasting.

Philadelphia.-"Sam began the old snowman to a group gathered about him listening to his stories of old-time circus life, was one of the biggest elephants that America has ever seen. He was usually pretty decent sort of an animal, but his first bad streak struck him out in Haley, Idaho. We were just coming in from the street parade. In this procession Samson carried on his back a ten piece band. Lucky for those ten toot- CTS they had just dismounted.
 Then Samson beat 1t. He led of toward the cage wagon holding the lions. One of them reached out its paws, getting back to its old jungle rivalry. and this, perhaps, made Sam son shy of. He struck the fouf-horse team and knocked them into kicking heap. Then he struck of across the field and overturned ten cages.
 Lucky for us, since there were plenty of townspeople about, none of the cages were broken. Samson was giving us all we wanted to attend to just then.
 There was a blacksmith's shop just across the way, and Samson made beeline for this. He struck a big wagon loaded with ore and keeled it over. Meanwhile lot of the natives had climbed on top of the water tank beside the railroad track Samson headed for this.
 After seeing the way he had turned over the loaded wagons, the natives decided to take a chance on beating it across lots instead of sticking to their perch. You ought to have seen the hot streaks those people made for the distance.
 But some of the other natives got in secure places and unlimbered their Winchesters. Five of them scored hits. Only one of them, however, amounted to anything. This one hit the elephant just between the hips and plowed a foot under the skin of his back. It never feazed Samson He made another run toward the rail- road tracks, but got damned between two cars that were loaded with iron That was our chance. We swooped down on him, lassooed him, and with the assistance of another elephant quickly choked him into submission.
 You see, when an elephant feels anything around his neck he doesn't know enough to back out, but will plunge ahead. With the elephant and the circus men on the rope we were able to cut of his wind. When we got him down we fastened him tight.
 'aThe proprietor of the circus said to me: George, punish that elephant punish him good and plenty-we can't have him going on the rampage like that. Teach him lesson, even if you kill himi'
 So I took six men and I gave them each a long pole and told them to lay to. Well, the way they lambasted old Samson was a caution. When they got tired I had a relay of six men take their place, and when these got tired I had the first gang of six go back to 1t, and so kept the lambast- ing up until Samson let out squeal.
 Samson got a few kinks in his head after that and started out to see the town, but all needed to do was to speak to him and he changed his mind. If you've once licked an ele- phant good and plenty the chances are that he won't forget you"
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
Put Out of Business.

You poor man." said the kind hearted lady, what brought you to your present condition?"
 "The development of civilization" replied the mendicant. "I used to have a business that paid we'll"
 What was it?"
 ''Buildin' cigar store Indians"
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
Mound LayerIns. Tip LayerIng.

ent plants. The grape can be easily propagated in this way.
 Mound Layering.-Plantsw which stool sending up large number of stems or shoots from single root, are often layered by mounding up the earth so as to cover the bases of those stems
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
Arabian Horse.

The Arabian horse is horse of the highest courage, in stature about IA hands 9 inches, a horse of length, power and substance combined with the elastic and the sinuous movement of the serpent. He is a perfect anil nal, he Is not exaggerated in some large parts, meager and diminished ip otherA
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
Real Charity.

Harrison, Va.-Ice cream and cake at the state normal school here has been offered up on the altar of char ity. Instead of enjoying the dessert which usually accompanies their Sun day dinner the 200 girls at the school denied themselves this pleasure last Sunday. The $25 saved thereby was forwarded to the Red Cross Chinese relief fund
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
When They Saw It.

"Did you enjoy the scenery In Italy?"
 "Oh, we did not see the scenery un- til we got home and looked over the post cards we had collected. You know we motored through"
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
WIfe,s Work.

The man who makes his wife get up in the morning to start the fires at last saved enough money to buy an automobile. One day while going up a hill the machine stopped.
 You'll have to get out and push, Fannie" he said, because I've got to stay here and guide t."-Lippincott's
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
phIlInnina Hardwoods.

Philippine hardwoods are to be used in constructing the tomb of the late emperor of China. For the pillars giant trees will be taken from the Mindanao forests. some of them al ready cut being 60 feet high and four feet in diameter.
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
GIddY Girl.

