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Dying At The Top--The Rev. Dr. Clokey, in his small volume reciting the lamentable condition of young men in America and the great increase of the number of arrests, gives many illustrations from real life. Among the number he speaks of the Rev. J.

J. Talbot, once a minister of the Episcopal church, later an eminent lawyer and member of Congress, who before his death at South Bend, said in an address: "But now, that the struggle is over, I can survey the field and measure the losses. had position high and holy. The demon of drink tore from around me the robes of my sacred office and sent me forth churchless and godless, a very hissing by word among men. Afterward I had business large and lucrative, and my voice was heard in the courts pleading for justice, mercy, and the right.

But the dust gathered on my unopened books, and no footfall crossed the threshold of the drunkard's office. had money ample for all necessities, but it took wings and, went to feed the coffers of the devils which possessed me. I had a home adorned with all that wealth and taste could suggest, but the devil crossed its threshold and the light faded from its chambers; the fire went out on the holiest of altars, and leading me through its portals, despair walked forth and sorrow and 1 anguish lingered within. 1 had children beautiful to me at least as the dream of the morning, and they had entwined themselves around their father's heart. This destroyer took their hands and led them away.

had a wife whose charms of mind and person were such as to see her were to remember, and to know her was to love. For thirteen years we walked the rugged path of life together, rejoicing in its sunshine and sorrowing in its shade. This infernal monster could not spare me even this. I had a mother, who for long years, from disease had -not left her chair- -but the demon even reached there and did its cruel work. While her boy raved in his wild delirum 2,000 miles away, the pitying eye of angels pushed the golden gates ajar and the mother of the drunkard entered into rest.

And thus, my friends, to-night I stand; without a church, without a business, a father without a child, a husband without a wife, a son without a parent, a soul without a hope, all swallowed up in the maelstrom of drink." One seldom sees the demon of drink more strongly indicted than in the short extract from this speech of a man who 800n after sought his grave. This volume of Dr. Clokey is small, has but 124 pages, but it is a stirring appeal to young men to turn aside from evil before the days come that have no pleasure in them. ELOQUENT TEMPERANCE EXTRACT PARENTAL CLUB MEETS The parental club of the Washington school held a meeting last Friday, at which they listened to an interesting address by Rev. R.

V. Callaway, pastor of the Christian church of this city. The minister's subject was on "The Church, The Home and the School." In his address the minister showed how the three were becoming more closely knitted together, not as church and state, as in the olden times, but as home, church and school- three combined in one, and all for the good of the home. There were about thirty members of the club in attendance, and the talk was greatly enjoyed by all. MAGDALA SHRINE INSTALLS At the last regular meeting of Magdala Shrine the following officers, were installed: W.

H. Emma Kirk; W. of James M. Kirk; N. Frances Tibbs; W.

Marie Kirk; W. Ollie Gleadall; W. Anna Dale; W. Frances Spencer; W. Sadie Cackley; W.

Elizabeth Schell; first H. Nettie 1 Birchnaugh; second H. Edith Armstrong; third H. Minnie Steger; queen, Sallie Gleadall; king, S. C.

Steger; N. Clair young; W. Garret Fruit; organist, Nellie McArthur; First W. M. T.

O. Brown; second W. J. E. Johnson; third W.

T. B. Hardin. DEATH OF A SISTER Joseph and Shelby Conklin received notice Saturday of the death of a sis ter, Mary. Thomas, which occurred at St.

Mary's college, at Shepherd, 0., on December 31. Death was due to heart failure. As a sister of charity she was listed as Sister Mary, her maiden name being Amanda Conklin. She came with her parents from Ohio to Clinton aboutf orty years ago. At the time of her death she had reached the age of about 65 years.

SUIT FOR DIVORCE Dora Kloth has filed a suit for die vorce from her husband, August Kloth. The bill recites that the conple were married in Bloomington in 1912, and that they lived together a- bout one year, when the plaintiff was forced to leave him on account of cruelty. She asks that the defendant be restrained from disposing of his property. W. R.

C. INSTALLS At the joint meeting of the the W. R. C. and G.

A. R. Monday evening the following officers of the Relief Corps were installed. Mrs. Flora Aughinbaugh acting as installing officer: President, Jennie Roberts; S.

