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The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12

the year round, we have too often been
content with hard-baked, barren yards
instead of carpets of green; in land
of flowers, we have these all too
little to add to the beauty of our farm
homes; with a wealth of beautiful
trees to draw from, the cool tree-bor-
dered lane or the avenue of pecans or
oaks leads up to the farm home all too
rarely.
3-Put in waterworks-As a saver
of labor, tired backs and worry, run
ming water is one of the greatest of
all boons. Systems may be installed
at cost ranging from $18 up, and
whatever the cost within reason, the
investment is good one. Why not
talk the waterworks question over
with mother today We know she'll
not object.
4--Install good lighting system
For our part, because of convenience,
cleanliness and simplicity, we would
prefer electric lights for the farm
home, though the first cost is higher
than for any other systems. Acetylene
lights, too, are excellent, and the cost
of installing is considerably less than
for electric lights. If neither electric
ity nor acetylene can be used, there are
improved kerosene lamps that may be
had for few dollars and that can be
depended upon to make good lights.
--5-Provide good reading matter for
the whole family.-Truly we might
have placed this first of all, Tor books
and papers and mangazines are the
windows through which we look out
puon the world and its progress. Five
dollars year for books and maya
zines for each horse we pillow, or ten
dollars for the one-horse farmer, twen-
ty dollars for the two-horse farmer,
and so on is a safe rule and one by
which we may well be guided. Let's
never forget that the child brought up
with love for good reading matter is
most likely to develop into the edu-
Gated, thinking, successful man or wo-
man.-Progressive Farmer.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12
GOLD INTENDING.

Great Britain continues to pelt the
United States with a rain of gold, the
old year going out with a record day
and week import of the yellow metal.
On last Thursday $33,000,000 in gold
coin and bars was received at the
New York subtreaspry and at the
Philadelphia mint, record for one
day. Included in the lot were thous-
ands of American eagles, shipped to
France more than twelve years ago
when the sum of $4,000, 900 was sent
in payment of Frances share of the
French Panama Canal Company. Much
of the coin had apparently hardly been
touched and was in the bags and boxes
in which it first left this country.
Gold imports for the year also broke
all previous records, totaling nearly
$700,000,000. The report of Secretary
McAdoo, submitted to congress last
month, showed that the stock of gold
coin and bullion in this country on
November l amounted to the colossal
sum of 50, zoe, 900, 900, the largest that
this or any other country ever pos
sessed. This is considerably more than
one-third of the total gold stock of the
world.
The receipt of this record breaking
consignment during the last few days
of the old year is interpreted by New
York bankers to mean that the ship
ments of the precious metal to this
country by Great Britain are to contin-
ne on as large scale as for the last
half of 1916. Early in December the
scheme to sell British treasury notes
was abandoned in obedience to the
warning of the administration against
further heavy investments in foreign
securities. Instead of this credit Eng
land is piling up gold here to provide
for purchases of munitions and other
goods. Not only that, but England is
discouraging the shipment of gold out
of this country, British banking insti-
buttons in South America being for
hidden to receive gold Though this
country is shipping some gold to Ar
gentina and other South American
countries, the English banks in those
countries are not handling any of it.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12
Scene of The Battle at Bloody BROOKLYN Deerfed Mass.


Of September
of o warpahH He ha $50
ndond.
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It strongly
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The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12
PREPAREDNESS IN LITERATURE

OF remote antiquity is the familiar
saying an time of peace prepare for
war;" which may be tracked back from
George Washington's ITO be prepared
for war is one of the most effectual
means of preserving peace" through
Burton's citation in the Anatomy of
Melancholy" of the inscription in the
Venetian armory, Happy is that city
which in time of peace thinks of war"
and in Shakespeare's Henry V, ii, a.:
It is most meet we arm us 'gainst the
foe;
For peace itself should not so dull a
kingdom,
Though war nor no known quarrel
were it question,
But that defenses, musters, prepra-
tions,
Should be maintained, assembled and
collected
AS were war in expectation,
to the 'In pace ut sapiens aptarit lido
nea bello" like as a wise man in time
of peace prepares for war; of Horace
and the "Qui desiderat pacem, praepar-
at bellum" (Let him who desires peace
prepare for war; of Vegetius. The last
named little kown writer urth
century, A. d., seems to have, next to
@. Horatius Flaccus, the best claim
to the paternity of the admonition.-
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12

