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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12

ness letter. Large numbers of them can- not express themselves in writing so as to be understood. We Americans should link our minds and hearts and hands in an effort to preserve this mother tongue which is our definite intellectual heritage. We should prize English speech and Eng fish literature and pass on this. heritage of the past the children of the future"
 President Faunce said that he had been surprised and shocked recently when he mentioned the name of Professor Huxley to group of Brown students and no one knew who he meant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
Petroleum Butter Nonsense.
From Leslie's Weekly.

From IeSIle'S weekly.
 If fool stories are printed in the pa pers it is because there must be fools to read them Of all the silly, non- sensical and obviously absurb news stories of recent date, the silliest is that which has appeared in a number of newspapers to the effect that petro- leum oil refiners were preparing to make an imitation butter out of crude oil. This story was swallowed by press associations and newspapers of stand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
A Strind fo If

T was walking along State street Chi cago (the windy city), when sudden gust relieved me of my straw hat. I turned, gave chase. and after lengthy run at full speed bounced upon It. At the same moment stranger (also per spring and almost breathless) took it from me and thanked me kindly. But it's my hat said l. Mo- said he, yours is hanging down your back on . string'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12

middle classes of America; that feverish existence, aiming at quick making and spending of money, filled by incessant &C., tivfty by continual changes, which Is be- ginning to appear to many Americans a burden too heavy to endure
 Guarantee and Security.
 Thus, owing to this tendency, the mid- dle classes are no less interested than the wealthy classes in the intense and rapid economic exploitation of the American continent. It Is easy to deduce the con- sequence of this. The aspirations toward a reform toward a moral revolution even, of society as now constituted, have no probability of being realized except ia proportion as this reform, or revolution. does not stop or render more difficult that economic exploitation.
 'Tn this state of affairs the wealthy classes of America have guarantee and a security far stronger than laws or armies.
 'In what measure is 1t possible for America to get rich quickly and to bet ter itself morally at one and the same time? Nobody can answer with precision a priori; facts alone will be able to an- swer this question. It is quite evident that many drawbacks of which Amer leans complain may be eliminated by proper legislation without having re- course to too tyrannical measures Europe, with its experience extending over a longer time, might offer good models for Americans to study. For in- stance, many cultured Americans have admitted in conversing with me, that. in so far as its railroads and banks are con- cerned, America might with advantage to itself study European systems, most especially the French.
 Tt seems to me that I can find no bet ter way to thank the Americans for the pleasure they have given me, without sus- pecting 1t, by means of their confidence and generous optimism than to wish that they may preserve for a long time those good qualities in the midst of a civilization which has caused the sprouting of so many hatred of such sombrs pessimisn."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-21
SMOKING A PIPE.
it Is Said to Give the Face a Square
 Jawed Effect.

"'rhere is one question l always ask a man who wants job. remarked the business man who has to hire sev- eraI hundred men for different posi- tionS each year.
 "The question 1 always ask them is, Do you smoke Il pipe much: Of course the answers are various. Some of them smoke d pipe great deal and others not at all.
 Why do T X abCht the pipe? Well. kot that ilYt The least interest in their ha bite OF that have any prPio- 6jce one way ur another in the mat Der. The reason is that l Want f. hnow whether the formation of tEtir lower jaws is natural or acquired.
 "A man with firm lower jaw is al. ways a man of parts and of will. ! say always anyway. most always. If he does not smoke q pipe his square jaw, back near where it hinges OH to the upper one. is natural. If he is a pipe smoker the looks are deceiving, and l have to judge his caliber some other way.
 "Pipe smokers always have strong muscles back on the face about the place man stops when he makes tue first stroke downward ill shaving These are the muscles that hold the jaws together They often give q square iawed effect to man whc hasn't any square jaw characteristics My men think 1 ask funny questions but there's reason."-New York Times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-21
He Studied It,

IT. Rider Uaggard in "A Winter Pil, grimaee' tells this anecdote
 "When was q soaring human boy my father took me up the Rhine by boat with the hope and expectation that my ntiHd would be improved by contemplating it's lovely and historic banks Wearyin@ "f this feast very soon. l slin1cd down to the cabin tG enjoy one Hiore coM@pni&l. that Nl 'kop- inson CruSoe.' But S9.ne family tlal' tor betrayed me. aud. protesting even with tears thai 1 hated ylcws. Was dragged to the de@k again. I have paid 6 thalers shouted Aly justly in diynant parent ;fs he hauled me up the steamer stairs. for you to study tho Rhine scenery. and. whether you like it or not. young man. study it yon Sh3 ~
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-21
What Would He Do With It?

