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The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-28
RANDOLPH COUNTY FARMER
 BELIEVES OPTIMISM PAYS

Does optimism pay? If there is a farmer m Arkansas who believes that it's poor policy to gaze on the illumi- mated side of the dark problems that the farmer and livestock man meet with daily, let him consult B. F. Big ger, of Biggers, Randolph county. MT. Bigger si converted pessimist And there's reason.
 Last year when hog cholera was killing off hundreds of hogs in Ran dolph county and when his herd had suffered materially from the ravages of this dreadful disease to swine, Mr.. Bigger was gloomy. He was more than gloomy and after he had tried a number of hog cholera remedies with out success he became pessimist.
 Luckily for him however his neigh bor's hogs had cholera and they had successfully combatted the disease by using anti-hog cholera serum. He be- came interested and decided to use the serum in treating his hogs. He was successful. Anti-hog cholera serum saved him hundreds of dollars worth of hogs.
 The result was that his pessimism was transformed to the most radiant species of optimism and that he even went so far as to buy cholera exposed
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-28
THE FARMERS AND
 THE HOLDING PLAN

Fort Worth, Tex, Dec. 2S.-Peter Radford, National Lecturer of the farmers Union, and agricultural eX- pert has given out an interview on the hundred and thirty-five million dol lar cotton holding plan, in which he presents the farmers viewpoint of the subject. Mir. Radford wants to know what has become of the money and invites the cooperation of the business interests of the nation in warehousing and financing the cotton crops of the future.
 "The value of the 1914 crop is six cents less per pound or S4S0,000,000 less than the value of last years crop" said Mir. Radford. "This is a greater financial blow to the South than the freeing of the slaves.
 "The Farmers Union asked Con- gress to meet the emergency by lend ing money on cotton so as to enable poor farmers to hold their crop, but the request was rejected, or rather modified by the government agreeing to join with bankers in providing a fund of $135, 5,0O0,000 for lending on cotton. The antitrust law had a special construction placed upon it, the patriotism of bankers was appeal
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-28
NEW INDUSTRY FEELING
 EFFECTS EUROPEAN WAR
Little Rock Cannery Putting up Sweet POtat0es-Other News Notes From The Capitol City of
 Arkansas.

In Little Rock there is brand new industry which is feeling the effects of the European war, but it is busi- ness to this concern. The Factoria Canning Company opened for business last week, with sixty hands putting up sweet potatoes. The managers of the plant state they will take all the sweet potatoes offered, and invite shipments from all sections of the state.
 When the sweet potatoes play out the plant will start in on lye hominy, and in that manner work up consider able of the corn which would get peo- pie in the mountain sections in trou- ble by converting itself into moon- shine whiskey
 And practically all of the output of this plant is going to Europe to allay the hunger of the Allies and their foes in the trenches. It is stated that the Factoria plant has orders now sufficient to keep it busy for a year, just canning food for the fighting foreigners.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-28
REV. J. S. HAWKINS, FORMER
 ARKANSAS EDUCATOR, DIES

Edna, Tex, Dec. 26.-Rev. J. s. Hawkins, former president of the Methodist Academy at Pine Bluff, Ark, died here last night. His age was 54.
 Rev. Hawkins had been suffering for about week from a. stroke of par alysis and died about 9o'clock yes terday evening.
 Rev. Hawkins was born and reared near Jackson, Tenn, where he also was married.
 After his marriage he accepted the presidency of the Methodist Academy at Pine Bluff, where he served until about seven years ago, when he moved to this place. Since coming here he has been engaged in the real estate business.
 Rev. Hawkins has been an energetic and enthusiastic church worker during his residence at Edna. He is surviv- ed by his wife and three children.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-28
STATE WIDE PROHIBITION
 CAMPAIGN IN JANUARY
Will be on in Full Force by January 1st, in Larger Cities of State Where Petitions
 Have Been Circulated

