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The Elbert County tribune., 1919-05-23

In a few days now the flag would
flutter from the porch. The sky would
seem a bluer blue, the birds sing with
peculiar sweetness. Heaven would
seem pretty close to earth. 1t would
be Decoration day!
The morning breeze would catch the
folds of the flag on the porch and
cause the red. white, and blue to spar
kle anew in the sunshine.
The music of the band would grow
fainter. Every year 1t had been the
same. The robins chirping In the
evergreens and the insects setting up
chorus in the close-cut blue grass of
the cemetery with its quiet suddenly
invaded by the town. The voices of
the quartet carried off over the prairie
by the breeze. The address. The
school children heaping their blood
roots and violets and honeysuckles
above the fiag-marked graves.
Ed Howse had limped in at the sag
ging gate and was making his way as
best he could up the path to the porch.
Ed pushed back his slouch felt hat and
with an effort seated himself below
the old man leaning on his cane.
"Well, it'll be Decoration day in a
few days." he painted. I'm going to
try to make the march once more"
The old man on the porch nodded.
MY hearin's gettin' pretty bad. I
don't suppose I'll be able to hear much
that the speaker says" Ed went on.
II won't know whether he's talkin'
about the way we held our ground at
Gettysburg or that fight around
Amiens to hold back Hindenburg.
D-n those Huns. do they think they
can spoil all us old fellows fought
for?"
'The old flag never touched the
ground" answered the old man.
IF was fifty years younger"
quayered Ed
We've got 'em fifty years younger.
don't worry" nodded the old man grim
ly. "The old flag'll never touch the
ground"
'.Never saw your lilacs look finer"
Ed remarked. "'Pears us If they looked
nicer than / ever see EN-"
The man leaning on .he cane cleared
his throat. He glanced toward the
gate-the gate where
They amt going to be cut this
year." he said finally. "They linow
he'll never come after 'em again.
Those lilacs and snowballs and peo-
nies have got to carry their fragrance
long way on Decoration day this
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-05-23

all be sleeping out there. When you
think of 'em, you'll only remember the
years when they offered themselves to
a great big, good cause and you'll for
get the faults they had"
The boys face clouded with thought.
IF come over early in the morn
ing" he asked. will you let me hate
the flowers you've always carried up
there yourself? I'll see that they get
to a flag-marked grave"
you bet l WILL" smiled the old man.
"rll cut 'em for you in the morning.
They bloom this way Just for Decora-
tion day. You can't tell me that they
idoh't know that they're for soldier
graves
Lilacs and snowballs and -peonies
nodded between the sagging gate and
the dilapldated porch. On the porch
sat an old man leaning on his cane.
and at the gate approached buoynnt
youth In a belted coat. tight-fitting
trousers and long-peaked cap.
Good morningl"
The old man strained his >eyes.
Good morning. Tommy. was look
Ing for you"
You've got out the old flag on the
porch" the youth smiled. you haven't
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-05-23

what acid-mouth does to the teeth
how it eats right through the hard
enamel and causes them to decay.
Think then of the havoc that must
be caused by excess acid in the stom-
achi
Even IL you are not suffering any
immediate stomach pains, but are not
feeling just as fit and fine as you
should. you should by all means make
this test: Go to your drug store at
once and get a big box of EATONIC.
1t is in the form of pleasant-tasting
tablets-you eat them like a bit of
candy. EATONIC is prepared for just
one purpose-correcting acid-stomach
by driving out the excess acid.
EATONIC literally absorbs the excess
acid. 1t brings instant relief from
the pains of indigestion, heartburn,
belching, sour. gassy stomach, bloat,
etc. 1t makes the stomach pure, sweet,
cool and comfortable. puts it in nor
NAL. healthy condition, SO that your
food is properly digested. You need
every bit of strength you can possibly
get out of the food You eat-and
EATONIC helps you get 1t.
Don't put this test of II you value
your future good health and happi-
ness. You run no chance at all be-
cause EATONIC is absolutely guar
anteed to give you relief or your drug
gist will refund your money. The
cost is a mere trifle
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-05-23

steward to prepare breakfast. When
the Selma had struck her colors. MUIR
ply. his right arm in a sling from a
wound received in the battle, came
aboard the Metacomet to surrender
his sword.
Jouett had sent the crew forward, in
order that Murphy might be spared
any unnecessary modification, and
only two officers were at the gangway
with Jouett to receive Murphy. Muir
ply came up the gangway. drew him.
self to his full height. held out his
sword and began speech, but Jouett
took his hand. put his arm around his
shoulder and said: II am glad to see
you. Murphy. Come below; your break
fast has been waiting some time"
When they reached the cabin. Muir
ply saw a beautiful table laden with
oysters, crabs, beefsteaks, wines, etc.
Turning to Jouett in astonishment, he
said: ''Why didn't you let me know
you had all this? l would have sur
rendered sooner"
And the officers sat down at the
table as though they had never drawn
swords against each other.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-05-23
ALL ENMITY ENDED
Brave Men Forgot Everything
Except Their Former
Friendship.

