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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12
HOW scHEMERs WORK.
Cooperative Plans Used to Get Dollars
from the People of the Country.

Financiering or promoting has he.
come a particular science. This new
science has taken the broad name Of
System" and to system" is attrib-
uted Machiavellism that would make
insignificant the chicanery of the
noted Italian diplomat. At present the
nation is treated to illustrations of the
methods Of the advocates of system"
through the magazine articles, and the
disclosures made Of the transactions
of many big concerns which have been
investigated by the courts.
When simmered down, it will be
seen that it is by use of money con-
tributed by the masses of people, and
placed in the control of the few that
the masters of finance are enabled TO
rob and build up at will, give and
take, and let the people go to the bow.
vows.
1t Is not the intention herein to deal
particularly with the gigantic institu-
tions, but to show how the principles
employed by them are also brought
into use by promoters of schemes Of
lesser degree. And here an anomaly
presents itself, plainly showing how
short-sghted the masses of people are.
the smallcaliber schemers who apply
system" use as their main props the
cry of "trnst" and robbers" Well
they know the cupidity of the masses,
and nv nInCOntinu uhrf n
PLAUSIBLE scheme of cooperation get
from out the pockets of the people
money with which to carry on busi-
ness. This plan of working is generally
stock-selling scheme, membership
plan with promise of selling goods at
wholesale prices, and the paying of
large dividends. A number of such
concerns have lately come into exist
ence. Some of them have such mann.
moth things in view that IL their plans
could be successfully carried out, it
would be the building up Of greater
monopolies than those that they hold
up before the people as justification
of their own existence.
Do not be deceived by the represen.
tations made by alleged cooperators
A close investigation will show that
instead of purely cooperative plan
1t is scheme simply with the object
OF getting from the people money with
which to carry on business for the
personal gain Of few. Don't invest
money in any alleged cooperative
store or concern located in the large
cities, and of which you know nothing
other than the representations made
by their promoters. Remember that
1t is poor scheme that docs not carry
with all appearances of soundness, for
this is essential to the success of it.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12
unsound Cooperative Concerns.

MISREPRESENTATION is one of the first
laws OF nature" wrote some thinker
long ago. and time has failed to prove
it untrue. Yet how many commit in
voluntary suicide by uuwisely follow
ing the Instructions of some uuack
doctor In their efforts to cure them
selves Of some aiiment? And how
many more bring to themselves finan-
Cial ruin by wild speculation in
schemes that they know little about,
prompted by glittering promises of
great returns for little money. Lately
numerous alleged cooperative mercan-
tile establishments have sprung up in
large cities and are seeking the sup
port OF farmers throughout the coun-
try. Don't take the advice OF the
''quack doctor" and commit financial
suicide by investing in them and CIV
ing them your patronage instead Of
the business place OF your own town.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12
Horrors Endured by Russians.

Many horrors must be endured by
Russians, convicted of political Of
fenses. Nikaleiff Petrovich Starod.
vorsky was sent to prison in April,
1884, a young fellow of 21 years. He
came out few months ago, man of
43, with an appalling experience be.
hind him. He and his companions
were shut up in the prison of St. Peter
and st. Paul in st. Petersburg. The
cells in which they were confined were
hardly above the level of the river.
When the river was in flood the rats
invaded the cells in order to avoid
drowning. One of the female prison.
ers, who had a child in her arms when
she was sentenced, was obliged to
watch it night and day lest the rats
should devour it. The food was in.
sufficient in quantity and detestable
in quality and cockroaches were found
in it. OF his years experiences, M.
Starodvorsky says that of As prisoners
five committed suicide, three got them.
selves shot in prison, three died mad
and nine of illness. Insane prisoners
were kept with the sane and he him
self lived a year and half with a
mad companion who was of noble
birth.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12
EczsMA COVERED BABY.
Worst Case Doctors Ever Saw-suf-
fered Untold Misery-Perfect
Cure by Cuticura Remedies.

