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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-11-19
soME REMARKS FROM MINNIE
sofa EDITORS.
What They Think Of Western Canada.

"hae iHSy iHi'N VI "SsNSih NaHdud'
A party Of editors from a number of
cities and towns Of Minnesota recently
made a tour of Western Canada, and
having returned to their homes they
are now telling in their respective
newspapers of what they saw on their
Canadian trip. The West st. Paul
Times recalls the excursion of the
Minnesota editors from Winnipeg to
the Pacific Coast ten years ago. Re-
ferring to what has happened in the
interval the writer says: Thousands
of miles Of new railway lines have
been built, and the development of
the country has made marvellous
strides. Millions of acres, then lying
in their wild and untouched state,
have since been transferred into grain
fields. Towns have sprung up as if
by the wand of magician, and their
development is now in full progress
1t Is a revelation, a record of conquest
by settlement that is remarkable"
The Hutchinson Leader character
lies Western Canada as "a great coun.
try undeveloped. The summer out.
ing" it says, was an eye-opener to
every member Of the party, even those
who were on the excursion through
Western Canada ten years ago, over
considerable of the territory covered
this year, being amazed at the prog.
ress and advancement made in that
short space of time. The time will
come when Western Canada will be
the bread-basket Of the world. 1t
was a delightful outing through a
great country of wonderful posslbil-
tiles and resources"
Since the visit of these editors the
Government has revised its land regu-
lations and it is now possible to Sc
cure 100 acres OF wheat land at $500
an acre in addition to the 16G acres
that may be homesteaded.
The crops OF 1908 have been splen.
did, and reports from the various dis.
tricts show good yields, which at pres
ent prices will give excellent profits to
the farmers.
From Milestone, Saskatchewan
there are reported yields of thirty bush
els Of spring wheat to the acre, while
the average is about 20 bushels. The
quality of grain to be shipped from
this point will be about 100000 bush
els. information regarding free lands
and transportation will be freely given
by the Canadian Government Agents
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-11-19
Ilnclc Ben Liked Her.

A Kansas City girl recently married
a man who lives in one Of the smaller
nearby towns, and went there with
him to live. The bridegroom was
naturally eager that his relatives
should like his bride and as one, an
old farmer voiced no complimentary
opinion in his hearing he at last
asked:
Uncle Ben, what do you think of
my wife,"
Wal, for fact, George" responded
the old fellow, you shore outmarried
yourself. kansas City Times.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-11-19

l looked around and through the
mass Of Kaleidoscope color and move
ment, without what might be called "a
lead"~-a clue to the personality of
her l sought. A young maid, and shy
perhaps, not yet quite a part of her
own social world, and looking on with
eager eyes of expectation yet as soil
tary as l felt myself to be / pic
tured her doubtful glance in response
to my own quick recognition, her
slower acceptance of me-because of
my disguise of years, bronzed skin and
of course. A pity! l recalled name
of bright curls on her shoulders, and,
too, her dresses would be long now.
At least, l knew that | should find
a welcome, a hand-clasp, when she
should once recognize me, and perhaps
a corner apart, and then reminis-
cences, memories-so far as a young
girl can have memories of childhood.
Then would follow a delightful sense
of older brotherhood, on my part.
"Ouluu H'dhG uSI nave 6OOu
time"-that little comrade of long ago!
Between me and where the hostess
was supposed to be, moved a restless
glittering tide of humanity, crested
like a lowering, tropical bird, and in
stead of my familiar-the night-wind
in the palms-an orchestra in gal
lery waited downward the signing of
waltz / was, indeed, a stranger to
my old world, an alien to its social
soil. An impulse stirred me to re-
main so for awhile, to be in the crowd
but not of it, to remain unknown.
Suddenly l had in inspiration, born
like all true inspirations, not of
thought, and / leaned forward to ask
a brunette
Pardon me, are you Miss Devour-
ney?"
Two fawn-liIe eyes looked at me
over a white shoulder, as she smiled
negative. | bowed and passed on
to ask splendid blonde.
Pardon me, are you Miss Devour-
ney?"
She looked back from under a bril-
liant tiara, and retracted with bow.
She l sought was not self-conscious,
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-11-19

