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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-26
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BY BASIL r. ANDREWS
BY BASIL T. ANDREWS
Copyright. BY W. G. chapman.)

''Do you believe in the unwrltten
law?" asked counsel of the juror.
The judge raped his gavel upon his
desk. "There is no unwritten law ex-
cept the common law" he announced,
"and the juror will take his law from
the court, not from his conscience. The
duty of the juror is to bring in YER
diet upon the facts. If a man shoots
another it is murder or manslaughter."
The counsel bowed the juror sat
down in the box, accepted. Only the
prisoner eyed the judge and smiled
cynieally. Hardened as he was to his
duty, the judge felt disconnected by
the prisoners gaze.
The case was a simple one. The
prisoner had shot the man who ran
away with his wife. He was willing to
take the woman back, and she had al
ready created a scene in the courtroom.
But the judge was a stickler for law,
and everyone knew that, if he could
help it, the universal sentiment in ia
vor of the man should not permit the
jury to bring in any lesser verdict than
murder in the second degree.
The judge went home that night, to
be greeted by his smiling wife and lit
tie girl. The judges home life was ex-
emplary. Nobody dreamed of the
judges past, least of all the woman
who shared his home.
Until the age of twenty-five the
judges life had been anything but ex-
emplary. He had run away from
home, loafed, drunk and generally been
"a good fellow" What a singular
phrase! However, there had been
good at the bottom, and at twenty-five
somehow the judge changed. Perhaps
the change had been working in him
for years, subcOnsciOusly. At any rate,
he threw off the old life, settled down,
studied law, became a famous lawyer
and was nominated to the bench amid
universal approval.
It must be confessed that the judge
was not greatly troubled about his
past. He thought that it was the aver
age past of young man. He had
never been in prison, he had never
stolen. The thing that sometimes
caused him bitter regret was an event
which had happened when he was four
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-26

experiment station and some Of the
species Of vetch have been hybrldized.
An especially interesting hybrid is that
between Vlcia saliva and V. augusta
folia which, from the known character
istics Of these two species, is likely to
prove Of very high Importance on the
south Atlantic coast.
The report Of the bureau recently
published mentions the progress that
has been made in bringing about the
commercial utilization of soy bean
seed. 1t points out that in the cotton
belt this crop promises to be an i'm
portant element wherever the acreage
Of cotton has been reduced.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-26

to the recommendation of the bureau,
are in many areas rapidly replacing red
clover. Extensive sweet clover inves-
legations have been conducted with this
crop in determining the best methods
of culture. Field tests with the crimson
clover seed-harvesting machine devised
by the bureau have given exceedingly
satisfactory results.
Cactus investigations have been con-
tinued In the extensive cactus garden
at Chico, Cal. Breeding work has re-
suited In the production Of number
Of new forms, some very promising as
forage plants, Ners for fruit produc-
ton.
Continue Investigations.
Vetch investigations are being con-
tlnued in cooperation with the Oregon
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-26
Socrates, Wise Advice.

Get not your friends by bare compli-
ments, but by giving them sensible
tokens of your love- 1t is well worth
while to learn how to win the heart
of a man in the right way. Force is of
no use to make or preserve a friend,
who is an animal that is never caught
nor tanned but by kindness and pleas
ure. Excite them by your civilities,
and show them that you desire moth
ing more than satisfaction; oblige with
all your soul that friend who has made
you a present of his own.-Socrates.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-26

600 year for paris green to put on
their potato vines. A quail taken in
potato field in Pennsylvania and ex-
amined by government entomologlst
had in its stomach the remains of 126
potato bugs.
"The quail is one of the most valu-
able insect-eating birds Of its size in
the world; and yet there are so-called
sportsmen all over the land, thousands
Of them, who insist on having legal au-
thority to kill every quail they can find
during at least three months Of each
year."
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-26
REDUCE FERTILITY OF FARM
Raising of Grade Steers Is Easier
Than Growing Graln--Less Care
for the Farmer.

It is known that grain-raising re-
drces the fertility of the farm In a
much greater degree than the raising
Of stock.
The raising Of grade steers is easier
work and less care for the average
farmer now that reliable farm labor is
becoming so difficult to obtain.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-26
He IS PROGRESSIVE FARMER.
Man Breeding Purebred Stock Is the
One With Best Surroundings and
Farm Buildings.

