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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-22
The Lesson Of The Elowsr,.

One OF the first flowers to bloom In
the spring is the hepatica or liver.
wort. The chill Of the winter was IN
the air, and the SHOWS wers hardly
gone, when ! saw some beginning to
grow amid the dried leaves my stick
had poked away. The sturdy hope u
the plant moved and helped me. Never
give up; keep alive and alert even
amid the dreariest scenes and times.
Chance will open somehow II you -
getting ready for 1t by the faithful
daily duty.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-22

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bers to force the trackwalker to open
the switch for them. They kept him
tied to the stan q while, then made
known their plans. With their hands
firmly upon him. they released the
ropes that bound him. and at the point
Of their rifles, commanded him to
open the switch. The plan was to
wreck the train and rob the passen-
gers and cars during the confusion
He h~esitated, and the robbers
urged him or by significant thrusts Of
their rifles.
While he hesitated the Irish boss
did some hard thinking. A method Of
last resort finally occurred to him. II
was the n chance left of saving the
Overland. Though they watched him
closely their unfamiliarity with switch
and block signals prevented their sex
ing all that Maloney did. The summit
switch, is connected by a double wire
cable a quarter-mile long to a block
signal. This cable is attached only by
brakemen when opening the siding to
receive trains. As there is no station
there, 1t gives ample warning to APP
preaching trains that the switch is
open.
"Maloney had placed the red light
on the block signal and knew 1t was
in working order. He stopped down
and hooked the cable ends. When he
turned the switch the red light was
exposed on the block a quarter-mile
down the track. 1t was around the
curve and could not be seen by the
robbers.
His work done, Maloney turned as
If to go, but the robbers seized him
all the more firmly and bound him Sc
curely to the switch stan. They meant
that he should be slaughtered with
the rest. Then they ran well down
the track to be out Of harms way.
The section boss knew that II they
went far enough they would discover
the red light on the block post. II
they made such discovery they would
very likely return and make ar end
Of him.
"In ten minutes the Overland thun'
dered up the grade. The roar of II
came SO distinctly that Maloney fear
ed the engineer had passed the signal
without seeing 1t. There was a pos
sibility also of the robbers having
discovered and removed 1t.
These thoughts were dispelled
from his mind by two shrill blasts
from the locomotive whistle. The
headlight shot around the curve, and
the long train rolled up and came te
a standstill but ten yards from the
open switch. Fooled in their attempt
the robbers escaped to the mountain
forests.
The section Boss was found TIED
to the STAFF. Though he tried to pass
over the occurrence as a thing o
ME moment, the passengers and
crew insisted on making a hero Of
him, much to Maloney's disgust. The,
wanted him to ride in a Pullman or
his return to the Pass, but he refused
He climbed aboard his gasoline car
lighted his pipe, and an hour later re
ported a clear track for the express.
Just as the dispatcher finished hi
story the trainmen leaped up ant
started toward the door. 1t was timt
to go out on their run
wait Just a second, boys" sale
Chris, turning to his key, heres
something coming in from Marlin
It's Maloney's report on that los
corpse. Listen to this:
Chris Munson, Dispatcher Granite
Pass: Wire in to chief, have fount
corpse. 1t is dead, but In good condi
ton. Jack Maloney, Foreman Section
No. 49,"
Copyright. by Daily Story Pub. Coz
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-22
New Color for Army Uniforms.

After = series Of experiments last.
Ing over several years the Austrian
military authorities have definitely de-
cided upon the introduction Of . pike
cray colored uniform for the infantry,
instead II the present blue uniform.
The lessons Of The Bosr Wal and the
RussiannJapaness campaign havs
more than ever conyincsd IL A..
trian var ofics 81 re grsat impor.
tancs u selecting : colof. especially
Tor loot scldisrsy which shall b -
nsarIy y possibis invisible n ~
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-22

The Alert photographer.

II observe" said the professor re.
provingly, that you sometimes Use
slang"
do you think So" replied the VI
yacious young woman. Il do my best.
But it's very hard nowadays to get
any use out Of a slang word before
1t Is put into the dictionary as cor
rect speech"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-22
The Height n Majesty.

"And 20 she 10 very queenly? I sup
pose she's the kind Of woman who Il
never afraid to enter the grandest
drawing room"
"Of. more majestic that that! She's
the kind Of woman who's never afraid
70 entsr her own kitchen"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-22

leld. These last two wars have had
much to do with bringing about the
change. The new pike gray color
cloth will be made up as fast a. the
present stock Of uniforms II ~.
hausted.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-22
Wealth Yves. and Eest.

