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The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-12-17
STUDENTS DISMISSED.

FOrty-fOur young men were expelled
from the Athens School, University of Chat
tanOOga, at the chapel hour for insubOrdi-
nation and refusal to obey the rules OF the
college. President HixOn of Chattanooga
has been in Athens in conference with the
faculty and some of the students, and as a
result of his investigation the expulsion
of Wednesday morning took place.
Ii is the rule for the young men to re-
pair to their rooms at O'Clock in the
evening for study instead Of running the
streets, as had been reported and it was
that caused the trouble. To vent their
disPleasure and disregard for the faculty's
ruling they committed number Of depre-
datiOKs on the college buildings and the
campus. One of the guilty parties was
dismissed the first of the week. Following
this petition was circulated asking for
the removal of the Dean. ]. HOhard Jarvis
and Prof. Howard Tate. Master of Petty
Marker Hall, one of the boys dOrmitOries.
1t was this young men who was expelled.
At the chapel services President Hixson
stated that any of the signers who wished
to have their names removed from the list
and promised to abide by the rules Of the
school, and promise future loyalty TO the
school and authorities might do so by
seeing him at the Deans office in the fore
noon, and half the number took advantage
Of the offer and apologized.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-12-17

This talented organization comes so highly
recommended that we feel unequal TO the
task of saying more about them.
Trained as musicians from early child
mood the have attained a proficiency
equalled by few such organizations in this
or any other country.
This is probably the best number that
has yet appeared during this course and
those who love music should see that they
have tickeA calling for this one.
Nels Darling appeared at the Y. NJ T.
A. last Saturday evening, but, owing to the
Indictment weather, was greeted by small
but appreciative audience.
Despite these handicaps ne gave good
entertainment and richly repaid those who
braved the storm to hear him.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-12-17
THE BOY SCOUTS.

The Boy Scouts will have something
doing Christmas week and everybody who
can should help them tn the work they are
trying to do.
These boys are going to reach those
people that the churches and Sunday
Schools can not, and try to give them some
Of the cheer that is so welcome at this time
of year.
Il is noble work and these young men
should be encouraged. Let everybody
help.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-12-17
JUST HAS TO HAVE TT.
Edisor Tue POaK CouErY REPvBllcAN.

Editor THE PO2K CoUKrS REBvBlIcAN-
Dear Sir-Please acnd me your paper
for year. Enclosed you will find check
for the ammount. am a Polk county boy
but have wandered away from home but
my mind is prone TO go back to the hills
from whence | came.
! hope your paper will be crowned with
success. Respectfully yours,
Rev. ]. H. BARNES.
Wake Forest, N. c.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-12-17
KILLED IN SAWMILL.

Last Thursday afternoon, e. L. Newman,
aged II years old Of the Mt. Harmony was
caught in one of the shaftings of the saw
mill owned by Ebert Wilson. and seriously
injured.
Young Newman's overall leg caught in
the machinery and his body was thrown
several times around the pulley, bruising
him terribly and breaking his right leg in
eight places. He lived but short while.
His remains were taken to Charleston,
bis home, where he was buried Sunday.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-12-17
ADJUSTMENTS.

Next Monday night, king of Kings
second cantata, viii be given st the Y. M.
C. A. by home talent and it promises to
amply reward those who attend.
Those who hold season tickets for Lyccum
course will be admitted free, while others
will be charged the small fee Of 10 cents.
Ducktown has some really good singers
and this will give our people chance to
hear them in one Of the finest cantatas
ever waitten. Do not miss it.
On Tuesday night, Morrow Bros. quar-
tette will occupy the boards as the fourth
number Of the Lyceum course.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-12-17

