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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-10-04
How a Bullet Drops,

In what position does a rife bullet
return to earth? In order to solve the
problem special stand was erected
in Germany recently, and experiments
were carried on along the shores of
lake the surface of which was frozen,
says the Popular Science Monthly. The
ice was covered with strong planks.
It was shown that an infantry rifle
bullet shot upward in a vertical direc-
tion passes downward In the same pO-
sition In which 1t passed upward-in
other words, it came back again to
earth with its bottom first.
Why was it not upset at its culmi-
nation point? The answer is that the
propelling force ceases to act at the
elimination point. But the twist has
as yet not stopped, and therefore 1t
starts its fall with twist. Even on
impact the twist has not stopped, as
was Indicated by the warping of the
wood fibers in the planking on the ice.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-10-04
ANIMALS Will NOT ATTACK
man Has ss0thIng V FeaF FROM wild
Creatures Of Forest Who VIII
Flee AZ His Approach.

In North America, barring the
venomouS snakes, an occasional old
she-bear, with very young cubs, and
peccary or wild havllina hogs that go
In droves among the brush of the
southwest, there Is nothing absolute
ly nothing, In the wild animal line that
the merest child out alone after dark
needs to fear, says a writer in the
Philadelphia Ledger. Such Is the fear
of man. engendered by the long use of
firearms and traps and before that by
stout bows and flint-pointed arrows,
spears and heavy, spiked war clubs or
stone axes, that the human scent Is
enough to send bears, wolves and cats
along with the deer and lesser crea-
lures, scampering in retreat.
Old hunters and woodmen declare
that 1t is actually more difficult, as
general thing, to come within shooting
distance of bear than 1t Is of deer,
and In many sections this is proved by
the fact that the bear still hold their
own after the deer have been exter-
minated. though more hunters and
dogs go out after bear meat than those
seeking venison.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-10-04
One Mar Problem.

The New York Post says that as
soon as enlistment of wage earners In
our large cites becomes general, the
problem of housing the dependent fam
llies VIII present itself for solution.
t&fn France tie declanation of a mora
torlum enabled the government to re-
lieve the situation there considerably"
the Post continues. "a large part of
the population of Paris, at the present
time, is living rent free, and an al
most equally large percentage &c the
landlords has been permitted to With
hold interest payments on mortgages
covering their properties. The govern
ment itself contributes little toward
the relief of the real estate owner and
mortgage. who have had to bear AN
almost confscatory share Of the bur-
den. Under our law, however, as point
ed out recently by federal official.
any similar solution here would be
impossible. If large numbers Of work
ingmen are drafted, the government
will have to mid their families"
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-10-04
HUMAN FACE ON CRABS BACK
Queer Legend Is Attached to an oddi-
ty of Nature Which Is Found In
Japanese Waters.

A crab with a human face is one of
the oddities to be found IN Japanese
waters, Not only that. but the face is
surprisingly like that of Japanese
warrior In the 'sold, unhappy. far-off
days of the past" This face is formed
by the strange figuration of the crabs
bnck. To see one of the creatures
crawling on the sand is to see what
apparently Is human face moving
across the beach.
According to Japanese history. the
nation was beset BIZ plague bf piracy
Hes rsuEunlea ngos HaNs lss Nesx
York World The coasts were ravaged,
vessels sunk and terror spread gencr-
ally by marauding sea rovers. Then
the people organized a feet and set
out to externinate the pirates. A
great battle followed in which all Of
the freebooters were slain. =
At this point legend steps in. It IS
said that not long after the battle the
first of the crabs appeared. With ad-
vancing years the crabs increased In
numbers until they are quite common.
And not only do they bear the face of
n fierce old warrior, but 1t Is strangely
like that of a dead man who had been
drowned. The superstitious among the
natives say that the souls of the pi-
rates entered into the forms of the
crabs
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-10-04
NOCTURNAL VISIT FROM LION
Trainer Had Perllous Journey With
Animal Which Escaped From
Gage IN Railroad Car.

