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The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-12-12
EASIER TO WRITE IT
YOUNG sUIToR EVIDENTLY A
LITTLE EMBARRASSED.
Ordeal Of asking Papa" Was Too
Much for Him, but There Have
Been Many Others In just
the Same Fix.

Prior to the epoch-making moment
when his love triumphed over his ma
tive bashfulness young Mr.. Askam
would have maintained against any
odds that the hardest thing in life was
to propose to the girl you worshiped.
Afterwards, however, he decided that
the proposal was simply child's play
compared to asking the consent of his
father-in-law elect, although that es-
Unable old gentleman was great
friend.
Flushed with success with the
daughter he felt filled with the spirit
of hundred conquerors, and reckless
ly insisted upon seeing the father at
once. But upon reaching the library
the spirit of the hundred conquerors
suddenly evaporated and left him with
pale face and trembling knees and
chaotic mind.
'T-er--er-" he stammered INSULT
GENTLY.
Indeed" observed the old gentle
man, chuckling Then you're no more
than human"
"Ah, hal" gasped Mr.. Askam, hys-
terically, pretending a hilarity he was
far, far from feeling
How is your mother?'' asked the old
gentleman, after an awkward pause.
with the kindly intention of setting his
caller at rest.
Il love her. IL passionately adore
her. She-she has promised to marry
me If you consent" announced Mr..
Askam, in wild burst of eloquence.
What! Your mother?" cried the
old gentleman, aghast
mo, no." explained the thoroughly
confused Mr.. Askam. Yours"
my mother! Are yoa crazy?" de-
manded the old gentleman, excitedly.
II shall be4n minute" moaned the
wretched Mr.. Askam. Sir" he con-
tinued, the words falling slowly and
cautiously from his agitated lips. II
-came-here-to sk-your-consent
to marry-me."
''Eh?" cried the old gentleman.
'Tll-Pn write it'll" shouted the un-
happy Mr.. Askam, struck by happy
thought as he burst madly out of the
room. And in that way matters were
at last Strengthened to everyone's sat
isfaction.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-12-12
Depending on Their Enemies.

An interesting story comes from a
district in Asiatic Turkey. The
American consul was investigating
the effects of the Balkan wars on
this region and found that the most
constant and universal complaint was
the loss of banking facilities. This
seemed a rather strange result of war.
but further inquiry made the matter
clear.
The only bank IN that district was
managed by Greeks, as a branch Of
the Bank of Athens. Naturally, this
was closed when war broke out, for
foreign cash is not very safe when
within reach of a needy Turkish gov,
eminent. AS a consequence. a con.
siderable district. peopled almost
wholly by Mohammedans. was de.
prived of money to move tts crops.
carry on ITS trade and conduct its
business. because the enemies" and
christian dogs" who formerly per.
formed these services were gone.
The story illustrates at once the
interlocking of national interests in
modern times and the peculiar de-
pendence of Turkey on Christians in
general and Greeks in particular for
the conveniences Of civilization
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-12-12
Hamlet.

At the first performance of Hamlet
upon any stage the applause was very
slight, and with it had been mingled
few Kisses. There waS no call for
the author from applauders or hissers,
and Burbage was in terrible fury.
Hunting up the crestfallen author Of
the play, he reared:
Shakespeare, this Hamlet of yours
is rotten! There isn't an epigram
from one end to the other, and no So
ciety play can hope to succeed with
out 'em. Queen Elizabeth is asleep in
her box, and Sir Walter Raleigh has
just kicked hound into the street to
relieve his feelings! You've got to in
sert a couple of dozen of of glittering
epigrams into it by tomorrow's re-
hearsal or I'll turn 1t into a musical
comedy by introducing a ballet and
making the grave diggers Yiddish
comedians!"
Next morning the trembling author
handed in a sheaf of Pineroesque SEN
fences that embraced the following:
"Brevity is the soul of wit"
Conscience doth make towards Of
us ALL"
"Frailty, thy name is woman"
"'Tls true. tits pity, and pity tbs It's
true"
Evidently they added the touch that
playgoers wanted, for Hamlet is run
ming still.TPulitzer's Magazine.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-12-12
MUCH THINKING NOT NEEDED
Visiting Divine Rather Sorry That He
Had coaxed Boy to Make
Explanation.

