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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-01-28
Law AGAINST Teeth and Hair.

LtlW NSdiitSl IOSlu dfO IlGHs
There was a law once against
false teeth" said the antiquary, flash
ing his superb set in a wide smile.
Eyes, and if your wife wore false
teeth or hair you could divorce her"
He took down a curious old book
to prove his statement and read the
following from a British act of par
lament of 1870:
THAT all women, of whatever age,
rank, profession or degree, whether
virgins, maids or widows, that shall
from after the passing of this act i'm
pose upon, seduce and ibetray into
matrimony any of his majesty's male
subjects by scents, paints, cosmetics,
washes, artificial teeth, false hair.
Spanish wool. iron stays, hoops or
high heeled shoes shall incur the
penalty Of the laws now in force
against witchcraft, sorcery and suca
like misdemeanor, and that the mar
rage, upon conviction, shall stand null
and void."-Atlanta Constitution.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-01-28
JOY WORK
And the Other Kind.

Did you ever stand on a prominent
corner at an early morning hour and
watch the throngs of people on their
way to work? Noting the number
who were forcing themselves along
because it mean their daily bread
and the others cheerfully and eagerly
pursuing their way because of love Oh
their work.
It is a fact that ones food has
much to do with it. AS an example:
IT an engine has poor oil, or a boil
er Is fred with poor coal, a bad result
is certain. isn't it?
Treating your stomach right IS the
keystone that sustains the arch OF
health's temple, and you will bna
"Grape-Nuts' as a daily food Is the
most nourishing and beneficial you
can use.
We have thousands Of testimonials
real genuine little heart throbs, from
people who simply tried Grape-NutS
out of curiosity-as a last resort
with the result that prompted the tesr
timonial.
If you have never tried Grape-Nuts
It's worth while to give it a fair. I'M
| partial trial. Remember. there arc
millions eating Grape-Nuts every DAY
they know, and we know, II you
will use Grape-Nuts every mornihs
your work is more likely to be JOY,
work, because you can keep well, anu
with the brain well nourished Worh
is a JOY. Read the Road to Wen
VILE in every package-"Theres .
Reason"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-01-28
The Great Lesson Fox Learned

I knew Jesus and He was very
precious to my soul, but I found
something in me that would not keep
patient and kind. I did what I could
to keep it down, but it was there.
/ besought Jesus to do romething
for me, and when I gave Him my
will, He came into my heart and
cast out all that would not be sweet.
all that would not be kini, all that
would not be patient and then He
shut the door.-George Fox.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-01-28
DustIess Automobiles.

The Royal Automobile Club of Lon
don recently held a series OF exhibit
tions to try out different methods o,
minimizing the dust nuisance. On.
OF the automobiles was equipped
with the patent exhaust suction de
vice. The pipes are supposed te
suck up the dust from the car wheels
and draw 1t into a box from which
It Is again deposited on the road IL
graduated form.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-01-28

In another column will be found
the advertisement Of the Nashville
Seed Co. These people are not only
in position to aid and encourage far
mers in diversifying their crops, but
are also ready to answer all requests
for information on the subject Of
farming and trucking. There is too
much cotton in the South and not
enough hay, corn, live stock and
garden truck.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-01-28
If your blood is out of
order, you run a risk OF

If your blood is out OF
order, you run a risk Of
taking a germ disease.
Rheumatism, LaGrippe,
Pneumonia and Typhoid
Fever are germ diseases.
"~Rheumacide" is an &C
tive blood purifier. It
cleanses the blood of all
impurities. 1t gives tone
to the entire body.
Pure blood prevents
germs from taking hold
of the vital organs and ex-
pels themfromthe system.
"Rheumacide'' is put up
in tablet and liquid form,
and is sold by druggists
at Csc, SOC, and 81 per
bottle. Liniment. 25c.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-01-28
He Liked Pig Latin.
SOLD BN LEADING DRUGGISTS 50fABoHu

