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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-27
CAUGHT THE BISHOP.
One Surprise That Was the Forerun-
ner OF Another.

That was a good old comedy bishop
who one fine day entered Il large jew
eler's establishment IN Regent street,
London, to make an extensive purchase
of valuable presents. He selected
them with great care as regards their
artistic value but quite regardless Of
cost. The proprietor and his assist
ants buzzed round his lordship. The
selected valuablas were packed In sep
arate parcels at his suggestion, neatly
tied and sealed, and he had just taken
a seat In the private office Of the pro-
prietor and was feeling In bis pocket
for his check book when two men, who
had been peerlng In at the glass door
leading to the street, walked up the
shop and stood behind the bishop.
They were plainly dressed, sharp look
ing men and thus buntly addressed
the jeweler:
what has this man been orderingy"
The bishop looked up. saw the men,
turned pale. clUtched the sides of the
chair. dropped his glasses and looked
as II he would bolt. Before he could
stir, however, the handouts were on
his wrists.
"Bishop, indeed" said one of the
men. "He was colonel yesterday.
Here, bishop come along TO Vine
street. Bishop indeed. Ha. ha!
Well. that's a good 'un." And. turf
Ing to the astonlshed jeweler he con-
tinued: Just COPIED him In time, SIR
lucky for you. Oh by the way. you
might get one of your assistants TO
bring round these parcels he has Sc
lectcd We must enter them at the
police station We have cab at the
door. We have been tracking the
bishop all the morning"
without a word the bishop" fol-
lowed the detectives into a cab. and
all three got In as the assistant came
out with the valuables.
Here" said one Of the detectives
through the window, place those In
here-they will be safer-and you get
Cd the top with the driver"
It was not far to Vine street; but, as
usual, the traffic was congested In Ok
ford circus, and the cab had TO halt
occasionally. 1t was, however, soon at
the police station. The assistant jump
ed Off the drivers seat and opened the
door.
The cab was empty!-Strand Maya
zine.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-27

stand down there below, you know,
and let fellow In book get ahead
of me-"
Get ahead Of you?"
"Well, absorb your interest to the ex-
cluslon of n real human being" ex.
planned Jack.
you took an awful risk" laughed
Gwendolyn.
"Oh. that was nothing" Jack boast
ed Pm used to all sorts of athletic
stunts. you know"
THAT isn't the kind Of risk meant
exactly" Gwendolyn enlightened him.
well. how did you like himf" beam
ed Aunt Abiatha after the callers de.
parture.
Not very WELL" said Gwendolyn.
shaking her head obviously. Hes SO
bold and conceited."
But. my dear" hastily interposed
Aunt Ablatha. you mustn't Judge
him from first appearances. Jack was
a little queer today. don't know what
was the matter with him. But Wen
have him In often. and you must be
polite to him, Gwendolyn."
And that was how most audacious
courtship came to be carried on right
under Aunt Abiatha's eyes.
"Gwendolyn," asked Jack dreamily
one sunny morning as they sat to-
gether In the fragrant rose garden.
''how did you ever happen to come
down TO this quiet little spot anyhow?
should imagine you'd love ell the gay
things of llfe--dances, theaters, din
ners and all that. you know. Don't
you?"
"No. you're all wrong" answered
Gwendolyn slowly. hiding her face in
the flowers she had gathered. 81 love
something quite different"
For few minutes the birds In the
garden had 1t all to themselves. SO
suddenly still were tho two people who
sat there.
"Gwendolyn," Jack finally found
himself asking In husky voice quite
unlike his own, do you really love It
down here-the quiet, lazy life we
lead?"
Gwendolyn nodded, but did not lift
her face.
"Iove 1t enough to stay with me.
dearest?"
Gwendolyn nodded again.
Look up at me, you fraud" Jack
commanded. taking her joyfully into
his arms.
81 can't" Gwendolyn protested
blinking. There's something in my
eye"
"Oh. let me get 1t out, sweetheart
implored Jack sympathetically. "Whai
1t 1t. darlingf"
"a tear. think" confessed the mis-
chievous Gwendolyn.
Half an hour later Jack sat talking
with Aunt Abiatha on the porch. Gwen
dolyn was scribbling her daily line to
her mother.
"Read that. Aunt Abiatha." the girl
called suddenly, holding out n sheet OF
note paper 1T has something about
you In It."
And this is what the astonished Aunt
Abiatha read
Dearest Mother and Dad-I want you
to come down here just as quickly as you
can. | am to be married at Aunt Abba.
tha's two weeks from today. The wed.
ding will be very quiet. Aunt Abiatha
fully approves OF my engagement-in fact
she has done everything In her power "a
bring II about. Please bring my trous-
seau along with you. Your loving
GWENDOLYN.
r. S.-Ifis name is Jack Montgomery
Hayward. and he's just as nice as his
name can cook and sew and dust. c.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-27
Suspicious.

