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Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1917-03-30

Over in New. Madrid county Q
local Methodist preacher who has
charge Of two churches and DUR
ing the week works at the black
smith trade went one night re-
Gently to call on his best girl,
whose name was Bette Worth.
but the other members OF the
family, themother, two brothers
and two sisters, were opposed to
him, and he had only been at the
house a short time when the bat-
tie Of Worth opened. One Of the
boys went at him with an iron po-
ker, and one Of the girls attacked
him and Ia the melee the preacher
knocked one Of the boys down,
and as they were getting pretty
thick at him to scare them away
pulled his gun and ehot few
holes in the floor, which caused
one Of the girls to faint. The
preacher managed to get away
and going to Portageville, near
where the folks lived, sent a doc-
tor out to see If he had hurt any
body, and then surrendered to
the constable. The next day the
folks sent for the preacher, made
peace, he got his giri and they
were married and now the war Is
ended.
The six corncob pipe factories
in this state last year turned out
the Missouri Meerschaums" at
the rate Of 208 per minute. At
that rate, it looks like sufficient
surplus should accumulate 10
keep aii OF the potrons of that
brand Ct pipes from letting their
''iiods" get so strong and stink
ing that the ordinary smoker cam
not come within the 3-mile limit
OF them. Missouri pssctically
supplies the world with this pro-
duct, and in the several sections
VI the state where the industry is
it has grown to be an
immense project. Under fair
conditions. the farmers who are
growing cob pipe. corn realize
about $40 per acre additional for
that variety.-C CassC County DEM
ocrat. s'fa
Speaking Of farmers who worry
along with under capitalized
farms or pay usurious rates Of in
terest, Mercer county loan
agent occupies a half page in the
Princeton Post with what he
pleases to call, "a Sermon On q
Dogs Tail |" Among other things
he says: "The trouble with too
many men is that they are con-
tent to plod along as the tail of Z
big proposition while the head
does all the barking and licks up
The soup. They are being wag-
ged and will keep on being wag-
ged the balance Of their days in
frayed ovsrslls and one-gsllus|
and leavs nothing to their family
ut the end of l;fe but q pleasant
memory and an empty pocket-
book"
AT Flat River the morning OIL
March Il. the 8-yesr-old con Of
Gaorce McDowell waa RIM over|
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1917-03-30

'RO NDABOUTTHE STATE.
Cleaned from Exchange Made blythe Shears,
the Pencil and rhe Paste Pot--Some Origi-
n naI some Credited, and Some Stolen.
~ but Nearly All Interesting Reading.


Butler county II figuring oF
buying l tractor for resd WORKING
purposes.
From various places in South
east Missouri comes reports q
mad dogs.
IA farmer over ii Scott county
recently sold his 1915 wheat crop
at 50 per bushel.
There will be $4,000 gallons q
crude oil used on the streets Of
Charleston this year.
An Ifonton store company paid
S1,847 for carload Of potatoes,
containing 900 bushels.
Three men were arrested Of
Caruthersville last week on q
charge Of highway robbery.
Mound City has community
building club whose president 10
an undertaken and the yics-pres-
ident minister.
AT the April election Sikeston
will vote on a proposition Of
changing from q city Of the
fourt;, class to the third.
Pemiscot county is working
the county prisoners on the pub
lic roads. They have eight pris-
oners and the gang is said 70 he
doing excellent work.
6 There is reported to be 1.5OO
psrsonal delinquent taxes in Mad
ison county and the collector is
preparing to make extra eiforts
10 collect al sums due.
The Wayne county good roads
bonds, 5000, 900. sold At par. The
Kauffman, Smith Emert lnvest'
ment Co., of ST. Louis bought
them. The bonds bear 4 IL per
cent. interest.
The Wayne Land and Mining
Co.. owing 5000 acresof iron ore
bearing lands in Wayne county,
have organized at Piedmont and
are getting ready to clean up the
property and open mines end
farms.
One day lsst week railroad de-.
tectives arrested Mexican on
the Thebes Bridge on suspicion.
When searched four sticks Of
dynamite were found in his pos
session. He was turned over to
Federal authorities.
Yohn r Marshall. one OF Scott
oo,ntv,a n,ost,orominent citizens
dad Al his home in sikeston on
rhursday Of last week For the
past few years he had been IN
poor health He was an extern
eive land owner and has been an
important factor ia the history of
Southeast Missouri.
, IL ~ reouest a. cecelia Puob.
. Carlb.oe pirl. Il granted. she
vv;ll ~ lie youngest ! divorcee II
Misaouri. Cecilia. who was mar.
riad 4 The ace Of IA vears. and
now i onlv II. has sued her bua-
band. Gus. Pu.b. for Z divorce.
sllspiur cruelty ana abuse. She
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1917-03-30

