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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-10-10

Joseph Jefferson was playing one
night engagement in small town,
appearing in the part Rip Van Win
kle, which he had so often and ably
impersonated. At the hotel where
he stayed there was an Irishman who
acted as general assistant. Judged
by the great interest he manifested in
the hotel, he might have been taken
to be the proprietor. At about
quarter to 6 in the morning Mr.. JEFF
ferson was startled not to say alarmed
by a violent humping on his door.
When he recollected that he had
left no orders to be called so early, be
was naturally indignant. His sleep
was banished for that morning, how
ever, so he arose and soon made his
appearance before the clerk.
'Look here, I say" he demanded
of this functionary, "why was call
ed at this unearthly hour?"
"I don't know, SIR" replied the
clerk, "but I'll ask Pat" Pat was
summoned. Said the clerk: "Pat,
there was no call for this gentleman.
Why did you waken him 2"
Pat led the clerk to one side and
said in a mysterious whisper: "He
wor snorin' 1oike a horse, sor, an
ORD heered the bhoys sayin' some
thin about how he wor wanst afther
shlapin' for twinty years, so Oh says
to meself.' It's a-comin' unto i'm
ag'in an it's yer juty to git the cray
ther out o. yer house at wanst.'
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-10-10
THE ROAD TO WEALTH.

"The thing that counts" said a
man of independently large means ac-
cumulated by hard work, saving and
wise investments, ''is the first thou
sand dollars. When you've got that
amount together you are beginning
to get somewhere, and with that start
you will want to keep on. The red
ink interest entries that you see put
down in your savings bank book twice
a year will strike you very pleasantly
indeed. AS interest on your thousand
dollars you'll II get $35 or $40 in year
your money has begun earning money
for you.
you've got an income now and
you'll want to add to 1t. You will
leave that interest in the bank to be
added to your principal, and now your
interest will begin to draw interest,
and to be sure you will keep right on
adding to your principal, too, and
every six months you'll see those red
figures growing bigger and bigger,
pretty figures to contemplate, and
you'll keep right along saving. But
the thing that really counts is the first
thousand dollars. Get that and you're
all right. And you'll always be glad
you saved it.
"For there really Is nothing like
financial independence, or like having
at least some money laid by. Then,
if you want money, you've got it.
You don't have to go to friends to
borrow and take the risk of being re-
fused, the risk of being compelled to
go without what you need. If you've
got money in the bank you can go
there and get it. There might come
a time when you would need money
for your family or for yourself very
much; it's grand thing to have it
where you can get it.
"There' nothing mean about being
saving and accumulating money; on
the contrary, it is every mans duty
to make himself financially indepen-
dent. 1 don't mean at all that a man
wants to set out to accumulate great
wealth there's no fun in that. But
what he does want to do is to get to-
gether enough to live on modestly."
IN. Y .Sun.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-10-10
FRIEND OF PLANT LIFE.

An old weather beaten, one-room
building, standing in the courtyard
at Kenbridge ,Lunenburg county, Va,
is the Office in which John Randolph
of Roanoke practice6 law. 1t was the
custom of the times to build these lit
tie offices on the courtyard green,
and many famous lawyer has work.
ed up his case in such an odd little
shelter. No building of the kind,
however, was ever occupied by law
yer of more interesting and unique
character than this little office at Ken
bridge. One of Randolph's peculia-
rites is dwelt upon by Powhatan
Bouldin and illustrated by an incident
which proves that the stern and eccen-
trio man formed society all by him
self, for the prevention of cruelty to
plants, The story, according to the
YOUTHS Companion, is told by friend
of Randolph's nephew.
When l was boy L visited at Ro-
anoke. The house was completely
environed by trees and underwood,
and seemed to be in a dense virgin
forest. Mr.. Randolph would not per-
nit even a switch to be cut near the
house.
Without being aware of this, one
day I committed a serious trespass.
Ny friend Tudor and 1 were rowing
about, when I, perceiving a straight
young hickory about an inch thick,
felled 1t.
Tudor said his uncle would be very
angry, SO Immediately went and in
formed him what 1 had ignorantly
done and expressed my regret.
Mr.. Randolph took the stick and
looked pensively at it as if commiser-
ating its fate. Then, gazing at me,
he said:
'I would not have had this done
for fifty Spanish .milIed dollars /"
Ihad rs cents and had entertained
some idea of offering it, but when 1
heard about the $50 1 was afraid of
insulting him by such meager COM
pensation.
Ibid you want this for a cane?"
asked Mr.. Randolph.
mo, sir"
"No, you are not old enough to
need a caue. Did you want it for any
particular purpose2"
"No, sir. 1 only saw that it was a
pretty stick and thought I'd cut it.
I'VE can be justified in taking an
imal life only to furnish food or to re-
move a hurtful object. We cannot
be justified in taking even vegetable
life without some useful object in view.
Now, God Almighty planted this
thing and you have killed it without
any adequate object. 1t would have
grown into a large nut tree and fur
nished food for many squirrels. /
hope and believe you will never do so
again"
"Neyer, sir. Never ~ I cried.
He put the stick into corner and
1 escaped to Tudor. 1t was some
time before l could cut a switch or
fiships ~e1rvitto,,t faelirg waS do
ing some sort of violence to the vege-
table kingdom.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-10-10
FOR "THE UNION" J"
WAY DOWN IN ALABAMA.
BY MILTON HEATHcoTE.

