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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-01-07

You asked me to look at it" said
Sir Arthur.
NO. no. your excellency. l should
have said, look at the paper" replied
Doctor Fong.
Sir Arthur turned the paper up
Upon the other side was written:
This is to certify that have com.
plete confidence in Doctor Fong,"
You are not conscious OF the lapse
of any interval of time since began
this experiment. your exeellencyg'
Fong inquired
you have been asleep for couple
OF minutes" | explained. as Sir AT.
thur looked from the paper TO us In
bewilderment. And II took = couple
of minutes more before We could set
him 10 understand. Then Fong ex-
planned,
Extract OF venatica," he explained,
taking out the vial and tapping Il
with his lean forehnger The For
mosaa head.hunters are acquainted
with its peculiar properties. In China
we use something better. However,
this enables them to get heads, The
drug not only produces immediate un'
consciousness. when inhsled-you
were inhaltng II when you thought
you were looking at it-but there is
no remembrance, after awakening. Of
anything that has happened since the
first inhalation"
All the innate pharisaism OF the
Englishman came to the surface as
Sir Arthur answered:
II can't countenanee that method.
doctor" he said. a little pompously,
and, | thought. a little Inundated
But If you think you can get the doc.
ument in"
4 understand. your excellency." re-
piled Doctor Fong blandly. The doc.
ument is the first consideration, after
which we can proceed to analyEe the
means we have employed. BY the
way. his maiesty's end is expected at
any moment now. and must return to
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believe" continued the American min.
lister. SAT least met Count Okuma
on my way. and he looked very de-
spondent What charming, enlight-
ened man the count is! He was so
friendly. in spite OF his preoccupation.
that was almost tempted to suggest
calling in Doctor Phineas, OF our lega-
ton, who took bis degree at Johns
Hopkins, However-would you have
suggested it,"
lit is always a little dubious, max
ing suggestions" said Sir Arthur
thoughtfully.
But Count okuma is so transpar
emily simple-iust like one OF us"
said the American minister Il really
wanted-however. I've no doubt these
Japanese doctors are competent to
handle the situation. won't keep you.
Sir Arthur. but II hear of any devel-
opments In the situation, shall let
you know at once"
Il am infinitely obliged to you, my
dear colleague" replied Sir Arthur.
shaking him warmly by the hand
do you know" he said 10 me,
when the minister had gone. that sort
of man makes the best possible am.
bassador? Directness. guilelessness
are awfully puxzling for the sophisti-
Gated Japanese mind. However-here
is our friend"
Doctor Fong was Just entering the
doorway. and, though it was years
since | had seen him. knew him i'm.
mediately. The yellow. wrinkled skin
looked as much like parchment, the
wiry, thin mustache still dropped
blackly on either side Of the sensi.
tive mouth, and the eyes. behind their
heavy convex lenses, were shrewd,
kindly, and yet impenetrable.
Doctor Fong murmured my name as
he shook hands with me.
Il see you have long memory for
faces. doctor" said Sir Arthur
81 never forget anything" replied
Fong quietly
MIR. & is to be trusted implicit.
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~" said Sir Arthur. "He understands
the entire situation, and thoroughly in.
dorses your ability"
81 am delighted" murmured Fong
in his monotonous, soft tone. And
now, we will begin by trusting one an
other completely in this affair. 1t is
your exeellency's. desire to obtain a
certain document now in the posses
sion of a distinguished diplomatist?"
IF II can be done honestly" said
Sir Arthur. Il mean," he added, Il
cannot countenance any Objectionable
methods Confound 1t, Doctor Fong,
we have got TO get possession OF that
document before shutdown" he added
Where is it,"
Upon the person of the distin-
guished dipIomatist." answered the
doctor.
How can you get it?"
viii you permit me to show your
excellency in pantomime7" inquired
Fong.
Certainly" said Sir Arthur. grow.
ing evidently interested as he saw the
doctor take a small phial from his
pocket, half full OF a clear. slightly
opalescent liquid. You are not plan
ming to chloroform the count, hope?"
he continued Il cannot counte-
nance"
"Chloroform? The invention of a
barbarian" murmured Doctor Fong
noutau, pfttnualy .sNAyn dtanara.A okID
reform in B. C. i774 There is no need
to use chloroform. nor the opportunity
Besides. 1t always requires methodical
application, and cannot be used upon
man against his will No lie
picked up piece of note paper that
lay upon the table This represents
the document. your excellency. and
you are now delivering IL TO me. Hold
1t firmly in your right hand, so. Now
have the goodness to look carefully at
this vial. Observe the twinkling
lights"
| thought at first that Doctor Fong
was trying 10 hypnotic the ambassa.
dor. for he held the vial closely under
his face Then saw that Sir Arthur
was standing as rigid as a statue. MS
eyes fixed firmly upon the vial: but
there was not the smallest expression
uTon his face. and be was as rigid as
eetaleptic ! knew that cataIepsy
caa7o' be induced Immediately by
hypha>ism. could not detect the
slightest odor from the vial
Doctor Fong opened the ambassa
doris fingers and took the paper Turn
ing toward the table, he took up a pen
and wrote something upon It. Then
he replaced It between Sir Arthur 8
fingers, recorked the vial. and placed
ii in MS pocket Half minute later
saw Sir Arthurs muscles lose their
rightly and the natural expression
come back to his face.
But you have taken 1t away. be
said
The vial?~ inquired The doctor
blandly
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One on ihslsuYsr.