I $1,000 high school building Il
be erected at Morehouse, Scot
county. 1t is to be q thoroughly
modern building IN every respect
F. H. Finn who ,ivss down ii
Pemiscot' county, near Steele
has . hickory walking cane ou
on the Blue Ridge mountains D
Virginia by his grandfather D
least as far back as the early
l''30's. It is sound and good 10,
many years to come.
/ "shorty" Huff. editor Of ths
I"Daily Dope" In the st. Loui'
Globe Democrat, died suddenl,
in Jefferson City, Sunday night
March 18th. Another star ii IN,
firmament Of newspaper humol
has followed it's orbit outside our
ken, and left on earth, all to sac
atits merriest, longing for anoths sr
laugh. Dexter Statesman.
Shouting ''death and defiance
to all Germans" Noah Adams
ran amuck ut Lees Summit and
with o rifle In his hands broke ia
plate glass windows in store
fronts. He was finally captured
by his father and was taken "a
an asylum for theinsane. Eigh.
.y per cent of the plate glass
windows in the town were brok ON
by the maniac. The war scare
news caused the man to lose his
mind.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Kaiser would
better be tying the legs Of the
chickens, and locking the cat out
side tho kitchen door, as the
signs p'nt towards their soon
having to throw water on the fire,
call the dog and trek down the
big road after Mr., Gar and fam.
| lily, who left last week for the
land Of Goshnos sewhere. Sun
easy lies the head that wears a
crown in these days Of unfold
ing demoeracy.--Dexter States
mnn.
j. F. Vsngennlp Of Dongola
shipped a car load Of hogs to 81.
Louis last week and among the
number was the 780.pound Po-
land China male owned and ex.
hibited at the Stock and Products
show here last fall by Captain D.
j. Conrad. This hog sold for a
little over sos on the markets The
st. Louis Times stated that he
sold for $1,000, but this was a
mistake. However, If you will
stop and figure q little s98 is NOT
so bad for one hog when sold by
weight. Marble Hill Press.
The mayor ana three aldermen
of Maiden were arrested some
days ago on state warrant
charging malfeasance in office.
1t seems that the city hired q
bunch Of Chicago detectives to
chass down certain malefactors
in the burg,--theives, robbers,
,bootlegeers, ct Al. land paid for
their services The small sum of
S668. 30 ct one time and S246 at
another. The people did not ap-
nreciate having their money
spent away from home so indis.
criminately and the investigation
followed.
This story may seem something
In the line Of . fish story, but II
isn't, it's fact. The story runs
IN the rabbit line this week. j..
n. B. Msthenia. who lives north
of this city, was here Monday
and showed us the horns he took
from Arabbit he killed tha. day.
The horns measured nine inches
long and we're curved much like
that Of i steer. He said when he
removed the horns he took them
from between tho ears, and that
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-24
REAL ESTATE-SUBURBAN
Benson.


ACREAGE WEST.
40 ACRES IMPROVED
Close 10 Dodge street paved road
Fine springs and running water,
Four miles west Of Elmwoon park
On west Pacific. a we'll Travelled thor
oughfare.
Land lies high and slightly, sloping gem
tly to west
Small orchard and plenty grapes
improvements: UnC story square house
barn, chicken house, CoTucrtbs.
Price and terms reasonable. See us.
so ACRES
4 milo 10 Dodge street
ga miles west Of lilInwO0d park.
Right in line of movement whore val.
ues are steadily increasing If you are In
terested in suburban land which has a
very promising future let us show you
this eighty acres. 1t lies high, rolling,
with slightly building site among au
abundance Of fruit aud ornamental trees.
Price and terms attractive and will be
given on application
0'KEEFE REAL ESTATE CO, Realtors,
Doug. 27l5. 1916 Omaha Nat Blk. Bldg.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-24
CREIGH, SONS & CO.,
IF YOU COULD SEE

