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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-30
HOUSEWIVES WARNED
Hoover Makes Statement About
Food lmpOsters

Herbert Hoover, food administra-
tor, has issued warning against i'm
posters who have been working in
various sections of the country, col
lecting canned foodstuffs, either for
their own use or to deplete the stores,
in behalf of aid for the army. Two
women worked in Washington for
several days last week, going from
house to house and asking for canned
goods and food stores which they
represented was wanted by the food
administration. Hoover said to-day:
1--WE have reports from various
parts of the country Of crooks, thieves
and confidence operators who are
going from house to house purpOrt-
ing the bill authorized by the food
and other depart
ments Of the government to collect
or commander foodstufFs for the gov
eminent or the army.
Il wish to say emphatically that
no department of the government has
or will ever make such demands on
householders and that all such people
are petty frauds and should be held
FOR the police. The government agen-
cies are investigating various cases
and information is sought of all such
persons by this department.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-30
KEEP At WORK
Women Asked to Keep Knitting
for Soldiers
service.

Another appeal to the women Of
the country to keep on knitting or in
other ways making comforts for sol
diers and sailors was made Monday
by Secretaries Daniels and Baker
through the Red Cross, where the fol-
lowing statement was issued by the
war council:
Secretary Baker and Secretary
Daniels wish the people of the coun-
try to know that under no circum-
stances do they want to discourage
our good women from knitting OF
otherwise voluntarily providing
through the Red Cross comforts for
our soldiers and sailors.
ION the contrary, both Secretary
Baker and Secretary Daniels wish it
clearly understood that they greatly
all the voluntary efforts
that are being made through the Red
Cross to bring comfort to our fight
ing men and thank the women of our
country for this patriotic work. They
request the newspapers to give the
widest publicity to this expression"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-30
FOOD PLEDGES

Up to the first Of this week 27O,-
478 food pledge cards had been sign
ed in Tennessee and sent to the head
quarters of the federal food admin
istration at the state capital. This
leaves the state less than $4,000 be-
hind its apportionment of 100000
cards. Carroll county had sent in
5,134 cards. In this particular as in
eve"y ether request made By the gov
eminent Carroll county has done its
part well. Carroll was one of the
fourteen that exceeded their allotment
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-30
FARMERS UNION

The Farmers Educational and Co
operative Union Of America at its
thirteenth annual convention re-
elected C. S. Barrett of Union City,
Ca, president and adopted resolu-
tions pledging the government its
support in the present war but pro-
testing against the maintenance Of a
large standing army in times Of peace
or "any form Of universal military
service.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-30
SAYINGS STAMPS
Campaign TO be Launched for
States Part December 3

Plans for raising Tennessee's part
of the two billion dollar fund for
aiding in the war that is to be raised
through the sale Of saving stamps and
certificates were discussed at a meet
ing of the state executive committee
appointed by the United States treas
ury department, held Tuesday in
Nashville. Tennessees share Of this
fund is $4,000, 900, and the COM
mittee plans to sell either stamps or
certificates to every man, woman, boy
and girl in the state, and in this man
ner give every person chance to aid
the government in this great war.
The campaign is to be launched on
December and 1t will continue until
the desired amount has been reached
and it is hoped this will be done by
July /.
The campaign will reach into the
schools, the homes, the churches, the
business houses, factories corpora
tions and every place and every per-
son, no matter how their financial
standing, win be given an opportunity
to help the government win this great
worlds war
The minimum scale appartionment
is based on the per capita Of popula-
ton at $40 each. Carroll county's
quota will be about $479,4 APO.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-30
DEPARTMENT HEADS

THE following superintendent of
department work in the Huntingdon
w. C. T. U. were appointed at the
recent business meeting of the union.
Mothers meeting, Mrs. J. E. Carver;
health, Mrs. F. Ray Moomaw; fair and
open air meetings, Mrs. Thomas Jen-
kins; Christian citizenship and legis-
laticn, Mrs. P. w. Maddox; union sig
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-30

toxicants in these countries and It
win do its best, as their representa-
tives, to secure such legislation as
will give our soldiers this protection
The meeting at Huntingdon will
be addressed by Rev. Sam Small. Mr..
Small, one time private secretary to
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-30
THIRTY CENT MARK

December cotton crossed the so
cent mark on the floor of the New
York cotton exchange Monday morn
ing and later sold for 1920, the
highest price ever recorded on the
exchange The big jump was caused
by heavy government and trade buy
ing and by further purchases for
Liverpool account.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-30