The man who has gone into the
breeding of purebred live stock is the
man with the best surroundings, the
best buildings on his farm; he keeps
his farm in the best condition-in
fact 1t is something which tends to
develop him.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-26
USING ANTICHOLERA SERUM
Vaccination Of Hogs and Proper Care
Will Prevent Dlsease-Chance
For More Money.

Hog cholera is absolutely prevent
able. The use Of the anticholera Sc.
rum - vaccinating the hogs = and
proper care will do the work.
With this hoodoo removed there
ought to be much more money in hogs
than ever before.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-26
ONE-CRoP SYSTEM

/. Poor soil. Z
2. Small crops. 3
8. The credit system. 6
4, Work unevenly distributed. :
5. Injurious insects and plant :
diseases.
9. Cotton money sent to other .
sections for farm products.
z. Scarce money and high
rates of interest.
8. Poor people, poorly equip 9
ped farms, uncomfortable homes, :
bad roads, poorly paid teachers 9
and preachers Clemson College :
Bulletin. :
oeeeeeoseeeoseOeeoeooasos
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-26
STOP THAT HACKING COUGH.

DUP lFtAl 1HONiN0 OOONEIS
Mansfield formerly Hungarian
Cough Balsam heals the infamed and
lacerated membranes and quiets the
tickling nerves that lie underneath the
infected portions. Invaluable for ba'
bies. Price 25c and 50c.--Adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-26

The occasional use of Roman Eye Balsam
at night upon retiring will prevent and re-
lieve tired eyes, watery eyes, and eye strain.
Adv
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-26
STOCK LICK IT. STOCK LIKE IT
BLACKMAN STOCK REMEDY COMPANY
CHATTANOOGA. TENNESSEE
PEOPLE

can have nice, long, straight hair by
using ExolentO QulnInO POmade.
which is Hair Grower, not Kinky
Hair remover. You can see the results
by using several times, Try package.
Price 25c at all drug stores or by mail
on receipt Of stamps or coin. Agents
wanted everywhere. Write for par
tlculars. ExelentO Medicine Co., At
lanta, Ga.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-26
Use Wealth PronerIv.

Make all the money you can and
use it any way you please, but be
pleased to use 1t right
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-26

Nearly 100000 women voted in I'LL
nois at the recent election.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-01-26

1873 ACRES 265 cultivation, 1876 bottom, good corn,
alfalfa and cotton land tenant houses, wire fenced
orchard, living water range el 900, Will sell all
or part. Half time. OzarF foothills, north ARK
Hardy miles. J. @. HERSPHRGHR, Hardy, Ark.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-28
Mays rrops,iou< Rainfall.

The energetic and extensive stor
crossing the country during the last
@7tat <itSE base rs.sissa essassl wealth fer
MAY. but the precipitation In the lake
region and the great central valleys
Will prove very helpful to agricultural
interests as spring advances to It's
close.
Two Of these extensive disturbances
tffat formed 1T tbe West moved rather
slowly TO the eastward and northeast
ward with considerable force, thus dis
tributing their rains for more than
twenty -four hours in the interior sec
tons and some portions of the East
The present outlook is favorable for
a gradual rise of temperature through
out the Country generally and there
rs no reason to fear severe and wide
spread droughtS. Under normal con-
ditions the month preceding the sum-
rner solstice, due on June 81, ia
marked by an increase OF rainfall
from tho Rocky mountains to the At
llantic Sates.--New York Herald
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-28
aIVE THE PEOPLE PROOF
#S THAT LAW rs BEING VIOLATED