There Is plenty of danger in train
Ing wild animals; nevertheless, In
many cases those who work among
the carnivOres owe their lives to the
good temper OF their charges. In that
connection Mr.. Carl Hagenbeek re-
cords In beasts and men an adventure
that would alarm even the most cour.
ageous.
In the beginning of the sixties,
writes Mr.. Hagenbeck. was bringing
from Cologne to Hamburg q large col
lection of animals. Among them was
four-year-old lion. 1t was placed in
a great kennel and, together with all
the other animals, was installed In the
railway van. man named Druard
was In charg, the animals during
the journey. When everything was
satisfactorily arranged. he closed the
door of the van and made himself COM
Portable.
The train rumbled on through the
night and the unsuspecting keeper
dozed peacefully. Suddenly he felt
a great weight upon his chest, and
woke with a start. In the darkness,
not yard from him, there shOne two
greenish lights, and he could dlmly see
the shaggy outline of the lions name.
In some way the fastening Of Its cage
had become disarranged and the huge
beast had escaped.
Druard was q trainer of long expe-
rience, and he knew that this lion was
goOd-tempered. So he decided at once
that the best thing to do was some
how or other to tie the animal up. For
the rest he must share the place with
the lion until the next station, and
make the best Of his awkward situa-
ton.
Fortunately, no trouble broke out
between the lion and the other ami.
mails. Had anything of that sort Oc-
the man would never have
ived to tell the tale. Druard quietly
lntied a sash that he wore round his
BODY and placed 1t round the lions
leck. Then cropping his. way through
he dark and joltIng van he succeeded .
n fastening the other end of the sash !
o the handle of the door. At the next
tation he sounded the alarm, and :
vhen lights were brought led the lion :
ack to its cage.-Youths Companion. =
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-10-04
No Sentries at War Office.

Probably there Is no other war of-
flee like our own ia the world at least.
In one respect--there Is not d soldier
on guard either outside or Inside the
whole building, sss's London l'lt
Elts.
The task Of keeping order " lsfE
entirely in The hands OF metropolitan
policemen. Every stranger who enters
Is asked his business by a constable,
Ellis in an inquiry form under the guild
ance of constable, and, when he
leaves, delivers that form, which serves
him as pass, up to another constable.
If he requires direction inside the
building, he is put in charge of a little
girl, apparently fresh from school,
who takes him to the room he requires.
Her only mark of ofIicialdom is
brown overall with q small crown on
each point of the collar.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-10-04
CLIPPING with a Pin.

When you lose, your knife or do not
have a pair of scissors at hand for cut
ting the paper common pin or needle
of any kind serves the purpose ad-
mirably, says Popular Science Month
ly. II IL is single sheet from which
the clipping is to be removed, lay the
part on another paper, hold the pin
slantwlse so that the point will follow
around the clipping, just as II tracing
Its outline.
Pass back over the scratch with the
point In the lead and you will be sur
prlsed how smoothly the pin cuts the
paper.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-10-04
Dogs Must Leave England.

Mans faithful friend, the dog, is
being driven from England, because he
eats too much, said John Forbes of
this city, who recently returned from
Liverpool, says the Cleveland Press.
With famine threatening the British
Isles, dogs are being sent away, espe-
cinlly to the United States.
"Every member of royalty, who kept
immense kennels, has given up these
dogs" said Forbes. II could have had
a fine blooded Irish setter for $5 If
had the arrangements for carrying the
dog home. Members of our crew pur-
chased some fine dogs, among them
Pomeranians, which they brought to
this country"
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-10-04
Soaring Them Away.

Frank A. Vanderlip, chairman Of a
Liberty Loan committee, said in New
York:
'The loan machinery was made easy,
simple and informal, so that all could
come In. We didn't want to scare the
plain people away. you know.
"Some of our past loans did scare
the plain people. They were like the
swaggcr seashore hotel.
"This hotel was so very swagger
that the guests all felt like inmates
or prisoners.
"There was little man who arrived
there one night and rang his bell for
some ice water. No answer. He rang
again. Still no answer. Then he put
his finger on the button and held 1t
there till he heard footsteps.
"a knock, and majestic maid en-
tered. She looked at the little man
scornfully.
"Dld you ringT she asked.
"Yes,' said he.
"'Humph.' said the maid. Who lift
ed you up to the bellT"
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-10-04
Boiled Tongue.

Cover four calves tongues with boil
ing water, add five carrots which have
been scrapcd, and cut into strips two
stalks of celery, one small onion,
couple of cloves, and salt and pepper
as seasoning, Cook until tender, take
from the water, skim and remove the
roots; cut in half lengthwise. Have
cooked half can of tomatoes, to
which add a cupful of stock; cook un-
til reduced half; pour over the tongue
and serve. Garnish with parsley and
slices of lemon.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-10-04
The Chased Rlnu.