A noted New York divine tells the
following story:
One day he shared with the chill
dren of a certain Sunday school a
pathetic incident turning upon the
pitiful plea of poor little girl for
aid and the dollar that he gave her. I.
Then he asked the children to guess
what was the first thing the little girl
bought.
please, sir, basket" piped up q,
small boy.
Right! Right Now there is a
boy who Thinks" cried the pleased
speaker. Come up here to the plat
form, sonnie, and tell us why you
think she bought basket. We want
all these other girls and boys to learn.
to think, too.
The boy was unwilling to accept the
distinction pressed upon him, but
finally walked slowly to the platform.
Nov, my dear boy" encouraged
the great visitor, tell us why you
think the little girl bought a basket
first"
Because" answered the lad, after
much coaxing and wriggling, II was
over in Hoboken last Sunday and
heard you tell the story there"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-12-12

Stahl-His fielding and batting was
largely responsible for the Red Sox
triumphs last year! a cleanup swat
ter
Davis-Connie Mack's chief lieu
tenant during his many years on first
for the Athletics. A cracking fielder
and there with the bat when in his
prime. He was reasonably fast in ad-
dition.
Chase-A first sacker who needs lit
tie comment. Today he leads the field
in effective work-fast, heady and
consistent in all branches.
This puts the question squarely up
to us, Why the hoodoo?
First base seems to be the best of
all places to watch the play and d.
rect the game. The custodian of that
station can tell-next to the catcher
Just how the pitcher Is working. He
can direct the whole play by signals,
having all in sight except the right
fielder.
It's hard problem to answer.
Mayhap it's a matter of luck
oOhhObhAAS hAuuly DOlA6VSu III ny Ddll
players. Perhaps it's something else.
You can scarcely call Chance and
Stahl failures as managers. Both won
league and world titles-Chance a
number of them.
Many lay the hoodoo on tempera-
ment.
That may have something to do
with it in a couple of the cases. But
1t won't hold water with the rest.
We think accident cut some ice.
Chance was beaned number of times
and Stahl hurt his foot. Neither of
their presidents wanted bench man.
ayers. So they passed.
First base is a dangerous spot to
play. One is always open to injuries
there.
But the final analysis is something
we wouldn't dare to attempt. 1t
brings us to those unanswerable words
-hoodoo and jinx.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-12-12
scALY PSORIASIS ON LIMBS

Troop H, 9Th U. s. Cavalry, Camp
Mccoy, Sparta, Wis.-"I was troubled
with psoriasis for nearly two years.
Portions of my arms and limbs we're
Affected mostly with 1t. 1t appeared
in scaly form, breaking out In very
small dots and gradually grew larger
and white scales formed when about
the size of an ordinary match-head.
The looks Of it was horrible. which
made it very unpleasant for me, 1t
itched little at times.
Il tried several treatments which
cured me for a month, but it always
broke out again. One day friend
saw the advertisement of Cuticura
Soap and Ointment in the paper and
sent for sample. They helped me.
so l purchased two more boxes OF
Cuticura Ointment and some Cuticura
Soap and they completely cured me.
1t took three months for Cuticura
Soap and Ointment to complete my
cure" (Signed) Walter Mahony. Oct.
%, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston."-Adv.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-12-12
Wholesale Execution.

