davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-07-17
LEARN WHAT THE EARTH IS
Hare is the Proper Definition Fresh
From the Pen Of a
Humorist.

The earth is a ball. SO situated in a
region called space as to get the full
benefit of the sun on bright days and
of the moon on romantic nights. 1t
is somewhat larger than n baseball.
but not SO important. 1t is not SO large
as a fixed star. but is much closer and
Of a much pleasanter climate. It Is
not SO flashy as charity ball. but
much more efficient.
1t has two poles of which we are
certain, because they are vouched for
by explorers; center Of which we
are not certain because 1t is vouched
for merely by scientists; an equator
and an axis which are imaginary:
Christian Scientists. which are imag.
native; and mathematicians, which
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-07-17
CHAPTER ~.
Mr.. Flint Advances a Theory.

Mr.. Flint's voice dissipated Rudolph
Van Vechten's bewilderment; but the
young man remained completely nom
plused over the seemingly inexplicable
manner In which his Cousin Paige's
purse had appeared. He met the de-
tective's narrow regard with a long.
questioning, stare: then he abruptly
dropped into a chair.
Flint" he said, you took my
breath away. Sit down. man. sit
down. Think I'll let you go until you
have told me all about this?"
So slowly did Mr.. Flint obey. that
the other could not restrain his impa-
tience.
rs my cousin in New York;" he
questioned peremptorily. Have you
seen her? This is a terribly serious
matter, Mr.. Flint. as you would ap-
preciate II you were acquainted with
all the circumstances"
Suppose returned the quiet
voice, you first answer my question
do you know where your cousin is?"
"No'-bluntly. Il don't. Until to-
day | imagined l had some idea OF
her whereabouts. but"-he weighed
the shining purse in his hand. contem-
plating 1t soberly-"here is the second
reason ] have been given within the
last hour to feel good deal of anx-
iety respecting her"
"Will you tell me the other rea-
SOM"
Briefly Van Vechten related the en-
counter with T. Jenkins. OF the
Sphere. and at the close Of the recital
the listener nodded understandinsly.
1T is beginning to look as though
my search for n murderer was open.
ing up something n bit more serious"
began Mr.. Flint; but the other sharp
ly interrupted.
What do you mean? il can't be
that anything has happened to Paige?"
Before replying. Mr.. Flint regarded
him a moment doubtfully.
CTO BE CoNTINUED)
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-07-17
BOOK II.
CHAPTER III.
In the Dark,


Notwithstanding his exciting expe-
rience of the night. and the rough
treatment to which he had been sub
1ected, and Notwithstanding thewretch-
edly uncomfortable plight in which
his captors had left him, Tom Phin-
ney's day upon the water in time be-
gan to produce its natural effect-he
dozed fitfully after a while, again and
again coming to himself with a start
from the very verge of slpmber; and
then at last, when his cramped posi-
ton no longer annoyed him, when his
arms and legs grew numb and ceased
to pain, he slept profoundly.
AFTER he had slept some hours, he
shot broad awake and to conscious
ness of two things-that the hour
was late, and that he was not alone
In the room. The darkness was etill
pitchlike. no sound had disturbed
him; yet he sensed another pres
ence.
= Minutes passed. and not sound
did he hear to confirm his first convic-
ton; still he was no less certain that
there was somebody else in the room.
A movement on his part, he conclud-
ed, must have alarmed the intruder;
therefore he lay stifiy quiescent.
scarcely breathing in his anxiety to
locate the unknown's position.
At last his patience was rewarded.
The intruder must have been holding
his breath also, for Tom plainly
heard an unmistakable exhalation.
then faint stir. a rustling of gar
ments. And then a thrill went
through him. He was suddenly aware
of a faint, delicate fragrance. He
knew that the intruder was a woman.
Could 1t be the girl of the wonder
fully sweet voice?
"If you are trying to find me-" he
said, scarcely above a whisper, 81 am
here"
The first word was met with a
stifled, startled gasp.
"Oh!"
Don't be frightened. Lord knows
I'm harmless enough"
Followed a silent pause; then came
the soft froufrou of skirts. and he
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-07-17

