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Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-04
LIGHT BREAKS IN
Farmer Learns Abou6
Coffee.

Many people exist in more or less
hazy condition and it often takes years
before they realize that tea and coz
fee are often the cause of the cloudi-
ness, and that there Is simple way
to let the. light break in.
A worthy farmer had such an exper-
fence and tells about it, in letter. Hol
says:
For about forty years, nave nads
indigestion and stomach trouble III
various forms. During the last 20
years would not more than get over
one spell of bilious collie until anotnerE
would be upon me.
"The best doctors / could get ana
all the medicines l could buy, only
gave me temporary relief
Change of climate was tried with
Dut results. | could not sleep nlghtss|
had rheumatism and my heart woul
palpitate at times so that 1t seemed
4 would Jump out Of my body.
81 came to the conclusion that ther9
was no relief for me and that ! wa
about wound up, when / saw Postum
advertisement. | had always been
coffee drinker, and got an idea frof
the ad. that maybe coffee was IN
cause of my trouble.
81 began to use Postum instead
coffee and In less than three weeks
felt like a new man. The rheumatif
left me, and have never had a sp
of bilious collie since.
my appetite is good. my digestio
never was better and | can do moi
work than before for 40 years.
IL haven't tasted coffee since ! .
gan with Postum. My wife makes
according to directions and | relish
as we'll as ever did coffee, and W
certainly slave to coffee"
Name given by Postum Co., Bal
Creek, Mich. Write for copy OF the
tie book, 1.-THE Road to MELVILLE"
Postum comes In two forms:
Regular Postum-must be well DO
Instant Postum is a soluble pow
A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
cup OF hot water and, with the
ton of cream and sugar, makes
llcious beverage instantly.
There's reason" for Postum
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-04
EIiminatinq Mr.. and Mrs.

A correspondent of the London
Daily Citizen suggests that the I'M
necessary and unpleasing prefix Mr."
should be eliminated from the super
scription of letters. The deprivation
of this prefix was one of the penalties
enforced in our American colonies
during the seventeenth century The
records of Massachusetts show that
in 1880 Josias Plaistowe was con-
demned "for stealing four baskets OF
corn from the Indians, to return them
eight baskets again, to be fined Sd,
and hereafter to be called Josias, not
Mr., as he used to be-" The Massa-
chusetts penal code also provided for
docking women of the prefix OF Mrs.
but there is no record Of this clause
having been enforced.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-04
Richest Bed of Soda.

In English East Africa is the rich
est bed of soda in the world. En-
gineers say that it contains 100000
900 tons. The lake has a surface Of
more than fifty square kilometers.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-04
No SIx-SlxTY-SIX

This is prescription prepared es'
pecially for Malaria or ChiIIs and
Fever. Five or six doses will break
any case, and if taken then as tonic
the fever will not return. 25c.-Adv.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-04
SHOULD SCORE A HOME.

Kitty-oh. Fan dear. what do you think Mr'
Profundo who sings in our choir, wishes me 70
marry him. What would you advise!
Fan fweIl named)-Take your bass.-Boston
Transcript
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-04
Commentator.

Il hear that young author sends you
some very clever stun"
Yes" replied the editor. but we
always give him as good as he sends"
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-04

1t takes a wife with true faith to
brag about her husbands ability, even
when she doesn't believe in it herself,
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-04

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma'
ton allays pain cures wind collie, 25c bottieAaU
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-04
Centenarians,

Statistics gathered by the painstak-
ing Germans say that there were in
Europe, at the last count, more than
1000 persons over a century old. The
richer the country apparently the
fewer persons attain extreme old age.
Bulgaria heads the list with 1888 cen
tenarians, with its neighbors, Rou-
mania and Selicia, next with 1,7O4 and
573. Spain has 41O and France 213;
no other country has more than 200
England has only go, and the three
Scandinavian states we're at the bot
tom of the list, Denmark having only
two. Evidently the Balkans, scene OF
almost constant war for the last cen
fury, is the most likely place in which
to attain old age.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-04
Memorial STONES in PaIestIne.

