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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-02-03
DIARY OF FATHER TIME

Although electric railways are now
being built in most inaccessible parts
of the world, and the cities and coun-
ties of the country are veritable
network of electrically operated lines,
electric railroads have only been in
use about 80 years. An electric rail-
way was started as an experiment in
Berlin, Germany, on May II, 1881.
The line was Ia miles long and was
equipped with one car with seats for
II passengers.
Perhaps the earliest hint of the
electric railways was that given by a
Vermont blacksmith, Thos. Daven-
port, who in 1885, exhibited a circu-
lar railway and an electric-magneto
locomotive. The first practical trip
made by a motor car in this country
was that given by Chas. Grafton
Page in 1851.
Aided by an appropriation from
Congress, he built an electric loco
motive which ran from Washington
to Bladensburg on the B. & o. r. r.
on April 20, 1851, attaining a speed,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-02-03

strike. Claim six of their leaders
were discharged.
Cincinnati, O.-Jacob Herrell, 80,
confessed he murdered wife, accord
ing to police. Did it with Ratchet,
Jealousy.
Lacrosse, Wis.-carI H:~Wrobel,
So, wood chopper, frozen to death.
Empty whisky bottle beside him.
San Diego, CaI.-Robt. HarWood
and Mortimer Miller, Americans who
disappeared from Tia Juana, Mexico,
not executed as reported. Will be
tried at Ensenada on charge of snug
Cling.
Baltimore, Md.-AII hope of recoV-
cry of Congressman Robt. G. Brem-
ner, taking radium treatment for
cancer, abandoned.
Washington.-Members of House
committee which took testimony in
impeachment charges against Fed
eral Judge Emory Spear will give
Spear clean bill of health on charge
he is habitual drug user, according to
report.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-02-03

SOME NAME

The other day bootblack was
putting away. at the end of a cigar
when a gentleman, thinking to have
a little fun at the boys expense, ask
ed him if he always smoked cigars.
ooh, yes, sir, pretty often,' an
swered the boy.
What brand do you generally
smoker" asked the gentleman.
Robinson Crusoe, sir" replied the
boy.
The gentleman pondered while.
81 never heard of that brand" he
said
:. ITS a name I've given 'em my
self" announced the boy. you see,
guv'nor, old Crusoe was a castaway."
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-02-03

Congressman :. at large Howard
Sutherland of West Virginia is a
landholder. He is a graduate of West
minister college and was born in Mis-
souri, in 1865. He is a Republican.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-02-03

on level places, of nearly 10 miles an
hour. But the car used in Berlin in
1881 was the first to carry passen-
gers.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-04-17
(Seal.)
SKAGWAY WIsATHER REPORT.

Results of tke observation taken at Moore'e Wharf at midnight last night, is as follows:
 Temp. time observation .. 37 above Max. preceding 24 hrs. .. 50 above Min. .,, S6 above Mean " 43 above BarometeT 3J:04 Cloudy and calm.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-04-17
Inventor of the AeropIsne.

It would be next to impossible to say who invented the aeroplaue. Positions of paramount importance in the art of flying belong to Professor Samuel P. Langley. NJ. Alder and Sir Hiram Max i'm. They were certainly among the first to boost the art, The first to make a heavier than air machine that actually flew with a man were the brothers OrviIle and Wilbur Wright of Dayton. O. Until the latter part of 1906 the Wright brothers were the only men in tue world who could fly. From 1903 to 1906 the Wrghts made 1GO flights, averaging a mile each, one flight. that of Oct. 3, 1905, being twen- ty-four miles and lasting thirty-eight minutes. New York American.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-04-17
They All Do.

An enthusiastic citizen, on the verge of a trip to Europe, was rejoicing over the fact and dcscanting on the pleas urcs to come.
 How delightful it will be-" said he to bis wife, "to tread the bounding pillow and iubaIe the invigorating oxygen of the sea! The sea! The boundlcss sea! I long to see it! To breathe in great draughts of life giving air. shall want to stand every mo- ment Of the voyage on the prov of the steamer with my mouth open"-
 "You probably will, dear, interrupted his wife cucouTagiugIy, that's the way all ocean travellers dO."-Philadelphia Ledger.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-04-17
a Mortal WaIady.

The lawyer who was trying to break a will argued his case at length before the judge and referred to the dead man all the time as the deceased, only he pronounced it the diseased" This got on tue judges nerves, particularly as the attorney took occasion to refer to "the diseased" an unnecessarily great number of times.
 See hcre," the judge said testify at last. You keep saying this man was diseased. Was he?'
 Your honor" said the lawyer pom pousIy. he was"
 "DiscaScd! Diseased of what?'
 "Your honor" replied the lawyer suc- cinctIy, "dscascd of death, sir,"-POp- uIar Magazine.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-04-17
Supply and Demand.

