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The Holbrook news., 1914-07-31
JUICE OF THE CACTUS.
And Deadly Battle Between Toad
 and Tarantula.


 In midsummer the writer wit
 messed a combat in the Texas Pan-
 handle district between a horned toad and large tarantula. The toad made rapid drives at the taran- tula, crippling it by the loss of one leg. Soon the tarantula fastened itself by it's mouth to an eyelid of the toad and heroically endeayored to do as much harm as possible. As soon as the toad was free of its foe 1t ran to a nearby cactus, cut through the thin greenish skin, sucked vigorously at the scant juice and then rubbed the wounded eye lid against the damp fiber of the cactus.
 Now was the battle renewed. Part of another leg was lost by the taran- tula, and again was an eyelid of the toad attacked. Again was the cactus sought, and the same ac- tions resulted as when the first eye lid was wounded. The toad was readily rejuvenated by the cactus fluid and soon returned to give battle. Fierce was the struggle once more. In the meantime the writer kicked the small cactus be- yond reach of the toad.
 Again was the toad bitten by the huge spider, and again it sought the place where the cactus stood. Disappointment was evidenced by the wounded creature in not find ing the plant as before. The toad sat seemingly meditating for sev- eral seconds, then hurried hither and thither in search of the plant to no avail. The battle was again taken up, though it was apparent that the toad was in distress and laboring under a handicap of some painful sort. Soon it began quiver- ing. It panted and feverishly play ed for time.
 Presently the tarantula fastened itself to an eyelid of the plucky combatant and actually spit poison into its eyes and flesh. When seem ingly satisfied, the tarantula releas- ed its hold, eyed. its victim for a second, then hobbled away; while the toad sank closer and closer to earth in the throes of death and swelled as if full of virulent poison. It finally gave up the ghost after such a battle royal, more defeated by man than by an enemy of the plains.
 The cactus plant has afforded man a strong heart tonic for many years, and from the use this little horned warrior of the plains made of the cactus fluid as an antidote for tarantula poison man may yet find in this prickly, apparent nuis- ance of the semiarid regions of the great southwest an antidote for many poisons hitherto considered almost universally fatal, for where natures creatures go and partake by instinct and grow well and hale man, the reasoner, may learn vast secrets for the healing of humanity. ID. s. Landis in St. Louis Re Dublic.
The Holbrook news., 1914-07-31
The Simple Bride.

Bride (after the return from the bridal tour)-I see by this medical work that a man requires. eight hours sleep and a woman ten.
 Bridegroom-Yes, I've read that somewhere myself.
 Bride-How nicel You can get up every morning and have the fire made and the breakfast ready be- fore it is time for me to get up.- London Tit-Bits.
The Holbrook news., 1914-07-31
A SURGICAL PROBLEM.
By the Aid of Wireless TeIesraphy It
 Was Happily Solved.


 Was Happily Solved.
 A perplexing medical problem was picked up one day by the wire less man of the steamship Paris nina while crossing the gulf of Mexico. A bad accident had be- fallen the patient and only a sur gical operation could save his life.
 The wireless call came from the island of Suma, well out of the path of regular ships and hopelessly far from any shore station. Here lived a small colony, Crusoe fashion, en- gagged in mining phosphates. An oc- casional tramp steamer was their only means of travelling to and from the mainland, and there was no doctor in less than a weeks sail. A narrow gauge railway carried the phosphates from the mines to the coast, and one of the workmen, the wireless message ran, had been run over and his foot almost severed from his leg. Suma, luckily, had one modern convenience-a power ful wireless station-and this had flung, the call for help far and wide across the gulf. The patient mean while was rapidly growing weaker from loss of blood.
 The officers of the Parismina held nasty consultation. The is land was iAst 10 miles away and off the course, and 1t would mean loss of time and money to turn about.
 Leave this case to the wireless operator and me-" said the ships doctor.
 A wireless message was thereupon sent out, signed by Dr. c. S. Carter of the Parismina, asking for all the details of the patients condition. The commander of the ship, Cap tain Nader, added that he would call at the island if it proved abso- lutely necessary. All this was the work of but a few minutes. The doctor transferred his office to the wireless room in order to save time in communicating with his case. The reply came back directly. The toes were held only by a few iga- ments, and the patient was weaker His pulse was given and his tenn perature, then the doctor set to work.
 A long wireless message told the amateur surgeons just how to pre- pare a strong antiseptic and wash the wound. This was done, and the island station "stood by for fur ther orders. A still longer message was then clicked off, describing just how to cut away the injured part and to bind the arteries with a liga- ture to prevent loss of blood. There was an anxious interval in the wire less booth awaiting the reply from Suma. The next message to the ship told that the hemorrhage had | ceased and immediate danger was over.
 There remained, however, the danger of infection, and the doctor of the Parismina directed that regu- lar readings be made of the patients temperature and his condition re- ported at frequent intervals. He was thus able to watch his patient closely for any symptoms of blood The wireless treatment went on continuously until the steamer was 420 miles away, when Dr. Carter was able to dismiss the case. Francis A. Collins in 'sThe Wireless Man."
The Holbrook news., 1914-07-31
Gounod's Progress.