A farmer owned a dog-a very good, high bred and thoroughly trained dog that every morning for three years chased railway train that ran past the farm. The farmer and his wife were watching the persistent but vain pursuit one warm morning.
 II wonder" the wife said. what makes that foolish dog chase the train so pereiStently.'
 Never thought about that" replied the farmer. but I've often wondered what he would do if he caught it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-21
Anything to Obiige.

While crossing the ocean the two eprightly children of very seasick par ents were scampering around the deck
 "Tom. dear." said the mother in a weary voice. the children are too near the railing" But he was too ill to no tice and in sheer desperation his wife nudged him on the arm. speak to them, TOm.' she said faElt!y.
 With a wan smile he lifted his lead and said. "Eh-how do you do?-.s' Cies' Home Journal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-21
TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS
 OF JEFFERSON COUNTY

Without wishing to influence your votes for either of the other candi' dates, for circuit clerk, and with no personal malice to MT. A. F. McNeil. I wish to make statement as for. lows: simply that you may judge of his democracy, and hence his claiir to democratic support.
 In 1908 I was the regular demo- cratic nominee for constable of Bar raQue township, having won the nom- ination fairly, before the white dem- ocratic voters of the township, at the regular primary election, that nomin1- ted county and township officers.
 Messrs. Harwell and Matthews were the nominees for justice of peace, at the same election. At the general election following MT. McNeil, who is now asking the democratic nom'D2- tion for circuit clerk. ran as all in- dependent candidate for constable and defeated me. This was done, l charge, with the negro voters of the town ship, and caused the defeat of one of the democratic nominees for justice of the peace, in the township, by ne- gro republican. Tom Mingea, by nane.
 An analysis of the vote of the towa- ship will show this to be true
 Barraque township has two votinE precincts, y.z.: Redfeld and Kearneg. Nearly all of the negroes voted at Kearney, less than a dozen voting at Redfeld.
 The vote at the two precincts for constable and magistrate was ar fol- lows:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-21

Nothing so good when you need a pill as Rings Little Liver Pills-snall, sure, easy. Sold by McCammon & Son. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup is so high ly recommended, because it not only moves the bowels gently and thereby stops the cold, but it also allays in- flammation of the lungs and throat. It is pleasant to take. Sold by Me Cannon S Son.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-21
PILES! PILES. FILES!

Williams Indian Pile Ointment viii cure Blind 9lee3irgs md Ie:9'a# Piles. II sbsor0s she tImors, allays itching at once, acts as poulttce gives instant relief Williams Indian Psle Ointment is prepared for Ples and itching ot the private parts. Sole by anRsists nai' 50c and s1.00. WI lieus' M'fg. Co, Props, Cleveland c snt8 by WcCamn'nn :" 7.as
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-21
Bro adeniina.

Bond-pon't you realize that mar. rlase broad. ms q man? Benedict-Oh. yes: su opose it can be Eut that way. but "tlat'ens" is the word I've always used.-Londop Express. STATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDo.l
 LUCAS COUNTY. Frank !. Cheney makes oath that he Is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney and O.. doing business in the city of To ledo. county and state aforesaid, and thai said firm will pay the sum of ONE It N DRIED DOLLARS for each and every cast of catarrh that connot be cured by the uS' of Halls Catarrh Cure.
 FRANK l. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed III my presencr this 9th day of December. A. D 1SS6
 A. w. GLEASON.
 Notary Public. (Scal.l
 Halls Catarrb Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mus cors surfaces of the system. Send l." testimonials free.
 F. l. CHENEY Toledo. Ohio. Sold by all druggists, I3c. Take Halls Family Pills for c"nstipat
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-21
1t RedfeId.

