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Graham guardian., 1911-10-27

crust. It's interior was packed with
six rabbits. six kidneys. twenty-eight
pounds of beefsteak and potatoes, tur.
nips. carrots and sprouts. The sea pie,
as 1t is called. is boiled. not baked.
and Its builder, Skipper Hartman, made
the cooking process an eight hours
watch.
This three decker provided savory
meal which more than satisfied the
guests. and its wrecked and iisman.
tied hull provided ten gallons of en-.
cellent soup that was gladly welcomed
by the poor Of Gorleston.- -0kstoh
Graham guardian., 1911-10-27

the United States. AS our readers know the
crowding OF the cattle out of many section OF the
range by the sheep has been attended by much
bitterness and controversy There are three prin-
cpal species Of .ange sheep The old Mexico
sheep are the direct descendants of the original
Spanish Merinos, brought over two hundred years
ago by the Spaniards In Old Mexico They nave
long legs; long thin body. and the wool Is fine
and thin They are hardy, excellent travellers and
will keep in good condition on the poorest and
driest OF ranges. Often they outsell all other
sheep, for the meat has an excellent flavor and
the hide is thin, firm and soft. These original
Mexican sheep have been largely graded with Me.
rino rams in New Mexico and southern Colorado.
The New Mexico sheep, as they are denominated.
are smallbodied sheep. and although they never
grow very large they get very fat. They bring
good prices for the same reasons that obtain in
the case Of the Mexican sheep above mentioned.
Merinos also to be found on the range in great
numbers, many OF them having been bred from
Merinos brought from the east The lambs are
shortlegged and not as good travellers as the
southern sheep, but they need not be, for Wyom-
Ing Idaho. ETC., have on the average, better
ranges than are to be found in New Mexico, and 1t
Is In these northern states that the Merinos hold
sway.
Almost all range sheep are affected with scab.
though 1t Is frequently SO held In check as to be
scarcely noticeable AS remedy 1t is the general
practice to dip" all range sheep, and this opera.
tion as carried on extensively on large sheep
ranch Is decidedly picturesque Oftentimes It is
deemed necessary to give the same sheep several
clippings at intervals Of ten days, and. occasional
ly this dipping Is done In zero weather. On the
large ranches there specially constructed dip.
ping watts with runways for the sheep as they APP
proach and leave the watts. etc. Various ingredi-
ents are used in the preparation Of the dips,
among the most popular being lime, sulphur and
tobacco.
As is well known the American market has be-
come the most discriminating in the world on
beef products and is rapidly coming to demand
corresponding superiority in mutton. Conse-
Quently farmers and ranchers realize the neces-
sity OF selecting the best sheep The value of I'M
proved blood In sheep has come to be realized.
Graham guardian., 1911-10-27
How Samuel J. Tilden Met Thomas 3,
Reed at Session Of COMMITTEES
That Was Investigating the
Presidential Election.

The first congress which was or
ganized after the Inauguration Of
President Hayes adopted resolution
providing for an investigation OF the
manner in which the presidential cleo
ton Of the year previous was con-
Quoted in the states Of Louisiana and
South Carolina. The purpose of this
investigation, although not the ac-
knowledged purpose. was to discover
whether returning boards in either or
both of those states had been bribed
to make returns in favor Of the Re-
publican electors Of those states.
Clarkson M. Potter was the chairman
of this committee. He was the elder
brother of Rev. DIR. Henry G. Potter.
who afterwards became bishop Of the
Protestant Episcopal diocese OF New
York. He was lawyer Of some dis
tinction and a man OF unusual charm
Of personal character.
This committee held several SEES
sions at the Fifth Avenue hotel in
New York in the winter Of 1878. Sam
uel ]. Tilden. the defeated Democratic
candidate for president, for whom new
ertheless plurality Of the people had
voted, was subpoenaed as witness to
appear before this committee. Some
Of the Republican members Of the
committee were anxious to test Gov
ernor Tilden's knowledge as to wheth-
err or not cipher dispatches, so called,
containing improper propositions. had
been sent by some Of those who were
managing the Democratic campaign to
the returning boards Of South Caro-
lima and Louisiana
Mr.. Tilden appeared before the COM
mittee in response to the subpoena
one afternoon. He stood beside the
chair Of MIR. Potter, one hand resting
upon the back Of the chair The ex-
preston on Governor Tilden's face
ives extremely stern. OF course he
commanded the intensest interest on
the part Of every member Of the com
mittee, some Of whom had never be-
fore seen him. Slowly, with penetrRt-
Ing although almost furtive look. he
glanced from one member Of the COM
mittee to the other as though trying
to measure them. At last his eyes
fell upon the junior member Of the
committee; and the defeated presi-
Dental candidate seemed to be fasci-
mated, or at least intensely occupied.
with the conduct of that young man.
This youngest member Of the COM
mittee sat at the lower end of the
table. his chin resting in the palm Of
one hand He fixed upon Governor
Graham guardian., 1911-10-27
Metal Nc Kinley Valued Most

