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The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-04-02
See c. L. Ottineer & Son for
Cotton Seed Meal, Oats, Tennes-
see Corn and International Sugar
Feed. -
Order Of Publication
TO JOHN T.. WILLIAMS
No. 1896
J. I'll. BURNETT,
VS..
JOHN II. WILLIAMS,

In the Chancery Court, at Newport.
. 1t appearing from the bill in this
case, which is sworn to, that John L.
Williams is justly indebted to j. HI.
Burnett, the Complainant, and that
he resides out of the State, and an at
tachment having been issued and lev
led on the defendants property, it is
ordered that publication be made tor
four consecutive weeks in THE NEW
PORT PLAIN TALK, requiring the
said defendant to appear before the
Clerk g. Master of said Chancery Court
on or before the 1st., Monday of May
next, at his office in the Courthouse in
Newport and make his defense to the
bill filed against him in this cause,
otherwise said bill will be taken for
confessed, and the cause proceeded
with ex-parte.
This March, 18th, 1914.
A. A. GATES,
Clerk Il Master.
w, d. MCSW ZEN, -...
Sol. for Complt.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-04-02

Prince William, the son of the
king of Sweden, has started pro-
ceedings for divorce from his wife,
the former Grand Duchess Marie
Pavlovna of Russia, whom he married
In 1908. The affairs Of the young
couple have been before the public
for some time. Friends have tried
their utmost to bring about a re-
Cancellation Of the royal pair, until
the final break came, when the prin-
cess deserted her royal spouse after
he had upbraided and slapped her
following her escapade with the Rus.
sian minister to Sweden. =
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-04-02
Tho Word "Charlatan."

"Charlatan," says a writer in the
London Chronicle, ''is companion
to 'quack' in our vocabulary, and
of this word the origin is certainly
Italian. 1t is Eciarlatano,' merely
a chatterer, and describes the trav-
cling doctor in his cart who used
to offer in an overwhelming torrent
Of talk his pills to villagers in the
market place. He was a dentist as
we'll as physician and wrenched
,ut the tooth in public"
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-04-02

Constipation causes headache,
indigestion, dizziness, drowsiness.
For a mild, opening medicine, use
Doan's Regulets. 25c a box at all
stores. Adv.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-04-02

THAT came mighty near Turing
me with their harmony swan
song" said an independent demo.
crat here today, "but one look al
that crowd was enough.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-04-02
SEE LIFE IN FULL.

Farsishtedness and nearsight-
edness are bolh defects in human
eyesight. The same rue obtains
in daily living. The man who looks
forever into the far future does not
see his nearest duty. and the man
who sees only his daily routine
close about him cannot advance
toward larger things. To see life
steadily and see it whole" should
be each man. endeavor.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-04-02

c. L. Ottin9er Il Son has No. 2
Western White Oats for 60 cents
per bushel and best prices on Cot
ton Seed Meal.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-04-02

LIBERAL COMMISSION AND
SALARY to look after our bus
mess in your community. Inter
esting, dignified, healthful work.
International Magazine Com
pany, 119 w. 41st ST., New York
City.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-04-02

HOUSEKEEPERS are Saving
More Dollars. A New Economy.
A new way has been discovered
for making an article Of daily use
in every household by every
member Of the family. Write for
particulars.-R. H. DeFreSe, Bris-
tol, Tenn. 1O-23-tf.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-04-02

question had been settled, that
the law had been enthroned and
that all democrats should bury
the Ratchet and join hands to
overthrow Ben w. Hooper.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-04-02

Had dyspepsia or indigestion
for years. No appetite, and what
| did eat distressed me terribly.
Burdock Blood Bitters reached
the cause."-J. H. Walker, Sun
bury, Ohio. Adv
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-04-02
FOR SALE

Four young mules, Broke to
work. Prices reasonable "A. c.
HAMPTON.
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veranda Gossip.

