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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-17
Vegetables.

Home apples. per pushed ..........4 0c
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-08-13
County Correspondence
ARCHvILLE.

Reys. W. H. Rymer and Daniel Hall
have been running a series OF meetings at
Greasy Greek, the past week. Rev. Rymer
went home Friday, and will be succeeded
by Rev. James Dunn, of Tenga, ia.
James Parker, of this Pla e, went to
Knoxville, last week.
Bradford Rymer and family, OF Cleveland
motored to our place, last Sunday.
Old Aunt, Sallie Dunn, of this place, is
very sick.
Andy Johnson and Mr.. McKelvy, OF
Monroe county are here. buying cattle.
B. E. Biggs, the present sheriff, OF Polk
county, visited Greasy Greek, last Sunday.
Squire George Wilson, began teaching
here, last Monday.
Squire ]. N. McBrayer, of Reliance, is
talking aboat leaving there, about the first
ofSeptember, for South Georgia. We hate
to give him up. Mac is good citizen, and
one of our old Republican standbys.
James Parker, of this place, will soon be
operating a gasoline grist mill.
Success to the Polk COUNTY REPUBLICAN.
A MoUNTAINEER.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-08-13
NOTICE..

Owing to illhealth | would like to dis
pose of the following property;
About SIS worth of medical books; first
class; as good as new.
About $50 worth of books which have
been used, but we'll taken care of.
One of Frank S. Bety's 1914 Dry Hot Air
Machines.
One fancy Medicine Hand Case-never
been used.
One pocket case of instruments, same
as new.
One buggy case.
One seaIskin Obstetrical Bag, leather
lined bottle rack and four glass-stoppered
bottles.
Other cases that have been more or less
used.
About IS acres of land 5-room house.
Can be bought cheap or will exchange
for town property. }. /. JONES,
Postelle. Tenn.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-08-13
BACK ON A VISIT.

Louie Wertheim, of New Mexico, is here
for few weeks visit, and is shaking hants
with many friends.
Louie has been spreading the gospel of
Rupublicanism during his absence and
among other things he proclaimed that
Polk county, Tenn, had the greatest Re-
publican paper extant. As a result he
brought the requests of number of Peo-
pie who were anxious tie get the paper, and
their wishes will be gratt6ed.
He informed us that the country was
most too dry to suit him, their being neither
rain nor dews, and it wouldn't surprise us
much if he finds way to again become
citizen of the Ducktown Basin.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-08-13
CLEVELAND CHRONICLES.
From the Cleveland Herald.

From the Cleveland Herald
Dillon Mcdowell is seriously i'll threat
ened with pneumonia
f. H. Westfall is spending the week at
South Pittsburg.
Mrs. w. J. Franklin returned to her
home at Adairsville, Ca, Tuesday.
Frank Taylor and family of Quackson-
vile, Fla, are visiting his father, W. 0.
taylor and family.
Mrs. James MlIigan, who recently
underwent serious operation in Chattan-
nooga, is improving
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-08-13
NEWS FROM SUBURBAN TOWNS
SWEETWATER SOLILOQUIES
From lhesweetvaler Telephone.

From thesweet~aIer Telephone.
A. ]. Ledbetter spent SUNDAY with his
brother, r. L. Ledbetter, of Athens.
James May joined party of friends at
Sew erville for the week for fishing trip.
Mrs. j. C. Hicks left yesterday for
two weeks visit with relal yes in Murphy,
North Carolina
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Pennington, and chill
dren relurnen to their home in Chattan-
nooga, Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. F. C. Yearwood spent yesterday,
with friends in Loudon.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-08-13
WANTEDl.

To introduce and sell La Prin-
cess Toilet Preparations and Fla
voring Extracts - the best line
made in this country. Sells at
sight. Every home your Gus
toner. We furnish sample outfit.
No money required. Can earn
good income working at home.
Write today for full particulars.
National Manufacturing Co.
chattanooga, Tennessee
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-08-13
JACKSONVILLE MELANGE.
From the jacksonville Tribnu.