President Andrew johnson, and one
time running mate with the famous
evangelist Sam P. Jones is one of the
most famous lecturers and orators
in America. The people of Hunting
don are to be congratulated for the
opportunity to hear Mr.. Small Friday
night of next week.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-30
WILL LEAVE TODAY

The following young men viii leave
to-day for Camp Gordon: Mack
Marshall, Berman Long, Herman
Osteen Beasley, Ben Harrison Webb
and Graf Otto Bobbitt. These are
fine young men and will no doubt
make good soldiers.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-30
FARMERS TO MEET

j. S. Leach, Of Atwood, president
of the county farmers union, was in
town last Monday. While here he
requested the Democrat to announce
the regular monthly meet of the
county union at the court house in
Huntingdon for Saturday, December
8. A good delegation from the local
unions is desired This will be a one
day session, but an interesting pro-
gram will be rendered in addition to
the regular business of the meeting.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-30

Albinus Lilly, of Lewiston, Mimi,
and Jesse Lilly of Byron county Mich,
were here last week prospecting.
They were well pleased with the
country and there is a possibility Of
them locating here sometime in the
future.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-11-30

his appointment at Paris last Sun
day and announced his decision at the
close of his sermon.
The Lamar register., 1917-08-01

Dolores was Interrupted by Longo-
rios voice beneath the open window.
The general stood, cap in hand. hold
ing up to Alalre solitary wildhower
which he had plucked beside the track.
"See Z" he cried. at is the color of
your adorable eyes-blue like the
sapphire gem" He placed the deli
cate bloom in Alaire's fingers and was
gone.
"Culdado :" breathed Dolores. There
is blood on it; the blood of innocents.
He will burn for million years in hell,
that man"
Jose Sanchez came plowing into
Alaire's car, tremendously excited.
Look, sonora !" he cried. Look what
the general gave me-" and he proudly
displayed Longorio's service revolver.
Around Jose's waist was the cartridge
belt and holster that went with the
weapon. "With his own hands he
buckled it about me, and he said,
Jose, something tells me you are n
devil for bravery. Guard your mistress
with your life, for if any mishap be-
falls her 1 shall cut out your heart
with my own hands, Those were his
very words, sonora. Carambal There
Is a man to die for"
Nor was this the last of Longorio's
dramatic surprises. Shortly after the
train had got under way the lieutenant
in command of Alaire's guard brought
her a small package, saying:
'The general commanded me to hand
you this, with his deepest regard"
Alaire accepted the object curiously.
It was small and heavy and wrapped
in several leaves torn from notebook,
and it proved TO be nothing less than
the splendid diamond-and-ruby ring
she had admired.
God protect us, now" murmured
Dolores, crossing herself deYoutly.
The Lamar register., 1917-08-01

Longorio smiled brilliantly and lift
ed brown hand. mo, no! am a
selfish man refuse TO deprive myself
of this pleasure. Now about these
cattle" He thought for moment, and
his tone altered as he said: Sonora,
there seems to be an unhappy compli-
cation in our way, and this we must
remove. First, may 1 ask, are you Il
friend to our cause?"
81 am an American, but what has
that to do with my ranch and my
cattle? This is something that CON
Germs no one except you and me-
Longorio was plainly flattered by her
words, and took no trouble TO hide his
pleasure. "Ahl If that were only
truel We would arrange everything
to your satisfaction without another
The Lamar register., 1917-08-01
CONTINUED next week.
Yielding to Necessity.

There is, rs Clenthes pointed out.
such thing rs a noble yielding to
necessity" which is accounted divine
A man must, Of course. be convinced
that what he yields to is in truth ne
cessity. But when that is clear there
should be no repining, and no fear of
what "others may say" Until it is
clear there should be no yielding. The
poet, who was sad because he could
not paint a picture, and the painter
who mourned because he could not
write a poem, were surely most unrea-
sonable. They clearly knew nothing
Of the doctrine of diversity Of gifts.
The doctrine is not only true but in
the highest degree, consoling and
cheering.-Exchange
The Lamar register., 1917-08-01

