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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-25

the doublet and hose Of n
man, perhaps also his sword. as we'll
as his attitude in the viewing Of life?
l think not. To a very small number
Of those ladies of great curiosity it
a been granted that they climb to
those ramparts Of the life Of u man.
but it was needful that they be stout
of limb and sturdy Of heart to sus-
tain themselves upon that eminence
and not be dashed below upon the
rocks of a strange land. l, Roberta,
marquise de Gree and Bye, have OBJ
tanned glimpses into a far country, and
this is what 1 bring on returning, not
as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with
spices and forbidden fruit?
And for me it has been a very fine
dash into the wilds Of a land of
s~trangeness, and I do not know that
l have vet found myself completely re
turned unto my estate Of q woman.
l first began to realize that I was
set out upon a great journey when !
stood at the rail Of the very large ship
and watched it pillow its way through
the waves which they told us with
their splendor hid cruel mines. l felt
the future might be like unto those
great waves. and it might be that it
would break in sparkling crests over
high explosives. | found them!
l had seen a fear of those explosives
of life come in my dying fathers eyes,
and here l stood at his command out
on the ocean in quest Of a woman's
fate in a strange country.
"Get back to America. Bob, and go
straight to your Uncle Robert at
Hayesville, in the Harpeth valley. He
cut me loose because he didn't under
stand when | married your mother
Out OF the French opera in Paris.
When l named you Roberta for him
he returned the letter | sent. but with
a notice of a thousand dollars in Mon
roe & Co. for you. | didn't tell him
when your mother died. Yes. I've
been bitter. But these German bull
lets have cut the life out of me, and |
see more plainly. Get the money and
take Nannette aud the kiddie on the
first boat. There's starvation and
<Maybe worse in Paris for you. Take
the Observation-Disclosures Rob.
ert. God Of America-take-them and
guide
And that was all. | held him in my
arms for a long time, while old Nan.
nette and small Pierre wept beside
me. and then | laid him Upon his pill
low and Strengthened the little tricolor
that the good sister of the old gray
convent in which he lay had given me
to place in his hand when he had
begged for it. My mothers country
had meant my mother to him, and he
had given his life for her and France
in the trenches Of the Vosges. And
thus at his bidding I was on the very
high seas Of adventure. From this
thought of him ! was very suddenly
recalled by old Nannette, who came
upon the deck from below.
lie bon Dieu." she sighed as she
settled herself in her steamer chair
and took out the lace knitting. as it
not of a goodness that | have tied In
my stocking the necessary francs that
we may land In that America where
all 's NJ snch a good fortune? And
ais" n" "1N I'M we have 100 francs
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-25
Chit Con Carne-

Grind two pounds OF round becf in
the meat chopper and one medium
sized onlon Cook slowly in plenty of
water for n and one-half hours, then
d a pint of boiled rcd kidney beans
ana n pint OF strained tomatoes. Sea
son highly with salt and pepper. Cook
for on"-half hour longer. DO not al
low it to cook down 90 much, as there
should he plenty of broth.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-25

skunk or opossum fur. 1t is Of the new
scmitittcd straight front model and fas-
tened with large bone buttons tinted to
match. Buttonholes are ornamented
with self stitching, n stitching also
emphasizes the rounded flat pockets
that give the fashionable long hip eff
feet. The garment is satin lined and
warmly interlined.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-25
Home Cookery
Beefsteak Pie.

Take n pound of becfsteak and pound
we'll, season with salt and pepper and
fry slowly until nearly done; then pour
in boiling water to cover and let sim
MGR until real tender. Pare and slice a
dozen medium sized potatoes and cook
i'll sailed boiling water until done. If
onions are liked two or three may be
sliced and cooked with the potatoes.
When all are done put potatoes and
onions on top of meat and make IL good
biscuit dough. Roll to half inch thick
ness, cut into biscuits and put close to-
gcthcr without crowGing on top of 20
tatoes. BE sure and have plenty Of
gravy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-25
Steamed Drown Brad

One cupful each OF wheat flour, gra-
ham N"Nr and cornmral. one cupful
each OF sweet milk and sour milk, one
half cupIul each uf sugar ana molasses.
il egg. one tablespoonful of shorten
ing and II ~teaSpoonful each of salt.
and soda. Steam this about two hours
and then put it in the over and bake
for one-half hour.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-25
Pork Cake.

