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Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25
Speak Louder.

An old farmer in Ayrshire had
habit of feigning deafness when ne
wanted to avoid answering an awk-
ward question. One day nelghoor
said to him:
I'D like to borrow your cart this
morning; mine is having a spring
mended."
You'll have to speak louder" the
old farmer answered. Il don't near
very well-and don't like to lend my
cart, anyhow. Glasgow Spy.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25
Pays to Save Manure.

Nitrogen is worth at least eight
cents pound. A horse will produce
l5 tons of manure and litter q year,
containing 1870 pounds of nitrogen. At
eight cents a pound the value OF that
manure is 5000. 1t pays to save IT..
Experiments have shown that liquid
andAplid manures when kept together
deteriorate much more rapidly Also
the more compact the manure is stor-
cd away from the weather, the least
loss will result. Here is hint for
progressive farmers. Our farmers
need this nitrogen and when 1t repre-
sents AT least $40 horse, one can IF
ford 10 take a little better care Of ma
nure,
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25
Had a Chance Now.

While he was playing on certain
Scottish course. politician remark
ed to his caddie: by the way, the
last time ] was here I played with
Tom McGregor, He's grand player"
Ave" said the caddie but we could
beat McGregor moo The politician,
knowing what fine player McGregor
had shown himself, was immensely
pleased at what he deemed the cad
dies compliment to his own improved
play. do you think so?' he exclaim-
ed. Aye came the slow reply, Nc.
Gregor's deid!"
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25
After the Premiere.

You're gay kind of a friend!
said Whimpler to Wigglesworth
Laughing like hyena all through the
first act of my tragedy"
Tragedy? Tragedy" echoed Wig
ellsworth. why, Whimper, old man,
| really was trying to help you!
thought all along the darned thing was
a very amusing farce."-Iudge.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25
ALMOST BEYOND
HUMAN ENDURANCE
Were the AsOnies Which Miss Lance
Underwent. She Lives to Tel
The Story, However.

Palmer, Okla.-In a letter from
this place, Miss Forrest +. Lance
says. As / have been benefited by
the use OF Cardui, the woman's tonic
/ want TO write this letter for publi-
cation, as Il may be the means OF
helping other suffering women.
For three years. ! suffered SO, az
times. with my back and bearing
down pains. would think l could
not possibly endure the pain. l
gradually got worse, and would look
with dread for these trying times to
roll around.
Finally decided to try Cardui,
the woman's tonic, as had heard SO
much of its help TO other women,
and how glad | am that did, for l
can truthfully say that | have been
greatly benefited by taking only four
bottles; in fact, it has entirely re-
lieved me.
| can truly sympathize with any
sufferer from those awful pains due to
womanly trouble, for l have certainly
had the experience of them"
As a medicine for women who sui
fer from the numerous ailments pc
culiar to their sex, or as tonic for
tired, nervous, WORKOUT women,
Cardui has record of more than 90
years success.
1t has benefited thousands OF
women in this time, and should do
the same for you.
Give Cardui a trial.
NJ B.-WyHt 10: Chattanooga Medicine Co.,
Ladies' Advisory Dept, Chattanooga. Tenn, for
SbrcfaI Ias,Hcsi0ns on your case and 64page book.
Home Treatment for Women" sent in plain
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25
Caution.

II was the last day of his vacation.
He had just finished carving her name
on the smooth bark of the birch tree.
Dear" he said, will you promise
to wait for me till ! came again next
summer
She looked up at him with the love
light in her eyes. Yes, Henry, she
murmured
Then I'll cut my initials beside
yours"
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25
PLANT of a Plant.

But. your honor, my wife won't let
me work"
Wont let you work.
mo; got job last week, and she
made me quit"
What kind of a position was it|'
"At the burlesque theater, sitting
in the audience where a soubrette
could come down twice day and kiss
me."-Judge.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25
Lilo a Balloon.

Apropos of the divorce evil, DR.. Her
bert NJ. Shisholm, the Reno statlstl-
clan, said with a sigh:
"An exhaustive study of divorce
statistics forces me to the belief
that the average woman's heart is
like toy balloon lighter than air,
and most restless men tied to some
body"
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25
An EndearinQ Act,

Wife fpleading)-I'm afraid, Jack,
you do not love me any more-any-
way. not as well as you used TO.
Husband-Why?
Wife-Because you always let me
get up to light the fire now.
acknowledgements my love! Your
getting ND to light the fire makes me
love you all the more.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25
pithv Postscript.

