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Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-11
Confidence Men Rob Wealthy Men

Confidence Men Rob Wealthy Men.
Terre Haute, Ind.-With the arrest
here of George Reed, John Collins
and Hugh McGinnis of Indianapolis,
on complaint of Cary Shaw, president
of the Second National bank, of Hous-
ton, Texas, the police declare they
have ended the operations of gang
that in the last year has swindled
wealthy men out of nearly quarter
of million dollars. The work of the
gang, the officials say, closely resem-
bled that of the Mabray swindle syn
dictate, and included fake prize fights.
Mr.. Shaw lost $500.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-11
Eight convicts Perish in Dark Cell

Richmond ,Texas.-Eight negro con-
ivcts, confined in the dark" cell OF
camp No. 3 on the state farm at Har-
lem, near here, were smothered to
death and four others are seriously
i'll from the effects of breathing poi
soned air. but will recover The
dark" cell on the farm has been a
means of discipline since whipping
was abolished, and the negroes we're
confined there for infraction of the
rules. The cell is Of wood construc-
tion about 100 feet long, feet wide
and feet high
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-11
RroWnies.

Cream one cup of sugar and half
a cup of butter. Beat in two eggs. Add
two squares of unsweetened choco-
late that has been melted over hot wa
ter, half cup of chopped nuts, and
half cup of flour. Spread over the
bottom of buttered pan and bake
Cut in thin strips when done.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-11

Tax to BE Increased on Big Incomes
Washington.-An increase of the
income tax on large fortunes, only
when the incomes run above $780,
600 annually, is the basis of COM
promise Democratic members Of the
senate finance committee will recon-
mend to the caucus. The attitude of
the so-called Insurgent Democrats was
such as to indicate they would not
accept the arrangement without a
fight. The finance committee men
have decided to leave the rates Of
the income tax as at present, up to
the s25O.OO0 mark.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-11
JeIIIed consomme Paprlka.

Make a strong consomme, well sea-
soned, and stir in after clearing it,
half box gelatin dissolved in cold wa
ter. Pour in pan to set; when want
ed for serving cut in square and pile
into consomme cups and sprinkle the
top of each with paprika.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-11
Banker Wanted for Big pefaIeation.

Washington. -Defalcation of $780,
900 in the State National Bank OF
Fort Worth. Texas, was reported to
Thomas P. Kane, acting comptroller
OF the currency by National Bank Ex-
aminer Van Zandt. The shortage VIII
not affect the solvency OF the bank.
The bank examiner reported that the
whereabouts of Vice President M. l..
Woode was unknown. Comptroller
Kane ordered that the facts be report
ed 10 the United States attorney at
Fort Worth. The banks surplus and
profits amounted TO s232,000.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-11
Governors Lead the Road Workers.

Little Rock, Ark.-Business was for
gotten In Arkansas while the people
worked the roads. 1t was two good
roads" days proclaimed by Gov. G. w.
Mays and 1t was success. Every
where citizens welded the shovel and
pick and the banker put in as long
hours and worked just as hard as the
hired laborers. AS result, hundreds
of miles of states highways are In
better shape than ever before. Cover
nor Majors of Missouri put in
good days work. So did Governor
Hays.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-11
To kssn Dinner Hot.

Cover the food closely with tin
and set It over basin OF hot water
This keeps the food hot and at tho
same time prevents 1t from drying.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-11

Southern Men Given Forengn Posts
Washington. Wilson sent
tions: To be ambassador to Spain,
Joseph E. Willard of Virginia; to be
minister to Honduras, John Ewing of
Louisiana.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-09-11

To Prevent Glasses From Cracking.
When pouring hot liquid into
glass, always put spoon or fork into
the receptacle first This is very
good as 1t keeps the hot liquid from
cracking the glass.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-04-26
LOST BOY FOUND.

