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The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1916-03-17
Special Notice

The Parent-Teacher Association
is promoting the laubable work Of
improving our school grounds. The
plan is TO grade and terrace this
rugged bill to put it in landscape
gardening form. then set it to quick
growing trees, shrubs and flowers
I'LL it shall be transformed into a
besuty-knoll that will gladden. the
eye. Lawn seats, swings. tennis
court, ball ground-ard sand piles
with shovels and buckets for the
wee tots-will invite the weary to
rest and offer sport to the athelete.
In short it is proposed to convert
this bald old I'LL into a play-place
for the children and a recreation
park for the Young people and the
older ones too.
Through the school session such
a play ground would be of inesti-
mable value TO the children and
everybody in the city could enjoy
the pleasures of such a park from
the first turning Spring days till
the Autumn glories had sped.
Our city has no park and civic
pride should urge each and every
one to make a surcess of this un-
deTtaking. 1t can easily be done if
we are awake to actual need of
such a play ground for the children
and the pleasure possible to the
grownups in such a recreation park
as this would be
We earnestly plead that every
body Will make this personal ambi-
ton and pride and give as literally
as possible and hus help material
ize this dream--spot of beauty,
health and pleasure.
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1916-03-17
COUNTY TEACHERS
ASSOCIATION

The County Teachers Association
met in the Houston High School
Building Saturday February 25th
The attendance was exceptionally
good and the day was davoted ex
clusively to discussion and arrange
ment for county Field Day. Some
additions were made TO the rules,
as follows;
Contests in literary exercises
must enter their names with Supt
Riley by April the 1st
Contestants in athletics should
notify Prof DL Weldon. Buena
Vista, by April the lst.
Winners in former literary and
athletic contests are barred.
Contests in tennis, standing high
jump, and half hamer jump were
added
Tug of war and basket ball we're
dropped this year,
Contests in English Grammer
Arithmetic and U S History we're
added, but each school must be re
presented by only one contestant in
these subjects. Separate examina-
tiOns will be given in these subjects
to contestants from the one and two
teacher schools, and to contestants
from other schools. These exami-
nations will be based on the adopt
ed books.
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1916-03-17
MEANING AND DESIGN OF Law

Law divine in origin design and is missionary in its work and
God speaking face face with his people making
known his will to his children
Law is an mpenerabe nsumountabe wall between right and
between good and evil Law is the preachers
Cursed world
Law for the protection the good and suppression of the bad
Law made the 5heou. but for the unuy the
eody for unn)y and pofan murderers of
and mothers for mansayers" l. Tim 10
men keep the law right Bad refrain from
violation only from fear of punishment
Good men obey only hearts Deut 1t18 Ps 3731
Bad obey the law only in letter. Law abiding live n
good conscience The wicked heeh pursueh
Divine every precept and example the scriptures and every
upon condemn awness and penalty
upon violations the The Mosaic law Thou give life for
life eye eye tooth for tooth hand for hand foot foot burning
burning wound for wound stripe for stripe" Ex 223-25
the spirit The spiritual law fixes spiritual
penan the day thou eth thereof thou shalt surely
for all these things God will bring thee judgment
Obi Johnathan Edwards thunder that wonderful sermon
The in the Hands of Angry God from every pulpit
EFFECTS OF SUSPENDED JUSTICE
lessons fear of immediate punishment and encourages temp
tadon violation
God said Thou shalt have no other gods before me- yet men
have worshpped grave images bonds almighty
the gods of this world for all these centuries God said Thou
shalt the OF the Lord thy God IN Thou shalt
KILL Thou shalt steal tut continue profen Gods
Why? Because they abuse Gods love and heance
Because evil work executed speedily
Second Failure speedily anuls the power
and prevents the design of the law.
Law has no power life itself Life beathed noit
patriotism Men their red Anglo Saxon blood
the dead written law before can declare equity The people with
patriotic the law and the costly vOums countless
Libraries You may fill your SOOOOO courthouse with books and
with officers but will be infested with dunkad
poane gamblers and mudee unless sentence against
evil work S executed"
Why many old offenders and county? Because
sentence executed they convicted many had only
light fines placed on them
jail passed yOu the first 60
and they turned loose the thus nsce
commerciaed and life jeopadsed Why
many offenders multiplying each da2 Because the old
properly dealt with and the heart of the of them
to do evil
What dead law in the hands Of eess officials? When violation
unpunshed then law becomes farce Many officials
gentlemen and want do the right thing but Of them
they the endorsement and cooperation Of the citizenship
The efficient officer and lawyer honor God and
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1916-03-17