~ ISCUSSING G. A. r. pa
rade. Secretary Daniels re-
lated IN interesting story Of
Lieutenant Commander james
E. Jouett (afterward admiraD, and his
friend, Peter Umstead Murphy of the
Confederate navy. Jouett commanded
the U. s. S. Metacomet at the battle
If Mobile Bay. and Murphy commanded
the Confederate gunboat Selma, which
was captured after hard fight by the
Metacomet.
Murphy has been lieutenant in the
United States navy. and had resigned
to fight on the Confederate side. In
the old days. before the war, Murphy.
then a lieutenant. had been very kind
to Jouett, then a midshipman. Two
lays before the battle of Moele Bay.
so the story runs, Jouett. while at Pen
sacola, remembering that Murphy was
fond of good eating bought quantity
of crabs and oysters and other delica-
cies and placed them on ice. Three
Confederate gunboats. including the
Selma. Murphy's ship. were then lying
under Fort Morgan. and Jouett. know
ing that Murphy commanded them,
told the officers that he was fond of
pete Murphy" as he was called, and
hoped to catch MIN. and he always
kept on hand some good wines and
cigars for him. 1t happened as Jouett
had hoped. The Metacomet was order
ed by Farragut to pursue the Selma,
and Jouett did catch Murphy. When
the fight was over. Jouett ordered his
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-05-23

Isridated porch. On the porch
sat an Old man leaning on his cane.
Past the gate swept boy on roller
sknfes.
With sn acrobatic twirl, the boy
swung away from the walk. whisked
through the gate and came to a stop
In front OF the old man on the porch.
"You'li be picking the flowers In the
morning." the boy greeted with en-
fhusiasm. You always do. And you'll
be hnnging your flag out on the porch.
Tomorrow"
Yes. tomorrow Is Decoration day."
mused the old man.
Il don't know whether motherll let
me march OF not" went on the boy.
"Ehe hates to have me stand out in the
hot SO long"
He bnianced himself on the skates
and glanced over his shoulder toward
the big house across the street.
standing In the hot sun wouldn't
stop me-" the old man answered as If
speaking to some one far off, but
these legs of mine said last year
II wns my last. was all played out
before we got to the cemetery"
The boy looked at the old man. his
hands on his hips. his elbows crooked.
II think I'll march anyhow" he con-
cluded suddenly. ~ think 1t must
have been great to have been soldier.
were In and how you marched behind
the dag. You can remember what you
did for your country"
The old man smiled.
'We're old timers now. Tommy
worn out old timers with nothing much
but those memories. And the weaker
we get In the flesh and bones the
stronger those old memories come
back. Ed Howse. he's worthless old
crab In a way. but he wears the little
bronze button on the lapel of his coat.
and-weIl. just can't tell you how
feel toward him. He was with regi-
ment way Off in another part OF the
country from me, but I know he went
through 1t. too. or he wouldn't be
wearing the little bronze button. To-
morrow he'll be marching up to the
cemetery back OF the band with the
look In his eyes that defies the world
70 -say he amt boy again. He will
be boy again. He'll be back ngain as
be vas when he fought for the fiagl"
The boy seated himself on the porch
stspA
I'VE studied about 1t all In school,"
he puzzled. "but It all seems so long
ago. don't suppose there'll be any
more wars"
mo- agreed the old man. "when
ere fought to save the Union guess 1t
anished up things pretty well so far
- this country Is concerned And
fhe old fellows are dropping on so
fssf there won't be any OF 'em to
ssArch out to the cemetery soen. They'll
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-05-23

year. They know what they've bloomed
for every May. They know this year
better than ever. The breeze that mods
'em is going to do its part There's
nothing going to stop their fragrance
being carried clear across the land we
love. across the ocean we're going to
keep free. over to his grave some
where In France Chicago Tribune
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-05-23

