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Abilene weekly reflector., 1914-04-16
He FavOrs Open saloons

Hutchinson. April ls.--Edward
Lewis, the Haven blacksmith, who
has declared himself as an indepen-
dent Democratic candidate for gov
srnor. issued his platform. Among
other things he declared for e law
Tor open saloons and m favor q A.
lontnv 10 woman to vote who does
Abilene weekly reflector., 1914-04-16
Prisoners saw olatlle JaiI bars

FFisoM0rS saw Okat0o SaAA bars
olathe, April 1s.-Using q hack
saw, four prisoners charged with
minor offenses. sawed the bars OF 4
window in the county iail here and
made their escape after jumping Is
feet to the ground. All surrounding
towns have been notified and &
posse is searching the country about
0lathe. Bl0odhounds are expected
here from 0sawatomie % Be usea h
ne hunt
Abilene weekly reflector., 1914-04-16
AIRS. VAN TUYL THE HOSTESS
L.cavenworth Woman State Repre-.
sentative as Exposition

Leavenworth. April s.-Mrs. Ef-
4is Hiatt Van Tuyl Of this city has
received word that her appointment
as hostess Of the Kansas building at
the Pan-Amsriean exposition at san
ErznelseO h 1915 has been con-
alrnsd by the exposition board. Mrs.
wsn Tuyl haa npenk nearly her en-
lt ne "a R1nio
Abilene weekly reflector., 1914-04-16
DAWSON PREPARES TO SUE
More Than 500 Corporations Have
Not Paid Franchise Tar

Topeka, April 9.-John s. Daw-
son, attorney general, began prep
arations to bring more than 500 law
suits against Kansas and foreign
corporations which have not paid
the corporation franchise tax due
March 81.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1914-04-16
POOL HALLS MUST
QUIT EMPORIA NOW

Emporia, April 9.-The majori-
ties in city election follow:
Mayor r. M. Hamer, $50; for the
suppression Of the pool and billiard
halls, Gil; against bonds for the
erection of an auditorium, 1872; for
the extension Of the street car line,
2S72.,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1914-04-16
FIND VETERAN HORSE
TRAINER DEAD IN BARN

olathe, April s.-David Shook,
65 years old. a veteran race horse
trainer, was found dead in the door
way Of his horsebarn in southwest
olathe. 1t is believed he was tram
pied to death by his horses. An
inquest will be held.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1914-04-16
GUERINGER TO HANG MAY %
Mrs. Shidler's Assailant Must Pay
Death Penalty

Kansas City, April 1S.-vic Guer-
niger. convicted a week ago of par
ticipating with five other men in an
attack upon Mrs. Gertrude Shidler,
a nurse, was denied a new trial and
sentenced to be hanged May 2S
next.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1914-04-16
GLYNN DEAF no
CLERGYaEENs PLEAS

Albany. N. Y, April s.-Governor
Glynn declined to grant the request
Of five Jewish elsrgymen that he n
tsrfere with the execution Of tie
four Tunmen. Thsy nov must die
Nepaag
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-01-02
CROPS IN NORTHERN SYRIA
Cotton Product Runs to 10000 Bales
This Year-Pistachio Nuts Will
Be Few.

The estimated cotton crop OF the
province of Aleppo, Syria, is consid-
cred to be very large this year-40,-
600 bales against only 10000 bales In
1912. OF which 2,100 bales were ship
ped to Constantinople, and $500 to
Europe.
The seasame seed output is estimat-
ed at LOO tons of 1000 pounds each,
against one-third of that amount for
1912.
The olive trees are overloaded, and
with favorable Weather an abundant
crop is expected.
The pistachio nut crop is practical
ly a failure this year, the production
of the entire province promising only
about $50 tons, as compared with q
100 tons in 1912. The prices for pis-
tachios in Aleppo occasionally depend
on the Persian crop, which is pre-
ferred because the kernel is darker
green than that of the pistachio of
Aleppo or Aintab. In 1912 local prices
were about nine Aleppo market pias-
tiers per oke, or 11.07 cents per pound,
out because OF the short crop this
year the price has advanced to II
p1asters the oke, or 21.07 cents per
pound (the local plaster at $0.035 and
the oke at 2.S pounds) and is still ris'
ing. The greater portion of the ex.
portation goes to Germany and Aus
tria for confectionery purposes but
the United States takes an important
quantity and increases the amount an
nually.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-01-02
secularlzino the Affections.

