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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-28


final decision till tomorrow evening. l
thought that would be useless and that
the delay might make him miss q
chance to engage some other girl, but
he insisted that he wasn't going at all
unless l would go with him; so just
because he seemed to wish 1t l prom
ised to wait till tomorrow evening be-
fore saying a final no. Somehow you
simply have to do what Mr.. Duncan
wants you to do, you know"
"Mr. .Gulford Duncan is rising rap
idly in my estimation" answered Bar
bara's friend. II have understood that
he is man of good sense and good
taste. Obviously lie deserves that high
repute. Your no must be yes Bah"
ooh, but that's imposslble!'
81 don't see it."
"Why, you know can't afford
gown"
81 still don't see it. It's to be fam
cy dress affair, believer
eyes, Of course"
"Then you can go in any character
you like. You've your drab gray dress,
and it's as fresh as new. I'll go over
to your house and alter 1t for you.
Then, with white cape Of bishops
lawn and white cap and apron, We'll
make you into the most charming little
Quaker maiden Imaginable. The char
acter will just suit you because you
suit it. That matter is settled. Go
home now and go to bed, and you
mustn't dream Of anything but yes
So the good woman Tended OH
thanks and sent the happy girl home
with an enhanced sense Of the value Of
friendship.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-28
ITO be continued)
University of Virginia

EDWIN A ALDERMAN. president
LYyTERs, SCIENCE. LAW MEDICINE,
ENGINEERING.
4 Tuition in Academic Department
FREE TO VIRGINIANS
Entrance examinations have been in
stitnted. Present enrolment largest in
history of the institution. Next session
begins Sept 18th. Send for Catalogue
Howard Winston, Secretary,
Charlottesville, va.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-11-21
A TEAR.

lin remembrance of M. Saout, father
of Mr.. Kaliste Saout, a well known
citizen of this town
A great Syrian poet said, clears
are the language Of lOve'' but l don't
agree with him: l believe that tears
arr the poetry of love, and it is the
most effective poetry.
Scientists define tears very roughly.
But no! tears are something between
matter and spirit. What is a tear:
1t is a simple question to answer The
heat of love vapOrizes the liquor OF
spirit; this vapor goes up to the head
where it becomes as dew drops by the
cold winds of the brain and then ap-
pears in a beautiful material shape.
Some kinds of animals weep. but what
a wonderful thing it is that so many
human animals do not. In my opinion
an honest tear land all tears are hon.
est) is worth the whole world of smiles.
To the tomb of a loving man 1 offer
this tear.
The loving father, the faithful hus-
band, and the trusting friend, his life
was a beautiful poem written by the
greatest Poet-by God-in the book OF
nature. He was a lover of honesty, a
worshiper OF bravery, and a believer
in simplicity. He loved and was loved
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-11-21
Society,".
rby-n0utO

A very pretty home wedding
of the past week was that of Miss
Estelle Mouton, daughter of Mrs.
Ambrose Mouton, and Mr.. ]. ].
Hardy, a prominent business
man of Sumter, S. c., last We'd
nesday. Only relatives and a
few very intimate friends were
present. The house was artist
ically decorated with cut flowers,
ferns and white sash ribbon for
the occasion. AT high noon the
bride beautifully gOwned in white
Messeline silk, over silk and chit
fon with trimmings of Venetian
and real lace. her veil of illusion
hanging in graceful folds to the
bottom of her skirt, entered on
the arm of her brOther-in law.
Mr.. w. S. MiddlemaS. carrying
a bouquet of BRIDES roses and
ferns. They we're preceded by
Mrs. H. L. Tike, of New iberia.
matrOn of honor. Memberships
wedding march al played as
they entered and crossed the
room to the corner arranged for
the ceremony. Here they were
Joined by the groom and his best
man, Mr.. J. G. NickersOn. After
an Ave Maria. beautifully sung
by Mrs. F. V. MOutOn. Father
Chasles performed the impress
sive marriage ceremony of the
Catholic church. After congrat-
ulatiOns and best wishes were
extended the newly welded
couple, a light luncheon vas
served.
The bride was one of the most
popular and charming young
ladies of Lafayette, and an active
business woman being a mem
Der of the firm of MoutOn Sisters,
millinerS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hardy left on
the afternoon train for the East
to visit New York and other cities
before going to Sumter. their
future home.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-11-21
Keadend Collision.

