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foRTH YOUR CONSIDERATION

WORTH YOUR CoNsIDEsATIoN School Director: Are you a member of the Reading Circle? 1 am told that it is a good thing. :"
 First Applicant: No sir, the County Superintendent told us about the Reading Circle at the Institute and urged us to join it and do the reading. did not have a quarter with me at the time and so have neglected to become a member.
 Second Applicant: Yes sir, l have been member for several years. Here is a diploma grant ed me last year for completing four years work, and l have a membership card for this year, starting in for an eight year di- ploma.
 Query: Which applicant will the director employ as the teach CT for his school? To which will he offer the higher salary?'
 AN INDICATION
 At the last meeting of the County Association, the teachers adopted a resolution asking me to refuse to endorse the license for those who do not do the re- quired reading. l have licensed fifty teachers since 1 was ap- pointed, and all except four be- long to the Circle. Letter from a County Examiner. Is THE READING CIRCLE WoRTH
 WHILE?
 The State Superintendent, County Superintendents and County Examiners, general over the State, say yes.
 Progressive teachers in the best counties and cities of the State, say yes. Hundreds of them have been members of the Circle every year since its organ ization.
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Equalization Boards Of Hon. roe. St. Francis, and
 Woodruff Counties

Gov. Futrell appointed the Equalization Boards this week for this and surrounding coun- ties. The appointments were as follows:
 Monroe County-A. Flora. Brinkley; T. T. Bateman, Clar- endon; D. M. Dial, Holly Grove.
 St. Francis County w. B. Nel- son, Widner; w. R. Kendrick, Palestine: l.. F. Slaughter, Pal. estine.
 Woodruff County-Nor therr District: John G. Haralson, Au- gusta; w. M. Heating, McCrory J. P. Waldo, Grays; Southern District: s. c. Boards, Howell; w. T. Trice, Cotton Plant; El. mer Brinneman, Hunter.
 A pretty fine selection, Gov. ernor.
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How to use the Bible

When in sorrow, read John IA. When men fail you, read Psalm 2S:7.
 When you have sinned, read Psalms 5l.
 When you worry. read Mat thew 6, 19-34.
 Before church service, read Psalm 84.
 When you are in danger. read Psalm 91.
 When you have the blues, read Psalm 34.
 When God seems far away, read Psalm l39.
 When doubts comes, try John TIT.
 When you are discouraged. read Isaiah 40.
 If you want to be fruitful, read John 15.
 When you are lonely and fear full. read Psalm 23.
 For Jesus idea of a Christian, read Matthew 5.
 When you forget your blessing read Psalm l03.
 For Jesus idea of religion, read James l.
 When your faith needs stirring read Hebrew II.
 When you feel down and out, read Romans 8:34-39.
 When you want courage for your task, read Joshua l.
 When the world seems bigger than God. read Psalm 90.
 When you want rest and peace
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Holly Grove Items

Thos. Null, IT,, visited here from Monday until Wednes- day the guest of his adopted father Capt. Thos. Null.
 Mrs. H. l.. Kelly returned Tuesday from a two weeks visit with relatives near Jonesboro.
 The old Byron house was de- stroyed by fire about seven o'clock Wednesday evening. Ne groes were living in it and saved everything. It required hard fighting to save the neighboring buildings.
 A party of young people of Holly Grove. and chaperoned by Mrs. Olivia Trotter and Miss Alice Mayo. had a house party at the club house on East Lake last week.
 Mrs. Grant Green, of Helena, is visiting her son, Hal Green. and family for few days.
 Miss Josephine Johnson, of St. Louis. is visiting her sister Mrs. Harry Weisburd.
 Wm. B. Folsom, of Brinkley was in Holly Grove a few hours Tuesday, having driven through in his car. Come often Editor: we are always glad to see you.
 Mir. Mart c. Bond. of Jackson. Tenn, is visiting relatives here this week. We are glad to see Mart's smiling continuance again; there are, also, other smiles on accnunt of his visit.
 Mrs. T. Sylar was shopping in Helena Tuesday.
 Miss Ethel Roberts left for Ashville. N. C., on last Tues day to visit relatives.
 Miss Mamie'Williams returned Sun day from a visit with rela- tives in Marianna.
 Miss Lula May Williams. of Marianna. is visiting her uncle. E. B. Williams and family.
 Mrs. c. w. Johnson went to Heber Springs Monday to recu-. perate he health.
 Miss Katie Roberts left last week for Memphis to visit her sister, Mrs. D. Darnell.
 The Dramatic Club will give A case of Suspension" here on August 9th and at Marvell on the Eth, the proceeds to make a pay- ment on the piano recently pur- chased for the city hall. Look for synopsis of play in the Areus next week.
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Sunday in his car, and had 'an accident. Ask Ed. about it.
 New machinery is being put near Psalmonville. Waldrop's No. 2 store is to manufacture slaves and heading so we will expect Psalmonville to get on the boom.
 Oscar Rily, of Saulsburg, was trading with Waldrop Tuesday.
 Some one has had g goo d time over the phone with Waldrop the last few days. This week is your last call boys we will have a new boss in a few days if all reports are true.
 The bayou bridge is all o. K. safe to fly over but dangerious for stock. Our county Judge knows of it.
 Esqr. Jno. Davis tried a negro for stealing a saw mill Monday but the negro proved he only got the boiler and engine and came clear 60 we heard.
 Melons, Peaches, Berries and Green Corn plentiful so we don't need IS cent meat. Mir. Trusty keep it in Chicago. MIR. POLINSKY
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harianna Editor Quits