When we make dead failure of
living affection, we secularize 1t.
Sometimes we begin the day with a
disaster of this kind. Our good morn
ing" Is as secular as snore. We
come downstairs half awake. our lips
so sleepy that they scarcely move.
our minds still torpid and vague. We
shuttle into the breakfast room and
slide into a chair Physically, men,
tally, spiritually, we have scarcely
been penetrated by personality. Far
within us its fires burn at point
near to extinction. But there is an
other and still worse element of secu-
larity in our greeting. We, scarcely
notice whom It is we greet. The per-
sonality that should exhilarate us q
for the time yelled by familiarity So
often we have greeted just this com
rade at breakfast that today the greet
Ing has become automatic. The spirit
has gone out OF it. We're a stranger
at the table perhaps we might be
aroused.-Atlantic Monthly.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-01-02
PREVENTION OF MINE FIRES
Two Clever Devices That II Is Hoped
Would Keep the Flames
From Spreading.

Doors that will slam themselves
shut when fire comes along, and throw
pans of water over the oncoming
flames, are the latest devices for stop
ping the terrible dust explosion fires
in coal mines. The real marvel of
the doors is that they do not wait
until the fire gets to them, but prompt
ly go into action while there is still
time to shut off the flames.
The doors, placed at intervals along
the mine passages, are ordinarily
kept swung back against the walls;
and on them are balanced several
pans filled with water. A dust eKplo-
sion in a coal mine rushes rapidly
through all the open passages, but
the flames are preceded by sudden
draft or air pressure. This draft will
shut the doors in time to head on the
flames; and, as the doors slam, the
water from the pans Is thrown In the
direction from which the fire is com
ing.
The same principle of utilizing the
precursive air wave Is the basis OF
most of the systems now rapidly be-
ing applied in coal mines to check
the dust explosions.
One method that has had much at
tention of late to keep all the pas
sages well sprinkled with stone dust.
with piles of it stored on shelves
along the passageways. When the air
wave comes ahead of the fire this
stone dust is stirred up into the air
and acts something like a blanket In
the coal dust flames
Saturday Evening Post.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-01-02
Need of ventiIatino Church.

"Our church janitors need drilling
on the subject of ventilation" says
the Downs News. "A morning or eve
ming congregation of several hundred
persons Is entitled to pure air. for
there are oceans of it outside. After
the morning service the whole room
should be thoroughly aired, and yet no
doubt the doors are closed when the
people leave, and the foul air securely
boxed for the evening service. This
is dreadful, the News declares. No
wonder folks sleep and get a head.
ache. They are dying for oxygen
Open the windows. If it does take
more coal. If church once gets the
reputation of always being well ven
tilated there will be more people at
every service to drop extra coal money
In the contribution box"
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-01-02
Immense Timber BUILDING.

The high cost and the difficulty of
securing lumber In large sizes long
ago eliminated wood as a structural
material except In falsework. temper
airy construction and structures Of
small size. Machinery hall, now be-
ing built for the Panama-Pacif1c ex-
position is, therefore, of more than
usual interest, since its frame is en-
tirely of wood. 1t has a floor area
of over eight acres and an extreme
height of 1876 feet Using as it does
about 100000 feet (board measured
of lumber, 1t is fairly safe to venture
the prediction that it will be the last
great monumental structure to be
built of native timber, and we may
even hazard the statement that never
again will its equal be erected of such
material in this country-Engineer-
ing Record.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-01-02
TRAIL OF THE SERPENT
BY A. r. BONNEY.

Mollie Chapman stood In the door
way of her ranch house home.
You are just mad at me, Charley
Farrell" she cried. cause | went rid
Ing with Mr.. Mcintyre"
Il don't just trust these tenderfeet
who come browsing around in store
clothes" he replied.
Jealous. amt you?" she jeered.
mo, not Jealous" he said, low and
Quiet-like, "only, / love you"
az love you. love you," she
Knocked. II don't believe you love a
thing on earth except yourself and
that brute of a pony you ride"
"Of course love Mig" he said, land
SO do you"
She stared unwinkingly at the dis
tant mountains. Still, love you bet
ter than anything else In the world.
Mollie. /"
Jim Norman told me the same thing
only yesterday.
Farrell left her abruptly.
Presently, as she worked, . voice
from a nearby window startled her.
May l come in, Miss Mollie?' 1t
said.
Why, Mr.. Mcintyre, where did you
come from?"
Same old place." laconically
And what brought you here?" in
nocently.
Same old thing-no-l mean-er--
the same"
Your horse?" ignoring his mean
ing glances
We'll. rode the pony, OF course,
he laughed las am much too lazy to
walk. However, l did not come to
see the horse with suggestive &C.
cent on the see"
Want to see dad?" Gathering the
dishes she was washing.
Saw him on the way over"
Maybe you want to see Mr.. Farrell
He's down"
Charley? Oh, he is down at the
corall, playing with Niggar. No, Mol
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-01-02
Ghost Scared Railway Men.