[ tfle Rock, Dec. 2S.-Plans have
 heen completed for a statewide pro-
 b;bition campaign during the third
 .ook in January that is designed to
 mt the Legislature on notice concern
 nc the wishes of those who are seek
 ;nr to banish the saloon from the ] state. That there will be legislation oc the subject is foregone conclu- .;on. but it remains to be seen just uhat phase it will assume. It now
 anpears certain that the liquor inter-
 osts will seek to secure the repeal of
 inc Going Act. and there may also be
 an effort to bring about the submission If a statewide prohibition amend. ment.
 The liquor fight will be on full blast by Jan. 1, in Little Rock, Fort Smith Pine Bluff, Helena, Hot Springs, and a few other of the larger places, where uetitions have been circulated in com uliance with the Going Act. Arrangements have been completed for a convention of the Anti-Saloon League forces of the state in Little Rock Jan. IS and 19, preceded on Sunday, Jan. IF, by field day in Lit .le Rock, when visiting workers will deliver addresses in local churches. Among the most prominent speakers will be ex-Gov. M. R. Patterson of Tennessee, who will speak on Sunday, once on Monday, and then speak at Pine Bluff, Camden, Hot Springs, and Texarkana.
 The complete itinerary is as follows Ex-Gov. Nj. R. Patterson-Little Rock, Sunday II a. m., Second Bap- list Church; p. m. Auditorium: 7:30 ID. m., Immanueal Baptist Church. Monday, Little Rock Convention; Tuesday, 7.30 p. m., Pine Bluff; We'd nesday, Camden. 7.30 p. m.; Thursday, 7:S0 ?. m., Hot Springs; Friday, 7:30 D. m., Texarkana.
 Gen. Supt P A. Baker-Little Rock, Sunday, 80 p. m., Union meeting at 'lmmanuel Baptist Church.
 Dr. A. J. Barton of Texas-Little Rock. Sunday, II a. m., First Baptist church; Conway, Sunday, 7.30 p. m.; Morrilton, Monday 7:30 p. m.; Little Rock, Tuesday, TAO p. m.; Brinkley, Wednesday,, 7.30 D. m.; Jonesboro, Thursday, 7.30 p. m.
 Dr. G. w. Morrow, Detroit, Mich.- Little Rock, Sunday, II a. m., at First Christian Church; Argenta, Sunday, 7SO p. m.; Monticello, Monday, 7.30 p. m; Warren, Tuesday, 7.30 p. m.; Eldorado, Wednesday 7.30 p. m.; For dyee, Thursday, 7.30 p. m.; Magnolia Friday, 7.3O p m.
 Dr. H. H. Russell, of Ohio-Little Rock, Sunday, II a. m. at Second Presbyterian Church, and 7.30 D. m.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-28

hogs from pessimistic neighbors. Now he has one of the finest herds of healthy hogs in Randolph county and he keeps them healthy by keeping a vial of anti-hog cholera serum and a hypodermic syringe on tap all the time.
 Ask him.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-28

Fresh celery, cranberries, head let tuce and fruits at Fred Murrah's.
 Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-28

Jack Johnson, Jr., wants t. sell you ! Saturday Evening Post.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-28

On next Monday morning all candi- dates for Speaker of the House and President of the Senate will have their headquarters open in the city, and most of them will maintain the loafing place for their many friends at the Hotel Marion. It is reported on excellent authority that there will be new blood in the race for Speaker of the House before the end of this week, and that efforts are now being made to force another candidate in- to the race for President of the Sen ate. In order to get this candidate into the race, it would be necessary to assure him the election by pledges, but it is extremely doubtful if this number could be secured.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-28

After much study on the subject the labor leaders of Arkansas have decid- ed not to make an effort to pass a Workingman's Compensation act at the coming session of the legislature. Such a bill had been drawn and would have been submitted but for the fact that Attorney General w. L Moose. declared it was unconstitutional, in as much as the constitution of Arkansas will not permit the amount of damages to be paid for injuries to be limited
 Failing to get this measure before the General Assembly, with any ex- pectation of success, the labor leaders will now set on foot movement to so change the constitution that com pensation act may be adopted and be legal. Petition for this change will be submitted to the voters of the state soon after the close of the legis- lative session.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-28

J. Oliver Jones of Yell county, and Andrew Witt of Faulkner, are two new entries into the contest for minor offices in the General Assembly. Mr. Jones asks for the position of assis- tant secretary of the Senate, while MT. Witt desires to be assistant chief clerk of the House.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-04-24
ELECTRIC TROLLEY IN JAPAN
Government Has Taken Up Subject OF
ElestrinoatIon of Steam Railroads
VIII Make One Experiment