Mir. Francis was about to start away to attend the funeral of his rich old uncle.
 "Put couple of large handkerChiefs into my grip, dcur,-he said to his wife. "Thc old gentleman promised to leave me $2DO0O and l want to shed some appropriate tears "But suppose when the will is read" said the wife, you find he hasn't left you auything.'
 "In that case" replied be, "you had better put in hree."-DeHOit Free prnSs.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-04-17
State of Ohio, City Of Toledo, ]
 Lucas County, !


Frank J. ChenBy makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J, Cheney 6 Co, doing business in the City of Toledo, County end state aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL LARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Halls CataFrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscrib- ed in my presence, this 9th day of December, A. D. 1886.
 A. ". GLEASON,
 (Seal.) Notary Public. Halls CataTTh Cure ts taken inter- nally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials fras.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-04-17
Not Up to Expectation.

When Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood paid a visit to Lis native village at tue close of the Zulu war all the in- habitanls turned out to welcome him. Among the crowd was q woman who impntiently asked her neighbors where "the 'erO' was.
 "Thats him. replied one of them, poiuang out Sir EveIyn's rather spare, slight figure.
 "What. 'imr exclaimed the woman. '"Im kill all them ZuIusl Why, even my old man could clout 'imT-LOndOn Answers.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-04-17
Wen In spits of His lawyer.

A once well known attorney used to tell a good story on himself. He had been retained to defend counterfeiter and advised him to plead guilty. His client did so, and as there was in the mind of the court a fixed idea that if prisoner pleads guilty he does so be- cause he has no attorney the judge asked him why he made that plea.
 Because my lawyer told me to-"
 Did he give you any reason for it"
 "Yes. He told me I would have no show before this judge"
 The court Gared up and ordered a plea of not guilty to be entered, and the countprfciter was acQuitted.-Ex- change.
 Seattle papers, P-I or Times may be purchased at the Long News stand at Depot. If.
The Harrison times., 1914-12-05
STATE CAPITAL NEWS
LITTLE Rock, December 1T

LITTLE ROcK, December +th
Legislative matters are now de.
manding the attention Of those who
are usually affected by the output Of
this rapidly grinding law making
body, II the General Assembly of
1919 considers one half the bills
which have been reported Us being
in process Of forming, there will have
to be an,extroordinOry session
There is well defined report that
the legislature will be asked to pro-.
vide for an Utility Commission, and
give it the powers Of the present
State Railroad Commission, and the
Arkansas TnS Commission, extend
ing jurisdiction to take in telephone,
water power, electric light, and all
public utilities Whether this will
abolish the present railroad com
mission, or extend It's jurisdiction, is
a matter not known outside of the
trainers of the bill. ltisnot known
but what this bill will add TO the
duties Of the tax commission, II is
reported, however, that the bill
being considered will provide for the
appointment Of the members by the
Governor,
Another bill which has been pre-
pared, was IN the Senate two years
ago. It provides that no freight
train Of over fifty ears he operated
by any railroad in Arkansas, This
was detected last session, it being
shown that 1t would be unfair TO
the companies which have spent
thousands OF dollars in reducing
grades and building larger engines
for the sole purpose Of hauling more
freight ON their trains,
Considerable comment has been
caused by the publication Of Il state
ment by Dr. ! l., Greene, retiring
a Superintendent Of the State Hos
pital for the treatment Of Nervous
Diseases, aud while the prediction
is being made that there will be
changes made in the Stnte Board of
Charities, dissention IN which body
caused the resignation, few know
that Gov 6, w. Hays offered 20
make changes satisfactory 60 Df.
Greene It he would remain Dr..
Greene states that he would have
been forced to serve on with the old
board, q minority of It hArrssing
him until May, when the terms Of
The Harrison times., 1914-12-05
M. Z. Church South.

