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Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-24

by the pole line route through and
c, 1t is $50 miles.
1t can be seen that rate based ON
a 250-mile haul must necessarily seem
excessive when we consider the actual
distance between towns and b y
This is also true of the rate between
line 141 miles: adG between p and u
as well, where the pole line route
amounts to $50 miles. while by direct
or ''air line" IT is only 110 miles.
1t is clear from the above illustra-
ton that, as our lines were exteNrd
and rates based upon pole line mile
age or routes, taking it throughout the
whole system, there have grown up in
rnany cases. what appear to the pub
lie, high charges for comparatively
short distances; while between other
points, as A to B. the charges arc
| consistent in nearly all cases.
However. this company has decided
that the only solution of this import
ant problem will be a straight, busI
ness-like readjustment OF all long dis.
tance rates from an entirely new
basis: such basis, 1t has been deter
mined. TO be entirely just aW equita.
BILE to all, must be figured. approx.
nately, on air line distances between
all points, altogether disregarding the
pole line routes.
We have, therefore, cut up the ter.
ritory by dividing the whole into sec.
tions five miles square, as illustrated
by Figure No. 2.
Every exchange or toll station. when
. geographically located, falls in some
one of these sections. We then quote
rate from that section to all other
sections in the system. based ON all
line distances from section center tc
, section center.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-24
0NsxN

In the above figure, we will assume
that A. B, C and d represent different
towns which are connected by long
distance lines in the matter shown
we first oilt line from A to B-IOO
miles, and established rate based on
pole line mileage; then we extended
the line from B to C-1O0 miles fur.
ther. The rate between b and c was
again figured on the pole line mileage.
but we also wanted to quote a rate
between A and c. and according to
the pole line mileage. we were Obliged
10 base the rate on 2O0-mile haul
Later on the line was extended to
p-So miles further, and rate made
between A and d, based again on pole |
Ilne mileage via Band C to D. Now
me air line distance between A and
y Is approximately ITO miles, while
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-24
UoOsf--H'

In The above diagram, we will as
sumo that La Junta Colorado. falls In
section A, while Trinidad, Colorado
falls in section NJ. The distance is
then determined between the centers
of section A and NJ, and the rate be
tween these two points is based on
this air line mileage. (See black line1
BY the dotted line is shown the
route of our pole lines, which, of
course, is considerably further, and
clearly illustrates the difference be
tween the old and the new basis of
hguring long distance tariffs.
IL has been rather difficult to de.
eide that such a schedule based ON
air line" distances would prove sat.
isfaetory to the company in this De.
cuhariy mountainous country, where
fof the most part, our lines have to
ioiIow the valleys or wagon roads
OFTEN in very circuitous route.
However. since it seems that this
method is the only fair one upon
which to base the long distance rates
We believe we have made no mistake
ih adopting ii. We hope the many
reductions which it incurs, will en-.
courage heavier patronage between
the points where such reductions are
made. and that this. in time will
offset the loss which we expect NJ
present will result from this rate
change.
"heh we commenced to build I'M
our long distance system we knew
very little about how to do 1t. The
telephone business was new and we
round that we had to be the pioneers
Iii mountainous telephone line engi.
heering. Because of these conditions
we made some rates too high and 9th
ers too low, in view of what we now
Know, The present readjustment cor.
rects both these points and makes
them consistent and fair.
1t is very essential that the neon,e
IN any town where some of the rates
may be raised shall bear in mind that
upon the whole their toll line rate.
have been lowered. In other words II
the whole state and country are to be
Drought to your telephone door. it can
only be done by means of rates that
VIII be fair 10 all and at the same time
pay proper return upon the invest
ment. In order that every one mays
Know how the readiustment has work
ed out, the following statement will
be of interest:
5S per cent of all rates are Iowered
20 per cent of all rates are raised.
10 per ment of all rates are un'
changed
In some cases rates have been low.
cred as mucn as 800 per cent, while
The maximum raise between any two
points is less than S3 per cent
IN conclusion, | wish only to add
mat rate problems of any public sery
ice corporation must be met and soly.
ea with absolute fairness to the pub
Iic' IN that they shall be treated with
out discrimination and with as low
rates as will pay fair returns upon the
Investment; and to the stockholders
N that they are entitled to receive
'uch rates for long distance traffic
's VIII insure fair and legitimate re
urn upon their Investment.
ihe new rates will bSeseee effective
BEGINNING May &c. 1908, and all pres.
mt tariffs to and between all points
re on that date annulled.
All bills for the month of June will
now the new rates, or II desired. they
lay be obtained beforehand by appli
a''oh TO the toll operator or to any
our authorized representatives.
Very respectfully.
2, B. FIELD, Prssident
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-24
TELEPHONE
TOLL RATES
READJUSTED
NEW METHOD OF COMPUTATION
MAKES MANY MINOR CHANGES

