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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-07-31

terms of praise President
Wilson lauded and eulogized
his splendid achievements,
and pronounced the laws
written into the statutes
during his administration Of in
estimabIe value to all the people.
| "a heartily endorsing and com
Iinending the work Of this adj
|ministration, these gentlemen
necessarily endorsed my record
because they know, as every
body knows, that ! have stood
with the President and voted for
every administration measure.
/ have zealously advocated and
supported legislation carrying an
appropriation Of twenty-five mil
lion dollars to be used in CO.
operation with the States in
making and maintaining good
public roads not Cross State
Highways, nor good roads to run
from county-seat to county-seat
only Though these are of great
value), but good roads that
every farmer can use and enjoy
in hauling the products of his
farm to his town or railway
station. / believe that public
money thus used in the great
producing states, teeming with
population, would be productive
Of incalculable benefits to the
people, both in town and
country. Money used in any
public work is drawn from all
the people and should. therefore,
be SO wisely and iudiciously ex-
pended as to permit all to share
the benefits. ! would not tax
all the people to build d single
road, but would distribute the
benefits to all who bear
the burden. The bill we passed
through the lower House Of Con-
gress. is far more comprehensive
than mere Cross State Highways
or county-seat to county-seat
good roads. because it would ex-
tend the blessings Of good roads
tothe farm gate of substantially
every producer Of food products
demanded by millions Of con-
sumers and enable the farmer to
haul a reasonable load at all
times and under all conditions.
at reduced cost. Will my op-
ponent criticise me for voting
for appropriations for good roads
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-07-31
Dobbins-Candell

The wedding service for Pat
Dobbins and Miss Mary Crandell
both Of Dean Lake was pro-
nOunced by Justice P. A. Sum
mers at Dean Lake Monday,
July 20. The bride was under
age and her father gave his con-
seut to the issuance Of the L.
cense.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-07-31

DR.. ]. S. Wallace of Bruns-
wick, candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for state sena-
tor from the sixth district, at
tended the old settlers reunion.
1t is confidently asserted hy
friends Of Dr.. Wallace who have
met him here and at Brookfeld
and other Linn county points
that he will carry this county by
a good majority Linnens BulIe-
tin, July "a. The BrOOkfeId
Argus says about the same.
Linn is for wallace.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-07-31
Salisbury Won

Salisbury ball players were
through here Sunday to and
from Brunswick where they
met the Brunswick ball players
and defeated them BY a score Of
Is tod.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1914-07-31
TO the Democratic Voters of the
Second Congressional
District.
Washington, D. G.,

blOnS anu CUuleSeluB WiJtiUut
hesitation or embarrassment my
undying gratitude for the conf
dence sou have so generously
|reposed in me. 1 present myself
as q candidate for denomination.
True, ! have been nominated and
elected several consecutive terms
but, during each and every term
given me, / have tried to serve
you SO faithfully and well as to
merit and win your approval.
Two years ago my opponent
assailed my official record and I
returned to the district to defend
and sustain it. By an over
Iwhelming vote the good people
upheld my record and rebuked
my accuscr This time my re-
cord has not been assailed and,
therefore, | have concluded to
remain here in the discharge of
duty, leaving my fate entirely
| in your hands, seeking only to
influence your judgment by the
by the recital Of a few facts
which ! respectfully ask you to
read and consider.
From expressions coming tome
from every county in the district
/ am persuaded that there is no
general demand or desire on the
part of the people for a change.
Indeed this conclusion is justified
by the conduct of the few per-
sonal and political foes who,
following the lead Of Mr.. j. H.
Whitecotton, made repeated
trips from county tocounty. max
ling overtures to various gentle
men whom they hoped to induce
TO oppose me. The candidacy Of
Mr. Jones. a splendid citizen Of
4 Livingston County, IS the result.
Any worthy citizen hes a right
to offer bis services to the public,
land some worthy citizen will al
ways do 50 when the public well
fare or a general demand invites
him, without the urgent solicita-
tion of one who was recently SO
badly defeated at the polls that
lin the end he dare not himself
enter the contest, though he re-
peatedly declared himself a can
didate.
Mr.. Whitecotton still nurses
the wrath engendered by defeat
two years ago; some applicants
for Office became offended be.
cause ! could not appoint them:
/ viii not bow down and worship
certain gentlemen who over
4 IL + L. i \
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My SURVIVOR DESCRIBES LOSS OF STEAMER CONSTITUTION

