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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-29
TRAMPED WITH LONDON
JERRY HOGAN AND NOVELIST
HOBOED TOGETHER.
One Went Up The Ladder; The 9th
er Went Down-''The Other
Tells Story.

Fifteen years ago, two tramps be-
came fast friends in a Memphis
Tenn, saloon.
One of them was Jack London, the
author, and the .other-Jerry Hogan,
Sandusky horsethief and editorial
writer for the Ohio penitentiary
weekly newspaper jerry talked
about it the other day.
"We were pals-Jack and I. For
10 years we hoboed together through
the south. But he had ambition and
I didn THAT'S the whole story.
"The tramp life we led didn't kill
his ambition. We both wrote ar
ticles and sold 'em fifty-ffty. Some
times Jack signed his name to my
articles and sometimes I signed my
name to hist didn't make any diff.
ference.
"But ambition for an education
carried Jack to South America and
we parted as he was climbing on the
boat at Pensacola, Fla. I haven t
seen him from that day to this.
Wish you were goin along, Jer-
ry,' he waved goodby at me, 4 feel
I'm going to make good from now
on.'
"And his dreams have come true.
He went up the ladder while I went
down. Today his name is famous
and he writes for thousands. The
only name I've got now is number
and I write for a poor hundred or
so convicts in the pen paper.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-29

they have this quality. A tool is left
out on the lawn; there is a rail of
the fence; there is a lock broken
from a door; there is a window pane
gone somewhere. The boy who at
tends to these things, because they
need attending to, without specific
directions, is the boy who, other
things being equal, is going to be in
demand when he gets out in the
great world, and it is the attention
to little things and the habit of OBJ
servation, which sees what needs to
be done and then does it, which
makes exceedingly useful men and
women. There will always be a po-
sition for such persons. There Will
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-29
souTH-lN-sAppLE IN NAVY.
Out of the II Ranking officers In
Charge of Naval Affairs IL
Are From South.


To Josephus Daniels, who has repre-
sented the ADMINISTRATOR Policy
with regard to the first line defense, Is
credited responsibility for cramping
and thwarting progress and efficiency
n the navy.
Many new men have been brought
nto the Washington end of the navy
organization. OF the seventeen high
"a king officers who are charged with
he responsible duties Of administering
he affairs Of the navy twelve are from
he Southern states. In years gone by
necessity did not arise to question
rom what section come the officers
.hosen to head the bureaus Of the
Navy Department. Comparisons be-
tween the army and navy in this re
pect will show that no such conditions
.xist in the war Department
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-29

1t is true. as Vice President Marshall
remarked. that the Hughes speech Of
acceptance had all the length and tone
Df dissenting opinion" But he omit
ed to add that the dissenting opinion
.hus expressed Is that Of the American
9eople-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-29
WE WANT THE AMERICAN
FLAG UNSuLLlED.

Now. my friends. we want
not only American efficiency In
business. in efficiency In the or
ganization Of business. In the
protection Of the factors Of bu-
man industry and commerce. we
want the American Gag unsul-
He'd and the American name
bouored throughout the world"
From Mr.. Hughes Speech at
Chicago.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-29

always be q call to come np higher.
1t is in one sense small thing to do
these little things without orders, but
it is doing them that makes great
captains, great engineers, great ar
lists, great architects, great workers
in any department, and it is the abb
sence of this quality that make com
monplace men and women, who will
always have to live under the domin-
ion of petty orders, men and women
who do nothing unless they are told
to do it. 1t is the quality which
makes volunteers in church and work,
and the invaluable men and women
who do not have to be stood over.
They are the joy of the pastors
heart; they are the persons who do
not have to be watched. Rev, Charles
M. Sheldon, in The Lutheran Herald.
The "Automatic Ticket Takers :
at the Oregon State fair might have
had more practice if the board OF
managers had not cut out four-ffths
of the appropriation for newspaper
advertising. 1t looks a great dead
like the fellow who spent his last Ill
ty cents for pocket book.-Silver-
ton Appeal.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-29

The Polk County Observer gets out
this week a creditable booster edition
to observe the opening of the fair
Many things are found in the county
and its cities and farms are COM
mended to the stranger for further
investigation. Polk county is in the
oldest settled section west of the
Rockies but many Of its corners are
vet new and there is still much room
for development. The special edition
or The Observer is good one and
well worth sending back to eastern
friends. Monmouth Herald.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-29
Appreciate The Observer.