The states west Of the Mississippi
possess q combined wealth Of mora
than $23. 900, 000. 900. and the states
east Of that river $50. 600. 100000.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-22
'front.' view q Library q i WIN Appear When Completed.

Front View Of Library o Il viii Appear When Completed.
Brooklyn, n. Y, Is soon to begin the. erection Of q central library build.
ing At the Plaza entrance to Prospect park. which, It IL expected, will rival
In architectural enectveness and practical snhciency. 4 not IN cost. any
nsighborhood Of three and a half million dollars. It covers IN area OF 10000
square feet and Will provide accommodations for two and a half million vol
umcs E . &%# @#%M 8@S
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-22

Some mel are Z little below ~
angels. and some ars Just : nttlo
above the devil.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-22

The folks who make the worst mie
takes are those who follow the head
instead Of the heart.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-22
kOpl

A man keeps bad company. O.
company keeps ~ ~.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-22

Too Conservative.
IL she an active member Of tho
New York smart setrs
mo, she's TOO hopslsssly conserys
tive"
what d. you mean BY thatf'
SHES only been married onca."
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-22

he was to be hanged for his ~offesnse,
instead of which his punishment
turned out to be a few days cells
London P. T. o.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-22

spend two hours at a time in. front Of
that one Van Dyke. Outlook.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-22

Seaman who stood by breech during explosion.
Recently a young American seaman has received from President Roose-
vets hands a gold medal for bravery, His name is John Fone and, although
his face and body are badly SCARED and mutlated for life, he is happy in
the knowledge that they are the price he paid for a n let that prevented the
blowing up Of the turret of the battleship Georgia and the loss of hundreds
of lives. .t.-
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
BINDERS.

Health in this community was never known to be better.
 It is raining here this morning, which will be great help to turnips, hay, late corn and pastures.
 Rev. Driskell of Damascus conducted meeting here last week which was a grand success.
 Miss Winnie Moore, who has a posi- ton in the state house, is here visiting relatives and friends.
 Rev. Douglass and family of Rose Bud visited relatives here Saturday and Sunday.
 Prof. L. E. Hutchins closed his school here last Friday. He made many friends while here and everyone re- greted to see him leave.
 Jas. P. Smith has resigned his posi- ton with ]. s. Moore & Son and has ac- cepted a position with The Log Cabin Democrat. R. E. Perry is in Cleburne county at- tending singing convention. Mrs. M. O. Tubbs of Clarksville, Tex, arrived here last week to pay visit to her children.
 Mrs. Alma White, who has been here for some time visiting relatives, return ed to her home last week in the Indian Territory.
 Bud Jolly and wife and Oscar Moore and wife are the happy parents of brand new boys.
 Mrs. A. E. Moore is at Conway visit ing her daughter, Mrs. George Freeman.
 Dr. Patton of Quitman was here last week.
 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Livingston are the proud parents of fine girl.
 Clyde Blair, Allen Webb and Arthur Ryan of this place or attending school at Quitman.
 September O.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
DAMSCUS.

We had some ren yesterday and the air is some cooler
 Josh Hensley le about a week ago on tour throughhe Indian Territory, Texas and Colora0, to be gone about two weeks.
 w. E. and Curt Wilson of Damascus and Dodson Smh and Grover Holly field left last Thursday for Texas to look out a locatic.
 Preaching at te Methodist church Sunday by Rev. knson.
 Very few peoTe have succeeded in getting stand oturnips as yet.
 There is somelickness in the com munity at this riting. Miss Fannie Loyd of three mes north is reported on the sick list; MT Ada Hutto has bad carbuncle on heleft arm which is giv- ing her great pai.
 Fodder pullinis about over here.
 Miss Maggie htterson' s school closed last Friday witfVery interesting exer- cises which wen witnessed by a large number of the rtrons and other friends.
 Dr. T. B. Hsto came in yesterday from Middle Stlement on visit to friends and relaves.
 V. I. 1oSASLo LhcfihS hio Sih did- chinery from iere to 5. J. Groves spring, four mi:s northeast of here.
 w. c. Scroggns and family visited two miles westd Center Ridge the last of the week.
 Rev. J. M. Mgee and son, James, Tea Brown and Joh Sims attended the Bap- tist Associatio near Plumerville last week.
 L. T. PattoI and son, Frank, were here last weektuying beef cattle.
 w. P. Nichson and wife went to Whipple todayon business.
 Earnest Swenson of >Russellville is visi.ing friehs here, Earnest was almost raised ere and is known to be a fine boy.
 A. A. Browrand wife visited at Mar tinville last wek.
 The house md contents of Herbert Martin of Madnville were destroyed by fire at the hads of an incendiary one night last we4.
 M. Spireof Cedar Creek visited in our town Suray.
 September
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
SPRINGFIELD.
9.