GAS you advance further in your art" said Gounod to'a young poet, ''you will come to thin2 of the great poets of the past as now appreci- ate the great musicians of former times. When l was your age used to say T. at twenty-five said I and Mozart:' at forty, Mozart and l. now 1 say Mozart
The Holbrook news., 1914-07-31
COUNTY OFFICERS.
SUPERIOR COURTS Regular Jury Terms Northern
 Counties.

MoHAvE: 1st Monday in FEBRUARY, JUNE, OCTOBER.
 YAvAPAI: 1st Tuesday in JANUARY, MAY, SEPTEMBER.
 CocoNINo: 2nd Monday inlJANUARY, MAY, SEPTEMBER.
 NAVAJO: Srd Monday in FEBRUARY, JUNE. OCTOBER
The Holbrook news., 1914-07-31
SUPERVISORS.

J.E Richards, Chairman; E. T. Hatch, Barnett Stiles, W. H. Larson, Clerk.
The Holbrook news., 1914-07-31
STATE OFFICERS.

Geo. w. P. Hunt. Governor Sidney P. Osborn. Secretary R. E. McGillen Asst Secretary Leroy A. Ladd. Secr'y to the Governor J. c. Callahan. ..... Auditor D. F. Johnson. n...............-......Tre Treasurer Geo. Purdy Bullard. Attorney General c. O. Case. .Sup't of Public Instruction Lamar Cobb.............. -.. Engineer Chas. w. Harris Adjutant General w. E. Severn. ...Veterinarian R. N. Looney. -Sup't of Public Health Cyrus F. Holman, Jr. .Geologist; Tuscon W. H. PIunkett. Examiner G. H. Bolin.. ........Mine Inspector o. N. Creswell Inspector of Weights
 and Measures
 Sidney Sapp.......--......-. Superior Judge
The Holbrook news., 1914-07-31

Population in 19lO-14, sos. County seat: Holbrook. Population 191O-62O.
The Holbrook news., 1914-07-31
REPRESENTATIVE.
NAVAJO COUNTY.

Frank O. Mattox.. ....... ......... Winslow
The Holbrook news., 1914-07-31

STATE SENATOR John H. Willis Snowflake
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-30
bOMbARDMENT,
ARTHQUAkE,
C0NFLAGRAT|O
SERB TOWN COMPLETELY Y
RAID AFTER TRIPLE
DISASTER

London. Oct 30.-A dispatch to the
Times from Shabats, Servia, says
This city presents a dessolate
spectacle. Two hundred and fifty Of
its buildings we're destroyed by lom
bardment This was followed by fire,
doing more damage, and then came
an earthquake, shaking the city so
severely that the houses which re-
main are almost falling to pieces.
Finally, the deserted town was
visited by band of expert thieves,
who systematically looted every house
from cellar TO roof The contents OF
the shops were thrown into the
streets all safes were opened in
highly professional manner and the
contents of houses smashed, the pic
lures were slashed and the furniture
was splintered in an orgy of destruc-
ton.
Before the Autrians left they de-
troyed the principal local church.
large number OF Serb hostages in
the principal residents, were
taken to Austria as prisoners. Hun
dreds OF the local populace, who were
killed by bayonet thrusts for various
alleged misdeeds, were buried by the
Austrians in the local churchyard.
The senseless bomsardment still
continues, although the town is de-
srted except from the entries. On
Thursday the Serbs succeeded in lay
ing mines which sank an Austrian
mentor"
Shabats is an active trading town
% Seryia, located on the Save, forty
niles west OF Belgrade 1t had a
population of about 10 .0Oo persons.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-30
PosToFFIcE TO USE
COTTON CORD


