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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-25
1t Is Wrong to s.
''Knots perHoul|

n me out Of ten persons II
M say that such and snc.
L v steamship is capahle
steaming at twenty knots
hour" A nautical man "
simply say twenty knots" W.
would be correct? The latter
course. The mistake arises q
the fact that the landsman tn'I
that a knot" Is just the naur
term for a "sea mile" which 14
the rough. $3.50 feet or about
and one-eigth land or statute mn
A knot is not a distance ct c|
It is speed. The word "spoI
ombines distance and Tina.
instance, If we wish to speak %
speed Of a locomotive we refer a
as so many miles per hour. The1@
no single word In the langua8o
express speed units, SO we u
use two words-miles and hour9
AS Is we'll known, the sailor n1
language peculiar TO himself. ana
has invented, above other thin
single word for unit Of speed. z
a speed of one nautical mile
hour is called zone knot" Hem.
is excessive to tack on another
hour" after the word knot when
word already includes one
hour"
Perhaps some will ask now
word knot originated, and tne
PLANTATION of this is simple. ~
a seaman wishes to ascertain
speed OF his craft he does so
means of a log line. which CON-
of a piece of wood called the
or the log ship" TO which u
tached a length Of line Tne
is knotted at regular intervais,
distance between two conSec.
knots bearing the same propo' -
to a sea mile that the time
sand glass used In connecIiou ~"
the operations bears to an nouf
Thus, for instance, IL alter
log Is thrown overheard tne
paying freely out lets out nitee
it's knots in the time that it =
the sand glass TO run down. tnen
ship Is making fifteen knots
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-25

He insisted that this palace and the
expensive Improvements made on
the family estates be paid for by his
wife. This attitude is held in
variably by these titled fortune
hunters who need American money
to keep body and soul together.
They contend that as the estates
will belong to their children, their
wives should pay the price But 1t
is only at such times that the foreign
husband acknowledges that the
mother Of his children has any real
right In them,
The Counts personal expenses
we're very large, his friendships ex-
pensive, then there were debts, past
and future, to consider and he fatty
refused to spend his money for the
benefit Of his children
And so the million dollar mansion
was paid for by the Countess.
Then the count decided that he
would like to have another estate in
the heart Of the Magyar country, in
the wild mountains Of Hungary. and
the Countess spent one million eight
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-25

the ancient arI5- ~ II NNN&S$l
tocracy which has lO%$$>\N
remained purely \ENN%N
and passionately
patriotic. While
other young noblemen have
been fascinated by the charms
of the Niennese court and other
young noblewomen have pre-
ferred Austrian husbands. the
men and women of the SEE
chenyi house have lived in
their own country, and they
have only. with rare exceptions,
intermarried elsewhere.
They do not go TO the Wen
nese court except for official
duties, as In the case Of Count
Laszlo's father, who was dis
tinguished statesman and AM
basSador, and often at the EN-
peror's court as matter Of ne
cessity, and so with the Counts
eldest brother. who was for
some years Austro-HuDgarian
Ambassador to Denmark and
Norway. They consider it their
duty to stay in Hungary as a
family.
Every bearer OF the name,
with the exception of the for
mer Gladys Vanderbilt, speaks
the national language, whether
a member OF the house by mar
rlage or birth. This IS in con-
trast to many other old houses
OF the aristocracy, where the
German of fashionable Vienna
and the French OF Paris are
the languages used.
''The Vanderbilt marriage was
looked upon with great favor by
Count Laszlo's relatives. They
posed that the bride would ha,
domestic establishment in Buda
which would add an attraction to
aristocracy TO counterbalance
gayeties Of Vienna. They suppc
1t would also be possible to get
TO dedicate her time and none.
the benevolent plans OF charity
philanthropy which have absoI
the Szechenyi family in Hungary
many centuries, but they have
bitterly disappointed.
"And now to think that this i
American moneybag should
away from Budapest, should fors
the Szechenyi estates and the
chenyi glories and complain that
national customs are barbarous!
is an outrage, sir, and for a
affront than this the Szechel
have shed rivers of blood in ]
times!"
The inroads made by Szeche
extravaganza and Szechenyi al
tions into the fortune left the Co
ess by her father. the late Corne
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-25

the ancient arIs-
tocracy which has
remained purely
and passionately
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-11-20
Did Ape Spring From Man?