' HE cit1zens and the officials of
Iqrfolk have been shown that the
ohihition law is being violated in
0kn4 city. And they have been shown
jAnk these violations can be detected
II Droper vigorous and concerted Eff
reto are directed to that end.
TIE raids made in Norfolk on Satur-
~ under the personal direction Of
6nanmisRi6ner Peters, assisted by Mr..
w. Hough, former president of the
s&nxl-Haloon League OF Virginia; Sena-
~ Mathews and others active IN The
xnw and Order league. revealed A
11zne~er OF places where liquor was
4ng sold and also brought TO pub
~ notice ether violations of neral
3nNu which deserve attention. The
i1slhit Of the captured wet goods''
aAe At the great meeting in Norfolk
&onterday was calculated to arouse tht
MW-abiding citizens Of Norfolk from
lAa1r lethargy and inspire them to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-28

more vigorous and concerted demands
that the law be enforced.
The Virginian's Norfolk correspon-
dent quoted Commissioner Peters a.
declaring that he would stop the sale
Of liquor in Virginia" This liz a big
undertaking for the commissioner and
his assistants. but We hope and BE-
lieve they will prove equal to it. The
recent activities here ana in Hope
well, at Norfolk and in other places
show that this department is active
and vigilant. It also shows tina. the
entire state is under the watchful
observation Of the commissioner.
The prohibition law is beng en-
forced with energy and effectiveness.
The violators are being made to live
hard. And there are even harder
times ahead for those who persist In
tho violations. All success to IT,,
wisely directed efforts for enforce
ment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-28
The ItaIian Atfyanfs,

The arrival in this country of the
Italian commission. whose character
and aims are fully described in this
section of the World, is doubly oppor-
tune. 1t marks the second anniver-
sary of ltaly's entrance into the war
in May ais 1t il accompanied by
the news of the drive on the Carso.
which may not yet have spent its
force,
Except for men trained in a service
nearly universal, Italy was as til pre-
pared for war as Great Britain. She
is handicapped by lack of coal and
native metals. which has d.scoure ged
the heavier manufactures. Her clever
automobile workers take kindly TO
war arts: her field pieces are admira-
BILE; but the presence of British heavy
guns on her front Is confession OF
inadequacy In that branch after three
years of conflict.
When the Russian revolution broke
out, people in Berlin and Vienna
dreamed Of taking troops from the
eastern front to batter back tbs Brit
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-28

that the clocks of this country he
turned ahead one hour, thereby saw
ing daylight. Other nations have
done the experimenting tor the United
states. In all the countries Of Eu-
rope the change has been in effect,
and with most satisfactory results.
To the contention that the new
time would be artificial ii may be
replied that our present standard
time is artificial. Some persons have
opposed the idea of turning tho clocks
ahead on the ground that it is an
unnecessary subterfuge: they seem to
think that the saving of daylight
could as easily he accomplished by
changing the working hours. thu rail-
way time tables, the ha bits Of the
nation. The end desired never would
be attained if left TO individual initi-
&tTe. Tharn. is no chance ssf it's ssns.
cess II il calls for readjustment of
the habits of the people. The argu-
nent for turning the clocks ahead ii
that Il is the easiest way TO bring
about what is desired. and the easies,
%av always is the best
There lae Re fft-rt-.r.c~- of o.,tn~
ion concerning the desirahility OF an
earlier start during the summer
months That would mean an i'm
mense saving of coal al n time when
the country is threatened with "A coal
shortage for an hour more of dav-
light means an hour less of the arti-
fetal light. which only can he pro
duced from coal. 1t means an i'm
mense saving of energy to the ma
! ton at time when the nation needs
every hit Of available energy 1t
means health for the people.-~New
York Herald
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-28
SERVE WILLINGLY AND WELL.

They have studied with we'll trained
minds the situations as they stand.
and upon them must the great masses
of the people depend for guidance.
There must be no quibbiing, no Strain
ing at the Juggling straps, no question
ing OF matters that involve the well
fare OF the nation. America must pull
together, and In every plan. In every
organized effort to combat the many
menaces and tho multitude of enemies,
there must be the strtctest co-opera-
ton and support from every man and
woman who claim the Stars and
Stripes as their own. There Is no
time for dissenters, and for the alien
interests that serve TO retard and i'm
pede a swift prosecution OF the ends
of government No stacking should
he tolerated. and no man who is UNI
willing to do his share without muir
muring should be countenaneed among
his fellowmen. Plant a field. join tho
army. or buy liberty. bond, may be
neither Of, these may vet find many
useful things TO do, but unwillingness
to serve unquestioningly LIS unpardon-
able.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-28
The Incomparable security.