Robert Dunbar. the four-year -old
child who was Kidnapped at Ope-
lousas, La. just eight months
previous to his recovery on April
%. was taken from Columbia, Miss,
where he was identified, back to the
home of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
G. 2. Dunbar. of Opelousas. He
was, at the time of his capture. in
tne hand of a man named Walters.
who Is in jail claiming the child
rightfully belongs to him. The
unfortunate boy had been maltreat-
ed and was SO changed, his mother
did not recognize him for some
time. While putting sandals on
his feet. after a bath, she lad sud-
denly exclaimed that the shoes
we're like those he wore when he
went away and throwing his arms
around his mothers neck, said.
You're my Mama and | have
been lost. :, All Columbia rejoiced
over the lost found. and Sheriff
Day, who discovered the boy, re-
fused to claim the reward offered
for his recovery. The Dunbars
have spent large sums IN a tireIess
search for their lost child.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-04-26
TIGERS LOOSE
Charley Noses, Ming Bee Of Lincoln
Retailers, Received His Pardon
Yesterday Morning.
II am red-hot. uncompromisIng
'prohi. Written statementOf Gov. l.
Brewer.


The message came yesterday
morning to the Sherifr's Office an
nouncing the pardon Of Charlie
Moses. the bell-wether and King
Bee of the whole tiger business in
Lincoln county,
The plea made to the Governor
against the pardon by District At
torneg Wall, the weIl-defined posi-
tion of the Prosecuting Attorney
against it. the expression Of the
moral element of the town and
county through The Leader weigh
ed nothing in the mind and moral
Sc nse Of the pardoning Governor,
of whom it is said. He has turned
out more criminals through the
pardoning mill already than Noel
did his entire term"-and Governor
Noel had considerable Of reputa-
tion along that line.
The Leader has nothing more to
say except that it hereby wishes to
emphasize all it has said with
reference to the blind tigers and
the pardons granted by the Cow
ernor.
Hereafter, whatever may come
to the people of this town and
county whatever of crime and
bloodshed, of broken hearts and
homes and blighted lives through
the use of whisky furnished by
blind tigers-the Governor of the
State. the men who signed the
petitions for pardon, the lawyers
who traded the right of themselves
and their children to be free from
the blight of the demon whisky,
under the law, as far as just appli-
cation Of the law can make them
free. are responsible.
Every whisky guzzler among US
every recreant aw-breaker every
man secretly applauding and up
holding the nefarious traffic though
outwardly clean. is rejoicing today
because the Chief Executive of the
State and prominent church-men
and politicians are ON HIS SIDE!
This is the way the matter is
construed by them and with soma
reason.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-04-26
|GHANCERY COURT CASES
Suit Against Supervisor I. ?. Jones
and Former Farm Supt. Miller
Taken Under Advisemenl.

State. use etc. VS.. 2. p. Jones
Iand J. G. Miller. This suit was
filed by the District Attorney to
enforce the collection Of 500 alieg-
led to be due the county. the money
having been paid to z. P. Jones
and BY him pald to j. e.. Miller,
Superintendent Of the County
Farm. in full settlement Of balance
due By Will Wall. a convict on the
farm. The complalnants' conten-
ltion was that one or other of the
defendants received the money and
had not paid the same into the
county treasury. Mr.. Jones an
sWered that he received the money
from friends of the prisoner and
turned the same over to Mr.. Miller
and took receipt which was ex-
hibited. Mr.. Miller denied that he
received the money from Mr.. Jones
or that he signed the receipt offer
Led by Mr.. Jones. One or more
witnesses. familiar with Mr.. Mil
Ierss signature. testified to the
kenuineness of Miller's signature
to the receipt offered BY Jones.
Atthe time the money was paid the
negro Will Wall had escaped from
the farm, and later came back to
Brookhaven, when Sheriff Apple
white applied to MIR. Miller and
asked him why he did not re arrest
Will Wall and Mr.. Miller then
stated that his fine had been paid.
Special Chancellor Robt. B. Rick
cts, after hearing all the evidence
took the case under advisement and
has not indicated yet how he may
decide the case.
Mrs. Matte Delaughter VS.. Ben
ME Delaughter. Decree for divorce.
In matter of Estate of Henry
Black. Order approving annual
account.
Daisie Thompson ct al VS.. Joseph
US Brown ct al. Decree for sale of
lands.
7. v. Williams VS.. Solomon
Williams. Decree for divorce.
Bob Smylie VS.. Myra Smylie.
Decree for divorce.
In matter of Estate of Johnnie
Ferrell. Order approving guard
Elan's report and discharQinq guard.
ian.
In matter of Estate of John j.
Helm, minor. Order allowing
guardian to pay to minor $3.50.
In matter of Estate of Martha E.
Fatheree. Order approving guard
ian's account.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-04-26
JUNIOR ORDER COMES TO BROOK
HAVEN FOR NEXT ANNUAL MEET