The person who. on examining n
homemade henhouse. remarked that
"it looked as II some fellow had built
It himself" has kindred spirit in n
delightfully."- simple old lady. noted for
her naive comments. In n street car
not long ago she noticed man car
rying a shotgun and blanket roll.
Look at him." she whispered to her
companion. 'He looks as II he were
going to spend the night somewhere"
Youths Companion.
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-27

Judge-You have not yet established
the prisoners insanity. Attorney-But,
your honor, we mean TO introduce wit
nesses to show that the prisoner habit.
ually argues politics with women.-
Puck.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-27
The Contrast.

The elderly bride regarded in the
mirror her wreath Of orange bios
SONS, her gown of ivory satin and old
valenciennes and her long rope of per-
feet pearls.
There's only one trouble about fine
Clothes" she murmnred. "They make
pne's face look so shabby"-New York
Press.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-27

You often hear lonesome child
say. 81 want some one to play WITH!
Elderly people often become lonesome
and want some one TO play with hut
are afraid to say so.-Atchison Globe.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-27

Things have gone completely to the
dogs with me-"
"Cheer up They might have been
worse"
Don't you believe IT,"
"why?"
Because then they would have
been"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-27
Comb Brush and Mir

We have a large assortment of
Silver Toilet Sets, in grey finish
and polished. Ranging in price
from S3.25 to SIS. 90.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-14
The Jury Returns Verdict of
 Not Guilty.
Defendant Charge With Grand Larcency--- Jury out For Half An Hour-Evidencej
 Largely Circumstantial.

After deliberating about half an hour jury in circuit court re- turned a verdict of Not Guilty" in the case of the State of Arkan- sas vs. Lee Gately last night.
 The defendant was charged with stealing two mules belonging to H. Robinson, merchant at Woes ter, in March, 1907. The evidence introduced on behalf of the State was largely circumstantial, and no evidence was introduced by the de- fendant whatever. Witnesses on behalf of the state testified that Lee Gately was in the neighbor- hood of Wooster about the time tue two mules were stolen, and it was shown that the mules were carried to Reinmann's stables, in Little Rock, by some white man night or two after they had been taken from Robinson's lot. The night-watchman at the stables did not identify Gately as the man who delivered the mules to him, but J. J. Hawkins, who was at that time chief of police of Little, tes tihed that after he had taken Gate ly in custody, the defendant told him he had taken the mules there, but stated that he had gotten them from a man in the Cadron bottom, who had hired him to carry them to Little Rock, and agreed to pay him $Io for taking them there.
 The defendant did not take the stand, his attorneys aruguing that the state had failed to make out case against him to the degree of certainty that the law requires.
 Gateley was represented by G. w. and R. c. Bruce.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-14
NORMAL ENTERTAINMENT
Interesting Program Will be Rendered To-
 morrow Morning

The entertainment at the Arkan- sas State Normal tomorrow morn ing at TO o'clock will be one of the best ever given i'll Conway and the faculty desire to see large crowd present, as this is the first program to be rendered by the students of the Normal. The drawings that were on exhibition at the State Teachers Association in Little Rock in December will be exhibited and special attention is called to this feature. The department of music has some interesting nun. bers on the program, after which, the debate by the members of the English department will be given on the subject: Resolved, That Lady Macbeth was More Guilty than Macbeth. h."
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-14
PROHIBITION
 FOR TENNESSEE