man entered the Office Of promi
nent lawyer IN hurried manner and.
addressing the lawyer IN quick tome
said, K, ! want you to tell me, Is
Il legal for man 10 marry his Hid.
0w's aisteFf"
why" said ths attorney, that
question never occurred To ms before.
I'll look II up" Hs started To reach
a legal tome from II high shelf IN
fact. had his hand upon book ehen
the drift Of the question flashed upon
him. and the book Of Law quickly neW
from the attorneys hand at the head
disappearing through the once door.
way.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-01-07

toy. Locke craig was taking ~
ilaleigh about this Difficulties ut no
profession of polities
4 am W heafty sympathy hea5#'.
with the ward leader Who asnoHslrr
To hlN friends the other day that hls
nos son nlna-pound baby bad
fair 10 grow np very aagca@Afal puis
tician.
How Can You tnii that nfrrHty
Jake? they asked him. Way. he
Md cant talk ynt
No. said Jake. but he has ~
ready started trying 10 kick and ahaa >
hands II the same time
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Comfortable sol,,uds.

Aren't you afraid 10 b. aiong ~
the w0odH7s asked tho sympathei
man.
No. sir replied tho old Eula.
WHOM I'm aionr In the woods ar
body IL liable To pick ne Tor a dass
It'a the only time I feel safe
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-01-07
AT THE FIRST SIGNS
OF Failing Hair Get cuiIeura. II
Works Wonders. Trial Free.

Touch spots OF dandruS and itching
with CnticarR Ointment. and follow
next morning with a hot shampoo Of
Cutlcura Soap This at once arrests
falling hair and promotes hair groNth.
You may rely on these aupercreamh
emollientB for all akin troubles.
Sample each FREQ BY nal with Book.
Address postcard. cutlcura. Dept. KY.
Boston. Sold veryRherag--Aav.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-01-07
lion ore N PhIllnpIn.,.

A recent ofiiciaI survey Of iron o.
deposits in the philippines indicated
the presence Of about 300 900 U00 tom
Of ore IN an area Of about 40 aquaF.
miles in one aeAcoAst region
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-01-07
harderR tla.

We'll. have you reached tho point
where you can assemble a motor car Y
asked Mr chnbsou
"No, indeed. answered Mr. Jobgnn
In fact ! haven't YET reached the
point where ! ean assemble the price. !.
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Wasn't sure

Pyker Hy The way. you are a mar
ried man. are you not?
Hyker Don't know waa this
morning. but ! haven't had chance
10 perase the court ness IN the eve
ming papers
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Ita RtNln

WAS the musical program = pet.
pourr, Mrs Camcupg"
No. indeed. II was nothing 50
reehcruhy IL was just sort Of MA.
tuTe."
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.AeZHla- 49,.