V. Sue Davis: J. W. Frances Tibbs; treasurer, Lulu Gibson; secretary, Adelia F. Allyn; chaplain, Sarah Connor; conductress, Stella Tuggle; guard, Margaret Ball; assistant conductress, Eliza Swearingen; assistant guard, Mary Hammond; president's correspondent, Flora Aughinbaugh; Musician, Mary Daniels; color bearers, Sadie Ellis, May Tuggle, Anna Danison and Emma Karr.

Following the installation the W. R. C. ladies gave a banquet to the members of the G. A.

and also rendered a short programme, consisting of a song by Comrade Cantrell and talks by Comrades Ellis, Bryant and Killough. The evening was a most enjoyable one for all present. GAME NOT DANGEROUS(?) Time was when football was considered a healthful sport. Later on the players stopped kicking the ball and began kicking each other. This became better sport for surgeonsand a large number of school boys and a larger number of parents now frown on the so-called game.

Later basket ball came into prominence in the high schools and colleges, and it was rare and healthful sport for both boys and girls. Now it appears that the latter game has also developed into something fiercer than play. Monday evening Clyde Allwood, son of Henry Allwood and wife of this city, who is a student of the U. of I. at Urbana, had his left arm broken between the wrist and elbow while playing basket ball.

Evidently this game is not what it was a few years ago, when the ordinary school girl could put in the evening hours at the game, and no one ever injured. ANNUAL ROAD MEETING The annual meeting of the Earth Roads Association of De Witt county, of which Wm. Querfeld, of Texas township, is president, will meet in the court house in Clinton, Saturday, January 17, at 11 o'clock to elect officers. At 1 p. m.

Sam Cox, one of the best road experts in Ilinois, will speak on how to make good dirt roads. Mr. Raycraft, chairman of- the board of supervisors of McLean county, will also speak. Short talks will be made by others from adjoining counties. All are invited to attend the meeting, and the farmers are especially urged to be present.

NEWSPAPERS VS. EVANGELISTS Ten Protestant churches in Connellsville, have decided to try advertising in an effort to stimulate interest in religion. Revival services have heretofore been the recognized method employed, but the clergy and the officials of the churches now feel that more can be accomplished by the use of printer's ink. A quarter page in newspapers will be used. The churches of central Illinois could pursue a similar action with advantage to themselves.

SECURES NEW OPERATOR February 1st the National phone Electric company will have a new chief operator Miss Mabel Thomas of St. Louis having accepted that position. Since the resignation of Miss Georgia Sill this place has been most satisfactorily filled by Mrs. B. F.

Wasson, wife of the president, but as Mrs. Wasson has home duties, as well as home ties, her appointment was only a temporary one. Miss Thomas comes with the best of recommendations. RECOVERS JUDGMENT A suit of detainer and forcible entry, entitled Ellen Johnson vs. W.

H. Preston was tried in justice court Tuesday. The suit was for the possession of property on North Monroe street and plaintiff was given judg. ment for $21.85, and possession of the property, GAVE THEATER PARTY A theater party was given by Miss Gail Richey at. her home Tuesday evening.

After the young ladies, fifteen in number, had assembled, they were taken to a moving picture show, following which they were entertained at the home of their hostess. Light refreshments were served. CHARLES WEAVER INJURED Charles Weaver met with a serious injury while breaking stalks on the fam of O. M. Pond, two mile east of Ospur, In some manner he was thrown to the ground and the pole rolled over him, breaking the ligaments in one of his legs, necessitating the tention of a surgeon, TO ASSIST FAMILY Employes of the Illinois Central subscribed $132.10 toward a fund for the needs of Mrs.

Tony Musser and children: Master Mechanic Baumgardner headed the list, the names of a number of shop employes followed. DEATH ENDS PLEASURE TRIP Tuesday morning Wm. Crang, re ceived a telegram from Taylorville announcing the death of Frank Herrington, a nephew by marriage, whose home was at Crown King, Arizona, where Mr. Herrington had been employed as a mining engineer. He was taken ill with peritonitis while vis ting his mother at Taylorville, and later pneumonia developed, resulting in death.