A floating gauge to indicate the
height of liquids in fire pals that are
hung on racks has been patented.
A gold medal has been awarded a
French inventor for shock absorber
for ordinary wheelbarrows.
Portland, Me-, has ordered close Of
forty saloons, which have been openly
n for more than two years.
Chopped hair has been successfully
substituted for skin in skin grating
by surgeon, due to the fact that
hair cells can be transformed into skin
cells.
To supply electricity to operate wire
less instruments in aeroplanes a wind
mill that drives dynamo has been in
vented, whirled by its passage through
the air.
The juice of cactus growing plen-
tifully in Uruguay is used with lime in
that country to make brilliant white
wash which withstands storms and
frosts for years.
Probably the Oldest city executive
in the country in point of service is
Charles S. Ashley, who has just enter
ed upon his eighteenth consecutive
term as mayor of New Bedford.
For economical unloading of an au-
tomobile from freight cars an inventor
has patented a movable platform,
mounted on track, which can be
wheeled against a car door.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12
PRINTED LETTER PAPER PAYS

Suppose you are wanting hogs or
chickens of some particular breed.
You look over the ads and write two
parties who have what you need, ask
ing for prices, etc.
One answer comes written in lead
pencil, on plain, cheap paper. The
other man writes you on neatly
printed letter head, which gives the
name of his farm, shows cuts of the
kind of stock he keeps, and looks bus
iness-like.
Which letter APP pals to you most :?
Which man do you Immediately feel
most inclined to deal with?
Others will judge your letters,
Why not be up-to-date, have a suitable
name for your farm, neatly printed
letter paper and envelopes, and get
business THE Progressive Farmer.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12
BURDENS LIFTED
From Brownsville Backs-Relief Pre-.
we'd by Lapse Of Time.


we'd by Lapse Of Time.
Backache is heavy burden;
Nervousness, dizziness, headache;
rheumatic Pains; urinary ills;
All wear one out.
Often effects of kidney weakness.
NO use to cure the symptoms,
Relief is but temporary if the cause
remains.
II it's the kidneys. cure the cause.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for kidney
ills;
Read about your neighbours case.
Heres Brownsville testimony.
Inc Kind that can be investigated.
U. A. Coleman, proprietor of West
ern hotel, west side of square, Browns
vile, says; my kidneys were weak
and the kidney secretions were irreg-
ular IN passage and contained sedi-
ment. Doan's Kidney Pills gave me
relief from all kidney disorders. +"
Statement given February "a. 19i1)
OVER THREE YEARS LATER Mr..
Coleman added: 81 have had no occa-
sion to use kidney medicine since |
took Doan's Kidney Pills some years
ago | gladly confirm my former en-
dorsement."
Price SOC at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pilis-the same that
Mr.. Coleman has twice publicly rec
commended. Foster Milburn Co, Props
Buffalo. N. Y.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12

For the benefit of public schools
throughout the state the department
of education of Iowa some time ago es-
tablished what is believed to be the
worlds first moving picture library
for purely historical purposes, At
present the library contains some 200
reels, showing various local happen
ihgs of Importance of the past few
years. This supply is constantly be-
ing added to and years hence students
will be able to familiarize themselves
as in no other way, with the history of
their state. Arrangements have been
made with film corporations to turn
over to the library all films of histor-
ical Importance after they have become
commercially valueless.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12
FIVE THINGS EVERY FARM
HOME SHOULD HAVE

With more money for our staple
crops than we have ever before obtain
ed the question of how best to make
use of our prosperity, the things for
which we may to the best advantage
expend some of our surplus funds
is we'll worth considering. Here we
wish to offer five suggestions.
Paint the farm buildings-Paint
costs comparatively little, but adds i'm
measurably to the appearance of the
place. Not only this, but painting is
true economy; money spent for paint
means insurance against loss from
decay, no less than does money spent
for fire insurance mean insurance
against fire losses.
PLANT grass, flowers, trees.-In
land where we may have green lawns
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12
UNIQUE LAWSUIT OF
ENGLISH COURTS DECIDED

Lodon, Jan. 4.-The longest and one
of the most unique lawsuits ever heard
in the English courts has just been de-
cided. 1t involved the ownership of
$2,500000 in gold which the Amalgam-
ated Properties of Rhodesia, Ltd,
owners of a million acres in RhOdesia,
claimed that the Globe and Phoenix
Gold mining Company, which owns
the richest gold mine in the world, had
taken from the Rhodesia property. AS
if to be consistent the court occupied
two hours in delivering judgment
The case lasted l44 days and cost
$4,000. One witness was on the stand
sixteen days, and another was on the
stand almost as long and died. Two
other men who were interested in the
case died before it was concluded.
More than $4,000 questions were put
to witnesses and answered In the
final summing up counsel for the de-
PENDANTS spoke 45 days. Chief counsel
or the defense received fee OF $4,000
and mis- "refresher" or daily charge
was $500.
The documents in the case were 50
voluminous that two large rooms were
crowded with maps, assays and reports
The proceedings were enlivened by
stirring scenes between opposing
counsel and apologies were ordered by
the court.
In deciding the case, Justice Eve
dismissed the action on the ground
that the Amalgamated Properties had
failed to prove that the gold was ex-
tracted from its mine, which adjoined
that of the Globe and Phoenix.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12
THE EGG BOYCOTT.

