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Smyrna times., 1915-12-22
CHECK REIN WAS TOO TIGHT
Witness Would Have Preferred 70 Be
Given a Little Leeway in His
Court Testimony.

An aged negro porter. nearly eighty
years old. was arrested on some trivial
charge, fop which he was later dis
charged. 1t proved, during the trial.
that he had never seen the inside of
a court before, and the hustle Of events
greatly dazed and embarrassed him.
AS he stood up when his name was
called the clerk sang forth:
DO you solemnly swear that the
testimony you shall give in this case
shall be the truth, tn whole truth.
and nothing but the truth, so help you
God?"
And the negro started back gasp
ing. Then he turned quickly to the
bench.
"M.stah Briles." he said. for he knew
mis- honor from boyhood in an unofl-
cial capacity. Use puffectly willin' ter
tell de truf, but mus l be all coched
up datter way, in case might want
ter git des a step or two ofin de road
Hit don't give a man no leeway, subj"
Case and Comment.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-22
Not IN. African Variety.

Snooks was one OF those conceited,
make-believe, bold hunters, and was
always spinning his yarns about his
experiences I'm Africa, and he gener-
ally wound up by saying he never yet
saw a lion he feared. One night, after
be had finished EARNING. he was little
taken aback by one Of his audience,
who said:
That's nothing. have lain down
and actually slept among lions in their
wild, natural state"
Il don't believe that. I'm no fool,
said the bold hunter.
"It's the truth. though" ="
you slept among lions in their wild,
natural state?"
eyes, certainly did"
Can you prove IL? Were they Al
ricanl"
We'll. not exactly African lions
They were dandelions."
Smyrna times., 1915-12-22
Peculiar aFalrY stone.v

Perhaps the most curious mineral
found IN the United States is staurol-
ite. otherwise known as the fairy
stone" reports the United States geo
logical survey. This is an iron alum
mum sillcate found only in Virginia
and North Carolina, the reddish
brown and brownish black crystals
occurring in well defined single and
double crosses. There is some com
mercial demand for the crosses as
curios which are worn as watch
charms or on chains in the manner OF
a locket or lavalliere. demand per.
haps stimulated by the quaint legend
which is told Of their origin; the
fairies living in the caves OF tne
mountains. on hearing the sad tidings
Of the death of Christ. fashioned these
crosses as mementos Of him.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-22
Not Meant for the Public.

Two Scotch sailors retiring from the
sea purchased a small pub in a coun-
try town. The place was painted in
side and out, being closed up for the
purpose.
The villagers. after few days. gath
cred outside the place. and one OF
them knocked at the door. A window
above opened. and one Of the former
sailors inquired the reason for the
gathering outside.
I'VE want to know when you are
going to open up" was the reply.
open up?" retorted the man at the
window. I'VE bought this place for
ourselvesi" And the window Closed
with a bang.-London Tit-Bits.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-22

William H. Moore. a native Of Mari
eta. Ohio employed by the Western
Union Telegraph Company, was killed
while on his way from Berlin TO Sails.
busy on a motorcar on the Baltimore,
Chesapeake and Annapolis Railroad. A
erowbar became entangled in the ma
ehisery and struck Moore on his head,
lracturing his skull.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-22

'. Calvin Triee. states attorney for
Dorchester county. has asked the court
br q recount Of the ballots cast No
Wmber 2 in this county. except in
he second precinct Of Cambridge dis.
Hst, In which he asks that the entire
Wts be rejected. S. J. T. Smith, de
hated candidate for county commits
hn. has fled a similar bill against
lac K Hackett.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-22

The judges Of the Circuit Court for
CSil county, after hearing argument
b counsel and considering the testt
raay taken before Magistrate Cray.
Guit in the contested election case
4 J. Turner Cameron. Democrat, vs.
Join F. Johnson. Republican. both can.
ttates for county commissioner. short
term. at the November election, passed
an order directing the votes cast at
he election TO be recOunted.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-22

The Maryland Turnpike Association
net in the courthouse at HagerstOwn
iu It's twelfth annual session. Seven.
teen turnpike companies we're repre-
isnted- The meeting was called to or
Ger BY Alexander Armstrong, Jr., presf
cent Of the association. who introduced
Henry Holzapfel. Jr., who made the
address Of welcome. Thomas A. Muir
ray. Of Baltimore, also addressed the
assOclation.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-22