and wind to get on deck again just
as another huge wave was coming
down upon us. l managed to get one
short gasp as 1t struck us, and under
we went but this time, coming up all
right. secured a little breathing spell
before the next douse.
This, as may be Imagined, was a most
thrilling and trying experience, but l
had been toughened by three years OF
SERVE in the civil war. and had we no,
all been good swimmers. at home In the
water. able to keep cool headed. We
should soon have seen our finish. As IL
was we became thoroughly exhausted
on reaching deeper water outside OF
the heavy surf we were able to keep our
orouching position, simply riding up and
down on each wave. Although 1t was
the winter season the temperature had
been mild and our violent exercise had
kept our blood circulating. But in the
absence OF that excitement we now soon
got benumbed and chilled to the marrow.
II became necessary to devise some
means for action.
One Of the sailors happened to have
n short piece OF rope in his pocket
This we tied through the stoveppe hole
In our raft and managed to get on our
feet, where by holding on to each other
and the rope we contrived to shake out
our limbs a little and get our circula-
ton once more started. AS wave
rolled up we would pull on the rope.
thus tipping up our raft little. and so
ride smoothly TO the top, only to find
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reach the shore. and to keep up our
spirits would joke with each other as
to what hotel we would put up at.
But as the day sped on and no land APP
peared 1t suddenly dawned upon me
that the tide turned every six hours and
we were therefore drifting out to sea
again. This made matters more serious
and we began to realize our desperate
condition, as l knew we were in dan
gerous part Of the coast never fire.
quented by passing vessels.
our case really began to look hopeless,
and to add to our discomfort and peril
we found our frail support was becom-
ing waterlogged; 1t was gradually sink
ing with our weight. so that we already
stood in water over our feet. We then
made solemn compact together, that
| wps the purveyor OF the provisions
and was to cut of as thin a slice OF
sausage as possible. that each should
take one slice and then one swallow OF
water. and that we should go without
another bite or drink as long as we
could. In this way we estimated that
our slender stock would last us three
days.
As the hours wore away and the day
faded we were surprised by a jingling
sound on the underside Of our raft. and
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raft climbed on top. But they. catch
ing my idea, Immediately followed and
j dropped back almost alone to the
bow.
A tremendous sea came rolling in.
shaking the upper works so fiercely
that the terrorstricken group clam
bered back again. This seemed my
chance. and quickly as possible l climbed
once more on the pilot house. The
next wave, as l had expected, lifted
the whole framework from the deck.
but instead of recedlng and carrying 1t
along, as I had hop d, the entire struc-
ture was dashed upon the deck. splitting
the frame into thousand pieces and
entirely submerging the debris. myself
included, in the boiling waters.
Holding my breath, I at length
emerged from the wave, cut and bruised,
among the tangled wreckage, but sue
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ceeded in crawling upon the fiat roof
Of the pilot house. which fioated near
me. Gradually l contrived to push II
clear Of the ship into the open water,
and on this frail raft, about Ave feet
by eight, drifted past the bow of the
ship, where those who still survived
hung fast.
Thinking that might help some
others, l called out that had room on
board my craft for two more, whereat
two sailors jumped into the water,
swan to me. and we three went sail
ing off with the wind to an unknown
fate in the rolling sea.
Meantime we three found new
troubles. just beginning. We were
drifting helplessly into a heavy line Of
breakers, which would seize our frail
craft on the under edge and In an in
slant whirl 1t bottomside up. Our only
chance lay in squatting on the edge.
getting a grip that would carry us
under. and at the right moment pulling
ON top again and getting fresh breath
before the succeeding wave would re-
peat the operation.
This was repeated about every two
minutes for at least half an hour, when
we drifted through the breakers into
deeper water. Twice I lost my hold.
and once was washed clean away, but
by grasping a long spar floating near by
l managed to pull myself back hand
over hand. The second time, however,
I came up directly under the centre
Of the raft, and 1t taxed all my strength
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as we descended the other side that our
support failed us. and II was with the
utmost difficulty We avoided pitching
forward into the water.
As daylight came on we discovered
some light scantling drifting toward us
and managed to secure several pieces,
which we wedged into the hole on deck
and by this means were able to keep
ourselves upright. and as the day be-
came brighter and the violence of the
storm subsidized We were as comfortable
as could be expected under the circum-
stances. When at the bottom of the
wave we could not see over the crest.
But when on top we could scan the bar
rem waste of waters to n great distance.
but not even a seagull greeted our Wis.,
ion. The pangs OF hunger and thirst
now began to tell upon us.
While on board the ship had n
half pint flask Of brandy. I hesitated
for some time, debating whether I should
retain the brandy or throw 1t away and
All the flask with water. Fortunately
I decided In favor Of the water. I hung
the flask around my neck and under my
clothing. I had also happened to run
across a small piece of bologna sau-
sage about three inches long and one
inch in diameter which had put in my
pocket. As my companions had nothing
this constituted our entire stock Of pro-
visions.
At first we thought that we were
drifting toward land although invisible)
and that during the day we would
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happiness with no one-to keep 1t
seIfshly all to themselves. And as
each new day OF living just for each
other adds to her joy OF life, 1t seems
to the Girl that all the happiness that
filled her betrothal days-and that, she
knows, was great-was as nothing
compared with that which now Is hers.
So Venice, beloved OF all lovers from
dim time, takes on an added charm
that she will recall with a thrill when
every one of the golden hairs that now
crown her love-lit face are silvered by
the alchemlst Time. And she II sure
that never was Medterra mean moon 30
full and soothing. or the italian skies
SO soft and ineffably blue. or that any
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And now the honeymoon. And as
the Boy and the Girl gaze upon massive
medieval cathedrals, priceless Michael
Angelo sculptures and frescoes, and
awe inspiring ruins that were trans
cendent splendors when the world was
young, they see all these mute evil
dences Of a stupendous past through
the eyes of Dan Cupid, faithful and
tireless courier OF all true lovers on
honeymoon tour.
Through the Continent they loiter'
avoiding, whenever possible. the places
where they feel they might meet
friends. For their great desire is ~ be
alone in this world OF strangers and
this strange worid-to share their new
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impulsive holding of hands In broad
daylight in Napless busiest street?
And the snugly moments In the privacy
OF their train compartment while NOV
ing from capital to capital? And espe-
cially that time when the pompous
German guard unexpectedly sticks his
mustaches in at the carriage window,
and the big boy at her side hastily
seizes his Baedeker and. with mar
vellous presence Of mind, falls to dis
playing his ignorance OF the language
and the Fatherland'
Wonderful, golden time. blowing the
bud OF perfect love to fullest bloom
ana fragrance!
And oh. how very. very sure she Is
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one ever loved so much before. And
when that wonderful, starry night
they are leaning on the rail Of the
Rhine steamer, he with his arm about
her, and she asks him. DO you sup
pose any one ever loved so much be-
fore since the world began?" and his
voice takes on a new found tender
ness as he draws her closer and fer
vently whispers, "No"-ah, then-then
she knows that once again she Is
living one of life's greatest moments.
And what of the JOY Of that slyly
stolen kiss as they pass out OF sight OF
others for a moment while rounding
the base OF a temple column reared TO
a stately goddess of Greece? And the
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THE HONEYMOON

