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Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST.

Following is list of letters remain.
ng uncalled for in the Durango post.
office for the weeking ending Dec ..
1907. Persons calling for same viii
please say that it was advertised" :"
Beeland, Gertrude.
cranberry. G. II.
Bryan. Miss Ruby.
Dobson. Brinton.
Giuseppe. Tull.
Handez, Geo.
Kinney, Lillia.
koyle. John l..
Lafebre, Lucreta.
Leonard, Geo. f.
Mcconnell. Jas.
Martinez, Nikolas.
Moore, Lizzie.
Morrall. G. C.
Murphy. Jas. l..
Pawnse. Dick
Ros, Basilio Ramano
Stewart, Earl.
Summer l.. c.
Walton. Jessie
Wooley. Alonzo II.
G. N. RAYMOND. p. NJ.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Mr.. Upton Sinclair and few com
,dnions will leave soon for three
year journey. during which they will
observe the utmost secrecy as to their
whereabouts. While somewhat bella;
cd, nevertheless, suffering humanity
viii thank Mr.. Sinclair for even thar
much rest
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

A Baltimore scorcher has been fine,i
S25 for running over a man and killing
him. BY and by somebody in au-
thorty is going to get mad enough to
fine one OF these gentry enough to pay
his victims funeral expenses.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

New York papers have made a great
deal of fuss because a cigarette toss
ed carelessly away caused the death
of an infant when the mortality rec
ords are full of cases where death
was caused by the cigarettes that
were not thrown away.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Woodrow Wilson is of the opinion
that only 10 per cent OF the American
people think. The rest OF them, W.
presume. manage to hang onto Their
jobs by giving a pretty good imita-
lion of man thinking
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

upon to decide how much, il any. OF
Il contractors bill may have been
liquidated with kiss. This is very
complicated problem. decision being
largely dependent upon the looks oi
the lady sued and the temper of tn Q
iudges wife
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

After reading Senator Foraker's let
Ter announcing his candidacy for prcs-
ident. one is forced to the concIr
sion that he has no intention of max.
ing many calls at the White house
this winter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

contemporary remarks that thera
should he no objection in money talk
ing so long as It asks no $4,000 word
Hypothetical questions. Bless you
enough to say Hello" and "Goodbys.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

After reading the Bradley test.
mony at night" says the Atlanta Jour
nal, 'one is apt to awaken with -
dark brown taste in the mouth An
excuse like that might do very wei
after January /, hut why not he hones'
about II while booze is plentiful?
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

French actress declares it is ut
terly impossible TO dress elegantly on
less than 100000 year. Fortunately
for the country. there are several
thousand wives in this country who
dc not consider it absolutely necessary
10 dress "elegantly."
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

An eastern preacher told his con
gregation that to feel like swearing
is as much sin as swearing. Wha,
dreadful sinners the anti-Bryan Demo
Gratis must he since he declared hi
willingness to run again.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Swarthmore's decision to reject the
sa.oo0,o0 willed 1t upon condition thai
II abandon athletics is not apt to
bring forth copious tears from the al.
ternate legatees, however.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

The Des Moines Capital says: Nj
Bryan as Il receptive candidate is Il
great success" Tho hungry Demo
Gratis will only reach that conclusion
when the colonel receives something
that they can share with him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

The Philadelphia Ledger says The
Seattle exposition will be novelty
because no federal aid is solicited.
Not yet. but-well, after Uncle Sam
has recovered somewhat from the
jamestown sting.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

OF the public good. In this view Mr..
Roosevelt is In line with the leaders
Of his party. and 1t goes without say
ing that the tariT viii not be live
issue during the present session OF
congress.
The conservation and development
OF the country's natural resources are
discussed by the president in mastery
fashion. He points the *ay to ma
iiopal wealth by the exercise OF fore
eight and frugsllty, Nothing that he
has advanced has earned more respect
for his craftsmanship, and It seems
certain that the pioneer work he Is
doing will mark for decades the lines
that must he followed by his success
sors.
The presidents recommendations on
governmental matters generally are
IN harmony with his weil.known views,
including a word for the increase oi
the navy The message as a whole
is a document that should be read
by every American. II is full of au-
tbentic Information, as well as repiete
with suggestions for Improvement
Upon such document Mr.. Roose
welt may well be content to rest his
case as Washington Post
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

