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The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-23
COMMISSIONER ALLOWS SHIP
ERS SIXTY DAYS
Have Until February 1914 to Prepare
RemOnstrance to Proposed
Increase

The Arkansas Railroad Commission
has given the shippers of the state
until February Ia, 1914 to prepare
their remonstrance to the proposed
increase in commodity rates by the
railroads. The railroads have petit
toned to the Commission for permits
sion to increase their rates on an aver
age of thirty per cent. They claim
that the present rates apply to a
period ten years ago, since which time
their operating expenses have almost
doubled, yet they are not permitted to
keep up with them through increase
of rates. The railroads have pre-
sented their side of the question, and
the shippers are now preparing for
their day in court.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-23
s1sOOO. 900 WORTH OF
MINERALS IN PAST YEAR
E;ohteen Million Dollars Worth of
Minerals Extracted from Mines
of Coeur dAlene Region in
Northern Idaho

Spokane, Wash, Dec. 23-Eighteen
million dollars worth of minerals has
been extracted during 1913 from the
mines of the Coeur d'Alene region in
northern Idaho, east of Spokane, ac-
cording to conservative estimates of
mining operators, based on figures
from the principal properties. Many
authorities say the figure will be clos
er to S20,OO0,OO0. Using the smaller
amount, the production since 1902 is
s156.35 ,991, the sworn statements of
the Occur d'Alene mines showing a
total production between 1902 and
1912. inclusive, of $685., ,991. For
the 18 years preceding 1902, esti-
mates place the production at between
s1OO,0O0,OO0 and $125,000,000. Thus
in their 80 years history the Occur
d'Alenes have produced minerals val
ued at between $256, ,991 and ap-
proximately 1891, 100000. This is
largely from silver-lead, although in
the earlier days OF the district gold
was the principal value, and of late
years some copper and zinc values
have been saved. The year just clos
ing is declared by mining men the
most prosperous in the history of the
Couer d'Alenes. The largest silver
lead mine in the world, the Bunker
Hill and Sullivan at Kellogg, Idaho
began producing in 1886, and is now
said to have more ore in sight than
at any time in its history. Mining
experts say this mine has at least so
years of productive life ahead. To
date it has paid $14,729,250 in divi-
dends.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-23
ROGERS RECEIVES COMPLIMENT
TARY LETTER FROM CLARKE
Made Strenuous Fight Against Pro-
posed Currency Bill Before Cur
rency Committee.

George W. Rogers, cashier of the
Bank of Commerce, Little Rock, who
appeared before the Currency Com
mittee in Washington and made such a
strenuous fight against the proposed
currency bill, has received very COM
plimentary letter from Senator j. p.
Clarke. Senator Clarke states that
the arguments on drafts, presented
by the Arkansas banker, were the
most forceable made by any one ap-
pearing before the committee, but
that it was impossible to secure an
amendment such as he proposed, be-
cause all currency bills advocated the
same section as the administration
bills covering drafts.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-23
700 COMPOSITIONS
SUBMITTED IN CONTEST
State Supt. Cook Offers Prizes for
Best Composition on why
Like Farm Life

Little Rock, Dec 23.-Prizes were
offered by State Superintendent Geo.
B. Cook for the best compositions on
the subject, "Why | Like Farm Life"
to be written by the pupils of the
public schools, and read as a part of
the program on Agricultural and Ru-
raj Life Day Dec. 5, and sent to the
Department for grading. Over seven
hundred compositions were submitted,
and the work of grading has just been
completed. The following prize win
ners have been announced:
Girls-First prize, 81 to No. 20
(name not yet received), Wilton, Ark,
o. E. Kalb teacher Second prize, 81,
to Myrtle Simpson, Keovil, Mrs. Susie
Throckmorton teacher.
Boys-First prize, 81, Donald Jones
aged 13 years, Greenland, Ark, John
E. Jones teacher. Second prize, 81,
Lewis Moore, Greenwood, Miss Ten
ME Watson, teacher.
Much difficulty was found in grad
ing papers. Many were set aside be-
cause they were carelessly written
and lacking in neatness, and many on
account of poor penmanship. A large
number of otherwise excellent compo-
sitions contained mis-spelled words
while some were too long.
"Scores of these compositions" said
Supt Cook, deserve special mention
and compliment. The influence of the
boys and Girls Agricultural clubs is
shown throughout the large portion
of the compositions. 1t is also evi-
dent that the rural school is rapidly
becoming more efficient in bringing
the school work and the home life
aspirations and needs of the pupils
in closer touch. 1t has been no small
task to grade some seven hundred
papers but it has been a labor of love
and | wish to thank each boy anC
girl whose papers have been received
and each teacher who sent the compo
sitions to this department.
"This plan has proved so successful
and the pupils anad teachers have
shown so much interest that it vii
be the policy of this department t.
offer similar prizes annually. Mex
year the prizes will be larger thar
they were this year"
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-23
BURGLARS BLOW
SAFE AT EMMETT
Enter Store of Emmett Mercantile
Company at Emmet this Morning
and Blow Safe Open-Secure
no Money.

