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Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-19

vet the man might be drawing me INTO
some complication of peril and crime
and nv fears took the alarm at once.
81 have changed my mind VIII not
accompany you" l declared SHARPLY
and I reached my hand to seize inc
strap and signal the driver 10 sup
The hand of my companion shot lot
ward 70 deter me. AS it grazed my
own felt some thin sharp metal point
pierce my hand.
"Ah, YOU we're so precipitate you
have wounded yourself on the edge
of nv sleeve button" spoke my COM
nanion." II wished to explain
um'm-um'm-' His words faded lnlo
n droning, meaningless mutter, and
black veil seemed to cross my eyes
did not realize it then, but | knew
later that this man had used upon
me one of those tiny poison needles' d
formidable accessory of the criminals
Of Paris for drugging or killing a
troublesome victim.
had no sense of consciousness al
ter that until l found myself seated
in a chair in a close, stuffy room
The man who had drugged me STOOD
before me smiling in cynical, trl
umphant manner.
You forced me to act in an arpi
trary way" he said. No harm mas
been done. There are your tools OF
trade" and he pointed to taple
where lay the parcel | had brough'
from my poor studio. And there
and he indicated an easel, lis the can
vas we wish you to fix up"
7 stared in wonder, but with a posi-
tive thrill at an unframed painting
held by brads across board upon the
easel. for it was THE Watchers
Who in France has not heard o
THE Watchers" that notable che
d'oeuyre of an obscure artist wn'
gained fame only after his death
Who also, as |, did not know of III
mysterious theft from the Louvre, 0
a fabulous reward offered for its dis
eovery and the conviction of tn
thieves. In a fash l recognized tn
situation. In despoiling the frame II
the great picture gallery of this cher
ished gem. the robber had torn ant
defaced one corser OF the priceless
panvas. .
1T will be five hundred dollars
Won restore that painting to pre-
sentable condition. Can you do 1t
was on my guard In moment.
realized how should act and VIVA
I should do ! doubted II l would re
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-19
Inns Response.

Because of her own good looks, Mrs
Hatch felt she married beneath her
when she took up with one-eyeu
Jim. For six months she was faithful
to her vow never to twit her husband
about his deformity; then one day her
sharp tongue got the better of her.
Jim listened quietly to his wife's es
innate of himself, physical and other
wise. Ellen" he spoke at last, in his
calm voice, you're my wife now, but
if I'd had two eyes, Id "a looked
furder."-Judge.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-19

No one can offer you bulk
coffee" that is satisfactory sub
stituteforFrench Market Coffee.
In the first place, the blend of
coffees that produce that rich,
aromatic flavor peculiar to the
genuine French Market Coffee
is a secret of the French Mar
ket Mills.
In the second place, even IT
the right blend was known, it
would be impossible to repro
duce the old time French Mar
ket slow roast and grinding
process only obtainable by the
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-19

the worst symptoms of chronic dyspep-
STA. Since taking DR.. Caldwslis'
Syrup Pepsin these have all gone, and
although Mr.. Goucher says he is 64'
he does not look more than 40.
Syrup Pepsin is sure in its results
and a vast Improvement over chewing
or swallowing tablets and minis or
taking cathartics, salts, etc. all Q.
which are harsh and nauseous and al
best do but temporary good. You can
obtain Syrup Pepsin at any drug store
for fifty cents or one dollar a bottle
Results are always guaranteed or
money will be refunded.
Families wishing to try a free sam
pie bottle can obtain it postpaid BY ad-
dressing DR.. w. r. Caldwell 2O3 Wash,
ington St, Monticello, III. A postal
card with your name an6 address on 10
will do.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-19
Eats Freely But
Has No Dyspepsia
A LirfEe PepSfH tn q Mid LdSn-
nfue Promptly Corrected
a Bad Indigestion.

