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Barton County democrat., 1914-03-13

20 cents higher. Colorado and West
ern lambs sold at s7.65 to 7.0O, in
cluding some from the Platte Valley,
Wyoming, at the former price, year
lings sold up to $50, wethers 800,
ewes j.75. A few goats sold around
i.25 last week, and some Mexican
wethers recently at 5.S5.
]. A. RICKART,
Market Correspondent.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-13

The Albert correspondent in the
Otis Reporter states that Peter j.
Brack has bought an 80 acre farm,
two miles north Of Albert, paying SIS
per- acre for: the same. Some few
years ago P.l A NJ. Brack sold the
tarm, with the same improvements
that are on it at the present time
Cor S1S per acre. g..
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-13
FOR. COUNTY ATTORNEY.

Thereby announce myself as can
didate for the Democratic hOmna-
ton fOr, County Attorney, subject "a
the. decision OF the party voters at
the August primary.
CHARLES L. CARROLL
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-13

Mrs. A. Schwager, who has been
at the st. Rose hospital for several
weeks recovering from a very ser
ious operation, suffered a relapse
Sunday from taking a slight cold
which developed into pneumonia and
for several days she was in very
critical condition and her LIE was
'despaired Of, but she hes since raj
he'd and seems to be improving nice
ly now.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-13

with the proposition to wait until
too late for oppsition to organize and
force it thrugh the party council, is
one to make the Bristow plot look
coarse and raw. Imagine with what
righteous indignation the gentleman
ly and urbanh Medici who brought
poisoning up to a fine art, would
gorge with moral revulsion at being
accused of am axe murder"
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-13

Commenting on Henry J. Aliens
announcement for governor, Charles
F. Scott, of lola, who participated in
"a series Of joint debates with the
Wichita editor last summer, viAws
the Allen candidacy as follows:
THE Moosers were absolutely right
in forcing Allen to take the nomina-
ton for governor. He is the only
man in the state who could run for
governor on the Moose ticket and not
be forgotten before the campaign is
over. But it IS too bad-he was
nice man."
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-13

We have moved from our former
location to the second door east Of
Moore's Bakery. Sample Shoe Store.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-13

See our display. Something new.
Silhouette and Tire Llsht Photos
DRKs' STUDIO.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-13

OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER
Political Announcements
=. advertisements
EoR SHERIFF.
FOR SHERIFF.

hereby announce myself as a cam
dadate1 for the Democratic nomination
Cor Sheriff Of Barton county, subject
20 the will of,the voters as expressed
n the August primaries.
JOE KING.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-13

OF course the new tariff law has
knocked the eternal stuffin' out Of
everything the farmer raises and han
dies, and more especially cattle and
other stock, if we are to take as gos-
pei truth all we see along this line
Ia the Republican Bull Moose papers
but the actual facts in the case do
not seem to brand their statements
as being burdened with any too much
truth. At the Lot Ewalt sale, south
of town last Thursday, horses and
mules sold for about as much or more
than Mr.. Ewalt had paid for them a
year ago. Cows sold from $50 to $50
and a seven weeks old calf brought
$17, and other things sold in proper
tion. With these prices for cows and
beef cattle in Kansas sellling for SO
and 1926 per hundred last week, it
begins to look as though the Argen-
tine cattle coming into this country
was not going to ruin the stock inter
eSts entirely, and the aforementioned
publications will have to dig up some
thing NEW to holler about.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-13

The recent introduction of the pure
leather bill has called into action all
the great heads of the shce manufac-
turers, who ane standing UP on their
hind legs and barking their disapprOv
al. They are also antagonistic to-
ward the true labelling of leather
goods. In fact they would much pre-
fer to have legislation, in this re-
spect, stand as it has stood hereto
fore, by giving them all the latitude
they wish in order that they may not
be hampered legally, in the substitu-
tiOn of brown paper for leather, for
which you pay THE handsome prices.
This is one Of the enterprises that
flourished faithfully and well under
a good Republican administration, an
enterprise like many others of its
kind, we'll calculated to assist in full
filling the promises of thk redoubt--
able Teddy relative to the full din
ner pail."-NeSs County Echo.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-26
Boys Clothing