The ministers Of Hancock met the
p.rEsley Springs Ministerium at
psrEelev Springs and Joint commit
80 was appointed 10 arrange for the
srgaBization Of a Haneock-Berkeley
snrlngs Ministerial Association. to
meet once a month TO discuss vital
church questions.
Smyrna times., 1915-12-22

Houten c. Parsons, a farmer near
Psrsonburg. W!comico county. while
working at the saw mill Of Alfred
Cordy. lost his balance while reaching
for hammer and fell into the engine
aywheel. His clothing became en-.
tangled in the wheel and he was beat
10 death before the engine could be
stopped
Smyrna times., 1915-12-22

President Wilson nominated ioor
,,i-vland postmasters as follows; G.
,-.,,ar - wright was appointed for Cam
,..See Eugene A. Landlord for Mar
:, station. Joseph Reading for ROCK
M IN. and Oscar S. Barrick for Woods
horo.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20
AzRACK & SABBAGH
NOW IN BANKRUPTCY
pET,rIoN FILED ~ CREDITORS
AND FRED A. BAllSH is Az
POINTED RECEIVER OF THE
PROPERTY.

On a petition filed by three New
York jobbing houses. Azrack Il Sab
bagh. who have been conducting an
oriental store at the corner OF Beach
and yolusia. have been forced into
bankruptcy, and Fred A. Balish APP
pointed custodian or temporary re-
,ei,sr of the assets of the firm
Mr.. Balish came to Daytona from
Jacksonville Tuesday afternoon and
took charge of the stock of the firm.
The petitioning creditors are Naser'
Katen & Nahas, Philippine Embroid-
ery company. and Salim. Elias n Ab'
doc. Mr.. Balish, the receiver, is
member of the latter firm.
It is said that the liabilities OF AZ
rack G Sabbagh amount to approx
mately 1000, while the assets Will
nrobably not realize over $4,000. Last
week the stock of the firm was at
tacbed by +. NJ. Jabara & Co. of New
York. on a debt of $54S, and it was
probably this action that precipitated
the bankruptcy proceedings.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20
Rope Is as Strong as Steel.

Recent experiments show that ma.
Mia rope is as strong as solid bar
steel, weight for weight. whereas a
leather belt is less than 40 per cent
as strong, compared in the same way.
A years use will take 80 per cent of a
ropes strength, after which the weak.
ening is more gradual.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20

Rev j. Fl. Elder, who had been at
tending the annual conference of TIE
NJ. Z. church at Tarpon SPRINGS last
week. and was returned to the charge
of the First NJ Z. church of this ci'y
by the conference, rejoined his family
at the parsonage on North Palmetto
avenue. Tuesday. Mr. Elder spent
Monday night with friends in EUstis
where he was formerly stationed
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20
Dolls for Society Women.

In Vienna regular trade is done in
elegantly dressed dolls that are pur-
chased by society women. These dolls
are carved by hand after models by
well known artists. and they often
fetch as much as SIS each. Their cos
tunes are beautifully made, and no
two are alike in face and figure. Many
of these handsome toys are exported
to America.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20

Mr. and Mrs. James Lathrop and in.
FAINT daughter have joined Mr.. La.
throp's mother. Mrs. f. F.. Lathrop.
and other members of the family. who
are located for the season in the DR..
{. c. Bohannon house on Orange av.
enue and Mr.. and Mrs. B. Lathrop.
who were members of Mrs. Lathrop's
party when she arrived, have return
ed north
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20
WATERWoRkS BOARD AND
FINANCE COMMITTEE COME

Tuesday evening the members of
the board of public works and the
finance committee of the city council
held conference with view of ar
irving at an equitable rate to be paid
in cash to the waterworks board for
fire protection. The matter will be
brought up at the next meeting of the
city council for disposition.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20
What Is a CooIie?

"Coolie" is term used to designate
an Asiatic laborer not belonging 10
the skilled or artisan class. 1t does
not mean negro" The word is al
most exclusively used to designate
those natives of India and China land
sometimes Japan who leave their ma
tive country under contract of service
to work as laborers elsewhere.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20

Joseph F. Sheehan, leading tenor
with the Boston English Opera CON
pany, which comes to the New Day
tona theater in Verdis beautiful
opera, III Trovatore," Monday cynl-
ing, January 25th. has a wonderful
memory. He has memorized over q
hundred and eighty operas, running
all the way from THE Mikado" 90
"Othello.' OF these he is able TO
sing at least so of them, at a momrnts
notice, and would be able to sing any
one of 100 of them at a days notice
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20
Alqeria's River of Ink.

