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The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-07
MORE THAN HE COULD STAND
Man Had Personal Reasons Why He Did Not Care to Join the Com
 pany Of the Elect

"lt is only once In a long while" !" Tom McNeal quotes Abe Peters as say ing, that you find a plain, homely man who is really aware of the way he looks. I knew one exception. Jed Perkins, who used to live down in southeast Kansas, was certainly the homeliest human critter I ever laid my eyes on, and, what was more, Jed knew it. One winter down there Jed attended a revival meeting and the preacher, aided by the sisters and dea- cons. decided to make a combined ef- fort to bring him into the fold
 Think, brother said the preach CT. of the delight of meeting your loved ones in the better land
 Is it your idee? Jed asked of the parson, that if I do the right thing will show up in the better land a lookin' as natural as life?'
 Certainly, Brother Perkins, said the preacher
 Well. said Jed with gloomy sigh, if that's the case, I believe I would rather be lost Of course, if I'm among a lot of goats it won't make so much difference, but if I have to try to work my way into good society in the New Jerusalem wearin this face of mine, and havin' to wear it al ways, it will be leetle more than l kin stand '"-Kansas City Star
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-07
GARLAND SPRINGS.

School is doing fine work at this place. Our literary society that meets Friday night has a fine program.
 Honey Keathley and Opa Keathley who disappeared from here in the fall made their return last Sunday. They have been in the country around AL ma.
 Walter Brown left for Van Buren last week to join the buggy gang again.
 Oscar Dawes of Gainesville, Mo-, came in Thursday in search of his step daughter, who was sought at Fort Smith as a victim. He found her at his fathers house all right. He re- turned home Saturday. Little Miss Marie Pepper is charming girl of 15 years. She had come. here to at tend school at this place. We under stand they have man in jail at Fort Smith who they think is the guilty party. 1T so we nope he Will receive the full penalty.
 J. A. Dawes made trip to Heber Springs Saturday to take his son Os- car and Miss Pepper to the railroad.
 Jesse Bells baby has reiapsed and is very low.
 Brother Frank Utley spent Sunday night with his daughter here.
 Mrs. Edgar Keathley, H. H. Still, and Linard Davidson, who made a trip to Grassy Lake few weeks ago, lost fine tan hound and would pay liberal reward to find where he was if he is not in pawn for bread.
 January 7.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-07
Borrowinu Trouble.

Mary Alice had been punished and shut up in the bedroom. She had been quiet for some time and papa was just about to open the door and tell her she might come out when her sobs burst forth afresh.
 Don't cry any more.' he said sooth- ingly. Papa has forgiven you
 "Oh, 1 know. papa. she answered between sobs. But just think! What an awful thing it would be if should grow up and have a little girl as naughty as l am.''
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-07
A TEXAS WONDER.

The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles, removing grav- el, cures diabetes, weak and lame backs, rheumatism, and all irregulari- ties of the kidneys and bladder in both men ahd women. Regulates blad- der troubles in children. If not sold by your druggist, will be sent by mail on receipt of s100. One small bottle
 s two months treatment and seldom fails to perfect cure. Send for tes-
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-07
Jobs Turkey.

Of course, Job never had a turkey, for this fowl is native of the land of the stars and stripes, and was never heard of until this country was settled by travellers oversea.
 Nevertheless, Jobs turkey is de- scribed by the author of Sam Slick" as so poor that it had only one lonely feather in it's tail and had to lean against fence to gobble. Since the appearance of that book Jobs turkey represents the last extreme of poor. meas and forlornness.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-07

took up voice at the Stettin Conserya- servatory and was pupil of Dr. Carl Pohl.
 Madame Lillian Ringsdorf, prior to her work upon the Lyceum and Chau- tauqua platform, appeared in musical recitals in many ef the large cities For two seasons past she has appeared upon the Chautauquas in vocal solos, and last winter during the Lyceum season was with the Four Artists Com paay She has beautiful soprano from the audiences.
 Mir. Jacob Reuter-, the well known violinist, Is another member of this notable company. Mir Reuter- develop ed his musical talent at very early age. At the age of nine he began his studies with Moeblus, a pupil of Laird. At the end of two years work he was heard In public in De Befiot's first concerto and created 6 sensation He next studied with Emile Weinberg for four years and again came before the public at the age of fifteen.
 Miss Van Hoose, the pianiste is a cousin of Ellison Van Hoose, the great American tenor, and has played his ac- compartments many times a Her home s in Michigan. but in addition to her studies in her native state. she also studied music in New York.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-07
Tn a Scrane."

