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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14

Things that never happen Gen.
George Bell inspecting an Organization
and not finding something wrong.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14

Tne doctor who has the most patience
usually las the most patients
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14

\ friend OF T. - Booths. called
Jones had the misfortune 10 get in the
way Of IN automobile driven b.
was taken 10 q hospital. but his in
Jurles were not serious. so he was i'm
mediately removed 10 the police sta
ton. where his assailant was being
held And as soon as Jones got there
the woman started in TO impress him
with the fact that the blame was am
his
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14

You know. Mr. Jones" she said
you must have been walkinE very
caTelessly- ] am a very careful driver.
l have been driving a car for seven
years"
You've got nothing on me. ma'am."
said Jones, politely I've been walk
ing for 81 years."
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14

cosyaOss ss Gse-s' RO,sGsv Ass-s
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
Roundabout Town

One error in the article. which
We regret, and to which our atten-
ton had before been called, was
that about sergeant Bierne. Some
one made q mistake upon that
point and called him a miIitiamau.
when he was a regular.
As for the rest. il simply rep
Tesents the general views Of the
boys who went 10 the border
Newspaper men who went down
there also confirm the article.
We have no doubt that there are
many good things about FL Paso.
but that Sunday story was a pretty
good expression OF the general sen
timent % the militiamen.
Sunday Editor.
Back east. the BOstonians who read
the Boston Herald think a bunch OF
those Massachusetts millionaires"
buckled their pistols on them and
marched down and prevented Dan
jackson turning a slayer loose without
bond: they think q policeman Of FL PasO
IS rotten sort of place to live in.
The editor admits that he did not have
his facts right when he made his peO-
pie believe the stuff. but he declines
10 set them right We shall have 10
take back what we have often said
that every newspaper TRIED 20 get
things right, some don't.
X
# civil service means better service.
then We ought 10 have IL in many
places besides the police department
must say we have a pretty civil lot Of
traffic cops, though. Some of them
have a lor more patience than most OF
the rest Of US would show
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14

III Paso is much better Quilt and
more Of q metropolis than I expected TO
find" said .. N. Douglas. superin-
Iendent of buildings and grounds OF
re University Of Chicago. who is in
The city for q rest IF have read much
of Fl Paso especially durine fire past
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14

Cc-FEF'Eh' National NsvsTaper servies-l
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-28
FEATURE OF EPISCO-
 PAL SYNOD IN LITTLE ROCK

Little Rock, Dec. 2S.-A novel fea-
 ture of the Episcopal provincial synod in Little Rock next month will be the
 holding of school of religious meth
 ods. It will be the first time that such an enterprise has been carried out in connection with provincial synod. Experts in religious education will be In charge, and the program of the day will be devised to afford the greatest help to Sunday School teachers and others engaged in the training of the young.
 A large number of guests are ex- pected from various parts of Arkan- sas, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma Texas and New Mexico. Bishop Wise will be in charge of the school. An other outstanding feature will be the church pension fund. Bishop Thurs ton of Eastern Oklahoma, who has been explaining the details of the new system in many places in the South west, will have charge of the measure here. About three and half millions have been subscribed so far for an initial reserve fund of five millions to present the present aged clergy at 6S years. It is planned that the system shall go into effect March l, when every congregation throughout the Episcopal church will begin to pay annual premiums on the life of its rector to provide his pension in old age. This fund has the right of way now before every other enterprise. It has the endorsement of leading life insurance men and bankers as the most scientific plan yet devised for the purpose.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-28
COMMISSIONER INVESTIGATING
 PROBABLE COAL FAMINE

Little Rock, Dec. 27.-E. I. Me Kinley, deputy labor commissioner, re- turned from the coal mines of Sebas- tian county, where he was called by reason of the scare that had arisen over the prospect of coal famine. It had been suggested that one way to avert it would be to ask the miners to cut short their holidays. He reports that he found the men willing to work, and that it was their intention to re- sume operations yesterday, Dec. 26, which they did. He says the chief trouble is not in the miners, but in the shortage of cars and motive power on the railroads. The mines could get out great deal more coal if there were better railroad facilities for hauling it. The smaller mines are suffering more than the largen ones. MT. Mckinley does not consider there is anything in the scare of a coal famine so far as Arkansas is con- cerned.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-28
NO HIGHER PRICE FOR THIS

