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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-30

riDIy II she found there was another
simpler way that she hadn't thought
Of. l decided to wait.
Nearly three weeks went by without
further complication, and in time ]
began to get quite hardened to the
appealing looks cast at me by the
bookkeeper and the cashier. 1t was
then that Nemesis overlook me. l had
gone home to luncheon and had been
quite jolly and free from care. At
the table the Little Woman said to
me:
Phil, dear"
l answered her by look of in.
quiry.
MY check book is quite gone"
l felt a guilty consciousness of re-
lief for the moment.
Il used the last check yesterday to
pay the gas"
"Yes?" | ventured.
Yes, this morning the iceman came
and l didn't have single checl:
left"
Did he promise to come again?"
asked, for icemen are quite obliging
at times.
"Oh, it wasn't necessary" she said,
brightly. You see, Mrs. Wilson was
here"
felt a tightening at the heart, and
looked up with an inward quake.
Il told her my book was quite
empty and she offered me hers" said
the Little Woman.
And did you accept?" asked.
Yes; it was so kind and thoughtful
and filled it out, and gave it to the
man."
could feel my collar getting uncom-
fortably tight, but l swallowed hard,
and tried to say, quietly:
Does Mrs. Wilson have her account
at the same bank?"
"Oh, no. It's quite different bank,
but I'm sure it's just az good as our
bank" replied the Litti~ Woman.
kissed her quite hurrien!y and sud.
denly remembered most important
appointment | had neglected. 1t was
positively vital, and l hurried off to
find the iceman. Unfortunately the
check had been sent to the bank He
hoped it was of no matter.
hurried to the bank. l sought the
cashier. | knew him by sight, but he
had small knowledge of me. l asked
for and obtained a private interview
OF course it was after banking hours,
but he obliged me. l rather think
he scented a good loan, and then / eX-
planned. The cashiers eyebrows lift.
ed. 1t was regrettable. Still, he did
not see / explained all over again.
| told him everything. He began to
smile. l asked him if he was a mar.
ried man. He was, and on that
ground we struck a mutual chord of
feeling. He would see if the check
was in. He sent out to the counting
room, and the messenger returned
with the Little Woman's check. ]
heaved a sigh of relief, and settled
then and tnere. L explained 1t all
over again, for l wanted him to under
stand it. He must know that the Lit
tie Woman was the soul of honor,
and that she would not for
worlds have written a check on a
bank in which she had no account. In
fact she knew little of banks and bank
ing. The cashier smiled appreciative-
ly. He shook my hand and l bound
him to secrecy. He agreed, and I was
outside with the Little Woman's check
safely buttoned within my coat.
hastily sought our bank and there |
obtained half a dozen check books.
The paying teller and the cashier wilt
ed horribly as they saw me with the
pile in my hands, but l smiled at
them cheerfully, and went home.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-30
All Caused by MonereI.

How a yellow mongrel dog "sicked"
Theodore Roosevelt into reforming the
New York police department was told
to the Rockefeller Bible class by
Jacob H. Riis. John D. Rockefeller,
Jr., was there.
Mr.. Riis said he was going to jump
into the bay one night when a yellow
dog came up and rubbed against him.
1t was so friendly that he gave up the
suicide idea and took the dog to
police station to spend the night.
A police sergeant threw Riis out
and the dog bit the policeman, who
promptly killed it.
Later, when Roosevelt was police
commissioner, Riis told him of the
incident. He was so incensed that
then and there he began cleaning
out the police stations.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-30
Flaw In Sound Advice.

1t has been said that we make a
mistake in prescribing special hours
for going to bed and getting up, and
it would be better way to follow the
example of the dog and take an occa
sional nap when we have nothing bet
ter to do. Lovely. But how about
"the eternal buttoniIg and unbutton
ing" and the making of toilets, from
which his dogship Il immune, save In
high-bred circlesI
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-30
John Burns Urged for Hiqh Place.

