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The Washington herald., 1916-04-17
Mules in Front of Car.

Long Beach, Cal, April 16.-John H.
Belts. a Long Beach real estate dealer,
went to Los Angeles in an automobile to
buy a pair of mules. Unable to make ar
rangements for having them delivered at
his ranch, Belts hooked them on in front
of the car and let them pull the car
home. At first Belts tried running the
car on its own power. but couldn't tone
the speed down enough and. fearing to
antagonize the mules into kicking the
machine of the right of way. he finally
shut Off and steered while his wife
handled the reins
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17
REV. s. W. OWEN DIES.
Aged Lutheran Minister succumbs
at Hakerstovn Home.

Hagerstown. Nd. April 16 - Rev.
Stephen Walker Owen. known through
out the country as a Lutheran clergyman
and president general of the synod of
Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Uni
ted states. died here tonight at the age
of Is years. He had been pastor Of St
Johns Church here since 1889
He was a member of the board Of di-
rectors of the Home for the Aged in
Washington and was president of the
board OF directors OF the Susquehanna
University, where ne graduated in the
ology when the university was known as
the Missionary Institute. He was born
In Franklin County. Pa, and was mar
ried in July, 1852, to Cordelia A. Levers,
of Exchange, Pa.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17

pay at American ports; another section
which deals with the language test and
the complement Of able seamen; and a
third which refers to live-ssvinG sppll-
ances and the manning Of life boats. Il
was recommended that the portion OF
the act dealing with deserters should be
repealed as TO foreign vessels and that
the State Department should nerotiate 10
have arrest and Imprisonment OF seamen
for deSertion abolished by other nations
II was also recommended that ConEress
should request the President 70 withdraw
at once the notices given by the United
States regarding the abroEation OF
treaties conflicting with the law. Never
again Will the United States have 90 IA
vorable an opportunity as now TO build
up an American merchant marine The
lll-starred Sesmsn's act. as one Of the
chief hindrances TO this end should be
revised at once.-Charlton Bates Strsyer
IN Leslie's.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17
War Gives Value to Lichen.

San Diego. Cal. April 16.-One of the
peculiar plants Of Lower California hav-
ing an economic value Is the orchilla, a
lichen, which formerly was exported to
England, where it was used in making
fast dyes in several colors before the
cheaper aniline dyes came into genera
use. Now, when the war has cut ,
these from Germany and increased the de-
mand for vegetable dyes, its popularity
and value are returning.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17
FORD NOT A CANDIDATE.
Says He Is a Business Man and Not
O Politician.

Detroit, April 16.-''Tm business man
not politician. have no political am
bitions. Under no consideration would I
consent to run for the Presidency"
This was Henry Ford's statement here
today in response to persistent reports
that he would organize a third political
party and run for President on a peace
platform.
He refused to comment in any way on
reports Of political activities by his lieu
tenants
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17

A French scientist Of high standing
has advanced theory that many unex-
planned fires at sea and explosions on
warships and in mines are due to stray
wireless waves.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17
The Safest Investments

wANTED-INDIVTDUAL OR FIRM TO PLACE
s1lall issue Of 81 first mortgage bonds on a gas
plant IN a southern City Of 1000 people mo ne
groesl. Plant in successful operatiou tvp yr.rx
No debts or encumbrance5, bonds held by Eas com
pSny and will Be put out By them with stock
bonus LIBERAL terms to right party. BOX Fla,
Herald Office.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-06-24
GOOD FOR THE Willy EDITOR
Some Method in His Instructions as
to How One Might Achieve
Long Life.

The famous writer for the Belt Line
series of yellow journals and author
of magazine stories and popular lee
lures, whose name was a household
word, sat him down in response to a
passionate demand from 100000
readers and wrote the following:
MY RULES FOR LONG LIFE.
am seventy-five years of age and
have married and successfully gotten
rid of four wives, and never have had
a days illness. Anyone can do as /
have done by observing the following
rules:
Eat plenty of bananas.
Drink plenty of pure distilled bot
tied water between meals.
Wear linen underwear.
Rub the body dry with horsehair
mitts twice day
Breathe deeply through any good
breathing tube.
Don't worry
Then, having sent bill for advertis-
ing to the banana trust, the bottle
trust, the linen underwear trust, the
horsehair mitt trust, the breathing
tube trust and the Don't Worry Pub
fishing company, he went out to take
a much-needed auto ride.-Life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-06-24
TELLS RIGHT WAY TO COUGH
Physicians Directions Would Certain
Iy Prevent One Becoming q Nui-
sance to Companions.

