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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21
Don't Take the Risk

When you have bad cough or cold
do not let it drag along until it be-
comes chrouic bronchitis, or develops
into an attack of pneumonia, but give
il the attention it deserves and get rid
of it. Take Chamberlain Cough
Remedy and you are sure of prompt re-
lief. From small beginning the ssle
aud use OF this preparation has extend
ed to all parts Of the United States and
to many foreign countries. It's many
remarkable cures of coughs and colds
have won for il this wide reputation aud
extensive use. Sold by r. G. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21
KNOWN nv Other Names.

There are no set OF diseases so mis-
named as those that pertain to the
stomach, liver and bowels. Many think
their nerves are deIanged, their heart
diseased, their kidneys weak, their
blood impure, when in reality they
have stomach or bowel trouble. Try
DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, the won
derful regulator, and see how quickly
you will find yourself cured.
It will do all that is claimed, and if
you want to try it before buying, send
your address for free sample bottle to
Pepsin Syrup Co., 1l9 Caldwell Bldg. ,
Monticello, ILL., 1t is sold by all drug
gists at SOC and 81 a bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21
Lame Shoulder

This is common form of muscular
rheumatism. No internal treatment is
needed. Apply Chamberlain's Lini-
ment freely twice day and quick cute
is certain. This liniment has proved
especial valuable for muscular and
chronic rheumatism, and is sure to give
quick relief. Chamberlain's Eminent
is also most excellent for sprains and
bruises. Price, 25 cents; large size &c
cents For saIe by Fl. @. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

often receive severe burns, putting ont
fires, then use Bucklen's Arnica Salve
and forget them. 1t soon drives out
pain. For burns, scalds. wounds. cuts
and hruises it's earth's greatest healer
Quickly cures skin eruptions. old sores
bells, ulcers, felons: best pile cure
made. Relief is instant csc at Fl. q.
MiLler's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

Teacher-And what do you suppose
all the animals did during those forty
DAYS in the ark?
"Smarty" Williams-They inst loaf
ed around and scratched themselves.
SANDY" Toole( disdainfullr)-Chuch
it, Smarty! What'd they scratch for
when there was only two heas?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

"Itdoes seem strange, remarked the
party who seemed to be thinking aloud.
"What seems stranger queried the in
nocent bystander, "That, after getting
man in hot water a woman can't
understand why he should boil over"
explained the noisy thinker.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

"Millicent is truly a. considerate
girl, says the damsel with the extern
ded Psyche knot "Wbat makes you
think so?" asks the one with the shiny
nose, Her fance is trouble with dys-
pepsia, so she had the druggist mix
pepsin with her face powder. Life,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21
Don't Get A Divorce.

A western Judge granted divorce or
account of i'll temper aud bad breath
DIR, Kings New Life Pills would have
prevented it. They cure constipation,
causing bad breath and liver trouble
the ill-temper, dispel colds banist
headaches, conquer chills. 25c at Fl
@. Millers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

"Why do you go abroad every year,"
"Because," answered the leading citi-
zen, "absenting myself the country
is the only way can get the reporters
to pay any attention to my opinions of
what is going on.-Washington Star
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

Constipation causes headache, nausea,
dizziness, languor, heart palpitation.
Drastic physics grippe, sicken, weaken
the bowels and don't cure. Doan's reg
ulets act gently and cure constipation.
25 cents. Ask your druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

The calcium was out Of order. 81
can't do my best without glare, aver a
red the star 81 can fix that, respond
ed the impresario. ''I'll station one Of
the other prima donnas in the wings
Washington Herald.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

"a man is judged by the company
he keeps" ''That's fair enough. But
it isn't right to judge girl by the COM
pany she has to entertain. louisville
Courier,Journal
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

"Had dyspepsia or indigestion for
years. No appetite, and what did eat
distressed me terribly. Burdock Blood
Bitters cured me. -. H. Walker, Sun
bury, Ohio.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

