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Middletown transcript., 1914-01-17
SAYS FAREWELL
TO SUNNY SOUTH
President Wilson Gives a Pop
uIar Reception.
PARTY OFF FOR WASHINGTON
The President AppreciatIVe Of the
Rest the Mlssissipians Have
Allowed HIm-An Old
Confederate.

Pass Christian, Mistakenly 1000
residents of this region paid their re-
spects to President Wilson at pub
lie reception given especially for them
at the Presidential cottage just before
his departure for Washington. Guests
were welcomed by the President and
Mrs. Wilson, who stood on the cottage
veranda in the warm, bright sunshine.
Mr.. Wilson apparently enjoyed the oc-
casion immensely, greeting with a cor
dial smile those who shook hands.
incidentally, it was the first reception
under the present administration.
The president is highly appreciative
of the manner in which the residents
have scrupulously observed his desire
for seclusion and rest, and it was in
recognition of their courtesy that he
rendered the reception before his de-
parture to Washington.
Automobiles, carriages, rickety
traps, crude farm wagons, dust-cov-
cred saddle horses and crowded troll
ley cars brought eager people to the
reception. Pretty girls, aged Con-
federate veterans in gray uniforms,
mothers carrying their babies, and lit
tie children by the score crowded into
line and passed up the steps to meet
the President. A picturesque figure
among those who shook hands with
the President was Gen. A. c. Oxford,
of Birmingham, Ala, who wore a
resplendent Confederate uniform. He
left his card with the President. On
the reverse side of the card appeared
these words:
eff ever disown, repudiate or apollo
gize for the cause for which Lee
fought and Jackson died let the light
nings Of Heaven rend me-"
Then there was Aunt Lucy Mar
shall, an ante-bellum negress, garbed
in a wonderful flowing white sunbon-
net. She is 95 years old. For weeks
she has been talking about meeting the
President. And she was not to be
denied despite the fact that it was
generally accepted that the reception
was strictly for the white residents of
the section. Aunt Lucy carried a pic
ture of herself, neatly framed in a
white frame, which she insisted on
giving him. The old negress was ap-
pIauded to the echo by the crowd on
the lawn as she bowed low in an
ancient courtesy to the President and
Mrs. Wilson.
Standing in the receiving line with
the President and Mrs. Wilson were
Misses Margaret and Eleanor Wilson,
Miss Helen Woodrow Bones. Misses
Lucy and Mary Smith, of New Orleans,
house guests at the Presidents cot
tage, and DR.. Cary T. Grayson, U. S. N.
Middletown transcript., 1914-01-17
DECIDES THAW
IS NOT INSANE
Commission Finds He Would
Not Be a Public Menace.
SAFE TO GRANT HIM BAIL.
Report Of Commission Appointed BY
Federal Judge AIdrich Completes
Its Inquiry and Turns
Over Report.

Concord, N. Hilary Kendall
Thaw would not be public menace
if he were released on bail, according
to the report Of the commission ap-
pointed by Federal Judge Aldrich to
INQUIRE into the state Of Thaw's men
taIity. The report Of the commission
finds Thaw is not now afflicted with
any of the mental diseases from which
he was suffering when he slew Stan
ford White.
The finding was announced Sunday.
While the commissioners say that they
have reached ga definite and positive
opinion as to the present mental con-
dition Of Thaw and his probable state
Of mind at the time of the homicide, I"
they refrain from expressing this opin-
ion in view of their instructions from
the court not to "embarrass any sub
sequent litigation where the broad
question of insanity might be in
volved."
upon the question of menace or
danger through the granting of bail,
we may, however, be permitted and
probably are compelled" concludes the
report, "to record our finding that,
whatever may have been the mental
condition of Harry K. Thaw at the
time of the homicide, upon which
question we express no opinion, he
is not now suffering from any Of the
forms of mental disease alleged by
the prosecution at the time of the
trials or subsequently thereto, namely,
maniac, Oppressive insanity. paranoia,
dementia, praecox, or delusional in
sanity. In our opinion, it is reason
ably probable that Harry Kendall
Thaw's liberty under bail would not
be dangerous or a menace to the pub
lie peace and safety"
Middletown transcript., 1914-01-17
LuNAcY TEST FOR DovENER.
Former West Virginia Congressman
In Failing Health.

Wheeling, w. Va.-Application was
made in the Circuit Court Of Ohio
county for a lunacy commission for
Capt. Blackburn B. Dovener, who rep
resented the First West Virginia dis
trict in Congress from 1894 until 1904,
and was for five terms member Of
the Rivers and Harbors Committee.
Captain Dove4er's health has been
falling for number of years, accord
ing to his wife, who made the applica-
ton,
Middletown transcript., 1914-01-17
JACK ROSE GIVES UP FARMING.
Former New York Gambler Tires OF
Rural Life.

