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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-12
Fred Merkle.

Fred Merkle pulled a boner' that
cost the New York Giants pennant.
That was some time ago, but the fans
have never forgotten. "Bonehead" is
hurled at him to this day, and he is
not allowed to forget.
Laughing Larry Doyle was guilty
of thoughtless act fully as bad or
worse than Merkle's a couple of weeks
ago. but already his lapse of memory
has been forgotten, writes Barry Faris
In a New York dispatch to Chicago
Evening Post. 1t came In a game
that didn't particularly count. Which
causes one to think that, after all, 1t
isn't what you do that hurts--it is
when you do 1t.
Merkle's bone" as is well known,
was in forgetting to touch second in
order to complete a play. Doyle's
stunt was an even more glazing piece
of stupidness. With a man on third
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-12

and one out Doyle hit long fay to
the outfield in recent series at Bos-
ton. The man on third-Burns-
dashed for the plate after the ball
was caught. The ball was hit so far
that he was sure to score. Doyle
rounded first just as the ball was
thrown in from the outfield. The ball
came directly at him. and he reached
out and caught it, tossing 1t to a Bos-
ton player. Immediately protest was
lodged with the umpire, who thererp-
on called Burns out because Doyle
had interfered with the ball.
Doyle, who has been one Of the Ma
tional league stars for years, had no
alibi. He frankly admitted he had
been guilty of a "boner." His only
explanation was that he thought. as
Burns had crossed the plate, the play
was completed and his touching the
ball would have no effect.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-12

Small pillows are covered with slips
trimmed with hand-knitted or GRO
cheted lace, or machine-made lace
that resembles 1t. They stand primly
on end with the extra length OF the
slip and it's lace edge falling half way
down their length.
White scarves, with ends finished
in scallops and simple embroidered
sprays, calculated to stand frequent
Tubing, are the crisp coverings of the
dressing case and wash stand. The
simplest of curtains are made Of a
good quality OF scrim In cream white,
and two sets for each window make
1t possible to keep them Immediately
clean.
The walls In this room are French
gray with a small fiower-stripe In pale
pink and little green, and the man
tel (Which is not visible In the pic
ture) is adorned with pair of glass
candlesticks. furnished with white
candles and pink shades. They make
pleasing setting for few personal
photographs and one single small vase
At the end of the mantel little table
is handy for any use to which it may
be put.
Mere man not only likes to be com
Portable, but he likes things that look
comfortable, therefore the room Is fin
nished with very capacious rocking
chair for himself and two straight
chairs for convenience.
JULIA BoTToMLEY.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-12
millionaire Of Opportunity.

The millionaire who squanders in
folly and self-indulgence great sums
of money is rightly a target for the
scorn of the DISCRIMINATING half of
the world But that sort of waste
is not the most serious. Every girl
is a millionaire of opportunity The
minutes so many of US think so little
of, are our real riches See that you
do not throw them away in what is
worth little.-GirI's Companion.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-12
STAR INFIELDER OF PIRATES
James viox, Diminutive Keystone
Sacker, Built Much on Same Lines
as Honus Wagner.

James Viox, the diminutive second
baseman of the Pittsburgh National
club, was born at Lockland, O., TWEEN
ty-four years ago, and secured his pro-
fessional baseball start with the Lex
fngton club, one of the Blue Grass
league, in 1911. After one season in
this company he was purchased by
Manager Clark.
Alex. Mccarthy was holding down
second base for the Pirates at the
time. but through sheer merit and
ahustling viox soon won his position.
The following spring he battled with
Art Butler, who had come from st.
Paul highly touted, but Jimmy proved
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-12

himself far superior ball player and
batted at BIT clip. During the 1914
season Viox's hustling and ambition
was one of the bright spots in the 9TH
erwise dark and stormy career of the
Pirates.
Viox stands five feet five and one
half inches In height, but weighs ITO
pounds, being built very much like
Hans Wagner. with large, powerful
shoulders. He is a right-handed hitter
and thrower.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-12
Nearest Duty First.