Nashville, Tenn, January B. The bill to prohibit the sale of in- toxicating liquor in Tennessee passed the lower house of the gen. eral assembly this evening at 6:I5 o'clock. The vote was 62 to 36. Twenty-two Republicans voted for and one against the measure. The measure passed is the one favora- ply acted on yesterday by the sen- ate, and now goes to Governor Patterson. He is expected to veto it, but under the constitution his veto only operates as a suggestion, not as a stay, and bare majority may pass a bill over the execu- tive's unfavorable action.
 State widers maintain that the governors action is not material, that his veto will not be sustained. The bill provides that prohibition become effective July I, 1909.
 When the final vote was an- nounced the cheers from the gal leries were deafening, the demon stration on the floor and in the gal leries lasting several minutes.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-14
COv.D0NACHEY
 iNAUCURATED TOOK OATH OF OFFICE TODAY
Reading of Inaugural Message
 Consumed Two Hours.
Big Crowd Present to Witness Ceremo- nies--Other Officers
 Sworn In.

Little Rock, Jan. I4.-Special- Packed so that the large room was uncomfortable, with others shov- ing to get in from the outside, Gov. George w. Donaghey, Auditor John R. lobe, Treasurer James l.. Yates, Superintendent of Public Instruction George B. Cook, Con- missioner of Agriculture Guy B. Tucker, Secretary of State o. C. Ludwig, Land Commissioner l.. l.. Coffman, and Attorney General Hal l.. Norwood, stood before As sociate Justice B. B. Battle and took the oath of office, swearing to uphold the constitution of the state and work for its best interest in the next two years.
 Immediately afterwards Gov. w. Donaghey began to deliver his i'm augural message. He began speak ing at 2:3o and it will take him two hours to complete it.
 It was I:3o when the house and
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-14
CAPT. ]. A. WALLIS DEAD
Veteran Planter of Palarm Succumbs After
 Long Illness.

Capt. J. Wallis of Palarm, died at his home at Palarm, Arkansas, Tuesday night, after long illness. Capt. Wallis. was 75 years of age, and had resided at Palarm for about IS years, he being the owner of the large plantation upon which Palarm station is located. He had been ill for several months, and his death had been houiiy e>- pected. Capt. Wallis was unmar- ried, and his nearest relative was T. l.. Daniels, his nephew, who has been living with Capt. Wallis and managing his plantation for some years.
 The body of,.Capt. Wallis was taken to Pine Bluff, his former home, for interment.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-14

Old papers for sale at this Office.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-14

senate met in joint session to hear the inaugural address. It was the intention of the general assembly to have the ballots of the last cleo tion cast up in joint session at that hour, but by reconsideration it was moved up until morning in order to give the entire afternoon for the inauguration.
 It is known he will favor the discharge of Caldwell & Drake and the capitol commission, and will favor the payment by the state of the salary of X. o. Pindall while acting as governor; also the con- tinuation of the fight with the rail roads over the Arkansas railroad commission tariff and the two cent rate, the building of four agricul- tural schools and branch insane asylum at some other place where a portion of the inmates can eXer- else themselves by raising truck, the working of two thirds of the convicts on the county roads and the other one third on the state farm, the creation of tax commis- sion and a state bank examiner, submitting the question of state wide prohibition and initiative and referendum to the people, increas- ing the standard of the University of Arkansas and State Normal, beside the organization of text bo- k commission, the conservation of the natural resources of the state, the organization of drainage districts to reclaim thousands of acres of state land, and increasing the salaries of some officials, as all of these matters were favored by him in his campaign for election.
 Gov. Donaghey will take pos session of the executive office late this afternoon and will be the first elected official to sit there in two years. Bruce Bullion, his secre- tary, will succeed Paul Little as private secretary and adjutant gen eral of the Arkansas state guard at the same time.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-14
MT. Land OWIlt1wER

We want to talk to you few minutes again. about abstracts. In fact we expect to give, from time to time through these columns in- formation about titles that may be worth your attention We know that you are interested, all sensible people are, in having a perfect title.
 Do you know that since your land has in- creased in value certain people are buying up ad- verse claims to lands throughout the county and are preparing to bring suit to oust the pres- ent owner; that such suits have already been brought, in fact?
 Do you know what the records show about your title? Whether there any defects that should be cured
 Just a chain is stronger than it's weakest link, your title is no stronger than the weakest place in it. You may have an appar- ently perfect deed from the you bought from, but there may be weak place somewhere behind that. Seven years possession doesn't necessarily give you good title.
 It is only question of time until you have to have an abstract, anyway Nobody wants to buy your place without No loan company will advance money without abstract
 Today is better time to act than the day after somebody has taken your home from you.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-14

Russell Norton of Helena is in the city today visiting his mother, Mrs. N. M. Norton, matron at the cottage home.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-14
WEATHER FORECAST.

