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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1916-04-28

Several people have had a shot a
making something that would go On
forever. like Teunysons brook. And
these have not all been cranks. A
mtchanician. Tor instance. made a top,
which was balanced on diamond tips
and spun IN a vacuum, which ran for
twelve months
A Swiss matchmaker has invented
an electric watch which WIN go foI
fifteen years without requiring TO be
rewOund.
A watch and clock maker Of Burton
had IN his possession an electric clock
Of his own making which has already
gone twelve years and has never fail
ed to record the time during that peri
cd. although II has never been re
wound. lie claims that the mechanism
will last fifty years and that be would
not be surrriaad If the clock ran un-
interrupted r3i' century.
or coursa She possibilities OF radio
activity are today only dimly known
but they may yet revolutionize all ouI
notions of motion and energy and put
even electricity out OF court.-BuflalC
News.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1916-04-28

A woman once came to the cave OF q
sage who was renowned for his pro
found analysis Of her sex.
Master. said she, ''let me sit al
your feet awhile. am but woman
faulty and foolish and weak-but
would fam be the pupil Of your learn
ing and the disciple Of your virtues"
And the sage, secure In his wisdom
consented.
Then he laid himself down to sleei
in the shade of rock, out Of the glare
Of the sun. When he Weakened he was
blindfolded and bound hand and foot
a prisoner to love.
He had protected himself against ey-
cry feminine weapon except the most
dangerous one-hnmility.-New York
Evening Sun.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1916-04-28

There is no character, howsoevei
good and fine, but it can be destroyed
by ridicule, howsoeyer poor and wit
less. Observe the ass, for instance
His character is about perfect, he il
the choicest spirit among all the hum
bier animals, yet see what ridieale has
brought him to. Instead of feeling
complimented when we are called al
ass we are left in doubt.-Nark Twain
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1916-04-28

The DEVILS Bible IS In the Royal Pal
ace library Of Stockholm, Sweden. II
is huge copy Of the Scriptures. writ.
ten upon 800 prepared asses skins.
One tradition declares that It took 600
years, or from the eighth to the thir-
teenth century. to make the copy,
which Is so large that it has a table
to itself. Another tradition affirms
that the work was done IN a single
night by a monk with the assistance
OF his satanic majesty, who, when the
work was completed, gave the monk a
picture of himself for the frontlsplece,
where, amid Illuminated lamentations.
It is stlll to be seen; hence the name.
This marvellous manuscript was car
ried or by the Swedes during the thlr.
ty years war from a convent in
Prague. Parsons Weekly.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1916-04-28

Black beans and white beans were
used by the ancients in gathering the
votes OF the people for The election Of
magistrates. A white bean signified
''yea" and a black one may" When
a politician failed to get elected be lit.
orally had SPILLED the beans"
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-10-11
t,E s. LICENSE

Sheriff Morton E,ves notice Il
hunters 'h.; license. for 19lo-1@le
are aow ready Al parties desiring
license viii furnish ni4 with their
nafoe, residence, nationality. age.
height. weigh, and color. No liccn-
ses parties comply with above IL
quirements A license - required Of
every person hunting State VIDE
license sI.00 good anywhere IL III.
state. Professional license 5000.
market hunter. Nonresident license
$500 Trapping license $500
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-10-11
9Th Inning: Brooklyn

Mowrey at the bat. Foul to right
field Fly to left filed. He's out. Oh
sen at the bat Ball one. wide. Two
ball high. Three balls. Strike one
called He walks. Meyers at the bat
Ball one. wide. Strike one. called
Grounder to second base. forces Oh
sen at second Meyers safe at first
Goetz hitting for Rucker. Stenrel is
running for Meyers Strike one call
ed foul over the grandstand. An
other foul. He grounds to third base
and is out at first. No runs, no hits.
no errors
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-10-11
HOW MAY WE SPEED UP THE
WORK OF TICK ERADICATION
Ry DR.. w. II. nALRIMPLE.
I.nui.i:sra State University