Let the subject not be preached;
! refuse to eat them poached.
It's in vain the hen has toiled,
/ decline to eat them boiled.
Any weakening ] spurn;
From an omelet | turn.
Till the prices downward slide
| shall scorn to eat them fried
Till they grow more circumspect
Any scramble | reject.
Though | take my stand alone
l shall not receive them thrown.
But it might beLwell-ahem!
I perhaps may weasel them.
New York Sun
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12
ALL IN VAIN

Dear Mabel, do you love me ?"
"0h, George!"
Don't you, Mabel, just atiny little
bit?"
Well, yes, George"
= "And if | married you, would your
father give us separate establish
ment?"
Eyes, George"
''And would your mother keep away
from us except when | invited herr"
"Why certainly, George"
"And yourbrothers and sisters, too 7?
why certainly, George"
"And of course the old gent would
settle my debts 2"
,"0f course. George
Darling, viii you marry me7n
"No, George ."-Philadelphc, Record.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12

Bavaria, the department had been able
to learn that the young man had died
in hospital and been buried in the
cemetery attached to the hospital.
ut was at least consolation for the
family to know the burial place." said
Father Huisman.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion OF the ear There 10
only one way to cure deafness, and that 10
by constitutional remedies Deafness is
caused by an iniamed condition OF the mu-
cous lining Of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube ia inhamed you have a rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing and when Il is
entirely closed, Deafness is the result and
unless the intamm alton can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal condi-
ton. hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out OF ten are caused by Catarrh.
which is nothing but an infamcd condition
OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give one Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness tcaused by catarrhl that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars. free
F. J. CHENEY 4 co. Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. Use
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-01-12

Lame back may come from over
work, cold settled in the muscles of tn :
back or from disease. In the two for
mer cases the right remedy is BAL
LARD'S SNOW. IMMINENT. It
should be rubbed in thoroughly over
the affected part, the relief will be
prompt and satisfactory Price 25c,
SOC and 81 per bottle. Sold by J. D.
Curtis Drug Co. jan
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
CHAPTER XIV.
a Disappointed Sheriff,

A we have no weapon with
N which to fight back, | suppose
1 u we had better surrender" said
Clair. Suddenly the fusilladc
ceased, and moment later voice nj
the door exclaimed: PERSISTENCE Is use
less. Every corner of the room is COW
cred. John, show lightw
~ bullscSe flashed.
do you, surrcndcrw
:, lido" / promised. solemnly.
"Humph! Desperate characters" de.
clarcd the voice in the doorway.
Several men entered and lit two
kerc scne lamps which they found in n
cupboard and IL lantern which seemed
to belong to their party.
In the illumination thus afforded
could make out at least II dozen mon
of the type which Is indigenous to the
bench IN front of the small town gro
Gerry store. Just now, however, they
were doing an imitation OF the vigi-
lance committee IN the third act OF
"'rhc NMGinian.' One carried coil
OF half inch rope, and Ill were armed
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18

with weapons, which ranged from
shOtguns to horse pistols. One, lit
tie better dressed than the rest, car.
ricd a camera, which he proceeded tc
set up In one corner of the room.
"Yc're arrested" announced the
original speaker, n rather heavy set
man with gray mustaches of the trail
ing arbutus type. "I'm the sheriff"
He displayed brilliant new star
pinned to suspender bordering shirt
front which was slightly discolored by
tobacco.
"Arrcstedr Clair demanded. "What
for?"
"Fcr willful murder" The sheriff
shiyered slightly as he spoke. "Aint
thatso, boys"
A growl answered him.
"Lynch 'em" yelled the man who
carried the rope, apparently fearful lest
he had brought his burden In vain.
"Ayc, that's 1t. String i'm up!" These
and other enthusiastic cries treasured
him.
"Now, wait minute, boys" The
sheriff turned n cold eye Oh his cn.
thuslastic retinuc and spat with fair
degree Of accuracy at the kitchen stove
while as a private individool 1 have
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18