'Is your daughter of practical turn of mind?"
 ''No, she Is very frivolous. Wants to take cooking lessons instead of perfecting her game of bridge"
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
Contrary to Rule.

"So many of the visitors at the sea- side resort where was staying were complaining yesterday of that un- pleasant sinking feeling"
 well, a sinking feeling ought not to make much headway with a float ing population"
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
snnIrreI AeronautIcs.

MT. Muskrat-Look! There goes Billie Frog in an airship.
 MT. Jack Rabbit-Yes. that flying squirrel is making fortune renting himself out for an aeroplane.-Judge-
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
SATISFACTORY METHOD OF
 PROPAGATING WOODY PLANTS
Layer4ns May Considered Connecting Link Between and Artificial Generation-kany
 NatEraI1y.

and cause them to throw out roots Each may then be removed from the original root and treated as an inde- penoent plant. A plant is often cut back to the ground to make 1t send up a large number of shoots to be layer cd in this way.
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
Another Kind.

'T had to laugh at that fellow with the new automobile the other day the one, you know, who boasted he had such influence"
 ''Why did you laugh at him?"
 Because he was sitting by the road with his machine stalled, waiting for a man to come along with pull" :"
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
Taking No Chances.

My son, don't be in such hurry about marrying this girl who you say has so many other lovers. Re member the old adage about marry ing in haste"
 "Yes, but If don't marry in haste, now she's willing. she might change her mind"
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
No Sympathy There.

"You have kept my nose to the grindstone, Serepta," spoke her hus- band, nerving himself to say some thing at least, flor fifteen years!"
 'T've done more than that, Volney, snapped Mrs. Vick-Senn; "I have made you turn the grindstone."
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
Ridino Her Time.

Mamma" said little Bessie. look ing wistfully into her mothers face. 'may carry the baby awhile?"
 "No, indeed, my little darling; you are too young and small; you might let it fall"
 Well, mamma" was her disap- pointed response, then may I have 1t when 1t is worn out -Metropol tan Magazine.
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
A ProsaIo Affair.

Anything romantic about their wedding?"
 ''Nothing whatever. She can cook, and he has a job"
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
FULL OF BONES.

First Fish-You need not feel so proud, you "Old Grave Yard"
 Second Fish-This is an insultl Why do you call me an "Old Grave Yard?"
 First Fish-Because you are full of bones.
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
SunaestIve.

'eWas Jimmy links angry at the re- suit of his interview with Jenny Jaggs' father?"
 sTWen, he did say he felt quite put out"
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
Her Surroundings.

"You promised to keep me in lux urious surroundings if I would marry you"
 'wen. you have silk dress. haven't you?"
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
sIioht Jolt.

"Yes," said the callow youth. 'I al- ways speak my mind"
 i've noticed" rejoined the matter of-fact maid, that you have little to say"
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
Elowera Have MIsaIon.

Although flowers cannot be eaten, they, too. have mission. so plant them among the vegetables. The wife will appreciate them
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
Mistaken.

"A man doesn't learn what happi ness is until he has lost it."
 'T thought you were a bachelor?"
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
one ExpIanatIon.

'Ts 1t true your student lodger is studying astronomy"
 Well, I think he must be. He sleeps all day. but at night he is al. ways out."-F1iegende Blatter.
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
TheIr Place.

where does nature publish her cereals?"
 q suppose in corn magazines.
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30
Should Keep a Cow to Do It. IA -l --.oI, 41 5-1-. |. Ro--

ivy"
 '1f you believe that time is money. I have seven girls to hook up the back"
The Holbrook news., 1911-06-30

Policeman-Why did you throw that joke writer out of the window?
 Magazine Editor-He came in here and asked me if duck pants were made out of feathers.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-02-01

All styles, 1jc values for 30c
Sl 43c
SloO values, Ferguson Mckinney CSC
Friday evening before the Sale Will balloon,
reminding that II following the greatest
merchandising history will place.
An envelope containing will attached
balloon To the who this will give
valuable present envelope
the money enclosed
Shoes is strong point, and
of Shoes that
satisfaction another pair OF shoes.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-02-01