The high place that John Burns,
president of the local London govern.
ment board, has assumed in the esti.
nation of the public, is illustrated by
the fact that the Spectator, a most
conservative weekly newspaper, seri-
ously suggests him for the highest post
in the cabinet, namely, the chancellor
ship Of the exchequer, in the event
of Mr.. Asquith finding it necessary to
resign the chancellorship to become
premier,
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-30

A rat and weasel found an egg
They couldn't decide who should have
it, so they arbitrated. A cat was
the arbitrator The cat awarded the
egg to the rat. The rat ate the egg.
The cat promptly ate the rate. The
cat believes in arbitration; the rat
doesn't.-Judge's Library.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-30
Manufacture Of steel Cars.

The data about the manufacture of
steel cars in this country are not az
definite as might be desired, but the
Railway Age reports the number of all
steel cars ordered In 1907 to be 27,SOO.
and of cars with steel underframes.
44,5O0.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-30
All Has Been Done Before.

There is nothing new under the sun
Even in the making of mistakes we
are merely initiating.
The Washington times., 1908-02-07
HUMAN MULE JAILED,
HAULED AWAY WAGON

Hereafter Frederick Ford, coIored,
wil nOt borrow" things from anybody
related 10 a policeman Frederick has
made ny his mind 20 be more particU-
lar. lie will have three months TO think
II over, and during that time his peace
q mind viii only be disturbed by the
clang.us OF iron doors.
FredcT.-k was found guilty In the Pc
Nce Court OF stealing a wagon belong
ing To- Miss Mamie Trumb0. daughter
Of Central ONCE Detective TruIuDO.
Frederick denied his guilt. but It was
proved clnclusiyely THAI the COIored man
had helped himself 10 the wagon; at
least, Judge himbaI vas satisfied Of
his guilt
Miss TrumbO is something OF a bust
ness woman and owns several teams
which she hi-es to builders and con-
tractors. Ford was formerly employed
by her as driver He was nor very
satisfactory driver, and Miss TTumbo
discharged HIM
Then he sought revenge. So he hied
himself 10 the vacant lot near Fourth
and . streets northwest. grabbed the
Whi1lerree of the wagon. and hauled
the vehicle away, Just as any good
horse wOuld do He sold the wagon
for about q. For q time revenge was
sweet Then the police got after him.
Ana so Frederick Ford VIII not have
a chance TO show his ability as "a horse
for at least three months.
The Washington times., 1908-02-07
JAILS A DISGRACE.
CITIZENS CHARGE
EastWashington Association
to Urge Congress to Build
New Institutions.

Conditions in the jail and workhouse
were severely criticised in the report
OF the committee on charities and cor
rectons Of the East Washington Gill
zens' Association. which was submitted
by S. W. Curriden, chairman. to a
meeting Of that body at its meeting last
night.
Mr.. CurTiden characterized the instItu-
tions as a disgrace to the national Capt.
tai. The cells, he said. are poorly con
strHcted, are without sanitary improve
:nents, and are a menace 10 the health
OF their occupants.
Congress is asked TO locate both build
ings on new sites with walled incios-
ures- The report will be transmitted
TO the chairman Of the District Commit
tees Of both Houses Of Congress
A resolution offered by Joseph l. Wei
Ter, protesting against the passage Of
the DOlliyer bill and requesting that
the present school system be continued
Tor another year. aroused considerable
discussion, and was referred 70 the
executive committee, which committee
approved Il.
W. Mosby Williams, chairman Of the
committee on street railways, reported
that the proposed crosstOwu car line
and universal transfer measure now be-
fore Congress seemed certain Of sue
cess.
Resolutions deplorinE the death Of
George 7. Dunlop, president Of the Cap
ital Traction Company were adopted
unanimously.
The Washington times., 1908-02-07
CABINET MEMBERS
HELP PRUNE BILLS
Bureau Sends Experts to
Aid Appropriations
Committee.