Veranda Gossip.
"They have come to wreck, 1t seems,
on life's matrimonial sea-"
Indeed? And which rocked the
boat "-Chicago Daily. News. f.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-25

vera Cruz, April 24.-The battle
ship Louisiana arrived today and I'M
mediately landed detachments OF ma
rines and b1uejackets. The Mlssls-
sippi also prepared to send ashore foo
marines and battalion OF blue1ackets
Is well as two aeroplanes.
The marines who had been holding
the outposts were relieved today by a
battalion of bluejackets.
Detachments of bluejackets and ma
Yines are quartered all about the city
while squads patrol the streets. BY
tomorrow the total force on shore Will
probably reach $500 men.
The outposts have been equipped
with twelve machine guns and several
three inch field pieces which were
taken to the front today by teams OF
six horses to each gun.
The animals were frightened by the
unaccustomed work and the marines
had hard struggle with them.
Rear Admiral Fletcher's headquar-
ters at the Terminal hotel are guard.
ed by machine guns, while seven field
pieces are held in reserve in the
vicinity.
The commissary. ordnance and
quartermasters departments worked
very efficiently so that along the docks
there wer. no piles of merchandise as
is usually the case when an armed
force y landed. All supplies were
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-25
Troops Ordered TO LeQDe For
The Occupation Of Vera Cruz
Fifth Brigade Under General Funston, Philippine Hero
Breaks Camp in Texas and Boards Waiting Trans
ports on the Way to Mexican Seaport Town

Galveston, Texas, April "a The
reinforced fifth brigade, the army's S
first expeditionary force for Mexico,
broke camp during the night at Fort
Crockett here and at daylight moved
to the transports waiting to take them
to Vera Cruz They were not ex-
pected to sail before late this after
noon.
The soldiers marched from camp
after night spent practically without
sleep The general sentiment appear
ed to be that they We're glad to es-
cape the routine Of camp life under
canvas. which has lasted here for more
than year, since the second division
was modified at Galveston and Texas
City.
These camp Crockett regiments,
fourth, seventh, nineteenth, and TWEEN
ty-eighth infantry, comprising $500
men and forming the bulk of the bri-
gade were largely veterans, all hav-
ing seen service in the Philippines.
They worked all night packing and
cleaning camp and by daylight the
troops not only were ready to move,
but the 100 acres they had occupied
was amost literally broomswept, so
careful was the clean up.
Women Are Brave.
The whole movement passed quietly.
Wives of men or officers here and
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-25
Mexican M0bS 7rQn1ple Flag
of The us. Under Their Feet

+
Mexico City Vera Cruz, April a.
Mexico City trampng under loot he
the auspices OF the British and
man legations carrying five hundred fug
tiyes position Of those American cit
capital regarded critical Nelson
dafare Lieut. Rowan OF the
William Burnside of the to leave
Pacific coast under special
rangenlens swithP Provisional President Huerta.
landing of American blue
at made known In the federal
editions local crowds of students
Office employees began gather BY dusk mob had
the American club where they smashed win
howed insults and threats the Americans inside all OF
they threatened to assassinate.
appeal the of the federal district brought police
protection shattered of the
dows adjoining property belonging to Amer
Until morning of excited Mexcans
singing Mexican national anthem
and shouting American
was midnight police looked without
action
The leading hory and the Offices
of
tn burn thema andm their
probably acting the directions of General
editions which they printed dispatches
Nogaes places had taken
by Other dispatches that the federal
victory Vera where they expected
and drive the American invaders into the sea-
declared Louisiana
Mexican torpedo An alleged dispatch from the south said
Eno Zapaa the southern rebel coming join
with General Huerta. ls4
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promptly distributed among the troops,
who also received distilled water from
the ships under the superintendence
Of the medical department.
Over $50 Mexican sick and wounded
were found in the San Sebastian hos
pital, when it was inspected today by
navy surgeon. Among the wounded
was only one woman who had been
shot through the arm.
In the mortuary Of the hospital,
forty unburied Mexican dead were
lying. A supply of ammunition was
also found here. The building had
been protected from the gunfire from
the warships and the rifles of the
landing parties by the hospital flag, al
though it appears certain that there
was much sharpshooting from the
roof of the hospital.
Conditions in the hospital were
found to be SO bad that three navy
surgeons we're detailed today to assist
the hospital authorities. Food and
medicine were supplied from the
Solace.
Wounded Cared For
All the American wounded have
been taken on board the Solace. The
navy surgeons are enthusiastic over
the care and attention they are able to
give the stricken men owing to the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-25

