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ESTABLISHED 1899 Democrat and Pros* Consolidated IMS C\USE OF PELLAGRA AND ITS CURE FOUND Disease May Now Be Checked and Eventually Eradicated, Says Health Service. % Discovery of the cause and cure for pellagra baa been an nounced by the Public Health service of the United States. The announcement follows the recent publication of a report by Surgeon Joseph Goldberger on a year of experiments in coopera tion with southern state health otiiiials demonstrating the' cor rrctness of the theory that a one-sided diet lacking in pro teide would cause the disease and that a well balanced diet wou'd cure it. "The spread of this dread malady, which has been increas in? in the United States at a terriffic rate during the past few years, may now be checked and eventually eradicated." says the service statement. "It is esti mated that *75,000 cases of the disease will have occurred in tbe United States in 1915, and of this number at least 7,000 will have died before the end of the year. In many sections only tuberculosis and pneumonia ex ceed it BZ a cause of death.' 1 The final dietary tests were made by Surgeon Goldburger and assistant Surgeon G. A. Wheeler at the farm of the Mississippi penitentiary where naif a dozen convicts were given pellagra by feeding them for five months on bountiful meals consisting chief ly of cereals and sweets and lacking in meats, milk, eggs, beans and peas. The victims re2ently were pardoned by the g )vernor and are now being re stored to health through a cor rected diet "Although the ocmieuee cf nervous symptoms and gastro intestinal disturbances was noted early," says the service state ment, "it was not until Septem ber 12, or, about five months af ter the beginning of the restrict ed diet, that the skin symptoms so characteristic of pellagra be gan to develop. . The convicts upon whom tbe experiment was made were kept under continu ous medical surveillance. No cases of pellagra developed in camp excepting among those men who were on the restricted diet. The experiments have therefore drawn the conclusion that pellagra has] been caused in at least six of 11 volunteers as a result of the one-sided diet on which they subsided. "On the basis of this discovery the state sof Mississippi, Louisi ana and Florida have laid their propaganda through their respec tive boards of health for the eradiction of the disease." In earlier experiments about 200 pellagra patients had been cured by balanced rations and at the end of the;year there had been a slight recurrence of the disease in only one instance. A Plateau in Papua. The most singular plateau in the world is in the island of Papua. The plateau is 6,000 feet above the sea, and there are summits towering 5,000 feet higher, but ojeing to the proxi mity of the equator the great plain is covered ' with luxuriant vegetation. The climate is a perpetual May, * birds sing in every bush, and the only animals are a few marsupials* such as vrround kangaroos and opossums. Yft this lovely region is almost deserted. The Papuans live in the sweltering coast jungles and rarely visit the uplands. x Building A Life. To take into the inmost shrine not a criticism, merely a sug of the sdul the irresistible forces geation. Many towns no larger whose puppets we seem to be — than Morganton are the possess death and change, the irrevoca- osrs of fire trucks. But for the bility of a yanished past, the fact that Hickory has one there powerlessness of man before the ia not the least doubt bat that blind hurry of the universe from very much more property wou.d vanity to .vanity—to feel these have been destroyed by Satur nings and know them is to con- day night's fire there.—Morgan quer them,—Bertrand Russell. to» tfewi-HeraJdi THE HICKORY DEMOCRAT •- / t i 1 Governor Craig's Thanksgiving Proclamation i ' . ' •* ; STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Governor's Office, Raleigh A PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR: The earth yields another haivest. Plenty rewards toil. In field and city peace pronounces its benediction and indus try is victorious. Opportunities increase with progress. The quickened conscience of the time demands and creates con ditions that stimulate and respond to aspirations for ampler and Stronger life, The state is bouyant with hope and looks forward with enobling faith to great achievement. Ours is the land of inexhaustible power, where honest (effort is encour aged, and where the rights of men in all ranks of society are recognized and protected further than in any other land. Now, therefore, I Locke Craig, governor of the State of North Carolina, in obedience to the custom established by our fathers, and in accoid with the proclamation of the President ol the United States, do proclaim Thursday, the 25th day of November, a day of Thanksgiving. I call upon all people to observe this day by assembliug in their usual places of wor worship to pray for strength and guidance, and to give thanks to the Almighty for His blessings, and for the glorious op portunities granted to us above all people According to our means we must provide for the father less children and widows, and all who are desolate and op pressed, for if we do not we are unworthy of our good fortune. Let us on this day dedicate ourselves with renewed en ergy to the work laid off to each of us, and call ourselves to the realization of our obligations as neighbors and citizens that we may strive with faith