Thes Marianna Index, which for the past twenty years has been run by Fred w. Snetser, has changed hands, being purchased by Rev. z. T, Bennett, a former Methodist minister.
 Mir. Snetser has made a decided success out of the Indes and will be greatly missed.
 We welcome Dr. Bennett to the circles of the press. He is a superior gentlemen, has an excel lent plant in a good city, with fine competitor.
 May he prosper, be useful and happy.
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Will Refund Rates

Little Rock, July 25. It was stated today that Judge Jacob fTrieber of the United States Court will appoint a master to supervise the refunding of the freight and passenger over- charges occurring during the
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read Matthew 11;25-30. 7 When you want Christian as. Surance. read Romans S.1-3O.

| When you want Christian as- surance. read Romans 8:1-30.
 For Paul's secret of happiness read Corinthians 13.
 When you leave home for labor or travel, read Psalm 12I.
 When you grow bitter or criti- cal, read 1 Corinthian 13.
 When your prayers grow nar- row or selfish, read Psalm 67.
 For Paul's idea of Christianity read ? Corinthians 5:10-15.
 For Pauls rule on how to get along with men, read Romans 12.
 When you think of investments and returns, read Mark 1O:17-31. !. For a great invitation and a great opportunity, read Isaiah B.
 For Jesus idea of prayer, read Luke I1:l-13; Matthew 6;5-15.
 For a prophets picture of wor- ship that counts, read Isaiah 58: 1-12.
 For the prophets idea of reli- zion, read Isaiah 1:10-18; Micah 6;68.
 Why not follow Psalm 119:11 and hide some of these in your memory.
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railroad rate litigation. It is said that more than $1, GOO, 900 will be refunded to shippers who paid freight rates according to the tariff schedule put in opera tion by the court during the pending of the rate cases in the federal courts. Arkansas Ga zette.
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NEW HEALTH LAW
Pertaining to Communi-
 cable Diseases.

Every case of infectious or communicable disease is primar- ily the source of infection from which other cases may directly or indirectly develop, and efficient measures taken to prevent the spread of infection from them will accomplish the best results.
 The early recognition and i'm mediate notification of the com- municable disease by physician in attendance is the foundation upon which public health work is based.
 It is the function of the health officer to prescribe and enforce measures for prevention and spread of infection and this should be done by the co-opera- ton of the health officer with the attending physician and citizens.
 l. For the purposes of these regulations, the following named diseases are declared to be con- tagious, infectious and communi- cable and dangerous to the public health and are made notifiable.
 Asiatic cholera, acute anterior poliomyelitis, epidemic cerebros- pinal meningitis, chicken pox, diptheria, leprosy, malaria, measles. ophthalmia neonatorum pellagra. plague. scarlet fever, small pox. trachoma, tuberculo- sis, laryngeal and pulmonary, typhoid fever. typhus fever, whooping cough, and yellow fever. Other communicable di- seases not named in this list may at any time be declared notifiable as the necessity and public health demand, and regulations for their control shall apply when so ordered by the State Board of Health.
 It shall be the duty of every physician in the State of Arkan- sas toreport. as soon as possible, every case of communicable dis ease declare notifiable. which occurs in his practice or which he may be called upon to attend, to the local city of county health officer having jurisdiction, where there is no physician in attend ance upon any case of communi- cable diseases mentioned, it shall be the duty of any person having knowledge of the same, by reason of attendance, or upon whose premises a case of such disease is suspected to exist, to make a report. as specified.
 3. Such report shall be made in writing within six hours from the time a case is recognized and discovered. and shall contain the following particulars ' name of the disease. name of patient. age. sex. color. residence and location of patient. source of in- lection If ascertainable) prob 0n1e 1cto cf eet, what steps have 2 pvent epread
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Two Lono words.