Nealie when a little tot was visit
ing a farmyard. His mother helped
him up to look at a pen Of small pigs.
AS he looked in, a little pig near
him jumped up, putting his fore feet
against the side of the pen, and gave
a quick grunt. Nealie turned quick
ly and said: "Oh, mama, tell him to
say that again!''-The February De-
linoator.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-01-28

Each day should find US doing
things better than previously. Ac-
quire the habit of promptness in
every matter, large or small, which is
left to your a
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-01-28

l asked my st~enographer whether
1t was David or Solomon that wrote,
81 said In my haste all men are
liars" "I don't know" she said,
"but if he had lived around here he
might have said 1t at his leisure.'
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-01-28

Advice in an advertisement is like
a stick frozen in ice; the skater Stun
bles over it but nobody stops to dig
it out.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-01-28

Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup io1 Children
steetl,iDG, ~softens the gums, reduces mflalnlnn.
ton, allays palE. cures wind collie. Csc d bottle
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-01-28

sNJEC Let US send YOU FR ZEE u
HUAEO HEox OF VITA SANA, n Home
l. Treatment for Female Diseases. Write
now. EDHI IN MEIACER CO., Depts. DETROIT. MICH
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-01-28

Itch cured in ~ mirl,tes by Wooiford's
Sanitary Lotion Never fails. At druggists.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-01-28

cardir exports $4,000, 600 tons o,
81 yearly,
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-01-28
1t Develops Character

It we pray for character we ought
to be grateful whom discipline co mss
to US.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-17
Spruce Up for the Fourth.

In two weeks visitors will be coming
to Washington from all parts of the
United States to witness the inaugura-
ton of President Taft There will be
probably between 100000 and 10000
visitors in the Capital city and some Of
them will stay several days. Large num-
bers take advantage of the opportunity
afforded by the Inauguration TO visit
Washington perhaps for the first time.
and they make the best of every chance
to inspect the city thoroughly. Although
the season is unpropitious for the most
effective presentation OF Washington
attractions, yet much is possible In the
way of showing the city off to advantage.
Every householder can do his share. At
this time of the year there is tendency
toward slackness in the care of house
premises that should be corrected on such
an occasion In addition to the decora-
tons, every dwelling should be put in
first-class appearance to welcome the
army of guests.
II the inauguration were held during
the latter part of April, Washington
would be one of the most impressively at
tractive places In the world. The COM
such circumstances produce an effect that
could not be paralleled elsewhere. If
every one of the visitors who come for
the inauguration could be brought back
here during the time to which 1t is pro-
posed to postpone the ceremony. the prop
uganda for the amendment of the Con-
stitution to that effect would be i'm
measurably quickened. 1t Is certain that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-17
Van Cleave on Conpress

j. W. Van Cleave of ST. Louis. presiden,
OF tl'e National Association of Manufac
turers, opened the proceedings of the
iarir convention at Indianapolis yester-
day by advocating the appointment Of a
commission. whose duty 1t shall be to col
lect statistics relating to national and In
ternational trade and prices. and prepare
reports to guide Congress in the matter
of tariff revision whenever such action be-
comes necessary. He would solve the
existing problem by having the new Con-
Sress make a few changes I'm the Dingley
schedules. appoint commission to take
charge of the larger questions involved.
and then adjourn. That is his idea Of re-
deemins the tariff promises the repub-
lican party made to the country last year.
Mr.. Van Cleave paints a gloomy picture
OF the situation. Selfish business interests
of every character are contending for ad i.
vantage In rates. and Congress is incom-
petent to decide justly. Or. put In his
own words:
Who is to decide equitabIy between
these interested disputants? The WAYS
and means committee lacks the mental
equipment and the impartiality to do this.
Nor can Congress do 1t. Each Of these
eontendinS p3Ssies presents mass Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-17
The Appropriation Bills.

The threat of a failure of one Or more of
the appropriation bills Is seasonabie. 1t
usually comes about this time at every
short session. Sometimes it has one pur-
pose, sometimes another. Veteran OBJ
servers. however, are seldom disturbed
AS rule. what looks like a blockade has
been skillfully arranged. and can be man.
aged with ease. The present situation ap-
pears difficult. and a filibuster has its
perils. 1t is not impossible for talkfest
to be used to kill supply bills. But in
two weeks time-two weeks remain-Con-
gress under whip and spur can do good
deal of business. And the whip has now
been drawn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-17
The Value of Publicity,
From the st. Joseph News-Press.