The State Council Junior Order
United American Mechanics held
its annual session at Meridian Oh
Tuesday last.
The following officers were elect
ed:
Councillor-W. L. Wood. Brook
haven.
Vice CounciIIor-G. d. McLau.
rim, Cantun.
oecrerars-". D. Ha~kiil,
Meridian.
Treasurer-H. M. Quin, jackson.
Among the various committees
for the year we find L. r. James.
of Brookhavcn, on the Finance
Committee and A. d. Woodruff,
Mileage and Per Diem.
Brookhaven was chosen as the
next place of meeting. The Junior
Order is prominent among our
organizations and its members will
be accorded a hearty welcome by
our city.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-04-26
John McGrath & Sons
Department Store.
Spring Clothing

Straw Hats and Panamas, $500 TO $500
Soft Silk Hats, Soc to $1OO.
SchIOss Brothers, The Clothes Beautiful.
Eclipse Shirts, Coat Style, $10O and $50.
Chidren'S Wash Suits
Three years DID, Popular shades Blue and Tan Chamb
Solid White Russian and Blouse effects Full line Of fancy stripes
and mixed coloS $1OO and $3.50
New AniYaIs--Boys' Blouse Waists
Solid and fancy color selected from the famous line
SO cents
Boys Soft Shirts, Collars attached and detached,
Soc to $1.OO
Boys Summer Weight Union Suits,
SOC and $1OO
Mems and Boys Belts, 25c to $1.OO.
Large assortment of Wash Ties, Csc.
Bat Wings. Windsors. Fou-in-E lands and Clubs.
Extra value in Mems Silk Hose, popular
cOlOrs, 25 and SOC.
Famous Holeproof Hose, s pairs for $50
Guaranteed for six months Last through the Summertime.
Anything you want in Men and Boys Wear
Ask Tom Young
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-04-26
On next Monday, Mrs. H. Casse-

On next Monday. Mrs. H. Casse-
dy, sr., and son, Mr.. Willie Cas-
sedy, will leave for Cragmore Eani-
tarium, Colorado Springs, where
Mr.. Cassidy goes ID the interest Of
his health. Mr.. D. P. Jones, who
recently left his home at Nortield
for the West writes Of his inn
provement and has urged his young
friend and co-worker while at Nor
field. to join him. The fact Of
the failing health of these two
gentlemen SO favorably known in
Brookhaven is matter Of sincere
regret among all who know them;
but there is reason to hope for their
ultimate recovery. No one more
earnestly joins in the wish than
does The Leader.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-04-26

Mrs. Charles Butterfeld enter
tanned at Rook on Tuesday after
noon in honor of Mrs. Geo. W..
Covington. Of HazIehurst. It was
a great pleasure to the Brookhaven
friends present to meet at this
charming function Mrs. o. New ton
and Mines. Charlton and James
Alexander. of jackson, former adj
mired residents Of Brookhaven.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-04-26

The quickest and surest cure for
burns, bruises, boils, sores, iniiam-
nation, and all skin diseases is Buck
lens Arnica Salve. In four days it
cured L. II. HAHN, Of Iredell, Tex,
Of sore on his ankle which panied
him SO he could hardly walk. Should
be in every house. Only 25c. Rec
commended by Price Drug Co.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-04-26
DICKSON"

Rheumatism and GOut
remedy, for lumbagO
and neuralgia and blood
purifier. For sale by C.
E. Grafton Drug Co.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-04-26
NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS.

All parties are hereby notified to
keep off my land. otherwise they
will be prosecuted according to law
Al. E. MCRETON.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-25
M0URNS At "HIS OWN" COFFIN
On Recognition Of Supposed Dead Son
Mother Falnts and 10 Serl.
ously III.

