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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-02-19

Ealhsr than = nArrow line giving .
Nery naturNl look aud the Frcnch
twist h decidedly piquant
A sgrenooos vogue for plaid and
fxUiAH tanctan is thrcatened rhsss
nilhs some doable wiath and Ia a large
FanRa ~ combinations Rosh crinp
and eofI nnishes are showa. ana ne
cboice lics cusircly With he indiyid
nal Win silver gray o. gray and
hlAek for ghe pred0mlnAting tones,
tecQnErd " Persian stripe sefecta loom
~ n bEillianl colosA with plaids IN,
trod4oed ~ a. same way.
Tie frork sketehed = deslSned 90
aiIis between the agss 81 eight and
lflsen Ths skiFf and blouse are laid
n stitched plailA and fhs gulmps and
feep ea4s aFs " tucked ana nsavg
h1c< = lnssi n she shqqlQsr lQllsn
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-02-19

1--WE lived In California 20 years.
and am still hunting for trouble An
the way OF burns. sores. wounds.
ooils. cuts. sprains. or a case OF pile,
that Bucklen's AFnica salve Wont
quickly cure" writes Charles walt.
era. Of Alleghany. Sierra Co. No use
hanting. Mt Walters; Il cures everx
ease Gaarantesd al J. @. Jerry.
drus store; ase
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-02-19
FOR JoIsT AND FLOORING

The best place to buy is where the
best stock of lumber is carried. The
entire building trade know that
there is not a finer stock of lumber
than that carried by us. We are
ready to hll the largest contract
promptly. We don't keep the build
or waiting. That's a very important
point. Near s. p. passenger depot
GooDALE LUMBER co.
Phone 90 Main.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-02-19

r, j. Chambers. IA. vindieator.
Liberty. TEXAS. writes Dec. aS, 1909;
with pleasure and unsolicited BY
yea. I bear testimony 20 the curative
power Of BaliArd's Horehound Syrup.
l have used Il In my family aud can
eheerfally afAFm q ls the most et-
teclive and best remedy for e0aghs
ana colds I have ever used" sold
By d. ]. Fry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-02-19

includes Fred Mace, Harry Hanlon,
Edith Yerrlngton, Guelma Baker,
Helene salinger. Bradlee Martin,
Katherine Bum, George Damerel
and a dozen others. TO say nothing
of prize beauty chorus OF sixty.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-02-19

The Umpire" which comes 20
the Grand opera house on wednes.
day eveninF. February 20, is OF the
new school OF musical comedy. which
l. 10 say that Instead OF the usual
hibulous old kiag OF a mythical ISL
aud played by the usual dialect come
dian. lts principal person Ia highly
human baseball umpire aud i,s story
10 a modern recital Of the humorous
adventures that might befall him.
The authors have succeeded In blend
las = dramatic plos With a rich mix'
ture OF fun And music and girls -
that One may be Interested Ia the
outsoms of the tale while being al
ysrted with pretty tanes. pretty von-
ga and como1y. The plan. Il VIII be
recalled. broke an the cAieAgo
amusement records, having been pre-
seated there neariy a year. OF 10 be
enact aSo timea The cast which
Manages MsFealiA viil sphmis here
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-08-07
G. N. NICKELS,
County Supervisor.
The State of South Carolina
ARRENILIE COUNTY

Probate Court-Citation for Letters OF Admin.
istraLion.
By ]. F. Miller, ESQ.,, Judge Of Probate.
Whereas. T. q. and w. II. White have made
suit TO me, to grant them Letters OF Admins
tration OF the Estate and effects OF l.. w.
White, Jr.. late Of Abbeville County, deceas-
cd.
These are therefore, to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors OF
the said l.. W. White, Jr., deceased, that they
be and appear before me- in the Court OF Pro
bate, to be held at Abbevile O. H., on Thurs,
day, August p, 1907. alter publication hereof,
at II o'clock In the forenoon, to show cause ii
any they have, why the laid Administration
should not DO granted.
Given under my hand and seal Of the Court,
this 5th day Of August, in the year OF
our ord one thousand nine hundred
and seven and In the lalst year OF
American Independence
Published on the Ith day of August, 1867, In
the Press and Banner and on the Court House
door for the time required by law.
j. +. MILLER,
Judge OF Probate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-08-07
Irregular as the Sun"

is an expression as old as the race. No
doubt the rising and setting of the sun
Is the most regular performance In the
universe, unless 1t is the action of the
liver and bowels when regulated with
DIR. Kings New Life Pills. Guaran-
teed by P. B. Speed, druggist. 25c.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-08-07