at any rate. A young woman stood
midway up the broad staircase, lead
ing TO the gallery and l moved on
with the throng, making her my desti-
national point.
Pardon me, are you Miss Devour-
ney?" I asked, when the crowd had
drawn me near enough.
One white slipper was visible, and
her train caught in one hand.
Not at ALT" she sad, surveying me
with the clear directness of the twen-
tieth century's feminine product.
81 am sorry" murmured, pausing
to let others pass us.
Instead of turning away Indifferent
ly, she veiled a glance which had been
of perceptive swiftness, and said:
Doubtless. But it is hardly flatter-
ing to be told So"
"Eut, you see, assure you l only
meant that II you were Miss Devour-
ney could hnger for moment, and
not fight my way to the head Of the
stairs. Even little conversation
would be more enjoyable"
The Vision in white satin seemed to
be smiling inwardly. Outwardly she
was maddeningly grave. felt unac-
countably old and far removed from
her world.
Is she. Miss Devourney, then, a pro-
fessional conversationalist?"
Il assure you l never heard her talk
in my life!" I averred.
"Oh, that accounts for it. She is a
good listener" murLured the Vision.
OF course, knew that l was being
coldly chaffed, but l adroitly ranged
myself on her side of the stairs won.
dering a little at her condescension.
I'm sure / owe an apology for
speaking" ventured, "but hap
pened to look up and recognize you"
"Oh!"-the gray blade Of her gaze
was suddenly unsheated.
"-as Miss Modernity-"
Absurd" she murmured Then
please understand that recognized
you first as Mr.. Antiquity, or l
shouldn't have answered you"
I fancy the meeting of extremes is
inevitable" said, politely. May
not make way for you to ascend or
descend? 1t is crushing here, to say
the least"
Yes, II you will. suppose must
let you. IL was looking for some
one when you came up and"
Here the crowd Inade it necessary
that / should force a way up to the
gallery above. When we had gained
it / added:
you are exceedingly good, and /
am favored beyond expression. You
see, I'm stranger yet to my own. a
sort of Rip Van Winkle, and am keen
" anxious to feel my ground beneath
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-11-19
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the dis
eased portion OF the ear. There is only one way 10
cure deafness and that is by constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused by an infamed condition Of the
mucous lining OF the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube Is inhamed you have rumbllng sound or I'M
perfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed. Deaf
ness is the result and unless the Inflammation be
taken out and this tube restored TO its normal cond
ton, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases
out OF ten are caused by Catarrh which is nothing
but an nfamsd condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of
Deafness Caused by catarrhl that canlOt be cured
~ Halls Catarrh Cure Send for circulars free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists 7Jc.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-11-19
FUN FOR "HAPPY COUPLE"
Modern Wedding Described with Pos
sibly Slight Exaggeration.

The young pair had so many friends
that the police were quite unable to
cope with the situation. The bride
was headed up in a barrel and thrown
into the river, while the groom was
bound and gagged and suspended by
his feet from tall tree.
At this point the military was
called out and arrived at double quick
just in time to save the baggage from
being pasted over with insulting pla-
cards.
A number of shot were exchanged.
At a late hour the city was reported
quiet and the authorities, though not
denying the popularity of the high
contracting parties, were confident
that there would be no more violence.
Puck,
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-11-19
Hat AZ Badoe of Slavery.

With the ancient Greeks the hat
was simply an appurtenance of the
traveller. The free citizen preferred
to go bareheaded and only put on his
broad-brimmed petasus for protection
against the sun when on long jour
nev. The uncovered head was part
of his dignity, for the slaves and work
men wore always kind of pointed
skull cap.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-11-19
MAKING HIoh.HeeIed Shoes safe.

To overcome the objection On the
part of some women to high-heeled
shoes, because of their danger to
weak ankles, Virginia woTan has
devised T-snaped piece of metal, to
be inserted in the heel of u shoe and
extending on either side Of the foe
to support it
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-11-19

Percy-I dreamed last night that
you had accepted me. What does that
signify?
Edith-That you will marry me.
Percy-Ah! When?
Edith-When you dream again!-
London Opinion.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-11-19

no cure for me and / was given up to
die. Being urged, l used Doan's Kid
ney Pills. Soon 1 was better and in a
few weeks was about the house, we'll
and strong again"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-11-19
A HINT TO GOLFERS.

The Visitor-What on earth does
that chap carry that phonograph round
for Is he dotty?
The Member-No! But he's dumb.
So he has that talking machine to
give instructions to his caddie or to
make a few we'll chosen remarks in
case he fozzles his drive or does any.
thing else annoying.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-11-19
A Literary Race.

The correspondents Of most Welsh
newspapers and magazines are TIN
workers, colliers, shoemakers, black
smiths, tailors. farm laborers, and 9TH
ers in similar humble walks Of life.
And many OF the articles which come
from the pens of these men are worthy
Of wider circulation than is possible In
the Welsh anguage.-London Western
Mail.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-11-19

Delicious cakes and pastries are pro-
duced by the use of Souders' Cream of
Tartar Baking Powder and Souders'
Flavoring Extracts. All good groceries.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-11-19

For years / was
weak and run down,
could not sleep, my
limbs swelled and
the secretions were
troublesome; pains
were intense. / was
fast in bed for four
months. Three doc
tors said there was
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-11-19

Some young men seem to think It
better to have loved and lost than
never to have lost at all.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-11-19
NOT EXACTLY.

