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The log cabin Democrat., 1914-10-12
COLD FORMERLY WAS FATAL
Natives Who Inhabited Arabian Des erts Centuries Ago Perished When
 North WInds Swept Over Thorn.

It seems colds in tho head were lot worse in the olden times than they think of being nowadays. In fact they were epidemics then, and used to sweep across the deserts. killing on the natives by the hundreds.
 Those peoples in the Arabian des erts seem to have been the worst sufferers, and thei- cause was due chiefly to the influence Of frightfal winds from the north. The country was not built up in those days as 1t Is now, and nature had her way, and her ravages were felt in all lands and by all nations.
 Indeed. the ancients an described this pest as duo to tho wind, and the symptoms appear to have been essen. tiany catarrhal. Even the animals arc recorded to be the victims of these same dreadful colds, which started in the head and went through tho on tire body, resulting h dreadful pains and shortly in death.
 So tho next time that you hel as though the end of the earth were about to come for you. just remembe, If you were living 5000 years ago you would be in . lot worse fix.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-10-12
VALUE OF BREAD AS FOOD
Yoke of Eggs Added to Oatmeal ln- crease It's Nutritive Worth. Says
 Health and Longevity.

No other foodstuff used by man is more satisfying than bread when la, ken with other articles of diet, and many of the latter gain thereby in nu. tritive value and power of assimila ton, as, for instance. milk. By sim ply drying the slices of bread. thus making toast" bread can be more readily digested. It is also more eas fly masticated. and for this reason somewhat stale bread is to be pre- ferred to that freshly baked
 Of the various Hours made of cer calls, wheat flour Is the most used The finer the flour Is ground, especial ly wheat flour. the more ot the nutrt tive substances are lost, and wheat bread is poorly absorbed. Rye -four. when it contains bran. is very badly assimilated. Oats are even more poor ly taken up. When oats are to bs used it Is best to eat the products manufactured especially with view to the digestibility. In my estimation, says a writer in Health and Longe- witty. puree of oatmeal with two yolks forms very healthful food. in which the eggs not only greatly improve the taste, but also increase the nutrt tive value. Very valuable prepara, tons for children's use can be made with oatmeal when taken with milk.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-10-12
Played Strenuous Football Then.

In the twelfth century London en- joyed football. Fitz-Stephen, clerk to Thomas a-Becket, tells how after din ner the youths of the city would address themselves" to football. These sportsmen were fastidious il their way. The scholars of each school had a ball peculiar to them selves, as had indeed most of the par ticular trades. The fathers of the players, too, were "as youthful as the youngest" For, their natural heat seeming to be revived at the sight of so much agility" they sprang from their stands into the arena. In later days, too, the excitement of the game has been known to infect the spec. tators. Somebody wrote of game in 1598: These two men were killed by Ould Gunter. Gunter's sonnes and ye Gregories fell together by ye years at football. Ould Gunter drewe his dagger and broke boothe their heades, and they died boothe within a fort. night after"
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-10-12
All tn the Scheme.

Very. very busy was the editor. Wild was his hair and clammy was his brow. He could hardly be seen for the litter of papers confronting him. and his temper was distinctly rufned.
 The door opened and . seedy. un kempt person insinuated himself into the room.
 T should like to know he began pompously and a4zily. If there is au opening here?"
 The editor laid aside his pen and sat back in his chair. eyeing the stranger with a devouring glance.
 Sir" came the grim reply, If may mention tho matt5f, an ingenious and able journeyAan carpenter and Joiner probably foreseeing your visit welcome or otherwise, has provided an excellent and well-hnished opening Turn about and the opening faces you.
 By gyrating tho knob to the right you may avail yourself of that open tng. but kindly do not trip over the natl"
 Then, gathering up his pen anew the editor began work again.-Harris burg Star.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-10-12
Rude Shock.

Americans travelling abroad soon find out that the language they speak is not looked upon always as genuine English. either by the naughty Eng. lishman or the natives of the con. tinent of Europe. One already aware of this view, who thought he was hardened to 1t, got the rudest shock of all last summer.
 In Paris book store window he saw several little red books.
 How to Learn German" was :he title of one of them, Another wa. called How to Learn Spanish" anoth CT How to Learn Italian" and 30 on
 The American was looking at them with an uninterested air when his ex pression suddenly changed to one oi utter amazement. Casting his eye on still another of the little red books he read on its cover:
 How to Learn American!"
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-10-12
Woman's World.