Louisiana State University
In the WORK Of tick eradication
itself there are two main opjects to
re considered, viz. % To XIII the
cattle ticks; and CD to accomplish
Their destruction in the shortest pos
sible slime
TO those ene-@4i IN this work in
the State, under systematic coofera-
ton, the results, 50 far, hive been
extremely gratifying; yet, in the op-
inion Of the authorities. and in com
parison with what some Of She ether
states have done, there is still room
fo1 SOME Improvement; and it i;
THOUGHT that a slight shortening Of
thc dipping periods, daring The sea
son, would have The effect Of i
crea=jae the efficiency ana thorough
nees of the wott This oqinioR IS
based u3on tbe practical experience
Of tiak graduation WORKERS not Only
in louisiana. Lut in other states
Sc Relieve We arr correct ~ the
statement, That Louisiana Is the only
Southern Stata t'lat dos BOW Dip it.
cattle every IA inetcad Of n days;
ard that these who havc a8onted Tho
shorter periods arc securing better
results, - is shown by comparing
the fuou1!7Iy, dir:It4,- yren-,{.. ~ .ha
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-10-11

and missed. FouIcd 70 the granostart
. He fans No runs. no hits. no errors
9th Inning: Brooklyn
Mowrey at The bat. A strike call
ed. Foul to the grand stand He flies
to left field and is out Olsen up
Ball one, wide A grounder to short
and he is thrown out at first. Chief
Meyers ut the bat. Ball one, wide.
Strike ono, called. Foul to left field.
Pop fly to first base and side is re-
tired NJ runs. no hits. no errors
7th Inning: Boston
Hooper HI. Ball ore, wide. Strik,
orc, called. Foul TO the gTandstand
Two balls. low lie hits safe to left
field for one bag Janyarin at the
bat. Grourdcr to third base. Forces
Hooper ont 1T second Ianvarjn safe
at first Walker up. H. grounds to
short and he is out at first. Janyarin
"ocs to SECOND. IIoblitzel at the Lat.
'oui down third, one strike. Cheney
Sa''<e5 WIN 'hlo" "hd 5anvarin
scores. Hoblit1ol forced OF, IN next
Play. Ore ran, two hits, one error.
'ah a7n''E Brooklyn
Y ai"sa ~ Two balls ana two
< s., c.hed. . Masa batting for
1hfheE. hc lans. Johnson al the bat
we ''Aii' VIE ne mes - lett ned
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The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-10-11
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.--~--.-------------..--
Strike one, called Safe hit e right
for two bases. Mowrey follows Al the
bat. Bali one, high. Ball two, low.
Third bah wide. He walks. Swede
Olsen at the stick Strike one. Try
ing to bunt Pop fly to first base.
No advance Chief Meyers UP. Ball
one, wide Strike one called Two
balls, low. Two strikes; he swung
Three balls, wide. Three balls, two
strikes. Foul tip. Pitcher very slow.
Foul to the grandstand. Another
foul to the grandstand Ard then
popped out to shortstop. No advance.
Pfeffcr batting for Marqu@rd. Hes
right-hander. Bal one. Strike one.
called. Two balls. high Foul tin ard
it makes tive strikes Three strikes
No runs, no bits, lib error
Sth Inning: Boston
Cheney pitching for Brooklyn.
The great Spit-Da artist Hooper up
up fer The third time. Bah one Ball
two, low. lie swung at The next one.
Three balls. Ire walks. .Tanvarin un.
Foulcd the first one. A ball. low.
Two bah, #idc. Three balls, wide.
Another strike called. He fans. Wal
ker up. Hooper steals second. Jan
warm thrown out III second. Hooper
takes th,d On The play. Walker pops
out to short. Hohlitzol at the bat,
Hits safc to left field for two BAGS
Hooper scores. Lewis at tie bit. One
strike called. Ban one. wide. lie
s"ohg 81 W neNt ono iad missed.
lie 1aaa OCT one rum one MT, no
errors
a'h inning: bFoohiyn
Johnson al the bat One striEa
called. One han, low. i'oujed to the
grandstand; two strikes. In flies ont
to left field II. Meyers at The bat.
One strike called. Foul down third
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-10-11

When the chest feels on fire and
the throat burns. you have indiges-
tion, ANA you reed iEts!NE to pei
rid of the disagJecablc feeling. 1t
drives out badly digested food,
strengthens the stomach and purifies
the bowels, Price sec. Sold by Belan-
ger Drug Go.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-10-11
THE LAST LAP or THE
RACE OF 1916

