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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-04-18

How many American women In
lonely homes to-day long for this
blessing to come into their lives, and
to be able to utter these words, but
because Of some organic derange-
ment this happiness Is denied them.
Every woman interested In this
subject should know that prepare
ton for healthy maternity u
accomplished BY the use OF
LYDIA e plNkHANA'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND
Mrs. Maggie Gilmer, of West
Union, s. C,writes to Mrs. Pinkhams
81 was greatly rundown in health
from weakness peculiar to my sex,
when Lydia f. Pinl<hAm' . Vegetable
Compound was recommended to me. 10
not only restored me TO perfect health
but to my delight am mother"
Mrs. Josephine Hal, of Bardstown,
Ky7 writes: 49,.
female troubles, and my physician failed
to help me. Lydia e Pinkham's vege.
table Compound not only restored me-
to perfect health, but I am now proud
mother" :
FACTS FoR SICK WOMEN.
For thirty years Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been tho
standard remedy for female Ills,
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displacements, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid juniors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear.
ing down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try itf
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-04-18

The damage caused by rust Is morl
to be feared than the wear and tsal
of work.-Haliburton.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-04-18
Asserted HIs RIahts.

John Hunter was a negro gwen to
ehastising his wife.
you. john" said . neighbor one
day, Susanna say, eff you don't quit
beatin' her she gwine to de Freedman
bureau"
"She do. do she?" he replied. with
scorn. Nov, femme tell yer. wunst
an fer all! Susanna am my wife! An
so long as she 60 bout her bizness I
gwine lef her lone. But wen she git
ter cuttin' up / gwine ter beat her. an
Their amt no bureau nor no sidebode
nor no chist Of drors what kin hol me
back!"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-04-18

ONLY ONE sBROMO QUININEw
That 10 LAXATIVE BROM0 QUININD. LoQk FOL
IL signature Of y. W. 0ROv1- UsoA tho Wogi1
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-04-18

Fancy prices please the seller more
than the buyer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-04-18

Garfield Tea-a simple and satisfactory
laxativel Composed of Herbs, it regulates
liver and kidneys, overcomes constipation
and brings Good Health.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-28

its striving for success it has ignored
the business prosperity of the coun-
try has departed from sound econom-
&c and governmental principles. and
has reversed its own traditional
views of constitutional construction.
Patriotic members Of the party have
refused to he controlled by party
ties, and have either refrained from
voting or have supported the Repub-
lican candidate. May we not appeal
to these courageous and independent
citizens again to give us their support
In this campaign, because the reasons
for their breaking the bonds of party
are stronger today than ever before. :"
SO carefully had the program been
planned, that, rs soon rs the St. Louis
and Columbus Glee Clubs had been
heard and the candidate, now fully
informed of his new honor, the head
of the marching clubs appeared com.
ing mp Pike street past the reviewing
stand by the curb. to which Taft had
gone at once after his speech. The
parade included marching clubs from
Chicago. st. Louis, Cleveland, Column
bus Louisville, indianapolis, and
many other cities while local civic
and military organizations had Joined
in the tribute OF personal esteem.
For the balance Of the day the part
OF the program in which Judge Taft
personally participated includes
luncheon at the Country Club at )
o'clock, and drive through Eden
park, ending in u river trip. during
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-28
THE DAILY TELEGRAM
TUESDAY, JULY IS, 1907.
An evening Echo.
no one is a fool always; everyone
sOuetlmes.--Latin.
Cnrmnn IN an snnnln