Hamilton. Ont.-While relatives and
friends surrounded the coffin in which
lay the body of a young man identified
as John Thompson. a victim Of re-
cent storm on the great lakes. the
real John Thompson raped at the
door and was admitted to the house.
His mother collapsed. seriously i'll.
Young Thompsons father did not
know on what boat his son was en-
ployed. When he read of the finding
Of the body cf a John Thompson, fire
man on the lost steamer Carruthers,
he went to Kettle Point and identified
II as that of his son.
The body was shipped to the par.
ents' home in this city, and friends
were assembled for the funeral, when
the young man suddenly returned. He
explained that he had been in Mon.
tsrey during the great storm, and
had just heard Of his reported death
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-25
DUB BLOND ESQUlMAUx IRISH
Came to America In Sixth Cen.
tury, Priest Declares.

st. Louis.-Rev. c. F. OLeary. pas
tor of the Catholic church of Notre
Dame, who recently returned from
visit to Ireland. is convinced that tho
blond Esquimaux discovered by Vilhj.
aimur Steffansson are in reality de-
scendants of early Irish settlers.
1T Is my belief" said Father
OLeary, that st. Brendan and his
monks settled in America in the sixth
century. Many historians believe this.
Brendan was great mariner. as we'll
as great student, and with him mis-.
sionaries were going out by the scores
from Ireland to Germany, Italy,
France. and other countries.
"The Norwegians formerly called
America the Lesser Ireland and we
have the evidence Of Brendan's dis.
coveries In the sea which long was
named for him Mare Brendanicum."
Father O'Leary when abroad visited
the famous st. Brendan's Mount, on
which the monastery stood. and stud.
led the old records. The expenses of
his trip to Europe were paid in part
with fund which his parish present
ed to him on the occasion of his for
tieth jubilee last spring.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-25

sary in marriage and, among the mass
of the people, none is usual.
Divorce is SO easy that IL Ii com
monty accepted that. even without
fault on either side. one party can in
sist upon divorce against the wish OF
the other. In this respect. men and
women are upon equal terms. But a
safeguard against capricious divorce
Is found In the strict rule that the one
who, under the circumstances indi-
Gated, insists upon divorce must aban-
don all property to the reluctant part
ner.
1t is not unusual for divorced per.
sons to come together again--in fact.
"an appreciable proportion of the
crimes of violence Is due to the re-
fusal Of woman to rejoin her
divorced husband"
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-25
NO MARRIAGE BANS IN BURMA
Wedding and Divorce Regulations
Among Burmese rrifle Loose Ac-
cordino to Our Ideas.

New York. Marriage and divorce
regulations among the Burmese strike
even a Westerner as loose. according
to q recently published book by sin
Herbert r. White. called "a Civil Ser
want In Burma" The sole essential
Of marriage ia mutual consent. and,
no court need intervene in divorce,
But the test Of a thing Is the way II,
works, and many, probably most,
men live happily with one wife all,
their lives" No ceremony Is neces-'
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-25

Let's go in and look around" she
suggested. But not as an engaged
couple"
Homer took the key TO the front
door from the mat In front Of the door
and opened the door. They stepped In.
The house was already furnished and
SO charmingly furnished that at the
first glance Amy fell in love with the
home. II was ideal she felt. II was
the most entrancing spot In the world
in which to begin married life.
See here" said Homer to her soft.
ly. "lf you stand just here in the hall.
way you can see long distance down
the road SO ytu can watch for me here
at night. And I'll know you're watch.
ing and 1t I'm tired 1t will give me new
strength and hasten my steps"
Amy sighed. She was on the point
Of accepting but she was not yet quite
sure that Homer was really the right
man-that he was really home loving
man.
ed out the things that were designed
particularly to give woman pleasure.
When they had completed their inspec.
ton. Amy sighed.
It's simply adorable" she cried.
Well come again tomorrow.
The next day when they again ap.
preached the house Amy saw a young
couple walk up the path toward the
door Fear struck her to the heart
What If this couple should find that
peculiar message from that eccentric
bachelor and take the house from
them? In that instant her mind was
made up. She turned quickly to
Homer.
Hurry. hurry" she cried. There's
another couple going up there and they
may take the house from us
Homer stopped the machine. lie
turned to her with the light of hope
shining in his eyes.
Then you'll go into Little Lonesome
House with me as--as my fiancee?" he
asked.
oh, yes, yes, yes" answered Amy
IL know you're the right man now. Yes
terday when you showed yourself Sc
familiar with the house | became sus
picious. Last night when we got home
! called up the agent and found that
YOU not only own Little Lonesome
House but that YOU designed It all
yourself and fitted it all up so lovel,
and coy and comfortable. No man
who is not really home lover could
have done that, so know you're the
right man"
iIomer's face became suffused with
the light OF a great JOY. Amy turned
her face away, awed at the light i'm his
eyes.
I'm mighty. mighty glad of that
said Homer.
Suddenly Amy found voice again
But hurry. hurry" she cried That
other couple may find that letter and
then you'll have to give the house tc
them"
Homer simply smiled.
THAT note was for your eyes. dear
he replied. II wrote 1t to arouse your
interest in the house-to hitch uE
your home loving instinct with the
thought of marrying me. So naturally
| wasn't going to take any chances
with anyone else finding it so took
1t out of the box last night before we
left. Here it is
And he pulled the note out OF his
pocket.
Copyright. 1913 by the Mcclure News.
paper Syndicate)
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The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-25
Awkward.

