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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
CHILLING Her Ardor

~ saw n perfect dream Of hat to-
day" said Mrs. Musthaveit
swell. just remember that you're no
sleeping beauty" replied Musthaveit,
who was IN an ugly mood.-Detroit
Free Press.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27
A Home Trader.

A surgeon in town. engaged to per-
form an operation Of minor character
upon n somewhat unsophisticated pa
tient, asked him II he were willing TO
have only loval anaesthetic.
"Sure." replied the other. Il believe
In patronizing home industry when
ever you can"
And he meant it.-Lippincott's.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27

Large Lady (beamingly)-Could l get
seat near the stage. please? Box
Office (surveyingly) - Why. certainly.
What row did you want? Large Lady
Qndignantly)-Don't get fresh. young
man.-Judge.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27

A lot Of men try TO be fair. but not
many would give themselves the
worst of II In compiling an autobiogra.
phy.-Atchison Globe.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27

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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-27

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The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-12

years. and so diligently did he keep his nose to the grindstone that little or nothing was heard 4 him by the outside world.
 Young Morgan next went to Lon don, where he was given a member ship in the firm established by his grandfather, as Morgan & Company. He remained there for five years. al ternating between London and Paris in the latter city in the affairs of the house of Morgan, Harris & Company. In 1904 he was permitted by his father to ret n to New York city and pre- pare for the responsibilities which wou' be his when his father shall decide he is capable of bearing the burden. MT. Morgan, Sr., has planned to retire from the activities of busi- ness life just as rapidly as he can unload the responsibility upon a younger and sturdier pair of Morgan shoulders. Young Morgan is family man.
 With his wife, formerly Miss Jane Norton Grew, and their four children. he lives in modest style at 231 Mad ison avenue, occupying house ad- joining that of his father.
 His chief recreation is sailing a boat week-ends on Long Island Sound. Ills 3O-footer, the Ibis. Is one of the swift est craft of the New York Yacht club fleet and is all the young man has to offer in the way of OSteQtatiOuS dis play on the water.
 His fathers love for literature and art the son has inherited, but so far he has been so absorbed in fitting himself for the responsibilities the father is about to unload upon him that he has had no chance to gratify these tastes and longings.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-12
Oriental Mogul Deposed.

Zil-es- -Sultaneh. the deposed shah's uncle, and reputed to be the richest Persian in the world, set out from VI enna on the news of the establish ment of the new regime at Teheran. intending to return to his estates A peremptory intimaion. however. reached him at Odessa from the gov. erning committee in the Persian cap ital that he is not to enter Persian territory, although any of his 34 sons are free to return. There is much speculation as to how he will take this ban pronounced against him. as he has many truculent adherents in Persia. His way of treating his pri. yate enemies is well known through out the country. He had them stripped and pasted with honey, then tied so trees in his sunny gardens until they were stung to death. He is sworn enemy of the constitutionalists and all the new personnel at TeheraR.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-12
VAST CHANGES OF CENTURY
What the "5oys of 1776" Would Sec if They Could Return to
 Earth.

q should like to come back to the earth hundred years from now to see what changes science, art and politics would bring in the interval" said Ben jamin Franklin shortly before his death in l79O. But what would the American who died on July 4, 1776, think If he should be permitted to take glance at his country today? asks Leslie's Week ly. The 13 struggling British colonies of his time have grown into nation of 46 states. The 5000, ,00U Americans of that day have expanded into 90,0O0,O0 That thin fringe of settlers along the Atlantic seaboard from New Hamp- shire to Georgia, 133 years ago, has spread across a continent and has ad- vanced to the Gulf of Mexico. The country now fronts on three oceans instead of one as in those days. and it has dependencies in two of them.
 Within the memory of thousands of persons who are still actively at work the United States had low rank | among the nations in the volume and the variety of it's activities and In its wealth. To-day the United States, with an aggregate valuation of $120,000 ,000,- 900 for it's real estate and personal property, equals in wealth the United | Kingdom and the French republic combined, which are our nearest rivals in that field While we have only five per cent. of the worlds population. we
 produce 20 per cent. of the world g wheat, 22 per cent. of the worlds gold, 35 per cent. of it's coal, 35 per cent of it's manufactures, 3s per cent. of its silver, 40 per cent Of its pig iron, AZ per cent. of it's steel, 55 per cent. Of
 it's petroleum, 5S per cent. of It's cop. per and 70 per cent. of it's cotton and 80 per cent. of its corn
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-12
MODEST MORGAN, JR.
Finances Crown Prince Keeps
 Out of LimeIight.
Business and Family Absorb Interest of J. Pierpont's Son, on Whose Shoulders Fathers Respons-
 bilities Are Being Placed.

