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The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-17

Mr.. F. M. Savery had as his guest
the first of the week his cousin, DR..
William Slavery, who occupies the Chair
Of Philosophy in Washington Univer-
sity, Seattle, Wash. DR.. Slavery had
been on a visit to his old home in At
tlebury, Mass, and returning visited
his cousin here. This was their first
meeting and the time was most de-
lightfully spent talking over the fam
lily history and connections. The late
Capt. P. M. Slavery was born at Attle-
bury, and the Savery's still occupy the
old home in which he was born. DR..
Slavery is one of the most eminent edu-
Gators in the Northwest and has occu-
pied the Chair of Philosophy a number
of years. This was his first visit south
where he found many things to interest
and please him.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-17
APEX OF WASHINGTON SHAFT
Few People Know Purpose Of Parallel
Iron Bands That Bind Brow Of
Monument.

Few persons who have seen the
Washington monument. ven those
who have lived within sight of it all
their lives, have noticed that the apex
of the monument is surrounded with,
parallel bands. Such Is the fact, how
ever; and moreover, the bands are
studded with golden points. The bands
are made of gold-plated iron q foot
wide and the points are spaced q foot
from one another.
For a few moments in each sunny
day of the first week of the new year
the golden illet that binds the brow
Of the Washington monument is WIS.,
ible to human eyes. Then the angle
of-incidence of the suns rays is such
that they are reflected downward to
the windows of the buildings north
and west Of the monument, and the
cool, gray surface is seer to be marked
with eleven shining lines of gold.
Theoretically, a similar effect could
be obtained from some point of obser-
walton at each moment when the suns
rays are intercepted by the sloping top
of the monument, but only an airship
could attain the necessary vantage
point.
According to the original plan of
the monument, 1t was protected from
lightning by an aluminium tip hat was
connected with the metal framework
Of the elevator. During the very first
summer after the monument was COM
pleted, however, it was struck twice
and a piece of stone was clipped from
the top.
Experts from the scientific depart
ments of the government we're called
protection of the shaft, and they de-
cided that copper bands, studded with
projecting points, would accomplish
the purpose. Colonel Casey, who had
charge of the work, objected on the
ground that copper would turn green
and that the verdigris would run" and
spoil the appearance of the monu-
ment; he also doubted that the copper
would have the necessary tensile
strength.
So the men of science agreed on a
number of iron bands, heavily gal
vanized and gold-plated to prevent rust
ing. The bands are connected with
the aluminium point Of the monument
and the framework of the elevator,
and at the base iron cables lead the
/ ~JAr%ssk~, 49, ~>- I'LL ~-A-.- -
harmlessly expends it's force. The pro-
lection has proved to be perfect
Youths Companion.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-17
Northeastern Notice

State of Mississippi. No. 1914.
To w. A. Moore, whose post office
address is unknown, and w. T. Moore.
whose post office ADDRESS is unknown.
and r. T. Jones. whose post office adj
dress is New Orleans, Louisiana, De-
PENDANTS.
You are commanded to appear before
the Chancery Court of the County Of
Lee, in said State, on the 3rd Monday
Of October. "A. D. 1915, to plead, answer
or demur to the petition Of intervention
filed by L. @ and RI WI Carruth,
This 18th day of Sept. Al D. 1916.
26-3r ]. M. Witt, Clerk.
G. P. Long, Solicitor, Petitioners.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-17

700 feet near j. E. Morgan place.
Mooreville and Richmond Road about
one-half mile.
Tupelo and Marietta Road east of
Eggville about 700 feet.
For cutting down and grading hill on
Tnpelo and Longville road, west of Tu-
lip Creek.
Plans and specifications now on file
with j. M. Witt, Clerk of the Roard of
Supervisors. Certified check in the
sum of 5000 90 will be required of each
bidder as evidence of good faith, and
contracts will be awarded at public
cutlery.
This 14th day of Sept. 1915.
ID. w. ROBINS,
H. B. HEARD,
T. E. WHITESIDES,
Road Commissioners.
B. F. PARKER, President,
j. M. WITT, Clerk,
20 of Board of Supervisors.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-17
Public Works Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Road
Commits sioners of the Third District
and the Board of Supervisors of Lee
County, Mississippi. will on Friday, the
8Ih day of October, 1915. within lawful
hours. at the court house, in the city
OF Tupelo, Miss, let to the lowest and
best bidder contracts for the construc-
tion of the following roads in said dis
trict, to-Wit:
Tupelo and C~hesterville Road, Link
209 from Mrs. Moore's old place North
about one-half mile.
Iupelo and Ellistown Road, Link 252,
about one hall mile.
Mooreviiie ano Mantachie Road, about
~ miles.
Tupeio and B~allardsville Road, about
The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-17

