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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1916-02-10

IH famous on Asrat. Diii ~
''Mount Ararst, where there
has been hardly q moments
peace since Noah and his ark
grounded upon it's massive Shout
ders,' is at present the huge trous1
bled boundary mark between thsI
Ottoman empire and Russia and
Under the shadowsof the histor-
icipeak the fighting lines as aOs,
manli and Russian have been.
swaying back and forth, never
far beyond the lines Of the from
tier" begins a bulletin issued by
lthe National Geographic beietN
"Ararat is the hub ofArmenla,
of the original home of the Haik
people. It is also the center OF
what has ever, been the ,m o 8 t
(tfoubledjarea ionearthl Tribes OF
! Europe, ,urepe, apdaAsiaa have fought
each other here from the dawn
Of history, and the remnants
from the battles have settled as
neighbors, hating, dispoiling,
massacring one another, ,,,..,.a -,
T "Ararat 'is one II" the most
impressive in earth's mountains,
FLOR it rises sheer'to the clouds out
Of an immense plain.
"The dominant mountain is
splitin two peaks, Great and Lit
tie Ararat, Great Ararat rises to
a height OF 1000 above thelev-,
ell OF the sea. Little Ararat, where
the boundaries OF the Ottoman
Empire, of Russia and of Persia
meet, reaches an altitude OF 12,-
$40 feet. Though the snow line
here is very high-14,OOO feet
the dome OF Great Ararat is COW
cred with glittering fields OF un,
broken white.
A vast wealth of Legend sur
rounds the mountain, which has
always deeply impressed the i'm
agination of the people who have
wandered, passed or settled be-
meath it. The Armenian priests
long believed that the wonderful
mysteries OF it's summit might
might never be surveyed by hu-
man eyes, and all thought ofsca-
ling Ararat was considered al.
most in the light of sacrilege.
"The Armenians have also held
that they are the first people af-
ter the food. 80 to speak; for the
first village that Noah founded
after abandoning the ark wa 8
Nakhitchevan. So the Armenian
thinks that his people were the
first race of men to grow up in
the world after the food.
"The name Ararat means high.
The Persian name for the noun
tain koh-i-Nun, means Noah's
mountain. 1t has been determin-
ed by the natives that the Gar
den of Eden was placed in the
valley ofthe Araxes.
''Noah's wife was buried in this
valley near the mountain, q n d
grapes are stillgrown where those
vines are the direct descendants
OF vines planted by Noah. "-Ex.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1916-02-10

R1sa.atlii Prospects. AUTO
ltbeingYtddtioslly certain that
Woodro@w wilsoawill 'herenomi-+
mated fox the prssidencyiatthes,t, st,
Louis CONVENTION 2'fiii'f in June Of this
year thefy IN llt*N'So arouse spec
ulative -iatersAt' 'ini Democratic
ranks. The nomination 4omass for vice vice,
president being merely a matter
Of form, AAd.of no'ihterest' what
ever, alltbe digartiop in the POI
litical world this year must be
furnished by what may now be
regarded as tlaRtprhlEan'P Fro
gressive combination! -Mbo-TlA
carry tha- banner of the G. o. P.
in the next presidential race? q
Although he has repeatedly de-
clared that under no eiSrppmrlsStani mlsSt
ces will he acceptthe hohinat ation,
the friends of Supreme Copftaus-
tice Hughes insist on grooming
him as a presidential possibility
Justice Hughes is, perhaps, one
Of the best equipped men yet
mentioned aWasnlgs gi{s 6 itthheA ithA prospec'stsT s'ssI
i've Republican candidates, but
we believe that he Ha's too much
sense to resign his place on "the
bench of the country's highest
tribunal for the uncertainties OF
a political contest. Being imam
Of keen perception. Justice Hugh
es knows that nothing short Ola
revolution can prevent the reel
ection of Woodrow Wilson.
OF course, there is Theodore
Roosevelt, irrepressible and eter-
nal. It is almost a foregone con-
clusion that he will disturb the
political world with his candida
cy and will probably make a
most spectacular race for the
nomination which now seems
within his grasp. As a matter
of fact, eliminating Justice Hugh
es, the Republican Progressive
forces are sadly short OF presi-
Dental material and the Bull
Moose seems to be their one best
bet at the present time. While
it is true that the noisy Roose-
velt has nothing to hope for in
the South, which will 60 solidly
for Wilson, certain conditions a.
mong the German-Americans in
the north, east and Middle West
will cause Roosevelt to poll a
heavy vote in the event OF his
nomination at Chicago. The ny.
phenated.fraternity overlooking
Roosevelt's repeated onslaughts
on it's members and on their
country. seems to have made up
it's mind that Woodrow Wilson
is the inveterate foe Of Germany
and all that Germany represents.
Whether or not the tide OF Amer
lean patriotism and the spirit OF
Americas loyal citizenship are
strong enough to override these
undercurrents, and we hope they
are, remains to be seen.
In any event, Theodore Roose-
velt can be counted uron to TO-
m e n t the German disruption
ahould he gee any prospect Ol
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1916-02-10