One pound Of fat salt pork chopped
fine. Pour over it ono and q half
pints of boiling water and add one
pound of chopped r%aisins, two cups
OF sugar, two cups Of molasses, one
healing teaspoon Of soda. two eggs.
little allspice, cloves and one-half tea
spoon of nutmeg and four large cups
of flour.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-25
What
Housewives Are
Glad to Know
Smart Winter Coat.

The stylish wool vc.ours coat shown
herewith Was designed by Franklin
in bottle green. navy bluc. brown OF
black ana has a large cape collar of
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-25
CHAPTER /.

Sparkling Waves Over High Explosive.
there cyer a woman who
WfN did not very greatly desire
for herself at long moments
the QOublpt and hose of n
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-12-21
TIMELY TIPS.

Farmers who chop wood to save the
coal this winter will be making the
chips fly for freedom.
The sugar that goes to waste in
the bottom of American teacups
would help swccten the life of many
Il French home.
Christmas candy that requires lit
tie or no sugar is IL gift to pur allies
as well as to the receiver
Corn versus the kaiser: Our three
billion bushcl corn crop will 20 far
toward putting the kaiser into the
discard
al realize full well that 70 per ct.
of our households ara conducted with
thrift and without waste" Mr.. Iloov-
or has declared; "but even in these
households there is need for intclli-
gent substitution in order that we
may supply the soldiers in the trench
cs and the people Of the allied coun-
tries with the four essentials: wheat,
meat, sugar and fats"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-12-21
THE COAL SITUATION.

(From last weeks Black Diamond J
The coal situation the world over
this week, is a fulfillment of -.ed'c-
lions we have been making 81, . the
middle of January. That is, Il sup
ply of coal is dependent on trans
portation, and the railroads have fail
ed because they could not cope with
the weather just when the demand
became most urgent. AS result, all
sections of the country which had
no supply of coal are using up rapid
ly every pound that is in storage,
but are not getting fresh supplies.
Every day, therefore, brings the
country II little nearer famine than
1t was the day before
The situation in New York is in
dicGtivc of that in the East. New
York city was so short of coal APP
peals were made to the fuel admins
TRAITOR for relief. He promised it and
did succeed in getting some coal to
the piers. But when it arrived there
the bargcs were unable to operate
because the wind had increased to
Il hurricane and tugs could not cross
the Hudson river.
OF course, some districts in the
east have not that ferry system to
contend with. but they have the equiv
alent in that they have to contend
with railroad transportation. The
wind which prevented the movement
of boats killed the steaming powers
of the locomotives and trains were
practically stalled between terminals
The movement of coal thus was ex-
tremely slow, and because the wind
was high. consumption for all pur-
poses increased rapidly. In addition
the consumption of coal is increas-
ing rapidly in industrial plants in
the cast, which are responding to war
demands. A pretty fair indication is
that of the Bethlehem Steel Company
which in 1915 used 5000 to 1000 tons
Il day; in 1916 used $4,000 tons n
day, and now has expanded to the
point where it wants 10000 tons n
day, and is using more than 10000
tons.
In the west the situation is almost
us grave as in the east. The western
markets have relied upon half and
half on eastern and western coal.
The eastern coal movement has been
cut more than in half and the west
crn mines are trying to make up the
deficit, and also to accommodate the
increases in consumption. There is
mine capacity enough to take care of
this enlarged demand, but the rail
roads cannot accommodate the traf-
fic first, because they lack the phys
ical capacity and second, BECAUSE
they are interfcrcd with by recent
storms.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-12-21
FORMER TAzEWELL CIgl.s
COMMITS SUICIDE.