A Boston preacher is of the opinion
that the reign of the devil will come
1" an end in eight years. In that case
the clergy will form a big addition t.
the army of unemployed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

The New York Times is distressed
because the president is Cautions, not
repentant" If the president can get
the support of all other political sin.
ners against the Times creed who
have not repented he can make ready
for his third term.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

A Kansas man who imagined he
owned theater was fined $3.50 for
disorderly conduct. To imagine thai
he owned the state would doubtless
have cost him at least twice that
much
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

TO the Detroit News question.
What will the Democratic party do?
the Bristol Herald-Courierf replies,
The Republican party. of COURSE \
good many well-posted Democrats are
wishing they thought so.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Mr.. James j. Jenries will open a
saloon in New York. After all the
victories he has won in the square {
circle. Mr.. Jeffries would feel some
what sheepish should real hefty pro
hibition wave come along and knock
him ont
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Four thousand bills We're introduced
in congress on the first day of the
session. the great majority OF which.
however needed no introduction be.
cause congress had met them before.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

An Atlantic City man went to jai!
rather than kiss his wife Perhaps
however. this does not prove that he
was cruel monster. after all.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

a New Jersey man who planned a
literary retreat for authors is reported
to be bankrupt. The word retreat
always did have a sinister look to
authors anxious to make some head
way
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Pttsburg boasts citizen eighty
wears of age who hasn't missed a sin.
gle day from Sunday school in over
two years. So You see there are other
kinds of citizens in that town besides
the ones YOU read of in the sanro /
nress.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Wellman says he has not lost fai-i
in the air route to the pole. Still. ne
has doubtless noticed that the genecal
public is losing patience with the tefn-
perature OF the air he makes use Of.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

A writer In the Allentown CPa
Morning Cali confesses that he has
seen something worse than "an eagle
wearing pants Is 1t possible that
some of the Allentown women are
wearing boomers?
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

A San Francisco Chinaman droppeJ
dead upon being called a liar. If tbs
other representatives Of the EIoworv
Kingdom in this county are as fra,,
IL might be well for them to take -
interest whatever in American noN.
tics ~
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

A Massachusetts woman who has
lust passed her l0Gth birthday has
been smoking pipe for ninety-six
years. Had she tackled Massachusetts
campaign cigars. she would have gone
to her reward long ago
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

It is generally advisable to throw
up your hands when a footpad re
quests you and to and when the police
drop in on a poker game.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

1t may surprise a number of people
To know that so far Senator "Jcf''
Davis hasn't chewed a chunk out oil
bis desk, nor has Senator Bob" Tavln,
llddled breakdown for the amuse.
ment of his colleagues. The sessi N.
however is very young.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

IF people had 10 pay tax on what
they think they know, the government
would need no other source of rev.
enue,' says the Philadelphia Bulletia
But suppose it were an ad valorem
tax?
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

A Lincoln dispatch says that Mr..
Bryan expects 10 remain at home dur
ing most of the next presidential cam
paisn. And If his luck doesn't change.
he is likely to stay at home after the
votes are counted. too.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

From the way the bank officials =
committing suicide. it looks as if she
undeytpkers will come out OF the late
finan ''al furry with a balarce oa rht
rigti i e of the ledger.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

A Mrs. John Johnson, OF Minnesota
Is cutting new tooth at the age OF
seyenty-eight. She is not the first
member of the John Johnson family
up that way to upset tradition and
precedent. however
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Even the discovery that there are
dry spots on Mars is not going to hel0
much in the way of cheering up dis.
sruntled inhabitants OF arid regions III
the south.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

We trust no gentleman IN a h eli
silk hat will he able q persuade Mrs.
Bradley now that brii"nr future
awaits her on the stag
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Three hundred weddings are report.
ed to have taken place in Pittsburg
on Thanksgiving day. BY next No.
vember some of them may give the
divorce lawyers something to he thank.
fll for
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

