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The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-21
MUCH FUN WITH STOP WATCH
Owner Describes a Variety OF Ways
In Which He Has Found II A.
fords Him Diversion.

Having a stop watch" says the
man who had just bought one, re
veals a whole lot of ways of amusing
yourself that you'd hardly think OF
before.
Since I've had a watch I've been
able to while away a lot Of time. Not
q pun, either. For instance, walking in
the city where the numbered blocks
make calculating easy, l am contin,
ually holding the watch on my pedes'
trian efforts.
Il figure first how long 1t takes me
to walk a block. Going at top speed
so that some folks think I'm mad, l
have been able to do SO yards In
20 2-5 seconds, or about seven miles
an hour.
Then, of course, I time all inter-
mediate distances up to a mile. I've
learned pretty we'll Just what four
miles an hour means, and I want to
tell you that folks who speak so glibly
about doing that ought to hold a
watch on their performances to see
what it means.
THE other day I got up some sprint
races between some boys just so I
could time their running. l find there's
o lot of fun, too, in making imaginary
bets with myself how long 1t will take
me to catch up with some one else
walking III the same direction or how
long it will be before a a gets to q
certain crossing.
ALSO q stop watch Is a great thing
for timing how long you can hold your
breath"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-21
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, u. S.
Land Office at Baton Rouge, La,
October Is, 1913.
Notice is hereby given that Sam
Patten, Of Glen Ella, La. who, on
May u, 1905, made Additional Home
stead Entry No. 0l462, for Mi Of swl
and nw4 OF SET, section 80, township Il
north, range2 east, Louisiana Meridian,
has filed notice Of intention to
make Five Year Proof under law under
claim to the land above described,
before clerk of court, at Columbia La.'
on the oia' A
End Day Of December 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses. Hiram,
uayior' Thomas Taylor, David Kilby,
Hugh McNaughton, all Of Glen Ella,
Oct ., John F. NuttaIl,
Register.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-21
The aThlrteenu sunerssition

According to reliable authorities the
popular superstition that attaches to
the number 10 owes Its origin to the
story of 1.-The Last Supper" For un.
reckoned centuries the superstition
has been universal that if 10 persons
sit down to a meal at the same table
one of them will die before the year
is. out. This doubtless comes from
the Biblical feast when Christ sat
down at table with his IL disciplea
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-21
For Sale.

1918 model, Motor Cycles and
Motor Boats at bargain prices,
AL makes, brand new machines,
on easy monthly payment plan.
Get our proposition before buy
no or YOU will regret it, also bar
GAINS in used Motor Cycles.
Write US today. Enclose stamp
for reply. Address Lock Box IL,
Trenton, Mich.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-21
The Bees and the Candy Man.

A commercial traveller in North Da.
kota was carrying a large line of sam.
pies Of candy and sugar, and it was
necessary for him to drive across
country with a team between towns.
The driver and the traveller noticed
that a good many bees were about,
Arriving at his destination the trav.
eler visited a prospective customer.
He opened up the sample case and
was astonished to find about 200 bees
at work on the candy and other
sweets. The bees were angry at the
interruption, but nobody was hurt.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-21

North Carolina is now claim
ing to be the grandmother of
Senator LaFollette. We expect
to live to see the day when the
Tarheels will produce documen-
tary evidence to show that Chris
TOPPER Columbus, Alexander the
Great and Napoleon Bonaparte
paid their poll taxes in Buncombe
County. Richmond Times Dis
patch.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-21

MAN would be much happier
if he only knew what he want
3D." says a Louisville minister.
And knowing that. he would be
worried considerably less if he
had sense enough to know that
nine times out ten he isn't going
to get it. Houston Post.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-21
Tonight.