Reports at the time we went to
press saw that Mcclellan had defeated
Patterson by a majority of $4,000.
Full returns had not been received
from Polk, but McKellar's majority is
given at lis. A remarkable change
in sentiment occurred in the Basin.
Patterson was not heard of the first
race, but carried the Ducktown box.
Patterson's strength in Polk devel-
oped at the eleventh hour, but it
doesn't require vivid imagination to
figure where it came from.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-12-17
FEBRUARY RAINS.
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The grey gloom on the forest lies,
The grey gloom on the meadow;
Tbs dull cloud wells the solemn skies,
And wraps the earth in shadow,
And tireless falls the cold grey rain,
As changeless as the face of pain.
Beneath the sluggish, tireless showers,
The frozen earth is sleeping;
The laughter of the waking flowers
Trills low above her weeping;
And underneath the cold grey rain
Life stirs where winters death has been
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-12-17

One of our young merchant princes
who claimed that he was for Luke LA at
the November primary. was considerably
crestfallen when his girl told him it didn't
matter, as he wasn't large enough to vote
Copper is produced in nineteen states
and Alaska.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-07-10
TIPS FOR THE FOURTH.
Suggestions Of Ways In Which the Kid
die May Be Made Happy.

Begin now to think up some way by
means of which your children will
have n happy day without danger of
loss of life, mutilations and burns.
Therefore spend the amount of mon
ey you would spend on fireworks.
crackers and other instruments Of
death and torture IN giving your chill.
dren a second Christmas celebration.
Long desired toys, books. candies and
ice cream will surely compensate them
for the loss of the noise. and danger.
If possible take the family into the
woods and let them have a really hap
py day.
Let each youngster choose some ia
vorite dish to go into the basket.
The children can also have some light
toys that are suitable for the woods.
Books. papers and fancy work. with
some choice games, will entertain the
older part of the company.
II two or three congenial friends
combine 1t will add greatly to the pleas
ure Of the day.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-07-10
Love Making and Revolution
A FOURTH OF JULY STORY
By CLAUDE w. HARRISON

speech he had arranged to that effect,
but Virginia. showing signs Of still
greater embarrassment, ~endeavored to
check him. He persisted and just as
he finished with the words decide now
between him and me" u closet door
opened and his rival stepped forth in
the dress Of n citizen.
If this matter Is to be settled here"
he said. II prefer not to be placed In
the position of eavesdropper. Rather,
| would hear my doom openly"
How comes 1t. captain" said Trow-
bridge, that you are so near the Amer
lean lines and not in uniform? Are
you are liable to be treated as a spyf"
He had no sooner spoken the words
than there IA the ound of horses
hoofs without and through the window
they could see a dozen Continental
troopers at the gate. An officer dis
mounted and. coming up to the door
which stood open, walked into the hall.
Looking into the living room, he saw
the two men and the girl. To Trow-
bridge, in whom he recognized a patri-
OF officer, he said: 81
Pardon me, sir. for entering unan-
nounced, but l have been told that a
British spy was In this neighborhood.
and since this house is occupied by no
torious Tories l am likely to find him
here"
There is no spy on these premises"
replied Trowbridge. Il give you my
word for that"
The officer looked suspiciousiy Mt
Plimpton. Il fear" he said. that I
shall have to ask this gentleman to
give an account of himself
Plimpton was about to s~peak-to de-
clare his identity-when Trowbridge
stopped him.
IL have vouched for the gentleman"
he said. ''That should be enough"
"Who is hep
81 have told you that he is not a spy
Nevertheless / must satisfy myself
of that"
Leave this house. sir"
"On what authority"
"By order of the commander in chief.
I am Lieutenant Trowbridge of his
staff" e4la In
Pardon me. lieutenant" said the
other, and. turning. he rejoined his
troopers. and they all rode AWAY.
Then followed an impressive tableau.
Virginia, turning to Captain Plimpton.
took his hand in both of hers. looking
him steadfastly In the eyes. Then she
turned. and, throwing her arms about
Trowbridge, her head fell on his
breast.
II do not blame you," said the cap
tain. II only regret that l might not at
least have been given an opportunity
to do so noble an action"
Without another word he left the
house and never saw Virginia Wardle
J again.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-07-10
Life In chicago Tenements.