Mrs. Vernon Castle, at a dance in
New York, condoled with young man
who danced badly.
you'll soon master It," she said.
"Pitch right in and learn, and don't
mind II they do laugh at you. Ignor-
ance is always laughable, but there's
no disgrace In It."
Then Mrs. Castle told little story.
IA young man." she said, "visited a
jewelers. and asked to look at some
Wedding rings. He selected very
handsome ring, and the jeweler said:
"'H'm. That one Is dearer than the
others. Yes, sir, have to charge ten
dollars extra for that one on account
of the chasing
"The young man flushed.
"'You won't have to chase me, mis-
ter he said coldly. L pay cash."
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-10-04
Neqroes Famous as Composers.

There is no doubt that james Bland.
negro musician, wrote Garry Me
Back to Old Virginia" During the
days of slavery there were In New Or
leans quite u number of well educated
negroes, and among them number
who gained distinction rs musical com
posers. Five Of these were Edmund
Dede, Basil Bares, Lucien Lambert,
Sidney Lambert and Samuel Snaer.
Much of the music that these men
wrote is of permanent worth. One Of
the earliest American negro musical
AUTHORS was James Hemmenway. His
home was In Philadelphia, aud during
the second and third decades Of the
nineteenth century he wrote much
music which by musicians OF authority
l8 sci down a- "sHt
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-10-04
A New Potato Dodge.

Drop washed potatoes in a vessel OF
rapidly boiling water and allow them
to remain ten minutes. Remove and
strip the thin skin as when potatoes
are peeled after thorough cooking by
boiling. The potatoes will still be
practically raw and may be handled
Ike raw peeled potatoes in preparing
any dish, as scalloped, French or Ger
man fried potatoes, potato chips, etc.
One excellent way to cook the
skinned potatoes Is to bake them. The
entire potato, including the thin, gold
en- brown crust, may he eaten.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-10-04
al -rnUNE STREET PRISON"
Some weli-Known Men Were Confined
In Philadelphia Jail When lmpris-
onment for Debt Prevailed.

The terms 'Prune street prison" may
be more readily understood by a read-
er If he shall simply bear In mind
that Prune street was once the name
of what is now Locust street from
! Fourth to Sixth, the change having
been made about. probably, forty years
ago, says the Philadelphia Evening
Bulletin.
AS to the prison, II existed on the
north side of Prune street and ended
below Sixth and was In the nature of
an extension of the Walnut street pris-
on at the southeast corner of Sixth and
Walnut streets. At a time when i'm
prisonment for debt was q punishment
under the law of Pennsylvania, the
Prune street prison was used chiefly
for that purpose. In the latter part
of the eighteenth century and the ear
ly part of the nineteenth, it sometimes
contained many well known as well rs
humble men who were unable to meet
the demands of their creditors. Rob-
ert Morris was one of the prisoners
LoI sefeIdl yours buIlnE lie piOloiS-
ed period Of his -dispensation in tryir
to stave off the swarms of importunate
men to whom he owed money, he would
sometimes speak or write Of "Prune |
street" as If the jail loomed up before
him like thing of dread. While Nor
ris was there, William B. Wood, the
eminent actor, whose long life was af-
terward associated with the first and
the second Chestnut street theater,
was one of his companions in misery.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-10-04
The Nautilus.

The nautilus Is fiat spiral shell,
four to six Inches In diameter which In
the adult shell has two and one-half
coils. 1t is gracefully turned and dell
cately built, pearly within and porcela-
neous without. The original specimens,
before they have been cleaned and pol
ished, have cross-bands marking their
exterior of reddish-brown color. OPP
posite the opening Of the shell, the
coil bears large patch of black, and
there is also a narrow band Of black
lining the edge Of the opening.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-10-04
unexpeeted Help.

A few years ago a young man who
was In financial difficulties had occa-
sion to refer to the family Bible for a
date there recorded. In so doing he
came across a number of Bank Of Eng
land notes, amounting collectively TO d
considerable sum, which more than
met his liabilities. Then he recalled
his mothers dying words that Help
might be found In the Bible when all
other sources failed" But he had paid
small heed to the injunction, and Ger
tainly never dreamed OF so practical a
fulfillment of her wortls,-London Tit
vl3lts.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-10-04
Homemade Celery Salt.