Boys $500 Blue Serge Suit,
English-Norfolk style, with
knic kerb ecker 81 QQ
pants, suit. 49,. p1sCC
Boys $500 and $500 Suits,
the range of sizes are incom-
plete; sizes ID, IS, 70 and II;
to close .ss., out " these 81 50
Boys Wool Pants. knicker-
booker style, peg leg, On
pair ;. o9N
Boys Blouses, in a splendid
assortment of patterns we'll
made of gingham and Oh
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-26
Various Summer Needs

Mems soc Work Shirts,
made of Amoskeag Cham
bray, khaki cloth and sateen;
sizes up to II, at C0o
each .......-... XIV
Mems Balbriggan Shir.
and drawers, each 17o
at ............... 1eS
Long Kirnonos, we'll made,
of best quality lawn, XIII
each ce "
Women's Ioc Gauze Vests,
with tape neck and arms, Eo
Wornen's House Dresses,
we'll made in the most popular
St. styles lie ., worth up to zoo
Women's soc Cling 1Oo
ham Petticoats, each. 1OC
25c Corset Covers, with deep
lace Jokes, each at Ike
only ............... lcA
$I.oo Crepe Waists, in fancy
and plain colors, each EOo
p1 eni!dFsn as;r Mu in &c
Women's 25c Cling h m
Aprons, with bib and 1Eo
pocket, each 1OC
$1.oo and $1.25 Umbrellas,
with Fancy Handles; sizes
e foc men and women 69c
MILDLY Blouses, with red
or blue collar, each Oh
d.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-26
The Bargain Basement
Come Early-Secure All You Can
Remarkable Values

Sheets, Pillow Cases
and Spreads
Here is one of the best Of
ferings in sheets and pillow
Cases that we've told in many
a day. "Thc run of the mill"
OF some of the largest concerns
in the country. At the prices
we quote below it will pay you
to lay in a supply of these
worthy bed fixings-
Genuine Utica Sheets, size
8Ix9o inches, each, CGo
47c Bleached Sheets, Or
size 72xoo, each. -. ACC
Goo Bleached Sheets, heavy
liner linen finish each at A5c
1aHc Bleached Pillow
Cases, large size, each IT,
at .............. ~
acc Embroidered Pillow
Cases. put up in 1Ho
separate box, EACH. 1VC
$3.50 Dirnity Bed Spreads,
size soxoo; extra CT NO
fine quality, each DleUV
$I.oo Crochet Spreads, dou-
bic bed size, each at 7Oc
only ~
$500 Scalloped Bed Spreads,
s;Es' e aep1le bed Sl.29
Crib Blankets. with pink
or blue border, each ~
at lUC
$3.50 Blankets, 1874 size;
n white with viii, fancy 81. 5S
$1.a5 Summer Comforts,
large size, filled with Qn
soft white cotton, each CJC
Popular Wash Suits
For Little Fellows
New Styles - Every Gar
ment Is Splendidly Made
some mothers 'ook forward to
these events and bry suits by
the half dozen at the time,
getting two for the usual price
Of one.
Suits, in white, blue and tan,
the newest and most approved
style, and priced CT M
only at ....... O1sVV
A lot of odds and ends in
Wash Suits, all were sent here
for this occasion from a maker
of good wash suits; sizes ga
to d years, while this lot
lasts, each suit at Or
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-15
y 4s-5k
HER LITTLE PLAN
BY VICTOR RADCLIFFE.