From the jacksonville Trbnu.
Jno. Rains was in Knoxville, Friday.
Miss Mary Mason will return to Rock
wood, today.
Miss Addie Dawson was quite sick Sun
day at the home other uncle, Jerry Sinard.
Andy Wilburn, an aged citizen, of Rocky
Springs, made visit to Tellico Plains, the
first of the week
Jno A. Catheart was down in the old
Fourth district, Wednesday, on business.
Sheriff Talent was in Vonore today.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-08-13
BLUE RIDGE BUDGET.
From the Blue Ridge Summit

From the Blue Ridge Summit
Rev. ]. A. Chastain, of Epworth, was
here Tuesday.
Clyde Mckinney, of Chestnut Cap, was
in to see us yesterday.
Sam Higdon, of Higdon's Store was here
today.
Miss Lola Thomas, of Copperhill, spent
the weekend with Misses Annie and Attis
Wills.
Rev. j. P. Aaron, ofMorganton, returned
Wednesday from near Atlanta, where he
has been conducting revival services.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-08-13
A FABLE.

| have been told that the editor OF the
Benton rings mouth piece has been saying
many things about me, | have not seen
them, but | wish to say in reply: !,
Once upon time, certain king calico
iu his wise men and asked about the kind
of weather there would be next day, as ne
wanted to 90 out into the country.
The wise men got their heads together
and consulted the moon and stars, and look
ed the heavens over. They decided the
weather would be fair, next day, and so IN
formed the king. On his journey, he met
one of his subjects coming to town, riding
an ass. He halted the king and said: You
are going to get wet, my king! 1t will rain
today" The king told him that he was
fool; that he kept wise men hired to keep
him informed as to the weather and they
had told him it would not rain that day.
So the king went on his way and there
came ra n ha day and the king was thor
oughly wetted.
When the king returned, he asked where
the man was who riding the ass. He order
ed him brought before him. The poor tel
low trembled, thinking he would be pnt to
death "Are you the man | met yesterday
who was riding an ass and who told me it
would rain?' asked the king. In trembling
tones he replied: Eyes, my king, it was l."
"How did you know this? The wise men
had told me that it would not rain and you
were nearer than they. Tell me how you
knew it would rain" commanded the king.
ri knew it would rain by the bray of my
ass" was the reply.
"Where is that ASST the king asked.
"He is here in town." was the reply.
"How much money will it take to buy
this ass?" the king demanded
81 had not wanted to sell him but | will
let my king have him for $500"
VERY well" said the king, ! will not
only give you the sum asked but will give
you double. SO the king paid 5000 tor
the wonderful ass.
The king took the ass into his house and
covered him with jewels, ornaments and
gold lace. He discharged the wise men
and gave their position to the ass. his
gave the ass the big head, and ever since
that day all the asses have been braying,
hoping to get office or to be listened to;
Now don get IL lhto youI noauo 'ii"'
am calling that editor an ass have more
respect for the animal than that. He is
only trying to initiate his grandsire, but ne
is unable to do so. He is possibly hoping
to get an office or to get an office for some
one so he can live in splendor. | really
wish the poor fellow could bray. | wish
he had voice suitable for the occasion.
would love to see him flop his ears, shake
his tail and let it come in grand style.
The secretary of the Benton ring has
also been Topping his ears and shaking his
tail and has made all the noise he could,
trying to attract attention.
Let the people be not worried at this
noise; 1t is only an imitation. They are
trying to crush Truth, but it is said:
Truth crushed to earth will rise again"
Respectfully,
JAS. II. WILLIAMSON.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-08-13
ATHENS ATHENIANS.
From the Athens Athenian.

c. Homer Stiles spent the first of the
week with his parents, near Niota.
Jesse R. Ware made trip to Knoxville,
last Monday.
Mrs. VIM Kress, of Cleveland, spent
Sunday at the home of her parente, Mr..
and Mrs Geo w. Burns.
Mrs. ]. c. Carpenter and daughter, Miss
Tennie, are visiting at Pinhook, this week
Miss Fannie Lou Taylor has returned
from visit with her sister in Morristown.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-08-13
ETOWAH EVENTS.
From the E,owah E, u prs,

From the Eiowah E. t Prs
James Dickey made business tip to
Maryville, Tuesday.
Miss Cussie Watts, of Englewood, was
the guest OF Mrs. A. Jarvis, this week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
Ar Mics FLEEING
into GREECE MUST
LEAVE COUNTRY
Reported That Greek Cabinet
Comes to DecisiOn-Cen-
trail Powers Must Not
Cross Boundary.

