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FUSSY CAT. "A white cat named Snow," 8ald Dad dy, "and a black dog named Coal, were the greatest of frieuds. " 'I am so glad today Is wash day,' said Snow. 'I saw the soiled clothes being scrubbed so hard and hung out on the line to dry. Tomorrow they will Iron the clothes and then put them buck in the basket all nicely folded. Later they will go in the linen room ! Ah, such Joy.' And Snow purred hap pily. " 'Now what in the world do you talk about wash-day and Ironing-day for?' asked Coal. 'I cun understand It when you talk about mice because I have never kuown any creature so fond of them.' " 'Have you known so many cats?' asked Snow. " 'Not so very many to be friendly ?with as I am with you,' answered Coal. " 'Then I am not surprised when you say that you have never known anyone as fond of mice as I am. But If you had known more cats you would under stand that It just runs In the family to like mice. We all do.' " 'So, I've heard,' said the dog. 'But I can believe it when I see you, though It seems hard to think that there are other cats just as fond of mice.' " 'Don't bother to think,' said Snow. 'Just remember that what I say Is so. All cats are as fond of mice as I am.' " 'I'll remember,' said Coal. 'But "I Like to Lie in Clean Clothes." ?what In the world do you like wash-day ?nd Ironing-day for?' " 'I don't care for wash-day or iron ing-day, to tell you the truth,' said Snow. " 'I thought not,' said Coal. " 'But in a way I do care for them,' said Snow quickly. "'Oh?' said Coal, surprised and puz zled once more. " 'They are necessary,' said the cat proudly. " 'I suppose they are,' said the dog. 'But what difference does that make to you?' " 'Ah, now I shall tell you.' "?I'd like to hear,' said Coal. He turned around three times and then settled himself on a cushion which was on the kitchen floor. Snow sat up quite straight and purred all the time. " 'You see,' said Snow, 'they have to Eash and iron in order to have clean othes.' " 'I suppose they do,' said Coal. 'But what do you care for clean clothes? You don't wear them. You can wash yourself and comb your hair by your self.' " 'But I like to lie in clean clothes. Nothing gives me the joy that the bas ket of clean clothes does! At least it Is one of the joys of my life. As for lihe linen closet ? well, when they leave liie door open I am happy. I love to li? among the white napkins and pil low covers and sheets.' " 'That's the queerest thing I've ever heard,' said the dog. " 'It's quite true, though,' said the eat. 'The mistress knows that. I've ?ften heard her say that she couldn't ??ave the clean clothes In the basket ? moment as I'd lie among them right ^jjmy. And she never dared leave the Ijoen closet door open. Of course they ;ra't know how fond I am of such a ^d,' added Snow, 'or they would enjoy Mpvlng a bed made for me of clean Sbthes all the time.' " 'Bow-wow-wow,' laughed the dog. c>u are a creature to love everything jt Is fine. How about soiled clothes? Wouldn't they feel the same?' " 'You Insult me,' said the cat. 'I lly lie In clean clothes. Soft cush is, good food, especially cream and ?till more especially nice food from the Itoble ? all these things I like.' " 'I'm glad to hear It,' said the dog. fl knew you loved all comforts but this one of clean clothes I never heard of before.' " 'That's why I am never talking to you when I see the clothes basket of clean clothes going upstairs,' said Bnow. 'I am busy then !' "Well," said Nancy, "It's news to me ? Just as It was to the dog, that a cat will lie In clean clothes." "And this," said Daddy, "Is a true story. For a cat named Snow who was W,ery friendly with a dog, would always lie In the clean clothes If she got the chance, but never, never would she go near the basket of soiled clothes I" Breaking It Gently. Willie (with fine scorn)? Say, fa ther, what do you think? Our teach er marked me absent from school yes terday. Father ? Why, how did she come to do n thing like that? Willie ? Why, er? I guess I wasn't there. English Musician Said to Have Composed Music for Key's Anthem. N regard to the tune of the "Star Spangled Banner" much has beeu said and written. Over the first ap pearance of the poem In print were the words, "Tune ? Anaereon in Heaven." The question as to who set Key's words to this air is yet