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Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-19
sa,25o,ooo Tax to Be Levied on John D

Cleveland, Ohio,--Harry weiss, IN
ternal revenue collector for northern
Ohio mailed to John D. Rockefeller at
Tarrytown, KY, tax blanks for the list
ing of the oil kings income for fed
eral taxation under the income tax
law, Mr.. Weiss said he would pro-
coed to collect about $2,250,0 900 income
tax from Mr.. Rockefeller unless he
PAYS the money to the revenue collec-
tor. ut hasn't been decided whether
Rockefeller's legal home is Ohio or
New York, so I've sent him blanks to
be on the safe side"
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-19
ca,,oht in Tower of Windmlll.

Harmony, Maine.-Confned in a
tower of a windmill while the whirl-
ing sails cut off his only means OIL
egress, Edwin Pike, farmer, was de-
nrived of food and water for three
DAYS and nights. Several types OF
wind mills having failed to give him
satisfaction, he decided to make his
own. He finished the mill and enter
ed the crank chamber between two
of the sails to oil the machinery, when
the wind arose and set the mill IN
action. making 1t impossible for him
to leave.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-19
Northeast in Grip of a Blizzard.

New York-A snowstorm, said to
rival in severity the famous blizzard
of 1883, ragged to the accompaniment
of zero weather in the upper Hudson
valley, the Mohawk valley and the
northern and western parts of New
York state, tying up smaller railroad
trolley lines and paralyzing communi-
cation generally All mails were de-
layed. Four deaths were caused in
New York City by the storm, and
the total fatalities due to the cold
spell and stormy conditions numbered
seventeen.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-19
DAYS EXPERIENCE ON SKIS
some Of the Joys and Tribuiations Of
q Coaster In the Alps In
Switzerland.

London. -"Mnttering a short invoca-
tion, I pushed on and let things rip
says a London writer. My second day
on ski; my first attempt at a long,
steep slope; the snow glittering under
bright sun: the village nesting in the
hollow beneath. and far. far to the
front the state and splendor OF the
Southern Alps.
THE skis swished as they took the
slope, and the rush began-faster and
faster till the speed grew dizzy and the
wind rushed through all clothing and
swirled coldly round the skin, while
the pace became so fierce that the
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-19
British Marines in Mexico.

: WashingtonA small legation guard
of marines and machine guns from a
British cruiser at Vera Cruz to the le-
CATION in Mexico City was ordered
only after the state department had
been advised of the plan through the
American embassy in London. Threats
that the British legation would be
made a particular object Of attack In
the event of public uprising led
to the precautionary measure and II
was intimated at the state department
that Mexican authorities not only
were willing but anxious for II.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-19
neInless Steamers Driven Ashore.

Norfolk, Va. Battling blindly
against the fury of northeast gale,
in a binding snowstorm, two steam
ers went ashore few miles from the
Virginia Capes. One of them is the
British steamer Katherine Park and
the other is an unknown tramp. The
Katherine Park stranded off Smith ISL
and, a few miles. from Cape Charles.
The unknown vessel struck the beach
near the Cape Henry Life Saving Sta
tion, almost in the same spot, where
the naval collier Sterling went ashore
several years ago.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-19
MN. Attack Jan Parliament.

Toxic, Japan-The japanese mouse
of narliament was attacked by mob.
# was driven back by the police only
after the entrance gates had been
broken down and scores of people
injured. The rioting followed big
mass meeting at which resolutions
were passed to impeach the cabinet
for its attitude in connection with the
graft charges against naval officers
several of whom are accused OF re-
ceiving commissions for Influencing
the allotment of admiralty contracts
in favor of German firm.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-19
corvlots TO Receive Wages.