"The poor, dear little thing" said
Miss Delevan. pityingly and indignant
ly.
she was a child OF emotions, was
Clytie Delevan, and her gentle out
forceful soul was moved TO its depths
For the moment all her thoughts and
sympathies were with a strange girl
she had never spoken TO and had seen
but once-just now.
Clytie was passing an obscure cot
tage. Three or four little children
we're playing about the rear porch.
Beside it was a young girl at wash
tub, fair and energetic. This was
Vivian Grey, tie poor, dear little
thing"
"Wen?" suddenly challenged the
preoccupied Clytie, and handsome
young man startled her by stepping
into view from behind a tree.
Dear! How you frightened me,
said Clytie chidingly, but with gen
tleness.
Did you find out what you wanted?
asked Paul Sercombe, her lover
81 have made all kinds of inquiries
replied Clytie buoyantly. Il have even
seen her. oh, Paul! she is such a sweet
patient self-sacrificing little creature
| lust love her. There she is with an
invalid mother and five little brothers
and sisters, bravely fighting her way,
and this horrid Uncle Wyman has
passed them by, who have nothing
and need so much, for selfish me, who
has everything in the world"
Including myself" suggested Paul
with a smile.
81 won't answer that until see
how you will carry out your part in
certain plot l am about to set afoot'
You know Uncle Wyman sent for me
to stay a month, and If ] pleased him
l am to become his heiress."
Eyes, | know" nodded Paul.
"Well, l found out that he has had
nearly all his relatives on the same
basis, and has scared them all off with
his gruff tyrannical ways. have
found out that if don't suit he is 60
ing to decide on the Grey family. That
is as it should be, for Vivian is his
own niece and deserves good fortune.
And she is going to have it, If my
helping can bring it to her."
LAS how, now" queried Paul.
"Whisper-Ill tell you all about my
PLAN" said Clytie.
A precious plan it was! Paul looked
dubious, but entered into its details
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-15

to please his peremptory lady love.
The program was set and started in
motion the following day.
Paul called at the Wyman home.
Clytie introduced him to her uncle,
who bristled up and looked sullen and
suspicious, but when Clytie suggested
that he show her dear friend" from
her home town around the place, MI
Wyman ungraciously assented to the
proposition. He came back TO the
house half an hour later, alone. lie
was fairly quivering with indignation
and rage.
"Why, where is Mr.. Sercombe?' in
quired Clytie in her sweetest but
falsest tone, well knowing.
"Gone!" roared the old tyro. IF he
ever shows his face here again III
have him horsewhipped from the
place!"
"Uncle!" cried Clytie in affected
horror and djsmay.
why" shouted Mr.. Wyman, "he ac-
tually criticized my chickens, said
thew we're halfbreeds, called me Old
Ton. asked me how much was worth,
and said he believed he'd become my
son.in.law. Yes, he Will" beloved
the irate old man.
II am so sorry, uncle" declared ely
tie. Il think a great deal of MT
Sercombe."
well, forget HIM" fired up her in
tractable relative, "or give up all
hopes of ever inheriting any OF my
wealth. Now, young lady, you listen
to me; If you ever meet this young
man again or go to skylarking around
with him secretly, III pack you on
home and settle the whole business by
taking in the Greys. They're brood
but the girl is a worker and she's the
last pick. SO mind your p's and as, II
you're wise" :,
Clytie went away by herself ana
laughed in high glee. Then, notwith-
standing the dreadful threats OF her
uncle, that same evening she met her
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-15
WORK or ANCIENT DENTISTS
Remarkable Teeth Decoration Shows
That They Possessed Consider
able Skill.

By far the most transcendent eX-
ample of teeth decoration which has
at present come to light in America
is in a skull discovered in 1909 at a.
place called La Piedra, near the point
on the right bank of the Esmeraldas
river where it empties into San Mateo
bay. 1t was accidentally found by Mr..
Pinzon and Mr.. George D. Hedian, the
latter an American consular agent at
Esmeraldas, and was kindly presented
by Mr.. Hedian for the Heye museum
during my visit to Ecuador last sum-
mer. The skull was seen projecting
from the bank, but no other parts of
the skeleton were uncovered, prooaDly
having been washed away after the
bank was undermined.
The upper part of the skull is IN
fragments, but is restorable. me
skull, slightly defagmed, is that OF an
adult female. The decoration of the
teeth is unique and presents a ne"
type of facial ornamentatlon. IN
stead of small disks being set into artl-
fetal cavities we find in this case that
certain teeth of the upper jaw were al
most entirely covered on the outer
face by an overlay of gold. The en-
tire enamel of the teeth decorated mas
been removed, with the exception or
narrow bands at the bases and the up
per parts, where they were close TO
the flesh and embedded in the jaw.
The removal of the enamel is
through to the dentine and was skill
fully accomplished 1t appears that In
some instances saving was done slight
" under the enamel at the upper part,
so that the gold overlay, or covering,
might be fitted under it in order to
make it more secure. The teeth thus
practically "face-crowned" are the
four incisors and the two CANNES.
The overlays are missing in all but
one of the teeth. the left lateral in
cfsor. This gold covering is slightly
folded or bent over each side of the
tooth for greater security
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-15
gE WALTERS DRAMA BY THE SAME NAME