Berlin, Dec. s. via London, Dec. .. l:S5 a
THE Associated Press interview with
King Constantine of Greece Is the fea-
ture of the day in the German neWspa-
pers All the Berlin papers this morning
headed their columns with the interview.
and great significance is attached to King
Constantine's declarations regarding the
necessity of retiring allied troops passing
direct through Greece without stop and
re-embarking at Saloniki.
Similar news has been received from
bucharest in the form of n reported
decision of the Greek cabinet and gen.
oral staff. which it is said is to be COM
municatcd as n note to the foreign gov
ernments. According to the version OF
this note circulated by the Bucharest
newspaper, Minerva, the note declares
that Serbian troops fleeing through Greek
territory will be disarmed and Anglo
French headquarters at Saloniki Will be
required to transport troops retiring be-
fore the enemy upon Greek territory I'm
mcdiately from Greece by way of Saloniki
with their entire equipment and supplies.
The Greek government requests the CEN
trail powers not to cross the Greek
frontier in pursuit of the retiring forces.
Greece undertaking to guarantee that
they depart from Greece.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
AUSTRIAN CRUISER
SINKS THIRTEEN SHIPS.

Vienna, Dec. THE sinking Of a French
submarine boat, the Fresnel. and six
steamers and six large and several small
Montenegrin sailing vessels In the lower
Adriatic sea off the coast of Albania is
told of in the official communication is
sued here to-day. All the vessels were
loaded with war material. which they
were either trying to land on the Albanian
coast or to convey there
Five of the steamers and the sailing
ships were sent to the bottom by the Aus
trian cruiser Novara and Austrian torpedo
boat destroyers at San Giovanni Di
Medua, which lies In the Gulf of Drin.
to the north OF Durazzo. They were en-
gaged in discharging munitions. One Ital-
ian steamer armed with three guns. and
an Italian motor vessel were sunk while
on their way from Brindisi to Durazzo.
These were loaded with munitions,
While the Austrians were engaged sink
ing these vessels at San Giovanni Di Me-
dua 90 guns on shore bombarded them
heavily but the official report says, with
out success
Recent reports have been to the effect
that Italian forces had been landed at Av-
Iona, Albania, to enter the Balkan cam
paign with the entente allies. and to-days
report Of the putting ashore Of munitions
and of artillery attacks from shore against
Austrian warships seemingly gives verify
to them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
SILENT ABOUT PRESIDENCY
anyone Who Tells You Our
Constructive Work Has Not
Started an Irresistible Move
ment,' Says President, lis
Talking through His Hat"

Washington, Dec s.-President Wilson
told members of the democratic national
committee at luncheon in the state din
ing-room Of the White House to-day that
the republicans had no issue for the
next campaign except the tariff and that
democracy was certain to win.
Our constructive work has started an
irresistible movement which cannot be
stopped" he declared. Anyone who
tells you otherwise is talking through
his hat"
Mr.. Wilson said nothing TO indicate
for the presidency.
Throughout his talk, which dealt with
subjects ranging from democratic
chances Of victory to features of the
Isolated life Of a chief executive, the
Presidents speech was Informal. TAX
ing his place at the head Of the table he
thrust his hands into his trousers pock-
cts, cast aside what he termed hs
dress parade language, and talked
freely and confidentialy.
Democrats left the White House in
buoyant spirits. declaring that his op-
timism had inspired them with new con-
iidence. II was the first time. committee
ceived as a whole in the White House
They expressed regret that the text of
the Presidents speech would not be
given out they regarded 1t a S a Wig
orous campaign argument.
AT the outset the President said he
wanted the members to feel that they
were a part of big family, of which
he was a member He asked whether
paign argument other than the tariff
which the democratic opposition could
advance and the committeeman all
shook their heads. Nobody knew at this
time he added, what sort of tariff
measure must be framed TO meet chang
ing conditions resulting from the war.
Discussing parties and policies Eener-
ally the President insisted that the
democratic view was that the majority
rule. while that of their opponents, was
that board of trustees should act
for the people.
Touching upon the Mexican problem
he said this same majority rule should
apply in Mexico as we'll as this country,
without regard to the wishes Of per-
sons residing in other countries who
hold Mexican property. He expressed
the belief that in due time peace would
come in Mexico when the people were
thoroughly tired of raising disturbances,
The President found unity, the leaders
declared tonight, rumors Of threatened
breaks between friends Of Fred p.
Lynch. the Minnesota committeeman,
and Chairman William F. McCombs. hav-
Ing been promptly disposed of,
Mr.. McCombs and most of the other
committeeman left for their homes to-
night The chairman will name the
convention committee on arrangements
this week and within a month II will
| hold its first meeting in st. Louis.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
Victory for Villa.

