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Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-03-01
Mechanical Phase of Canal
Fred Calvin Tells of Elements That Enter Into the Great
Panama Waterway

is be taken for
granted together the two
of the world the canal
territory the
Of The of
the wherein dwell half the
population will through the
will sail
goddesses health Hygiene and Sanitation Upon the dis
touch Of methods of right
living benedction It canal 1t made
and American American in
Panama country failed there have
and intelligence the
whole ground for national
be hoped the administration Of the canal shall
nd its standard its building
A. Colvin,
Machinist
H.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-03-01
Domestic Economy

Cabbages should be placed in bar
rels. the roots uppermost.
A soft rag moistened with lemon
juice and then dipped in silver whit
ing will be found excellent for clean
ing piano keys.
Lamps will not smoke if with a
sharp pair Of scissors the wick is
trimmed the shape of the burner and
a small v is cut from the center.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-03-01

Palms and other foliage plants can
be kept clean of scale and other in
sects by washing the leaves with
soapy water and rinsing Immediately
thereafter.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-03-01

Aluminium thread is the newest
thing for chocheting handbags, and it
has the advantage of not furnishing.
The effect is soft and lustrous and 1t
is just the thing to 60 with the grays
that have SO important a place in this
seasons costumes.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-03-01

woman, especially when working in hot
weather. Passing needle through an
emery cushion two or three times pei
ishes it, and makes it pass through ma
terials smoothly.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-03-01

Never envy tie people seeing a
show from a box. They get fine
view of the actors makeup and can
see what's going on in the wings.
That about all, too.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-03-01

When silk is spotted with grease rub
it with French chalk or magnesia, then
hold the spotted portion near the fire.
The chalk will absorb the grease and
can be brushed off, taking the grease
with it.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-03-01

A small square cushion which would
be especially nice for guestroom is
covered with blue silk, and over this
a filet lace cover of white is drawn.
This dainty bit of blue and white is
then supplied with blue and white
beaded pins, neatly arranged, all
ready for the guests use.
The chenille embroideries are an
other novelty of the season. Dull col
ors are used for the portion of the de-
sign carried out in the chenille, while
petals are frequently composed of
pieces of satin appliqued on, and out
lined with dull gold cord tackled on.
Velvet is used as foundation.
White frocks and blouses or under
clothing that have a bad color should
be first soaked in cold water to which
a little ammonia has been added and
then given a lemon bleach; that is, a
large lemon should be cut into slices,
rind and all boiled up in the boiling
pan or small copper. When at full
boiling point put in the linens and
muslins and boil for 20 minutes.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-03-01

To get a good light from an oil
lamp the wicks must be changed when
they become clogged. Soaking wicks
in vinegar "a hours before putting
them in the lamps aids in getting a
clear flame.
When baking cookies use a large
dripping pan. Turn it bottom side
up and place the cookies on the bot
tom of the pan. They bake quicker
and do not burn as easily as when
put into the pan.
Paint splashes on door may be
removed by soaking them for a short
time in benzine or turpentine, then
rubbing them with emery paper or a
little pulverized pumice stone, applied
with damp cloth.
The old.fashioned emery cushion is
a most useful possession to the needle
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1913-03-01

The old.fashioned emery cushion is
a most useful possession to the needle
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-07
A Hidden Danger

1t is a duty of the kid
neys to rid the blood of
uric acid, an irritating poi
son that is constantly
forming inside.
When the kidneys fail,
uric acid causes rheumatic
attacks, headache, dizzi-
ness, gravel, urinary trOu-
bles, weak eyes, dropsy or
heart disease.
DOan's Kidney Pills help
the kidneys fight off uric
acid - b rim g ing new
strength to weak kidneys
and relief from backache
and urinary ills.
Here's home proof
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-07
DIAMONDS
Earn Magnificent
Dividends for Their Owners

glance at the diamond market period of Just
Few years reveals the fact that their value has doubled
How often people Who have quality diamond,
they nave owned but compa ravey short could
NOT duplicate for twice the sum paid them often.
The conditions that have forced the price upward in the
past are complex now. and viii become and more
so IN the future is. theref reasonable TO suppose
that values viii continue grow.
Invest your surplus earning in this splendid property
Our partial payment plan Of onefh cash and the balance
divided INTO equal payments extending period of
months, If desired, makes possible for to own them
and still not disturb other in yesments
There is nothing safer that viii yield so great a revenue
Act without delay. Let show lou magnificent colec
ton-the investment kndand advantage Of the next
advance, which come
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-07
ATLANTA PROOF
Testimony of a Resident o
Glennwood ADenue