=
This Is the age of advertising Not
only do the merchants and the manu-
facturers advertise their wares, but mu-
inequalities and states and entire sec
tions of country have enlisted under the
banners of publicity and exploitation
maintaining press agents and engaging
the potency of printers ink Dixie land
has gone into the field in centralized
form. A large building is to be erected
In Washington, to be used in part as a
clubhouse for southerners and In part
as headquarters for a systematic propa-
ganda of the advantages of the south.
The scheme is of unquestionable value,
and there Is no doubt about the results.
There is also noted a revival of the
project entertained some years ago of
erecting a great states building at Wash
ington, to be maintained jointly, and to
be used as sort of permanent exposf-
ton OF the products and advantages OF
the various states. The original plans
provided for exhibition rooms for each
state. post offices for each state, where
visitors from that state could get their
mail, information bureaus for such visit
ors. a species Of headquarters for the
transient and permanent people in Wash
ington from the several states. It was a
comprehensive affair and yet one involv-
ing but comparatively little expenditure
on the part of each state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-17
The New Cars.

In a few days one of the city traction
lines will introduce 'pay-as-you-enter
cars into service and the passengers will
he given an opportunity to demonstrate
their capacity for adjusting to new con-
ditions 1t behooves every car rider TO be
alert to comply with the requirement to
have the fare ready upon boarding the
car This is a simple matter when one
is willing to contribute the least fore
thought to the general welfare. In
Washington the sale Of six tickets for
quarter puts a premium upon the pur-
chase of these tokens. and probably 80
per cent of passengers use them. The
passenger with a ticket In his hand as he
enters the platform obtains speedy en-
trance and almost as quickly is passed
the one who. being "out" Of tickets. has
his quarter ready for the purchase of
new supply. The forgetful or Indifferent
passenger will not only delay others. but
hold himself back by his failure to rec
ognize. the requirement. A general observ-
ance of the rule will facilitate the opera
ton of the cars and will thus be to the
advantage of all alike.
In other cities this type of car has
been operated successfully. and i'm con-
ditions less favorable than those that OBJ
tain here. Washingtonians are as rule
amenable to regulations which make for
the general good. They are not in a
blind rush. They are intelligent and can
recognize the logic OF such rule as that
which is about to be enforced. Probably
within "A week the habit of having the
fare ready will be acquired SO that the
cars may be operated with minimum of
delay and fares collected without annoy
ance- Those who require transfers should
state their wants promptly and plainly
az they encounter the conductor The
passengers will be subjected to less in
convenience not only I'm the matter of Sc
curing free entrance and exit but they
VIII not suffer the annoyance of the con-
ductors repeated trips through the car
TO collect fares. With cooperation on
the part of the public this experiment
should result in the establishment of the
local street car service upon a higher
plane OF efficiency than ever before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-17
The Salaries Of Federal Judges.