How deeply the chiefs of the Govern
ment are interested in keeping expendi-
lures down TO the lowest possible level
Is Indicated by several Cabinet of1cers
sending chiefs Of important bureaus and
divisions 70 the Appropriations Commit
tees OF Congress TO assist the latter in
pruning appropriation bills.
II has been many years since SO much
e1ort was made on the part of the Adj
mnlstration to assist in keeping ex-
penses down. The appropriation bills,
or course, are. in their first draft rep
resentative Of the estimates Of the yari-
Gus departments. Commonly, the de-
partmerts fight for the maintenance of
lheSc ugureS, the allowance OF al they
nave asked. But this year IL is differ
tnJ. A committeeman who wants 70
know where an item viii stand pruning
can get a frank answer from a repre-
sentative OF the department concerned
been instructed 10 assist this work in
every possible way.
Pruning down the appropriation bills
IS at best difficult. because so much OF
the money goes for salaries. It IS not
easy to cut a scheme of salaries that
has had no real reorganization in a gen.
Grafton. The mail employees VIII have TO
go without their hOped-for increase this
year. Even the army and navy may
fail TO get increases which seemed GER
tain 10 come 10 them.
Uncle Sans income has shrunk like
those of other people as a result Of the
contraction Of business and the reduc-
ton in receipts from various sources is
likely TO continue for some time.
The Washington times., 1908-02-07

The children's ative-Cascarets.
Candy tablets, pleasant to take,
gentle in their effects. Throw
out the old time physics.
Look back at your childhood days
Remember the physc that mother insisted in while
OIL salts or cahartcs
How you hated them How fought against taking them
How you dreaded their ater-eaects.
That all wrong, but then nobody knew better,
With children its different
They belong the day the gentle medicine The day
of harsh physics is
We don't force the bowels now; them
We have no dreaded ater-efects.
And the dose is candy tablet.
Mothers who cling the old form Of physc simply don't
know what they do.
The chidren's revolt is wel-founded.
Their tender bowels are harmed by them
The modern give gentle laxative. and give It
frequently. To keep the bowels always active.
The best method Cascarets One-ha tablet often
needed does than anything else keep child we'll
Cascarets candy tablets They sold by all druggists
but in bulk Be you get the genuine, with c.
every tablet The price is Soc. 25c and
Ten Cents per Box ~
The Washington times., 1908-02-07
DENIES PEONAGE CHARGE
AGAINST LOUISIANANS

7 deny absolutely that there has been
any peonage or any condition resem-
bling peonage, IN the faintest degree, at
Avery Island. Louisiana. Furthermore.
I am not now connected directly in
any way with the management of any
manufacturing concern at Avery Island,
being simply a stakeholder in the con-
Germs
Civil Service Commissioner John A.
McIlhenny today thus forcibly expressed
his denial of the alleged condition of
affairs at New Iberia, La. where it has
been charged, the McIlhenny Company,
manufacturers of TObascO and Gamers
of oysters, enJiced immigrants, and
held them in a condition approaching
peOnage.
The commissioner denied. also, that
any complaint had ever been made 10
the National Government
The Washington times., 1908-02-07
CUTS ARTERY IN ARM
THEN SWALLOWS ACID

Prepared TO end his life in three
ways. Herbert T. Lipp. a timer. twenty
five years old, went into the basement
OF his house at 1924 Fourteenth street
yesterday, cut an artery in his wrist
drank a large quantity Of carboIic acid
and died two hours later. Near the
spot where he was found was a coil
of rope with which. Il is believed, he
intended 10 hang himself
Lips relatives are at q loss 10 ac-
count for the suicide, and although
they noticed thar he has been despOn-
dent. they had been unable to deter
mine the cause. LIpp IS survived by
his wife.
The Washington times., 1908-02-07
MRS. EDDY FIRST SEES
BOSTON MOTHER CHURCH

BOSTON, Feb. Mrs. Mary Baker C.
Eddy, founder Of Christian Science. to
day saw the new Christian Science
Church, known as the Mother Church.
for the first time while taking her daily
drive,
She did not alight. but TIE carriage
A. Frye, her secretary, went more
slowly as they passed the church There
was a group OF Christian Scientists
about the church, but they made no
demonstration. It IS thought that She
viii soon see the inter or.
The Washington times., 1908-02-07
THE PITTSBURGH.