ways and means committee. or to
serve upon that committee. without
learning more OF the material 70
sources of the United States. whether
they are developed or latent, or what
the possibilities Of development are.
than could be learned BY him In any
other way" continued Mr.. Mckinley.
III have any special information
which qualities me to speak with some
authority upon the resources Of tip
United States and their development
and their chances Of development. It
is due wholly to the fact that I have
made careful study Of the tariff my
chief work. especially since I have
been member of the ways and
means committee / win illustrate
what am saying to Jon By asking
you . question. II b this: What, do
you think. IL tho most valuable min
erai-valuable in the sense OF the
greatest possible development--to the
United Stxtes?s
do you mean TO include the prec-
ious metals. like gold or siIveri" !
asked.
mo. because gold and silver are Of
especial and exclusive importance b.
cause they are tho basis Of our
money"
"Well. then. Of course. should say
that iron 10 the most valuable"
II have my doubts about that" Mr..
Mckinley replied. -Of course. Iron 10
Of the utmost importance for the de-
velopment OF our Industries. and for
our railroads; We have. however.
plenty Of iron. On the other hand the
metal which, In my opinion, b almost
as valuable and important as iron to
this country, IL one Of the few min
erals which the United States does
not produce in any commercial guam
tity. Can you guess now what Il isf"
I shook my head.
1T ID tin" said the man who was
to be the Trainer Of tarif bin. who
was to write the tariff plank In two
national Republican platforms. and
who was to be elected president upon
. protection tariff plank ~The world
now largely depends upon the use Of
tin for no small part OF its food. with
out tin food could NOT be put into
packages 30 that armies can be fed
wherever they are: without II pros
pectors who are exploiting our ~
sources and explorers could not b.
assured Of their daily supply Of food.
without food, what ID an army. what
the ability OF the men who are build
ing railroads across deserts. or
through the great forests and mountain
stretches Of the west? Tin cans, tin
cases. humble tin receptacles OF all
sorts-what an important part they
play In every day life. IN the average
kitchen Of the Republic? Yes. my ex.
perience IN the school OF tariff making
has led me to the belief that this hum
BILE metal. which nature has denied
the United States. may be compared
with iron itself 20 far as its material
Importance to this country is con-
cerned, and though do not care to
say this publicly at this time, some
day shall do So"
seven years tater, a. chairman OF
the ways and means committee Of the
house. william Mckinley framed the
tarir bill that bears his name IN his
tory Probably the most striking sim
gle schedule in it---and unquestiona-
bly, the schedule that caused the
greatest popular discussion--was that
which placed duty upon tin plate.
Copyright. 1911. by e. J. Edwards. All
Rights Reserved.)
Graham guardian., 1911-10-27
A nz3Zz11N ai7xz5 FAWcH-

veyed on this side of the Atlantic for many years
and many a farmer paid almost fabulous prices
Tor sheep having no adaptation to anything except
wool production. Perhaps this state Of affairs
due to the impression that 30 long held sway that
the American people were prominently nation
Of pork eaters and had little appreciation for good
mutton. Whatever justification there may have
been for this In the past 1t certainly ceased years
ago. depression In the price OF wool some
score of years ago was very influential In
bringing about change OF conditions and
once started the new movement In behalf
OF mutton sheep swept all before It. In
deed In some years single market, such as
Chicago. has shown gain Of fully million sheep
over the twelve months preceding. Canada
sends great numbers Of mutton sheep to this
country as well as considerable quantities of WOOL
The experience Of later years has proven that
the rich lands and abundant feeds Of the United
States are well suited to the economical produc-
tIon of superior mutton and the furthermore NUT
ton sheep II properly selected can grow large
part n not all of the wool demanded for Ameri-
can manufacturing. Experts declare that there is
no greater error than the impression on the part
of many people that sheep are suited only to IN
ferior land. To be sure. sheep. unlike some other
animals. can get along on scanty vegetation. and
consequently win Craze probably on semi-arid
land. but on the other hand they render an es.
pecially large return for liberal ration of good
foods. As showing how much more appreciation
OF this fact there is In other countries than in the
United States II may be cited that recent stats-
tics showed that there we're not to exceed rs
sheep per thousand acres of land In our leading
agricultural states whereas in England the high
priced agricultural lands sustain an average OF
$50 sheep per thousand acres. and In Scotland
there may be found as high as 1880 sheep re
thousand acres.
The champions Of scientific agriculture in the
United States are just now striving earnestly to
qxnp Our wi no IA hat U0u
be better to convert their surplus grain products
into meats such as mutton Cat least to the extent
of supplying home demands) than to export the
corn and other grains as SUCH For example, 1t is
claimed that to raise $1,000 worth of corn takes
from the soil producing the crop about $500 worth
Graham guardian., 1911-10-27
Stirred Up the Street