When the conference report on the legis-
lative, executive and judicial appropri-
alton bill is taken from the Speakers
table and laid before the House that body
will be called upon to vote on the PROPOSE
ton to increase the salaries Of federal
judges, which the Senate advanced, but
which the conferees on the part of the
House declined to accept. 1t should he
adopted without compromise or further
delay. The judicial salaries including
those paid in this District, are too low
today. The federal bench calls for high
standard of personal fitness and legal
qualification. The men chosen are asked
to devote their lives to the service. They
are set apart from all other activities,
and by the nature Of their responsibilities
deprived of opportunities for pecuniary
advancement which are open to other
citizens. They are required to pass judg
ment upon cases involving the heaviest
interests. and their decisions reach all
the lines of life. This high function should
be compensated abundantly. The coun-
try should be no niggard in paying these
Woodworking, conscientious jurists, into
whose hands 1t so largely intrusts its in
terests, great and small The dignity of
the bench demands liberal scale of pay.
yet Congress has been slow in recogniz-
ing the Righteousness Of the claim. put
forth from time to time on behalf of the
federal judges, for a more adequate scale
of compensation. The citizens of Wash
ington have direct concern in this item,
which affects the judges OF the Court
Of Claims, the District Court of Appeals
and the District Supreme Court. every
member Of which Is entitled. as judicial
services are measured in terms Of COM
pensation, to a liberal increase of sal
airy Now the matter has come to an
issue, and the House has the decision.
1t has a reputation for economy"
and some members appear to think
that their duty as legislators is not dis
charged unless they oppose every pro-
posal for salary increases. Happily
more nreral spirit animates Congress
lately. and it may be-and should be-that
this item will. upon submission to a full
vote of the House. with perfect under
standing of the case, be accepted as 1t
stands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-17

matter to sustain it's side. most of which
is technical, and thus beyond the under
standing Of the committee. of Congress
and of the average layman."
Cool. is it not? Mr.. Van Cleave is ap-
pealing to Congress for the appointment
OF a tariff commission on the very frank
charge that Congress itself Is incompe-
tent to deal with the subject. Not since
Mr.. Seward wrote to Mr.. Lincoln Offering
to take the duties of the presidency on
his own shoulders, on the broad intima-
ton that the latter was unequal to the
emergency, have we had anything like
this. Mr.. Lincoln, 1t will be remembered,
differed with Mr.. Seward about his ca
pacity. And so is Congress likely to do
with Mr.. Van Cleave about its capacity.
The remedy is thus described:
"A board of disinterested men OF large
experience in trade. such as this conven-
ton proposes, could adjust all these di-
vergencies. They would have the time.
the patience and the impartialty to look
at the Controverted points from all sides
They would eliminate the non-essentials,
reconcile the variances. They would bring
a settlement which would be fair enough
to all interests to command the assent OF
Congress and the country.
Mr.. Van Cleave's reasoning runs about
ike tnlS. BUSINESS lHteTSStS arc ar
selfish, and they advise Congress accord
ing to their wants. and Congress is I'M
able to steer an unseiish course. There
fore the thing to do is to put both the
tariff and Congress into commission, and
form the commission of men who have
been trained in the selfish business world
Presto! The tariff Is taken out of politics
and handed over to the elect, who know
it all and may be depended on to give
everybody a square deal!
The collection of statistics bearing upon
the whole tariff subject is very important
and it would be we'll for Congress to make
better provision for 1t than now exists.
But that men designated for such work
should be more than competent clerks, or
experts, If you please is much to be ques-
toned. Congress would never do more
than take their figures under advisement
in connection with figures it had Itself
collected. The full power of taxation is.
and will remain. exclusively with Con-
gress, incompetent as Mr. Van Cleave
may consider that body to be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-17
Run Up the Flags,
From the Baltimore American.

From The Baltimore American.
1t has been proposed that upon the day
OF the welcoming of the Atlantic fleet at
Hampton roads the Stars and Stripes shall
futter to the breeze in every city, town
and hamlet of the country. The old
idea that the navy was an interest for
the coast states but of little concern
for the inland section has long since been
dissipated. Some of the most strenuous
advocates of great navy are found
among well Informed and patriotic con-
gressmen from states between the APP
palachian and the Rocky ranges. The
navy is rightly regarded as essential for
the protection of the interests of the
country at home and abroad II would
therefore. be an object lesson in patriot
ism and. above all. it would be educative
to the country if everywhere flags should
be raised to poles or be displayed from
windows. Why should this not he done!
1t Is not too late for the sentiment for
such a demonstration to take place
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-17
No Spells Census.
From the Spokane Spokesman Rev lew.