that che never could be happier. But
even while this thought is filling her
heart to OVERLOOKING, and causing her
eyes to take on added softness when
ever she gazes at him. so tenderly con-
stantly thoughtful Of her, they turn
their faces toward home, these two
TO that holy Of holes of married lovers,
where she will be enshrned as queen
and experience a JOY that passeth un-
Outstanding even as II transcends that
which the honeymoon period has
brought to her.
Merit ,ceek Mr.. Fisher uiH depict
"The First EUeaing Alone In Their O,cn
Home"
tcopy'i0A'. ish. ty ne WAet't' Syndicate i"eo
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The One Rescued Person of Forty Pas
myers Tells of Memorable Marine
Disaster Fifty Years Ago

North Carolina sand bar of the steamship Constitution,
Savannah Non York a memorable of
ag the passengers boand only
.iudn survivor describes
the accidents enabled Of
.,, t,.r Ercsaf undergoing great suffering and peril
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-15
DIALS.

'Dials, April 13.-Mrs. Ambrose
Holder and children have returned
from Il visit to Blacksburg.
Miss Kate Curry who Is teaching at
the Epworth Orphanage, spent the
Easter holidays with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Dunk Curry.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Brownlee and
children have returned from n pleasant
visit with relatives in Greenville.
Miss Ruth Curry was in Fountain
Inn shopping Wednesday.
Miss Lilly Henderson Of Shiloh, vis-
tied her sister Mrs. Fred Switzer last
week.
Miss Cecil Owings Of Chicora col
lege, spent tho Easter vacation with
home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Owlngs and
children, Of Fountain Inn, were the
Sunday guests, OF Mrs. II. Y. Simmons
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Harris and
children, spent Sunday with Mr.. D.
D. Harris and family.
The reunion Of the old veterans at
Owings was largely attended from
here. An entertaining program was
rendered in the chapel, by the young
people Of Owings. Col. Brown of An
derson, was present to gladen the
eyes Of the sixty old soldiers present
The two bountifully supplied tables
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-15
SOM Z: D0NT's
For Stomach and Liver
Sufferers

Oort take medicine for your Stomach all.
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mIedlcines only give temporary relief and simplv
oiSes. the rood that happens 70 be in the Stomach
Oont permit surgical operation There ia
alWays Serious danger in operations and In MANY
gases Of stomach, Liver and Intestinal Ailments
taken in time. ' eu' ~
Don't go around with a foul smelling breath
ied Saiused Dy disordefcd Stomach and Liver, to the
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II you are Stomach Sufferer don't think YOU
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mas been taken and is highly recoymendcd by
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Doctors, Druggists. NuScs Manufacturers,
walks Of lifc " "
Send for FREE valuable hSoklct on Stomach
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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-15