Fortunate is the one who can eat
ANYTHING" without suffering the tor
lures Of dyspepsia, but as few are 50
fortunate, care should be taken IN the
matter OF diet. Eating slowly, masu-
eating the food thoroughly and taking
a short walk after the heavy meal OF
the day will do much towards assisting
digestion. Any grown-up person ought
TO know the peculiar foods that 90 not
agree. and these should be avoided.
When these common-sense aids IAN
the next thing to do is to take milo
digestive tonic with laxative proper
ties. and there is none better than Dr'
Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin. 1t contains
the greatest of all aids to digestion
good pepsin. 1t has other ingredients
that act mildly on the bowels, which
together form a combination for the
relief of dyspepsia or indigestion that
is unsurpassed.
Its action is to tone and strengthen
the stomach and bowel muscles so
that they can again do their work nat
urallv without outside aid, and when
that happy moment comes all. meal
cine can be dispensed with. 1t is the
best remedy obtainable for any dis-
order of the stomach, liver and bow
els, for dyspepsia, constipation, bilious
ness, headaches, drowsiness after eat
ing, gas on the stomach, etc. Thou'
sands of users will testify to this
among them Mr.. ]. w. Goucher, Sites,
Idaho. who for several years had all
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-19
RATTLE BETWEEN
LIFE AND DEATH
RidgeIy Lady Tells Of Her Fierce
Struggle and How She
Finally Won.

Ridgely, Tenn.-"If it had not been
for Cardui, the woman's tonic, says
Mrs. Jennie Estes, of this town, l
honestly believe would have been IN
nv grave today. Therefore, | want
to saw something good for Cardul, out
| can't begin to say enough
I was sick abed with womanly trou-
HES from February until October, ana
was in very bad condition. was
treated three or four times a week.
but it did me no good.
battled between life and death
and my husband thought surely
would die.
One day, l thought / would give
Cardui, the woman's tonic, atriai
had no confidence in itnote, but
bought a. bottle. In a fef - vas
up and doing my hous( befo!
have gained IS pouPIace az
well as 1 ever felt in
advise all sicBRtlat Int
women to try Cardui. NFsist> nf
when all other medicine desk
IF YOU are weak, tired, %intrpNt, OF
suffer from any of the ains%eculial
to weak women. such as headache
backache. pains in arm, side or limos
or any other symptoms of womani!
trouble, you are urged to try Cardul
the woman's tonic. We think 1t VII
help you.
NB,-WrIte to. Ladies' Advisory Dept, Chat q
nooea Medicine Co.. Chattanooga Ien9 I.d 70
nent for Women" sent in plain wrapper. o.
request. Adv.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-19
Promising All Right.

Bill-Don't you think he has a prom
Using voice?
Jill-Sure. heard him say twenty
different times he was going TO pay
his bill
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-19
cHuJs AND FEVER AND AGUE
A - promutIv Cured by Elixir BabeK:

IT recommend elixir Babek TO al
sufferers of Malaria and Chills HAYS HAYS
suffered for several years nnti, haTe came
across your wonderful MEDICINE. Can ian
truly say it has cured me."mGeorge IN
scoe. Company G, 4th Battalion. ar
Elixir Babek so cents All oruE S Sas.1 NJ.
by Parcels Post prepaid from hloc"e"-
ski & Co. Washington, D. c.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-19
Very Final.

What. the matter"
she has rejected me again, she
says this is final"
Did she say how final?' inquired
the older and more experienced
man.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-19
Exnlained.

Thought it was against
the law to wear aigrettes?
PARTICIPANTS not an algre''e'
that's her husbands shavlng-orush
she's got stuck in her hat.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-19
Poetical.

Whenever ! hear my men
cackle | exclaim, Great Scott.
Dobbs-Why so?
Hobbs-Well. it's the lay of the last
minstrel, and Scott wrote 1t.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-19

DR.. Pierces Pellets, small, sugar coated,
easy to take as candy, regulate and ,invig-
crate stomach, liver and bowels and cure
constipation. ADV.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-19

Man wouldn't mind being awkward
II he fell into good thing occasion
aIIy
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-19

Prosperity helps some men to forget
their friends.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-19

Some people count their chickens
even before they have any eggs
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-19

Putnam Fadeless Dyes color in cold
water Adv.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-03-19
French Market Coffee
Is Never Sold i'm Bulk!

splendid machinery OF the
French Market Mills.
In the third place, no one
could reproduce the French
Market process of packing cot
fee-uufouched BY kumaH hands
in perfectly sealed cans,
If the leading coffee experts
in the world cannot pick out the
best coffees until they are
roasted and served in the cup,
how can you, Madam, afford to
buvcoffee in bulk that swlthout
any guarantee as to its quality.
Let this coffee tell its own
story. Serve French Market
Coffee at every meal for several
days. Be convinced by actual
test thet this is the best of all
cOffpeS.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-11
WAR BULLETINS