The expression. ito get into a scrape," referred at one time to any one who fell into a deep rut in the forest When the deer run wild in the forest they frequently cut deep gullies among the trees. due to their constantly running backward and for ward over the same ground The cuts so made in the forest were known as deer scrapes. and it sometimes happened that a woodman fell into them, sometimes to his great danger. for they were frequently qlite deep. Hence the phrase ito get into a scrape" originally meant to fall into deer scrapa.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-07

timonials from this and other states Dr. E. W. Hall, 2926 Olive street, St
 Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists. -wtf (~.)
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-07

NuBone Corsets will properly SUD- port any figure and not bend at waist line Unbreakable and rust-proof. See Mrs. c. R. Piercey, 1O6 Faulkner street -o-d-tf
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-11-06

along the lines of Justice. and cannot
be deceived. We might deceive evcL
ourselves temporarily with SpeciOus
arguments, but none can deceive Him
1t is Il principle of Divine arrange
ment that sowing shall bring rraping
and that II shall he OF the same char
actcr rs the th!ns sUwed
The Christians Life. Work.
The rcaping of spiritual blessings
and Of heart development will depend
upon faithfulness In sowing to these
ends. Whoever lives II spiritual life.
seeking to serve God in nct. word and
thought. will reap the largest develop
ment of the qualities which make up
characterlikcneSs to our Lord But
those who seek to please their own
tieshly minds or those of friends or
relatives. will make proportionately
less progress along spiritual lines.
To whatever extent we mortify the
fieshly inclinationS ana seek to live In
harmony with the Lords Spirit. In
that proportion we shall grow strong
spiritually. II In our conduct we man.
ifest to Him our love for truth and
righteousness. He will account ia
worthy Of everlasting life. knowing
that when such receive the perfect
bodies of the resurrection. they will
live In absolute harmony with Goa.
In verses and 10 the Apostle con
cludes his argument. All the conse-
Grated should continue faithful. and
not grow weary Of striving against
sin. God II seeking to fix character In
His people: and in due time they shall
reap their reward. Meantime let us
do good to all. especially to His chill
dren-the Household Of Faith.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-11-06
[IIELzEcBROKEN
M|lESBERINAC
S-BlBEE.sTUDY,ONs
SOWING AND REAPING.

Galatians 6:1-1o.-Nov. 8.
""diSoec6 a man sOUefh. that shall he
also redp."-Verse Z.
~ODAY'S Study was intended. by
those mapping out these les
~ sons. 10 be temperance les
son. But the Apostles words
have no reference whatever to intern
perance Of one kind more than anoth-
er. He Is addressing. neither the
world In general nor some poor inebri-
ates. but the consecrated people Of
God. - He declares in the opening
verS, his Epstle.
Thesr consecrated Christians the
Apostle calls brethren. and instructs
them how to deal with any of their
fellows who might be overtaken in a
fault. entangled with some form of SIM
by reason Of weakness of the flesh or
by unfavorable environment. The
most spiritual Of the Church should ex
ercise themselves to bring about res
toration of the erring one to Il condi
ton of righteousness and fellowship
with God. This they should do meek
ly, remembering that they also are i'm
perfect, and may inadvertently fall
into sin. contrary to their intentions.
In this manner they were to bear
one another's burdens" -assisting one
another in battling against the weak
nesses of the flesh and the besetments
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-11-06

of sin. II h us
would they be
fulfilling the law
Of Christ. This
general la W Is
one Of service
and self-Sacrihce
In the interests
of others.
Those who. find
ing Il brother
overtaken in Il
fault. N erely
throw back their
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-11-06