A striking illustration of the say
ing that the pith of lady's letter is
in the postscript occurred in the case
of a young lady who, having gone
out to India, ana writing home to her
friends, eonefud - 9th the following
words: Up. S.-4fYou win see ny my
signature that Fam married,
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25
RuR.MY-IISM

Will cure your Rheumatism and al
kinds of aches and pains-Neuralgia
Cramps, Collie, Sprains, Bruises. Cuts
Old Sores. Burns, etc. Antiseptic
Anodyne, Price 25c.-Adv.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25
WHENEVER YOU NEED
A GENERAL TONIC TAKE GROVES
The Old Standard Groves Taseess chill Tonic is Equally
Valuable as General Tonic because Acts on the Liver
Drives Out Malaria, EnricheS the Blood and Builds Up
the Whole System For Grown People and Children


the formula printed every contains the well known
the sronga oaeT
tonic and is 1t for Malaria C end Fevsf
of
Children Removes Biiousnes without pnns
the 10 action
Tonic and appetizer Complete Suephsnef'
No Druggist We mean u
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25

An Oklahoma inventors corn plan
ter is light enough to be carried in
the hand, yet will SOW the grains
evenly and cover each with soil
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25

The great principle of brotherhood
is not by equality, nor by likeness,
but by giving and receiying.-Ruskin'
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25
FOR SUMMER HEADACHES

Hicks CAPUDINE is the best remedy
no matter what causes them-whether
from the heat, sitting in draughts, fever
ish condition. etc 10c., 25c and soc per
bottle at medicine stores. Adv.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25

Mrs.winslow's Soothing syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma
,Jnn allavs main cures wind collie &c bottle.l
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25

Fat Man-Did you give them good
shine?
Bootblack-sure, sir. Look for
yourself
Fat Man-Tn take your word for 1t.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25
CHILLS AND FEVER AND AGUE
Are Promptly Cured by Elixir Bnbek.

Are Promptly Cured by EIINIr HHbek.
II recommend Elixir Babek' to all
sufferers of Malaria and Chtlls. Have
suffered for several years. have tried
across your wonderful medicine. Can
truly say 1t has cured me."-George In
scoe, Company G, 4th Battalion.
Elixir Babek so cents. all druggists or
by Parcels Post prepaid from Kloczew-
ski & Co, Washington. d. c.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25
APE YOU coNsr,PATED?

wrights Indiat Vegetable Pills have
proved their worth for IS years. Test them
yourself now. Send for sample 10 BIZ Pearl
ST.. New York Adv.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25
No Contortionist.

Worms expelled prom pity from the human
eystem with DR.. Peerg's Vermifuge Dead
shot, Adv.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25

q Concrete Wall Built Up in Panels,
the Joint Being Reinforced With
Rods.
10 the inside of the board opposite
the open face is nailed wedge-shaped
timber, which forms the lengthwise
mortise of the post, into which the
next panel is keyed. Two two.foot
lengths of three-eighths-inch rod are
inserted through holes bored in the
face of the wedge, one three inches
from the top and the other three
inches from the bottom, allowing one
foot of the rods to enter each panel.
In starting the wall, use the post
form only and carefully plumb it,
using the rods as reinforcing for the
first panel.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25
goU HEADACHE. NEURALGIA AND
PAINFUL PERIOUS

of Women use LOtus Flower O0mPoun"'
Relieves promptly, contains no hablt Iorm n
drugs. Tablet form at druggists or oy man Soc
Lotus Flower Co., Atlanta, Ga Adv
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25
The Vehicle.

"Jaggs was carried away at the
performance last night.
BY delight, or in the patrol wagon
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25

Use Roman Eye Balsam for scalding sen
sation In eyes and Inflammation of eyes OF
eyelids. Adv.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25

Won Can stop a Carbuucle or Boil
.f,ar a. bepins 10 form by using DIR POR-
TER,s ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL 25c'
50c. 81 90.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25

N. B.-WTHs 10: Chattanooga Medicine Co.,
Ladies Advisory Dept, Chattanooga. Tenn, for
Home Treatment for Women" sent in plain
wrapper. Adv.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25

Soiling crops II not needed for It'd
ing over the dry season will be made
into hay so that there is 40 loss on'
way or the other.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-25

A hog that leaves feed in the trough
or pen Is not using his feed to the
best advantage. Everything should be
eaten up clean.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-26
DENIES SHIPPING TRUST
At COMMITTEE HEARING
Witness Maintains That Same
Rates Are Essential in the
Steamship Business.