The Ice cream we are serving now is made
OF fresh pure cream, sugar and eggs, the beat
that oan possibly be made by any one. TIv
1t and be convinced. G. A. Milford.
AN the up-to-date drinks are made at NIL.
Ord's soda fountain
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18
new NATURE STORY.
Greenfinch Saved From Pinohing Bug
by English Friend.

Greenfinch Saved From Pinohing Bug
by English Friend.
4 subscriber writes as follows to the
London Post:
Il was walking down the Box Grove
road at about $50 p. IA. when | sud
denly noticed a Juvenile but thorough
" feathered greenfnch futtering about
in some grass close to a hawthorn
hedge. On STOPPING down to see what
allied it 1 found, to my intense as ton-
ishment, that it was making frantic
efforts to free itself from a male stag
beetle that had his man5ibles firmly
imbedded on either side Of the birds
throat. IN fact, so tightly had the
brutal insect gripped his prey that to
pull the two apart threatened to dis
locate the victims neck, ana ! was
forced to abandon the attempt and TO
content myself with pinching the stag
beetle violently in the waist
"When the pressure became int0ler-
able he promptly relinquished his muir
derous attack on the bird and cluug to
my fingers. However, I shook him of
without any difficulty, and the green
finch, recovering its breath and pluck
simultaneously hastily pecked my
hand and flew away.
1T was absolutely unhurt save for
the two small holes caused by the in
sertion Of tie beetles mandibles, and
these luckily were not deep enough to
cause any permanent mischief need
hardly add that I afterward searched
for the beetle till l found him, when
he died an inglorious death under the
vigorous application of my walking
stick"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18
HE FLUNG HIMSELF INTO SPACE.

automobile reposed a lot of tires, and,
as luck would have it, the Chinese
tumbled in among them, and they
broke his fall so that he got off with
a shock.
But such an acrobatic exhibition,
even from a representative of the &C.
lestial empire, was not relished by
the occupants of the motor car, who
protested so vigorously against this
peculiar addition to their company
that the whole party was soon on its
way to the police station.
The luckless Chinese failed to make
himself understood, and something
like a deadlock would have been the
result if the lyric artist had not ap
peared to claim him.
This was the third time within
month that he had tried to put an end
to his days, and she insisted on know
ing the reason. Then the manservant
found his tongue, and in broken French
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18

the engineer purchased them for %
cents and bottle of Jamaica rum.
For two days the animals were
starved. Then one was turned loose In
the hold. For the next few moments
the sounds that came through the
hatchways caused a sensation on the
ship. A rat appeared from the
hatchway, followed by another and an
other. AS soon as they reached the
deck they scattered. Rats appeared
from every quarter. They came
through tunnels, bolted through port
holes and into the sea with squeals OF
terror. Some ran into the rigging and
took headers off the main truck.
The last rat to come out of the hold
was the patriarch of the herd, Of ire
mendous proportions and almost white
with age. Close at his heels was the
Inagua wildcat. Up to the bow they
raced over the bulwark and along the.
hawser chains. The rat Jumped, and
the cat followed, and the next instant
the stem o. the Valdlvia passed over
them. Not a rat was seen the rest OF
the voyage.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18
MISTRESS TOO MUSICAL.
Chinese Servant, Tired of Hearing Her
Sing, Tries Suicide.