While food and clothing have ad- vanced in cost, it is we'll for the sick that the prices of such reliable fam lily remedies as Foley Kidney Pills are not increased. Persons in moderate circumstances find doctors bills hard to pay in the easiest of times. Don't neglect weak, tired or disordered kid neys. Foley Kidney Pills cost little and relieve backache, pains in sides and loins, sore muscles, stiff joints. rheumatic pains and annoying bladder trouble. 4
 Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-28
Giles Bros.
 Grocery Phone l57 or No. 8.

We have another shipment of mules just in. Ages from 2 to years old. Weight 800 to HOO pounds. Come and see us before you buy. We are located at the Farmers Union barn, Prescott, Arkansas. Hope & Burke.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-28

MULES--I have 30 head of six year-old mules and few horses and mares for sale. J. H. Cornelius, City Livery Barn. 15dS
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-28

Read this weeks Saturday Evening Post.
 Prof. and Mrs. Pink w. Taylor, of Rosston, were among the visitors here today.
 A. J. Holder of Redland township, the newly elected road overseer, is trading here today.
 Mrs. J. Watson of Hot Springs, ar rived in the city this morning on a short visit with relatives.
 J. H. Mcdaniel, postmaster at Gale, spent portion of this morning in the city attending to business affairs.
 Call PAP or PA and get the Ladies Home Journal for January.
 MT. and Mrs. c. J. Brown of Vivian, La, have returned home after spend ing the holidays with relatives in the city.
 LOST-On the streets of Prescott or in the Gem theatre, Wednesday, gold bracelet watch. Finder will re- turn to Miss Nell Bush and receive reward. 28d2
 Mrs. Charles Tompkins has issued invitations to a reception to be given at her home on Christian Ridge in honor of Mrs. R. P. Conkling, Satur- day afternoon at o'clock, Dec. 30.
 Greatest bargains in Grand, Up- right and Player Pianos, Organs and Sewing Machines at A. Monson's Mu- sic Store.--Adv. If
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-28

Still cutting hair and shaving at the West Side Barber Shop.-You are next. Cragan & Cummins.-Advt.
 Read the advertisements in today's paper.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-28
Local News

We have scholarship in Tyler
 Business College for sale. Rev. A. McPherson of Philadelphia is visiting in the city today.
 Eatonic-For you stomach's sake. soc at Hesterly Drug Store. Clark White of Hope, was a visitor to the city for a short while last might.
 Dr. E. I. Harris of England Ark, was transacting business in the city yesterday.
 Mrs. J. M. Henry of Bluff City, is at the Greeson Sanitarium undergoing treatment.
 T. o. Mcdaniel of Boughton, mot ored to the city this morning on a business trip. '.sgl Tol Worthan and son Quay of Will lisville, motored to the city this morn ing on business.
 FOR SALE-My residence and 5 acres land. Reasonable price and terms. w, T. Hart. dw1W
 Mrs. Hattie Wilson and daughter, Miss Fannie, are visiting relatives in Arcadia for few days.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edison Mum of Bod cav, have returned home after a visit at the home of Joe A. Bailey.
 We are sorry to report the illness of Rev. J. A. Parker, who has been confined to his home for over week
 For matism-Chronic or acute, use K. R. R., sold under a guarantee to give satisfaction. Hesterly Drug Store.
 Marriage license was issued Mon- day to Wm. J. Raiford of Waldo and Miss Evelena Love of Emmet, the ceremony being performed yesterday.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-12-28
WHEN THE SHOWS START

hLAN ihE oIiONo SI IAhl. First Matinee 2:15; second matinee 3:30. First nght show FOO; second night show S:1a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-05
PROVEN SWAMP ROOT
AIDS WEAK KIDNEYS

The symptoms of kidney and bladder
troubles are often very distressing and
leave the system in a rundown condition
The kidneys seem to suffer most, as al
most every victim complains Of lame back
and urinary troubles which should not be
neglected, as these danger signals often
lead to dangerous kidney troubles.
DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root which soon
heals and strengthens the kidneys is
splendid kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
and being an herbal compound, has gen.
tie healing effect on the kidneys, which il
almost Immediately noticed in most csses
by those who use it.
A trial viii convince anyone who may
be in need Of il. Better get bottle from
your nearest drug store. and start treat
ment at once.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer g. Co., Binghamton, N. r, for
sample bottle When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-05
STATE HAPPENINGS.