liza man could have his wishes
he'd double his troubles -Benja-
min Franklin.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-09-08
Easy to Take No Pain or
 Ach e

It's no longer necessarv to boo. weakening sickness and teriblo . .l' sea that always follow, a dose a ealomel. V
 LIV-VER-LAX cleanses the torDi, liver, and livens up the whole svsts. by ridding it of the clogging' poison, Yet it works so gently and pleasan,lr that you hardly know you've taken f
 LIV-VER-LAX, being purely vs,. table, is absolutely harmless. and do.. not tear upthesystemlikecalomelA A,a not tear up the system like calom.l And it's guaranteed to De satistac tory, or the druggist will return vor money. For sale at 50c and sl ,, Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-09-08
KANSAS TAX COMMISSION
 ASSESS PRIVATE CARS

Little Rock, Sept. 8.-The Arkansas Tax Commission yesterday agreed upon the basis of assessment for the private cars operating in the state. These cars, owned by probably 200 various companies, were assessed last year at an aggregate of about $250,- 000 It is believed this year it will be about the same.
 The same basis as that of last year was agreed upon. Refrigeration tank, fruit, meat and oil cars are to be valued at $500, and stock, furniture and all other cars at $500 each. The average number of miles travelled per day by each class of cars in the ordi- nary course of business during the year was fixed as follows: Refriger- ation, fruit and stock cars, 150 miles; furniture, oil, tank and all other cars, 100 miles.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-09-08
SCHOOLS TO
 OPEN SEPTEMBER 9

At a meeting of the School Board yesterday afternoon it was decided to open the white schools of Prescott September 25 for the regular S months session. The pupils and teachers of both schools will meet at the court house at 9:30 a. m. The patrons are invited and earnestly requested to attend and hear the announcement of the plans of the board and faculty. Let's all get together for short time in the interest of our schools.
 All grammar school pupils will be at the Grammar School buildings this year, as we have them repaired and ready for use.
 If there should be boy or girl in town who is in every other way quail fled to attend the high school and is unable to pay tuition, they will make application to the superintendent or president of School Board, and their application will be given due consid- oration.
 The assignment of teachers is as follows:
 High School.
 Lee Marble, principal, athletic di- rector and mathematics.
 Miss Mildred Moss, English.
 Miss Ruth Arnold, Latin and his tory.
 c. M. Hirst, science.
 Miss Erin Higginbotham, expres- sion.
 Miss Beulah Hesterly, domestic science.
 Misses Watson and Bailey, music. s. R. Young, director of agriculture.
 Grammar School.
 M S. Smith, Jr., principal and 7th grade.
 Miss Alice Bradford, 9th grade. Mrs. J. c. Mum, 9th grade.
 Miss Jessie L. Akers, 4th grade. Miss Verna Andrews, 3rd grade. Mrs. Lee Griffith, 2nd grade. Mrs. F. F. Chappell, 1st grade. The colored school will not open until October and the same teachers will be in charge as last year.
 c. M. HIRST, Supt.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-09-08
MELON CUTTING
 FOR BLENINS MEN
 - "a sS gsM Farmers in That Section Ship 150 Cars and Receive the Trifling Sum of S11S,000.00.

