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The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-03-26
Less CHANCE Than
EVER OF HARMONY
Leaders State That Hopes Are
About Banished. Split on the
Date of Primary.

Bristol, March 24.-Prospects
for the first Republican harmony
in the First Congressional District
in ten years, which seemed bright
a few weeks ago have about ban
ished, according to the leaders of
both factions. The Sells and anti
Sells Republican organizations
have held several meetings in an
effort to get a harmony primary,
but they have failed to agree and
indications now are that there
will be two Republican candidates
until November and possibly a
Democratic aspirant for the seat
in Congress.
The Republican party in the
First District has been split since
the present Congressman led a re-
volt against the late Congressman
Brownlow and had Hon. A. A.
Taylor nominated against him by
the Independent Republicans, who
afterwards became known as the
Sells Republicans, Sells continued
the fight and when Congressman
Brownlow died he was successful
in being elected, although he was
strenuously opposed by the
Brownlow faction. The latter or
ganization has kept up its opposi-
ton to him, the fight dating back
to the time when Sells organized
the first revolt.
In December the arti-Sells COM
mittee, which is headed by A. L..
Shipley of Jonesboro, as chairman |
and which styles itself the PRO
gressive Republican" Committee,
called a primary to be held in
April and invited the Sells COM
mittee to take part and assist in
holding it. The Sells committee
claimed that the primary should
not be held until after the August
election. The opposition agreed
to it and September 5 was selected
CONTINUED on Page p
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-03-26
SWAN E. ROWE SELLS
VALUABLE FARM

Swan E. Rowe returned from
Del Rio Monday where he went on
business in connection with the
sale of the. farm belonging to his
father about 2 miles from Del Rio.
While there he sold the farm to
Estill Stokely. a prominent farmer
OF that section. The farm con-
tanned about forty acres and is
said to be most productive farm
land. The consideration was g.
600. With the addition of this
land Mr.. Stokely will have one of
the most complete farms in the
First District.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-03-26
SPECIAL SERMON
FOR ODD FELLOWS

Rev. L. D. Hamil, pastor of M.
E. Church has arranged to preach
a special sermon to the Odd Eel
lows at his church on April 26th,
this date being the 95th anniver.
sary Of the order.
All the lodges in the county are
invited to attend in a body, if pos
sible, and those who cannot, as
many as can are expected to at
tend.
The program for the day in
cludes special music.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-03-26
LAND PURCHASED
FOR SCHOOLHOUSE

Swan E. Rowe, O. L. McMahan
and John Jenkins of the Board of
Education of Cooke County, last
week purchased a school site,
near HartselPs store and a school
house will be erected at an early
date. The land, containing two
acres, was purchased from Mr..
Whitehead for the sum of $50.
The location selected was the
most desirable to be secured in
that section, and a modern build
ing will be erected.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-03-26
HIS WIFE WASlALSO DEAF
Many New Points of Law Never
Heard Of In North Carolina are
Presented to the Court. In
sanity Plea Entered By Attor-
neys, the First In the State
Since 1860.


rottsville. the deaf mute, who, it
is claimed, murdered his wife at
Asheville on Saturday, January
n, was placed on trial at Ashe-
vile, Monday.
The following is taken from
Tuesdays Asheville Citizen:
Points of law that probably
never were before brought up in
a North Carolina court of justice
were involved in the hearing of
the case of the state against John
A. Ottinger at yesterdays session
of the Buncombe county Superior
court, presided over by Judge W.
F. Harding, of Charlotte. On ac-
count of the fact that the defend
ant is deaf mute many unusual
features have been brought into
the trial and a large crowd Of in
terested spectators were in the
court room throughout the day.
The last case on record where a
deaf mute was tried for murder in
the courts of this state was at Raj
eigh in 1860. This was the case
of the state against Harris and the
decision handed down by Judge
W. H. Battle Of the Supreme court
at that time is the only decision
on record in the history of North
Carolina courts. The cases bear
few common phases and for that
reason the trial of Ottinger was
practically conducted without pre-
cedent.
When the case was called
Yesterday morning, Martin, Rollins
and Wright, attorneys for the de-
fendant, surprised the court by
entering plea Of not guilty with
1efense based on plea Of in
sanity. This was the first hint
hat such a course would be
adopted and the prosecution was
compelled to change its tactics in
conducting the case. Solicitor
Robert R. Reynolds was assisted
~ Judge Spears Reynolds.
Since the case involved a trial as
o whether or not the defendant
vas insane no witnesses were
allied to the stand other than the
Experts introduced by the defense
o testify as to the mental condi-
ion of the defendant. These
we're Drs. G. W. Purefoy, H. B.
Weaver and j. T. Sewer and the
aking of their evidence occupied
he entire morning session. The
estimony of all three physicians
agreed that the defend
mt could be Of no possible assis-
ance to his attorneys in conduct
lg his defense. It was stated that
e was examined in the offices Of
IF. Purefoy Sunday afternoon
nd that is their united opinion
lat he has not sufficient intelli-
ence to know what is going on
the court room or to appreciate
le seriousness Of the charge that
as been placed against him.
DR.. Purefoy testified that in his
oinion Ottinger like any other
ute is not responsible for his
It's. He stated that he believes
mutes to be abnormal in COM
arson to men who can speak
I'd hear. The physician admit
Continued on Page y
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-03-26