Denial that there are rate and service
agreements in the steamship trade be-
tween New ork and Porto Rico was
entered before the House shipping trust
committee yesterday by F. Kingsbury
Curtis. owner of the Insular line. MIR.
Curtis declared that A. Fl. Bull.
president of the A. II. Bull Steamship
Company. who told the committee re-
Gently that the Insular line belonged
to the "coastwise combination and was
cutting rates 20 per cent to drive him
out of the Porto Rican business, was
the aggressor in the fight, and that the
Insular line had reduced it's rates only
in self-defense.
Questioned by members of the COM
mittee. the witness said that while his
company and the Red d line had nc
agreement "Or understanding, directly OF
indirectly, both had tired Of constant
rate wars and a maintenance Of approx
mately the same rates for the same serv-
ice was essential in the steamship bust
ness Rates in the Porto Rican trade
probably would ''go back to what they
were before" IL the Bull line would drop
out or stop rate cutting.
Mr. Curtis, who is a New York lawyer
described to the committee the organiza-
ton Of the Atlantic, West Indies and Gulf
Steamship Company by the principal lines
that were owned by Charles f. Morse. the
Mallory, Clyde, New York and Porto
Rican and Eastern lines. He said he was
counsel for the principal creditors OF
Morse and had assisted in closing up his
affairs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-26
CONFESSES MURDER PLOT.
North Carolina Farmer Accused OF
Declaration of Son,

ASHEVILLE, N. c., January 25.-
Charged with the murder Of John Allen,
an imbecile negro, the night of August
II, 1911. Joseph Price, white farmer,
formerly of Marion, thirty-eight miles
from this city, was today lodged in the
county Jail at Rutherfordton. Prices
arrest followed a confession by his son
Ernest, aged sixteen. who told the
solicitor that the skeleton found in the
woods near Marion last March was that
of the negro Allen, whose mysterious
disappearance has heretofore baffied the
authorities
Young Price in his confession relates
that on the morning of August IL, 1911,
his father reused him from bed and
compelled him to aid in burying the
negros body in a patch of woods near
the Price home. The boy further al
leges that his father declared that he
had killed the negro with an AK. while
the boy and his mother were attending
| a revival meeting, because he (the
father wanted to .get the negro's gold
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-26
ADDRESSES STOCKHOLDERS
AT ANNUAL BANQUET
Makes Only Set Serious Speech Dur
ing Evening of Fun.
CART0ONING AND LAMP0oNING
Henry Franc, Jr., and Roe Fulker-
SON Other Speakers-Songs of
Interest to Financial Dis
trict Are Heard.

opposing central bank. but deela rtng
that the United States should have cen
tralized i'm one organization the right to
issue currency, Senator Theodore T.. Bur
ton OF Ohio. who was a member OF the
national monetary commission until IL
went out of existence. last night sounded
warning to members OF the Washing
ton Stock Exchange and their guests at
their annual banquet at the Shoreham
Hotel
The guests of the exchange. consstin Z
for the most part of officers and directors
of Washington financial and fiduciary
institutions. paid close attention TO Sena-
tor Burton's fifteen-minute speech on
serious matters. which was featured as
one of the principal events during an en-
tertaining evening OF good fellowship.
Senator Burton pointed out that the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-26
FOE OF FREE TOLLS
Johnson Urges Canal Tax on
C0aStWiSe Vessels.
FAVORS MERCHANT MARINE
Traffic Commissioner Says Ex-
emption, However, Will Not Aid
Those Who Need It.