The following directions as to how
to cough are given by physician In
the Journal of the Outdoor Life
Fold your handkerchief SO that it is
about five inches square Place it fat
in the right hand, if you are right
banded, and with this hand hold it
tightly over the mouth. Press the
hand on the mouth, as to hold it
loosely over the mouth will not &C
complish the purpose Now instead of
coughing and trying to mufHe the
sound in your throat or mouth, muffle
1t with your handkerchief. Practice
it until a person ten feet away can
not hear you.
The sound made in coughing is due
partly to air passing over the vocal
cords, partly to air going through the
bronchial tubes and trachea, and part
ly to the resonance produced in the
chambers above the trachea- This
sound can be almost wholly avoided
and the irritation to the lungs and air
passages prevented by keeping the air
passages open and letting your hand
kerchief do the muff1ing. Now instead
of expelling 120 cubic inches of air at
each expiration, you will expel a
smaller amount, with more comfort to
yourself and to those around you and
with much less harm to your lungs"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-06-24
HAS INVENTED NEW HEATER
Mechanic Perfects "Stove" That Re
sembIes Desk Phone More Than
Anything Else.

Among the new electric heating de-
vices being brought out is one which
looks like a desk telephone. 1t con-
sists of a round, transmitterlike de-
vice, about six inches in diameter, con-
tanning the usual electric coils and
with a cage in front This is mounted
on the side near the top of a stand
ard such as is used for the electric
fan.
The heater is supplied with eight
feet of cord SO that it may be moved
around and placed either on the floor
or on a table 1t is made in two
styles; one having two heating units
and the other having but one. The
latter, of course, is less expensive to
buy and uses less current
The double unit one, however, gives
off sufficient heat to warm a room
of considerable size. This heater can
be used not only to heat a room, but
can be placed in such a position that
it will warm the feet only.-Popular
Science.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-06-24
Now Practice Safety First"

A delegation of indignant women
once waited upon the head of a,trolley
company.
You must lower the steps of your
cars at least three inches said the
spokeswoman firmly. They are much
too high. 1t is almost impossible for
us to reach them. Our lives are en-.
dangered."
Certainly said the head of the
trolley company, and he gave orders
that the steps should be lowered.
When the work was completed-the
company operated several thousand
cars-the president informed the WON
en- that he had complied with their
wishes and hoped that the revised
steps would prove satisfactory.
"Oh, thank you," they replied, but
it doesn't matter now, really. The
fashion in skirts has changed. They
are now made full
The railroad company now has its
cars designed by a topnotch Paris
modiste-Puck.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-06-24
USED TO LIFE OF gARDsHlPs
People of Alaska Make Light of Deeds
That Seem Little Less than
Marvellous.