Do the nearest duty first. Never
mind If something pleasanter is wait
ing for you farther along the way. In
the long run you will find 1t better
never to pass over something that
ought to be done now, In favor of an,
other, pleasanter piece of work which
really belongs in the future. To make
the day come out right. do its duties
as they come-Girls Companion.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-12
Riddles.

When boy falls out of window
what does he fall against?
Answer: His will
How can you shoot one hundred
and twenty hares at one shot?
Answer Shoot wig.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-12
Last Chance for o,Rrien.

Providence has released Pitcher
Buck O'Brien to Richmond and it is
suggested that it is his last chance
to make good in fast company.
OBrien figured that he needed hot
weather to show his PAGES and was
let go to Richmond with the idea that
there he would find plenty of it.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-12
JEFFERsoN's TEN RULES

Never put off until tomorrow
what you can do today.
Never trouble another for
what you can do yourself.
Never spend your money be-
fore you have earned it.
Never buy what you don't
want because it is cheap
Pride costs more than hunger,
thirst and cold.
We seldom repent of having
eaten too little.
Nothing is troublesome that
we do willingly.
How much pain the evils have
cost us that have never hap
pened!
Take things always by the
smooth handle.
When angry, count ten be-
fore you speak; if very angry,
count 1O0.-Bulletin of the
Brooklyn Institute of Arts and
Sciences.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-12
Cooperation Wins.

Clarence Rowland explained to a
fan that one reason the White Sox
are leading is that they have elimi-
mated the Il" on the club and substi-
tuted the We Not the manager,
but the players are main factors in
keeping club in the front, thinks
Rowland.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-12
Wife of Jonah.

~Tommy," queried the teacher,
"can you tell me who Joan of Arc
was?'
Il guess she was the wife of Noah,
who built it," answered Tommy.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-12

kauff May Go Into Vaudeville.
Benny" Kauff is considering an Of
fer to appear in vaudeville at the close
of the present season.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-08-12
Long Ribbon Bows.

Long FIbbon BOWS.
Long ribbon bows from throat to
hem are often worn on dresses with
wide skirts.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-08-06
FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT.

When an automobile turned turtle near
Hunters, Switch, about four miles northssof
Ducktown, last Sunday, two of the six oc-
cupants were killed almost instantly and
two were injured.
A. j. Palmer, wife and step daughter
Miss Stella Godfrey and Myrtle Ledford
and sister we're motoring toward Applachia,
the accident occurred on fill, where
some work had been done on the pike and
it is thought the auto ran into the soft dirt
and before it could be righted it turned
over.
Jonn Amburn, we understand, brought
the news to town and DR.. L. E. Kimsey
rushed to the scene as fast as the wheels
could turn.
Everything possible was done for the in
jured while ]. M. Center & Son took charge
of the deed and the two bodies were taken
to Copperhill about noon.
The funeral of Mr.. Palmer was held in
the Catholic church. Monday evening, and
the remains were taken 10 EpWOriG Ior
burial
The remains of Myrtle Ledford we're in
tered near Mineral Bluff.
The condition of Mrs. Palmer, Tuesday,
was not very favorable, as she seemed to be
suffering considerable pain Her daugeter
Miss Godfrey, was not hurt great deal, a
cut on the lip being her greatest injury,
outside of the shock she received. The
younger Ledford girl was remarkable, con-
sidering the nature of the accident.
Mr.. Palmer was employed in the tool
room of the Tennessee Copper Co. and his
death was shock to those with whom he
was associated
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-08-06
DARK,S ENDING.
Selected

know that every darkness ends in light,
That after gray skies ever come the blue;
And who shall say the sombre solemn night
Ofdeath shall fail to find the morning too?
know that every flower must have the rain,
That too much sunshine saps their breath;
And who shall doubt the sturdy hand pain
Holdshealing wherejoys oe'rdra't isdeath?
Iknowthat all things work forgood somehow:
That cloud, the dark, roughly beating gale;
That where The solemn shawdows hover now
The vision of tomorrow will not fail.
Iknowthat somehow all things work forgood
That sturdy courage is the child of care;
That where the heavier shadows brood
Is Gods great chance, God himself is there.
know that every darkness ends in light,
That after gray skies comes the blue;
know that after grief and gloom and blight,
Where oldthings perish, shall be born new.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-08-06
Order of Publication.