The palnlist gazed into the prohered
hand but hesitated
What can YOU see theTe2' asked the
subject. noting a delay.
7 can see" responded the palmist,
that you're from Pittsburg. Kindly
step over 10 the corner and use the
soap and water and 1 will try 10 see
something more. "-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Washington times., 1908-02-07
TWO MEN ARE KILLED
ON WESTERN MARYLAND

ELKINS, W. Va, Feb. by The
Western Maryland passenger train No.
2. north bound, jumping the track ana
pIunging over the embanlZnent at Cor
man, Preston county. two men We e
killed and several others injured.
The dead are Charles c. Cochran. Of
Hagerst0wn. Nd. and Adam W. Reihl,
Of Cumberland. Nd The accident was
caused by a spreading II the rails on
down grade when the train was ruin
mig at thirty-fve miles an hour.
The Washington times., 1908-02-07
SMALLPOX wATCHMEN NAMED.

Upon recommendation Of Or. W. c..
Woodward Health officer. the Commits
siOners have appointed the following as
watchmen and special policemen in the
smallpox service. John A. Ryan, J. G.
COvington. Samuel j. Cook, Samuel c.
Lewis, Henry II. Bosworth, J. z. Bury,
and p 3 Curry.
The Washington times., 1908-02-07
Double Bob Sled
Crashes Into Car;
Six Boys Injured

- WHEELING, w Va, Fen six
We're badly injured and three Others es-
capped with slight bruises when a crowd
Of boys last night coldded with a trolley
car while coming down steep hill At
the rate Of thirty miles an hour on a
double bob sled. on which a long plank
was used for a seat.
The seriously injured:
Carl Grey, fractured skull, may not
live.
Ray Thomas, fractured knee, face hor-
ribly cut and torn
Harry Edge, back hurt.
The Washington times., 1908-02-07
lust KEPT ON.

But really" persisted the reporter,
Tn sure the public would like TO know
how You managed 10 live to such
great age"
by perseverance" replied the mona
genariau. Il just kept on Twin -
Philadelphia Press.
The Washington times., 1908-02-07
GOVERNOR FOLKS NEPHEW
ARRESTED AS KDNAPER

WINNIPEG. Feb 7-GeOrge Folk.
nephew Of Governor Folk, OF Missouri. /
is under arrest at Emerson, charged
with kidnapping two Canadians December
q. IT Is said that Folk at the point OF
a revolver, forced two farmers to cross
the international boundary
The Washington times., 1908-02-07

The Georgetown branch of the Asso-
ciated Charities has removed from 1906
Thirty-tirst street to S2I5 O street, lust
east Of the new Anthony Hyde School.
The Washington times., 1908-02-07

Thomas Mccullough has entered into
negotiations for the sale Of his busi-
ness at 1910 Wisconsin avenue to Kahn
Lipnitz. An application for the trans
fer Of the license has been made.
The Washington times., 1908-02-07

Sam CroDley. Of the Farmers and Ne
Chanics' National Bank force, is con-
fined to has home, 1926 Thirty-third
street, by illness.
The Washington times., 1908-02-07

A musical ana literary entertainment
was given Tuesday evening at Linthi-
cum Hall, on Q street, for the benefit
Of the choir OF Christ Episcopal Church.
The Washington times., 1908-02-07

The condition of Joseph G. Waters,
president Of the Potomac Savings Bank.
Wisconsin avenue and NJ streets, who
has been confined 10 his home l4II
Thirty-fOurTh street. for six weeks. fol-
lowing q stroke Of paralysis, Is report
ed 10 be unchanged.
The Washington times., 1908-02-07

James Lynch, Of Thirty-fourth street,
has recovered from a severe attack Of
typhoid fever.
The Washington times., 1908-02-07
GEORGETOWN NEWS

At q meeting OF the fourth quarterly
conference Of the DumbartOn NJ. z.
Church a resolution requesting the re
turn Of the Rev Charles L. Pate was
unanimously carried. Like action was
also taken in regard 10 the retention
Of the Rev. Mr. SUmwalt as presiding
elder.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28
Rush Hill.