There are 53S families. totaling 1906
persons. of whom 800 are children, liv-
ing in one block in a Chicago tenement
district. the bureau Of social survey
reports.
The investigators found only eight
bathtubs in the block. an average of
one tub for each 200 people. Forty-six
persons have the eight bathtubs, the
remaining 1850 having no tubs at all.
More than one-fourth of the families
live in three o apartments and
have only one bedroom. Wages Of the
householders were found to average
$12.27 a week.-Chicago Tribune.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-07-10
Frills and Fancies I'm Woman's Snhere
FOURTH OF JULY FAv0RS.
Dinner Souvenirs Come In B~ewilderino
Variety Suggesting Patriotism.

Dinner Souvenirs Come In B~ewildering
Variety Suggesting Patriotism.
For the dinner table there are bon
bon baskets of white Grape paper. as
daintily ruched as milady's frock. filed
with red bonbons and tied with deep
blue ribbons. For serving creamed
fish. lobster or chicken there are paper
cases set into the hearts of small
shields and flags. and for plate cards
there are flags set In chocolate stand
ards. with space for the name on the
back of the flag.
Dinner souvenirs filed with bonbons
come in bewildering variety, all sug-
costing warfare and patriotism.
One of the cleverest souvenirs is Tn
Gle Sans familiar high hat, done in a
glass crown and a silver plated or
nickel brim. 1t Is filed with bright red
Jordan almonds. which. by the way.
are favored with rose and are one of
the seasons novelties. They are tied
with narrow red, white and blue rib
bon.
An attractive souvenir Is the CONT
mental hat. perfectly reproduced in pa
pier mache and filed with bonbons.
Martial impedimenta generally is well
represented. The most absurd little
of papier mache are mounted
on gold foil standards over a slab of
chocolate. Small gun cases are filed
with chocolate and have miniature
guns strapped on the outside. A slab
of chocolate three inches long and one
inch wide is covered with heavy card
board. to which is attached a marching
outit-campaicn hat. c~anteen. KNAPP
sack and rife-all done In papier
mache.
Wee Liberty bells. covered in red,
white and blue Grape paper. cover
boxes for candy and in larger sizes are
used to hang above the table, with
garlands of fancifully tut tissue paper
to radiate from them as a canopy above
the festal board.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-07-10
INSANE FOURTH ARTICLES.

The following is a good Fourth OF
July contest: The small boy told his
mother what he wanted. and the an
swers are the articles she brought him.
Ornament the cards bearing the ques-
ton with bows of red. white and blue
ribbon and tie wee pencils to each card
ARTICLES NECESSARY FOR "UN-
SANE FOURTH"
/. A powerful submarine Weapon OF Of
fense.
2. A destroying element and an accom-
paniment to an oyster stew.
s. An ancient civilization and a feeble
means of light.
4. A woman's toilet necessity and part
Of a wagon
s. A color and a means of warmth.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-07-10
OBSOLETE HUM0R.
Folks Used to ReveI In conundrums
Half q Century Aoo.

Half . Century Ago.
Half a century ago that form Of hui
NOR known as the conundrum was
thought to be very amusing and one Of
the highest forms of wit. And the
man or woman who had a store Of
new ones always ready to PROFOUND
was considered a most entertaining
person. The really old ones that de-
lighted our grandfathers are for the
most part buried in oblivion. Did you
v e hear of the one about the watch
dog? This is Of the brand of 1850.
Why is a watch dog bigger at night
than in the morning? Because he Is
let out at night and taken in in the
morning.
This one was a great favorite Of the
beaux of 1860 who wanted to fatter
the ladies':
When is a bonnet not a bonnet?
When it becomes a pretty woman.
Here are some more Of about the
same period:
What's the difference between a dom
key and a postage stamp? One you
lick with a stick and the other you
stick with a lick.
What was the greatest feat in the
eating line ever known? That record
ed of the man who began by boiling a
door and then sat down and swallowed
the whole story.
Which would you rather O'Clock
like a greater fool than you are OF be
a greater fool than you look? Let the
person choose and then say, That's
impossible. philadelphia Ledger.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-07-10