other youngster. This lucky circum-
stance seems to have saved her life,
for when taken to the infirmary she
was found to be suffering from fright
only. The child on whom Mary tum-
bled was as badly scared as the baby.
and she rolled over. screaming Justify.
The other little ones who had been
playing in the street under the win
dow were much startled. and they.
too, began to cry heartily. However.
Graham guardian., 1911-10-27
The Vintage Of 1911.

The hot summer will bring US one
blessing. the best vintage recorded
for years The heat has not only
helped to mature the grapes thorough
ly in all the wine districts but 1t has
destroyed most of the obnoxious in
sects The quantity will be that Of an
ordinary good year. The champagne
people look forward to vintage that
will surpass in excellence that of 1898.
and the Burgundy wines will be re-
markable. The Bordeaux viticultur.
lists also anticipate q rich quality for
this year. with bouquet that will
compare favorably with the best
The south is quite enthusiastic. and
announces that its ordinary" will be
fit to be drunk by millionaires. Lon
don Telegraph's Paris Letter.
Graham guardian., 1911-10-27

Pandemonium reigned In Dundee.
tScotland) street the other day.
Such a crying of babies has seldom
been heard Mt once In any street of
the town. The incident resulted from
an adventure which befell two.year-
old Mary Depellette. who crawled
out on a window sill two stories
above the street and overwhelming,
fell to the ground. Her fall. however,
was broken by her alighting on an
Graham guardian., 1911-10-27
One Pie for 70 Guests.

Seventy guests banqueted on sin
gle pie at Confession, and there was
plenty to spare when they had finish
ed. The pie had three inch crust
and weighed hundredweight and a
half 1t was made in three sections
or water tight compartments and each
hold had a substantial bulkhead of
Graham guardian., 1911-10-27
Proof Of Il.

Mrs. Dresser--But, George, you
surely don't consider yourself flnan-
cier?
Mr.. Dresser--Certainly do. How
do you suppose I've kept from paying
your milliner's bill for so long II I'm
not financier s-The Catholic Stand.
ard and Times.
Graham guardian., 1911-10-27
The Genuine Article.

II don't know about this picture. Bobby" said
the visitor, he ran over specimens OF the
youngsters camera work. ~ am afraid dog
with propeller instead Of tail is something Of
fake"
That amt propeller" said Bobby. That's
bis tall He kept Vaughn 1t while his picture was
being tookened "-Harper's Weekly
Graham guardian., 1911-10-27

Of fertility, but the
same amount of corn
converted into NUT.
ton is claimed not
to take from the
land more than $50
worth Of fertility.
whereas II sold In
the form OF wool It
will not take from
the land more than
50 or SO worth OF
fertility. With NUT
ton as the primary
consideration, how
ever, sheep raising
will return a salts
factory profit year
after year without
very much regard to
the price Of wool.
In later years the
W e 8 tern territory
known as the range
became the great
breeding ground for
sheep. and as far
back as q dozen
years ago this local
ity produced about
one-half Of the total
number Of sheep In
Graham guardian., 1911-10-27

all suffered from shock only. save the
girl on whom the baby fell. and she
was found to- have sustained slight
bruises.
Graham guardian., 1911-10-27