The following letter from L. B. Field,
president of the Colorado Telephone
company, explains not only the new
method of figuring toll rates, but is an
exhaustive treatise on the whole rate
problem. The letter follows in fun,
THE COLORADO TELEPHONE CO.,
Executive Office.
Denver, Colorado, May ~, 1909.
To Our Patrons:
From time TO time. it becomes nee
essary to make certain important
changes in the methods of conducting
the long distance business of this com.
pany. The many rapidly developing
which heretofore have
been without telephone communica.
ton with the surrounding country. and
he numerous steadily growing villages
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-02-18

The makers of Dr. Pierce's Farorite Pre-
scriptiOn. for the cure Of weak. nervous. run
down over-Worked debilltated. pain-rackcd
women. knowing this medicine TO be made up
of ingredients. every one OF which has the
strongest possible Endorsement OF the leading
and standard authorities OF the several
Bchools OF practice. are perfectly willing. ard
In fact. are only too glad to print. as they do.
the formula. or list OF ingredients. OF which
It is composed. In plain English. on every
bGttle-Wrapper.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-02-18

No other medicine for wcznan's Ills has any
such professional endorsement as Dr. Pierce's
FavUritc Prescription has received. In the un-
qualified recommendation OF each OF its
several ingredients by scores OF leading medl-
cal men OF all the schools OF practice Is
such an endorsement not worthy OF your
considcratIonf
T. ~ r II II
A booklet OF ingredients with numerous
authoritative professional endorsements by tho
leading medical authorities OF this coIntry.
Will br mailed free to any one sendin% Haue
and address with request for same Address
DR.. L. y. Pierce. Buffalo. n. Y
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-02-18

The formula OF Dr. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription will bear the most critical examina-
tion OF medical experts. for It contains no
alcohol. narcotics. harmful. or habitforming
drugs. and no agent enters into it that Is not
highly recommended by the most advanced
and leading medical teachers and author
itics OF their several schools Of practice
These authorities recommend the ingredients
OF Or. TTCFce'S FaTOrIte Prescription for tho
cure Of exactly the same ailments Tor which
this world-famed medicine Is advised.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-02-18
The Lincoln Centenary.
atlanta Journal. / 4th.


Throughout the country today ap-
propriate ceremonies are being held
to commemorate the centenary of the
birth os Abraham Lincoln.
1t is a significant indication of the
spirit of the times that the South is
paying appropriate tribute TO him
with all sincerity which marks the cele-
brations in the North. So far has the
sectionalism of the past been dissi-
pated that we are able to take the
true measure of the man and render
him the praise due to his life and
character.
Uncommon with our fellow country
men everywhere we see i'm him the
very type OF sturdy Americanism
which conquered the wilderness and
established government-to en-
ploy the language of Lincoln himself
-"of the people, for the people and
by the people"
The record of his life and achieve
ments will always be one of the most
inspiring lessons unfolded to the
emulation of the rising generation,
Tor no man ever overcame obstacles
apparently more insuperable and
rose to greater eminence His log
cabin birth was no myth and the un-
congenial environment in which his
talents developed were painfully real
In the hard school of experience he
developed that intimate knowledge
OF the life of the plain people which
always won his sympathy and sup
port.
While strong type, he was none
the less a man of the most unique per-
sonality. His quaint humor and
homespun philosophy are as immor-
tai as his sincerity and integrity His
simple English has enriched the
language with thousand gems OF
thought which pass as household
words.
There is no longer any doubt that
if he had lived he would have rendered
the South valuable assistance i'm
working out the problem of the races.
Many crimes have been committed i'm
his name, but nothing is more certain
than that he would have set his face
against those tendencies towards
social equality which have been a
thorn in the side of the South for a
generation. His clear vision saw full
we'll the limitations of the inferior
race, and if he had been spared he
would have worked out the problem
with sympathetic intelligence. He
would have stood as a bulwark
against the demagogues and politi-
clans who have sown dragons teeth
in using the negro for their own sell
fish ends
In celebrat ting his centenary we re-
alize that the United States is no
longer an infant republic Her es-
tablished government is rapidly ac-
quiring the venerable character which
is one of the strongest factors in it's
solidity and permanency.
| She is gathering wisdom with expe-
rience, but we would have been much
farther advanced along the road of
solving the great question which con-
fronts the South if the man whose
centenary we CELEBRATE today had
been spared to help us in working
out the problem which he did SO much
to create.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-02-18
DR.. Shops
Headache
Tablets
"ALl DEALERS"
CHARLES E. FOSTER,
LITTLETON, N. G.
Civil Engineer and Surveyor.

