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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-08-27
BIRDS AND BUGS.

The birds are here &c eat the bugs,
and the bugs are here to feed the birds,
and this is about as far as most people
get in their study of these two imDor-
tant factors in the growth ana develop.
ment OF plant life. These bugs. which
Is generic term including all the vast
and multiplied army Of insect life. have
mission when one studies their habits
and work which goes far beyond tile
commonplace one of furnishing food
for the birds. For one thing, they are
absolutely Indispensable in natures
plan of fertilization of the bloom of all
plants. Others, seemingly useless. live
10 furnish food for those that are use
ful; some are sections ana Gcavengers
TO rid the earth Of dead ANA dccayiug
vegetable and animal life; many serve
10 limit natures tremendous tendency
TO overproductiOn Of grain and fruit;
others store food for man, as in the
case of the hOneybee, while none but
has an important mission in the
worlds economy. Now, the same tend
ency Of OverproductiOn is just as man
ifeSt in the case of the insects as in
the case of The bloom and the fruit
on tree or seed formation of any sort.
and right here is where the relation OF
the bird to the bug becomes Of the
greatest Importance to the farmer ana
fruit grower. The birds are the natural
enemies of the bugs and by making a
continuous war upon them for food
tend in the most marked and effective
manner to limit the propagation of
these numerous forms of insect life,
ana so II is now easy to see that when
man makes war on the birds he is dis
arranging the machinery OF nature as
much as he would that of some great
factory If he deliberately stuck
crowbar into the main cOgwheels Of
the machinery or tied a weight on the
safety valve of the boiler. If there are
too few birds there viii be too MANY
Insects and they become like the plaques
In Egypt; If too few insects the number
Of birds decreases for lack of food. and
the good work done by the bugs is thuI
secured. The laws Of the states, most
OF them, wisely protect nearly ali OF
our birds, the only exemptions in most
states being the crow, the sparrow and
the blue jay, to which we think should
be added the butcher bird, which is an
all round brigand and pirate and a
menace to other bird life. If your small
boy feels that he must go out and kill
! something about as soon rs he can tod
die, which. because of an Inherited bar
harlan instinct, he Is almost sure to do.
set him to work on the sparrows, which
are becoming national pest, and
teach him to respect and spare all OF
our insectIvOrous and song birds as tile
best friends which the American farm
or has. This bird question is of so
much Importance in an economic way
that 1t should be taught in every home
and in all our schools as one Of the ten
commandments Of our American civili-
=2tscG.
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APPEAL For FINDS.

We arc IN receipt of a commu-
nication from the Democratic
National Committee which, after
mention, OF the brilliant chances
Of the Democratic party for win
ming in the coming election, and
the open and honest way in which
the campaign is TO be conducted,
explains the lack of funds existing
at the present time and requests
all editors to make an appeal to
their friends and patrons for help
along this line. The committee
instead Of accepting the funds Of
trusts and corporations, which
would be gladly given if by the
giving these concerns might be
benefited and secure favorable
legislation, prefer that our candi-
date shall be elected without in
curing these obligations, which
have already been the cause IF so
much corruption in the Republi-
can party. and without obtaining
power by the same means which
they have so often condemned in
their opponents. In order to do
this an appeal to the rank and file
of the party is necessary and Mr..
Bryan earnestly requests the aid
fall loyal democrats i'll this inn
portant matter,
The Editor of The JOURNAL
will publish the names Of all max
ing contribution to the fund and
forward same to the Treasurer of
the Financial Committee as IN
Structed.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-08-27
MAYNARD WINS.

The Hon. Harry L. Maynard.
of Portsmouth. was nominated to
succeed himself in Congress from
the second district in the Demo-
cratic primary held in that dis
trict on August 25th. Mr.. May
nard received majority of about
500 votes. This was rather a sur
prise as he only received a plu-
rality Of Is over Mr.. Cabell two
years ago. The vote in Norfolk
was increased in spite of the bad
weather. Portsmouth stood SOL
idly behind her son and practi-
cally elected him. The vote was
as follows:
Maynard 3,s3s
CaOeli 3,O00
Hohanq By
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HE statement given ont by
]. Taylor EllysOn. that he will
not consider any matter relative
TO his entering the race for the
Democratic nomination for COVER
nor. is a credit to that gentle
man. Every man may be ex-
pected 10 do his duty but unfor-
tunately some Hen fail in preform-
ing it.
Mr.. Ellyson doubtless realizes
that. holding as he does the posi-
ton of chairman of the State
Democratic Committee. it is his
duty to work for the interests of
that party regardless of his per-
.sonal interests.
The fact that numbers of his
friends have urged him to an
nounce his candidacy makes his
refusal to consider it all the more
.commendable. He states that
he will start an aggressive cam
paign at once and do his best to
carry every district for Mr.. Bryan
this fall and judging from the
present outlook it will be done.
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THURSDAY. AUGUST p, zoos.