Vice-President Marshall was jour
neying ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS trolley car
Ito the capitol when negro in half
clerical garb edged his way next to,
him.
beg you pahdon, Mistah Vice
President" said the neighbor, "but it
would be great pleasure, sub, IL you
would address our colored Y. M. G.
A. some Sunday"
WELL perhaps WILL" replied the
vice-president. wait little while,
though; I'm very busy just at pres
emit. A little later may be able to
make an engagement to talk to your
association and will be greatly
pleased to do so'
Thank yuh, suh," was the response.
1T will be greatly appreciated for
sure. Senator Works of California
addressed us last Sunday and he sim-l
ply decapitated the entire assem-
blage-Washington Herald.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-12-12
Must Flight to Retain Tennis Gun,

1t is practically assured that seven
or eight countries will try to win the
Davis cup, emblematic Of the worlds
lawn tennis championship. from this
country, next year. Until March, the
date for challenging the exact chal-
lengers will not be known. Australia,
Germany, France and England are
sure to enter the competition while
Belgium. South Africa and Canada
may also try again. After all chal-
lenges are in the holding country
makes the draw and then the coun-
tries decide where to play. If they
cannot agree the holding country de.
cides.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-12-12

First base is beginning to look like a
Hoodoo (spelt with a capital H. The
initial sack is fine and dandy when it
comes to playing there on and drag
ging down the salary. But
Managing and holding down that
cushion don't seem to hitch, writes
Malcolm Mclean in tho Chicago
Evening Post. Or, rather, those who
try the stunt are apt to come to a
bitter end.
Glance hurriedly over the following
list, and then see If we aren't on the
right trail:
Frank Chance-Summarily ousted
from the management of the Cubs last
fall by President Murphy.
George Stovall-Politely deposed
from the leadership of the Browns by
Colonel Hedges, president.
Jake Stahl-Winner Of a world title
his first year with the Boston Red
Sox and handed the hook by Prexy
McAleer during the midst of the sea-
son just past.
Harry Davis-Elevated to the man.
agerial reins of Cleveland, unable to
hold them for any length of time, and
now back with the Athletics.
Hal Chase-Boss of the New York
Yankees for spell, and mighty glad
to get from under.
You can scarcely call any Of these
men failures as ball players. The re-
verse is true. In fact, we doubt if you
can name five higher class first sack
ers in the history of the national
game.
Consider them as actual workers
aside from their careers as man.
Rgers):
Chance-One Of the best men who
ever guarded the stationj wonder
on low and wide throws; a 300 hitter
and a wonderfully fast and heady
base runner.
Stovall-Possessed of all the attri-
butes given to Chance, except he
wasn't quite as fast
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-12-12
lNOTES %
SPOHDM

Harry Smith has again signed to
manage the Newark champions.
Charlie Carr has been mentioned of
late as possible head for the Federal
league.
ThesBoston Nationals will report for
spring practice at Macon. Ga. about
the first of March.
The most ridiculous winter league
story We have heard yet is that Dave
Fultz will be president of the Federal
league.
Ralph Capron. the old Minnesota
gridiron star. now with Baltimore in
the International league, says that he
is through.
The English polo team win practice
three months in Spain before it's next
invasion OF America for the interna-
tional trophy.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-12-12
Many countrIes PIax soooer.

The following countries are afiliat-
ed with the International Football as
ISOLATION (soccer): Argentina, Aus
tria, Belgium, Canada. Chile, Den,
mark, England, Finland. France, Ger
many. Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxom-
bourg. Netherlands, Norway. Russia,
Scotland, South Africa. Sweden. Switz.
erland. United States and Wales.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-12-12

tola tennis tournament by Clarence ].
Griffin and John R. Strachan, runners
up in this years national doubles
championship at Newport. McLough-
lin played in excellent form, but he
refrained from poaching on the pre-
serves of his partner, upon whom
Griffin and Strachan conferred their
entire attack. The score was ca,
1913.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-12-12
Plank Victim Of Bear Story.

Eddie Plank. after pitching wonder.
full ball in the world series, is quoted
as being on the retired list. Plank
is thirty-nine years old and one of
the wonders Of this baseball age.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-12-12

Deans Mentholated Cough Drops effec-
lively drive out colds and stop all throat
irritations-5c at Drug Stores.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-12-12

Greece annually produces more than
21 100000 pounds of tobacco.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-12-12
Obvious.

What is your favorite flower.
duke?" asked the heiress. "But
ought to know without asking"
well, what would it be?"
'sThe marigold."
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-12-12
Georges Carpenter.