The large corporations are not the only "melon cutters" The farmers and merchants of the Blevins vicinity this year declared as generous a divi- dend as did any corporation at the melon cutting" period.
 M. L. Nelson, member of the mer- cantile firm of Nelson & Co.,, of Blew ins, was in Little Rock this week, pur- chasing a large bill of merchandise.
 Within a territory of six miles, in the heart of which is situated Blevins, the farmers raised and shipped 15O cars of cantaloupes and watermelons and received therefor $11S,000. Mr. Nelson has been one of the prime movers in the industry, and says that it has paid so handsomely that it will be entered into on larger scale in coming years. MT. Nelson says that if other crops are as remu- nerative as the melons, and the pros poets are that they will be, everybody in that neck of the woods will be driv ing real automobiles before the first of the year.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-09-08
CONGRESSMAN JACOWAY'S
 WIFE AND SON ARE ILL

Little Rock, Sept. S.-Congressman II. M. Jacoway writes to friends in Little Rock that for the last six weeks Mrs. Jacoway has been in bed under the care of a physician and nurse, and last Monday morning he had to take his son to the hospital for a double operation. Both are better at this time. MT. Jacoway writes that the closing days of the session have been strenuous. He expects to return home within week.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-09-08
ATTEMPTING TO ENLIST INTEREST SCHOOLS IN
 BOYS RIFLE CLUBS

Little Rock, Sept. S.-Maj. H. F. Fredeman, who is also state secretary of the National Rifle Association, is attempting to enlist the interest of the schools all over the state in the organization of boys rife clubs. These clubs have been specifically au- thorized by the National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice.
 There are two classes of the clubs, one for the preparatory, public or pri- vate school, which must receive the approval of the school authorities; the other is composed of boys unat- tached or members of some organiza- tions other than schools. These boys must be between the ages of 13 and IS years. Both classes can be organ ized with ten members. Clubs com posed of boys unattached, thus secure the services of some man competent to act as instructor and supervisor. The first requisite for the organiza- tion is to secure the services of some such citizen. This also applies to the rifle clubs in the boys scout organi- Zations.
 Under the recent act of Congress, boys clubs are eligible to draw rifles and ammunition from the government A medal is given each boy qualifying on the outdoor range at POO yards.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-09-08
DIPLOMACY.

"I suppose you are campaigning among the plain people?"
 "No, I want the beauty vote and I want yours, madam" She promised it.-Kansas City Journal.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-09-08
A BRAVE MAN.

Wife-You know, Henry, spesk as I think.
 Hub-Yes, my love; only oftener
The Prescott daily news., 1916-09-08

Call PAP and get this weeks Sat urday Evening Post or the Country Gentleman.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-09-08
SHE SHOULD KNOW

Miss Young-Meh are deceiyers ever.
 Widow Wyse-Not so, my dear, sometimes they only think they are.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-09-08

Call at this office if you wish | scholarship in a good business college We have one in the Tyler School and one in Draughon's college and will save you little money.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-09-08

The Saturday Evening Post and Country Gentleman will be on sale this week Thursday morning and you may get one by calling PAP. Both issues are up to the standard and are well worth the price-5 cents the
The Prescott daily news., 1916-09-08

Trade in Prescott.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-09-08

Some people wear themselves out trying to decide on a place to spend their vacation.-New York World
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-06
ABUSE OF CITIZENSHIP

ABUSE OF CITIZENS.-NOW and
then a question arises about Amer
lean citizenship being dishonored,
disregarded, abused. It is always the
matter of power and influence, i. e.,
if some powerful man or men are
concerned, then this question comes
up. The U. S. govt constantly wres-
ties with situations in Mexico. Why?
Because a powerful and CONNER
ciaIIy-interested class so wills. Why
don't we so earnestly act in other
more embarrassing questions?
For years this country has been
confronted with a deplorable situa-
ton over ignoring the rights of
American citizens by barbaric Rus
STA. Most Americans think that, be-
ing an American citizen, one will be
protected by this government Of ours
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-06

THE MlLlTlA.-There are a num-
Der of men in the United States who
are too lazy to work at the bench,
machine or desk every day. These
men make up their minds to live on
what they steal or rob. Before they
go to rob a place they put concealed
weapons in their pockets to protect
themselves if necessary.
A band of such men discovered a
silent entrance in a convenient place
or home. They come in the dark
hours and commence to rob. If the
owner is asleep they take the valu-
ables and run away. If the owner
awakens they draw the state militia.
That is what the capitalists do in
the United States.
The capitalists do not live on what
they produce, but on what they rob
or steal These robbers know that
the robbed people may awaken, so
they protect themselves with OOn-
cealed weapons in form of state
militia.
The capitalists discover a silent
entrance into homes of the workers
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-06
BIRTH CONTROL.