1t is with pleasure The Observer
reprints the following items from
contemporaries issues last week:
On Tuesday the Polk County OBJ
server issued twenty page illustrat-
ed edition telling of the resources OF
Polk county and of the great and
near great of her citizens. The issue
is a credit to the publisher and mer-
its wide circulation.-Newberg
Graphic.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-29
The Boy In Demand.

s of the finest qualities in a
man is a disposition to do things
need to be done without being
Young men working their way
agh college are invaluable, II
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-29
OTHERS OPINIONS
, . = . . = = . = = . . .

wing your subscription to your
paper paid might not be a pass
% heaven, but you surely would
casier in the grsve.-Silverton
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-29

The Polk County Observer issued
a special fair number of twenty pag-
es Tuesday devoted to the progress
of Polk county and highly illustrated
with cuts that showed up equal to the
best. 1t was a good issue showing
the excellent handiwork Of the writ
ers and the printers.-Sheridan Sun.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-29

II don't care, If ! am elected
president, what becomes Of my
personal political fortunes. !
propose that we shall have no
more, IL can stop Il, of these
kiss me and m kiss you ap-
propriations in Congress-
From Mr.. Hughes Speech at
Chicago.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-29

The Polk county fair has been on
three days this week, and proved a
bic success. The Observer printed a
big twenty edition in honor of
the event. This was the fifth annual
event of its kind under the present
management and each fair has i'm
proved over its predecessor.-Mc-
Minnville Telephone Register.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-09-29
THE CELEBRATED BERG
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For
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Manufactured by
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FEATURING COMPANY
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Ask for
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PRICE BROS, DALLAS, AGENTS.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-11
MAN AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
AnthropoIouIsts Have Discovered
Many Interesting Facts That Have
Bearing on Ther Relations.

At a recent meeting of the German
Anthropologicai society, Prof. Ed Hahn
lectured on human races and proper
ties OF domerfic animals, dwelling es-
Decially or eMch relations as are found
20 exist between he outward appear
tnce Of human races and the races OF
aian,s animal cC'apanions. The hues
"lainly cc,Ir+ite IN the case OF man
as well as o. oinestic animals are
black, brown rri yellow and white, a
remarkable feature being that these
external characteristics seem to be
connected with the whole of bodily
constitution. A distinguished anthro-
pologist. Prof Eugen Fischer of Frei-
burg, Baden, on evidence afforded by
the eye of mammals, considers the
Wilderness of domestic animals and
white man to be kindred phenomena,
nor does he hesitate to suggest many
other analogies of similar kind be-
tween man and animals. According to
the lecturer, humanity as whole, in
elusive of what are called primitive
peoples, has been subjected for some
time to conditions similar to those at
work in the case of our domestic ami
mails. The classification mainly based
on color may be replaced by system
of darker and lighter strains within a
given race. Attention is drawn in this
connection to the Simmenthal oxen,
which, within memory of man, have
become remarkably bright-colored, as
well as to the fact that the subse-
quent darkening of adults points to
the merging, in olden times, OF bright
er and darker varieties of man.-Sci-
entific American.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-11
PERSONAL MENTION.


Mrs f. l. Stewart visited in Ashland
last week.
Mrs. b, e. Adams is visiting friends
in Pikeville.
Mrs Sotcher. OF Naugatuck. was in
Louisa last Saturday.
Ira See, OF Pikevflle, Visited home
people last Sunday.
Emory Elan went to Ashland Thurs
day to visit relatives.
w. +. Austin, OF Potters, transacted
business in Louisa Wednesday.
Gene Preston. OF Muddy Branch.
Johnson Co, was here Thursday.
Fred. vinson has returned from a
trip to Lexington and other points.
George T. Burgess, of Georges creek,
paid the NEWS Office a call Monday.
Ralph Gentry, formerly Of this city,
but now of Pikevllle, was here satur-
day.
Mrs Sammie Terrell Clarke, OF Wal
bridge. paid the NEWS office call
Saturday.
Mrs r. l.. Wells and daughter, Of
Mt Sterling, are visiting her sister,
Mrs. Fred Willard:
Roy Hensley. Of New Richmond. o..
is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Ed Hensley, this week.
Miss NADIA Frazier. OF Louisa, Is a
guest AT the home of Mr.. and Mrs. l.,
G. eld.--Independent
Mrs. Blanche Reeder, OF Fort Gay,
has been the guest OF her brother. A.
j. Hardwick, for the past few days.
Ceredo Advance.
Mrs. George Il. Vlnson returned Sat
friday from Ashland, where she attend
ed the burial OF her aunt, Mrs. Emily
Medley on Friday.
Tobe Harmon, OF Glenwood, was in
the NEWS Office Thursday. He is think
ing OF going 10 the southwest for the
benefit OF his health
Miss Nora Riley, of Richardson, who
has been passing few days with Miss
Leliah Smith, OF this city. left Saturday
for Williamson for a visit to friends.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-11
Husband In Family Head.