Mrs. T. c. Fincher, 412 Glenn
wood avenue. Atlanta, Ga, says ::
Il suffered from kidney trouble,
and was in misery for about a
year The kidney action was ir-
regular and the secretions unnat-
ural There were dark circles
and swellings under my eyes. Re
Gently | was so bad | had to stay
in bed. Hearing about Doan S
Kidney Pills, began taking
them, and continued use
strengthened my back, and did
me worlds Of good. "
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-07
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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-07

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The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-12-17

ent, upon a problematic and fuc-
tuating basis.
Ii the railroads could borrow
the money they need, hypothecat-
ing their securities in return, the
resulting enormous expenditures
would flow into every commercial
and industrial channel in America.
Ihe prosperity that now lacks a
finishing touch because the rail-
roads have, perforce, stayed out
OF the purchasing market would
mount into unprecedented proper
tons: The country in general
would begin to enjoy one OF the
most opulent eras in its history.
The public would not object to
a modest increase in rates, if the
increase were made uniform and if
there were no indications of dis
elimination. The American people
are not slow to recognize a crisis
when they meet one, and they are
beginning to understand the folly
OF attempting to wreak punishment
upon the railroad of today for the
ofenses of the railroad of yester-
day.
Any hesitancy on part of public
sentiment is to be found in fear
that these ancient sins may be re-
peated. The public wants to know
that the huge treasure imperative.
IY needed by the railroads will 90
to the laying of tracks, the pur-
chasing ofsupplies and the replace
ment of equipment and not to
thimble-rigging purposes, crushing
competitors and huge "melon"
dishouts. The people do not be-
grudge the railroads honest divi-
dends. But they do not expect
again to tolerate the distribution
of what used to be the equivalent
of piratical prize money.
Reliable evidence is at hand that
an era of better understanding has
been reached as between the rail-
roads and the people. The farm
er seem resolved on a more
straightforward course. The lat
ter have punctured the pretense
of the political ghost-dancers and
the muckrakers. Tie Interstate
Commerce Commission itself ap-
pears minded to ward off old
vicious practices, and to ask for a
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-12-17
He's Not One Of tho HIahbrow 8,

RES Not One OF the HighbroW Set.
Occasionally two persons marry who
are Of such widely divergent tastes
that their friends gasp at the incon.
gruity and wonder how on earth they
will ever manage to live together
peaceably under the same roof. Such
a couple married recently and the
plain, Flooding, matter-oE-fact husband
seemed to have made up his mind
from the first that he would not have
any Of his wife's ambitious highbrow
tastes thrust upon him.
One night at dinner in their apart.
ment guest mentioned the name of
a new play by George Bernard Shaw,
to which the wife replied enthusiastic
cally that she had seen it and had
also read some of his books lately.
Quickly her husband looked up with
scowl and holding his knife up in his
right hand very much like a scepter,
he admonished her abruptly:
mo books now, Emily, no books,
mind you; don't want to hear about
no books"
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-12-17
Railroad Rehabilitation.