In Algeria there is a river OF ink,
In the upper part of its course il
flows through beds of decaying moss,
in the lower part through strata q
iron ore, and thus, through the comhi-
nation of the two, its waters acquire
very nearly the color and someth!As
OF the taste of black ink.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20

Mrs. Thos, Langford and Miss Edna
Smoak, sisters of Mrs. Z. y. Burnette,
left Tuesday for Ocala. which is the
home of Miss Smoak. who had been
here several weeks with Mr.. and Mrs.
Rurnette at their home on South Pal.
metto avenue. Mrs. Langford stop-
pet over at TINS place last week on her
way from Melbourne TO Ocala to Wis.
it her parents.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20
Position Durinu SIeep.

People who believe it advisable 10
sleep with the head to the north hold
hat the magnetic current flowing
rom north to south induces healthful
'est as it passes through the body
This opinion is by no means generally
accepted.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20
Sayino "Yes" and ono"

To say Yes" bravely and cheer.y
to duty and to opportunity is the frs
step in victorious livirS. To sa'
No" firmly and conscientiously, t
every appearance of evil is the bes'
stroke in true selfdefense.-C. y. Nc
Kay.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20

Mr.. and Mrs. II. 7. Mcclellan and
infant daughter Margaret, returned
Tuesday from Miami where they had
been visiting A, A. Bunnell and fam
lily for a week or ten days, and also
enjoying the opportunity to witness
the Knights of Dade celebration.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Irving n. Atwood and
James Dawson, who accompanied Mr.
and Mrs. Atwood to this city two
weeks or more ago, left Tuesday on
their return to Woodbury.. Ct Bust
ness matters at home necessitated
Mr.. Atwood'S return. They will ston
'nroute north, however. at Jackson.
ville' Richmond. and Washington. The
party while here were located at the
Bethel apartments.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20

Mrs. NJ. j. Soden and little son.
Raymond. arrived Tuesday evening
from Paterson, \. j., and will spend
the remainder of the season here with
DR. Addison O'Neil and family at
their home In Palmetto Park Mrs.
Soden is Mrs. O'Neill's sister and is
making her first visit to Daytona.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20
Proyerb Iiuuioized

Some men are so accustomed to
linking in liquid measure that we
suppose the way they would put 1t
S that glass of prevention is worth
/ quart of cure.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20
Poor Chance for Millennium.

If the millennium doesn't show UP
until mother admits that her own
children are naughty and those next
soor are angels it will never arrive.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20

*New Bungalow for Rent-Corner
Orange avenue and First street. Seven
rooms and bath; three bed rooms;
modern in every respect; furnishings
the best See a, J. Malby, | Orange
avenue. 13S-tf
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20

J. w. Lingo and daughter, of Leb,
anon, Ohio, are in the city for a few
days, enroute to Miami and Havana,
Cuba, and are guests at the Hamilton
hotel. Mr., Lingo. who is a retired
hardware dealer of Lebanon, is per-
sonal friend of c. n. Pence, of Spring
boro, Ohio, and this city.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20

The ladies auxiliary of the German
in the club rooms in the Arcade build
ing tomorrow evening. This will be
will be held the evening of the third
Thursday of each month during the
SHaSnu
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20
o o o Q o o o o o o 5000 8
THE WEATHER.
o o o @ o 0 o o @ o o o 8 0

For Florida Fair tonight and
Thursday; probably frost tonight IN
the northern portion. Gentle to mod.
crate north winds.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20

"A carload of trunks, bags and suit
cases, all sizes and styles. have Just
been received at the store of Anthony
Bros.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20

*We have only two pianos left that
we can offer for rent. kipp's piano
store. l3S.2t
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20

*Read the new ad-top half of page
nine-bi bargain-in Allandale.
115-tf
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20

One Decker Bros upright piano
for sale at $500. Kipp's piano store
1921
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20

Liberty a Gift.
The God who gave us life gave us
liberty at the same time.-Thomas
jefferson.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20

Sewing machines for rent for any
length of time. Kipp's piano store.
12Sot
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-01-20

Daily News, 15c per week.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-08-13
Card
Clarks. La, Al

