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The Tupelo journal., 1916-04-21
Many Failures in Teachers
Examination

There were Sd persons who
made application to teach in the
recent examination. OF this
number only 10 applicants Sc
cured a first grade certificate.
To secure first grade license
a general average of rs per cent
on the twelve branches of the
public school curriculum is re-
quired, provided the applicant
does not fall below SO per cent
in any one branch. This exam
ination was not unusually dlffl-
cult. Many of the questions
were only a repetition of the
questions of former examlna-
Gions with few new questions.
The large percentage of fall
ures was due to the lack of pre-
paredness" on the part of the
applicants, many of whom were
rather young, and who have
doubtless concluded before now
that taking this examination is
something more than mere chlld's
play.
1t will be noted from the state
anents given below that many
failed on the most essential
branches of our public school
course. Some failed in more
than one branch:
There were 40 applicants who
failed in spelling.
There were 35 applicants who
failed in arithmetic.
There were 35 applicants who
failed in civil government.
There were 20 applicants who
failed in grammar.
Only one applicant out of the
"a spelled everv word out OF the
rs. while one boy spelled only
one word out of the Is. There
is something radically wrong in
our system of teaching spelling.
There seems to be little attention
paid to this very important SUBJ
iect by the present day teacher,
and the poorest lot of spoilers is
now being turned out of the
schools than ever before.
We understand that a greater
per cent of the Lee county appll.
cants passed than those of some
of our neighboring counties. We
are informed that only nine out
of seventy-four applicants passed
at Corinth, in Alcorn county
and only three out of sixty-eight
in Prentiss county.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-04-21
Tupelo Golf and Country Club

"A G0lI ana country CluD 1Or
Tupelo is now an assured fact,
the Club having incorporated as
a stock company and secured it's
charter providing for 100 mem
bers, who are the owners of the
Club property.
The final organization of the
Club was effected at the annual
meeting of the members April 6.
at which time bylaws were
adopted and officers and direct
ors chosen for the present year.
The following directors were
elected for the first year: W. D.
Anderson, ]. @. Robins, George
T. Mitchell, E. C. Kinds, c. R.
Strain, L. M. Boyle. S. J. High,
DR.. L. C. Feemster and Ira F.
Archer. DR.. L. G.. F'eemster
was elected president, and Ira
F. Archer secretary treasurer.
The Club has bought and paid
for a tract of 60 acres of land for
a club site, located on the Ponto-
toe road three miles out from
town. The site is an ideal one
for a splendid golf course, and a
beautiful grove of at least six
acres fronting on the pike furn-
ishes a splendid location for a
club house. tennis courts and
such other improvements as will
be made by the Club.
The members authorized the
board of directors to proceed
with the improvement of the
grounds and the erection of a
nice bungalo club house at a cost
of approximately $4,000, and
work along this line has already
begun.
Next Monday C. w. Hall, pro-
fessional instructor for the Golf
and Country Club Of Birming-
ham, Ala. will be here for the
purpose of laying off the golf
course for the Club.
Practically all the business and
professional men of Tupelo are
members of the organization,
which is bound to be splendid
success. The Club will afford
the ladies of Tupelo splendid and
attractive facilities for their en-
tertainments, as we'll as pleas
ure, and there can be no doubt
of the ladies taking advantage of
the opportunity offered by means
of which they can derive a great
deal of pleasure as we'll as rem.
der invaluable assistance in max.
ing the Club a splendid success,
and an institution which Tupele
will have just cause to be proud
The Tupelo journal., 1916-04-21
U. D. c. Meeting

The Tupelo Chapter U. D. c., held
their meeting, Friday, April 14th, with
Mrs. Mcclure, owing to the absence of
Mrs. Strain. Mesdames Mcclure and
Burckel were elected delegates to at
tend the convention which meets in
Gulfport, May 2.
Mrs. Van C. Cavett,
Sec. Pro-Tem.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-04-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Dabbs have as
sheir guests their mother, Mrs. Lewis
Dabbs, and sister, Miss Lucille Dabbs,
and brother, Charles Dabbs, of Ros-
well, N. M. Their many friends in
Mississippi are delighted to have them
with them again.
Mrs. A. D. Palmer, of Okolona, is
visiting her brother, Tom Borden.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-04-21
Who Is This?