BY MILTON HEATHcOTE.
Have you heard of the trouble they had t'other
day2
Where the cotton grows white either side of the
Far down toward the gulf where old Farragut
And cursed the torpedoes that lined up the
To be more explicit, it was near the Bay of
Mobile,
Where some of the people are burned up with
Way down in Alabama.
There was old Aunty whitelock, a culled pusson
Who got on the train with her satchel in tote.
And she wanted to travel in the finest of style.
She paid for her ticket dollar or so,
And boarded the train intending to go,
Way down in Alabama.
But scarce had he.leaned her black back 'gainst
OF the seat, when the conductor approached
And said it was plainly violation of law
To ride with the white folks. and that she must
withdraw.
Just ahead, lady mine, in the train is car.
That is better than this, assure you by far"
Way down in Alabama.
so Aunty got up with some misgivings trow,
Ser ye CANT beleeb dem white folks, l always
She was growing and grumbling while making
But followed the conductor who carried her
grip.
When she got in she found it quite patent and
plain,
That the seats were upholstered with the COM
monest cane,
Way down in Alabama.
There were no accommodations, no carpet On
floor,
No comb to touch up her huge pompadour,
No glass to look into, no towel or bowl.
She saw it, she knew it, she could swear on her
soul
That there was discrimination. most foul and
unjust,
She'd have satisfaction, she'd have it or bust,
Way down in Alabama.
She brought up the question to the Commission
Interstate,
They were men of erudition, as well as great
weight,
They sat on the case, committee of the whole,
Decided that Aunty should have towel and
bowl,
And all the etceteras that white folks enjoy,
And the various concomitants white ladies en-
Way down in Alabama.
The railroads are puzzled and sad in their plant,
The cars are getting rusty and badly need paint,
They must be identical, no better, no worse,
What to do with the old ones, as a matter of
course,
Is a burning question, and when to get new,
Worries them immensely and turns them blue,
Way down in Alabama.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-10-10
TWENTY DIFFERENT USES FOR LEMONS