You will see that Matthews, the defeated democratic nominee for mag istrate and myself ran together, at each place and that McNeil and the negro ran together.
 An analysis of this vote shows such a close parallel between the vote at each place in the vote cast for Me- Neil and that cast for the Negro re- publican candidate for justice of the peace, Tom Mingea, as to leave no uoubt in an unbiased mind that tho same or practically the same votes were cast for each.
 This statement of the votes is talten from the returns of the General E'ec- ton as certified to by the E!ectio, Commiss toners, and nine tenths of the white voters of Barraque township. will bear me out in my deductions
 Of course this is free country, and a man may do as he pleases. so long as he violates no law, but every white man knows the need of party loyalty, in this section, and when a man asks for a party nomination. he should have clean record as U party loyalty, and no stain of conf vance however remote with the negro republican element in politics. I give this statement out to the Democrats of Jefferson county, so that you may judge for yourselves just how much Mir, McNeil is entitled to your support.
 I have no interests as between the other candidates, but do feel that any man who asks a democratic nomi- nation, at the hands of his party should show clean party record. an'! not have even suspicion of collision with negro Republicans to defeat re- gular Democratic nominees. Respectfully yours for Democratic principles. T. H. FORT. 1929 to 12-l
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-21
What He Wanted.

Professional Guide (to palace car porter9-I have an English lord in charge. and want him to get a good impression of the comforts of travel in this country. Here's S5. Porter Yes. sah. Do you want me to glib him extra attention. sah? Guide-Great Scott. no. want you to keep away from him,-New York Weekly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-21
chlnese Troops Good Runners.

In the drilling of recruits for tAt Chinese army each man is required t, carry sand in his knapsack. For the first day ke carries two ounces; oD each succeeding day hs increases this amount by two ounces until at last he . carrying sixteen pounds. These mep san run at dog trot for ton consscu two hours and arrive at the end of that time in . fit condition for fighting
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-21
Tommy Atkins on the Range.

Subaltern--What on earth are you fellows doing: There hasn't been hit sisnaled for the last half hour. Pri- vate--I think we must ave shot the marker. Sir.-London Punch.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-21
Villaae Gossip.

els Squire Whetstone consiccsnise ot dumb animals:"
 "I don't know how he treats 'e,u. answered S Smiling. but he cer,atn Iy speaks mighty kind of 'em wheu he's eneineerin' hoss trade. " Wal. ington Star.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-21
DR. 2. D. SMITH, SINH ]. II,

Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist. Calls night aa day answered prompt ly. Office at Alexander Bros. store, corner of Fourth and Pine street. Old nh jne 52S, Residence 1207W. 9th ave old phone 109.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-21
COME TO SEE US.

We will sell your property for you. keep your money and pay you inter- est. We will loan you money and can serve you in many ways.-PeOple's Savings Bank and Trust Company. 9-29-d1m mo-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-21
PILES CURED IN $ TO 14 DAYS.

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of itching, Bleeding, or Protruding Piles in 6 to If days or money refunded. 5Oc
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-21
FOR RENT. Dwellings.

503 West Third ) rooms. 1918 West Third, rooms. 2007 West Fifth, rooms. 2009 West Fifth, rooms. 919 West Eighth, rooms and hall 709 Hickory St., rooms and hall. 210 Olive St., , rooms.
 Dwellings (Colored.) f;21 East Sixth, 3 rooms. 1904 East Tenth, rooms. 1907 West Ninth, 3 rooms. 1110 Virginia St., room. 26O8 W. Twelfth, 3 rooms. 1922 Fir St., 3 rooms. 1920 Fir St., rooms. 1216 Fir St., 3 rooms. 6O9 E Third-Store Bldg. Have party desiring to buy home west of Main street. Remember, I write Fire, Accident and Steam Boiler Insurance, an.i Agt. for Security Bonds.
 CHAS. HANCOCK. Fire Insurance. Real Estate
 and Loans.
 OFFICE. 11S PINE STREET.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-23
President Morgan's Address.

Thos. W. Morgan of Ottawa, presi-
dent of the club, said:
I'VE meet tonight as a body of par
tisans to pay a tribute of respect to
the memory of one who was not a
partisan. George Washington yielded
allegiance to no political party. His
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-23