During the holidays Mr. Herrington, accompanied by his wife and mother, visited here with Mr. Crang and family, and made numerous friends while in the city. His wife was formerly Maude Johnson, daughter of Mrs. Maria Johnson the latter being a sister of Mr.

Crang, and both formerly resided here. Funeral ser vices were held at Taylorville yester day afternoon at 2 o'clock. Deceased was barely in the prime of life, being but 35 years of age. Wm. Crang and daughters, and Mrs.

Mary I. Phares attended the funeral. MILLER IS NOT SCARED Attorney A. F. Miller received threatening letter Saturday morning, in regard to the action he has taken in regard to acting as counsel for Carl E.

Person, the publisher of the Strike Bulletin, and slayer of Tony Musser. Following is the letter received: "You- you wrote that about Musser. And if you don't get out of the caise or out of town we will blow you and your home to hell. K. K.

The note was written on the back of a John Warner bank check. As the Ku Klux Klan has been a dead one for years, and there were never any in this section of the state, Mr. Miller is not much scared. He says while acting as state's attorney he received a number of threatening letters, and has grown accustomed to it, consequently has no fear of bodily injury. FEBRUARY PETIT JURY Following is the list of the petit jurors drawn for the February term of county court: Tunbridge- Grover Johnson, W.

S. Belford. Texas--Thomas Hart. Creek--I. C.

Blue, John Forbes. Nixon--J. J. Cotton. De Witt-Omer Arbogast.

Harp -Timothy Tyler, U. G. Miller. Clintonia-Ed Burns, I. C.

Kirby, Andrew Whitehead, Clark Karr, Sherman Buck, W. E. Clark, J. E. Harrison, Z.

Gibson, S. C. Draper, William Chamberlain, Earl Brooks. Waynesville- Fred Craig, Joseph Shaffer, Jr. Charles Bell, Ira Halsey.

Wapella- Merrifield. Santa Anna--Adam Walter, A. R. Hammer, J. F.

Beavers, J. W. Turner, JE. Hunt. MRS.

TEAL IN HOSPITAL Wiley Teal of Midland was in Clinton Wednesday. Mrs. Teal underwent an operation four weeks ago, and is rapidly recovering. Mr. Teal has been visiting in Bloomington during her sickness, and reports that the indications are she will be able to return home in about one month.

A MODERN ELEVATOR The new elevator at Maroa is said to be one of most modern, size considered, in the state. It is aS near fire-proof as an elevator can possibly be built, and has a capacity of 60,000 bushels of grain. The new building stands on the site of the old Shellabarger elevator. BRINGS SUIT FOR $10,000 The widow of the late Tony Musser has brought suit against Carl E. Person for $10,000.

It is said that Person has money out at interest, but that it is in such a shape that creditors can not get it. The building and loan shares, which he carried, would be attached in case the suit goes in favor of Mrs. Musser. Miss Clara Swigart of Chicago visited here with her parents, Carl Swigart and wife, the last of the week. in Dingle hinder Cigar BUT ONE BINDER A GUARANTEED EN REGULAR CUBAN STYLE FRANK STRAIGHT FINE LEWIS SINGLE EXTRA QUALITY FACTORY, PEORIA, ILLS A wild, amati.

Our package not only insures fresh tigars for a post convenient package pocket or SIX GOOD ONES The Preacher- "Do you know where little boys go who fish on Sunday?" The Kid sir; all us kids a round here go down ter Smylie's crick below the bridge." Mrs. Simson- "Now, Bobbie, I'm going out and I want you to look after the house like a little man--just as your father would if he were here." Bobbie- Have I got to kiss the nurse?" Gent- there any soup on the bill of fare?" Waiter There was, sir, but wined it off." Mother- And what did you do when he kissed you? Die you hand him his hat?" Daughter- mamma. I hid it." Maloney-" 'Tis some foine newstyle driss yure woife has got." Casey- 'Yez bet. Shure, wid the cut up the back and the cut down the front, not to mention the high jabs on the sides, faith, oi'm afraid if she unbuttons it the dom thing will disappear entirely." Mother- "Johnny, you said you'd been to Sunday school." Johnny (with a far-away mamma." Mother- 'How does it happen that your hands smell of fish?" carried home the Sunday school magazine, an' the outside page is all about Jonah and the whale." A GOOD-BYE PARTY A farewell party was given by Miss Alice Armstrong at her home on West Main street on Tuesday evening. The party was in honor of Dr.

and Mrs. M. J. Babcock, preceding their departure for their new home in Arkansas. There were about 22 guests, mostly members of the T.

