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The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
What Has Been DONG.

From the Chicago IntsrOcean
What State aid and government aid
have failed 10 do. private enterprise has
accomplished for the farmer The tele-
phone operates side by side with the rural.
free delivery mail box, and the interurbsn
trolley has wiped out distance 10 the
county seat and the market town IN
thousands OF agricultural neighborhoods-
Social life and sanitary conditions have
improved marvelously on the American
farm during the last ten years. and these
improvements are not going to cease
Much remains 70 be done President
Roosevelt recognizes this fact. and has
called upon the men who are eminently
qualified for the important task he asks
them to perform
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

trils Of deeency ever since it was com
menced. No aspect Of 1t has been pleas
ing; nothing in connection with it has
operated TO increase respect FOR the law
or its administration in this country That
it should finally degenerate into a whole
sale hoId-up Of the crack-brained defend
ant Is. perhaps. not altogether surprising.
It is 10 be hoped that we shall never see
its ike again in this country
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
MoNEY-wAsTING BUILDINGS.
Savings Can he Better Invested
Than in Pyramids.

Fr0u tAe Ssw YORK Post-
As If 20 emphasize the wholesome de-
mand for a limitation upon the height OF
skyscrapers comes the approval By the
building department Of the plans for the
thousand-foot-high maUsoleum said 20 De
contemplated By the Equitable Life In
surance Company. II the prospect were
more threatening than We believe Il 10 be.
that this Insurance company intends 20
lock up 100000 IN such a structure.
there might be cause for immediate pro
test. But rhe poHcy-holders are very likely
10 be heard from before the new sixty
story structure IS seriously begun The
contention that the present property at
ID Broadway paws only about ; per cent
on the Investment IS not q very strong
argument FOR sending more good money
after bad. when the new m0Hey is likely
70 stay invested for a good many years
20 come. The higher assessment on the
sites Of high buildings IS another de
terring factor Il IS true that the com
mittee on congestion submit an estimate
showing that az present ffteen-st-ry
building viii net return on the average
OF 352 per cent. as against 215 per cent
from the ordinary ruu Of ten-storv build
ings. Il would 5e a serious mistake TO
imagine. however. that the net return
viii rise indefinitely. OF even rise al all
with continued increase in height Be
yond q certain limit IL viii almost surely
decrease Tic need Of artificial light due
20 similar buildings adjacent. the space
occupied by elevator shafts. and other
expenses Of operation viii rise with the
buildings height The savings Of thou
.ra
q better embodiment than a modern pyra-
mid
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
The Constitution.
m he 8Ianufscturgrs' Ecr0rd.

Frun the Manufactures Record
Regardless OF party platforms. regard
less Of personal predictions as TO Presi-
Dental candidates. the men of affairs Of
the country, the farmers. the laborers, the
merchants the mechanics, the nlanufac-
turers. ard all others dependent upon law
and order in government should insist
that candidates FOR Congress IN their re-
spective districts shah be men acquainted
with the Constitution Of the United states.
having respect for the Constitution. and
determined 70 maintain the Constitution
against all odds.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
Gathering Roses.

From the Euro-fa Gazette
I've gathered roses and the Ike In many
glad and golden Junes; but now, as down
the world I hike, my weary hands are
filed with prunes. I've gathered roses
Ger and DER. and some were white. and
some were red: but when I took them to
the store the grocer wanted eggs Instead
I gathered roses long age. in other days.
in other scenes. and people said: You
ought 10 go and dig the weeds out of
your beans" A million roses blOOmed and
died. a million more will die to-dsy: that
man is wise who lets them slide and
gathers up the bales OF hay
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
Consolation for HIsgen.

From the Ner Bedford STANDARD
There Is a surplus Of public men who
write and talk. but there are very few
who can make music either Of their own
OF the Interpretation Of the music Of
others. II Mr.. Hisgen IS equal to the
composition of exquisite reveries and
stirring sChOttisches. he is in the way of
being 4 real benefact0r Of his country
men. with a faculty sufficient 20 console
him should he never get 70 be President
Of the United States. He can say. I had
rather make the music than the speeches
Of the nation and We are not sure that
thus he would not be accomplishing a
more useful purpose.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

mat vacation Of yours viii bs
fncOmpiete unless The Washing
ton Herald follows you
Il VIII be like n daily letter
from izOmS.
Wherever you are, Il Will reach
Tcu regularly. and the address
Vii be changed a. often as de-
sired.
Please be particular 60 state In
each case the length OF time you
desire paper sent to new address,
Daily, 20 cents months daily
and Sunday 80 cents. POstazs
prePaid-
Telephone Main SSs3.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
Read to the End.
rom The Bremen GateVay.