One counter OF Drummer Sample Shoes Mt prices that will
you to buy years supply for your whole family.
Mems Shoes from 9Sc up all leather.
Ladies' Shoes from 75c up.
Misses Boys Shoes 69c per pair up.
We selling Dry Notions abOut you paid
for them when cotton pound We bought tremendous
the
had sell them and had the cash with which buy We
share fortune with the people of this
munty, "Quck Sales; Small Profits;
Live Let Live"
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1911-03-14

exactly the basis on which the GOV.
ernment has defended the law.
Not an Arbitrary Exercise of Power.
Justice Day next seemed to hold
that the tax provisions were not the
arbitrary exercise of a power. This
was urged in argument as one reason
why the law should be held unconsti.
tutlonal.
BY regarding the tax as measured
by income rather than being a tax on
income, the opinion seemed, as Justice
Day proceeded, to hold that the law
was constitutional, notwithstanding
the law might reach the income from
non-taXable sources.
Government Wins Victory.
In the first legal sllirinsh. the gov
ernment won a decisive victory, as
the constiutionalty of the law was
sustained At the same time, exactly
similar cases, Is in number, were
brought in the federal courts in vari-
GUS states, and the corporations lost
in every case. They were all appealed
W iuc Hlltu ptdAGS supp til6 NOui l.
These cases were argued March 1918,
1910, and reargued January 17-1S-19,
1911.
From the first ii was believed that
the supreme court would uphold the
decisions of the lower federal courts,
because there was an almost exact
similarity in the decisions handed
down sustaining the tax.
Briefly. the government argument
was that the corporation tax is not a
erty of corporations. If it were 1t
would be unconstitutional. 1t is an
excise tax. imposed upon the right OF
carrying on or doing business by the
corporations Fromthis point of view
the measure is not an income tax,
which has been declared unconsttu-
tional by the supreme court. The
government also contends that it is
not a direct tax on the shares of the
stockholders, or on the income from
shares. and that as a true excise tax
II is uniform under the powers of the
constitution.
The cases were argued before the
supreme court by some of the ablest
lawyers in the land. A posthumous
brief by the late Solicitor General
LLOYD NJ. Bowers was the bulwack OF
the governments case. Attorney Gen
eral Wickersham also made brilliant
Constitutional argument
Reargument of the case was nee
essary because of the deaths of Chief
Justice Fuller and Associate Justice
Brewer last year.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1911-03-14
TROOPS ENGAGE IN RIOT
Police, Mexicans and Negroes In
Waived in Galveston Aftcr
Soldier Is Stabbed.

Galveston, Tex, Mar. 14.-The stab
bing of Winfield Joel, a private in the
Hath Coast artillery from Fort Moul-
trie, was responsible for riot in
which men from the First Provisional
regiment in Camp Crockett, negroes,
Mexicans. police and fremen partici-
pated. Two houses were set on fire
an demolished
When Joers comrades heard he had
been stabbed mob of them attacked
Mexicans and negroes. They wrecked
every piece Of furniture in one of the
houses and then set it on IRE They
entered two other houses, but set fire
to only one of these.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1911-03-14
MINERS GET AN INCREASE
Six per Cent Ordered Paid to Work
men by Strike Commission
Earned in February.

Scranton, Pa, Mar. 14.-For their
work in February 1911, the mine
workers in the anthracite region of
Pennsylvania will receive an increase
of 6 per cent on the rate OF wages
fixed by the anthracite strike COM
mission of 1902. The increase is ap-
piled to the March payroll.
This bonus is in accord with the
commissions decision that, in addi-
ton to the general advance of 10 per
cent in wages. there should be fur
ther increase of 1 per cent for every
advance of 5 cents In the average
tidewater price of the domestic sizes
OF coal.
AS the average prize was s4.S1 in
February, this entities the mine work
ers to per cent more pay for the
month. This applies to all classes OF
employees.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1911-03-14
.ClRP0R5TI0N TAX
|. UNCONSTITUTIONAL
NATIONS RIGHT TO LEVY ON
PRIVILEGE TO DO BuSl-
NESS UPHELD.
DECISION is UNANIMOUS
Court Holds 1t Is Net an Arbitrary
Exercise, Even Though II Reaches
Non-Taxable Income
Sources.