are unimaginative. 1t is inhabited
by people. husbands and other in.
sects, anifnalculae and bacteria II
is connected with the rest of space by
sound waves, light waves. wireless ap
paratus with instruments at the send.
ing end only. telescopes and prayers.
1t has recently endeavored to exagger.
ate its ego by the use Of aeroplanes
The earth is highly recommended
as both a summer and a winter resort
for well-to-do persons. Favorable
terms to desirable parues.-Pulitzer'f
Magazine.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-07-17

knew that the woman was cropping her
way toward him. He continued to
guide her steps with low-voiced direc-
tions. and by and by he felt the con.
tact of her foot. Next she was kneel.
ing beside him.
Whatever you do" he heard trem-
ulous whisper. be quiet. II am
caught here 1t will spoil everything;
dread to think of the possible conse-
squences. But I couldn't sleep for
thinking of your predicament."
Just release me-" said Tom. land
we can let consequences go hang.
can take care of EN-"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-07-17
Difference In Speech.

Polly-"You can never tell much
about man from his speech" Belle
That's right There's Chollie. for
instance, who shutters terribly. He
proposed to me Eve minutes after we
met. and It took jack. who is the most
voluble fellow in the world. three
years.
Arizona republican., 1914-10-22
Germans Are RepuIsed

PETROGRAD (OfficiaD, Oct. 2l.- German troops, which occupied the roads leading to the Warsaw region repulsed and are now in full retreat, leaving their wounded on the battle fields, and the Germans have aban- doned the positions they fortified in their advance Russian troops are energetically advancing along the whole front The enemy is still oc- cupying the left bank of the Vistula south of PilitZa as far as Sandomlr.
 The Russians, who have gallantly been holding for eight days the re zion of Kozenitz under the most un- Favorable conditions and against leavy artillery fire, achieved consid . erable success on october 20 and their position on the left bank of the Vistula is now secured. Attempts by Austrians to cross the river san below Przemysl have been checked, the Russians assuming the offen- sive there. In the region south of | Frzemysl were found the remains ! of all the Austrian corps defeated ln prior fights n Galicia. Here the | Russian troops are energetically checking the advance of numerus bodies of the enemy. There is TIC essential change in East Prussia. We are at present in touch with the an- omy on a front of over 400 versts
 (about PCT miles), from Lower Bzou- "a to the slopes of the Carpathiar l mountains.
Arizona republican., 1914-10-22
JUSTICE AND WOMEN

Once upon a time there was a man none.
 They fell in love.
 The man with two souls was not aware of them. He went along with out knowing it.
 But the woman with no soul knew that he had two souls, although she did not know what they were.
 One day the woman said to the man:
 You have something that I have not
 What is that?" asked the man.
 There are two of them" said the woman. but I don't know what they are"
 The man had never thought of this before. But the woman having arous- ed his curiosity, he dwelt upon him self. And he saw He perceived that he had two souls and the woman none. He was un- happy.
 T will divide with you," said the man. So he offered her one of the souls.
 l The woman did not hesitate. She took one of the souls and thanked him lavishly. But she also was un- ! happy. Then the woman tempted the man and Ee slept. And when he was ! asleep she came in the night and took from him his other soul.
 He will never miss it." whispered the woman because he did not know he had it until I told him. Without me he nevec would have known" And the woman slept When she awoke she perceived that both of her souls-the one the man had given her and the one she had taken from him-had vanished | Then she wept.
 And when the man awoke he saw instantly what had happened, for sht had given him the power of thought ! Never mind, dear." he said.
 should have been satisfied witt cne," she replied
 True. But, on the other hand. ii had been a gentleman I would hay, offered you both, and then you would nave been content with one. Justic, IS one thing. Knowing how to Urea a woman is another."-Life.
Arizona republican., 1914-10-22