You transferred Panfilo because he
was growing jealous of you and Rosa" )"
Ed burst into sudden laughter.
There's no harm in a little Irritation.
Rosa's a pretty girl"
His wife uttered a breathless,
smothered exclamation; her hands, as
they lay on the table cloth, were tight
ly clenched. "Shes your tenant-al-
most your servant. What kind of n
man are you? Haven't you any de-
cency left7'
"Sayl Go easyl l guess I'm no DIFF
ferent to most men," Austin's unpleas-
ant laughter had been succeeded by a
still more unpleasant scowl. II have
to do something. It's dead enough
around here"
you must stop going there"
The Lamar register., 1917-08-01

"Alr. AustIn's business occupies his
time; this is my own concern. 1 am
not the only practical woman in Tex
as"
Longorio appeared to be laboriously
digesting this statement. "SOl" he
said at last. "When you heard of
this-you came, eh? You came alone
into Mexico, where we are fighting and
killing each other7 Well That is
spirit. You are wonderful, superb ~
He smiled, showing the whitest and
evenest teeth.
Such extravagant homage was EN-
barrassing, yet no woman could be
wholly displeased by admiration so
spontaneous and intense as that which
Longorio manifested in every look and
word. Alaire knew the susceptibility
of Mexican men, and was immune to
ordinary flnttery; yet there was some
thing exciting about this martial hero's
complete captivation. To have charmed
him to the point of bewilderment was
n unique triumph, and under his hun
cry eyes she felt an adventurous thrill.
While he and Alaire were talking the
passengers had returned to their seats ;
they We're shouting good-bys to the
soldiers opposite; the conductor ap-
preached and Informed the general of
his train orders.
Longorio favored him with a slow
stare. You may go when l leave" !"
said he.
"Si, senor. But"
. The general uttered a sharp excla-
nation of anger, at which the conduc-
tor backed away, expressing by voice
and gesture his most hearty approval
of the change of plan.
I'VE mustn't hold the train" Alalre
said quickly. 81 will arrange to see
you in Nuevo Pueblo when return" "
The Lamar register., 1917-08-01
CHAPTER vi.
eIaze Jones and HIs NeIahbors.

Blaze Jones and His Neighbors.
Blaze Jones rode up to his front gate
and dismounted in the shade of the big
ebony tree. lie stepped back and ran
an approving eye over another animal
tethered there. or course the youths
of this day were nothing like the
youths of his own, and yet-Blaze let
his gaze linger fondly on the highbred
mare and her equipment-here at least
was person who knew a good horse,
a good saddle and good gun.
As he came up the walk he heard
Paloma laugh, and his own face light
ened. for his daughters merriment was
contagious. Then as he mounted the
steps and turned the corner of the
gallery" he uttered a hearty greeting.
Dave Lawi Where in the world
did you drop fromT"
Law uncoilcd himself and took the
ranchman's hand. Hello. Blazel /
been ordered down here to keep you
straight"
"Pshaw! Now who's been giving
you orders, Davef"
"Why, I'm with the Rangers"
"Never knew "A word of it. Last l
heard You was flibustering around
with the Madcristas."
Blaze seated himself with a grateful
sigh whore the breeze played over him.
lie was a big. bearlIke. swarthy man
with the squure-hewn, deep-Ilned face
of tragedian. and head Of long,
curly hair, which he wore parted In
line over his left ear. Jones was a
character, n local landmark. This part
Of Texas had grown up with Blaze,
and he possessed splendid indlfrer-
cnce TO the artificial fads Of dress
and mauncrs. He was plainly an out
door man.
$50 you're a Ranger, and got notches
on your gun Blaze rolled and lit a
tiny cigarette. scarcely larger than a
wheat straw. well you'd ought to
make n right able thief-catcher. Dave,
only for your size-yOu're too long for
a man and you amt long enough for
snake. Sull. I reckon thief would
have trouble getting out Of your reach.
and once you got close TO him How
many men have you killedF"
"Countiug Mexicans?" Law inquired
with a smile.
Nobody counts them"
mot many"
That's good" Blaze nodded and
relit his cigarette, which he had per-
mitted promptly to smolder out. "The
force ain't what II was. Most Of the
boys nowadays join so they can ride
1 horse cross-lots, pack pair of
guns, and give rein to the predictions
Of a vicious ancestry. They're bad
rams, most Of EN-"
"There aren't many" said Paloma.
Dave tells me the whole force has
)ecn cut down to sixteen"
CONTINUED next week.
The Lamar register., 1917-08-01