Austin. Texas.-An experiment in
tho pavment of state conyicts for their
labor and the adjustment of shackles
and guards in the control of prisoners
was determined upon by Governor Col.
ouitt and T. S. Skies. road commission.
ar of Smith county, Texas. Fifty con-
victs will be put to work unguarded
an the roads of Smith county this
spring. and the state will pay them
s15 a month, half of which will go to
The penitentiary and half to the pris-
oners individually. The experiment
will be broadened If successful.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-19
s5,ooo,ooo Increase in Postal Measure.

Washington.-N i've mIIIIoH
dollars has been added to the total
OF the postoffce appropriation bill as
II passed the house when the senate
committee completed its work on the
measure. 1t carries $31,O0,OOO, the
largest amount ever appropriated for
postal purposes. Maximum salaries for
rural mail carriers would be increas-
ed under the bill to $1,000, the total
increase for this purpose amounting
TO $4,35O,OOO. An increase of $1,000
600 was added to meet the demands
Of the parcel post.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-19
Banker Kills Himself.

Hazlehurst, GAG. F. Armstrong,
cashier of the Farmers State bank,
which closed it's doors January 81, shot
himself through the head and died
shortly afterward Investigation OF
the banks affairs disclosed short
age of approximately $4,000 and a
warrant was issued charging Arm
strong with responsibility for the dis
annearance of this sum. He was CIV
en- until three o'clock to make good
the shortage and shot himself just
before officers called to serve the war
rant
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-19
Flirtino Banned in Zion city.

Zion City, Ill.-An ordinance for the
promotion of public morals and the
regulation of the conduct, of citizens"
was enacted by the city council. The
first section of the ordinance makes
it unlawful to do any act, suggest
any conduct or say any word that
is profane, vulgar or immoral, or that
has a tendency to offend public de-
cency. The second section makes it un-
lawful for any person in a loud or
boisterous tone to ask any other to
accompany him or her for aride or
walk.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-19
Pawn school Books 10 Buy candy.

Chicago.-The habit of young chill
dren to pawn their school books to
buy candy and chewing gum is grow
ing to an alarming extent, accord
ing to Mrs. Joseph T. Bowan, pres
ident of the Juvenile Protective
league.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-19
STATE AND NATION IN DEEP
MOURNING FOR SENATOR
BACON OF GEORGIA.
GEORGIA PAYS HIM HONORS
Passing of Senator Causes President
Wilson TO Lament and Moves
Colleagues Almost to Tears.
Passing of Georgian
Lamented by Wilson.

r Washington.-Whe President =
3 Wilson heard of Senator Bacon's r
r death, he wrote the following =
r statement:
r "All who knew Senator Bacon =
r will sincerely deplore his death. +
r 1t deprives the senate of one of =
r its Oldest and most experienced +
r member; a man who held, with =
r something like reverence, to the r
+ traditions of the great body of r
+ which he was so long part, and r
r who sought, in all that he did, r
r to maintain its standards Of r
p craftsmanship and service. The r
r great state of Georgia will miss r
+ her distinguished son and serv- r
r ant. My own association with r
r him had been of the most cor r
Z dial, and, to me, helpful sort / r
r particularly profted by his expe- r
r rience in foreign affairs" r
u Il n a. 4. 4 - ~ u a
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-19
Ruva Earm from PeIt sale.

LAnse, Mich.-Isaac Kalma VIII
buy a farm with the money he re-
ceives for the pelt OF a red fox which
he killed. The animals fur Is worth
between $500 and $1,000,
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-19

ashington-Senator Bacon is dead.
While Washington was wrapped in
the white mantle Of the first snow
storm of the season, the soul of this
great statesman and modest soldier,
who had defended Georgia on the bat
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16

A British premier said once that one
Of the great advantages Of foreign
war was the impetus that 81 gave 10
the study OF geography Today the
whole world IS porting over the map OF
Europe Names that hitherto have
been little more than names have be-
come suddenly lurld with importance
and interest Frontier lines that have
seemed TO belong to the permanenoes
Of the world are shifting and waver
ing before our eyes When this pres
ent conhagration has been extin-
gHched 81 may be that the map-mak-
ers will have a busy time Of It and
that we shall all have to go to school
once more to study the new geo
graphS OF Europe and the new sppor
tionmeht OF that continent
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16
PITlFUL SCENES IN BELGIUM
Grief Stricken and Terrified lnha5I-
tants OF louValn Forced to Flee
From Their Homes.