Yesterday evening at about
$50 a collision occurred between
a freight train and a switch
engine at the compress; the acct.
dent was caused by an open
switch. Some three or four ne
groes had their legs crushed; the
engines were somewhat dam
aged. No other persons were
injured.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-11-21
Prices: SO, rs, 81, $3.50
Demand of Administration.
Succession of AdOlphe c.. DuhOn,
18th. judicial District of Lou
isiana. Parish of Lafa-
yette. No. 2347.

Whereas Alcee DuhOn. residing in
the parishlof Lafayette. La. has made
application to be appointed admins
traitor of the aforesaid estate.
Now. therefore, all persons are here
by warned ard notified to file their OPP
position to'she application in writing
with the clerk of court at this Office in
the town of Lafayette, ten days after
the first notice hereof, otherwise the
said applicant will be named and APP
pointed as. such administrator as re-
quired by law and in accordance with
law.
Witness, my hand this 18th day of
November. EyO6.
Ed. G. VOORHEES,.
Clerk OF the District Court.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-11-21
HOLLAND.
The Lily and the Prince, Jefferson Theatre,
Sunday, November rs.

and he passed away. but his love took
a new and more beautiful shape. We
still love him more and feel his spirit
watching US from above, sending US
the heavenly kisses and smiling for
us
Rest in Peace, o man of peace-We
are coming your way: wait for us.
s. NJ. DEEP.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-11-21
Free To Boys.

We want a few boys in each town to
do a few hours work for US outside OF
school hours. To each boy we will
give, entirely free of cost. q high grade
nickel plated watch, new flat model, Ii
sine. Fully guaranteed for n year.
Write for particulars.
PHOENIX PUBLISHING Co..
DIXON. ILLINOIS.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-11-21
For Sale.

A carload of Texas Horses, Mares
and Mules. In good condition and
gentle. AT Theall's Stable near court
House.
f. G. REAGAN
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-11-21
Pardon.
1 am applying for a pardon.
JOSEPH DANIEL Mccoy.
Pardon.
Reward.

For the.past two weeks certain par
ties unknown to this company have
been surl.ptiti0usly and ma%liciously
removing and exchanging cards placed
on this, company's cars to indicate
movements and destination. Such acts
are unqllestiOnahly committed for the
purpose of causing cars to be mis-
sent, delaying traffic and thereby in
terfering with the commerce of New
Orleans.
This company will pay one hundred
dollars (sl00.Ool reward for informa-
ton leading to the arrest and cOnvic-
ton of anyone guilty of such acts, or
of interfering with or molesting in
any Way this company's carson other
property. Reward payable on convic.
tiOnA
E. B. CUSHING,
General Superintendent.
list.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-08-28
FIND A "BoToMLEss" PIT
Railroad Builders Are Confronted
with Serious Problem Near
Hammond, Ind.

Hammond, Ind.-Ten miles from
here civil engineers have discovered
what they fear must be bottomless
pit. 1t is alongside the right of way
of the new railroad line which the Big
-Four system plans to use as its ap-
proach to Chicago.
For three months or longer en-
ployes have been trying in vain to fill
up the big hole. The land Whereabouts
Is rather swampy, but 1t was thought
that sufficient deposits of dirt would
bring it up to grade All went we'll un-
til the laborers began dumping earth
at the point which turns out seeming
ly to be the entrance of the bottom
less pit"
Car after car OF dirt was emptied
Into the hole. The widest guess two
months ago was that 10000 cubic
yards OF filler would solve the diff
Guilty. But it didn't. The employees
worked on, and have put over 10000
cubic yards into the hole, anti there is
no end Of the task in sight. The dirt
sinks into mysterious depths as fast
as 1t is deposited.
1t is the theory of the engineers that
there is sloping clay bed down which
the dirt slips, pressed on by new
weight above. Soundings Of AZ feel
have been made without reaching bot.
tom.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-08-28
SONG HEN MAKES TROUBLE
Sang "Marseillaisen Instead Of the
Irish National Hymn at Func-
ton Accusing Ire.