South Norwalk, Conn.-Jack Rose,
the former New York gambler and
Rosenthal witness, has given up the
merry life Of a farmer, saying that the
name is misnomer. He sold his farm
near here, and with his family has
taken up his residence at the West
port Hotel. Mr.. Rose is now lecturing
on the underworld and intends to write
a book on. the expose Of the graft and
gambling game n New York city.
Middletown transcript., 1914-01-17
rHAw HEARINGS END.
Commission 70 Report on His Sanity
In Few Days.

Concord, N. Hearings before the
commission appointed by the United
States Court to determine whether the
release Of Harry K. Thaw on bail
would endanger public safety. were
concluded here, and three members Of
the commission went to Boston to CON
suit their colleagues. 1t is expected
that the findings Of the commission
win be fIed with Federal Judge
Aldrlch within : few days.
Middletown transcript., 1914-01-17
BANKS DOORS CLOSED.
First National OF Superior, Neb.,
Ordered 70 Suspend.

Superior, Neb.-The First National
Bank Of Superior did not open for busi-
ness Friday. the doors being closed at
the orders Of the Comptroller Of the
Currency, according to announcement
Of President c. e. Adams The cause
Of the closing Of the institution is not
definitely known. The bank, accord
inc to the last statement, had a capital
stock OF 100000 with surplus and
profta bringing this up to $4,000.
Middletown transcript., 1914-01-17
PREPARING TO RECEIVE EARL

Official Washington To Give Him a
Warm Welcome.
Washington.-Elaborate plans are
being made for the entertainment of
the Earl of Kintora, chairman of the
Anglo-American Peace Celebration.
On Thursday the Earl will be the guest
of the British Ambassador at luncheon.
In the evening he will be the guest of
honor at a dinner attended by repre-
sentative men in the business and Off
cial life of Washington. On Friday
evening the Secretary of State and
Mrs. Bryan will receive in his honor at
the Pan-American Union Building.
Middletown transcript., 1914-01-17
SOUTHERN SOCIETY DIMES.
MTdwlnter Banquet Brilliant Affair
Nearly 1000 Members Present.

New York.-The first midwinter
banquet of the Southern Society, held
at the Waldorf, was a brilliant affair.
Nearly 1000 members, their families
and guests attended the function. Dur
ing the dinner Mccall Lanham, the
baritone, rendered several popular
selections, while Miss Bette Lee de-
lighted the diners with her soprano
voice. After the dinner was over
everybody went to the main ballroom,
where dancing was going on at mid
night.
Middletown transcript., 1914-01-17
INSPIRED TO KILL WILSON.
Man Who "Heard Voices" Gives Him.
self Up In Philadelphia.

s~II = p Ut IIIIt4I1s F1EIIs1s
Philadelphia = After surrendering
himself to Chief Postal Inspector
Cortelyou in the Federal Building,
Joseph German, "a years old, told the
inspector he had feeling that he must
kill President Wilson and wanted to
be committed to safe keeping. The
man said he had been in the Philadel-
phia Hospital and after his release he
had ringing in his ears" and heard
voices" which told him to "kil the
President" After being examined by
the police surgeon he was declared in
sane and committed to the Philadel-
phia Hospital.
Middletown transcript., 1914-01-17
MUNICIPAL STORE IN CHICAGO.
city Plans To Sell Necessities TO the
Poor At Cost.

Chicago. = A municipal general
store" at which persons with limited
funds may purchase the necessities Of
life, probably win be established in
Chicago in the near future. Council
finance committee set aside $25,000 in
the city's 1914 budget for the "unem-
ployed commission" which viii have
charge Of the city store.
Middletown transcript., 1914-01-17
pREw eLIPs EoR FoRrUNE.
Springfield (ohIo) Heirs Split $4,000.
600 Estate That Way.

Springfield, ohio.-Drawing num-
bered slips out of box was the
method used to divide the $4,OOO,0O0
estate Of the late Ross P. Mitchell,
real estate owner, among his three
daughters. The heirs could not agree
on division, so appraisers numbered
the property and the drawing was
made.
Middletown transcript., 1914-01-17
PoURs SERUM INTO BRAIN.
Holes Bored Through Skull To Treat
Paresis.