In every part of Palestine, along the
roadside and in the fields, particularly
on the hiIltops, may be seen piles OF
stones. usually not over three feet
high. If we should question a native
about them he would tell us that they
are memorial stones" set up in rec.
ognition of some special providence of
God If we should examine the stones
closely we would discover that they
are blackened with oil, which indi,
Gates their sacredness, as they had
been appointed. These stone heaps ac-
tually become objects of worship SO
common that Moses issued edicts
against them.-Christian Herald.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-04

cir low, wide spreading
buildings, shut in courtyards
and blind entrances. irregu-
lar arches and gables, bal
comics and small barred win
dows, crooked outside stairs
and useless turrets. A mod
ern air is given to some of
the palatial residences by
enclosed gardens, but there
are few, gardens seeming to
have been much less priced
by the Latins than they are
by recent corners. In other
parts Of the town most liV-
able homes Of all grades
have multiplied apace, open
all around to air, each with
ats palm-shaded garden and
Its broad verandas draped
with towering vines and
hanging ferns and orchids.
In the business streets pre-
tentious shops are close
neighbors to Chinese or Jap
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-22
FORMER ENVOY TO MEXICO
HAS DIFFICULTY IN FLIGHT
David E. Thompson's Home Riddled
With Bullets in Battle
in Capital.

LINCOLN, Neb., February 22.-David
E. Thompson. former United States am
bassador to Mexico. arrived in Lincoln
last night direct from Mexico City.
When Mr.. Thompson left the capital the
fight betw een the. soldiers of Madero and
Felix Diaz was still in progress. The
residence of Mr.. Thompson. 400 feet from
the United States embassy, was in the
direct line of fire, and he believes the
house was struck by not less than a
thousand bullets and one shell.
He found departure from the battle
swept city difficult matter and once out
side the city itself progress was difficult,
as the rebels controlled most of the trains
and would not allow them to be ted
for Passenger traffic. The remainder of
the trip was made with team of oxen.
When he reached Matamoras he found the
rebels held the railroad from the north.
A wagon carried him to ,Rio Grande, and
at that point he was able to secure an
automobile to take him to the American
line.
Mr.. Thompson was unwilling to discuss
the political aspects of the country or it's
future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-22
MIDDIES OUTPLAY G. u.
IN BASKET BALL GAME
Contest at Annapolis Between An
cient Rivals Ends With Score
Standing 81 to Is.

ANNAPOLIS. Md, February 1.-THE
Navy basket ball team administered a
crushing defeat to the five of Georgetown
University of Washington here this morn
ing The score was 81 to IS. Georgetown
and the Naval Academy are old rivals on
the court as the Washington institution
was the first team played by the Middies
when the game was introduced as reg
ular sport at the academy six years ago.
And the game, as usual, attracted many
spectators.
Playing in far superior form from start
to finish, the Middies swept the Washing
tonians .off their feet. at times scoring
two or three baskets in rapid succession.
The visitors put up an aggressive game
but without avail.
The first half ended with the score
standing 33 to Is, but in the second half
Georgetown's offensive work was weaker
and the visitors were powerless to check
the Navy attack. They managed to add
five points to their score. while the Mid
dies made a count of "a, all the points re-
suIting from field goals. although Mckee
threw five from the foul mark i'm the first
period
Foley of Georgetown played strong
game He was twice injured. and toward
the close of the game he was compelled
to retire because of r. spraned ankle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-22
OFFICER SEVERELY CRITICISED
Lieut. Michaelis, Convicted by Court.
Martial. Is Reprimanded.