The sad death of James Moore. b,
suicide was stated in n recent issus
Of th;,' paper. - that time no particu.
lars were available and it seemed i'm
possible to get the facts. The !Attallu
Herald. of December i, since received
in this office. contains the following
account:
james +. Moore, one of the best
known business men of Alfalfa, com.
mitted suicide last Saturday after
noon ut five O'Clock in front of the
Methodist church. by shootin,: HIM
self through the head
"Nlr. Moore had been drinking hcay-
lily for several days and had been
away from home for few DAYS. rc-
turning Friday night. He was on the
street with Mrs. Moore late in the nf-
tcrnoon and when they started to their
homo on North Fourth Street he
stopped ut several business houses
and told his friends good bye. In the
meantime Mrs. Moore had walked on
toward their home and when he reach
ed the church he stopped on the steps
and placed II revolver to his temple
and fired the fatal shot. Some one
heard the shot and went to him and
called for medical aid and he was
carried TO his home and later to n
hospital in Gadsdcn for an operation,
but his wound was so serious thai nc
fingered until early Monday morning
and died.
Mr.. Moore came to Alfalfa several
years ago from Tazcwcll, Va. where
he was reared, and has been connect
cd with various business firms of the
city since that time. lie was of gen
ial and pleasant disposition and num-
bered his friends by his acquaintance
es. He was sixty-iivc yeas of age
and was II veteran of the Spanish
American war. He is survived by his
wife and II number of relatives.
"rhc funeral was conducted Tues
day from the residence by Rev. Nj. NJ.
Russell, pastor of the Cumberland
Presbyterian church and for num-
Der of years business associate of
Mr.. Moore, after which the remains
were laid to rest in the city Gene
terry by the Masons, the following act
ing MS pail bearers: C. NJ. Frost, NJ.
p. White, Lamar Smith, Il. Is Reed.
Dug Rhca and George Whorton.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-12-21
DEFICIENCIES COULD BE SUP
Piled.

Quite the most bitter. though not
the most important, of tie complaints
coming from the training camps is
the one that the men are not ade-
quately supplied with undeclothing or
with blankets. These lacks, about the
reality of which in some of the camps
there seems to be no doubt, arc I'M
important only in the strictly militia
ry view as compared with the insult
ficient supplies of rifles and machine
guns. They are grave enough in
every other sense, for with suffering
from cold goes the lowering of resist
ance to any infection that happens
to be at hand, and to this cause, in all
probability, is to be ascribed the
many-the too many-pneumonia
cases in the Southern camps.
That the cases occurred there, and
not in the North, is presumably due
to the natural inclination on the part
of the army authorities, when not all
the men could be equipped at once,
to provide first for those stationed
where the climate is the more severe.
Wintr weather at the South, however,
is often trying to endurance, and, tho
less protection is needed there than
in the north, to have enough of it is
as essential to health in the one re-
gion as in the other That fact being
well known to the department, it
might we'll have admitted it's inabili-
ty, through no fault of it's own, fully
to perform at once in the regular way
an enormous task suddenly imposed
and what it could not buy it might
without humiliation have asked the
public to give.
There is hardly a family in the
United States whose circumstances
are what are called Comfortable"
that could not have spared one good
blanket and one good suit of under
clothes for the shivering soldiers
hardly one that would not have been
glad to do it. Of course many of the
articles thus given would not have
been exactly in accord with depart
mental specifications as to, size, col
or, and quality, and that would have
grieved the bureau chiefs and requir-
ed the cutting of red tape that is so
painful to them, but the emergency
was serious enough, surely, to justi-
fly departures from routine for once,
and and until the mills working on
Government contracts could catch up
with the demand
Even now it not too late for re-
sort to this simple expedient, and,
unless it is done, some of us who
have exclaimed joyfully over the mod
ern soldiers exemption from infective
diseases may be forced to modify our
boasts of present-day superiority.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-12-21
GOVERNOR STUART.
(From Admission, (Ala.) Evening
Starr

Governor H. C. Stuart, who is the
guest of General G. C. Vaughn at
Camp Mcclellan today. is one of the
most distinguished Southern execu-
tives. He has saved the day for his
| party in the Old Dominion state OH
more than one occasion and the
Wilson administration has had no
more effective backing during the
war than that which has been rem
dered by the Virginia governor.
The name of Stuart in Virginia
stands for the best traditions of the
| Old Dominion. It.is anchored to the
nobility of England and has brought
to this country many of those things
that make for refinement in the So
cial life of that nation and for staunch
integrity in the body polite.
Coming as the guest of .Brigadier
General Vaughn, Governor Stuart
would have an open sesame to the
hearts of the people Of Admission, for
no man in the camp has made bet
ter impression among the people of
the city than that distinguished SOL
der, who has given up fine bust
ness career to fight Uncle Sans bat
/ ties. And, while he does not brag
! about his patriotism as does the il
| lustrious Colonel Roosevelt, General
Vaughn has been joined under the
colors by his son, who is member
of the staff.
Admission regrets that the limit
placed on the time the Virginia eX-
ecutive and his party have to stay
in Admission will prevent our showing
our appreciation of his visit. along
with the officers of Camp Mcclellan.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-12-21
HENRY C. STUART,
Governor.
THE CAPTURE OF JERUSALEM.
Manufacturers Record.)