ADMHtuU TOT tlle senate.
The nomination Of Charles G. Coff-
man by the Republicans for the state
senate was the ratification OF the
choice Of the rank and file
OF the party expressed at
the primary elections and conven-
lions held in the district by an over
whelming majority Mr.. Cofrman's
popularity and strength were shown
In these In Il manner which impresses
all with the overwhelming victory he
Will have at the polls.
MIR. COffman IL a successful young
attorney. enjoying the confidence and
respect Of large circle Of friends
and acqnalntances. As Republic
can he believes in the principles Of
the great party and Is IA constant
and effective advocate OF them. As a
state senator he will give his talent
and effort to the advancement Of the
interest and welfare Of the people OF
not only his own district but the state
as well
The nomination of Mr.. Conman
means that this senatorial district Is
to he represented in the state 1egls-
lature by another able and active
Republican true to the interests OF
the people.
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which the night display of fireworks
will be shown from the water tower
in the big park, this spectacular feat
IRE beginning when the steamer is
opposite the park.
In addition to these features the
program included daylight fireworks.
band and glee club concerts, river
pageant of steam launches and the
sending up of thousands of balloons,
the mammoth balloon Cincinnati, :"
which shared in the recent Chicago
balloon races being also scheduled
for a flight.
And then, William Howard Taft
native Of Cincinnati, knew that he
was the Republican standard bearer
for 1908.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-28

to all men, and the fair and impartial
enforcement of these amendments are
IN keeping with the real American
spirit of fair play.
Publicity Of Campaign Contributions.
Another plank Of the Democratic
platform refers to the failure Of the
Republican Convention to express an
opinion in favor Of the publicity of
contributions received and eXpendi-
lures made in elections. Here again
we contrast our opponents promises
with Our own acts. Great improve
mont has taken place under Repub-
lican auspices in respect TO the col
lection and expenditure of money for
this purpose. The old and pernic-
ious system of levying tax on the
salaries Of Government employees in
order to pay the expenses of the party
in control Of the Administration has
been abolished by statute. BY a law
passed by the Republican Congress in
1905 contributions from CORPORATIONS
to influence or pay he expenses con-
nccted with the election Of preSiden-
iial electors or of members OF Con-
gress is forbidden under penalty.
IT am elected President, | shall
urge upon Congress, with every hope
Of success, that 4 law he passed re-
quiring a filing in Federal Office of
a statement Of the contributions re-
ceived by committees and candidates
In elections for members Of Congress,
and in such other elections as are
chnstitutionally within the control of
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TAFT NOTIFIED
CONTINUED from page y

Continued from page y
OF business their competitors. 1t Sc
cured much closer supervision OF rail-
way transactions and brought within
the operation of the same statute ex-
press companies. sleeping car com
panies, fast freight and refrigerator
lines, terminal railroads and pipe
lines, and forbade in future the COM
bination of the transportation and
shipping business under one control
in order to avoid undue discrimfna-
ton.
President Roosevelt directed suits
to be brought and prosecutions to be
Instituted under the antitrust law.
to enforce its provisions against the
most powerful OF the Industrial cor
porations He pressed to passage the
pure food law and the meat inspec-
tton law in the interest OF the health
of the public, clean business methods
and great ultimate benefit to the
trades themselves. In this work Mr..
Roosevelt has had the support and
sympathy Of the Republican party,
and Its chief hope of success in the
present controversy must rest on the
confidence which the people Of the
country have in the sincerity OF the
party's declaration in its platform,
that it intends to continue his poll
cies.
Mr.. Roosevelt has set high the
standard of business morality and
obedience to law.
Function of Next Administration.
The chief function Of the next Adj
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-28
NOTICE

The Simpson district board of ed
ucatIon will meet Tuesday. August
II. 1908, to select tsachers for the
school SESSION Of 'OS-'O9.
"a. w, BARTLETT, Secy.
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SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Don't let the baby suffer from
eczema, sores or any itching of the
skin. Doan's Ointment gives In
slant relief, cures quickly. Perfect
ly safe for children. All druggists
sell it.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-28

"The negro, in the forty years
since he was freed from slavery, has
made remarkable progress. lie is
becoming a more and more valuable
member Of the communities in which
he lives. The Republican platform,
adopted at Chicago, explicitly de-
mands justice for all men without
regard TO race or color and just as
explicitly declares for the enforce
ment, and without reservation, in let
ter and spirit ofthe Thirteenth, Four
recnth and Fifteenth Amendments to
the Constitution. II is needless to
state that stand with my party
squarely on that plank in the plat
form, ana believe that equal justice
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-03
X THE EVENING STARS TWO PAGE MAGAZINE X
TEMPERAMENTAL BREAKERS,
TOO, ROLL AT THE SEASIDE
Vacations Bring Out the Storm Signals Often When Girl Chums
Syndicate Their Moods, Ada Lynn Believes.
BY ADALYNN.

