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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-03

During a certain period, lasting about
was the chief feature of the village Of
Harpersville he would have been told
it was gossip and scandal. 1t had
come to such a point at last that hard
~ any two families were on speaking
terms, and a number Of people had
sold out and moved away in disgust.
The social state of affairs could not
have been much worse when the Rev.
Henry Bates received a call to fill the
pulpit of one of the two churches. He
was man of thirty and single, and he
promised to be popular. 1t wasn't a
month, however, before there were
stories floating around to his detri-
and it was said that his congregation
had been pleased to get rid of him,
and there were other sly statements
and innuendoes calculated to make his
position uncomfortable.
There is more or less gossip in every
village in the land, but as to who
starts it is always one of those things
that can't be found out. Mrs. White
hears it from Mrs Black, aAd Mrs
Black from Mrs. Green, and Mrs.
Green from Mrs. Brown, and SO it
goes, and the fountainhead is seldom
located.
When the Rev. Bates came to find
out what a hotbed he had got into
he cut short his sermons to do a little
outside work. When he came to delve
into the situation he was more than
astonished. There was just one single
woman left in Harpersville who hadn't
been talked about to her detriment,
and she was an old maid named Sarah
Lee She was not only an old maid,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-03
The VoIIey Over the Grave.

The firing Of volley by soldiers
over the grave of dead comrade is a
survival of very ancient custom. In
days gone by, when superstition was
practically universal, it was generally
believed that making noise kept
away evil spirits, and the passing bell
came into vogue for that reason. When
firearms were invented volley firing
was substituted for the passing bell,
the belief being that the sound of bat
tie would be more eff1cacious in the
case Of a soldier.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-03
Her Dear Friend.

Miss Knick-Ethel is to be married
next month"; and she says Walter
wants to board, as he thinks she needs
rest. Miss Knock-She does need a
rest, considering the way she ran after
him, but I didn't know he knew IT,
Woman's Home Companion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-03

We invite inspection and COM
pariSOn of line of our Clothing and
Gents Furnishings, We believe all
that is necessary to make custO-
ner of you is a comparison of our
price and quality with similar lines.
What you buy of us you will have
the satisfaction Of knowing that you
are getting new and up-tO-date
Styles. You take no chances of get
ting what is left over from "sO-call-
ed' cut price sales and bargain
counter. But new snappy and styl-
ish goods. Not jobs bought at job
prices and sold at regular price.
If you buy before seeing our
line of Stein-Bloch's Spring Suits
and exclusive patterns in Manhattan
Shirts, then you are the loser.
Come to see us and bel econ
WINGED as to what we are going to
do for the people in both quality
and price.
RYLANDER SHOE CO.
ClOtherS and FurniShers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-03
OneOId Maid
By LEE MITCHELL.
By LEE MITCHELL.

Copyright. 1907, by P. c. Eastment.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-03-14
PORTLAND YACHT CLUB.
Reuben X. Dyer Elected Commodore

Reuben X. Dyer Elected Commodore.
PORTLAND, Me-, March 6. Vice
Commodore Reuben K. Dyer was elect
ed commodore of the Portland yacht
club this evening to succeed Commo-
dore Charles w. Bray, who declined re-
election.
The following were elected officers
Reuben K. Dyer commodore, DR.. Carl
ton B. Leighton vice commodore, G. F.
Flagg Sec, Carl E. A. Weber treas.
Commodore Dyer has been member of
the club for 10 years and vice commo-
dore two years. The Clique will be is
flag Ship Commodore Dyer appointe d
W. c. Cullinan fleet captain and Ex-
Commodore DR. Chas. W. Bray fleet
surgeon.
Sec. Flagg read the annual report,
showing the club to be in excellent T.
nancial condition. 1t has total mem.
bership of 312, against 295 last year, ana
seven new members were elected.
There are 124 yachts, against 115 last
year.
1t is proposed to add a new feature
this year. 10 boats, 20 feet long, to oe
built exactly alike in all respects ana
carrying jib and mainsail. This WILL
it is believed, gave chance for dis
play of good Aeamanship. Six have al
ready been ordered.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-03-14

OUR CLUBBING OFFERS. Owing to the
crowded condition of Our columns we have
had to discontinue the advertisements OF
clubbing offers, and will present them
briefly here. They apply only to subscrip-
lions paid in advance; and when payment is
made it should be stated what premium, if
any, is desired. 1t is also necessary to say
that none of these publications are mailed
with The Journal or from this office. We
have to pay for these publications one year
in advance, and they are then sent from
their respective offices to our subscribers.
Our clubbing offers are as follows for one
years subscription paid in advance:
The journal and Farm & Home. 90
The Journal and Tribune Farmer.... 2.25
The Journal and McCall's Magazine. 2.1O
The journal and New Idea Magazine. 2.1O
The Journal and Tri-Weekly Tribune. $50
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-03-14
CRAFTSMANSHIP AND ADVERTISING