BIRTH CONTROL.-In the hum
blest of attitudes, the writer pre-
sumes to criticize Brother Weiler's
recent statement that birth control
is a fallacy. How can he say this in
the fact of the facts? Birth control
the face of the facts. Birth control
is established and has given rise to
several industries. The trouble is
that birth is controlled by barbarOus
names. Since it is here, it is desir-
able that it be regulated scientifi-
cally.
Bro. Weiler's negro argument is
pOintless, but his mention Of ceIebri-
ties who came from large families is
good, and he can learn more along
this line by communicating with
Prof. Casper L. Redfield, Monadnock
block Redfeld will show that we
have been inhibiting the birth of
geniuses by limiting the family at
the late instead of at the early end,
so to speak.-John F. Kendrick.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-06

in all other countries, but this is nos
so. No matter how strong your
Americanism may be, no matter
what papers to this effect you are
given by Uncle Sam, if the Russian
autocratic government determines
that you are undesirable you will be
treated as only Russia knows how;
and that is some treatment. Your
American citizenship is then void.
There is a tendency at present to
induce foreigners to become natural
lied What, tell me, is the value Of
their naturalizations if they cannot
be protected by their adopted father
land? 1t is about time that we ex-
tend our protest not only to Mexico,
because the ranch of some American
magnate is trespassed, but to cOun-
tries where dignity of American cit
izenship is grossly abused. think
an organization prOmulgating this
movement would be justihable as
well as noble l would like to hear
from those who are interested in this
Just cause.-Damon OrloWsky.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-06

and their children from being de-
voured by this molOch of the profit
system.
Just watch them go to the polls
and vote the same ticket as their
boss does. The only difference is,
the boss uses his brains, but the
worker doesn't.-C. M. D.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-08-03
A Story of the Bastile.

In the year 1856 naughty noble Of
the ancient regime of France fell IN
love with a beautiful girl, the daugh-
ter of a wealthy tradesman Of Paris
The latter. refusing to encourage the
nobleman'S pa; son, was soon after
thrown INFO the Bastile. The sweet.
heart Of the girl, who was to have
married her in a few days, dreading
like fate, made his escape to Constan-
tinople to serve as a volunteer under
the grand seigneur, leaving his intend
ed bride secreted with a woman friend
On the outbreak Of the revolution the
young man returned to Paris and was
the very grenadier who first mounted
the breach made In the 3astile, from
the dungeons of which he had the hap
piness Of rescuing the father Of his
future bride.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-08-03
Owners Liable
If Dogs Chase Deer

Superintendent Russill of the city
electric light plant reported to the
council Tuesday evening that he had
seen dogs chasing the deer in the
canyon and appealed to the council
to take steps to prevent this. He
stated that the deer had become very
tame and rarely a day passes that
the plant employees do not see some,
but that if the dogs are allowed to
chase them they will soon grow wild
again. t-Gs,r I %lR
Discussion OF the matter revealed
the fact that owners Of dogs are lia=
BILE to heavy fine II they allow their
dogs to run In the parks and must
keep them in leash if they take them
into the park at ell. The Ashland
parks INCLUDE a 2OO-foot strip along
ASnland creek to Watson's cabin.
The state game laws provide a
heavy penalty to be inflicted upon
the owners Of dogs caught chasing
deer.
Hence the owners are directly re-
sponsible for their dogs and should
take precautions to see tnat they do
not run loose in the canyon. No
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-08-03

shooting is allowed in Ashland can
yon or on the Ashland creek water
shed, the law also providing against
hunting.
The city council will take steps to
cooperate with the forestry officials
in a determined campaign to put an
effectual stop to chasing of deer by
dogs, making several arrests if neces-
sary. The tame deer in Ashland
park and canyon are multiplying rap
idly and the entire community should
cooperate in preserving ahis unique
asset. ~-
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-08-03
Pendlet0n Prizes
Attract Riders

The list of prizes for the Pendleton
Roundup events have been published
and are attracting a number of the
buckaroos who participated in the
Rogue River Roundup. The Pendle-
ton offerings are as follows:
Cowboys pony race, $3.50; squaw
race, $3.50; cowboys relay race,
1000; bulldogging, 5000; cowboy
standing race, $3.50; cowgirls' buck
ing, $3.50; Indian pony relay, 5000;
Indian pony, $3.50; steer roping,
$3.50; goat roping, $3.50; maverick
race, $50; cowgirls' pony race, $3.50;
stage coach race, 5000; pony express,
5000; cowgirls' relay, $3.50; Indian
pony race, $3.50; cowboys bucking,
$500; tug of war, s72; wild horse
race, $3.50.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-08-03