Tonight, if you feel dull and
stupid, or bilious and constipat-
ed, take o dose of Chamberlain's
Tablets and you will feel all right
tomorrow. For sale by all dealers
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-21

Armed Intervention is such a
big undertaking that Washing
ton should exhaust all other re-
sources before deciding upon it.
Boston Herald.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-21
Nearly Every Child Has Worms

Nearly Every Child Has Worms
Paleness, at times a flushed
face, unnatural hunger, picking
at the nose, great thirst, etc.,
are indications of worms. Kicka-
poo Worm Killer is a reliable,
thorough medicine for the re-
moval of all kinds of worms from
children and adults. Kickapoo
Worm Killer in pleasant candy
form, aids digestion, tones sys-
tenn, overcoming constipation
and increasing the action of the
liver. Is perfectly safe for even
the most delicate children. Kick.
apoo Worm Killer makes children
happy and healthy. Csc. Guar.
antee. Try it. Drug stores or by
mail. Kickapoo Indian Medicine
Co., Philadelphia and St. Louis.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1913-11-21

Every time a young mother
reads a description of the eu-
genie baby, she thinks a reporter
has been interviewing her infant
while she was out. Washington
Post.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-01
Hot or Cold Blood in War :

war should be vaged. if at al, in cold and not
hot blood That, IN brief is the judgment of An IN
creasing number Of important nations in both h"n''
spheres. as indicated by their favorable responses
70 Mr. Rryan's peace commission proposal The six
European and two South American powers aIrcan!
heard from are Of rank so commanding as to war
rant exuecation that the remainder will generally
follow their example.
How great a gain for peace that will be is appar-
cnt when we consider the circumstances In when
most modern wars have begun. The ancient Gus
tom Of the Romans, universal in the Middle Ages
n formally notifying an antagonist before begin
ming war was abandoned nearly three centuries
ago and since then the rule has been To strike quicN
lv and oven Unexpectedly, In hot blood, with no
declaration Of war save an announcement at nome
and later some notification 10 neutras. The major
ity Of wars have begun under the Influence OF
impctuous passion. 1t is not eXtravaGant to est
mate that II the rules proposed by Mr.. Bryan had
been I'm force the majority Of wars In the last few
centuries would not have occurred.
The present scheme is novel only in degree and
not in kind II is simply further extension of
President Taft's admirable plan just as his was an
advance over the principles adopted AT The Hague
we mean of course Mr. Tafts plan Of this kind
and not his greater scheme Of universal adjudica-
tion. which went far beyond anything formerly or
since proposed.
II is a real triumph for Mr.. Bryan that he has
been able 10 secure so promptly 50 many sympa-
thetlc aud favorable responses, and it will not de
tract from the credit due TO him if We add that II
Is probably also an indication of the widespread de
sire 81 the nations 10 find an escape from the bur
dons of mntarism and the menace Of war. II was
Mr. Bryan's good fortune to appeal to them at the
psychological moment when they were I'm a receptive
mood The result should be at least as enduring
and impregnable as though It had been won via
difficulty from reluctant powers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-01
The Park RowdieS.

Central Park must he protected. II viii take
thrce months according 10 an expert, for the park
70 recover from the damage done "a 1t by the crowd
on Memorial Day To-day there will he another hig
crowd there not biz. perhaps. As that on Friday
hu, stl big enough. II its disorder and vandalism
are not severely rerrcssed 70 do the park damage
from which n viii not recover In weeks. And so IL
will no ON many other days I'm tho weeks 10 come
The fate Of the park depends upon teaching tho
ncope who visit r. especially on holidays IN treat
~ with respect and feel interest In It's rrcserys-
ZION II would have taken one thousand policemen
40 protect the Crcensward and shrubbery on Friday,
saws Mr. Spencer. chairman Of. the Mayors parks
advisory commission. That Is the result Of neglect
Because rowdyiSm in the parks has not been pun
ished I'm tho past n has grown 10 tho point where
II Is difficult 10 control But heavy fines and few
fail sentences for tho worst offenders will soon
make II easy for comparatively few policemen,
especially II q number Of them I'm plain clothes.
as is now proposed. 10 maintain order and put an
end IN vandalism.
n Is the immunity which the rowdies have on
loved that has brought things to the present pass
4 campaign against the park rowdes like that
which was conducted against the strectcar rowdies
is necessary 10 ssve tho park from ruin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-01
New TODAY and Old Tomorrow.

