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The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

The Farmers Union continues to build warehouses. The papers of the State bring to the front news of appli- cations for charters every week. This is one of the greatest movements ever our great money crop-cotton. and will revolutionize the business if these establishments are numerous enough to care for the surplus. Push the movement until every county in the State will have one or more.-Miss Union Advocate.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

The farmer is a slow-moving sort of a fellow. All the other avocat.ons had organized and were squeezing the life out of him, and he had to organize. He has done this, and now" tho fellows that were soaking it to the hayseed' are nearly breaking their necks to get his assistance in their troubles. It is a good time and this is good place to say that the farmer is exceedingly busy attending to his own business, and expects to be busy for the next two or thl ee hundred years. See!
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

Your local needed another member the name of some one who would be a benefit to the organization or some one who is sorely in need of the bene- fits of the Union? If you failed that time, try it RIGHT NOW.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

Remember that our organization is a militant one. Of course if those who have been wanting to sap the life blood out of us want to lay down arms and capitulate there will be nothing to fight, but so long as there are organi- Zations of men whe propose to need lessly live off our earnings. just that long there is need for the organized
 fight. Keep it up all along the line.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

In our mad rush to get things for the least price and to sell for tEe high est price, we are apt to misuse a power, and we are sure to abuse privl- leges. For instance: Cotton is now
 selling for about four times the price it brought in 1896; carpenters are get ting nearly twice as much for the same hours of labor cattle are selling for twice the money, lumber is selling for 50 per cent more money, steel IS nearly twice as high, coal is costing nearly twice as much. In view or these heavy costs, it looks unreason- able that there should be clanor for reduced passenger rate and for a reduced freight rate on all the rail ways. There is danger of overdoing the power to control these arteries or public life; there is danger of cutting them down until men who have money will be forced to seek other securities. The moment that the burdens of tax ation and the reduction of income get to that point where the investment is a losing one, that moment money will not be forthcoming for the building of new lines, extension and improvement of old ones, and stagnation will set in. There is such thing as killing the golden goose, and there needs be no explanation of the case of railway transportation having "hewn out the wilderness" This country needs more roads to penetrate new fields, open up waste places and to make the wilder ness to blossom and bring forth fruit"
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08
Peace Dove Evidently Needed.

During the session of the house of representatives a dove, purple in color, flew gracefully into the hall and lowered high over the heads of the legislators. Naturally the question arose as to whether it was the dove of peace. Some of the members earnestly hoped that it was.-Hart- ford Times.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

It is the business of the Union to teach men sense enough not to vote and work against man just because they have some persor dislike for that person. The main idea of the Union is for the greatest good to the greatest number, even at the sacrifice of some personal convenience and the suppression of some personal likes and dislkes He is the fellow fer the place." should override all the T don't like him" in the world.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

It is a mighty pious idea to have lime on hand at this time of the year, and it is also part of the same idea to use it freely. both as whitewash and to sprinkle in all damp and moi some places. The hen house and the barn yards will be wonderfully helped by a little sprinkling of lime from time to time.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

If you have not done so 1t IS high time that you cut away the weeds around the place. They harbor all sorts of insects, and besides if they are cut and burned now, there will be a smaller crop of noxious seeds to con tend with next springs. Cut the weeds.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08
Makes Pain Go Away.

Are you one of the ones who pay in toll
 For your right of way through this
 life?
 If so you will find Hunts Lightning Oil A friend which will aid in the strife. To those who earn their own way by their own labor, accidents occur with painful frequency. Burns, bruises, cuts and sprains are not strangers to the man who wears corns on his hands. A better remedy for these troubles does not exist than Hunts Lightning Oil.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

To assert that the Farmers Union should not engage in any kind of legiti- mate business is folly. Anything that will save our people money on the ar ticles they must purchase is legiti- mate, and it is the duty and, in fact one of the fundamental principles of the organization, to protect it's mem bers in buying as well as selling.-Un- ion Guide.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08
Has to Be Cited.