Flossie Footlight-Part of the Jap
anese wedding ceremony consists in
the burning of the discarded toys of
the bride.
Winnie Wings-Horrors! You don't
mean cremating her cast-off lovers, do
you?
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-11-19

The charity that begins at home is
generally too weak TO travel.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-11-19

Use Aliens FOOt-Ease
Cures tired aching sweating feet. &c Trial package
free. A. s. Olmsted. lie RoT- y. Y.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-11-19
sED-soUND FOR MONTHS.
Hope Abandoned After Physicians
Consultation.

Mrs. Enos Shearer, Yew and Wash
ington Sts., Centralia, Wash, says:
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-11-19

Mrs. WlRsIOW's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces In
aGmmatiOn aAys pain cures wind eOliG. sc bottle
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-11-19

To the hungry no bread is dry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29
TEACH FACES SOME
 IMPORTANT CASES

Practically at the very beginning of his term of office, City Attorney Thach has his hands full.
 The city has four or five big cases. the trials of which will begin in the immedi- ate future. The cases are of great i'm. portance, and involve many, intricate points of law.
 One is suit toward clearing up the title to rights of way on Twenty eighth street, where several railroad tracks are laid Another is the matter of the con- demnation of certain Norwood property the owners of which have already taken legal action. Others are against the Bir- mingham Water Works company, these latter being continuation, as matter of fact, of the old suit brought and prose cuted by Edward D. Smith, until recently city attorney.
 There are still other legal tangles of great importance confronting the new city attorney, and he will have his hands full for some time. The scity authorities point out that the result of these cases means much in a financial way to the city of Birmingham and to the citizens thereof.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29
QNaiI AT lie Mercy .0
 SpOYfSmen After Sunday

game bird, there are still limitations. Ne marksman, in the course of a day, can bag more than 25 cartridges nor can he sell any or all of his game. He must too. be equipped with license is sued by the probate judge of the county in which he hunts, and must have the license in his possession at the time of hunting Furthermore, he must have the written permission of the owner of the land on which he hunts. and must have such permission in his possession at the time of hunting
 There has occurred no great furry in the issuance of hunting permits, this be- ing because those issued last winter still retain their value until December 31. How ever an occasional permit is issued and were this not true the glitter in the eye of the huntsman, the activity in the sale of cartridges and the happiness displayed by the pointers and settlers would be proof enough that the period of quail protection is well nigh spent.
 From March I to November 1 cartridges cannot be killed in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29
KETTIG CERTAIN OF GREAT SUCCESS Thinks RagsdaIe Amendment
 Will Meet Defeat SURE OF INTELLIGENT VOTE Prentiss 3. Reed Has Heard of No op- position to Good Roads Amend
 ment-seems Certain
 of Passage.
SURE OF INTELLIGENT VOTE

A canvass of business men of Birming- ham reveals the fact that on next Mon- day they will vote against the new coun- ty and the biennial sessions amendments, and will put all their strength behind the Overton good roads amendment.
 The majority of the merchants and cit izens of Birmingham are against the new county because they fear a consequent falling off in business, and because they believe it to be a great injury both to Birmingham and the state.
 ''It is question of intelligence" said W. H. Kettig. chairman of the campaign committee which is fighting the new coun- ty amendment We expect to poll the in- telligent vote of the state. We have sent our literature in all directions, and are confident that just as soon as the real truth gets into the minds of the thinking public the people will conclude to vote against the Ragsdale amendment.
 Tt will be the class of people which votes without thinking which will SUD- port the amendment-eyerywh except in Bessemer. calculate that the counties surrounding Jefferson, and this county itself, will easily overwhelm the Besse- mer vote. If we can hold our own in the rest of the state the fight Is won, and I am confident right now that any spirit of jealousy will be voted down by the in- telllgent voters who want to see BiTming-, ham become great city
 There is a general apathy so far as the biennial sessions is concerned. The op- position is very quiet, and there is no organized Support. But when it comes to good roads everybody is ready to say Me too!'
 'If the people do not forget the good roads amendment it will receive. bigger vote than any person or issue on the ticket. It is only necessary to get the voters out, and let them understand the proposition thoroughly" is the statement of it's supporters.
 Prentiss B. Reed, state insurance ad- justor who has been making extensive tours over the state, was in Birmingham last night and said: "I have not heard man oppose the good roads amendment. l have just returned from a trip down in the hill counties of south Alabama and they are enthusiastic.
 'erhe fallacy of some of the arguments to the effect that it will hurt the schools and the veterans has had no effect have talked with a number of pensioners who claim that all the old soldiers are in favor of good roads.
 'J have been in a number of other counties in various parts of the state dur. ing the past few weeks and find every one ready to go with his neighbor and vote. The opposition has practically melted, and around Montgomery the people are unani- nous.
 ''rhe state must be ready to receive ns- tional aid as soon as Congress wakes up. and this will not be far off Every coun- ty needs help, and as soon as the state funds get in good shape, Alabama will no doubt begin the construction of roads in an up-to- date manner"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29
RUMOR SAYS OTHER
 HEADS ARE DOOMED
ACCORDING TO LATEST INFORMAL TON, ABERNATHY IS SLATED FOR DEFEAT-J. o. SMITH ALSO ON THIN ICE.