L. C. club, in attendance. Mrs. Babcock is a member and is also the retiring president.

Music and games served to while away the evening hours, and light refreshments were served. There was only one sad part to perform, and that was the farewell to the doctor and his wife. The latter will go to Chicago tomorrow and after a few day's visit there will leave for their new home in the Southwest. MARRIED YESTERDAY Thursday noon at Farmer City occurred the marriage of Miss Caroline Fay Davis of that city and Harry Carle Derr of Harris, Ill. The marriage occurred at the home of the bride, Rev.

T. H. Tull, pastor of the M. D. church of Farmer City, performing the ceremony.

Both of the contracting parties are graduates of the Farmer City high school and are well and favorably known in their respective communities. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. A.

Davis of Farmer City, and the groom is the son of a prominent farmer of Piatt county, INJURED IN RUN-AWAY Harry Thomas, who has been employed on the farm of J. H. McKinney in the Green Valley neighborhood, met with a painful and rather serious accident on Monday. He was driving a team of mules, and the latter ran away, throwing Mr. Thomas from the wagon, the wheels of the vehicle passing over his legs, his left thigh being fractured just below the hip.

He- was taken to the Warner hospital and a surgeon called reduced the fracture. CHURCH DEDICATED Rev. Ralph V. Callaway and wife attended the 18th anniversary and dedication of the Christian church at DeLand Monday evening. A banquet was served, which was attended by about 200 members and invited guests Rev.

Callaway gave the principal address of the evening. The church is a flourishing condition. A HAND-MADE CIGAR FRESH FROM THE TABLE wrapped in foil as soon as made, thus keeping fresh until smoked. A fresh cigar made of good tobacco is the ideal smoke. The old, well cured tobaccos used in the Single Binder are so rich in quality that many who formerly smoked 10c cigars now smoke LEWIS' SINGLE BINDER straight 5e.

Li fact, Lewis' Single Binder docs taste like a good 10c ciger. The Lewis' Single Binder cotta the dealer soma mora than other 5c cigars, but the higher prico ctables this factory to use extra quality tobacco, thus giving the consumer a bettor smoke than is possible in big profit cigars. Want Single Binder. EXECUTRIXES' NOTICE Estate of Pinckney P. Brannan, Deceased.

The undersigned having been appointed Executrixes of the last Will and Testament of Pinckney Brannan, late of the County of DeWitt and State of Illinois, deceased, hereby give notice that they will appear before the County Court of DeWitt County, at the Court House in Clinton at the March Term, on the 1st Monday in March next, at which time all persong having claims against. said estate are notified and requested to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned Dated this 7th day of January, A. 1914. MRS.

LIZZIE HITT, MRS. JULIA BELL, Executrixes. Stone Gray, Attorneys. Dr. A.

E. Prince spends the last Tuesday in each month in ton 21tt. Attractive Winter Outings FLORIDA, VIA THE SEMINOLE LIMITED Chicago and St. Louis to Jacksonville, newly equipped, and now an Electric-Lighted Steel Train Throughout. Sun-Parlor Observation Car, serving a light breakfast going into Jacksonville.

Connects with trains for all Florida points and with steamships sailing for Havana, Cuba, and Panama. Send for handsome booklet, "Florida and En Route." PANAMA, CENTRAL AMERICA AND WEST INDIES Illinois Central to New Orleans, and semi-weekly steamships of the United Fruit Co. to Panama and Central-American Ports. Booklet, "'The Tourist's Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala," upon request. Also Four Specil 16-day Voyages, via United Fruit Company, to Cuba, Jamaica Costa Rica and Panama, sailing from New Orleans Jan.

14, 28, Feb. 7 and 25, and Four Special 15-day Cruises, via the Hamburg-American Line, to Jamaica, Panama and Cuba, from New Orleans Jan. 24, Feb. 12, 28 and March 17. Choice of routes to Havana, Cuba, via New Orleans or Florida.

