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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-10-08

tuai visit of the wolves, "sou'west-
er" gathered itself together some
where over Lake Michigan, and came
shrieking across water, field and for
est, bringing eighteen inches more
or snow. This fresh snow was rather
heavy. but not damp enough to pre-
vent it from drifting in hard wind
rows. The backwoods roads were
thus rendered again impossible.
Tom heard the hunting cry Of the
pack even above the bowling of the
storm; and in going to the slashing.
ne found a skull and thigh bones
where a belated deer had been pulled
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-10-08
HUSBANDS FOR SALE
TO AMERICAN GIRLS.
German Newspaper Ironically
Starts international Marriages
Bureau

The Neueste Nachrichten often IN.
1ulges In satiric humor regarding the
preference of Europe's effete nobility
Tor american heiresses rather than
Tor the beautiful and estimable girls
Of their own race, whose only failing
IS that they have no rich dots to Of
ter. The Nachrichten pursues its ar
gument in the ironic vein to the fur
Ihest limits by publishing what is in
tended as an advertisement of the
international Marriage Institute for
wealthy American Heiresses."
After announcing that there are "a
large number of aristocrats for sale
at low prices, whom we will be glad
TO send to America, via Hamburg, on
receipt Of a remittance toward trav-
cling expenses" the writer proceeds
to furnish some details of the
stock" on hand in the imaginary in
stitute: I'VE beg leave particularly
to recommend to the heiresses of
New York, Chicago and San Fran
cisco the following:A -
"One imperial prince, absolutely
genuine, with the title of Serene
Highness. He has permission to
wear the uniform of the Gerolstein
Hussars and many decorations. He
Is under guardianship and has debts
amounting to 100000. but he is
cheap, really.
one ordinary prince, slightly
damaged in the head by an automo-
bile accident. but making a good i'm
preston, particularly by candle light.
"One count. His family Jewels are
limitations and his ancestral castle is
In smile also, but he is OF most an
cient nobility. Besides, he can play
tennis perfectly, and hold a monocle
In either eye. His debts amount to a
trife of $4,000.
"One papal count, looking like the
real article. Any offer accepted. He
agrees to be divorced Immediately
after the wedding on payment of the
sum previously agreed upon.
Several English lords, with slight
moral defects but magnificent names.
at absurdly low prices"
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-10-08
By ROE L. HENDRICK.

Nobody knows "Crophorn's" exact
age. but she certainly is too vener-
able to be OF use on dairy farm, and
her breed is as uncertain as her
years; but any suggestion that she
be transformed into beef always
meets with a decided negative from
Tom Ottway.
She's the mascot Of the herd" is
all her owner usually will say in ex-
planation of her privileges; but some
times, when In a more communica-
tive mood. he will tell how she lost
her right horn and earned her present
name.
1t was nearly a dozen years ago,
and Crophorn was then known as
Dapple. Late in one of the hardest
winters the peninsula OF Northern
Michigan has ever known she proud
ly stood guard over a spindle-legged
calf only few days old.
Tom Ottway was not yet married,
and had recently bought the valley
farm, on which only four fields were
fully cleared. His widowed mother
kept house for him, but had been alb
sent for more than fortnight, visit
Ing sister in Canada. She had ex-
pected to be away not more than a
week, but was detained by a severe
February storm. The back country
then could be reached only by stage
or in private conveyances.
Tom was very busy while she was
gone. In addition to feeding the six
teen head OF cattle, tho pigs, poultry
and three horses, and getting his own
meals, he spent every spare moment
in telling trees in the south slashing.
He wished to clear at least Ave acres
there before the sap started, so as to
burn the tract over early in the sum-
mer.
AS the result OF his hard work,
Tom ordinarily slept well, but of late
his nights had been disturbed by the
presence of wolves. There were
many big gray ones about, but while
game was abundant they caused him
little anxiety. Now, however, the
deep snow had lessened their ordinary
supply Of food, and they were draw
ing nearer and nearer to the settled
country. Tom had no neighbors with
Ia three miles, and his clearing was
one of the most exposed in the
county.
For nearly a week he had heard a
pack in full cry not far from the open
fields, and then, as their tracks
showed, they had made a dash at the
cattle yard. The high log fence had
repelled them, although in one place
thay had made repeated efforts to
jump over.
This yard was rooted over at the
west end, and the shed thus formed
was boarded up, except for a narrow
gate next to the barn. A strawstack
near the centre afforded additional
shelter, the sides having been eaten
away by the young stock till they
could burrow practically out of sight.
Here they gathered to sleep at night,
although the shed was deeply bedded
In straw and was usually left open,
The small barn was a strong but
temporary structure, only large
enough to shelter the horses and farm
implements. The combined pigpen
and henhouse was of logs. built as a
leanto. on the south side OF the barn.
On the day following the frst &C.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-10-08
Shark Bite.