Possibly there is something on Earth that is surer and quicker cure for cuts, burns, aches, pains and bruises than Hunts Lightning Oil. If so. would like to be cited. For twenty years I have been unable to find any thing better myself" H. H. WARD,
 Rayville, La.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

Say, you, MT Diversifier, are you fixing up for good fall garden? You ought to be mighty busy right now do ing that very thing. The family which fails to "get half the living out of the garden" is not living up to it's .privi- leges, and isn't having a very go6d liv- ing at all
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

The State Union could not exist if 1t were not for the local Union. This admitted fact ought to prove to all that the matter of real importance af get this.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

Every now and then, it ought to be said for the benefit of few, that even the Union cannot do your work for you? It can and will see to it that you get pay for what you do, but it is not an organization to get you out of a place of duty and responsibility in the human race
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

Mutual helpfulness Is the initiative impulse of the Union Have you help ed any unfortunate brother this week :? You could have done this if you had made the effort. Who is taking your responsibilities?
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

There is no room in the Farmers Union for common liars or deadbeats, and if you know of any such trash try ing to ride into notoriety or places of profit as Farmers Union men, tell it, and cut them out.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

The closer you get to mans home, the nearer you can tell what he needs. This is where the local Union gets in it's real work in the chain of Unions. Make the local as good and as strong as you can.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

The moment that the local allows personal likes and dislikes to have any place in it's thoughts and actions, that moment trouble and decadence begins Cut out personal and preconceived opinions from the work of the Union
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

While the County, State and Nation al Union are the creation of the locals, their actions must be absolutely sus' tained because of the very fact that the majority of the individual mem bers of the Union have made the Ma tional body to outline plan by which the entire army of locals can move as one, and the only way to attain sue cess is to obey the orders of yourself through the agent of your own ere ation It is the only way to get united action Is there single member that would disregard it? Surely not!-Un- ion Guide.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

Too many dogs on the place Is worse than no dogs at all, but it is mighty poor farm that does not need a dog or two to help keep things straight around the poultry and barn yards.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08
Passive.

Bill-Did you say he has horse sense?
 Jill-No; why, he hasn't even got mule sense. l never knew him to kick in his life!-Yonkers Statesman
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08
FARMERS EDUCATIONAL
 AND OPERATIVE UNION - OF AMERICA =

Make your local just as good as you can. It Is the center from which every impuls- of life must go into the State and National Union.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

While the boil weevil has proven a most disastrous pest in many locali- ties, many wise men think that they see in this visitation blessing for the future. In some localities most splen- didly adapted to the growing of all sorts of fruits and vegetables, cotton had so absorbed all energy and thought that whole sections had gone cotton wild" In this condition every thing else had been abandoned,> and everything depended upon the one crop. This condition is bad anywhere and at any time.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

The only way to control the men who make the cotton, that the price of that cotton may be controlled is through the warehouse. The man who stops his wagon on the streets of a town or city for the spectators to cluster around it and knife each bale first and then knife the price, is the only menace the Farmers Union has. Get these sort to go to the warehouses and hold their cotton there and then you can hold them.-National Coop orator,
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08
Proof.

The Bride-How do you know that man across the aisle is a pugilist?
 The Groom-Why, just listen how fluently he talks.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

ness way that people do not care to do business with them a second time.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

All over the country there is hus- ling for pickers. In many places they are already in the fields. The staple is going to bring a good price this fall, and there is no sense in standing back on getting it out. That which is gathered early is cleaner and in every way better than that which is allowed to stay out in the weather after it is opened. Get 1t out at once
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

Twas amicted with . sore on my face of four years standing. It was . small pimple at first but 1t gradually grew larger and worse in every way until l became alarmed about 1t and consulted tssss.a ssvs5s a nhystGisnn.: Snt ass They al1 to grow worse. Isaw s. 6. g. ad- vertised and oomnenced its use and after taking it . while I was completely cured. My blood is now pure and healthy from the effect of 8. g. s., and there has not been any sign of tho sore since
 " rHos. OWEN
 Wasf Trp(a~ Nhic
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