La Crosse.--Damage amounting to
500 was done to the drawbridge over
the Mississippi liver here by ice jams.
Sharon. IF. j. hi2h Of Appleton was
instantly killed here when the boiler
IN the municipal water works. electric
and gas plant exploded
Birchwood--All machinery for the
new creamery. partly completed.
has been purchased. and the cream
cry will be open for business about
June !.
Grand Rapids.-Frank Christian
who has been operating ferry at Ne
koosa, has moved to Germantown and
will operate a ferry there.
Marinette.-The state convention Of
the Independent Order OF Foresters
will be- held In Marinette on June s
and Z. About one hundred delegates
and visitors are expected
Antigo.-A contract for the new Pal
ace theater building has been
awarded to the Appleton Construc-
ton company. Work will be start
ed at once. and it will be completed by
July l. The building viii cost about
100000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-05
Geological Survey Valued.

The valuable work that has been
done by the geological and natural his
tory survey of Wisconsin is beginning
to receive merlted appreciation by
those who are interested in settlement
and development of lands in several
northern Wisconsin counties.
The occasion for appreciation is pub
LEGATION in 1916 by the state of a book
entitled Mineral Land Classification,
Showing Iron Formations in Parts of
Ashland, bayfield,. washburn. Sawyer,
Price. Oneida, Forest, Rusk, Barron
Counties" This book, written by w.
o. Hotchkiss. state geologist, and r. F.
Bean and o. w. Wheelwright. sets forth
results of geological work done in the
counties named under the direction of
the state geologist.
Owners of lands In the counties
named appreciate this geological work
for the reason that 1t gives them n
well-defined idea OF mineral possibili-
ties In lands they may own. Knowing
these possibilities. they may either
make explorations or protect them
selves in conveying their lands by re-
serving all mineral rights or part OF
them.
Northern Wisconsin may contain
ranges equal in value to the Yermil-
ion, Mesaba or Gogebic ranges. or II
may contain no iron warranting extern
sive developing operations. Who
knows?
The best way to find out is through
geological surveys such as the state
geologist has made.
In the publication referred to the
results Of the survey in the northern
counties named has been very care
fully set forth. and a copy Of this
book should be in possession of every
one contemplating explorations and
every owner OF land In the counties
named so that what may prove valu-
able mineral rights may be safe
guarded
The book is furnished upon applica-
tion to the state geologist at Madison.
by the payment of a nominal sum for
postage.
Another publication greatly appreci-
ated by residents of the Fox-Winne-
bago valley is a book issued under d.
rection of Mr. Hotchkiss and written
by Roy Hughes Whitbeck. entitled
~ he Geography of the -Winnebago
Valley" This work also is 10 be had
upon application TO the state geologist.
and all who have received a copy of It
are warm in commentator OF the
book. No resident OF the valley con.
sidered ought TO be without this ex
haustive study of the valley.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-05
State Meets Fire Losses.