word" His admlrlng gaze seemed to
envelop her and its warmth was un-
mlstaknble.
"Why did you take my cattle?" she
demanded, stubbornly.
81 was coming to that. Your hus-
band. sonora, IS an active Cundele-
rista."
For a moment Alaire was at loss :;
then she replied with some spirit: Eve
are two people, he and l. La Feria be-
longs to me-"
Nevertheless his conduct is regret
table" Longorio went on. "Probably
evil men have He'd to him"
For the first time Dolores stirred.
She had watched her countryman with
a peculiar fascination. Now she said.
as IL freed from spell:
"Pahl Nobody pays heed TO Senor
Ed. We do not consider him."
Alaire turned upon her with a sharp
exclamation, conscious meanwhile that
the womHn's tone, even more than her
words. had enlightened Lungorlo to
some extent. His lifted brows were
eloquent Of surprise and curiosity, but
he held his tongue.
"Am l to understand, then, that you
rob me because Of my husbands ac-
tion?" Alalre asked.
mo. shall help" Longorio beamed
enthusiastically. ut shall be the OBJ
ject Of my life to serve you, and you
and I shall arrange this matter salts
factOrily. l have influence. believe me.
Duty calls me to Nuevo Pueblo. and
you shall return with me as the guest
of my government" He rose to his
feet, but his eagerness soon gave place
to disappointment.
Thank you" said Alaire, "but 1
must first go to La Feria and get all
the facts"
"Senorai 1t is a wretched Journey.
Seel" He waved contemptuous ges-
ture at the car, crowded to congestion.
There is no food; you have no one to
wait upon you In my company You
will be safe. Upon my honor. you win
enjoy the highest courtesy"
"Of course. But 1 must go on.
have Dolores and Jose to look after
me-" Alaire indicated Sanchez. who
had edged his way very close and now
stood with admlring eyes fixed upon
his hero.
Yes, mi general" Jose exclaimed
eagerly, 81 am here"
Longorio scrutinlzed the horse
breaker critically. "Your name is-T'
Jose Sanchez"
you look like brave fellow"
Jose swelled at this praise, and no
doubt would have made suitable an
swer, but his employer held out her
hand, and General LongoriO bent over
IT, raising it to his lips. He called one
of his subOrdinates closer and ordered
that lieutenant and six soldiers be
detached to act as an escort to Mrs.
Austin's party. "Senora, the hours
will drag until may see you
again and he of further service. Mean
while l shall be tortured with radiant
dreams. Go with Godr' For second
time he bowed and kissed the hand he
held then, taking Jose Sanchez inti-
mately by the arm he turned 10 the
door.
Dolores collapsed into her seat with
an exclamation. "Carambai The man
is demon And such eyes. UfP
The Lamar register., 1917-08-01
oopyrlsht by uarpsr a Brothsr1

n
"Eh7 Can't / fire a man without o
long-winded explnnation7 just because
I've let you run things to suit your
self"
"waitl We had our understanding y
Alaire's voice was low and vibrant
'It was my payment for living with
you, and you know It. You gave me
the relns to Las Palmas so that I'd
have something to do, something TO
live for and think about, eNcept-your
actions. The ranch has doubled in
value, every penny is accounted for
and you have more money to spend
on yourself than ever before. You have
no reason to complain"
Austin crushed his napkin into a ball
and flung 1t from him; with a scowl
he showed himself back from the table
ut was an ldiouc arrangement just
the same. l agreed because / was sick
Dad thought l was all shot to pieces
But I'm all right now and able to run
my own business"
Nevertheless, II was "A bargain, and
II will stand. If your father were alive
he'd make you live up to it,"
"You talk as If l were a child"
shouted her husband; and his plump
face was apoplectic with rage. 'The
title is in my name. How could he
make me do anything7"
Nobody could force you" his wife
said, quietly. you are still enough Of
u man to keep your word, I believe. so
long as observe my part of our bar
gainf"
Ed, slightly molifed. agreed 'Of
course I am; l never welchcd But
l won't be treated as an incompetent,
and I'm tired of these eternal wrungles
and jangles."
You have welched."
"EhT" Austin frowned bclliCerently.
You agreed to 20 away when you
felt your appetite coming on, and you
promised TO live clean, at least around
home"
"wenY"
Alaire went on IN a IlfeIess tone that
covered the seething emotions within
her. 81 never inquire into your actions
at San Antonio or other large cities.
although of course l have ears and
can't help hearing about them: but
these border towns are home TO us.
and people know me. / won't be humil-
lated more than l am; public pity is
hard enough to bear. I've about
reached the breaking point"
'Indeed?" Austin leaned forward,
his eyes infumed. Ills tone was raised,
needless Of possible eavesdroppers.
Then why don't you end IL? Why
don't you divorce me? L never see
anything Of you. You have your part
Of the house ard have mine; all We
share in common is meal hours, and
and a mail address"
Alaire turned upon him eyes dark
with misery. you know why 1 don't
divorce you. No, Ed. we're goiug to
live out our agreement, and these
Brownsville episodes are going to
cease" Her lips wh'tened. so are
your visits to the pumping station"
''What do YOU mean by that?''
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02
Capacity CROWDS
ON THE VALLEY GEM
People on Board and Those
on Shore Very Much
Enjoyed Trips.

