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The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-04-03
ELECTRIC CHAIR" BILL
AS OFFERED IN SENATE

Nashville, March 2S.-.The following
bill providing 70: the installation of an
electric chair at the state prison for the
execution OF convicted criminals, has
been introduced in the senate by Sena-
tors Welch and Walsh.
Gan act to provide for the execution
of persons sentenced to the punish
ment of death by electroculion, and to
provide permanent death chamber,
appliances and apparatus necessary for
the proper execution of felons by cleo
trocution and to appropriate money
necessary to defray the expenses there
of.
.sSection l: Be it enacted by the
general assembly of the state of Tennes-
see. That whenever any person is sent
enced TO punishment by death, the
court shall direct that the body of such
person be subjected TO shock by a
sufficient current of electricity until he
is dead.
"Section S: BE it further enacted,
That the warden of the state peniten-
tiary at Nashville, shall Immediately
upon the passage of this act provide or
cause TO be prepared or constructed a
permanent and suitable death chamber
in the state penitentiary at Nashville,
and further, shall cause an electrical
apparatus together with all necessary
appliances sufficient for the infection
of punishment of death, as provided in
the first section of this act, to be placed
in said death.cnamber.
"SectiUn 8: "Be it further,enacted,
That for the purpose of defraying the
expenses of the foregoing death-cham-
Der. apparatus, machinery and appli-
ances, the sum of ten thousand dollars,
or SO much thereof as may be necessary,
is hereby appropriated. Said sum
shall be paid to the warden of the
state penitentiary by the state treasur-
er, on the warrant Of the comptroller,
out of moneys in the treasury, not
otherwise appropriated, on vouchers
approved by the comptroller.
"Seclion 4: Be it further enacted
That this act take effect from and af-
ter its passage, the public welfare re-
quiring it,"
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-04-03
1,176 MEN BITE ON LOVE BAIT
Dead Letter Office Full Of Answers to
Mysterious Illinois Girl.

Washington.-There are 1,17G letters
in the dead letter division of the post
office department for Miss u. Y. Rad
cliffe, Elgin. H."
The mysterious Miss Radcliffe
wrote to the mayor of San Francisco
some time ago and asked help to get
husband who would appreciate a
good girl and $4,000. Her letter was
published in San Francisco papers.
Answers rained into Elgin. but no
body called. Uncle Sam is looking
after the lot that accumulated. Most
of the epistles contain photographs.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-04-03

For mild, easy action of the bowels
try Doan's Regulets, modern laxa-
tive. 25c at all stores.-Adv.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-04-03
WILL SETTLE
LABOR STRIKES
New Federal Department to
| Assist Arbitration.
WILSON TO Be NEUTRAL.


Although Secretary ls . Union Man.
He Will Be Influenced by President
and Other Members Of the Cabinet.
Result Of Many Years Of Agitation.
Expect Good Results.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-04-03
DR.. Miles Nervine

is just what it is represented to be,
a medicine compounded especially
for nervous diseases, such as fits,
spasms, St. Vitus' dance, convul-
sions and epilepsy. These diseases
frequently lead to insanity or cause
weak minds. DR.. Miles Nervine
has proven most effective In reliev-
ing these dreaded maladies.
Sold by all druggists. II the first bottle
falls to benefit your money 10 returned.
MILES MEDICAL CO.. Elkhart Ind.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-04-03
ADOPT DOUBLE EDGED SWORD
War Department Provides Blade For
Striking or Thrustinq.