When a man sets about PROV
ing his love and a woman inn
proving her appearance, the re-
suit is a match.
A clever head is of no use to a
woman unless it is adorned with
becomingly dressed hair and q
chic hat.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-17
NONRESIDENT Notice

State of Mississippi. No. 1910.
To Fountain Wilson, whose post Of
flee address is unknown. Defendant
You are commanded to appear before
the Chancerv Court of the County OF
Lee. in said State, on the 3rd Monday
of October, A. D. 1915, to defend the
suit in said Court of Mary Barnes Viii
son VS. Fountain Wilson for divorce,
wherein you are a defendant.
This 10th day of Sept, A. d. 1918.
26-3t j. M. WITT, Clerk.
w. D. & J. R Anderson, Solicitor
Complainant.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-17
NONRESIDENT Notice
MlSSisSippi Mo. $3.50.

State OF Mississippi No. $3.50.
To William Burton, Rufus Burton,
Emmett Burton, May Burton. Matt
Burton. who are all minors, except
William Burton, and reside with their
mother, Mrs. George Burton, at Pc
tersburg, Oklahoma. Defendants.
You are commanded to appear before
the Chancery Court of the County of
Lee. in said State, on the Bird Monday
of October, A. D. 1915, to defend the
suit in said Court of Mrs. Mary Jack
son, complainant. VS.. Robert Rurton ct
al. Defts.. wherein you are defendants
This 10th day of Sept, A. D. 1915.
JOHN M. WITT, Clerk.
n X Carv Nol,citor C6
The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-17
Errors of History.
! Tell was a myth.

William Tell was a myth.
Coriolanus never allowed his mother
to intercede for Rome.
The duke of Wellington never ut
tered the famous words, "Up guards,
and at them!".
Alfred never allowed the cakes to
burn o yentured into the Danish
camp disguised as a minstrel.
Fair Rosamund was not poisoned by
Queen Eleanor, but died in the odor
Of sanctity in the convent of Godstow.
Charles Kingsley gave up his chair
of modern history at Oxford because
he said he considered history largely
q lie"
Chemists have proved that vinegar
will not dissolve pearls or cleave
rocks, In spite of the tabled exploits
Of Cleopatra and Hannibal.
The siege Of Troy is largely a myth,
even according to Homer's own ac-
count. Helen must have been sixty
years old when Paris fell in love with
her.
The number of Xerxes' army has
been grossly exaggerated and it was
not stopped at Thermopylae by 300
Spartans, but by 1000, or even, as
some authors compute. 10000.
Philip VI. flying from the field Of
Crecy and challenged later before the
gates Of the castle Of Elois, did not
cry out: 1T is the fortune of France"
What he really said was: Open,
open; it is the unfortunate king Of
France."-St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-17
NOTICE

am neither financially or
otherwise interested in the
City Market or the Peoples
Market. | am in the bust
ness Of buying cattle, iron,
metal and rubber, and am
paying best cash prices for
same. Respectfully,
E. Strauss.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-17

Goodness is only q relative
term-and one that is always on
the tongue Of rsl.sives.
Evening star., 1915-02-21
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
(C0ntinued.D

INVESTMENT Immeda tey, small amount Of
money. assist in financing high-ciass propo>i-
ton offering large immediate returns: bears
fullest investigation: highest references fur
nished. Room TO- s82 14th st.
Evening star., 1915-02-21

Movie theater, 800 capacity. good location
crowded every evening: asking 81 900; will
consider real estate exchange; listed Feb. Is.
Evening star., 1915-02-21
Travelling Statesmen.

Two Eastern territory. Must b. experienced
Prefer men who have sold department store
ard hardware trade. Our line. cooking nten-
silS requires capable specially men- In an
swering give full particulars a. fo previous EN-
ploycrs compensation vou have carried, age,
Sfar .,ftirn
Evening star., 1915-02-21

PERSONAL.
. DERMATOLOGIST
INSTITUTION.