heads. denOuncing the brother in Il
naughty. hOlier-than-thou manner. have
not yet attsined Il proper appreciation
of what constitutes the law of Christ
the law Of love which is to govern
all the members of the Body.
Too Much Self Esteem.
The Apostle points out that one great
danger which beSetS all true Christians
is Notwithstanding too highly of
self ana therefore not highly enough
Of the brethren. especially Of those
who stumble in some particular in
which this individual has not yet stun
bled. Whoever thinks Of himself rs
somebody in Gods sight should begin
to realize that he is IL nobody unworthy
of Divine notice. except through Gods
favor in Christ. Such Il person hinder
his own progress in the good way.
Instead of seeking to Judge or re
prove his neighbor or his brother in
Christ. each should seek to prove on;
his own work. He should ascertain t.
what extent he has put away anger
wrath, malice. hatred. envy. strife. ana
put on meekness. gentleness. patience.
long suffering, brothprly kindness. love
To whatever extent he discerns that
he is progressing along these Scrip
turally defined lines. to that extent lie
has ground for rejoicing. without in
any sense or degree seeking to com
pare himself with others and thus t.
estimate himself wholly by the imner
fections which he sees in others. Thus
each should seek TO find his own weak
nesses and to bear his own burdens
Along the lines Of this teaching. there
Is no room for clericism. Rather. a.
the Apostle points out. those who are
taught should communicate with those
who teach. telling them Of any bless
ings received or Of any clearer views
Of Gods Word which have come to
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-11-06

them. He may alSt
have meant tina,
they should recon-
pcnse that teach
or cit h er with
thanks or with 60
operation or In
some other way
help him to for
ward his work of
teaching.
There is II prin
cple at stake here
God Uppr;lte -
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-09-12
The Lure of Artware and Lamps
ROSALIE G. 1IENDEL4

One really artistic piece, well chosen.
is a more cherished possession than a
heterogeneous collection Of ornaments
kept for mere associations sake and
which may be utterly out Of harmony
with the rest of the decorative scheme
William Morris expressed the idea
when he said that while the useful
only is beautiful it must also be con-
grOus and suited to its environment"
There is a widespread manifestation
for the European peasant arts, parucu-
larry for those Of Austria and Hun
gary We see bowls. flower pots, pic
ture frames. mirrors and mum berless
other objects made unusual by the
bold designs and artistic cOlOrings in
spired by these peasants.
Goldfish bowls. bird cages and min
iature Japanese gardens have found
place on the art tables No less a per
son than POiret has designed some
goldfish bowls which have real decor
ative value The miniature gardens are
far more interesting than the ferneries,
and the Chinese bowls with their tiny
pagOdas, men, stOrks. bridges, boats
and dwarf plants are surely worthy OF
the interest given them
China and Japan have taught US
much about the decorative possibilities
hidden in all flowers. Chinese porce-
lain, richly cOlOred i'm designs that
were probably inspired by the dreams
of some long forgotten artist. makes
joyful possession when used as flower
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-09-12

vases From old Japan come many
moderately priced flower jars In SUB
dued tones The. TOkouaoe ware is
distinguished for its brick red color
and raised dragon design
Crystal Hases vases mounted in sill
yer or bronze surmOunted by Favrile
glass vases are objects productive OF
delight when used for just one blossom
In a room furnished in the Adams
period there is a Tiffany-Adams desk
set consisting of ten pieces. every de-
tail of which is in harmony with the
finest efforts Of that period Desk sets
Of mother Of pearl engraved crystal.
mahogany. onyx with silver mountlnss
and bronze with discs of the natural
AbaIone shell imbedded in the metal.
all excel in skilIful labor and in sim
plicitv OF design-but not commonplace
simplicity.
Itarsia desk sets smoking sets, book
racks and other articles come from In
dia The wood is iulaid with similar
metal and is a revival OF old metal
work These pieces harmonic well
with walnut wood
Nature plaques are glass plaques
mounted in sterling silver. Between the
upper and lower glasses hermetlcally
sealed. are gorgeous butterflies from
India. arranged on background or
natural flowers grasses and milkWeeu-
The result is indescribably beautiful
Bronze book racks with symbolic rg-
ares are among the valuetul offerings
for the library
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-09-12

