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The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
State May Borrow Money.

Some means which will permit the disbursement of the common school fund and the Confederate pension fund, without the necessity of call ing a special session of the legisla- ture to pass an emergency appropr1a- ton bill, will, it is said, be devised by Acting Governor Pindall. What his move will. be he refuses to state until he has made an investigation and determines something feasible.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
Puzzled,

The bard from the city had sold sui ficient verses to spend a week in a rural boarding house. Waving off the swarms of June bugs and mosquitoes, the bard sat penning his lines by the yellow light of a kerosene lamp.
 How l love this madrigal!" he unused to himself.
 The horny-handed farmer, who sat greasing his boots, looked up in sur prise.
 "Gracious," he drawled Where is she?"
 "Who?" asked the astonished bard.
 "Why, the gal yeou just said yeou lowed n
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
Articles of Incorporation.

The Jackson Furniture Company has filed an amendment to its articles of incorporation changing the name of the company to the E. Jackson and Hauley Company. The Prescott Table and Furniture Company of Pine Bluff have incorporated with a capl- talizatien of 1000.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
Government Will Build Levee.

Through the efforts of the Pine Bluff Board of Trade the threatened cut off in front of that city by the Arkansas river will be prevented by a strong levee, built by the govern mant. Government engineers are now at work on the survey and plans, and on their report work will De immediately commenced on building the leVee.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
The Motor Face.

A few days ago well-known per sonage was motoring in Derbyshire when policeman stopped him, relates the London Tattier.
 You'll have to take off that mask" said the officer, its frightening every one who sees it."
 But I'm not wearing one," ex- plained the unfortunate offender.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
Demand Better Service.

Complaints have been made to the Arkansas Railroad Commission that since the inauguration of a new pas senger service on the Searcy branch by the Rock Island, other service has been reduced, and the commission has issued a notice to the Rock Island to show cause why suit should not be brought for the statutory penalty.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
Golf Player Liahtnina's Victim.

During a thunderstorm near Glas- gow a golf player named George liar rie was struck and killed by lightning, ing his boots. and extracted all his teeth. It made a hole three feet deep where he had been standing.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
Beyond Expression.

c. W. Farlowe, East Florence, Ala, writes: For nearly seven years was afflicted with a form of skin dis ease which caused an almost unbear- able itching I could neither work, rest or sleep in peace. Nothing gave me permanent relief until I tried Hunts Cure. One application re- leved me; one box cured me, and though a year has passed, l have stayed cured. I am grateful beyond expression"
 Hunts Cure is a guaranteed remedy for all itching diseases of the skin. Price soc.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
Do You Itch?

If so, you know the sensation is not an agreeable one and hard to cure un- less the proper remedy is used.
 Hunts Cure is the King of all Skin remedies. It cures promptly any itch- ing trouble known. No matter the name or place. One application re- lieves-one box is absolutely guaran- teed to cure
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
Horrible Example.

'My dear" said Mrs, Strongmind, T want you to accompany me to the town hall tomorrow evening""
 What for?" queried the meek and lowly other half of the combine.
 q am to lecture on the Dark Side of Married Life," explained Mrs. s., and I want you to sit on the plat form and pose as one of the illustra- tionS''
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
The Plain Fucker.

If burn or a bruise afflicts you rub it
 on, rub it on. Then before you scarcely know it all
 the trouble will be gone. For an aching joint or muscle do the
 same. It extracts all pains and poisons, plucks
 the stings and heals the lame. Hunts Lightning Oil does it.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
Annual Meetinas at State House.

The annual meeting of the Rural Letter Carriers of Arkansas will be held at the state house in Little Rock September and 3. The National con- vention of the Farmers Union or America will hold a three days ses- sion at the state house, commencing on September 9.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
Group of St. Mary's Churches.

There are in London a round dozen churches named after St. Mary, near ly all of them belonging to a single group closely packed together, show ing that they all came from the one great parish of Aldermary.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
Have You ChilIs?

of chills in the long ago and it will cure you now. It has been tested by time and its merits have been proven. We guarantee one bottle to cure any one case of Chills. If it fails your money is cheerfully refunded-and it's name is Cheatham' Chill Tonic.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
Farmers, Union Convention.