TPE speech delivered by Mr..
Bryan at Des Moines, Iowa is be-
yond doubt one of the strongest
he has ever made. Always a
peerless orator and strong fighter
he has dealt the Republican party
many a hard knock, but it is
questionable if he ever presented
as unanswerable argument as was
advanced in his recent discussion
of the Tsriff Question. This is a
vital and ever present question to
the people of the United States.
The two great political parties
have always advocated different
treatment of this problem-at
beast until the present time when
the Republicans realizing that the
labor element of their own party
as we'll as those of different politi-
cal views were thoroughly dis
sgusted with the high protective
tariff which is enriching the cor
Porations at the expense of the
poorer classes. found it necessary
10 make some concession along
this line or face overwhelming
defeat. Hence the plank in the
Republican platform promising
revision of the tariff Immediately
following the election. But dur
lng the time they have been in
power the same conditions have
existed and have met with 10 re-
lief through any effort of theirs.
Mr.. Bryan's query. can the peo-
pie safely trust the elimination OF
;the evil to the party already ben
Gifted and probably to be bene-
fitted by its continuance, is a per-
,tinent one. 1t is not reasonable
to expect that the Republican
party will try to destroy the agent
that has placed them In power
and held them there.
That Mr.. Taft recognizes the
IMP Srtance of this issue is clearly
proven by his promise to revise
,the tariff system imme lately after
his election, but as he is already
at variance with his platform and
by no means in sympathy with a
large portion of his party, his
ability to carry out such d promise
is open to doubt.
Altogether the Democratic
chances for success are good and
every loyal Democrat should give
his best support to the election Of
Mr.. Bryan next Novem Der.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-08-27
CURED HAY FEVER AND SUMMER
COLD.

a. 5. Nasbum, Batesyille, Indiana,
writes: Last year l suffered for three
months with summer cold so distress
ing rhatit interlered with my business.
had many symptoms OF hay fever, and
doctors prescription did not reach
my case, and I took several medicines
which seemed only to aggregate it.
Fortunately I insisted upon having
Foley,s Honey and Tar. 1t quickly
cured me. lily wife has since used Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar with the same
success" Sold by all druggists.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-08-27
Negro Killed.

Willie Smith, a negro, was
shot and killed by Lee Smith, also
cOlored. near Port Haywood, on
Friday night last. The shooting
was said to have been caused by
some dispute between the two
men. Lee Smith gave himself
up on Saturday morning, claim
ing the shooting to have been an
accident. He will probably APP
pear before the grand jury next
term.
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serve a little more attention. 4
lady coming here on a wet day Is
almost sure TO spoil her shoes and
dress. This condition of affairs is
DOT the one best calculated TO inn
press visitors OF strangers with a
favorable impression of our coun-
az.
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ITEMS OF INTEREST.