All kinds of TRANSIT and COMPASS
SURVEYS, DRAWINGS. and ESTIMATES
quickly and accurately made anywhere at
any time for $500 per day
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-02-18
Degeneracy of the Criminal Laws.
Philadelphia Times.

Phlladelphla Times.
In all parts of this land the ad-
minstration of the criminal law has
degenerated to such degree that
legal consequences and punishment
are regarded as accidents, not AS in
evitable results. Rich criminals.
those having wealthy or powerful
connections, those whose Intelligence
is, for any reason whatever, supposed
not to be above the average, laugh
at the law. Much of this is the fault
of iurymen, of weak, oversympathetic
beings afraid of Or unequal to their
duties, soft hearted toward mur-
derers, and unaware that they are
thus hard hearted to innocent
victims of murderers. The time has
come when all this must change or
crime go on even more outrageously
If such Ii thing is possible.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-02-18

To grow old gracefully, to find the
heart becoming more mellow with
the passing years, is something every
one should seek after. Such LIES
evening is like lovely sunset whose
parting rays and glorious tints food
the earth with beauty.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-02-18

The beieweled gentlemen who make
their radiant way down South to tell
US how to educate poor white folks
and niggers will soon be due. We
have not learned yet where they will
light this year-Thosaasviile Charity
and Children.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-02-18
The Citizens Bank.
Richard 6. Gary, s.s:Sss.,..... Ss:ss:s a:.s.; :;
PAIN

Pain IN the head-patn auywhefa hAs - 0nN
Pain isccnscstion; pain b blood prssns-ncehing
else usually: AZ lsask % Ays Dr. shoqe Apd %
tablee-cAllsd DR.. Shoor's HnadAehe 3Abict-
coaxes blood pressure away. frum pain censsrA
Its eject ID charming pleasingfy delghffal Gently.
lation.
II you have . hsAdachc, IT'S hloed pressure
II its painful periods with women. same nusa.
cougeGfion-blood pressure, That surely Il .
certainty, for DR.. Shops Headache TAblces sop
it In 20 minutes. and the tAhlses simply distribute
the unnatural blood pressure.
Bruise your finger. and doasn't % eet red. and
swell. and pain youY OF courss it does. rs euri-
EssaSn; blood pssssurs s,rx & You ard M shs's pin
We soil ct 25 cents. end checrnnly rccommand
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-02-18
VOL. XVIII.
Do You Think
For Yourself

Or. DO you open your mouth Ike q young
Pird shd gulp down whatever food or rDedi-
Sine max be offered your
yh\ r n n -
UH-sod3rean intelligent thinking woman.
In need ofreiNSf from we eakness, nervousness.
pain and suKeN;ng. then it means much TO
you that theraA 2nz tried and true -ha0ezt
tQeQlciQe QE KsoKs- Ks-CQgIQSETIQE sOld q
druggists for ibe cure q woman Ills.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-02-18
Stop and Think
One Minnie!

What is your Dwelling worth at
the present price of building material
and labor
How much Insurance
do you carry?.......... .......$.g.............
Leaving total amount
not insured,
4 small blaze in your house viii
cause hundreds Of dollars Of water
damage to your house and furniture
in a few minutes.
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-11-25
sOrEe TO THE PUBLIC

Any erroneous reflection upon the character, standing or reputation of any individual, firm or corporation appear ing in The Picayune will be promptly corrected if brought to the attention of SAe publisher. Statements of facts, however will not be retracted.
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-11-25
90 ID THE RESCUE.
Don't Wait till it Too Late Follow the Dxample of a
 Prescostt Citizen.