CldrkS. Id, Aug, 10, 1919
To the Voters of Caldwell Par
ish:
You, no doubt have heard it
said that | will be a candidate
for Assessor of State and Parish
Taxes in and for the Parish of
Caldwell at the primary election
which will be held some time in
the month of January 1916.
However, if you have not heard
such news, this is to inform you
that | will be a candidate fer
that office, and | will make an
effort to see every voter in the
parish before the primary comes
off and lay my claims before
you. In the meantime | hope
YOU will consider this an individ
ual solicitation for your support,
and that you will not commit
Yourself to any other candidate
until you have given me an cp-
portunity to be heard,
My announcement will ap-
pear later.
Yours faithfully,
BEN H. MILLER.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-08-13
Card
70 the Voters of the Parish of Cald-

To the Voters of the Parish of Cald-
well:
Owing to the fact that the office of
Tax Assessor of the Parish of Caldwell,
now pays more than ever before, regard
less of the two percent commission al
lowed, under Act No. 252 of the Acts
of 1910, on the assessment of special
school tax for the year 1914, and as
the people Of the Parish have seen fit,
or have been forced, for the past sew
eral years to levy these special taxes,
in order to carry on and maintain the
public schools Of the Parish, I see no
reason why the Tax Assessor should
demand this two percent, or $35l &C
per year, from the school children Of
the Parish, whose parents are straining
every effort to meet the payment of
these taxes, In order to carry on this
good cause.
Now, therefore, if the people see fit
to elect me, as Tax Assessor of the
Parish of Caldwell, | do hereby and by
this declaration, bind and obligate my
self to assess the special school tax of
the Parish free of charge.
The remainder of my platform will
follow later. Respectfully.
w. A. MEREDITH.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-08-13

90 to the polls and cast his bal
lot. there can be no sort OF douoI
as to the final r5suIt-the conVeh
ton will be daft at9d. But let no
man think that he can sit quiet
" at home on that day and that
his neighbor will go out ana
make the fight and win the pat
tie for him; for those who are
responsible for the launching OF
this move for a new constitution
are moving heaven and earth 10
carry it through 20 a successful
elimination. The capitalists
and corporations throughout the
state are sending their literature
to their co-capitalists and to
their lesser corporations, and
are appealing to them from the
standpoint of seIf-seeking and
sordid interest to get busy, each
in his particular locality, and eN
h.ust every means to turn the
tide of popular sentiment in the
direction of the holding Of con
vsntion. This sort Of literature
and this character Of appeal is
being sent even into the little
parish of Caldwell.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-08-13

made 70 do so under an elective
system? If stringent laws must
be enacted to compel him to do
it, there is no reason why the
same sort of laws may not be
passed, although the assessor be
elected by the people. When a
man is predisposed to deprive
the people Of their political
rights, he can always find a rea-
son for it that is wholly salts
factory to himself, if to no body
else.
Again, we venture the asser-
ton that there is not a taxpayer
in the State of Louisiana today
who has ever appealed TO his tax
assessor to do less than his
whole duty in listing his proper
ty for purposes Of taxation; nor
can there be found an assessor
or an eX-assesSor in the state
who will say that he has ever
been approached by any tax
payer with a view to having his
property listed for taxation at
less than other property of the
same kind and value is usually
listed.
The people do not elect their
officers in anticipation of favors
being shown them after election,
which will involve or interfere
with the honest and conscien-
tious discharge of his official
duty. They cast their votes, full
ly possessed of a conviction that
the man they are voting for
will honestly and faithfully dis
charge his whole official duty
regardless of whom it may help
or hurt.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-08-13
Notice for Publication
Department of the Interior. I

Department of the Interior, U.
S. Land Office at Baton Rouge
La. July, 3, 1915
Proof made under Act 6-6-12.
Notice is hereby given that
John R. Alger, of Cotton Plant,
La, who, on Feb. "a, 1912, made
Homestead Entry No. 05554, for
the s w IA of the n e "A sec.,
20, tip % r. 2 e, La, Mer., has
filed notice of intention to make
3 year proof, to establish claim
to the land above described, be-
fore the Clerk of Court, at COL
umbia, La, On the 18th day of
August 1915. Claimant names
as witnesses: Robert M. May,
Hey E. Estess, William D. Fish
err, Trnest McClain, all of Cotton
Plant, La.
E. D. Gianelloni, Register.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-08-13
Bids Wanted !