Smiths church Affiliations are expect
ed to help him with the Baptists, so
DR.. Clinkscales' connection with the
Methodist church Is spoken Of as like
ly to win him many votes. The stu
dents of Wofford college. numbering
tising in DR.. Clinkscales' behalf. and
the alumni, scattered all over the state,
are also counted upon to help him.
Compulsory education and strict en-
forcemcnt Of the laws are DR.. Clink-
scales principal planks.
Dr.. Clinkscales' candidacy Will cut
into the handsome vote which Rich
ard l. Manning, OF Sumter, would 9TH
erwise receive here. AS 1t Is, not n
few persons have been heard to say
that they were wa sering between the
two candidates.
Lowndes j. Browning, of the
neighborjng county Of Union, has num-
erous friends in Spartanburg county,
especially among the farmers. He
has been prominently identified with
tho Farmers Union. Solicitor r. A.
Cooper, of the ntlghboring county OF
I,aurens, Is also admired. w. 'C. Irby,
Jr.. also OF Laurens. will probably
make his best showing In the southern
part of this county,
or the chances OF the other candi-
dates for governor, II there be such,
little Is heard In Spartanburg.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-15
SHILOH LETTER.
.

Shiloh, April 13.-Tleology don't
unfold to us as to what kind of day
it was on the festival day Of Christs
resurrection. Unquestionably, 1t must
have been typical and joyful one to
the world. Surely yesterday was a
symbal as allwise lover Of nature fixed
the day preferable, the day was bril-
liant, the air was warm, and with the
still call of spring the forests putting
on their waiting Of many colors, TIE
hills and dales almost ablaze with
sweet flowers, doubtless made a
wreath arrayed In all grandeur for
Easter, prominent
Deck thy grave with amarantEinc
flowers. and yield thee fruits divine
in heavens immortal bowers.
Some corn was planted last week
The rail- OF Wednesday interrupted
planting till this week. We hope the
rain will dispense for some eight or
ten days, say until the farmers get
planting more In shape. The fields
ing the feccy staple. The pecularities
Is In all probability the same acres
will he planted as heretofore. The
rumbling of the bull-frog down by the
brook and the cry Of the whip-poor-
will makes us think the time Is not far
off for planting cotton seed. We can
not predict what disaster may befall
the fruit crop though If nothing be-
falls it the outlook Is 20. K"
Miss Agnes Abercrombie Of Pelzer
was the guest Of Misses Annie Leo and
Marie Abercrombie last week.
Mrs. r. l.. Owings and three Of the
children Of near Madden, visited home
folks, Mr.. Pinkney Hellams, from Fri
day until Sunday.
The play Brother Josiah" given
Friday night at the schoolhouse by the
teachers. girls and boys, was a sue
cess. large audience lent their pres
ence to the occasion. a nice sum, we
learned, was received from the sale
OF tickets. We don't know exactly the
amount in dollars and cents. The oc-
casion passed of without ripple as
no perEnaciousness was out.
"My lady" Is nursing Il aprained
wrist. Well she don't need the skill
Of an NJ. d. as think she has the de-
gree. She fools away no time In dress
ing and applying medical aid. Ex-
a, Of ho VT
cinity Is fairly good at present
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-15
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Strengthens Weak and Tired Women

II was under great strain nursing
a relative through three months sick
ness" writes Mrs. J. G. Van De Sande,
Of Kirkland; III. and Electric Bitters
kept me from breaking down, will
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TO Prevent Blood peisonInv

apply at once the wonderful Old reliable DR..
PORTER's ANTISRPTic HEALING OIL, a sur.
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-13

TaIcnfiaes, Valentines. Naicntics, at
Brownsville Drug co.-Adv. .1l-3t
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-13
WILL PLANT
TREES AND
FLOWERS

The Brownsville Parent Teachhs A
sociation plans Ia carry ont liz idea. adj
vanced some weeks ago. If planting trees
and flowers on the public school grounds
and within the next few DAYS the Ladies
If the association expect 20 begin the
work Of bcautifving the place Mrs. /.
e. Pierce j. chairman of the committee
which has been appointed 10 make the
necessary arrangements.
The matter was discussed at the meet
ing II the association held in the gram.
mar school building Yesterday afternoon.
and though no definite plan Of any kind
WAS decided upon. il Was suggested Nv
some of those present that the time was
becoming short anil that ii any tree
planting was 10 he done. il would have "a
be undertaken at a very early date. Ar
hor Day. February -. which also il
Washington's birthday. il the day on
which it il planned to do the work. il
possible.
The associations dues are ten cents a
month. aud il was decided ~ Yesterdays
meeting that instead of paving the dues
annually. they Will be- paid every month
hereafter.
An invitation Was again extended to
all persons interested in the welfare of
the schools and the children to identify
themselves with the work II the a~ssocia-
tion.