Fr0m The Bremen GafeV2y.
Fitting a newspaper is q nice thing
II we publish jokes. people say We are
rattle Drained If we don't we are fossils.
Il we publish original matter. they say
We don't give them enough selections.
II we give them selections. they say we
are too lazy TO write If we do not 20
TO church. We are heathens- II We 90.
we are hyp0crites. Il we remain in the
Office, We ought to go out and hustle.
II We go out then we are not tending %
our business. II we wear old clothes they
laugh at us. II we wear good clothes
they say we have a pull. Now. what
are we 20 do2 Just as likely as not, some
one viii say We stole this from an ex-
change So We did.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
CITY COMFORTS.

Oh. go back 10 the swimming hole;
Enjoy IT. If you can
But when it's hot. give me a spot
Near an electric fan
The dear old meadow field at home
Is very nice, / guess.
But l a breeze can get with ease
When I a button press.
III let you have the bubbling spring.
Deep in the sylvan glade
I have no spring. bUt I can ring
And get a lemonade.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

A Standard oil msgnate referred TO
the steel trust recently as 'an octopus
We guess its true At all events. the
Standard on people ought TO be able TO
recognize a member CT the tribe.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

In view Of the fact that one day on
Jupiter is as long as 50,oeO days on this
earth. We suppose folks don't make much
Of a hit by requesting a bill collector to
bring It around tomorrow and get your
money
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

An Indiana couple declare they were
Joined in wedlock in order to save for
ists' bills. That's rather a poor excuse.
but Il is better than the samples largz
number Of couples put up when called
on suddenly
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
COIIARORATEn.

4 little widow now and then
Plays havoc with the single men
Houston Post
Because a widow loves theso Eaen
Lake mother. sveethesrt-snd some then
Judge.
For little widows heart is large
Enough 70 take them al II cha-ze
-ChiczEo Journal
So. bachelors. don't trust 70 luck.
But Ehsa you see one coming. d1ck.
-Tud1.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

One thing about the Independence party
that must have been pleasing 20 the dele
gates ar Chicago-it didn't have 10 re-
affirm any old platforms, or gUm-shOe f
by closets containing Pestiferous sBeIe-
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

Now that We are assured Mundji Bey
isn't 70 be Turkish minister. after all,
We are not sure whether 10 rejoice or
regret that We are 10 miss that elegant
line Of talk he stil assuredly has con-
| called about his nersnn-
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
8 Big Problem

From the Burlington Daily Free Press
II President Roosevelt hastens the solu-
ton Of the farn1-life problem, he viii
earn the gratitude Of posterity; for this
problem in reality involves a host OF
sociological questions
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

Texas glorious collection Of mayors
met at Mineral Wells fer a pOw-wow re-
Gently The Houston Post should now
be able to obtain a fine testimonial as to
Mineral Wells water as a chaser
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

Notwithstanding Mr.. 'FIngy'' Conners'
assertion that he can buy all the brains
he wants at 50 per week. It is not ap-
parent that he ever invested very. heavily
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

We note the marriage OF Mr.. Jim Big
Thunder and Miss Molly Cloud. out in
Oklahoma. Look out for squalls along the
line occasionally
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

One hundred turkeys and two cows were
killed by stroke Of lightning recently.
out In Ohio Surely the resulting thunder
also bowled over a few jaybirds and jack
rahhIts
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

Why IS Il that the average man loses
interest in these How-to-ksep-cooI pre-
scriptious the moment he arrives at the
rule reading. "ScrupuIously avoid all
alcoholic drinks. such as beer. highbaHs
anf The lIke7.-
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
Too Much system.

so you don't ike modern methods OF
handling a campaign"
No. responded Fdrmer Wnifhetree.
I used 20 be a big man an a leading
citizen. but now I'm only number in d
card index
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

An Indiana writer has written a novel
in which he speaks Of bridge whist
some half dozen times This sort Of thing
is very trying on the nerves OF those
fussy people who insist on leaving of
the whist end Of that expression.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

Mr. J. Ham Lewis made a splendid
showing in the balloting." says a con
temporary. Indeed, we doubt not he gave
Il quite a roseate hue.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

With Peeler. Garlick. and Onion all
three in the Texas legislature, we hope
they viii be careful TO keep the lid on
tight
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

thus far. and the campaign not yet well
under way. Nov, don't poster Mr.. Kern
He could have moved about considerably
when he was youngster. couldn't he?
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

IF licked. stick" is Mr.. RoOseveIts s
latest advice TO young America Postage
stamps should observe the Injunction.
too
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

Complaint is made by a captious con
temporary that Mr.. John ". Kern has
already visited three ''boyhood homes"
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
Isn't 1t a FactF

Say
.'WeIg''
IT We could only impress man with the
belief that It IS sporty 20 live respect
ably and provide for his family. we
could eliminate 81 per cent Of earth's
evils"
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
Letting Him Go.