Alaskans, probably like other pio-
neer peoples, are so much accustomed
to perils and hardships of various
kinds that many deeds of reckless
hardihood pass practically unnoticed
which in the States would receive
much acclaim A case in point was
the act of Miss Ella Fleming last Feb
ruary in risking her life upon the
treacherous seas of Prince William
Sound while searching for her father,
w. H Fleming, the owner of Fleming
Island, and her sweetheart, Harry
Jones, the latter well known among
western college men as a former star
of the Washington university football
team Fleming, accompanied by
Jones, left Fleming Island in a power
boat to deliver two blue foxes to Guy
Whitehead, owner of a big fox ranch
on Knights Island. The engine broke
down and a high wind carried away
their only sail. The boat finally drift
ed on to the rocks of Montague Island
where the men lived on CLAIMS for two
days until they succeeded in improvis-
ing boat from the wreckage and drift
timber found upon the beach. Their
only tool was a jack knife. Nails,
which were driven with stones, were
secured by burning them from the
wrecked timbers of the power boat,
while sea grass was used for caulking
With this boat they reached Green
Island after rowing II hours.
In the meantime Miss Fleming be-
came alarmed at their failure to return
and despite the high wind and heavy
sea then running launched small row.
boat and started in search, finally
landing at La Touche, Is miles away,
from which point rescue party went
out and found the shipwrecked marin
ers. How the young woman survived
is the wonder of seamen. Upon ar
rival at La Touche her clothing was
so heavily coated with ice and frozen
so solidly to the seat of the rowboat
that an ak had to be used to cut it
loose before she could be lifted from
the boat.
Upon hearing of the safety of her IA
Their and fance she promptly tainted.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-06-24
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past
thirty-five years, and has become
known as the most reliable remedy
for catarrh- Halls catarrh cure acts
thru the blood on the Mucuous sur
faces, expelling the poison from the
blood and healing the diseased por-
lions.
After you have taken Halls Cat
arrh Cure for short time you will
see great improvement in your gen.
eral health Start taking Halls Cat
arrh Cure at once and get rid of cat
arrh-
Send for list of testimonials.
Address: f. j. CHENEY & Co.,
Toledo, Ohio
Sold by all Druggists. 75c-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-06-24
Gypsy Kiss Routs Policeman.

Policeman Fred Barton, who has
never been looked upon as Beau
Brummel, was directed to follow a
couple of pretty gypsy women to
see that they did not tell fortunes He
followed the pair into a store, and
thought he detected them in making
an effort to do business when he spoke
to them.
"Oh, my dear little thing" cried one
of the women, as she threw herself
in his arms and chung to his neck and
kissed him fairly upon the lips. The
policeman's face was crimson as he
rushed back to city hall and de
clared that some other member of the
force would have to be assigned to
trail the women.-Bridgeton IN. j.
Dispatch Philadelphia Record.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-06-24
Roston,s Dawes Hotel.

Boston now has a Dawes hotel, SIM
liar to that in Chicago, which is some
times known as flop de luxe A re-
port of this says: The Dawes hotel
treats each guest as a customer, max
ing no inquiry as to his need for
lodging even though the absence of
profits makes the enterprise a partial
charity The fear has been expressed
that this lack of any sitting process, to-
gether with the advertising placards
placed in railroad stations of the lead
ing cities near by, may lead to an in
f1ux of unemployed and unemployable
men to Boston" That fear has not
been realized in Chicago on account
OF the opening Of the Dawes hotel
there
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-06-24
Orange Peel as a Laxative.

The Lancet quotes from Rosenthal
the following recipe for a very simple
laxative: Fresh orange peel is boiled
for half an hour in water. This first
very bitter infusion is thrown away
or utilized for washing or for the
teeth The peel is then boiled a sec
ond time for 80 minutes in slightly
sugared water and afterward spread
out to dry. 1t is then ready for use.
The peel of a single orange is suf-
hcient to produce the desired effect,
and this is accompanied by a flow of
bile of variable amount, and this bill
airy activity continues for several
hours
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-06-24
Chopin and George Sand.

With regard to George Sand, A. B.
Walkley, the English critic, writes:
THE mixture of passion and printers
ink in the lady's composition is surely
one Of the most curious blends ever
offered to the palate of an epicure
But it was a blend that gave the
lady an unfair advantage over poster
ity. One feels this in regard to her
affair with Chopin
AS Prince Karol, George Sand took
no trouble to conceal the great com
poser's identity Written while they
were still together, her children said
to him:
Dear Chopin, have you read LII
crecia% Mamma has put you in it. j"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-06-24
Peanuts Served Free with Meals.

Down in the jewelry section of Maid
en- Lane, New York, there is a restau-
rant where peanuts are piled high in
dishes on every table.
So far as is known this is the only
establishment to maintain help-your-
self dishes for which no charge is
made.
Among the patrons nearly all dip
into the peanut dish about pie time,
but the number of peanuts eaten in a
day is not great.
The manager says he has always
believed that there should be some
thing served in a restaurant with the
compliments of the house.
Like the late George Francis Train,
he maintains that peanuts are good
for digestion.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-06-24
The Adjustable Knife
Wecder
Patented by H. d. Clayton,
January II, 1908