New York.-Dr. ]. Leon Williams
of London, an eminent authority on
anthropology and geology, arrived
from Liverpool with fifteen skulls OF
prehistoric man, one of which he es'
timated to be 100000 years old. This
skull was found by workmen near
Folkestone, England, in strata that
dated back prior to the pleistocene era
and it's existence and discovery have
confirmed Doctor Williams in the be-
lief that mankind is at least half a
million years old. Doctor Williams
said the finding of these ancient
skulls and other human bones dld
not disprove, in his opinion, the pop
ular theory of evolution, but altered
il in some degree. Instead OF man
being a descendant of the ape, Mr.
Williams said, these skulls tend to
confirm the belief that the anthropoid
ape was an offshoot of primitive man.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-11-20
CLAIMS JAPS DO
NOT WANT WAR
WE MUST KEEP FAITH WITH THE
JAPANESE, SAYS EXPIRES
IDENT TAFT.
SCOUTS PROBABILITY OF WAR
Only Danger Of War Is in Our linus
tice, Declares Former
President.

Washington-Asse that the
japanese government had faithfully
lived up to its treaty obligations by
keeping its coolie labor from American
shores, former President Taft in an
address before the National GeOgraph-
ic Society here, declared that the
United States government must keep
faith with Japan by not discriminating
against its people. And he said,
no matter what the reckless and I'M
Just acts of thoughtless people in Cal
ifornia or elsewhere may be, they
should be restrained"
Before a distinguished gathering Of
scientists and government officials,
the former president secuted the prob
ability of war between Japan and the
United States, saying it was the last
thing the statesmen of Japan desired.
THE only danger of a war" he add
ed, SIS in our injustice to the Japan
ese. They are fighting the battle for
trade and not for conquest or further
acquisition of territory, at least il this
direction. All we have to do to avoid
other than business rivalry is to treat
them as we would wish TO be treated
Critics who have spoken of the prob
ability of an armed conflict between
the two countries and of the landing
of great japanese force on the Cali
fornia coast, the speaker declared, pro-
coed on an assumption that never in
fact will be realized.
THE transportation Of any army
5000 miles across the trackless waste
of the Pacific, with all the chances of
attack upon the troop ships that would
have to carry them" he said, lis an
idle dream and the japanese would
not deal in idle dreams, even if they
coveted cur country, as they do not"
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-11-20
MEDIATION OFFER REFUSED
Entire Atlantic System Of Southern
Pacific r. r. is Tied Up.

Washington.-Pres Wilson in
structed Assistant Commissioner
Hanger of the board of mediation and
Cancellation to proceed at once to New
Orleans to aid in settling the strike of
Southern Pacific railway operating en-
ployees.
Houston, Texas-Except for two
trans-continental passenger trains, the
Atlantic system Of the Southern Pa
cific railroad was reported tied up by
strike. A network of about 2,400 miles
of track between New Orleans ana
Ell Paso, including some short north
and south branch lines, comprised the
strike territory.
Mediation by the Federal board at
Washington has been refused by the
men. Both sides appear to be pre-
pairing for a long struggle.
Some unidentified person started a
large passenger engine, letting it run
wild in the yards here until it was
derailed. A carload of cotton was
burned where it stood on the South
en Pacific tracks in another part
of this city. Union leaders announced
that strict measures would be taken
to prevent violence by strike sympa-
thiZerS.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-11-20
DEAD BODIES Line SHORES
MANY LIVES CLAIMED BY GALE
AND STORM THAT SWEPT
OVER GREAT LAKES.
On Land Cleveland Was the Hardest
Hit-FVe Persons Killed in ONO
city-Loss 100000.

Chicago.-The shores of Lake Supe'
rior, Huron and Erie are strewn with
wreckage of a three days gale and
storm, which cost the lives of prob,
ably three score persons, turned bot
tom-up in midlake a 300-foot vessel
with its crew, wrecked or grounded nu-
merous other craft and caused prop
erty loss as yet unestimated, but that
will run into the millions.
Details of the storm, which literally
swept from the western end of Lake
Superior to the eastern shore OF Lake
Erie, became known only when sur
vivors began arriving in various ports
On land the storm hit hardest at
Cleveland, Ohio, where "a inches OF
snow fell, five persons were killed and
ten othersl ost, and where $2,OOO,O0O
damage was caused to property,
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-11-20
Potato Pepper Salad.