In the fullness of time it begins
to appear as though the railroads
heretofore given to carving "mel.
ons" for the benefit of spectators
and financial Operators may be
about to cut a billion dollar melor
for the benefit of the whole people
Admittedly, the rehabilitation SO
drastically needed by the transpor-
tation system of America will cost
a cool billion. Portions of that
sum would percolate into every
conceivable trade artery. Public
sentiment and even the Interstate
Commerce Commission seem shap-
ing to make that rehabilitation
possible.
A recent address made by Chair
man E. E. Clark, of the Commits
sion, to the National Association
of Railway Commissioners. is sig
nifcant. He told his hearers that
the railroads could not provide the
transportation facilities asked of
them, as to freight and passengers
unless their income was increased
and their credit strengthened.
This meant, he intimated a general
sif small elevation of rates. He ad-
mitted prejudice against such
policy, growing out of the past
high fnanciering and abuses of the
carriers. But he said that if the
carriers are to be penalized for
their past sins, the commerce of
the whole nation would be made
the victim.
No one doubts that the railroads
of the whole country are in need
of extensive standardization. Their
equipment and facilities are en-
tirely insufficient to meet the daily
demands upon them, not to antici-
pate the future. 1t is conserva-
lively estimated that at least a
billion dollars is required for this
task, which cannot much longer
with safety be delayed.
No one recognizes the situation
more keenly than the average rail-
road head. But he knows also that
it is impossible for the railroad to
market bonds and securities so
long as its income is, as at pres
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-12-17
Curious Formation of Ears of Owl.

NuFiOuS TOFn1dLlOH OF Ears OF OWis
One of the most curious things
about the owl is the formation of the
ear. This, remarks writer in Harp
ers Weekly, is truly most remark,
able organ. The tufts of feathers that
distinguish the long-eared and short
cared owl are no more ears than they
are horns, the writer further states.
The facial disk Of feathers that
gives the owl its characteristic ap-
pearance serves as a kind of sound
ing board or ear trumpet to concen-
trate the slightest sounds and to trans
nit them to the orifice Of the true ear.
concealed in the small feathers behind
the eye.
Even in the barn owl, which pos
sesses the least complicated arrange
ment of this kind. the orifice of the
ear is covered by remarkable flap of
the skin, while in the other species
there are striking differences In the
size and shape of this orifice and its
covering flap on the two sides Of the
head.
The exact way In which owls utilize
this deliberately specialized apparatus
has still to be discovered.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-12-17

square deal for the railroads as
we'll as the people. In view of
this crystallizing situation, the
railroads stand an increasingly ex-
celIent chance to dispose Of their
securities upon fair terms, and to
administer the proceeds strictly
for the rehabilitation of which
they stand so drastically in need.
In the process of rehabilitation
the huge sums to be expended will
quicken prosperity in every chan
mel. In the ensuing good times
there will be all the splendid phe-
nomena that characterized the flush
seasons of 1866 without the cost
ly reaction of 1907. The country
is too we'll chastened to justify the
fear of repetition of that disas
ter.-Atlanta Constitution.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-12-17
New York Banker
Dies In Atlanta Pen

Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 16. Death
brought an unconditional release
last night to Frank P. Arnold,
the New York banker, who was
serving a six year term in the
United States Federal penitenti-
airy here.
Arnold was sixty-five years,
and looked hopefully toward a
parole or pardon to shorten the
six year term which he began a
year ago. I'll health interviewed,
however, and death released him
before his case ever reached the
point to be acted on by the par
don board.
Since his arrival at the prison
he has been in failing health, it
is stated, and like Morse, was in
the hospital most of the time, but
unlike Charles W. Morse, Arnold
had no powerful friends and out
side influences to work for him,
and in prison he died.
His condition became serious
last week and an operation was
tried. He failed to rally, how
ever.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-12-17
Testing His Voice.

Please get my thimble from the ia
BILE upstairs, DEAR" said Tiny Tins
mother, "but go quietly, for grandma's
asleep. If you can't find it, call me
softly, so you won't wake her." The
small boy tiptoed obedfently up the
stairs. Pausing at the top, he called
his mother in guarded but distinct &C
cent, and explained as she came into
the lower hall. Il just wanted to know
in case l had to call you whether this
voice would be loud enough to wake
grandma. "-Woman's Home Compan.
ion.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-12-17

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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-30
QUEER DEATH FOR BUNNY
An uniucky Kansas Rabbit Under.
meath When Boy Fell From
His Pony.