opened the door. Il saw you moving
in and ] thought I'd drop around to
see II there was anything ! could do.
I'm Mrs. Collins from up at the next
cottage. Bungalow, James called II
when we came here, but that was
two years ago"
Its awfully kind of you to call,
said Reynolds. Things are in a ter
rible mess here, but you won't mind,
I'm sure.'
He offered her a chair. Mrs. Collins
opined she wouldn't mind. Her APP
pearance buttressed her assertion that
she usually took things as they were.
She looked an easy-going, buxom sort;
of good figure, but slightly passe 9th
erwise as to personal charms and con-
comitant adornment. Her skirt OF
black serge was tight fitting and
rather modish in cut, but soiled in
places. Her white shirt-waist was
open at the collar and tucked under.
revealing a throat full and round, but
red. Her hands matched this color
and we're coarse in texture. Her
abundant hair was her chief attrac-
ton, 1t was done up in pompadour
fashion and f1oated wildly here and
there like some intrepid amazon's. But
it, too, despite the magnifcence of its
growth, could not escape the general
tone Of dowdiness that embraced the
whole for, in the greater Part it was
a light gold, but in intervening strands
and at the roots it showed a darker
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-15

hue. Her eyes we're clear blue with
dark brows and laehes. Here nature
had been neither cheated nor caJoled'
Mrs. Collins eyes, if all other clues
were abandoned, pointed the way to
past beauty; beauty not extant, but
clouded; crossed by the lines OF life;
hard life; toilsome life. Mrs. Collins
was forty-tive and she looked her age.
Granted luxury of servants. social
pleasures, mental responsibilities
and milk baths, she would have passed
for thirty.
DO you like it here?" asked Jane.
who had now come forward and met
her caller.
well, James likes it. Little old
New York and a four-room fiat was
good enough for me, but he wanted
a bit of the country, and put up with
II for his sake. But, don't let me dis
courage you, dearie," she added quick
" as she detected slight waning OF
the Younger woman's smile, 'it has its
attractions here, too. 1t is mighty
fine for children, only-we haven't got
any"
81 must meet your husband" Bob
declared. 81 guess we are kindred
spirits. | wanted a bit of the country,
too. and a place l could call my own.
Does Mr.. Collins have a garden?"
ooh. Lordy, yes. That's what he
calls it. anyway His specially is po-
tatoes that mostly don't amount to
much. But he gets plenty of fresh air
and exercise hoeing them and | guess
that's better for him than polishing
somebody's brass rail with his boot :"
GLOW about flowers?" asked Jane
Don't you enjoy having them?"
Goodness, child, don't find much
t,p,n for flowers. though j am mighty
fond Of geraniuma had bed of
them the first year, but found that
the water here was more useful for
washing dishes. Potatoes, you know,
don't need any watering, so ] leave
the gardening to James"
Mrs. Collins arose well, III be
going dear. know how tired you
are after a day like this. Don't for
get. now, If there's anything you need
in the morning, just run right over.
The store won't be open Sunday and
Won are sure to have forgotten some
thing"
Jane came forward again with ex-
tended hand. That's awfully good OF
Won. Mrs. Collins" she said cordially.
81 will certainly take advantage OF
your offer"
"It.s only human" her new neighbor
answered. People have got to stick
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-15