AAANAh VI Nv AA]ALNA"
Mr.. Bryan has annou. .ced his
Intention of making a strenuous
fight in New York state and will
make a Canvassing trip through
the state speaking at the prinCi-
pal places. The outlook in that
state is said to be promising.
John w. Kern Democratic can
didate for vice-presidept, was
formally notified of his nomina-
ton at Indianapolis, Ind. on
August 25th. VIM. Jennings
Bryan, Norman Z. Mack and
many other prominent Democrats
were present.
The Night Riders of Kentucky
have driven out the American
Tobacco Co. with whom they
have been fighting for years.
The victory is likely to cost the
state dear as it is bound to reduce
its tobacco sales several millions
of dollars yearly.
The Norfolk & Washington
Steamboat Company have been
awarded the contract for carrying
the mail between Norfolk and
Washington. The new route will
call for an early distribution of
mail which will be decided ad-
vantage in getting the Northern
mail.
George B. Davis. who has been
superintendent of the Richmond
City home for years, resigned re-
Gently On account of the Critici.m
in regard to the Baby Vaughan
case. He mas already been elect
ed as superintendent of the Laurel
ReformatOry AMI will accept the
position.
Col. James Lyons, a former
Democrat and a descendent of a
prominent Virginia family, has
announced his Willingness to meet
Harry StGeorge Tucker on the
stump to discuss the political
issues in the place of Mr.. Mere
dith who had been challenged by
Mr.. Tucker and who has declined.
The governments plea to re-
open the case against the Stand
Oil Comp any of Indiana was filed
on Saturday and will be pushed
to the utmost. The government
Claims that unless the decision Of
Judge Lands is upheld that the
Elkin Rate law will be rendered
void and that it will be impossi-
bic TO punish any trust for its
CroOkedness.
SUIT is being entered in the
Superior Court of Guilford cOun-
ty. N. c.. against Senator Marion
+. Butler and brother. Lester r.
Butler, by Judge Spencer b.
Adams for alleged libel. He was
accused through the Raleigh Con-
casion of accepting a brihe while
Judge Of Choctaw and Chickasaw
court Of Indian Territory. The
suit is for $4,000 damages.
Mr.. and Mrs. w, Henry Re
we're. Of Wake, Va. announce the
approaching marriage of their
daughter. Miss Bessie Lee, to
Mr.. Yates d. Clark, formerly Of
Lancaster. but now of Middlesex,
where lie Is doing a mercantile
business. The ceremony to take
place at 2:3o o'clock p. m, Tues
day. August twenty-ffth. at Har-
mOny Grove Baptist church.
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cold water and strain the syrup
into the freezer can; when we'll
chilled, add one pint of orange
juice and freeze. When nearly
frozen, add two cupfuls of firm
watermelon dice and let stand.
well packed in ice ana salt, for an
hour.
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WE HAVE noticed with consit