In Los Angeles they are buildil :
what Is to be the crookedest railroad
in the world" 1t is TO be hoped tha,
II will NOT he necessary 10 secure a
lot Of crooked mnnagers for it,
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Lillian ShafIner 5ays idiots have
no souls and should be put to death -
says the Richmond Ness Leader. pey-
haps II might not Ia altogether a
mistake to adopt the suggestion icns
enough to get rid of Lil.isa at any
rate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Mr.. Carnegie says mans usefur
ness is Just beginning at the age OF
seventy. There are plenty of work
ingmen who would be glad II Their
employers would look at the matter
in the same Iipht.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

While all this praise is beng passed
around to the men who aided in check
ing The panic Il looks as If recognition
OF some kind is due the people VIII
left their money in the banks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Speaking of a denatured Christmas.
most men would favor 1t to the extent
of eliminating from the list of gifts tn =
inevitable red neckties. saudy slim
pers, and leftover campaign cigars.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

why does a woman stick her
tongue ont when she pins her hat on?"
asks the Cheyenne (Wyo.t Tribune.
Possibly because 1t is easier to pin
the hat on when her tongue is at resi-.
sarcastically adds the Washington
Post.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Harry Thaw's sister has an anndai
income of 5000 900. and no lawyers or
alienists' bills to pay" says the Ar
kansas Gazette. She has an earl to
support however, and doubtless thar
u even worse.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

The managers OF the jamestown
exposition can at least lay the natter
ing unction to their souls that i.
was finished before it was closed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

II is not believed that the drop in
the price of radium from s3,0o0.0 900
tr sl.0o0.000 an ounce is what caused
the recent cut in the price OF mea:.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

The Dallas News says "only l5.4U4
lackasses are being taxed In Texas
Possibly the others have escaped at.
tention by attending strictly to theil
own business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Nor would IT hurt very pmch to de
extent of cutting out the aatics of III
make-believe Santa Claus with his in
iiammable cotton whiskers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Pay your debts and keep the money
I? circulation urges contemporary
Sounds like good advice. but as a
general thing the people who have
money have no debts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

''Do It Now" is an irritating motto
over business mans desk when he
finds II necessary to negotiate loan
during period of financial stringency.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Its cold day when no record
some kind is broken in the air. OF
land. or OH sea in this hustling TWEEN
tieth century.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

An Omaha millionaire died the other
day from an attack of nausea. He
must have heard of Tom Watson >
billion-dollar greenback scheme
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Naturally the lazy man suspects
that the shoe manufacturers are 1ack
of this agitation in favor OF vaixing
for health and pleasure.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Mr.. Harry Thaw's counsel should
make note of this new-fangled toxic
insanity" business. 1t appears to
work better than "dementia Ameri.
cana"
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

The Seattle exposition will ask no
government aid In this way it avoids
the embarrassment of being turned
down.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Mr.. James Hazen Hyde has been
thinking seriously of late" says a
cable. Jimmie should be careful about
that. II may land him in the hospita..
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Wall street is not going TO he foolish
enough to even hint that Mr.. Roose-
welt was also responsible for the panic
OF 1857
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Somehow, II never seems TO occur
to any one tht perhaps the dead men
in these ''unwritten law cases MAJ
have been victims OF emotional In
sanity"
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

II must be matter of great regref
to Mr.. Bryan that the Democrats who
favor him with three cheers have
only one vote TO give.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Mr.. Weston, it appears, arrived in
Chicago financially embarrassed aft ar
his long walk. and his friends wera
compelled to foot the bills
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Before congress makes Washington
dry city II is going to imflict on 1t
good many dry speeches.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Don't handle banknotes." advises
AN Alabama contemporary. Very few
people do, to hurt
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Harry Thaw has learned that man
who shoots in haste is not necessarily
sure of being tried in a hurry.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

It's mighty smart boy who can
earn enough to pay for his neckties
after a college education.
Unless man loses his temper in
political argument he DOESN'T :ecl
he 10 being loyal to his party.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

People should eat alfalfa" says
the Pasadena News. Perhaps they
do. in their breakfast foods
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

THE sultan of Turkey is having
telephones put up all over HIS coun.
try" says the Dayton News. h will
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Before blowing out his brains. A
Wisconsin man remarked, Here goes
nothing" Apparently he had his heal
sized up about right.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

When prices 20 down. the news
travels much slower than when they
90 up.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

Sun. And there are always plen-y
os confidence men who will gladly hold
your money.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

1T Is always safe to put your money
IN confidence" says the Baltimere
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-16

De surprised to discover what a busy
10! OIL subjects he has, when the things
get to working along regulation lines
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1907-03-08
ElREslpE SCHOOL SOCIAL.