Washington. Oct 30-lt is said TO
be probable that the S250o0o worth
OF cord bought for the postoffice de-
partment the coming year Will be
cotton.
New bids FOR the mail wrapping
icord contract opened at the pOstof-
flee department today showed the
lowest proposal for jute twine 10 be
l0c a pound and that for cotton twine
13c Department officials think at
this rate cotton will be cheaper on
account OF its greater yardase per
pound.
Jute has been used extensively for
wears. as southern representatives
recently brought to the attention q
congress. Postmaster Gensral Bur
leson personally interested himself
in bringing out bids from the cot
ton cord manufacturers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-30

Mems heavy fleeced lined shirts and
drawers, made of fine quality soft fleecy
yarns. Neatly finished in every way.
VIII wear and wash well. Comes in
white only. All sizes. Each-5oc.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-30
GERMANY AUSTRIA NEED
$4,000 BALES MONTHLY

Washington. oct. 3O.-Ambassador
Gerard cabled today that Germany
would need at least 10000 and Aus
tria 25.000 bales OF cotton a month.
He had been advised Of assurances
by Great Britain that cargoes OF cot
ton would not be molested when des-
tined 10 belligerent countries in neu-
tral bottoms, and is endeavoring 10
obtain details Of the demand for cot
ton in Germany.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-30
HARRY EVANS DECORATED

Above is reproduction OF pho
tosraph. OF the decoration presented
Harry Evans. the famous London
Basso- Cantante by King George Y,
for Mr.. Evans having SUM at the
coronation OF King George in 1911
and at other coronation festivities,
by royal command To receive a
decoration from King George is an
honor such as few singers have en-
joyed
Harry Evans, who is to be heard
in Joint recital with the distinguished
American pianist and composer. OF
to l.. Fischer in this city tonisht at
the opera house is not only one OF
the worlds greatest cathedral and
concert singers. but has been one OF
the most successful society singers
AZ the profession since a mere child
having been engaged to sing at
the leading social events for the
leading aristocracy OF England, since
nine years Of axe.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-30

w r. Hutchens, Nicholson, Ga, hao
a severe attack OF rheumatism. His
feet ankles and joints were swollen.
and moving about was very painful.
He was certainly in bad way when
he started TO take Foley Kidney Pills.
He says, Just a few doses made me
feel better, and now my pains and
rheumatism are all gone and | sleep
all night long" For sale by all drug
gists.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-30
MILLIONS FOR RELIEF
OF FARMERS
(contlnued from Page one.)

in government deposits, totaling $50
100000 Secretary McAdoo. in a re-
cent statement, pointed out that the
southern national banks can obtain
Sl51 900 600 more in emergency cur
rency lby complying with the law
making a grand total OF $425,000, goo.
At &c a pound, $240 100000 will fin
ance the holding OF 100000 bales Of
cotton. or more than half the crop
this year. The opinion prevails in
Washington that if the financing OF
the crop is judiciously managed it
will not be difficult to obtain a fair
price for the cotton which is sold.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-30
Eor lndlaes:ion.

Never take pepsin and preparations
containing pepsin or other digestive
fsrments for Indigestion. as the more
you take the more you VIII nave 10
take. What is needed is d tonic Ike
Chamberlain's Tablets that wlll en-
able the stomach to perform its iunc-
tions naturally. Obtainable every
WHARF
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-30

Just 10 dozen of these extra good
quality Mems Flannel Shirts, made with
plain or military collar. Navy, blue,
dark and light grey, red, brown and tan
colors all sizes I4I-2 to Y. Your
choice of the lot-$I.5o.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-30

E. r Carter. Democratic candidate
for county assessor IS familiar with
values % farm lands. personal and
city property and viii guarantee 20
all G fair and equitable assessment.
The support of every taxpayer is So
licatsd and viii Be appreciated
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-30
FOLEY CATHARTIC TABLETS
keer Sonsch Sweet LTser AouSe Bowel kefuis5