The national convention of the Farmers Union of America will be held in the hall of the House of Rep resentatives, beginning September 2 Two hundred delegates are expected to be in attendance, representing nearly every state in the Union.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
important fo Mothers.
Sacred Deer of Japan.

Deer are relatively plenty in vari- ous parts of Japan, and in such show places as Maru and Miyajima are held as sacred, becoming so tame as to eat from the hands of visitors. They are generally smaller in size than the American deer.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29

Bingham Dyspepsia Remedy-a forms of indigestion. Write us for testimonials of grateful patrons. h. quire for it at your druggist, or write us if he cannot supply it. Price 50 cents per bottle, for s2.50. Bingham Drug Co.,, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
Oil In Sebastian County.

More or less excitement has been occasioned by the alleged discovery of oil in Massard Prairie, six miles southeast of Fort Smith. Operators and producers from different parts of the United States are visiting the scene and making investigations.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
A Real One.

Now we've come to hitch in the proceedings,' as the horse remarked when his master tied him to the blacksmith's post
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
It Cures While You Walk.

Aliens Foot Ease is a certain cure for hot, sweat tgng, callous, and swollen, aching feet Sold by all Druggists. Price 25c. Don't accept a,ay substitute Trial package FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted. Le Roy, N. Y.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
Of the Cabbage Patch.

Cigar Maker-Here's a new cigar I've just been putting up and I haven't any name for it. Suppose you suggest one.
 Friend (after smoking it)-They're naming a good many after characters in fiction now. Why don't you call this Mrs Wiggs?"
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
When We Fly.

When We get airships every woman will continue to want to fly nttle higher than any of her neighbors
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29

The situation that has not its duty, its ideal, was never yet occupied by man.-Carlyle.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
Rrakeman Johnson Killed.

Lewis Johnson, brakeman on the Valley road. was run over and Kllleu near Princeton.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
New Xorkia Growth

Builders in New York city invest $500,000 each day in land and new houses for apartment dwelIers.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29

Who builds on the mob builds on sand-Italian.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29

It is the cause. and not the death that makes the martyr.-Napoleon.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup. For children teething softens the guus reduces fn nsmmstion, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-29
RHEUMATISM
 CAN NOT BE RUBBED AWAY

perfectly natural to rub the spot that hurts and when the muscles joints and bones thobbng and twchng with the o the sufferer apt to turn to the inient bottle some other external application effort relief from the disease by producing the fe Such treatment will quiet the pain tempo because the blood where the located Rheumatism
 
 constitutional treatmentIT CANNOT BE RUBBED AWAY acid in the blood brought about system refuse which bodily and Kidneys have failed off This matter coming of the forms the Rheumatism possession of the The aches and pains and though they be scattered relieved for time they will the first to cold  while the circulation saturated irritating acid The disease will shift muscle joint settling the causing swelling terrible that the becomes e thoroughly canses the blood and the circulation by euin the acids and expeng all foreign instead
 of weak, stream, constantly deposit IA ~ ing acrd and corrosive matter in the s,nerves, the body Is fed N and nourished by rch health sustaining GD0 0UO UUO0 blood which completely and permanently
 Rheumatism. S. S. S. is composed pliPEIV of purifying tonic '~--' what needed in every of Rheu- a1kai ingredient healing of Rheumatism S. s. and will
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-02
RUBY AND r. F. D.
By w. F. Bryan.