nice, just across the river from the Important fortress of Ivangorod. It adds that the Russians are holding this district under most unfavorable conditions
 The report seems to contravert the optimistic accounts appearing in Eng fish newspapers from corresondents who claim they are in West Flanders, and who stated the Germans have been driven back
 The Germans, however, are believed here to be fighting under a great disad- vantage. Especially along the coast, because the British ships which assist ing the allies land forces have long range guns capable of seriously men acing the German troops and the men in the trenches as well as the ammuni- ton trains and supply conveys which must remain in the immediate rear of the troops.
 While no official information is available as to the ships where are be- ing used for this purpose, probably they are the three monitors which were being completed in England for the Brazilian government when the war broke, out and which were bought by the admiralty.
 These monitors, which were re- named the Mercy, Humber and Severn, draw less than nine feet of water and could take up positions not far from the shore from which their six inch | guns and 47 inch Howitzers of which | each vessel carries two, would be able | to throw shells nearly four miles across | the country, the range being given them by the airmen.
 i The vessels assisting the allies were not allowed to carry out their opera 1 tions in peace for the German sub marines followed them down the coast and attacked them while they were smelling the German positions. These 1 attacks, however, were made futile by the presence of the British destrOyers. | One account says the submarines suff- cred losses, but this statement has not been confirmed.
 It has been remarked that submar- ines and aeroplanes, which in times of peace have proved themselves the most dangerous arms of the army and navy service, have suffered little loss since the war, commenced and have been do- ing splendid work, travelling thousands of miles.
 The battles on land are being con tested with fury and tenacity which would indicate that strategic import ance is attached to the positions heli
 by the opposing armies.
 Of the progress of battles in Ga icia, Russian and Austrian report:
 are agan in direct conflict. The Rus
 sians say the Austrians failed tt
 cross the San river and that th'
 Russians are taking the offensive
 while near Przemysl the Russians , have repulsed numerous bodies 0
 Austrians The Austrians, on tn
 other hand, claim their attacks ar
 progressing and that the Russian
 have been driven out of severa 5iaces. It is thought possible her , .hat the Austrian report refers to
 battle taking place further to tn south of Przemysl, but that it mus be part of the general operation
 90 get the Russians out of Galici
 and threaten their flank. In East Prussia the situation seem
 unchanged. Servians again repor
 successes for their arms against tn
 hustrians in the sphere of operation in the south. According to a Frenc 3 communication, the Germans mad
 an attack on the allies lines today a
Arizona republican., 1914-10-22

Nieuport to Dixmunde, from Ypres
 to Menin and from Warneton to La
 Bassee, a violent battle was fought
 during the day According to last advices, the allies are holding their ground everywhere.
 There is nothing more to report regarding the center or right wing The Russia German army which ad- Vanced on Warsaw was forced yes terday to beat a precipitate retreat, the enemy abandoning positions he had established for defense. The Russians are pursuing and have cap tured a number of prisoners"
Arizona republican., 1914-10-22
REACH AGREEMENT
 | ON WAR TAX BILL
Senate and House Conferes Eliminate Amendments Providing for Millions
 in Their Haste to Adjourn
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21.-An agree ment on the war revenue bill was reached late today by the senate and house conferees at a sacrifice of from $15, ,000, ,000 to $2O,000,0 900 in the revenue proposed to be derived. At the last moment the conferees eliminated the proposed amendments to liquor taxes, rejecting the senate amendment to in crease the tax on beer from $150 to $175 per barrel and to impose a tax of five cents a gallon on rectified spirits.
 In sacrificing these amendments. tie conferees made no substitution, Repre- sentative Underwood'S proposal to re store the tax of two cents a gallon on gasoline as contained in the house bill having been rejected by the senate con- ferees. This action fixes the estimat- ed annual revenue at approximately $90 100000 instead of $105, 900 as contemplated in the senate bill. Throughout the day the conferees fought over the liquor tax and gasoline having been carried to the president by Senator simmons and Representative Underwood The final agreement however, paved the way for an early adjournment and leaders of both hous- es tonight planned to expedite the adoption of the report so the session might be ended tomorrow night.
Arizona republican., 1914-10-22
Deny Any Hgreement TAgSOCTATFO opECS nrSpArrtJJ

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21.-The Bel gian legation made public extracts from the Belgian Grey Book" con towering official German statements that documents recently discovered at Brussels showed an alleged mill tary agreement between Great Brit ain and Belgium since 1905.
 After presenting verbatim many extracts from diplomatic correspon dence, showing no reference to the supposed previous secret agreements, the Belgian statement says:
 The Belgian nation preferred ruin and death to the shameful perjury Germany proposed. For this reason alone Germany devastated and i'm mersed in blood a peaceful little country. Today she seeks to rob her of her honor, her only remaining treasure"
Arizona republican., 1914-10-22
Belqians on Defensive