London, Aug. II, $40 A. M,-The
correspondent of the Daily Mail Con-
cnhaSen telegraphs under Yesterdays
uate that route for provision steam
ers from Denmark to England has
been reopened.
London, Aug. H.. $50 A. M-Ac-
cording to the correspondent at Rome
OF the Morning POST the relations
between Italy and Austria are becom-
ing more strained. Italy has demand
ed an explanation of the lombard
ment of the establishment of the Pup-
lice Company at Antivari. Monte
negro, over which the Italian FLAG
floats and In which there were Italians,
London, Aug. IL, sos A. M.-Tbe
Admiralty announces permission NAV
now be obtained for the shipment Of
coal from England and Norway and
ltaiN. This is taken to Indicate that
there is no danger from foreign war
ships.
Paris. Aug. II, via London Aug. II.
6:22 A. M.-Martial law is being
vigorously enforced in this city daily,
The authorities are particularly anX-
ious to prevent this escape of innort-
ant news and frequently take the pre-
caution of tapping telephone wires.
calls on which can now be made only
in French.
Continued on Page 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-11
Russians Concentrating
Forces at Many Points
By Associated Press

Stockholm, Sweden. Aug. II, via
London. $40 a. m.-The Swedish
steamer Runeburg, which arrived here
tonight (Monday) from Ravmo. Fin
land. reported that she had not seen
a single warship in the Aland Archi-
pelago or anywhere else. Her captain
was told that the Russian fleet had
not met the German feet at all. but
was waiting in the inner part of the
gulf of Finland for an opportunity to
start an action. The Russians are con-
centrating their troops at all import
ant points along the Gulf of Finland,
especially at Ekenas on the north side
of the entrance to the gulf and Svol-
borg and keeping in reserve a con-
siderable force reported to number
10000 men.
A pier mile in length in the har-
Dor of Hango was blown up by mis-
take. The commander who had been
ordered to prepare for the possible
destruction of the pier, hanged him
self upon discovering that he acted
prematurely.
(Other War News, Pages and 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-11
THE EWEATHER

Harrisburg and yicinityi Thunder
showers this afternoon. Fair md
cooler Tonight. Wednesday fair
with moderate temperature.
Eastern Pennsylyaniai Local thun-
dershOwers this afternoon or to-
night, cooler. Wednesday fair,
cecler In east portion. West to
northwest winds.
River
The main river will remain nearly
stationary tonight md probably
Wednesday. : stage of about 1.3
feet H. indicated for Harrisburg
Wednesday morning.
General Conditions
The disturbance which was central
ever Wisconsin Monday morning
have moved eastward to the ST.
Lawrence valley, IT caused show
era and thunderstorms generally
over the northern hnlf of the
country east of the MtssissIpuI
river I'm the last twenty-four
hours.
Temperatures continue high over
broad strip of territory extend
ing from northern New England
to southern Florida. II Is . tO IL
degrees cooler In the lake region
mud In the upper NississippI and
lower Missouri valleys.
Temperature n. m. "a.
suns Rises, 5.I2 n. M; sets. 7.Os
Noon Rises, 9.2T p. m.
River StnEe; IL feet above low
water mark.
Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature, S5.
Lowest temperature, T3.
Mean temperature, IN.
Normal temperature, 73.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-11
KROONLAND. FLYING
YANKEE FLAG, AND
CEDRIC IN NEW YORK
Cedric Put Into Halifax Last Week
Fearing Capture by Ger
man Warships
MANY AMERICANS ON BOARD
Steamers Crossed Atlantic With
Only Running Lights
Burning
BY lfstocidted Press

New York, Aug. 1.-THE Red Star
liner Kroonland, !iying the American
flag and bearing 40 first cabin pas
sengers. mostly Americans from
Europe came into port to-day almost
simultaneously with the White Star
liner Cedric (EnglishD from Halifax.
The Kroonland was immune from cap
ture but the Cedric steamed cautious
ly, with only running lights burning.
The Cedric put into Halifax last
week, interrupting her voyage from
England to New York for fear of cap
ture by German war vessels. The
Kroonland left Antwerp on August l.,
before general hostilities in Europe
had been declared. About 140 of her
passengers were booked to sail by the
steamers Imperator and La Provence.
On learning that these steamers would
not sail owing to the threatened war
conditions. these tourists Immediately
started for Antwerp. Those that took
the afternoon train from Paris sue
ceeded in reaching Antwerp with their
baggage, while those that took the
evening train were forced to leave
their belongings behind.
Many walked a considerable distance
to Antwerp, so great was their anxiety
to leave the country.
The Cedric brought nearly thoL-
sand Americans who crowded aboard
her at Liverpool on July 80.
The French steamer Patr1a, OF the
Fabre line. which arrived to-day from
Palermo. reported that she took a
southerly course and avoided all YES
sells. All lights except the running
lights were extinguished. No vessel
was seen.
The Italian steamer America. in
port from Gernoa and Palermo, was
spoken to by a British cruiser at FIVE
O'clock last evening when $50 miles
east of Sandy Hook. The identity
of the cruiser was not learned.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-11