A famous biblical character,
frequently referred to, whose
name has never been known and
a part of whose shroud is found
in every home?
The Tupelo journal., 1916-04-21

FOR SALE Nine room
house on Main Street, close in,
food GARAGE. Apply to f.
Johnson, First National Bank.
The evening world., 1916-10-27

Youth will be served. And is served at this shop-m matters Of dress
in "a manner that is unusual. Special type; have been developed for the
the debonnane spirit, charm and chic, essential in apparel for the well
dressed miss.
The evening world., 1916-10-27
CONTINUOUS CRIME
IN PASTORS LIFE.
!. SAYS PRESBYTERy
Poughkeepsle Clergyman
Found Guilty of Bigamy,
Frauds and BlaSphemy.
MARRIED NINE TIMES.
Deserted Wives After Getting
Their Money-Served Two
Prison Terms.
MARRIED NINE TIMES.
tspecisi 10 The Bveninr WORLDLY

N 'fNNNAHN
POUGHKEEPSIE. N. Y, oct. 81
More disclosures were made to day
OF the remarkable career OF the Rev.
Arthur Worthington. the lxty-elght-
year-old Presbyterian minister, who
was deposed yesterday from the min
istry and excommunicat3d from the
church by a trial commission OF the
North River Presbytery.
The charges OF blgamy, fraud,
swindling and blasphemy were elabo-
rated and confirmed when tho testl-
mony taken by the trial commission
became known. That the Rev. Mr..
Worthington. in his fifty years ac-
tivity In tho United States, Europe
n the a%ntipodes. had married nine
different women. of whom eight are
known to be living, and that he
Travelled under eleven various aliases
were only n few Of the features OF the
sensational testimony.
His connection with the famous
"Plunkitt Scandal" In New York. his
illustrations TO thousands Of follow
$50 ~ Ao taAN Al Ailbbb Y ahuNAAh@
liza, and in Hobart, Tasmania. and
his preaching in the Mormon Temple
in Salt Lake City were probed In de-
tail and all the facts confirmed by
official records, which comprised a
great portion OF the 10000 words re-
Wow Of the case.
Another aspect OF the case was that
Worthington, under different names.
spent three years in the Albany,
n. Y, penitcntiary and seven years In
the Melbourne. Australia, prison. He
was imprisoned in both cases on con-
viction for fraud and obtaining money
under false pretensss.
Worthington $ checkered career was
marked at irregular intervals by mar
riages. sometimes legal and sometimes
Heavenly" as was the one with Mrs.
Plunkett, after which he obtained all
his wifo's money, together with large
amounts from her relatives and
friends.
He first married. after graduation
from the Columbia University Law
School. an Albany girl and lived in
Philadelphia. He deserted her after a
year and returned to Albany, where
he was imprisoned for three years.
His bow In New York was in 1889.
when he played a leading part In the
"Plunkitt Scandal" ousting Plunkltt
from the leadership OF the cult he
conducted at No. 10 West Forty-sec-
ond Street and taking Mrs. Plunkitt
in heavenly marriage" as his wife.
Free Love- was the pre~dominating
characteristic OF this cult.
Worthington convinced Mrs. Plum
kit that she was his affinity and he
was hers. A form OF divorce was
drawn up; Plupkitt signed IT.; Worth
ington married the woman and took
Plunkitt's place m his 100000 earn
ings through his cult" instruction.
Exposure by New York newspa-
pers forced Worthington and his
bride TO flee TO New Zealand. whore
he opened n Temple Of Culture" and
taught thousands, making more than
$4,000. Later he went to Hobart,
Tasmania. Melbourne. Australia and
Sydney, New South Wales.
WorthinEton, who has hcen off,
The evening world., 1916-10-27

Canada. was deposited at the Assay
ONCE to-day by J. Z. Morgan q Co., act
Ing as fiscal and commercial agents Of
the British Government. This makes
a total Of $3.50. ooo. 900 received thus
far this year. chiefly by way of
Canada and practically all for ac-
count of British and allied interests.
1t Is believed the flotation next week
of the new 5000. 000. 900 British loan
will bring a Temporary halt to
further Imports OF the metal.
The evening world., 1916-10-27
Misses Daytime COATS
1850 to 1850

\ most inclusive ~assemblage of topcoats
which reveal all Of the smart fashion tend
encies Of the day in misses outer garments.
Tailored mannish types, without fur, and
others with huge fur collars Of various FASH
ionable pelts.
The evening world., 1916-10-27
TRUCK KILLS BOY CYCLlST.