Douglas. Arz. Dec. S-After sharp
engagement General Jose Rodriguez and
his Villa army occupied Frontcras south
of Aqua Prieta. to-day, driving south
ward Carranza forces under General p.
Elias Gales, Rodriguez burned several
bridges between Esqueda and Fronteras
thus severing Gales railroad communica-
uon with Aqua Prieta, opposite here
The capture of Fronteras places
Rodriguez again between two Carranza
forces and gives him control Of the rail-
road running between Aqua Preta and
Nacozari. The garrison at Aqua Prieta
once more was placed In readiness for
attack
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09

which were championcd in notes to Ger
many are understood to be called strong
ly also to the attention OF the Austro-
Hungarian government in this COM
municaton. Warning before submarine
attacks is insisted upon. While every op-
portunity is said to be left for an
ainicable reply, the belief prevails in
usually well informed official circles that
the communication IL more vigorous than
any dispatched to Germany while the
controversy with that country over the
conduct of submarine warfare was in
progress.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
BISBEE ON TRIAL AGAIN.
Sued for $4,000 by Administration of
n Wood Alcohol Victim.

Middlebury Dec S.-Don A. BiSbee, the
Bristol druggist, who was convicted or
manslaughter after n sensational trial In
Addison county court last December, fol-
lowing the deaths Of 13 men who drank
a liquor said to contain wood alcohol. IS
the defendant in a suit to recover 5000
damages brought by W. f. Cove, admins
traitor of the estate of Cyrus Curry one of
the 10 to succumb to the poisonous liquor.
The trial was begun at two O'Clock this
afternoon.
The wholesale poisonings occurred
was one of the victims. Bisbee was
sentenced to serve not less than l. nor
more than 10 years at hard labor in the
State prison at Windsor.
Dr. Blsbee after spending nearly year
in the prison, was brought here from
Windsor on the noon train to-day and is
at the county Jail in charge of Deputy
Sheriff ~ j. Sanford. lie is looking fair
ly well after his years confinement. S.
r. Mouton of Burlington is acting in his
behalf instead of Rufus L. Brown, his
original attorney. Charles l. Button Of
Aiddlebury Is representing the plaintiff.
1t took an hour and a quarter this
afternoon to procure n jury in the case.
six of those called into the box being
excused for cause and - being peremptor-
lily challenged. DIR. r. II. Stone Of the
State laboratory at Burlington was the
first witness for the plaintiff and told OF
making an autopsy on the remains OF
the deceased Curry at his home in Bris-
tol, and OF taking the brain. contents Of
the stomach, and the kidneys and liver
to Burlington for investigation within a
short time after the death. DR.. Stone was
on the stand the rest of the afternoon
and his testimony was not completed
The grand jury was in session all
through the day and have not yet made
| any report TO the court
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
ASSAULTED WOMAN.
CastletOn Man Charged with Fractur.
ing His MOther-in-L Laws Skull.


Rutland, Dec. S.--Robert Davis Of
Castleton. a slate worker. was arrested
late to-day by Deputy Sheriff Carl A.
Beach Of Castleton on warrant charg-
ing assault upon Mrs. Helen Boutwell, Of
Castleton, his mother-in-law, age 30.
Davis was lodged in the county Jail for
hearing tomorrow in municipal court at
Fair Haven,
At three O'Clock this morning Mrs.
Boutwell, who was sleeping at her own
home. with her daughter. Mrs. Robert
Davis, from whom the man under arrest
has been separated for two weeks be-
cause Of jealousy was awakened by the
sound of some person moving about her
ROOM She started to leave her bed to
investigate when she was struck n blow
with some heavy weapon, presumably
a cub. She warded this attack off partly
with one hand but second blow struck
her over the right temple and caused
a fracture of the skull which rendered
her unconscious.
1t is believed that Davis, if he were
the man in the room, intended to attack
his wife but in the darkness mistook his
mother-in-law for her. Mrs. Davis was
occupying the back OF the bed. She did
not hear the man who attacked her
mother speak and by the time she had
left her bed he had escaped Investigation
showed that he had entered the house
by prying open window.
States Attorney c. V. Poulin went
early this morning to Castleton to in
vestigate. Suspicion at once became
fastened upon Davis because of the
,tratpad ralations bet Wepn him and bio
wife and the fact that he was absent
from his boarding house last night until
four o'clock this morning. He is uncom-
municative.
Dr. II. H. Seeley of Castleton, who at
tended Mrs. Boutwell,. says she will re-
cover
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
DEFICIT OF S567,OOO.OOO
In the 10I4-I8I5 Italian budget Just
Closed.