Contrary to what is generally sup.
posed. the fully equipped modern
diver does not dread sharks in the
depths; though there are cases on
record where these monsters have bit
ten savagely at the airpipe. causing
a serious leak and almost drowning
me map before he could be hauled
up Sharks are, however, glorious
ly timid, and all the experiel diver
has to do to frighten them aRay is to
open one of the air valvN in his
dress and cause a stream Of bubbles
to rise up all around him, whereupon
the tiger Of the deep" will make on
in abject terror. a far more rea. dan
ger is getting entangled.-St. Niches
las.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-10-08

We are we'll equipped to handle
the Paint Business and are prepared
to furnish the best goods at the low
est prices consistent with fair deal
ing.
We are strictly headquarters on
any article mentioned here and you
should not hesitate to get our prices
before buying. We believe that we
can save you money on your re-
Quirements in our line.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-10-08
GENUINE PINE OIL.

A good wood preservative at mod
crate cost.
This oil is not a chemical combi-
nation nor does it contain Benzene
or other ingredients which are in
furious.
We make yearly contract for our
supply OF Pine Oil with the Pine Oil
Works in North Carolina. and are
OIL
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-10-08
CHESAPEAKE STEAMSHIP
COMPANY.
Effective Feb'y oath. 1908.
"cHESAPFARE I.tNED

"cHESASEAKE LINE"
ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMERS
"COLUMBIA" AND AUGUSTA"
For OLD POINT COMFORT and NOIy-
FOLK, VA.
Steamers leave Baltimore daily (ex-
cept Sunday at 80 z. NJ, and leave
Old Point Comfort at 6 90 A. NJ. and
Norfolk at o. A NJ where connection
is made with tho Rail Lines for all points
South
YORK RIVER LINE"
ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMER
ATLANTA"
For WEST POINT and RICHMOND,
VA
Steamer leaves Baltimore Tuesday.
Thursday and Saturday at p. NJ and
arrive West Point at Z As A. NJ. and Rich
mond at 8 30 A NJ
Steamers call at Gloucester Point Gle
ment's, Clay Bank and Almonds.
STEAMERS LEAVE BALTIMORE
FROM PIERS 1S AND 10 LIGHT
STREET WHARF.
Through Tickets to all points may be
secured, baggage checked and state
rooms Ieserved fr m the City Ticket OF
fees, 1l9 r. Baltimore street. ARTHUR
w. ROBSON, Agent. 1877 4. Baltimore
Strcet. or the General Offices. Light and i.
Lee streets, Baltimore. Md.
Z. E FOSTER,
General Manager.
K j CHISM,
General Passenger Agent
t. II. McDANNEL. -.
Asst GenT passenf
-
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-10-08
PAINTS THAT WEAR
SHAION PAINT.

''The best paint made" This
paint is being used by the largest
paint consumers in Norfolk and Tide
water, Virginia. 1t is unequalled for
durability, brilliancy of color. and
covering qualities and is, therefore.
the best economical paint on the
market. Write us for color cards,
prices, etc.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-10-08
BARN AND ROOF PAINTS.

These paints are prepared with
great care and are especially adapted
for use on tin or wood. They are
made from good matreials and will
give entire satisfaction, else we
agree to furnish enough paint, free
of cost, to repaint any building or
roof upon which they are used.
Write us today for prices.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-10-08

SHINGLE STAIN.