my son, who is now twenty-five
years of age, when four months old
began to have eczema on his face.
spreading quite rapidly until he was
nearly covered. The eczema was some
thing terrible, and the doctors said it
was the worst case they ever saw. At
times his whole body and face were
covered, all but his feet. used many
kinds of patent medicines. to no avail.
A friend teased me to try Cuticura.
At last | decided to try Cuticura when
my boy was three years and four
months old, having had eczema all that
time and suffering untold misery.
began to use all three of the Cuticura
Remedies. He was better in two
months; in six months he was well.
Mrs. r. L. Risley, Piermoutv N H,
Oct. "a, 1905"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12
Not for Vacation Use.

It seemed to Bobby that there was
no end TO the advice and instructions
his mother gave him when he was
starting off with his father for
weeks trip.
Now want you to be sure you
have everything you need" she said,
opening his bag in spite of his assur-
ances that it held all boy could pos
sibly require. Why, Bobbie, where
is your hairbrush? You were forget
ting it,"
mo, mother, wasn't forgetting It,"
said Bobby, looking desperate. Il
thought you said l was going on va.
cation"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12
MISUSE OF TIKI MAILS.
How the Law Reads Under Which the
Postal Department Excludes Frauds.

Section $3.50 revised statutes Of the
United States pertaining to illegal use
of the mails reads as follows: Amy
person, who having devised OF intend.
ed to devise any scheme or artifice to
defraud or to be affected by either
opening or intending to open corre-
spondence or communication with any
other person whether resident within
or without the United States, by rea.
son of the post office establishment Of
the United States or by incitiug such
other persons to open communication
with the person so devising or in.
tending, and for executing such
scheme or artifice, or attempting to
do SO, shall place any letter or pack
age in any post Office of the United
States, or take or receive therefrom,
such persons so misusing the mails
shall be punishable by fine OF not
more than five hundred dollars ($5OO)
and Imprisonment of not more than
eighteen (18) months, or by both such
punishments."
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12
ALesson in Etiquette,

Priscilla had, unknown to her moth
er, paid visit to one Of her small
friends, says Harper's Weekly. and
on her return Mrs. Parsons was dis
turbed to note the soiled dress her
child wore.
Priscilla, do you see that big spot?
What do you suppose Mrs. Blakes-
lee thought of such dirty dress?"
she asked.
II don't know" was Priscilla's
prompt reply. If Mrs. Blakeslee
saw it, she was too polite to men
ton it."
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12
ls Concentration peslrahlea ?

He who thinks that 10,O00-acre
farm under control of one man, who
reaps all the profits Of its operation, is
better than 100 10O-acre farms owned
by 100 men. each Of whom reaps the
reward of his labor reasons erroneous.
ly. II the big farm is not for the best
why then build up big stores in the
large cities that do the business of
1000 small stores in the smaller
towns? Why kill off the business of
the local town and help make
weather. the proprietors of the big
concerns in the great cities? Does
this question call for an answer?
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12
HAD NO DOUBT OF HIS FATE.
Mr.. Jerome Evidently Was Aware Of
His Wife's Culinary Ability.

Some weeks ago the wife of Judge
Blank, of Pacific avenue, lost her cook,
and since she had no other resource
she rolled up her sleeves and for a
week provided such meals as the judge
had not enjoyed since those happy
days when the Blanks did not keep a
cook. The judges delight was so great
that by way Of appreciative acknowl-
edgment he presented Mrs. Blank
with a beautiful ermine cloak. Quite
naturally, the incident was a good
deal noised about among the social
acquaintances of the Blanks and a
spirit of envious emulation was de-
veloped in certain quarters. 1t was in
this mood that Mrs. Jerome recited
the story to her husband. What do |
get, Jerry?" she asked, "if l will do
the cooking for a week?" "Well," j"
said Mr.. Jerome, lat the end of a
week, my dear, you'll get one of those
long crepe wells. Francisco
Argonaut.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12
WANDERING WEARY wILLlEs,
Towns by Adopting Proper Ordinances
Can Assist in Decreasing Vaerancy.