Cut three cold potatoes into half
inch dice. Remove the seeds from a
green pepper and chop it fine. Mix
four teaspoons of vinegar with two
tablespoons of ice water, little pow
dered sugar, dash of pepper and a
half teaspoon of salt. Place layer of
potatoes in the sand bowl, then lay
er of chopped pepper, and sprinkle
with a tablespoon of oil Continue in
this manner till dish is filled. Then
pour over the dressing and set in a
refrigerator to become very cold.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-11-20
HOUSEHOLD
VQyESTIONS

To drive a nail through a plaster
wall without injury to the wall, dip
it in hot water first. This will pre-
vent it from breaking away the wall.
To give a soft tread to oilcloth,
and also to increase it's length of
serviceableness, put a layer of saw
dust on the floor before laying 1t.
To keep bread boards a beautiful
color, rub them well with half a
lemon; then wash them in cold water,
and stand them in the wind or in tho
sun to dry.
To prevent the corners from wear
ing on table oilcloth, paste at each
corner, on the wrong side. a square
of cotton before putting the oilcloth
on the table.
To remove the greasy-looking
marks on the arms and head rests
of leather chairs, use linseed oil as
follows: Boil half pint of oil and
let stand until nearly cold; then pour
in half a pint of vinegar. Stir until
it is well mixed, then bottle, and it
is ready for use. Put few drops on
a flannel and polish with soft busters.
This will thoroughly renovate all
leather.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-11-20
BEST FOR THE BATHROOM
Nothing Will Take the Place Of the
inexpensive and Easily Made
Rag Rug

Somehow a bathroom rug is a more
or less unsatisfactory proposition Il
Is very likely because water will
splash upon il and damp towels and
unslippered feet insist upon seeking
its soft surface. And so. from sheer
sanitary necessity. the bathroom rug
must be washable; and from sheer
contrariness a washable rug will slip
and wriggle-at least nine out OF
ten do.
But there is one kind that is more
quietly inclined than most because it
is heavier-the old rag rug Of our
grandmother's days. Cut an oval
from some heavy washable material
the size you desire the rug when
finished. Denim would answer the
purpose. Then from the strips OF
some heavy, soft, washable goods
make an even braid, being careful to
fold in the rough edges neatly while
plating the strips.
The braid may be as wide or as
narrow as you wish, and the strips
cut accordingly. II the rug is to be
blue and white. have one strip Of
white and two of blue, so that the
rug will not show the soil too easily.
Do not have the strips too long.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-11-20
DEFENDS WHIPPING POST
Delaware Executive tens the Evil.

Delaware Executive Tells the Evil
doors to Shun the State.
Wilmington, Del.-Governo Charles
r. Miller issued a statement in de-
tense of the whipping post and de-
clared that method of punishment for
criminals in Delaware would continue
until the law providing for it is re-
pealed, regardless of any attempt
ed interference by member of con-
gress or of individuals residing in
other states"
In his statement the governor says:
The courts and other legal authori-
ties of the state of Delaware will ad-
ministers the internal affairs of the
commonwealth regardless of any at
tempted interference by a member Of
congress or of individuals residing in
other states who are ignorant Of con-
ditions and permit themselves to be
misled by extravagant and highly
colored newspaper articles.
The persons who have written me
numerous letters, some Of them abus-
i've and insulting to the citizenship of
the state, should pause to consider
that state government in America is
based upon statutory laws enacted by
the people.
Il shall uphold the state courts in
the administration of >the law, and
warn evil-doers to give Delaware a
wide berth if they wish to escape the
whipping post"
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-11-20
WANT MORE TIME
ON THE MONEY BILL
CURRENCY sNARL is BEING UN-
TANGLED BY THE COM
MITTEE.
SIX DEMOCRATS FAVOR BILL
Further Time Is Given for the Consid-
eration Of Provisions Of the
Bill.