The new book OF the Japanese min
fxtry Of finance contains figures show
ing the growth Of electric railways In
that country for 1911 as compared with
1910. The number of companies In
creased from "a to 40, the paid-in cap
itAl from es,4SS. 900 to e9.6s7. 900, the
length OF the lines In operation from
1855 to 481.5 miles, the length Of
lines under construction from 1904
miles to 221.o6 miles, the number Of
passengers from 325, oe6, 900 TO Set, $780,
900, and the net earnings from 6s11.-
600 to eSss,7oo. The total number Of
motor cars operated to the end of the
year 1911 was 2,46s. The government
has taksn up the subject of slectrifica-
ton of steam railroads. and It is pro-
posed to experiment between Tokyo
and Yokohama--Electric Railway
Journal
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-04-24

In the valley of the Lyn. near Lyn.
mouth, North Devon, there is a quaint
little hamlet called Middleham, where
for three months in the year the sun
is not seen.
The cluster of houses forming the
hamlet is surrounded on all sides by
hills so steep and high that from No
vember until February the sun does
not rise high enough to be seen over
their tops.
The first appearance of the sun is
eagerly looked for, and it is first seen
on February IA. the inhabitants call il
their valentine.
II the day should be foggy or cloudy
so that il cannot be seen, there is
great disappointment, especially
among the children. For the first few
days after the fourteenth the sun is
only seen for very short time. 5ul
as the sun rises higher in the heavens
the time it is in sight increases daily
until its height is reached. when il
gradually begins to fade from view
again until in November it en.ireii
van.shes from sight for another Lr-.
months.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-04-24

and white in half-inch check with
a border OF plain black about the
parasol and severe made ornament
of ribbon on the hat, has made one
fashionable city show window GEN.
ter of attraction for several days
A dark clear blue appears in the
parasol pictured here, bordered with a
cerise satin ribbon and further en-
bellished with ornaments made of the
ribbon. These are simply short
lengths of cable cord wound with the
ribbon and terminating in small bows.
The body of the hat is ,cerise
hemp, in this set, with the rich blue
of the parasol appearing In the rib
bon and flower trimmings.
There are any number of beautiful
ideas in color combinations carried
out in these millinery sets, and 1t is'
safe to predict their success with the
smart set in every locality. Figured
chiffon over white silk oundations
give the effect of painting, and lovely
sets are made in which the handbag
and parasol are draped with lowered
chiffon, which reappears in the pulled
crown of the hat Hats and neck
pieces to match, made of taffeta and
chiffon, are among the most practical
of new millinery offerings. In black
or the darker plain colors three-piece
sets, hat, neck ruff and parasol are
very effective. But in the brighter
and Shower colors it is best to omit
the neck run and substitute the reti-
Guile. JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-04-24
Hurry up, it's daylightl-

-
"Where?"
Come, now, you got to run h-o
miles before breakfast"
Speed sat up with a groan. IF
run five miles" he said, 81 won't want
any breakfast and he laid himself
down again gratefully-he was very
sore-whereat his companion fairly
dragged him out of bed. AS yet the
room was black, although the windows
we're grayed by the first faint streaks
of dawn From the adjoining room
came a chorus of distress snores of
every size, volume, and degree of in
tensity, from the last narrowing gasp
of strangulation to the bold trumpet
ings of a bull moose. There were
long signs, groans OF torture,
rumbling blasts. Speed shuddered.
They sound like troop of trained
sea-lions," he said
Don't wake EN- up. Herel" Glass
yawned widely. and tossed bundle of
sweaters at his companion.
UGH These clothes are all wet
and cold, and-it feels like blood"
"Nothin' but the mornin' dew"
It's perspiraion."
well. little sweat won't hurt you"
Nasty word Speed yawned IN
turn. "Perspirationl can't wear we.
Clothes" and would have crept bact
into his bed
This time Glass deposited him upon
stool beside the table, and then
lighted a candle, by the sickly glare
of which he selected a pair of running
shoes
why didn't you leave me alone?
grumbled the younger man. "The
only pleasure l get is in sleep-I for
get things then"
Yes" retorted the former, sarcas
tically, "and you also seem to FORGE
that these are our last days among
the living. Saturday the big thins
comes of"
Forget! l dreamed about it," The
boy sighed heavily. 1t was the houl
in which hope reaches it's lowest ebl
and vitality is weakest. He was yer,
cold and very miserable.
You amt got no edge on me-" tn
other acknowledged, mournfully. T'n
too young to die, and that's bet"
Suddenly the pandemonium in tn
bunk-house was pierced by the bra
zen jangle of an alarm-clock, wherea
sleepy voice cried:
CLOUDY, kill that clocki"
THE Indian uttered some indistiI
guishable epithet, and the next instan
there came a crash as the offendin
timepiece was hurled violently agains
the wall
In silence Glass showed his unstead
victim ahead of him out into the dawI
In the east the sun was rising ami
a riotous splendor. At any other time
under any other circumstances, Spec
could not have restrained his admiri
ton, for the whole world was a glor
GUS sparkling panoply of color. BIZ
, to the stiff and wearied Eastern lad
was all cruelty hooking. When
halted listlessly to view its beautie
r he was goaded forward, ever forwar'
faster and faster, until finally, ami
/, protests and signs and complainin
joints, he broke into heavy, Tattoo
4 ed jog-trot that jolted the artist
Y sense entirely out Of him.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-04-24