A boy Of sixteen. whose identity the
police rave not yet established. was
thrown from a bicycle while attempting
to pass "a motor truck On the Manhattan
Bridge near Canal Street his morning.
run over by the truck n instantly
killed.
The motor truck IL owned by John
White of No. 202 Franklin Street, ana
was driven by Edward Sexton, who Is
under arrest on a technical charge of
homicide.
The evening world., 1916-10-27
SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY
Misses Tailleur SUITS
MANY SMART MODELS
$500

Suits Of broadcloth, monotone. stripe
and check v%elours. Suits trimmed
with natural raccoon, Hudson seal.
mole and dyed raccoon. Suits in lounge
types, double-breasted flare suits, with
shawl collars Of fur. Suits trimmed
with velvet. Others with shadow stitch
ing. Empire effects and belted models.
Sizes IA to Is.
The evening world., 1916-10-27

clatlng at the New Hamburg CHURCH.
disap pared from here six weeks ago.
The members Of his family are still
In this city. and the Duchess County
Grapd Jury Is expected to take up
his'case next month.
The evening world., 1916-10-27
Misses Toilleur SUITS
$500 to $4,000

The modes and manners of the great cou-
~turieres to youth. such as Jeanne Lanvin.
are splendidly crystalized in suits that denote
every original and exclusive form of style
diversion for misses Of II to Is.
The evening world., 1916-10-27
"FLAPPER" Apparel

Roc. q. 5. Pat. OF.
Originated by and exclusive with Bonwit
Teller &Co.. for the girl of Il to 10 who has
outgrown her age, yet must be attired in
a manner becoming to her years. Tailored
suits. coats and frocks in "Flapper" types
for every function.
The evening world., 1916-10-27
s15,ooo,0oo MORE GOLD.

Brings Total for Account of Allies
This ear to s45O,OOO,OOO
Gold amounting to SIS, O00, 900 from
The evening world., 1916-10-27
"Flapper" FROCKS
1900 to $500

Basque, surplice. coat, cape effects and simple
straight line and plated dresses Of serge anI
silks. with bead trimming. colored yarn en-
broidery and plain. Also many unusual at
tractive frocks for afternoon and party wear.
The evening world., 1916-10-27
SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY
"Flapper" SUITS
FOR GIRLS OF u Tt I6

Specialized modes in suits developed
in broadcloth-coats have fur-edged
velvet collars. Velour suits with chic
little belted coats that have inlaid
velvet collars. The lines and contour
Of these "Flapper" suits make them par
ticularly appropriate for girls of Il
to 10.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-12-14
BEWARE OF SNAKES.

Beer Is the diamond rattler Of the
liquor snake family. Some think 1t is
innocent, while In fact 1t is more
vicious than the rest. This is one rea-
son why 1t bites so many. There can
be no such thing as Il harmless solu-
tlon of a poisonous ingredient, no mat
ter whether that poisonous ingredient
is placed directly in the solution or en-
gendered there by Preventative proc
esses. Beer contains about 31s per
cent alcohol. This amount Of alcohol
is always poisonous to human tissue,
the rapidlty of destruction being meas
ured by the quantity taken. The
brewer reduces the percentage of alco-
hol in beer to quiet the alarm Of his
customer and then increases the vol
ume Of the drink without apparent de-
lection. The drinker then plays his
money for his share of imaginary sun
shine on the basis of the old familiar
game: Head up, the brewer wins; tail
up, the drinker loses.
The opinions of the medical profess
sion on the liquor traffic ten years or
more ago are practically worthless, be-
cause those opinions were based on
popular beliefs since known to be
false. Our opinions now are based on
unanswerable scientific demOnstra-
tIons.--Dr. II. Il. Mlnahan, Green Bay,
Wis.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-12-14

If you are looking about for pretty
model for an afternoon gown II almost
goes without saying that you want a
smart one-piece straight-hanglng frock.
There are many materials that provide
choice for making 1t, but satin or
chiffon velvet, or both combined, lie up
permost In the mind, If the dress is to
be elegant rather than practical.
The One-piece dress offers the de-
signer the best Of opportunities for
making effective combinations of ma
terials. Serge and satin, and other
cloths with satin or velvet, crepe with
velvet, or fur and cloths with fur-fab-
rics, are few that have been made so
successfully that they pave the way to
many more.
A lovely combination of satin and
chiffon velvet is shown in the picture.
In this the chiffon velvet is cut in
redingote style over satin that has the
effect of an underdress. A panel Of
satin, from collar to hem, is defined
on the edges, with small velvet-coyered
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-12-14
WHAT is INTEMPERANcE2

"Intemperance does not necessarily
mean only obvious and palpable
drunkenness. From the very moment
in which alcohol has disturbed the
healthy exercise of the mental faeul-
ties, or has impaired the moral sense
by unduly exciting the animal pas
sions or has In any way untitled a
person for discharging his duties in
the proper struggle for survival, from
that moment has there been guilt OF
intemperance."-T. b. Hyslop, NJ. d.
Royal Hospital for the Insane, Eng
land.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-12-14
.OgQlpgtaaCe
Z, Mites %
STOP AND THINK.