Still the weather is good for fighting the implement and vehicle trust; put everything you have under good pro tecting shelter. Make that wagon last twice as long as you did the last one. That is the way to fight trusts.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

Some men need reasoning with, some need to be led, but that man who is not drawn with the soothing voice of fattery is yet to be found.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08

Don't forget that something ought to be done about the cotton bagging question. The hundreds of millions of dollars that the South has poured out for foreign material during the past quarter of a century ought to have re- mained here to enrich our people. We have the material and we must ar range to use it.
La Junta tribune., 1907-04-13

i A. B.
| can 1 get yon 10 go after my brothers
shall fix up the house. aud We. Will
five there until father comes" 4iiiif'
II "Itx quite n sloug drive" said NIL
lianis reheciively q; II can go tomor
row." .,,.,,., .,..- .is ;,g,f
THAT will do She stood gazing out
at the vista of. pines and palmettos
afforded by an opening in the Chamber
\ ing vines. her face white and stricken,
l hut gain with n strong. determined
purpose.
"what kind OF employment is there
here for girls?" she asked. fo1
Williams looked dubious. hoI
~ don't reckon there's any, he
answered. Stores centrally cit men
clerks. an there's ten applicants to one
job. Folks round here don't hire mucl,
help" .Siat li;I
Il must have work nov. Fatier,nust
not find ANIL inst him whep lie
comes home mink can get
washing" ,ln,st 1oi ~ ooh
Mrs. will:... bewo.cA at her blAakly.
"It's dark tss. ,M,,rk. ], she pbjectpf.
"It's work tArt | VIII 90 gladlyIK
can get IL. sudden passionate sob
bringing thS cSs5f baek 10 her eheeks
I3sL1fhn i1nb yn64st-s6y thing thstiwiIl
help father little. He has beeu Hark-
Ing, and making sacrifices for xears
that might renA In 1t school. aid II
! 4 never snsBaeted. 4 ! unetit to lfaye
fibcen bere.'wStchink hffn and ,aaeiAs &
for him aud the boys ;s5;i s.yfoy I
1t was nearly two ponths later before
Williams again encountered Thompson
on the station platform.
Waat. hOw'dye make out with Boosy
Johns .dns dsrtsry,, Thompson ae4eA
sg W%illlsm: WIN '9otsd di up from the e9llSl beH he /
sfh1t& Jest what she ls." he e'satS
Y .'Beosy JOHNS .ans; dsHter. I've osep
cfoaud nrwitho her ;lcops,der'ble tjetsly:
down ta rthe, prison twice, to SEQ Aer
paw M took her 10 town several fines
IN my wasEHn. h9At first her paw awtsas
fnif bfSxs UP never wanted ihets.it6
know how law down be- was. s'peee,
But, she brought him round. an tg9w
he can't keep Ills, eyes, on her when
she's nigh" Soohs hc-s out they're
I som' over an take up II homestetIr ID
Hernnndyi county twenty niics or
| mpre from town, lr'lIeve. on accppnt
o. his, faIlin'. and ! reckon she or tho
boys II do all the tradin'. Booty John
amt much Of a man an never cnn 'l,a,.
but tell you" itnpresslvely. ''Jest iall
the man there H. In hin, that gals 60
In to bring out, Mark my words on
that"
La Junta tribune., 1907-04-13

1it.I cannot just at present.. but every
thing must he strnighteneyi out before
father comes home, There must not be
/ a single thing To Worry him. And now.
La Junta tribune., 1907-04-13