Washington.--A new type OF cavalry
sword, suitable for either striking or
thrusting. has been adopted By the
war department.
The blade measures thirty-flve inch
es, is sharp on both sides and tapers
10 sharp point. The guard is strong
" constructed, so rs to afford COM
plete protection to the hand. and also
is rougbened. so as to prevent slip
ping.
The sword weighs trihe more than
the present type. but when in the scab'
bard the combined weight Is about tive
ounces less than the old sword and
scabbard
The officers scabbard will be OF Gull
finish The metal portions will bs
noncorrosive steel,
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-04-03

WILLIAM D. WILSON, SECRETARY OF LABOR
Of commerce and labor was created in
1901 the department of labor was
merged with it as bureau.
The bill creating the new depart
ment extends the principle embodied
in what is known as the Erdman act.
This act authorized the commissioner
of labor and the chairman of the in
terstate commerce commission to act
as mediators in cases Of differences be-
tween railway employers and railway
employees. Under this authority peace
has been maintained to a large extent
in the railroad world for many years
Time and again great strikes have
been averted. and efforts have been
made repeatedly to extend the scope Of
the law to all industries Of an inter
state character. This was done in the
recent enactment.
While the secretary of labor is en-
powered by the law to act as a media
tor and to appoint commissioner to
adjust disputes, the language Of the
authorization is so broad that labor
troubles In the future win come d.
rectly under the eye OF the president
and his cabinet in an official way. The
secretary of labor will not act without
consultation with the president and
the other members OF the cabinet.
Therefore the power Of the federal ad-
ministrat ton will be cxerted to main
tain peace In all industries Of an in
terstate character.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-04-03
McNutt & Broyles,
MARYVlLLE, TENN.
Quick Relief For Rheumatism

George w. Rooms, Lawton, Mich,
says: ,"DR. DETCHON's RELIEF FOR
RHEUMATISM has given my wife won
ierful benefit for rheumatism. She
could not lift hand or foot. had to be
lifted for two months. She began the
use of the remedy and improved rapid
lyon Monday she could not move and
on "Wednesday she got up, dressed her
self and walked out for breakfast. !"
Sold by Smiths Corner Drug Store
Adv.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-04-03
FOR SALE

Fine 800 acre farm, q milesfrom
Madisonvile on pike; good room
house, fine spring, good fruit; SO acres
timber land; lies well; is best quality
red soil and in good state of cultivation.
This is fine farm, beautiful home
and good bargain. $500 per acre.
6OOd terms.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-04-03
ALIENS MEET DEATH
. IN THE CHAIR

Richmond, Va, March 2S.-Floyd
Allen and his son. Claude, only two
of the Hillsvifie gun men to pay the
death penalty for the Carroll court
house murders year ago, were elec-
trocuted in the state penitentiary
shortly after l p. m. today after a
dramatic eleventh hour attempt to
save them had been thwarted by Gov.
Mann unexpectedly returning to the
capitol, thus preventing the Lieuten-
ant-Governor from acting upon re-
quest for communication.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-04-03

WANTED-For sawmiil, logging
railroad and logging works, experience
ed operators and laborers. Good wages
healthful mountain location. Good
country to settle in. Write us regard.
ing wages. ETC., stating experience
qualifications and ability. Laurel
RIVER LOGGING COMPANY, Stack
house, N. G.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-04-03
"Dr. Miles Nervine
Completely Cured
Our Little Boy Of
Fits"

A family can suffer no greater
affection than to have . child sub.
ject to fits or epilepsy. Many q
father or mother would give their
all to restore such q child to health.
II am heartily glad to tell you Of
our little boy who was completely
cured Of fits. He commenced hav.
ing them 1t 10 years of age and had
them for four years. ! tried three
doctors and one specialist but all Of
them said be could not be cured,
but DR.. Miles Restorative Neryine
and DR.. Miles Nerve and Liver Pills
made q complete cure. He Is now
hale, hearty and gay. Il has been
three years since he had the last spell.
Ishall give DR., Miles medicines
praise wherever 90. You are al
liberty to use this letter as you see
fit and anyone writing to me ! will
gladly answer If they enclose stamp
for reply"
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-04-03
MUMMY HAD AN AFFINITY.
Letter Tells Of "Unrighteous Love" In
Egypt 222 3. c.