there watched their husbands. When
daylight came with cold rain, many
women stood bareheaded on the sea-
wall overlooking the camp, seeming
unmindful of the weather as they
watched passing companies for look
at their own men folk.
One military prisoner was compelled
to remain in low rallied enclosure at
the end Of the camp where all the
troops passed in their march to the
front in full view. He walked round
his enclosure, all the time watching
the troops.
The four infantry regiments, which
left today joined the mobilization camp
from the following posts. Twenty.
eighth infantry. Fort Smelling. Mimi;
fourth infantry from Fort Crook, Neb.;
seventh infantry from Leavenworth,
Kan; nineteenth infantry from Fort
Meade, In South Dakota, Sill in Okla,
and Leavenworth. Company e, en-
gineers which also boarded the trans
ports, came from Leavenforth. The
sixth cavalry, which also is ordered
to sail with all possible dispatch
came from Fort Des Moines, la. Just
when the cavalry will get away was
not settled early today.
In addition to the four transports
Meade, Sumner, Fitzpatrick and McClel-
Ian which were taking on troops, this
d., A
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-25
TO TEST FEDERAL RIGHT
Supreme Court Asked To Pass On the
Validity Of Using Military
For Foreign Service.

Washington, ID. c., April 24.-Pro-
ceedings were begun in the supreme
court today to determine whether the
national guard may be sent to Mexico
or other territory outside the United
States without first being mustered In
as volunteers.
The proceedings are in the nature of
an appeal from the action Of Judge
Day in the federal court in Northern
Ohio, in dismissing an action of Lieut..
Col Daniel T. Stearns against Adtu-
tant General Geo. Fl. Wood of the Ohio
national guard growing out of prepar-
ations for military movements outside
the country.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-25
TROOPS MOVING
ON STRIKE ZONE
Colorado Guardsmen Take
Special Train to Reach
Scene Of Battles
ARMED WORKMEN
READY TO ATTACK
Pitched Engagement in the
Hills Of Coal Region
Is the Prospect

Trinidad, Colo, April 24.-Flsht-
Ing between state troops and arm
ed strikers began shortly after II
o'clock at Bunker Hill, a short dis
tance south Of Monson, according
to reports Just received hers.
The strikers are reported to have
captured two trains. The cavalry
men have turned their horses
loose and are entrenchlna.
Trinidad, Colo, April 24.-General
John Chase who reached Walsenburg
with the first train bearing troops to
the strike zone shortly after / o'clock
this morning, later abandoned his plan
of detraining there and marching into
the strike zone. With soldiers posted
on top of the box cars, the special train
consisting Of eight box cars, a baggage
car, ten coaches and caboose, moved
slowly south at o'clock in the direc
tion Of the rugged hill near Munson
and Rugby, whore an armed force,
estimated at 1000, is believed to pe
massed waiting to open an attack.
Provisions are running low among
the strikers and the leaders say II It
becomes necessary in order to secure
food for the men. they will take food
from company stores at Aguilar and
vicinity.
While the fighting was raging at the
mines all about Aguilar no disturb
ances Of any sort occurred in the
town. The strikers of the Aguilar dis
trict are now believed to have moved
north in the direction of Rugby where
another large body Is said to be sta
toned in the hills today.
At 3 o'clock the strikers were roused
by the Changing OF bell. An outpost
had seen 4 hght which he supposed to
be the heau.. .yht of the engine on the
troop train. All preparations for an ait.
tack had been completed when 1t was
heard mistake had been made. A.
series Of signal shots In the hills
shortly after o'clock indicated that
the armed men have taken up a posi-
tion over an area extending from Nun.
son south to Rugby station, distance
of over five miles.
A 8 o'clock 1t was reported the troop
train had halted near Munson and that
troops were detraining. Cavalrymen
were said to be scouting
People Terrorized.
About five hundred state militiamen
started this morning from Walsenburg
into the strike zone.
Aguilar, normally thriving mining
and agriculture town of 1900 popula-
tion is depopulated today. Terrorized
by the events of the past four days
during which the strikers colony at
Ludlow was wiped out in battle be.
tween strikers and militia, and the
mining camps Of Empire, southwest
ern, Bordhead and Royal were wreck
ed or burned, and the citizens have
fled in all directions.
The train which reached Trinidad
last night from Lynn, the nearest
station was jammed with refugees
from the center Of the disturbed dis
tricts. Many families have also fed
to neighborng ranches and other
towns out of the strike zone.
The towns water supply is cut of
by the destruction Of the pumping
plant which also supplied the camps at
Hastings, Delagua and Berwind. SINH
lar conditions exist in probably a
dozen mining camps in Huerfano and
Las Animas counties.
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The Situation at DQDbreQk