and earnestness for the higher social order, whose law is social justice. Let us in humility and gratitude remember that we have been spared while the world is consumed by war. We should pray that to lands now stricken by desolation and death, the beneficence of peace may be restored, and the power of righteousness exalted in all the earth. Done in our city of Raleigh, on this the twelfth day of November, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hun dred and fifteen, and in the one hundred and fortieth year of our Ameiican independence. LOCKE CRAIG, Governor. By the Governor: J. P. KERR, Private Secretary. Firemen Again Remembered Hutton & Bourbonnais, through Mr. Geo. N. Hutton, Friday morning delivered a check for S2OO to the Hickory Volunteer Fire Company. This was given in appreciation of the services rendered by the department in protecting their plant when it was threatened by the recent fire which destroyed the plant of the Hickory Manufacturing Company. This check, with Mr, Menzies gift of $5.00 in gold to each member, and Mr. Lentz's check for $20.00 makes a substantial reward for our firemen. The firemen will use this S2OO as a starter on the purchase of an additional motdr truck equip ped with a big chemical engine for answsring alarms from nearby towns. This equipment will be purchased as soon as the necessary amount can be raised. Fire Protection. The great importance of care fulness in regara to fire and of ample protection has been brought forcibly to mind during the last week by not only two small fires in Morganton, but also the disastrous ones which swept away thousands of dollars worth of property at Raleigh and Hickory. Ample protection is not -provided in insurance alone, which every property owner should carry, but also with adequate fire fighting appa ratus. A fire truck for Morgan ton should be the next thing in order. The local company, which is volunteer and is rendering a patriotic seryice to the commu nity, did.excellent work in the fires during the week. It is up to the town to give them the most expedious means of fight ing fires that may occur. This is HICKORY, N. C., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1915 10 ESTABLISH CAMP IN NORTH CAROLINA Gen. Wood Says One Military Training Gamp Will Be Lo cated in This State. Richmond, Va , Nov, 11.--Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, com«nande r of the department of the east, tonight announced that a mili tary camp of instructions for civilians would be established in North Carolina early next year. The camp will be similar to the one operated at Platsburg, N . Y., last summer. General Wood delivered an ad dress before the Richmond alumni of Virginia Military institute at the observance of the 77th anni versary of the foundation of that school. He advised graduates sf the school to be ready for service i n the United States army when called upon, and discussed the plans to increase the number of officers in the regular service. He stressed the importance of military schools and suggested courses of a mili tary nature in academic instruct ions. More liberal support of the National Guard and the adoption 6f the Swiss and Aus* trian system of military training in the United States was urged- Visit of Ladies to Maiden. Lincbln County News. A committee composed of Mes dames Julia McCutchen, W. L, Stimpson, Thos. Whitsides and J. T. McLean motored to Maiden Tuesday where they met a dele gation from other Baptist church es for a visit to South Fork In stitute to plan for some much needed repairs and improve ments. They decided to install electric lights, stain the floors, put new shades to the windows and re plenish the table ware and cook ins: utensils. The cost to be di vided among all the churches of South Fork Association. Gifts of this kind from individuals would be most thankfully receiv ed. Mrs," Daughtry, the faithful matron served the committee with a well cooked and bount eous dinner. Subjects for Public Debates. | ,1. All land, inproved and un , improved, should be taxed alike, at its natural or unimproved value. 2. Food and like stock farm ers accumulate wealth faster than cottsn and tobacco farm ers. 3. The crop lien should be abolished by law. 4. Race segregation is de sirable. 5. It is better business to rent than to own a farm. 6. Land monopoly is the worst of all monopolies. 7. The poll tax ought to be abolished. 8. North Carolina ought to have a graduated land tax. 9. Taxing the fruits of indus try is a vicious principle of tax ation. 10. Farm tenancy is the greatest obstacle to agricultural development in the South. 11. Building up the surround ing farm region is the best way of building up a city. 12. Most of the money spent in road building in North Caro lina has been wasted. 13. Road repair with free labor is a failure. 14. Bond issues for public improvements are advisable. 15. Newspapers ought not to accept patent medicine adver tisements. 16. ; A whole-time health offi cer is indispensable. 17. Diet is more important than drugs. 18. Women should have full and equal rights of suffrage. 19. The United States should adopt the policy of preparedness for war. 20. Military training should be provided and required in all high, schools, colleges, and ani versities. 21. Commission government is desirable for North Carolina towns of 10,000 or more inhabi tants. 22. Congress should place an . embargo on the exportation of arms and ammunition. 23. The governor of North Carolina should haye the veto power. 