Paresis.
Philadelphia.-A remarkable opera
ton, the first of it's kind In this coun-
try, was performed here at st. Mary's
Hospital It consisted of the direct
application of serum to a diseased
brain through holes bored in the skull
of the patient and marks the latest
daring step in medical science in the
treatment of cerebral disease here
tofor considered incurable. The patti
ent, a man 81 years old, was suffering
from paresis. The operation was per-
formed by Dr. Ellwood R. Kirby, as
sisted by Drs. Leo Wejczynski, George
Kieffer, Edward Murphy and Robley
D. SniVely.
Middletown transcript., 1914-01-17
NO SUGAR COMPROMISE.
Trial OF Trust Dissolution Suit To Be
Resumed.

New York.-If there were ever any
negotiations between the Department
Of Justice and the American Sugar Re
fning Company, as rumored, for
compromise in the government suit to
dissolve the company as an Illegal
combination, they appear to have
failed. II have no negotiations on with
the Attorney General" said James NJ,
Beck, general counsel for the corpora
tion. eve expect to resume taking
testimony in the action at an early
date"
Middletown transcript., 1914-01-17
HAwTHoRNE oHAReEs FALsE.
Criticism OF Atlanta Prison Declared
Without Foundation.

Washington. Julian Hawthorne's
charges against the management Of the
Atlanta Penitentiary were not sus-
tanned in a report If a special investi-
CATION BY DR.. A. J.. McKelway. sub
mitted to Attorney General Mercy
nolds. Allegations BY Hawthorne anu
Representative Howard involving Wa.
den Meyer, his r7Ies and discipline
we're declared TO be without good foun.
aation.
Middletown transcript., 1914-01-17
URGES PARENTS
TO PILOT CUPID
Prof. Johnson Would Combine
Eugenics and Romance.
STEP TOWARD BETTER RACE,
At Battle Creek Conference He Un-
folds PIan-wouId Not Co 50
Far As to Eliminate
Romance.

Battle Greek, Mich. Marriage selec
ton, education for race betterment
especially along lines Of eugenics, and
the dependent child were some Of the
principal topics Of discussion at the
closing session Of the national confer
ence on race betterment. Among the
speakers were Prof. Roswell Hill John
son, Of the University Of Pittsburgh;
Prof Winfield Scott Hall, of North
western University, and DR.. Gertrude
e. Hall, Of the State Board OF
Charities OF New York.
Professor Johnson urged the widest
possible range Of acquaintance for
young people, claiming that the school
and church do not offer sufficient ad.
vantages in that respect. He sug-
gested the municipal dance hall as a
beneficial step In that direction
Eugenics seek improvements in both
mental and physical racial qualities OF
future generations, he said.
"Eugenics does not eliminate rom.
411oe5 = continued Eaoffess1T I Eoffess1T J0A4Hsea
I'VE Eugenists believe romance should
be retained.
Through the past romance has
proved a good thing. In fact, we be
Meve that it has been powerful fac.
tor in the building up of the most val
liable traits In mans evolution.
Most people believe we are attempt
ing to produce the perfect physical
baby. Physical perfection has GER
tain importance, of course. But physic.
ally perfect babies may be found fire.
quently with inferior minds. Eugenics
seeks the improvement In racial quail.
ties both mental and physical in
future generations of men. By racial,
we mean inheritable qualities.
Selection OF Mates.
'The superior stock we have is
marrying at an alarmingly low rate.
In order to advance this rate, which
must be done, it is necessary to pro
mote the following agencies:
'Let young persons of both sexes be
educated together, as they now are in
many institutions.
Let parents interest themselves IN
furthering the acquaintance of eligible
friends of opposite sex, though without
throwing the young people together
too obviously and thus multiplying the
advantage.
"Let the young people be impressed
with the thought that marriage is their
ideal and normal goal of life and let
all cynical and pessimistic views of
marriage be opposed.
above all things, let young people
have the widest range of acquaintance
possible.
Beauty Not All.
Teach the young man that mere
physical beauty, except insofar as 1t
indicates physical well-being, trivial
mental qualities such as vivacity and
a forced and feeble attempt at wit,
and devotion to stylish dressing are
very subordinate.
''Let the young people see that they
are marrying for long period, that in
such circumstances fashy and as.
gumed characteristics are negligible; /;
that they must keep watch against toe
great a play of mere beauty and
vivacity upon the emotions in opposi-
tion to more worthy characteristics,
for there is a very slight chance for
reason after love actually exists"
Middletown transcript., 1914-01-17
WOMEN TO SIT AS JUDGES.
TO Hear Cases OF Girls In, St. Louis
Juvenile Court.

st. Louis, Mo.-Two women here
after will act as judges in the Juvenile
Court when girls are on trial. This
was announced by Circuit Judge Hen
nings. The women designated for the
work are Miss Catherine Dunn and
Mrs. E. C. Runge, both attaches Of the
court. Judge Hennings' decision was
a result Of the trial Of four girls who
had run away from home. The girls
refused to discuss the case freely in
the presence of the judge.
Middletown transcript., 1914-01-17
IL KILLED IN MINE EXPLOSION.
Disaster occurs In Rock Castle Col.
IIery In Alabama.