Across the fields the heat waves SHIN
mered like an invisible jelly" as Dab
ney Forbush put it TO his sister.
4 wouldn't go TO town with the hand
soonest man in the postal service" he
declared laughingly. as Ruby firmly
stamped a tiny foot on the floor. 4
don't think you're fair 10 the poor chap"
he went on, more seriously, Suppose he
becomes so hopelessly in love that, at
the end of the season, when you go back
to town, he finds the Parkvale girls dull
and uninterestng? Perhaps he Will COM
nit suicide"
Il wish you would keep quiet" said
Ruby hotly. I have 10 go TO town TO get
some silks for that sofa pillow am max
ing for you. If Mr.. Perkins Is so kind as
to take me in, you should be grateful 20
him"
If it's for that class pillow you're
making for me, I'll go in after it my
self" offered Dabney. 1T viii save Per
kins the trouble Of hitching up and driv-
ing back here again That's no part Of
his postal labors."
Ruby stamped her foot again.
Il think you are perfectly hOrrid." she
declared Just as though you could pick
out the right COlOTs
"A man ought 10 know his own class
COlOrs," Dabney defended. You say I
never dc anything for you and then,
when I offer to take a hot trip to town
and walk all the way back. you call me
horrid- Here comes Peter Perkins now.
I guess III slide into the house. Great
emotions always upset me"
He lodged into one of the low windows
before Ruby could reach him with the
cushion she had caught up from one Of
the chairs, and his hooking laugh rang
out as the girl gave little shake to her
rufiied plumage and started down the
shady walk 90 the gate.
The ramshackle wagon used in the ru-
raj free delivery service was Just draw
ing up TO the block and she climbed
lightly to a place beside the stalwart
young fellow. whose glad smile showed
ali TOO plainly the pleasure he felt.
1T was awfully good OF you to come
back this way for me" she said, after
her hand had fingered an instant IN his
muscular grip. Dab does make such a
martyr Of himself when he does anything
for me. and Mr.. Slocum Will not let US
have the horses in the harvesting sea-
SON"
L was only TOO glad 10 come back, %
said Perkins, simply. You can't blame
Slocum about the horses. He needs them
ali just now. If you come TO a real farm
house to spend. the summer you cannot
expect a livery outfit like those places
where the biggest crop they raise is sum-
mer boarders."
1T has been such real summer" she
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THE TERCENTENNTAL OF
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
BY FREDERIC j. HASKIN
BY FREDERIC J. RASKIN.

colonel led the men who had heard his
patriotic sermon out to war against Great
Britain. His case finds many parellels in
the wars since the Revolution, that of
Bishop Polk. of Louisiana. being one OF
the noblest. This gray-haired prelate
found his West Point training Of good
use when Louisiana seeded from the
Union, and laying aside the inter for
the plumed hat of a general. and the
crozier for the sword. he led his loyal
Confederate troops until he fell mortally
wounded at Marietta, Ga.
Richard Henry Lee, who moved that
these colonies are and of right ought TO
be free and independent was a vestTy-
man OF this church. and so was Benia-
min Harrison, chairman Of the committee
to whom it was referred. The author OF
the Declaration Of Independence and two
thirds Of the signers OF the document
were EpiscOpalians. All the signeTs from
Virginia, North Carolina, and South Caro-
lima, all but one from Georgia, Maryland.
Delaware. Pennsylvania, and New York
and one each from Massachusetts and
New Jersey We're members of this church
John Morton, who cast the deciding vote
for liberty in Pennsylvania. was an Epis-
Copalian, and so was Caesar Rodney, who
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PLACES OF INTEREST.