TT was predicted when the Declare
ton of Independence was pro-
mulgated on July 4, 1IT6. that the
anniversary of the day would be
celebrated with the firing Of mo
and other demonstrations OF joy. The
present day. but during the past quar-
ter century the old Independence day
passed away forever. The day is now
most fttingly celebrated by recalling
the struggle which made good the as
sertion Of the American people. Here
is a story of the Revolution:
New Jersey was the principal battle
ground of the Revolution. The region
between New York and Philadelphia
was a great deal Of the time debatable
ground. The British occupied New
York city and. for a portion Of the
time. Philadelphia. Washington sta
toned himself on the heights Of Nor
much nearer New York than Philadel-
phia. Over the lower ground. from
Trenton to Jersey City. couriers were
galloping. spies were lurking and a
stray soldier wearing the red or the
blue was moving on some errand.
Some Eve miles southwest of New
ark. where the city of Orange now
stands. was the residence Of a Tory
named Wardle. His daughter. Vir-
ginia. had tw6 suitors. the one n Brit
ish. the other an American officer. Ed
gar Plimpton, the redcoat. was with
General Howe Mt New York. and since
the army of occupation had little to do
the young Englishman made frequent
excursions to visit the lady he loved.
while Alan Trowbridge. who was at
Morristown. rode in the opposite direc-
ton and about the same distance on a
similar errand.
Either one of these officers was liable
to fall into the hands Of some recon-
noitering or ~foraging party of the side
against which he fought. Then. too,
1t was quite possible that they might
meet at the Wardle mansion.
One night dt was the Fourth of July,
by the way Lieutenant Trowbridge,
descending the orange gal
loped through the valley between him
and the Wardles and drew up before
the gate. Without waiting to be adj
mitted he stalked into the house to
find Miss Virginia in the drawing room.
She was evidently much ~perturbed.
Trowbridge asked her IL he had come
inopportunely, If he had not better
leave, but to all such questions she
gave unsatisfactory replies. Neverthe-
less, throughout the whole of his visit
she appeared i'll at ease. and he found
himself obliged to do nearly all the
talking. the young lady combining her
self TO monosyllables.
Trowbridge knew of the attentions
of Captain Plimpton and had come to
her to ask her to decide between him.
self and the Britisher. He began a little
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-07-10

6. The chief implement Of warfare.
Z. A two wheeled vehicle and the peak
of a house.
s. Where natures wealth is stored.
o. A kind of stone used in paving.
10. Bardolph's companion in king
Henry w"
II. One kind OF headgear. /
IL. What a wise mother does not do to
her baby.
IS. A carnation with u instead of 1.
II. A musical organization a long
lapse Of time.
Is. An Irishman's name. a disorderly
uprising and an intellectual fad.
Answers. torpedoes; 2. firecrackers
3. Roman candles; 4. pinwheels: 5. red fire:
6. guns: Z. cartridge. 8, mines: 8. flag: 10.
pistol: II. caps; II. rock 1t Crockett: 13. pink
punk; II b~and-ages: Is. patriotism.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-07-10
The Building Of the Nest.

They'll come again TO the apple Tree
Robin and all the rest.
When the orchard branches are fair to
see
In the snow of the blossoms drest,
And the prettiest thing in the world
will be
The building Of the nest.
Weaving 1t well. so round and trim.
following it with care.
Nothing too far away for him.
Nothing for her too fair.
Hanging it safe on the topmost limb.
Their castle In the air.
All. mother bird. you'll have weary days
When the eggs are under your breast,
And shadows may darken the dancing
When the wee ones leave the nest.
But they'll find their wings in a glad
amaz
And God will see to the resti
So come to the tree with all your train
When the apple blossoms blow;
Through the April shimmer OF sun and
rain,
Go flying to and fro.
And sing to our hearts as We watch again
Your fairy building grow.
Margaret E. Sangster.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-07-10
In and Out of the Children S Playroom
PIN FEATHERS ON EAGLE.
This Makes a Splendid Fourth Of July
Game.