Mr. T 0 Lester. Houlka. Route 8.
was in Houston last Saturday on
business He paid The Hummer
boys a very pleasant call while in
town.
Mr. L B Bavs of Woodland was
mineling with friends here Monday.
MI John NJ Walker spent Thurs
day in 0koIona.
There will be services at the
Christian church Sunday night and
Monday night
Mrs Eric Sc berry of 0koloua is
the guest Of her parent Mr. andMrs
Bradford this week
Mrs W L llill returned Thursday
from Meridian where she has been
the guest Of her mother for several
days
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1916-03-17
Mr. Archie HObsoR Dead

Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock the
soul of Mr. Archie Hobson passed
into the Great Beyond For several
weeks he has suffered from compli-
Gated troubles and pneumonia at
last sent him over the river to rest
under the shade of the trees.
Mr. Hobson was a member of the
PresbyteriOn church and had al
ways lived a true and loyal Christ
ian man, faithful to his family and
friends He always looked on the
bright side Of life and was an un-
ending round Of happiness and
pleasure to his friends.
He was a valiant Confederate
soldier serving the whole four
years with honol to himself
and his beloved Southland.
Wednesday afternoon his body
was buried in the old Friendship
cemetery by the side of the faithful
wife who had gone before. Rev
Moses conducted the funeral ser
services. The Hummer sincerely
Offices sympathy to the bereaved
family.
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1916-03-17
NOTICE.

| have instruction from Okolona
Oil Co., to collect all gin accounts
due them-and ask all who are en-
debted to them for ginning to call
on me at once and settle same.
You find me at W E Hubbard Shop
w A Griss0m.
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1916-03-17
Houston Locals.

N0y mOsley mas Just returned 20
his home at Montpelier. having been
to St Louis 10 buy a fine Jack for
hisf
Emmett johnson Of Greenwood is
the guest Of his uncle. J E Johnson.
this week
Miss Mary Emma Roane is spend
ing this week with homefolks.
Dr Ed Young Of Vardaman was
a business visitor here tuesday
While here he purchased a new
model Chevrolet auto from the
houston Hardware Co.
FOR RENT CHEAP-A fine
ptace Of land near Town of Houlka,
see Mrs NJ L Moore.
Do you want Houston to be
better place to live? Then help add
one pleasant and beautiful recrea-
ton and amusement plat of ground
by your liberal contribution when
the committee for improvement Of
our school grounds calls on you
Miss Janet Dendy pleasantly en-
tertained a number Of friends Sat
urday night in honor of her friend,
Miss Springer
After several days pleasant visit
with home-folks, Beruam Till re-
turned to his college work Tuesday
Mrs Ella Winters many friends
win be sorry to note that she is on
the sick list
Miss Janet Dendy spent the
weekend at home returning to Par
Ikersburg sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs D E Davie, Misses
Kidd and Russell made a pleasant
moter run over to 0koloua and
back Tuesday afternoon.
Miss George Lewis Of PittsbOrO
was brought TO the hospital Thurs
day for an operation. She was ac-
companed by her parents, Mr. and
Mrs Lewis and Mr. aud Mrs Mar
shall,
will be at Houika next Tuesday
afternoon to buy hogs, anyone hav-
ing any to dispose Of please call
Howard Drug Co. and tell me what
have ard ! will be glad to come and
see them. a D Harrington
Miss Winnie InmOn accompanied
by her father Mr. r L InmOn, came
up from Vardaman Sunday morn
ing visited at the hospital awhile and
had DR. Philpot inspect and note
the progress in the healing Of Miss
lnmon's afficted leg, then they went
out to W A Dendy, and spent the
day. It will be remembered that
Miss lnmun came to Houston hos
pital, as a patient, in March 1915,
where she remained several months
receiving the best of treatment and
tenderest care, and though she still
goes on critches, there is hope of
ultimate cure, and Miss Winnie is
one Of those brightly cheerful and
hopeful afIiicted ones who always
look on the sunnyside Of life and
make us feel the world is better for
their living in it.
Mr. Emmett D Smith who has
been the guest Of his parents for
several days left Thursday for his
home at GulfpOrt Emmett hes
made good in the world OF business
and is now rated a very well to do
man among the hustling people of
that famous southern city. He is
going back to round up his cam
paien for Mayor and it is said that
his chance for winning that high
position in Gulport is good We are
always proud of the boys who 90
away and make good in the great
game Of business and Emmett is
one Of tie many who has risen to
power and. happiness by strong de-
terminatml and the GET THERE
spirit Of NtVER-SAY-DlE Luck to
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-06