London.-The Chronicle's woman
pondent sends the following dis
patch from Client:
I left Brussels in a train crowded
with refugees. At the station hun
dreds OF grief-stricken men and WON.
en- from Louvaln arrived at the mo-
ment the well-to-do residents were
departing for Client and Ostend.
One white haired woman, vergipg
on 80. was led from the entry through
the densely packed streets by a chiv.
alrous boy scout. her worldly posses-
sions wrapped In a small bundle.
1T was tragic in the extreme TO
hear the refugees asking in trembling
tones II Brussels was safe; dare they
remain in the Belgian capital or would
1t be wise to journey still further
afeld?
Most OF them were advised TO 20 to
London. Brussels would probably be
quite safe for a day or two, but after
that who could tell?
Early yesterday morning at Lou
vain. / was awakened by the roar of
cannon. II was obvious that the Ger
mans were close at hand. Tlrlemont
was I'm flames and Louvain might
share a similar fate.
i saw the most awful scenes pos
sible to witness when the people real
lied that they were defenseless and
that there was no alternative but
flight. The civil guards were ordered
70 lay down their arms and dress as
ordinary men.
Every one was told 70 clear out
as rapidly as possible. There was no
confusion or panic, but the sorrow OF
these poor people driven out Of their
homes is indescribable
Many OF the town folks Of Louvaln
had never travelled farther than Brus-
sells, and some had never been out Of
the immediate district At few mo-
ments' notice they we're ordered TO
leave their beloved homes and hurry
away. There was not even time TO
pick out their most treasured posses
sions The little bundles they car
ried contained, for the most part, food
and drink"
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16

as Napoleon's Island. we found the
railway station demolished and a lima
OF trucks which the French had used
as oarricade. These trucks were
almost sho; TO pieces, and many were
stained with blood Outside the sta.
ton the roof of small restaurant
mad been shot away, the windows
smashed, and the furniture DESTROYED
nevertheless. the proprietor had rear
ranged his damaged premises as we'll
rs possible and was serving customers
AS II nothing had occurred.
Just outside this village there was
large common grave, in which both
French and German soldiers had been
buried together in their uniforms
large mound marked the site. and
mere again the villagers had placed
roughly hewn crosses.
In several villages the schools.
churches, and many cottages are filed
with wounded French and German sol.
dlers. Everything is being done to re-
Heve their sufferings
In the stress OF fighting manv
wounded soldiers are left from three
TO ten or even twelve hours living
In the fields or on the route. The nm.
bulance equipment OF modern armies
appears utterly inadequate, and most
OF the wounded are picked up by vii.
layers.
i saw a French aeroplane coming
from Belfort accommodating the Ger.
man positions behind Muelhausen AS
1t passed over the German fortified
positions at lsteinkotz there ensued
much firing from machine guns and
rifles. The aeroplane which sweryed
downward. gave the two occupants a
closer and clearer view OF the German
positions and Immediately rose to a
much greater altitude. escaping at
tack
This aerial Reconnaissance. car.
ried out In part at an altitude as low
as 1000 feet, was undertaken at great
personal risk. but the aeroplane ca.
capped all injury, and returned In the
direction OF Belfort, doubtless with
all the information It set out to col.
lect"
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16
EARTH'S MOST LONELY SPOTS
Islands Where Communication With
che Great World 10 at Rare In
tervals-Trlstan da Cunha.