Burlington, Vt,-Frank Andrews, a
resident OF Front street, In this city,
is the owner of hen for which he
has been offered q fabulous price,
when the price Of ordinary hens is
considered. This hen is singer, hence
Its value. The hen developed its
vocal cords when . young chicken, and
now when MI. and Mrs. Andrews takes
1t in his or her hands and tells it to
sing 1t will ohrip away as though sing
ing. rather than laying eggs, was its
regular occupation.
The hen was the unsuspecting cause
Of quarrel recently. A few friends
had gathered at the Andrews home
stead and the singing hen was shown.
Among the number was Walter Muir
ply. He heard the hen sing, and
finally asked to have it give an irish
air. He was asked what he would
have the hen sing, and he called for
the Irish National Hymn"
The hen was told to sing, but in
stead Of the Irish song Murphy de-
sired, the hen was singing the MAR
seillaise." Some Of those who repre-.
sented the French faction took Of
tense at this. and a row without Sc
rious reHllts followed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-08-28
Bids Wanted!

The undersigned will receive sealed
bids until 500 O'Clock p. M, Aug 30,
1906, for the construction of the w.
o. L. q. /. A. cement walk between
the northwest corner of A. e Bents'
property and Oak Lawn Cemeterf;
walk to be constructed of cemenu
according to the following speciti,a-
tions:
Walk to be three feet in width
, with a foundation four inches deep of
broken stone, broken tile or good
coarse cinders we'll tamped and leyeled
with sand, grouting of three inches
composed of one part Portland cement
to five Of washed gravel and coarse
sand or two parts clean coarse sand
aud three of crushed stone properly
tamped. To be finished with a inch
| coat of one part Portland cement to
two of coarse clean sand, Contractor
to receive the job with all joints
brought to grade and, excavations
made to sub-grade, that is, excava-
tions will be made to y inches below
top of completed walk.
Each bid must be addressed TO
James Costigap, Cresco, Ia, and
must be accompanied by certified
check in the sum of 1925. 90 payable to
the order of the w. o. L. q. l. A., as
isurety that the bidder will enter into
a contract for doing the work in com
pliance with the terms of the bid, and
as surety also that he will give a bond
with sureties in the sum of $4,000,
for the faithful performance of the
contract according to the plans and
Specifications.
Bids to be for 10000 feet, more or
less.
The committee reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
Said bids will be opened and acted
upon by the committee at s O'Clock
p. m, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 1906.
JAMES CosTIGAN,
Chairman OF Committee
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-08-28
lNHERlTs GEMS IN MAINE.
Miss Hamlin's Notable Collection Of
Tourmalines and Beryls-Most
Precious Stones Known.

Bangor, Me.-By the death of Dr..
Augustus Choate Hamlin, Miss Elinor
Cutting Hamlin, of Brookline, Mass,
who is his only direct descendant, will
come into possession of a notable col
lection of Maine gems, in addition to
famous necklace which she has, and
which, it is said, cannot be duplicated
In any museum in Europe.
This necklace is of Maine tour
malines, and includes some of the
finest Of those gems which have been
taken from Mount Mica, Maine, since
the discovery in 1920 of this mine of
precious gems by E. L. Hamlin and
his brother, Hannibal Hamlin, at one
time vice president of the United
States In the necklace is the first
gem found by them "a years ago.
The necklace is composed of II
large tourmalines, ranging from three
to 80 carats, each attached to a
chain of gold, and arranged so that
they can be detached at will, and their
places taken by others of differen,
sizes.
In the set are 30 additional stones
many being mounted with white tour.
malines and beryls. There are also
a cross and two eardrops, the former
composed Of six Of the finest tour.
malines yet found, the stones being
about three carats, and each of various
colors. The eardrops are of greer
and pink tourmaaines, set with white
beryls
Many Of these stones were exhibit
ed by Gen. William B. Franklin, com
missioner at the Paris exposition il
1889, and they were also shown in the
display Of American gems at the
worlds fair in Chicago.
There are several fine collections il
Maine outside OF the Hamlin family
and within the last few years loca
pride in the resources Of the state, par
ticularly In regard to its gems, has be
come SO great that in many Villages
and towns the women will not wea
any other ornament.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-08-28
MAKING OF MUMM|ES
NOT ALL THAT POSE IN MU-
SEUMS ARE FROM EGYPT.
Ingenious American Yankee Without
Doubt Turns Out Mummies That
Even a Rameses Could Not Tell
from the Genuine.

