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The Delta independent., 1909-09-03
4 Study of Names.

Many people believe ones life is in
fuenced by date of birth; others be-
lieve that names have much to do with
success and disposition. An eastern
physician has made special study OF
names, and has been investigating and
comparing them for 20 years. He does
not say that the name infallibly pro-
claims the characteristics Of the indi-
vidual, but he insists that it does In
the majority of cases. For instance,
he says that Marys are weak, melan
choly and unlucky girls, though indus
trious and lovable. Helens. like Helen
of Troy, are pretty, but tickle. Susans,
he says, are unreliable, while Julias in
sist on having love affair on hands
constantly. Many really nice girls are
named Louisa, and most particular In
their associates are Irmas and Kates.
Katharines, Elizabeths and Kitties are
accused of being unhappy in spite of
their quiet, dreamy natures, while
James and Jennies are happy and salts
fed. He claims that Alices and Annas
are extremely dangerous. owing to
their "reLrehensible love of indepen-
dence," while Bellies, Blanches and
Bosses are of a sweet, gentle DISPOSE
ton, and fond of home life.
Most of the virtue in names. appar-
emily, has been appropriated by those
belonging to the masculine gender. At
any rate, this is the idea that the
eastern doctor seems to have. Peters
and Jameses, by way of example. are
strong and constant, while Pauls are
active, lively, eloquent and impulsive.
Georges and Williams are reported to
be "big-hearted, fine men" who usual
ly have pretty big, fine opinion of
themselves. The trouble with Icons,
it appears, is that they do not have
strong characters. They are gentle
and warm-hearted and pretty good fel-
lows for moonlight buggy ride. but
they do not always live up to expecta-
tions after they have journeyed into
the state of natrimony. Johns are the
strong men. They are passionate, vi
rile and, of course. hard to get along
with. But the ideal men are the
Henrys. They have deep, passionate
hearts and they are blessed with won
derful energy. In fact, we are told,
the only objection that can be raised to
them is that they are sometimes little
irritable Almost every rule has its
exceptions, however.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-03

POYAL ARCH NJ MASONS.--Delta Chapter, No.
IN IS, holds stated conventions second and
fourth Thursdays at Masonic Hall pr. l. A
Hick, IL. Z +; I, X. Seaton, Secretary.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-03

DATRIARCHS MILITANT Canton, No.
IA, meets second and fourth tuesdays at l. o
o. +. Hall. Abraham Reynold. Captain; Fred
erick Mcdonnell, Clerk.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-03

A NCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS
- Delta Lodge. No. "a holds stated commu
nications second and fourth Mondays at Masoni,
Hall. Jos. Farmer, W. NJ; A. j. Obert, Secretary
The Delta independent., 1909-09-03
Hulanisky Savs:

The first man fell because of wo-
man, and the rest of us have been
tumbling ever since.
All, what's the use? If man be-
haves himself people say he is cunning
and hides his meanness.
The judge told great truth when he
said Thaw was nutty and Evelyn vir-
tueless liar. We said that long ago.
Why not form water trust similar
to the Denver Union Water Co. and
corral the water in the water melon?
The fruit crops of our valley towns
are going to be simply immense. and
Colorado's fame will again be widened.
The spelling reformers have taken
"g" from egg. They are 35 cents a
dozen around here, and we would like
to see some of that Topped off, too.
Durango Democrat notes that Shat
roth's only appointment from the San
Juan was Charley Mum, to the prison
congress, and he Peabody Republican.
Well. good Republican is better thar
pin-head Democrat, like some Shat,
roth has appointed.
Young Belford, son of Jim, stepped ints
the Plaindealer office Sunday, en- route
to Silverton. where he is going to'do {
newspaper stunt on the Miner, anc
asked us what our politics We're now
days. and We could not answer. because
we did not know. We would like to bt
Democrat if there was a Democrat,
party in Colorado that any self.respect
ing voter would care to associate with
or be caught dead in. but there is not.
Guess we are mugwump, ora pirate
or something.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-03
Colorado Fairs.