What grounds. I ask. have you for
breaking cur engagement"
No grounds answered the summer
girl coolly. except chat the silly season
IS about over."
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
Our PET Nvths

They say there was no Betsy Ross.
Sound Betsy's kuell,
And let her into limbo cross
With William Tell
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

Perhaps those West Point cadets will
have 20 wait until after the election
also.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

And the weather man is also a
"scorcher.'' who has been going some
here Of late
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
An OptiniSt.

Why did he buy that secondhand
fire-escaPe2 He paid a good price for it
and it's nothing but junk"
Not 10 him. lie thinks maybe he can
induce somebody 20 build a theater or an
Office building 10 III it,
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
Nerv suitnhIe

7 say funny sight to-day" said the
brunette typhine.
What was it, inquired the blond
stenog.
The files had a baseball game on my
desk and used my typewriter keys for a
grand stand
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
Just a SuEKerffon.

tWith the Necessary apolosies.l
on aC1n.
On aCin-
Gone sZ1n.
Hisgen.
-ChicaSo Tribuzs
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
Tho.e FooII.h Questions.

This is our chafing dish.
DO you cook with that2
oh. no; We keep our coal in Il"
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

II 8Ir. la Folette wants a title for his
new paper that viii have them all guess
ing. he might call IL the Reciprocal De-
murTage Gazette
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

A Kentucky man says he proposes TO
vote for Andrew Jackson for President
this year" As that is all We know Of
the gentleman We conclude that il Is
about what he should do.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

The Milwaukee Sentinel is now seeing
visions Of an erstwhue solid South
smashed 10 smithereens. There's nothing
10 it, contemporary. Better forget it!
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

Cheap beef is said TO b. a thing Of
the past" says the Chicago Post We
/ have suspicioued as much.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

The Young Turks want the Sultan 70
pay back one-half Of the money he IS
alleged 70 have illegally appropriated
from the national treasury ANY foreign
minister about ConstanrinOpIe can tip the
Young Turks 10 the fact that collecting
money from Abdul Hamid IS one Of the
certain impossibilities Of this life.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

never can remember. and John Temple
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

How many people ever thought the
Republican party IN Tennessee big enough
20 split inquiries the Concord Monitor.
The trouble with it is. it isn't big enough
not 20 split
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

The Dutch language IS said to be very
shy Of "cuss' words Any country. how
ever. fun Of towns with such names as
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and the Ike.
isn't entitled 90 many "cuss' words
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17

MONDAY. AUGUST L, 1905.
The Press., 1908-07-22
THE NURSE and the DOCTOR

purity of It's in medicine other merchandise In filling
The Press., 1908-07-22
READ THIS.

It is astonishing, remarked a we'll known authority on Diseases of the Skin, "how such large number of people. especially ladies. are by at- tractively written advertisements, in- duced to purchase some one of the many so called Beauty Creams now on the market, not knowing of course that they mostly contain oily or greasy substances that clog the pores of the skin and are for that reason the very worst thing they could possibly use. My treatment of Pimples. Black heads, Blothes and all eruptions of the skin, are as follows and has in variably proved very successful. Wash the face carefully every night before retiring with warm water and little oatmeal tied up in a small cloth bag. then after drying we'll, use the following inexpensive and perfect ly harmless prescription which can be filled at any Drug Store. Olearola } oz. Ether 1 oz. Alcohol ozs. Use this mixture on the face as often as possible during the day. but use night and morning any way. allowing it to remain on the face at least ten min utes. then the powdery film may be wiped off. Do not wash the face for some little time after using. By fol lowing this simple treatment. you will soon have a clear and Brilliant Com Dlexion. ''
The Press., 1908-07-22
QUALITY

 
  still growing.
The Press., 1908-07-22
gger. After the smoke had cleared

bagger. After the smoke had cleared away Stafford had four runs. An other was added in the fifth by Pal mer on a single. He stole second and scored on an error by the second basemRn. In the sixth Smith opened with hit, on which he reached second. Martens arrived at first on an error by short. He stole second, but later was caught off the base. Cartmill, with 8 single. scored Smith. Hilton. in the seventh, welted the ball hard enough for him to reach second, and later scored on a wild pitch. In the eighth Larkin reached first and scored. assisted by Smith s single. Cobb, who had asked for his release, was allowed to go. and is to be given a try.Out by DOwd'S Hart. ford team. Wallace had been booked to play short, but did not arrive on account of the trolley service being out of commission, SO Oartmill was placed at short and Ash substituted iE the right garden. The attendance was more gratifying to the manage ment. The score :-
The Press., 1908-07-22
Aims From q Tomb.