Rome. Dec. Sin a statement before
the Chamber of Deputies to-day the min
lister of the treasury. Paolo Carcano,
said that the budget of l9l4-l5 had been
closed with deficit of s567, oOo 90 The
budget of l9l5-l6 showed a surplus Of
so43, 400 coo. taking into account the war
loans emitted. But, added the minister,
the surplus was much below the amount
necessary for the expenditures indis-
pensable for the continuation of the war
from the end of December 10 the end
of June. Therefore 1t was necessary
to make another appeal to the Italian
people for "A great national loan.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
RURAL CHURCH PROBLEM.
National Movement Started to Lny
Aside Petty Sectarian Differences.

Columbus, Ohio. Dec. s.-A nationwide
movement to make the country church
not only the religious but also the social
and agricultural center for the farmer
through a federation Of churches in rural
communities, was launched here to-day
at the opening sessions of the conference
Of the commission on church and country
life which is being held under the auspices
of the Federal Council Of Churches OF
Christ in America.
Speakers advocated the laying aside of
petty ectarian differences In the for
nation of such a federation and agreed
that rural churches are too numerous,
that country preachers are under paid and
that their energies are divided among too
many charges. The convention opened
with addresses by Governor Frank b.
Willis of Ohio, and Clifford Pinchot, chair
man Of the commission
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
FIRE AT WILLIAMS.
Thompson Chemical Laboratory De-
strOyed ut n Loss of 100000.

Wiliamstown. Mass. Dec. Fire early
to-day totally destroyed the Thompson
Chemical Laboratory OF Williams College,
three-story brick structure, loss ot
which is estimated at slO0,oO Brainerd
Mears. assistant professor of chemistry,
and Cornelius Brown. an assistant, were
asleep on the third floor, but they
escaped. The fire started from spontane-
Gus combustion. according to college au-
thorities. A valuable library, a quantity
of metals and chemicals which, 1t is said.
cannot be replaced on account of the
European war were destroyed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
GREAT STEEL COMBINE.
Cambria. Lackawanna, Newport New
and Other Plants to Consolidate.

Johnstown, Pa, Dec. S.-The Cambria
Steel company. Lackawanna Steel COM
pany, Newport News Shipbuilding com
pany, Youngstown steel and Tube
company and either the Inland Iroquols
plants near Chicago are to be merget,
into another gigantic steel corporation,
The deal viii go through within the
next ten days II plans do not miscarry,
according to J. Leonard Replogle, head
Of the syndicate which purchased the
10000 shares OF the Cambria Steel held
by tho Pennsylvania Railroad company.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-09
WAR DISPATCHES

London, Dec. SIT Is officially an
nounced that one German and one Bull
Carian regiment entered Monastir yes
terday says "A Reuters despatch from
Athens. The AnElo-FrenCh troops con-
tnuc their withdrawal towards the Greek
frontier. the despatch adds.
Berlin. Dec. s. (wireless to Sayvile).-
The capture of more than 2,CO0 prisoners
among whom were 300 Montenegrins, by
the troops of General Won Koevess, is re-
ported in to-days official statement from
Austro-1Iungarian army headquarters
celved here from Vienna. Eighty cannon.
100 ammunition cars. 80 automobiles and
considerable other war materials were
taken by the forces operating against
the Serbians and Montenegrins. In
Montenegro Albanians are participating
on all sides in engagements against the
Serbians the official statement declares.
Berlin, Dec. (wireless to Sayvlle).--
Bulgarian army headquarters reports
that the Bulgarian detachment advanc-
Ing from Krusevo against Ochrida has
reached a line running through Cerna-
voda Besocan and Nelme about 10 miles
north of Lake Ochrida. says the Over
seas News agency. The whole popula-
tion of Monastir it is announced. en-
Enthusiastically greeted the victorious
troops of occupation. In Dibra. Aus
tro-IIungarian prisoners were found
who had been 10 days without bread
Eighty of them We're in a serious state
and had to be given medical attention.
Berlin. Dec. S (wlreless to Sayville).--
According to Constantinople dispatches
to the Frankfurter Zeitung," SAYS the
Overseas News agency, the Turkish
victories In Mesopotamia had n speedy
influence upon the attitude of the entire
Persian gulf district. Arabian tribes
which previously had been invariably
loyal to Great Britain have now veered
about. it is declared, the unrest being
particularly noticeable in southern Per-
sia."