J. M. Berry and son, Walter, visited Morrilton the past week. Lafayette McLaren visited Lanty last week.
 Will Moses is rejoicing over the arrival of his first son. Mother and son doing we'll.
 Ben Hairston is working for the Free man Lumber Go. at Gleason.
 Rev. ]. P. Cole of Cedar Creek has purchased the Bud Martin residence here and will soon move therein.
 w. Smith visited Morrilton the past week.
 Mrs. Benedict of Conway spent the past week here with her daughter, Mrs. w. A. Camp.
 Dr. J. w. Powell visited Morrilton last week.
 Mrs. R. M. Morgan and daughter, Miss Maymie visited Russellville relatives the past week.
 Mrs. Dr. Lane of Plumerville visited her brother, J. J. Combs and family here Sunday.
 Aunt" Martha Sledge of Damascus visited here last week.
 The Italian ball team came down from Center Ridge and played the locals Sat urday, losing to them by safe majority.
 w. R. Armor spent the past week at Hattievllle.
 Rev. Glass, presiding elder of the Morrilton district, preached two able sermons at the Methodist church here Sunday morning and night He held quarterly conference here Monday.
 The baby of Leon Duncan, after an illness of several weeks, died last week We extend sympathy to the bereaved.
  tin and family left for Rolfe, I. T., to- day.
 Postmaster Moore and wife are reioic. ing over the arrival of daughter las, week. Sept Q.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
WOOSTER.

There IS a good opening here for a good gin man. as J. B. King wants to. sell his machinery
 Why could we not have a nine-mo,,b school here? ''oi'h
 J. A. Hutto is organizing a Woodmar. Circle here and is progressing niceIn ~
 Dr.. w. w. Martin of Martinyille wac here last week on business.
 Prof. o. J. Richardson of Melbourne IS the guest of Dr. Joe Hutto. ne
 l.; I. Patton is in Little Rock with, cattle this week. "i'A
 l.. T. Patton and son, Frank. were at Damascus last week buying cattle " Lee Langston and family returned to, thelr home In Texas Saturday after . few weeks visit with parents here
 MT Lewelling returned to his home. at Holland Saturday. He has been working on Dr. J. A. Hutto's residence H. D. Tyler will soon have # connis.e
 September 9.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
PLEASANT VALLEY.

We are having some very pleasant weather.
 Bedford Burton is rebuilding his. blacksmith shop.
 Miss Beulah Stewart has closed her music school here and returned to her home in Conway Friday.
 Mrs. Dr. Reynolds has been visiting relatives near Hammonsvile few days this week.
 G. A: Brown is adding more room to- his residence
 The death angel visited the home of Alden Chlsm last Thursday and took from him his precious wife. Mr. Chism. ana little infant have our heartfelt sym pathy
 Misses Ruby Mum and Bertha Mabry spent last Sunday with Miss Icie Rob- erts.
 Mrs. Lizzie Mcdonald and little son.. Louls' are visiting friends and relatives ln Conway this week.
 September 9.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
MOORE.

We are having a nice rain this morn ing.
 Sid McCollum and wife of Greenbrier visited w. Y. Blair Sunday.
 Tommy Loveless and wife have re- turned to Linder.
 Miss Emma Brakebill has returned to Belton, Texas, after an extended visit of several months to her sister, Mrs. FL la Blair.
 Ecron Wray closed very successful school here Saturday. We wish him success wherever he may go.
 We understand that Jim Cantrell and Miss Lillie Glenn were united in matri- mony Sunday. The writer wishes them a happy voyage through life.
 Mrs. Alice Smith had dog to go mad last week.
 Mr. Newman was baptized at Cooper 6 Ford Sunday.
 ]. A. Tucker went to Linder Sunday.
 Bro. Moore filled his regular appoint ment here Sunday.
 !. K. Blair hauled lumber last week
 Mrs. Anna Nicely and children have gone to Texas to live with her father.
 Mrs. Ola Harvey returned home Sat urday after spending week with her mother here.
 September 9.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
BELMONT.