The first prize was paid to Mrs. B.
Wilson of Louisville, KY, by the
publishers of What to Eat for the fol-
lowing twenty uses for lemon
Few people realize the value of
lemons, which can not be overestima-
ted in cases of fever, sore throat or
torpid liver the medicinal qualities are
unexcelled
I. Two or three slices oflemon in
cup of strong tea will cure a nervous
headache.
2. A teaspoonful oH6uice in small
cup of black coffee will relieve bill
licus headache.
3. The juice of half lemon in a
cup of hot water taken on awakening
in the morning is an excellent liver
corrective and successful substitute
for calomel and other alternative
drugs.
d. A dash of lemon juice in plain
water makes cleansing tooth wash,
not only removing the tartar, but
sweetening the breath.
S. A lotion of lemon juice and rose
water will remove tan and whiten the
skin.
6. Lemon juice and olive oil is far
superior to vinegar for salad dress
ing-equa1 parts used for blending.
7. Lemon juice and loaf sugar is
good for hoarseness.
8. Outward application of the juice
allays irritation caused by insect bites.
9. A refreshing drink is made by
adding freshly beaten egg to lemon
ade; and,
10. The same mixture when frozen
makes delicious ice.
II. If, when boiling sago or rice,
a teaspoonful of lemon juice Is added,
the kernels will be winter and dele
cate flavor is impaired.
II. An old-fashioned remedy for
Group, we remember, is honey, alum
and lemon juice.
"a. We all know the value of salt
and lemon juice for removing stains
from white goods.
ID. After the juice is extracted, the
rind dipped in salt cleanses brass beau-
tifully and conveniently.
IS. It alsoremoves unsightly stains
from the hands.
16. For favoring cookery, lemon
juice is unexcelled.
II. After the pulp Is removed the
skins make dainty receptacles for
serving salads, ices, etc.
IS. Tough meat can be made ten
der by adding teaspoonful of lemon
juice to the water in which 1t is boiled.
1o. Slices or lemon garnish fish of
all description.
20. Tea is greatly improved by the
addition of a slice of lemon-either
iced for summer use, or as Russian
tea on a cold winters day.
In buying lemons, select those hav-
ing a thin, dry rind- these are cheap
er and are much jucier than the fresh,
plump ones.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-10-10
AN HONEST MAN.

"Now, look here, Thompson" re-
marked Bloom, it is six months since
YOU borrowed that SO bill from me. "
"Seven," said Thompson, gravely.
"Well, then, seven months, snort
ed Bloom "and you promised to give
it back to me in a week-promised
faithfully to return it to me In seven
days, instead of months.
''I know It," answered Thompson,
sadly, drawing memorandum book
from his pocket. "That bill was
marked No. 672, 2,e2o. I made this
memo, and then 1 spent the money.
Since then I've been trying to recover
It,"
"But," shouted Bloom, "any other
would do as WE'LL"
"No," responded Thompson, shak-
ing his head, "I'm man of my word.
When you gave me the bill / said, I
will return this to you, and meant
1t. Bloom, old man, just as soon as
I come across No. 672,92o I'll see
that you get it, for am not the one
to go back on my promise.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-10-10
SHE WAS AN Ep1sCOPALIAN.

One of the Southern bishops enjoys
telling the following story on his own
daughter. Strongly imbued with her
fathers doctrine, she had grown up a
strict Episcopalian, and had never at
tended a revival or camp meeting in
her life, although, as her younger
brother remarked, "The woods were
full of them"
When she was about sixteen she
went to visit an old friend of her
mothers, in New York, and her hos
tess, after much persuasion, prevailed
on her to go to hear Tom Harrison,
the famous boy evangelist.
"But, Mrs. Burnett" she had
finally objected, suppose he should
speak to me I'd be so frightened 1
shouldn't know what to say
"Why, Virginia, her hostess had
replied, "the church will be so crowd
ed that nothing is more unlikely than
he should single out either one Of u.s."
But the girls fears were realized.
As the great preacher left the pull
pit and passed down the aisle, ex
horting first this one, then that one,
he paused at the pew where the
bishops daughter was seated.
"My dear Child" he said earn
estly, "are you Christian 7"
"N-no, sir" she replied, "I'm
an Episcopalian.'
With twinkle in his eye the evan
gelist passed on without another
word.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-10-10

LITTLE Marion, having few real
playmates, has supplied herself with
several imaginary ones, with whom
she has many surprising experiences.
Her mother recently overheard her
playing with her large family of dolls
and entertaining a visionary caller.
eyes, Mrs. Smif," she said, heav-
ing deep sigh, 1--WE are poor, terri
b1y poor. We are so poor, that ]
have to spank my babies to keep them
warm"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-10-10

"THEsE are the bridal rooms" an
nounced the bell.boy to the blushing
young couple. go, what sweet
suite!'' exclaimed the bride. Il
don't know anything about that,
said the bell-boy, 'but the head clerk
says he hopes the suit SUITS"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-10-10

"MA p eyes, dearest what is
it?' "Did you get my baby sister
at the grocery?" "Of course not.
What ever put such an idea in your
head?" "It says on the grocer's
wagon Families Supplied
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-10-10