The longest word in the French lan- guage Is said to be ''anticonstitution- nellement," and the longest word in the English language, antitransub- stantationalism." The old saying. "Breyity is the soul of wit" still holds good. however. particularly with poor spoilers.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-12-12
EMPEROR WILLIAM TAXES HAND
IN SETTLING DIFFERENCES
(By Associated Press }

Berlin, Dec 4.-Strife between the
civil and military authorities at the
little garrison town of zabern brought
about an overnight political crisis of
the most acute order in Germany.
Emperor William took personal
hand, and used the full weight of his
authority in an attempt to put an end
to the differences. He summoned all
the high officials to report to him inn
mediately. Demands for the chancel-
lor's resignation are heard on all
sides. A vote. of non-confidence in
the German government in connec-
ton with it's attitude in the trouble
was taken today by the imperial par
lament. The chancellor vigorously
defended the government on the floor
of parliament.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-12-12
THOUSANDS ARE HOMELESS
FROM FLOODS IN TEXAS
tBy Associated Press,

Dallas, Texas, Dec. 4.-The rainfall
today continued throughout central
Texas. adding to the menace of the
high waters, which have already cost
thirteen lives and millions of dollars
in property damage. The food area
spread rapidly last night, and the
homeless are now numbered by the
thousands, and as yet mo relief TO the
seriousness of the situation has been
presented.
Near Marlin one hundred and sew
enty-fve passengers were marooned
on train all night. Rescuers were
unable to help them on account of the
darkness. Boats, however. put out
this morning to take them from the
cars and carry them to Marlin.
At Waco several thousand Of the
poorer classes have been driven from
their homes by the high waters.
The foods in this state late this
afternoon began to recede slightly as
the rainfall diminished The women
and children on the marooned train
near Marlin were removed at noon in
boats, and the rescuers later returned
for the men.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-12-12

General Francisco (Pancho Villa rebel
Villa
bandit before constuionais will
Villas predic
take shodt Villa that besides the will
northern leaders conclude himself
villa probably would a traitor.
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MRS. PANkHURsT BEGINS HUN
GER STRIKE IN EXETER JAIL
(By Associated press.l

London, Dec. 5.-Thei threat of the
militant suffragettes to resort to vio-
lent methods as revenge for the ar
rest of their leader, Mrs. Pankhurst,
was put into effect this morning.
Among their activities was the
burning of the mansion at Wemyss
Bay, Scotland, pouring oil into mail
boxes here and the smashing of
many windows. They are said to be
planning other and more vicious out
RACES.
The police are watching closely,
and in the meantime their leader is
in the Exeter Jail, where she has al
ready begun her hunger strike. The
English press this morning sneered
at the elaborate plans which had
been laid for Mrs. Pankhurst's arrest.
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COST CONGRESS AT ocALA

We have been climbing and Green
ing vines decorated with flowers a,
the most radient beauty, we have
see the picturesque scene of the gold.
en- sun throw out its sparkling CLEANS
upon the crystal waters of the Gulf
of Mexico, we have seen the most
wonderful works of art of the word
we have visited the natural scenery
of Tennessee, but never did we see
or participate in anything that equal
ed the cost congress. held at OcaIa
on the. 18th, 18th and 18th.
Not only did we have the opportu..
nifty of listening to some of the mos
able men of the newspaper fraternity.
but we had Illustrated to us the value
and need of the cost system in eT.
cry printing office in the country.
Friday evening the editors, togeth-
er with their wives and friends, were
directed to the Harrington Hall, dec
GRATED beautifully with flags and flow
ers. and after gazing momentarily
upon this magnificent place it caused
us to stop and wonder if we were
not in the garden of eden." but as
this would be strange place for
printer we knew it could not be SO
There was a grand banquet, spread
and prepared in the most elegant
style
Mr.. J. d. Rooney, secretary Of The
board of trade, acted as toastmaster
and performed his task with great
felicity.
Saturday morning weswere taken u
automobiles and shown the ciu
Some of the most important place
visited were the hospital, SilVe
Springs and the prison farm. At th
latter place we noticed several hun
dred hogs, weighing on an ayeras
$50 pounds each. We also notice.
the good work of the superintendsn
in the care of the prisoners-in
this farm showed to us what q
be done and was done in Marion con
ty.-Crystal River News.
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TRAFFIC TIED UP IN DENVER ON
ACCOUNT OF SNOW FALL
by Associated Press. ;