The New York husband who may
have had some doubt regarding his po-
sition in his home may take comfort.
for the supreme court holds him to be
the head of the family within rea-
son." and to be 30 recognized by his
wife. Furthermore. the duty OF q
wife to obey her husband still holds
good. despite the agitations Of those
who object to such an old-fashioned
doctrine. All this came straight from
justice in diminishing an action for
separation in the supreme court when
he delivered an extemporaneous opin-
ion filled with advice for two young
persons whose married life had not
been just as happy as they would have
liked. This may sound little strange
In these days Of suffrage, femininism
and woman's rights. but It is 80. never
theless.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-11
GOOD CONDITIONS IN RUSSIA
Former American Physician Testlfies
to Benefits That Have Followed
Doing Away With Vodka.

Fewer cases of insanity are being
received in the asylums and hospitals
of Russia today than before the war,
Notwithstanding the brainracking ex-
periences which hundreds Of thou
sands OF people Of that country have
gone through during the last year.
This indicates to my mind that prohi-
bition Of the sale of vodka has been
a great thing for Russia"
This statement was made to re-
porter by DR.. Philip Newton. formerly
a hospital physician of Washington,
now a brigadier general in the medical
branch of the Russian army. Doctor
Newton arrived here recently after
having served for fifteen months in
Russia-first as surgeon Of the
American Red Cross and since Octo-
Der, 1915, IN the Russian army.
The prohibition OF the sale of vod-
ka and other intoxicants has made a
better citizen and soldier of the Rus.
sian," Doctor Newton said. He may
not be as smart as the English and
French. but he can do harder work
and better Withstand hardships. The
Russians make ideal hospital patients.
The manner in which they endure the
most painful injuries is wonderful
Washington ID. c. Star.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-11
me-. kY.

God will call His loved ones home.
on the 3Oth Of Jan. on the evening OF
that bright sabbath the sad news
reached Inez from Welch, w Va, that
a son OF Miah Brown had been killed
by train. II was known that two of
the Brown boys were working not far
from that place. George and Billy
Brown. When the word reached John
Brown at Inez, the brother OF the boys
IL was said TO be George Brown. on
Monday morning the message came
that IL was VIM. Brown. OF Billy, as
he was called. Two of the brothers,
George and James Brown, brother
n-law. Lafayette Pelfry. and a friend
VIM. Williams went to Welch after the
remains. He was brought to his home
three miles below Inez for burial. The
remains were laid to rest in the family
graveyard Tuesday. The funeral SER
vices were conducted by Rev. J. II.
Fairchilds. Billy was well known and
liked by all who knew him. lie was a
christian and was a member OF the
Presbyterian church He leaves a faith
or and mother, six sisters and six
brothers TO mourn the loss.
Il. NJ. and O. II.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-11
JATTiE