Now for the fourth hca.--the las.
lap in the rae e 1885, Summer la
waned. October, the first :.uttl'ut
month. 10 here, ard nth IL 1@;@i.
touch is turning the :eroure # hclds
into glittering tints Of gold The
signs of fruition have succeeded
the buds and f'ac'gre .Ict We- .a2
the realization or an abundant mar
vest is at hand.
From every section COM the re-
port t'3at business pros.
brghjcr than they havc been "
decade, and everybody seem t.
think that this Fab will vi,ncss = r.
vival Of commercial activities. such
as have not been seen fer n,ix
years. 4 spirit Of good c,ger pee
yades the country, from e.aeer Is
circumference. ;isid with TN highest
prices for farm products America
has ever known, the Old South
"the eranary Of the natioa'--.s -
last coming into her own.
Under the circuu stances. jflefe-
fore, il behco,cs US individually an,.
collectively, to shake ., the !etharl>
that afflicted " during the aUi.
summer months. and IL tn vernact-
lar Of the street, ''pat il the pusn'
and win for ours, ,ves II rig,,tf:l
share o. the prosperity ttat Il
abroad in the land. Truly the times
are most propitious for glorious
finisi. TO the race we have so worth
lily run thus far this year. and dur
ing the three remaining months ~c
will come under the wire on Deem
Der 31st, with the flying ooIors, ana
with record, of which each man
who contributed thereto, will feel
justly proud
4 golden opportunity lies before
us. Grasp it. GET BUSY-and there
will be no regret. W eekly Iheriar.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-10-11

Neuralgia Of the face, shoulder,
hands or feet requires powerful
remedy that will penetrate the fesh
BILLIARDS. SNOW LlNIMENT
possesses that power. Rubbed in
where the pain is felt is al that is
necessary to relieve suffering and
restore normal conditions Price 25c.
SOC, and $l0O per bottle. Sold by
Belangcr Drug Co.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-10-11
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-08
UNIDENTIFIED SKELETON
is FOUND NEAR SCH0LLE

Belen, n. NJ, May IA cattleman
by the name Of Hill recently found
near Scholle the skeleton of a man
apparently white, with brown hair,
and young, as his teeth were in good
condition with the exception of one
which needed filling The body had
the appearance of having been there
for several months, as the clothing
with the exception of the shoes and
belt were beyond recognition. There
was scabbard attached to the belt,
but no gun was found. The hat was
lying about ten feet away with an El
Paso clothier's mark in 1t.
The skeleton was lying about ten
feet away from what was left of a
camp and bed. The camp was locat-
ed on a ledge of rock and was over
hung by another ledge of rock, in
which were found two shots of dyna-
mite. one having been fired, and Il
quantity of dirt and rock was close to
the skeleton. There were 10 papers
nor money, and no means of identity
ing the remains.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-08
OLD TIMERS CELEBRATE
THEIR SILVER WEDDING
sY MORNING lous..l SPECIAL ,s.srn w,-.'

Santa Fe, May MIR. and Mrs.
Charles \. Haynes Of Johnson street,
today celebrated their silver wedding
anniversary. Haynes. who is now on
the pension roll of the Santa Fe sys-
tenn, is one Of the best known rail-
readers in New Mexico and for de-
cades had been employed as brake
man on the Lamy- Santa Fe branch
train The wedding took place in
Santa Fe in the old Methodist church
and one of the witnesses was Col w.
M. Berger of Belen. whose telegram
Of CONGRATULATIONS was one of the
first to be received
While Mrs. Haynes was away from
home yesterday, her daughter and
friends erected a beautiful arch from
which were suspended wedding bells
of apple blossoms and transformed
the entire home into bower Of bios
SONS In the evening scores Of old
time and newer friends called TO Of
fer congratulations and spend the
evening. The presents included tok-
ems in silver from the Woman's Aid
society Of the Presbyterian church
and other organizations.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-08
Curry County Delegates Named.