@z p HEN 1 see our or i've or six girls planning to spend their vacations
NN together I always see breakers ahead, for how car a half dozen per-
w M ech with a temperament differing from the others subdus their
likes into a harmonious whole?
This a pretty well proved only a shortt m ag when a group Of young
women decided to 20 together l. the seashore I'VE ret along perfectly IN thu
declared M, land why shouldn't W e agree equally we'll away from
homer" And why not g' echoed each of he others beaning anecionateiy o
all together pot more than once a week
Well, they went sleeping W Pin a room, FOR economic reasons an Tor the
couple Of days everything IA lovely. Then the breakers "broke" One OF
the girls wanted always to be where's She would find the most people. Another
hated to g bathing. Another wanted to read. and another wanted to be o
the e" every minute, dressing for every occasion. Still another didn't see any
good in being where the crowd We're, peferring long rambles along thu lonely
rart of the beach. The last girl kept announcing that she came away for a
rest, and had lively arguments every night with all the others because they
wouldn't g o to bed 500 after dinner.
During their stay Of two weeks each N found herself almost hating
tunty offered. Wouldn't it ave been better if they had agreed tic d % Is they
liked, each and every one? What good is a vacation if n cannot be free to
suit ones self?
If a person is fond Of solitude and loves a long, long strip of lonely beach,
witt waste xpanses of sky and water, lie can find title to please In h society
of the leverage summer boarder. But o the person who likes to distraction the
music Of The band an he chatter of the multitude tn ocean represents sincerely
innumerable gallons of water and the sky is n O more than SO much empty
space. Now, why should these two persons even make the attempt to please
each other?
To make a success of your vacation you must find a companion whose tastes
expect too much. The best thing of all is to learn to like you W company.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-03

trouble from that quarter; they are
bound TO hit us If they can; look
over our reports from Japan and
China and give me your suggestions
Monday-either we don't under
stand those yellow fellows or they
don't understand us, for we are not
doing the business with them we
should for the money we are spend
ing"
'They do not seem to eat the
stuff we're canning" said Brown
ing. with as near an approach to a
smile as he ever INDUCED during
business hours.
"'Then we must can the stuff they
do eat, If we buy up the entire
crop OF rice and rats"
Allan Barlan, a packer, who tries
to be fair and is slugged in an alley,
talks thus to the union men:
1.-THE men who manage your
unions get rich and live in luxury.
Where do they get the money? Out
of your earnings and out of the
employers they blackmail by threats
of ruin. Show me a labor leader
who is not living in luxury, who Is
not openly or secretly laying up mora
money than he could ever earn at
any honest calling"
1t is stated as a commonplace that
in packing circles inspectors must
be fixed" and taxes evaded. Brown
ing says this:
THE man who tries to run his
business on a higher plane than his
competitor will make a failure of
it."
There is no harm trying" urged
Allen, quietly.
If you object to paying these
labor leaders. Why don't you object
TO the secret arrangements we have
with every railroad running into
Chicago? Why don't you object to
the way we handle our assess
ments and taxes? Why don't you
object to what we pay the political
heeler.i and the Inspectors"
Drinking at the country club Is
described graphically The follow
ing excerpts from the book gives
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-03
POLICY OF JERSEY COAST IMPROVEMENT.

Until a recent date the State government entirely neglected New Jerseys
treat seacoast interests. That partd the State was left to take careo O Itself
Ms magnificent advantages presented attracted foreign capital and the coast
ws improved and built u by private enterprise, mostly that of citizens of
otber States The nst aid given by lie State to coast development is the con-
Of an inland waterway from Bay Head TO Cape May, recently
authorized. For NAM years he Legislature was importuned to do some
thing for the protection Of valuable sections of the coast from the destructive
action of the ocean surf but 1t has don nothing. As for the shore fisheries
the State has practically nc interest in them, and takes 10 account of them
Such has been State police. A more enlightened policy is nov formulating
Tonight at Long Branch the principal property Owners on the coast will confer
VIII the Governor on plans for al ocean boulevard and protection from the
inroads of the ocean,. 1t is a formidable contract o undertake, but a State that
has 10 det ant is rich in resource ought 10 be able to finance it with HI aid
II h property interests to be benefited.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-03
ANSWERS TO- ORRESPONDENTS
ILLUMINATING GAS.