Washington, Mar. 14.-The corpora
ton tax provided for in the Payne
Aldrieh tariff law was sustained by
the supreme court OF the Unite i
States
In the decision read by Justice Day
the court held the senate had power
to insert the provisions of the tax in
the tariff bill, and that the enforce.
nent would not work a hardship. II
v-s upheld as an excise tax on the
right to do business.
The court was unanimous in the
corporation tax decision.
Day Reads Decision.
Justice Day delivered the decision,
The effect Of the decision was not
apparent in the beginning of the
ruling.
Justice Day first announced that ii
was within the power of the senate TO
insert the corporation tax provisions
III the tariff law which originated in
lne house, and OF which the tax pro.
visions are q part.
Justice Day said, as it appeared to
'nOse who listened to him. that the
court held the tax as an excise tax
Oh the doing OF business" which is
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1911-03-14
REBELS ARE RETURNING TO
Aqua PRlETA, SCENE OF BIG
SUNDAY ENGAGEMENT.
FEDERRLS SLAY CAPTlVES
Americans Look On as lnsurrectoe
and Diaz Men Wage 5attle-Cas-
ualties Are About Evenly
Divided.

Douglas, Ariz.. Mar. 14.-Another
fierce engagement between the fed
erals and instructors at Aqua Prieta,
Mex. is evident. Captain Johnson,
commanding Troop r. Third United
States cavalry, on duty here, received
& dispatch from Labori Vasques, COM
missario of police at Arguerite, say
ing that Jose Blanco, the insuTecto
leader, was returning to the attack of
the town after having been repulsed
by Colonel Moras federals.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1911-03-14
Four Escape From Penitens.ary.

Lincoln, Neb., Mar. 14.-Four pris
oners, one convicted of mur0er, es-
capped from the Nebraska penitentiary
near Lincoln. They have nor been
captured The men are: Joseph Bash
ness, serving four years for burglary;
Jesse Smith, convicted of murder
serving ten years; John Hayes three
years for robbery; Charles Peabody
forgery. five years.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1911-03-14
Cruz's Body at Valparaiso.

Valparaiso, Chilli. Mar. 14.-The
body of Anibal Cruz, who died re-
Gently at Washington, where he was
minister to the United States, was
taken from the battleship Delaware
and delivered to the Chilian officials.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1911-03-14
SLAVE GIRLS COST $4,000
Six Are Rescued in Raid by immi-
grafton Official in San
Francisco.

San Francisco, Mar. IA spectac-
ular raid in Chinatown resulted in the
capture of six Chinese slave girls, said
TO have been illegally imported and
purchased for $4,000. The girls We're
removed to the Angel island immigra-
ton station and will be held there
to await the action of the government.
1t is believed that the girls were
smuggled into this port within the last
six months.
The raid was made by immigration
officials anG policemen. Before the
hiding places of the girls was discov-
cred, the police had chopped through
seven blind doors. The door of Sc
cret chamber, where in the girls we're
huddled was a panel containing a por-
trait of the Chinese emperor.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1911-03-14
Boston Editor Is Dead.

Boston, Mar. 14.-Curtis Guild, Sr,
founder and editor of the Boston Com.
inercial Bulletin. and father OF former
Gov. Curtis Guild. Jr., is dead. He was
81 years old.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1911-03-14
Whole Town Watches Battle.