Charity that begins at home sci.
dom gets over the neighhor's back
fence.
Graham guardian., 1911-10-27

used only for milk. and later the skins were used
for clothing Up to about a century and half ago
wool was the primary consideration In sheep rats
ing. but about the time mentioned an Engshman
began the first systematic and intelligent improve
mont Of mutton sheep and II is question whether
this Is not now the most important branch of the
Industry both at home and abroad.
The mutton sheep was rather slow in invading
America. The woolproducing Merino (Which came
originally from Spain) was monarch Of all he sur
Graham guardian., 1911-10-27

HEP raising is one OF the chief ac-
tivities OF the American rural do
main. and 1t is one that has shown a
constantly expanding scope year aft
err year. seemingly without much
regard to the good years and bad
which are so visibly reflected In
many OF the other occupations Of the
farming community. 1t is interest
ing to note that sheep are associated
with. man In the earliest records OF
the human race. They were first
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TO HER Fly REST.


fhe Herald learns with sorrow
OF the death of Miss Belle Waugh
an at her home on Mud Lick, near
Flat Gap, which occurred on last
Friday, September %. She had
fingered for almost year with
the fatal maIady, consumption.
The deceased was an active and
Jealous member of the NJ. EChurch
and for several years had taught the
infant class in the sunday school At
Cannon Chapel, near her home Her
beautiful christian life and cheer
full and loyable nature made her
known to host of friends all over
johnson county. She was specially
known and loved by many OF Paints
yille's' good citizens and church peo-
pie and was akin to many people Of
the town
The funeral was held last sun
day at Cannon Chapel and was con-
Quoted by Rev. William walker.for-
merly pastor of that church and
personal friend of the deceased.
The burial was in the family Gem
etery near the home
Her father was Judge H. S.
Vaughan. who died three years a
so. She was a niece of Judge
Walker, of this city Her broth
ers and sisters living are Bascom
Vaughan. Sandy Vaughan. Jr., Fred
A. Vaughan. Roscoe Vaughan, Mrs
Patton Williams. Mrs. Hamp Mum
cy, Mrs. Marion Williams and Miss
Maud Vaughan. the last named hav-
ing been a member of the public
school faculty of this city.-Paints-
vile Herald.
The deceased had number Of
relatives in Lawrence county. her
mother, who was Burgess. having
been born and read here. A sis
ter, Mrs. Hamp. Muncy. formerly re-
sided on the Busseyvllle road not
far from this city.
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We Offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case OF catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. M CHENEY & CO;
Toledo.o
We. the undersigned, have known
r. j. Cheney for the last q years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
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WALDlNG KINNAN q MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. o.
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blod and mucoHse surfaces OF the
system Testimonials sent free.
Price 7So per bottle Sold by All
Druggists
Take Hairs Family pills for CON
stipatloD
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NOTthGOtt- Hagy Co.
Correct Clothes for Men and Boys.
HUNTINGTON. w. VA.
slEADs BRANCH.

II. w. Williams. sewing ma
chine agent, was on our creek. y
Wednesday. ,uaa,,,oa ha,e
Sunday to
.'on Back is building house
a6ng the farm of John Reynolds in
2 the head of our creek.
A. H. Miller's court was filled
with very large docket here last
Thursday. Several cases were tri-
ed. and several attorneys were
present.
Mrs. VERNE Thompson of Shan
non Branch. was on our creek
Monday.
Lys Kise is going to move his saw
mill to Little Blaine, on the farm
of William Martin. where he has a
very large lot OF timber to saw.
The sick of our community are
no better at this writing.
John Reynolds is going to Lex
ington, soon, to see his wife, who
is in that city for treatment.
John Wallace, of Little Blaine,
was on our creek Monday.
Mrs. Amanda Reynolds called on
her sister, Mrs. Belle Travis OF
shannon branch, one day last
week.
James Martin was on our creek
Sunday.
Della Cox. of Lick creek, visit
ed her father, John Reynolds, of
this place.
Miss Lizzie Carter, of Little
Blaine visited Mrs. Millie Childers
last Sunday.
Charley Cox. of Lick creek, was
on our creek Sunday.
William Savage, OF Fallsburg. was
on our creek Saturday.
Joe Swetnam of Swetnam, at
tended court here Thursday and
Friday
Pm The Only One.
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MADGE.

Aunt Clnda Berry, who had the
misfortune to fall down the stairs
about ten days ago, and who has
suffered so much. is improving slow
ly.
Our apron social proved a success
In every detail. The proceeds
amounted to $12. Vert Burton
won the prize for the best stitch.
G. A. Haws made a business trip
to Louisa Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L. Johns en-
tertained quite crowd at dinner
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PUBLISHED As 4 MANNING.