This morning about two O'Clock
burglars entered the store of the EN-
met Mercantile Company at Emmett,
eight miles south of this city and blew
open the safe.
The safe was in the branch office of
the Bank Of Prescott which is conduct
ed in the merchantile company's' store.
1t happened that there was no money
there at all this morning, the Monday
deposits having been transferred to
the bank in this city. The safe was
almost completely demolished
Sheriff billiard received notice OF
the robbery and Immediately went to
Emmett and at this time we have not
learned whether or not he has clew
The robber or robbers, evidently
knew their business and were after
the banks money. They entered the
building, cut the telephone wires and
proceeded to blow open the safe.
| There was nothing else in the store
bothered.
A number of certificates of deposit
was the only thing secured and they
are valueless as the bank can stop
payment on them. Both the bank and
mercantile company have each offer
ed a reward of $4,000 for the ar
rest and conviction of the burglar or
| burglars.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-23
ERADICATION OF HOOKWORM
IN NUMBER OF COUNTIES
Additional Appropriations are Made
for This Work. Dispensaries
to be Opened in Pulaski Co

Little Rock, Dec. '3.-The work of
the Hookworm Commission is being
vigorously prosecuted. The work of
inspection has just been finished in
Conway and Faulkner counties, and
while the complete returns have not
been made, it is known that these
counties are more nearly free from
this parasite disease than any other
that has ever been inspected. DR.,
Jacocks, who made the inspection in
Faulkner county, has secured an APP
preparation of $3.50 for Columbia
county and will open dispensaries in
that county the first of January.
DIR. f. A. Campbell, who has been
making the inspections in Conway
county. has $3.50 to continue the work
in Hot Springs county. DR.. T. Nj. Fly
will open dispensaries in Pulaski
county the first of the year, and viii
go to jefferson when he finishes here
DR.. Bradford will continue in Phillips
county.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-23

Stick the Red Cross stamps on all
your mail at this season whether or
not it is Christmas mail. 1t helps the
tuberculosis campaign and the
plan for a local visiting nurse.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-23

The Country Gentleman is the old
est and best agricultural publication
issued. 1t is sold by Jack Johnson,
Jr., phone 242. Let him bring you
one.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-23
81 ATE BANKING DEPART
MENT GRANTS PERMITS

The Arkansas and Northwestern
Railway Co., the Bentoville interurban
company, has been granted permis-
sion by the State Banking Depart
ment, under the Blue Sky statute, to
sell stock in the state. 1t is proposed
to build SO miles of railway at a cost
of $1S,500 per mile. C. E. Mcclure
IS president.
The News wants you to telephone
that news item to 242.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-23

Red Cross Seals may be secured at
Guthrie Drug Store and Hesterly
Drug Store.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-07-04
BROKE HORSE OF BAD HABIT
Sag Of Sand, Something Like "Punch
ING Bag" Did the Business
Quite Simply.


Noah Spears. a Bay Shore farmer
has discovered q way to break horse
of kicking, according to Milford let.
ter to the Wilmington (Del.) News
Spears tells the following story: q
filled a stout gunny sack with sand and
suspended it from the ceiling in the
rear of the stall by q rope in such
position behind the horse that It's
heels could have good play upon it
This large pendulum, needing only .
strong power to start it, would swins
with clocklike precision as soon as
the horse began to play its acrobatic
stunts upon it. At the first kick the
bag swung away, only to return with
more force. giving the animal mu ]
more than it had sent. This unexpect
ed return on the part of the bag caused
the horse to kick harder, but each time
the bag returned harder and paid the
animal with interest Finally the
horse, realizing that further kicking
would be fruitless, stopped kicking
The bag was allowed to hang in the
same position for an entire week. but
no more use for it was SEEN"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-07-04
SYNOPSIS.