/ The "chaise Tongue" with large.
loose cushions is for use in the liv-
ing room as well as in the bedroom
The Dining Room.
The Adams style prevails for the
dining room, though other Periods are
used The new sidebOards are YER
sions Of the older styles and often a
serving table does duty as a sideboard
Inc square table is gradually coming
into vogue. As dancing is such a uni
versal diversion in these days a table
with removable top is an excellent
feature, for the room can be cleared
ana used for social purposes.
The JacObean gate-leg table E-fth
legs at both ends has two legs which
remain IN the center and bear up the
table when more leaves are added. The
chairs are often upholstered in taues-
try or plain or striped fabrics and
nave high backs.
A clever idea is to make the radia-
tor into warming cupboard BY odd
ing two shelves and two doors. so that
the food may be kept warm. A mar
PIE slao on the radiator Will also serve
10 heat the dishes.
A Chippendale. tea table for after
noon tea has spaces in the wood for
the plates
Success in the dining room arrange
MenI Is not SO much dependent upon
the money spent as upon the original
lty and good taste of the home-maker-
me flowers, hangings and silverware
50 d great way IN the decorative
scheme About the dining room there
should be that desirable air of homi-
ness that goes so far TO make il a
place Of sincere hospitality and cheer.
Chamber FurniShInEs.
me bedroom, more than any other
room. should possess a personal touch
mat reflects the taste Of the owner
An abundance Of light and good ven
ulatlOn are prime requisites
satin wood is used in some Of the
Ilnest bed-chamber sets this season.
Painted sets, with panelings adorned Z
with stripes or flowery designs. are
among the more satisfactory sets An
ivory enameled set with pretty gar-
lands OF flowers was equipped with
ivory handles This was used in a i
room with gold and blue hangings- |
The rug was of old gold with a black I
border Cushions and lamp shades re-
peated the gold and blue in their de- ]
signs. ,
Light blue is a good color for the
bedroom The blue walls will gain IN /
character II a green and blue rug is !
used light enameled set with cane /
2anellnEs and a pretty blue and green i
lowered chintz for the hangings con- ]
tribute 70 the furnishing Of a charm
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-09-12

: New carpets in tile effects in black
ana white combined with vivid colors
are used with Modern Art furniture
uIIed linen shades are used out
hangings, arranged with pulleys, TO
exclude or to let in the light nave N
many Instances eliminated shades
velvet hangings adorned with silver
OF gold galOOn hang straight TO cne
uoOr, but valance is nearly always
added Black net curtains apphqued
IN white are about the last word IN
MIhGoW hanElngs- domestic chlnIzess
nand blocked French linens. CretOnues,
J2Ifetas, and soft silks in high cOlOrs
give a sense Of warmth and richness
10 the room.
From China and from Germany come
a wealth of curtain fabrics. AarQui-
settle very satisfactory because of its
durability, Is woven in squares. stripes
ana al-OYer patterns Curtains suC-
Sestiye Of German influence are ap-
pIOpIlaLe Tor certain rooms. Plain
bobblnent with silk oyerhanginEs is a
very smart window treatment Scrim,
embelliShed with Cluny and Venetian
point for motifs. never seems to lose
IT'S popularity There is a growing
vogue for cOlored curtains and panel
effects
Curtains Of artificial silk. toiIe de
Jouy, flake wolfe, easement window
materials all come in perfection Of
lovely patterns. The Madras. which
mas some patterns on a heavy black
warp, recalls to US the STYLE Of 20
cars udch, Wnlcu proves that a thing
mas only TO be old enough 10 be con-
sldered new.
A convenient card table. with four
chairs which fit underneath the table.
takes up little space and is an acQuisi-
ton TO the living room.
\ table which may be developed in
two parts and used as two consoles
against the wall or as a table. is an
other novelty An exact replica Of an 4
ola English knitting table. with four /
secret compartments. is of mahogany: /
a small mahogany standard in the cen !
Ter OF the table supports a large re- I
Nolving basket formed OF wooden I
strips tea table, which has various
uses. Is fitted with a removable tray
which can be tilted against the wall 1
when not in use
For the smokers there is a small
round table with an adjustable read
ing lamp. This may serve different
needs and comes in old English Period
design.
A telephone stand I'm TRIANGULAR
shape with a stool to fit underneath. I
2 standing bOOkholder with sections
Tor books and flower boxes in unique
shape are among the novelties recently !
Introduced
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-09-12