scoHed idea he
United States will
Cruz up outside world
fighting lives Of three Americans
and twenty-five reported wounded The dead
D,
FRoLIcHsTEN, ordinary
{ e.. c. FISHER ordinary seaman.
Enenda, lower California reported In dis
c
soft United who
reinforce the marines blue
Jackets them In order that the fleet
be materially weakened
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-25
American COnSuLs
to LeGDe Me McO

Washington, D. c., April "a
Secretary Bryan later announced
today that all American consuls in
Mexico, whether in federal or con-
stitutionalist territory, has been
authorized by the state department
to leave the country. Whether
they will withdraw however, was
left in each consuls discretion.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-25
Volunteer Ay171U
Measure Passed

Washin ston. D. c., April "a
The senate today passed the vol
mteer army bill. Later the house
also passed the bill. The bill was
designed to cure defects in laws
relating to volunteer forces, and it
is relied upon to put these forces
upon war time footing almost
similar to the regular army.
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Vera Cruz, Mexico, April N.-American marines
and bluejackets controlled today radius OF at least
five miles around the city of Vera Cruz in which nor
NAL conditions had been virtually restored
Outposts were pushed to the water supply station
at Tejar today and marines and sailors dispatched
there on train to obtain control Of all pipe lines into
the city Theytook with them oil fuel to run the pump
ing plant.
Within the city "sniping" had almost ceased this
morning.
Only three of the American wounded are in
critical condition. according to the report issued from
Ordinary Seaman E. G. Wright and Private Jeremiah D.
Peoples Owing to the prompt and efficient field hos
pa corps and the quick arrival OF the wounded men on
board the Soace infected wounds were discovered
The dead have been embalmed and their bodies are
living on board the Soace ready to be sent north at the
first opportunity.
Naval surgeons say that the majority OF the
wounded men will be able to return to their duty in
short time.
Washington D. c., April 24.-"Just had an inter-
view with Villa He wishes to salute you affectonatey
and say YOU need have anxiety. This message was
delivered today to General Hugh Scott assistant chief
of the army from Dr. Carlos E. Husk OF El Paso
General Scott has known Villa for some time the two
having faced each other across the Rio Grande for
many weeks at Ell Paso and Juarez.
Austin, Texas April 24.-An entire regiment Of the
Texas National Guard today ordered to mobilize
at Brownsville for border patrol duty. Governor Col
Quit it also became known, will order the other two
regiments to the border unless request to Secretary
Garrison for additional troop protection for Texas
border points is granted.
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The marines and guns of the
old transport Prairie opened the
war on Mexico Tuesday after
noon. Under Captain w. r.
Rush Of the battleship Florida
marines of the transport were
the first to touch Mexican soil.
Later the marines of other war
ships in Vera Cruz harbor reach
ed the shore and Joined in the
engagement through the streets
of Vera Cruz with the Prairie
men.
Major Smedley Butler of the
Marine corps, who was. in inl-
mediate command Of the mar
ines, is afwell known young Of
ficer, the son OF Representative
Thomas S. Butler, He was dec
GRATED with a medal for bravery
in the attack of the allies on
Pekin, in the Boxer troubles.
just after he entered the SER
vice. He had recently come
from the Panama canal zone,
where he commanded the ma
rines now with him at Vera
Cruz. Secretary of War Garri-
son said these marines were the
finest soldiers he had ever seen,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-04-25
PEOPLE Of CAPTURED CITY ARE
GRADUALLY BECOMING TRANQUIL
Shooting BY "Snipers" Has Almost Completely Ceased
Though Three More Americans Were Killed BY
Hidden Marksmen During the Night Hours
u. S. NOT TO TAKE FURTHER AGGRESSIVE
STEPS UNTIL HUERTA SHOWS HIS HAND
Villa Sends Word to Washington That He Has Nc Intent
to Be Drawn Into Controversy; Refugees From
Mexico City Arrive Safely in Special Train