Egypt 222 q. c.
San Francisco.-Through the finding
Of love letter on the withered breast
of mummy in the Golden Gate park
museum it was established that affin-
tiles reigned and scandals flourished in
the days Of the Ptolemys in Egypt.
The missive fell out of the mummy's
case as it was being placed in a new
coffin.
Translated it reads:
Oh. my Golden Poppy, long are the days
when l see thee not. My heart is sick
with love for thee. Carefully guard our
unrighteous love.
The woman died in 900 B. c. with
the letter clutched to her heart.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-04-03

decentralization of the
troubles between capital and lnbor
was the thought In the mind Of con-
gress when 1t established the depart
ment of labor. with representation In
the presidents cabinet The principal
duty Of the secretary OF labor will be
to net as mediator and to appoint
commissioners OF Cancellation in labor
disputes. The government thus pro-
poses to throw its influence toward the
attainment Of industrial peace.
William B. Wilson Of Pennsylvania,
the first secretary of labor. was born
in Scotland. He came to this country
with his parents and began working
In the coal mines Of Pennsylvania
when he was nine years old. When
he was eleven years old he was half
member in the Mine Workers union.
He has always been identified with
trade union affairs. At the time Of his
election to congress and for eight years
prior thereto he was international Sec
rotary and treasurer of the United
Mine Workers of America.
The creation Of the department Of
labor is the result OF long years Of agi-
tation. In 1894. responding to public
sentiment. congress established bu-
reau of labor in the interior depart
ment. A department Of labor without
representation in the cabinet was ere
ated in 1888. When the department
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-05-16
CHAPTER Xxx.

Monsieur Chatelard Takes the Wheel.
Sallie Kingsbury would have given
UP the ghost without more ado, had
she known what secular and unminis-
teriaI passions were converging about
ParsoE Thayers peaceful library. AS
it was, she had distinct feeling that
life wasn't as simple as 1t had been
heretofore, and that there were puz.
cling problems to solve. She was al
most certain that she had caught Mr..
Hand using an oath; though when she
charged him with 1t. he had said that
he had been talking Spanish to him
self-he always did when he was
alone. Sallie didn't exactly know the
answer to that. but told him that she
hoped he would remember that she
was a professor What's that?" in
quired Hand.
ITS Christian In good and regu-
lar standing, and it's what you ought
to be" said Sallie.
And now that nice Mr.. Chamber
lain. whom she had fed in the early
morning, had dashed up to the kitch-
en- door behinc Little Simon's best
horse, deposited a man from Charles
port, and then had disappeared. The
man had also. unceremoniously left
her kitchen. He might be a minister
brought there to ff1ciate at the church
on the following Sabbath, Sallie sur
missed: but on second thought she dis
missed the idea. He didn't look like
any minister she had ever seen, and
was very far indeed from the Parson
| Thayer type.
Hercules Thayer's business, iuclud-
ing his ministerial duties, had termed
/ the basis and staple of Sallie's affec-
tionate interest for seventeen years
and it wasn't her nature to give up
| that interest. now that the chief actor
had stepped from the stage So 81
speculated and wondered, while she
| did more than her share OF the work.
She picked radishes from the garden
for supper. threw white screening over
the imposing loaves of bread still cool.
| ing on the aide table. and was sharp
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house, little way up yonder over
the hill. But 1t wouldn't suit a man
like you-a slow. poky place. with no
style"
The man on the stone slowly turn
ed toward Chamberlain, and at last
found voice for more than monosy-la-
bic utteranees.
was looking for hotel, he said,
In correct English but with foreign
accent and I shall be glad to take
your advice. The Hillside, you say, is
IN this direction" and he pointed
along the lower road.
Yes" heartily assented Chamber
lain, about two miles through those
woods, and you won't make any mis-
take going there; it's a very good
place"
The man got up from the stone.
And the other inn you spoke Of
where is that?"
The Red House? That's quite a
long piece up over the hill-this way.
Straight road; house stands near a
church; kept by a country woman
named Sallie. But the Hillside's the
place for you; good style, everything
neat and handsome. And fine people!"
Very well, thanks" cut in the 9TH
er. In his sharp, rasping tones. Il
shall go to the Hillside"
He slid one hand into a pocket, as
If to assure himself that he had not
been robbed by sleight-of-hand dur
10 I'M 80 &< u
the road leading to the Hillside.
Chamberlain said Good day, sir"
without expecting or getting an an
swer, and turned the hill toward the
village
AS soon as he had dropped from
sight, however, he walked casually
into the thick bushes that lined the
road. and from this ambush he took
a careful survey Of the hill behind him.
Then he slowly and cautiously made
his way back through the underbrush
until he was again In sight of. the
cross roads. Here, concealed behind
a tree he waited patiently some five
or ten minutes. At the end of that
time, Chamberlain's mild and kindly
race HSnted up with unnoly Joy. he
opened his mouth and emitted sound
less ''haw-haw."
For there was his recent companion
also returning to the cross roads, TAX
ing discreet look in the direction Of
the village as he came along. Seeing
that the coast was clear, he turned
and went rapidly up the road that
led over the hill to the old red house.
When Chamberlain saw that the
man was well on his way he stepped
into the road and solemnly danced
athree steps of hornpipe, and the next
instant started on a run toward the
village He got little Simon's horse
and buggy. drove into the upper street
and picked up the sheriff, and then
trotted at good rattling pace around
by the long road toward lion.
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Moderr Aesop.