The speed at which New York moves-when IL
does move-and the facility and expedition with
which its people become habituated TO new things
have been strikingy displayed in the simple Attle
matter of the Belt Line
Only few days ago the ancient charlots Drawn
by superannuated Bucephaluses were still rumDnn@
and jingling their way, just as in the GOOD Oh
days before the war. Then QUE morning the ferry
borne commuters stopped looked and wondered AT
the sight of brand electric cars in place OF the
familiar relics The next day the new cars were
commonplace, and by the end Of the week nine
out Of ten commuters would have referred an IN
Guirer TO The Tribune Index TO find out whether
il was in the late 1905 or the early 1905 that the
change made.
We wonder if the city would so quickly get ac-
c,lstomed TO some other changes, such a. If the
Mayor should stop letter writing and the Board OF
Education should cease TO he the storm centre OF
wrangllng over methods and systems and waldo
should cooperate with Whitman In suppresSlng
police grating and the streets should not be torn
up for thirty days, and Tammany Iall-but no ,
There are some things which are beyond the range
of legitimate speculation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-01
II, An Open
LIE IEOE LIZ \AOho WIN Public Debate

% per cent Of the marriages % the pres
ent day turn out happily in the end.
And IL stands TO reason. Men and
women are becoming wiser and more
refined through the cumulative force Of
truth and love. Ny married friends tell
me that if tho unmarried folks really
knew what a world of tenderness AID
devotion is felt and lived and expressed
toward each other among husbands and
wives Of the present day they would b.
rather more eager than less TO enter
the holy state of wedlock: and that in
tho home one ENDS. or should ird. mu-
tuality. reciprocity, cooperation and
service.
This is all very true. but the question
Is: Who're are we 10 find our aff1nites7
II tho ranks Of the bachelors are 10
be reduced TO any great extent, ] nova
that Dan cupid wake up. endeavor 70
keep abreast ~ the progressive age.
get busy and produce result and
thus give the statistical flends "a ..il
WILBUR F. MORRELL
Los Angeles. May q. 1918
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-01
The Roosevelt Verdict Will Call
Halt on the SANDER Habit.

Tho outcome Of the Roosevelt libel suit viii give
universal satisfaction. Even the libellant VINO went
on the witness stand confessed his fault ana To-
tracted his charges has to congratulate hlm-
solf on the magnanimity of the man whom he had
grossly injured
In acceptnc the reparation offered Colonel Roose-
welt acted in accordance with the policy which
guided him throughout the conduct of the suit he
had no personal vindictivcneSs TO assuage. tie was
not seeking verdict Of damages for the sake oi
the damages. but solely for the purpose OF Vlndi-
eating the right Of public man to be protected
from Needless or malicious sanderers. lie was
courageously fighting not his own battle but the
battle Of all selrrespectinG public men for immunity
from the attacks Of scandalmongers.
To many minds it is an irresistible temptation to
invent or circulate dsparsCing fctions about the
habits of public men. These misrepresentation are
the more damaging because they cannot he openly
met They seldom reach the stage at which an ap-
neal TO the courts becomes possible. Presidents
have NOT been exempt from the darts Of the mean
cst eIondor MIR cleveland suffered from outrageous
cossip vet could take no public action against DIS
dcfamers Fortunately. the chance came to Colonel
Roosevelt nearly four Years after he left the Pres-
dc,rv IN call 10 account an offender who had been
iucautio,s enough 10 put in print what others
had merely whispered and chuchled over IN private
The trial NJ Marquette will he warning to those
who think that they can safely repeat IN pubic
way the irresponsible stories which they hear about
iren NJ prominence Even those VIII" most expose
themselves 70 tho fierce rays or publicity do mol
surrender their natural right to resent improper per
sonal criticism. The atmosphere Of public life VIII
h. cleared hy the vindicaton which Colonel Roose
volt has successfully sought. In pursuing and OK
,osine his dctractor no has rendered distinctly
valuable public service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-01
The Flag of the Chesapeake.