We shall have Sunday school at
0'+5, preaching at II o'clock and at
I o'clock, Epworth League at 1l5,
We shall have an installation ser.
vice at the morning preaching hour
We are nt the beginning Of Our new
conference year when the pastor and
all the official members, including
the stewards, ,he Sunday school su'
pefintendent, the Sunday school
teachers, the officers Of the League,
the officers of the W, II s., the ush.
crs-in fact all the official members
Of the church take up their work Tor
another year, This service will be
devoted 60 the installation Of the
officials of the church Preaching Nt
night by the pastor.
{, W LESTER
The Harrison times., 1914-12-05
FARMERS GAIN
FROM THE WAR
COTTON ALONE OF ALL OUR PRO-
DUCTS HAS NOT ADVANCED
IN PRICE.
AN AMAZING STORY THIS
Wheat Increase Meane $3.50. .Ooo.-
900, While Oats advance St75,
100000 Slnos Harvest Began
Most Money Ever Paid Farmer

Farmers of the United States will
receive more money for their crops
this year than. ever before in the
history Of the country, Not only was
the wheat crop by far the largest
ever raised, but the returns that can
be counted on safely for this crop
will exceed the greatest expectations
of a few weeks ago.
In virtually every important
wheat raising section Of the country
the producer can now obtain $l,OO
per bushel for his wheat. Two
months ago wheat prices were about
40 cents lower than at present, and
and in many sections farmers were
not getting more than 60 cents for
their wheat
Considerable wheat was sold at
lows prices, but Of the 100000, 600
bushels that was raised this year
it is not likely more than 100000
600 bushels has been sold at this
time from the farms,
A forty.cent advance ia the price
Of wheat means on 700, 900
bushels S2S0,000,00O, and from
present indications in regard 70 cX-
port demand u reduction Of farm
prices far wheat below the dollar
level does not appear reasonable.
In fact, Judging from the way
Europe is buying both wheat and
-four, farmers may not be willing
to sell freely at 81,
Oat prices have been enhanced
about 30 per cent in the heaviest
part Of the crop movement, On the
basis,of present values for oats com
pared to what they were at the be-
ginning Of harvest there has been an
increase in the value Of the crop OF
about S175,OOO,OO0, Corn prices
were high at the beginning Of the
war, and while there mas been no cS.
port demand Us in wheat and oats
to stimulate speculative activity,
prices are now the highest in years,
The Harrison times., 1914-12-05

In the meantime the Council had
a consultation Thursday evening
and yesterday morning with civil
Engineer A. c. Moore, of Neosho,
with a view tol survey which
would answer the questions as to
cost and extent of systems, and 1t
was decided, in view Of the short
time remaining, to call off the Bond
Election set for the 22nd, and begin
all over again.
The Harrison times., 1914-12-05
May Stewart Coming to Harrj-
son.

Just as we are going TO press we
are advised that the subscription
test for tickets to guarantee the en-.
gagcment Of May Stewart and her
company at the Opera House is fill-
ed and their coming is now assured
for We'd, and Thurs, Dec och aud
10th with special matinee Thursd nv
presenting "Lucrezia Borgin,' u
thrilling drama, by Victor Hugo on
Wednesday, and Romeo and Julict"
on Thursday night, with "fhe Bal
Once,' new modern play by Harry
Groves Miller at special matinee.
It has been Miss Stewards Gust ON
TO play only one night stands, but
because OF having these dates open
by cancclling the route from the cot
ton section, it was decided 60 play
the three performances here giving
the three different kinds Of plays.
"The Balance, 20 be presented at
Thursdays matinee will be free 60
people holding tickets for both night
performances
Miss Stewart is regarded az the
foremost legitimate actress Of the
younger class, and she will he sup.
ported by the most expensive com.
pony that will have been seen here.
Different scenery aud costumes will
he used for each play and more than
$4,000 worth Of wardrobe will be
used for either "lucrczia Borgia"
or Romeo aud Juliet
The family Of Clerk Warnete of
the L, s. Land office, arrived this
week from ST. Louis.
The Harrison times., 1914-12-05
HARRISON'S HEROISM
Only the Bravery of Our People Has
Ayerted Crave Disaster.

1t is announced by those who have
been lighting the typhoid in
Harrison, somewhat as Don Quixote
fought the windmills, that the bat
tie is over, and no new cases have
beee reported for the month.
Some innocent persons may think
that this is due to the advent of
lack Frost, or the coming of the
season when the disease usually
subsidies,
But this is not the case, 1t is due
TO the heroic efforts OF those who
held the town up to the world as
a veritable pest hole. The typhoid
germs have probably withdrawn on
account of the bad sanitary con-
ditiOn of the vicininy as alleged by
these brave rciormers.
1t is due to the persistent courage
OF the town council who have called
several meetings which nobody at
tended, and ordered clean up days
during which nobody cleaned,
1t is due to the daring action of
one Dr. Shipp who produced plctar-
csquc cultures and lectured in
connection with the moving pic
lures, Who had several conspicuous
springs Of the town ornamentcd
with the red sign of Danger for
the benefit Of homeScekerS and visit
Ors,
1t is due to our courageous ply.
sicians who tcarlcssIy yaccjnatcd
everybody desiring it, for the usual
fee
1t is due in general to a policy
which, while amounting to little or
nothing in the way Of improved
sanitary conditions, has created the
idea abroad that the town suffered
from an epidemic at least twice as
bad as the real facts justified,
Harrison is indeed 20 he con.
graduated on having such valiant
forces aud on the fact that all
together they have been able to
"aycrt further rayagcs Of the dread
disease"
AS soon rs a special shipment OF
Carnegie medals has been distribut'
ed to this array Of heroes let US
strive to forget the whole matter,
and give our attention TO n bond
issue for water works and sewerage
which is about the only thing left 10
convince the outside world that we
are not all heroes for living in such
a town.
The Harrison times., 1914-12-05