Rescue the aching back.
 If it keeps on aching, trouble comes.
 Backache is kidney ache.
 If you neglect the kidneys warning,
 Look out for urinary trouble diabetes.
 This Prescott citizen will show you how to go to the rescue.
 B, R. Briggs, Front St., Prescott, Ark, says: " twas caused a grest deal of suffering by pains in the small of my back and through my limbs. When an attadk was upon me, it was all Icould do to get around. Herring of Doan's Kidneys Pills, I procured g box at Hhsterly's drug stoae and soon after commencing their use 1 noti ced an improvement. continued taksng Doan's Kidney Pills and before long a complete cure was effected. "
 For sale by all dealers. Price soc. Foster Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name Doan's- and take no other
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-11-25
.SOr1E THOUGHTS >lllBss l|ll lllss'1s6 s6'v'rco~

cry home. If the children of every we'll .o-do family would take 1t upon them. selves to ask their mother for basket of well-prepared and wholesome food to carry to some poor famlly-where otherwise there might be no Thanks giving cheer-the day would indeed be one deserving of the name given 1t. And on the same day they might carry to some poor sick person a bou- quet of flowers and nice warm gar ment or pair of slippers. Any little deed of kindness to the unfortunate will enrich your own pleasures for the day and make you feel more de serving of the plenty that has fallen to your lot.
 Remember the poor, the unhappy the sick, is a good motto for every child to pin over his dresser mirror a few days before Thanksgiving And when the day arrives he'll find such joy in the knowledge that he is maS ing some one soul the happier by his klnd 3ess. Just try r. bcvs and girls
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-11-25

Not long ago a little girl was asked by another little girl what she usually did on Thanksgiving day T eat all can hold of good things was her quick reply. That's pity" re- marked her questioner for it doubt less makes you i'll, and does nobody good Now, I enjoy a good dinner. too but I eat in moderation. And l carry a basket of nice things to some poor sick person who otherwise might not get any Thanksgiving din- ner"
 If every child who has good home and plenty to eat on Thanksgiving day would remember the words Of the thoughtful and kind-hearted little girl quoted above there would be cause for much rejoicing and thank fitness on the day that we all look forward to with so much anticipation. But it is a fact, sad to relate, that too many persons-no not merely Clil- dres. but grown-ups as well-think of Thanksgiving merely as day Of IcaatiuG might say of gereiGE. Par onts make tae mistake Of no, reIaiHa- irg their children of the needy poor whose tables are without the good thu es 10 eat on that day of all days whon plenty is supposed to be in ev-
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-11-25
WARNING ORDER

In The Nevada Chancery Court Bud Randle. Plaintiff,
 VS Hattie Randle, Defendant. The defendant, Hattie Randle is warn- ed to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the the plaintiff herein. This Nov. l5, '09. F. E. Murrah, Clerk
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-11-25
WARNING ORDER
In Nevada Chancery Court.

In Nevada Chancery Court. William Ray, Plaintiff,
 VS Florence Ray, Defendant. The defendant Florence Ray is warn- ed to appear in this court within 30 days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, William Ray. Nov. 2nd '09. F. E. Murrah, Clerk.
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-11-25
TELEPHONES. The piCayune Office 252 C.R. Andrews Residence 1<9
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE AND TERMS

$1.OO per year, Strictly in Advance ~ All papers will positively be stop ped at the expiration of the time to which the subscription is paid. Watch the date following your name, which shows to what date you have paid, and renew in time not to miss an issue, as we cannot furnish back numbers.
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-11-25
FOR ASSESSOR.

We are authorized to announce c. R. Blake as a candidate for Tax Asses sor of Nevada County, subject to the action of the democratic primary. ' We are authorized to announce Wiley T. lobe. of Georgia township, as can didate for Tax Assessor of Nevada County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-11-25
TRIALS OF WINTER

Do not permit yourself to be victim to a cold or cough. They lead to pneumonia, consumption and elsewhere Be mise: Use Simmons Cough Syrup; keep you right here to enjoy the beaut- ies of spring
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-11-25
A N N 0 U N ( E F N '

Never since we have been in business have we been as well prepared to handle the fall business as we are this year. Not only have we bought in larger quantities and greater variety, but we have bought cheaper than ever before; we have bunch of the right kind ot young fellows that know goods and values and they enjoy showing the stock. This fall we expect to maintain our reputation as the largest sellers of dependable hardware and house furnishings in Southwest Arkansas. In our store you are always welcome to look around and compare our prices and goods.
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-11-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SHERIFF