NEW MARDI GRAS and VICKSBURG, MISS. New Orleans, a city of unusual charm and of great interest to the visitor, and the home of Mardi Gras, famous annual event of the Crescent City, February 24, 1914. Send for illustrated booklet, "New Orleans for the Tourist," and folder, "Mardi Gras." Vicksburg, contains Vicksburg NaMilitary Park, and is an interesting place to visit en route to New Orleans. Handsomely illustrated book, for the Tourist," on re. quest.

TEXAS, CALIFORNIA and HOT SPRINGS, ARK. Via New Orleans or St. Louis to Texas Through daily Steel-Sleeping Car from Chicago to Dallas, Waco, Austin and San Antonio, with connection for Ft. Worth, via St. Louis and M.

K. T. Ry. Through daily Steel Sleeping car from Chicago to Beaumont, Houston and San Antonio, via New Orleans and Southern Pacific Sunset Route. Through Tourist Sleeping Car to California every Monday from Chicago, via New Orleans and Southern Pacific, also direct connecting daily train service.

The low altitude and the true winter route. Send for California folder. Hot Springs, the famous resort of the Ozarks. Daily Steel Drawing Room Sleeping Car of the "Panama Limited" from Chicago, via Memphis and R. Lines.

Dining Car Service. Hot Springs booklet on request. ILLINOIS CENTRAL Railroad. Tickets, reservations, train station may be had of your local ticket for the asking. H.

J. PHELPS, General time and specific fares from your agent. Literature mentioned, free Passenger Agent, Chicago. AUTO-PONY-DIAMOND RING CONTEST Started November 14, 1913--Ends January 31, 1914 First Ford 5-passenger Touring Car Complete Second Pony and Saddle Complete Third Diamond Ring Below are the names of the business houses in Clinton where Coupons are GIVEN AWAY ABSOLUTELY FREE in the Auto-Pony-Diamond Ring Contest. There is no place in the city of Clinton where you can get the COUPONS on this BIG Contest except at the following named business places: DRY GOODS: CONFECTIONERS: BERKSON'S FAMOUS CASH STORE FLOYD REMINGTON BOSTON STORE A.

E. SCHULER BROWN BROWN WILSON BROS TAILORS: W. E. CLARK CLOTHIERS: P. C.

RYAN, Tailor M. GOTTLIEB L. FREUDENSTEIN SON FURNITURE: MORRIS FANTLE AL REYNOLDS EASTERBROOK KIRK GROCERS: C. F. LONGBRAKE STATIONERY: JOHN O'BRIEN J.

A. CURL WEBB WEBB JOURNAL BOOK SHOP C. N. HAMMOND SON OGDEN MARTIN BARBERS: JAMES CARROLL WHITEMAN'S Barber Shop T. W.

CACKLEY HARRY LUGE'S Barber Shop W. H. ELY GROCERY co. 0. H.

POLAND'S Barber Shop SCOTT Barbers HARDWARE: DAVE GANO MUSIC STORE: I. N. BAILOR C. E. HEFFIELD JOHN.

KILLOUGH C. S. NEEDHAM SON AMUSEMENTS: RUSSELL BOGARDUS JEWELERS: Star Theatre THOMAS MEE J. C. WILSON H.

B. LUNDH SON (New Star Theatre) AMBULANCE: BAKERY: EASTERBROOK KIRK P. R. CONANT SHOES: CLARK PRESSING PARLOR: W. E.

JOE CAHILL T. HENDRIX SONS LOUIS SHAPIRO GARAGE: DRUGGISTS: L. F. SLICK KENNEDY DRUG STORE J. W.

DAY SON RESTAURANT: HENSLEY'S DRUG STORE ILLINOIS CAFE ROGER'S DRUG STORE COAL: MEAT MARKETS: WADE CRANG OGDEN MARTIN RUNDLE SONS PRINTERS: E. J. LOVENGUTH CLINTON REGISTER JOURNAL PRINTING COMPANY VARIETY STORES: W. J. SURRELL UNDERTAKERS: LEADER CASH VARIETY STORE EASTERBROOK KIRK Any cash purchase from 5 cents up at any of the above stores will entitle the purchaser to coupons in double the a- mount of their purchase.

Coupons will also be given on account paid at any of the above named stores: REMEMBER, Double Coupons at the Places Named Above..