Though scientific progress has made
IL possible to do a double journey be-
tween England and America In a fort
night. there remain many islands with
which II takes years to communicate.
on the Scottish coast are the
groups of islands known as the He
brides, Orkneys and Shetlands. or
these the most isolated island is st.
kilda. some three miles long and two
miles broad. The inhabitants lead
lives OF great loneliness, for It takes
month to get to the next island,
and the sea often makes any com
munication with st. Kilda impossible
for months.
The group OF eight Phoenix islands
In the Pacific has n total population OF
only 1853. while another little bit OF
the British empire is flaming island.
This is n landing place for the Pacific
submarine cable. and usually there
are about one hundred people I'm the
place.
The loneliest OF all parts OF British
territory Is the Island OF Tristan Da
Cunha I'm the South Atlantic. which
is also the smallest inhabited island
In the empire. II Is 1900 miles from
land. has a population OF "a Scottish
Americans, and the Inhabitants get
news OF the outer world usually once
every two years.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16
A Good Shot.

A San Franciscan, who had been
hunting in the vicinity OF Lake Tahoe
without bagging any game. came upon
mountaineer who was feeding q
Gagged wildcat he had caught the day
before.
How much will you take for that
beast?' he asked.
The captor said s.. and the money
was paid over
Now" said the Nimrod. tile one
end Of strong cord TO that tree and
another TO the cats neck, and then
open the door OF the cage"
This was finally accomplished and
the fierce animal stood straining at its
tether.
The sportsman, who was watching
the exercises from the interior OF the
cabin. leveled his rife across the win
dow sill, took careful aim and blazed
away The wildcat gave Joyful yell
and disappeared I'm the forest. The
bullet had cut the rope.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16
Different MeanIno.

One OF the principal owners Of q
prominent gold mine was expatiating
on Its merits to capitalist and pros
pective investor. He described the
vein in which the miners were worn
ing. showed him specimens Of the ore
and backed up his statements with the
written opinions Of experts.
Well" admitted the capitalist, IL
looks as II II might be q good invest
ment. AS my old Unole Hiram would
say. II has 'pInts."
"Pintsl" exclaimed the owner. car
ried away perhaps by his overanx.
iety; why. sir. we're In quartz right
nowi"
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16
Ono Too MANY.

The bus was rolling up Fifth avenue
in a heavy groundwork. on a murky
night Perhaps It was only that the
chauffeur and conductor were both
sleepy. or maybe It was only the mug
giness that deceived them.
On the corner at Thirty-flfth street
stood, waiting to cross. a belated de-
livery boy. holding erect by the waist
a dressmaker's dress form. The chauf-
feur thought he detected a fare, and
slowed his craft in to the curb. The
conductor looked out through the fog.
shook his head, and rang the bell to
go ahead.
Room for one only" he said, ana
the bus rolled on.-New York Evening
Post
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16
FACE FULL OF PIMPLES

1910 So. California Ave-, Chicago, Ill.
About year ago my face was full
OF pimples and red spots. To sleep
one night without itching was almost
impossible. Some OF tho pimples
would get big and red and II touched
them they would pain, while others
would get white heads on them and
when they broke open some matter
came out. They would burn and itch
and / scratched them 30 that some
times they would break and bleed.
That always caused them to be worse.
Il bought all kinds OF salves and
creams and found out that they did
me no good. l noticed the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment advertisement and
/ sent for a free sample went to
the drug store and bought a cake OF
Cuticura Soap and some Cuticura
Ointment and l found the pimples
were drying out. In two months
was we'll" (Signed) Chas. ]. Peck.
May Z, 1914.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post,
card "Cuticura, Dept. l.. Boston. ADV.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16
UncerfaIn

The secretary OF one OF the college
classes at Princeton, In sending out
each year a list OF questions to be an.
swered by members OF the class, in
order that the results may be duly tab
ulated and set forth IN the university
annual, is said always 90 include in
HIS list this question: Are you en-
gaged?"
Il would seem that one OF the mem
bers was cursed with doubt in this re.
spect. for I'm the blank space given
over to the query mentioned he made
his return az follows:
do not know. Am awaiting letter. +"
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16
confdent an Ensmx wII Apps.r.