Clovis, n NJ. May THE demo-
Gratis of Curry county yesterday held
their precinct meetings to elect dele
gates to the county convention next
Saturday, which convention Will select
delegates to the state convention.
Clovis including some adjoining ter
ritory, is divided into two precincts
the delegates therefrom being as fol-
lows: No. l, G, Nj. Bryan, G. a.
Scheurich, A. w Skarda, r. l..
Thomas, Cash Ramey, /. II. Shaw
Milton Reece, II. j. Michel. F. s.
Beck, Sam Brattan, A. W. Hockenhull
c. V. Steed. A. J. Whiting, c. f. Dem
mis-, j. =. Noble and c. d. Irvine No.
9, ]. r. Stalker. Ambrose Ivy w. l..
Mansfield, l.. G. Morgan. Il. r. Shupe,
II. NJ. Wallace. II. l., Paon, G. w.
Roach and Ed Gray.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-08
Tried TO Burn RedIight Resort.

East Las Vegas, n. NJ, May T.
Police officers on the West side are
endeavoring to locate the incendiary
who attempted last night TO set fire
to the Upper Ten" a resort in the
redlight district. window in the
house was pushed open and an in
truder with can of coaloil and a
poeketful of matches climbed in. A
bed was soaked with the oil and an
attempt made TO set fire TO the OIL
soaked bed clothing. The fire bug
evidently was frightened away before
he was able to accomplish his pur-
pose. as inmates of the place found
burned matches on the floor, but the
bed clothing was barely scorched The
incendiary left his coal oil can behind,
and it may serve as clue to his
identity
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-08
SAYS AMERICA SHOULD
BE CUSTOMER OF JAPAN

Yokohama, Japan, April l0.-~.Ia-
pans fundamental commercial actiV-
ity should be to make the United
ers, said Baron Yoshiro Sakatani for
mer mayor Of Toxic and former min-
lister of finance, In an address reeent>
y before the Yokohama Chamber Of
Commerce Baron Sakatani has been
selected to represent Japan at the
economic conference to be held at
Paris.
Assuming that the war would be
ended before either side is crushed.
Baron Sakatani said that the next big
problem would be the economic rela-
tons between the contending parties.
As each nation would attempt TO re-
gain wealth in trade TO settle the
great debts incurred during the war
The coming economic conference
would be very important. The plans
which the allies might evolve for
combating German trade ambitions,
Japan would probably he entrusted
with an important part to play in the
far eaast. The baron continued.
America has done we'll In having
skilfully avoided being involved in
the hostlllties. The progress which
will be made in military matters,
commerce industry, science and 9TH
er many undertakings VIII be eScep-
tionally rapid. America will continue
TO be Japan's best customer in trade,
as SHE has ever been. China will be
the next important country 10 Japan
In her trade. 70 make America and
China her best customers should be
Japan's fundamental commercial pol
ICY. Japan's commercial relations
with other foreign countries should
be regulated in accordance. Will
these principles
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-08
HOWE GIVES ACTUAL
RESULTS OF ATTACK

san Antonio, May IA supple
mentary report received by southern
department. headquarters here tonight
on Major Robert l.. Howze's fight
with Mexican bandits at Ojos Azules
last week, increased the number of
Mexican casualties to fifty-five and
sixty wounded instead of forty-two
killed. The bandit force numbered
40.
Among the Mexican dead were
Colonel Antonio Angeles. Valentine
Vasquez, Beltran. Lopez and Jerran
go Three other leaders of this band,
who escaped, are reported to be re-
uniting the Villa forces in the vicin-
ity of Satevo.
General Pershing's report indicat-
ed that those Mexicans not killed or
woulded would be captured shortly.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-08

10 have peace. Members of the ma
tional ass nhly which yuan sui-h -
dishanded SO summarily are gathering
~ Shapshm. and thirty 9 them
snnt q tclowam e. the Diplomatic
rorps bl rellinp Honounclag NnN-
Shi-kAi aNd &c .ar.ng peace cannot
come to china while IT, ms
tar head OF the central government
From all over china letters and
telegrlms are lcihg rectVru wLia.
show how thoroughly tho revolution
lists have inspired chinese MASSES with
the idea that yuan shi-kai vlo'ated
his Confucian oath when he lent his
support to the monarchial movement.
tie had sworn to support the republic
and efforts on the part of the mon
archists to explain ana excuse the
changed attitude Of the president do
not seem 70 have any effect.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-08
So MEXICANS KILLED
BY HOWZE'S CAVALRY
tsv soss,se JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED w,.si