Library Of Congess-Open a. m. to 10 ?. m. on
secular days; from ? p n TO 10 p n. on Sundays
and on certain holidays.
Public Library-Opcn 9 a. m. 70 p. m holidays.
10 a. m. 10 10 = m. Sundays, to 10 ?. m.
Executive MansionrOpen 10 1. N. 20 D. N.
United States Capit0l-Open 9 a. m. 20 30 D. m.
United States Treasury Open a. IN. TO D.
State. War and Navy Departments a. m.
20 D. N. lThe original Declaration Of Independ-
ence is in the Library Of the State Department.
United States Patent ofice-0peB 3 g. N. to
p n.
United States Pension BuTeau-Open 9 a N. 70 I
p NJ.
United States Pcst-ofice-Open 9 a. m. 20 p. m.
Washington City Pcst-ofice-ODen all hours. The
Dead Letter Office is in the city post-oface.l
National Botanic Gardens-0pen s a. N. to p m.
Fish Commission-0pen a. m. to 30 ?.
Army Medical Museum-Open a. n. 10 1 80 p. m.
National Muselm-Open 9 a. m to 40 ?. m. Tin
GLIDING holidaysl
Smithsonian lusttution-Open a. n. 20 30 2. m
Including holidays
Agricultural Department Open a. n to 4 30 p m.
Bureau Of Engraving and Printing-Open a. IN.
10 2 80 p. M
Washington Monument C555l4 feet in heght)-open
$50 a. M. to 40 p. m. Elevator runs from a. m
until ,. NJ
Corcoran Gallery Of Art-Open $50 a. m to 4
p. M. in winter. Q a. M % ?. n. In summer.
Sundays-ij0 D. M. 10 p m. excepting IN mid
summer Admission free tuesdays Thursdays.
Saturdays and sundays; other days sc admission.
Government Printing Oface-Open 70 a. n. to Z
D. N.
Navy Yard-Open 9 a. m. 10 $50 p. m.
Southw0Tth Cottage S6th 81. and Prospect ave.
IN THE SUBURBS.
Geological Park-Open all day.
Rock Creek Bridge and PARK
Chevy Chase Keusingt0n. and Chesapeake Beach.
Naval Obsevatory-Open 2 a. m. TO p N.
Mount Vernon, the home and tomb Of Washing
t0n-Open II a m. 20 5 p m.
Arlington National Cemetery-Open ali day.
United States soldiers Hone-Open a. N. e
sunset
Cathedral Grounds. Tennallytown road-Open a.
N. 70 ?. m.
Cabin John Bridge. Catholic University. and Alex
an.lua.
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rode eighty miles. and in mud-splashed
boots strobe forward TO cast the deciding
vote FOR Delaware, so making the adop-
ton Of the Declaration Of Independence
unanimous.
The first official reading Of this docu-
ment to the public was made by John
Nixon. sheriff of Philadelphia. and mem
Der OF the Episcopal Church, who pro
claimed the good news from the state
House steps. The first connected draft
of the Constitution was made by Gou-
veneur Morris, another Episcopalian.
Chief Justices Jay and Marshall were
early Episcopalian expounders Of the
Constitution. The Bill of Rights, giving
religious liberty TO all denominations,
was drawn by a committee of five, all
vestrymen OF Episcopal churches.
The work Of the Episcopal Church is
as widely varied as the crying needs for
altruistic work among the people OF the
country Only recently the corner stone
for a church for deaf mutes was laid
IN Wheeling. W. Va, and reports show
that Rev. Horace Mann. the oldest deaf
mute clergyman in the world, has re-
Gently rounded out thirty years service,
and in his work covers regularly ten
diOCeses in the Middle Northwest There
is home mission work among the chill
dren of the slums in big cities, among
the Indians on the plains, and among
the poor whites Of the Tennessee and
North Carolina mountains. Among the
colonial holdings and among the people
Of foreign lands the work is progressing
with encouraging rapidly. while schools
colleges. churches cathedrals. orphan
homes. and houses for sisterhoods have
risen IN the footsteps Of the faith like
blossoms in the path Of Flora
Tomorrow - Curious Facts About
the Mails.
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FROM WOMAN'S
POINT OF VIEW

It is not 20 be wondered al that the
proportion Of successful persons is so
very small The majority actually throw
away opportunities every day. chances
which they cannot help seeing, even when
they are too indolent OF Indifferent to
take advantage Of them.
/ have been gathering testimony 70
prove this, gathering It without effort at
that A laundry agent has allowed some
Of his best customers 10 leave him be-
cause he was too obstinate 20 make con
cessious. The place discontinued the use
Of boxes for delivering clean linen. claim
ing that increased prices IN labor and
cleansing materials uecessitated economy.
why not advance your prices a frac-
ton?' asked a disgruntled patron. No.
they would not do that. but they would
return. articles Ia a paper parcel. crushed
and unsatisfactory. one patron offered
10 pay for box each Week-it was de-
clined Another furnished a marked box
and asked to have il returned. That
too. was refused. So all these dissatls-
fled ones have changed 10 another laun-
dry.
Last summer a dealer who frankly con-
fessed that he could not keep In business
without the aid Of the summer colony.
refused to square himself for selling a
piece of tainted meat, an expensive cut
and this year his business rival has his
best customer. A meat cart that has been
doing a thriving business with families
that went early and stayed late at their
summer homes, lost them all by giving
new corners the first choice Of his stock
The firm he represents has used the res
idents Of the town so stability that he
will feel the result when the summer
colony is scattered
In the spring a presumably enterprising
milk dealer secured a summer patronage
that would exhaust his milk supply at
market prices He was so careless IN
dispensing his milk. later on. that his
regular customers were overlooked. and
he was afraid. or ashamed. 10 90 and col
Iect the money due him. Another man
who owned three cows and had a steady
patronage all the year round was offered
fancy price for milk by families which
did not consider cost in vacation time
and when his regular patrons refused 70
rise to il he left them without a thought
If the loss that two months Of fancy
prices could not make up.
There are gardeners, carpenters. masOns.
and many others who have broken bust
ness engagements without cause. living
in a hand-to-mouth fashion thar cannot
trouble them much or they would re-
form. Their families are shabbily housed
and clothed and look as If meals were
neither too regular nor ample. They
dream Of success without trying TO reach
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-02