Delta County Fair, September 10
to II.
Interstate Fair, Denver, September
12 to Is.
State Fair, Pueblo, September 20 to
"a.
Montrose Fair, Gunnison Tunnel
opening, September % to "a.
Mesa County Fair. Grand Junction,
September 81 to "a.
Apple Exposition. Auditorium, Dem
yer, January to 9, 1910.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-03

DYTHIAN SISTERS --Colunhne Temple, No.
IL. meets second and fourth Thursdays at
Mathers' Hall. May Travis, NJ. E. c.; Mrs. I. X.
Seaton, X. of II. and $.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-03

XYIooDMEN OF THE woRLD.-Delta Camp,
w Nc eal. meets Wednesdays at l. o. o f.
Hall. George Wonders, c. C.; Amos Stephens,
The Delta independent., 1909-09-03
For the Farm.

Millet is an excellent fodder crop for
this arid country because it will pro-
duce good yields even if the rainfall is
light and we are hearing reports of
very good crops this year. For cattle
it has high feeding value as hay crop
and the seed has been used to good ad-
vantage for fattening both cattle and
hogs. Millet is not difficult crop to
cure, although when seeded late in the
season and is not ready for the mower
until the fall rains come, it is frequent
ly difficult matter to get it well cured.
When harvested in the fall it is good
plan to allow millet to partly cure in
the cock.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-03

A hay press should not be looked up
on as an expense like wages or horse
hire. 1t should be regarded as per-
manent investment which enables one
to get more dollars out of the hay field
as certainly as if additional acres of
land were purchased. The investment
needs be made but once. Good two
and four-horse presses ought to last
many years with no cost worth men
tioning for upkeep or repairs. l like
the triple plunger The advantages are
good wages for the farmer and his
horses at such times as they would be
earning nothing, better prices for hay,
the hay can be preserved better and
the market is certain at all times.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-03

Those of the newer farmers who have
gone into the culture of alfalfa for its
seed are making quite success of the
speciality and will show us how to take
down the money. We accumulated
some figures on this business lately and
find that an average yield means 800
pounds of seed to the acre and as the
most of this is taken from the second
crop it means pretty good profit for a
patch in fine fettle, to say nothing
about the third cutting and the after
math for fall and winter grazing.
When seed brings $36 the acre with n
ton or two of first cutting thrown in
and all the haulm in the thresher stack
and good stiff aftermath to fall back
upon it means that alfalfa is about as
good as peaches one year with another
with good deal less fret and worry
over the outcome. Peaches are all
right of course but we can not all grow
them and some of those who do can
well afford to have few acres of al
falfa on the side for as general rule
forage of all kinds is short in every
fruit district and always has been ever
since we can remember.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-03
Delta 1oo0es ano Societies

Oee. and members will confer favor by advising US q
changes. Other lodge notices ADDED request.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-03

XYyOM ANS RELIEF CORPS meets second and
w fourth Wednesdays at l. 0. q. +. Hall. Rose
Darling. President; ELENA Cadc, Secretary.
The Delta independent., 1909-09-03

ORDER OF REBEk kAH.--katherine No, Is,
~ meets second and fourth Thursdays at /. q.
.. +. Hall. Ester Gilbert, n. c. Vida Boaldia,
Recording Secretary.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1909-03-11
CHAPTER l.
PRACTICAL POLITICS.

That bids him fout the law he makes;
That bids him make the law he f1outs.
-kipling.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1909-03-11

Yes, do, from what I've already
heard, but I haven't heard very much
Of what the folks who advocate other
sites have to say. So until I've heard
all sides and made my own examina-
ton couldn't give any one my final
answer, but Altacoola seems to have
the necessary qualifications"
Senator Stevens is in favor Of Alta
coola," eagerly suggested Norton.
eyes, and that's a pretty good argu-
ment in it's favor" responded Lang
don.
Norton now excused himself, plead
ing an appointment with a client at a
neighboring village. Waving farewell
to Carolina and Hope Georgia, who
stood at a window, he rode away
1.-THE old man is sure to be all right,
he muttered. HE leans toward Alta
coola and believes in Stevens. He'll
lean some more until he falls over-intd
the trap There's a fortune in sight
within reach. Langdon has faith in
his friends. He won't suspect a
thing"
Still another thought occurred to the
Hon. Charles Norton. stevens elect
ed Largdon out of friendship" he
chuckled gleefully. ''That will be well
worth telling in Washington"
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1909-03-11
Are Drugs Necessary?
Do Drugs Cure Disease?
Can Nature be Assisted?