Osborne, Kan.-The ancient theory
that there is nothing new. under the
sun has received severe jolt.
Norman Klein, a student of Central
High school, Kansas City, who is
spending the summer on the farm of
Elmer Bliss near here. was riding
the pony after the mail. He was rid
ing at top speed when rabbit hoped
into the road and stopped ahead of
the horse. The pony plunged violent
ly to the side.
Young Klein shot like a skyrocket
OF the horse at the bewildered rab-
bit, and fell on 1t. The rabbit was
killed, but Norman was uninjured.
Out here in Kansas rabbits have
been killed with everything from fly
swatters to moving machines, and a
giant grasshopper has been known
to bolt young bunny, but this is the
first time on record person has fall
en- from horse on a rabbit and kill
ed II.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-30
DOUGH SHARES A BURGLAR
Policeman Battles Providing Negro by
Binding Him With the
Weeks Baking.

Highland Park, nl.-Chief of Police
Genest the other day introduced a
new method into the art of capturing
a thief. when he arrested a negro
burglar by means Of a pan Of bread
dough accurately thrown.
Chief Genest and Policeman Reip-
enwald. in response to a telephone
call, hurried to the residence of
James Prindeville. The burglar had
fed, but a commotion in the home Of
Mrs. A. p Smith next door attracted
their attention.
AS the policemen entered the kitch-
en- a negro ran past them and dove
through a window. AS he leaped
Chief Genest seized a pan of dough
which was raising on a table near
by and hurled it at the thief. His aim
was accurate. The pan struck the
negro's head and the dough, falling
into his eyes. so blinded him that his
capture was easy. The negro pleaded
with his captors to help him clear
away the debris.
The man gave the name of Oliver
Green. 3540 Sedgwick street. He
had $14 and four rings. taken from
the Smith home
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-30

Washington.-A bill to establish an
agricultural plant, shrub. fruit and or.
namental tree. berry and vegetable ex.
pertinent station near New iberia,
La, was introduced by Representative
Broussard.
He proposed the appropriation Of
$4,000 for this purpose for buildings
and other improvements. for demon
stration of The character of plants,
shrubs and trees best adapted to Lou
isiana soil and climate. and for pur-
chase of necessary stock. implements
and machinery.
The expense would be taken ont OF
any moneys in the treasury arising
from the sale of public lands.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-30
New Postmaster Takes Charqe

Baton Rouge.-Sam Watson became
postmaster of Baton Rouge last week.
E. NJ. Brunette was checked out by In
spector Putnam, and Mr.. Watson took
charge. Mr.. Watson at the same time
rendered his resignation to Mayor
Grouchy as a member of the city coun-
Gil from the Second ward. According
to report, W. c. Whitaker will be the
unanimous choice of the council as
Mr.. Watson says that he proposes to
give all of his time to the office and
to give the people of Baton Rouge good
service.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-30
Proposition Favored.

AleXandria.-An election was held in
this city to take the sense OF the prop.
erty tax payers on the subject Of issu-
irg $4,000 of ) per cent Improvement
bonds to run for 40 years. the bonds
to be used for extension ana improve
ment of the water works, sewer sys-
TEN, drainage and paving. There
were only two votes cast against the
issue, with a valuation of 81 100. There
were 102 votes cast for the issue. with
a valuation of s241 1874. AS there was
little opposition, the vote was light
one
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-30
BATTLES MAD DOG
IN STATION CELL
Prisoner in Chicago Lookup Has
Exciting Experience.
ANIMAL FOUND RABID
Suspected Canine Locked Up in A6
jacent Cell crswls Through Drain
Pipe Connecting the Two Rooms
and Buries Fangs in Mans Leg.