There was a well-defined rumor in the city hall yesterday to the effect that W. fl. Abernathy, the popular city electrician, will be defeated at the December meet ing of the city council, when the election Of city officials will be held
 MT Abernathy has been connected with the city government for couple of terms, has discharged his duties in splendid manner according to Mayor Ward and others in authority and but for a recent occurrence, 1t is said, would have no op- position for reelection.
 MT. Abernathy is a brother of H. B. Abernathy, considered the leader of the city democratic executive committee, and 1t was due to the action of H. B. Aber- nathy that the committee went on record at it's last meeting as opposed to opening the ballot box of the Third ward in the contest whereby A. A. Gambill seeks to become alderman of the Third ward
 Another interesting report current yes- terday was that J. o. Smith, assistant feat at the December meeting, and that Fred A. Fulghum, Sixth ward alderman, would be his successor. It was impos- sible to communicate with MT. B'ulghum yesterday, however, and whether or not he is candidate cannot be stated posi- lively.
 MT. Fulghum, as well as Alderman For ney were candidates for the office of city attorney, but were not nominated when it was that Robert H. Thach would win by large majority ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29
At the Riinil

The quaint and realistic rural play. HShore Acres. written by James A. Herne and played by him for many years. is at the Bijou this week. This rural play has been revived upon pretentious lines, with a complete new scenic equipment. Archie Boyd. the well-known inpersonator of rural characters is playing the leading part. Miss Dorothy Herne. the youngest daughter of the author of the play. is what may be termed the leading female player of the company There will be matinee this afternoon and the usual per formance tonight. Next week the Biiou will offer finely staged production of the perennial success. ''ln Old Kentucky"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29
FEAGIN'S FRIENDS
 WILL MAKE FIGHT
PRESENT INDICATIONS ARE THAT COUNCIL WILL DEFEAT HIM AND FEAGIN's FRIENDS ARE PLAN MING MASS MEETINGS.

Although the odds are heavy to the ef- feet that the Burnett majority of the city council will depose Noah B. Feagin, judge of the police court, and in his stead elect k. c. Crow, who managed the campaign of George H. Bodeker chief of police, the friends of the present incumbent are de- termined to make stubborn resistance.
 As the matter now stands 1t is prac- tically certain that if the case comes before the aldermen in it's present shape MT Crow will be elected by a large ma jority. The general understanding is that a ''frame-upi has already been entered into. and that nothing save a popular revolution can undo what has already been agreed upon.
 The friends of Judge Feagin, not only those holding membership in the city council, but those throughout the city, as we'll, believing that if the election was in the hands of the people the present incumbent would score an easy victory, are planning mass meetings.
 It is still a matter of doubt as to whether there will be one great mass meeting held in one of the theatres, or whether there will be Il meetings, one in each of the wards of the city.
 The object of the plan is to make it certain to the aldermen that if the, peo- pie had the matter in charge. the pres ent incumbent would be retained in of flee In case the ward mass meetings are held, 1t will be the purpose of those mak- ing the fight to have the aldermen of the respective wards instructed by the voters.
 In this way the friends of Judge Fea- gin plan to circumvent the purpose of the city council. The only outspoken al~ derman in favor of Judge Feagin is G. H. Estes, although 1t is considered cer- tain that B. H. Cooper will vote for him. Dan Hogan is considered as one of the supporters of Judge Feagin, but con corning the others there Is grave doubt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-29

At the expiration of four more days the quail of the state of Alabama can fly no longer protected by the laws of the land
 This brave bird must after Sunday de- pend on his rapidity of flight and his ability to remain concealed near the ground, for the law, having seen him grow large and able under it's protection, casts him on his own resources on a cold and unsympathetic world
 And the sportsmen of the state have harvest awaiting their aim Since the game laws were adopted the birds have multiplied in great numbers and the fields are full of them. Never before sportsmen who have already made tours of inspec- ton state, were cartridges so plentiful in Alabama, and it is certain that never before was the ardor of the sportsmen more keen
 So broad is the law restricting the slaughter of the game birds of Alabama that while hunders are permitted on and after November to enter the field in pursuit of this, the greatest southern