24. The hope of farm com munities lies in Organization. 25- The government should aid in financing rural credit so cieties. 26. The farmer does not re ceive a righteous share of the consumer's dollar. 27. Co-operative farm enter prise has usually succeeded in the United States. 28. Improved public high ways are as important as rail roads. 29. The contract prison labor system should be abolished. 30. Convicts should be used in public road work. 31. Toll gate roads should be abolished, 32* The frequent change of teachers is the greatest obstacle to public school education. 33. The country church is de creasing in power and useful ness. 34. The resident minister is indispensable to country church development. 35. The United States should apopt the policy of greatly en larging its navy. Now Grading Highland Avenue Work was commenced on the grading of Highland avenue last Thursday. When the grading ie finished the city will put down top-soil and a concrete sidewalk will be put down on the north side of the street, beginning at the cor ner at Mrs. Wolfe's residence on Ninth Avenue. Whenever You Need a General Tonic Take Grove's The Oli Standard Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic i 9 equally valuable as a General Tonic because it contains the well known tonic properties of QUININB and IRON. It act 9on the Liver, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System. 50 cents. YEAR PROSPEROUS ALL OVER SOUTH Agriculture and Treasury De partments Report Record Development. Washington, Nov. 13.—Reports receiyed from field agents of the Department of Agriculture and the Treasury Department show that this is the mo3t pros perous year the South has had in decades. The rise in cotton from 7 1-2 cents a pound to 12 1-2 cents, and the phenomenal increase from sl3 to SSO for cot ton seed has made the Southern farmer wealthy and happy. For the 10,500,000 bale crop of cotton of this year the produ cer is going to receive more than he did for the 16,134,930 bale crop of last year. The crop of this year is considered the cheapest crop produced within twenty-five years. The low price of cotton caused bv the outbreak of the European war last year forced the farmers of the South to reduce their acreage of cotton and increase their acreage of corn, wheat* oats and other food supplies. The cotton crop of this year will bring, it is estimated, $713,- 750,000 while that of last year brought $709,936,020. uotton experts in th 3 govern ment service claim that the short crop this year has caused an increase in price, for there is real dangers of a shortage in the cotton used for manufactur ing purposes. The jump in price of cotton seed to more than double the value of last year has been brought about by a greater de mand for linters and other seed by-porducts for use in the manu facture of explosives, and be cause of the great demand for cottonseed oil as a substitute for lard and other food supplies. The cottonseed crop of last year brought $104,877,045, and it is estimated that the crop of this year will sell for $157,- 500,000. The four principal elements of cottonseed are: oil, 38 to 44 gal lons per ton; meal, 750 pounds per ton; linters, 30 to 100 pounds pel ton; and hulls. Last year linters sold for 3-4 of a cent per pound; at present they are selling for 7 cents a pound, and most of them are used in the manufacture of am munition. The value of cottonseed meal has increased from Sj 30 to $34 per ton within the last twelve months, It is believed that the inability to secure fertilizers from Germany ana other foreign countries because of the war has caused the increase in value of meal. The price of cottonseed oil has advanced very materially because of the unusual demand abroad for the oil and its by products. The demand abroad for absor bent cotton has had something to do with the increase in value of linters. The manufacturers of this article buy the linters for 7 cents a pound, put them through a purifying process, and sell their product for 40 cents a pound.—H. E. C. Bryant in News & Observer. Lincoln Creamery Getting Ready for Business The officials in charge of the work of getting the Lincoln Creamery ready for business are pushing things these days, the past week's fine weather being very favorable to this work. In dications are that this creamery plant is to be the most sanitary plant of the kind in this state or elsewhere, especial attention be ing given to cleanliness. They propose to turn out the best brand of butter from the best county in the state. Lincoln butter is in demand now and will be more so when the cream ery gets eoing.—Lincoln County News. Premiums in Two Departments Awarded at Catawba Fair Department B—Horses. Thoroughbred stallion over 2 years old, first, H. Wilson. Grade draft, gelding or mare 4 years old, first J. E. Isenhour; second, E. O. Holler. Grade draft, gelding or mare 3 years old, first, J, O. Lute. Grade draft; gelding or mare 2 years old, first, J. O. Lutz. Grade draft, gelding or mare foal, first, J. S. Starnes; second, J..W. Hawn. Grade roadsters, gelding or mare 3 years old, first, P. B. Dea ton; second, O. E. Pope. Grade roadster, gelding or mare 1 year old, first, P. E. Huffman. Jack, first, H. E. Thomasson. Department C—Cattle. Jersey bull, 3 years old, first, J. W. Hawn; second, W. R. Lutz, Jersey bull. 2 years old. first; L, M. Bollinger; second, R. L. Shu ford, Holstein bull, 2 years old, first, D. M. McComb. Jersey bull, 1 year