S2noaTy 81. 4OOO
The Adjustable Knife Weeder
has been in use by the farmers of
Graham county during the past
fifteen years.
It is made to take one row, or
two rows, or three rows, the
first time over. on all crops plant
ed with the lister.
1t is all stee, and iron. except
the connecting plank.
1t is the lightest weeder made,
and also the strongest. built to
last a life time.
1t pulls lighter than any other
kind of a weeder.
The knives can be adjusted to
any desired position.
The knives can be reversed.
doubling their usefulness.
The connecting plank rests on
rollers, at both ends, reducing
the side friction.
The weight of the driver can
be shifted to suit conditions.
The steel runners are easily
replaced, if they should ever wear
out.
The "" hitch controls the
machine perfectly.
It's open construction gives it
light weight.
Its complete system of bracing
makes it extra strong.
The knives can be kept sharp
cheaper than you can buy oil and
grease for wheels and dies.
1t has no boxing nor spindles
to wear out.
1t does away with costly repair
bills.
1t will get the weeds at any
stage of their grouth.
1t does perfect work in heavy
weeds that no other weeder can
handle.
It leaves the ground in the best
of condition for any succeeding
cultivation.
It does not throw the soil away
from the corn.
1t does not pitch the dirt up to
the center of the ridge, and make
your horses lame to walk on it
the next time over
1t does not roll the dirt over
and over, to lose it's moisture in a
dry time
1t leaves the row in better
shape, and the ridge in better
shape, than any other machine
made.
It is not only weeder, but a
cultivator as well. Even if you
have no weeds, it will do better
work the first time over" than
any other machine.
It is the right thing in the
right place for 1.-The first time
over" in all listed crops
1t was invented by a Graham
county farmer fifteen years ago.
and now a small factory, equipp-
ed with special machinery, is
making them at Hill City.
| 1t is manufactured and sold by
Fl. D. Clayton, Hill City. Kansas.
Write for prices and further in
! form attain. adv. 13 If
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-06-24
One Mans Theory.

Mrs. Wederly-Men talk of the joys
OF single blessedness, but statistics
prove that more bachelors than mar
ried men commit suicide
Mr. Singleton-Yes, that's true
Mrs. Wederly-Oh, then you are
willing to admit it Then suppose
you can explain why it is true.
Mr. Singleton-Sure / can They
are driven to despair by other peoples
babies
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-24
SAN FELICE STANDARD TO BE
MAINTAINED, SAY MAKERS

All dealers now sell famous cigars at
sc straight. In effect today
Owing to the greatly increased cost
Of quality tobaccos, in fact, every
thing pertaining to high grade cigars,
the makers of the San Felice cigar,
The DIESEL emmer Company, have
advanced the selling price to the
jobbers and dealers, and henceforth
this cigar will positively be sold to
the consumer at cents straight, in
stead of six for garter, as prev
iously
The San Felice is national in its
scope and character, having justly at
tanned this eminence through its un-
eXcelled excellence. To maintain this
pnequaled standard of quality, the
advance in question is absolutely un-
| avoidable. The generous support OF
all men using quality cigars is earn
estly desired. advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-24
TRYING TO RESURRECT
STRIKE CORPSE IN ATLANTA

ATLANTA, Ca, Oct 24-That an at
tempt will be made by the striking
street car men of Atlanta to stop the
operation Of cars on the Sabbath by
Invoking the old and obsolete Sunday
"blue laws" of the state, is under
stood to be one of the steps under cor
temptation by the Atlanta Federation
of Trades, which is giving the strikers
its moral and political support
The federation also is determined tc
exhaust the possibilities of forfeiture
CT street franchises under the provis-
ion that regular schedules nuts be
operated. This provision is contained
in all the franchises issued by the
general council of Atlanta.
The state railroad commission also
may be asked to compel the street car
company to restore schedules on lines
where service is now curtailed, or en-
tirely suspended because of the alleged
danger of violence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-24
THIRTEEN CANDIDATES FOR
ONLY SEVEN VACANT SEATS