A genuine Creosote Stain. Made
in variety of colors and is now be
ing used very extensively by both
town and country tradeS
This stain has strong penetrating
powers and is, therefore, very dura-
BILE.
1t is not expensive and we invite
correspondence with any party who
contemplate using a Shingle Stain.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-10-08
q @SPECIAhTIE@
LINSEED OIL.

r. Our Linseed Oil is bought direct
from the Linseed Crushers in car
load lots, and $500 will be paid
any one finding it other than strict
ly pure.
1t is absolutely essential to use
pure oil, that is, if you want the
paint to wear satisfactorily.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-10-08
ENGLISH LEAD.

A strictly high grade lead, unsur-
passed for covering qualities and
whiteness.
This lead contains a percentage
of zinc and is extremely durable.
WHITE ZINC.
Vieille Montange Brand. War
ranted absolutely pure.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-10-08
A LITTLE HAND.

/.
Perhaps there are tendsrsr-eweeter things
Somewhere in this sunbright land
But i thank the Lord for His blessings
And the clasp of little handl
. II.
"A little hand that softly
Stole into mine that day ~7
When needed the touch loved 60 mucl
To strengthen the way. T.
- III. ?
Softer it seemed than the softest down
On the breast Of the gentest dove
But its timid press and its sweet caresa
Were strong in the strength of love.
1t seemed to say, in a strange sweet way
. love you and understand"
And Gained my fears hot heart-tea
Fell over that little hand.
Perhaps there tenderer-sweeter THINGS
Somewhere in this sunbrght land
But thank the Lord for His blessings
And the clasp Of little handi
Atlanta Constitution
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-10-08

In the sandy deserts of Arabia
whirling winds sometimes excavate
pits 200 feet in depth and extending
down to the ha-der stratum on which
the bed rests.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-10-08

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-12
THE FARMERS LIFE.

The HeadIand Post is plainly in love with the tiliers of the soil. "who wouldn't be a farmer" it asks. We'll. there are a great many who wouldn't. some because they don't wish to be, some because they can't have the op- portunity. some because they don't know how, and others because they see only the poetic side of farm life These last see the bright sunshine. the frag- rant flowers. the growing grain and hear the singing of the birds. and think farm life is all a glad sweet song. They do not take into account the hard work. the constant toll, the many discouragements and the fre- quent disappointing results.
 But for all that the successful farm CT Is the only truly independent Amer ican citizen. He may work hard, may lack some of the comforts of life. and may sometimes reap disappointment in stead of success, but he is nevertheless the master and provider of all the rest of the population. Many a man, broken and weary with the problems and worry of professional life. feels that he would gladly exchange it all for a home on the country, "a little farm well titled" and a chance to feel independent, but either the opportun- ity does not come to them or they fail to take advantage of 1t and to lose 1t forever.
 And yet there are many who look on the farmers rural life as among the easiest and simplest of all human oc- equations. They have an idea in their heads that any man of ordinary intsll-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-12
This s My z3rd Birthday
simon Newconlb.

pr. simon Newcomb, the astronomer, and perhaps the best known of all liv. ing mathematicians. was born March 12. 1885. at Wallace, Nova Scotia. He was first educated in the school of lis father, Professor John Newcomb, and came to the United States In 1858. For two years he taught in schools in Maryland and then became computer on the Nautical Almanac at Cam bridge, Mass In 1861 he became professor in the United States, Navy and remained in the service until re- tired for age in 1897. Dr. Newcomb was secretary of the transit of Venus Commission from 1871 to 1874: ob- served the transit of Venus at the Cape of Good Hope in 1884, and di- rected several eclipse expeditions. For ten years he was professor of mathe- matics and astronomy at Johns Hop kins University, and editor of The American Journal of Mathematics. He is one of the few foreign members of the Institute of France, and the first native American since Franklin to re- ceive that honor, Dr. Newcomb has published many astronomical memoirs, and tables of the motions of the stars and planets now used yastronomers in their computations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-12
The ThIrd Floor in school,

Memphis Commercial Appeal.
 The awful death of those poor It, tie school children at Cleveland, Ohio, has set every city in the United States at sounding false alarms in public schools to test the efficiency of the fire drills. From every quarter comes tlfe news that the authorities are sat- :sfied that such a terrible calamity could not occur in their respective cities. No doubt Cleveland. too. rested securely in this belief: but the fire came. and what happened is too gen. timely distressing for any comment save that looking to possible preven- tion of such another agonizlng trag- edy.
 We know of no better method of prevention than that which would be found in a law forbidding the erection of school houses higher than the sec ond floor. It is true that city ground is valuable; but God knows 1t is not so precious a thing as the lives of the little human plants sent into school houses for cultivation
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-12
THURspAY, MARCH la, l0es.
KNOCKING NOAH.