First Lieut.. Ohio Z. Michaelis. 18th In
fantry, recently was convicted by court
martial convened at San Francisco of the
charge of conduct to the prejudice of
good order and military discipline and
sentenced TO be reprimanded Seven
specifications alleged financial irregulari-
ties.
In reviewing the proceedings of the
court-martial Maj. Gen. Murray. com
manding the western division. said:
The sentence in the foregoing case,
though deemed grossly inadequate. is APP
proved. If the conduct of Lieut.. Michaelis
in the matters which formed the grounds
for his trial meets his standard of the
strict honesty and frankness expected of
all officers of the army, ii is doubtful
whether any reprimand administered by
the reviewing authority will penetrate to
such a degree that II will reach "A place
sufficiently sensitive to be benefited there
by The actions of this officer In this
matter. if not Intentionally dishonest
were 80 tainted that his efficiency as an
officer of the army and his usefulness
I'm any position of honor have been great
~ impaired. Lieut.. Michaels will he re-
leased from arrest and restored to duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-22
MRS. ELIZABETH MORRIS DIES.
Widow of Charles w. Morris. ST., Ill
About a Year.

Mrs. Elizabeth Morris. widow of Charles
W. Morris. sr.. former contractor and
builder of this city, died yesterday at the
home of her daughter. Mrs. w. +. Cox,
1906 Girard street northwest, after an
illness of about year.
Funeral services will be held at her
daughters home at o'clock Monday aft
ernoon. lnterment will be in Glenwood
cemetery.
Mrs. Morris was born i'm this CITY sixty
five years ago, and was a lifelong resi-
dent here. Her husband, who was well
known in building circles, died in 1901.
Mrs. Morris had not enjoyed good health
FOR several years. and since last Decem-
Der had been failing rapidly She had
been confined to her bed about two weeks
Surviving her is her daughter Mrs
Cox. and a son. Charles w Morris, ir.
a real estate broker of this city. For
many years Mrs. Norris had been a
member of the Fifth Baptist Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-22

NAL suffrage parade. The Des Moines
Woman's Clinical Society will be repre-
scented by marcher and banner. The
Woman's Clinic of this city will be rep
resented by a delegation of five, headed
by DR.. Isabel II Lamb.
DR.. A. Frances Foye. chairman for the
group Of medical women for the District
of Columbia. will be in charge of the
medical group in the procession.
DR.. Elnora c. Folkmar announces that
through the kindness of Mrs. Siggers ar
engagements have been made for the med
ical women to assemble at the home of
Mrs. Siggers. 305 F street northwest at
1890 pm. March 3. to form for the
parade. This plan will add much to the
comfort of the visiting physicians and
will prevent unnecessary exposure if the
weather should be unfavorable.
reception will he rendered the visit
ing physicians on the evening Of March 3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-22
Mass for Deceased Members
KNIGHTS of Columbus Order

Following an annual custom, estab-
lished several years ago, a memorial
mass for deceased members of the
Knights of Columbus order was held in
the chapel of Gibbons Hall at the Cath
Ollie University at 10 O'Clock this morning.
IL was attended by about 400 members
Of the local councils of the o, Ter.
The celebrant was Rev. Charles o.
Rosensteel of Forest Glen Md The Rt.
Rev Mgr Thomas J. Shahan. rector of
the Catholic University. preached the SER
mon He spoke on patriotism and the
memory of the dead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-22
COSSACK USES HIS SABER
TO REPAIR HARNESS
Wife of Russian Ambassador Stands
While Bodyguard Repairs
Rein Which Snaps.

Probably the first occasion the Cossac.1
bodyguard of Mime. Bakhmeteff. wife of
the Russian ambassador. has had occa-
sion to use the saber which he habitually
carries occurred this morning.
The saber was not handled by the Cos
sack as a weapon but as an awl to put
hole in rein.
Mime. Bakhmeteff was on a shopping
tour about noon. She was riding in her
carriage, with a colored man driving the
team, and the Cossack seated beside the
driver Just as the team was about to
turn into f street from 18th street north
west one of the horses slipped on the wet
asphalt. and in SO doing the rein broke.
With the fall Of the horse to his knees
and the breaking of the rein the carriage
was lurched to one side. and for an in
slant IT appeared as IL Nine. Bakhmeteff
would be thrown from the vehicle. The
Cossack and driver. however. immediate
ly jumped from the box and while one
held the horses Nine. Bakhmeteff was
assisted from the carriage to the side
walk.
Draws Saber From Scabbard.
1t was then the saber came into use
The colored driver, feeling about in his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-22
BRIDGE TO COST MILLIONS.
Ohio River to Be Spawned Between
Illinois and Kentucky.