Douglas, Ariz., Mar. 14.-EleVen
dead and seven wounded on the fed
eral side, one wounded and thirteen
prisoners taken, all of whom are re-
ported to have been shot at sundown,
on the insurrectos' side, is the report
ed result of a battle which took place
FIVE miles east of Aqua Prieta between
go federals under Colonel Mora and
$50 instructors und r General Blanco.
A large portion OF Douglas 6 900
population visited the scene of battle,
and many of them are reported as
having been maltrcated. Charles
Roesche, an American photographer,
who went to the battlefield on bi-
cycle, was bayoneted and half his
scalp torn away by a Mexican federal
soldier, who beat him with his gun
after having broken his camera and
taking his bicycle from him.
Fifty Shots at One Man.
Roesche is said to be held pris-
oner.
William Webb and Zettie, Ameri-
cans, were captured by federals and
held prisoners until night, when the
United States demanded their release.
Capt. Harry Wheeler Of the Arizona
Rangers, who had gone to the rebel
camp to look for strayed horse, was
attacked by federals and fully fifty
shots were fred at him, but he es-
caped without injury.
Mexican Captain Galegos came into
Douglas to get money to pay the
troops. James Elderson, an American,
stopped him and shouted viva Ma
dero!"
Example to lnsurrectos.
Gallegos whipped ont revolver and
was about to shoot Elderson, when
Cant. Fred Johnson of the Third
United states cavalry seized the gun,
the hammer OF which fell on John
sons thumb. Johnson took the Mexi-
can captain across the line and turned
him over to Colonel Mora.
These alleged depredations are
said TO have been committed by the
federals as an example to insurrectos,
since the government has issued or
ders to show no quarter.
William Webb says, while he was
held a prisoner during the day he saw
the federals capture nine unarmed
Mexican spectators of the battle and
shoot them down in cold blood His
version, however is unsubstantiated.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1911-03-14
hnti.Rs ey csnddste in Field

Austin. Tex, Mar, 1.-THE formal
announcement by Representative Ran
del of sherman of his candidacy tor
United States senator. to succeed J.
w. Bailey, caused considerable discus
sion in political circles. The anti
Bailey organization, it is reported, Will
accept Ban-1ll rs its candidate. He
wen known throughout the state.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-07-27

shaped the original thoughtless sen.
tence into an ugly sting.
These nervous women are the ones
who are continually tormented with
the demon OF jealousy II one of them
should suddenly meet her husband on
the street walking with another wo.
man, what curtain lecture he re.
ceives that evening: or II not that, he
finds his wife wearing the air of one
who considers herself much abused
The real facts OF the ease may be
that her husband met the other wo.
man quite accldently and, as they
were going In the same direction, he
could not avoid walking with her with.
out being positively rude In this age
men must of necessity have business
transactions with women. 1t is n
common occurrence for two men to
lunch together In order TO have n
chance TO talk over some important
business matter without fear of inter.
ruption. There is no reason why a
man and woman might not do the
same, and yet how impossible II would
be to convince the Jealous woman that
this was the case. To be Jealous Is
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-07-27
Nervousness--A Lack of Control

How often we meet women who
complain Of being nervous. What they
really mean is that they have not con.
troll OF their nerves, but let them run
away. A woman may be Of nervous
temperament and yet have such good
control OF her nerves that she never
complains of being nervous.
This lack Of nerve control mani.
tests itself in various ways. Sometimes
II is only tendency to cry at trivial
things or an inclination to dependency
to have the blues" or to worry
over real or fancied sights. Many
women waste so much time thinking
over things that are past and gone. A
visit with friend loses its Joy In the
nfterthought, for this victim OF the
nerves lives over again every moment
of the visit. She recalls everything
that has been said and wonders II
different meaning was meant. Things
that were said as n Joke and original
ly taken that way are now brought up
for criticism and pondered over until
the woman convinces herself Of the
presence of a hidden meaning. She is
not satisfied until she has bent and
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-07-27

to acknowledge the superior charms OF
the other woman. III cannot hold
you against all women. then do not
want you." is the right thought. II
you think some other woman is at.
tracing your husband, wake up and
beat her at her own game. Do not sit
Idly in the corner and complain.
A woman who is nervous does not
usually realize what is the cause Of
her condition. When excltable and r.
ritable and suffering from a nervous
headache, she takes various remedies
to deaden the symptoms instead OF
looking the matter squarely in the
face and going after the cause. Many
women need hobby TO take UP their
spare time. II their minds were oc.
cupied and their bodies kept In a good
condition by proper care. they would
soon gain control OF their nerves.
Copyright. 1910. by w. @. Chapman)