Like unto the poor, the tramps and
the "hoboes,' it seems, we have with
us always" With the coming of win
ter they drift from the north to the
south. The torrid heat of summer
finds them vending their way to the
northern climate. While for the last
decade of years prosperity has been
universal throughout the United
States, and employment for all willing
to work, still the wandering, lonely,
unfortunate. remain as an object les
son Of ignorance and incidence. Still
in America conditions are such and
local laws have tended toward better
ing the conditions of these Weary
Willies.' and We find year after year
their number is decreasing. They are
the unfortunates of humanity. Men
with morbid mentaIities, with criminal
instincts developed that make them
menace to the public. There is the
harmless tramp, a proper place for
him should be- in the home for feeble.
minded; there is the indolent tramp,
with all mental faculties developed
whose place should be In the work.
house, and there Is also the wandering
vampire, who is the criminal at heart
and whose proper place should be in
the penitentiary. If towns should have
ordinances regulating the employment
of those within it's confines, and if
such ordinances are properly framed
SO AZ to impose a penalty upon the
vagrant who mayhaps visit the place.
1t will soon be found that such towns
will be avoided and the troublesome
visitors TO the community will seek
fields elsewhere.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12
lncreasa In PIavnrnunds.

The number of children's play.
grounds is increasing rapidly in many
cities. Recent statistics covering "a
cities between $4,000 and 100000 pop.
ulation show there has been in two
years an increase of "a per cent. in
school Fairgrounds, 4S per cert. In
park and municipal Fairgrounds and a
total increase OF all kinds Of play.
grounds Of 81 per cent. In that period
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12

the lines of the front unbroken, save
for the pockets and three large but.
tons that effect the closing. The reg.
ulation coat sleeve is gathered into
the armhole. The lower edge is pret,
tily finished by a turned-back cuff.
Herring bone cheviot was chosen
for the making. but Scotch tweed.
-broadcloth, velvet and the novelty
fabrics are all suggested. For child
of eight years two and three-fourths
yards of 44-inch material will be re.
quired. Sizes for 6, s, 10 and II
years.
This pattern will be sent to you on
receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders
to the Pattern Department of this paper.
Re sure to give size and number Of pat
tern wanted. For convenience. write
your order on the following coupon:
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12

That India has outgrown the sort Of
education that is being given nobody
can doubt. but to say and regret that
Indians have been given such good
education as to open their eyes to the
defects Of the administration and to
enable them to be as competent crit
les thereof liz to be ashamed OF work
Of which one ought to be proud
Madras Hindu.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12

By local applications, as they cannot reach the dis
eased PUrtlon Of the ear. There Is only Que way TO
cure deafness and that ia by constitutional remedies
Deafness 10 caused by an innamed condition Of the
mucous lining of the Eustacban Tube When this
tube IL inhatned you have rumblnB sound or tm'
perfect hearing and when It is entirely closed Deaf
ness 10 the result and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to Its normal cond
tIon hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases
out OF ten are caused by Cstarrh, which IA nothing
but an innAmed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We viii give One Hundred Dollars for any case Of
Deafness tcaused by cRtarrhl that cannot be cured
by Halle Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
Y. J. CHENEY CO, Toledo, O.
Sold ny Druggists. 750.
Take HalrS Family Pills for constipation.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12
Seal killino in Boston Harbor.

oedI N'IlIH9 III BOSTON 7aTpoT.
Two Eastport Indians have found
the killing of seals in Boston harbor a
rather profitable enterprise.
Under the law the city pays a bonus
of three dollars for each seal killed
in the harbor. Late in August two In.
dians. Dana and Sapiel, camped out on
Peddock's island, and among other
things, began looking for seals to kill.
Recently the results of their labors
were shown when the two Indians
brought into the office of City Clerk
Donovan the tails of 62 seals, en-
titling the men to $186. After count.
ing the tails Assistant City Clerk
Priest gave the men an order on the
city treasurer, and the Indians went
to the Office on the first floor and col
lected their money.-Boston Tran.
script.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12
Progressive Farmers.