"Where did Maude get that hand
some hundred guinea gown ?" "She
earned it by writing an article on How
l Dress on 10 lbs. a year. "-Opinion.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

"What's the most aggravating thing
in married life?" asked Dorothy. Some
times,n said the bachelor friend, tits
the husband, and sometimes it's the
wife. philadelphia Inquirer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

"You get twice as much pay as do, "
grumbled the elevator boy, "and it
amt fair!" "rhere's difference be
tween us, kid" majesticallv answer
ed the elevator starter, "you're merely
a necessity. I'm luxury"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

Never can tell when you'll mash fin
ger or snffer a cut, bruises, burns or
scald. Be prepared. DIR. Thomas
Electric OIL instantly relieves the pain
quickly cures the wound.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

"Aren't you sorry for the people who
died before motors were invented" 81
don't know why | should be. Perhaps
they died easier deaths. philadelphia
Inquirer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

every man has his weakness, you
know" said the lady. "No," he repll-
ed, mot every man succeeds in gettind
his weakness to accept him. Chicago
Record Herald.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

Don't let the baby suffer from ecz
ema sores or any itching of the skin.
Doan's Ointment gives instant relief
cures quickly. Perfectly safe for chill
dren. All druggist sells it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

$50 you don't know where to find
work." "No, lady" "Ain't looking
very hard, / take it?" you're right
Dis is case of where ignorance is
bliss"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

Visltor-Is this lake in your garden
artificial?
Child of the House-No, sir er. It's
real. / fell in and got as wet as any,
thing. st. Louis Republic.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

Sillicus-I don't believe that the good
all die young.
Cynicus-No some outgrow it,
Philadelphia Record.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

"How is he getting along?" "Prettv
fair" Holding his own, SUPPOSED"
mo, not as much as he used to. He is
married to her now"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

did you enjoy the play last night?"
'tNo, 1t was awful | could write a
better one myself" Him. Then 1t
must be bad. Detroit Free Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

Taking baby up at night is often the
cause of bad colds. Use DIR. Fahrney'F
Teething Syrup and stay in bed. 81
cents. jan-feE
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

Finnegau An was you th' best mon
at Muldoon's wedding, Casey?
Casey with both eyes blacked)-Naw
| only fought was -Lippincott's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

DR.. Fahreny's Teething Syrup is the
best remedy for anV sickness baby gets,
no matter how young or how old. Try
it. ian-feb
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21

Connections made at Memphis. st.
Louis and Cincinnati with western lines
for all points west Only one change
of cars in union depots to great many
points.
Tickets can always be purchased at
the lowest rates authorized. Before
purchasing tickets call on the Southern
Railway agents for rates, maps and
complete information.
O. Il. AoKERT, V. P. G.. NJ,
Washington, d. @.
W. h. TAYLoE, g ?. A.
Washington, ID. @.
j. l.. MEEK, D. P A,
Knoxville, Tenn.
s. n. HARDwIoK, P. T, y.
Washington, d. @.
@. A. BENscoTERs A.G. p. A.
Chattanooga, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-21
The Southern Railway
Is the Greatest Highway of
Travel TO all Pc n,s West
3-DAILY TRAIN 3

N. B. The following schedule fig
ures published only as information and
are not guaranteed:
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-10
$1,000 PULLET LAYS EGG
EVENT CAUSES SENSATION AT
LITTLE ROCK POULTRY
SHOW.

Little Rock. De-. l0.-There were
two sensations at the Little Rock
poultry show yesterday afternoon.
The first Of these was that Queen, "
the $1,000 Buff Orpington Of the
Brookwood farm of Hope laid her
first egg. The cackle Of the pullet
was heard for the first time at AS.
The figure l. has played a great deal
in the career Of this heavy prize win
nor She hatched on the 18th Of the
month and was one Of IL chickens
She has a leg band of gold on which
which is the figure l3 The owners
Of the bird are muehly disappointed
over the first egg. which they hoped
would not come until after the first of
the year. After a pullet has laid an
egg the lustre of the feathers dull,
damaging Il. appearance of the
chicken QUEEN" has several import
ant engagements in the next month,
and the owners hoped she wodld get
through these before the first egg
The other sensation Of the show was
in charges made by Mrs. K. f. Sims
OF this city. who claims her pen Of
Buff Leghorus was disqualified bt
some one who malciously clipped the
wings of several Of the fowls
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-10
TO BOOM IRRIGATION.