This is from the Charlotte IN. CO.
Observer:
"What is the name of the junior
senator from South Carolina? To the
first person sending in an approximate
ly correct answer to this question the
Observer will extend the compliments
of the season."
The reflection here is severer on the
Observer and its readers than on the
junior senator from South Carolina.
For we have that very much mistaken
rating of public servant by the noise
he makes and the amount of advertiS-
ing he secures. If he is not forever on
his feet Grating OH one subject or an
other, or else figuring in the printed
gossip of the capital, it is assumed that
he is idle and wholly without influence
in his place.
The very opposite of this is often the
truth. Some of the most useful and
influential men in congressional life are
far from prominent in the prints.
Their work is done in quiet and un-
Ostentatious manner, but it is never
thelesS well done, and is of great value
to their constituents, and to the coun-
try. They are diligent in executing
their committee assignments, and in
attending to matters at the depart
ments. If they speak but seldom they
are heard with most respectful atten-
ton when they do speak, and their
words count. The advice they give in
the shaping of legislation is not of the
less consequence because not given
from the housetops.
This question was very amuSingly
threshed out in Virginia campaign
couple of years ago, when Mr.. Martin
offered for reelection to the Senate. 1t
was urged against him that he was too
little known in the Senate's proceed
ings: that he was not enough con view"
when his fellow statesmen were in
oratorical parade. His opponent, max
ing the point, offered to remedy the
matter, and, if elected, to show the
Senate something worth while in the
speakers line. But the Democrats of
the Old Dominion, upon little re-
record of quiet industry and unad-
vertised usefulness, declared against a
change and recommissioned that gen.
tleman. They decided that deeds spoke
better, if not louder, than words.
| The junior senator from South Caro-
lima is in his first term, and is probably
wisely addressing himself more to mas
tering all the duties of his Office than
trying to catch the eye of the public.
And if there is nothing about him
which attracts the anecdotists, and
they consequently pass him by in pre-
pairing their gossip for the press, Sc
much the better for him in the long
run. The heroes of readable political
yarns are seldom benefited by the
notoriety thus thrust upon them, and
sometimes they are injured. 1t adds
nothing to their stature as public ser
wants Washington, d. c., Evening
Star.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-03-14
State School for Boys.
Trustees Speak of influence OF the In
stitution and its Needs.

AA0SSSSS opc0k VI AAAsS~~ - e-~ 49,
stitution and its Needs.
The 53rd annual report of the trustees,
superintendent, treasurer and teachers
of the State School for Boys at South
Portland, presented to the governor and
council Feb, 9th, shows that the
whole number of boys in the school
during the year was 1s9. OF which 45
were committed during the year. Fifty
boys were allowed to go on trial, one
was illegally committed, one was de
livered to the court and three escaped.
The largest number of commitments
during the year were for larceny. with
truancy second, assault third, malici-
GUS mischief fourth. and common run
away fifth. The largest number were
committed from Cumberland county,
while none were committed from Wal
do, Piscataquis or Knox counties. The
trustees say in their report:
For nearly two years the school has
been conducted on the cottage plan, the
boys being distributed among four cot
tages, which are all model buildings
and well kept. The results of this sys-
tenn are in every way satisfactory.
The boys are better contented and we
believe that they appreciate to some
extent, at least, that the State desires
to give them an opportunity to better
their condition.
1--WE believe that at no time has the
influence of the school for good been
greater than at the present time; re-
suit that is accomplished in part by the
improved conditions, but is chiefly due
to the faithful, efficient and arduous la
Dor of the superintendent, teachers and
officers of the school. The number of
the boys in the school is now 1874.
Forty eight boys are away from the
school on leave or indentured.
"When boy has been in the school
two years, if he has maintained a cred
liable standard of conduct, he is allow
ed to leave the school, provided a pro-
per home can be obtained. The school
still maintains supervision over him,
reports being required quarterly, and if
the boy is not doing we'll the trustees
have the power to return him to the
school.
"The general health of the institution
has been very good, there being no case
of serious illness among the boys.
"The remodeling of the main build
ings $50 far as contemplated in the con-
tract has been practically completed.
The changes provide the institution
with what it has long lacked-accom-
mediation for the administrative work
of the school. With the money at our
disposal we found it impracticable to
make any change in the chapel, which
is situated on the top floor of the build
ing, except to arrange more ample exits.
There are now three stairways, which
we believe ensure a safe exit. At the
same time we hope to be able to have
at some time an assembly room nearer
the ground. The large room formerly
used as dormitory on the second floor
of the south wing is not yet finished
and could be used for this purpose.
'The great need of the school for the
future is an enlargement of the facili-
ties of the mechanical department
whichare at present very limited"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-03-14
Notice to our Customers.