From the Spokane Spokesman Keview.
The country sends It's representatives
to Washington to legislate in the in
terest OF businesslike government. a
great deal of time Is wasted In scram-
bling for patronage. but as long as there
are favors to be given out the effort
to secure them is forced upon congress
men as a responsibility as we'll as a
temptation. The census is wanted not
only to satisfy curiosity and as an ex-
pensive luxury. but for commercial in
dustrial and sociological reasons. 1t has
sometimes failed to serve its purpose be-
cause of prolonged delays, and the di-
rector says that instead of giving his I'M
divided attention to the work he has
been forced to spend large part of his
time in making appointments. com.
petitive examination for the clerkships
would leave MIN at liberty to attend to
the census itself, besides eouippine the
bureau with force picked for merit
alone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-17
The Canal Libel Cases.

It ia to the public interest that the in
dictments found in the District or CO.
lumbia against the newspapers charged
with publishing Iibels in connection with
the Panama canal charges of impro-
priety are based upon alleged lbels
against individuals instead of the United
States government, as was at one time
proposed There is the color of official
local residence in the cases OF Mr..
Roosevelt and Mr. Root. who are men
toned in the fifth count. and in the case
Of Mr. W. H. Taft named in the fourth
count, as Iibeled by the New York
World and the Indianapolis News. There
is no such ground. however. in the cases
of Messrs Robinson, Charles p Taft,
Cromwell and Morgan. named in the other
counts. Messrs. Robinson. Cromwell and
Morgan are residents of New York. and
Mr. c. F. Taft is a citizen of Cincin-
natl.
The local indictments having been re-
turned, doubtless to serve founda-
tien. they should be followed by indict-
ments In New York. where the ma jority
of the libeled individuals reside and
where one of the two accused news
papers is published. Otherwise the sole
effect of this local proceeding will be to
exile the accused from the District OF
Columbia unless the decision rendered
in the Dana case in 1895 Is. or has mean
time been overruled. or unless the &C
cused voluntarily come into this juris-
diction 20 stand trial.
An judgement drawn against the pub
fishers Of the World and the News In
Washington on the score of having
libeled the United States would have
placed the proceeding upon most OBJ
Iectionable plane. 1t is not to be desired
that the federal government should have
the power to set itself up as a complain
ing witness and hale to the seat Of gov
eminent for trial any person whom any
high official may regard as the utterer of
IiheIous statements, regardless Of his place
of residence. Nor is it desirable that the
government should move in this jurisdic-
ton in the name Of an individual as
of extradition.
If Mr.. Cromwell and Mr.. Robinson have
been Ebeled by the New York World. the
city of their own residence and OF the
publication is the proper place for the
trial to ascertain the fact and. II it is
established. to administer punishment
An effort in good faith to determine the
guilt of the alleged libelers and to procure
a thorough sitting Of the allegations ad-
yanced against the eight men named as
the ibeled should take the form of New
York and Indianapolis indictments. In
which Jurisdictions the accused cannot
seek refuge from trial by resisting ex-
tradition under the decision in the Dana
case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-17
Anxious INQUIRIES.

George Washington, oh-worthy man.
We wonder If tbs true
That you a frank veracious plan
Forever could pursue,
And ne'er send word that you were GU
To callers at the door
Or hail with genial welcoming shout
Some necessary bore.
Did you ne'er say with studied bow
When compliments were rife
This great occasion Is. I VOW,
The happiest of my life?
Did you ne'er tell the fib that's white
Unto your fellow men?
Were you not rather more polite
Than truthful, now and then?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-17

these people would become enthusiastic
advocates of the change. for they would
behold an ideal city for an important
national ceremony. AS it is. with the old
date remaining in consequence of con-
gressional procrastination, the people of
Washington must do the best they can,
possibly In conflict with the elements
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Analysing History.

There was a President who tied his
horse to tree and walked up Capitol
Hill to be inaugurated"
Yes. answered the matter-of-fact
citizen. THAT may have been democratic
simplicity. But the chances are that it
was due to the lack of modern improve
ments in the way of street paving"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-17

When asked If he would build another
railway In Texas Mr. Hartman said that
railways are like passengers in a crowded
car. where there is always room for one
more. He can hardly be SO heartless as to
seek to reduce j. J. Hill to the status Of
a financial strap-hanger.