0fOT HNb tflilfhs
From bulletin issued by the Chi
cago health department:
"You had a glass OF beer or three
fingers of rye today, didn't you? You
think that 1t puts snap In your wits
and steam in your cylinders. You feel
fine and you think you are ready to
tackle your Job md meet any problem
In sight with clear head and strong
hand. But your feeling has deluded
you. The fact is that the drink you
took actually diminished your power to
add numbers, to memorlze, TO associate
ideas and to see hear and think quick
ly.
This statement Is not the result OF
guesswork or a question Of antlthls or
antlthat on moral grounds. II Is based
on experiments made by an eminent
scientist, Professor Kraepelln OF Vien-
ma, who has devised series Of tests
and applied them TO many individuals
before and after they have taken al
coholic liquor. His findings have been
duplicated by other scientific men.
"In all cases the ability to add, to
memorize and to think quickly were
greatly reduced within few minutes
of taking the drink, and the handicap
lasted for as long as three days. The
more difficult the task, the greater was
the handicap, and the more numerous
were the mistakes made by the one
tested.
"Thls should make you think before
you order another stein; for while you
may drink another fellows health In
it, you are hurting your own brain
power. And who does not need all the
mind he can muster in these daysT
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-12-14
YAWNS IN CHURCH, FINED $40
Kentuekian Becomes Sleepy During
the Sermon and Annoys Con-
eregatlon.

Lexington. Ky.-Henry Hlpshire paid
$40 In county court for his lack Of
constralnt while pastor Bottom was
working up to his peroratiOn in the
course Of a sermon ut the old Union
church. Loradole. two weeks ngo. As
the congregation hung spellbound on
the words Of the minister, the lury
was told, HipShire wearlly abandoned
himself to an abysmal yawn.
It wasn't a yawn in the narrow
definition, the Jury was told, 1t was
more n cross between a sign, groan
and a yawn. There was such tinge
Of dlstaste and aggresslyeness in 1t, II
was said. that Hlpshlre was both eject
ed and arrested.
Disturbing public worship" was the
charge filed in the county on which
the Jury returned a verdict of guilty.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-12-14
INDIAN RELICS ARE FOUND
Members Of a New Historical Asso.
citation Get a Load Of Them
In California.

Klamath Falls Cal.-Loaded down
with newly-found Indian relies, lnclud
ing pipes, stone war hammers, dishes
grinders, 75 arrowheads, ten spear
heads, several knives, II mOrtnrs and
more than 100 pestles, J. c. Rutenic.
4. c. Yaden, Floyd Brandenburg nnd
George Snyder, members of the re-
Gently organized Klamath Historical
association returned recently from a
tea. days research expedition through
the lava beds.
These beds. lying just across the
California line In Modoc county, were
the seat Of ,he ModOc Indian war and
have furnished many valuable relies
during the last few years.
Most Of those found on the present
trip We're gathered along the recedlng
shore Of the Tule lake. which is being
drained at the hands of the United
States reclamation service by divert
ing Lost river, which formerly flowed
into It.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-12-14
ALCOHOL AND MEMORY.

Professor Yogt of the University Of
Christianla made tests upon himself to
determine the effects Of alcohol upon
memory. He daily committed to mem
ory 25 lines of Greek poetry and re-
corded the number Of minutes re-
quired to learn them. On the days
when he took as much alcohol as one
would get in from one and one-half to
three glasses of beer, II took him on
the average 1S per cent longer to
learn the lines than when no alcohol
was taken. Six months later, when he
reviewed and relearned the same
lines, he found that the lines learned
on the alcohol days required more
time for relearning.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-12-14
OLD PROPERTY MAN IS DEAD
Maude Adams Leaves Her Private
Secretary to Care for Foster in
Last illness,

New Orleans.-lohn Foster of New
York, who was property man for Miss
Mnude Adams, the actress died in an
infrmary here. He was taken there
two weeks ago while the actress was
playing in "The Little Minister"
Miss Adams was at his bedside fire.
quently until Wednesday, when she
left with her company She left her
private secretary, Miss Helen Boynlon,
I'm charge Of the patient for whom she
had employed nurses and physicians.
Foster was Siyty-nlne years old.
Property man in many Of the Froh-
man companies he had been with
Miss Adams In all her productions for
II years. other stage celebrities whom
he served In a similar capacity, were
Chauncey Olcott Charles Evans, Nine.
Rhea and Nine. Modjeska. The body
was shipped to New York, where Miss
Adams has arranged for the funeral
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-12-14
Week End travelling Bag.