IF YOU COULD SEE
This beautiful bungalow you would
want TO own 1t, just completed, large
rooms and bath on 1st floor, large
rooms unfinished on Cd floor. 1t is built
of the best of materials and by day labor.
oak finish in rooms with oak floors
throughout even in kitchen, has num-
ber OF special features. The outside ar
chitecture is beautiful Strictly modern in
every way, full basement, furnace heat,
lot 46x1e5 #, street paved, car line goes
by the door, close to new school, located
at 2911 N. 45th st. This bungalow is a
bargain at $4,000. IF sold at once, $500
will buy it. Easy terms can he arranged,
Be sure and see this beautiful home before
you buy.
RASP BROS. (Realtors),
210-214 Keeline Bldg. Tyler I2l.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-24
South.
DOWN TOWN APARTMENTS
MR.. APARTMENT HUNTER

We have a beautiful 6-room apartment
In THE UINTAH, Park Ave and Leaven-
worth; newly decorated throughout, every
thing spick and span You'll-like its big
comfortable rooms. It's a real HOME
east front. first floor, Apt /! price $50
and S55.
Payne & Slater Company, Realtors
SIS Omaha Nat. Blk Bldg, Doug. pOl6
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-24
REAL ESTATE-TRACKAGE

FOR real estate and Investments see +. |
Wcad. $40 s 18th st. Wcad Rldg
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-24
WEST FARNAM HOME.

This house was built for home and is
onA dandy east front lot, near Turner
Park, new Yates school and car line. II
is on one of the best and prettiest streets
in this district. House is completely
modern, has large living room, dining
room, music room. kitchen and maids
room on the first floor: four bedrooms
and library or den on the second floor
Possession can be given within reason
able time. Will be glad to have You
see this house any time. Address 112
N. 32d Ave.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-19
LET EVERY KETCHIKANE R LOOK INTO THIS
 INVESTMENT CAREFULLY; DECIDE PROMPTLY

The following facts set forth by the Treasury Department regarding the second Liberty Loan, show in concise form, the advantages of these bonds, as an investment for the people. They are as follows:
 Second Liberty Loan Facts Amount .s3 900, ,oOO0, 900
 Interest, four percent paid twice each year
 Exemptions, from all taxes except estate taxes, surtaxes, and excess prof it taxes.
 Redeemable, in 25 years or at gov ernment's option, after ten years
 Payments, four in number by gov ernment's plan last payment January 15, 191S--or payable over period of one year by savings banks and em- ployers' plans.
 When to
 1. More than 99 percent of the peo- ple of the United States can invest in the Second Liberty Loan 4 percent Bonds without being in any way affect ed by their taxable feature.
 2. The new As are exempt from all state and local taxes.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-19
APOSTLE OF ALASKA" CONGRATULATED BY
 PRESIDENT WILSON
Rev. Father Duncan of Metla- katla Receives Messages
 From All Parts of World

Mr. Hewson, native postmaster Of Me.lakatla. government reservation, while in town today, visited the offices Of the Progressive Miner and reported that Rev. Father Duncan, who cele- brates this month. the Goth anniver- sary Of his coming to America from England to take up missionary work with the natives has been the recipi- ent Of congratulatory messages from prominent people from several conti- nents. among them our own President Wilson, Vice-President Marshal, and Governor Strong Of Alaska
 Mfr. Hewson also reported that sil- yer cup. valued at s45O00, the gift of number of prominent oldtime Ketchikan business men, had been presented to Father Duncan on Tues day 4 celebration of the event had been planned but on account Of so many of the native Metlakatlans be- ing away, working and fishing. it was abandoned
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-19
GOVERNMENT TO MOVE TO
 MOSCOW
Recent Capture of OeseI And Moon Islands Forces
 The Step

PETROGRAD. Oct 1s.-The Min is,er ot Public Affairs. Mir. Mishkin, announces this morning that the seac Of the government will be moved to Moscow soon.
 The newspapers publish an official announcement Of the evacuation of the fortified port Reyel on the Baltic al the entrance ot the Gulf Of Finland as having begun. The schools have been closed and the inhabitants are being sent into the interior.
 Military experts believe that the new German offensive resulted in the capture of both the 0esel and Moon Islands. caused the government 10 de eide to move and likewise abandon the port of Reyel.
 l. was officially announced yester- day that two German torpedo boats were sunk in the Moon Island Sound field mines during the naval battle of last Tuesday.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-19
MILLION DOLLARS FOR MILLION BOOKS
 FOR MILLION MEN,