Sing, Tries Suicide.
Queer is the story related of a Chi
nese manservant in London who de-
clares that he prefers death to the in
Fiction of hearing his mistress, who is
described as a lyric artist, practicing
her songs morning, noon and night.
And, odd to relate, this particular
heather seems to be sincere, as he
has really made several attempts to
put an end to his life and even after
his last vain endeaver repeated his
resolution to Gle rather than be con-
demned to listen to strains which be
regards as anything but dulcet.
This eccentric individual was brought
to Europe by the lady's husband d
year ago, but It is only recently that
he developed this inveterate dislike to
her music.
Last month, it is said, he concocted
d sort of poison and made himself sick
with 1t, but the result went no further.
Then he tried opium, but awoke APP
narantlV none the worse fn4.r'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18

A perfect town IS that in which
YOU sss,t1e farmer patronizing the
home merchants, the laborers
spending the money they earn with
their own tradesmen. and all
animated by a spirit that will not
purchase articles abroad If they can
bs bought lit home. The spirit Of
reciprocity between man and the
mechanic, tradesman and laborer,
farmer and manufacturer, results
every time in making the town a
perfect one to do business in. Per
lection" should always be desired,
even where attainment is barely
possible, We presume, but perfect
town must be denomlnated a great
rarity until we reach a more adj
vaneed stage toward the millen-
mum than has yet been gained.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18
IN READINESS.
Everything Points to a Successful
Fair this Week.

If the weather man will only be
lenient Lancaster will have a record
breaking fair this week.
Everything is in readiness to as
sure visitors varied entertainments
of every nature at most reasonable
rates-in fact, inside the grounds
almost all the special features are
free. Do not miss the famous Mel
son family, the ball games and the
other attractions.
Yesterday mornings storm was
only a dust precaut1on, dampened
the ardor Of exhibitors for a short
time, but the exhibits will all be N
place this morning.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18
"Not at all; cramp collie"
So.newhat Crowded.

Two men were Dragging On the size
of the crowds in their respective towns
on ceftain gala occasions.
There were so many there when we
had our home coming day" said the
first. looking sQuarely into the eyes Of
the other, that they had to sleep
standing~up in the hotels"
THAT must have been quite a JAM"
said the second, gasping for his breath,
but recovering quickly; "quite jam.
But speaking Of a large aggregation Of
people, we had a street fair in our
town last fall, and actually there were
50 many visitors that a man was oDlig-
ed to 90 three miles in the country to
get room to remember his own name"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18
Readv to Rectlfy Error.

An Irish judge, among other pc.
culiarities, had habit of begging par
don on every possible occasion. On
his circuit his favorite expression was
employed in a singular manner. At
the close of the assizes, as he was
about to leave his bench, the officer
of the court reminded him that he
had not yet passed sentence on one
of the criminals, as he had intended.
Dear me-" said his lordship. Il really
beg his pardon-bring him in imme-
diately.H
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18
CIVIL SERVICE.

The postmasters Of the state met
in convention in Milwaukee last
week and discussed questions of in
ferest, among them the civil service
farce, connected with the depart
ment.
Tt was the unanimous opinion
shat, so far as the rural service is
concerned, the postmasters should
be permitted to select the carriers,
without regard to civil service
examinations, and it IS safe to say
chat the same sentiment prevails
concerning office employees.
The department is handicapped
to such an extent by civil service
regulations that the postmaster is
simply a fgurehead, deprived OF all
authority and the laughing stock OF
his subOrdinates.
1t is humiliating to any man OF
intelligence, and detrimental to
efficient service. The law is one Of
chose theoretical monstrOsities, the
progeny of political economy as
taught in the textbooks, as lmpracti-
cal as it is vicious. The only law
chat insures good service is the law
adopted by the business world.
which places competent men in
authority, gives them full swing,
and then holds them responsible.
The business of the government
should be conducted the same as
any other business. A man may
be able to pass a civil service ex-H
animation and be thoroughly in
competent to discharge tbs duties
assigned him. The passing of an
examination, is the cheapest kind
of an endorsement, as has frequent
" been demonstrated by boards of
education.
Worse than the question Of in
competency Is the feature of the
law which protects iucOmpetents
and deprives the postmaster Of
authority. Civil service reform is
a farce from any viewpoint, and
the sooner it is abolished from all
DEPARTMENTS of government work,
where expert knowledge is not re-
quireI. the better for the service.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18
IDEAL.