Practical and pretty is the little jumper
model here shown, and one that will be
welcomed by the busy mother for its
very simplicity of making. The square
cut overbloUse is attached to the short
side-pleated skirt by means Of the belt
and the frOck is therefore so easy of adj
justment that the small wearer can with
little practice learn to fasten il herself
A novel and modish touch is added by
the epaUlets. which may. however, be
omitted if not considered desirable. The
guimpe which is included in the pattern
may be made with either full length OF
elbow sleeves as preferred. For making
the frock blue and white novelty wooden
was chosen, with braid to match applied
in a Greek key design. ChaIlis. cashmere
Panama cloth, or serge are, however,
suitable materials. For the medium size
"a yards of 32-inch goods will be needed
for the guimpe. and 10 yards Of the
same width for the dress. Five sizes, to
y years.
a pattern Of this may be obtained by
inclOsing 10 cents in stamps and address
ing Pattern Department, The Washington
Herald. IA Fifteenth street northwest.
giving number (266D and size wanted
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-02

DR. Young Visits I'm Capital.

Dr. A q Young. secretary Of the State
board Of health OF Maine, who IS attend
ing the meetings Of the American Public
Health Association at Atlantic City, has
been in Washington with his sister Mrs.
LYDIA J. Young Withee. OF I street north
west. Visiting the Library OF Congress, he
obtained some data for use before the
association which were not available in
the Boston public libraries.
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Reception to DIR. Guthrie.

In the parlors Of the church tonight
from 10 &c o'clock. the members Of the
Hamline Methodist Episcopal congrega-
ton Will tender a reception 10 Rev.
Charles z. Guthrie. the new pastor. who
recently succeeded Rev. Carl Doney.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-02

ACTING; Vocal and instrumental Music; Fsne-
Ing. Voice Culture Makeup; Stage and Ball
room Dancing. &c an Up-tO-date school with an
up-to-date method NATIONAL CONSERVATORY
or MUSIC AND ACTING, IL Z. Capitol e.
Phone Lincoln lo52 sel5-n
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SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

The hfty-eighth session viii begin September q
and continue eight months Students majyiculated
Tor day instruction only. Light lectures being
given Practical laboratory work, under special IN
strlct9rs "a Anatomy, Physiology, Histology
Chemistry. Phsm8coOgy, Pathology, and Bacteri-
ology Ample facilities for clinical experience and
practical Work IN hospitals Of city ard in the Uni
yersity Hospital Fer circulars address Lhs dean,
Dr.. y. n kOBER. 80 II street.
DENTAL DEPARTMENT.
Exceptional opportunities are offered for a modern
and strlCtly nTst-CiaSs education IL dentistry
Session begins September e.
W n. COGAN. y. D. S 30 II ST
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II. Every one Of them has had an op-
p0rtunity 70 make more money with the
chances good, faithful work bring, Do
you wonder that poverty prevails?
can count a score or more Of men who
began life brilliantly and are now living
obscureIy and meagerly. one had pleas
ing personality and more than average
ability. and the Junior member Of a rich
firm with which ne found employment
took a fancy TO him and made advance
ment rapid. In an evil moment he de-
Cided to throw in his chances with a new
firm which made him a fiattering salary
offer but could not promise the future Of
the other firm. and a year later was re-
fused the reinstatement for which he
asked
That mistake was his ruin. He has
drifted from one business 10 another
smart enough 70 get situations. but not
70 hold them. He has not saved a dol
lar and psobahly is weighted down with
debt. but ke has not lacked opportunity.
I have heard more than one man regret
the carelessness with which they sQuan-
dered money and time, and wish that
they had used them 10 the advantages
which they knew were open 70 them. and
In every case present opportunities are
being cast away IN the manner OF their
youth. They are living examples OK
prodigality OF the most serious kind.
BETTY BRADEEN.
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HOLY CROSS ACADEMY,

Select school foy Young ladies ard children
Academic and Preparatory Departments.
Complete courses in Music ana Art. Commercial
course
Reopens Sept IS. lS9 Mass
se5-l