A new bag for a lady's toilet arti-
cles, when she goes travelling, is very
clever. II is n made-at-home affair of
heavy silk, plain or figured, lined with
silk or cloth in contrasting color. 1t
Is circular and draws upon silk cord.
Upon opening it, all the toilet requls-
ties are discovered very tidily and coz
lily arranged. This particular bag may
be made In miniature, with complete
fittings, like an ampllfied vanity bag,
and II Is n treasure for the overnight
visit.
A round powder box, enclosed in a
small bag, is attached to the center of
the circular piece of silk. This small
bag closes with silk cord and pro-
vides support for several cOmpart-
ments that are ranged about II. These
compartments contain all those things
which are necessary to milady's toilet,
including a small hairbrush and comb,
hand mirror, toothbrush and paste In
glass holder, toilet powder, clothes
brush scissors, and needlecase.
The arrangement Is so complete and
compact that there is still room for a
soft nlghtdress Of batlste or silk, ex-
ira handkerchiefs, etc. The smaller
bags will not carry these. but are mar.
yels in space arrangement. All the fit
tings are little, but everything that is
really needed finds place. Even
when brought down to the "lrreduciblt
minimum" there are quite n number
Of things that the weekend or over
night visitor can't do without.
The weekend bag can be made Of
other fabrics than silk. Cretonne ant
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-12-14
Fish Knocks Man Down.

Salina, Kan.-E. A. Hillman OF
Wakeeney has a sore face, caused by
tussle with large catfish which he
attempted TO catch with his hands
while swimming. The fish was seen
under a log at the edge of the creek
apparently asleep. Hillman slipped his
hands along the side Of the fish and
had almost closed his fingers through
the gllls when his hshship came to
life and jumped for liberty. It struck
Hlllmnn such blow In the face that
he was thrown on his balance and his
face badly lacerated, and then the fish
escaped.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-12-14
The One-PieCe Gown for Afternoon.

buttons, set about an inch apart. The
dress has a long waistllne and n mar
row velvet belt edged with fur. The
belt terminates at each side of the
front panel, where II Is fastened to
the dress with a large velvet button.
A small plated cape of velvet, fin
ished with n narrow banding of fur,
falls to the shoulders. This Is feature
which marks this dress design for
the slender figure. The straight satin
sleeves have deep cuffs of tucked chif-
fon, which come far down over the
hands, and the high satin collar Is
edged with the same material. This
model is better for the very slender
figure than those that have no deiini-
ton of the waistline.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-12-14
AUTHORITIES ON BEER.

Beer comes next to brandy as q
poison drink. 1t limits the capacity
and lowers mind, soul and body. The
soldier who abstains altogether is the
best man.-Count Won Haesler, Late
Commander of the Sixteenth Army
Corps, Germany.
There is no justification for calling
beer "liQuid bread" A glass of'heavy
beer costing % pfennigs has no more
nourlshment than piece Of cheese
costing one pfennlg. Beer is
not the harmless drink 1t Is supposed
to be.-From German Army Pamph-
let
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-12-14
Rubberlzed Satin Coat.

San Sebastian, with the king and
queen of Spain now in residence, is the
only place in Europe where fashionable
folk congregate. A Partisan who mo-
tored over from Biarritz wore Il coat of
begonia-pink rubberlzed satin, showing
the lower part Of the skirt with an em-
broldercd design executed by machine.
The back was finished with deep
square collar of gray lapin fur and the
fronts. which turned back in reyer
style, were also embroidered. This coat
sas much admired and with II was
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-12-14
T0RTURING SKIN TROUBLES
That Itch, Burn and Disfgure Healed
by Cutlcura. Trial Free.

Battle with plenty of Cuticura Soap
and hot water to cleanse and purify.
Dry lightly and apply Cuticura oint-
ment to soothe and heal. This stops
itching instantly. clears away pimples,
removes dandruff and scalp irritations,
and heals red, rough. sore hands.
Free sample each by mail with Book,
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-12-14
Cork Carpet for Nursery.

The ideal nursery floor Is covered
with cork carpet, and 1t is as well to
lay this betimes, because at first it
has rather an Objectionable smell,
which wears off after 1t has been in
use. Cork carpet is warm and clean ;
It can be wiped over with damp cloth
each day, which keeps 1t sweet and
fresh and 1t is quite warm to the touch,
so that child is not chilled when sit
ting on 1t. A few small rugs can be
thrown over it at convenient spaces.