An Australian has invented an
aluminium alloy that is said 10 ne aS
hard as steel. that is noncorrosi'e
and that can be brazed ana soidereo.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-30
USE ''CETS-|T,' CORNS
SHR|VEL, VANISH {!
It's The New, Way And You'iI Forget
You Ever Had corns

- drops put on in seconds. corn
shriveIs. comes clean Off" That's the
msrvelous story Of "GEfs-IT," the new
plan corn cure. Nothing can be simpler
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-30

10 ths cure Of corns-and 1t never ialls
That's why millions Of people are usins
GETS n" today and throwing away
their fussy p.asters. sticky tape. toe-eat :
lnr salves. aud wrapping ou,ilts that
make a bundle around The toe ana ehoke
sronnd ire corn There is nothing 10
stick 10 your stocking. nothing 70 cause
Inflammation or rawness, nothing 70
-,rasa nm ar around the corn. You apply
/. in 2 seconds. No more knives, razAss,
scissors or files with their blood poison
dangers Try "GETS-II Tor that corn
callus. wart or bunion.
"GETs-I'f'' is sold by druggists every
where. a5c bottle. or sent direct by e.
Lawrence & Co., Chicago.
s.'GETs-I1'' IS sold In Guthrie by
lille Drug & Staty. Co owl drug store.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-10
wLLLIAMSTowN.

Mrs. Betsey T.. Benedict has returned
to her home in the village after stay
of several weeks with her son, Charles
l.. Hayward, on South hill.
Alfred e. Huse, William H. Lougee
and j. Lindsay Winchester were at
their respective homes over Sunday.
The thrce-act comedy, "The Cribber,'
was given to fair audience at grange
hall last Saturday evening by students
OF Spadlding high school of Barre.
George T. Colby loaded a car of fat
steers and cows for market at the local
station last Sunday.
The Home Study club will meet with
Mrs. Glen McAllister on Thursday aft
ernoon, Feb. 18th. In place of topic,
there will be question box in charge of
Mrs. Il. B. Watson. Quotations, old
proverbs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry NJ. Lasell and
son went to Chelsea the 9th on visit
to Isaac Recor, who moved there from
this town last fall.
Henry Waldo has some apples in his
cellar that have good keeping qualities,
whatever else they may lack. They are
OF Native Fruit" and in size rather
under the average, but they were grown
in the summer of 1912.
The condition OF Mrs. Ella Martin is
improved and it is hoped she will soon
be able to sit up for part Of the time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Martin Of Barre
were in town visiting relatives the sth,
and Mr. and Mrs. Glen MeAllister were
in Brookiield at the home of Eben Lewis
the same day.
Help wanted: From the people of
Williamstown to make "Go-to Church"
Sunday, Feb. Is, great success. Come
and bring others.
An interesting lecture. finely illustrat-
ed by colored views, was given before
good-sized union congregation in the
Congregational church on Sunday even
ing. Thanks were extended to Rev. j..
f. Newell of the Barre Methodist church
and his helpers, through whose kindness
the lecture was available.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-10
TALK OF THE TOWN

4
| Kew kimono aprons for sos at ABB
bolts.
For all the new wash goods come to
| Yaughan's.
We carry the Mckinley sheet music
edition, Zoe a copy. bailey's Music
| Rooms, IA Elm street.
| A concert will be given in the Presby-
! terrain church Feb rs. under the aus
pieces of the ladies' auxiliary. Watch
I for program.
| The first car of fancy navel oranges,
direct from California to Barre, will ar
rive about Feb. 10. Order of your dealer.
Sidney Il. Spaiford.
The regular business meeting OF the
i Congregational Philathea class will be
held at the home of Mrs. n, d. Phelps,
Park street, Wednesday evening at 7:l5
o'clock.
Regular meeting of the r. c. |. p. A.
in X. p. hall Wednesday evening, Feb.
III, at 1880 o'clock. All clerks having
applications are asked to appear for in
itiation. X. j. Maggiani, rec. sec.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. F. Griffith gave a 9
o'clock dinner Saturday evening to Mr..
and Mrs. c. o. Grimes and guest, Mrs.
Minnie Hoyt of Springfield. Mass. Mrs.
Hoyt being the guest of honor was pre-
sented flowers in a unique manner, to
which she fittingly responded. Mr.. and
Mrs. Grimes and Mrs. Hoyt We're given
another dinner at the home of b. p. Will
ley on South Main street last night.
"First-nighters" crowded the opera
house last night for the opening piece
OF the Edward Doyle Co.'S week-stand Of
repertoire shows. "When Woman
Wins" evidently pleased the audience
and Louise Brown, who carried the lead
ing role, elected number OF ringing
plaudits. The stage investiture was elab-
crate enough to surprise most people
who nurse the idea that week com
pany carries nothing but its wardrobe
and a package of songs to be distributed
through the audience. The specialties
possessed unusual merit and the work
OF Wanda, the mystic mind reader, came
in for no little share OF the applause.
Tonight the Doyle Go. plays q detective
piece, "The Cat and the Bird"
The first ear of fancy navel oranges,
direct from California to Barre, viii ar
rive about Feb 10. Order of your dealer.
Sidney r. Spaiford.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-10
TALK OF THE TOWN