Rogers, Dee. TO- A big innowng
Of the better class Of Italian immi-
grants to this country and this part
of the state is looked for here as a re-
suit of the recent visit to this region
of Rev. Pietro Pisani secretary of the
Italian Gems, a society fostered by the
vatican and by the Italian govern
ment.
Doctor Pisani came here as an emf
sary of the Gems society. This organ
ization has for its object the sending
of Italian agriculturists to fertile
lands He visited Tontitown, strict
ly Italian settlement of this country,
and expressed his opinion that this is
one of the hest localities in the world
for settlement by his countrymen.
DR.. Pisani bore letters of introduc-
ton from Cardinal Merry del Val
and from Messeigneurs Ireland and
Glennon
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-10
FOUND A QUIET PLACE.

A nervous looking man went into a
tore the other day and sat for half
an hour or so, when a clerk asked him
if there was anything he could do for
him. He said he didn't want any
thing. The clerk went away and the
stranger sat an hour or so longer,
and after bit the proprietor came
around to him and asked him if he
could do anything for him. mo"
said the nervous little man, Il just
want to sit around. My physician has
recommended for me to be quiet and
says above all things avoid being in a
crowd. Noticing that you did not ad-
vertise in the home paper, | thought
this would be as quiet place as |
could find, so just dropped in for a
little stay. FIX.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-10
Want TO PUT IN
CREAMERY HERE

James B. Porter Of Little Rock is
in Conway prospecting for the loca-
ton of cream depot in this city. Mr..
Porter is seeking to interest farmers
around Conway in the production of
milk and promises if sufficient sup
ply can be obtained to establish an
office and purchase all the cream Of
fered for sale
Prof. D. l.. Harcourt Of Spring
field, Mo-, is also here in the interest
of this movement Tonight at the
court house he and Mr.. Porter will
make short addresses to the citizens,
all of whom are urged to attend.
Prof. Harcourt will also address the
agricultural classes of the Normal
School tomorrow morning.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-10

fort made to get into another league.
One of the clauses in the Constitution
of the new organization will be that
no dividends are to be paid until re-
serve fund of 200 per cent of the orig
inal investment has been created. In
the early years of Southern league
baseball in Little Rock 230 per cent
was paid in dividends, which, if kept
in association, would have permitted
it to have kept it's head up for num-
Der of years more.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-10
LUDWIG LIBEL SUIT
Is WITHDRAWN
CASE AGAINST METHODIST
is TAKEN OUT OF COURT AT
INSTANCE OF THE
PLAINTIFF.

Little Rock, Dec 10.-The $50, 600
libel suit filed by O. c. Ludwig
against the Western Methodist for
statements made ABOUT Jne state elec-
tion board just after the county com
missioners were appointed, has been
withdrawn from the Circuit court. The
editors of the paper have published a
statement that they had no reference
to Secretary of State Ludwig when
the article was written, and he has ac-
cepted the explanation and caused the
suit to be withdrawn.
Secretary Ludwig addressed the
following letter to the Methodist:
December 8, 1908.
publishers of the Western Metho-
dist, Little Rock, Ark:
"My Dear Sirs-Just after the
close of the last campaign the West
ern Methodist INDUCED in statements
against the state board of election
commissioners, of which | am mem
ber, of such character that | was fore
ed personally to resent and without
any malice against the Western Meth
odist, brought suit for libel, which
suit is now pending in the circuit
court of Pulaski county. | felt at the
time that the statements of the Meth
odist should not have been applied
to me personally, and still hold to that
conviction, and believed that the
charges, after proper investigation,
should be either withdrawn or amend
ed, in so far as they applied to my
self | know that in my official CON
duet upon the board of election com
missioners | sought to perform my
duty to the state and to the Democrat
ic party, of which | have been mem
Der ever since the date upon which |
reached my majority and was entitled
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-10
WILL BUILD RICE MILL.