For a sane Fourth of July fun get
out a big sheet of drawing paper and
with a heavy pencil or crayon draw the
American eagle with tail and wings
outspread. Leave the big feathers of
the wings and get an obliging butcher
to save you n nice big wing and tail
feathers. Blindfold the players n
proceed as in the time honored don
key party, only instead Of pinning on
a tail, the game is to put a pinion In
'Old Abe's" wing. and the child who
pins on the most in three trials will be
rewarded by a fire cracker box filled
with candy frecrackers.
The shops have all sorts of symbolic
novelty favors already for this day We
celebrate with such a brave display of
stars and stripes.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-07-10
FOR THE INVALID TRAY.

Bavarian creams Of all sorts make
delicious and nourishing desserts for
invalids. For chocolate Bavarian
cream. soak half a box Of gelatin In
cold water for Mt least half an hour.
In a double boiler heat one pint Of
milk; add the gelatin and stir until
dissolved. Next add half a cupful of
sugar and remove from the stove.
Turn into a deep bowl and add IL
teaspoonful Of vanilla: set this bowl
Into a pan of ice water and stir until
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-07-10

it thickens like a sauce: then add a
pint of res whipped stiff. Stir light
ly, pour into a mold. wet with cold
water, set 1t on ice and serve with
whipped cream. This must be made
very early In the morning IL it is to be
used for lunch or tea. If a fruit cream
is desired substitute fruit juice, stewed
and strained, or the juice from canned
fruit. for the milk. emitting the grated
chocolate. Both raspberry and peach
Bavarian cream are delicious.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-07-10
To Move Lutheran orphanaos.

The Lutheran orphanage, now locat-
ed at College Point, N. Y, is to be re-
moved to the Fort Wadsworth section
Of Staten Island. A desirable location
has been secured, the cost Of which
was collected among friends of the
asylum within a few weeks. At the
last meeting of the board of managers
a total of $4,000 was reported. About
100000 will be expended, buildings
included.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-07-10
A Sane Fourth Proclamation


Fathers and mothers care equally for their children, but the father
is 9 accustomed to scenes of danger that he often minimizes the dangers
that threaten his own particular family group Danger, he thinks,
might touch some. but not his own $ o carefully guarded children All
the pleasures of the day must be theirs. They cannot be harmed.
1t is n tragdcaly mistaken attitude.
The sane Fourth idea appeals to the mother. 1t is she who scents
danger far Off. 1t is she who stands ready to protect not only her own
little brood, but the children OF others-because they Ire children.
VIII every mother this Fourth take it upon herself that n chnds
voice be raised, crying into the far future for fingers, arms, eyes that
It has not?
Will she but aid that there may be this year no Rachel mourning
for children she has not because of a n insane celebration Of the most
MRS. SAMUEL b. JARDEN.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-07-10

There is n better way to spend a safe and ae Fourth OF July than by
having a costume party. Be you boy or girl you will enjoy dressing in clothes
similar to those wornb by the lei and women in the period when the Declara-
tn OF Independence was signed. The costumes needn't cost you much. The
hats and bonnets can be made from cardboard covered " with cloth. and
your mother "A fix III a colonial suit without a great deal of expense. Send
out Invitations TO your friends. and. vel though they shouldn't have time
enough to get appropriate costumes made. let them bring some appropriate
favors o. a Fourth Of July cake or, If you should hold your party OF a lawn,
request them to O with m bunting or Japanese lanterns. Another good
scheme would be to have the friends o invite bring n fireworks they may
have despte their danger and your father OIL uncle a set them off at night
fall while the children a N keep 1t a safe distance and watch. If you must
have fireworks this is the safestw way to handle them. A party like this has
beer prepared overnight. although you need som older persons help.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-07-10
A Puzzle In Sheep.

Problem to be solved: A number of
sheep were going into a field. There
was a sheep before two sheep. a sheep
behind two sheep and a sheep be-
tween two sheep. How many sheep
were going into the field?
Answer.-Three sheep.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-07-10
She Knew All About Il.

do you know what a double play
is. dearest?' he asked as they sat in
the grandstand waiting for the ball
game to begin.
Yes" she replied eagerly. Are
they going TO have a double play to-
day ?"-Detroit Free Press.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-07-10

Why is a ~schoolboy being whipped
like your eye? Because he is a pupil
under the lash.