Manufacturers Rccord.)
What a thrill of joy went through
all Christendom last Monday when
the announcement came that Jerusa-
lem had passed from the control of
infidels, who have held it for CEN
turtles, to England! May that happy
event be an augury that the world is
to be redeemed from the damna-
ton which Germany has sought to
impose upon it!
AS the English soldiers moved into
the Holy City, what marvellous inspi-
ration must have filled their hearts
as they trod its sacred streets and
realized that the hottest spot on earth
had at last been redeemed from the
curse of Moselm rule! Surely we are
living in the really great momentous
hour since the Son of God walked the
streets of Jerusalem and upon Cal
vary's cross died that men might live.
Jerusalem, Jerusalem! May thy
capture mark the turning point in the
worlds salvation from Germany's
atheistic barbarismi
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-12-21
kept HER AWAKE
The Terrible Pains in Back and
Sides. Cardui Gave Relief.

Marksvilc, La.-Mrs. Alice johnson,
OF This place, writes: "l'or one year
suffered will an awful misery in my back
and sides. My left side was hurting me
all the time. The misery was something
awful.
] could not do anything, moi even sleep
Mt night. II kept lie awake most of the
night :. took different medicines, but
nothing did me any good or relieved HE
until took Cardui :.
was not able 10 do any of my work.
Tor one year and rot worse all the time.
was confined 10 my bed off aud on. pot
so bad with my back that when stopped
down was not able 10 slraighicn lid
again decided would try Cardui
By time had taken the entire bottle
] was feeling pretty good and could
Straightcn up and ny pains were nearly
all gone.
| shall always praise Cardu. coll,
!inlIcd taking il Until was strong and
we'll" lfyou suffer from pains due 10
female complaints. Cardui may be Just
what you need. Thousands of women
who once suffered in Ibis way now praise
Cardui for their present good health.
Give II trial. NC-l33
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-12-21
FROM A SOUTHERN CAMP.
Camp Mcclellan, Admission, Ala,
Dec. 6, 1917.

| lamp hlSS-sllslil, AllnlSCOn, Ala,
Dec. 6, 1917.
Editor C. V. News:
No doubt the people of Tazewell
county are looking forward to Christ
mas and anXiously waiting for their
sons, brothers and friends to come
home for a few days vacation during
the Christmas holidays, and l know
the sons and brothers and friends are
Just as anxious to get Il "leave of
absence, SO they can be home for n
a few days again. / only know few
Tazewell boys in this camp and am
the only one in my battery that is
from Tazewell
In each mess hall Thanksgiving
day turkey was served and l assure
you that the boys made way with
1T in an enjoyable manner Most Of
the halls were decorated with the
many colored leaves that still re-
mained on the trees up to tat time.
We have some beautiful weather here
about like October in Virginia, and
the sun shines pretty warm through
out the day. am very often remind
ed of sprngtime as it is in Tazewell,
where the birds singing their beau
tiful songs.
Most of the soldiers were reviewed
by Governor Stuart Monday morning;
and they did some good drilling.
When our regiment gave company's
! front and the band played Dixie and
then switched Off on Garry Me Back
to Old Virginia." we felt like march
ing on while that band was playing.
We have become accustomed to
hearing the continual rifle reports
from the range, but at first it sound
ed like young war had begun.
The citizens of the nearby towns
are doing their utmost to make the
soldiers feel at home and the splen-
did southern hospitality of the good
people certainly is appreciated by us
boys.
My best wishes are forever for my
people and friends in Tazewell.
Respectfully,
SGT. j. A. SLUSS.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-12-21
ZEPH AND HIS MASTER.
buchanan School Hernld.)