WE HAVE noticed with consid-
.erably ppeasipess the miniature
stream that flows almost by The
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fasten sometimes in the front, sometimes one
or in the back and buttone9 entire length A
three piece circular skirt good looking made
inverted plait let in side gore
and having the a back There is just one
hculy with this for short skirt 1t will spite
of all one do But If the skirt the ground
It is not noticeable.
Buttons popular trimming for coats waists.
and skirts. They used both servicee md
ent on dresses of cloth silk out the color
scneme ano becoming lines of The costume Both large
and small sizes The front closing waists,
buttonng from the top collar to the belt offers
an opportunity for the buttons and button
holes or loops. the kind buttons being used to
trim the yoke edges sleeves close the cuffs
Some short skirts close with belt to hem
the closing being at the 'front.' center back
'front.' or on the hips The termination skirt folds
pocket laps cuffs closings closings Of
waists and skirts yokes for the
or buttons These are not expensive trimmings the
average Dress for button molds cheap and small
pieces of dress material the buttons
1t is probable that with the exception of one suit
for strictly practical purposes every other gown
made with skirt that touches and trains a little
Slenderness and length of line sought after Waists
are to be closer fitting sleeves long close
long and in many instances plain 1t would hardly
though the present styles made for people who
have limited means They seem to be getting away from
many of the practical styles have had But women
who have small means and count the cost should
have the ambition to dress we'll possible and
necessary In order to DO this to study the
notice the materials used. trimmings combination
OF colors, etc.
Materials never have been beautiful in finish so
sort and paole and suitable for draping
effect For suits there all the old favores-serges
panamas and chevots in plain effects or some variety
of stripes or checsand for elaborate suits broad
cloth still Is the favorite For those who can AFFORD
them silks and satins will be favorite materials and
crepe de chine cashmere and nuns yelling all are suited
to the draping used on the dressy gowns with the
present styles Of dress fashionable fabrics must
necessarily be those which gracefully cling
y to the figure and at the time desirable AS
satin fuls perfectly requirements it enjoys
great popularity 1t is likewise practical it sheds
dust and is almost waterproof
Several practical yet stunning suit models are shown
on this One serge in a dark green with a
shadow stripe In black. the skirt made by one of the
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Sits the front for pockets and they are made
the same pockets. The quaint open
Ing in the neck is filed in with hlet The
are the leg O. mutton order, only
that style of sleeve usually Is and the lower half is
tight fitting withs opening the outside.
which the satin is put with the addition Of frilI Of
lace the opening.
Embroidered and jeweled clasps and buckles linn
worked the itself are a most attractive whim
of fashion. They be the loevles feature of
an otherwise simple gown give the finishing touch to
some regal ma agnifcence. Many women clever with
their fingers design and own clasps
and 1t Is surprising what good effect gained by
the employment Of little taste and skill handsome
result be attained by raising part of the jeweled
design by the Introduction fiat square round or
oval mods which have been late under the sim
ulated buttons. braided tailor made suits.
These embroidered limp clasps are not con-
fined to evening but less striking
materials of all sorts will prove the destinations
of attire for afternoons we'll
Muslin will be much worn for party dresses through
the winter. and lowered and painted muslins
great beauty Old fashioned muslins have come back
to US and many tucked round the hem Even mus
Inns are tight the hips and inch bands Of en-
the center of the front. but muslin always looks
pretty by itself with a chine Sometimes the edge
of the sleeves is bordered with plain colored muslin,
and for the tight sleeves that down to the wrist
old fashioned wire buttons reappear.
The knitted golf coat is being looked upon kindly
by well dressed coat extends to the hips
and sometimes well below. and looks well now and
then shaped Norfolk jacket In warm brown 1t Is
seryiceable while In pale exceedingly
ing of belt and tie though these important details
look we'll If of brown to match the shoes In dark
shades with touch OF brightness introduced into the
masculine collar the golf coat suits some
women extremely well.
Negligee gowns are close clinging with scantv
drapery somewhat too long comfort to the fact
that they emanate from Paris and that most French
women nave plump nsures and a trained gives
appearance OF height Some clinging satin and
gauze gowns are surprising 1t Is necessary nowadays
to study ones fgure otherwise apt to be ridcu
lous
There has been great liking of for blouses Of
Brussels net If the the right quality A. will
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new plated models and with buttons down the front
The coat has especially good lines and is entirely with
out trimming One pretty feature is the shape and
position of the pocket flaps another the
cut OF the shoulders of the going down into point
into the top OF the sleeves is point which would at
trimmed with ppings black satin trimmed with
buttons made Of the Oriental embroidery is in
troduced with good effect in the waistcoat
The three other suits dressy ones but made
OF the less dressy materials of them could still be
practical The suit with the plain skirt should be made
Of either broadcloth skirt is circular
entirely untrnmed but it will not look well unless
made with slight train The long coat is cut to give
nigh wasted effect back the plat is held in
place by six cloth covered buttons The only trimming
IS Japanese embroidery put in the neck and sleeves
* X
several beautiful models shown suitable for
dressy occasions while they may
ioned for the materials, they will be
wonderfully good looking made of nuns yelling cash
mere or for expensive material crepe de chine,
SILK, or satin would be beautiful p
most attractive little princesse gown, which
the one showing the two naty pockets on the front of
the waist 1t be like the picture
with slight train, which would at once transform it
INTO gown Tor dressy occasions For the snort dress
serge mohair such CLOTH either plain
or IA one OF the checks stripes will look we'll
rms dress will require fitted and boned lining.
Whlch should extend the hips and drop skirt
tached to this. The drop skirt must be cut from
OF the new patterns will straight enough.
sath s Oh course the material chosen for Innings now
"nee expense does not have to be considered and the
sou perty nns is better If satin is out OF the ques
tion, cambria lining with soft finish will do and a.
satin rufhe would be wise expenditure The skirt
De maoe from five model If 1T Is to clear the
MOOR or from circular pattern If the dress is to
be long one.
in inakng these short waisted effects In a skirt the
orlsnai waist line be clearly marked and In hitting
II ls part must be exactly the waist line OF the
htted lining then skirt above waist line is fitted
and finished
ne oooice Is simplicity itself. depending for Its
as On the bands Of black satin The armnoies
M &c ano are outlined with the satin and where the
.e ana skirt join is covered with the satin All
to use measure one and onebalf inches in width Two