Do not throw away the leaves Of
celery, but spread on pie tins and dry
on the back of stove. Then place on
a large sheet of paper and roll very
fine with rolling pin. Add salt and
pack In glass Jars. Cover closely and
keep to season soups, meat loaf, sal
ads, ETC., also an excellent condlment
for cold meats; keep salt shaker
filed with 1t on the table. When the
price of celery scars II is very con-
venient to have this celery salt on
hand.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-10-04
Loves Ordeal.

Dear one" he murmured, do you
love me YETI"
A shlver shook the beautiful cOed's
frame and she was silent.
"Speak, dearest; answer me-" he In
sisted. 'Do you love me YETI"
"Yes, George, love you; but your
grammar Is rotten"
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-10-04
To Sweep Mating.

In sweeping matted floor. cover the
broom with the skirt of an old UNDER
vest; this takes up the dust readily
and saves wear on the mating. A
bare broom soon makes the straw
rough.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-10-04
POPULAR SCIENCE

Fruit acids are among the best
mouth cleaners.
Old engravlngs Of mining work
In the early part Of the seventh
century show that the plckax.
ehisel and hammer were the
principal implements employed.
During the flve-year period
ended in 1914 Georgia surfaced
6.364 miles OF her roads. This
is Mt the rate of more than four
miles per working day.
An excellent substitute for abb
sorbent cotton which has been
developed by the present war is
"llgnin," and is made Of pine eel.
lulOse. 1t Is said to absorb
blood better than cotton.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-10-04
A Social leveler.

The vegetable wagon is a great lev
elcr and we notice when II comes
around in the morning aud the neigh
Dor women meet at IL that those
whose husbands make $500 a year
chat very pleasantly with those whose
@aehnndS m",c only 500 MONTH
. ,'pp,Gns II, s. ..#5.,.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-10-04
DOE't SpIll.

Make paper tunnels out of pieces
of wrapping paper, and use them for
pouring sugar, tea, coffee, cereals, ETC..
into their proper receptacles. These
are very useful in preventing waste.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-10-04
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AROUND THE WORLD

Worlds sugar production Is
short
Brazil will promote dye indus
try.
New Zealand is developing oil
wells.
China has a military aviation
school.
Sweden obtains electricity
from waterfalls.
United States has sheep on
one farm in seven.
Bolivia is seeking capital for
railway building. ]
Argentina permits bakeries to !
open on Sundays. !
A. A. A. A. "A A A A A A A A A A. a A a
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-04
a northern strip Of D0oly and a south

northern strip OF Dolly and a south
err strip of Houston counties, with
the enterprising town e. 'ynadilla as
the county seat,
The citizens OF Unsdilla have raised
a fund OF more than $1,000 to defray
The expenses Of their campaign, and
have decided to name their proposed
new county Howell in honor Of the late
Evan How'll, distinguished Confed-
crate commander and fother of Clark
Howell, editor of the Atlanta Ccnsti-
tuition.
Unadilla has a population OF 1850
has recently secured the Dixie-Ove
land Highway in competition with
other towns of that section and the
citizens made a present Of $500 TO a
city newspaper man to start real news
paper, which win be known as the
Unadilla Reporter.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-04
GERMAN 9LOTTERS
CONVICTED BY JURY

New York. april Six Germans
were convicted by a jury in the FEEDER
al district court here today for con
spiracy to destroy. steamships carrying
foes and munitions from this port for
the Entente allies by means of incen--
diary bombs.
The mem found guilty are Caps
Charles Won Kleist OF H6boken. a chem
is.; Kari Schmidt. chief engineer Of
the German steamship Friedrich der
Crosse; Ernest Becker, Frederick Kar-
bade Wilhelm arades and George
Paradel, all assistant engineers of the
same vessel The jury was out fifty
minutes. ae
The six men will he sentenced on
Friday. The maximum prison punish
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-04
Zion Hill Social Items
~ Lola Adkins.