My hat goes off to all the sp,en- did body of young women who apnear prominently every morning in shop or office. do their work competently and without complaining, go home at hlght and make or launder their clothes, and yet somehow keep in. touch with the world movements around them, with books and music and the drama. In my lifetime-aud leW years ago I called myself young the miracle has been accomplished. mere never was anything like 1t be. fore in any age.
 Even the married women are toin- ing the ranks. They become interior decorators; they set up manicurins estabhshments; they paint stage scen- cry; they open millinery stores. They won't be content any longer to sit at nome and do fancy work. And the men who would win and keep their aHections must be prepared to share Tn their numerous interests. "-.The Century.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-10-12
4 SUCCESS, NEVERTHELESS.

f-
 The fact that deficit was incurred in the annual Faulkner county fail does not by any means prove that tn, fair was not success Tn view of tht peculiar and unfortunate fnancia conditions, deficit was to be ex pected and the management is to bt congratulated that it was not larger County fairs are not money-makine enterprises, any more than are state fairs and international expositions All require outside aid for theil maintenance, and the fact that the Faulkner County Fair Association has been able to present six creditable exhibitions with no aid except the original stock subscriptions is as un- usual as it is praiseworthy.
 The success of the fair lies in the interest manifested in it by the ex- hibitors, and that the sixth annual fair would be successful, regardless of it's financial results, was assured on the first day, when the largest and most excellent array of exhibits ever entered were on display.
 It is understood that the associa- tion will appeal to the county quorum court for small appropriation to cover this years deficit, in order that the cash premiums and all outstand- ing accounts may be paid off in full. Less than $1,000, it is stated, will be sufficient for this purpose, and there should be no hesitahcy upon the part of the court to make the appropria- tion. Ever since it's. establishment the Conway county fair has enjoyed an annual appropriation of $1,O00 from the county, and practically ev- cry other county fair in the state re- ceives more or less aid from the pub lie funds. The economical adminis- tration of the county for the past sev- eral years has put it in the best finan- cial condition that it has seen in 20 years, and small appropriation can easily be made without imjuring the credit or resources of the county.
 By overcoming the multitudinous difficulties which confronted it this year, all doubt as to, the permanency of the Faulkner county fair has been removed, and the enterprise will con- tue to grow larger and more impor- tant with each succeeding year.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-10-12
How 1t Happened,

His wife had made little quiet in. vestigation of his coat.
 Henry" she said in no pleasant tone, you never mailed the letter l gave you last week I can feel if right in the corner of your coat"
 Her husband brought out the coat i'll rather shame-faced way. There was no doubt, the letter was just where she said. Reaching Into the in. sfre pocket, he groped down and down until he at last grasped the envelope.
 Yes. my dear" he replied; you see, it slipped down through the torn lining you promised to sew up more than month ago"
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-10-12
LEAVE THE PATHS OF TRUTH
Newspaper Accuses lts Correspond ents of lnduIging In What Might
 Be Called "White Lies"

We have had 25 or 30 people tell us "as an actual happening" to some boy or girl of their personal acquaint- ance, that episode of the boy tor girl) who hit and kicked and finally spit upon a companion, and who, when chided for these indignities and told that it was the devil prompted such iniquities, replied:
 Tt was the devil told me to kick and scratch, but the splitting was my own idea"
 Somebody lies!
 We have had 40 or 50 people tell us. as "an actual happening" to some boy or girl of their acquaintance, that old. old classic about the child who. having been told that God followed her every where, enid her dog by saying:
 GO away, Fido! It's bad enough to have God tagging me around with out you doin' it tool"
 Somebody lies!
 We have had 10 or 12 people each tell us he was present when the for getful speaker had the names of per sons intended for mention in his ad' dress written on his cuff and had to re- fresh his memory each time he went to mention such names as Washington. Lincoln, Grant and finally the Great Name itself.
 These are but few instances
 Somebody lies.-Indianapolis Star.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-10-12
COURTESY ALWAYS AN ASSET
Something That Should Not Bs Fo<. gotten Even Ia the RapidIty os
 Modern Lhe.