r. L. Hydar VS.. C. w. Ingram.
In this appears by affidavit that the defendant y
ingram is Justly indebted the plaintiff and is o
state of Tennessee ordinary OF law can moi DC
him and original attachment having been LEVIED on m
property returned it is therefore ordered ha'
he made in THE Polk REPUBLICAN, newspaper PuDsh
in the town of Ducktown Tenn for four consecutive weeks
mandnp The said G. W. Ingram appear before me at my ohee IN
puckown on the day August 1915 and make defense 70
said suit or ii will be proceeded with exparte
This July %, 1915. T. l. AA1o"N'
Justice of the Peace.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-08-06
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RESTORING OUR SEA COMMERCE
From the St. Louis GIobe-DemOcrat.

Senator John Sharp Williams of Mississippi announces that the
G for the massage of the Administrators ship purchase measure
vii he resumed when Congress December No doubt ne
k the truth There is yet indication that the Administration
h changed its mind as to method of restoring the American
fac TO the high in the way that Paddy played the hdde sui
saving "We have ships Let therefore so out and buy some
SIMPLEST thing the world to the theoretical legislators now
IN control Washington SO simple indeed that they are consumed
with wonder that wasn't done long, long but they explain tins
to their own satisfaction by the fact that Republicans have been IN
or most of the time and of that party would overlook
remedy so obvious being blinded by It's long experience ana It's Prac
tical wisdom.
The chdke faith the Administration in the certain efcacy OF
this measure does not have been weakened by the Verdc
rendered AGAINST it by business OF the country The Imam
her Of Commerce Of the United States composed OF the representa-
tive organizations throughout the country put this and NUMBER o.
related questions referendum vote OF the membership VI IoO
of business voting the ownership ana
of ships by government 6o8 opposed and only 81 faVoea "
These are moi political bodies They local clubs leagues ana @
changes formed the sole purpose OF promoting BUSINESS el
rnectve cities and They represent every section OF the
United States North South East West and Central and their n
ions expressed with practical unanmi the opinion OF the best
element Of the country element that the most profoundly con-
ced in the restoration of the American merchant marine They
nont the way to the true of the problem their vote on the
question of subventons encourage the
the shipping industry by pdae enterprise toeir vote on tins being
TT for subvenons 54 aguns On the question OF subsidies 10
the same end they stand 558 and l86 against his practical
as opposed to theoretical thinking The restore American com
mre the sigh every advantage eoyeo by inc
sns of other naons-and then hamper with enseesss
restrictions.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-08-06
ID @ ID

Said Harry S. Stokes speech Navie When How and some
Of his trip York and stayed three days. they
spent $50 of peoples money but old Ben Hooper took three trips 70
New York per trip There drop of Republican hoed r.
nv BODY but would Hooper than hundred L an
Howses"
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-08-06
Legal Blanks for Sale.

We are ready to supply justices and con-
stables with garnishment blanks in any
quantity
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-08-06

By D. ESTABROOK in LesEes WesKy
WOULD you not like to see some great American "a,
w who looms up big in public lite stand tofth
before al the people and shake his fist in their faces calling them
nprae and GROWERS unworthy of their blessings Keeping today
what they have sown their ignorance and anger? Would you
not like to see him his face heaven and thank Ood o the
atcbs boon of American citizenship under the Constitution as
orr fathers cave it to us? Aren't you tired of muckakers and
bollvachers and the caerwaul of malcontents?
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-08-06
TELEPHONE So

D JCKTOWN, TENN, August 6, 1915
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-06
HELLO! NOTICE!
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Every reader should be reporter, at
least to the extent of reporting the
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wondered how we gather so much news
for every issue. If every reader would
give US the news he knows, we would
make it twice as newsy as it now is.
Merely paying for the paper and tax
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Other readers will be interested in
learning the news you know. You'll
enjoy seeing it in print, yourself. II
you do not acquaint US with the items
you know of, you cannot find fault with
the paper for not containing them.
If you think for one minute, right
now, several items viii come to you1
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anything that is news.
Take a liveiier interest In YOUR
paper. You'll appreciate it more, as
will all of your friends.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-06
City School Notes.