mot much now" shrugged my
shoulders. when Il fire gets that
much Roadway in country house
built of wood there is nothing much
to do but save the nearby buildings"
GLOW could II have caught!" asked
Bopp, trying to put his left shoe on Ills
right foot He had carried them both
out In his hands
mo one was up" said Jim. the fire.
man.
GLOW did you como to be around
Monty?" Bopp Strengthened up with
quick glance at me Mrs. Green
tclcphoncd that you were going to tho
mainland"
1t hardly seemed possible, but knew
that for II moment they MI suspected
mo Of having set fire to Luciles house
in revenge for our quarrel of the even.
ing before.
II came back to the island for some
thing, and noticed the fire." I OK.
planned weakly. "rhc flames were
coming out OF the window of the north.
east ROOM
"Who slept therc?" Captain Perkins
asked practically.
No one answered
THAT'S funny" Captain Perkins
was sarcastic. Didn't anybody sleep
In the northeast room, or don't you
know where you slcpt?"
lyon slept there yourself" Jim OK.
planned, rather hcSitant about calling
his superior officers attention to such a
damning fact.
OH The captain collapsed. IL
guess i did"
"Whcrc did you empty the ashes of
your pipe before you went to get that
drink OF watcr!' intcrrogatcd.
"Why, lcmmc sec. must have
dumped 'cm In tho wastcbuslict. But
Continued on Sixth Page.)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
SYNOPSIS.

SYNOPSIS.
Lucille Green. charming. but with fatls
Is visited at the Greens summer islanG
home by Monty Blainey. She proposes
weeks fast. an food Is banshcd
Frank Bopp. rival sutton. appears un.
cXpectedly. TO get food for himself ht
attempts the mainland by motorboat.
Tho boat breaks down and Bopp Is ma
rooned. During ficrco storm Mrs. Green
faints and is revived by Il stluulant,
which mtoXicatcs her.
Blaincy discovers Lucille and Bopp nib
Ding dog biscuits. lie proposes to end
tho fast, but there Is no food. Mrs Green
suddenly disappears, and all hunt for her.
Blaincy receives II telegram addressed
N. Blancy from Vida Dunmorc, an aCtrcss
speaking Of marriage. lie Is nonplused,
but Luciles jealousy Is aroused.
A supply boat Is wrecked on rocks near
by. Tho crew lands safe and Blancy res-
cues Vida. She Is dressed rs Rosaiind.
The boats captain explains that Vida
had donncd the costume for safety. All
arc forced by the high sea to remain on
the island.
Vida discovers In Blaincy Il dramatic
critic who had praised her work besides
being her rcscuer. She explains to him
that she Is engaged to n Ned Blaney.
Mrs. Green suddenly phones that she
Is stranded on another island While
ovcrstmulatcd she had put out In Il small
boat.
Vida out OF mischief wins proposal
from Upton Clair. another stranded Wis
itor. MOI wishing to marry, no swims
away from tho island.
Mrs. Green phones that Il strange man
Is doEging her. Lucilc hears her scream,
then the phone won't work again. Lucille
phones the sheriff on tho mainland.
reporter invadcs the island TO write,
up tho mystery. I5laincy makes him a
prisoner and in tho evening hires n launch
to hunt for Mrs. Green.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18

She emerged from her room COMPLETE
ly dressed and went downstairs as IL
she were answering rehearsal call.
All were accounted for but Lucille.
pounded on her door again and
again.
"Hurry" l commanded ut frequent
intervals.
I'm hurrying," she always an.
swercd.
at last the smoke began to be I'M
pearabte IN the hallway. and the
cracking of the flames warned me
that l., an instant the stairs would be
impossible. | stood on ceremony no
longer threw open Lucilc's door.
She was looking aimlcssly about her,
with stocking in one hand
i can't find my other stocking" sho
announced calmly.
Don't be cNctcdw shouted. 1.-THE
house Is on fire. ana we've got to get
outw
I'm not excited. But how can l es-
cape with only one stocking?"
There was no time for argument. I
grabbed blanket that was flung over
the foot of her bed. wrapped her in It
and swept her off her feet ana into
my arms.
The rescue was very simple. There
was little smoke on the stairway,
ana In minute 1t would have been
hard to get down. but rs 1t was only
mad to held my breath for few sec
onds and we were safe OH the first
noor. which had not caught yet.
However, carried Lucille clear out
In the front yard and deposited her In
the little group OF scantily clad sur
vivorS.
"Whcrc's the fire department.? ask
ctl Vida.
"Thcrc isn't any fire department"
cent volunteered gently.
Can't nn.'hin" hr ,lonc?"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
CHAPTER XVI.
A Fire and a Rescue.