Washington, Aug. 11.-Neutrality
discussions regarding the clearance
from American ports of foreign yes
sells has not effected the steady stream
of French reservists pouring into New
York with the full cooperation of the
consuls throughout the country.
Washington, Aug. II.-Names of
foreign rulers were eliminated from
applications for naturalization dock
eted to-day in the district Supreme
Court. Results of the European war
might necessitate changes 1t was said
when the final papers of the new citi-
zens were filed, If the rulers names
were included in the applications.
Washington. Aug. 11.-Peace treat
les with twenty foreign nations which
President Wilson has urged for rati-
fication before adjournment of Con-
gress and the bill to admit foreign
built ships to American register, were
up for action in the Senate when il re-
sumed to-day.
The Hague, Netherlands, Aug. H.,
via London Aug. ia royal decree
here to-day proclaimed state of war
in the Dutch provinces of Limburg,
North Brabant, iceland and some
parts of Gelderland, south of the river
WaaI.
Montreal, Aug. ia despatch from
Quebec says:
''The authorities at Attawa last
night notified all captains of ships on
the st. Lawrence of the presence of
strange vessels in the waters of the
Gulg of st. Lawrence, whose purposes
as yet have not been ascertained.
Special preparations have been made
at the citadal here"
Brussels, Aug. II, via Paris and Lon
don, 11.05 A. M.-One of the spies ar
rested by the Belgians In Ostend had
i'm his possession plans indicating the
halting point of the German army on
the march to Paris. According to
these Brussels was to be reached Au-
gust and Lille, France August 5.
Montreal, Aug. 11.-Canada during
the past few days has sent more than
a million bushels of wheat as well as
other foodstuffs to England on seven
liners and a tramp steamer.
Calgary, Alberta, Aug. 11.-Al-
berta's war gift to England will be
500, 900 bushel of oats to be delivered
at any port OH the Atlantic coast.
st. Petersburg, Aug. 11,via London,
Aug. 5.O5 \. M.-The correspondent
Oh tie ItcCn at OdSy. ItOunlanla, gives
what he says are the Austrian plans
for the campaign. The general ad-
vance will be delayed until the Aust
rian concentration is complete. Then
it is proposed 10 crush Servia as quick
ly as possible.
Dublin, Ireland, Aug.11.-It is an
nounced that a distinguished Irish
general on the retired list Is coming
to Ireland on behalf of the British
government to consult with the pro-
visional committee of the National
lists Volunteers and arrange measures
of defense.
Paris, Aug. II, 1910 A. M.-DetaiI-
ed instructions were issued by the
French minister of war to-day von-
cerning newspaper correspondents ac-
comparing the French armies in the
field. Only representatives of the
French press who are of French Ma
tionnllty and not subject to military
duty, and correspondents of newspap-
ers published In allied countries will
be allowed to follow the operations of
the armies In the field.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-11
Reform Laws For Which
Mccormick Begs Have Been
Enacted by Republicans

sylvania had Jagged far behind the
other progressive commonwealths
of the Union in matters of legisla-
He said the good people of the
State were far more numerous than
the bad and that the greatest
drawback to progress was the in
difference of the voters.
The above is the way the Harris.
burg Patriot, personally conducted or.
gan of Vance c. Mccormick, the
Democratic candidate for Governor
introduces its account of an address
made in Perry county on Saturday
The address was one typical of the
wealthy Democratic candidate for the
highest Office in Pennsylvania. He
CONTINUED on Page 101
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-11
Again Motion For Smith
Lunacy Commission Is
Refused by the Court

Judge Kunkel to-day refused a sec
ond motion for the appointment of a
commission on lunacy on Edward G..
Smith, now in Jail awaiting trial for
the murder of his grandfather, The
motion was made by the attorneys for
Smith, John Fox Weiss and William
H. Ernest. Subsequently the court
granted a rule to show cause why a
commission should not be appointed
under the act of 1874. The first ap-
plication made by the council for a
commission on Smith was refused
sometime ago. 1t was made under
the act of 1888. This time the ap-
plication is made under an older act,
that of 1874.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-11
Court Appoints Viewers
on Three County Bridges