GENTLEMEN of the jury" said a
lawyer, "there were thirty-six hogs in
the edrove. Please remember the fact
lust three times as many as there are
In the jury-box, gentlemen"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-10-10

"a MANS sins always find him
OUT" says an old proverb. 1t may
be added that the creditors have about
the same luck.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-10-10

A LADY, joking about her nose,
said: ST had nothing to do in shaping
it. It was a birthday present"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-10-10

THE only real thing is to study
how to rid life of lamentation and
complaint.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-10-10

A WEARY guest at small and not
very clean country inn was repeated
ly called the morning after his arri-
val by the colored man of all work.
"See here" he finally burst forth,
show many times have I told you I
don't want to be called? I want to
sleepF'
"I know, sub, but dey've got to
hab de sheets, anyhow. It's almos'
8 o'clock, an dey's waitin' fo' de
tableclof."
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19
One of46e
E.gGer11iak

Of the happy homes Of to-day is
fund of information as to the best n
of promoting health and happine-
right living and knowledge Of the worl
best products.
Products of actual excellence and
reasonable Claims tfuthfully presented
and which have attained to worldwide
acceptance through the approval u the
Well Informed Of the World; not Of indi-
viduals only, but of the many who have
the happy faculty of selecting and obtain
ing the best the world affords.
One of the products of that class, Of
known component parts, an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and rom
mended by the Informed of the
World as valuable and wholesome family
laxative is the well-known Syrup of Fig,
and Elixir of SIENNA. To get its beneficial
effects always buy the genuine, nghnu,
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co.,
only, and for sale by all leading drug ists,
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19
Would I'm WIG and seIf.

Memphis-A spectacular attempt at
murder and suicide occurred at the
corner of Monroe and Third streets
Monday night, when Nose Cook, As
years old, an insurance clerk, shot
three bullets into his wife and at
tempted to kill himself. With his re-
volver in his mouth and repeatedly
pulling the trigger, his life was saved
only by the fact that all OF the car
tridges had been exploded. The man
coolly started to reload the weapon,
but a bystander seized a club and fell
ed him to the pavement.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19
POND CREEK TO try AGAIN.

Guthrie okla A. Ledbetter. az.
torney for Pond Greek In It's contest
with Medford for the county seat
Of Grant county, announced his IN
tention OF appealing that case 70 the
United States supreme court, and
asked the state supreme court for
additional time TO file motion for
rehearing. so that he might not De
barred because Of the lapse OF time
lie stated 10 that court that he
had his appeal all ready when he
court itself raised the question on
jurisdiction. and that tlse 'ielay wa
lna "a HAT fact
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19
ouanah. Okla.-A number of wa.

Quanah, Okla.-A number of wa
CONS are coming into Quanah daily
loaded with Kaffir corn and maize /;
also with alfalfa, Hardeman County
has produced a record breaking crop
this year. and we expect next year
that there will be considerable KAT
FIR corn and maize shipped through
out the state from this point Cot
ton picking will commence about the
last of This month, and with the in
crease In acreage, I'm addition to the
fine crop. we expect receipts to run
considerably in excess OF what they
we're last year.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19
Shower Of SULPHUR.

Charoles, a small town 80 miles from
Macon, in France, hes recently been
visited by a shower of sulphur, The
roofs, gardens. fields, vineyards, rivers
and ponds were covered with yellow
dust, and for some time the peasants
in the fields were troubled by sui
phurous biting odor which made
breathing difficult
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19
The Entire Family.

Grand Pop used it for Rheumatism.
Dad for Cuts, sprains and Bruises,
Nanny for Burns. Sealds and Aches
Sis for Catarrh and Chilblains. use It
for everything and It never disappoints
any Of u.s. 1t surely yanks any old
pain out by the roots.
Hunts Li-htning Oil is whct | am
telling you about.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19
DISTEMPER

In all its forms among all ages Of horses
as well as dogs, cured and others in the
same stable prevented from having the
disease with SPOHN'S DISTEMPER
CURE. Every bottle guaranteed, Over
100000 bottles sold Inst year. $50 and
$l.0o. Any good druggist, or send to man,
ufacturers. Agents wanted Write for
free book Spohn Medical Co., Spec. Con-
tagious Diseases, Goshen. Ind.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19
DARK Suhlect-

I'm all in the dark about how
these bills are to be paid" said Mr.
Hardup to his wife.
We'll, Henry" said she. as she
pulled out a eolored one and laid it on
the pile, you will be If you don't pay
that one, for It's the gas bill"
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19

For upBafdsiof fifteen years Hunts
Cure has heeb sold under a strict
Guarantee to epre any form of itch.
ing skin troub'ys known. No matter
the name-less than one per cent of
The purchasers have requested their
money back. Why? It simply does
the work.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19
Don't Delay.