Mr.. ana Mrs Glenn IEud9cn fFcnl
Vienna, attended The singine Zion
Hnl last Sunday afternoon.
The singing given a Zion lin lest
Sunday Afternoon was enjoyed by al
and q large crowd attended.
Mrs. Mary Smiih and children spent
last Saturday night anu sunday with
her mother, Mrs. 7, T. Fulghum.
Mr. and Mrs w. p Noble and Mr..
and Mrs. Tom Arnold spent last sun-
day with NJ. and Mrs. A. ]. Noble OF
Zion Hill community.
Mr. and Mrs. zeak Hill from Vienna,
attended the singing last Sunday af-
ternoon at Zion Hill.
Mrs A. J. Mobiles has been" sick with
the grip, but we are glad to know that
she is better.
Mr.. and Mrs, c. 0. Noble from Cor
dele, attended the singing at Zion
Hill last Sunday afternoon, and also
Miss Taylor from Sandy Mount attend
ed the singing.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-04
HOLY WEEK AT CHRIST CHURCH
BY Mrs. Alex Martin.

This week is Holy Week at
Christ church the following article
furnished this page by special request
will be of much interest;
The Pilgrimage of Prayer.
(By ReQuest)
We get the name, The Pilgrimage
Of Prayer, from our church friends in
England; although their plan dicera
decidedly from ours. In this, their
time Of war and agony of mind, some
thing outside the beaten track was
originated; pilgrimage from village
to village to call the people to prayer
and penitence. At the triennial con-
venton Of the Episcopal church in St.
Louis, the Woman's Auxiliary decided
to have a cycle OF weeks Of prayer
all over the United States; the plan
adopted was to start in December,
1916 in northermost Maine, each
church Of that diocese uniting each
dey for week in special services OF
interceasion and thanksgiving. From
diocese to diocese, from state to state,
the circle of prayer advances until
finally on the last Sunday Of the
church year, the Sunday next before
Advent, November 25th, 1917, every
state having had its pilgrimage, all
members of the Woman's Auxiliary,
throughout the whole of America are
to unite in making their communion
as an entire body.
As one man says this pilgrimage
comes as an instant challenge to a
well-nigh spiritually bankrupt nation.
OF course, at all times in ell Chris
tian churches, there have been periods
Of special irtercession; this idea Of
ours differs only in its spirit of con-
tinuity of progress until every church
has been reached. Nous urgently do
we need to carry it through and to re-
vile in ourselves the knowledge and
power to pray; the very essence Of
The Christian religion is prayer, and
to arrive at a more perfect understand
ing Of this is the aim of our week of
special services.
The pilgrimage reaches the state OF
Georgia on the week beginning April
9th, and will be observed at Christ
church, Cordele, by appropriate servi-
ces.- An announcement Of these ser
vices will appear elsewhere in this
paper We extend to all our friends a
cordial invitation to unite with us.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-04
ment for their ofense is two years.

..'-.-. -'.-'-- c,.-..
Capt. Otto WolpegN pier superin-
tendent of tie hiIan Line, and Capt.
Tho Bode. pier superintendent Of the
Hamburg Line, Jointly indicted with
those convicted, wave not yet been
tried.
DR.. Walter (. Schelle also indicted,
for whom the defendants testified they
manufactured bombs, fled when fed
eraI agents q year ago unearthed the
plot, and is believed to be in Mexico.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-04
UNAD!LLA AFTER THAT
NEW COUNTY WITH FUN[

Atlanta, April 4-One OF the most
interesting new county proposals ever
submitted to the legislature will be
that OF Howell county, TO be introduced
in the session next summer provid-
ing for the creation of county from
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-04

shall il live and am physically
able deliver the memorial address 81
Macon on the 18th Gay OF this month
received an invitation from more
than fifty sjalwart Confederate Ve>
Grams, ana ! have never since / reach
ed manhood refused and failed to do
what l could for the Old soldiers who
fought for my raIr southland from 1851
10 1865. The cid Vets Of Macon and
Bibb county are not as see it, belt
crs, neither are the Guardians Of Lib
erty they have as much right to hold
Memorial services as Bishop Kelley or
any other person or persons
Thanking 20 publish this correction.
Very truly
]. GoHDoN JONES
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-04
a "CORRECvION.n

Editor Dispatch:--l regret that the
following advertisement (Which !
Judge is paid for by the inch accord
ing to your advertising rates( and
ycur comment following appeared iii
the Dispatch Of Wednesday, March
18th. 1917.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-04-04

The "bolting" crowd OF Guardians OF
Liberty wha tried to stir up dissen-
the memorial address which is to be
delivered by Bishop Kelley, have IN
yited Mayor ]. Gordon Jones Of Cor
dele TO deliver their address. but he
isn't going. Our mayor doesn't want
to lend support TO such movement.