were taught by the kindly old rnncher
but the hints which the girl gave were
quite as valuable. for wayIand was
eager TO show her that he could he
and Intended to be forester OF the
nrst class or perish in the attempt
McFarlnne went further and talked
freely Of the forest and what II meant
to the government. We're all green
az the work." he said. "and we old
chaps are only holding the fort against
the thieves till you youngsters learn
how TO make the best use OF the do
main"
Berrie was glowing with happiness
Lets stay here til the end Of the
week" she suggested I've always
wanted to camp on this lake. aud now
I'm here want time to enjoy IT,"
well stay day or two" said her
father. but I must get over to that
dirh survey which Is being made AZ
the head Of Poplar. aud then Moore
is coming over to look at some timber
on Porcupine."
The young people cut willow rods
and went angling nj the outlet Of the
lake with prodlgIous success. The wa
ter rippled n trout. and In half an
hour they had all they could use for
supper and breakfast. and. behold. even
as they were returning with their spoil
they met a covey Of grouse strolling
leisurely down to the lakes edge Isn't
II wonderful placer" exclaimed the
happy girl II wish we could stay a
month"
Its like being on the Swiss Family
Robinson's island never was more
content" he said fervently. II
wouldn't mind staying here all win.
ter"
81 wouldr' she laughed THE snow
falls four feet deep up here It's like
~ there's snow on the divide This min.
ute. and camping In the snow isn't 80
funny Some people got showed In
over at Deep lahe last year. and near
y all their horses starved before they
could get them out This is a fierce
old place In winter time"
Az tue SUNSET came on tne young
people again loitered down to the wa
ter's edge. and there. seated side by
side on a rocky knoll. watched the
phantom gold lift from the willows
and climb slowly to the cliffs above.
while the water deepened in shadow
and busy muskrats marked its glossy
surface with long silvery lines Mis-
chievous camp birds peered at the
couple from the branches Of the pines.
utterfng satirical comment. while
squirrels. frankly insolent, dropped
cones upon their heads and barked In
saucy glee.
wayhnd forgot all the outside world.
forgot that he was studying to be q
forest ranger. and was alive only to
the fact that In this most bewitching
place. I'm this most enhancing hour. he
had the companionship OF a girl whose
eyes sought his with every new phase
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-06

OF the silent and wonderful scene which
shifted before their eyes like a noise
less yet prodIgious drama.
At last the girl rose. 1T Is getting
dark. must go back and get sup
per"
I'VE don't need any supper" he pro
tested.
Father does. and you'll be hungry
before morning." she retorted. with
sure knowledge OF men.
He turned from the scene reluctant
ly. but once at the campfire cheerfully
gave his best efforts TO the work In
hand. seconding Berries skill as best
be could.
The trout. deliciously crisp, and some
potatoes and batter cakes made a meal
that tempted even his faint appetite,
aud when the dishes were washed and
the towels hung out to dry deep night
possessed even the high summit or
stately Ptarmigan.
McFarlane then said. "Ill just take
little turn TO see that the horses are
all right. and then l think we'd better
close In for the night"
When they were alone In the lght
OF the fire Wayland turned TO Berrle;
I'm glad you're here. II must be
awesome 10 camp alone In a wilder
ness, and yet. | suppose, ] must learn
TO do It,"
"Yes. the ranger often has TO camp
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l[les from The InsfolfIce- :