Save a possible serious spell of fever
later on by cleansing your system now
of its accumulation of impurities. Sim
mons Sarsaparilla will do it. II
makes fine blood, fine appetite, great
strength and grand ambition.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19

these years of pain | was despairing
of ever being cured when Deans Kid
ney Pills came to my notice and their
use brought quick relief aud a perma.
nent cure, | am very grateful
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
FosterMilburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19

A teacher in a certain high school
once asked one of her pupils the
meaning of the word vacuum. Imagine
her amusement when he replied,
sWhy, Miss S, | have il in my head,
but | just can't think of it,"
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19

Ihan Ten years I" was
in misery with back
ache. The simplest
housowork completely
exhausted me. | had
no strength or ambi=
ton, was nervous and
suffered headache and
dizzy spells. After
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19
HIcIls' capudlne Cures Headache,

Whether from colds. heat stomach or
nervous troubles No Acetanilid or dan
geraus drugs It's liquid and acts imme-
diately. Trial bottle l0c Regular 25c and
Soc az all druggists.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19
The Sarcastic One.

Air cut, SLY
No; | want 1t done up in hun and
fastened with pink ribbon. The
Taller.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19
We Relterate

That for more than fifteen years
Hunts Cure has been working ON the
afflicted Its mission is to cure skin
IL artieularly those of an Itch
ter, Its success is not on
its advertising, but because
oes the work. One box is
to cure any case.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19

1T anything exclaimed a
ander Dying in poverty
ship; it's living in poverty
The thumbscrews ON a fel-
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19

Many a man comes home expecting
a good dinner and all he gets is cold
shoulder
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19

positively cured eye Diseases every where.
All druggists or llowardF'ros., Buffalo, n. y.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19

Amanasaent = "A
he State Of Arksasas.
g ia hegesby given that the following
fesolution, pIeposlng an amendment to the
eonstltntioR4 was passed By the Gen
Assembly At its regular session Of 1907,
ID that the same will be submitted to ths
Electors Of the State at the next general cleo
tion. 10 be held Monday, September Il, 1885,
for adoption or rejection, VIII
Proposed Amendment No. o.
ssEvery male citizen Of the United States
or male person who has declared his intention
of becoming citizen OF the same, OF the age
Of twenty-one years, who has resided IA the
State twelve mouths, In the county six months,
and In the precinct. town or ward one mouth,
next preceding any election at which he may
propose to vote, except such persons as may
for the commission of some felony be deprived
OF the right to vote By law passed by the Gen.
eral Assembly. cad who shall exhibit a poll
tax receipt or otaer evidence that he has
paid his poll tax at the time of collecting
taxes next preceding such election, shall DO
allowed TO vote at any election In the State of
Arkansas Provided, That persons who make
satisfactory proof that they have attained tho
age OF twenty-one yeara since the time of
assessing taxes ue1t preceding said election
and possessed the other necessary qualifications,
shall be permitted to vote. and provided further,
that the said tax receipt shall be SO marked
by dated stamp or written endorsement by
the Judges of election to whom It may
be first presented TO prevent the holder
thereof from voting more than once at any
election"
The above resolution was hled In the orfce
of the Secretary of State on April 81, 1907.
Each eleetor may Vots for or against the
above amendment.
Witness my OFFICIAL signature this cath day
of February, zoos.
Secretary OF State.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19

Mrs. Windows Soothing syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums reduces In
hammhtion aays pain, cures wind COLT. 2oG bottle
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19

Id things are Indigenous TO
the soh. yet lots of men waste time
in sowing wild oats.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19

Don't hand your friends a lemon;
treat them to lemonade.
The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-09-19

The burgl r also has his get-rich-
quick scheme.