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE
Geo. r. Lindley, plaintiff, vs..
A. M. Hart and Agnes Hart, his
wife, Merle +. Gault, and the Med
ford Grocery Co., defendants.
By virtue of an execution and
order of sale duly issued out of and
under the seal of the Circuit Court
of the State of Oregon in and for
the County Of Jackson, to me di-
rected and dated the 29th day OF
July, 1916, in a certain suit there
in for the foreclosure of a mort
gage in which Geo. r. Lindley as
plaintiff recovered a judgment
against the defendants above
named, for the sum of Six Hundred
Sixty-five (S665.00) Dollars, with
interest thereon from said 18th
day of April, 1915, to the 22nd day
of April, 1916, at the rate of 10
per cent per annum, in the full
sum of S67.97, and Seventy-five
($75.00) Dollars attorneys fee,
and the further sum of $3.50
NOoboi NHlSl Juub bhlCnJ W do Cui OllCu
and docketed in the Clerks office
OF said Court in said County on the
26th day of July, 1916, and is Of
record in Volume "a OF the Circuit
Court Journal at pages 551 and
552 thereof.
Public notice is hereby given that
by virtue of said execution and
order of sale, | will on Saturday,
the 2nd day of September, 1916,
at the hour of 10 o'clock a. m. at
the front door of the Court House
in Jacksonville, Jackson County,
Oregon, offer for sale and will sell
all of the right, title and interest
that the defendants above named
had on the date of the mortgage
herein foreclosed or have since &C
quired or now have in and to the
following described real property:
Lots six go, seven (7) and
eight (S) in block one % in La1-:
relhurst Addition to the city of
Medford, Oregon,
All Of the above lots will be sold
at said time and place in the man
ner provided by law for the sale
OF property under execution to sat
isfy the judgment, costs, and attor-
ney's fees and the accruing costs
of this sale.
Dated this 31st day of July,
1916. W. H. S1NGLER.
Sheriff.
BY E. w. Wilson. Deputy
21-5t-Thurs
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-08-03

1916, and is of record in Volume
"a of the Circuit Court Journal at
pages 490 and 491 thereof
Public notice is hereby given
that by virtue of the commands OF
said execution and order of sale.
will on Saturday, the End day of
September, 1916, at the hour of 10
o'clock a. m. at the front door of
the Court House in Jacksonville.
Jackson County, Oregon, offer for
sale and will sell all the right, title
and interest that the defendants
above named had on the date or
the mortgage herein foreclosed or
have since acquired or now have
in and to the following described
real property, to-wit:
Lot five 90 in block twenty
three (23) of the Town of Butte
Falls, Oregon.
Said lot will be sold at said time
and place in the manner provided
by law for the sale of real property
under execution to satisfy the
judgment, costs, attorneys fees,
and the accruing costs of this sale.
Dated this 31st day of July,
1916. w. II. SINGLER,
Sheriff of Jackson County, Ore.
BY e. w. Wilson, Deputy.
21-5t-Thurs.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-08-03
MANS DECREASING HEIGHT.
When Adam and Eve Walked Around
They Mere as Tall a. Trees.


1t was a French savant named
Henrion who 200 years ago gave to
the world authoritative statements as
to the height of Adam and Eve. He
said that the father of the race was
1913 feet 0 inches high and Eve 11S
feet 8 inches. He noted that from the
creation Of these enlarged editions of
humanity degeneration had been rap
Id; that Noah was only twenty-seven
Abraham only twenty and Moses but
thirteen feet in height.
According to this French authority,
If the Christian dispensation had not
arrested this decrease man by this
time-200 years ago-would have been
mere microscopic object, and We may
conclude that by our time he would
not have been at all. NJ. Henrion did
not give any explanation as to how be
arrived at bis estimate Of the height
Of these ancients.
Perhaps the most gigantic story on
record is that concerning an immense
skeleton, said to have been in Sicily,
which measured 300 feet in length
TBS story, Ag%FgvsF, carries its own
side this giant was bis walking stick,
which was thirty feet long and thick
as 3 telegraph pole. A clever calcu-
lator made the estimate that a walk
ing stick only thirty feet iii length for
man who measured 900 feet would
be as ridiculous as one of seven inches
for man of ordinary Standardization.
apolis News.