THE journey back to Green's is
land was uneventful. The sea
Il had Gained down enough so
that we shipped very little wa
ter. When we landed I was thankful
to note that there were no lights in
the house. Apparently every one had
gone to bed for much needed rest.
sent Bill up to get Glars clothing,
while | mloadcd the supplies and hid
them under the dock. expected to
telephone jim in the morning and tell
him where they were so that he could
cook breakfast for the castaways.
When Bill returned helped him put
out to sen again. This required consid-
cradle persuasion and So In money. I
also had to promise to make 1t all
right with the newspaper man whom
he had brought over
Now the next adventure In this
Arabian nightmare occurred. At first
l thought it was the reelection Of the
rising sun in the windows Of the cot
tage which caused tho red light, but
when looked to the east I saw that
the sun was not up.
Then the house must be on fire!
Clearly | had no time to lose. Proba-
bly, every ono was sleeping. ran I'D
the path from the beach to the house,
my temples bursting with the exertion.
By the time got to the front door the
flames were beginning to lick out Of
one Of the upstairs windows.
l threw, myself against tho front
door and broke the lock without cere.
mony. The stairway was still clear.
dashed up, yelling, "Firew
The people began to como out in
various stages of undrcss, carrying
clothing and valuablcs. Vida's stage
experience stood her In good stead.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
ATLANTIC COAST LINE.
THE srANDARD RAILROAD ON rnn psux

THE STANDARD RAILROAD On vuu NATTER
objective January .. lsls)
Train leave Richmond Daily: :
For Florida and South: sis A. n. aaa SIX
+. M, 1855 p. NJ, 1880 A. III, -.
: For Norfolk: s:lb 4. M S:ss a. u,x
r NJ, 400 P. n, .I:lo p. 4.
" FOR IN. n; "; Ry., West; s:B A. H.. SEQ a.
For Petersburg: l2:6s A. NJ, a:lb A. n..
sig A; NJ; 900 A: n. $3.50 A. H.. s:ss r. d.
r. NJ, O:26 p. M, 1l:6s p. II. A'''
For Qoldsboro and Fayetteville: oA:os r. y,
=, For iiopeweli: b:,6 A. NJ, '1:1s p. Il sss,l
Trains arrive Richmond daily: ASS A, H.,
700 A. NJ. s:1S A. NJ, s:lB A. NJ, B:e7 A. al.
il:40 A. M, s2:10 p. NJ, "sl:48 r. H., s;T p.
p. n. sExcept suDdsy ssE,s5o. cnS.
=, Time OF arrival end dspsrauros snd soxasp.
lions not guaranteed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
NORFOLK & WESTERN.

ONLY ALL.RAIL LIN. TO NORFOLK
Leave Byrd Street Station. Richmond Jon
SMoRtoLR, 'o;i6 A. n, 5000 A. NJ, .s:ea r.
FOR LYNonBURG AND THE wEsr--sls
a. NJ, 1880 A. NJ, $500 p. NJ, 1925 p. n.
Local to Crewe. '6:s5 p. n.
Arrive Richmond from Norfolk-sll:40 A. H..
1886 =. NJ, $500 p. NJ, 1850 p. II. Fross
the west-'0:l5 A. NJ, 1887 A. NJ. ss2:le r.
M, 40 ?; NJ, 'o:l7 p. n, 5000 P. II.
DAILY s.Daily except Sunday s..Sunday only
W. y. BEylLL, w O.. sATNDERg
p. T. NJ, Roanoke G. p. A.. Roannk.
o. II. B0sLEY. d. p. A.. Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
SEABOARD AIR LINE.
TEE RROGR

TEE PROGRESSIVE RAILWAY On Vuu sauvm
eouthbound trains scheduled 10 iaavs RiaSusasS
Ssaag: e:se A. IL locsl TO Heeatnai l.ss !. d.,
ssssseosrs and cosshss 70 Jacksonville, atiasAa.
haepsrs 70 Jaeisonytlle; 1850 p. u, Esss9s
AnadSsd; D:As A. ~, sleepsrs - ktfaata. -
n,fsghaHnt Jacksonville, Tampa and ooasSss b
hosthbouad trains scheduled 70 arrsvs =
R'9%nond dsaly; aas 4. H. 7:n 4. H.. s6