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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1910-05-20
ANCIENTs' IDEA OF THE COMET.

ANCIENTS' IDEA OF THE COMET.
AS we are so often visited by COM
ets-those tramps Of the universe
it may be interesting to the young
folks to know something about the
theories held by the ancients regard
ing these mysterious bodies, with
their streamers of light extending
across the heavens. The following
extract is quoted from an exhaustive
and authentic work, History OF the
Universe
''The term comet derived from
the Latin coma, or hair, applied to
celestial bodies, which appear to have
hairy appendage, goes back to the
time of the Romans. A similar word,
'cometa, was use1 by Cicero, Tibul-
lus and other ancient writer's.
while the ancients distinguished
between comets and meteors, yet they
believed them to be of the same ma
ture, and to be found in the earth g
atmosphere not far above the clouds,
or, at all events, much lower than the
moon. The earlier and Pythagorean
view, however, was much more cor
rect, according to modern doctrine
with long periods of revolution,
which idea, like others of Pythagoras,
probably came from Eastern philoso-
piers of unknown nationality. Apol-
lonius, the Myndian, believed that the
Chaldeans were responsible for this
notion of the comets, for they spoke
of them as travellers that penetrated
far into the upper or more distant
celestial space. Aristotle even be-
aieved that the milky way was a vast
comet which perpetually reproduced
itself
''The comet could not be regarded
! otherwise than as divine omen to
announce some remarkable event or
to forbode evil, particularly pesti-
lence and war. Indeed, for many
years the deaths of monarchs were
believed to be announced by these
brilliant messengers in the sky. -
Washing ;on Star.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11
Restrictions Of Primary

Under the restrictions of the pri-
mary election law passed by the
last Legislature, it is unlawful to
receive gifts of any character from
candidates, and a further restric-
ton is found in the fact that each
candidate must file his campaign
expense account with the clerk.
Section provides that any Judge
who shall falsify reforms or make
false account of ballots cast shall
be confined in the state penitentiary
not less than six months or more
than five years.
Section prohibits the giving
or taking of gifts from candidates
for election, or the solicitation of
any gift. The penalty for such an
offense ranges from S25 to 5000.
Section 8 provides heavy pen
atty for illegal voting or repeating,
prescribing a sentence of six months
to five years in the penitentlary for
such offense.
The new law is very stringent in
the matter of fraud or misrepresen-
tation, either on the part of candi-
dates, judges, clerks or electors,
and the provisions of the new law
will be in force during the coming
primary election.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11

The editor OF this psper never
made charge OF single cent OF
any amount of money for an edi'
torial opinion or expression, nor
did he ever receive money for the
same. We have advertising space
for sale, but not editorials. Neither
have we ever forsaken principle by
letting others use our space for the
purpose of advancing the cause of
some particular pet, unless signed
by the W writer. No, sir, never.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11

Come to our town, the metrop o
lis Of the county, and we'll show
you q model town-one that will
make any other town of It's size
look like so cents in Chinese mon.
ey. Wen show you our schools
and churches, our prosperous fra.
ternal societies, our solid business
concerns. Well call your atten,
ton to the appearance of the people,
their dress, intelligence, health and
smiles of prosperous and happy
lives. Wen show you lots of girls,
robust, full of life and energy who
are fairly bubbling over with praise
for this section of our great com.
monwealth. Houses are scarce and
hardly week passes but what there
are applicants for number of ten.
ant houses. The town loses a mum.
Der of good families each year who
would like to locate here if they
could find the houses. Those who
have the means to do so would find
the erection of a number of tenant
'houses a good paying business.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11

That Pocahontas is live town is
easy of demonstration. More bust
ness is done here now at this time
of the year than has been done for
several years. We are not desirous
of having the public think we are
suffering from a boom. We are
enjoying an increase of business
and prosperity. Our streets are
crowded early aud late, people and
teams are bringing in products and
money to exchange for goods, and
our merchants are paying the very
highest market prices for product
and are selling goods at "live and
let live" prices au1 the people are
not slow to take advantage of thi'
opportunity and get the bargains
as advertised by our merchants.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11