We are pleased to announce that Foley's
Honey and Tar for coughs, colds, and lung
troubles is not affected by the National
Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no
opiates or otherharmful drugs, and we rec
Ommend it as safe remedy for children
and adults.-R. Fl. Moody.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-03-14

The friends of woman's suffrage have
scored one victory in Maine this year.
At the Penobscot town meeting it was
voted hereafter to allow women to vote
on matters pertaining to the schools.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-03-14
FREEDOr1 NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that for valuable con-
alteration. hereby release unto my minor son,
Charles r. White, by his own request, the balance
u his time during his minority; that shall
claim none of his wages and pay no debts of his
after this date.
Belfast, Maine March 4, 1907.
l.. o. WHITE,
3WlO& CHARLES WHITE.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-03-14
the UNION INSURANCE COMPANY
of Philadelphia, Penn.
ASSETS DECEMBER 81. 1eO6

Total liabilities and surplus. ssh, 239 o.
FRED ATWOOD, Agent,
NiDterport, Maine.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-03-14
This is worth Remembering.

Whenever you have a cough or cold, just
remember that FOley's Honey and Tar Will
cure it, Do not risk your health by taking
any but the genuine 1t is in yellew pack
age.-R H. Moody.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-03-14
STATEMENT OF THE
PHOENIX INSURANCE COMPANY

Total liabilities and surplus. S7,493,455 Sc
ALBERT Nj. AMEs, Resident Agent,
Stockton Springs, Maine.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-03-14
HUMPHREYS

Veterinary Specifics cure diseases
of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, Hogs and
Poultry by acting directly on the SICK PARTS
without loss of time.
A.A. lFEvERs. COnseetions., fnnamma.
CURES tons. Lung Fever. MIX Fever.
B. b. lsPRAINs, Lameness. Injuries.
CURES Rheumatism.
G. c. SORE THROAT. Quinsy, Epl.ootic.
CURES Distempef.
d s;. 2; WORMS. Bots. Grub..
e. 3. COUGHS, COlds, Influenza. ln6amed
CURES Lung, PlourO-PneumOnia.
F.F. lCOLIC, Bellyach Wind.Blown.
CURES Diarrhea, Dysentery.
G.G. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
d MIM KIDNEY & BLADDER DIsORDERs.
IL. lsKIN DISEASES. Mango. Ersptions.
CURES Ulcers, Grease, Farcy.
J.K.,BAD CONDITION. Staring Coat.
CURES }lndigestiOn, Stomach Staggers.
&C., each: Stable Case. Ten Specifics, Book, &C., n.
At druggists, sent prepaid on receipt Of price.
Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor. William and John
Streets, New York.
~ BOOK MAILED FREE.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-03-14

'''''aI and sold by X. Il. Moody.
&1r C %I s la,cr@aul-'I love you better
Ei9 n'y i.ie' ny pet."
In%5, 'i'u>sF eautiously)-" Which one
~'i'' ie4! Puck.
It ag'ss and p4eyish child is not natural.
Sam syMrtA ng wrong. Usually it's the
gOm5cI Sc Cascasweet and put the
|hGs5 s III, ana the sunshine will return
hbe. '@l5 lace Cascasweet is best for
&j a.. '19 gCnldlen. 80 doses for 25 cents.
.O' h, Ii Moody.
siss isu N, &or have everything in your
anqi IN We have our children in my
Washington Herald.
! Aal iVa use an atomizer in treating
| fys Ij ~'al5h : Then you will appreciate
4iCkest SUI sn LTeam Balm, the mildest,
euratIiSSeu feSt remedy for this disease. In
| Ne solid r, properties it is identical with
Sd 50 STEAM team Balm, which is so famous
Ny FevIeUr0 ceSStul in overcoming Catarrh,
[fief IN ~ Ia ana Gold in the head. There is
ssPesded sa ,le HlSt dash of spray upon the
aslS fe S0ih iive air-passages. All drug
atg HI iR9clualng spraying tube, or mail
N -''os', % Warren St., N. Y.
s9st hay ~ what wicked parrot! 1t
Hs~aNoo oeen keep on board ship?"
'steSmap' MA am; in a garage."-YOnkers
saeH Won U"I ~ le very careful of your bowels
ssagA sy,n nave a cold. Nearly all other
Nv eo6taippS, are constipating, especially
NJ uOupS u lS opiates. Kennedy's Laxa-
S@ Nd ny tup moves the boWels-cOn-
aqe Food 9 s3a Conforms to National
ssenent q" anu Drugs Law. Bears the en-
y Its plea , sa mothers everywhere. Children
''@nt taste. Sold by R.H. Moody.
M be can b never I've thoroughly domesticated
ssaout sw u button his wife up the back
4s~New' %%.lhg more han seventeen
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-03-14