JackSOnlan, has been named by
the state officials to fill the va
cancy on the State Election Board.
Mr.. King was chosen by Messrs.
George P. Woollen, Comptroller;
w. P. Hickerson, Treasurer, and
R, R. Sneed, Secretary of State in
conference.
The appointment of Mr.. King
completes the State Board and
puts it in fine trim for the duties
that devolve upon it. The Board
complete is composed of Judge
Sam Young of Dixon Springs, j..
r. Penland Of Knoxville and the
new member. Mr.. King.
Mr.. King was a member of the
first County Election Board in his
home county under the present
election law. He is a Democrat,
staunch in his principles and
stands well in his community. It
is believed that his appointment
will meet with general approval
among all factions.
Shortly after his appointment
MIR. King issued the following clear
cut statement:
The address issued to the voters
of the state by Mr.. King follows
lin full:
Il think it proper that | should,
lin accepting the appointment on
THE State Board of Election Com
missioners, give to the voters Of
1.-THE state a brief outline of the
policy | shall pursue as a member
|of said board.
i believe thoroughly under
stand the views and wishes of the
board, composed Of w. P. Kicker
son, Treasurer; Geo. P. Woollen,
comptroller, and R. r. Sneed,
Secretary Of State, and had not
agreed with said board as to the
tzH
policy indicated by the gentlemen
to whom am responsible for my
appointment, | should have de-
clined the honor which has been
conferred upon me.
In the outset l desire to state
that as member of the election
board | have no ak to grind, no
friend to reward, nor enemies to
punish. | shall be neither the
friend nor foe of any political
faction or clan in Tennessee, and
! will do nothing. if | know it, to
advance the interest Of any one
faction over another, but in each
and every act performed shall
seek to serve solely and alone the
electorate of Tennessee. shall
seek the advice of honorable men
who have the interest of the state
at heart as to appointments.
Even where an election is fair
ly held and the will of the people
freely expressed and correctly re-
corded there is sometimes great
suspicion concerning the result,
and believe that in all elections
the men in control thereof should
be such as will, by their reputa-
lion for uprightness and integrity, |
allay any suspicion and inspire
confidence instead.
Il shall seek to have appointed
on the various county election
(ConuIiued on Page y
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-03-26

w. T. Buchanan, General Mama
ger of the Chilhowee Extract Co.,
located at Westminster, Md, spent
several days in the city this week,
in the interest of the local plant.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-03-26
TEMPTATION.

Temptation is fearful word. 1t
indicates the beginning Of a possible
series Of infinite evils. Ii is the
ringing Of an alarm bell whose
melancholy sounds may reverberate
through eternity. Like the sudden
sharp cry Of "FneI'' under our win
dows by night. il should rouse us
to instantaneous action and brace
every muscle to its highest tension.
Horace Mann.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-03-26
JACKSON MAN
IS HONORED
S Given Place on the State
Election Board, Composed
of Three.
issues PLAIN STATEMENT