Denver, Col, Dec. 5.-This city was
awakened today to find every manner
of traffic blocked by more than two
feet of snow. The trains were unable
to move from the station, and the SER
vice on most of the roads has been
abandoned. Many of the shopkeepers
were forced to spend the night in
their stores. The schools are DESC
late. Pedestrians are able to move
only with the greatest difficulty. The
snow is still falling today. Other Col
orado towns are also snowbound.
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THE MEXICAN REBELLION is
PRACTICALLY AT AN END
(By Associated Press }

Juarez, Dec. 4.-While looting by
isolated bands may continue the fight
ing in northern Mexico has ended, as
far as the rebellion is concerned, ac-
cording to the rebel leaders. They
declare that the army in the north,
not being paid by Huerta, viii not
continue the struggle, and the leaders
say that within very short time the
rebels will have a stable government
in the northern par tot the country.
The evacuation of Chihuahua, they
said, practically ended Huerta's pow
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-12-12
WOMAN SUFFRAGE OPPONENTS
PRESENT THEIR ARGUMENT
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE oppo-
nents to woman suffrage today had
their inning before. the house rules
committee of congress A delegation
appeared to argue against the suffra-
gists' request that the house name a
committee on suffrage. The suffra-
gists had their turn yesterday. The
speakers for the delegation asserted
that the working women were oppos-
ed to the franchise. because they
would lose more than they would
gain. They commended that the suf.
frage movement was sporadic and
that the ballot was not desired by a
majority of the women.
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were at that time in the service
should hold Office until the expiration
Of the terms for which they had been
appointed. Under Mr.. Jordan's ap-
pointment and under the act Of the
legislature of 1913, so long as he per
forms his duty as an inspector he is
entitled under the law to hold his Of
fee until the expiration of his com
mission on August II, 1915. MIR. Jor-
dan and other pure food inspectors
work under the department of the
commissioner of agriculture, and up
to the present time / have received
no complaint whatever from that de-
partment against Mr. Jordan.
my record in public life for the
past ten years will clearly show that
l have persistently advocated and
fought for those policies today. en-
braced in what is called progressive
democracy. On the other hand, Mr..
Jordan may have been reactionary.
Regardless, however, of our different
political views, in dealing with him as
a pure food inspector, it is only my
duty to consider his services as an of
fetal and the manner in which he is
performing his work We may differ
politically. He has right to his opin-
ions. l have a right to mine. Yet
chic n0Ii{iaa1 difforapoo mould not i,,c
tify me nor make it right for me to
remove him on account of some per-
sonal controversy he may have got
ten into, nor on account of our polit-
icsl differences.
"Mr. Jordan is holding over unders
the law, just the same as a number
of pure food inspectors and convict
inspectors who were appointed by the
late Governor Broward held over for
periods ranging from six months to
three years under the administration
of Governor Gilchrist. would not
think of allowing Mr. Jordan in any
wise to allow his political views to
interfere with a faithful and efficient
administration of the public duties
required of him. On the other hand,
l would not think of illegally kicking
him out of office merely because he
may differ with me politically or be-
cause he had little unpleasantness
possibly both personal and political,
with the gentleman who wrote the ar
ticle in Dixie
''The governor can only remove an
officer upon grounds stated in the
constitution, when such cause for re-
moval has been established by proof.
His action is then subject to review
by the senate"
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PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRACY UP
HELD BY GOV. TRAMMELL
Special to the ocaIa Banner,