= nv 1N'eN VI thS hfShih6 pho'
Who was the d~iscoverer of gas as
used for illuminating purposes?
A. ]. G.
lin the Philosophical Transactions of
the Royal Society of London for 1873 is
printed a letter. written in 1891. in
which the Rev. John Clayton details a
series of experiments he made in dis
tilling coal in a retort, showing not
only that he had observed the inf1am-
mable gases evolved, but that he had
collected n stored them for some
time in bladders. I'M 1887 Lord Dun
donald made gas FROM coal, with which
he lighted the hall OF Cu'ross Abbey.
In 1872 Robert Murdoch began the eX-
periments which resulted in the estab-
lishment of Goa gas as an illuminating
agent. In 1897 he publicly showed n
system he had matured. and in 1873,
being employed in the factory of Boul-
ton & Watt, Birmingham he fitted up
an apparatus for the mapufacture of
gas in hat establishment with which
lit was lighted. This was che first use
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-03
SCIENTIFIC "HOWLERS.'


ELECTRICITY and lightning are of the
same nature, the only difference being
hat lightning is often several miles
in length, while electricity is only a
few inches.
Air usually has no weight. but
when placed in a barometer it is found
to weigh about fifteen pounds a square
inch.
1.-THE axis of the earth is an imagi-
nary line on which the earth is sup
posed to take its daily routine.
The probable cause of earthquakes
may be attributed TO bad drainage and
neglect of sewage
THE difference between air and
water is that air can be made wetter,
but water cannot.
Gravity is chiefly noticeable in the
autumn when the apples are falling
from Che trees.
Things which are equal to each
other are equal 10 anything else.
"The blood is putrefied in the lungs
by inspired air.
1.-THE equator is a menagerie lion
running around the earth.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-03
UNALTERABLE.

The barber drenches you with rum
perfumed with oil of bay.
Nor does he need your yisage glum;
he's bound to have his way.
FOUR locks he harries with a brush,
then plasters down with care.
He makes you look as soft as mush
the way ne combs your hair.
You haven't got the nerve to kick,
though inwardly you rave.
He gets Il tresses nice and slick,
then curls them in a wave.
Most customers have a deal of range
and vary here and there;
The barber men will never change
their mode of combing hair.
Exchange.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-03
ANOTHER wAR.cLo IN EUROPE.

All thu Moroccan fat seems to be in the fire again. Germany in disregard
of the international compact entered into at Agedras.i insists hiatt the Moroccan
shall be recognized, and without n preliminary guarantees. The
object is plain. This action destroys French prestige in Morocco and makes
the German paramount Hague tribunals, peace congresses the mutualh ospi-
tantes of soyereigns even solemn treaty compacts area g nothing In re-
.trMnt of the selfshness of nations and rulers. Europe, an armed camp is
always OF the brnk of wa An incident, a word, may provoke it set
arnns In motion. Morocco, a barbaric country with vast undeveloped riches
ia a prze to be secured. Shall France or Germany be paramount there and
exploit the riches? The answer my depend OF the results Of a gigantic war,
in which nearly all Of Europe will be- involved.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-03