we hear of limitations of most
everything in these days, and now it
is the Egyptian mummy which comes
IN for his share of attention. 1t has
been reserved for an ingenious, but
perhaps dishonest, American to dis
cover that imitation cadavers can be
turned out which would be taken as
hrst cousins of the genuine centuries
Old corpses dug from some old Egyp-
tian tomb. The factory of this clever
workman is not in Connecticut, the
state that discovered the wooden nut
meg, as might be supposed, but is To-
Gated in the city of Los Angeles, Cal.
However, there is strong suspicion
that the proprietor hailed originally
from Yankee land.
The Pacific Monthly, which first
laid bare the secrets of the mummy
factory, was able to gain the informa-
ton, it is said, by reason of the fact
that the maker of the mummies had
decided to go out of the business after
30 years spent in that kind Of work.
1t seems that dried human flesh
does not enter into the make UP OF
the bogus mummies, wood and vari
GUS other commonplace substitutes be-
ing used. The whole factory outfit
consists of great rough table and
one or two smaller ones, upon which
several mummies are lying in differ
ent stages of development You will
find one, that is quite finished, an
other only just begun, and few in
an intermediate state.
The first step taken in the manu-
facture is the preparation of simple
plank, the "vertebral column" which
gives stay to head, body, legs and
all, and to the end of which are nailed
one or two short boards representing
| the feet. Then a bag of sacking, cor
responding in form to the shape O.
| the body, is produced around the
plank and stuffed with excelsior. The
ribs are reproduced by bamboo straps
the arms and fingers consist of severa
big and some small sticks.
All these things are attached to the
outside of the bag. The rough body
thus produced is covered with a thir
coat of plaster to the extent of the
chest and abdomen, or wherever elst
any part of the body is intended tt
show. On top of this plaster coat
ing of glue is put, and fluffy tissue
pasted on, which is again covered
with glue. The body at this stage il
of yellowish color, and in touch ant
appearance resembles almost exactl.
a fresh human carcass.
The head is next placed in position
and covered with glue and tissue il
the same way as the body. The eye
holes are painted dark brown insid.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-08-28
Makes Fight On Ticket.

The Central City (L1nn co., News
Letter, radically republican hereto
fore, is now out with an editorial page
devoted almost exclusively to denun.
citation of Cummins. Under the title,
"Our Ticket" it presents the names
OF Porter and Denison, the balance Of
the ticket being made up of regular
republican nominees for state offices.
Here are samples of the manner in
which the Newsletter is camping on
the trail Of Cummins:
"Republicans.of this town and vi.
cinity will vote to man against the
third.term candidate. Nearly every
voter ia q republican.
when standpat newspaper editors
remember how often, viciously and
vehemently Governor Cummins has
denounced all vino did not agree with
him as tools Of the corporations, we
don't see how they can support him
for the governors Office. It's like g
case of kissing the hand that smote
them. 1t Is giving him an invitation
to keep right on slapping the face.
It's too abject submission to bossism
to be enjoyable.
ut is impossible for the News
Letter to fight the battles of faction
whose leader is disloyal to Its party
more than three-fourths Of the time
and loyal only when he wants the
votes of the members thereof. This
we honestly believe is the unhappy,
unfortunate position the republican
party of Iowa is In. put in the sad
plight by unrepublican influences, and
by independents and democrats vot.
ing at republican primaries. Win.
ming armies must have loyal COM
manders."
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-08-28
Beware of Ointments for catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense o
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering it through the mucous surface S
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they, will do is tenfold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. j. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, o., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure, be sure you get the gen
uine. 1t is taken internally and made in Toledo
Ohio, by F. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price, 75c per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-08-28
So Kind Of Her.