One of the minor virtues is to say thank you" audibly.
 A man surrenders his scat to . woman in a crowded car. and of course it is no moro than his chival- ric duty to do 30. Nevertheless, he feels mildly resentful when his sacri- fee Is accepted in utter silence, and the beneficiary fiounces into the va cant place without so much as . glance at the beneiactoY.
 Similarly, when one has given . bar Der gratuity amounting to the cost of the tonsorial operation. 1t Is irri- tating to have the honorarium pouk- eted as a matter of right. and not as . gracious concession.
 Walters and porters who arc anx- ious to insure the life of the oneroue practice of tipping would do we'll to observe that much of the well-defined popular resentment of the custom is duo to the unappreciative attitude of the recipient. It is only human m. ture to expect at least . civil acknovi- edgment when we think we have con. ferred a favor. and many a man who gives tip regrets 1t when his een- erosity is accepted without . word.
 The practical value of courtesy e an actual business asset is coming to be 30 generally recognized that the modern employer considers politeness, together with honesty and sobriety, as among the indispensable qualifications Tor one who seeks to enter his service. The orusque, ill-natured employe drives business from the door. even as the deferential one attracts trade ana makes friends for the establish. ment.--Philadelphia Ledger.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-10-12
HOW GOOD ROADS PAY.

"How good roads actually benefit rural sections is shown in a report of the Department of Agriculture on the construction of 40 miles of highways in Spottsylvania county, Virginia" says the Arkansas Gazette. "A marked saving in the cost of haulage is clearly disclosed Before the im- proved roads were built 520,O00 ton miles cost an average of 20 cents. The present cost is but 12 cents--a saving of $41 ,600-which really rep resents a dividend of Al per cent up- on the original investment of $10O,- 900.
 But even this is not the most re- markable phase of the government report It is said that an actual in crease of 45 per cent in the amount of products sent out by rail has been shown. Farm values have naturally increased in proportion, disclosing still another dividend the farmers are reaping from their investment in good roads
 The saving in the cost of hauling is only one of many benefits which ac- crue from the construction of good roads. The educational, moral and social advantages which result from placing the people in easy access to the schools, churches and to their neighbors are of probably more value than anything else. And the in creased values of the lands traversed by good roads will more than pay their cost, giving all the other bene- fits free.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-10-12
NOISY FISH DISTURB REST
Lively suekers In Smith Meadow Brook, Monticello, N. Y., Keep
 Families Awake.

The suckers in Smith meadow brook, near here, have begun to get noisy again, and as . result families living near who are nervous cant sleep nights.
 Early this spring Dewitt Olmstead discovered the origin of a mysterious "thumping" from the stream. He hid at night in the bushes, where a dam had been constructed. He watched the suckers as they came up the stream and attempted to jump over the dam. Occasionally one would sue ceed, but others butted their heads against the planking and fell back into the stream below. Olmstead de Itroyed the dam and the nuisance was abated.
 The water has been unusually high lately, so that the iron girders of the Thompsonville bridge have been part ly submerged The fish in their rush to reach the spawning waters above. are continually putting their heads against the network of iron. and the sound can be heard some distance away. .-
 One family living near the bridge moved away to escape the weird noise. D. J. Carney. proprietor Of the Monarch Printing company. says the fish noise nuisance has wrecked his nervous system.
 Thre sawmills along the stream have shut down because the fish in the races reduced the power and clogged the machinery.-Monticello (N. Y.) Dispatch to New York Press.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-10-12
Applied knowledue.

The teacher was giving lesson In mathematics and English combined.
 "A fathom," she said, lis a nautical word used in defining distance It means six feet. Now, l want some ;,t- tie girl to give me a sentence using thc word fathom."
 Instantly hand shot up in the req, of the room.
 Well, Mary, you may give your sen. tence"
 Mary stood up proudly.
 The reason flies can walk on fine ceiling said she, Is because they have fathom."
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-10-12
"celestIaw as Applied to China.