The Castine Normal school will open
for the spring term March 10th.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1907-11-21
Making Yourself Heard

Conversing we'll by telephone is
a valuable accomplishment and the
hrst step towards it is to speak dis
tinctlv and agreeab'y over the wire.
The instruments aud apparatus OF
the Conway Telephone COMPANY,
and the lines that connect them,
are kept at the highest efficiency,
and except in unusual conditions
give US nearly as perfect transmits
SIGN as is attainable. The funda
mental rules of good telephone
talking are: SPEAK CLEARLY AND
NOT TOO RAPIDLY; speak DIRECTLY
INTO THE INSTRUMENT with the
lips very close to the mouthpiece,
throwing" the voice from the
mouth and not 'smothering il in
the throat or chest; and don speak
in TOO LOUD tone. For SHORT
DISTANCES the voice should be d
SHADE LOWER rather taan higher
than a we'll modulated converse
tional tone For long distances
it should be raised somewhat, but
NEVER enough to APPROACH SHOUT
ING The transmitter is necessar-
lily very sensitive, and if the dla-
phragm is made to Vibrate too viol-
emily the effect will be to confuse
conversation by jumbling sounds.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1907-11-21
FANCY TARGET SHOOTING
A. 7. Wostrch Il Performs Wonderful Feats
with Revolvers and Rifles

\ J. Wostrchill, an expert re
volver and rifle shooter, gave
free exhibition of his skill in this
city last Friday, in advertisement
of cartridge manufacturer. Some
of the feats performed by him were
marvellous, one of the most difficult
being the simultaneous breaking
of two bottles set on the ground at
a distance OF twenty feet from each
side of him. He concluded his
performance by firing Io3 shots at
a piece of cardboard, the bullet
holes forming the perfect outline
OF a rabbit.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1907-11-21
NOTICE TO USERS OF THE
TELEPHONE

We are endeavoring to bring our
Telephone system up to the high
est standard and efficiency. To
do this our subscribers should CO.
operate with Us. We will give
from time to time such information
as we may best gain from other
writings and our own knowledge
which will help to keep our Tele-
phone system up to the point of
service as good as can be found
anywhere We will ask all users
of the Telephone TO read the fol-
lOWiupo
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1907-11-21

For SALE-One square rose wood
piano, one horse delivery wagon
and all kinds of household furni-
ture, Apply to Mrs. J. E. Martin,
Oak street It
Fred Nahlen sends The Log
Cabin Democrat to his brother,
Rev. Paul Nahlen, who is attend
ing the Subiacio College at Spiel
erville, Ark.
FOR RENT-My farm contain
ing 256 acres on Arkansas river
in Faulkner county. Apply to
Mrs. J. 7. Cribs, 9oS MCGOWAN
ST., Little Rock, Ark. I3-4t*
WANTED-One couple, two la
dies or gentlemen, to occupy nice
~ furnished front rooms; light
housekeeping if desired.
MRS. J. Z. MARTIN, Oak St.
Pastor Hurt OF Conway spent his
vacation in Virginia and only got
home last week. But Conway
rounds up bigger collection than
ever for state missions. = Baptist
advance.
Would you like to avail yourself
the opportunity of reading one
hundred books during the next
three months for one dollar and
fifty cents? II 50 join the Library
at the Book store. II
LOST-Left on a seat in the de
pot waiting room at Conway, Sat
urday night, November IS, about
O clock, a small ledger and note
book. The notes are made pay
able to w. L. Moose and J ".
Massey. Liberal reward for re-
tnrn to me at Morrilton, Ark.
J. w. MASSEY.
Morrilton, Ark.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1907-11-21
NEW NORMAL'S PRESIDENT
Arkansas Democrat Says Doyne's Election
was Honor Worthily Bestowed.