IL people were born right and after
wards lived right, there would be no
use for medicine. Every doctor knows
this. So do other well-informed people.
One thing more. When a person lives
wrongly, or acquires bodily weakness by
heredity, medicine can do only very
little. Medicine cannot cure him. Only
charlatans claim that medicines will
cure disease. Medicines may palliate
symptoms. Medicines may urge the
powers of Nature to resist disease. Med
fcines sometimes arouse the efforts of the
human body to right itself against de-
rangements. This is the most that med
icine can do.
A man accidentally puts his finger in
the fire. Instinctively he vets bis
finger in his mouth, then blows on it
for the cooling effect. This is no cure.
He knows it very we'll. But it makes it
feel better for the time being.
People eat unwisely. This produces
dyspepsia or indigestion. The only
rational cure is to eat correctly. Yet if
g. palliative is at hand the pains of indi-
gestion can be mitigated, the throes of
dyspepsia assuaged. The medicine can
not be said to have cured. 1t simply
palliates disagreeable symptoms. The
cure must come through right living.
Take Peruna, for instance. No one
claims Peruna is cure for dyspepsia.
But Peruna will stimulate the stomach
to perform its function properly. Peru
Ma will increase the flow of digestive
fluids, without which digestion cannot
be carried on at all. It will increase the
relish of food, the appetite.
It is admitted that all this can be
accomplished by right living, but there
are so many people who either will not
or do not know how to eat correctly that
tremendous amount of good can be
done by the wise use of Peruna.
a stomach that has been frequently
abused performs the function of diges-
sion very Iazily. Such stomach allows
the food to remain undigested for some
zine after it is swallowed. This leads
to fermentation of the food. Sour stom-
ach Is the result. This goes on week
after week, until the blood is poisoned
with the products of fermentation. This
condition is very apt to produce rheum-
Stism.
It is not claimed that Peruna will cure
~heu matism. Nothing will cure rheum-
atis1n but correct living. But it is
claimed that Peruna will assist badly
ahused stomach to perform its work.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1909-03-11

no, no, SIR Langdon-I should say
senator now l suppose. I was merely
telling Randolph how some legislators
conduct themselves"
The senator elect paused momentari-
ly. gazing at the congressman, who.
dark visaged, tall. black haired, broad
shonldered and athletic, was visibly
uneasy at having his conversar rion
with Randolph overheard by the ia
ther.
mo doubt it won't be all plain sail
Ing in Washington for an old fash
toned man like me- but l believe in the
American people and the men they
send to congress- slowly spoke the
planter. There's Senator Stevens, for
instance. He has always stood for the
rights OF the people. I've read all his
speeches, Just why he brought about
my election it is hard to tell. for I've
been a planter all my life except when
l fought under Beauregard. l feel
that he did it out Of friendship, and l
simply can't say how much 1 appre
ciate the honor. 1 am indebted to you.
too, congressman"
Tactfully disclaiming any credit for
his work. only Norton's congressional
training in repression enabled him to
refrain from smiling at Langdon's in
nocence his belief in Stevens sinceri
ty and bis wonder over his election
Stevens, the keen, cold and resource
ful, who forced his oficeholders 10
yield him I,arts Of their govern me- Ut
salaries: Stevens. who marketed tn
railway soE..nanies his influence with
20 of
who Das II Republican in the commit
tee room T. washington and a Demo
crlt OF TIE platform In Mississippi
Stevens. who had consummated The
deal with Martin Sanders. boss of sey
en- counties TO elect Langdon because
of the planters rruStfulness and sim
plirity of character, which should ma E.'
him easy to influence and to handle In
the all Important matter Of the gl.if
naval base project!
The entry of Carolina Langdon and
her younger sister. Hope Georgia. gave
Norton welcome opportunity to shift
the trend Of conversation.
'"You ladies will have a gay time In
Washington" he began, after directing
a particularly enthusiastic greeting to
Carolina. You will be In great de
mand at all the big affairs, and don't
to old Mississippi, forty miles from a
railroad. with few chances to wear
your New York gowns
Carolina spoke quickly, her face
flushing at the thought Of the new
vista of life now opening. eyes, 1
have always longed to be part of the
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1909-03-11
CHAPTER II.
THE WARS OF PEACE.