San Antonio, Texas, April PA long distance
telephone message received here at 2:35 p. m said
Mexican federals in Neuvo Laredo, Mexico had
fired the town and were firing the river into
Laredo, Texas
What damage has been done to the American
town was not known but great excitement prevails.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-02-16
BURKE MAIN CARD
At M|N0T BANQUET
Definite Word Received from
Treasurer That He Will
Attend Conference

Minot. n. D., Feb. 16.-With Treas
urer John Burke of the United States
AS he'll principal guest. North Da-
ota democrats will on Tuesday for
mally open the 1914 campaign in this
city.
A banquet. at which it is expected
:hat about 500 people will be seated,
Is the means by which the conference
has been obtained, and with Burke,
National Committeeman Brueggcr
and State Chairman ID. H. Macarthur
OF the state committee, as speakers,
the gathering bids fair to be one OF
the most important yet held.
The big question that is interesting
state democracy is that of Burke's
intentions as regards the United
States %senatorship. For some time it
has been reported that Burke would
be a candidate and IL he takes adj
Vantage of the opportunity here to
announce himself as such candidate,
the field. SO far as the democrats are
concerned, doubtless will be left open
for him. Should Burke declare that
result a general scramble for the
nomination.
E.. H. Stenwick, chairman of the
Minot committee in charge of the
banquet, declared today that he ex-
poets to see the Minot conference be-
come one of especial Importance as
bearing upon the party's campaign
this year. He does not believe that
any attempt will be made to nomin-
ate a full state ticket here, but it is
generally anticipated that the first
step towards such action will be taken
before the democrats depart the city,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-02-16
N|NOT'S week FOR
FARMERS OPENED
Various Attractions Placed
Under way T~oday-Prom-
ises to be Successful.

Minot. n. D., Feb. 16.-The Ward
county farm convention, Ward coun-
tvs boys school and midwinter fair.
opened in Minot today. continuing
throughout the week.
The boys section is doubtless the
most interesting feature of the week.
1t is conducted under the direction
Dakota Better 1Inrmins' association
for, this district, and his is the Sec
ond year that it has been staged.
Monday was devoted to enrolment.
and the event was opened with n for
NAL address by j. NJ. Devine. During
the afternoon there was a study OF
horses. and in the evening a motion
picture show vas the program.
Tuesday is given owe to cows:
Wednesday is new settlers day. the
time being given over to laying out
Governor Hanna will address the
boys, as will j. S. Murphy OF Minot.
Thursday is silo day. during which
corn, alfalfa, milk handling. etc. will
he featured. Friday the study of corn
and alfalfa will be continued, and
Saturday will be club day and exam
ination day.
In the general farm convention.
the leading speakers OF the week are
1oFernOf Iianna; state Engineer Jay
Bliss of Bismarck: State senator W.
c. Mcdowell of Marinon; r. Merrill
of Grand Forks. President John II.
Worst of tho agricultural college.
The midwinter fair this year is bet7
ter than ever before. the exh.Sits
covering a wider range than in pre-
vious years. and the number Of cx-
hibitors is greater.
Splendid accommodations are af-
forded the show, and with a liberal
array Of prizes, competition is keen.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-02-16
TOOK FRENCH EAV
Joseph Cotca, .AIlcgc,l Booze Pcddlc,.
Failed I" Appear When Case
yHaS GaIlraI

Minot. y. d.. Feb. 16-Tt looks Very
much as if Joseph Cotca. who has
quite n our record, has taken
"1'rench leave Nh. Cotea was to
have appeared before Justice of the
Peace L. r.. McCutheon on Il charge
of selling whiskey to prisoners in the
Ward county Jail. but he did not APP
pear and it is doubtful if he will APP
pear later. according to official in
formation.
.Aftcr being arrested for his alleged
misdeeds MIR. rotea was released on
81 "gentleman'S agreement He prom
iscd to be on hand at the proper time
but for some cast or other has fall
cd to keep his word II he appears
;t amy time within two years from
now he will have To risk trial.