Fathers who will persist In taking
their sons to the Office must perforce
be fully prepared to take the conse.
quences. The other day Jones returned
from business with an ugly scratch on
his face. and his youngest son by his
side.
John" exclaimed Mrs. Jones, az
soon as they were inside. where did
You get that fearful scratch?"
"We have been opening lot OF
cases. my dear, and that was done by
a nasty French nail"
'Yes, ma" piped small voice and
Jones wished himself dead. II saw
her scratch him: It was that French
typewriter girl"
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-25
All RlQht for the Doctor,

Sorry, Brown" said the doctor, aft.
er the examination You're in a very
serious condition, I'm afraid III have
to operate on you"
Operate" gasped Brown. Why, |
haven't any money for operations. I'm
only poor workingman."
You're insured. are you note"
"Yes. but don't get that until after
I'm dead"
"Oh. that'll be all right sad the
doctor acknowledgements.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-25
At the Breakfast Table.

II have a vague yearning for some
thing" murmured the poet. "A con.
stant yearning for something: I know
not what"
Maybe It's tripe," suggested the
sympathetic landlady. I'VE haven't
had any In a long time"
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-25
Giraffe Hit by Switch Engine.

Dupo, lll.--A giraffe being shipped
to a circus winter quarters stuck its
head out of the car and was struck
by a switch engine. The animal is be.
ing cared for in an improvised hospi'
tai in the Y. NJ. G. A. building. Veter-
mary surgeons said IL will live.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-25
PROVED ABILITY IN ONE LINE
Salesman May Not Have Been Able
to Speak French, But as for the
Other Qualification!

The dry goods magnate was bonn
harding the applicant with the usual
questions:
Are you teetOtal?"
"Yes."
Speak French
"Yes."
Good salesman"
Eyes"
"StOck.keeper?"
"Yes."
Can you tell a good lier'
"Oh. yes,"
We'll. I'll give you a start"
The young man got on famously for
a few weeks. until one fine morning q
Partisan damsel approached him and
sweetly stated her requirements In the
native tongue. The poor young man
was fiabbergasted, not comprehending
a single word.
Five minutes later he was facing his
indignant employer.
This Is scandalous, sir. When I
employed you did you tell me YOU
could speak French?"
True" mildly replied the culprit.
but did not you ask me II I could tell
a good lie?"
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-25
HJs Enorts.

"That fellow Is the LATEST man
know He has never made an effort
TO support himself"
"Oh, yes. he has. He proposes to
every woman with money he meets"
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-25
Woman Mayor OF oreoon Town.

Troutdale. Ore.--Mrs. Clara Latou.
re!le LARSON. daughter OF an Oregon
pioneer resident, was elected mayor
OF this place by i've votes
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-25
INTERNATIONAL.
SUNl6SCI1OOL
LESSON
Qy r.. O. SELLERS. Director OF Evening
Department. The Moody Bible Institute.
Chicago)
LESSON FOR DECEMBER %
A DAY OF DECISION.
(Review.)

READING LEssoN-Joshua "a: Heb.
il:2s-31.
GOLDEN TEXT-"F'or God so loved the
world. that he gave his only bcgottcn
son. that whosocver belleveth on him
should not perish but have everlasting
life."-John 3.l6.