The accumulated wealth of the
United States, vast rs that is. forms
only the minor part of the security
which Is back OF the liberty loan
Back of every $50 bond sold by the
United States to help carry on the
war for the subiugation of autocracy
Is the entire income of the nation
for all the years that the bond Will
rum The S. 600, 1A1, 600 of bonds
now being put out represent less than
per cent of the country's accumu-
lated wealth. but they represent a far
aggregat income of the country dur
ing the interval between the issuance
of the bonds and the time when they
will fall due.
There are, roughly, 20,0oo.0 600 fam
lilies in the United States. and the
average income of a family is prob
ably not less than s1.5OU. The in
come of a year for the country at
large is not less than $40, 900. 600. 900
some economists estimate 1t as high
as $50, 100000. The bonds of the
liberty loan will mature in thirty
Years, In that time the aggregate
income of the people Of the United
States. allowing for no future in
crease. will amount to upward of
5000, 900, 100000. Every cent of that
will be back of Uncle Sans bond
One cent out of every dollar--a tax
of only per cent-during these thirty
years would cover the 1900, 900, 900
of bonds four and a half times. Sc
curity can be no greater.-New York
Times ----.-.-.---
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-28
MUST PRESS FOR VICTORY.

succor to q haif-starved people In
Europe. II means that efforts must
be increased, and carried on without
waverang. that the war may be
brought to a quicker close than the
kaiser has dared believe. ne has adj
mitted that the submarine is his last
card, and upon the U-boat campaign
rests the last hope OF ultimate VIC
tory. This hope Is 10 be lost, the
premier thinks, but It is to be lost be-
cause America is preparing for the
last word wherever the end may
come. It seems unbelievably incon-
r..tent that the kaiser. firmly declar-
ing that God IL on his side of the fight.
should cling to his providential beliefs
In the face of the atrocities he sane
tons on the seas through the only
avenue OF salvation he himself recog-
utzes. In a campaign OF violation OF
all the rules of humanity, 1t is ridicu-
lous that the Teuton should hope for
ultimate victory.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-28

| II is red, when 1t giveth its color in
the cup. when 1t moveth itself Alright:
! at the last it biteth like a serpent and
is'lhgeth like an adder" Here we have
good description of the act of fer
ihehtation. And proverbs col wine
I Is mocker. strong drink is raging
and whosoever is deceived thereby is
not wise 1t is plainly to be seen
mat the Divine word stamps prohibit
ton upon the using of wine or any,
thing else that will be a stumbling
block to other people who may be
influenced TO their heart through our
example and teaching
| Upon the ''mocker" and The kind of
wine that "biteth like IL serpent and
! stlngeth like an adder" there is pro-
! hibition pure and unadulteratea. And
that is the kind of wine which some
people would have US believe Jesus
made IN the first miracle, and gave to
the people to drink. And ii Is equally
true that disregard of the teachings of
! re scriptures on this, jmpoEtani sub
Ject mas resulted in filling our land
with saloons and other like drinking
places which in their turn are fast
making this country a nation of drunk
ards and sending annually more than
Aoo,uoo immortal souls to the drunk
ara grave and the drunkards doom.
| And in the face OF all that array of
scripture facts and figures. there are
many men whose names are on the
church roll. and whose understandings
are so blinded and distorted that they
not only countenance such things, but
VINO actually advocate and patronize
-tHe -barroorr shop as though they
we're doing God service In places to be
desired The same false Interpretation
IMAGES the ''mocker" kind of wine to
! ne used by many churches for sacred
purposes at the Lords supper" In
| stead Of the fruit of the vine" which
our Lord used when He instituted His
memorial supper. Is it trivial and
light thing to offend (cause to SIM
those by whom we are surrounded
and especially the rising generation of
boys and young men? Our Lord an
swers the question in Luke Ill.,,
1t is impossible but that offences VIII
tcorue, but woe unto him through whom
! they come. 1t were better for him
that a milestone were hanged about his
neck and he cast into the sea- than
that he should offend one of the little
ones" Popular temperance as gen.
orally taught Is that temperance is
the moderate use OF all things: in other
words, self-restraint. seff-controi in
the use Of all things. 1t IL apparent
that such definition filings wide open
| the door for using habitually things
of questionable prosperity. and the
logic Is 1t Will be right provided we
exercise self-control or self-restraint
| in The use of all things. The reader
will at once see that definition is ut
terly out Of harmony and opposed to
the Scripture which I have quoted
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-28