CHICAGO. H.. Oct. 19.-Over sS00,- 900 already has been subscribed for books for the Sammies. according 10 information received al the headquar- ters Of the Chicago Library war coun- cil. Coincident with the announce ment Of this amount came reports from the Chicago district captains which made the outlook for the at tainment Of the city's goal more prob able than ever.
 The contributions are coming in very well now" said W. F. MarNeill. recording secretary. There seems 10 be some misunderstanding, however, as 10 our slogan, A Million Dollars for a Million Books for a Million Men"
 The amount aimed for will not only buy this number Of books but will be used 10 house, catalog and dis tribute them 10 the soldiers Build ings. 40 by 126 feet in size, will be built. and all the facilities of a first class public library service will be given in each camp"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-19

3. The income from the new 4 per cent Liberty Bonds is subject only to surtaxes.
 4. Surfaces are levied only on in- comes in excess of s5,000.
 ,. Out of a total population of 110, 900, ,O0O in the United States only 400, 900 persons paid income taxes in 1916.
 6. Only 246,000 paid surtaxes.
 '. $5,O0O face value of New per cent Liberty Bonds are exempt from all taxes whatsoever, present and flu. ture
 S. An individual may own (provid- ing he has no other capitaD $150.000 Liberty Loan As and pay no taxes.
 g. The income of an individual from Liberty Loan Bonds (providing he has no other income) is exempt up to $5,200 Of this exemption $5,000 represents the 4 per cent interest on bonds of face value of $125. 900 (ex- empt from all normal taxes) and s200 represents the interest at percent On bonds Of face value of $50o0. exemp- ted from all taxes (Paragrapa Lib. erty Loan Act.)
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-19
c. E. FLYE, OF
 ADMIRAL LINE SAYS ALASKA PROSPEROUS
Has Spent Month Investigating Shipping Conditions In The
 Territory

While the Admiral Evans was in port today taking on salmon from the Ketchikan cannery. MT. c. E. Five, general freight and passenger agent for the Admiral line, was a visitor at the Progressive-Miner offices. Mir Eye, who is accompanied on his tour of Alaskan ports, by Mrs. Five, is now returning to Seattle after spending the past month, travelling from port to port as far as Anchorage, Investigating shipping conditions and adjusting matters for the company.
 "The fishing industry in Alaska has assumed such an important position now. that we are trying in every way to meet the demands of the shippers of fresh, and canned fish, to the best of our ability, as well as other industrial production" MT. Eye said today.
 We also try to get all possible comforts for the tourists, who visit Alaska each year, for herein lies one of the greatest advertising agencies Alaska has. It is not the dollar or two they spend for curios, that means so much to the people of Alaska, but the fact that they will tell of their wis., it's to others, and will perhaps return to establish homes or industries and open in this way, the country to out siders, and that Is what Alaska needs, is development, new blood, and capi- tal." MT Eye explained.
 "On my trip have heard very little complaints made against the service the company has been giving and des- pite the high cost of living, fuel, re- pairs and such like, the Admiral Line has kept up it's high standard of ser vice throughout. Of course, it is quite possible that there may be a raise in rates both for freight and pas sengers, but it will not be unreason- able"
 In speaking of the new order by the government for the taking over of steamers over 1500 tons, MT. Eye stated that he was of the opinion that ! iTolld not materially affect Alaska $ shipping facilities any more than the usual winter cut-down on steamer ser vice.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-19
BODY OF DROWN D
 FIS SHERMAN
Seen Floating Around Ketchikan
 Wharf Early This Morning