PADUCAH Ky, February 22.-Official
announcement was made here today of
plan to construct Immediately at a cost
of 4,5OO,OO0, a double-track bridge across
the Ohio river between Metropolis. ILL.,.
and Paducah, ky., to serve the principal
railroads of the Mississippi valley in
handling the increase in tonnage expect
ed on account Of the Panama canals
completion.
The roads uniting I'M the construction of
the bridge are the Chicago. Burlington
and Quincy Chicago and Eastern Illinois.
Big Four, Illinois Central and Nashville,
Chattanooga and ST. Louis. Joint termi-
nails, including yards, shops and other
plants. bring the total cost of construc-
ton to S7,OO0.OU.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-22
Measure May Not Be Taken
Up Until Next Week. =
BURLESON GIVES CONSENT
House in Ferment of Excitement
Over Excise Situation.
ANTI.SALOONIsTs ARE ACTIVE
Prominent Clubs Aroused by Senate
Amendment-Jones and Works
Deny Prohibition Is Aim.

The District of Columbia appronria-
ton bill, with the troublesome riders"
put on in the Senate. proba bly, will NOT
be in evidence until the home stretc,
of the Legislative race is reached. soma
time next week. Indications are that
II VIII be one Of the last supply meas
ures TO receive final action
Ar Burleson has been besieged with
appeals by men in charge of othsr ina
portant appropriation bills to let them
get running start out of the House
with their measures before this balky
morse, the amendment ridden District
bill. gets to cavorting around
Mr.. Burleson has every desire to facII-
ltate the general legislation of tho
House in the closing days Of Congress,
and realizing that the District bill
VIII be a subject of bitter contention.
rs disposed to withhold it few days
until the field is clear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-22

pockets for penknife was unable to
produce one. He thereupon inquired OF
the Cossack if he had a knife with which
to put hole in the rein for the buckle.
Instantly the Cossack drew the saber
from it's scabbard and within a few min
utes had made hole in the rein with it.
During the repairing of the harness Nine
Bakhmeteff conversed with friends on
the sidewalk The Cossack in his full uni
form drilling the hole in the harness at
tracted score of persons to the scene
and two policemen were kept busy in driv-
ing the curious spectators back.
Following the repairing of the harness,
which in all took only about ten minutes,
Nine Bakhmeteff again entered the car
riage and continued her tour of shopping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-22
Fixes DATE FOR VOTE.
Bill Creating Department of Labor
Before Senate Next Tuesday.

The Senate TODAY agreed to vote next
TUESDAY on the bill creating depart
ment Of labor and which. if passed.
means another cabinet officer TO be
appointed by the incoming administra
tion.
The measure passed the House last
summer and has been pending on the
Senate calendar for months. Several
attempts had been made to reach an
agreement to dispose of the measure.
but not until today was Senator Borah
successful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-22
HALTS LEGISLATIVE BILL.
Senator Newlands Resents Elimina-
ton of Assay Office in Carson.

legislative, executive and judicial appro-
priation bill contained provision
eliminating the Essay ONCE at Carson
City, New Senator Newlands of Nevada
today objected to the adoption of the re-
port when it was brought into the Senate.
The conferees had reached a COM
plete agreement and Senator Warren
moved the adoption of the report. When
Senator Ne&lands found that 1t contained
the provision Objectionable to his state
he refused to accept 1t.
The pr ovisiOn extending the life of the
Commerce Court until June 80 next was
also eliminated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-22
MACVEAGH REFUTES CHARGE.
Shows Authority for Placing Gus
toms Receipts in National Banks.