Gust to think" chuckled the tall
suburbanite on the early local, "my
wife says she is not going in my vest
pockets again for two or three
months"
HOY nice of her!" commented the
short suburbanite. Now you will be
able to find the price of cigar when
you get up in the morning"
Hardly"
"But she has promised not to go in
your vest pockets?"
"Oh, that's because l am not going
to wear any vest until fall"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-08-28
To All Democratic Voters:


II there ever was time in the his
tory Of the Democratic party for the
manifestation of loyalty and patriot
ism on the part OF its members, it is
right now.
II we are to win victory and ele, t
President two years hence, we must
first elect a House OF Representatives
this fall. A Democratic House can
and will investigate every depart ment
of the Government. With all of them
honeycombed by graft, the edges
of which, only, have been touched by
recent exposure and prosecutions,
there will be a revelation of rotten
ness that will astound the country
and create a demand for Democrat
ic administration to clean The Gov
eminent workshop.
TO win the House we need money
to defray legitimate expenses and get
out the vote. We have 10 protected
monopolies from which to draw to till
our Golfers, as they do those Of the
Republican party. We must there.
fore, appeal to loyal Democrats for
contributions.
Will you send US 90 at once, in
return for this we Will send you cop.
les of our campaign literature issued
by the committee. You will have the
thanks Of the entire Democratic par
ty for your favorable response to our
request.
Address all remittances to
J. M. GR1GGs, Chairman,
| MnnSau Rnildinu w ashinufnn II e
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-08-28
Cummins Cutter.

(FfOVlQence Ir1Oune, hepuDuCaQ
With the announcement Of his re-
nomination for governor of Iowa In
the republican state convention at
Des Moines, Hon. Albert B. Cummins
ceased to be figure of national inn
portance. The announcement was in
effect a proclamation OF his ignoble
surrender to the sstandpat" element
In his state and in the nation at the
threat Of defeat for the governorship.
Mr.. Cummins has been weighed in the
balance and found to be more form
than substance. He has shown him
self In very truth to be that which
somebody has said "the Lord AL
mighty hates"-a quitter. He was
oface-hungry and his enemies have
given him satisfying meal Of pot.
tage, the sight of which is nauseatipg
to every man whose stomach has not
been trained to accept the food of lat
ter-day politics. Great is the fall Of
Cummins the pretender, the man who
deluded himself and millions of others
with the belief that he was reform
er.
Mr.. Cummins secured the guberna.
torial nominate on for third term, but
the victory of the ''standpatters" was
more complete than IL their own can
date, former Congressman George D..
Perkins, had been named for COVER
nor. 1t was worth much to the ex-
treme protectionists to knock the
props from under Governor Cummins
boosted political consistency. He had
been as a shining light in the dark
ness Of politico-economic idolatry and
was looked to with bepe and conf
dence by those who have sought to
persuade themselves that the gospel
OF tariff revision and reform preached
by him must result In many CONVEX
sions to the true faith set forth cor.
rectly in the 'Iows idea." But he
has failed, and what once was regard,
ed az personal future Of great prom
Use is now hardly worth specializing
upon.
The "standpatters' went cunning
for the plain-spoken Iowan and in due
season they brought him down. He
could not resist the temptation of {
further lease Of place and power allur
ingly held out to him. He was mo-
made OF stun stern enough to with
etand the pressure of coercion or thu
education of cajolery. He weakened
Like many other, he could not stel
down at the call sof principle. al
elected to part company with his be
liefs, or supposed beliefs, rather thai
give up the ''good things" which i
was within the power Of his temper
now his masters-to take from him
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-08-28
Prohibition Convention.

On August 81, 1908, at 2 O'Clock p,
NJ, the Prohlbitionists of Howard
county, will meet in general assembly
at Court House Hall, Cresco, Iowa, to
nominate candidates for County office
and to discuss means and ways Of pro-
curing public speakers and the trans
action of such other business as may
properly come before the convention
Let every voter of the ticket and their
friends be present.
L. e EATON, W. W. WILLIAMS,
Secretary. Chairman.