New York.-J. Pierpont Morgan, Jr., who came into national promi hence recently by being elected a di rector of the National City bank. the greatest financial institution in Amer ica, is known to his inmimates as Jack" Morgan, and does not fancy the limelsht. In many respects this crown prince of finance is, as James J. Hill recently said of him, "a chip off the old block" In appearance he is the image of his father 20 years ago.
 T have never been interviewed about myself, and l do not ever intend to be-" Mr Morgan said the other day. The emphasis he placed upon his words bore close resemblance to prominent characteristic of another Morgan.
 For five years young Morgan has been in training for the industrial branch of his fathers great enter prises under the tutelage of no less an authority than James J. Hill. The young man, who is a director in the Northern Pacific Railway Company, has studied railway finance with the same system that he went about the study of banking upon his graduation from Harvard University in 1899.
 Young Morgan was born in 1867 In New York city. Since his graduation from Harvard he has kept up a per sonal interest in the institution and he Is now one of the overseers of the university. He began his business ca reer in Boe I where for two years he worked clerk in the banking house of Pe dy & Company. He then came to New York, and after a short time spent in his fathers office he was admitted to a partnership in the firm of J. Pierpont Morgan & Com pany. He worked for six or seven
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-12

We were all brought up under the old adage: "A stitch in time saves nine,' but how needless have we be- come. The girl or woman who finds the hook loose, the button gone or the braid ripped and immediately puts in the needed stitch, thankfully puts on the garment feeling well dressed.
 On ironing day it is good plan to put all garments needing mending on one side of the rack so that nothing may be put away overlooked. A still better plan is to make all repairs be- fore sending to the laundry, as they usually become worse after passing through the washing. Hosiery, of course, Is preferably darned after washing
 Shoe heels may be the means of much destruction to fine petticoats of lace and embroidery. See that the corners of the heels are trimmed and avoid being tripped or being morti- fled with a dangling piece of lace. A handy little convenience that may save many disturbed moment is a SuShioH SouLdlulHS d lew needles threaded, of different kinds of thread and silk. hung where one may reach it easily when dressing These thread ed needles are real temper savers Try them.
 One of the valuable talks given us as college girls was one which has proved invaluable in ordinary daily life; it is this: Decide the night be- fore what you are to wear the follow ing day eff you are business wo. man this is invaluable advice), lay out the garments, see that there is noth- ing to repair, and in the morning you will be ready for a busy day with the satisfied feeling of a well dressed wo- man, unhurried and happy.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-12

Ebert Hubbard said: Happiness Is a habit; cultivate it." Dispositions differ we know, but there are none who may not be improved by taking the right view of things. Turn up the corners of the mouth and laugh a lit tie. It will make everything go smoother. A cheerful view of life can be cultivated and the meal times when all the family are gathered should be the happiest, merriest time of the whole day. It belongs to the house wife to see that the meal is properly prepared; but accidents will happen and instead of making all miserable because the steak is burned, promise them something better for the next meal and bring something of interest to talk about, so that all may forget the unpleasant things. Children may be taught early to contribute to the cheer and information of the family, and such training is of inestimable value in later life. A child that is al
 ways curbed and never allowed to ex
 press himself is not likely to make a brilliant talker when he goes out into the world. Let them feel that they have a part and are part of the fam fly. This does not mean that they need monopolize the conversation for little people are borne to do that
 They may be taught deference and consideration for others more by ex- ample than precept. If the rights of the child are respected, he will most naturally respect the rights of others.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-12