New Member Is a Democrat and
He Says That He Has No Axes
to Grind or Enemies to Punish
and Inasmucn as He Is Little
Known in State Politics His APP
pointment Is Meeting With APP
proval.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17

expended s514, the republicans $57S.
Each had small balance in the treas
ury, the former s24O5, the latter
$11.O5. The republican contributors
were T. B. Catron and w. G. Sargent,
$1OO each; ]. H. Vaughn, $50; Henry
Alarid, $40; J. A. Rolls, M. A. Ortiz
and Alexander Read s25 each; Teles-
foro Rivera, R. P. Ervein, Hugh H.
Williams, Frank f. Gromley, G. 9.
Closson, SIS each; G. A. Bishop, $780,;
Celso Lopez, J, v. conway, g. J. Rob
erts. F. w. Parker, Jose D. sena John
Pflueger, L. G. Collins, e. R. Wright,
b. P. Davies, George M. KinselI, $40
each; R. J. Palen and Fl. L. Ortiz, IS
each; Theodore COrrfck, 50; cash, s6.
The principal single item Of expendi-
ture was $40-25 to the New Mexican
Printing company.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17

When run down with kidney trouble
bacbache. rheumatism Or bladder
weakness. turn quickly for help to
Foley Kidney Pills. You cannot take
them into your system without hav.
ing good results. Chas. N. Fox. Him.
rod, N Y, says: Foley Kidney pills
have done me more good than $4,000
worth Of medicine" They give good
results 9. G. schaefer and Red Cross
Drug Store.--Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17

murder in the first week of May in
the federal court Of San Juan Garcia,
who today was arTaigned before Judge
w. H. Pope and pleaded to the charge
OF having murdered Elbert Leeds by
shooting him as Leeds sat at a win
dow in the pueblo Of Acoma- Leeds
was declared to be a wizard who oc-
casionally assumed the shape Of a
dog and therefore vendetta was
declared against him, according to
one story told at Acoma.
viii Call the Docket
The federal court docket will be
called by Judge W. H Pope on next
Wednesday, April %. United States
Attorney Summers Burlhart, who left
this evening for his home at Albuquer-
que with his secretary, George G. Tay-
lor, will return in time for the setting
Of cases.
Bankrupt Is Discharged
Manuel r. Chaves Of Mesilla, Dona
Ana county. was today discharged as
a bankrupt by Federal Judge w. H.
Pope.
Votes Came High
It cost the progressives and demo
Gratis more than s1.2s for each vote
they polled at the municipal election
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17

OF them would do any good. The trouble
lasted tin she was year old and saw an
advertisement of Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment so sent for some. First washed the
sore part with the Cuticura Soap and then
applied the Cuticura Ointment and left IL on
for while. then washed it again with the
Cuticura Soap. Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment cured the sore in a week without q
scar" Csigned) Mrs. Otto F. HeclZly, Nov.
%, 1912.
When you buy fine toilet soap think Of
the advantages Cuticura Soap possesses over
the most expensive toilet soap ever made
In addition to being absolutely pure and 10.
freshingly fragrant, it is delicately yet effec-
lively medicated, giving you two soaps in
one, toilet and skin soap at one price.
Cuticura Soap (25c.) and Cuticura Oint-
ment (5Oc.) are sold everywhere. Sample Of
each mailed free with 32-p. Skin Book. Ad-
dress postcard 'Cuticura, Dept. T, Boston"
Ra-Men who shave and shampoo with Gu
ticura Soap viii fndit pest for skin and scalp.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17
NERRAsAKA TRAVELLERS

Lincoln, Neb., April 1.-THE an
nual convention Of the Nebraska divi
sion Of the Travellers Protective as
sociation opened in this city today
with delegates in attendance from
Omaha. Alliance, hastings. York,
Fremont, Kearney and number Of
other cities. The convention will
conclude its sessions tomorrow.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17
IRRIGATION HAS.
begun TO
BOOM
VARIOUS PROJECTS ARE DIS
cUssED SERIOUSLY IN STATE
ENGINEERS OFFICE