Have YOU any objectionable
feature on Your lace: Is YOUR
nose misshapen in any way: Do
your cheeks sag? Have you bag
giness over or under your eyes ::
Are your cheeks hollow? Have
You frcckles or moles or other
discoloration OF the skin: Any or
all of these defects. which are so
annoying, can be remedied
promptly by our painless method
without inconvenience or loss of
time. Call and investigate for
yourself. Hours, 10 to 7 week
days: 10 to 4 Sunday. Office
1922 H st. NV. Phone NJ. 1000.
Evening star., 1915-02-21

Ihnchroom. central location: rent, S2S: doing
good business investigate this Candy and
confectionery. 14th St; il you wan, nice
paying business see this.
Evening star., 1915-02-21

Books. complete method Of writing and mar.
keting photo plays. including complete synop-
sis of photo plays; price. $3.50.
Evening star., 1915-02-21

INVESTMENT OF $500 will good posi-
tion and half interest in profits Of manu-
featuring plant costing 100000. Box 1863.
Star office 22f
Evening star., 1915-02-21
AUTOMOBILES.
AUTOMOBILEs-FOR SALE

A FoHE-DoOR ROADSTER $3.50 buys.
In nice shape. Car cost 81 GOO.
BRIScOE SALES Co.
go Wisconsin ave.
Evening star., 1915-02-21

Grocery. Georgia ave-; good corner: owner
leaving city. will sacrifice at S425. Confectfon.
cry. cigar and notion store: good location;
rent, SIS: two living rocms $500
Evening star., 1915-02-21

ARGAINS-Lunchroom. $500; country store,
$500; confectionery, Ice cream, 14th ST. 81 800
tailor shop. worth 5000. price. $3.50: grocery.
receipts 500 per month bargain; movie the
ater, $1,000: hotel including liquor license
and lease; will exchange for real estate
The Dermott news., 1915-03-18
4 HELLO GIRLS BRAVERY.
PRESENCE OF MIND ENABLES
CAPTURE OF ROBBERS.
Wires Are Cut, But She Is Resource
fuI Enough TO Overcome
Obstacles.

Little Roek-Ofiicials OF the South
western Telephone company here
point with pride TO the exploit of Miss
Clara Grassl, the operator heroine OF
Andale, Kan, who recently saved the
bank in her town from bold night
robbery. S A Lane. division COM
mercial superintendent. who has just
returned from the Bell company head
quarters at St. Louis. heard there the
story from an eye witness in the en-
ploy of the Kansas company. He gives
details OF the exploit that were omit
ted by the dispatches in the papers at
the time
II isn't everyone who can 20 TO
sleep at the side OF a switchboard on
a stormy night and wake up suddenly
and play the heroine. said Mr. Lane
yesterday, but that IS what clara
Grassl. Bell operator in the little town
Of Andale Kan. did They say that
she was awalene by hammering on
The Dermott news., 1915-03-18
BRITISH TELEPHONE SYSTEM
Government Operation Of Lines 10
Proving Unsatisfactory, Expensive
and Inefficient.

Little Rock-A copy of the Shelf
field. England. Daily Telegraph re
Gently received here contains an arti-
Gle that would indicate that there is
more complaint in that country over
government-owned telephones than
ever was known by a private tele-
phone company in this country. The
article went on TO say:
The postmaster-g general is said TO
/ have complained some time ago that
he could not dine out, either in public
or in private without hearing about
those 'confounded telephones. The
grumbles have not yet ended; there
was sort OF eliminating outburst OF
them in the house of commons recent
ly. when all the hard things that could
be said even about the telephone serv-
ice were said with the utmost en-
phasis
The service was said TO be ineffi-
cient and expensive; its management
Was declared 10 be outrageously at
drawn with the former system under
company management. and II VAS
pointed out that the governments
profit through duties levied on the
National Telephone company was ac-
tually greater than its present profit
as owner Of the service Altogether
this experiment in state monopoly
looks like anything but success. But
the postmaster general is seemingly
impenitent; and anyhow he has the
telephones and means to stick TO
them. so there is no help for it. But
one hopes. for the credit Of the post
office. that an effort will be made 10
give the public more satisfaction than
il has RECENTLY had.
The Dermott news., 1915-03-18

single crop. Get into the stock bust
ness as soon and as strong as you can.
Get hog vaccination started in your
neighborhood and stamp hog cholera
out. You can do it.
There will not be more than half as
much fertilizer used this year as last.
The people are too poor to buy IT.
There will be no fertilizer or feed in
spection after April first, and you
should be careful what you buy and
patronize only the most reliable firms
The Senate refused to make an appro
priation for inspection or to make
analyses, consequently we can give no
protection to the farmers along this
line, though every ton of the fertilizer
is taxed twenty-five cents to pay for
inspection. and the money will lie in
the treasury two years and cannot be
used for any purpose.
John II. Page,
Commissioner of Agriculture
The Dermott news., 1915-03-18
Diversity, But Be Cautious
If You Would Succeed.