Highway Department Of the
Board of State Engineers,
Room l04, New Orleans Court
Building.
Sealed proposals will be re-
ceived at the office of the High
way Department of the Board of
State Engineers, of Louisiana,
Room l04, New Orleans Court
Building, New Orleans, La, up
to IL o'clock noon, Tuesday,
September 9TH, 1915, for the sur
facing with gravel, of about five
miles of improved earth high.
ways in Caldwell Parish, Louis
lana.
Information as to location,
character of work, extent and
class of material, terms of pay
ment, regulations governing
manner Of submitting proposals
and executing contract, may, or
application, be obtained at thu
office of the Highway Depar
ment.
W. E.. Atkinson,
State Highway Enginee,
Frank M. Kerr,
Chief State Engineer and Pres
dent Board of State Engineers
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-08-13
Subscribe for The Watchman
Subscribe for The Waterman

claim to the 'land above describ-
ed, before the clerk of court, at
Columbia, La, on the Goth day
OF August, 1915.
Claimant names as witnesses;
Henry Morris, William Hewes,
Solomon Bales, Ruben r.
Knighten, all of Hardie, La.
E. D. Gianelloni, Register
Fifth Justice Court Parish of
Caldwell-State of Louisiana.
Millsaps & Co., Ltd. VS. No
J. W. Dortch
By virture of a writ of fl ia is
sued in the above Untitled
suit and to me directed
| have seized and taken
into my possession and will off
err for sale at public auction to
the last and highest bidder at
the principal front door of the
court house in the town of Col
umbia. La, between the hours
prescribed by law for judicial
sales on
SATURDAY Aug. q, 1915
he following described property
to-wit: bay mare, l bay mare
colt and l brinGle cow and calf
seized as the property of the de-
PENDANT J. w. Dortch and will
be sold to satisfy said writ and
all cost in the above entitled
cause,
Terms of sale, cash with the
benefit of appraisement.
w. E. GODFREY,
Sheriff Caldwell Parish, La.
Columbia, La, Aug, 3, 1915.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-08-13
Notice

Notice is hereby given that sealed
proposals and bids, to construct and
build two room school house in Dis
trlct No. q will be received and open
ed up until noon Augustus. Plans and
specifications are on file in my office.
All bids must be accompanied with a
certified check of $500 to show good
faith in said bidder. The Board no.
serves the right to accept o. reject any
and all bids, In case said bid is ar.
copied said bidder will be required ia
give bond of said bid for the faithful
performance of said work, the success
ful bidder to furnish all material, In
case bids are rejected said check or
checks will be returned to owner,
j. c. HINES, Stunt
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-08-13

sTRAYED. l black mare, a.
bout II years old, star in face.
split in l ear, win on right shout
der. Should have brought colt
last March. l sorrel mare, a.
bout II years old, dues to BRING
colt last March, some white in
face, branded F on left law
branded on left shoulder, wire
cut in hook joint. Any informa
ton leading to recovery of above
described animals will be paid a
liberal IT reward. ]. P. Ferguson.
Clarks. La.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-08-13
Columbian's, Notice

Caldwell parish must have a
a fair. Do you people want 1t
at Columbia? and will you begin
to get ready now? Catalog must
be got out, and stock subscribed
at once. If you do want the
fair. then come to the court
house Saturday afternoon, 2
o'clock, Aug, "A. Mr.. Harry
D. Wilson, assistant c0mmiSs-
Toner of Agriculture and lmmi-
grafton, also farm demostrator
will talk to the farmers Of Gray
son at school house Saturday
morning at 10 a. m. and at Col
umbia at 2 p. m. He has had
great experience with fairs and
other farm issues which he will
discuss. After the speaking,
stock will be sold and officers
will be elected. Don't let any
thing keep you away, if you
want the fair. Columbia's fail
ure to respond to this call will be
taken to mean that you want
Grayson to have it. If this not
fare.
Yours truly.
Il o.l Iulo,,
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-08-13
Graveyard Working
To Whom it May Concern:

To Whom it May Concern:
Tuesday before the 18th Sum-
day in August has been desig-
mated and set apart to begin
cleaning the Old Bethel Gene
terry. All who have loved ones
buried here are urgently reques
ted to either send a hand or
money to employ a hand or
come in person to assist in per-
forming this task.
W. S. Howell, For Com.