The Valley Gem carrying 135 ex-
cursionists made two trips from Fair.
mont to Murray yesterday. The first
trip took the boat from the East side
wharf to the curve in the river at Muir
ray when some members of First reg
iment National Guard begged Captain
0rville Noll to arrange the trip SO
they could return In time for drill at
5:45 o'clock or be court martialled.
The captain turned his boat and had
the men here at $50 o'clock. Due to
shortening his trip, Captain Noll then
instructed Captain Mclaughlin to run
the boat on up to Joe town bridge
which was done. This pleased the
people who live along the river above
the wharf and they swarmed out on
the banks waving and shouting at
those on board. All passengers ex-
cept the guardsmen made this extra
trip.
The boat was scheduled to leave the
wharf on the afternoon trip exactly at
o'clock. At 1903 1t departed carry
ing 1876 pleasure seekers of the city.
On board refreshments were served
and the trip down river was delight
full one. The employees and officers
on the boat made the excursionists
at home and were greatly pleased with
the crowd, which was as large as the
law allows until the company receives
permit to carry $50, which is the
maximum. This permit will be Sc
cured as soon as possible. requisitior
having been made several days ago.
1t took 10 minutes from the time the
whistle blew for Look 10 until the
Valley Gem was on the lower pool
Those who had never seen the work
ings. of lock were greatly interested
in what the government has done for
this river Another item of interest
was the passing of the Monongahela
Powder company's location. This
powder station brought the subject OF
wars and submarines up and after
much argument pro and con one could
fairly see subs lodging in and out
under the boat.
All along the river people living
close to the water came out to see the
boat carrying the happy excursionists.
The evening trip was even more no.
mantle, 1t being the means of many
Fairmont youths and maids spending
the evening far from the maddening
front porches.
The boat landing was as dry and soft
as a sandy beach and the boat itself
as sturdy and sound as gunboat. She
responded to each slight move Of the
helm and with full head of steam
threw Old Glory which flew from a
pole astern. to the winds. The breezes
that made those on deck forget the
heat also distributed appetites among
the passengers and the ice cream which
Smoky Nose was dishing out came
much too slow for the crowd. Children
/ with their parents and the parents
themselves as we'll as the crowd which
could be called neither children nor
parents sat on deck and strolled the
upper promenade holding in their
hands large dishes of Ice cream and
at times enjoyed the delightful aroma
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-02
BIG BOOST FROM
CLYDE LEWTTE
THE POLICEMAN
A Single Bottle of Nerv-
Worth Made Over His
Health.o
did Me More Good Than
Three Trips to Hot
Springs" He Declares.

And this popular member of the
Morgantown police force was in bad
way, too. Read what he said in writ.
ing a few days ago IL you want to know
how much credit Nerv-VJrth deserves
in this case:
Have been bothered for about
eight years with my stomach. My food
did not digest properly and | was con.
stantly bothered with gas on my stoni.
ach. l have taken treatment at Hot
Springs and Jacksonville, florida, out
got only slight relief. A short tin e
ago l was forced to lay off duty on a.
count CT my conditi N.
Il couldn't sleep ut night and my
stomach panied M constant y Moth
ing 1 ale would agree with me. took
several different remedies but got 10
relief. Finally l tried Nerv.Worth.
ONE BOTTLE Of THIS DID ME-
MORE GOOD THAN MY THREE
TRIPS TO HOT STRINGS. My stom.
ach no longer bothcrs me and sleep
like a log. can now so on duty feel.
ing like new man. | can and will
recommend Wentworth highly and
hope that 1t helps others as it has
helped me.
CLYDE V. LEVITTE."
Your dollar back at cranes Drug
Store, Fairmont. IL Wentworth does
not help YOU.