A remarkable custom which has been uninterruptedly in force for 300 years Is yearly observed at Ideford, a secluded parish a few miles from Chudleigh. It is that of picking up aims from the donors tomb in the churchyard. The rector and church warden stand at one end of the tomb, upon the flat top of which they place coins. The recipients of the charity come up one by one to the other end of the tomb and pick up the money London Standard.
The Press., 1908-07-22

Runs, Hilton, Palmer, Larkin ?, Smith ?, Martens. Cartmill, Houston, Thomas. Stolen bases, Palmer, Smith, Martens, Cooper, Whitehead.
 First base on balls, Stephens. Struck out, by Collins 7,by Brooker 2. Two base hits, Hilton, Smith, Cartmill, Stephens, Thomas. Left on bases. Stafford 4, Giants 9 First base on errors, Stafford 2. Wild pitch, Brock or. Passed ball. Cooper. Hit by pitcher, Whitehead. Time, In 30 ns Umpire, Finn. Attendance, 4OS @Hellis out, hit by third strike.
The Press., 1908-07-22
An ExpIanation,

The passionate rhythms of 'The Merry Widow" waltz floated through the office, and the boss looked up from his desk impatiently.
 Frederic" he said. ''I wish you wouldn't whistle at your work
 "I ain't workin', sir," the office boy replied calmly. "I'm only just whis' tlin'."-New York Press.
The Press., 1908-07-22
AoEToN prevents Pneumonia.
Here is Relief for Women.

Mother Gray, nurse in New York, discovered an aromatic, pleasant herb cure for women'a ills, called AUSTRALIAN-LEAF. It is the only certain regulator Cures female weaknesses and Backache, Kidney, Bladder and Urinary trOu- Dles. At all Druggists or by mail 50 cts. Sam pie FREE. Address, The Mother Gray O., Le Roy, N. Y.
The Press., 1908-07-22
A Japanese Joke.

Guest-Do you know that fellow Oi Sayama is telling all kinds of lies tc defame your character? Host-1f he is telling lies don't care. but if he'd begin to tell the truth Pll throttle him Guest-Oh, you will, eh?-Japan Cur rent.
The Press., 1908-07-22
Aar Raxan A.;-

"Some noveIists don't know what they're talking about. Here's one who speaks of girls raven hair.'"
 "What's wrong with it?"
 "All wrong. Ravens don't wear hair. They wear feathersw Liverpool Mer- Ol1rv
The Press., 1908-07-22
Curtis Wood Yard

Having purchased the wood Yard. Flaming, Saving and Carpet Cleaning business Of E. K. Bufterneld, am ready for business at the new location on South street, opposite Demond's lumber yard D. H. CURTIS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
SAMSON SOCIAL NEWS.

samson, Dec. IS. Especial. )--Miss Page entertained a number of friends at her home on Johnson Street Wed nesday evening.
 The number included Misses BeaPie Goolsby, Ava Blunt, Gussie Fleming. Eula Fleming. Clevie Stewart of Hart ford, Matte Save, Jim Fleming, Carrie EIland. Fannie Fleming of Brundidge, Clsavie Goolsby, Francis SmithS Luan- nie Crawford, Mrs. Scott; Messrs. Phonse Kflgors J. T. Valentine. Os- car Farmer. Murphy, H. Nixon. Hogus. N. Helms. Lee Page, IT. Page. Marion Ballard. pr. Davis, pr. Hutchinson, pr. Tankereiy.
 Miss Clevie Stewart of Hartford is visiting the Misseg Fleming.
 Miss Fannie Fleming of Brundidge is visiting Mrs. Ace Holloway.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
HOLIDAY
 M' GOODS Reduced About Half