scnool closed at this place wednes-
day, Feb. End.
Mrs. W. L. Webb and little son were
visiting relatives at this place last
week
Mrs. b. y. Wells and Mrs Lewis
Thompson We're visiting Mrs. Reecie
Hammond recently
Miss Sarah Hillman, who has been
visiting relatives at olive Hill has re-
turned home.
Ernest Jordan Of Sand Hill was the
guest OF Demonzia Wilson Sunday.
Powell Vanhorn made business
trip 10 Louisa Friday.
Mona Hall, Ruth and Eunice Thomp-
son were visiting their cousin Martha
Thompson Sunday last
Dock Stewart OF Ratcliff was ut this
place Sunday.
Ellis Motook OF Louisa was a recent
caller at this place.
Mrs Maude Quisenberry and little
son ". c.. were visiting her parents
last week
Edith webb OF Hieksvillo was the
guest OF Oracle Hammond last week.
Delphia Wilson vas the pleasant
guest OF Ida Is. Chafiin recently.
Martha Thompson was calling on her
aunt. Mrs. B. u. Wells Saturday sv-
ening.
Mr.. and Mrs Lewis Thompson were
visiting Mrs Thompson's parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Isaac Ratclir OF caney Falls
Tuesday night.
Arthur Coffee has gone TO Holden
w Va. 10 work.
Mrs. Belvia Coffee was calling on
Mrs. HRrve Perry one night last week
Mrs. j. f. Thompson was calling or
Mrs. d. ]. Thompson recently.
Everett Kiger was calling on Boston
Hammond Sunday.
Edith Webb and Oracle Hammond
were shopping at olioville Thursday.
oscar Daniels was the pleasant guest
Of Goldia Wilson Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Hammond
and little daughter. Martha were call
ing on Mr., and Mrs. NJ. +. Hammond
Sunday
Mrs. l.. o. Perry was visiting Mrs
J. NJ Watson Friday.
w G. Quisenberry was a recent call
or at webbville.
Ida Belle Chahin will visit relatives
at Ratclif soon.
There viii be church at this place
Sunday morning. Feb 18th. Every
body invited. DUSKf ROSE.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-11
Mos, Primitive culture.

The aboriginal culture Of the Ameri-
can Indians differed fundamentally in
certain points, both from the old world
cultures at the time of their discovery
and from their antecedents in the
more ancient historical civilizations
of the east, writer in the New York
Evening Post says. First and fore
most may be mentioned the total ig-
norance of the iron technique. The
metallurgical art was confined to the
smelling of copper and the production
of bronze, and even these arts were
restricted to limited territory of
what is now Latin America. In Can
ada and the United States the natives
fashioned their tools out OF stone,
bone, shell. and wood. and whatever
copper was utilized at all was ham
mered cold like stone
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-11
Protective stripes Used BY Savage.

Describing in the Geographical Jour
nal his explorations in the Belgian
Congo, DR.. Cuthbert Christy records
that in travelling from Stanleyville to
Avakubi he came upon group Of
forest natives remarkable for the Gu
rious way in which they mark their
bodies for the purpose of concealment.
Narrow stripes of black or red are
marked on limbs and face, and some
times the body. This device has the
effect OF breaking up the outline and
making the person less conspicuous in
the lights and shadows Of the under
wood Even in the sunlight the duiker-
boks OF the forest will run past the
motionless hunter without perceiving
him, and are caught in nets. 1t is In
teresting to note that an analogous
device has come into use during the
present European war for concealing
vessels, guns, etc.-Scientific Ameri-
can.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-11

Logan, w Va. Feb. l.-one of the
prettiest weddings OF the season was
solemnized last Tuesday evening by the
Rev Bradshaw, pastor of the First
Baptist Church, OF Logan, at the home
OF the brides mother, Mrs. Esther
Chaffin, when Miss Sallie became the
bride Of Mr.. r. r. Burchett. OF Paints
Vile. Ky.
Mrs, Burchett Is a sister OF our pop
ular sheriff Chafiin, alse a sister OF
Mrs. ]. h. Mcclure. OF Louisa. Ky. Mr..
Burchett holds responsible position
with the G. & o. In the capacity of SUI
perintendent OF Tracks for the Logan
Division and has made many warm
friends since coming TO Logan, all OF
whom wish him and his fair bride a
happy and prosperous life.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-11
Personals.

FCFbOHdlo
Mrs. Carroll Ford and Mrs, o. T.
Powers returned Tuesday from visit
TO Mr.. Carroll Ford at the Lakeland
Sanitarium Mr.. Ford has been very
III of Iagrippe for several days.
Miss Florence Hereford, who is at
tending school at Pikeville. spent the
weekend at home and has as guests
Misses Rachel and Sarah Crawford,
daughters OF the Presbyterian minis
ter at Pikeyille.
Miss Grace Layne. student of the
Pikeville Collegiate Institute was the
guest of home folks over Sunday.
Miss Gladys Bryan returned to her
home at Ashland Tuesday afternoon
after a three weeks visit to friends
here.
Miss Rhoda Allen of Allen, is the
guest of Misses Alta and Ethel Steph-
ems for a few days,
County Atty. Samuel Stapleton and
Jailer Sherman Trimble OF Paintsville
are court visitors here this week.
Mrs. Jas. Goble and little daughter
Geyendolyn are here the guests of rel
atives.
Rev. Kenton j. Byrd and Prof. Cos
sett are being Hospitality entertained
at the different homes in Prestonsburs,
Mr.. Frank Hopkins presented to Rev.
Byrd beautiful gold filled Gillette
razor set. The choir gave Prof. Gossett
a handsome fountain pen as little
remembrance.
Mrs. A. T. Patrick. of Salyersville
will be guest at the hotel Elizabeth
the latter part of the week, Judge and
Mrs. Patrick will move here in the
near future,
Atty w. II. May of Jenkins is here
this week on legal business.
Mr. Jno. May of Maytown is the
guest of his son A. j. May Tor a few
days.
j. w. Stapleton Of Dwale was here
Monday.
Lon Moles, C. & o. agent is out again
after being confined with a sprained
shoulder
Atty. Walter Reynolds OF Pikevile is
here this week on business.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-11
FLOYD COUNTY'S
RECORD FOR WEEK.
News From Prestonsburg
and the Surrounding
Country.
erea. Revival in Prestonsburs.