A ghost story, told by some rail,
waymen, is at present a live topic in
the town of Strabane, County Tyrone
Ireland. The head constable has TAX.
en- down the statements of those who
claim to have seen the apparition.
John Pinkerton. an engine-cleaner. de.
scribing the first visit of the ghost
says that 1t appeared In the cleaning
shed knocking loudly at the door. II
gave unearthly yells. Armed with a
crowbar signalman made a dash at
the spirit. but could not strike It
down. On the second might seven
men saw the ghost. 1t appeared
again another night, and disappeared
through window" The form was
that Of man of stout build. It ran
under an engine, in front of It. be.
hind it. and everywhere.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-01-02
First Success Of tho wrloht..

1t is now about ten years since tho
first flight In a motor driven aero
plane by the Wright brothers. The
Wrights did not complete their petrol
engine until December, and it was
on the 18th of December, 1903, that
Wilbur flew $50 feet! That was only
ten years ago, but the Wrights main
tanned great secrecy about their ex-
periments until three or four years
later, and were regarded with much
incredulity.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-01-02

ing but take her, and may God bless
you both
When Mcintyre recovered from q
a deadly swoon, Mollie's face was on
his pillow, which was wet with her
tears.
I-I-tried to-to-love you, Mr..
McIntyre-Chase." she sobbed. but /
found | loved Charley, you see. And
and I'm only fit to be a cowman's
wife anyway, you know"
Yes, Mollie, know" he said, turn
ing his face to the wall.
Copyright, by Daily Story Pub. Co..
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-01-02
hia CIever Answer.

II learn" she said reproachfully.
that you were devoted to no fewer
than five girls before you finally pro-
posed to me. How do l know that
you didn't make desperate love to all
of them"
Il did" he replied.
you did" she exclaimed
Certainly" he returned. you
don't suppose for a minute | would
be foolhardy enough to try for such
prize as you are without practicing
q little first. do your" @
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-01-02

lie, came to see you" leaning in at
the window and trying to take her
hand.
She turned on him in blind, unrea-
sonable fury.
You just want to see me-" she
stormed. Well, look at me, with
your big, green eyes. Chase Mcintyre.
and what do you see? Think I'm
fool?
What have ever done to cause
you to talk so to me?'
Jim Noman says"
HE says came a snarling voice
from behind Mcintyre, that yer
- = sneak. trying to get yer iron
onto other peoples cattle"
Mcintyre had turned at the first
sound Of the mans voice to find him.
self looking into the muzzle of PTS
toll
Mollie scrambled through the win
dow.
Jim Noman. you quit" she
screamed
Mcintyre thrust the girl aside, an
act of chivalry which saved his life,
for his enemy fired the instant he
moved. and while the bullet missed
his heart, it shattered his arm. There
was another squirt of flame and smoke,
and the girl hid her face In her
arms that she might not see. Then
she heard steady voice
Now YOU hit the trail, Jim Norman"
and looked up to see the man holding
his mangled hand. which he gazed at
in horror, with Farrell standing by,
smoke still curling from the muzzle
of his gun.
Bandaging the wounded arm as best
he could, Farrell started to get his
horse to go for the doctor, thirty miles
away. When he returned for final
word with his patient he found Mollie
just outside the door, weeping bit
terly.
Il did not think you cared so much
for him, Mollie." he said, "or I'd have
hit the trail long ago"
He stopped when he saw McIn-
tyres face over the girls shoulder,
new pain in every feature.
Il always gave you credit for hav
ing little horse sense, Charley" he
said. I'm hurt In more ways than
one, old man." he said. his lips witch
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-01-02
Fine Iheater for Manila.

Manila Is to have the largest and
most modern theater In the far east
The government of the islands has
just leased to the Oriental Theater
company 5000 square meters adjoin-
Ing the botanical gardens on the Bag
umhavan drive, central and attrac-
tive boulevard, on which it will at
once construct a modern theater to
cost about $4,000 and machinery
and equipment for II $4,000.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-01-02

Batesville, Ark.-A. J. Bailey
writes: II suffered severely
with kidney and bladder trouble
and was unable to work. |
tried different remedies but re-
ceived no benefit until | tried
Foley's Kidney Pills, which en-
tirely relieved me of my trou-
ble." For Sale by Hesterly
Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-01-02
ARK ANSAS COTTON
GINNERS REPORT
Cotton Ginned Prior TO December 13,
Crops of 1913 and 1912.