Birmingham, Ala.-Twelve men, five
whites and seven negroes, were killed
in an explosion in the Rock Castle
mine of the Davis Greek Coal Com
pany, IS miles south of Birmingham,
in Tuscaloosa county. More than 200
men were at work in the mine when
the explosion occurred. All but IL got
out Of the workings before the after
damp affected them seriously. The
explosion is believed to have been
Of gas origin, igniting dust in the mine.
Middletown transcript., 1914-01-17
rAFT 30 POUNDS LIeHTER.
Ex.Presldent Has Tailor ''Take a Reef'
In IS Pair OF Trousers.

New Haven, Conn.-Loss Of weight
has compelled former President Will
liam H. Taft to have his garments
modelled on less generous lines He
gave to a local journeyman tailor an
order for changes to be made in S5
pairs Of trousers. Professor Taft has
reduced his weight 80 pounds and his
waist line has contracted six inches.
Middletown transcript., 1914-01-17
EoR EueENIc MARRIAGES.
Massachusetts, state Board Sends Bill
To Legislature.

Boston.-A bill designed to promote
eugenic marriages, the first of its kind
ever proposed in this State, was sent
to the Legislature by the State Board
of Health and Insanity. 1t aims to
amend the marriage law by a pro-
vision that a person suffering from a
communicable disease shall not be
capable Of contracting marriage.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-12-10

Hot tamales today
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-12-10
B. Y. P. u. Program.
Bible Study Meeting

Bible Study Meeting.
Leader n F Bynum
Song
Sentence Prayers, Messrs Delaney,
Jones and johnson
Scripture Lesson, John /; lis, Re
sponsively read by Weaver Ander-
son and Grace Kerr
Brief Story Of the Life of John the
Apostle, Frank Johnson
His Aim in Writing His Gospel \. f.
Bynum
Jesus Has Lived From Eternity. Marie
Bullock
jesus Was the Creator of the World
Willie Duerson
What John the Baptist Thought of
Jesus Mr. Freeman
Song
Jesus and the World into Which He
Came. r. r. Vermillion
The Word Made Flesh, ]. F. Delaney
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-12-10

the Faithful Workers class of the Bap-
fist Sunday School
A token of loyalty and good citizen
ship" in the shape of dollar souvenir
medal, made of Arkansas aluminium
and donated by the Aluminium Com
pany at Bauxte, will be given each one
who contributes his dollar to the fund
While Dec 10th is the day set apart
by Gov. Hays, contributions may be
made at any time up to and including
that day The list of contributors will
be published in this paper each week.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-12-10
Warning.

Any person who has IN hl, possession
any equipment. uniforms or any proper
ty whatsoever, belonging to the United
States Army or Militia, and who refus-
rs to turn over same to the proper otfi-
GER or who secretes. sells or gives
away any part of such equipment, is
liable to prosecution in either FEEDER
AL or State Courts And all persons
are hereby warned that the above law
will be rigidly enforced 10y local au-
thorities on all persons who refuse to
surrender within ten days from this
notice what military property they
may have.
W 5. Daniel,
Capt. Co X. lst Reg A. ~ &.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-12-10
w. O. w.

The Woodmen of the World held
their annual election of officers Mon
day night and elected the following for
the ensuing year;
Chas. Crook, c. c.
W. NJ Nelson, A. l..
w C. Bowden Banker
|. 5. Pentecost. Clerk
Albert Ellington, Escort
Ora Montel, Waterman
G. W Flowers. Sentry
J. \. Thompson. s. c. Riley, Ply
scians
v. G. Payne, Mgr
The Sentinel=record., 1914-03-25
POINTERS IN ETIQUETTE.