Washington.-The attempt TO force
the administration currency blL
through the senate by way Of the
Democratic caucus was abandoned and
the banking and currency committee
of the senate was given time for fur
Their consideration of the bill. A prac-
teal agreement by six Democratic sen
ators, half of the committee, and hope
for final report soon, was reported 10
the Democratic conference when 1t
met by Senator Owen and at his re-
quest the conference took no action.
Since the call for the conference was
issued Senators Reed and O'Gorman
had joined Chairman Owen and Sena-
tors Pomerene, ShafFOth and Hollis,
supporters of the administration meas
ure, despite their votes against some OF
its provisions in the committee. These
six Democrats have virtually agreed
on a bill which meets the views OF
President Wilson.
A further attempt to swing Senator
Hitchcock of Nebraska in line with his
Democratic colleagues, was made in
meeting or Democrats OF tHe COhiIhit-
tee after the conference, but Senator
Hitchcock insisted that he could not
reconcile his views with the demands
of the president.
1t is probable that the Democrats
and Republicans will make a unani-
nous report on those details of the
bill which all approve and then sub
nit supplementary reports showing
the senate their disagreement on the
fundamentals, of the bill. The Repub-
licans and Senator Hitchcock have an
nounced their determination to stand
out to the last for the public owner
ship of the regional banks in the new
system and for government control of
those banks.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-11-20
DIAMOND FOR JESSIE WILSON
Members of Congress Select Present
for White House Bride.

Washington.-A pendant made up OF
one canary diamond weighing IL
carats surrounded by eigthy-five small
er diamonds arranged in pear shape
and attached to a neck chain in which
smaller diamonds are set, will be the
gift of the house of representatives to
Miss Jessie Wilson in the white house
on November 25. The members of the
house contributed more than $4,000
for the gift.
Republican Leader Mann, chairman
of the committee to select the pres
ent. in a statement, explained that the
committee studied many suggestions
and designs, and had the advice and
aid of Miss Genevieve Clark, daugh-
ter of the speaker.
MANY beautiful pieces and sets of
silverware were suggested" said Mr..
Mann, but the committee finally de-
termined to select something with
more of an individual and special char
acter than the conventional tea and
coffee service, with it's accompanying
silver pieces-something which the
lady will learn to love more and more
with time-an ornament for personal
use which will give constant pleasure
to the owner-a thing of rare and
singular beauty, neither ostentatlous
nor glaringly ornate.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-11-20
ARE EXECUTED AS
PRISONERS OF WAR
STANDING sY GRAVES, TWO
PRISONERS ARE SHOT
DOWN.
TOOK PLACE AT CEMETERY
When Rebel Volleys Sounded, EbaVe
and Cordova Tumbled into
Newly Dug Graves.

Fl Pase, Texas.-Two former Fed
eral officials OF Juarez, who were TAX
Ell prisoners by General Pancho Vii
las rebel troops were executed at
Juarez. They were Pablo Ebave, an
official in the JuareZ police depart
ment, and Juan Cordoya, chief Of the
Juarez secret police.
The executions took place at the
Juarez cemetery, the condemned men
standing on the brink Of the newly
dug graves and falling in when the
firing squad shot them. Both men
were sentenced TO death by General
Villa and orders were carried out by
subordinates.
Mrs. Ebave, wife of one Of the con
demned men, was present when the
sentence was pronounced and pleaded
with Villa to pardon her husband, but
he refused.
A squad Of IA Federal prisoners was
taken to the cemetery to bury SO of
the soldiers who were killed in the
Juarez battle. One of the prisoners,
fearing he was to be executed, tried
to escape and was shot by one of
the guards.
The rebel officers say there are
more executions to take place in Jua-
req and that all the Federal volun-
teer army officers will be killed.
United States Senator Thomas B.
Catron of New Mexico called on Gen
eral Villa at Juarez and cautioned
him against the wholesale execution
of Federal prisoners of war, which
has been conducted at Villa at Jua-
req since the surrender OF the town.
u told General Villa that our gov
eminent had acted very favorably to
the rebel government and that it was
my opinion that the executions would
make a bad impression on the. United
States government, and probably re
tard any action toward recognition of
the rebels by the United States said
Senator Catron, after his conference
with Villa He did not say he would
desist in the executions, but said it
was necessary that it be done, and
that it was his duty to his country and
orders from superior officers.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-11-20
Acklen Named Chief U. 6. Warden.