Did you ever stop to reflect that
it was one thing to talk about peo-
pie and another thing to have
people talk about you? If those
of us who use our tongues a little
too freely, would stop and reflect
about this matter and know the
great evil that comes from too much
gossip and tattling, we are sure we
would call halt and gossip no
more forever.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11
TRESPASS NOTICE

All persons are hereby forbidden
to tresp ass or go upon any of the
lands of the undersigned, for any
purpose, without first obtaining
permission. Any person found
tresspassing on any of said lands
will be prosecuted to the full extent
of the law. GID Thomson,
25.12t. Pocahontas, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11

Our town has never enjoyed such
trade as it has during the past few
weeks, and every day it is increas-
ing. The fact of the matter is our
business men have got right down
to business and are selling goods
cheaper than they can be bought
in any town of this size in the state
and the people are fast finding it
out aud are coming here from ad
joining counties to do their heavy
trading.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11
RAILWAY MAIL CLERKS WANTED
The Government Pays Railway Mall Clerks
$500 to $1,000, and Other Employees
Up to S2.5OO Annually

Uncle Sam will bold spring ex-
aminations throughout the country
for Railway Mail Clerks, Custom
House Clerks, StenOgraphers, Book
keepers, Departmental Clerks and
other government positions. Thous-
ands of appointments will be made.
ANY man or woman over Is, in city
or country can get instruction and
free information by writing at once
10 the Bureau of Instruction, 1876
Hamlin Building, Rochester, N. Y.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11
Wrong Views of The Census

| VtVuy SVWo W tuO OOuouS
Letters from the census supervl
sors to the United States Census Bu
reau show the erroneous apprehen
sion of a considerable element of tht
population that their answers to the
enumerators' questions in the next
census, beginning April l5, thii
year, will cause increased taxation,
legal entanglements, or injurious
consequences to their persons and
property.
In order to quiet such unfounded
fears, which would, unless remov
ed, materially affect the accuracy
of the census the bureau has pre-.
pared an official statement relative
to the decennial census, its origin,
purpose, and uses.
The statement should furnish
complete assurance to those con.
cerued that information given the
enumerators is held by the Census
Bureau in the strictest confidence
with reference to the identity of the
informants ,as required by the pol.
icy of the bureau and commanded
by the law of the United States.
The bureau earnestly hopes that
clergymen, priests, physicians.
school teachers, employers and 9th
er public-spirited citizens who come
in contact with large numbers of
people, will cooperate with the bu-
reau by telling persons who are be-
lieved to entertain erroneous opin.
ions of the census the real facts and
urging them to give full replies to
the enumerators. Teachers are par.
ticularly requested tospeak of the
census to the school children and
ask them to tell their parents about
it.
The statement issued by the bu
reau explains that the Constitution
requires a census of the population
to be taken every ten years IN order
to reappOrtion state representation
in the National House of Represen
tatives. 1t is the means also tC
ascertain the increase IN the popula.
ton, agriculture, industries, anC
resources of the nation since th,
last census.
1t is emphatically declared, BY
! the statement, that the information
! sought from the people, ofAthe Uni
ted States is used solely for genera
statistical purposes. 1t will neithe
be published nor used in any othe
way to disclose facts regarding an,
: individual or enterprise. The cen
, sus, it goes on to say, is not, neve
has been, aud can not he employeC
TO obtain information that can b,
used IN any way in the assessment
of property for purposes of taxa
! tion or the collection of taxes, eithe
national, state, or local; or for de
portatlon proceedings, extraditiol
measures, army or navy conscrip
ton, internal-revenue Investigations
compulsory school attendance, child
labor law prosecutions, quarantine
! regulations, or in any way to effec
the life, liberty, or property of an,
person.
1t points out that replies to thu
enumerators are and must be helC
by the Census Bureau in strict an,
absolute confidence. All the burea,
, officials, supervisors, supervisors
clerks, enumerstors, and interpret
era, before entering upon their du
ties, are obliged to take a solem
oath not to disclose any infoi
nation they may obtain, except t
the Census Bureau, and violation
of the United States law in regar,
to his oath means a 81, 900 fine O.
: Imprisonment for two years, or both
in the discretion of the court.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11
NEW FURNITURE