! the board members expire, and he
would have consented to the request
of the Governor but for the fact that
as soon as he was informed OF the
Governors intentions. the minority
of the board renewed their activities
making it impossible for him to re-
main. DR.. Greene moved to Hot
Springs Tuesday and opened an
office there as a specialist in
nervous diseases.
Modern ideas are repugnant to
Bishop H. {. Morrison, OF the
Methodist Episcopal church, who
presided over a conference here last
week, particularly the later day doc.
trines concerning Heaven and Hell.
"The man who begins to waver on
any Of the Bible is going backward, y
SAYS Bishop Morrison. "Thc Book
teaches us there is a real Heaven and
a real He'll, and believe in them cX-
plicitlv. 1t is the work of the Devil,
this.up.to date way Of referring to
to Hell as a theory, or Il punishment
on earth, The Bible tells us there is
He'll which has terrible torments,
and there is surely such n place"
One by one the prospective candl-
dates for governor in the primaries
Of 1916 drop of, and it is expected
that by the middle of 1915 the list
will be down to % or so Of the
honest yomanry who would accept
the honorifit was thrust upon them
Congressman W. a. Oldneld, con.
sidercd a certain entry in the guber,
material handicap, has announced
that he has no real hankering for
the office just now, and will be con
tent to contest for his present posi-
tion again,
Congressman Old6eld has twice
been opposed in the Second district
by Tom Campbell Of Pocahontas,
and while Congressman Old6cld
won handily each time, still the op.
position grew a little each time,
Now Mr. Campbell states he will
take third trial at the Office, be.
licving that the third time will be
the charm Judge David l. King of
Hardy is also a prospective candi'
date for the office,
During the recent vacation in the
Congress of the United Ststes, all OF
the Arkansas Congressman have
been back to take a look at the
fences, and all but one Of the present
members are preparing tor opposi'
tion in 1916, and this one isrctiring,
All expressed themselves as being
sure they would not have opposition
however and it is almost assured
that several OF them will be SO
fortunate as 20 be presented with
another term without the iormality
of canvass Of the district No OF.
position as yet Mas been spoken Of
20 II, T. Jacowoy Of the Fifth, Otis
T, Wingo Of the Fourh W. S, Good
win Of the Seventh and $ NJ Taylor
of the Sixth says there is 10 Opposi'
tion 70 him seen though such has
been reported, for the voters would
not turn him ont TO make room for
another from his home town,
The Harrison times., 1914-12-05
Sunday School Rallies.

A series Of SUNDAY School Rallies
will be held in Boone County by the
Secretary Of the State Sunday
School Association IN follows
Bergman Sunday December 9Th
CNpps 7th, Charles Chapel Sth,
Union 0thj Valley Springs lOthi
Olyey llth Secretary Lufkin will
be assisted by a corps Of local
workers,
The Harrison times., 1914-12-05
LyCeum Course.

The School Improvement Associ-
alton will present the first number OF
its lyceum course at the opera
house next Saturday evening, THE
Meistersiugers,' This male quar-
tette has pleased our people befo
and in order to help the ladies of the
association everybody should be on
hand.
The Harrison times., 1914-12-05
Await Action Of Grand Jury.

Mrs. Efhe Lamb, who stabbed
Miss Alma Mahan recently, and her
father, n. Matthews, charged with
being accessory, were arraigned last
Saturday for a preliminary trial.
but both waived examination and
were bound over to await the ac-
ton Of the grand jury.
The Harrison times., 1914-12-05
Presbyterian Church.