Cotton is opening fast. Some think they have bale open at the present time. It will take only short time to pick the cotton that wilf be raised in this part of the county.
 Prof. A. R. Ward has applied for the winter school here.
 We have just closed our meeting at the new church with the greatest sue cess ever shown in this country. There were 26 additions to the church, all adults; and we know of some who are going to join. J. H. Gipson, P. C., was assisted by Rev. A. F. Bush, Baptist preacher, who did some good preach ing.
 We are going to renew the Sunday school and prayer meeting at here. We hope everybody will attend and help as much as possible. We are going to try to have the best Sunday school and prayer meeting ever known at this place.
 We are certainly glad to report that we have another preacher in our neigh borhood now, Rev. A. B. Ward, who will preach his first sermon ill the new church Sunday at II a. m.
 Walter Sowell and wife, Miss Fora Wilson, and Miss Gertrude Brown of this place are visiting relatives in Little Rock.
 Olden Woolly and wife have moved on the old home place of c. w. Ballard.
 September 7.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12

IS under the management of Prof Tubbs and Misses Florrie Henry and Cora Montgomery.
 MT. and Mrs. Chick and son, Chester, are enjoying few week at Heber.
 Mesdames Mathis and Chaise, who will be remembered as the Harris girls, and sister, Miss Beulah, who are visit ing here from South McAllister, are spending this week with relatives and friends at Republican.
 George Reynolds spent Sunday in our midst.
 MT. and Mrs. P. J. Henry and daught- CT, Miss Ollie, Misses Cora Montgomery Florrie and Dollie Henry, Messrs. Luth. CT Sims and Edgar Horton will leave Tuesday for Heber where they will spend week or two.
 Miss Bronnie Hen1y visited home folks Sunday.
 Ekron Wray closed very successful school at Moore Friday.
 Several from Conway are enjoying a few days at Pinnacle Springs.
 Our R. F. D. carrier took a holiday Saturday and went fishing with us.
 September 10.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
HAMLET.

We are having some real autumn weather today.
 Quite large rain fell here Sunday and Monday.
 The unveiling services Sunday were excellent and largely attended.
 Bro. Clarence Dewson of Conway preached to a large and appreciative audience at New Liberty.
 We desire to urge each member of the Church of Christ to come out to com- munion service each Lords day at 3 p. m., at New Liberty.
 Clarence Jones is in very dangerous condition from having cut his knee sev- eral weeks ago.
 Mrs. Levi Adams and children of Lit tie Rock visited at the home of her fath- CT, A. B. Jeffries, last week.
 Marvin Johnston left today for Enola where he will work for awhile.
 Quite number from here attended the graduating exercises at Beryl Friday night. We desire to congratulate those who received their diplomas, also Paul and Silas Fulmer, the twins, for win ming, each, Hendrix scholarship.
 Twenty more persons were baptized at Roden's mill Sunday.
 September 10.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
BESSIE.

Entirely too much rain through this section for cotton.
 A good many farmers have soon tur- mp seed and they are coming up to a. poor stand.
 There is considerable sickness here. J. J. Cantrell is improving slowly.
 Mrs. J. H. Gibbs is on the sick list this week. week.
 George Bowen and family are visited near Quitman this week.
 Q. k Bradly will today for Wagoner. l. T., and will go from there to the oil fields to work this fall
 Married, Tommy Brannon of Bessie to Miss Rosie Mcdonnell of Conwav life. o"s Singing was postponed Sunday even ing on account of the sickness of the leader and others.
 September Q.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
REPUBLICAN.
Sept. 9.

nice rain visited this section Mon day which was mucn needed.
 w. K. Henry and wife of Guy visited relatives here Sunday.
 ]. G. Womack and wife visited rela- tives on Black Fork Sunday.
 M. l.. Gates went to Greenbrier last Thursday. A large crowd attended the meeting at Chinquapin Sunday. H. C. Williams was out chicken ped ding last week for H. c. Mobbs. I. 0. Duncan was in Cleveland last week. Homer Hendrickson of Martinville visited relatives here Saturday. I. P. Palmer and D. A. Howell were in Conway last Friday.
 George Reynolds visited relatives and friends at Guy Sunday. Charley Acre and wife of Black Fork visited relatives here Sunday. Duncan & tMcKenzie are drilling a we'll for w. l. Snow this week. Sam Jordan and wife are visiting rela- tives and friends in Yell county this week.
 M. J. Hall and wife attended the Primitive Baptist association at Old Salem Sunday.
 Mrs. T1pton of Guy is visiting rela tives and friends here this week.
 The fox hunters from Wooster were up here last Thursday running fox. l.. N. Lee and wife attended the Asso- citation at Old Salem Sunday. ]. w. Scott went to Conway last Sat urday.
 The cross-spelling last Friday night was a success. R. G. Armstrong has moved to Mar tinville to work for J. D. Hendrickson. ]. F. Reynolds was in Conway last ,, week. Bud Snow attended meeting at Green brier Sunday night.
 w. E. Oliver went to Martinville last week.
 Edgar Dawson of Springfield visited relatives here Saturday.
 P. F. Oliver and wife of Argenta are up visiting his father, who is very low. Sept. 10.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
HANNA.