At Getaway, O.. oyerIil Ellis,
aged ten years, was shot through
the stomach and received such
wound that his death followed al
most instantly The shooting was
done by his little cousin, Raymond
Ellis, who is but seven years old
aud Il was done by the harmless
unloaded gun"
The boys were playing together
and the little boy got hold OF the
gun, and surprising. OF course. that
there was no charge In II, he plae-
ed 4, against his cousin and pulled
the trigger and tho rest followed.
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Mattie. "a. sopt. 25. I9IL

Mr.. ]. d Mcclure. Louisa. KY,
Dear sir; Ii you think the fol-
lowing worth the required space IN
our school Department Column. you
may enter it.
The census enrolment OF my
school is 81. My enrolment the
first week was &c, The attend
ance was good until fodder pull
ing and bean picking time came
on when the attendance began 70
decrease. | knew with whom the
fault existed and took the time and
trouble TO visit as many OF the
patrons as | could and wrote notes
TO others asking them 10 come
to the school house Friday afternoon
TO consider, with me, n question OF
vital Importance to the school. ]
never mentioned in the invitation
what the question for consideration
would be, Several came and af-
ta. showing them the vacant seats
| appealed to them to help me de-
wise some plan TO bring every child
of school age In the district to
share the benefits of the school.
| gave them my opinion of parents
who would not cooperate with the
state in its effort to make strong
men and women OF their boys
and girls,
turned the school over to
them for the afternoon, All en-
gagged in discussing the shameful
situation and, along with other
things mentioned, the Compulsory
School Law was given due consider
alton and determination express
cd to see TO its enforcemnt
1t was suggested and agreed to
by the patrons who we're present
that they would come to the
school at least one Friday after
noon OF each remaining month OF
term and. otherwise, do all they
could to Increase interest among
indifferent parents and to make this
year Counter on the education
al interests of the district.
Result: The following week
the attendance had increased over
one half on the previous week and
interest is still growing on every
hand | give this in answer to a
question read in the School De-
partment. "How can secure bet
ter attendance?' This was my
Plan and am proud Of the re-
suit.
Respectfully
]. M. MOORE, Teacher,
Matte School.
--:---:--
have had some inquiries from
teachers as 10 who must prepare the
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GlYes Ana 10 strIkers.

Sometimes liver kidneys and
bowels seem to go on strike and
refuse to work right. Then you nee
those pleasant little strike-breakers
DIR. Kings New Life Pills-to give
them natural aid and gently compel
proper action. Excellent health
soon follows. Try them. 25c at A.
M. Hughes.
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rhe Judge o.prlon resldenee D

The Judge o'Brion residence Is
being moved short distance
west OF the place where 1t former
ly stood, During It's travels the
family viii occupy the nearby prop
erty known as the Mordecai Wilson
house 1t is the intention Of Judge
.o'Brien TO erect a concrete block
residence on tho site OF the old
homo
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Sunday, All enjoyed the day very
much.
j. d. Damron and Willard Bradley
were in Louisa Tuesday.
Drew Iiaws. Of Ashland, spent
Saturday and sunday with relatives
here.
Lorain and Hubert Berry, Of Rich
creek. attended the social saturday
nigh
Willard Bradley made his regular
trip to Twin branch sunday.
Misses Ida and Cora Berry and
cousin, Geneva, attended church at
Morgan creek sunday
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Wellman aud
sister, Victoria, were visiting Miss
es Lillian and Bessie Bradley sun
day
Misses Lee and Dockie See at
tended the social here Saturday
They we're guests OF Miss Nors
Roberts.
Little Garnet Damron is on th'
sick list
Misses Maude Ciarkson and Ma
Roberts were guests OF Miss Hanna
Nelson sunday
j. A. Hutchinson attended sun
day school at Smoky Valley sunday
Mrs. Liza Burchett and grand
children, of Deephole. spent sun
day afternoon with Mrs. Doe Braf
lev At this place VENDETTA
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REMEMBERED IN the WILL.

Alfred r. Hildreth. OF Nieholp
county, died on the 26th OF Ana
uat- by win he loft his prop,
y. valued at $1,000. to his wa
during her life. At her death nj
entire estate was TO go 70 A. y
Miller, magistrate OF this esSni
" From a notice recently reeeiv
cd by Mr., Miller II Is thought tha
tho brothers OF Mr. iildreth an
about 70 contest The WIN.