According to adyices received from
President John Keith of the Oshkosh
Normal school the loss &c be
be paid by the state insurance fund
will approximate $4,000 While this
loss viii make big inroad on the
state insurance fund, there is enough
money on hand to meet the loss, which
is now being adjusted, the balance be-
ing over 100000.
1t will not be necessary TO borrow
any money from the general fund, as
stated by Insurance Commissioner
Cleary in an interview the other day.
After the loss is paid there will still be
balance of over 100000 in the fund.
with 100000 in premiums due on
July l.
In the past few years Wisconsin has
been the victim of succession of dis
astrous fires. Despite the burning of
the capitol, the Superior Normal
school, state fair grounds buildings.
the Oshkosh fire, and other smaller
losses, the state fire fund has kept
its head above water. This, in spite
OF the fact that the state is taking
large risks on costly buildings, which.
under the law. must be insured up to
80 per cent of their value. thus making
wide distribution of its business inn
possible
From a standpoint of insurance, as
figured by the big companies, this is
unfortunate, but the state is provid
ing fund Tor the rebuilding of de-
stroyed buildings.
The state charges so per cent of the
rate fixed by the stock fire insurance
companies and In the twelve years in
which the fund has been in operation.
the state has set aside $4,000 in
premiums and paid back $4,000 in
losses. The expense OF administration
has been trifiing, being but $500 in
tue twelve years. which is but 2 per
cent of the premiums. compared to the
40 per cent spent by stock fire insur-
ance companies.
According to the last annual report
of Insurance Commissioner Herman l..
Ekern, the state has saved in insurance
premiums total OF $293,747 to April
/, 1915. Had the state charged the
same rate as private fire insurance
companies, the balance in the insur-
ance fund would be over a half mill
| lion.
The state has received the benefit
instead of the private companies. It
was this fact that irked the opponents
of the state fund in their effort to
abolish it during the past legislature.
The Oshkosh normal school was in
sured in the fund for $4,000. This
includes the entire plant As the in.
dustrial and gymnasium buildings
were saved, it is very probable that
the fund will not be hit for enough &c
seriously affect it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-05
CHAPTER w
Sands of Pactolus

If Victor Brouillard had been dis
posed TO speculate curiously upon the
possibilities suggested by Mr.. J. Yves
ley Cartwright on the occasion of the
capitalists brief visit to the Niquoia.
there was little leisure for ii. Fairly
confronting his problem. Brouillard
did not find himself hampered by de
partmental inertia While he was rap
idly organizing his force for the con-
structive attack, the equipment and
preliminary material for the upbuild-
ing of the great dam were piling UP
by the trainload on tEe sidetracks az
Quesado. and at once the man and
beast killing task of rushing the exca
waiting outfit OF machinery. teams
scrapers. rock-drilling installations
steam shoyels. and the like. over tbs
War Arrow trail was begun.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-05

whose face reminded Brouillard of one
of the Madonnas. whose name and
painter he strove vainly to recall. Ten
seconds farther along the horses OF
the pair were shifting suspiciously at
the automobile. and the young man
under the Tapping hat was telling Van
Bruce Cartwright what he thought of
cartridge fishermen in general. and
of this present cartridge fisherman in
particular
Which the same. being translated
into Buckskin English, hollers like
this. he concluded. Don't you tote
any more fish cartridges into this here
reservation: not no more. whatsoever
Who says so? Well. ii anybody should
ask, you might say it was Tig Smith,
foreman o. the Tri.Circ outfit. No.
amt no game warden, but what say
goes as she lays. Savez?"
Brouillard walked his companion
down to the car and helped her to a
seat in the tonneau, She repaid him
with nod and smile, and when he
saw that the crudities were not
troubling her he stepped aside and un
consciously fell to comparing the two
the girl on horseback and his walk
ing mate of the canyon passage.
They had little enough in common
apart from their descent from Eve. he
decided-and the decision itself was
subconseious, The millionaire's daugh
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-05

ter was warm blonde, beautiful
queenly. a finished product of civiliza
ton and high-priced culture; won
an of the world. And the girl on horse
back? A rather slight figure, facs
winsome, masses of copper-brown hair
eyes He caught himself won
dering If her cowboy lover-he ha6
already jumped to the sentimental
conclusion-had ever been able to look
into those steadfast eyes and trifle
with the truth.
When the fish-slaughtering matter
was finally settled-not by the tender
of money that Mr. Cartwright had
made-the man Smith and his pretty
riding mate galloped through the ford
and disappeared among the barren
hills.
"Au revoiry Mr. Brouilland," said tins
princess, as the big car righted itself
for the southwark flight into the des
ert IF | were you shouldn't fall il
love with the calm-eyed goddess who
rides like man. Mr.. Tri-Circ' Smith
might object, you know"
There was something almost heart
warming in the bit of parting badi
mage; but the warmth might have
given place to disconcerting chill II
he could have heard Mr.. j. Wesley
Cortwright's remark to his seat com
panion.
He isn't going to be the dead easy
mark hoped to find in the son of the
old bankrupt hair-splitter, Genie, girl
But he'll come down and hook himself
all right if the bait is well covered
with his particular brand of sugar.
Don't Won forget H.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-05

