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The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-04-30
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Public Speaking

Public Speaking
Hon. T. R. Preston. candidate
for the Democratic nomination
for governor will address the
voters Of Cooke county at the
court house in Newport on We'd
nesday May 9Th at one o'clock D.
m. Mr.. Preston has message
which will interest every tax pay
who hears it and it is hoped he
will be greeted by alarge audience.
Ladies are especially invited:
We may ancient Greece al
great debt but the young Greeks
collecting it at every shoe
store and every shoe shine paror
Twelve million children in the
country have defective teeth and
yet American dentists go|
abroad to practice their profes-
sion.
In accordance with the i'm
memorial usage Of the outs
since the time of President Wash
linton, Senator Cummins calls
President Wilson usurper"
Senators simply have to make
fuss before they do the right
thing regarding canal tolls. If
they did the right thing at first
people would think they had lost
their prehistoric dignity
Our farmers throug hout this
section of the state at present are
doing what is some times termed
by them as humping their backs
Cooke and adjoining counties
have prosperous lot of farmers
and we pleased that the out
look is so bright for them.
The Plain Talk is not fortunate
enough to have great educator
on its editorial staff, and we may
not be able to furnish readers
educational column each week
but we will try to give them the
and keep them posted on
the number of new jobs the Gov.
gives modest young Supt
There is a general desire on the
part of Congress to finish up the
business and ad journ in June
possible. The business men of
the country also earnestly
urging congress to make quick
adjournment and let the country
have much needed rest. Bust
conditions are improving in
all sections of the country and it
is generally conced that we have
passed enough laws in the last ten
years and that the country needs
rest more than anything else.
The story manufactured in
Newport and sent to the Journal
and TRIBUNE reporting supposed
meeting of Independent Demo
Gratis was in keeping with the
ideas of the young who sent
the story His story made G. W..
Willis preside the meeting
and Harrison Wood act secre-
tary. If there meeting Mr.
Willis did not seem to know any,
thing about ii and Mr.. Wood was
not in town that day. However,
his purpose served-the story
went broadcast over the state and
his law enforcement and temper
ance robes are about as clean
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Evening journal., 1914-02-17
GOOD CHEER AIDS
DIGESTION OF FOOD
Dyspeptics Can Make the Rest Of the
Family Happy by Using
Laxative-tonic.

The temper Of the family and the
good cheer around the table depend 30
much ON the good digestion Of each M
dividual present that the periences of
some former dyhpeptics who overcam,
their trouble should be of interest to
those now suffering in this way.
The beat advice one can give--but II
is advice that is seldom heeded-is 70
cat slowly and mastieate each mouthful
carefully. However, Il slow eating and
careful mastication fail the next aid Is
one close 90 nature, Dr. Ccldwells Svrup
Pcpoin. This remedy Is an excellent
digestant. and in addition TO helping in
the digestion Of the food. acts gently on
the liver and bowels, Kidding them of the
accumulation Of waste that should long
aro have been passed OIL Il l. safe
reliable. pleasant.tasting, and results
are guaranteed.
Mai. S. Martin, Of Joplin, Mo-. now
", thinks Or. Caldwel's Syrup Popsin
has helped him 10 a longer aud happier
life. He has not felt so good in wears
as he has since taking this excellent
medicine, and in spite Of his II yehrs
be says he feels like a boy.
II Is the ideal remedy for indigestion.
no matter how severe; constipation. no
matter how chronic, biliouencss head.
aches, gas on the stomach. drowsiness
after eating and similar annoyanccs.
Nou can obtain DR.. Caldwells Syrup
Pepsin at any drug store for tisty cents
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
GUN SHOT PATIENT
Is BETTER TO-DAY