The Fireside School, under the man
agement of Mrs. M. H. Flowers, en-
tertained about 40 guests last Tues
day from s to 1920 p. M, in honor of
Miss H. X. Patrick, matron of A. and
M. College, Normal, Ala. Miss Pat
rick was for several years connected
with the work of Fireside School, and
became greatly endeared to all who
resided in the Home and those who
were interested in the work.
The program of the evening consist
ed of a pleasing address by Miss H.
K. Patrick; solos by Misses Anderson
and Garrett; duet by Miss Nettie Nc
Intosh and Miss Claybrooks. Scrip
ture texts were repeated by a majority
of those present. The texts were
found uniquely hidden in napkins
passed around previous to the serving
Of ice cream and assorted cakes. After
prayer by Rev, Mr.. Carter, the guests
retired. Much credit is due Mrs. Flow
ers and members of Fireside School
for the unique and profitable enter
tainment and for a demonstration oil
the fact that religion and social inter
course will mix.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1907-03-08
FISK NOTES.

Professor Frank Smith and family
attended Union Church Sunday and
took dinner at Jubilee Hall.
Mr.. Galloway, class 'S9, of Wash
ington, d. c., spent Sunday and Mon
day with us, and gave us an inspiring
talk from the chapel platform Mon
day morning.
The first base ball game of the sea-
son vas played on Bennett field Wed
nesday afternoon. This game be-
tween the two teams of the university
was complimentary to the visitors.
Result of the game next issue.
Miss frankie Caldwell, of the Senior
Preparatory Glass, who was called to
her home, Friar's Point, Miss, last
week on account of the illness of her
mother has returned to school.
The friends of Miss Pearl Erwin, oil
Bell Buckle, Tenn, are glad to see her
in school again. Miss Erwin had been
out of school a while on account OF
Illness.
The Fisk Debating Club met in reg
ular session Thursday night, February
%. The subject for debate was: RE
solved that woman suffrage would be
for the best interests of the civilized
world" J.. G. Browne and B. A. Jack
son were the affirmative speakers anC
H. R. Merry and Jas. Robinson sup
ported the negative. The debate wa:
decided in favor of the affirmative
Judges-Dr. G. w. Henderson, T. P
HaralSOn and Vim Dawson A 1arot
number of the young ladies were pres
ent with Miss ID. A. Scribner, profes
sor of literature.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1907-03-08
MISS GRANT

Miss Josephine S. Grant. of 1906
Jackson street, returned Monday even
ing fron Baltimore, Md, where she
has been with her patient, Mrs. DR..
Pomeroy, whom she carried from Mon
terey, Tenn, to be operated on at
Johns Hopkins Hospital. Miss Grant
had the opportunity and pleasure of
meeting some of the most prominent
physicians and nurses Of the country.
She has been with this patient since
December. On her return she stopped
over at Washington and Knoxville.
While in Knoxville she was enter.
tanned by Mrs. DR.. Mccoy, of East
End Infirmary.
Miss Grant is a graduate of the
Nurse Training Department Of Me.
harry Medical College and has been
kept busy every since her gradua-
ton.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1907-03-08
PRINCE HERMAN.

As the days grow bright, hearts
grow light at Prince Herrman's enter
tainments. Crowded houses greeted
them every night this week, but the
report from Meharry Auditorium
reached this Office too late for men
ton in this number. Next week they
perform at Tabernacle Baptist Church,
Monday night, March 18th; Odd. Eel
lows Hall, North Cherry street, Tues
day night, March 18th; Fairfield Bap-
fist Church, Wednesday night, March
18th; A. M. E. Zion Church, Sycamore
street, between Fifth and Sixth ave-
nues, Thursday night, March 14th;
Salem Chapel M. e. Church, Buchanan
and Cherry streets, Friday night,
March 18th.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1907-03-08
H%ELIoTRoPE c