Miss Leslie Delmar, presiding over the breakfast table, regarded her brother with an air of inquisitive shrewdness. He returned the stare with a smile in which there lurked a faint tinge of annoyance, but said nothing. Miss Delmar drowned.
 You cant deny that you have something on your mind that Is trou- bling you, John,' she finally remarked T know you too well to be deceived v
 This time Delmar did not smile.
 As a general thing, a lawyer with fairly good practice finds plenty of cause for serious thought" he re turned, shortly. T wish you would not worry yourself drawing differences as to the state of my mind"
 You're not thinking about legal matters" responded his sister, prompt iy, in no wise abashed by the tartness of the retort. The truth of the matter is that you are head over heels in love with that Stanton girl, and have been for the past three months You have paid her more attention than Is becoming to any professional man with a mere stenographer. It's the most absurd thing 1 ever heard Of. Why, the girl isn't very pretty, hasn't got cent of money outside of the salary you pay her, and good ness knows what her family IS like"
 Delmar colored but made no reply In his heart he was conscious that his sister spoke the truth, yet this sudden exposure of his secret startled and annoyed him. Irene stanton had been in his employ for about a year.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-12
A Legal Romance
Copyright. by w. G. Chapman.)
By R. E. Thorne

plorngly: "Youse ain't goin' to let her leave us, air yer, MT Delmar%
 Delmar started as though stung. Leave us?" he repeated; why. no no. what makes you ask such a ques- tion, Tommy"
 "Mebbe l hadn't ought to have said nothin' about it." returned the boy, as though he feared lest he might cause trouble for his favorite. All knows is that her aunt came to de off1ce early dis mornin, before youse come down and showed her telegraft that come from her uncle in Buffalo, who wants 'em both to come there an live"
 And what did Miss Stanton say?" inquired Delmar, excitedly.
 She kind of sighed, an said: s'pose it's for de bes,'" returned the urchin. Seemed to me she wasn't over glad to t'ink of leavin', dough, cause de old lady ses: I fought youse didn't like Chicago, and 'ud be glad to get away an Miss Stanton ses: Well, l usent to like it, but 1 feels different now"
 Delmar tossed the boy a quarter. Thank you for your information, Tommy" he said. Miss Stanton won't leave if l can help it, she's too good to lose. Now, clear of and amuse your self. You can have a half holiday, as don't need your services this after noon"
 Tommy lost no time in availing him. self of his freedom, and Delmar, left alone, pondered gravely over the new turn affairs had taken. When Irene returned, he fancied that a look of unusual sadness fingered in the depths of her dark eyes. Could it be that Tommy had guessed correctly and that she was sorry to go away? And could it be possible that he was even partially the cause of her regret? She had scarcely seated herself at her desk, when he crossed to her side and said, softly:
 Don't mind those letters now, Irene, I want to ask you something important Tommy tells me" he said, that your aunt contemplStes taking you to Buffalo"
 Yes" replied the girl, rather list lessly. My uncle is anxious that we should go there and live with him."
 And you are glad to go?"
 She shook her head, but made no answer. Delmar, watching her in- tently, saw that her eyes were brimful of tears. He bent down and his arm stole around her neck, while he whis- pered: You must not go, Irene, will not let you"
 His lips touched hers, and she did not repulse him, but footstep on the threshold of the door caused Delmar to step back swiftly, just as the tall, dignitied form of his sister swept into the room. The confusion of the lovers was evident, and Miss Leslie smiled maliciously as she gaZed first at the shy, conscious face of the girl and then at her brother.
 Tt seems that l have interrupted an interesting act of love drama" she said, with chilling emphasis.
 Delmar recovered his self posses sion quickly.
 You needn't apologize, Leslie" he said, coolly; you could scarcely have come at better moment. Miss Stan ton has just honored me by promising to become my wife"
 He bent down and kissed Irene fond ly as he finished speaking, and Miss Leslie bowed to the inevitable.
 T congratulate you both" she said. stiffly, with the resigned air of one who accepts defeat.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-12