"nIG BILL" LANGDON was the
* term by which the new sena-
ter from Mississippi had been
0 affectionately known to his in
Inmates for years. He carried his 23e
pounds with ease. bespeaking great
muscular power in spite of his gray
hairs. His rugged courage, unswerv
ing honesty and ready belief in his
friends won him a loyal following
some Of whom frequently repeated
what was known as "Bill Langdon's
Golden Rule"
"There never was a man yet wht
didn't have some good in him. but
most folks don't know this because
their own virtues pop up and blind 'eIn
when they look at somebody else"
at the reunions of his old war com
rades Langdon was always depended
on to describe once again how the.
Third Mississippi charged at Craw
fordsville and defeated the Eighth Hi
nois. But the stirring events of the
past had served to increase the plant
er's fondness for his home life and hi>
children, whose mother had died years
before. AT times he regretted that his
him away from the old plantation even
though the enthusiastic approval Of
Carolina and Hope Georgia proved con
siderable compensation.
Although not sworn in as senator.
Colonel Langdon's political duties were
already pressing. A few days after
Congressman Nortons visit he sat in
bis library comforting with several
prominent citizens of his county re-
garding a plan to ask congress to ap-
propriate money to dredge a portion
Of the channel of the Pearl river,
which would greatly aid a large sec
ton Of the state.
During the deliberations the name
Of Martin Sanders was announced by
Jackson, the colonel's gravely deco
rous negro bodyguard. who boasted
that he "wuz brung up by Cunel Marse
Langdon. sub. a fghtin' Mississippi
cunel, sub. sence long befo' de wah
and way befo' dat. suh."
"Show Mr. Sanders right in." com
manded Colonel Langdon.
"Good day, senator spoke Sanders
the boss of seven counties, as he en-
tered. Glancing around the room be
continued bending toward the colo
mel and mulHing his now whispering
voice with his hand: Il want to speak
to you alone. Pm here on politics.
That's all right. but these gentle
men here are my friends and constitu-
| entS," was the reply in no uncertain
voice. when l talk politics they
have a perfect right to hear what l.
| as their senator, say. Out with it. Mr.
| Sanders
AS Sanders was introduced to the
members of the conference he grew
| red in the face and stared at Langdol
| amazed. At last he had discovered
something new in politics. Say" hi
| finally blurted, when / talk business
| p
| care you in politics as a business?' ?
| quickly spoke Colonel Langdon.
'Why-I-er-no, of course not the
| visitor stammered. 81 am in politics
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1909-03-11

senior senator from the state, James
Stevens. who had not hesitated to fat
ter Norton and use him as cats paw
This use the Hon. Charles Norton
seemed to consider an honor OF large
propositions. Not every first term
congressman can hope for intimacy
with a senator. Norton believed that
his work for Langdon would win hin,
the family's gratitude and thus further
planters oldest daughter, whose beau
ty IT. 'rr the recipient Of many at
tenti
a t CLEAN shone in Nor
tons eyes as they swept over the fer
tile acres of the plantation. II"
thought of the material interest b..
nigh; Cay have in them If his suit
for the hand IF Carolina progressed ia
vorably, Suddenly his reverie was in
terrupted by the voice of young RAJ
dolpb I-angdon. a spirited lad in Ii.
early twenties, who had just been made
plantation manager by his father
''Well. how is the honorable today -
said Randolph, approaching from tlaa
doorway. Il didn't think a congress-
man could be spared from Washiu;
ton hut rarely, especially when the T..
pers say the country needs such lut
of sa aving."
"Oh, this saving your country taI.>
goes al right In the story books" re
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1909-03-11