miles from the postofflce.
lie smiled ruefully. II begin to have
new doubts about this ranger business.
It's n little more vigorous than i
thought II was Suppose fellow
breaks a leg on one of those high
trailsr
"He mustn'tr' she fastened to say.
"He can't afford really to take reckless
chances: but. then. father won't expect
as much of you as he does OF the old
stagers. You'll have plenty Of time to
get used to IT,"
McFarlane upon his return gave
some advice relating to the care OF
horses. IAN this stock which In ac-
customed to barn or pasture will
quit you" he warned. watch your
bronchos Put them on the outward
side Of your camp when you bed down
and pitch your tent near the trail. then
you will hear the brutes II they start
back Some men tie their stock all M.
but usually picket my saddle horse
and hobble the rest"
IL was a delightful hour for school
ing. and waylnnd would have been
content to sit there till morning listen
ing. but the air bit. and at last the
supervisor asked: Have you made
your bed? II you have turn In. ! shall
get you out early tomorrow" As he
saw the bed he added: II see you've
laid our u bed Of boughs. That shows
how eastern you are We don't do that
out here. It's too cold In this climate.
and it's too much work. You want to
hug the ground--if it's dry"
The weary youth went to his couch
with u sense Of timorous citation. for
he never before slept beneath the open
sky.
After the supervisor had rolled him
self In the blanket. long after all
sounds had ceased In the tent. there
still remained for the youth score
OF manifold excitations to wakefulness
It'll ut last he fell into an uneasy
browse
Continued Next Week.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-06
Far From Unanimous.

Old Flintskinner = This beautiful
weather makes me feel glad just to
be alive
Young Outspoke-That's queer. II
doesn't make any one else feel glad
you're alive.--Washington Star.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-06
MADE A RECORD RUN.
And at That He Only Made His Team
mates Furious.


Two small college teams played a
football game In New York state. The
winning team ran up something like
lOS points to the Others nothing, yet
the most sensational run Of the game
was made by member Of the defeated
team.
Toward the end Of the game the ball
was fumbled by one of the backs on
the winning team. The ball rolled out
toward an opposing player. who imme-
diately swooped down upon 1t, gather
ed II under his arm and hed down the
field like the wind
At this a howl went up from the
spectators that might be heard for
miles. That shout gladdened the heart
Of the runner. for he realized that he
was at last doing what he had always
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-06

Don't you wish Il would last forsvsrf"
foated as II ON wings. thinking buslly
Of the improvements which were still
necessary In the trail and weighing
with care the clouds which still lin
gered upon the tallest submits. as II
debating whether 10 go or 10 stay. He
had never been an imaginative soul.
and now that age had somewhat dim
med his eyes and blunted his senses
he was placidly content with his path
The rapture OF the lover. the song Of
the poet. had long since abandoned
his heart. And yet he was not com
pletely oblivious. To him II was nice
day, but u weather breeder"
~ wonder II I shall ever ride through
this mountain world as unmoved as be
seems TO ber Norcross asked himself
after some jarrlng prosaic remark from
his chief. II am glad Berrie responds
20 IT,"
At last they left these lower, won
drous forest aisles and entered the IN
broken cloak OF frs whose dark aud
silent deeps had stern beauty al
their own.
The horses began 10 labor with roar
ing breath. A dozen times he thought
1--WE must he nearly at the top" and
then other and far higher ridges SUD
denly developed. Occasionally the sn
peryisor was forced TO unsling AN ~
and chep his way through fallen
tree, and each time the student hur
ried to the spot. ready 10 aid. but WA
quite useless.
zone Of the nrst essentials OF 4 .ral
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-06