Joe Jansen received a car load of
new furniture this week. Every
thing brand new and up-to-date in
every particular. Prices lower than
ever before. If in need of furniture
of any kind do not buy until you
have seen Jansen.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11

Bennett and Rice's prices are as
low and lower than they were last
year on everything, because they
always watch the market and buy
right.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11

Last Monday and Tuesday were
"home coming days" for many
good democrats in Randolph county
who favor giving faithful officials
a second term.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11

Would-be officials must learn
sooner or later that it is no longer
possible to be elected on the de-
merits of the other fellow.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11

Leaders in the opposition to Gov
ernor Donaghey in this county have
already admitted that Kavsnangh is
not in the race.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11

One of the most influential citl
zens of Current River township ad-
vises us that Donaghey will get 80
per cent of the votes in that town
shin
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

We are authorized TO announce W. p.
Brooks as a candid ate for the Office of county
and probate Judge OF Randolph county.
We are authorized TO announce John r.
Holland as a candidate for the Office OF
county and probate Judge OF Randolph coun-
ty.
We are authorized to announce G. H. Car.
ser candidate for county and probate
judge OF Randolph county.
We are authorized TO announce W. T.
Bispham candidate for county and probate
Judge Of Randolph county,
We are authorized to announce Black
Mccoy candidate for county aud probate
nudge OF Randolph county.
FOR SHERIFF
We are authorized to announce Sam Brown
as a candidate for the office OF sheriff and
collector of Randolph county.
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK
We are authorized to announce II. W.
Schoonover as a candidate for the Office OF
circuit clerk and recorder OF Randolph
county.
We are authorized to announce f. n. For
rester as a candidate for the Office Of circuit
clerk and recorder OF Randolph county.
We are authorized to announce Dee Mock
a candidate for the Office OF circuit clerk and
recorder OF Randolph county.
FOR COUNTY CLERK
We are authorized to announce Ben T..
Johnston as a candidate for the Office OF
county and probate clerk Of Randolph
county.
We are authorized to announce L, r.
Pickett as a candidate for the office OF county
and probate clerk of Randolph county
We are authorized TO announce @. A. Dixon
as a candidate for the office OF county and
probate clerk of Randolph county
FOR TAX ASSESSOR
We are authorized to announce o. A, Lem
mons as a candidate for the Office Of tax as
SCISSOR of Randolph county.
We are authorized TO announce Tobe
Chastain as a candidate for the office OF tax
assessor OF Randolph county.
We are authorized 10 announce G. G. Davis
as a candidate for the office of tax assessor
Of Randolph county.
We are authorized TO announce J. O. Bowers
as a candidate for Tax Assessor OF Randolph
county
We are authorized to announce F. T. Har'
1isen as a candidate for the Office OF tax as
SCISSOR OF Randolph county.
We are authorized to announce Oscar Baker
candidate for the Office OF tax assessor o
Randolph county,
FOR COUNTY TREASURER
We are authorized to announce J. A. Parker
rs a candidate toc recollection 70 the Office Of
treasurer OF Randolph county.
FOR SURVEYOR
We are authorized to announce J. II. Co,
as candidate Cor the oGlce OF surveyoi
Of Randolph county.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11

Call on Bennett & Rice and get
their prices on anything you need
to wear. They will save you
money.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11
WARNING Order
In the Randolph;Chancery Court.
Henry II. White. Plaintiff.