Hardness has been reduced from IS
cases for September TO a total of 20
cases for the month ending February
20. This is a decrease of about 81 per
cent. If parents viii cooperate with
the teachers 1t is possible TO reduce
hardness to zero. Let US attain that
standard before the close Of the year.
The city schools and the Model rural
school will have an extensive exhibit Of
school work in the Administration build
ing at the Normal during the teachers
association next week. Parents and
friends are invited 70 visit the exhibit
and see what the schools are doing.
These exhibits are open to everybody
free of charge.
The children of the public schools are
much interested In the Boys and Girls
Club work and the fair to be held next
fall. Several contest projects have al
ready been started Parents should
lend every encouragement possible TO
the boys and girls. 1t means much to
the children in the development Of
habits of industry, thrift, self-relianee,
and initiative. A child whose life, dur
ing the formative period, is filled with
wholesome interests, is fairly safe as
far as his moral development Is con-
cerned.
The new gymnasium viii be complet-
ed and ready for use In a few days
The cost viii be small as the school
boys are doing large part OF the work
1t wiz serve useful purpose for many
years and when once we get 70 using It
we shall wonder how we ever got along
without it. The high school and all the
grades viii use It in their physical
| training work.-The Superintendent.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-06

Our first showing of the seasons lat
est Spring millinery styles viii occur On
Monday, March 6. S.-Kathryn II Deane.
For years the democratic party Of
Kansas has been called the friend of the
liquor trafic-but you viii notice that
Geo. H Hodges, recently the democrat
ic Governor of Kansas, Is IN demand all
over the nation as q speaker for the
prohibition workers.-Western Advo-
cate. That's easy 1t Is q recognized
fact that there are good men II all
organizations and Hodges happened TO
be one Of the exceptions TO the general
run Of democratic incompetents.
It is not inappropriate that the ashes
OF Frank James should rest In bank
vault, for that was the place he was
trying TO enter during most OF ms act
i've life. Industrialist-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-06
Ministers Alliance.

The ministers OF Hays had q meeting
Monday morning IN Rev. HaIe's study.
Those present were Rev. Hale of the
Methodist church, Rev. West of the
Lutheran church, Rev. Kircher Of the
Presbyterian church, and the Rectors
Thompson, Senior and Junior, Of the
Episcopal church. These men are
heartily interested in and planning for
the spiritual welfare OF Hays. A
splendid feeling of harmony and good
fellowship between the churches and
ministers was shown. Rev. Hale was
elected President, and Rev Kircher
Secretary of the Association 1t is
planned to have a union sacred song
service Of all the churches, Easter
night, at the Methodist church. 1t was
decided TO have Everybody-GO-To-
Church Sunday IN Hays, April 25th.
Further announcement of this viii be
made. This organization is to serve the
public as best we can, and any sugges-
tions or advice viii be welcome. These
meetings viii occur the last Monday
morning In each month.
c. E. Kircher, Sec'y-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-06
H. H. S. Notes.

The basket ball game between the
WaKeeney High School and Hays High
School was a hard fought game. The
score was "a TO "a in favor of the Wa
Keeney team.
Jane O'Loughlin and Pearl Shuts
are at school again.
Frank Hall was high school visitor,
Monday afternoon.
Mr.. Graham, one of the Normal
students, taught the Physical Geog-
raphy class during Mr.. Omer's absence.
The Physics class did not recite and
neither class recited Tuesday.
DIR. Rothschild gave the students a
very interesting talk on the care Of the
teeth, Wednesday morning.
Busch Gross is out of school again on
account of sickness.
The English classes are using the
Literary Digest one day in each week
Miss Alien has been unable to take
charge Of the high school music this
weeRS Result: Longer morning reci-
tations-
Report cards for February were
given out, Wednesday night, amid the
customary groans and exclamations-
More Basket Bani The Senior and
Sophomore girls played the rest of the
high school girls, Tuesday evening
The game was fast and serappy through,
ont with the accent On the serappy
The score at the end Of the second hal
stood Is to u In favor Of the Junior
Freshmen The Seniors allege, how
ever, that there we're sxtenuating cir
eumstances.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-06
What VIII the Nam. ~