: the picture is TO be hung above the
/ mantel
/ Mirrors help make a room brighter
J and reflect the light We are Just be-
] ginning TO use decorative screens ad-
I vantageOusly. The new screens in
/ Period, lacquer wood or other designs
/ give a COSY touch about the fireplace
I and are used 10 partition off a certain
space or TO shut off drafts.
Plan your home so that convenience.
comfort and chearfulness are your
watchwords. Purchase each article
only after it has stood the required
tests Of convenience. utility ana
Beauty.
The Living Room.
Within the last decade the living
room has become the most important
room in the house, and is probably fire.
quented by a greater number of per
sons than any other and should be
furnished with this fact in mind.
The owners personality should be
strongly apparent in this room and
the surroundings ought to diffuse a
welcoming air OF hospitality, relaNa-
iOn and comfort Comfort is eviuccd
in window seats. easy chairs and rock
ers, a large rOOmy davenport in front
OF an open fireplace, tables for differ
ent purposes and whatever viii add
= the comfort of the different mem
hers Of the family.
antique mahogany is favored for the
living room and it is quite the fad
nos 70 have the red mahogany refin-
IsEed in the duller hue The various
English Periods are adaptable for use
in the living room, but it may inter
est you TO know that there is not
such a rigid adherence to any special
Period England, France, Spain and
Italy often contribute TO the furnish
ing Of one room Period furniture IS
usually named after the time in which
II was first used or sometimes after
the person who designed it
Cane and wood are used extensively.
Even the radiators are sometimes hid
den by cane and wood frames. Uphol-
stored furniture with loose cushions
expresses both comfort and ELEGANCE. /
velours. mohairs. brocades. /
striped velvets and tapestries which
blend with the general color scheme
come in multitude OF new patterns
An unusual type Of mission furni-
ture Is built on more graceful lines
than the ordinary examples II is
termed refined mission" The Eng
-ish manor furniture is a recent addi-
ton TO the already numerous designs /
Black is used 10 a great extent No Z
room seems quite complete without a 1
touch of black Dutch designs. in I
strong and substantial patterns come 1
In wide and attractive variety.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-09-12
ADELE AIENDEL.

49," HERE is as much art in Great
ing home as there is in
making the creations which
go TO make a home"
The tendency for simplification in
an things is foremost in the furnish
ing Of the modern home. Though the
newly married couple may start house
Keeping IN an apartment they are
usually looking forward to the time
own
If furniture is but the reflection Of
the character Of a people" the Ameri-
cans may be proud, indeed, for the
- D-Is- nome OF people with moderate
incomes Is dlSnified, has an air of sim
fort 0--'
a no previous time has there been
eAhlolIed greater independence in
the furnishings of the home. The
woman OF keen Judgment and tasteful
clscernment no longer blindly follows
her nelgnr5Or's decorative scheme but
studies the subject from her own view
point so that there will be perceptible
relationship between the furniture and
tives Of the room.
No one color is IN the ascendant
TINS year, though mulberry. gray, tan,
soft blues, rich reds and putty color
are used Black and white combine
tons and rich riot of colors are also
observed The futuriSt school is re-
spOnsiDle for many of the new color
s-leIleS- GOlQ Color mas been success I
fully used in some rooms, but il is
well to remember that an interior with
a southern exposure does not require
such warm rich cOlOrs as one facing |
the north.
The necessity for light and air is I
one Of the lessons we have recently /
learned Have the room well lighted. !
A cheap fixture, which corresponds 20 /
the rest Of the room. is far more /
appropriate than costly one which 4
may be entirely out Of keeping With
its environment The electric fixtures
are often suspended by silk cords har-
monizing with the rest of color
scheme
A person with artistic instinct will
not crowd room with pictures. for |
she viii realize that too many pictures
produce an appearance of confusion Z
L is just as true, though that a
few suitable pictures always increase !
the attractions of the room. Pictures
should not be placed too high and
should hang straight not out from
the wall A good center line for the
usual sized picture is about five feet /
and six inches from the floor. unless