forgotten that it's Decoration day. but
l guess I'll have to cut the flowers my
self this morning"
The old man shook his head.
"Nope. I'll cut 'em for you," he In
sisted. i've done 1t these ten years
that you've come along. | was just
waiting for a llttle-a little breath
You're getting to be big fellow. Tom
N.Y."
The youth began to help the old man
down the path.
you were wrong about wars being
ut an end" he said finally. "Things
are pretty lively In the old country"
"Yes. yes, over there" admitted the
old man. II don't know where our
muzzle leaders would come in with
those machine guns and airplanes and
gns. But we're clear on this side of
the water. They'll be mighty careful
not to tread on our rights. The old
ting never touched the ground and
the Germans know 1t. They'll be care
ful not to rile Uncle Sam"
81 guess you're eight" the youth re-
sponded with frightened lips. "rhey
know the old fiag'll never touch the
ground. or they better know It. You sit
down nov and tnke IT easy. The pro-
cession's almost here I'll just follow
along. I'm out of school now. but I'll
see that the flowers get where they be-
long,"
Lilacs and snowballs and peonies
nodded in the yard between the sag
ging gate and the dilapidated porch
On the porch sat an old man leaning
on his cane.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-05-23
OUR MARTYRED DEAD.

UR inartyred dead:
On each low bed.
N Green be the chaplet,
Az M Fresh the roses.
MA MI, Oh, lightly rest.
sce~sZ1M On each calm breast
e,.st M The turf where each
Ar-,rr NJ In peace reposes.
Dg =: e =; ;:;;: ;:;a !; e: .:::;:' Gee:
Our homes surrounded;
Your deels have won.
From sire to son,
Love. JOY and gratitude
Unbounded-
No marble cold
May guard your mould.
But living hearts.
Around, are swelling.
Each daring deed
Shall gain the need
or praise from all hearts
Richly flowing
Your sacred dust
Be the choice trust
OF Freedoms grateful
Sons and daughters;
While future days
Your fame shall raise.
From Atlantic's
To Pacific waters.
Rev. Mark Trafton- From Beacon
Lights OF Patriotism"
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-05-23
Very Naturally.

Very NdturdIIy.
Gert-What did Myrt do when she
found out you said she was homely?
Mabel-Oh. she got real ugly about
1t.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-05-23

. ISCUSSING G. A. r. pa
rade. Secretary Daniels re-
lated IN interesting story of
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-11-01
H. F. Cutler & Son, 10 &c. Main ST., Tel $50, Barre VT

mix handful of soda and a handful
of common salt together, and force it
down into the pipe Leave this for half
an hour, then pour down large kettle
of boiling water, afterward rinsing the
pipe thoroughly with warm water.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-11-01
SEVEN BARKS

II may be possible that you don't
lnow what SEVEN BARkS stands for,
10 we will enlighten you: 1t is safe
remarkable remedy, made from the ex-
tracts of seven different kinds of roots
Ind herbs, every one of which has
great medicinal value, scientifically
blended and for nearly so years has
oeen a reliable remedy for indigestion,
constipation, liver, kidney and stomach
disorders.
SEVEN BARkS has never been ex-
lensively advertised, but has enjoyed a
wonderful and steady sale for nearly a
aaf century, and purely upon its mer
Ia.
SEVEN BARKS has saved thousands
If families doctors bills, as well as UNI
old suffering. 1t is inexpensive, only
10 cents per bottle, and the dose is
rom 10 to 20 drops in a little water
ifter meals
There is hardly family but what
,ome member is more or less frequently
troubled with biliousness, indigestion,
liver or kidney trouble. If you have
lever tried SEVEN BARIIS, do not fail
20 do so, and watch the rapid and won
lerful results.
Don't put off asking your druggist
for SEVEN BARKS; if he does not
happen to have it, he will get it for
gou.Ady.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-11-01

juice and rind of l lemon, pinch of
salt, u cup Of flour, / cup. Of sugar.
Slowly add one pint of hot milk. Fold
in stifly beaten whites Put in pas
try she'll Bake preferably in Kerosene
or gas oven to get crust baked quickly.
Hot Water Pastry.
Pour l-3 cup boiling water over Is
cup fat and beat until cool Add lh
cups -four, a teaspoon baking powder,
r teaspoon salt, Stir until perfectly
smooth. Chill before rolling out.
Baked Date Pudding
Beat whites and yolks of . eggs sep
arately. To the yolks add q cup sug-
ar, ~ cup -four, teaspoon baking
powder, "a teaspoon salt, / cup each of
cut dates and nuts. Fold in the stiffy
beaten egg whites Bake in shallow
pan about 40 minutes. Serve cold as
cake or hot with either of the follow
ing sauces;
Brown Sugar Sauce.
One cup sugar, ? tablespoons -four,
2 tablespoons butter, cup boiling
water. Cook until thickened.
Brown Sugar Sauce No. >.
Cook Y cup brown sugar with 1a cup
water 10 minutes. Pour this over 1a
cup OF cream whipped, Flavor If de.
sired. Dorothy Dexter:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-11-01
TRIBUTE TO RED CROSS
BY CARDINAL GIBBONS