In the Randolph;Chancery Court.
Henry II. White. Plaintiff.
VS..
William Z. White, Defendant.
The above named defendant William F..
White'i is hereby warned to appear in this
Court within thirty days to answer the COM
plant of the plaintiff filed herein.
In witness whereof have hreunto set my
hand and affixed the seal of the said Court
this February oath, 1910.
J. ]. Lewis,
CLERK OF Randolph Chancery Court
Witt & Schoonover,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11

We have no patience with man
who puts a few paltry dollars above
principle.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

We are authorized 10 announce Hon. Am.
Doss as candidate for reelection to the
Office OF representative OF Randolph county
He says; I've been there once. 1t is no sin.
l ask your vote TO go 'agin."
We are authorized TO announce II. M.
Crockett as candidate for representative OF
Randolph county.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11
Somebody "Aoppee." :"

Guess the check must have ac
companied the dope.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11

You ought to see those swell
spring suits for men, women and
children at Bennett & Rice's store.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11

1t looks nightly like Donaghey
The truth is, it is Donaghey.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11

Hay for sale-600 bales of first
class hay for sale at so cents per
bale. L. S. Craven,
Water Valley, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11
OFFICE PHONE NO. 80.
Announcements
FOR CONGRESS

The Star Herald Is authorized TO announce
Hon. W. A. Oldaeld OF B atesville as candi-
d ate for Congress from this the second con-
gressonal district subject to the action OF
th Democratic Primary election.
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE
The star Herald Is authorized to announce
David L. King OF Sharp county as candi-
date for circuit Judge OF the 10Th judicial
circuit, subject to the action OF the Demo-
cratic primary
The Star Herald Is authorized to announce
Hon. J. b. Baker OF lizard county as candi'
date for circuit Judge OF the 18th judicial cir
cult. subject TO the action OF the Democratic
primary election,
The Star Herald is authorized to announce
Judge J. h. Meeks OF Fulton county as
candidate for reelection TO the office OF judge
of the 10th judicial circuit. subject TO the
action Of the Democratic primary election.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

We are authorized to announce J, A. Parker
rs a candidate Toe re e-election 20 the Office OF
treasurer OF Randolph county.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-03-11

Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1910-10-28
GRAIN RATE HEARING
inter- State Commerce Commission
Investigate Rates

nter- State Commerce Commission
Investigate Rates
Acknowledgements at the In
terstate Commerce grain rate hear
ing at Aberdeen, are the South
DaKota railway commission, the
south Dakota Millers' association,
the state of North Dakota, the Su-
perlor (Wis.) board of trade and Com
mercial club, the Minneapolis Traffic
association, and the Duluth, fMinn. }
commercial club. All the railroad )
entering the state are also represent
ed by their attorneys and their gen
eral, freight agents. A number ST
commercial clus of South Dakota
sent representatives, who desired to
nave the present freight rates iavesti-
gated, as well as the proposed increase
In grain rates, effective November l,
but G. R. Hillye who is conducting
the hearing on behalf of the interstate
commerce commission, decided this
Was not the proper tine or place to
go into that matter, and the request
was refused. In taking up the in
VeStlSdtlon proper, the defendant
railroads declared the roads catering
South Dakota were not receiving the
proportionate share of interest and
dividends on their Investments In
this state, by quarter million dollars
year, and contended the proposed
raise in grain rates was necessary to
bring the income from South Dakota
business up to that received from 9TH
er states on the same amount of capt.
tai invested. They contend the in
crease in wages and the increased cost
of materials used in arilroad construc-
ton make it necessary to raise rates
to keep the income above the expense
of conducting and maintaining the
railroads.
The hearing promises to be quite
extended, and in order to expedite
matters as much as possible, night
hearings will be held.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1910-10-28
Was Getting Monotonous.

A handsome woman who had been
80 unfortunate as to find occasion to
divorce not one but several husbands
was returning from Nevada. In CHI
cago she happens to meet her first
husband. for whom, by the way. she
always has entertained real affec-
ton.
Upon my soul, If it isn't Charlie!"
exclaimed the ex-wife, cordially shak-;
ing hands with the gentleman whose
name she formerly had borne. I'm
awfully glad to see you. Charlie!';.
Then, after wistful expression had
come to and been banished from her
countenance, she added:
"Old chap, I've often wondered
where you were and what you were
doing. 1t was too bad we didn't get
on better together. hope your ex-
perience hasn't been as unpleasant as
mine. I'm just sick and tired Of mar
rying strangers"
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1910-10-28
OLD SCHOOL CASE SETTLED
Woman Teacher, Fugitive From Just
ice for Four Years, CapltuIates by
Paying $1,000 Damages.