The preliminary total for the state
was made public by the Bureau of the
Census at 10 a. m. on Saturday, Dec
ember 20. The corrected total and
the amounts for the different counties
for the crops of 1913 and 1912 are
furnished for publication in the local
papers.
Quantities are in running bales,
counting round as half bales. lin
tiers are not included)
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-01-02
And II Has Come True.

The chariots shall rage in the
streets; they shall jostle one against
the other in the broadways, they shall
run like lightnings "-Naham, second
chapter, forth verse.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-01-02
New Alaskan Gold Field.

Alaska's latest gold field is the
Chisana district, from eight to twelve
miles from the river of that name and
about fifteen square miles in extent
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-05-08
Decoration Day Exercises.

Raht Council No. 90, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, of
Isabella, Tenn. has set apart Sunday, May
"a, 1914 as day to decorate our beloved
brother. C. W. Ferrell's grave, at Old Friend
ship church near Culberson, N. c. and all
Junior brothers are cordially invited to at
tend. AS Brother Ferrill was a member
of Notla River Lodge, No. $50, |. 0. 0. F.,
all Odd Fellows are cordially invited to at
tend, as we want to make this joint dec
Grafton.
Following is the programme:
Meet at Culberson, n. c. at 9:3O o'clock
a. m. at l. O. O. F. hall and march to the
church. Bro j. D. CaVoll will conduct
the march Services will begin by singing
A short address by B. K Donaldson on
the life and workings of the Juniors.
Song.
Short address by A. L. Tippett on the
life and workings of the |. 0. o.. +.
Song.
A sermon by Rev. C. H. Williams, of
Ducktown.
Song.
March to the grave.y yard and decorate at
II o'clock, according to memorial ceremon-
les of the orders
After this we will have refreshments.
Everybody is cordially invited to come and
bring full basket of something good to
eat. After dinner we will spend some time
singing. H. M. SHIELDS
B. K. DONALDSON,
]. d. CARROLL,
Committee.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-05-08
D. OF A. INSTITUTED.

Mrs. C. M. Hurt, of Chattanooga, State
Councillor, was in Ducktown, tuesday
night, and installed the officers OF the
Daughters of America, which was recently
organized.
Among the out-of-town guests were Mr..
and Mrs. Steward, and Mr.. and Mrs Ro-
bertson, Miss Pearl Hughes and Vance
McNabb, all of Etowah.
The order starts out with good member
ship and will be valuable addition to the
already numerous societies.
Following are the officers chosen: Mrs.
w. H. Lee, Councillor; Mrs. M. c. Love
lace. Associate Councillor; Mrs. A. j. Coch-
ran, Vice Councillor; Mr.. r. D. Owenby,As-
sociate Vice Councillor; Miss Nora Brooks,
Past Councillor; will go to Nashville as
representative the IA of May. Mr. M. L.
Anderson, Recording Secretary; /. a.
Brown, Assistant Recording Secretary; II.
M. Gibson Financial Secretary; Tom Peo-
pies, Treasurer; Mrs. ]. B. Brown, Con-
ductor; Miss Della Long, Warden; Miss
Fife Peoples, Inside Sentinel; Mr.. X. d.
Garner, Outside Sentinel; r. A. Center, A.
]. Cochran, E. B. Roberts, Trustees.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-05-08
F1nnin County Singing Convention.

F1nnin County Singing Contention.
Last Sunday there gathered at Blu Ridge,
"a, one of the largest crowds ever seen in
lat section, the occasion being the semi
a nual contest of the Fannin County Sing
i g Convention.
From far and near they came, and there
, as not room in the court house for one
.ird of those who wanted to attend the
contest
Seven classes contes ed for the prize,
beautiful silk banner, and it was by almost
unanimo is consent that Copperhill was
varded the honor.
Messrs. Manuel Henry, Prof. Coebel and
J. Wilkes Hughes acted as judges.
Ducktown and Copperhill were largely
presented, it being estimated that there
were fully 300 people from the Basin.
1t was gala occasion and everybody en-
ioyed themselves. The singing was hne
i'd until the Copperhill class performed it
was hard matter to decide as to which
oae would get the banner.
These conventions are held in May and
October of each year ane never fail to draw
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-05-08
B. NJ. DOYLE, NJ. D.
SPECIALIST