commentaries the birth, prompted by the
noblest monitor, conscience, thrust aside
| the dIctator's sword and opened the way
for countless millions of free liberty lcHlhg
people
if the theories of our fathers cannot be
applied to modern conditions determined
This is an age of activity and the working
principles of Democracy demand for their
Iy courage, and the fearless expression Of
conviction in the face of a minority.
Democratic Weekly for Topeka.
At a meeting of the Kansas Democratic
Editorial association 1t was decided to
establish a Kansas weekly Democratic
newspaper in Topeka. A committee was
appointed to take temporary charge of the
sam of G4sienae Lot Rayenscraft of Ash
| land, Thomas w. Morgan of Ottawa, Bar
ney ]. Sheridan of Paola, and Fred Robert
| son of Atwood. A circulation paper was
passed around among the Democrats and
nearly ten thousand dollars was pledged
made in few days to the state charter
board for the privilege of Incorporating.
paper will be started some time during the
| spring. 1t is said that Barney Sheridan,
who has long wanted to break into the
charge of the paper. If successful, it is
planned to start a Democratic daily here
The following OFFICERS of the Editorial
| association were elected: F. w Boyd,
Phillips County Post PhiIlipsburg,c ces,. Presi-
News. Abilene, secretary and treasurer;
and the following vice presidents by con-
| Harrington, Kansas Democrat, Hiawatha;
Second district, c: ]. Peterson, lola In
Erie Sentinel, Erie: Fourth district. H.
| Parkman Emporia Times, Emporia; Fifth
district, H. NJ. Broderick, Advocate-Demo-
! Adyocate- Mankato; Seventh district.
Journal, Syracuse; Eighth district, Charles
WELLINGTON.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-23

war in modern times. Democracy is a
protest against such a condition. We
believe in the freedom of the press
The right of publicly criticising a pub
lie official for his public acts Is a safe
guard to public interests.
ION the 4th day of March at hlgh
noon personal government Will come 10
an end in the United States and we
hope at that time to return to the con-
stitutional form of government and II
we do not we shall appeal directly to
the people We hope that the usurpa-
ton of authority which has marked the
past four years will cease and that the
three constitutional parts of govern
ment ordained by the people will eXer-
else separate and independent powers
as the people intended"
Mr.. Haney's Speech.
e. E. Haney of Fontana. who Sc
lected as his subject. ga Battle Fought
A War but Begun said: 1.-THE DEM
ocrats of our state and nation have
once more been compelled to endure
the pangs of defeat. Were it not for
the fact that it has been our fate to
so often endure defeat. possibly some
among us would regard the results of
the last election as a cause for abso-
lutte and unconditional surrender. But
happily for all of us We view the mis-
takes of others dispassionately, and
though many times bluffed we are yet
unconuuered and unconquerable.
From the debris and wreckage of
our last onslaught the militant Demo-
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-23

regard the structure of the government,
one of the Oldest.
when our constitution was adopted
France alone was lighting the torch of
liberty. but lighting it, heaven help
them, in the flames of revolution, only
to be quenched in a short time in a
deluge of blood. 1t still enlightens the
world and today it floods every nation
of Europe with the white light of pop
ular suffrage and constitutional gov
ernment.
1.-The fight against privilege is the
mission of Democracy. 1t has no end.
1t is as vital today as at any period in
our history. Many of the reforms
urged by the Democratic party have
been adopted by our political oppo-
nents, but they are now face to face
with the problem, of revising the tariff,
a thing which they have evaded as long
as public patience would permit.
''The Democratic party stands for the
policy of national development and we
believe improving the physical condi-
ton of our country and material well
fare of the humblest citizen. We would
rather build homes than battleships
and rather dig bitches than graves.
For the last fifty years in this country
there has been an era of national ex-
travagance and a debauchery of the
public treasury absolutely without a
parallel in the history of the civilized
world.
1.-The four years of Roosevelt's admin
istration in a time of profound peace
and universal prosperity cost more
than the four years of Lincoln's admin
istration in the midst of the greatest
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-23
If IT DISAPPEARS, IT'S ECZEMA

How to Tell Whether a Skin Affec-
ton is an Inherited Blood Disease
or Not.
Sometimes 1t is hard to determine
whether a. skin affection is a sign of
a blood disorder or simply form OF
eczema. Even physicians are often
puzzled in their diagnos The best
way for one afflicted is to go to Fred
A. Shows or any good druggist who
handles pure drugs and obtain so
cents worth of poslam. Apply this,
and If the itching stops at once and
the trouble is cured in few days 1t
may be set down as having been
eczema, as this is the way poslam acts
In the worst cases of eczema, and In
curing acne, herpes. blotches, letter,
piles. salt rheum, rash, BARRIERS and
other forms of itch. scaly scalp, and
all surface skin affections.
Those who will write to the
Emergency Laboratories. No. 80 West
Twenty-ffth Street, New York, can
secure, by mail free of charge, a
supply sufficient to cure a small
eczema surface or clear a complexion
overnight and remove pimpleS In
twenty-four hours
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-23
The secret of Long Life.