How pleasant would the journey be
II all were easy sailing,
No storms to ruffle up the seas,
No waves that called for bailing,
With breezes that We're never gales,
Though fresh and quite unfailing,
And scattered all along the way
Find friends in easy hailing;
To touch at only friendly ports
In lands of birds and spices,
Where there were not the vulgar things
Like bargainings and prices,
Where art and culture, hand in hand,
Had softened ali the vices,
And there in palaces to feed
On angel food and ices;
To slip into a motor car
And through the land go speeding
Up lanes with blossoms overhead
To quiet pastures leading,
Each scene a picture of delight,
One of it's kind succeeding,
To ride to nowhere and return,
The voice of care unheeding.
Oh, yes, a voyage of that sort
Would suit us fine and dandy,
To hustle, if we choose, or loaf
And play the Spanish grandee,
To hear sweet senoritas sigh
And call US all the candy.
But all, for this we seldom have
The combination handy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18
USE THE EXCELSIOR
SEWING MACHINE Needle

Any one having an old machine
can improve their sewing BY using
Excelsior needles. as it is a perfect
fit to any machine made.
If you have an old sewing ma
chine which has been in use 20 yrs.
or more, try the Excelsior needle
and you will find a great improve
ment in your sewing. To prove
this statement I am willing TO send
to any one using an old machince
which has been in use 20 years. ,
Excelsior needles, one for 20 thread
and one for 60, free of charge and
leave it to you as to the ex-
cellency of the Excelsior needle.
Fill out the blank below and mail
to me. 1 carry the greatest variety
and largest stock Of machine
needles Of ally house in this part
of the state and give ali orders the
best attention.
CHAS. G.. ROBERTS,
T,on0oc%or Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18

The good roads movement has
taken on definite form, through the
state organization just perfected at
the Sta : fair. No better man could
have been found than ". D. Hoard
the new president, TO promote the
enterpr.e The next 10 years
should accomplish much for the
state in sais much needed improve
mant.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18
Had No Assistant,

In answer to a complaint made by
the town council of Cambonne, Eng
land, that the caretaker of the recrea-
ton ground had allowed the grass to
grow to an inconyenient height, that
officer replied that the donkey which
had formerly eaten the grass had
died of lockjaw and he had been I'M
able to buy another one to take its
place.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18
nomenal spell of sIeep.

As poiso19s and drugs were power
less in helping him to carry out his
project of shutting off the mortal coil
the Chinese manservant decided on
trying more active measures. One
morning he took up his position on the
balcony of the house inhabited by the
family which courts the muses., and
after taking a last look, as he mag
ined, he flung himself into space.
1t so CHANGED that'a motor car was
coming along. On the top Of this
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18
He Had.

''What sad, dark, poetic eyes that
youth has!'
Eyes; have noticed"
''He looks as if he has suffered"
"He has"
"Ah, indeed! a broken heart, pre-
sumo"
''Not at al; cramp collie"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18
Comparison.
Lancaster,

'De principal objection TO mos
mules" said Uncle Eben, is de way
dey gifts obstinate an kicks. An it
might also be mentioned dat OATS de
principal objection to mos human
folks"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18
Humor Gna Philosophy
By DUNCAN n. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

A fine phrase sometimes saves
situation and at other times sells for
a dollar.
The most universally used brand Of
Rntifat is old fashioned worry.
Wealth can quickly eliminate all the
lessons that poverty inculcates.
Some of US always miss good thing,
while others hit it with a like result.
Man born of woman is of few days,
but he often sees them double.
Everybody is fond of truth-when it
is Of a palatable brand.
We are apt to fancy that we are
most like the things we know least
about.
The man who has hollow laugh
probably has an empty head.
Some people are green because they
are on a young branch Of the family.
The man who digests three meals
day can't help being happy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18
Rlaaalass.