The Plymouth Rosk Terrible times
The LeKhorn- Yas. 1 didnt lay nly
egg to be en- omelet.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-01-07

shc--I hear that Jack has a new
girl.
lie No. that's Just his old one
painted over
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-01-07

Stella Arc they strange family
BELLA Very they can keep a secret.
n car and cook.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-01-07

10 keep clean and hsalthy take Dr.
Plercess Peasant Pellets Thsy regulate
hyeF, bowels ard stomach ADJ.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-01-07

make IN louk older than aw are. Keep
your Eyes young and you viii look young
tell your age Murine Eye Remedy Co..
Chicago. Sends Eye Book on request
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-01-07

Tho queen of the tea table not only
rclEna, but she pourn
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-01-07

Marriage isn't spelled mirage.
but that In often what Il is.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-01-07

There Is great demand for bomb
throwers in Europe
Gee Ws had one on our team last
year
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Whom all others tail 20 please
Try osnIs0ns cofiss.

The ring once TOO often. but a bore
"a never been knocked out
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pIIna c.,rsa a . 20 al Dave

nfasrisls fsfaad sH8nsg Il PAzo OINTMENT
fans ~ cure itehiHN biiad hissdinz p ffati aa.
10 Plies F4st apBflestiaa Elsss Fslaat -
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Take LAXATIVE BRoMo oUiAtNE Tahls,a
ntusgiaia refund NANCY " Il fails ~ HaFa. A. W.
GROVES signature IL On each boa sas.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-01-07

whnn all others fail TO please
Try osnlson's Coffee.
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The Red Envelope
Regulations of An
Ambassador-o

Transcribed by H. M Egbert from the private papers Of
an Enslshman who for time unofficial diplomat
in the most secret service of the British Government
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ocopyrIght 1915. by W. G. chapman.l
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-08-11
Special Notice
TO MlsS. J. d. ALLEN.

AS the owner OF 16Sacres of land situated in
the eighth civil district Of Benton County, Ten
nessee, and bounded on the north by Greer, on
the south by Allen, on the east by Mckenzie
and on the west by Greer, you are hereby noti-
fed that unless you appear at my Office In the
court house (First National Bank 8Hilding) IN
town Of Camden, Tennessee, OH or before the
4th day Of November, 1916, and pay the sum Of.
81. 05 State, county and all other taxes assessed
against said lands, together with allinterestand
cost incurred, including this notice Of publca-
ton as now provided by law, Your right to re-
deem same shall be forever barred and deed to
same will be at once executed by me to George
Allen, purchaser OF said land.
Witness my hand, at office, on this the 10th
day OF August, 1885, g. II. HOI.LADAY.
Circuit Court ClaIk.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-08-11
FOR WILSON.

Francis j. Honey Of California,
leader of the Roosevelt delegates
to the Republican convention in
1912 and afterward active in organ
izing the Progressive party, tele-
graphed President Wilson today
that he would work actively for
the Presidents reelection. Hede-
clared that the nomination Of Mr..
Hughes represented the fruition Of
the political corruption which was
successfully practiced by the Re-
public national committee four
years ago, and told the President
that through your personal efforts
most Of the important planks Of
the national Progressive platform
Of four years ago already have been
enacted into law"
Mr.. Heney takes, what seems to
US, the sensible view Of this ques-
ton. We can not see how the
Progressives, if sincere four years
ago, can now be for Hughes. Mr..
Heney is also correct in his claim
that Wilson's efforts to serve the
people have been along lines more
in keeping with progressive ideas
than the position held by Republi-
cans Progressives should vote
for Wilson. Lexington Progress
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-08-11

be conservative. The position of
the News Scimitar is, that if the
city could furnish electricity at a
maximum Of 5 cents, private COM
panies should be able to do so.
We find that all lighting plants
private and municipal--except
Camden use the meter system, all
Of which leads to the conclusion
that the meter system is the best.
We find that with the meter system
patrons will burn lights only when
they need them, but when a charge
is made of SO much per light they
will keep them going when not
needed often all night--using up
four or five times more current
than is necessary. We find also
Camden excepted that summer
rates are lower instead Of being
higher, as is the case in Camden.
The light situation in Camden is
growing acute. We are told that
quite a number of families here
have applied for lights, but the
light company is not prepared to
~
wire their houses. There are nat
urally many families in town and
surrounding Camden who would
like to have lights, but the high
rates do no appeal to them even if
the lightcompany was prepared to
accommodate them. We find, too,
that the recently increased rates
are proving somewhat Of burden
to our business men who have from
6 to IL lights.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-08-11
BUSINESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