Everyone knows the epithet "Celes dal" applied to China. but few know it's origin. According to very old legend. Thibet is a fragment of a planet, once peopled by a yellow race. which in some way became detached and fell on the earth. The dazed in- aabitants of the fragment were unin, ,ured, and, cold and hungry, they made their way toward China, which they peopled. This origin of the Chi. nese race led to their calling them selves "Celestials," and it Is for this reason that the emperor calls himself Son of Heaven. Such, at least is the legend.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-10-12
STOPPED LOSS OF PENNIES
Newsman's Peculiaf System of "eal' aneIns HIs eooks' Proved
 Most Effective.

It was after the rush hour on ths subway. The ticket-chopper had rs sumed his chair. the newsman had nn- ished tying up his unsold papers, and save for the lingering clangor of d. parting train and the click. now and then. of . slot machine. quiet reigned.
 The commuter was wondering exaoA. ly how long he would have to walt before he caught sight of the red and green lights of Bronx express. whe1 he was startled by loud pounding noise in the direction of the news. stand. He turned and saw the attend- ant leaning over the sloping top end banging the boards with might aAle main. When he had pounded awhAo in one section he went to the next and repeated the performance. Ths commuter approached and ventured . question.
 Whats the matter. my friend" he said, was business so poor today
 Business poor? Not on your life. Sales was line. Why dye ask?" Thu luc AO W oAAoA'
 Struck me you might be relieving your feelings by beating up your stand"
 "Oh that! That's part of my book keepin' system. When first took this job I was always short in my chanoG I wasn't careless and I couldn't make out what was the matter till one day by accident I dropped my bundle of papers on the stand. What do you think? Out rolled about ton pennjes and a dime They had lodged in thu crevices of the wood after they'd bee4 thrown down by people rushing for the train. Every night since pound these Jour sections in order to strike 8 balance, and"
 The roar of an incoming t1a11 drowned the rest and the man bounA for the Bronx hurried into his car. Al he peered through the window of tho moving train he saw the newsubaa still pounding away.-Nev York Dvo- ming Post.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-10-12

IF the legislatures of the cotton states meet and pass laws to force farmers to raise less cotton, we hope they will also pass law to do away with the c1bp mortgage, and also to make it a penalty to purchase corn, meat, flour and feedstuffs from the non-cotton states If one is constitu- tional the others would be also.- Belleville Progress.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-10-12
Slate PNoductlon,

The slate production of the United States is practically confined to the northeastern part of the country. AL though scattered deposits, more or less developed, occur elsewhere, the eastern slate is shipped to supply mar. kets on the western coast as we'll as in the central and southern parts greatest producer.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-10-12

MIR. PATRICK celebrated his eighty second birthday last Sunday, and he picked over 100 pounds Of cotton ev- cry day last week-Caney Core spondent of the Conway Log Cabin Democrat
 That boy will establish a record as a cotton picker when he grows up- All-Over-Arkansas column, Arkansas Gazette.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-10-12

siding oracle decided that Col. "Sairy" should assume the functions of government and become the head of the family until they both took a notion to "bust up." In the name of the Great Horn Spoon. What will happen next?-Nimrod Correspond ent in Plainview Herald.
 We confess that we do not know.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-10-12

A trans Fourche grape vine, cable gram says that om Hilliard proceeded to insert the olecranon process of his left ulna in Colonel Sarah Keith's right peeper and with his right pha- lanx firmly entangled in her auburn crest, he led the old girl in triumph to the Hymenial alter, where the pre-
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-10-12
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEEs

Hereafter no freight will be deliv- cred except upon presentation of ori- ginal bill of lading or written order rom consignee. This order applies to all country freighters.
 dwtf J. w. JAMES, Agent.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-10-12

P. J. Rice, drayman and baggage man. Telephone Al or 333.-dtf
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-28
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Rev. h. G. Stoetzer, Pastor.