Chicago.-John Anderson, an al
legged burglar. was taken to the Pas
teur institute the other day suffering
from wounds on one leg which may
prove fatal and which he incurred in
a desperate fight with a dog in his
cell at the 50th street police station.
The animal. also a prisoner, has since
rabies.
The dog had been taken to the sta
ton after it had attacked and bitten
at least two and possibly more chill
dren living on the south side. Two of
these victims also were treated at the
institute.
II was suspected at the time of the
first attack that the dog might be
mad. The policeman vino captured
the animal had no safe place in
which to keep it and finally concluded
to take IL TO the station and lock il
up II was placed in a cell adjoining
the one occupied by Anderson, who
was held as a suspect In burglary
cases.
During the night the dog prowled
uneasily around in its cell, growing
and snarling and making so much
noise that Anderson, stretched out on
his plain board bench, could not
sleep. After some hours. however. he
managed to fall into a doze.
Suddenly the man was awakened
by peculiar scraping sound. and.
looking up. saw the eyes of the dog
cleaning at him in his own cell. The
animal had crawled through the drain
pipe connecting the two cells.
Anderson kicked at the dog with
his bare foot. The animal flew at him
and buried its fangs in the mans leg.
The two fought all over the cell. the
man screaming for help and the dog
snarling and growing and getting a
new hold on the leg every time he
was shaken from his old hold. Final
ly the jailer was aroused and. open
ing the cell door. succeeded in beat
ing the animal into submission.
Anderson was taken to a doctor at
once and his wounds were cauterized.
DIR. Antonio Lagorio was notified OF
what had happened and preparations
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-30
CALIFORNIA BAD MAN
DIES IN LAST DITCH
Shoots Himself Through Head
When Pursuing Posse Sur
rounds Him in Ravine.

Los Angeles, Cal-"Buck" Van
Vrend, the bad man of a hay-baling
outfit near Owensmouth, ended his
final day as camp tyrant the other day
by shooting at whomsoever he fancied,
stealing horse, and. after his horse
tumbled into a ditch, holding back the
posse following until he shot himself.
Deputy Sheriffs Moody and Anderson,
who were called to stop the blood
shed, arrived just before Van Vrend
died.
With the given name of Elliott,
Buck Van Vrend came to the bal
ing camp Of Frank Barrett several
weeks ago and Immediately installed
himself as camp bully. Mixed with
men not too strict in observing the
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-30
Eireproof Safe Fails to Save.

Lucy.-Consumed in the big fire
which destroyed his store. Paul Bel
thelot says his books also were burn.
ed to a crisp, despite the fact that a
safe. declared to be absolutely fire.
proof. held these documents. Mr.. Der.
thelot says: Notes and bonds to the
amount of $685.. life insurance poll.
cies of s14,50O, with fire insurance poll.
cies, books and records, together with
$3.50 in currency and other valuables.
lave been destroyed.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-30
Joke GIVES VOICE BACK
Girl Finds Self Speeches. After
Storm, but Talks Again When
Surprised"

Dollar Bay, Mich.-Every time It
thunders Lucy Sephalia. twelve years
old, loses her voice.
Six weeks ago she lost her voice dur
ing a thunderstorm. Four weeks later
it was restored when she was play
fully frightened by a friend.
During each electrical storm since
that time the same thing happened,
but each time her voice has been re-
stored by a prearranged surprise or
shock.
Physicians have been studying the
case, but no solution has been given.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-30
CALLED DIPLOMACY TO AID
Officers limitations of Purse Overcome
and Generous Hospitality Re.
turned In Fitting Manner.

A veteran in the United States army
recently told of the shrewdness dis
played by a major in the cid days.
He had been appointed to the com
nand of an army post on an island
cot a great way from San Francisco
Soon after his arrival there a
French Zee, dropped anchor In the
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-08-30
Rains DELAY Rice Harvest.

Donaldsonville.-Rice harvesting is
proceeding under difficulties, the con-
slant rains interfering with cutting
and threshing. Full advantage is taken
of every dry day to rush the work,
hut little progress has been recorded
to date. An average yield is reported,
and the market prices since the open
ing of the season have been satisfac-
tory. The incessant rains are damag
ing the corn, hay and cotton crops, but
are proving of much benefit to sugar
cane which is growing nicely.