The subscription price OF The CHRONICLE is
$500 per year; 80 cents for SIX months % cents
tor three months, which positively must be paid
IN advance. All subscriptions Will be promptly
stopped at expiration OF time paid for.
Obituary and similar notices will be charged for
AZ the rate OF five cents per line. Wewill furnish
rates for display and local advertising OH applica-
zion
News commimcauonsa and articles on questions
OF public interest are solicited, but we assume no
responsibility for the expressions contained in all
such communications and articles published
Remittances can be made in various ways that
are perfectly SAFE but all remlttances sent are at
risk OF the sender.
All remittanceG ana business communications
should be-sent to
Jv. TRAVIS Il SON, Publishers,
Camden. Tenn.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-08-11

Acts Surely, Safely

just because you are feeling the in effects OF a.
torpid liver is no excuse for buying a harmful.
medicine that has brought physical decay to
thousands. Calomel rs dangerous and as every
one knows has has very dIsagreeable and very,
weakening after effects. Medical science has
anatural, vegetable remedy, Grigsby's Liver
lax, that thoroughly cleanses the liver and bow
els without causing any bad feeling Children
can take II with perfect safety. Every bottle.
guaranteed. SO cents and1$1 per bottle. Nome
genuine without the likeness and signature on
T.. X. Grigsby For sale by
JIG rRt.ss0Ns CAMDEN TENN.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-08-11
Monday, September A, 1910

expose to public sale to the highest bidder, for
cash, in front of the court house (First National
Bank building) at Camden, Tenn. the undivided
interest Of Cleat Herrin, Boss Herrn and Jack
Herrin in 1soacres of land lying and being in the
sixth civil district of Benton County, Tenn, and
bounded as follows towit. On tbenorth by the
lands Of Charles Watson and Rushing heirs, on
the east by Elmores, on the south by J.R Brown
and John Watson and on the west by Charles
Watson. containing 1889 acres be the same more
or less. The same was condemned and ordered
to be sold Subject to the life estate Of Mrs Rosa
'Herrin) by the Circuit Court OF Benton County,
Tenn, at the June term, 1916, to satisfy iudg-
ment in favor of the Globe Fertilizer Company
and against Cleat Herrln ct ais for the sum OF
$50 81, interest and cost
This August8 s, 1916
j G. PARKER, Sheriff.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-08-11
MOVEMENT GROWING.

| Nashville, Tenn, August T.
More than 5000 employees on the
| Nashville, Chattanooga and st.
Louis Railway have signed petit
tion to be presented to Congress
asking that decisive Legislation be
enacted to prevent threatened
tie,up Of transportation and the
causing of,suffering and loss to the
great majority Of railway employ
ees who do not want strike.
The movement among the non
brotherhood employees is spread
ing to other lines, and indications
are that it will assume nationwide
proportions. The action Of the
men on the N. q G. shows that the
great majority of men in railroad
service do not want strike. This
| is demonstrated by the fact that
within four days more than 5000
employees had signed the petition
Of protest over the same territory
in which the brotherhoods have
less than 1900 members. 1t is
pointed out in the petition that the
less than 20 per cent Of railway en-
ployees (the brotherhood men)
should not be permitted to throw
out Of work the majority of employ
ees Tor the non-brotherhood men.
It is also pointed out that the
brotherhood men, who are threat
enig to paralyze commerce in the
country to gain increased wages,
are at present among the highest
paid workmen in the country, and
that by insisting on further advan-
ces they are preventing the repre-
sentatives of the 80 per cent ofmen
engaged in railroad service from
their chance Of earning more mon
ey, and at the same time throwing
them out of work while their own
demands are being pressed.
Manufacturers all over the coun-
try are also beginning to wake up
to some facts. Most of the manu-
featuring plants are constructed so
that no provision is made for large
storage Of raw materials or of fin
ished products, and they are de-
pendent upon the movement Of
their goods daily. If the strike is
called, then the manufacturing
plants can only work up what
stocks are on hand and their en-
ployees will have to sit idly by un-
til the strike is settled, although
they have no part in the controver-
sy. Business men generally see
the widespread danger to other in
dustries dependent upon railroads
for their operations, and these are
some of the facts that are begin
ming to cause activity upon the part
of the people generally. These are
some of the reasons why there is
almost a universal demand for
fair and just arbitration.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-08-11

A motor car was nearly two days
coming from Huntingdon to Cam
den this week. Y-a-a-s, this is a
section Of the Memphis-to- Bristol
highway Don't you think it is
time for Benton and Carroll to
wake up on the road question?
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-08-11

A Cincinnati man has invented
q process for making the toughest
beefsteak rs tender as a porter
house,. Now if he'll invent a price
that will put the tough beefeteak
within reach Of the masses. he'll
be hailed as wonder.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-08-11
FRIDAY, AUGUST IL, 1916.
THE LIGHTING QUESTION.