H. C.. Perry and wife returned from Conway last week.
 Milton Blessing entered school at Ouitman last week.
 w. B. Owen has been wrestling with chills the past week.
 Mir. Shipley of the Young farm was here looking after renting farm last Friday.
 J. T. Blessing was at Eglantine last week to see his son.
 Rev. George Williams failed to fill his regular appointment at Pleasant Hill Sunkay.
 Mir and Mrs. White of Hammonsville were in our midst Wednesday.
 Mrs. L. l.. Johnson is sick at this writing.
 H. A. Gray is among relatives near Quitman for few days.
 Miss Lillie Gray is at Enders for a two weeks visit.
 w. M. and w. B. Owen spent Sunday at and near Guy.
 Mrs. H. B. Hardy is right sick at this writing.
 September 10.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
BALLARD SCHOOL HOUSE.

There was man here recently from Conway in the interest of Hendrix Col lege, pursuading the boys that Hendrix is the place for them.
 There was very unusual occurrence at P. E. Bryant's not long ago, when his dog fell into the we'll. They let down a bucket and drew him out and then drew the water out.
 notice statement from the post of flee department that each R. F. D. route will have to furnish 5000 pieces of mail per month in order to have mail once a day. Our box furnishes sixty pieces each month, twice the number required for each box. So if you want daily mail subscrib for your county paper and your state paper. and then write to your friends and last, but not least, write to your "best' girl. and thereby help edu- cate yourself and family and have a daily mail, too.
 w. C. Stocks returne Thursday from Little Rock. He carried load of peaches down for which he got $I .oo per bushel. Will has sold several bushels this year for which he realized a very good price.l
 Those who attended the religious de- bate between Ben M. Beaugard, Baptist, and John r. Hinch, Christian, at Ham monsvilleS.n and around here were J. H., B. F. and G. w. Jones, L. L. Fid- dler, R. M. Blasingame and wife, E. K.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
SIXTEENTH SECTION.

It is raining this morning and the wind is blowing. think, MT. Editor, you are getting good rain.
 People are not picking cotton yet as the weather has been so warm.
 Old corn will do to gather in a short time.
 People are making molasses for the winter.
 We are very sorry to report the death of the little son of MT. and Mrs. $. $. Phillips who died Friday and was buried Saturday ar the Section cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community.
 Mrs. Caldwell of Argenta is in our midst this week.
 |. s. Russell is at Little Rock work ing.
 w. G. Russell was in White county Friday.
 The young people of this place enjoy ed an ice cream supper at S. l.. Ca zort's Tuesday night.
 Mrs. w. T. Walker and mother are visiting at Lonoke.
 Tom Tygart is in the crosstie busi- ness.
 We have new peddler now, T. J. Mayhew.
 A good many from here went to Fl Paso Saturday to see game of ball be- tween Mt. Star and Enola, but Enola did not appear. Mt. Star and Fl Paso played, the score being II to in favor of Mt. Star.
 The writer learned this morning tha, a meeting began at Baugh school today conducted by MT. Gillispie.
 Success to The Log Cabin Democrat and its readers.
 September 8.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-12
BARNEY.

A nice rain fell here Monday which was appreciated.
 There is but little sickness, now, and we hope health will continue good.
 The infant of w. C. Powell and wife has been quite sick for the past few days, but is better at this writing.
 The school at this place is progressing nicely under the management of Prof G. G. Livingston. Rev. M. A. Thomp- son filled regular appointment at Mt Nebo Sunday.
 G. R. Brown has returned from Little Rock, where he has been visiting his son.
 The w. o. W. held their regular meeting Friday night.
 Bennie Pate and family visited P. O. Chance and family Saturday night. Mrs. Ollie Summers and children wis. ited at Enders Saturday. A large crowd attended prayer meet ing Sunday night. There was no Sun day school on account of rain. A. J Brown and family visited J. R. Blessing and family Sunday.
 less Williams and family of White county were visiting in our midst Satur day.
 Miss Iona Maynard is visiting 1T White county this week. Mrs. Cora Melton and Mrs. Minnie Dempsey visited Barney school Friday Barney and Black Fork base bal teams crossed bats Saturday, the score being IS to in favor of Black Fork.
 Lester Woods of Marcus Hill attended prayer meeting here Sunday night. Sept. 9.