The regular services will be held,
Rev ", I Nicholson will hll the
pulpit in the absence Of Mr. Wayhiek
who will be in Fort Smith 60 assist
in n special service We hope and
expect all members aud friends 20
give Rey, Nicholson n good hearing
and a foil house, y, 7, WAyNleK,
The Harrison times., 1914-12-05
BOND ELECTION
CALLED OFF
OUR TOWN COUNCIL DECIDES THE
MOVEMENT PREMATURE.
TO PROCEED IN THE FUTURE,

At its meeting last Tuesday the
Commercial Club discussed again
quite fully the water and sewer
propositions and ended by fixing
Tuesday evening, December 10th,
for a mass meeting at the Court
House, and appointing Messrs,
Francis Kiefer, b, b. Hudgins, ]. K,
Newman and John Davis as a com
mittee to arrange the program,
The committee met Tuesday and
issued the following
PROGRAM.
/. Introductory remarks TO eX.
plain purpose Of the meeting, by
Judge b. b. Hudgins
,. The City Councils plan, BY a
representative of the council, TO an
swer the following questions:
The Present Watcrworks. Will it
be purchased
How much will be paid for 1t
What will become Of it il It Is pur-
chased
THE PROPOSED WATER SySrEu.
What source Of water will be used
The Mitchell Spring is it desirable
from sanitary standpoint
From which can lease be obtained
Judge Mitchell or the railroad
Grubb Springs or Wilson Springs.
Are either more desirable
Can they be acquired with the
funds
Are the funds sufficient 20 use the
above mentioned springs for a sourcef
What portion Of the city vii! be
served Immediately 7
IN what order will other sections be
served
When
What guarantee Is there for fur.
ther extension
What means will be adopted for cx-
tension
Subsequent bond issues
Improvement districts
What will the water system lor inn
mediate installation cost
What Is the tax rate on the eNpcn-
diturc
THE SEwER SYSTEM
What portion Of the city will be
served Immediately 2
IA what order will other sections be
served
When
what guarantee Is there for fur.
ther extension
What mean will be adopted for eX.
tension
Subsequent bond issues
Improvement districts
What will the sewer system for i'm.
mediate installation costt
What Is the tar rate on the expcndi.
turc
What tights docs the railroad COM
pany secure from the city Of Harrison
In connection with the city sewer and
water system, II any
viii every property owner he com'
PEELED TO Join on the sewer aud water
system, II any
viii every property owner be COM
system within his reach, including
those who have individual septic tanks,
How will the bond issue for sewer
aud water systcms affect further bond
issues for any purpose
;, The experience OF other towns
operating municipal planta, as deter
mincd by correspondence, by a rep
resentaliye OF the Commercial Club,
I, Explanations by civil engineer
10 hc selected by the council,
3, Discussion by other engineers
aud citiarns
In order that this important Ques'
ton may be thoroughly understood by
the taxpayers Of Harrison, the COM
nittee strongly urges the entire clti'
zenship of tho city 60 attend the meet
iug on December 10th
The Commercial Clubs committee,
in arranging this program, makes
no proyis ion for discussion ~ to
the need Of these improvements.
The Harrison times., 1914-12-05

The NJ. & n. A. real estate value is
fixed at $2971S5; of this $4S,375
is in Harrison. The Iron Mountain
real estate is fixed at S466, 7&O.
Total real estate values in the
81 ,S53, ,S91.
The Harrison times., 1914-12-05
BOONE COUNTY'S
TAX ASSESSMENT
TAX BOOKS FOR 1914 JUST CON-
PLETED.
GOOD INCREASE FOR YEAR
Figuring that Property Is Assessed
At Half its Value the Showing
Is Good.

The final recapitulation of Boone
countys tax books for 1914, which
has been delayed in order that
changes made by the equalization
board might he included, has been
completed, and neat set Of books
are ready to turn over to- the Col
lector when he commences his
rounds early in the year
The totals Of the personal list arc
80. c,1l,,,e,
The Harrison times., 1914-12-05

The Assessor this year reports
that there is over $4,000 in real
estate in the town Of Harrison which
hes never been plated,
The Harrison times., 1914-12-05

Now is the time to select the pit
ono you arc going 90 give your wife
or daughter Tor n Christmas present
On easy terms at Darby & pareers
Music Store.
The Harrison times., 1914-12-05
Lyric LIGHT Plant Damaged,

On Friday night Of last week the
generator at the independent electric
light plant Of the Lyric Theatre was
put out OF commission by the act OF
some scamp, who dropped nails into
the machine, Manager viii Larimcr
went ut once 60 Joplin to have the
damage repaired, but it was not
until Thursday night last that he
was able to open the Theatre again,
With the new armature the lights
are fine, and it is planned soon to
install q storage equipment which
will carry the pictures in case Of lu'
ture trouble No clue has been dis
covered ~ to the misereant who
caused the trouble,
The Harrison times., 1914-12-05

The family Of Clerk Warncke of
the L, s. Land office arrived this
week from st, Louis,