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound would cure it. 1t helped both
the Change Of Life and the tumor and
when got home I did not need the DOCTOR
I took the Pinkham remedies until the
tumor was gone, the doctor said, and I
have not felt it since. / tell every one
how was cured. If this letter will
help others you are welcome to use it f"
Mrs. E. II. BEAN, SIS Joseph Avenue,
Nashville, Tenn.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, pure remedy containing the
extractive properties of good old fash
toned roots and herbs, meets the needs
ofwoman' IS system at this critical period
Of her life. Try it
If there is any symptom in your
case which puzzles you, write to
the Lydia IL. Pinkham Medicine
CO., Lynn, Mass.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-05
WAR STRENGTH FOR
WISCONSIN MILITIA
Order Sent Out by the Adjutant
General.
ASKS FOR FORMER MEMBERS
General Holway Will Supply Return
Postal Cards to to Commanders to
Enable Them to Get in Com
municatlon With Veterans.

Madison.-Enlist to war strength is
the order that went out from Madison
to all commanding officers in the Wis
consin National Guard. 1t is signed
by Adjt Gen, Orlando Holway. The
order says;
This letter must not be taken as
written in expectation of immediate
war with Mexico or with any other
country. But there are certain meas
ures in preparation for possible war
which are wise taken at any time, and
which are especially advisable at pres
ent.
1t is known with reasonable GER
tainty that if the organized militia is
called forth by the president, the en-
listed war strength OF a company in
battalion will be 100 men.
You are therefore authorized by
the governor to enlist as near this
maximum as your best effort can pro-
cure, and urged to arrange for the
early instruction of all recruits. es-
pecially in matters and duties most in
cident to campaign and war All men
now or hereafter enlisted should be in
oculated as soon as possible with anti
typhoid vaccine.
Until further federal appropria-
tions are available not more than
eighty-one sets of equipment per com
pany can be issued.
ITO enable you to get in communi-
D.
discharged with good record, return
roHial cards are being had printed by
this office and will be forwarded for
your use. Pending their receipt. take
steps to learn and list the present adj
dresses of as many such men as pos
sible
These postals are 10 serve the dou-
BILE purpose of ascertaining how many
of these men will re-enlist in pos
sble peace reserve, the early organi-
cation of which is contemplated, and
how many viii re-enlist in the com
pany for service with the colors If the
organized militia is called forth.
The governor desires to express to
you, and through you to the company
which you command his appreciation
and commendation of what you have
| done in the cause OF preparedness.
The Wisconsin National Guard has
been certified by the war department
as school qualified TO impart good
military training, and that this is so
is due in very great part of the faith
full and loyal service of Wisconsin
guardsmen.
II now. the citizens, young and old,
of your communities will, for prepared
ness sake. as faithfully and Loyalty
aid and further your efforts to &C.
complish this greater task just laid
upon you. troops, Wisconsin-raised,
will take the field fairly trained to de-
fend both themselves and their coun-
try, whether the cal. for them comes
soon or at some later time"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-04-05
GO BE coNTINUEDJ
Harveat Everp Month.

All through the year wheat is being
harvested In January it is cut in the
great fields OF the Argentine and In
New Zealand. In February and March
it is cut in the East Indies and Egypt
The wheat fields are harvested ir
April in Cyprus, Asia Minor. Persia
and Cuba. and in May in China and
Japan. June is the busiest harveSl
month Of the whole year, for then Tur.
key, Greece. Spain and southern
France, as well as most Of the south
ern states OF America are all cutting
wheat.
The more northerly states Of Amer.
lea, as well as Austria. Germany and
parts Of Russia do their harvest gath
ering in July.
August sees the wheat crop gath
cred in Great Britain, and September
and October for Sweden and Norway.
Peru and South Africa are busy bar
yegting In November and December,