cafeU Tor.
When eyuyssshgl sths rNIns covered
cottage in front of his orange grove he
carried III the trunk Thha its,tise aud
presently ir>,rikslt his wifs faside and
made a whispered, explanation. Thea
he went TO tSe. barn TO unharness his
mule. But he made ii much longer
job OF Il, than was necessary. AMI when
il WIS tintsIed he leaned upon his fence
and gazcd with unobsereant eyes nj
his fields of sweet potatoes and pine
apples and bananas. His wife game to
him there.
-'i,id you tell herr" he asked.
Yes" in n low voice, He notice.
that her lips trembled.
Take It hard?"sai u sstQs4
She's high strung. Jim, an that
kind o folks mostly take things hard
hut they don't make a show. She
wouldn't b'lieve me nj first. an when
she lid she turned white an stared at
notbi4' till IL Jest bust out cryin
myself. Seemed like l never feit 50
sorry for ANYBODY In nil my life"
'.riic two stood there nearly half an
hotff: tlic,, tht efrl ieft tire liotsc AMI
passed doNm-the poad On ctheo opposite
side 1.-the fenee,li9aasH a y1Aidi a
She's goiu' axer taslook at her hous"
now .s;tfh 1NirsS 51 tii,tn,s t,i - low
yoIea. Il told ncr want fit TO live In,
but srie s;iil ,leySI lived alit Nv she
, esuhL An pheu j. todd ihersas ,how ,yc
iictTell nthe"ptiir her. awhile she jest
,Jhnnkri l;ie pu'' shook bsr head, ...
.WhSli The Girl caiiic back 'lcS recc
/ on tltc pi;,zz:t She Went odirec'Ir TO
WtliaRls! 1aUpH 51ua9 od7 70
When dees my father eompahome:'
she Jskedi ,ef rrs,ss nheq5l. .-.
Ills times out -er-tliat; Is. hcll
come home in bout three months
i'4"And how much tiucs he owe ynnf"
/ p "oh. nothiiig notl,m' ut alLrl hastily.
AyH''Iiow much does .ahe owesyouE' the
girl repeated IN a tone, that he felt
could not be uisrcGarded.
..Wnai. 500 Hut you neesln't bother
bout payin' it:ii-
eitsI cannot Just mt present. but every
thing must he strnighteneyi out before
father comes home, There must not be-
/ a single thing To Worry him. And now
=
La Junta tribune., 1907-04-13
KNEW AT a GLANCE THAT he WAS DEAD.

1 KNEW AT A GLANCE THAT HE WAS DEAD.
sound of the womnn's scream laid
my burden upon the floor. md instant
~ half dozen voices cried out:
"its Duncan Cliffor1!' -,
At this there appeared upon the
scene n tall. soldicrly man. with a
dropping blond mustnche and blue
cap with gilt insignia. the city, mar
shal. Captain Ford. lie asked me
few rapid questions. which I thought
very intelligent. anA then, asking me
u remain beside the body. lie hcpnrt-
nd. He was gone perhaps five minutes
and pDthin. OF consequence happened
In my observation during his abseiicc.
but ! had great surprise when he
returned. for he brought wltStAin the
La Junta tribune., 1907-04-13

can ZOE DIRucT M TO Nh. SOHN Aus
rms PLACER
i've whistle. II wa1 eeboed by another.
ep1t1T Expressive. ,afom the other sids
ofehe oe&dge boxes. .-,....s4-. =.
''Waal. you're, in 1t NOW. for fact"
said the. owner iof ~ second whistle
safresfik4by. 3"what you Solk to q
i;&eyd only. knows, Srpsnsd the maa
In t35f} fbirt sleeves. "Reckon, tmebbt
TIL have to tell her"
..neck6ti .ntet6e syy6u WIN. drYl ~,.~e
How could l." Indignantly. "an' she
almost Abe Samei iSsi - my :Cslndy ,
Lands sake. alive. man. dye s'poee I
was such iai brute as 10 tell hG t1f1t
Mr.-John-Austin want nobody but
Booty John not fitten to be father u
nobody. an thpt he'd been sent to pris-
onfriiosta 1 year ago for stea linz am that
the boys was In the poorhouse an that
tlie .piace Want wpth the bringin' Out
of an nuctioneer to sell 1t? For the
lands sake. Thompson. tell me what
am TO do:" aPpeallngly, ...,.,o..,,.
.Jest give It to her straight. That's
what Id do. You're toe all Aeed. chick
ensheartek wiifhm Hshf Hsee che
comes nSw:sa M s, vi VIZ "a
La Junta tribune., 1907-04-13