The condition Of Lewis Wing, colored,
who was shot last Saturday night by
Tilghman Brooks also colored. was re.
ported 70 be improved at the Delaware
Hospital today.
Lewis Wing. Sr., father OF the young
man. claims that his son was not sdot
accidentally. In conversation with a re-
porter last night Wing. Sr., said that
while he was absent from home at the
time, from what Bertha Taylor told
him, he fails to see how the shooting
was accidental. He says the Taylor wo'
man told him that Brooks. with whom
she formerly kept company, came down
stairs with the weapon IN his hand and
pointed IL at her. Young Wing eNclann'
ed, For Gods sake, don't do that, Il
is loaded" Tie says the Taylor wo
man says Brooks then pointed th'
weapon at his son and jumped behin'
his sister He said Brooks sat down oi
the stair steps and his son went Owe
and took a seat beside table, whei
Brooks leveled the weapon at him an
fired.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
COUNCILMEN
NEAR DANGER
Frightened Horses Nearly Up
set Cab With Its OC-
Cupsnts
CONTINUE FIRE
INSPECTION TONIGHT

Members Of City Council, while on the
seni-annual inspection of the fire de-
partment last night, we're treated to
some excitement when the cab in which
Councilman Williams and several other
members were riding came near turning
turtle. The accident caused the council
men to seek quarters in another cab for
awhile, as the tongue Of the cab was
broken. The cabs with the councilmen
and their guests were passing Pennsyi-
vania avenue and dupont street when 4
snow sweeper caused the horses to run
on a bank, nearly overturning the cab.
Luckily the horses did not run away.
The councilmen who made the trip
were: Dir. Williams, Mr.. Zimmerman,
Mr.. McDermott, Mr. Heal, Mr.. Haney,
Mr. Grantland, Fire Cnef Ainscow and
his assistants, Messrs. McNulty and
Bailey, and o. n. Miles, a friend of
Councilman Williams; William Lutz and
Curtis Riley members Of the Fame Fire
Company, and Mr.. Smitzer, who IS
working here with the Fire Insurance Un.
derwriters' Association. Only the west
side companies were inspected last night,
The councilmen were impressed with
the quicIness displayed by the hremen
IN preparing to respond to an alarm. Al
each headquarters the visitors were
treated to refreshments.
This evening the fire committee OF
Council will visit the east side COM
Qanies.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
STATE HORSE
TO HAVE DAY
City Association PItnS Parade
sn1 Banquet Before Mat
inee OPENING

A meeting Of The committee on
Horse Day in Delaware, win be held
tomorrow night, TO discuss plans in
connection with the day, which will
be one Of the greatest for the horse
and lover OF horses held IN the state
for a number of years.
The committee ie composed Of Will
liam c. Devine. J. Writ Willis and
Howard r. Wallace. They have plan
ned the day to stimulate interest
in horses generally, aud in the Sat
urday races At Wawaset Park, in par
tlcular. The committee has not le-
cided upon the exact date for the day,
but II will probably be about two
weeks before the opening Of the mat
inee season at Wawaset Park. II Is
planned to have parade of all the
light harness horses that can be Sc
cured In the state. stations viii
also be permitted 70 enter. After
driving through several of the prin-
cipal streets the parade viii go to
Wawaset Park, where an announcer
will be stationed IN the judges stand
and announce the horses and give a
brief description of them, and their
past performances, as they pass the
stand
In the evening an elaborate ban
quet will be given IN the Hotel Du-
Pont. More than 100 horsemen and
people interested IN horses are ex-
pected to be present. Several ma
tional figures will be invited. Il is
expected that the banquet will be one
of the greatest gatherings Of horse
men ever held IN Delaware.
For several years many horsemen
in the state have wanted two ban
quets to be held each year, aud al
the last banquet of the Delaware
Horseshow Association this senti-
ment was voiced by practically all oil
those present. At that banquet sev.
eral important reforms We're urged
and II was the general impression
that a new impetus had been given C
horse racing in Delaware.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
PASSENGERS
DIED In BERTHS
ON THE MONROE
By the United Press.