Tallahassee. Dec SIN discussing
the article in Dixie last week, de-
handing that Governor Park Tram
nell remove A. P Jordan. pure food
inspector, the governor today made
the following statement:
1T seems from the article in Dixie
that there has been some personal
controversy between the writer of the
article and Mr.. Jordan. With this
personal difference | have nothing to
do. The entire article seems to be
based upon the personal opinion the
writer has of Mr.. Jordan, the idea that
he is a reactionary and upon the feel
ing which has arisen between the
writer of the article and Mr.. Jordan
over some personal controversy.
During Governor Gilchrist's term
Of office, Mr. Jordan was appointed
FOR d term of four years, and his term
does not expire until August II, 1916
At the last session of the legislature
new pure food law was enacted. In
dealing with the question of inspect
ors in section 8 of chapter 6541, 1t is
provided that the two inspectors who
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TO DECIDE WHETHER GENERAL
STRIKE SHALL BE CALLED
(By Associated Press.)

Indianapolis, Ind. Dec. 5.-At con-
ference which will be held some time
this evening, it will be decided wheth-
er or not general strike will be cali
ed here in sympathy with the team
sters.
Two of the strike breakers were
shot today, one perhaps fatally, when
strikers attacked a wagon. with
bricks. When the strike breakers
whipped their horses in an attempt
to escape someone shot the two men
from the wagon.
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CONDITIONS GROWING BETTE

A great step forward has be
made toward relations for mutual q
fidence between the public and
railroads since. the last proposal %
rates was unfortunately ina
To grow in public esteem and q
the railroads have only to use the g
plus returns which they will recA'
from the higher rates which VI
seem certain now to get exactly
they now promise to use them-in
proving service, increasing safeEy
travel, enlarging facilities and
orally in promoting their own
perity and that of the corimunl'
which they serve. The people
willing to pay for a better and
service.
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HUNDREDS OF PERSONS CLING
TO TREES TO ESCAPE FLOOD
lBy Associated Press.l

Dallas, Tex, Dec. 5.-Five hundred
persons are reported clinging to trees
in the vicinity of Hearne, Texas, the
center of the food district, today.
Hundreds of others are said to have
taken refuge in. the cotton ginning
buildings, which were the most sub
stantial houses on many of the plan
tations. Many houses have been en-
tirely washed away.
The death 1st caused from the
foods is now known to total forty.
and perhaps will be much larger, as
many bodies are reported seen float
ing down the Brazos river. The stu
alton, however, in northern Texas, is
improving somewhat.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-12-12
CHANGES IN FIELDING AVERAGE
OF BASEBALL PLAYERS
NV Associated Prass.l

New York, Dec. 5.-The National
League baseball fielding average,
which was made public today, shows
many changes in the standing of the
players, among whom are mentioned
Konetchy of st. Louis, who was NOV
ed from fourth to first place. and Dau-
bert Of Brooklyn, who was once a
leader, dropped to second place. The
places of several others were also
changed.
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WILL CATCH A BANDIT LIKE A
"cRAcKER" DOES A RABBIT
(By Associated 2rAssl

Bingham, Utah. Dec. 4.-The sher-
iff, who is leading in the hunt for
Ralph Lopez, the Mexican outlaw, to-
day decided to pour gas fumes into
the mine, where the bandit is hiding,
in an attempt to smoke him out" 1t
is believed that the deadly gas has
not yet reached all the tunnels.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-12-12

Miss Catherine Carlisle has reE'
ed. home, after an absence Of sew
months visiting her aunt at Eastn
Ga. On her way home she stop
in Jacksonville for a visit with
Edgar Fl. Price, formerly Miss p
Phillips of this city. Mrs. PF
mother. Mrs. C. j. Phillips, ana
sister, Mrs. D. G. Haley, botn
whom have been i'll for so long
now well again, which news wil'
learned with pleasure by their q
friends.
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The Curtis Publishing Companl
sent Patrick H. Gillen, Jr., two 9
of its famous pencils, with his
printed in gilt letters on them
mark of their appreciation in his
ing sold so many of their publica
in OcaIa. ePat" is certainly q
tier. and is always ION the job I
is going to make HIS way In
world and carve his name in pig
ters on many enterprises.
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EMPEROR ORDERS TRANSFER or
THE TROOPS AT ZABERN
lBv Associated Press.l

Donaueschingen, Germany, Dec. S.
Emperor William this afternoon or
dered the transfer of the entire gar
rison and troops at ;Zabern. owing to
the clash between the soldiers and
citizens there. The emperor also d.
rected that the court martial proceed
ings in connection with the recez
rioting be expedited.