.sss-ssaq esEz III saessggs
La Junta tribune., 1907-04-13
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) sb:l lal.:3
\ % sish,. rgn IS srisr ijissr ~
Y y .
TRANK cLIEEo. i,
H a h-se 'e;:its.. ;t,,i st.H N ~
iDtnsaii Qii.ro.l wsias 4 = l. 4. W. i
s witii ,naw4r ~ t.s a isas Il 1asss'
i.leasel. hail cye, ,nci ti,.s alicxesI
hut he had b.sa slescrii,.ii q. li{at
strnISe a;,inlnl part mule anlT fasf
niork IS. iacttdt .,stiaasce ~ Iilb
.astEaIly l,FftA OF jpurpo NE
dis | rttsiss sitsil 5 ..rsaex. 10 Il, I,r' fInlh
Isank 10 a.f, Vim ilfi, III
j ! 4 NJ! ] | Z :! !! = l|!|'
small white building | waS LED 10 no
tice particularly. ,.--,,.,., ...,t,......, ...
1t must once have been the Village
schoolhousc, but Mas nav u m,llln,rg
store kept by Il Mrs. Esther Wilson. ~
the sign iaforfGcd rse. y ,car,lta to
guess that Ms NIHsan ltrcJ n4egl |, or,
store for tl!cTC NaS,-A lglt IN, tie,
gaGr wihdpw tf.irNl vtisii. :tS ciAnc
cl W, tie cy'uJlA IVA p7lsIr,l ,pgs.rly
away. reveal 1.g a " 'rlau, Wa d3A-cl
bacE as II attrarl, It IS cariprs cll.
-cr-r,yrrnrrt t's-tsf -'~'''.-efsr-, tcrot'crHin'
the le3nd vita which she awkwmily
thrust aside tlc cur;U,u a small dginE
iug glass. rfs.
TnkiaS tew mprc steps, ! clalr in
view OF an OK 'rior staiFway hy which
the second story of ilir houSc was
reached. and Mt tie foot of the stairs
there was II man seated.
This mans attitude coupled with
my glimpse OF the swincgla>s. conveyed
very unpleasant suggestion. THIS In
ert figure might bc Mr. Wilson. n
drunkard and 1 su,nndcrcr of the lit
tie mlliner's meagcr earnings. and 1t
was with this Idea In mind that np-
preached him and laid my hand, not
very gently upon his shoulder. At the
touch he slid down sidcidng and lay
at my feet. and knew mt n glance
that he WIS dead ...-i
He was past fifty wears OF age and
OF distinguished appearance. but the
counre,ia,uc was maircd by an tir,i-
table. hostile cSi,re>sion. ,i.fiJ -rk
The street was well nigh deserted.
doubtless because Of the mnlis,,al cold,
The neighhortiig stores we're closed.
except for II tobaccoidst's.- which had
noticed because the proprietor seemed
TO be the village jcwclcr also. and |
lad thought the combination odd 1t
Sceinel best tn carry the body to that
store. and | had set myself to tie task
when the door at the head of the stairs
opened. and Mrs. Wilson. ns rightly
guessed came out hurricdly. She saw
me hoIstlng up this dend man In my
arms. and she screamed. ...... ....f
"'Thc man Is H." said I. "Do you
know who he Is:" ~ .--'' 'l
She had uttered only n single cry.
Now she stood stock still. staring down
at me.
81 am going to take him Into the
tobacco store" said I.
"No!' She spoke the single word
and then checked herself as with an
effort. - ,. ..- ---
The voice. though heard in so brief
and strained an nttcrance. increased
my vague impression of recognition.
but the dead man was becoming heavy
In my arms. and decided To follow
my original purpose. II wns only
few steps to the store. but nearly Il
score OF people gathered about me be
fore traversci the distance. Some
one opened the door, and that was all
the help received.
The tobacconist -icwcler was not
there. having run out perhaps Mt the
La Junta tribune., 1907-04-13
! {Dau8h ter
( 3, FRANK o.. SWEET /
3, FRANK q. SWEET.