old. first, L. R. Little; second, W. R. Lutz. Jersey bull calf, first, R. L. Snuford; second, H. P. Lutz, Jersey cow, 4 years old, first, R. L. Shuford; second, W, R. Lutz. Jersey cow, 3 years old, first W. R. Lutz; second, W. R. Lutz. Jersey cow, 2 years old, .first, R. L. Shuford; second, L. M. Bol linger. Jersey heifer, 1 year old, first, R. L. Shuford; second, R. L. Shu ford. Jersey heifer calf, first, R, L. Shuford; second. J, O. Lutz. Aged herd, (Jersey,) first, W. R. Lutz; second. R, L. Shuford. Young herd (Jersey), first, R. L. Shuford; second, H. P, Lutz. Produce of cow (Jersey), first, R. L. Shuford; second, W. R. Lutz. Get of Sire (Jersey, first, R. L. Shuford; second. J. O. Lutz. Grade cow, 4 years old, first, L. M. Bollinger; second, L. W. Cline. Grade cow, 3 years old, first, J. W. Hawn. Grade cow, 2 years old, first, L. R. Little; second J. W. Hawn. Grade heifer, 1 year clpi, first, H. Mouser; second, G. P. Stitz. Grade heifer calf, first, J. O. Lutz; second, Miss Sarah Lutz. Grade herd, first, L. M. Bol linger; second, J, W. Hawn. Four grade heifers, get of one thoroughbred sire, first, G, P. Seitz; second L. M. Bollinger. Hereford bull, under 2 years l first, J. A. Whitener. Hereford cow, 4 years old, first, J. A. Whitener. PARAGRAPHS. Charity begins with forgetful ness of injuries, and ends with remembrances to grant favors. In the fleet of life, the flagship is smiles; giglts are only a breeze that pushes the ship along. There is more character in do ing what vou can than in at tempting the impossible. It takes a philosopher to meet present troubles; any fool can meet those that are past. A jest that brings a smile from a virtuous woman may bring a frown from a prude. Should dan ger come, the virtuous woman flies, while the prude stands her ground, Deep blue eyes, the coquette; gray eye?, keen intelligence; green eyes, jealousy; black eyes, intensely loving nature, and brown eyes, a kind, baDpy tem perament. Eyes, which appear impressive and interesting and suddenly flash forth into clear light, denote a loving nature and a deep understanding of trouble or sorrow. Eyes, which are al ways inquisitive, yet, when they look at a person, seem suddenly to become kind and warm, are not to be trusted too far. They belong to the self-Beaker* s New Series Vol. I. - No. 41 EMPLOYE CRITICISES PRESIDENT; IS FIRED Burkitt Said Mr. Wilson Should Wait at Least a Year to Re-marry. A statement was issued at the White House Sunday night say ing that the action of Postmaster A. M, Kloepher, at Winnetka, 111,, in removing his assistant from office because he criticised President Wilson's engagement to be married was taken "with out the authority or knowledge of the President. Published reports brought the incident to the attention of White House officials and at the same time it was learned that the dis missed assistant postmaster, George Burkitt, had vainly ap pealed to the postoffice depart ment to overrule his superior. Postmaster Kloepfer, according to published correspondence, called upon Burkitt to explain a remark credited to him that the President should "wait at least a year before remarrying." Bur kitt admitted making the state ment in the course of a general conversation in the postoffice; but denied being guilty of any disrespect. Then the postmaster, charging him with disloyalty and calling attention to the de merits placed against his record fcr "unsatisfactorv service," asked tor his resignation. In appealing to the postoffice department Burkitt protested that his removal had been irreg ular; that no formal charges had been filed against him and that he had been given no opportuni ty to reply. Daniel C. Roper, third assistant postmaster gener al. is said to have replied that the civil service laws had been fully complied with, Mr. Roper, when asked about the case said he did not remem ber it very clearly, but had the impression that matters other than the remarks about the President led to Burkitt's re moval. Local Items. Work is progressing nicely on Mr. Geo. L. Huffman's new bun galow on Tenth avenue. Mr. J. A. Reitzel is remodel ing his home on Highland Ave nue. It will be of the bungalow style. Rev. W. E. Murray was for mally installed as pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Sun day, Rev. C. K. Bell conducted the in«t allation assisted by Rev. Mr.' t ßeck. Mr. Hugh Williams, manager of the Hickory Coco-Cola Bot tling company, attended a meet ing of the managers of plants in this territory at Asheville Satur day. Mr, L . George Deitz, who has been with the Nashville Amuse ment Company as manager of . the ferris wheel for the past [ nine months is in the city for a few days. The Hickory township road force is constructing a new road from the Piedmont Wagon shops to the Horseford Bridge on Ca tawba river, a distance of 2i miles. The road will not be top-soiled at present. The Home Canner Company has again been taken in charge by Messrs, E. L. Flowers and W. X. Reid, these gentlemen with Mr. J. L. Blodgett, having purchased the interests of the company last Saturday. Already plans are being made to enlarge the business and the company will be incorporated. Statesville 47; Hickory 14. Statesville, Noy. 12—The bas ket-ball team of the Statesville Athletic Association defeated the Hickory team here tonight in the opening game of the season, 47 to 14. The locals showed fine form as a result of the training under. Physical Director Ethe | ridge and will no doubt be heaid I from on the Carolina basketbaU courts,