Harrisburg, Dec 10.-Another rice
mill for Arkansas. This will be one re-
suit of a meeting here tonight, mark
ing a big step in the leaping to the
front of the Bear state as rice-pro-
ducing country. 1t is practically GER
tain that movement viii be launch
ed by the newly-organized Ponsett
County Rice Growers Association,
looking to the establishment of a big
mill.
Intense enthusiasm prevails here
over the prosperity that rice culture
is bringing Land is going up in value
and everybody is busy. Hundreds Of
farmers arc preparing their acres for
next seasons crops and nearly hun
dred wells are being dug, and scores
of other are under contract.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-10
MERRY WIDOW" COMING.

Little Rock, Dec. 10.-NeXt Mon
day the Merry Widow" the play
with the dreamy, fascinating waltz,
will come again to Little Rock for a
matinee and night performance.
These are the only ones which will
take place in the state this year and
the seats are going like March
wind. The production last year was
one of the best of a seasons first
class attractions. This years COM
pany, according to reports from st,
Louis, where the merry Widow" is
now, is much better than last year.
The company is said to be the highest
priced now touring west Of the Mis-
sissippi river.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-10
WOULD FORM NEW
BASEBALL CLUB

Little Rock. Dee 10.-President H.
c. Rather has issued a call for a
meeting of the Little Rock Baseball
association for December 20, at which
time the 81 500 left from the sale of
the Southern league franchise after
the $4,000 debts are paid, will be dis
tributed 1t is probable that another
organization will then be formed, pre-
dominated over by young men, and all
the money paid out will be paid back
into the new organization, and an eff
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-10
FUNERAL TOMORROW.

The funeral of Mrs. A. c. Martin.
who died yesterday morning, will be
held tomorrow morning, having been
delayed to await the arrival Of Mr..
Martins brother, NJ. L. Martin Of Ola,
who failed to reach Conway today.
Services will be held at the family res
idence on Locust avenue by Rev. J. b.
Stevenson, beginning at 10 o'clock and
the interment will be at Oak Grove
cemetery. The pail bearers will be
Col G. W. Bruce, J. b. Higgins. Prof.
Try Mckenzie, Frank Farris, Ben +.
Upton and J. Frank Jones.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-10
ESTIMATED CROP
IO,O80,OOO BALES

Ten million and eighty eight thou
sand bales is the estimate issued by
the government department Of agri-
culture at o'clock this afternoon Of
the total cotton crop of the growth Of
1909. The estimate was somewhat
lower than was expected and the mar
ket advanced % points on the publi-
cation of tn report
If the estimate proves correct the
crop will be the shortest since 1908.
WIN the total was $500 900 bales.
The price in Conway today is II
cents, but only small amount Of cot
ton is being markted.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-10
ROAD WORK STOPS.

On account of the hard freeze
Road Overseer Walter Bowen has
been forced to discontinue work on
the Conway and Grecnbrier road
near Pickles Gap. Since the bridge
has been put in across the creek and
the road from that place to Conway
molly regarded il has become one Of
the hest thoroughfares in the county.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-10
MAS JOKE ON THE FOLKS.

A Conway woman read a recipe for
what she thought was celery soup and
fixed up a mess After the family
had all gone against it she discovered
that the recipe was for celery soap.
The doctor thinks he will have most Of
the suds out Of the bunch by Sunday
. Morrilton Democrat.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-10
INJURED NEGRO MAY DIE.