longed to do. He was about to make
football history.
He had about a hundred yards to
run. and he determined to reach that
goal or die. One Of his teammates ran
toward him and shrieked. The runner
put ON an extra burst OF speed. 1t was
very encouraging to be applauded by
players and spectators alike.
Presently he heard feet pounding
heavily behind him. But he felt conf
dent he could never be caught. The
ground sped by under his feet, and the
ten yard marks were passed as though
they were but few inches apart
Only few more yards. and then
fame!
But for all the runners speed the
pounding feet behind him drew stead
lily closer. The man carrying the hall
heard them with dismay.
He leaped. he bounded, he fairly
few. he was there!
When both runners were but one
yard from the goal posts the pursuer
hurled himself forward. clutched the
runner viciously about the knees, and
both crashed heavily TO the ground.
Too late. however. for they had fallen
over the goal line.
The runner picked himself up, aching
In every limb. turned proudly toward
the stands TO receive the plaudits of
the spectators-and looked into the
snarling face OF a furious teammate.
His own teammate had tackled him,
for the runner had run In the wrong
direction and had scored two points for
the other side!-New York World.
His Exercise.
Your husband pores over his books
too much" HE loves TO read" But
he should exercise" "Oh. he exer
cises. The doctor told him the same
thing So now he has taken up golf
By mail "-Louisville CourierJournal
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-06
All He Gets.

The Boss-Ain't II enough that l save
your life?
The Bookkeeper-What do you mean
save my life?
The Boss-If I gave you the raise
you're asking for you'd drop dead
Boston Globe.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-06
Anything For an Excuse.

Mrs. Homebody-Did you match that
piece Of mouse colored velvet for me?
Her Husband-No, my dear. You
forgot to give me the mouse.-Boston
Globe
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-06
CHAPTER W.
In Camp.

Won several miles they rode up
l. wari through golden forests OF
aspens. On either hand rose
u thick walls Of snow white
boles. and In the mystic glow Of their
gilded leaves the face OF the girl shone
with unearthly beauty.
Twice she stopped to gaze into Way
lands face TO say. with hushed In
tensity: Isn't Il wonderfully Don't
you wish II would last foreverf''
Her words were poor. Intellectual.
but her look. her breathIess voice.
made up for their lack OF originality
Once she said: Il never saw II so
lovely before. II Is an enchanted
iandi" with no suspicion that the
larger part Of her ecstasy arose from
the presence Of her young and sym
pathetic companion. He. too. respond
ed 10 the beauty Of the day. Of the
golden forest as one who had taken
new hold on life after long illness.
Meanwhile the supervisor was calm
~ leading the way upward. vaguely
conscious OF the magical air and mys-
tic landscape In which his young folk
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-11-30
Prizes For Road Photoorsphs,

nation wide Photographic contest
in the interest of the good roads ey.
erywhere' movement. with cash prizes
or $1,000, open to everybody. has been
announced by the National Highways
association.
The photographs selected in the com,
petition will be used to establish in
Washington a national exhibit On the
good roads problem, designed primarily
to promote nationally conceived
scheme Of highways
The prizes We're subscribed by Gen
eral Coleman du Pont, chairman of
the board OF national councillors. and
Charles Henry Davis. president of the
National Highways association.
The first prize. to be given for the
most striking (good or bad, road pho
tograrh. will be $500 cash award.
In all there will be 1GG cash prizes
awarded
? The competition will be kept open
for eight months. closing <at noon.
Tuesday. Nov {. All photographs
should be addressed to "Gcod Reads
Everywhere" Photograph Contest. Ma.
tional Highways Association. Wash
ington. d. C..
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-11-30
Cement Most Popular For HoaTy
Traffic Construction.
IMPROVED BRICK HIGHWAYS
Question of Durability DEPENDS Upon
Amount and Character OF Traffic, the
Quality OF TIE Material and Upon the
Maintenance That Is Afforded-Good
Roads a Matter of Expenditure.
BY w. w. MARI,

Chief state highway engineer of Illinois.
In recent years the portland cement
concrete road has become the most
popular type Of construction for heavy
traffic rural roads. 1t is composed of
stone or gravel. sand and cement, mix
ed in such proportion that the result
will be Il very Dense hard and durable
surface. This type properly construct
ed will sustain almost an unlimited
amount of automobile traffic and a rea-
sonaby heavy horse drawn traffic. It
is easily maintained in the early part
Of its life and is an ideal foundation
for rcsurfacing when this becomes
necessary. 1t is not expensive when
the amount of traffic justifes its use,
and the only objection to it seems to be
the GeveieHcnlnt of cracks due mostly
to temperatUfe changes. These cracks,
however, ar, easily repaired at small
cost and when properly maintained are
OF little consequence and do not mate
rally affect the durability Of the pave
ment.
Probably the greatest recent advance
in methods Of construction has been