You are most cordially invited to
worship with us tomorrow.
Bible school at $3.50 a. m. Glasses
for all ages. Prof. J. Walter Barnes,
superintendent.
Morning service, 1915 o'clock. Re
ception of members. Sermon by pas
tor, THE Central and Most Practical
Message Of Christianity"
Tomorrow afternoon the Every Mem
Der canvass will be made. The hearty
cooperation of every member OF the
church is solicited.
The Christian Endeavor Society will
meet at $3.50 p. m. Mrs. H. r. johnson,
leader. Christian Heros and Hero
ines Is the topic. II Cor. 4:1'1S.
The Brotherhood will meet Friday at
1880 D. m. Mr.. r. c. Miller president.
Mid Week Prayer and Praise Serv-
Ice Wednesday, 1880 p. m.
The Presbyterian Legion will hold a
bazaar next Thursday and Friday.
Evening service 1880 o'clock. Half
hour song service. Sermon by the pas
tor. Text: "Put On Thy Beautiful Gar.
ments." Praise and love.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-28
Elasr RAprlsr CHURCH.

Corner First Street and Walnut Ave.
WI. Eddy, Pastor.
Let us start the new Thanksgiving
year by going to church.
A good program for the day is being
prepared for YOU.
one Sunday school begins at $3.50.
we are prepared to accommodate you
as well as any church In the city. If
you are in doubt come and see.
1o:45-Morning service. Subject:
"By All Means"
Junior congregation sermon, Bread.
2:o0-sunday school, Virginia ave-
2:oo-Junior B. Y. P. U. Andrew
Henry, president.
2:oO-sunday school at Rivesviile
Baptist Mission.
s:oo-The pastor will preach at
e:soNsenior B. Y. P. q. Miss Lena
Parks, President.
Evening service. Subject The
Wages of Sin and the gift OF God"
s:sO-After meeting. This is strict
.ly evangellstIc. An portunity for
church membership win be gtyenst al
who desire Il,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-28
THE STAGE
1.-THE FlREFLY."
Hammerstein's Big Musical Comedy
With Dainty Edith Thayer In the
Title Role

With Dainty Edith Thayer In the
Title Role.
To all lovers of good music, thep re-
sentation of Edith Thayer in Arthur
Hammerstein's musical comedy opera,
THE Firefiy," is revelation Of what
a composer OF artistic music can ac-
complish in lifting an operate organi-
cation above the plane of commonplace
musical comedy. To thep laygoer who
has heaped applause upon attractions.
that have depended upon papier mache
noses and other artificial and crude de-
vices for their humor, "The Flrefiy"
proves that beautiful and lasting music
and clean and clever comedy belong
hand-in-hand in the arrangement Of an
operate attraction, that one cares to
have linger long In their memory.
1.-THE Fireflfy" carries the plnygocr
into scenes gay with color and merTi-
ment. 1t effervesces with melody in
its solo numbers and in the chorus en-
semble its music is rapturous. Ecstattc
dances. esthetic scenic effects form an
appealing background to lend color to
delightfully."- romantic, story.
Miss Thayer will be seen in the
pleasing and effective roles-frst as
little Italian street singer, then. to-
ward the alter part of the first act, dis
guistng herself as boy.
There is not moment when she is
on the stage, that her child.likc patter
does not amuse the audience. She is
graceful, coquettish, a rowdy little tom
boy in turn, and she displays SO much
energy in acting her part that one can
not but be impressed that she Is more
animated and fascinating than many
another prima donna Of much greater
experience and renown.
Otto Hauerbach has written an ap-
pealing, humorous and sometimes pa
thetic story, about which Rudolf Friml
has entwinew the entrancingly beautt-
| full musical setting of "The Firetly,"
which comes to the Grand Thursday
December 3rd
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-28
PALATINE BAPTIST CHURCH.

feNs Ss W. 0tN"fi sSNSat
$3.50 a. m.-Sunday school. Prof. w.
A. Hustcad in charge. The school
needs a gain of 46 persons ii bring it
up to the average for the year. Two
hundred present today would mean
that the school would be a small per
cent ahead Of the average for last year.
There should be 200 out this morning
1916 O. m.-Mornlng worship Ser
mon by the pastor. Subject: THE
Loneliness Of Christ"
$3.50 p. NIB. Y. P. U. Leader Rob-
ert Richards. A good attendance is an
ticipated with q splendid meeting ar
ranged.
1880 p. m.-Evening worship. Ser
mon by the pastor. Subject: THE
New Evangelism"
Regular week day meetings through
out the coming week.
The public is cordially invited to
attend all services of the week and
especially urged to attend the Sunday
services.