Major Mcdonald. commanding an army
post near Fort Dodge. seeks man to
intercept his daughter, Molly, who IS
headed for the post. An Indian outbreak
u threatened. Sergeant Brick" Hamlin
meets the stage in which Molly Is travel
ing. They are attacked by Indians, and
Hamlin and Molly escape in the darkness:
EfRmlin tells Molly he was discharged
from tho Confederate service in disgrace
and at the close of the war enlisted In
the regular army. He suspects one Cap
tain LIE Fevre of being responsible for
his disgrace Troops appear and under
Pscort OF Lieut.. Gaskins Molly starts to
Join her father. Hamlin leaves to re10in
his regiment. He returns to Fort Dodge
after summer of fighting Indians, and
finds Molly there. Shots are heard In the
pight. Hamlin rushes out, sees what he
believes Is the figure OF Molly hiding in
the darkness and falls over the body, OF
Lieutenant Gaskins, who accuses Hamlin
pr shooting him. The sergeant is proven
Innocent. He sees Molly in company with
Mrs Dupont, whom he recognizes as q
Former sweetheart, who threw him over
FOR LeFevre. Mrs. Dupont tells Hamlin
LAFevro forced her to send him lying
pote. Hamlin declares he has been look
ting for LeFevre to force him to clear his
record. Later he overhears Dupont and a
soldier Matching up money making
plot. Molly seeks an interview with
Haxnhn. She says her father seems to be
tn the power of Mrs. Dupont, who claims
TO DO a daughter OF McDonald's sister.
Molly disappears and Hamlin sets out to
trace her.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-07-04
CHAPTER xxI.-continued.

He tramped along the brightly illu-
mined street, and out upon the dark
road leading up the blum to the fort,
his mind occupied, with the events OF
the evening, and those other incidents
leading up to them. There was no
doubt that Miss Mcdonald and her "a
Their had returned to their home. But
what could he do to assist her? The
very knowledge that she had volun-
tarily appealed to him, that she had
come to him secretly with her trouble.
brought strange happiness Moreover
his former acquaintance with Mrs. Du-
pont gave him clue to the mystery
Yet how was he going to unravel the
threads, discover the motive, find out
the various conRpirators What were
they really afterf Money probably. but
possibly revenge. What did the wom-
an know which enabled her to yield
such influence over Mcdonald? What
was the trap they proposed springing :?
The Sergeant felt that he could solve
these problems If given an opportuni-
ty, but he was handicapped by his po-
sttion; he could not leave his troop,
could not meet or mingle with the sus-
pected parties; was tied, hand and
foot, by army discipline. He could not
even absent himself from the post
without gaining special permission. He
swore to himself over the hopeless
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tyrdom for liberty, but none ever
betrayed the cause or told the names
of her comrades.
Soon after the establishment of the
republican government in Marking
the amazons, headed by Miss Shen,
took the lead in demanding the right
Of suffrage for women. They pointed
out to the republican leaders that the
women of China had worked for the
revolution quite as hard as the men.
The assembly in Marking was large
ly composed of men who had been
leaders in the revolutionary secret
societies. Those men, being thor
oughly familiar with the work of the
amazons previous to and during the
revolution, could not find it in their
hearts to deny them their wish. The
assembly in Marking accordingly
passed law giving women the right
to vote.
When the overthrow of the Man.
chus had been accomplished President
Sun Vat Sen retired in favor of Yuan
Shih-kai, who was then elected pres.
ident. Soon after Yuan's election the
assembly was moved from Marking to
Pexin. The conservative atmosphere
Of Pekin seems to have caused the
legislators to repent Of their action in
granting women the right to vote. AT
any rate, the law was allowed to be.
come a dead letter in so far as the
national government was concerned
Several of the southern provinces,
however. kept the compact and al,
lowed women to vote and even ts
hold Office.
Though disappointed at the apparent
breach of faith on the part OF the
national assembly, the suffragettes
we're not disheartened. Under the
leadership of Miss Shen they began
national campaign for woman suf
frage. They established branches OF
their society in most Of the large cit
les Of China and sent out lecturers to
address mass meetings and to hold
conferences. They began to publish
newspapers, pamphlets and circulars
In the interest Of their cause.
Miss Shen Is admirably fitted fol
the position OF leader Of the Chinese
suffragettes.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-07-04