above and that It is definition fraught
with mischief and evil TO the sons Of
men.
On the contrary, let it he remembered
that Bible temperance does not call for
self-control in the use. but self-control
from the use of whatever is useless.
injurious or pernicious This definition
accords perfectly with the letter and
spirit of the Bible: for It does not lead
into temptation (self-coutrol In the
use). but it leads from temptation fself-
control from the use) of hurtful and
questionable things. whether such
things be intoxicating liquors. the use
OF tohaccos opium or any other permit
cious or hurtful thing. And thus We
have an Illustration of that Scripture,
BE temperate in all things: that Is.
apply that rule or Interpretation to
ALI things in oar intefe9nrsai with orr
ftilow-man.
VETERAN JAS. w. DOLdN,
Soldiers Home. Richmond Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-28

III with America at war. it becomes
80 mart OF every American to accept
- duties his citizenship urusts
fa1l1s~ him. and to become n cog in
- ereat machine about to be hurled
naust the enemies of Justice, liberty
SnA reace. Some OF us are to be
Dldiers. Others will be sailors, but
nvery man, woman and child in this
oountry is to be a nember of the great
army with the president at its head.
'lrha soldier receives his orders from
zen IN authority above him, aad
axecutas those orders without ques-
taontnx. II the orders are wrong.
Isaf,zne one has Numbered, and the
auldfer cannot be blamed. In the
e&her army. those men in authority
1nsue their plans, and 1t is the part
ef every true American to carry them
mt 1T tt is the part Of the soldier 7"
execute his commanders orders on
the neid of battle.
The government is in the hands OF
atAa best men In the country. They
have the best interests OF America at
Meart. and are devoting their lives
to her defense and Advancement
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-28

IN Efemier Ifoyd-Georgs has declared
that the German submarine warfare
cannot starve Great Britain and that
X ma kaiser IS oepsn fing upon his
U-6oats for salvation. he Is doomed
- bitter disappointment. This an
laNuncement could not come from a
1870 authentic source than from Eng
lanGs great leader, and no word could
~ more reassuring than the state
ant OF the submarines doom. Ger
snany must have relied upon the un-
AsGwater campaign with all the bitter
1opa aeft IN her falling temples to have
J1aoeod 4 break with America rather
xhsn call OF, these vicious little dogs
1EOan their objectionable practices be-
npaxh the sea.
sS INT for the fact this one phase of
- great war is not to meet with the
AncceAs planned for It. does not mean
&hak Americans must permit any let
m II their activities designed to bring
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-28
PREPARING FOR REGISTRATION.

Registration day is one week from
Tuesday, and the work is all to be
done In one day. Men will go to
their regular voting places between
I o'clock in the morning and at
night, and follow the instructions
given them there. II for any reason
a man cannot reach his voting place
on this day, June 5, he may register
by mail. But above everything, every
man between the age of twenty-one
and thirty must submit his name TO be
enrolled on the books for possible
draft into the army.
In tho first Increment of 100000
men. very small percentage of
American citizens will be selected
but every man, of the military age.
must tender himself for service. The
pehaity Tor failure to register is
severe. and should be severe. 1907
100000 young Americans will walk
up to the polls on this day, and as
sert their willingness to do their
share toward putting down Injustice
and tyranny. and for preserving
democracy and liberty 10 mankind.
There are whispering of traitorous
purposes in the air. The promulga-
tors of these sentiments will ba dealt
with summary, and persons contem-
plating any unpatriotic acts may we'll
De warned that their purposes Will
be to no avail Young men. OF the
prescribed ages, will register through
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-28

out the country. the machines of gov
eminent having provided the means
Of doing the gigantic work all IN one
day. Cooperation, the capstone OF
success and achievement. will relieve
the country of great deal of difficulty
and unpleasantness. June should
be a gala day In America, Let no
young man forget the date, and the
significance Ii bears.