The body of Wm. J. Russi, 27, sec ond engineer Of the Gas Boat Bonita who was drowned on the night of Sep tember 22nd, while attempting to jump from the wharf down to the vessel and missed his footing, falling into the water, was recovered today and placed in the morgue.
 The body was not seen again until this morning. when it was discovered floating about underneath the Ketchi- kan Wharf by some men on a pile driver.
 The Bonita was from the westward on her way south to Seattle after a fishing season for one Of the Libby, McNeill 6. Libby canneries in the vic inity of Bristol Bay IL was learned al the time of his death that the young man was to have been married on his return home to Mill Valley, Cali fornia where his mother and fance are living. He sent a message On the afternoon Of the day he was drown cd. telling them he was on his way home and sending love to both. The message was addressed to his fance, Miss Emma Christ, Mill Valley. Cali fronia. Deputy Marshal Sharpe stated this morning that he had notified her by wire this morning of the recovery of the body and asking for instruct ions as 10 burial
 Among the articles of Identification found in his clothes was his registra- tion card, showing that he had regis. tered in San Francisco, July Fist.
 There was 10 inquest held
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-19
GOVERN MENT BUREAUS ARE GATHERING MEN
 OF SPECIAL ABILITY
Chemists and Engineers Are To Be Drafted According To
 Age and Dependency.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 19.-Several hundred chemists among the drafted men have already been assigned to special work. Under the government authorities. these men have been SC. lscted from the census arranged by the bureau of mines. Similar census were made of mining engineers show ing their age. dependency. conditions and positions and put in the draft li- ability list and the nature of the work each could do if drafted. This scheme is affording great facility to the de, partment of war in selecting the men needed. an official said this morning
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-19
Delegate Sulzer Encourages
 Purchase of Liberty Bonds

petuity of this great Republic. Alas kans never falter and patriotism has burned as brightly in the Northland as in any part of America. Now there is an mediate duty before us; to sup hort the Sons of America who are soon to be on the firing line, support them with ample funds. They are giving their all the least we can do is to see that they do not lack equip ment and supplies. Fifty years ago today Alaska was purchased. Let us show our appreciation of the oppor- tunities this great act of statesman ship has offered us by now purchasing Liberty Bonds As each one has been blessed with good fortune so let each one realize that his good fortune Is due to the strength of the Government which stands guard of his interests; and realize further that the arms and power of our Government must be up- held in order that all may enjoy the blessings of freedom and liberty and Democracy. You should buy liberty bonds to the full extent of your abil- ity not only because they are the soundest investment in the World. but because they are the means Of giving protection to all that you hold dear on earth.
 CHARLES A. SULZER
 (Note-The above which was re- ceived through the mail this morning was accompanied by the following brief explanation
 Dear Rivard-
 Don't know if this will reach you in time or not. but thought I would take a chance, and hope it may be of help.
 Am very happy here now,
 Sulzer..
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-19
MORE SAMPLES OF
 GERMANY'S KULTUR
(Assoc;1tSd Pres

AMSTERDAM, Holland. Oct 19- As Fully justifable reprisals" for rhe alleged ill-treatmenr D. Belgians Of German non-combatants in German East Africa, Dr Carl Peters, Q Ger man scientist, who some years ago made explorations in Africa makes tne suggestion, which the Hamburger Nachrichren prints prominently 10 this effect:
 That double the number of Belgian -nen, women and children Of superior social standing should be compelled 10 march in winter time. inadequately clad and fed prison fare, from ten to fifteen times between Constanza, on the Black Sea, and Riga, on the Bal. tic coast"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-19
IRON COMPANY BUYS
 RAILROAD FOR JUNK

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Oct.-The Chicago, Bluffton & Cincinnati Rail- road, seventy miles long, between Huntington, Ind, and Cincinnati, bought by an iron and metal company of Kansas City at receivers sale for s310000 at Huntington recently, will be torn up and material sold, accord ing to L. G. Galamba, treasurer of the metal company.
 Business men along the line of the railroad have been given an opportun- ity to buy the road from the Kansas City company for s400,00O.
 This railroad is the sixth road the company has bought this year.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-19
CHILD SLEEPS UNDER TRAIN

SALISBURY, Md, Oct. 19.-At Mar della Springs station on the Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway, an express train of five coaches, bound for Ocean City, Md, ran over a year old girl in the center of the tracks.
 Engineer Wallace on the flyer, which was running about sixty miles an hour immediately applied the brake Flagman Hall, when the train came to a standstill, ran down the tracks and picked up little Annie Kosh Kery sound asleep on the ties. She was unhurt
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-19

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Oct. 19.- American plants making rifles for the Army have exceeded the best expecta- tions of the Government in speed of delivery The War Department an nounced that two plants are forward ing completed weapons to the Army storehouses more than month ahead of the date on which they expected to begin deliveries. Their output, to- gether with that of Government ars- enals. makes a total of more than I.200 new rifles day being supplied