Some weeks ago Miss Phoebe Cous gins delivered a talk in Washington which was really speech against prot hIbition. With her views on that subj 5ect we have nothing to do. for she has as much right to be for or against prohibition as any one else has. She denounced prohibition in plain terms as a fraud, and insisted that you can't take a man who has been accustomed to drink all his life and deprive him of it. We might remind her that the thing is done. but let that pass. What we obj feet to is her dragging old "Fath- CT Noah" into the discussion by refer ring to the historical fact that he got gloriously drunk after he beached the ark and set his feet on hard ground.
 Now, we insist that it is hardly fair to ring in Noah in a way that might tend to brng discredit on him in many quarters. If chronology is correct MT. Noah has been dead matter of four or five thousand years and can't be heard in his own defense. True. he left numerous descendants. disposed to bring a suit for libel in his behalf. Even if he did take drop too much there are extenuating circumstances to be taken into consideration. He had lately obtained release from a long siege of seclusion in the ark where in all probability he had nothing to drink but water. and that of not the best quality, and all the time doubt less in a state of uncertainty as to where he would land.
 Now, we submit that under such con- ditions as these the average man would be likely to feel so good that for once he might overstep the bounds of strict sobriety and take a wee drop too much. It is true that Noah had been out of the ark long enough to raise crop of grapes and make wine of them but the earth was all new to him and he was boss of everything he surveyed. If he wanted to make wine end have a little Jollification of his S~n let us not be too hard on him. s-sides. we do not know that he was fZfniliar with the effects of wine. It doubtless tasted good to him and he got too much before he was aware of 1t. We insist that Miss Phoebe should not rake up that old score against the man who made and navigated the first ship we have any account of.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-12

igeuce can 60 on a farm and make success of 1t at once. This >s.s.f is ss erroneous as was the old idea that neither intelligence nor education was needed on the farm. If one boy of the family was too dull and stupid to acquire education he was marked out for the farm. no matter what the others might engage in.
 Both these ideas are fallacies. The world Is learning that education and information of the proper kind is just as necessary for the farmer as it is for the professional or business man. To do anything on the farm in a cer- tain way just because father and grandfather had done 1t that way Is fast going out of date. and 1t is becom- ing piainer that ignorance and stup- idity are not the proper assets for successful farming. A man may have the strength and working powers of a mule and not be able. to grow turn. ips successfully.
 And so it Is with the man whose entire life has been spent in business or professional life in the city He has education and intelligence and thinks he could go out on a farm and make a success of it from the start He fails to understand or appreciate the fact that experience. sometimes dearly bought, is one of the secrets of suc- cessful farming. He must know the soil and how to prepare it for each crop. He must know when and what to plant and how to cultivate if he wants to succeed. Tn short farming is not all chance, nor is farm life all pleasure. but we repeat that the suc- cessful farmer is the true independent citizen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-12
This Date in History
March IF,

1507-Cesare Borgia, celebrated TtaI- ian statesman and soldier, killed at the siege of the citadel of Viana. Born about 1457. - u
 1SS9-James II landed in Ireland
 1795--William Lyon McKe enzie- first mayor of Toronto and an ardent advo- cate of Canadian independence, born in Dundee, Scotland. Died in Toronto, August 2S, 1881.
 1S25-Pasturing cows on Boston Common forbidden.
 1S35-Dr. Simon Newcomb, celebrat- ed astronomer. born in Nova Scotia
 1S5S-Adolph s. Ochs, publisher of New York Times. born in Cincinnati.
 1B77-William M. Evarts appointed Secretary of State.
 1SS6-Anti- Chinese convention held in California.
 19OS-czar issued a decree granting religious freedom in Russia.
 1907-An explosion on the French battleship Jena killed IF persons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-12
PrIvate CapItal scnred.