The Heliotrope Circle, which held
its last meeting Monday, February 26,
at the residence of Mrs. w. N. Hill,
sol Ewing avenue, where their work
was displayed very nicely, making the
reception Dom very attractive and
inviting. After business was trans
acted by the President, Mrs. d. Hous-
ton, an elaborate three-course menu
was served in honor of the Circle and
Mrs. T. A. Williams, of Franklin,
Tenn. The hostess was assisted by
her daughters, Misses Franklin and
Beatrice and Mrs. Smith, who served
the guests. Those present were Mes
danes Lotion, Mckay, Sloan, Bats,
Reed, McCathy, Cunningham, Cheat
ham, Dobson, McEwen, Hardiman,
Junager and Morris. The next meet
ing will be held at Mrs. l.. T. Nc
Cathy's on Fogg street,
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1907-03-08
PROMINENT CITIZEN ROBBED.

The genial Secretary and dean of
the Globe Publishing Company, Mr..
Chas. Fl. Burrill, while on his way home
last Friday evening had the misfor-
tune to fall in among thieves and con-
seduently is short of a part Of his
filthy lucre which makes the mare go.
Mr.. Burrill stopped at one of the bus
mess firms between his residence and
the Globe Office to make a few trifling
purchases for some friends and after
he had received his packages and paid
for them it is thought that two burly
men succeeded in connecting them
selves with his money, The loss was
not discovered until he had reached
home. He returned at once to the
scene Of the rhbbery hut was unable
3, gain anv information concerning
lie lost amount.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1907-03-08
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.

May Rules 1907.
Isaac R. Watkins Us. Estella Wat
kins.
In this cause it appearing to the
satisfaction of the Court that the de-
PENDANT is a nonresident Of the State
of Tennessee, therefore the ordinary
process of law cannot be served upon
her; it is therefore ordered that said
defendant enter her appearance herein
at the next term of the Davidson
County Circuit Court, to be holden at
the Court House in Nashville, Tennes-
see, on the first Monday in May, it
being the sixth day, and defend, or
said complainant's bill will be taken
for confessed as to her and set for
hearing ex parte. 1t is therefore or
dered that a copy of this order be
| published for four weeks In succession
in the Nashville Globe, a newspaper
published in Nashville.
L. M. HIT, Clerk.
G. F. ANDERSON,
Solicitor for Complainant.
3-8-07 If
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1907-03-08

The Magnolia Club, of Brentwood,
met March 4, 1907 at the resident of
Mis-. Ed. Bills on the Franklin Pike.
The weather being pleasant a goodly
number Of ladies were present. At
five o'clock the guests were called into
the dining room, which was beauti-
fully decorated with cut flowers and
ferns, and an appetizing dinner Of six
courses was served. All dined heart
lily wishing that the hostess would en-
terrain the club again. Those present
were Mesdames Mora Walker, Patsy
Raines, Henry Perkins, Eliza Vernon,
Cora Fields, Nora Dowell, Ann John
son, Laura Voorhees,, Susie Hunt,
jamie Merritt, Anna Woods, Lucre-
tia Bills; Messrs. ed. Bills and Alex
Raines. The gentlemen present com.
%plimented the ladies' or the work OF
the sewing circle.
After the recent very wet spell the
farmers of this vicinity are hopeful
that they will soon get to blowing.
Mrs. Cora l.. Fields was called away
from school last Friday to attend the
funeral of a relative.
Mrs. Hubbard Newsome returned
last Wednesday from a visit to her
daughter, Mrs. Emma Winston, OF
Orme, Tenn.
The Brooks Chapel M. E. Church
Sunday School, under the superintend
ency of Prof. ]. c. Crawley, is in a
Aourishing condition, and was highly
cOmplimented by Rev. e. l.. Vincent
of Walden University.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1907-03-08
TO SPEAK AT cENTERVILLE.

Upon invitation from Prof. T. ].
Clinisson, Principal of the Centerville
High School and Academy at Center
Vile, Tennessee, Rev. w. S. Filing
ton, editorial secretary of the National
Baptist Publishing Board, and pastor
of the First Baptist Church, will de-
liver a lecture before the students,
faculty and citizens tonight. Rev.
Ellington has in that city, as in Nash
vile, preached and talked himself into
the hearts of all the people. They are
constantly issuing invitation after in
yitation for him to come to their city.
Prof. Clinisson, the principal, is a very
energetic young man and has a pro-
gressive school.