4" HERE was the usual mornia;
hustle around the small sta,
tion at Finley ON the plat
form were Long lines OF neatly
packed crates aud orange boxes. and
samong them the owners. with stencils
and paint pots. making sure that their
markings We're all right. =r.
Presently there were n roar and
quiver. aud the great engine rushed by
and came TO q slow stop as the passen.
iger cars glht,d Opposite the platform.
Among those TO aiight WAS u young
: girl OF seventeen or eighteen. piafhiy
but expcnsively dressed. and with II
brislt. eager air OF expecta ton. A quick
glance about the phiforn b.ou-itga a
shade OF disappointment L" her face.
After moments hesitation shr mp
proached E,nn In shirt siceycs cnnl
broad low. tiapppg hat who WAS rean.
ling usainsetgaS Orange iboSetac had
just finished marking. .anil
Can You direct me 10 Aig J Io,rriAps-.
tins plirc:'' she asked, a
r.-iahn-Agsili:." he repeated re.
fec''fTf'T 'vfit 4, r ~ OF. es
81 tryf5a,I
fabruptly as he noticed the inquiring
al52k on hey face ''i~-t~y yes. reckon
"TaiA hisglafslsea~ sleN rspiied;:
1 wonderia;s, 4, Httrs. Il the stnrtIfsiswhls-
/ tie 'ni.itil ~atsSc-sb hi--sfps and (which
shr Ioticed he choked back apofoset'
ically y...-..ssIl. Il Aaye. -hesn AT -, lQaEllns
! school ever since ! was little girl.
This is my first visit to Florida"
. ~ Inau xnpr ,,a- Nr Su~.
Z NO but haven't heard from him
Sin almost year. Father doesn't like
to write. bat he nevet allowed hN bet
+ tersA to go unanswered, 80 JouE sHef,re.
n ] feared something might be the mat
( ter with him or the boys, and he
! wouldn't teiEs J ejSsf mdsfo tohssc i
nm so glad that you know him." She
hesitatSd and then. .ask ed-n ina lower
! voice-as though she feared her -ques.
tion would be answered In the mega
tive. rs he-well:" mrSssr1
Yes. fur as sickness goes, Your paws
one O. the ruggedes' an healthies' men
| know. low he an tha kaVfAsvH
1hsyfe puhs,tly welt.a9 fns emf N
!; know, for'+aheir place jnes mine
why. really:" Her face grew radi-
mt. ''1'heif nearest heighbor. And
you know the boys and all about them!
Dear little fellows! 1t, seems. strange
I that !, should never ,hAve seen them.
You see. when we left Iowa a ther
sent me Ito tho boarding schoot and
then came south. That was twelve
years ago, and l have been at the
school ever since. Little Tommy is al
; ttost i,ine. snd~ fered.sYes' n5e SeeAfred'
Is seven. Is the placesfsr?" eagerly.
".Bout halfza mile. ~ Ia, q
well 81 coarse.:l l<sn 20 VIII ypG
Ilrrun anii ses ibositinty baggage anE
be tack directly. iwon& theyab sur
priscd?" And. leaving him staring
blanxy At tsaSknotnole M me plHtY1rtfs,
she hurried away to look after her
trunk iand1 valisei c,dARo w
Half n minute passed. then the man
rn f,ss,l lhya hEAdl wIf9,l = NIsmNAI srnre ~
La Junta tribune., 1907-04-13

uiI'iner. whom l Instantly recognized
.s u yn''n: woman namc' Esther War
sS.ls Lid lsl e, .l.1ysl {. II my
oIie,. t.r,r, T8i:.' n. o:,th, AL. y. lien ssIe
La Junta tribune., 1907-04-13

valise In your Wagon
iiffs." !pI ihflSs glad to 81
Of transferring the baggage Ms long 4
passibie.i ssennshsV lie could not bring
himself to tell her the whole brutal
truth. II 1t had not been his MONEY
that had been, stolen and II lie had not
been the one who had complained q,
tire worthless drunkard 1t would haa'
l.ecn less difficult. lie had been sorr.