The London Illness reference 10 the tas 81
rawrcnce's Chesapeake as AN early version Of the
stars and Stripes" conveys a suggestion which may
not be generally recognized. In 1915 the stars and
Srripes had been In authoritative existence thirty
Liz years and thus was really older than the Union
lack in IT'S triune form So this was not in the
ordinary sense an early version In fact there
was none SUCH for the Stars and Stripes came into
existence from the pencil 81 Washington and the
needle Of Betsy Ross in finished and practically
permanent form.
only two changes have ever been made or three
II We reckon a restoration a change. The first was
when the stars were changed from circle TO
strnight rows The second when the stripes
were increased from thirteen TO fifteen, with the
vain thought ~ keeping them equal IN number TO
the stars that u.s. the states Then the third was
tho reverSion to the original thirteen stripes while
the number 81 stars continued TO increase with the
growth Of the Union.
The flag 81 the Chesapeake. like the star span
sled banner which inspired Key NJ Fort McHcnry,
uss the flag Of fifteen stripes In that sense alone
was IL "an early version. or rather different yer
sion Of our national ensign. That was the nag
which bazed our way through three or four wars.
through TIE acquisition OF the Louisiana Territory,
through the Lewis and Clark expedition to Oregon,
and through many Of the most important years and
deeds Of our history. And today II IS in only
a few tattered specimens IN museums
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-01
BARNES MUST GO
That Is the Demand Of the Rank
and File Of the Party.

To the EDITOR OF The Tribune.
Sir. Alfred IAurcns Brennans per-
slstence in defending Mr. Barnes as
chairman Of the Republican party Of
this state prompts me 70 give utterance
for tho majority (at least, l think so) Of
the rank and file Republicans OF this
state.
Wo are living In an age that demands
adya nccment: In an age that has com
pared the progress Of the past and Is
conscious OF the great possibility OF the
future: IN an ago that has been firmly
convinced that there shall 10 no dom
mating faction to hinder its onward
march.
care not what tho ability OF Mr..
Barnes might be. bu / do know that lie
has served his day; and whether his ser
vice has been a detrinent or benefit. II
will be equally acknowledged By the Re
publlcans of this state as tho best OF his
ability, provided he recognizes his un-
welcome position and steps aside for
more desirable man.
The Republicans OF to-day and Of the
State Of New York demand as their lead
or a man that IS as honest as he is
courageous. as Independent ~ he is loyal.
They demand as their leader man that
truly represents them in ideas, principles
and convictions. and Mr.. Barnes does not
ombody the trinity OF the above demand.
which is the voice OF the majority that
constitute the Republican party OF to-
day.
Mr.. Barnes has too many dark clouds
OF uneXplainabe acts hanging over his
head to be- the dictator OF that great In
telloctual army ~ Republicans In this
state.
When a man ceases to be progressive
in an advancing age he surely has no
right 70 Zoe the leader of the most pro-
gressive body Of that age, and the sooner
he IS eliminated the more commanding
viii that body be.
Mr.. Barnes holds the same position IN
tho Republican party as does Mr. Murphy
in the Democratic party: and MI Barnes
has many thoughts and beliefs. as well
as the commission Of the same acts as
Mr.. Murphy. and the Republicans OF this
state do not want such characters TO
dictate their thoughts and intentions.
Mr. Barnes must go; he has served his
period Of time. II he remains II means
the doom of the Republican party 10 ex-
tinctlon But the Republican party will
remain: and Mr.. Barnes will go. because
nothing is permanent but change.
JOSEPH LEWIS.
New York. May 20, 1913
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-01
GELATIN AS A FOOD
The Possibility Of It's Largely In
creased Use Is Suggested.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: | wish to compliment you on the
admirable article about gelatin which was
published In your paper last Sunday. II
is the best thing OF tho kind | have ever
seen in any publication not entirely scien-
tihc. and II is very refreshing to find this
generally unknown article written about
so correctly. But notice one error which
you will undoubtedly thank mo for bring
ing to your attention. Your printer makes
you say that only the poor qualities Of
gelatin are used in making capsules,
whereas the fact is that 1t is only the
very purest grades OF gelatin which are
used in that industry. AS in all other in
dustries there are different grades OF
gelatin manufactured. but there are few
If any, articles OF food produced in the
United States in which standards Of
cleanliness and purity are so high as
those now reached by the makers OF this
product in this country. Working in har-
mony with the government authorities.
they have attained a standard that Is
probably not reached elsewhere IN the
world. and no purchasers of these goods
from A reputable manufacturer need have
the slightest fear OF taking into ones sys-
tenn anything likely to inJure health or
weaken digestion.
And some Of the suggestion. ~ Your
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-01
Difficulties Of Greatness.