The agitation of the subject of di-
way for good many to urge diversifi
cation who are the wisest counsellors
about farming. The subject of diversi
fcation is broad and deep and has
many angles 1t is an easy matter TO
advise a man to diversity his crops and
leave the subject there: but that is
not all.
The man who dlversifes is going TO
succeed or fail, accordingly as he does
it. Some who have been won TO diver
sification, and away from so much cot
ton and corn. are going to substitute
crops that will involve them in failure,
just as surely as cotton and corn would
Some are going largely into the grow
ing of potatoes. Others are turning
their attention to cant,loupes. water
melons, cabbages, etc. 1t does not
make so much difference what crops
are grown if they are produced at the
lowest cost and can be mark eted at a
profit.
However il should be RENE mbered
that diversiication does not mean to
quit raising one thing and 20 TO rais-
ing another Under that plan the same
old troubles would be met In differ
eut form The Lord says IN the good
book TO Seek VI tlrs, the kingdom Of
The Dermott news., 1915-03-18
TELEPHONE BUSINESS COSTLY
Army OF Workers Necessary to Manu-
facture Supplies Needed
by Company.

st Louis Mo.-A fair idea OF the
enormous expense incurred by tele-
phone companies in maintaining serv-
ice may be had from the report of the
Western Electric company at Haw-
thorne. H.. which manufactures the
equipment for the Bell Telephone sys-
tenn This report shows that for one
month alone the emergency ship
ments made by the Western Electric
included $50 cars of poles. 10000
miles OF wire. $4,000 cross arms. so
miles OF cable so miles of strand,
100000 insulators and 1000. 600
pounds OF hardware. tools. tape, etc.
While the heaviest expense occurs. OF
course, during the winter months. the
work and necessity of repair is con-
tinuous and the wear and tear on the
equipment requires the telephone PEG
pie TO reconstruct and repair during
every day OF the year.
The Dermott news., 1915-03-18
Epworth League Program.
Commissioner of Agriculture.

Leader Mrs. Moss
Subject God = Method of Giving Lead
ers
Song Service
Prayer
Scripture References
Leaders Talk
Finding Ones Best Self Hazel Morris
God Revealing the Real David
Howard Moss
Preparation Helen Bartmess
God School for David:
In the School of Nature
Harry Courtney
The School of Law Josie Delaney
The School Of Opposition
A. G.. Cavaness
Qualities Developed in David
Patience Daisy Caldwell
Implicit Trust IN God
Elliott Flowers
sympathy Bette Delaney
Conclusion by Leader
Song ana Prayer
Reading OF Program
League Benediction
The Dermott news., 1915-03-18

Paint time Is near. Have the
Delta to make your estimate on
painting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-06-24

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-06-24

Although Indicted Under One CogBo.
men He DisOwns That Title in
Circuit Court

Although indicted under the name
of Frank Parker, when the defendant
SO referred to in the true bill charg-
ing larceny responded 10 his attor-
ney's question as to his name. ne de-
clared before Judge W T Church in
circuit court this morning that he was
Ernest B. Preston OF Chicago. The
fate OF Parker. or Preston, is in the
hands of a jury. the evidence and ar
guments having been ended this az
ternoon-
The defendant is charged with hav-
ing stolen an obstetrical case, the
property of Dr. II. E Beck, Moline.
from in front of Hotel Harms, May 13
He was arrested by officer Dick Kell
on the day following, with the case in
his possession
The defense has been that Parker
found the case on the tracks near the
Crescent bridge a few moments be-
fore he was arrested. He spoke on
the stand of repeatedly buying alcohol
TO drink and said that he was just
emerging from a saloon when he was
picked up by the officer. His attor-
ney, after several attempts. introduc-
ed statements from Parker as 10 his
intention of turning the obstetrical
case over to the police.
His attorney also attempted TO in
troduce the defendants statements
that he received no preliminary hear
ing. but the court ruled such evidence
out of order
The state, through the owner OF the
case and the instruments contained in
It. attempted to prove the value Of the
stolen articles TO be $44. while the de-
tense contended that the goods we're
valued at but s22 Each side intro
iuced evidence from local physicians.
Assistant States Attorney A c.
Edwards prosecuted and argued be-
lore the jury just before recess at
noon. Judge Church declared re-
cess until 1870 o'clock this afternoon.
whereas the usual recesses taken al.
he noon hour are until o'clock.
attorney T. P. Sinnett, counsel for
he defendant, argued this afternoon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-06-24