One day, in the presence of the Fox,
the Tortoise was Dragging to the Hare
of his ability as a runner. The FoS
was very derisive of the Tortoise's pre-
tensions, whereupon the Tortoise
winking at the Hare, offered to bel
the Fox a considerable sum of money
that he could outrun the Hare. Tbs
Fox lost no time in putting up tho
money, and of the contestants started.
The Hare took big lead at once bu,
after getting comfortably out of sight
wandered away from the track and fell
asleep. The Tortoise accordingly was
the first to reach the winning post
The Fox went off cursing at the loss
OF his money, and when he had gone
the Tortoise divided his winnings with
the Hare. Ever since that time bet
ting on races has been an uncertain
sport.-Life.
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Education.

Accustom a child as soon as 1t can
speak to narrate his little expert.
ences, his chapter of accidents: his
griefs. his fears. his hopes; to com.
municate what he has noticed in the
world without, and what ne feels
struggling in the world within.
Anxious TO have something to mar
rate. he viii be induced to give atten.
ton to objects around him, and wha.
IS passing in the sphere OF his instruc.
ton. and to observe and note events
viii become one of his first pleasures
and this is the groundwork OF
thoughtful character
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CLEARED AWAY
Proper Food Put the Troubles Away

Our own troubles always seem more
severe than any others. But when
man is unable to eat even a light
breakfast, for years, without severe
distress, he has trouble enough.
1t is small wonder he likes to tell OF
food which cleared away the troubles
Il am glad of the opportunity 70
tell of the good Grape-Nuts has done
for me-" writes a N. H. man. FOR
many years was unable to eat even
a light breakfast without great suneE
ing.
after eating I would suddenly De
seized with an attack of colo auu
vomiting. This would be followed oy
headache and misery that would some
times last a week or more, leaving me
SO weak could hardly sit up or WaiA,
"Since I began to eat Grape-NutS
have been free from the old troubles
/ usually eat Grape-Nuts one or more
times day. taking it at the beginnlns
of the meal. Now l can eat alInos'
anything / want without trouble
when I began to use Grape-Nuts
was way under my usual weight nov
weigh 90 pounds more than eve.
weighed in my lie, and am glad "
speak Of the food that has worked Ln'
change" Name given by Postum ~ 80
Battle Greek, Mich. Reid the h'uo
booklet. "The Road to Wellv1He' -
pkgs. Where's Reason"
Ever rend the above Ietterf 80,
enc appestrs from time to time lsS
are genuine, true, and fun OF
n
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-05-16
SYNOPSIS.