Mrs. Luther Sims has been very
sick for two weeks past.
Miss Emma Hatton, OF Laddonla,
was here Thursday.
MIR. Tom Davis and Miss Mabel
King were married in Mexico last
Sunday.
Mark Rodgers delivered some
sheep here Monday.
The Rush Hill and Martinsburg
baseball team played a matched game
here Sunday. Rush Hill won, the
score standing 22 10 3.
Mr.. Tom Bradley and Miss Mary
Armstrong were married Wednesday
May %, 1908. They will make their
future home In Rush Hill.
Jumper Underwood will leave next
week for Los Angeles. California.
Miss Alya Roberts IS visiting in
Klrksyille.
MIss Beulah Greer has been visit.
ing relatives In Martinsburg.
Gussie Reusch and wife OF st
Louis are visiting Mrs. VIII Sims.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28
Powell Ford.

Another fine rain last Monday;
plenty of rain.
Maurice Dowell bought nice
horse of Earl Carter, paying $l45.
Misses Virgie and Annie Bledsoe.
OF Mexico. were the guests of Miss
Pauline Powell last Sunday and
Monday.
Dan billiard sold horse last Sat
urday for SIS.
Earl Carter lost a nice mule colt
last week, got cut on wire.
Robert Allen sold a nice saddle
horse to Earl Carter for $125.
Elder ReavIs filled HIS appointment
at Sunrise last Sunday morning and
afternoon. We are glad he will be
with us next Sunday. Sunday school
at 10 and preaching at IL o'clock.
+. p. Carter. of Mexico, spent a
few days last week with his sister.
Mrs. James Powell.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28
REPUnLICANs NOMINATE.
Put Full County Ticket in the Field
at Their Meeting Saturday.

The Republicans OF Audrain
county met In convention in the Mex
leo court house last Saturday after
noon. C. A. Smith, OF Laddonia,
served as chairman. and A. L. Bran
stetter. OF vandalia. secretary.
The following committee was APP
pointed to suggest a county ticket:
A. G. Barnes. Of Mexico; p. p.
Hummel. OF Laddonia; J. 8. Gatson.
OF Vandalla; T. ]. Roberts. Of Rush
Hill; Joel Considine. OF Thompson.
The ticket named Is as follows:
Representative. w. T. Keath.
Prosecuting Attorney, Charles C.
Woodbridge.
Sheriff, Charles Dean.
Treasurer, 7. J. Roberts.
Assessor. Thomas Hughlett.
Surveyor. o. Il. Howard.
Public Administrator, Harry
Householder.
Coroner. DR.. T. II. Welch.
Constable Cuivre township. Chas
Leist.
Constable Prairie, q. w. Bently.
Constable Linn, VIM. Coleman.
Constable Loutre. P. p. Young.
Constable Salt River. Ralph Head.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28
HOIIensVlIIe.

J. c. MCGEE and sons delivered 40
hogs to r. c. Peck at Thompson at
$50 per cwt.
Still II rains. Anyway, 'tis making
fine grass in the pastures. where II
Is needed, as we'll In the corn fields.
where Its presence In not so welcome.
Lewis Galway is the owner OF a
fine new buggy. We are not sure II Is
OF western make. but somehow II
seems TO prefer going in that dlrec-
tion.
Cecil Mallory and wife spent Sun
day with J. c. McGee and family.
We desire to extend sympathy to
the relatives OF Miss Tessle Caw-
thOrne, who passed away last Thurs
day morning, after a lingering illness,
from lung trouble. Miss Tessie was
an excellent young lady. BY her
faithfulness and accommodating spIr-
II while in charge OF the MolInO tele-
phone switch board. she added many
to her already long list OF friends.
Failing health caused her to give up
her position and begin the fight
against the dread disease. Surely
there are few who could be 30 patient
and uncomDlainIng as she was. The
funeral discourse was preached al
Berea church on Friday at Q p. m. BY
Rev. l.. II. HarbOard. OF Vandalla
The remains were then laid TO rest BY
the side Of her sister who died littls
more than year ago. At this. as al
the sisters burial. the six brother
we're pail bearers. Miss Tessle had
lfor = number Of years been consist
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28
CANT