one OF the greatest revivals ever
known to Prestonsburg is now being
conducted by evangelist Kenton j.
Byrd OF Wilmore, KY. Two success
full weeks have passed with about 1876
protesting conversion and several still
at the altar besides many who seem
TO be heavily convicted Of their sins
but are waiting il seems till they feel
1t absolutely necessary to give UP
worldly pleasures.
Mr.. Byrd is man Of remarkable
ability as preacher of the gospel He
seems to carry a burden for souls.
The music is a special feature pro-
vided by chorus OF about 80 voices
and led by Prof. Claude Gossett, a pow :
erful evangelistic singer.
Interest is still SO good that 1t has
been decided to continue the meetings
for mt least one OF two more days and
perhaps longer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-11
Business Mon Meet.

Several business men OF the town met
Tuesday afternoon at Harkins & Har-
kins Office to devise way to get a
handsome church built here. The fol-
lowing was presented to the church
Tuesday evening. To the officers and
members OF the Quarterly Conference
OF the NJ L. Church South, Prestons-
burg. KY, we the undersigned, agree,
subscribe and promise to pay the
amount set opposite our names for the
purpose OF erecting suitable church
building for the worship OF Almighty
God in the said city of Prestonsburg.
The payments OF these amounts to be
In installments of one, two and three
years. same To be evidenced to the
treasurer of the building committee OF
said Quarterly Conference in personal
interest bearing notes Signed:
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-11

As we all know and everybody is
sorry 70 know Jake is out of business
He is the friend of the people and they
hope he viii resume He says he
cant exactly say just when he VIII re-
open, but the time IL sure 10 come
when Jake the jew will again be in
business in Louisa, And he says
Look out" lie will make things hum.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-11
DANGEROUS REPTILES.

Contrary to the belief of most peo-
pie, only two native snakes, rattle
snakes and copperheads. are capable
OF INJECTING serious injury to mankind
even II they would. and as the hab-
itats of these two are rocky. noun
famous woodlands. 1t is seldom that
there lie the slightest danger Of harm
from meeting any Of our other native
snakes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-11
A TALK no MERCHANTS.

The most successful merchants Of
the United States invest from one and
one-half 10 three per cent OF their
gross sales in advertising. This basis
has been established by long exper-
fence. Judieiously expended il will
make success of any business that
is properly conducted in all depart
ments.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-11
POTATOES WANTED:-ws will
buy 900 bushels Of good Irish potatoes.
DIXON, MOORE d co.

John w. Riley. OF Richardson. KY,
formerly prominent business man OF
this city. is here transacting business
and II Is rumored that he is leaving a
goodly sum Of money here which will
be "a great help TO some Of our business
men.-W Williamson News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-11

Mrs Eliza o'Brien. who is suffering
from an attack OF pneumonia. after
long illness caused by lagrippe. is very
sick, but Is at this hour said TO be some
what improved Her daughter. Mrs
Margaret Bird was called TO her moth
srs bedside. arriving Sunday FROM Ann
Aybor, Mich.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-11

Rev. II. y. Conley and Mrs, Edna j.
Kirk. OF Paintsville. went 20 Cauetts-
burg Thursday where II IL said they
will be married They are both prom
isent people OF Johnson-co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-02-11

You can not attract the general pub
lie to your business without advertise
ing of the right kind. BE sure 1t is al
ways honest advertising. Keep at II
everlastingly. Handle goods the peo-
pit want. Success is sure II you do
these things