ONE of those coatless cloth dresses
wear on mild spring days is shown
here. Its construction suggests the
coat-dress idea, which was introduced
last year, but It's arrangement of drap-
cry Is entirely new. The bodice, open
ing over an underwaist from neck line
to waist, is bloused over a wide
sash at the front. 1t appears to merge
into an extension of the skirt drapery,
which is so arranged that 1t looks
like the skirt of coat at the back.
The material, chiffon broadcloth
in this instance, is laid in three deep
plaits at each side of the front, under
the sash. At the sides and back it Is
brought up over the girdle and ter
inmates above the normal waist line,
where the bodice blouses over It,
The sleeves are long and plain, with
ample arm's-eye. Shoulder seams are
moderately long. Although the design
is plain the clever arrangement of
drapery makes 1t distinctive.
Worn with it is a millinery set. hat
and parasol made to match. These
matched millinery sets often include
handbag or reticule made of the
same silk as that which appears in
the parasol, and in the crown of the
hat They are very smart and strik
Ing Among the most noteworthy
are narrow brimmed square crowned
hats Of shepherds plaid taffeta with
parasol to match, having a wide
border of plain silk at the edge. BLACK
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-04-24
SYNOPSIS.

Cowboys of the Flying Heart ranch ars
heartbroken over tho loss OF their much
priced photograph by the defeat OF their
champion in a foot-race with the cook or
the Centpede ranch. house party Is
on at the Flying Heart. j. Wallingford
Speed, cheer leader at Yale and Culver
Covington, intercollegiate champion run
ner, are expected. Helen Blake, Speeds
sweetheart, becomes interested In the loss
OF the photograph. She suggests to Jean
Chaplin, sister of the owner OF the ranch,
that she induce COvinRton, her lover, TO
win back the photograph. Helen declares
that IL Covington won't run, Speed VIII.
The Cowboys are hilarious over the pros
pect Speed and his valet. Larry Glass,
trainer at Yale, arrive. Helen Blake asks
Speed who has posed to her as an attn
lete, to race against the Centipede man.
The cowboys join In the appeal to Wally.
and fearing that Helen will find him out,
he consents He insists, however. that he
shall be entered as unknown, fguring
that Covington will arrive In time to take
his place Fresno. glee club singer from
Stanford university and in love with
Helen, tries to discredt. Speed with the
ladies and the cowboys Speed and GLASS
put in the time they are supposed TO be
draining playing cards In secluded spot.
The cowboys explain to Speed how much
the race means to them. Speed assures
them he will do his best. The cowboys
tell Glass II is up to him to see that Speed
wins the race. Willie, the gunman, de-
olares tho trainer will go back east pack
ed in ice II Speed fails. A telegram comes
from Covington saying he is In jail al
Omaha for ten days. Glass in panic
forces Speed TO begin training In earnest
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-04-24

TT VIII be a dull eye indeed that
i does not brighten at sight OF the
adorably pretty new sailors which
have bloomed out in millinery show
rooms. In all the bright colors of
spring flowers the hats are attractive
and becoming in themselves. No sea-
son has presented more tasteful trim
In materials. The last statement may
be qualified by observing that MILL
merry trimmings have every appear
ance of good quality, at least which
is much to the credit of manufactur-
ers, for the problem of meeting the
advance in popular taste which con-
stantly runs ahead of the increase In
average income, keeps the manufac-
turer wearing his thinking cap over
time.
Two of the new sailors are shown
here. and one Of those graceful. fancy
shapes, with chin strap of velvet,
which set on pretty face so we'll
The sailors are OF hemp with oblong
crowns and curved brims. There is
q little variation In the brims; some
Of them are more nearly straight than
others, but a little curve is found in
the majority. Crowns are nearly all
Of only medium height Those that
arc round are used with wider brims
and for hats OF lace or net.
Il would not be easy to find more
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-04-24