The Crystal Theatre viii soon COM
mence another great serial 1t Is q
great detective story Pearl White,
who played Pauline IN the ''Perils Of
Pauline" Is TO be the heroine IN this
new great serial. The play Is said 70
be the classic of photo plays Craig
Kennedy, greatest detective of the day,
viii make you marvel. Once IN a cen
tury q genius is born-a man who rises
out of the ordinary and in one sublime
moment reaches TO the skies Perhaps
his equal viii never come again Be
sure and see the first number
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-06

Don't forget the Millinery Opening,
Wednesday, March 10, at Virmonds'-
We have some city lots to trade or
sell. Also three lots and house, two
lots and house, several lots and house
IN Ellis, q good team Of horses and also
a secondhand good 20 hp. auto. See
Schlyer & Arnhold.
First showing of Spring and Summer
hats at our store, Wednesday, March
10th. Misses Virmond.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-06
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Wanted.

Young women to enter the Charlotte
Swift Hospital, for nurses training.
Part of the theoretical work, dietetics,
ETC., given at the Kansas State Agri-
cultural College. Address,
DR.. Belle Little,
Manhattan, Kans.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-06

Cheerful Old Lady-sWeIl, Dominis,
the new chuTcnyard's film up real
nicely, amt it2'-Puck-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-29

telephone. After examining the phone
and the wires in the building he went
out in the alley, climbed the pole and
came back again and said that he was
sent to connect the phone, but there
was no wire to connect it to and he
went away. thank the Chicago Tel
ephone Co. for their efforts. Because
l know that we cannot expect much
more from a private company which
is in business for profits.
l hope that we will soon have a
municipal telephone system in Chi
cago whose duties will be to give
service and not to make profits. Then
1 know that we will at least be able
to have telephone in our homes if
we are willing to pay for it.-Jos. A.
Gaieski, 514 w. 10th st.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-29
THE PUBLIC FORUM

GEL JlTNEHS.-IVe been all over
the country these last five weeks and
came back home to learn that maybe
the street car men of Chicago will
have nerve enough to strike.
And 1 beg to inform their union
that if they do it can do nothing bet
ter than to spend its money for Fords
and run jitney buses and wipe trac-
ton off the map.
In such a situation each jitney
would earn enough to buy another
every two months. - A. e. Carver,
Gary, Ind.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-29

every two months. - A. E. Carver,
Gary, Ind.
ROTTEN SERVICE moved in
fiat the 9th of November, 1914,
which l leased for one year. There
was a phone on the wall, but it was
disconnected. 1 called up the tele-
phone company and told them that
l would like to have the phone con-
nected. They told me that it would
be all fixed up in a couple of days.
The next day got contract which
l signed and answered all questions
and mailed it back to the Chicago
Telephone Co. A day later l got a
note saying that my greatly appre-
ciated contract was received and that
the telephone would be connected i'm
mediately. A month had gone by
and the phone was not connected, so
Icalled up and they told me that they
would look up my contract and let
me know.
About week later 1 got a COM
munication saying that there would
be an unavoidable delay and for fur
Their information to call Official 100.
Another month went by and no
phone, so l called Official 100 and
that official told me that there was
an investigation on and she could
not tell just when the phone would
be connected. The 21st of May was
six months since the date the con-
tract was signed by me and no phone |
service. We gave up all hope of ever
having it connected, but when l got |
home Thursday noon my wife told |
me that man came to connect the