She was just 19 when his eyes first rested upon her delicate, flower-like beauty and the impression she made upon him had grown stronger with each succeeding day. He had made no open confession of his love for the girl, indeed there were times when he fought against it.
 Ale had reached his thirty year without experiencing the effects of a really strong affection for one of the opposite sex and the fascination this young girl exercised over him seemed strange and Inaccountable One thing was certain. Now that his sis ter's sharp eyes had penetrated his ! secret, there would be no rest for him until a decision was reached one way or the other That she did not ap- prove of his choice made no differ ence. Miss Leslie Delmar had reigned as mistress of her bachelor brothers 8 house so long that she had almost come to look upon her position as per manent, but this was a case in which he had quietly resolved to brook no in terference.
 During his journey to the office he wondered restlessly how he should lead up to the point which interested him, the winning of the girl with whom he felt his future happiness rested. Never had legal problem, no matter how tangled, presented such difficulties to his mind as the unray- cling of this dubious love knot And when he came face to face with the subject of his thoughts the difficulty seemed greater than ever. She had never looked prettier than on that par ticular morning and the accents of her sweet, low voice found a responsive echo in his heart
 Somehow her inconsistencies of the emotion she excited in him made her seem all the more unapproach- able. Like many another man before him, John Delmar realized that the time was close at hand when he must decide his fate by single question and the thought daunted him. Al through that forenoon he transacted business like a man in dream. His eyes strayed continually to the slim neatly clad figure of the girl bending over her machine. It was almost ; relief when 12 o'clock arrived ant Irene went to luncheon, leaving hin to his own reflections and the contem plation of Tommy, the office boy The youth in question was an especia pet of Irene's, and an irresistible i'm pulse, which Delmar felt to be ex .ceedingly foolish, impelled his em ployer to ask him an entirely un necessary question.
 You like Miss stanton, don't you Tommy" he queried.
 Bet yer llfe," responded the boy quickly. She was awful good to Il when me mudder was sick" H. caused as though summoning up couT age to make request, and added, Tn
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-12

SIliS tO tliet When thou art working in the furrows- aye Or weeding in the sacred hour of dawn It is a comely fashion to be glad. Joy is the grace we sing to God.'
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-12
Home Ideas.

To keep thick frosting in place bind the cake with a wide band of creased paper, pin it closely. then put on the frosting as thick as desired Two or three colors may be used easily by putting it on this way after each layer hardens.
 A pair of shears in the kitchen to use for cutting raisins will be found very useful The raisins are never as pasty as when chopped.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-12
Ne<kI 1A~,<e.eN-.
Banana Pie.

Bake rich crust by covering the bottom of a pie pan, inverted, with pastry. When cool remove and fill with sliced bananas, sprinkle with sugar and a teaspoOnful of lemon juice, and cover with a pint of va, nilla ice cream, garnish with few fresh berries and serve at once.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-12
RIFLES.

"Trihes make perfection. but perfection Is no trine'
 It is the daily little things that make up character. It is easy enough to be pleasant When life flows by like a song. But the woman worth while is the one
 who will smile
 When everything goes dead wrong.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-12
We'll!