Santa Fe, April 17.-Ex- Congress-
man Franklin q. Brooks has returned
to his home at Colorado Springs after
a conference with the state engineers
office regarding big irrigation pro
iects in Taos county In fact, there is
a revival Of interest in irrigation pro
jects.
Marion & Wood Of Albuquerque, for
J. ]. Scott, filed certificate Of in
tention in a 5000 acre project in Quad
alupe and Chaves counties south of
Fort Sumner, Guadalupe county. A
flow Of IT'S second feet to be diverted
from the Pecos mile and half
above the present point of diversion
Of the Fort Summer Land and Canal
company ditch and works. is asked for
and win raise number Of important
questions in which even the United
states reclamation service, because Of
the Carlsbad irrigation project. is in
terested. The survey Of the waters
Of the Pecos which has been ordered
win undoubtedly result in renewed
activity in irrigation projects on the
Pecos, which have been quiescent for
some time.
A thousand acre project on the
slopes Of Bartlett mesa in Colfax coun-
ty is planned by w J, Linwood of
Ration, who filed certificate of iTr
tention, asking for IA second feet
from springs on Bartlett mesa, the
water to be used for irrigation as we'll
as stock and domestic purposes. Three
reservoirs are to be built. The land
is in the Sugarite drainage basin.
A smaller project is that of Tennie
Goblin, also Of Colfax county, who
filed declaration Of intention to take
a second foot out Of Holkio Arroyo, a
tributary of Ute creek, to irrigate 100
acres and furnish water for domestic
and stock purposes.
Trademark Is Filed
The Quaker Oats company today fill
ed in the office Of Secretary of State
Antonio Lucero its trade mark, the
figure Of a Quaker in Quaker garb.
Display Of MiIltiamen
Al complaint was made today thai
members Of the militia we're strolling
about town in. Uniform or in civilian
clothes carrying army rifles develop
ed the fact that Captain Baca is hay
ing his men out on the mesa daily tc
drill them for the inspection mex
week.
inspection Nearly Finished
Lieutenant f. e. Test Of the United
States army, instructor-inspector OF
the New Mexico National Guard, has
completed his annual inspection of the
militia regiment except Companies b
and F and the regimental band at
Santa Fe, who will be inspected on
April 21. The inspection of head
quarters, the arsenal and storehouse
at Santa Fe will take place January
2s to 30, Lieutenant Test left Adju-
tant General Harry 7. Herring at Ros-
we'll for stay Of few Gays longer.
Science Institute Meets
Jose Montaner, county school super
of Taos county and publish
CT of La Revista de Taos, came in
from Taos to confer with the depart
ment Of education and to attend
meeting of the directors of the New
Mexico Institute Of Science and Edu-
cation this afternoon. Colonel William
NJ Berger Of Belen Is in Santa F'e on
legal business.
New Cattle Company
The Brazos Cattle company Of La
lara Conedos county, filed incorpora-
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17
FRECKLE ES
Don't Hide Them With Veil; Remove
Them With the othinePrescrIption

Don't Hide Them With Veil; Remove
Them With the othinePrescrIption
This prescription for the removal of
freclKles was written by a prominent
physician and is usually 50 successful,
in removing freckles and giving a
clear, beautiful complexion that it Is
sold by druggists under guarantee to
refund the money il 1t fails.
Don't hide your freclEIes under a
veil; get an ounce Of othine and rer
move them. Even the first few appli-
cations should show a wonderful i'm
proyement. some Of the lighter freck-
les vanishing entirely
Be sure to ask the druggist for the
double strength othine Il is this that
is sold on the money-bacK guarantee.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17

tion papers today. The capitalization
is $17965, divided into 1896 shares.
The New Mexico headquarters are at
Cnama, Rio Arriba county and Charles
A. Daggett of that place has been ap-
pointed statutory agent The incor-
porators and directors are James F..
Braiden, John w. shawcroft and
James P. McKelvey.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17
Stomach Trouble clraa

Mrs +. G. Cleveland, Arnold. Pa.
writes, For some time I suffered
from stomach trouble. I would have
sour stomach and feel bloated after
eating Nothing benefited me untiI I
got Chsmberlain's Tablets. After tax
ing two bottles Of them I was cured.
For sale by all dealers Adv
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17