Jim Lancaster in the third round.
This bout took place at Geneva and
was scheduled for 20 rounds.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-12-12
FRENCH TITLE is RETAINED
Mlddleweieht Champion PugiIlst De.
feats Aspiring Jim Lancaster In
Short Bout at Geneva,

Georges Carpenter, French middle
weight champion, retained this honor
when he knocked out the aspiring
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-12-12

United States champion Maurice e.
Mclaughlin, playing with the veter-
an Sumner Hardy as his partner was
defeated at San Francisco the other
day In the feature match Of the Per
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-24
STEEL CORPORATION NOT
TO REDUCE ITS OUTPUT
Rumor of Attempts Coerce Government by Shut Downs Alb
surd, Says Gary-Presdents of Subsidiary Companies
Meet at Gary-Business Will Be Normal in
Spring, Say the Steel Chiefs

Chicago October 23.-The steel business
has suffered slight recession and the
slaokness may be expected to continue
for some time. Normal business, how
ever, may be expected by spring. This
was indicated in the discussions at the
regular monthly meeting today at Gary,
Ind, Of all the presidents of the sub
sidiary companies of the United States
Steel corporation.
The steel chiefs gathered to attend the
meeting of the American Iron and Steel
institute tomorrow e. H. Gary, chair
man of the board of the steel corpora
tion, told of the proceedings at The presi-
dents meeting Mr. Gary was emphatic
that no reduction of the present output
of steel is contemplated by the corpora
tion and he asserted positively that no
wholesale layoff of steel workers is being
considered. He declared all the corpora
tons plants We're working at full force
ana expected to so continue.
The subject of laying off men was not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-24
TALKS ON THRIFT
HOME GARDE N ECONOMIES

One of the greatest curses of American
civilization today is the fact that 1t is un-
fashionable to save and that the people
are ashamed to save; while extravaganza
waste and carelessness are looked upon as
smart and signs of prospe, ity Now prob
ably this can in no other way be more
distinctly shown than by the fact that
our wives are not doing the preserving
and picking that our mothers used to
do."-Roger w. Babson.
The truth of the statement made by the
well known economist quoted above Is
borne out by the fact that great manu-
featuring firms producing pickles, canned
goods. soups. etc, have thrived enormous
ly during the past 10 years. These great
factories. with their many varieties of
products. are thriving on the laziness and
unproductiveness of our wives and sisters
They could not have existed in the days
or our mothers, who insisted on doing
their own preserving and making their
pickles; but our wives and children are
too lazy to do these things and our maids
do not known enough. Therefore, in at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-24
PROGRAMME FOR
TUSCALOOSA FAIR
Probably Largest Day Will Be Tues
day When Warrior River Cele-
bratioa Takes Place

Tuscaloosa, October Especially }
bama fair, which Is to be held here
October 27 to November l. was an
nounced today by the officials of the
association and indicated that the COM
ing event will be decidedly the largest
and most successful fair ever held here
tent that the association has been
forced to construct 30 additional stalls
for race and exhibition horses and to
enlarge the space provided for agri-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-24
POPE'S FIFTH TRIAL
FOR MURDER COMES
Up At ADMISSION
Square Deal Will Be Ac-
corded Notorious Prison
er When the Case Is
Called Monday