Because Tom Lee, negro whom he
stabbed nearly a month ago, is still in
a critical condition. the trial Of Sam
Mckee before Justice Of the Peace {.
G. Patrick in Benedict township was
again postponed today Mckee was
taken to Lollie for the trial, but it
was learned that the physician at
tending Lee said his condition was
still serious and would not be able to
attend the trial. 1t is thought that
Lee may die from his injuries.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-10
TICKET CLOSES WEDNESDAY.

The last day on which candidates
may have their names printed on the
county primary election tickets is next
Wednesday, December -. Practical
ly all of the county candidate and a
large number of township candidates
have already paid their fee to the
treasurer Of the central committee,
Judge w 3. Wilson.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-10
INSPECTION NEARs END.

Hot Springs, Dec 10.-The tour of
inspection being made by Major f. l..
Compere of Little Rock, assistant ad-
iutant general of the Arkansas Ma
tional Guard, is scheduled to end here
today nut there stu remains one
more inspection to make, that Of the
company of Hope The company Of
Hone did not receive notice of the pro-
posed inspection last month in time
for the attendance of the country
members.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-10
EJECTMENT SUIT FIJI D.

Peter Sledge by his attorney, P. H.
Prince, today filed suit in the Faux
ner county circuit court for the eject
ment of S. w. Moore from certain
lands in sections and 9, township s,
range 13. The plaintiff alleges that
he contracted to sell the land to the
defendant, who has failed to comply
with the terms of the contract and re-
fuses to give possession of the prop
erty. The plaintiff also asks 500
damages.
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The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-10
to cast d vote.
yours truly,

to cast q vote.
Yours truly,
20. c. LUDWIG"
Publishing this letter in its issue of
today, the Methodist comments upon
it as follows:
Referring to the above we wish to
state that we are willing to publish
the statement of Mr.. Ludwig, giving
him the privilege of disclaiming any
wrong in the matters charged against
the board of election commissioners.
A careful perusal Of the articles com
planned of viii show that we did not
charge the acts to Mr.. Ludwig and
are not disposed to DO so now. With
this understanding Mr.. Ludwig con-
sents to withdraw the suit against the
paper and we consent for it to be
done"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-10
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

W. c, Bailey, 43, Holland, and Mrs.
Ellen J. Blessing, "a, Greenbrier.
w. II. McNair, %, and Ellen Bran
non, "a, Holland.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-10
PECAN CROP HEAVY.

Pine Bluff, Dee. l0.-The pecan
crop in this vicinity is large one this
year. Many are being consumed in
the home markets, through street
sales by farmers, bringing from 60 TO
75 cents a peck. The shipments Of
the nuts are bringing lots Of Christ
mas money into jefferson county
from the metropolitan markets.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-10
WEATHER FORECAST.

New Orleans, Dec. 10.-Tonight in
creasing cloudiness; warner; Satur-
day. probably rain; colder.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-10

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CHAPTER X.


IN DOUGLAS dropped YEARLY on to
I'M the rustic bench. He sat With
III dropped head and unseeing
~ eyes. He did not hear Polly as
size scurried down the path. her arms
filed with autumn leaves. She glanc-
ed at him. dropped the bright colored
foliage and slipped quickly TO the
nearest tree. zone. two. three for
Mr.. joint" she cried as she patted the
huge brown trunk.
lis that you. PoilyY' he asked alb
sently.
NSow It's your turn to catch me-"
she >aid. lingering near the tree. The
pastor was again lost In thought.
Aren't you going to play any moreY'
There was a shade OF disappointment
In her voice. She came slowly to his
side.
''Sit here. Polly" he answered grave
", pointing TO a place on the bench.
II want to talk to you"
''Now I've done something wrong"
she pouted. She gathered up her gar
lands and brought them to n place
near his feet. ignoring the seat at his
side. you might just as well tell me
and get II over"
You couldn't do anything wrong
he answered. looking down at her.
"Ob. yes. could. and I've done IT,
can see it In your face What is itT''
What have you thereT' he asked.
trying TO gain time and not knowing