Champaign, ILL.,, Oct. 21.-Miss An
ME Kelly of Champaign. formerly a
Tolono teacher, after being fugitive
from the law for four years, has
capitulated by paying over to William
Burke Of Tolono $1,000 damages. She
is now free to go where she will and
the "Tolono school case," which has
been featured in newspapers all over
the country, is ended. Because they
alleged that she and her principal,
Sherman Cass, has seriously injured
their fourteen-year-old boy Michael by
whipping him, Burke sued and OBJ
tanned damages Of $1,000. After spend
ing six months in jail Cass paid $500
but Miss Kelly fed.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1910-10-28

r HEY are enough to almost make
us welcome the coming winter,
those gay velvet blossoms that maids
and matrons are wearing on their
new millinery. Big. fat peoples,
giant wild roses. the clematis and
poinsettias and some blossoms that
must have sprung from the brain OF
the fower-maker, are blooming in
rich. bright colors, that will show
brighter still against background Of
snow.
Besides these, there are the little
roses made Of silk and metal tissues
that are the quaintest and prettiest
things the cunning of artists have
done. The bright green foliage Is
made of satin. The tightly folded
blossoms and buds are set in prim
groups about crowns or in single clus-
tiers at some point on the hat. They
are used on all kinds Of hats, but
seem at their best on those Of fur.
One of the handsomest turbans has q
dropping brim Of sealskin, tall scant
pulled crown Of silver tissue and
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1910-10-28

Brookings-The Minnesota & Da-
kota Farmer, published here since Its
establishment several years ago,
has been sold to Herbert Myrick.
representing the Orange Judd com
pany of Chicago. The considera
ton is given as $4,000. Mr.. Myriol
will move the paper to Mime
apolis. Professor c. Willis, agronom-
list at the state agricultural college II
Brookings, will go to Minneapolis u,
editor of the publication. The Farmer
was establ shed in January, 1907, b.
the Register Publishing company CT
Brookings, and has built up @ArT
circulation.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1910-10-28

small bouquets of these silk and TIN
sel blossoms set about the hat at the
joining of the crown and brim. They
are as vivid and rich as jewels.
Milliners use satin or ribbon, panne
velvet and gold or silver cloth to
make them. A sudden fancy for
them has sprung up and everywhere.
on fine hats, they delight the admirer
of real millinery art. They are ex-
pensive because they take time, and
not because they consume much ma
terial. That used, however. Is OF the
best grade in order to get best results
in color.
A hat covered with white satin
draped with black chiffon is shown
here. Poppies Of velvet in white and
bright red are set about half the brim
and against the crown at the left
side. A bow Of wide velvet ribbon Is
perched at the right side. This Is a
very handsome model and might be
attempted with every chance OF sue
cess. by the home milliner.
JULIA HOTToMlEY.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1910-10-28
TO MAKE MILLINERs' FOLD
Tho Cutting Of the Material 10 the
Only Thing to Be Kept In
Mind.

To make a milliner's or French fold,
cut the material three times the width
that the fold is to be when It is On
ished. Then fold third Of this width
back on the wrong side, and fold
down over this raw edge the remain
ing part. Turn in the raw edge be-
fore doing this. Finally, slipstitch
this edge to the thickness underneath.
being careful not to let the stitches 60
all the way through.
To make a double fold Of this sort,
cut the material, again, three times
the width Of the fold when finished.
Made a wide. plain fold, and then fold
this through the center. with the
stitches all on the upper edge. Place
the upper fold SO that it forms a cord
or ridge through the center. and slip.
stitch this so as to hold it firmly in
place. Be sure that all your stitches
are out of sight.