A French scientist has discovered one
secret of long life. His method deals with
the blood. But long ago millions Of Amer
leans had proved Electric Bitters prolongs
life and makes it worth living. 1t pur4fies,
enriches and vitalizes the blood, rebuilds
wasted nerve cells. imparts life and tone
to the entire system. It's a godsend TO
weak sick and debilitated people. kid
ney trouble had blighted my life for
MONTHS writes w. NJ. Sherman, of Cush-
ing Me- but Electric Bitters cured me
entireIy.~ @Afy soc at Campbell Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-23
Nav Get Out in % years.

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 23.-Robert B.
Bledsoe of Dallas, Tex, who demanded
s.. 900 from Lawrence NJ. Jones. a million
lives of the Jones family. has been taken
te, the state peniten ciarv to begin his thi: Y
wears senten e He said he was eager t.
begin serving his term. t;ledsoe viii be
free under. the good behavior clause in .
years.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-23
THE Topeka DAILY STATE JoURNAI-TUEsDAYE EVEN

PLACING DOCUMENTS IN ZINC OK PREPARATORY LAYING
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-23
Prevalency of Kidney Disease.

Most people do not realize the
alarming increase and remarkable
prevalency of kidney disease. While
kidney disorders are the most COM
mon diseases that prevail, they are
almost the last recognized by patient
or physicians, who content themselves
with doctoring the effects, while the
original disease undermines the sys-
tenn.
The mild and immediate effect of
Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver
and bladder remedy, is soon realized.
1t stands the highest for its remark
able health restoring properties in the
most distressing cases.
Symptoms of Kidney Trouble.
Swamp-Root is not recommended
for everything but if you are obliged
to pass your water frequently night
and day, smarting or irritation in
If You Need Medicine Y
Swamp-Root is always kept up to it
lence. A sworn certificate o
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-23

passing, brickdust or sediment in the
urine, headache, backache, lame back,
dizziness, poor digestion, sleeplessness.
nervousness, heart disturbance due to
bad kidney trouble, skin eruptions
from bad blood, neuralgia, rheuma-
tism, lumbago, bloating. irritability,
wornout feeling. lack of ambition.
may be loss of flesh, sallow complex
ion, or Bright's disease may be steal
ing upon you, which is the worst form
of kidney trouble.
Swamp Root Is Pleasant to Take.
If you are already convinced that
Swamp Root is what you need. you
can purchase the regular fifty-cent and
one-dollar size bottles at all drug
stores. Don't make any mistake, but
remember the name, DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, and the address, Bing-
hamton, n. Y, which you Will find on
ever bottle.
III Should Have the Best.
high standard of purity and excel
purity with every bottle.
owe the wonderful merits of Swamp
ID a book of valuable information,
lie book contains many of the thous-
women who found Swamp-Root to
value and success of Swamp-Ro
Used to send for a sample bottle.
on, n. Y, be sure to say you read
y State Journal.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1909-09-04
Johnnie Now and Johnnie Then.

The good old times so often talk
ed about when we were boys are a
delusion and snare, and most of
those who dwell upon that period
in life are merely joking. An ex-
change very truthfully says: Now
adays when Johnnie is bad at school
the teacher takes out her book and
gives him black mark. Next day
johnnie is worse than ever. Fifty
years ago. when Johnnie was bad
at school the teacher took down a
dogwood sprout and made two
dozen black marks across his back !;
and Johnnie never repeated the
offense. Fifty years ago Johnnie
got up at daylight, started the
fires, fed the horses, MIXED doz
en- long horned cows that gave
barely enough milk to go in coffee.
chopped and brought wood enough
to last mother all day, ate hearty
breakfast and walked five miles to
school. Today Johnnie doesn't get
up at all unless he is forced to do
so, eats little or no breakfast, goes
out behind the barn to smoke a
cigarette, and if the school house
is over three blocks away he grunts
about the long distance he has to
walk. The Johnnie of fifty years
ago is now a hale and hearty man.
Fifty years from now the Johnnie
of today will be dead and buried.
Isn't that true tale ot Johnnie?
Madison Herald.