In speaking editorially of the
election of Superintendent ]. ].
Doyne to the presidency OF the
new state normal school at Con-
way, Fridays Arkansas Democrat
says:
The state normal board bestow-
ed an honor worthily when it Sc
lected Superintendent J. J. Doyne
as president OF the school at Con
way.
He is eminently qualified by
temperament, experience and in
clination to fill this important
position.
He has been for many years init
mately identified with the educa-
tional interests of the state, having
taught school at Fort Smith,
Lonoke and elsewhere, and has
been state superintendent three
terms.
He has at all times been an
earnest advocate Of normal train
ing under direction OF the state,
and it was largely through his in
fuence that the bill was passed by
the last legislature providing be-
ginning for the system that has
been so wofully neglected in Ark
ansas.
The school, which is to opeh at
Conway July I. 1908, will prove
the correctness of the doctrine that
it is desirable to teach teachers to
teach.
He will inspire the teachers
with a higher ideal of their profess
sion and induce them to train
themselves more thoroughly for it
as a life work.
In this manner, the cause of
education will itself be advanced.
No better selection could have
been made for the office.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1907-11-21
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Conway Merchants will Close Their Stores
~ All Day Next Thursday

A large number of merchants OF
Conway signed an agreement yes
terday to close their stores on
Thanksgiving day, which occurs
next Thursday. Those who will
close are as follows:
w. A. Gibbon, j. S. Moore &
Son, n. c Martin & Son, Mrs.
Nettie F. Hoss, r. B. HaSkins, S.
E. Anderson, S. G Smith, Miss
Cooper, Wilson Bros. & Living
ston, Sam Sara>on. Cole & Co., J.
F. Weinmann, Z. w. Rogers
Frauenthal & Schwarz, w. NJ.
Harrell & Co B. 7. Deal, Mar
Tin e. HartOu.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1907-11-21
DEARMONDS AT HENDRIX
Second Attraction Ga Hendrix Lecture
Course Makes Hit Here

The second number on the col
lege lyceum course was given last
Thursday night in the Hendrix
auditorium, and it certainly was
one of the happiest hits that we
have ever had in Conway, and that
too when the colleges here have
been running the very best Of
lyceum courses for fifteen years.
We have thought heretofore that
we had the best but this year we
surely do have the top notch, and
if only these two numbers come
this season the ticket holders will
feel that they are ahead. BATHS
was superb in his line and there
surely ism t anything on the plat
form to compare to the Dear
monds.
Probably one reason why we are
being served with SO much better
Lyceum fare this year is because
we are the home Of a lyceum
bureau-1'he Educational, " with
Prof. Louis c. Perry as president
and general manager. Prof. Perry
is certainly to be congratulated
upon the grade of talent that he
has secured for his bureau, and
the state is fortunate in having
home bureau with such a hust-
ling manager. In passing we might
add that the 'Educational' has
made better record thus far that
any lyceum bureau ever organized
in the south Or west.
But we started out to tell about
the DeArmonds. Say, but they
are all right. They consist OF Mr..
DeArmond and his wife, whom
our young men misstook for his
pretty eighteen year old sister, and
Miss Crutz, young Swedish
lady who is just as much a blond
as Mrs. DeArmond is brunette.
AMI, My! how she can sing. She
and Mr.. DeArmond sing duets to
AL accompaniment on the piano by
Mrs. DeArmond, that are a de-
light. DeArmond does a negro
stunt that is the slickest thing we
ever saw. He tells of the old time
darkey before the war and sings
songs of the old days that holds
the audience spellbound. His
story OF the darkey preacher who
preached from the text Aud he
cured them of divers disease"
was a great hit. He says When
you git the Divers you are gone
gosling."
Their violinist is Tracy Hol
brook, who was a star with the
great Roney Co. for eight years.
Gee But Holbrook can play. His
home is in Batavia, H., but we
don't care if he lives at Podunk
or Sockum Ridge, he is here with
the goods. The DeArmonds are
as good lyceum number as we
have ever seen and we hope the
management can get them next
year.
COMNIrNICA I'd
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1907-11-21
The Log Cabin Democrat in Peril.

Son Paul Little has withdrawn
from the race for secretary of state
and thrown his strength in favor
of the candidacy of McFarlane.
This about settles the governors
race. Log Cabin Democrat.
What TO you want to call i'm
Son Paul Littleo' Don't you
know that he is brave and gal
lent 'ginnelal?"
The first thing the Log Cabin
Democrat knows It Will find itself
playing a star engagement before a
drumhead court martial. = Tex
arkauiau.