Washington ]. II. Acklen Of
Tennessee was commissioned chief
warden of the United States under
the recently enacted Federal migratory
bird law. He was appointed by Sec
rotary Houston of the department OF
agriculture, and is the first TO hold the
office. Colonel Acklen is president OF
the National Association of Game Com.
missioners, and formerly was game
warden of Tennessee. He will have
his headquarters in Washington, aid
ing the department in the enforcement
of the migratory bird law.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-11-20
Corn Production 2,4es,o17,ooo Bushels

Washington.--Mo More information as
to the size of the country's corn crop
was given when the crop reporting
board of the United States department
of agriculture issued its preliminary
estimate Of the nations total produc-
ton in the November crop report,
which was given as 2,463,O17000 bush
els. The November report, made up
from reports of agents and CORE
spondents of the departments bureau
of statistics, announced the estimate
of the total production of buckwheat,
potatoes and sweet potatoes.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-11-20
Aeronlane to Cross Atlantic.

Savannah, Ga.-The Batson hydro
aeroplane, which has just been com
pleted on Dutch island, near Savan
nah, was exposed to public view for
the first time. Aft, on tiny staff
there fluttered in the gentle breeze
a small silken f1ag-the stars and
stripes. Grouped around stood an in
terested crowd of spectators. After
they had examined the machine they
we're convinced it would perform its
functions of gliding through the air
The trial trip will be made soon.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-11-20
raIIadeea HOnOrs Heroes Of 1918.

Talladega, Ala-After three of the
most strenuous and most enthusiastic
DAYS that this city has ever spent,
Talladega has settled down again to
the affairs of everyday business. The
occasion which has overshadowed ev-
cry other phase of the citys life
during the past few days was the eel.
ebration of the Tooth anniversary OF
the battle OF Talladega, which was
fought 100 years ago on November 3,
1919. between Andrew Jackson's vol
unteers and the Creek Indians under
Chief Weatherford.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-11-20
- head 100 Hurt, in Wreck.

Eufaula, Ala.-Thirteen persons
were killed and more than a hundred
injured, some of them fatally,
when three coaches of a Central of
Georgia passenger train left the rails
at n point seventeen miles south of
here and plunged down a steep EN-
hankment. The train, which consist
ed of five cars crowded with eXcur-
sionists. was en- route from Ozark,
Ala. to Eufaula, where fair is being
held. Among those who escaped with
minor injuries was Jefferson d. Clay
ton brother of Congressman Clayton.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-11-20
Fruit PinWheels,

Two cups -four, four teaspoons of
baking powder, not very full, one tea
spoon salt, two tablespoons sugar, two
tablespoons butter, two-thirds cup
milk, one egg, one cup raisins, one cup
currants and little citron, Roll one
half inch thick, brush with melted
butter, then add the fruit. Roll like
jelly roll, cut one-half inch thick, then
bake. The icing is made of powdered
sugar with little cream and vanilla.
Spread with a knife.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-11-20
rraok ream on for Australasla.

San Francisco.-Three members OF
the American track and field team,
which is to tour Australasia, sailed
with Manager Eustace Poixotto. Cob
leigh, of New Orleans, the fourth
member, will leave this city ten days
later and will join the party in New
Zealand. The athletes who sailed with
the team manager are George Par
ker, jumper, Olympic Club; Rex Caug.
hey, shot putter, Ukiah, Cal, high
school. and James Powers, runner, Bos.
ton Athletic association. The team
will not return until late in March.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-11-20
Ham Balls.

This is a good way to use up the
scraps of lean cooked ham. To one
cup of the ham chopped fine, add
four tablespoonfuls of milk and stir
over the fire until thick, then add
yolks of two eggs and seasoning OF
pepper to taste, with a teaspoonful
minced parsley. Mix and set away to
cool. 1t is well to make up this mix
ture the day before it is used Form
into balls, dip into beaten egg and
crumbs, and fry in deep, hot fat
Serve with garnish of parsley and
creamed potato dice.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-11-20
Heiliss Not Guilty of Ritual Murder

Kiev, Russia. Mendel Beiliss, charg-
ed with the murder of Andrew Yushin-
sky. as a religious sacrifice, was ac-
Quilted by the jury. "Beiliss is not
guilty, but the murder was committed
in the Zaiteff works" This was the
verdict. When Bells was taken out
of the prisoners room OF the court for
the last time and brought along the
dingy corridor, it was seen that his
guard had been increased to five sol.
diers. Two officers entered the dock
with him. Beiliss was outardly calm.
The court was crowded,