Corn is coming mp nicely. Some
little that was planted during the
cold spell will be to plant over.
j. II. Vance has been under the
Doctors treatment the past week
for stomach trouble. Better at
this writing.
Parker Denham's new house is
nearing completion; tue plaster
ing is done and in a few more days
the inside wood work will be on.
w. II. Sims delivered some &c
hogs this week. They were engag-
ed some time ago.
The funeral Of Uucle Joseph
Shock of Salt River was largely at
tended. he had many friends aud
relatives in this communityi had
lived here all his life.
1.-THE above items were not re-
csiyed until last Thursday after,
noon, more than 2s hours too lats
to get in the paper Ed
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

The initiative anu referendum,
wherever they have been adopted,
and put in practice, have demonstrat-
ed their efficiency in wiping out abus-
es that have been fostered by corrupt
boss rule. The initiative and refer
endum make public opinion the quail
ity controlling in legislature. and the
nearer the officers carry out public
opinion the nearer We approach a
government OF and by the people.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28
Thompson.


Mrs. Fannie Fowler, OF Windsor,
Mo-, has returned home after a visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. +. f. Elliott.
The MasOns at Cant, Audraln
county, have decided to celebrate st.
Johns day at Salt river church June
"a.
w. s. Geary purchased n fine sad-
die and driving mare OF Judge Baker
Barnes for 5000. This is one OF the
best horses in this section.
Miss Mary Alice Dempsey attended
the commencement exercises in Col
umbIa this last week where her
cousin. Miss Grace Smith, was a
graduate.
Miss Ruth Black, OF Centraiia, was
recent guest OF Miss Leila Tinsley.
Joe Tapley. OF Bowling Green. was
here Thursday in the interest OF his
candidacy for State Senator.
Rufus Underwood was in st. Louis
Thursday.
Miss Sallle Jesse. who has been
very sick for the past two weeks with
pneumonia, is able to be up. we are
glad to state.
Il. +. Carter has about completed
painting his residence and other
buildings.
Little Sims Consldine was very sick
the past ten days with tonsilitis, but
Is about we'll again.
We received notice the other day
that Miss Edna Grant at this place
will graduate at the Mexico high
school this week.
Miss Matte Williamson has been
the guest Of Mrs. J. z. Tiger.
Mrs. w. II. Tilger was visiting her
son. Ed, the first of the week.
s. C. Groves, of near this place, in
formed the writer Monday that he
will announce this week as a Judge
OF the county court for the Western
District. Few better level headed
men in this country than Cook
Groves. lie will MI the ofice with
credit.
Cant q ConsIdine shipped two cars
OF fat hogs to 81. Louis Friday.
r. II. Bell spent a few days recent
ly with home folks and other friends
In the western part OF the state. Mr.
Bell is our popular agent for thS
Wabash.
Frank Cauthorn attended the fu,
neral OF his sister Friday.
George Chadwick has been sick fol
some weeks. He continues about the
same,
Il Miss Lucy Brown has been visiting
Mrs. Robert Dorgan OF near BsntoI
City for several days.
Mrs. Judge Smith. OF near Mexico
was the guest OF her friend. Mis-
Katherine o'Brien Friday and satur
day.
j. r. Jesse. wife and family werv
out from Mexico Monday to see hi
sisters.
Miss Maud Douglass came out fron
Mexico Saturday evening to visit Mis-
lEdna Cant.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

Tiling is being shipped in to be
used in the construction of culverts
for the new electric railway. II is
thought that the cars will be running
between here and Molino by the lat
ter part Of next September--the rails
will be laid as far as Molino. First
rails will be laid in Mexico. Seems to
me 1t would be just the caper to first
build the track out to the fair
grounds and operate cars that for. II
the Chautauqua should be held there
too. It all ought to be a good starter
for an early big travel over the road