~ Ad1 Anlltl lftccs
PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 17.--That
many Of the Al passengers who per-
ished with the sinking OF the steamer
Monroe after her. rammine Ia a heavy
fog by the Nantucket never left their
berths was the statement today by
Chief Engineer John II. Perkins at
the Federal investigation here. No
alarm was sounded, he said, and
many OF those on the main and ga
loon decks went down penned IN
their cabins. Perkins was one OF
those who stayed aboard till the ship
went down and was later picked up
swimming about by one Of the Nan
tucket's boats. He said he saw one OF
the crew handing out life preservers,
hut IN the ten minutes that he esti-
mated Il took the Monroe to sink, not
many could have been used. He cor
roborated the testimony that the en-
gines were going full speed at the
time Of the collision.
The testimony of Second Mate Jo-
seph p. Gately was 50 evasive that
Investigator Sargent asked him 10
be more direct John F. Lewis. a.
torney for the Nantucket owners
protested that whenever he asked a
vitality important question. Gately
said IT am not sure" He asked him
IL he had been instructed not to
answer, but Gately denied this. He
said he could not tell the speed Of
the vessel at the time Of the COLI
sion, whether its engines we're goine
or not, what It's latitude and longi-
tude were, or on which side the
lights were first seen.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
CITY SUFFRAGISTS
WILL PARADE

Miss Mabel Vernon. chairman Of
the Delaware Congressional Union,
went TO Philadelphia today 10 confer
with suffrage leaders there relative
10 the protest parade to be held there
on Saturday. May ?. The sunragists
Of the country will observe that day
BY holding monster parades and mass
meetings in all cities of this coun-
try. Resolutions will be adopted by
these gatherings calling on Congress
to allow women the franchise.
While the details for the local dem-
onstration have not yet been COM
pleted. 1t Is proposed TO parade Mar
ket street. Among those who will
most likely appear IN line in this
city will be the suffragists from Ar
den. This community has the honor
of having held tho first suffrage pa
rade in this state. Il was given
there two years ago.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
SOCIAL WORKERS
in CONFERENCE
Subject Of eIinquent Girls is
Discussed by Some of
the Speakers

Miss Mary Gillette. secretary Of
the Court Aid Committee OF Phila-
delphia, was a speaker at the meet
ing of the Wilmington Social Work.
ers' Club in Hanna's Cafe last even
ing.
Miss Sybil Gordon, secretary of the
Associated Charities, was presiding Of
ficer and there we're 80 members
present. Miss Gillette gave de-
tailed talk on the subject Of "Delin-
quont Girls" telling of the treatment
and care of the many hundred cases
which come under the supervision Of
the court each year. In closing she
emphasized. the need OF preventive
work and urged the cooperation Of
settlement and playground workers.
Judge Lattomus of the Juvenile
Court spoke of the difiicOlties en-
countsred in dealing with delinquent
girls in Wilmington, because of the
lack Of q proper institution to which
they may. be committed after SEN
tence has been passed For the older
girls and women, he said, the work
house was the only available pace.
Miss Middls,on, of the Florence
Crittenton Home, told Of the work
in the home and the care an dtreat-
ment given the girls.
Dr. Albert Robin, who was a guest
of the club, spoke of the dangers, from
medical viewpoint Of allowing de-
linquent girls on the street without
DrOper guardianship AZ the nevf
meeting of the club there will be on y
home speakers, but at later meet
ings, men prominent In social service
work are to be invited to make ad-
dresses. Following the addresses
last evening, there was much inform
al discussion
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
GIVES $500
FOR RIGHT TO
RAzE PROPERTY

The Wilmington Building Commits
sion, at a special meeting at noon
today awarded the contract for raz-
ing the several buildings on King
and French streets, upon the site Of
the proposed county and city build
ing, TO n. Fidance aud Son. The
firm offered the commission $500 for
the privilege of tearing down and
removing the buildings.
The other bids, which were re-
ceived yesterday afternoon, were as
follows,
b. Frank Pierson, so each for the
three French street properties, $50.
George S. Charles, 5000 for all
J. Victor Dorrel, $715 for all.
Jones Construction Company, S625
for all.
White Brothers, $3.50.
J. p. Resrdon. $500 for all.
The commission also received a bid
from NJ. F. Ponlecki, asking that the
commission pay him $3.50 for tearing
down and removing the buildings.
Needless to say his bid was not con-
sidered.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
T0 sEIL I'D al. pR0rENTI.

sherln Burris is 70 sell the prop
erly OF the C. and J. Pyle Companyl
no one time used as a patent leather
plant. sixth and Monroe streets. and
IN New Castle hundred. Just outside
the lmita OF South Wilmington. to-
morrow morning. Frederick Pyle
and James Sgulshury recently were
appointed rcceiyera for the company
The Sixth and Monroe streets plant
IS now under lease % Francis r.
Lynch. morocco manufacturer.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
HONOR DAY WITH DAUGHTERS.