have scotch-Irish blood in me--Govcrnor suizer'
William is very fond of grape juce-Mrs SuIzer'
Originality in greatness is difficult now as
originality in the plot Of novel Scotch-lrish!
The colonel we believe. Is Scotchlrish, also Dutch
English. French. Hugucnot Southern. Northern
Eastern and Western. lie has used UP oil the good
desCents.
And when it comes TO owing nothing TO alcohol
the field is already prc-cmped. The colonel has
planted his flag over milk The Secretary of state
claims grape juice for his own. The Governor might
have been original and aScribed his greatness To
water. Certainly that is the Peoples Drink But
somehow water leaves the imagination cold Be
sides. Wall Street has damaged the reputation OF
water.
difficult trade, greatness Some hold dismal
views Of the future Of art, poetry letters and all
things that go TO give distinction 10 life because
use has worn the edges off their material Has
greatness any better prospects? VIII there be any
great men after our present Agamemnons?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-01
IN PRAISE OF MARRIAGE
A Bachelor Views the State with
Envy and Admiration.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In A recent letter 10 The Tribune
one Of your correspondents Of stats
teal turn reported that marriages were
on the decline, and gave as his reason
therefor the woman suffrage move
ment and added that the decline of mar
riages was a good thing for the human
race, etc.
Whatever may be the merits OF the
statement. have too much respect for
womanhood to speak lightly Of their
cause" for the best that is In my soul
has been absorbed from women. and
though my mother has departed this lie
some twenty years. still feel her spirit
ual influence.
| am d bachelor but l do not believe
that marriages are less popular than
formerly. Some OF my married friends
think that because have been success
full In business, enjoy robust health and
because my habits. tastes, etc, are good
that nothing but selhshness keeps me
from entering the married state. IT is
in vain that tell them l must walt for
Dan Cupid Marriage is not purely a
business proposition. There is the spirit
ual as well as the practical side to be
considered. I do love beautiful things,
things that are fine and spiritual. and
can see other ends than those that are
purely material. But I am also as prac-
teal as YOU please and do not believe
that imagination and practicalness con-
flct. but can exist in one and the same
person.
II Is OF course. too bad that so many
girls are born to blush unseen and waste
their sweetness on the desert air. And
the bachelors: Think what they are
missing.
There Is one thing absolutely necessary
for happy union. and that is love, that
mysterious something" the divine flame
which only death shall uuench- A good
wife Is Heavens best gift to man.
feel assured that n II a fact that at least
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-01
An Awkward Hitch in China.

The Chinese Parliament came together months ago
,oy tuo chief PURPOSES These were TO elect a
President IN place Of Mr. Yuan, who fills the onicc
prcvisionally and 10 frame and adopt constitu
ton for the republic At the very beginning OFF
ference of opinion arose TO which Of these things
should he done first Agreement on that point
could not lac secured. and day after day length
encd into week after week and month after MONTH
aud still nothing was done. Now the delegates are
becoming weary and disguised and ere going home,
ar N least necectlng TO attend sessions which are
productive Of nothing but talk
Meantime the nation suffers. Foreign powers
withhold recognition Of a government which is not