New Orleans, Jan. I4.-Tonight partly cloudy and warmer; Friday, partly cloudy and colder.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-14
Rounds Ladies Orchestra
 Hendrix Auditorium, Wednesday Evening, January 27.
CARTWRIGHT TRIAL NOW ON LEE GATELY IS ACQUITTED
Jury Now Hearing Evidence in
 Trial of Wife Slayer.
A Number of Witnesses Have Been Ex- amined-Other Proceedings and
 Court Notes.

Immediately upon the conven- ing of court this morning the trial of James Cartwright, accused of the murder of his wife near Woes ter last September, was begun. The jury in this case had already been empaneled and Prosecuting Attorney G. w. Clark made the opening case on behalf of the state. MT. Clark went somewhat into de- tails as to what the proof on behalf of the prosecution would be, stating that the state would be able D show by its witnesses that Ca : wright carefully and delibera y planned the murder of his -1e, and that he was not insane. Judge P. H. Prince, who with George Shaw, was appointed by Judge Lankford to defend Cartwright, in making the opening statement for the defendant, said that it was ad- mitted that Cartwright had killed his wife, but that it would be shown by the evidence that the defendant was insane not only at the time the deed was committed, but had been insane prior thereto.
 Up to the time of going to press a number of witnesses had been examined by the state, and the in- dications are that goodly portion of the day will be consumed i'll hearing the testimony of witnesses for the prosecutions. Hon. J. A. Batson, representative from this county, was witness for the state and came up from Little Rock to testify. The defendant was living on MT. Batson's farm at the time of the killing.
 Other Court Proceedings.
 State vs. Arthur Peel attach ment for witness ordered.
 State. vs. Lute Herington; sell ing liquor; plea of guilty, fine of $50.
 State vs. Ernest Castleberry; nolle pros, at cost of defendant.
 F. B. Murphy, admr., vs. St. L. I. M. X s. Ky. Co.,; answer filed.
 Elizabeth Simpson vs. St. l.. l. M. & $. Ky. Co.,; answer filed.
 A. E. Forrest vs. St. l.. l. M. & s. Ky. Co.,. answer filed.
 o. D. Clibourn vs. Southwestern Insurance Co.,. answer filed.
 G. H. Burke vs. St. l.. I. M. & s. Ky. Co.,; answer filed.
 Court Notes.
 Mir. Houston, an attorney of Pearson, Ark, is among the visit ing lawyers.
 On account of the extremely bad weather a great deal of difficulty has been experienced in getting witnesses, and Sheriff Brady and his deputies have been busy bring ing in the dilatoryI Iones.
 So far only one case has been tried byia jury-that of Lee Gately, who was acquitted last night ot grand larceny.
 Milligan Indicted.
 Slayer of Joe Herring must an swer murder charge. The grand jury has returned true bill against l.. E. Milligan, who killed Joe Herring near Damascus last fall, charging him with murder in the first degree. His trial was set by Judge Lankford for Thursday, January 2I.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-14

Little Rock, Jan. IA, 5 p. m.- Special.-Governor Donaghey fa- vors referring to two Federal judg- es and the chief justice of the su- preme court of Arkansas the ad- justment amount due the capitol contractors. He also favors the abolishment of the land office two years hence.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-14
Bdhner d GO.
 Conway, Arkansas
Martin Appoints Judge.

Little Rock, Jan. I4.-Special- Acting Governor Jesse M. Mar tin yesterday afternoon appointed James H. Stevenson, of the law firm of Campbell & Stevenson, to fill the vacancy in the circuit court, second division, caused by the death of E. w. Winfield.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-05-29
ARAB SCHOOLS.
Their Peculiar Methods In Teaching
and Studying.