togeI.lr h.qlaces ike this. When We
came the neighbors We had Werv
mOsquitoe Ind bullfrogs- The mos
quit0es We friendly enough Trey
called arotzli right away, and We could
hear the bg1fross al night They kind
O. made me homesick. for I'm awfully
fond Of reg legs. But the butcher
would laup al you If you asked lot
them here Once when ! do sel
James 10 Ting some home ] didn
enjoy In. for ] felt like ] was
cannibss eating my next-door foiks'
Good night.
Reynolds opened the door lot heI
and as he closed il turned quickly anu
took his young wife in his arms. Their
nearest ueighbor was obviously frlend'
". but aso disquieting. Her attehp'
al cheelulness was tinged with an
evident atmosphere of discomfort Hei
Impressions OF their environment
amused but Jared also. He felt that
Mrs. CeEns was not exactly the per
son hefnould have chosen to initiate
his wifAinto the charms Of their new
abode. yBut he made light OF his I'm
pressiogs. :,
we 4ont mind mosquitoes and Dull
frogs. do we, honey? Let's clear away
the disbes and then III rig up place
for welcome slumber. There is sure
work vllle and tomorrow won't be a
day u, Il for us"
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-15
The Treatee.

william ]. Burns, the noted detect
i've. was talking to a New York re-
porter about the law.
"The law ne said, sometimes
makes. mistakes. Unlucky, then, the
victims of those mistakes If the laws
administrators happen to be vain and
foolish men. For such men cling to
their errors with the persistence and
the impudence wherewith the average
drug fiend clings to his drug.
"These drug fiends! One of them'
pale and in rags, entered hospital tho
other day and said
81 understand you treat opium vic
tins here
eyes. sir; that is correct
"Well, lead me TO q nice, clean
hunk, I'm dying for six or seven
pipes"
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-15

devoted lover in a remote lane OF the
village. as prearranged-
4 don't see any way 70 cut this
Gordian knot" said Paul, after a full
hour Of conversation, except 20 settle
the whole matter By following our own
minds aud getting married at once
"But the folks at home won't con
sent" said Clytie. And they have set
their hearts on my being an heiress-
Haven't | got enough TO care Tor
both OF u.s." demanded Paul
yes, indeed, so want to TX Il so
Uncle Wyman will surely drop me as
the prospective heiress and take up
that dear. little. deserving, hard work
er. Vivian Grey"
Let US elope."
"Audacious!'
But II seemed the only way out or
the dilemma. They carried out the
program in due romantic style, too.
The next morning there was a wild
time around the wyman home. A serv-
ant came to her master, pale and
GREATNESS.
"oh, sir" she gasped. burglars!
"Eb, Where? When? How?" chal-
lenged the old man, startled.
Miss Clytie, siT!"'
What about herr"
Gone. Ladder up to the window
Left this note"
Dear uncle" it read. Il love Paul
SO couldn't disappoint him. We Will
be Mr. and Mrs. Sercombe and on on
our wedding trip inside Of an hour.
Forgive"
81 discard her forever" yelled the
irate old curmudgeon. she shant
have a cent of my money. I'll act
quick. before her father comes snoop-
ing around to influence me to change
my mind
Then Mr.. Wyman primped up and
went down to the humble Grey home
As he rounded the shabby house he
heard bright CHEEKY voice singing.
He peeped in at the window.
Busy-bee Vivian was ironing and
singing to sleep her little brother in
a chair near the table. Everything
was poor, but scrupulously clean
"Td like to have that music down at
the big house" chuckled the old ty-
rant. THAT girl knows how to make
things look home-like, and that's what
I want. Morning, Vivian" he greeted,
as he entered the kitchen.
why, Uncle Wyman, this is a real
pleasure" said Vivian, sincerely, glad
to see her al bitrary relative, and ne
was convinced that the expression was
genuine.
you can drop that ironing" he OBJ
served.
What for, uncle?"
Going to move, all of you. I'm
through experimenting with my kin
of high ideas. I'm going to adopt tho
whole family and make you my he1@-
ess."
Grateful little soul! Vivian sat doTss
and cried like tired baby. 1t fm
as if the burden of the ages knee
away from her weary safd hat, ac-
1t was two years always plate
happily married anu ~,A"atar--e'''ssss'"-
man had found peace and comfort
amid true family surroundings, when
Vivian met Clytie
Then the whole story came out, and
there began a rare friendship that
beautified the whole of their lives.
Copyright. 1914, by w. G. Chapman)