immense crowds. The good natured rivalry
that exists in the convention is good to see,
as not a particle of jealousy manlfests
itself when the decision of the judges is
given out.
The road between Ducktown and Blue
Ridge was lined with automobiles and IN
and Jess and ]. M. Center & Co. did
thriving business.
Among the private autos noticed, we're
those of Carl Center, Mrs. Mary c. Brock,
DIR. Aiken, L. L. Aiken, L. H. Alternately
and MANY others whom we did not know.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-05-08

medical skill and careful nursing could do
was done, but Death had marked her tor
its own.
A husband and five children, father
and mother-Mr. and Mrs. John Kimsey-
and other relatives are left to grleve over
her departure, and only He, who is the
resurrection and the life, can comfort them
Rev. Revis, of Ducktown, paid touch
ing tribute to this daughter, wife, mother,
friend, and only those who knew and loved
her can realize their loss.
She was buried Wednesday at 10 o'clock
a. m. at Zion cemetery and large crowd
of friends and acquaintance gathered
to shou their love and respect for the de-
ceased
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-05-08
PUT HIM ON HIS FEET.

have been down with rheumatism for
six long months at Etowah, Tenn. had the
best medical skill from Athens, Knoxville,
my home town and other points. My
brother, ]. F. McMahan of the T. c, Co.
store at Ducktown had me come to Duck
town and placed me under the care of DR..
B. M. Doyle improved from the first
dose of his medicine and | now can 60
where | desire to- Part of the time | was
absolutely helpless in my bed.
w. M. MCMAHAN.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-05-08
SAVED FROM AN OPERATION.

My wife was pronounced incurable in
June, 1911, by a prominent physician in
my community, who said that without an
operation she could not live "a hours.
was up against it; had nothing but small
house and lot and no money, and the price
of the operation was Sl75. did not know
what to do so | started out to see where |
could raise the money. | met DIR. Doyle
and told him what the matter was. He
told me not to worry and said he would fix
it and he did. By 10 o'clock next day he
had the gall stones passing in great guam
titles, from the size of small grain of
sand to small English walnut. My wife
has been in the best of health ever since,
and has need no medical attention. She
is now strong, heshy woman.
]. T. ALLEN,
Railroad Trackwalker for the T. c. Co.,
Copperhill, May 4, 1914.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-05-08
IKE HILL MARRIED.

Ike Hill surprised the boys by quietly
going to housekeeping, this week 1t was
rumored several weeks ago that Ike had
committed matrimony, but as he denied
the impeachment, and as there was no
TANGIBLE evidence, his statement had to be
accepted.
The arrival of Mrs. Hill, however, put
Ike's veraclty to the bad, and ne is busy
accepting congratulations.
Watch for big announcement next
week.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-05-08
TO NY FRIENDS.

For some time have been afflicted with
what doctors called rheumatism. called
DR.. B. NJ. Doyle to see me on Friday even
ing, April 8, 1914, and | have had no pain
from said ailment since the sixth dose of
medicine he gave me. | am getting well
beyond my utmost expectations.
w. A. EVANS.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-05-08
CURED OF ECZEMA.

This is to certify that DR.. B. M. Doyle
cured my little child of bad case of eczma,
after she had been pronounced incurable
by other physicians. 1t suffered terribly,
but DR.. Doyle gave it almost immediate
relief and there has been no trace of the
disease since. y. Z. ALTERNATELY.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-05-08
TO THE PUBLIC.

commenced taking DR.. Doyle's new
Compound Medicated Air treatment for
nasal catarrh on the 18th day of April and
today am so much improved that can not
say enough in favor of this new method
J. C. CHAsTAIN,
Grace, Tenn.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-05-08
DEATH OF MRS. MARK PACK.

The death of Mrs. Mark Pack, which &C.
Cured Monday evening, has cast a shadow
over the whole community.
Remembered only as good Christian,
beloved wife and kindly neighbor, her pass
ing is bereavement indeed.
She was sick about six weeks and all that
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-05-08

If you have any pains and your family
physician can not cure you, come to me.
have made special study of all chronic
diseases.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-05-08
To Mn Friends and the Public.

am pow taking DIR. Doyle's new COM
pressed medicated air treatment for catarrh
of the nose and throat and am getting bet
ter beyond my expectations. ]. H. HYDE.