Admission, October 3.-(Special.) .)-The
fifth trial of Erwin Pope, four times con-
victed In this county of the murder OF
j. B. McGlurkin, n prominent Calhoun
county miller and planter. has been SET
for Monday, October q, the prisoner hav-
ing been brought into court this week and
his hearing arranged before Judge
Thomas w. Coleman.
Pope has always been accorded square
deal In the various fights he has made
for life, and there will be no change in
the attitude of the court toward the no
torious prisoner Thomas j. Harris has
defended Pope in the last two hearings
and the court has appointed Elbert ID.
Willett, one of the foremost lawyers of
this section of the state, to assist him in
his next battle for the defendant life.
In appointing Mr. Willett to help in the
defense of Pope, Judge Coleman stated
that he was the last man at the Admission
bar available for the responsibility, as
every other lawyer in the city has at one
time or another been connected one way
or another with the famous case. 1t has
usually been handled by the younger
members of the bar Mel p. Sterne, now
member of the firm of Knox. AclSer,
Dixon & Sterne was the first to defend
Pope He took the case Immediately or
his return from Yale, where he took high
honors, and his handling of the case con-
tributed largely to his reputation. Mr..
Harris, who now has the case In hand, is
also young member of the bar, and he
has attracted considerable attention by
the diligence of his fight to save the negro
from the gallows.
Always stoicaly indiffedent to the ap-
parent fate awaiting him. and the circum-
stantial evidence pointing TO his guilt.
Pope still protests his innocence. He has
become very religious since his convic-
'tion, however, and constantly sings hynns
of Zion in his cell at the county Jail here,
to which place he has been brought from
the Jefferson county jail at Birmingham.
where he has been confined most Of the
time during the four years that have
elapsed since the tragedy.
Great changes have taken place here
since Pope was first committed TO jail.
The old prison has been condemned by
the state inspector and a new one
erected. Pope says it is like palace as
contrasted with the old bastile The scaf-
fold which was erected for his execution
rotted down before the new Jail was
erected, and there are some who predict
that Alabama will have adopted the cleo
tric chair before the end of the Pope
case is reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-24
QUIET WEDDING
AT HARTSELLE

Hartselle, October 2s4tSpecial. }
The wedding of Miss Clyde Stephenson
and Mr.. S. e. Brannon of Richard City,
Tenn was a quiet home event of
Wednesday afternoon, October %. Sew
eral out-of-town guests and a large
number of relatives and friends were
present.
Palms and cut flowers combined with
smilax We're used as decorations. The
wedding march was played by Miss
Anna Dinsmore of FalkviIle and Miss
Kathleen Corsbie- sang 81 Love You
Truly" The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. Mr.. Collier
Miss stephenson's bridal costume was
a dark blue travelling suit, with hat to
match. She carried bouquet of bride
roses. After the wedding Mr. Brannon
and his bride left for Nashville and
other points, later making their home
at Richard City, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-24
ASSESSMENT CASE
TO COME UP IN B|bb
Tax Commission Assessment
Against Alabama Mineral
Land Co. at $7,500,00O

Montgomery, October 23.-( Especial )-The
state tax commission has levied an as
sessment of s7,500,O0O against the Ala
bama Mineral Land company, which owns
$1,000 acres of valuable land in Bibb coun-
ty. The commission has levied a similar
assessment against the lessees of the
property.
The case will be heard at Centreville
December l, at which time the commits
sion will try to place the responsibility.
for the taxes, which are said to have
escaped for six years. The assessment
on the property now is 100000 In maxi
ing the large assessment against the
Alabama Mineral Land company the tax
commission acted at the instance of
County Tax Commissioner Henry p
White of Bibb county. Mr.. White said
he made the assessment last year against
the owners of the land, and that thew
claimed that the lessees should be as
sessed. This year Mr.. White assessed the
lessee, who claimed that the owners
should be assessed
Both the owners and the lessees will
be cited to appear before the commits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-24

tempting to solve this increased cost of
living problem by means of family gardeh
We not only must produce more, but we
must save more; not oE,v raise more
vegetables, but save more vegetables for
winter use
1t is doubtful if an average sized kitch-
en- garden can be made to pay unless the
householder himself does most of the
work in it. If you are under constant
expense for labor the chances are that
your garden will not show a profit,
But if you are living where you can
have garden and are so situated that
members of your own family can do most
of the work in 1t, you will find it a gen.
uine means of economy for you, even as
thousands and thousands of others have
found by experience.
Plan your garden so that you will not
only have plenty of fresh vegetables dur
ing the summer, but also so that you will
have an ample supply of winter vege-
tables and plenty of stuff for preserving
such as tomatoes, which are easy to
cultivate and very valuable as food.
Entirely aside from the actual profits
or saving from garden, you must reckon
as an important asset the health and
satisfaction that 1t gives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-24

sion at the Centrevile hearing, in order
that they may determine the RESPONSE
bility. Many thousands of dollars are
said to be involved in escaped taxes