OOHhoOUt M enemy VIII appear.
The Irish people are managing to
get some old-fashioned fun out OF the
menacing situation In Ulster. The
London Chronicle (which Is for home
rule) says that at the moment when
both bands of volunteers were swarm
ing through an Ulster town a voIun-
teer OF some kind, in full panoply Of
war. was met IN the street by a friend.
80 you are going TO nght?" saiA
the friend.
Yes"
Who are you going to night. the Me-
tionalistsH''
mo. We are not going TO light the
Nationalists."
Are you going TO fiGht the policeT"
mo, do not think We are going to
Tight the police"
Are you going to Tight the EngIish
soldiersH'
mo. don't think We shall light the
English soldiers"
Then who arc you going 10 nghtf-
THE Lord will provide"
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16
Notice to Subscribers.

Our subscribers will please bear In
mind the ruling of the Postmaster Gen
eral that if they become in arrears more
than twelve months we will be required
TO pay postage at the rate or one cent for
every four ounces, making one cent post.
age on each paper sent you. If we are
compelled to pay this postage we expect
TO charge it to the subscriber; therefore,
see that you do not become in arrears.
LOOK AT THE DATE AFTER
YOUR NAME ON YOUR PAPER.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16
Wayne Courts.

Terms OF Circuit Court: Second Monday In
February, May, August and November.
Terms u County Court: First Monday In Jan.
uary, April and July, and Third Monday in No
vember
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16
The Usual Prooean.

They are going to put your reso.
luton on the table"
"I'm not surprised expected II to
be dished"
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16

lob printing Of all kinds neatly
= and promptly executed on rea-
sona5le terms.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16

Nothing pleases homely woman 20
much as to have q man compliment
her figure.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16
Poor ShoMIno-

"How's your boy getting on In cob
legef~
Not well They batted him out a
the box in the third inning the othsz
day"
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16

Ten smiles for . nickel Always buy Re-
Cross Ball Blue; have beautiful clear whits
clothes. Adv.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16

Life is a grindstone that sharpens
either our wits or our noses.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16

No mans education In complete un-
I'll he can tell when q woman's hat n
on straight
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16

TERMS OF INSCRIPTION.
One cepy, one year, 800
One copy, six months, so
One copy, three months. 30
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16

Some people burn their bridges be
hind them, and others ireproof theirs.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16

II It Is necessary to make enemies,
choose lazy men.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16

TNHERE'S a lot of money
here and In this vicinity.
PossessorS of thatmoney
read this paper; they swear by
it. They want TO be shown.
II your goods are right, they
want to buy. This paper
talks 70 that money at regular
intervals. It's money that
talks back and talks back
strong. Get your share-do
your talking through our ad-
vertising columns.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16

Published Eoery Wednesday,
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16
The CeredO Advance

A Republican Newspaper that
has a large circulation in the Big
Sandy and Twelve Pole Valleys.
An excellent advertising medi-
um
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1914-09-16
Signs Of Wars Effects.

Passing through other villages, re
saw on all sides terrible signs OF
the devastation Of war houses burned
down. the uncut corn trodden down
and rendered useless. gardens tram.
pied under foot. ane everywhere dis
tTess
AT a small village. locally known
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-03-26

Mr.. Cooke was a travelling man and
was slightly injured In railroad acct
dent One OF the officials OF the road
went to his home to break the news
gently TO Mrs. Cooke.
Madam he began. "be calm. Your
husband has met with a slight that
Is to say. one OF the drive wheels OF a
passenger locomotive struck him on
the cheek. and
well. sir" interrupted the woman,
you needn't come around here trying
TO collect any damages OF me. You
won't get cent II your company
can't keep It's property out OF danger
It'll have TO take the consequences.
You should have your engine insuredF'
-Harper's Magazine