In the Circles OF the Daughters OF
1912 Society. today is their Honor
Day" commemorsting the ratifca-
ton of the Peace Treaty at Client, and
also the date Of their February meet
ing
However, there was no meeting to-
day as Il has been postponed In favor
OF the card party which Will be given
in the rose room OF the Hotel Du-
Pont tomorrow. The proceeds OF the
card party are to go towards the
fund for the tablet which is TO be
erected IN memory Of the Peace
Treaty.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
GORE CASE
GOES TO JURY

BY The United Press.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Feb. IT,
The taking of brief evidence in re-
buttal and sur-rebuttal, District
Judge Clarke's charge to the jury
and q portion OF the closing argu-
nents, today brought the trial OF
Mrs. Minnie Bonds $4,000 damage
suit against United States Senator
r.. p. Gore nearly to an end.
Judge Clark instructed the jury
lst the burden was upon Mrs. Bond
.1 prove the allegation that Senator
3Ic had assaulted her by evidence
or greater weight Existence OF a
conspiracy to secure political pre-
fsrment from Senator Gore might not
5e proved by direct or circumstantial
Vidence, the judge declared, nor was
Il necessary. to prove the time and
piace where the agreement was form
ed. Character evidence against Mrs.
Bond was not competent as a defense,
but only to determine her credibility,
he said.
The Court directed a verdict for
he plaintiff In the event the jury
iound that Senator Gore laid hands
ri Mrs. Bond, either without her
0nsent or believing that she would
onsent. If the evidence showed a
Cnspiracy to present an oppoT-
unity" TO the defendant, and, if
when, induced to the Winston Hotel.
he Senator did commit an assault,
no that Mrs. Bond was not a party
70 the conspiracy, the court charged
lat it could not be considered as a
.cfense or in mitigation Of damages.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
MARY GARpENls coNcERr.

Many C0rlen. VINO VII b heard IN
concert ot The Playhouse Thursday.
February 26. will sing the title part IN
'AIcna Wanna at the metropolitan
Orcrn House. 10 New York city. this
eicnirg THIS Is the FIRST tinc this crcr
has been presented 20 New York city.
and great interest Is teina taken n tho
evcpt esrrciallv 30 rs such a roYnlng
artist a. Miss Garden is TO sing che
urincirol role. She has created the lead
ing roles In several grand oreras re-
Gently and IN addition 10 being great
soprano is regarded a. one of the fore
most actresses of the day.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
COUNTY OBJECTS
TO AWARDS in
CONCORD CASE

The Levy Court this morning decided
TO hold a conference at 2.30 o'clock this
afternoon upon the subject Of eliniinat-
ing the grade crossing at the Concord
turnpike crossing. The members will
probably take action at the meeting
upon the question of accepting the
awards Of Sl7 1926 made by the second
commission. The meeting win be held
in the county engineers Office in the
Church Building, and the court viii like
~ prepare a statement defining Just row
it stands upon the matter. While all
the members are unanimous in their be.
lief that the crossing should be elimi-
mated. they are dissatisfied with the
manner in which the awards were made.
As brought out before the hearing
given the delegations representing the
Taxpayers League and the Ninth Ward
Civic Association last week, several Of
the members are incensed over the man
ner in which the value Of the property
in question has increased since the mat
ter was first brought to their attention.
II was then stated that the cost Of
eliminating the grade would not Dc
more than $4,000, whereas, the re
ward is for more than $1,000. Il
was also brought out that former
member of the Levy Court, who for
merly declared he did not want any
remuneration for his land, now asks
a considerable sum for It.
AT the meeting this morning, Mr.
Fouracre stated that he oppo ed the
agreement and form of condemna-
ton procedure contained in it, under
which the county is to stand for the
whole expense, because of damages
TO property owners. He said he had
/ first predicted that the costs would
amount to about $4,000, aud the
amount OF the awards had almost
/ reached that sum.
Mr.. Smith said he believed the
! Court would have to stand by the
agreement and pay the whole bill.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17