effective trimming than the velvee
band with wreath of foliage and fruft
posed over 1t which adorns the hat at
the left. Quite often the trimming
of fruit or flowers is in tints and
shades of the color which appears in
the body of the hat.
A band of jetted net finished with
pompons of black maline is used for
garniture on the hat at the right
This decoration is quiet and is effec-
lively used on many of the new colors
in straw shapes. The brilliance of
the jet and the light gay colors of the
shapes go we'll together. 1t is a sim
pie matter to place the trimming on
hats of this kind
The hat at the top Of the picture is
an admirable shape made of Milan
straw. It's proportions are beautiful.
and the careful management of the
curving brim shows how much the
maker of shapes can do toward the
success of a hat. 1t is trimmed with
. band of wide velvet ribbon with
small bouquets of flowers set against
n and q rosette at each side.
The chin strap OF velvet fastens
with a snap at one side just at the
head-size. This is a modern hat
an original conception-and a credit
to whoever thought out its well-bal-
anced and becoming lines.
| JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-04-24

Blake? Waiti" Speed wilted miser-
ably. "She mustn't know. II hire
you over again"
Suit yourself"
you see, don't you? My love for
Helen is the only serious thing l ever
experienced" said the boy. 'I-can't
lose her. You've got to help me out"
And so it was agreed
That evening, when the clock
struck nine, ]. Wallingford Speed was
ready and willing to drag himself of
to bed. in spite of the knowledge that
Fresno was waiting to take his place
in the hammock. He was racked by
thousand pains, his muscles were
sore, his back lame. He was con-
sumed BY thirst which Glass stoutly
refused to let him quench, and pos
sessed by a fearful longing for a
smoke. When he dozed of, regard.
less OF the snores from the bunk
house adjoining. Berkeley Fresno
musical tenor was sounding in his
ears.
It seemed to Speed that he had
barely closed his eyes when he felt
a rough hand shaking him. and heard
his trainers voice calling, in a half
whisper: Come on, Gull Get upl'
When he turned over it was only
to be shaken into complete wakeful
ness.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-04-24

mo use at ALL You couldn't out
run a steam-roller. but If you won't
duck out, I've got to do my best I'd
as lief die of a gunshot-wound as
starve to death in the desert"
do you suppose we could run
away?"
Gould vel" Glass propped himself
eagerly upon one elbow. Leave it to
me-"
mol" Wally resumed rubbing him
self down Il can't leave without look
ing like a gutter. Fresno would get
her sure"
What's the difference If you're a.
straddle of cloud with gold guitar
in your lap?"
ooh, they won't kill u.s."
Il tell you these cow-persons is
desp'rate If you stay here and run
that race next Saturday, she'll tiptoe
up on Sunday and put a rose in your
hand, sure. | can see her now, all
In black. Take it from me, Wally, we
amt goin' to have no luck in this
thing"
my dear fellow, the simplest way
out of the difficulty is for me to in
ture myself"
"Herel" Glass hoped to his feet
and dove through the blankets. None
of that! Have little regard for me
II you go lame it's my curtain"
All that day the trainer stayed close
to his charge, never allowing him out
of his sight, and when, late in the aft
ernoon, Speed rebelled at the espion
age, Glass merely shrugged his fat
shoulders.
But l want to be alone-with her
Can't you see?'
81 can. but l won't. Go as far al
you like. I'll close my eyes"
"Or I'll close them for you'll" Thu
lad scowled his companion laughed
mirthlessly.
Don't start nothin like that-I'
ruin you. Gals is bad for man Il
trainin' anyhow"
II suppose I'm not to see her"
You can see her, but l want I
hear what you say to her No emo
ton till after this race, Wally."
GU rs dll lulOt! L MS WuOl6 anal
is reposterous-rid
And yet 1t don't make us laugh
does it?" Glass Knocked.
III these cowboys make me ru
that race, they'll be sorry-mark m
words. they'll be sorry"
Speed lighted cigarette and il
hailed deeply. but only once. Tn
other lunged at him with a cry an
snatched 1t. give me that cigarette
1--WE had enough OF this foolisl
ness" Wally stormed. You are di
charged"
II wish was"
You arel"
'Notl"
81 say you are fred" Glass stare
at him "Oh, l mean IT. l won't
bulled."
VERY we'll" Glass rose ponderou
ly "Ill wise up that queen of your
Mr. Speed"
You aren't going to talk to Nil