some trail to follow as patiently as an
Indian. There would be tracks left
somewhere, If he could only discover
them. II this was hasty occurrence.
in any way an accident, something was
sure to be left uncovered, some slip re,
veal the method. He would trace the
movements of the father first, and
then search the saloons and gambling
dens for the two men. Though unsuc'
cessful with Mrs. Dupont, he knew
how to deal with such as they.
The stage agent was routed out OF
bed and came to the door, revolver in
hand, startled and angry.
"Who?" he repeated. Major Nc
Donald? How the hell should know !?
Some officer went out--yes; heavy set
man with a mustache. / didn't pay
any attention to him; had government
transportation. There were two other
passengers. both men, ranchers. !
reckon; none in the station at all.
What's that, Jane?"
A woman's voice spoke from out the
darkness behind.
was the soldier asking II Major
Mcdonald went East on the coach.
Sam?"
Sure: what do you know about it ?"
seWhy. was outside when they start
ed" she explained, "and the man in
uniform wasn't the Major. Il know
him by sight, for he's been down here
a dozen times when was at the desk.
This fellow was about his size, but
dark and stoop-shouldered."
"And the others?" asked Hamlin
eagerly.
II didn't know either of them. only
| noticed one had black beard"
"A very large, burly fellow?"
mo, don't think SO. l didn't pay
special attention to any of them, only
to wonder who the officer was, cause
/ never remembered seem him here
before at Dodge, but, as recollect.
the fellow with beard was rather I'M
dersized; had shaggy buffaloskin
cap on"
Plainly enough the man was not Du.
pont. and Mcdonald had not departed
on the stage, while some other, pre-
tending to be he, possibly wearing his
clothes to further the deceit, had
taken the seat reserved in the coach
Bafaed, bewildered by this unexpected
discovery, the Sergeant swung back
into his saddle, not knowing which
way to turn.
CTO BE coNTINUED)
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-07-04
5ANVshED
Coffee Finally Had to Go.

The way some persons cling to cof-
fee, even after they know it is doing
them harm, Is a puzzler. But 1t Is an
easy matter to give it up for good,
when Postum is properly made and
used instead. A girl writes:
Mother had been suffering with
nervous headaches for seven weary
years, but kept on drinking coffee.
Zone day | asked her why she did
not give up coffee, as cousin of mine
had done who had taken to Postum.
But Mother was such slave to coffee
she thought it would be terrible to
give it up.
Finally, one day, she made the
change to Postum, and quickly her
headaches disappeared One morning
while she was drinking Postum so
freely and with such relish, asked
for taste,
THAT started me on Postum andsAi
now drink it more freely than did
coffee, which never comes into our
house now
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Write for booklet, "The
Road to MELVILLE"
Postum comes in two forms.
Regular Postum Unjust be boiled.)
Instant Postum doesn't require boil
ing, but is prepared instantly by stir
ring a level teaspoonful in an ordinary
cup Of hot water, which makes it right
for most persons.
A big cup requires more and some
people who like strong things put IN
heaping spoonful and temper i with a
large supply OF cream.
Experiment until you know the
amount that pleases your palate and
have 1t served that way IN the future
There's q Reason" for Postum
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-07-04

Many of these squirrels are lively
young fellows, born last April. who in
the early spring will set up housekeep-
ing for themselves. These squirrels
are Chickarees. which sounds much
like the name of tribe of red men.
This variety is found from Maine to
Minnesota. and through the middle
weat and as far south as Tennessee
and Virginia. It is the hardest OF
the American squirrels and seems to
enjoy the winter. It may be seen
tunneling under the snow, shaking
it's fur clean when it emerges. as L
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-07-04