Their Peculiar Methods In Teaching
and Studying.
IAN Arab school," said a traveller,
'is one OF the most interesting places
In Cairo to visit. The children. with
the schoolmaster, sit upon the floor or
the ground In a semicircle, and each
has a tablet Of wood which Is painted
white and upon which the lessons are
written. When the latter are learned
they are washed out and replaced by
other lessons.
During study hours the Arab schools
remind one OF the Chinese. for the
children all study aloud, and as they
chant they rock back and forth like
trees In storm, and this movement Is
continued for an hour or more at a
time. The schoolmaster rocks back and
forth also, and altogether the school
presents a most novel appearance as
well as sound. Worshipers In the
mosques always move about while re-
citing the Koran. as this movement Is
believed to assist the memory.
"The desks Of the Arab schools are
old contrivances Of palm sticks. upon
which is placed the Koran or one Of
the thirty sections Of It. After learn
ing the alphabet the boys take up the
study Of the Koran, memorizing entire
chapters of It until the sacred book is
entirely familiar.
"a peculiar method Is followed in
learning the Koran. The study begins
with the opening chapter, and from
this It skips to the last. The last but
one Is then learned, then the last but
two, and so on in inverted order. end
ing finally with the second chapter.
During the students progress II Is
customary for the schoolmaster to
send on the wooden tablet n lesson
painted in black and red and green to
the father, who returns 1t after inspec-
ton with couple OF plasters pasted
upon II. The salaries Of the school
masters are very meager indeed.
Washington Herald.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-05-29
ARAGo's NOSE.
h Was Enormous In Size, but II Was
Safely Anchored.

Safely Anchored.
Emmanuel Arago, the French pollti-
cian, was a nephew Of the noted as
tronomer and was considered hand
some man. although his nose was ex-
tremely conspicuous. At one time he
was travelling by train to Versailles
when child who was In the same car
and who had watched Arago for some
time with dllated eyes began to cry.
In vain did the child's mother en-
deavor to calm the perturbed juvenile.
The poor mother was In despair, and
as the shrieks grew more and more
piercing Arago felt bound to interfere
and see what he could do. He said TO
the child:
"what ails you. my dear;'
Thus addressed, the child sobbed
out, Take of your nose"
Arago looked at the mother, who
grew very confused and said:
"Ah. monsieur, excuse me-excuse
my SON."
But, madame" said Arago. what
does he meanT
The mother then explained that she
had during the carnival taken her
child to see number Of persons In
masks and with false noses and he
had become so excited that he could
thing OF nothing else.
by an unfortunate occurrence" she
added. 1--WE got into the same carriage
as you, who no doubt for some good
reason are prolonglng the carnival.
But you see what deDlorable result
has followed. Let me then beg Of you
to have pity on a poor mother and
take OFF your nose"
But, madame" said Arago, stupe-
fed.
"a little more and my child will
have commissions" shrieked the moth
er. take off your false nose"
"But, madame" said Arago In de.
spair. that Is impossible. This is not
a false nose, but my own
impossible, impossible!' cried the
agonized lady.
"Touch IT," said Arago.
The lady gave pull at Arago's
nose. but It did not come Off In her
hand, as she had expected.
"A thousand pardons," she said, "but
pray-oh. pray. hide II with your hat"
| So Arago continued his journey with
his nose In his hat, and the child's
screams gradually subsidized. Arago
himself used to tell the story with
much glee.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-05-29

ever try to prove birds yours after
they had strayed away and grown up?
Don't risk 1t unless you have them
marked. 1t makes bad blood.
Many farmers quit turkeys because
they strayed of and 1t took lawsuit
to bring them back, and that often
failed. When they won. the lawyer
picked the turkey; when they lost, he
picked the goose. An ostrich kicks in
front. a mule kicks behind. while an
old army musket beats both. but a
lawsuit among neighbors over poultry
is ne plus ultra mongrel Of the three
that kicks every way.
Avoid lawsuits by using web punch
that makes n nonconspicuous and last
ing private mark.
Ten of our prize chicks, bewildered
by storm and high weeds, strayed
away. but were found six months later
in four different pens, where they had
grown into four fine cockerels and six
plump pullets.
On payment for feed and care neigh
bors generally gracefully return such
If you prove your claim.
You must have a system Of marking
to breed straight.
In such cases memory Is boom
erang. Breeds will mix.
II you run two strains, a mark for
each: IL you cross them. mark on the
chicks to show the cross; II you line