Secretary MacVeagh today informed
the Senate that under the excellent
and progressive law of March 4, 1907 -
he had the authority to issue Urea sury
order No. D." requiring customs receipts
to be deposited in national banks.
The Secretary's statement was in
answer to Senator Poindexter's resolu-
ton questioning his authority for is
suance Of such an order.
.'Wh: the law was not taken advan-
tage of before I don't know" wrote the
Secretary. He transmitted a long eX-
PLANTATION to refute the charge that the
operation of the order will unduly con-
centratc government funds in national
banks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-22
FORTUNE BET ON FIGHT.
Ad Wolgast and Harlem Tommy
Murphv Meet on Pacific Coast.

SAN FRANCISCO. February IA
big crowd gathered early today about the
DAILY city arena to witness the twenty
round fight in which Ad Wolgast, former
lightweight champion. was ptted against
Harlem Tommy" Murphy.
With Wolgast starting as a 10-to-S ia
vorite earlier in the week friends OF
Murphy pushed the price up to 10 to . last
night and at this figure 1t was estimated
that $4,000 was wagered.
Both fighters We're eager and confident
Neither had difficulty in coming within
the lightweig ht limit of 1873 pounds.
Jim Griffin of this city refereed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-22
Prominent Clubs Aroused.

Communications have been received YER
bally by members as 10 the effect OF the
proposed anti-iquor legislation upon the
prominent clubs of this city and great
CONSERVATION is reported in these organi-
cations over the regulations To lac inn
posed upon them.
Possibility of failure OF the District bill
at this session is one of the contingencies
being taken into consideration. The time
is short and the pressure of business
promises to be terrific between now and
noon of March 4. 1t is not impossible
that the bill may fail of passage, but In
that event would be taken up again at
the extra session and considered anew
from the House committee stage up.
The Jones' Works excise amendment is
to take effect Immediately upon the pass
age of the bill, that is. soon as tho
appropriation bill should be signed by
the President the new excise system
would go into effect.
One feature of the bill which its oppo-
nents are just now vigorously noting
closes up all bars, hotels. clubs and
others inauguration day. IL the Jones'
Works amendment remains In the bill
and the President signs il. the selling OF
liquors inauguration day would subject
the sellers TO the penalties imposed by
the bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-22
GUARD AGAINST SHOWERS.
Everything in Readiness for Rivers
Brown Fight at Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES, Cal. February D.
Canvas was stretched over the Vernon
arena today as protection against pos
sible showers during the scheduled TWEEN
ty-round bout between Joe Rivers. the
Mexican lightweight. and Knockout
Brown of New York.
Each man expected to answer the bell
at least two pounds under the light
weight limit The odds lowered around
10 to g. with the Mexican on the long
end and "A ringside quotation of = to
on Rivers predicted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-22
Tourists Flock to Canal.

COLON, February 22.-The influx Of
tourists to visit the Panama canal in
creases daily. 4 large party of men,
bers of the Cincinnati Chamber of
Commerce arrived here this morning
and proceeded on special train to all
the chief places of interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-22
House Excited Over Bill.

In the meantime the membership Of
the House is in a ferment Of excitement
over the bill. and the excise situation
present and prospective. in the District
of Columbia is receiving such con-
sideration as was never given it be-
fore.
The anti-saloon interests are working
necessarily, night and day to bring pres
sure to bear upon members TO obtain
their support of the Senate amendment.
The national officers of the Anti Sa loon
League are on the scene and are i'm COM
munication with their branches in all the
states starting ''ba * fire. on members.
through communications from their con
stituencies. The opponents of the Senate
amendment are not actively in evidence.
and apparently resting their case in
the individual judgment of members
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-22

Mattahoon Tribe. No. 49, of Red Men
of Elkton. Md, celebrated the seven
teenth anniversary of its institution
Wednesday evening. The adoption de-
gree was conferred upon large class Of.
candidates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-22
More Than 500 Saloons Here.

Neighbors of Miss Mary Ellen ingram.
seventy years old. of Boonsboro, Md
found her in her home helplessy strick-
Ell with paralysis. lying partly under
her bed, where she fell several days pre-
viously.