LONDON (Thursday), Oct. 22.-Of- ficial statement:
 Throughout yesterday the enemy made a vigorous attack on the al- lies front, but was beaten back, suf fering considerable losses. The Bel gians army particularly distinguished itself by a spirited and brave de- fense of it's position.
Arizona republican., 1914-10-22

Another chance to drag the roads!
Arizona republican., 1914-10-22
GERMAN ARTILLERY

(Continued From Page One)
Arizona republican., 1914-10-22

Nieunort. DixmunCs ana La Bassee. The German general staff declares that fighting continues at the Yser canal and that the Germans are tax
 Ing the offensive west of Lille ana repulsed the French at several points.
Arizona republican., 1914-10-22
BIG WAR LOAN PAYMENT
TAsSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH1

LONDON, (Thursday), Oct 22. r Payment on the war loan on Wednes- day exceeded $6O0,O00, ,O00," says dis patch to Reuters. The empress re- quested that no festivities be held on her birthday.
Arizona republican., 1914-10-22
Allies Hold Own
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPArcH1

PARIS, Oct. 21.-Tonight's official statement reports a violent battle on the left wing, with the allies forces holding their ground everywhere.
 The text follows: "On our left wing, from the North sea as far as La Bassee, on several fronts from
Arizona republican., 1914-10-22
STUDENTS TO THE COLORS
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH ]

TASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPAICHI
 PETROGRAD, Oct. 21.-By order or Emperor Nicholas, students in the universities and high schools have been called to the colOrs. These youths are ordinarily exempt from Wa rservice.
Arizona republican., 1914-10-22

100 sacks best potatoes, $150 per cwt Thursday only. Mckee s-Adver tisement dd
Arizona republican., 1914-10-22
Drag the roads before the mud cakes!

Hire little salesman at The Re- publican office. A Want Ad will see more customers than you can.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-28
AMERICAN OIL FOR GERMANY.
PRIVATE LETTER FROM DEN.
MARK STATES CARGO WENT
TO KEEL.
Why Ships We're Seizcd-Uncle Sam
Not Concerned Where Neutral
Countries May Reship His Goods.

Washington, Oct. 24.-Private let
ters received at the British embassy
mere from Denmark state that one big
fuel oil shipment from the United
States was sent promptly on it's arri-
val In Copenhagen to the German
aerial and naval base at Kiel. Wheth-
er this occurred before or after Dem
mark prohibited Oil expectation to
belligerent countries was not stated.
The information, however, with the
general belief in England that the re-
cent increase in American oil ship
ments to Denmark was preparatory
to general Zeppelin and submarine
attack on Great Britain. resulted in
the adoption by the British navy of
restrictive measures.
British officials here admitted to-
day that the Brindilla and Platuria,
Standard Oil ships plying between
the United States and Denmark, were
detained in this connection.
The entire question, it is believed,
Will be adjusted next week with the
informal notification to shippers to
consign their cargoes to a specific
consignee. The American govern
ment regards the possible expectation
OF such cargoes from neutral coun-
tries In Europe to belligerents as a
matter In which the United Sttaes Is
not concerned.
That England has adopted the
American doctrine Of ultimate desti-
nation or continuous voyage is one of
the interesting developments in the
international law.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-28
CHINA PROTESTS JAPAN'S MOVE
Chinese are Making Objections tC
Presence of Japanese Army ir
China.

Peking, Oct. 24.-Hostile incidents
between the Chinese and Japanese
continue. China Is protesting against
the presence Of Japanese forces in
China, but restrains its soldiers from
overt acts.
The latest protest concerns the Jap
anese seizure Of the German torpedo
boat destroyer $50, which sank the
Japanese cruiser Takachiho and then
south Of Using Tau. The Chinese au-
thorities took possession Of her, bu,
the Japanese drove the Chinese
away.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-28
WILL NOT SEIZE COTTON.
ENGLAND WILL NOT INTEREERE
WITH SHIPMENTS.
vessel Detained at st. Ornaway is
Not Held OH Account of Manifest
as Staple is Not Regarded as Con-
traband.