We are authorized to announce the name of D. L. billiard of Albany Township as a candidate for Sheriff of Nevada County, subject to the action of the democratic primary election.
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-11-25

Lame back comes on suddenly and is extremely painful. It is caused by rheumatism of the mnscles Quick re- lief is afforded by applying Chamber lain's Liniment. Sold by all Dealers.
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-11-25
An Indigestion
 Remedy Free

Many people who are otherwise healthy suffer from indigestion, or dyspepsia When you consider that the stomach and allied digestive or gans are the most important organs of the body, 1t would seem that dis order there IS to be taken very ser- iously
 Dyspeptics cannot eat the things they like: food sours in the stomach: then chronic constipation begins, or, as is often the case, you have been constipated all along. and the stools are forced and irregular.
 But there is no use letting indigestion mines your health. It is good advice to suggest to you that you go to your drug gist and get bottle of Dr. Caldwelfs Syrup Pepsin. the wonderful cure for stomach liver and bowel troubles. That is what c. Fowler. of Carson City. Mich, did and he is well today. Others who did the same and are cured are Ida A. For tune. of Grand Junction. Tenn. B. F. Thompson. of Shenandoah. Ia. who &C., tually considers that it saved his life. You can obtain 50-Cent or $1 bottle of the druggist. and, taken according to d. Tections, it will probably be all you need. IL Is a liquid acts gently, never gripes. and besides the laxative effect, contains exceptional tonic properties which tone the stomach. and that is what is es- pecially needed in indigestion.
 All sufferers from indigestion who have never used Dr Caldwells s Syrup Pepsin can obtain a free test bottle by writing the doctor It will be sent direct to your home without any charge. In this way thousands have proven to their own sat- isfaction pr. Cadwells Syrup Pepsin Ia the very remedy they needed to cure in- digestion. When once you use this grand remedy you will throw violent cathartics, tablets. salts, etc, away.
 If there is anything about
 &A your ailment that you don't
 M understand or If you want
 kS VI %A any medical advice write
 AssA fy to the doctor and he will aSssxSz$F answer you fully. There is cyeT&tWA no charge for this service. ws5sTaIssSWAs The address is Dr W. B. EsSysSssSr r2ssssss Caldwell. 500 Caldwell bldg, %34Sak23sssaka-I Monticello. Ill.
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-11-25
WARNING ORDER

vvSvuvsvulvO Ooess Before J. B'Shers Justice of the Peace. County of Nevada, Missouri Town ship. State of Arkansas. Hendrix & Sons Plaintiff John Payton, Defendent The defendent, John Payton is warn ed to appear in this court within 3O days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Hendrix & Sons. October 16th 1909. J. B'Shers, J. P.
 WARNING ORDER
 In Nevada Chancery Court. Albert Allen, Plaintiff,
 vS.S
 Junie Allen, Defendent.
 Warning Order. The defendant June Allen is hereby warned to appear in this court within 30 days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Albert Allen. Witness my hand this 27th day of October, 1909.
 F. E. Murrah, Clerk.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-05-08

Dorrmg Er. and Mrs. Card, Mrs. Boo
d,tnlt. Mrs I.0wcs, Jro Mr.. David An.
GcrsOu.
\ large and brilliant AT home" was
liyrn On Thursday afternoon from I
until at Fort Shaftcr by Mrs. Wright.
suu, in honor Of Miss Juanita Harda.
way, whose marriage to Lieut.. Wright
son occurs 50 soon. Omnibusses met
the cars and motors and carriages cX-
tended almost around the circle. Lieut..
WHghjson met the arrivals ut the
door and Mrs. 'Wrightson. assisted by
Mrs. j. $. McGfcw. presented the
guests. Mrs. WrlghtsOu wore an clab.
Orately embroidered white gown and
looked most distinguished. Mrs. J. $,
McGrcw's handsome toilette was silk
null In champagne color, trimmed with
black Chpntllly lace and she wore
many fine DIAMONDS. Miss Hardaway
had on 4 charming CONNECTION Of white
embroidered chiffon with touches Og
blue, aud she looked very attractive
The tol.t0blp. IN the dInlngroum. was
prcFiIci over by Mrs, Walter Emory
and Mrs. Frank Damontund they were
b0lu Ia white embroidered frOcks. The
crimson carnations, artistiCally
grouped and nunkcI on either side by
delicious gau lwichcs and cakes, made
O.. t.rtftfIp,g ,II..Iuy TbpiY. Upur,r-