The average American farmer is a
progressive mortal. He is always
ready to learn new things. He lately
realizes more than ever the necessity
nf education in his business. He no
longer ignores the fact that science is
a wonderful factor in his work,
money saver that must be considered
If he succeed. The more intelligent is
the farmer the more interest will he
take in the fuTthering the interests of
his home town. and building up aud
improving the community in general.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12
Truth and
Quality

appeal TO the Well-Informed in every
walk of life and are essential to permanent
success and crcditable standing. Aceor-
ingly, it is not claimed that Syrup of Figs
and Elixir Of SIENNA is the only remedy Of
known value, but one Of many reasons
why it is the best of personal and family
laxatives is the fact that it Cleanses,
sweetens and relieves the internal organs
on which it acts without any debilitating
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time.
1t acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as q laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co, only, and for sale by all leading drug
gists.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12
Preacher's Comforting Remarks.

At an evening prayer meeting in a
Maine village the senior deacon.
Dominicus Jordan, arose to make ap-
propriate scriptural remarks about
the death of the late Miss Simpkins.
In conclusion the deacon said: Il re-
spected Miss Simpkins. the members
of this church respected Miss Simp.
kins, the citizens Of this town re-
spected Miss Simpkins. but now she's
dead and gone tO the Lord. aud the
scripture saith. The Lord is no re-
Specter of persons s"-EXchange.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12
Our Pattern Department
AN EXCEEDINGLY STYLISH LIT
TIE COAT.

Pattern No. 5955.-Tne plain long
coat in double-breasted style is al
ways a popular model for home max
ing. This one is particularly modish
with its broad shawl collar extending
out over the sleeves, as it gives the
wide shoulder effect, so becoming to
children. The back is quite plain and
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12
Lumber Boom win Be- Abandoned

Lumber Boom Will Be Abandoned.
The world-famous Susquehanna
boom at Williamsport is soon to be.
come thing OF the past. 1t is stated
that the lumber companies now put.
ting logs into the west branch will
close out their stock in two more an.
Eual drives, after which the boom
company will erect a sawmill them.
selves and manufacture the lumber
contained in the boomsticks. rafting
platforms and crib timbers. A stone
crusher will be employed to make
marketable the stones with which the
cribs are filled. and the boom will be
entirely abandoned. - Philadelphia
Record.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12
College clubs Employment Agencies

College CTubs EmpIoyme0t Aoencles.
College clubs are becoming wonder
full employment agencies and the uni.
versities themselves also. The Yale
club, of New York, and the bureau of
seIf-help of the university in New
Haven report a greater demand for
Yale men than they can supply, and
the same story is true of Harvard.
Recently wealthy Pennsylvania, a
Harvard graduate, came to Cambridge
and won over to his business a west
ern Harvard graduate who had just
entered the law school. The univer-
sity was the medium which brought
the two together.-Boston Record.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12

critical condition when began with
Doan's Kidney Pills. and they certain
ly did wonders for me- Though | am
81 years old, l am as well as the
average woman of So work well.
eat we'll and sleep WELL"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12

The Amazon stone found in small
quantities near Colorado Springs, Col.
is greatly in demand. A firm in Ger
many ordered all that could be pro
cured. The stone is green in color
and hard as flint.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12

three years l suf-
( ed everything
with rheumatism in
my limbs and a
dull, ceaseless ach-
ing in my back. l
was weak. languid,
broken with head.
aches and dizzy
spells, and the kid
ney secretions were
thick with solids.
! was really in a
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12
The Sexes and Dreams.

The number of men who dream fire.
quently is 27 per cent; that of wom-
en- is As per cent. AS a general rule.
it may be said that the weaker sex has
twice as much tendency to dreaming
as the opposite sex.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12
Left Them to Her.