LouisVlIIe COurler-JOuTnaI.
 So heavy have been the blows that the railroads have received of late that 1t is unlikely that railway construction will make much headway soon. Plans for new lines have been abandoned be- cause of the storm that has broken Investors are backward about putting their capital into enterprises at the mercy of popular agitation and un- trained politicians. Promoters are dis couraged. They feel more Ike deVot- ing their money to glue factories, ink concerns. dye works and other indus tries removed from the influences of popular pre1udices and dictation. So is certainly gloomy. Territory crying for transportation facilities will cry in vain. Traffic needing extensions will continue for long to need. For pri- vate capital is relied on to build rail- roads. and private capital is scared.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-12

head. Then Lily. when the car paused way out in the country, jumped off and was lost to view. Passengers were Eo- ing to dinner but they forgot that They had chance to ingratiate them selves with the small boy and they would not lose the opportunity Every one of them offered his assistance. A committee waited upon the conductor and was tremendously referred to the motorman. There was barley, there were prayers. Then the car wae stopped.
 It took Lily ten minutes to catch up. Some afterward had to eat with the speed that bespeaketh indigestion: but that mattered not at all; when they got home they had another experience to tell the good wife. If there were children at home the passenbers prom isd they would get them dog just like Lily, and though they didn't say so. they hoped that their little boys Lily would some day jump off the car and make so pretty a spectacle as they had that day seen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-12
DRIFTW0oD
BY PHIL n. ARNaSTRONG.

With the noiseless firearm in vogue, what inducement Is there now for the wild-eyed messenger boy who formerly read Diamond Dick" and other Vest Half the glory was to hear the ''crack" of the trusty rifle.
 
 In spite of shut downs in the larger cities, the anarchistic business seems on the boom.
 It would appear that an also ran" could develop a large lump of horse sense.
 For the benefit of certain. envious and malicious exchanges we'd rise 10 remark that the peach crop tboth va rieties), is safe in Montgomery county There is balm in Gilead but very little in Standard oil. suitMnow don't kick over a little thing like that.
 It's now up to MT. Maxim to invent One that refused to break down or puncture a tire would be more accept able. you must have been pressed" for an idea.
 
 The days are getting longer and some of the men are getting shorter A meIo-drama actor fell through a trap door in Chicago theatre the other day. The trap door is great thing.
 policeman up in Portland stole 800 photograph records. This officer was undoubtedly afflicted with insanity in fu violent form
 All the Spring Poets have their feet in mustard baths and their noses In hot toddies this week.-(Jeherson gia excepted.)
 Whether its HEN or PEN they both scratch for living.
 Ring. Ring out the old
 Ring in the new" Was a poets good advice; But now it's ring The Coal Man out
 For the man who brings the Ice. 'I hear you write stories for the "Weli-er-to be more exact. like other writers, l merely furnish a cer- advertising sections from running to- gether."
 
 MT. Brogan had at least the honor of the attention of ex-Governor Black Did he Black the Brogan? The Czar through the Duma hopes to establish representative institu- tions for the empire. Perhaps Russia is yet to be civilized.
 A West Virginia man says rubbing the ears together prevents cold. But what in the name of Joe Bush Is a man going to do who isn't blessed CD with long ears?
 It's time to charge the soda foun" tains (and the drinks.)
 
 There is nothing on earth more tempting in spring time than the ruby hued persimnion puckered lips of the blue-eyed blondes of Montgomery. Now do your worst.
 An Indiana man boasts the proud record of having spent 1S,993 nights at home with his wife. This freak must have been confined to an invalids chair some fifty years
 Now. Now for the roses
 That bloom in the spring, And complexions that bloom Tn the drug stores-by Jing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-12
~wHo SAID IF ruRsr.s

May Be the Main Issue In the Cam-
 pafgn.
 Washington Special to The Brooklyn
 Eagle.
 Martin W. Littleton, who is here as the attorney for the Electric Boat Company in connection with the in- vestigation of the I.iiey charges of corruption, outlined the Issue of the coming Presidential campaign today. the Issues would be. LAtt1eton replied: That's easy. The issue will be, Who said 1t first? The Republicans will argue that Roosevelt said 1t first, and the Democrats will make use of the short and ugly word. and Mr. Bryan will have to quote Scripture to prove that he is right. It will be a great campatgn"