A gentleman guest should be seated at the right of his hostess. lady guest should be seated at the hosts right
 Paper napkins and paper flowers are not considered i1 good taste a4 reception, either formal or informal. They are appropriate at picnics, ba. zaars, fairs and other affairs of th4 kind
 When using a spoon for souo. tea or other liquids, it is considered cor rect to sip the contents from the side or the spoon, only holding the spoon to the lips but in eating semi-solids such as cereal, ice cream, etc, the spoon is put into the mouth.
 Courtesy requires gentlemen and la dies to pay party calls. A bachelor should be punctillious in showing this courtesy to his hostess. A married man may be relieved of this duty However, by having his wife leave III: cards with her own. This proxy makes it unnecessary for him to call
 A gentleman when walking w tE a lady should take the outside place
The Sentinel=record., 1914-03-25

,alaless there is some good re SOL fol his doing otherwise.
 Gentlemen, whether men or boys. llft their hats to ladies who recognize
 them with a bow or some form of
 salutation.
 Gentlemen, men or boys, meeting a
 male acquaintance accompanied by A
 lady should, in acknowledging his sal. utation, raise their hats even though the lady companion be unknown to them. In fact, both the lady's escort and the man or men, should raise their hats out of deference to the lady.
 Children should not say hello" when they meet their teachers or other grown-ups. It is not respectful. It is not objectionable when they are addressing their own school mates and young companions. but in address ing older people it is taking a liberty, an undue familiarity, to say "hello." It is more deferential, courteous and elegant to say, good morning." good afternoon" or good evening""
 The time of day from noon until 6 o'clock is called afternoon" At 6 o'clock evening" begins and consti- tutes the first part of the night.
 Two street car trips recently made showed a contrast
 On the first trip the car had several full grown people on it and few girls and boys in their teens. These young people were particularly rude and bois- erous, monopolizing the car and pre- venting other people from even con versi1g in low tones. When a certain lady stepped into the car, one of these tom-boy girls sang out from the rear end of the car, Hello, Aunt San" The lady replied courteously, but was not 8 little embarrassed to have the at tention of the entire carload of pas many of them rank strangers, to her. especially as the dam- sel continued to be boisterous in her play with her companion, striking boy friend with a book, wrestling and playing in manner one might expect of an untutored little child and not of a girl already having young beaux and going to parties as an almost de- buta1te."
 The second trip was made on a car entirely filled with young girls, also the high school age. One modest lit tie girl immediately arose and offered her seat, which was accepted with thanks, and this compliment: My lear, I see you have been taught that 1t is courteous for younger women and girls to show the same courtesy 10 older women and toward old peo- ole, as boys and men are trained to show to girls and older ladies. in prof.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-03-25

tra at the Hotel Eastman was also brilliantly attended. The program was admirably arranged Director Ferd Norquist led the band with a masters hand and Edward H. Horn, xylophone and Charles Gisler, trombone, the two soloists heard, scored big hits.
 An extra feature was Miss Juanita Gilliams' vocal solo. She not only possesses a rare voice, but she knows how to use it. Miss Gillian first sang Bonds, "A Perfect Day" She Was rapturously applauded and most right fully so. For an encore she sang The Rosary" The very rafters rang with the applause that followed. Miss Gillian has thus far limited her sing ing to the concert stage, but those that heard her Sunday night are con fdent she has bright future before her should she turn professional.
 Messrs. Horn and Gisler also reg istered big hits. Not only were their respective solos well selected, but ad- mirably rendered as we'll The orches- tra did full justice to the other num- bers on the program. All in all. the musical lovers enjoyed the concert hugely and sincerely trust they are going to have the pleasure of hearing Miss Gillian again before the season comes to a close.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-03-25

ton was particularly smartly attended, the belles and beauX having one of their most enjoyable dances of the entire season. A peep into the beauti- ful ball room while the assembly was at it's height afforded positive proof that the season is still very much in earnest; in fact that the gay northern and eastern fashionable words, not to forget host of southern points, has not had smarter representation in Hot Springs all year than right now.
 Prof Richard Barton's dance pro- gram was an unusually tuneful one and his superb orchestra did every number complete justice. Many en- cores were demanded, especially by the tangolsts, ana were freely gwen, Then, the life in the gay grill room, as well as while the intermission was on was in thorough keeping with late March at the Arlington.
 Eastman Mid-Week Hop-The bal
The Sentinel=record., 1914-03-25
FORCED T0 LIVE
 ON DRIED PEACHES|
BUT AFTER BEING RESCUED RYLANo CITIZEN SAYS
 NO ILL EXPERIENCE.

Cecilton, Md-In telling of his eX- perience, Mir. Geo R. Richards, of this town, says "I suffered with stomach trouble for 12 or IA years, and have spent lots of money for medicine. For three years, I had to live on dried peaches and buttermilk.
 Last year, I was a physical wreck. l could not eat or sleep, and was as near crazy as a man could be.
 At last, I took Thedeford's Black Draught, the old, reliable, vegetable liver medicine, and I want to say right here that two packages of Thedford's s BlackDraught did me more good than hundreds of dollars that 1 spent for