PHILADELPHIA, January 2J.-Prof
Emory r. Johnson, special commission
er of the United States on Panama traffic
and tolls, in an address here tonight de-
clared that the owners Of vessels in the
cOastwise trade will derive greater bene-
fit from the Panama canal than will the
owners of any other vessels; that double
the rate fixed by the President would not
prevent the coastwise carriers from using
that waterway, and that lin view of
these facts it seems just that those who
derive immediate benefit from the use
of the canal should pay reasonable tolls -
Prof. Johnson, who was one of several
speakers at a meeting of the American
Academy of Political and Social Science,
studied the question of canal tolls for the
government before President Taft fixed
the rate.
For Self-Supporting Canal.
Leading up to his conclusion that coast
wise vessels should not be exempted from
tolls, Prof. Johnson said the canal should
be made commercially self-supporting,
and continued:
"Ninety-nine shippers out of hundred
will pay the same freight rates between
the Two SedDodrUS, Wnetner tnere De
tolls or no tolls charged the individuals
or corporations who own and operate
coastwise vessels. 1t will be the excep-
tionally large producers and traders, who
ship in full vessel loads, that will secure
lower transportation rates because OF
toll exemption.
Aid Will Be Misplaced.
THE owners of the coastwise ships
have been relieved from the payment of
tolls for the purpose Of aiding the mer-
chant marine under the American flag.
The public funds. however, will go to
shipowners that need no aid and not to
the owners Of the American vessels that
serve our foreign trade-vessels that need
assistance.
''GOvernment aid to the American ma
rine engaged in the foreign trade is
justifiable. There are reasons why the
United States might we'll seek to have
a strong line of vessels under the Ameri-
can flag running from the west coast of
the United States by way of Hawaii,
Japan and China to the Philippines. 1t
would be desirable, from the point OF
view of. the development of our foreign
trade, to have an equally strong line out
to Australia from our west coast, to have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-26

Alabama Dentist Convicted of At.
tempt on Mother.in-LaW:

DECATUR. Ala. January 25.-Gilbert
W. McCartley. a dentist of Priceville.
was convicted by jury today of at
tempting to hire two negroes to kill
his mother-in- Mrs. Della Fennen
A few months ago McCarley caused
the arrest OF the two negroes, claiming
they robbed him. Investigation result
ed in the charge against him. Mrs
Fennell is said to be wealthy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-26
MAYFLOWER IN CUBA.
Bears Officers Planning Forts for
New Naval Station.

CAIMAMERA, Cuba, January 25-The
special board Of United States Army and
Navy officers designated to study plans
for the fortifcation of Guantanamo as a
naval station arrived here today on the
presidential yacht Mayiower.
The party includes Maj. Gen. w. W.
Wotherspoon. who takes the place Of
Gen. Leonard Wood, chief of staff, and
Rear Admiral Hugo Osterhaus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-26
AIDS STATE IN HYDE CASE.
Senator Reed Will Help Prosecute
Alleged Poisoner of Col. Swope.

KANSAS CITY. January ga venire
of forty-seven men from which to select
a jury for the third trial. of DIR. B.
Clarke Hyde for the murder of Col.
Swope was completed in Judge Porter
fields court today after ten days had
been spent in the examination Of panels
United States Senator ]. A. Reed, con-
cerning whose possible association with
the prosecution there has been much
conjecture, appeared in court for the first
time today sitting with Prosecutor
Jacobs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-26
FUTILE EFFORTS MADE
T0END GREAT STRIKES
Garment Workers and Manu-.
faCturerS Still Unable to
Reach Agreement.

NEW YORK, January 25.-Efforts to
settle the garment workers strike, SO
that 10000 idle employees would be will
ing to return to their places Monday,
failed at a conference tonight between
representatives of manufacturers, opera
tives and mediation bodies
ut is merely a matter of arithmetic
that is keeping us apart" said one of
the conferees.
1t was stated that committee had
been appointed, six members of the
union, SIX Of the contractors and three
of the manufacturers. to consider all de-
mands except that concerning wages. The
manufacturers have agreed TO give more
money, 1t was added, but the percentage
Of increase was left in dispute and will
be considered at further conferences.
Garment Workers Defiant.
ROCHESTER,. N. Y. January 20
The reply of garment workers on strike
here to the manufacturers ultimatum
that shops will be closed indefinitely
If men enough to run them efficiently
do not return to work Monday is that
the walk-Out will be continued until
a satisfactory settlement Is made.
The cutters and trimmers. organizers
say. are likely To join the strikers.
The cutters will meet tomorrow to de-
eide on their course.
The manufactures say that two
weeks setback at this season means
the loss of nine months business to
them.
Boston Workers to Strike.
BOSTON, Mass, January 2o.-Seven
unions, representing 5000 men and wom-
EN- employed in the mems garment-mak-
ing industry of Boston, voted tonight to
strike for more pay and better working
conditions The date for the strike will
be decided by a secret ballot to be taken
during the coming week. but the eXecu-
tive board recommended February as
the time. The unions asked increased
pay an eight-hour work day, abolition of
all overtime work and the elimination OF
the existing system Of sending out gar
ments to tenement houses to be finished.
The various unions involved claim to rep
resent 10 per cent of the operatives in
their line of work in Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-26
Brakeman's Skull Fractured.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND. Md, January 25-L. c..
Ambrose of Brunswick, Baltimore and
Ohio passenger brakeman. running out of
Cumberland on st. Louis-New York train
No. to Baltimore. fell from his train
near Hansrotes, about thirty-six miles
east Of Cumberland, sustaining a frac-
tured skull
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-26