It's well to have a song in yom heart If you haven't the right kind of a voice its also we'll to keep f there.-Chicago News.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-12

To make a marshmallow frosting cut the mallows into four pieces with shears and drop them into the boiled frosting while beating it. after having poured it over the egg.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-12
||M@kFTTGHEN y@ K 
'! HAT might be done if men were

HAT might be done II men "eto
 wise; What glorious deeds my suffering brother? Would they unite in love and right And cease their scorn of one another.
 Charles Mackay.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-08
FANCY RIBBON SALE
Friday and Saturday at Baxter's Store
Will Be Ribbon Days-Fancy Rib.
hons at Low Prices.

On Friday and Saturday, for cash
only. will sell fancy ribbons worth 81
and $3.50 for 40 cents a, yard Black
taffeta ribbon that we have been SELL
ing at 20 cents a yard goes in this sale
at 10 cents. ORLANDO BAXTER.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-08
The Laborer and His Hire
of Over Half Century Ago

Much has been said, thru the press
and otherwise, about the increased cost
of living without a corresponding or
commensurate increase in wages. TAX
ing prevailing prices Of some commod-
tiles as a basis, labor, in number of
vocations at least, may not appear to
be adequately rewarded. Conditions
govern largely, if not entirely. Supply
and demand is the controlling factor,
and cannot by any process be elimi-
mated from the problem.
In a study Of this question a COM
parison Of labor compensation in the
past with that of the present is inter-
esting. Gen. B. "A. Beeson. adjutant of
the soldiers home, has preserved an
old record Of wages paid for various
kinds Of work away back in the sos,
and the information therein contained
is we'll worth reading. Mr.. Beeson was
working man himself in those timas,
and speaks largely from his own ex-
perience. Here are a few items from
his diary" Of more than fifty years
ago:
"Cut and split rails at 80 cents PEI
day and board, sun up to sun down.
Dug post holes. two and one-half
feet deep, so cents per day and board,
sun up to sun down.
did all kinds Of spring work on a
farm at 50 cents per day and board,
sun up to sun down.
Chopped wood at 50 cents per cord
and board.
Tempered mud and shoveled into
mill on brick yard at elS per month
and board, sun up to sun down.
Bound wheat at Is cents per day,
with board.
"Husked corn at 50 cents per day
with board.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-08
Old Marsha11to,u1, Boy Is ~.
Assistant Attorney General

Oscar 1awler, a native of this city,
whore he was born thirty-three years
ago, has accepted the position recently
offered him by President Taft as as
sistant United States attorney general.
Mr.. Lawler has been United States
district attorney for the southern dis
trict of California, under appointment
by President Roosevelt, and his term
does not expire until next December.
Mr.. Lawler is now in Washington, and
expects to stop in Marshalltown for a
brief visit while on his way back to
California, the latter part of this
month.
1t is asserted that in accepting the
making q personal sacrifice, as he not
only has large private law practice
as senior member of the firm of Law
Ter, Allen, Van Dyke & Jutten, but he
is regarded as one of the leaders of the
republican party in southern Califor-
mia. He is grand master of the Ma
sonic fraternity OF California, and has
important trusts i'm his care relative
to various Masonic beneficences.
Some time ago when it was believed
that an additional district judge would
be appointed for the United States
court in Los Angeles. Mr.. Lawler was
prominently mentioned for the posi-
ton.
Mr.. Lawler has made remarkable
record in the district attorneys Of
flee. He has won many important
criminal cases, the most prominent be-
ing his almost single-handed victory
against the Santa Fee. That road was
convicted OF giving concession to the
Grand Canon Lime and Cement Com
pany, and was fined s33o.0o0 by Judge
Wellborn. The case is now pending in
the circuit court Of appeal.
Beginning at the very foot of the lad
der the young attorney has steadily
climbed upward. He showed unusual
capacity for learning, and eagerly de-
voured books on history and legal sub
jects.
After becoming proficient in short
hand, Lawler became court stenogra-
pher, and pursued his law studies at
the same time. After being admitted
to the bar he passed thru the usual