Columbus, n. NJ. May 7.--Repofts
of the Mexican raid in the Big Bend
district of Texas were received here
tonight with concern. All available
matter was transmitted to Beneral j.,
j. Pershing. the expeditionary com
mander.
Additional dispatches received to-
day from Major Robert l.. Howe
whose command surprised and scat
tered the largest Villista band at Ojos
Azules recently, placed the Mexican
casualties at fifty-flve instead Of for
ty-two as previously reported. The
scattered groups OF Mexicans are be-
ing pursued by the American cavalry
men. all of whom are sharpshooters,
and were said today to be IN the VI
entity of Parolachic, on the Rio De
Conches making their way toward
the mountain wildernesses.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-08
HAVE COLOR IN YOUR CHEEKS
Be Better Looking Take
Olive Tablets

II your skin Is yeliow--complexlo
pallid--tongue coated r. appetite poor
YOU have had tase in your mouth--a
lazy no-good fecling--you should take
Olive Tablets
Or Edwards Olive Tablets sub
stitute for calome---were prepared by
DR.. Edwards after Il years OF study
with his patients.
mr. Edwards Olive Tablets are a pure
ly vegetable compound mixed with olive
oil. You VIII know them by their olive
color
II you want clear. pink skin. bright
eyes, no piInples. feeling OF buoyancy
like childhood days, you must get at the
cause.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets act on the
liver and bowels like calomel--yet have no
dangerous after effects
They start the bile and overcome con-
stipation That's why millions OF boxes
are sold annually at Ice and CSC per box.
All druggists
Take one or two nightly and note the
pleasing results
The Olive Tablet Company. Columbus, O.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-08
MERSFELDER HOLDS UP
L0RDSBURG AS EXAMPLE

Especial eosetseosotacs 70 ~or~,re geese-,i
a,Y supervisor Of
Industrial Education l. G. Mcrstelder.
holds NJ Iordsburg, Grant county aus
Il shining example OF New Mexico
So l-4-.. s ..f.r "a uoiug Progressive
work IN industrial training. -Four
contests have hocn ihaugnraled and
n ICES arc 70 be offered IN each The
irst Is for clean back Yards, the
prizes being So, 81 and 81. respective
The contest provides that ali
trash must he cleaned np aud dc.
stroyed. The ward shosld contain no
wild brush except ornamental shrur-
~ and no large stones. There must
he path from the gate 10 the door
The woodpile must he neat, with
chips raked up. No pools Of water
or untidy bitches allowed. An uten-
Ills and tools must be neatly arrang-
ed in their proper places. Al chill
dren up 10 The age Of ID eligible.
For flower and vegetable garden.
First prize IS; second. 49, third, 81.
The garden must cover space or
spaces equal in area TO plot Of SKIP
feet. II must be in neat, thrifty
condition. For children over 10 years
of age
Sewing contests. (al for best hand
made nightgown. SO. 81 and 81, for
girls over 12 OBJ for best handhem-
med dish towel 81, 7Sc and soc for
girls under 10
Cooking contest. For the best loaf
of light bread TO be made l,y the con
testant without assistance. First. 49,
second. 81, third. 81.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-08

"a the treaty for he United States
and Lord Hayashi, Dalgaku no Kami
for Japan on March 81, 1854. The
signatories of these representatives
Of President Willard Fillmore and the
japanese Shotgun were affixed to the
amity treaty under an old camphor
tree which is still standing in what is
now the compound of the British con-
sulate general In Yokohama.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-08
LEWIS HARC0URT TO
SUCCEED BIRRELL

Dublin, May 1t Is reported here
that Lewis Harcourt, first commits
sioner of works, has been appointed
TO succeed Augustine Birreli, as chief
secretary of ireland.
A party Of about 1000 prisoners
left Dublin last night for England,
they were mostly from the country
districts. This is the last day under
General Maxwers orders for the Sim
Feiners and Irish volunteers to hand
in their arms and ammunition.
While no official figures have been
issued on the deaths of civilians in the
recent revolt, $50 already have been
accounted for.