Man does not think that he's to blame,
Although his end is bad.
He thinks he's o. x. just the same;
It's just the luck he had
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18

1t is necessary for some people to
work hard in order that others may
live soft.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18

1t is all rightito do driving bust
ness. but don't be a human hammer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18

sUz. met :, nl,j-,e WIN Two wudcaLs
a wooden cage. They looked ferociOus
enough to masquerade as the Tam
many tiger, and mindful Of the rats
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18

A Dime Limit.
"How are YOU coming in your fight
against the tipping evng"
81 am giving no quarter"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18
out of It.

The fellow gayly kissed miss.
But she was very shy,
And so he found he missed a kiss
The next time he came by.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18
His Revenge.

''He has got it in for all his nicces
and nephews."
"Going to squander his substances,
IS hep
''Not much"
"What'S the idea p
'Going to die rich and leave peach
Of will for them to scrap over"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18

Twenty-four Hours of II.
The father is a baseball crank,
And when the baby squalls
He rises In the dead of night
And takes his base on bawlS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18

The man who digests three meals L
day can't help being happy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18

We are apt to fancy that we are
most like the things we know least
about.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18

Some people are green because they
are on young branch of the family.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18

The man who has a hollow laugh
probably has an empty head.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18

A fine phrase sometimes saves {
situation and at other times sells FOL
q dollar.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18

The most universally used brand o
antifat is old fashioned worry.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18

Man born of woman is of few days,
but he often sees them double.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-18

Everybody is fond of truth-when it
is of a palatable brand.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-04-19
DENMARK NEhl


1E,,-AE-E- 4r... ->---5e.! vea:1-
:. r-=rAs -.E-
80. -4-s=- -; se-.o-s ~ away
Wednesday = rs 3:.v.1E !o-c.
60: = 6.sk 6...vt.c1 1e Was :4a.--
= -ss toc- = s-Ie Way ne col:
a=oaz= II. E1:s-e1 49, =. :c-ee horses
started = r-o Nr. Larsen :r.e5 =
hold .beu. D.: 1.5.-E MS .1p-> o.e
aud fearing re :0-E1e wou.1 oreA :
aoG II would o= thrown uIder ;de
ciszs. IL attempted 70 .lup q. H.s
ca. however caugb. OF tie lever arc
s,... holding OF 10 the lines, was drag.
ged several RODS. His coat was finally
tearing loose, he dropped the lines and
fell Oh his face which was badly bruised
aud skinned, but he was not otherwise
hurt. The horses ran on with the
drill, but the colt soon tagged out and
fell, breaking the tongue. The other
horses then ran off the grade into the
ditch, dragging the colt with them.
Then they stopped. None OF the horses
we're hurt, bnt there is not much left
OF the drill.
Hans Hemmingson is engaged il
clearing land for an orchard.
John Moon built large water wheel
for Chris Jacobsen last week.
Ada Larsen fell from the rings in the
gym" Tuesday ard sprained her wrist
quite badly.
Louis Larsen has just received fine
piano from the east, it is one of the
best instruments in the district
c. H. Kresge is hauling hay from
Carl Sherman's place this week
w. 7. Sheldon lost valuable two
ear old jersey heller last Saturday OF
.ubs rculosis.
Mr.. Chaplin is replanting the trees
IN the school ground this week, her
ever any have died.
". 7. Sheldon has recently planted
nearly quart of apple seeds. He in
tends to graft the trees himself.
Some one turned water into the Gas.
cade canal last week and prevented
work on the ditch in White Hollow.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-04-19

THE action Of the supreme court
in declaring unconstitutional the
power of the county commissioner ;
to appoint fruit inspectors is surely
a severe blow to the state and the
fruit industry. The work of the
inspectors should 60 on and the
county should foot the bill even if
it must be done by special contract,
at least until next general election,
one can be elected as the law pre-
scribes. This is a case in which
millions of dollars are in involved
and no board of county commits
sioners can be 50 blind as to not
see the absolute necessity and vast
importance of having this work go
on. Besides, if no one has been
elected to that position, and there
has not, then it certainly dcvolves
upon the commissioners to appoint
some one to act in that capacity
until the next general election
We believe in living up to the law
and the first law of the land is self
preservation.