LIZ person would correct his habits,
persist in right eating and temperate
ways, undoubtedly the stomach would
right itself, the blood would rid itself Of
the poison, and everything would be
right. But as said before there are q
multitude of people who will not or can
not adopt right methods of living. To
such people Peruna is boon. A dose
before meals will assist the stomach to
do it's work. This prevents fermenta-
ton of the food, brings about normal
digestion, and all the train Of ills that
follow indigestion disappear.
In other words, Peruna is helpful to
those who live badly, or those who
have acquired some chronic weakness.
Peruna does not cure, but it assists the
powers of Nature to bring about cure.
The whip does not increase the power
of the horse to pull a load, but judi
ciously used it stimulates the horse to
use his powers at the right time, with
out which he could not have pulled the
load.
This illustrates the effect of Perunax
or any other good remedy upon the sys-
tenn. Taken at the right time, it calls
forth the powers of the human system
to meet the en- roachments of disease.
and thus cuts short, if not entirely ends,
the diseased action.
No one should ever attempt to substi-
tute medicine in the place of right liv-
ing. In the end such an attempt will
prove disaster. But an occasional use
of the right medicine at the right time
is a godsend, and no reasonable person
! will undertake to deny it.
Those who know how to use Peruna
find it of untold value. By and by the
world will get wise enough so that
| through correct living no medicine at
all will be needed. But that time has
not arrived. In the meantime, while
| the world Is approaching that perfec-
| ton in which all medicine will be elm.
mated, Peruna is a handy remedy to
have In the house.
Slight arrangements of the stomach; ;
slight catarrhal attacks of the liver, the
throat, bronchial tubes, lungs or bow
els; these attacks are sure to lead to
grave diseases, and can be averted by
the judicious use of Peruna.
Wouldn't you like to read few un-
solicited testimonials from people who
have used Peruna, and who stand ready
to confirm the above statements con-
cerning it. If SO, address the PerunA,
Drug Manufacturing Co., Columbus
Ohio, and we will send some prepaid.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1909-03-11

That bids him flout the law he makes;
That bids him make the law he fouts.
-kipling.
TN buoyant spirit the Hon. Charles
Norton rode up the bride path
leading through the Langdon plan
4 tation TO the old antebellum home
stead which, on a shaded knoll, over
looked the winding waters Of the Pearl
river. No finer prospect was to be had
in all Mississippi than greeted the eye
from the wide southwest porch, where
on warm evenings the Langdons and
their frequent guests gathered to dine
or to watch the golden splendor of the
dying sun
The Langdon family had long been
a power in the south. Its sons fought
under Andrew Jackson at New Or
leans, under Zachary Taylor in the
war with Mexico, and In the civil war
men of that name left their blood on
the fields Of Antietam. Shiloh. the
WILDERNESS and Gettysburg. But this
family Of fighting men, Of unseldsh
patriots. had also marked influence in
the ways OF peace as real patriots
should. Generations Of Langdons had
taken deepest pride in developing the
hundreds of acres of cotton land.
whose thousands of four foot rows
planted each April spread open the
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"Carolina, you must not think me
only your little sister now. l have
seen life. Haven't spent week in
Jackson?'
THAT'S enough proof. You know
all about life. Fm sure. Miss Hope
Georgia. smilingly remarked Norton
Later, rising to join Planter Langdon
on the veranda, where he had gone to
smoke, the congressman gazed intent
ly at Carolina. 'sYou will probably
forget your old friends when you en-
ter the dizzy social race in Washing
ton
mo. Charlie. l couldn't forget you
anyhow You will be there too.
shall depend on you a great deal to
take me about. unless you are too
brsy making speeches and lighting
your opponents."
AS.ta it was Norton,s turn to be
inwarlly amused at the political ig-
nerance of the Langden famiily
Speeches! The first term congressman
doesn't maize speeches in Washington
because no one cares what he thinks
except the lobbyists. whose business
1t is to provide new members with q
complete set of thoughts. Nei*her does
he have opponents-he is not ceaSid
cred important enough by the veterans
to be opposed.
Skillfully approaching the subject
| which next to Carolina Bang&on ha6
| been uppermost in his mind during his
| visit, Norton asked the senator eIee
on joining him if he did not believe
that the entire south would benefit +
the plan to establish a naval base OIL
the gulf was successfully carried
through.
'Most certainly I do, and, as sale
/ during the senatorial fight, the whole
country as well will be the gainer," re
sponded Langdon.
"Don't you think the people VIII.
want Altacoola chosen as the site hav,
the best arguments?'' was the visitor
next question. the reply to which b.
anxiously awaited.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1909-03-11

real life Of this
world, the life of
constant action
meeting new peo-
pie every day.
and prominent t
people. Balls, re-
ceptions. t e a s .
theater parties.
afternoon drives.
plenty Of money
and pl e n ty Of
gayety are what
l want. I'm not
a bit like Hope
G e or ia, who
thinks these ideas
are extrav agant
because she has
not seen real life
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