(Bucnnnan ScnOOl Herald
Zeph was large yellow dog, with
long, shaggy hair and great visit
full eyes, and was AS obcdicnt and
watchful as was possible for dog to
be. He belonged to Charlie Dane of
the Ambulance Corps and Ind been
well trained in his work as had been
his master. lie had been trained to
carry messages, TO find the wounded,
and to bring back proofs of them.
The day was over and so was the
terrible battle that had been raging
holly all day, and out there in the
darkness lay the wounded, the dead,
and the dying, whose groans could be
heard far beyond the trenches, and
whose cries for water were heart
rending. In the trenches were hud-
died the tired, worn, muddy soldiers,
or all of them who were able to get
there. Back of the trenches were the
ambulances and men preparing for
their work of bringing in the wound
cd
Already Charlie and his faithful
dog, Zeph. were out there at work
and Charlie was helping to lift man
whose right arm was gone, into a
wagon. Zeph, who had gone again in
to the darkness in search of the
wounded, now came, painting to her
master, carrying in his mouth small
pocket handkerchief. Charlie smiled a
sad little smile as he took it and fol-
lowed Zeph back into the darkness.
Only the light from an occasional
bursting shell showed him the faces
of the dead men scattered over the
ground.
But where was Zeph leading him?
Suddenly shell burst directly in
front of him and warned him that he
was nearing danger and that caution
was necessary. AT last Zeph stopped
and n low whine from him told Char
lie that they had arrived at their des-
tination and another bursting shell
showed him tho death-like face of a
mere lad with one arm doubled under
him and the shoulder of his coat
drenched in blood. Charlie stopped
over him and wac placing him on a
more comfortable position, when there
was sudden explosion near him.
Something struck him on the head
and all was dark.
Charlie had tainted and when he
regained consciousness ne was in a
hospital, all around the room were
arranged the cots on which lay the
wounded soldiers. His head was bound
and when he tried to move singing
pains shot through him and he had
to content himself with looking about
him. His eye rested upon the occu-
pant of the next cot and in him he
recognized the soldiers to whom he
had badly wounded him, but finding
burst so near him.
Between the two cots lay Zeph
quietly watching his master. He too,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-12-21

,Chamberlain's Tablets are intend
ca especially for stomach troubles.
biliouness and constipation, and have
met with much success in the treat
ment OF those Diseases. People who
nave suffered for years with stomach
trouble and have been unable to OBJ
tam permanent relief, have been COM
pietcly cured by the use Of these tab
lets. Chambcrlain's Tablets are also
OF great value for biliousness Chron-
'c constipation mny be permanently
cured by taking Chamberlu rs Tab
lets and observing tho plnin printed
directions with each bottle.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-12-21
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they,
cannot reach the seat OF the disease. Ca
tarrh 10 n blood or constitutional disease
and In order to cure IL you must take in
tsrTal remedies. Halls Ca;arrh Cure Is
taken Internally. and acts directly upon
the blood anu mucous surface. Halls
Catnrrh Cure is not Il Quack medicine. 1t
was prescribed by one. OF the best ply
sicians In this country for years and is
regular prescription. 1t is composed of
the best tones known. combined with the
best blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect comblnn-
ton of the two ingredients is what pro-
duce5 such wonderful results in curing
catarrh. Send for testimonials. free.
j.. j. CHENEY e CO. Props. Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists price Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills Cor constipation.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-12-21
Clarksburg, w. v.

DeHeHteu anu an pluu 10 recommend
it."-MRs. JOHNSON ANDERSON, School
ST., Clarksburg, w. Va.
Health always brings wealth of
beauty. A healthy state of the sys-
tenn comes with Doctor Picrce's Fav-
orite Prescription. It's a medicine
prepared for woman's ailments - it
cures those arrangements and weak
nesses which make a wolnan's life
miserable.
1t is prepared from natures roots
and herbs and does not contain u
particle of alcohol or any narcotic.
It's not a secret prescription for its
ingredients are printed on the wrapper.
Women are earnestly advised TO
take it for irregular or painful periods.
backache, headache. displacement, ca
tarrhal condition, hot flashes, sallow
complexion and nervousness.
If you are n suffcrer, if your daugli-
ter, mother, sister need help, get DR..
Pierce's favorite Prescription in
liquid or tablet form from any medicine
dealer to-day.
Write DR.. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel,
Buffalo, N. Y, for free book ON WON.
ans diseases.
The sluggish liver can be cured by
the use of DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
Biliousness, coated tongue, bad breath,
are all cleared up and banisfed by the
use of these tiny sugar coated granules
purely vegetable and harmless-they
do not cause habit.