Representing the County Comnois.
sloners' Fred NJ. OFT. county solicitor
to-day petitioned and the court an
pointed viewers on three bridges n
ne erected in Dauphin county as fol.
over Swatara creek between Mid.
qIetown and Royalton, Paul G. Smith
tiarry e. Wright and Harry Fahnes-
over Keefer's creek, three noiIas
east of MillersburE. Paul n sn1itS ts
ger. w. oinoer-
over Wiconisco creek, near Millers.
ourg' Paul g. Smith. Karl stewart
and Joseph w. Umberger.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-11
Belgian Territory Is
Well Cleared of Germans

Paris, via London, Aug. 11.-Lieu-
tenant Baron Marschall Won Bieber-
stein, son of the Baron Marschall Won
Bieberstein. who was formerly Ger
man ambassador at Constantinople
was killed in a fight near Genavilie
in the French Department of Meur-
the-et Moselle on August 5.
Belgian territory, except just around
and to the south of Liege was re-
ported to-day to have been thorough
ly cleared of German troops with the
exception of some Uhlands who had
lost their way.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-11
ORDINANCE FINALLY
PASSED FOR REMOVAL
Of 'HARDSCRABBLE'
Now Goes to the Mayor For His
Signature; to Compensate
Property Owners
TENNIS CLUBHOUSE>CE >CERTAINTY
Joe Hosten Again Appointed City
Dogcatcher; Amend Park
Measure
TENNIS CLUBHOUSE>CER


Without a dissenting vote the
"Hardscrabble" ordinance passed
Council this afternoon and goes to
the Mayor at once for his signature.
This measure provides for the open
ing of Front street from Herr street
TO Calder street. This section Will
eventually be added to the River Front
Park system. The provisions of the
ordinance are as follows:
That the City Solicitor be and
he is hereby directed to take the
necessary proceedings to have
Front street from the south side
of Herr street to the north side of
Calder street, as marked on the
official map of the city, legally
opened. and for that purpose he
Is authorized subject to the ap
proval of Council. to agree with
TContinued on Page 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-11
WAR RAISING COST
Of LIVING ALONG
MANY LINES HERE
Shoes, Hats, Clothing, Notions,
Toothbrushes, Hooks and Eyes
and Food Take Sharp Rise
AUTO TIRES JUMP 60 PER CENT.
Whisky, Wines and Liquors Sky
rocketing; Advances in Gig
aret Tobacco Expected
AUTO TIRES JUMP 60 PER CENT.

Retail prices on many commodities
will soon go up in this city and
throughout the United States, in the
opinion of local dealers. They say
that whether the European conflict
has any bearing on the situation or
whether it has not, the fact remains
that prices are being boosted all along
the line. Although the changes have
so far been confined mostly to whole
sale transactions, it promises to be
only a few days before retail prices
are raised all along the line.
Various reliable Harrisburg dealers
interviewed to-day said mems hats
will go up from Is to 20 per cent
within another month. Austria, Ger
many and England are the largest for
TContinued on Page u
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-11
Patrolman Held Without
Bail on Murder Charge

Robert Scott, the colored policeman
who August 1 shot Nathanial Banks,
also colored was held without bail
for court to answer charge of muir
der in Alderman Nicholas court late
yesterday afternoon.
Six witnesses told of the shooting
while Scott on advise of his counsel
remained silent.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-11
INVESTIGATE FOOD PRICES
By Associated Press

Washington, Aug. Investigation
of whether food prices are being arbi-
trarily advanced on the pretext that
they have been affected by the Euro
pean war was proposed in two resolu-
tions introduced eo-day by Represen-
tatives Kelly and Farr, of Pennsylva-
MIA. Representative Farr's resolution
would direct Secretary Redfield to in
vestigate the advance. particularly in
-four
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-11
Going on a Vacation? !?

Don't forget to have the Taias
sent you while you are away @pn
You will have plenty of tir. a.
digest it's happenings. 10
The cost is Just the same as whan
you are home. Six cents a wsaE en
A postal addressed to the Circ,,,.
tion Department Will bring you ths
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-11
German Forces Badly
in Need of Supplies

London, Aug. II, 4.55 A. MA di-
spatch to the Times from Charleroi,
Belgium, describes the fighting of the
Germans as altogether lacking in
spirit. Even the officers are suffering
from hunger. according to the eorres-
pondent, who adds that two German
officers of high rank captured on the
French frontier, said they had moth
ing to eat for three days.