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When YOU use Syrup pepsin You will
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Families wishing TO try free sample
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your name and address on it will do.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
FIVE TRY FOR
NAVAL ACADEMY

Five OF the eight young men who
arc applicants for admission % the
United States Naval Acadory took
the examination az the Federal Build.
ing today. The examinations will
continue three days. Among those
from this state whose names were
presented to the United States Senate
by Senator Salisbury we're James
Reynolds Wilson. OF smyrna Alter
mates, James Walter Whitfield Farm
hurst and Edwin Han Dowucs. Of
Dover. The other two applicants
were Arnold Ice OF Docorah. Iowa,
who was appointed by the Hon. g. NJ.
Haurhen and Jack Harlan Duncan
OF Ozark. Mo. who was appointed by
the Hon. J. J. Russell.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
Y. ". Q. 4. ro ENTrRTAIN.

Members Of the board OF managers
OF the y W. G. A. vii entertain tho
members OF the advisory board Of the
association, and the evangelical
preachers of the city az dinner on
Tuesday next. Following the dinner,
there will be a discussion OF import
ant matters relative 20 The prospeo-
tive membership campaign which ia
90 be launched IN the near future.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
INSURANCE MEN GATHER.

"A conference was held in parlor B OF
the Hotel DUPONT this morning, at
which 35 branch agents OF the Mutual
Life Insurance Company from Penn.
sylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Vir-
ginia attended. The conference was
called by Manager Arthur w. Swarts Of
the Delaware agency, and was held for
the purpose of getting a thorough un-
derstanding Of the working OF the
agency. Following the meeting the
agents were entertained at luncheon.
Evening journal., 1914-02-17
Attractions in ihe City Theatres

Among the scenes OF Kibbie &
Martins Uncle Toms Cabin" which
rs TO be at The Playhouse Friday and
Saturday, with matinecs both days. Is
the ST. Claire home, showing O tropi-
cal garden, with It's fragrant maguo-
Tia and orange trees. among which
nestles the typical Southern planta-
ton residence, the home OF Little
Eva; Legree's cotton plantation on
the Red River with the cotton in fun
bloom the wild rocky pass IN South
ern Ohio, and the ice choked Ohio
River by moonlight. The tranafor-
nation, entitled "The Celestial City"
IS said TO be a beautiful tableau. In
offering his revival Kibble g. Martin
not only claim that the scenic etc ts
nre superior to any ever attempted,
but say that the company Is COM
posed of most capable talent
REAL SHOW AT THE GARRIcR.
Il was a real big show that greeted
the patrons Of the GariclS Theatre last
evening. with lots Of comedy and class
10 nearly every avenue of vaudeville.
All of the participants arc clever and O
number Of them are recognized Broad
way stars, some with unusual ability.
Mona Lisa, an artistic ballet and
singing and instrumental number
proved one OF the features. Il was given
by May Tully's company and included
q number OF clever girls, who are also
pretty. among whom is Estello
Churchill The act is staged elaborately.
Kitty Francis and a company OF 20
includinQ l6 handsome aud talented
girls, produced a laughable satire on
"Rreakirg Into Society an oct which
deals with east side liie in New York
city.
Ada Lathem & Co. we're exceptionally
good ia NE and Dave another por.
ltrayal Of New YorAs peculiar charac.
ters. which dealt with inclination 10 steal
etc, and resulted in the reclining of
the participants through the agency Of
The salvation Army.
Charles prellis trained animals proved
especially interesting 20 the children.
There are a number of dogs which rep,
resent other kinds OF animals. and they
act In manner which indicates great
sagacity and excellent training
The bin is Of the same high calihre All
the way through. Thea Liehtner and
Dolly Jordan, in their comedy sketch,
proved good entertainers. Misses Wales
and Williams gave a clever singing and
dancing act. "The Butler and the Maid
/ is the title Of a clever comedy playlet
which was given by William Friend and
/ Amy Lesser The wire act Of Mile
I.acrandnll French girl, brought her
lots OF applause.
The bill appears 10 be even better than
that Of last week, which was one Of the
most interesting Of the season 80 far
At THE MAJESTIC.
To miss seeing Florence Lawrenc
In 1.-The Laws Decree at the Ma