Agatha Redmond opera singer, starting
Tor an auto drive in New York, hnds
stranger sent as her chauffeur. Later
sne Is accosted by a stranger who climbs
INTO the auto and chloroforms her. James
Hambleton Of Lynn, Mass, witnesses the
ABDUCTION of Agatha Redmond. Handle
ton sees Agatha forcfbly taken aboard a
yacht. He secures a tug and when near
the yacht drops overheard. Aleck Van
camp. friend of Hambleton. had an ap-
pointment with him. Not meeting Ham
Madame and Miss MeIanie Reynier. He
proposes to the latter and is refused. The
tnree arrange a coast trip on van camp
up on board the Jeanne D'Arc, the yacht
on which Is Agatha Redmond. He meets
q man who introduces himself as Mon
sleur Chatelard. who is Agatha's abduc-
Tor. They fight, but are interrupted by
the sinking OF the vessel. Jimmy and
Agatha are abandoned by the crew. who
take to the boats. Jimmy and Agatha
swim for hours and finally reach shore
In thoroughly exhausted condition. Re-
covering slightly, the pair find Hand, the
chauffeur who assisted in Agatha.s alb
duction He agrees to help them, Jim is
deliriogs and on the verge of death. HAND
goes for help. He returns with Or.
Thayer, who revives Jim. and the party
Is conveyed to Charlesport. where Aga
tha's property is located. Van Camp and
his party. in the Sea Gull. reach Charles
port and get tidings or the wreck OF the
Jeanne D'Arc. Aleck finds Jim on the
verge OF Qedtn ana Agatha III ueoHdits
Or. Thayer declares his sister. Mrs Stod-
dard. is the only one who can save Jim.
She is a woman Of strong religious con-
victions, and dislikes Agatha on account
of her profession. She refuses to nurse
Jim Agatha pleads with her and she
consents to take the case. Hand explains
how he escaped from the wreck, though
ne will say nothing concerning the alb
duction. Lizzie. Agatha's maid, arrives
from New York. The fight for Jim's
life goes on. Van Camp hears Agatha's
story and gets on the track of Chatelard
who escaped from the wreck. Hamble-
ton is finally out OF danger Chamber
latin. friend of Van Camp. goes after
Chatelard. Agatha, in her relief at JIm's
recovery. goes ont into the woods. She
meets Melaine Reynier and both are sur
prised at their remarkable resemblance.
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WHERE HER THOUGHTS WERE
Most Married Men Have Had a Sim.
liar Experience, II They VIII
Admit the Truth.

The husband was reading A new,.
paper account to his wife. Now and
then he paused and asked a question
The nature OF her replies made him
doubt that she was listening closely.
He accused her of having thoughts
elsewhere, and she Indignantly retort.
ed that she had heard every word
He continued reading for a few
minutes and then glanced at her.
From the far-away look in her eyes
he knew her thoughts were not upon
the item he was reading. So, turn.
Ing the sheet as an excuse for a
pause, he continued as follows, sp
parently reading:
Last night, about two O'Clock in
the afternoon, just few minutes be.
fore breakfast, a hungry boy about
sixty years old bought an orange for
nine pins and threw 1t through a con
crete wall twenty feet thick. With q
cry Of despair he jumped into a dry
mill pond, broke his arm at the knee
joint, and was drowned. 1t was only
ten years later, on the same day and
at the same hour, that a goat gave
birth to six elephants. A high wind
then came up and killed three dead
horses and wooden cigar Indian
What do you think Of that, dear?" he
questioned, suddenly.
She gave little start, smiled. and
said:
Il think that's splendid bargain,
Henry. You had better get half q
dozen. for your stock Of shirts 10
low"
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Militant Spirit.

We were lined up at the booking
office window. taking our places. In
front of me was a burly man. All
went well until a woman broke the
line and planked her twopence In
front of the burly man. The man
swept it aside. ''I've always taught
my wife," he said, ito be polite to
gentlemen" I'm very glad am not
your wife," said the woman. The man
IN front of me took his ticket and
said. as he moved on, 81 took that
precaution some years ago."-London
Chronicle.