The Chronicle has been investi-
eating the lighting system of some
Of our neighbor towns, and we
spoke advisedly last week when we
said Camden was paying more for
electricity than other towns in this
section, unless it is Henderson,
where the tax and light rates are
said to be b1rdensome.
However. Henderson is not pay
ing as, much for current as Nc
Kenzie, and Camden is, paying
more than Mckenzie.
In Mckenzie they have the me-
ter system; that is, meter in every
house, with rate Of 125 cents per
kilowatt for current, with a mini
mum charge of 81. 90 per month for
all months Of the year except May,
June, July and August. The min
imum rate for these months is rs
cents. Most houses have a light
in every room; running from 3 to
10. In writing to us a friend at
Mckenzie says: II have il lights
in my house, and only occasionally
run over the minimum. Meters are
furnished patrons free by the cleo
trio plant"
AT Paris, where the rate per
kilowatt is the same, the light
nlant furnishes meters, but makes
a~small charge per month for their
use. Practically all these towns
where they have lights pay from 10
to 123 cents per kilowatt for cur
rent and the minimum charge will
average about 81. 90 except in Lex
ington elf you combine charges
for motor.)
The following rates prevail in
Lexington: Residence, IL cents
per kilowatt for current, g. cents
for motor; business house, 10 and
Scents; minimum for current and
motor, $100 each; no meter rent,
no discount. Thus the minimum
cost is about $500 per month for
residence of 6rooms-t the same as
in Camden before the recent raise
in rates.
n Some idea may be obtained Of
The liberal rate given in Nashville
when it is explained that a Groom
house may be wired for only $I.35
per month. In addition the Nash
vile Railway and Light Company
furnishes a $4.00 chandelier for
parlor or reception hall free.
The lighting situation recently
bobbed up down in Memphis,
where it is insisted by the press Of
that city that the price Of 90 cents
per kilowatt offered by private
companies is too high. Briefly,
the Memphis companies offer to
-
sell electricity at maximum Of 81
cents per kilowatt.
II. w. Ballard, the expert en-
ployed BY the city Of Memphis last
spring to advise the Commissioners
ia their plans for municipal tight
plant, has stated that electricity
can be. generated and distributed
ia Memphis and sold at profit for
SCENTS per kilowatt. Mr.. Ballard
believes Memphis soon will find it
possible to reduce the maximum
Nate To less than s cents, but makes1
Nat figure III advance in ordersto,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-08-11

One election is hardly over and
now we must get ready for another
one. A Constitutional convention
would have consolidated our cleo
.tions and cut out half the expense.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-08-11
FOR SALE.

A 165 acre farm l mile from the
Tennessee River, onesthird bottom
land, 40 acres cleared, so acres of
red and white oak timber, fairly
good improvements, good water.
Will sell on easy terms.
w. P. SAUNDERS,
R. F. DIS Camden, Tenn
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-08-11

In addition to cleanliness, il we
want to1have brighter and more
attractive town houses should be
repaired and reprinted, if needed,
and lawns should present a neat
and we'll kept appearance. All
ragged and unkept fences and out
houses should be made presentable.
ALI unsightly obiects--pieces of
timber, sticks, stones and scraps of
paper-should be removed. In
other words, clean up!
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-08-11

We begin publication this week
of a news letter with reference to
the Federal Farm Loan Act sent
out by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture. Owing to
it's length we will publish it in
sections, and if interested file your
copies Of The Chronicle for the
next three or four weeks.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1916-08-11

The Tennessee food and drug
law prohibits the sale of eggs that
are in any manner decomposed.
Failure to remove the male birds
after the Matching season is the
reason your eggs spoil quickly in
hot weather. The hens will lay
just as many eggs and better ones
without the rooster and these eggs
will keep longer than fertile ones.