The American Rel Cross has
written a glorious and imperish-
able chapter in the history of our
nation. In the war, now happily
at an end, the Red Cross was to
be found marching shoulder to
shoulder with our triumphant
army, and in every way aiding
and encouraging the soldiers in
their fight for humanity.
A new chapter remains to be
written, chapter less dramatic
perhaps, because made in a time
of peace, but none the less glo-
rious in its spirit and in its OBJ
ject. That chapter viii have to
do with America at home.
Here at home, the Red Cross
pledged its thought, its influence
and its support to advance the
interest of our own people, who
by reason of circumstances, need
just the help which only such an
organization as the Red Cross
can bring. The Red Cross is
about to begin work that has
for its object the welfare of all
within the limits of our great
country.
In order to do this work well
the Red Cross counts upon the
encouragement and support of
every American citizen. 1t is my
earnest hope, therefore, that all
will join this magnificent organ
ization Cardinal Gibbons.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-11-01

miles over the Rocky Mountains,
prairies, through deep mud and
scorching deserts-through quick
sharp climatic changes. AS result
of these tests we were able to judge
the cars performance under every
condition and TO perfect it before
offering it to the public.
There is no previous car of any
size or price to adequately compare
with the character of service Over
land 4 introduces.
The farther you ride in &c the
more you will appreciate 1t. Come
In, see the car and ask for booklet.
The demand will be greater than
the supply for a long time.
Overland 4 Touring, $S45; Road
ster, $S45; Coupe, $1325; Sedan,
s1375. Prices [. 0. b. Toledo.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-11-01

front axle and steering gear and all
highly stressed gears and shafts for
driving the car are made of alloy
steel.
The equipment list of Overland 4
is high grade, including Auto-Lite
Starter and Lighting System -
Electric Horn-Marshall Divan Up
holstery Springs - Demountable
Rims-Three Speed Transmission
-Slantine Rain Vision Windshield
-Tillotson Carburetor S. L.
Batteries and many other high
quality conveniences.
In every respect Overland is a
quality car. The body is all steel,
all enamel, the brightest, hardest,
most lasting finish.
Overland 4 has been tested for
two years and more than 25O, 900
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-11-01
In Riding
aO

HERE is a brand new type of
l. 1car. 1t solves the problem
which has baffled automotive en-
eineers-how to combine riding
comfort with light weight and
economy.
Our new Three-Poinf Cantileyer
! Springs make this possible.
4 These are the first springs of
their kind and they are made of
chrome vanadium steel. They are
exclusive with Overland.
Because of these springs, Over
land 4 com bines the riding quail
tiles of large heavy, expensive, long
wheelbase cars, together with the
advantages and economy of small
light cars.
With I00-inch whee1base, Over
land 4 has the luxurious riding ease
of 13O-inch Springbase.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-11-01
WOMEN CONTROL
MEXICAN FILMS
Purpose of the Appointment of the
Two Is to Clear Away Many of
the Misunderstanding That
Are Said to Exist About
Mexico

Mexico City, Nov. ! (By the Asso-
ciated Press Two young Mexican
women have been placed in control
Of the censorship and development of
motion picture films in Mexico. They
are Miss Adrianna s. Ehlers, who will
act as chief censor and Miss Dolores
L. Ehlers, who will have charge of
the work Of producing Mexican films to
be distributed in the United States,
Europe and Latin American countries.
The purpose of this widespread distri-
button of the Mexican films is an
nounced to be to clear away many of
the Misunderstanding that are said
to exist regarding Mexico.
In addition the two young women
are to have charge Of the making of
educational films to be exhibited free
Mexicans modern methods of living.
The two young women win act under
the direction of the department of the
interior.
Films showing the life and indus.
tries of Mexico are being prepared UNI
der the direction Of Miss Dolores l..
Ehlers, who has staff taking pictures
in different parts of the republic These
are to be distributed by cooperation
of the United States bureau of com,
mercial economics in virtually every
country in the western hemisphere.
Censorship is to be rigorous. All un-
desirable films such as gruesome muir
ders and immoral pictures now widely
shown and patronized by the poorer
people are to be barred from the public
by Miss Adrianna L. Ehlers. The Snug
Cling Of films across the American Dor
der is so be stopped. As eighty-fve
per cent of the population of Mexico
is illiterate films have been adopted
as the only means of educating people
who cannot read or write.
The Misses Ehlers were selected by
President Csrranza through means of
motion picture scholarship and sent
three years ago to the United States
to study the possibilities of motion
picture business from national stand
point. They first took a course in the
mechanics of motion picture work at
Boston, later studied the work of large
film companies in New York and sub
sequently were permitted to work in
the Photographic section of the war de.
partment at Washington. 1t is an.
nounced that beginning Nov they
will have complete charge Of the en-.
tire film industry in Mexico.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-11-01
DIRECTORS ELECTED
Of Dog River Valley Fair Association,
George Colby Being Chosen President.