His Wife Why is it that you never
wear high hat, John?
Her Husband--Your hats come too
high. my dear: that $l.9S is my limit.
Chicago News
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12
SMART WALKING SKIRT.

Pattern No. 595O.-One of the most
attractive models of the season is
shown in this stylish seven-gore skirt.
1t has an air of combined smartness
and simplicity that makes it decidedly
chic. Extensions on the front ard
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12

Diseases permanently cured by DR.. KIines
Great Nerve Restorer. Send for Free $500
trial bottle and treatise DR. R. Fl. Kline,
Id, o3l Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12
NEW STRENGTH FOR OLD BACKS.
No Need to Suffer Every Day from
Backache.

Mrs. Joannah Straw, 526 North
Broadway, Canton. S. D.. saws: "For
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12

An old bachelor says that some wom-
en- marry for the purpose of obtaining
a listener who can't get away.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12

side cores form a very effective and
somewhat unusual trimming. Self
covered buttons and machine stitching
give the finishing touch and are all
the decoration needed. AS illustrated,
it was made of chiffon broadcloth, but
mohair. serge, Panama, voile and linen
will all develop stylishly. For 26-inch
waist measure four and one.rourth
yards of 44-inch material will he re-
quired. Sizes for %. "a, 26, %, 80
and 30 inches waist measure.
This pattern will be sent to you on
receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders
to the Pattern Department of this paper.
Be sure to give size and number of pat
tern wanted. For convenience. write
your order on the following coupon:
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12
Important to Mothers.

A Sign.
How do you know Belinda is in
love-" asked father.
BECAUSE" answered mother. every
time the telephone rings she thinks
it's for her. "--Washington Star.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12

PILES CURED In TO Ia DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed To cure any case
of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrudng Piles in
to IA days or money refunded, bOc.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12

Nothing will insure permanent sue
cess in any enterprise in life except
native capacity cultivated by honest
persevering effort.-George Eliot.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-12

A crank is a person who thinks you
are a crank.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-22
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

Michael Mahon has returned from visit to New York.
 Boys knickerbocker wash pants. 25c. at Upson, Singleton & Co.'S.
 Mrs Kate Wagner Kelly of Bank street is spending q vacation at Nor ris.
 Michael Madden is in New Ha- ven to-day with the Eagle degree team.
 Daniel Boylan of Quincy, Mass, is the guest of James Lynch of l0J Riverside street.
 Joseph Smith of Bank street is attending the annual fieiG day exer- cises of the Eagles at New Haven.
 The regular meeting of the Jun for Athletic league will be held this evening at the rooms of the Quaker A. c.
 -The Misses Bridget Kelly of Bank street and Nellie Fitzgerald of iiall- road Hill street spent yesterday in Morris.
 -The Misses Anna Maloy and Mar garet Dunn of Bridgeport are visit ing at the home of Miss Bore McGin- miss, Bank street.
 Just opened up store. full line oi dry goods, gents furnishings. jewelry and musical instruments. John Jan' netty, 9S9 Bank street, opposite Bank street school.
 The Brooklyn Business Mems base ball team are now completing their season, and all teams wishing games should address Manager Joseph smith of Bank street. They are especially desirous of playing the West End Business Men or the Trolley Men.
 "A horse got scared at a passing locomotive near South Riverside street yesterday afternoon and dashed up Bank street at a terrific clip. Much damage might have resulted had 1t not been for Ralph Bercler, who brought the frightened animal to a halt near Washington avenue. There was no damage
 The Brooklyn Athletic Base Ball team was defeated for the third time this season yesterday afternoon at tl,e Rye Lots when the Pastimes whipped them by a score of to [. It was a spirited contest all the way through and had it been a nine inning game iu place of seven the Brooklyns might have won out. As the result of the game the Merrimacs are now in frs. place. while Washington Hills. Pas times and the Brooklyns are tied for second place. The games next week will be very interesting. especially to the rooters in this section. as tho Hills and the Brooklyns are scheduled fcI the first game. A battle royal is ex- pectel.