Replaced by Col. L. R. stegman.
Gen. Sickles was made chairman and
held the position until December 9, 1912,
when he was replaced by Col. Lewis K.
Stegman of Brooklyn.
After the alleged shortage was discover
ed Attorney General Carmody served
notice on all members of the commission
that they would be held liable for the
missing funds. The attorney general said
today that Gen. Sickles will be held re-
sponsible and the state will not look to
the other members of the commission for
restitution.
Under the order Gen. Sickles will be
required to give bail equal to the amount
of the alleged shortage, with the UNDER
standing that the bond will be forfeited
to the state If Judgment is rendered in
favor of the state.
The total amount of the alleged short
age was $2S.476. but on December 20 last
Stanton Sickles, a son of the general
paid the state $500 and promised to
make good the balance soon as certain
property in Spain owned by Mrs. Daniel
f. Sickles could be sold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-26

a line from the Atlantic and gulf ports
down the east coast of South America to
Buenos Aires. and another through the
Panama canal down the west coast of
South America to Valparaiso.
III we are to give the owners of Ameri-
cam ships $2O.0OO,0OO during the next ten
years. the funds had better go to build
up such lines as have been mentioned in
stead of being given to the owners of
the cOastwise ships.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-26
Kills Young Woman and Self.

JACKSONVILLE. Fla, January 25.-C
p. Long. wealthy wholesale liquor
merchant. today shot and killed Miss
Sue Dickinson of Wilmington. Del, twen-
ty-three years old. and then killed HIM
self. The tragedy took place in Long s
office after the two had quarreled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-26
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
Senate:
Nnf In, session

Scn0tcs
Not in session.
Meets at noon Monday.
Shipping interests before COM
merce committee opposed proposed
change in Harter law.
House:
Convened at IL am.
Shipping trust committee in ses-
sion.
Adopts by 166 to II conference
report on the immigration bill.
Ways and means committee con-
tinued it's hearings on revision Of
fax. hemp and jute schedule Of
tariff.
Resumed consideration Of rivers
and harbors appropriation bill.
Adjourned at $50 o'clock until
noon Sunday for euiogies on the
late Representative George r,
Maltbv of New York.
Justice Ashley M. Gould, Robert
N. Harper and Representative Rob-
ert Henry, chairman of the House
rules committee, were witnesses
before the insurance investigation
subcommittee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-26
WARNS OF SUICIDE
Young Woman Sends Death
Letter to The Star.
COMES TOO LATE TO SAVE
Found in Room in the Plymouth, a
Victim of Carbolic Acid.
BLAMES HER TROUBLE ON MAN
Miss Bessie N. Elwell Was Trained
Nurse and Former Pension
Office Employe.
COMES TOO LATE TO SAVE
BLAMES HER TROUBLE ON MAN
To the Editor of The Star.

To the Editor of The Star:
Am inclosing the photo of who
has been married, divorced, remarked.
and if his wife hadn't been a coward,
would have divorced him ten months
ago.
Its all right for a man to lie to his
Wlle! ;, but when it comes to lying
to his sweetheart that's another PROPOSE
ton. L have been one of his sweethearts
for five years, but when you receive this
will be beyond his power. / have given
him a chance to save himself, and he
has refused.
After all his experience he doesn't seem
TO have learned anything to his ad-
vantage about the female of the
species Look this up. Twill make a
good story and perhaps teach a lesson.
Il. n. ELWELL.
The Plymouth, 11th street northwest,
Town
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-26
Fears of Flood in Paris.

PARIS. January 25.-The rising of the
Seine to within six feet of the flood marks
of 1910 has caused great uneasiness
throughout the Iow-lying districts of
Paris. Rain has been falling intermit-
tently for a week and still continues.