PARIS, Oct. 24-There are up to
date thirteen ayowed candidates for
the seven vacant seats in the French
Academy that are to be filled after hos
tilities end. They are Louis Barthou,
former premier and minister of JUS
tice, deputy for the department of the
Rasses-P yrenees; Paul Adam, the au-
thor and critic; Abel Hermant, presi-
dent Of the Literary society; Georges
de Porto iche, the dramatist; Henri
Bordeaux, author of Literary Pill
2rimages," etc.; Monsieur Pathe of
cinematograph fame; Frederic du
Plessis of the Sorbonne; Andre Maui
rel, author of 1.-THE Recollections of a
Husband" and two other works
crowned by the Academy; Camille lie
Senne, president of the Dramatic Crit
les association; Vigne dOcton, Count
Pierre de Naprrois, Ad Poizat an
Adrien Bertrand.
Leon Bourgeois, minister Of state an9
former premier, who failed of election
in 1914, in competition with ALFRED
Campus, the new director of the Fl
saro, has not announced his candi
dacy, but is likely to be urged to do Sc
! by his friends. If SO it will be ni'
third campaign for seat among th'
'Immortals." The only other cabine
possibility is Aristide BRAND, persist
emily talked of; the difficulty win b
to persuade him to declare his candi
dacy, as it will be with Gen. Joffre
Who in the supposition that all will 3
we'll until the time comes, is univer
saiy accorded the pre-eminent right L
The distinction.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-24
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FORT
COLLEY ENGAGEMENT.

The Macon News had the following
interesting social item concerning the
Fort Colley announcement:
Mr.. and Mrs. Hollis Fort. of Ameri-
Gus, announce the. engagement of their
sister, Mary Dudley Fort, to Mr..
Charles Stewart Colley, of Granville,
Ca, the wedding to occur in December,
at the First Baptist church, Americas.
The above announcement will be
read with much interest by numbers
Of friends in Macon, where the al
tractive bride-elect enjoys wide pop
ularity. Miss Fort during her years
Of study at Wesleyan through her
charming and magnetic personality,
endeared herself to a wide circle Of
friends, who have enjoyed her frequent
visits back to Macon, where she has
been the inspiration of many beautiful
social functions
The wedding will be attended by a
number of Macon friends, who will
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-10-24
FEDERATED W0MAN'S
CLUBS IN MACON.

Representing the new Womans club
and the Music Study club of Americas,
the two local organizations affiliated
with the Georgia Federation of Wom-
ans Clubs, Mrs Frank Sheffield, Mrs.
f. L. Carswell, Mrs. Frank Harold
and Mrs. S. H. Mckee left today. The
Americas delegates will be entertain
ed in delightful Macon homes, as
will all of the representative over
the state.
Five hundred women, representing
the organized club work of woman all
over the state of Georgia will gather
in Macon for four days, beginning to
day, to discuss matters and move
ments of Importance to them, and to
further the work of their various ana
respective organizations through con-
tact of thought with other women en-
gagged in the same work
The meeting will bring together
some of the most brilliant and the
most useful women of the state-wo-
men who are giving of their time, their
means and their effort to promote
helpful movements in their own COM
munities and in the state in general.
The first session will be held tonight
at the city auditorium and will be
opened by Mrs. T. I. Fitzpatrick, OF
Thomasville, state president, who re-
tires this year, because of limitation
set upon office-holding by the club
women.
The officers of the federation are;
Mrs. 2. l. Fitzpatrick, president
Thomasville; Mrs. ]. E. Hays, Monte
yuma, vice president at large; Mrs. w
L. Davis, Albany, second vice presi
dent: Mrs. Walter Grace, Macon, cor
responding secretary; Mrs. H. H
Merry, Pelham, recording secretary
Mrs. Trox Bankston, West Point
treasurer; Mrs. w. L. Hines, Calhoun
auditor; Mrs. Robert Daniel Griffin
general federation secretary; Mis-
Rosa Woodbury., Atlanta, parliamen
/ tartar,
The district presidents are: First
Miss Eugenia Johnson, Savannah; sec
ond, Mrs. w. C. Holt, Albany; third
Mrs. Jere Moore, Montezua; fourth
Mrs. Neal Kitchens, Bullochyille; fiftl
Mrs. w. H. S. Hamilton, Decatur
sixth, Mrs. Bruce Jones, Macon; sew
enth, Mrs. S. Fouche. Rome; eight