New Ramie linens at Abbott's.
BE sure to see our two-ree feature
and other pictures at the Bijou to-day
Remember at the Buzzell rink to-
night, ladies' night. lee best OF condi-
ton.
We have good line Of pianos. Call
land look them over. Bailey's, IA Elm
street.
A public whist party Wednesday, Feb
II, at o'clock in X. of c. hall Prizes
given. Admission, Toe.
A full line of Victor victrolas; easy
payments if desired. Baiiey's Music
Rooms, IA Elm street.
Regular meeting of Bright Star he.
bekah lodge, No Is, Wednesday even
ing, Feb II, at 1880 o'clock.
The first car Of fancy navel oranges,
direct from California to Barre, viii ar
rive about Feb. 10. Order of your dealer.
Sidney E. Spafford.
Having determined to convert as
much of their stock of footwear as pos
sible into cash in ten days. The Peoples
Shoe Store have announced q wonderful
cash converter sale, to begin next Thurs
day morning at 9 O'Clock They state
that they are not gong out OF business,
nor are they selling old shoddy goods,
but that the necessity for rapid con-
version of footwear into cash has led
them to a great cut-price selling OF all
stock. There are several unique features
about this sale one of the most at
tractiye being "the daily excursion to
economy" as they call a daily bargain
event, which win take place in this sale.
They are issuing an excursion ticket
that looks like the regular railroad tick
cts. This contains ten coupons, each one
good for one. trip to Economy" each
day of the sale, at which excursion use
full merchandise is to he sold very
cheaply Join the crowds when the
sale opens next Thursday morning at Q
o'clock sharp. The first so people pur-
chasing 81 or more worth each will be
presented a pair of hose worth zoe
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-10
TOOLATE TO BE CLASSIFIED

GIRL OR WOMAN at once to do general
homework. family OF four adults located IN
center Of business: steady employment the
year around good wages plain cooking re-
ouired no washings or ironings fine chance
to the right party modern eonvenienees Ad-
dress John Hay, Bradford, VT 2fste
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-10

FOUND-A fur scarf at the opera house.
Owner can have same at Aserill street by
proving property and paying for advertising;
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-10

WANTED by gentleman. large weil-light-
ed, warm room, with board If possible. till
March 90 withir is minutes walk of Barre
postoffice Address r.. Times office 24st5'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-10

We carry a good line of Victor rec
ords. Bailcy's, IA Elm street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-10

See the extra value, new lace collars
25c each, at Vaughan's
Evening journal., 1914-06-18

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Evening journal., 1914-06-18
PAUL M WAp.BDRC5
~ EI pAch BRos

WASHINGTON, June lS.-Paul M
Warburg, appointed member 81 the
new federal reserve board fon four years,
IS member oi the banking firm ot
Kuhn, Loeb and Company Of New York,
from which he will resign to become a
member 81 the reserve board. He is a
director ot the National Bank of Com.
merce, Title Guarantee and Trust Com
pany and United States Mortgage and
Trust Company, all on New York City,
from which he will have 20 resign also.
When Mr.. Warburg was named as a
member Of the reserve board there was
considerable opposition to him express
ed in the Senate chiefly by Progressive
Republican senators, who referred ia
him as q "reactionary"