Mortified, Nov. 1.-The following
directors were elected at the annual
meeting of the Dog River Valley Fair
association recently: George T. Colby,
A. l.. Clark, w. f. Dunsmoor Fred
Fuller, S. f. Kimball, Warren Palmer
and c. L. O'Clair; auditor, f.. L. Field.
George Colby was elected president; A,
L. Clark, vice. president; w. w Hold
en-, secretary; Heber c. Cady, treasur
err; Fred G. Fisher, general superin-
tendent; J. c. Donahue, chief of police.
1t was voted to hold the fair Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday the last
week in September. A very substantial
reduction of the debt was made this
year and everyone is urged TO assist to
make the 1920 fair grand success.
Anyone having unpaid premiums or
bills against the association will please
call for them at the Mortified Trust
company.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-11-01
Topics of the
Home and
Household.

Some folks claim that the flavor of
cocoa is improved by little cinnamon
sprinkled over the top just before
serving.
Have you heard of candlestick salad
made by laying on bed of lettuce a
round slice of pineapple, covering with
mayonnaise sprinkled with chopped
nuts standing banana in the center,
and topping that with cherry for the
flame?
Home made Deviled Ham-Chop very
fire one pint of boiled ham 1.-TWO
thirds fat and one third leanl and six
hard boiled eggs; add one tablespoon
of French mustard, mix all together
and press in a mold Will keep for
weeks, and is fine for sandwiches
When pipe from layatory basin
or bath becomes clogged with soap,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-11-01

and paprika, or pepper; celery salt;
minced green pepper parsley or celery
leaves, If desired. Brown the vegetable,
with the exception of the beans, in the
hot fat. Add the beans and sufficient
boiling water to cover the mixture
Cook it until the vegetables are tender
Add the flour moistened in the cold
water Cook the mixture until it is
thickenod, then add the butter, the hot
milk, and the seasonings,
Lemon Sponge Pie.
Separate four eggs. Beat yolks. Add
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-11-01
The Greatest Improvement
In Riding Comfort Since The Introduction
of Pneumatic Tires

The exclusive, Three-Point Can
tilever Springs cushion the car so
that it rides well on all roads: they
reduce choppy rebounds and side
swaying, protect the car from road
shocks and proIong its life, mini
mize twisting or racking of frame
and body, enable the car to hold
the road better.
The car and passengers ride
smoothly as though floating, free
from road shocks that the springs
ward off.
But this reW riding comfort, pos
sible only with these Three-Point
Cantilever Springs, is but one of
the advantages of Overland 4.
It's light weight makes possible
great economy of gasoline and tires.
High quality materials insure
durability. All vital parts of the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-11-01

Accept California" Syrup of Figs
My look for the name California on
he package, then you are sure your
hid is having the best and most
armless laxative or physic for the
little stomach, liver and bowels Chill
Fen love its delicious fruity taste.
Inn directions for child's does on each
bottle. Give it without fear.
Mother! You must say California. .
ADV.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-11-01

Food Demonstration Conducted by Mrs.
]. A. Dimock Before Woman's Club.
The following recipes were demon
strated by Mrs. j A. Dimock of East
Corinth at the meeting of the Barre
Woman's club held Oct 81;
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-11-01
SEC. REDFIELD
!. OUT OF CABINET
Ended Service of Six and
One-Half Years Under
President Wilson
HIS SUCCESSOR
NOT YET MADE
Assistant S ecret ary of
Commerce Sweet Will
Carry on the Work

Washington, D. c., Nov. William
C. Redfield yesterday retired as secre-
tary of commerce after serving for six
and half year, as member of the pres
dents cabinet. He said he had made
no plans for the immediate future.
Until the appointment by the pres
ident of successor to Mr.. Redfeld,
the assistant secretary of commerce,
Edwin f. Sweet, will be acting secre-
tary of the department.