the Captain belligerentiy. before !
lose my temper at this intoSnal i'm
pertinence."
Hamlin surveyed the two calmly.
confident that the woman knew more
than she would tell. and utterly indif-
ferent as to the other.
VERY WELL" he said quietly. II will
learn what / desire elsewhere. | shall
find Miss Mcdonald, and discover what
has actually occurred"
my best wishes. am sure" and
the lady patted the Captains arm
gently. eve are losing this waltz"
There was but one course for Ham.
lin to pursue. He had no trail to fols
low, only vague suspicion that these
plotters were in some way concerned
in the mysterious disappearance. Thus
far, however, they had left behind no
clue to their participation. Moreover
he was seriously handicapped by igno-
rance of any motive. Why should they
desire to gain possession of the girl?
1t could not be money, or the hope Of
ransom. What then? Was it some
accident which had involved her in
the tolls prepared for another? II so,
were those unexpected orders for Ma
jor Mcdonald part Of the conspiracy.
or had their receipt complicated the
affair? The Sergeant was soldier,
not detective, and could only follow
straight road in his investigation.
He must circle widely until he found
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-07-04

ness of the situation, as he tramped
through the blackness toward the
guard-house. The sentinel glanced at
his pass, scrutinizing 1t by the light OF
a fire, and thrust the paper into his
pocket. Hamlin advanced. and at the
corner saluted the officer of the day.
who had just stepped out OF the guard
house door,
Good evening, Sergeant" the latter
said geniaIly "Just In from town. /
expect they are having some dance
down there tonight"
YES, sir" hesitatingly, end then
venturing the inquiry: Ma / ask If
Major Mcdonald has returned to the
post2"
Mcdonald? No." he glanced at his
watch. He had orders to go east to
Ripley on the stage. That was due out
about an hour ago."
ITO Ripley? BY stage7" the Ser
geant repeated the words. dazed.
'sWhy-why. what has become of Miss
McDonald?"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-07-04
.CH|NA'S JOAN OF ARG
Miss Shen Pei Ching Is Leader Of
Suffragettes.
Her Energy and intelligence and
Charming Manners Command Re-
spect Of Highest officlals-
Took Part IN Revolution.

Pekin, China. When the ballots or
China's first presidential election
were counted It was found that a
woman had received three electoral
votes. The little person who thus
boldly contested hOnors with DR.. Sun
Vat Sen was Miss Shen Pei Ching,
the commander of the amazon corps
which formed a part of the revolu-
tionary army. With burning desire
to emulate Joan Of Arc she had or
ganized a company of infantry COM
posed Of maidens as courageous and
patriotic as herself. She had secured
for them arms, uniforms and equip
ment and had drilled them In the lat
est military tactics. At Marking these
resolute maidens could be seen
marching to battle, each carrying a
heavy rife and several cartridge
belts. While they we're never allow
ed to go into action no one doubted
that the amazons would have fought
valiantly had they been given an op-
portunity.
Before and during the revolution
the amazons had rendered distin-
guished services to the revolutionary
party. They acted as messengers,
carrying documents which the revo'
lutiOnary leaders dared not intrust
to the mails. They served as spies
In the very strongholds of the I'm.
perialists. They smuggled arms and
ammunition to the secret revolution
airy societies which hourished in ev.
cry part Of the empire. It never oci
Cured to the police that the baggage
of innocent-looking high school girls
might contain rifles and revolvers
destined to be used in the overthrow
Of the government.
Sometimes an over-zealous customs
officer in rumaging through their
trunks might find implements Of war
carefully concealed beneath delicate
feminine garments. Perhaps a coy
glance and smile from the owner
Of the contraband baggage would de-
ter him from reporting the matter,
but If he did his duty the poor girl
would be handed over to the police,
who would put her to death by tor
ture. Many girls thus suffered mar
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-07-04

wardness of one of the gentlemen who
invariably rode over the hounds. At
one of the meets the M. F. H. rode
up to the awkward hunter and, In the
most chilling tones. said: Mr. So.
and-so, there are two dogs in the peck
today. Snap and Tatters. which am
especially fond Of and would esteem
1t favor II you would avoid killing or
manning them with your horses
hccfs." Certainly, my dear fellow, !"
replied Mr.. So-and-so. "but, as do not
know them will you be kind enough To
put tags on them Tor me"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-07-04
In the Barber's Chair.

mo sooner was seated in thu
chair" began Jones, ''than the barber
commented on the weather. and dt
rected current Of discourse into my
ears.
'Je ne comprend pas, said /, with
an inward chuckle, thinking his volu-
bility would be checked.
ia 7ery good French he started in
afresh. / looked at him as if Devil.
dered, and then interrupted him by
asking:
WAS Sagen Sie?"
"He began to repeat in German all
that he had been saying, when shut
N.1m off with:
Oh, talk to me with your fingers
I'm deaf and dumb!'"