Washington, Oct. 25.-Sir Edward
Grey, British foreign minister, has
assured the United States that Eng
land will not interfere with American
cotton shipments as "contraband Of
war;"
Sir Edwards assurance reached the
state department today through AM
bassador Page, who also said that the
British ship Camperdown laden with
American cotton and products, had
been detained at st. Ornaway, Scot
land, not because Of her manifest, but
on account Of disagreement between
her owners and the charter party.
The newly announced attitude Of the
British government will permit safe
movement Of American cotton to any
port, including Germany, where a
market may be found. Sir Edwards 8
statement is construed in some quar-
ters as meaning also that there is to
be no interference with any non-con-
traband cargoes from a neutral coun-
try, carried in neutral ships, even
when consigned directly to a belliger-
ent.
The British announcement fore.
stalled action by the state depart
ment upon request made yesterday
by Southern senators, that the bel
ligerents be asked to give assurances
that shipments OF cotton from the
United States to neutral or belligerent
countries would not be seized or de-
tanned.
Cotton never has been listed as
either absolute or conditional contra
band. but some cargoes have been
detained, and certain marine insur-
ance companies have refused to issue
cotton policies. A fair market for
cotton Is said to exist in Germany,
though most Of the mills in France
and England are closed.
The British ambassador. Sir Cecil
Sprign-Rice. was officially informed
by his government tonight of the as
surances given Ambassador Page. He
Issued this statement:
1.-The assurance may be given that
cotton Is not on the list Of contraband,
and will not be seized. 1t is on the
free list and will remain there"
In a supplementary statement the
embassy again pointed out that car
goes, even Of aband, are being
allowed to proceed when it is estab-
lished they actually are destined to
neutral countries.
Although so far cargoes Of contra
band have been detained in order to
r. ~, sure they are really intended
for I.eutral countries" said this state
ment, land though some cargoes have
been retained, such as copper destined
for Krupps, the British government
has not yet taken a single cargo with
out paying for it, and all cargoes
which were really destined for neu-
trail countries have been allowed to
proceed to their destiatiOns."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-28
Want TO SNIP COTTON.
STATE DEPARTMENT INVEST.
eating INTERFERENCE FROM
WAR ZONE.
Germany Wanting Cotton, as Do 9th
or European COuntries-SenatOr
smith Takes Part i'm Discussion Of
Plans to Relieve Situation.

Washington, Oct Ex-senator
Smith. Of South Carolina, with other
members OF a committee appointed
Yesterday, this morning went to the
state department to discuss the inter-
ference OF the warning governments
OF Europe with the oversee ship
ments OF American cotton and cotton
seed oil.
The complaints have been, first, that
there is a disposition to seize vessels
made and owned abroad, but now un-
der American registry, and second,
that the English marine underwriters,
who, it is alleged. practically dominate
this class Of insurance business, re-
fuse to insure vessels loaded with cot
ton consigned to neutral ports or for
any foreign ports other than the
British ports.
The department of State has
promptly taken these matters under
consideration. Advices have been re-
ceived that Germany is anxious for
cotton and stands ready to purchase
the same If assurance Of safe deliv-
cry can be guaranteed.
1t would obviously be Of great re-
lief to the South if some means could
be agreed upon by which American
cotton could be safely landed in for
eign ports.
Senator Smith stated that he was
going to make an effort to ascertain,
through the department of State and
commerce, to just what extent the
countries engaged in war are likely to
curtail their purchases of American
cotton on account Of the war.
He has some days ago written to
dealers and manufacturers in France,
England. Germany, Russia and Aus
tria-Hungary. endeavoring to gather
this information.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-10-28

fs" and those voting against said
proposed amendment shall deposit a
ballot with the following words plain
y written or printed thereon: Amend
msnt to Article X Of the Constitution.
oy sddins Section 1s. empowering the
c'tiss of Sumter and Darlington and
the towns Of Bolton and walhalla to
asssss abutting property for perma-
neat mprovements--No."
Managers of Election.-The
managers Of election shall canvass
said vote and certify the result as now
provided by law. and shall provide
separate boxes for said ballots.