ia connection vlth reports that a
peace conference ls 90 be- held in
Switzerland. supposedly az thc insti-
Eati6a % the president
After mentioning these reports. the
ru1Et says
Meanwhile. President Wilson has
closed tEe Panama canal 90 shipping
trade. lu order that transportation Of
ammunition and other war materials
from eastern hnrbors of the United
States su NlaliyoEfDs for the iucTras-
laE OF Russian nrhtlnE strength shall
u0f suffer interruption. And over the
Atlantic az che same time are voy-
aging from tlr UuHed States floating
ars-uals and ammunition drpots. iu
order that tHr cries for help from
Great Britain and France SHALL be-
sllra.ei a. soon gs possible. And
Fsair. az che same time. President
Wilson demands that a sure and uu-
impede Journey BE- guaranteed these
floating arFFnniE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-06-24
RALLYING FORCES
TO SWAT THE FLY
Numerous Organizations VIII Take
Part In Meeting AT y. VI. 4. 4.
Next Tuesday Evening.

Tho proposition 20 make Rock Is
land q -fyless city in the present year
is surr.nE up O. remarkable interest
The apparent impozsibilty OF the pro-
ject seems 20 challenge the civic pride
OF the citizens who have been inter
viewed in the matter. All recognize
the immensely % the work 10 be done,
any many are beginning 10 under
stand the value 20 the city OF the ac-
r1mpiishmeut OF the task OF eNtermi-
mating the flies
plies ar. disgrace" SAYS Score
rary Martin of the =. ~ C. a. and 81
this sentiment can be horne in upon
. the people OF Rock Island until care
ful housckceper viii be Jas much
ashamed OF the presence OF flies in
her house as she would he of cock
reaches. bcdbuss. or other 'vermin. %
% viii not take long 90 set rid Of the
Gies.
Tho public meeting called for next
Tuesday night at the y n. c. a. at
ESQ viii be attended by a large num-
her OF interested men and women. If
present indications are 20 be trusted.
The committee from the Broadway
Mems club. which has taken the in
itiativc in CallinE this meeting. is max
Ing an earnest effort 90 secure the at
tendance OF representatives from all
clubs. frltcruitics. classes. societies
and organizations OF every kind. both
% men and 90 women. who are willing
"a take an interest iu not only swattinE
the Us. but in starving 10 and in TAX
iuE all other steps 90 discourage its
continued existence in our midst.
10 is reported that assurance has
already been given that representative
committees will attend from many or
Eanizatious. Among those reported
% have expressed willingness TO en-
ter the movement are the Rock Island
club. the Rotary club. the Business
Mems association. the Kings Daugh-
tiers. the Visiting Nurse association.
the Associated Charities. the Humane
society. the West End Settlement. the
e. ~. G. a. the Mems clubs OF Broad
way Presbyterian. First Methodist.
United Presbyterian. Central Presby-
terrain. Trinity Episcopal. First Bap-
tist and Memorial Christian churches.
the Boy Scouts. and many others.
The pure food department of the
womnn's club. which has been carry
lnE on a campaign against the flies for
more than a year. viii take n leading
place In the movement 20 extend the
campaign. The civic department and
the social service department OF the
Woman's club viii also cooperate.
The committee which has taken Il /
upon itself 20 call the meeting con
sists Of =. o. Vale. Jr.. ". :. Parks. /
and r C. Smediey. with L. :. McCabe. /
president % the Broadway Mems club. ]
~ ex-officio member. Any OF these 4
men will be glad 70 receive reports /
from organizations which will send 1
delegates 20 Thursdays meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-06-24
SALOON PROPRIETOR
DROPS HIS CHARGES

Phil Il. Taxman, whose saloon at
l20S Third avenue. Moline, was found
open last Saturday morning. made set
Element this morning with Theodore
Bouten. who was in charge of the
saloon and who IL is said threatened
his employer with violence. and with
I'd Verbiest his bartender. who it is
alleged entered the saloon after it had
been closed by a constable and took 1000
cigars and other goods. Warrants for
their arrest we're issued but this morn
ing when time for the trial arrived
both cases were settled out of court
through mediation and all persons con-
cerned were satisfied.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-06-24
JAMES HILL ENDOWS
CHAIR FOR HARVARD

Cambridge. Mass. June .4-The
college year n Harvard university
came 20 a close today with the cere-
monies OF commencement day. The
Widener memorial library. the build
Ing Of which was made possible by a
sif; % 100000 from Mrs. Eleanor
Eikins widener OF Philadelphia. in
memory % her son. Harry Elkins Wild
ener. was dedicated. Founding OF the
James J. Hiil professionally OF trans
portation IN the Harvard graduate
school % business administration with
a endowment Of si25.00o was an