A surprising discovery has just been made in Mexico A national commits
sion appointed seven years reports nat 1T a discovered 1879 towns many
angling in population from 5000 to 5000, which we're o officially known to
exst. and have governed themselves entirely. These towns have nourshed. their
ave been content ant happy, and they have enjoyed absolute home
rule. No legislature to harass them with enactnems. no outside cranks to
to them In regard to their peoples habits. I'M n o danger of having a
order military into their midst % give them TIL rule o the bayonet
But now that these fortunate towns in Mexico have been discovered, what will
be their fste? Fortunately for them they are O located In New Jersey.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-03

lW you have seen him drunk
Is the advice given by a
society matron to a bud In Arthur
j. Eddy's novel, Canton x Co"
MI. Eddy is a lawyer and society
man. His book deals with packers.
labor unions. grafters and society.
1t is regarded as a true picture OF
Chicago and it's types.
Canton, the big packer, brought
about a strike to cripple competi-
tors. The old mans method of
doing business and his ruthless dis
regard of those who worked under
him are shown in this passage:
Write Billings to report here
next Monday: 1 will see Parker at
$3.50 this afternoon; stir up Liver
pool and Vienna sharply; send Ros-
enthal back to Hamburg with in
structions to keep an eye on what
they are doing in Berlin; 1 expect
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-03
of Illuminating gas except by way Of
experiment.-Ed.1
THE EARTH'S ANGLE.

To the Editor OF the Evening star:
Will you kindly explain the change
that is constantly taking place in the
inclination of the earth's orbit?
b. 8. G..
1.-THE angle between the earth's axis
and the plane of the earth's orbit il
constantly changing. though very
slightly. At present this angle is di-
minishing about 47-100 of a second each
year, the change being principally
caused by the fact that the position of
the earth's orbit itself in space is being
slightly disturbed by the pull of all
the other planets. In the course of
Il 1000 years the angle will be 22X de-
grees, and after this it will begin to in
crease again. The whole change can
never amount to more than 2 degrees 4
minutes, SO that practically. AZ regards
it's influence ON the seasons, climate.
etc, the angle remains forever on
stant.-Ed.J
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-03
g-Aw WAKE JERSEY DEMOCRACY.

The Democratic national n State campaign shows nwonte energy -
,u u.er. ago Democratic politics in the State were quescent. There was
o,,.nir, doing y II The talk was Republican. The situation is now reversed.
', Democratic State Committee yesterday yielded up pits chairman. ober D
uudspetb. to the Democratic National Committee to al charge OF MI bryahs
a.u,a,en in the East n at the same time chose County Chairman H.
Nugent as State chairman. Mr.. Bryan is to appear IN he State a an eaN
day and the campaign work in he state is to be begun at once. So tar rs
state political affairs are concerned, it would seem hat Democratc ehor. ~
h.-aiv made irperauve Republican omchidom and leadership are proving
valuable factors for Democratic success in November.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-03
Novelist Lifts Curtain on Society;
Deals Ungloved zvHh the Drink Habit

the general tenor of 1.-THE descrip-
tions:
Mrs. Jack, we want to drink to
the health Of Mr.. Jack. Where is
he?"
Without a moments hesitation
Mrs. Jack answered.: "At home; he
declined to come because you men
are apt to disgrace yourself by
drinking too much"
The drinking bouts r described
frequently with women participants.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-03
oARBAaH HxposuRE Ar

A civilized a. for a municipality to provide fr the removal offs garbage is
to have it taken from the rear, 10 from thu front doors of houses In that
respect Newark has long been unciviized, according to he standards of Euro
p@n cities. The new garbage ordinance made the exhibition of garbage on
amended to have thu contractor take the garbage and ashes from the rear.
This will ne@sstte IN increase OF $4,000 in tn contract price, but the increase
is well worth paying, if We can ret rid of the dscreditabe front-door exhi-
billions that the wayfarer is treated to In Newarrs streets
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-03
TEN IN ONE.

Now they say that every woman has
ten distinct personalities"
Don't let my wife heal that
why not?"
She'll demand n hat for each OF
them personalities"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-03
81 2MMtsome Mood
HAD USE FOR HER.

Gould 0 recommend a hired girl
to me?'
II have one here said the suave en-
ployment agent, what is a brick"
WELL" SAT- the lady, doubtfully, II
might try her on securing the knives
and forks"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-03
DIZZY.

Love makes the world go round
Or SO tits often said
But many times the thing that whirls
Is just the fellows head.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-03
CORKING

Yeast-How was the fishing up in
the country?
Crimsonbeak-Corking I never killed
so many worms in all my lifel-Cleye-
land News.