Nothing So Good for Cough or Cold
When you have a cold you want
the best medicine obtainable SO as to
get rid of it with the least possible de-
lay. There are many who consider
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy unsur-
passed. Mrs. ]. Boroff, Elida, Ohio,
says, Ever since my daughter Ruth
was cured of a severe cold and cough
by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy two
years ago, have felt kindly disposed
toward the manufacturers Of that
preparation. l know of nothing so
quick to relieve a cough or cure a
cold" For sale by ali dealers.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17

children's Diseases very Prevalent
Whooping cough is about every
where. Measles and scarlet fever al
most as bad. Use Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound for inflamed throats
and coughing. Mrs. |. c. Hostler,
Grand Island, Nebrs says: my three
children had severe attacks Of whoop-
ing cough, and very few doses Of
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17

last week, and the republicans, who
were overwhelmingly successful. only
78 cents per vote, according to the
statement filed by the progressive
democratic fusion treasurer and the
republican treasurer. The fusionists
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17
ReliabIe-Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound

Just be sure that you buy Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound--it is d
reliable medicine for coughs. colds.
Group, whooping coughs, bronchial and
la grippe coughs, which are weaken
ing to the system. 1t also gives
prompt and definite results for hoarse-
ness. tickling throat and stuffy wheezy
breathing. 0. G. schaefer and Red
Cross Drug Store.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17

was observed through the state Of
Indiana today by the planting Of
trees and by special exercises in the
schools. AS result of special ef-
forts put forth by the Indiana For.
estry association the observance was
more general than ever before in this
state
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17

grew larger and larger an
1.-THE time on the back Of her
head. Itlooked scabby and
It itched and burned and
she began to scratch it and
scratched until it would
bleed. Sometimes she could
not sleep and felt pretty
cross.
"Itried different remedies,
nnd nhInaa. lrir.sla l,,,A nnne,
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17
Que Advantage

By buying your garments here You
have the services Of our expert fitting
and alteration department.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17

Foley's Honey and Tar gave great re-
lief" 0. G. schaefer and Red Cross
Drug Store. ADV.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17
BABY'S HEAD
.ITCHED AND BURNED
Red PimpIe Grew Larger and
Larger. Scratched Until It BIed.
Cured in Week by Cuticura Soap
and Ointment.

Burns, Wyo. The trouble began ora
my baby when she was about four months
old A red pimple was seen at first and II
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17
15C Silkolines lie
Yard
1Oc Bleached Muslin &c

This is 36inch bleached muslin, firm heavy
weave, that we sell regularly at 10c yard.
During this sale you can buy as much as you
want-one yard or bolt at
7c yard
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17

. = = = = = = > : = = .
Santa Fe, April 17.-Mrs. William
H. Pope was today nominated for
president and Mrs, Rufus J. Palen for
first vice president of the Santa Fe
Woman's club at meeting called be
cause Of the refusal of Miss Flora w.
Conrad to accept the nomination for
president because of her health. Other
nominations had been made at a pre-
vious meeting, Mrs N. B. Laughlin
for second vice president and Mrs.
Walter L. Kegel for corresponding
secretary. The election takes place
on Saturday, April 25. The child's
welfare department at its meeting re-
viewed its years work and decided
to be active along the same lines,
which include children's free dis
pensaIy and classes in sewing in the
public schools next year. Miss Con
rad Is the chairman. The board of
directors Of the club also met and
reviewed the past years work.
A Wierd Story
A wierd story Of Indian superstition
win be brought out at the trial for
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17

INDIANA OBSERVES ARRoR DAY
Indianapolis, April 17-Arbor Day
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17
Amoskeak Gingham &c Yd.

A large stock of these ginghams to go during
this sale-every woman knows what they usually
sell for-buy all you want during this sale at
7c yard
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17
25C Curtain Material 18C

This material comes SO inches wide, in about
a dozen different patterns both white and ecru
grounds Bordered scrims, Madras, etc. This
is the opportunity you have been waiting for
Housekeepers' week 1876 yard
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17
124c Dress Gingham &c
Yard

We have great assortment of these for you
to choose from, all colors and patterns. These
are very desirable for summer dresses
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17
SLIPS Bed Spreads CSC

These come in good weight material. sew
eral patterns, hemmed, and good value at csc
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17

It cost the progressives and demo-
Gratis more than SIPS for each vote
they polled at the municipal election
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17
l5C Turkish Towels 94C

sOx86 heavy unbleached Turkish Toweling A
good value at 15c.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17

extra current they burn would soon pay
the cost Of new lamps.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-17

Made of heavy pure linen huck Towelng, it
absorbs the water as soon as it touches the face,
1Sx36-inch Regular 25c.