Gents dressing sets; hand naierce, hair hTtssh aud cloth brush ia hoxs worth $J.751 reduced to 9S cts.
 Military BrUsh Sets; two splendid brushes and comb in box, worth $I.00 sedueed to 50 cts.
 Comb and Bresh Set; solsd back brush. polished wood and good rubbef comb, worth 7s cts. reduced to s cts.
 childfeni Dressing Setss comb, hair brush and hand mirror, in box, worth S5 cts. reduced to 50 cts.
 Comb aud Brush Sets; high claas goods; genuine ebony and rose wood back brushes, with good beiztles, and rabber comb, both sterling trimmed, worth $2.00 sedUeed to Se cts.
 Cash Register Banks; for penny and dime deposits reduced from 75 cts. to 50 cts,
 Sterling SiIves and Pearl Novelties; papeg cetteSss nad flies, pearl handle pens, shoe bshtonefS, etc, worth 75 cts. to SI.0O reduced to 50 cts.
 Jewelsy Novelties; sash pins, b0ekles, hat pirs. heaatY pins, etes worth up to $I.50 eedueed to 50 cts.
 pressed Doils; one and two of kind, worth $J.50 to $2,00 reduced to S5 cts.
 Fancy Gartess; each pair pat up in box, reduced as follows S cts. kinds reduced to g cts. pair; z5 cts. kinds reduced to 3e cts. pairs $I.00 and $t.25 kinds reduced to 6S cts. pair.
 HoSsman'S "Perplexyu" PUzsie3 Ie per block.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
FnEEeHT cAR RoRBrp.
A Negro stele CoAduetorss Clothes, But
 Rn Camaurea

A NN8N0 ek~s& NU@@ueAOE@ SAOt~ess 1Ut
 is CaDtured.
 SyIacauga, Dec. is.--(speciaI. J. Thursday niRht a "cab'' on the CentraI of Georgia Railroad was broken open and robbed of from $50 to SIS worth of goods belonging to Conductor Crum- per.
 Yesterday a negro yho save his name as Flowers, was arrested by Po- Iiceman Cornell and most of the stolen goods found in his possession.
 For several monthS these burslaries have been going on in this way and not until yesterday could the guilty party be caught. The police believe they have sufficient evidence to con- vict in several cases. 4 reward has been offered for the arrest of the par ty or parties who have been commit ting theEs ofeenses. Wm. Kelly. aged about 50 years. died this week after 2 short sickness. He was very highly respected by all who knew htTn, a member of the Baptist Church. He leaves . wife and five children.
 Charles Looney. who has been quite sick for several days with la grippe, is improving.
 Rev. J. J. Johnson. the new Bap- tist pastor. arrived this week to take charge of the work here.
 It Is stated that O. F. LuttrelI who naoved here about year ago and en- gagged in the mercantile business. will return 10 Brewton after the new year and again engage in banking. The people of sylacauga regret to lose Mir. LuttrelI and family.
 Miss Ida Love has been quite sick for several days.
 J. D. Johnston has moved back to town and will make 1t his home an- other year.
 Some hepaira on the Marble City Cot ton MiIp are nearing completion and 1t is stated the mill will resume eper- atiOns shortly after the new year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
rnrpAnr rnn m.

FE&fsE' AKtAa FUN AaEAas
 by eElerRag bleoning plamsp for your 1rsends. we 0sKer AnaIas, Lorraine Begenlas, Hyaelnths, LlIiies of the vaI- 1ey, Poriaettas and . Geaeral agsort- meat of heHutifuI pettea plants at low ii Dexter Ave. s. B. stera & Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20

BLOOMING PLANTS. la wReaa variety ready new. Prlcap very reasonable. order now bef0Rs che stock Ss picked over. Phone 1O81 6, 3. StsFn & Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20

The Presidsht has a plan to make every man a soldier" Well, that Is bet ter. for instance, than every man an Arantas.-Detrolt JouInaI.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20

Try eur Cake for year Christmas. NOne better. Hansen 4 JOh, BIS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20

Santa Cfaus viii again be at Montgomery's Best Store. Xmas week. He will show him self to ali good children as in past years from our balcony, every day beginning tomorrow, between 3:30 and 4s30 P. M. and will present every good child with deiieious bag of candy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
Quick Sale of Kirnonas and
 Dressing Sacques

Quiek it certainly wifi De, as we have masked tt as win rid us of aIl before Xmas
 Sak kin0nas, with satin, persian and fIosal bon yokes, $2,50 each. Wool Dressing Saeq0es in solid eolors, with sil and silk cord and tasseis, $4.50 each. Eiderdown Saequcs in all eolors, both the loose very large line specially priced from 69 cts to $3s FlanneIette Long Kimonas, with solid color $2.5o each.
 Long Eiderdown Robes, ali eoioss $s.50 and $50
 Second Floor