unsettled. Some friends of the descendants of the poet declare that Key was stone deaf and could neither sing nor recognize a tune, and that his friend. Judge Nicholson, who seems to have acted as press agent in the matter of placing the song before i the public, found that the lines fitted this air, already used for several pa triotic songs of the day. This is still an open question, but Mr. Sonneck has run down the facts of the creation of the tune now fa miliar to practically every man, wom an and child in the United States to an almost certain point, which is that it was most probably composed by John Stafford Smith, an English musician who lived between the dates of 1750 and 1836. | Anacreon, the old Greek poet who sang the praise of wine and beauty, was the patron saint of the Anacreon tic society of London, which held its convivial meetings first at Ludgate Hill and later at the Crown and Anchor inn in Britain's old capital. Ralph Sommers was the first president of the society and to him is ascribed the au thorship of the following nonsensical lines, which were sung at every meet ing of the society : To Anacreon In heaven, where he sat in full glee, The bold sons of Harmony sent a peti tion, That he an Inspirer and Patron would b?. When this answer arrived from the Jolly old Grecian: i i _ ?: ?w John Stafford Smith. "Voice, Fiddle and Flute, No longer be mute; I'll lend you my name and Inspire you to boot. And besides I'll Instruct you like m? to entwine The Myrtle of Venus with Baochus' Vine." Other patriotic words carried the same air at later periods and It was familiar t r> the American people when it was added to "The Star Spangled Banner" for all time. Turks Will Defend Jerusalem. Stockholm, via London, June 5. ? The Turks have changed their minds concerning the defence of Jerusalem, according to information reaching The Associated Press from a most trustworthy source. Less than a fortnight ago the Turks had decided to evacuate Jerusalem, without battle, provided the city was seriously menaced. It has been learned that this decision has been changed at the instance of the Germans and that the city will be defended. THE DANGER OE DYSENTERY. State Hoard of Health Sounds a Word of Warning. Says Dysentery is Controlled and Prevented Like Typhoid. The State Board of Health calls at tention to the fact that the form of dysentery that has already visited several towns in the State and caused the death of a number of children, including: four in one family in one town, is a germ disease that is con trolled and prevented by practically the same methods as typhoid fever. Like typhoid, it may be water borne, milk borne or fly borne, or it may be contracted from soiled hands, through unclean food, or in numer ous other ways. The main point to remember about it, says the Board, is that is is a tilth disease having the same source as typhoid, spreads in exactly the same way and is therefore prevent ed in the same way. Consequently, open back surface closets, flies and unclean hands become the principal factors to be reckoned with in its control. In cities and towns where there arc sewers, and where sanitary laws are enforced the danger from this source is not so great. But in the country where there are no sew ers and where flies raise in abun dance, there is always a very great danger of an outbreak of this dis ease. The best place to control the spread of amoebic dysentery, according to the Board, is the sick room. In addi tion to the necessity of the utmost care and cleanliness on the part of the nurse or attendant, the most es sential thing is the proper disposal of all body discharges. The doctor's orders should be followed to the last letter in this matter as this is the original source of every case of the disease. NEW HOPE NEWS. Mr. Ed. II. Woodall and family, of Harnett County, spent Sunday and Sunday night with relatives in this section. Messrs. M. B., W. R. and J. B. Strickland spent Sunday with their parents, Rev. and Mrs. Robert Strick land. Mr. R. H. Allen, of Falcon, spent the week-end in this section. Mr. Joseph Lee and family spent the week-end in Hood's Grove section. Mr. Rufus Sanders and family spent the week-end in other parts. Rev. Mr. Jernigan preached at New Hope Saturday evening and Sun day morning. The proposition made in last Fri day's Herald by Dr. Jordan in regard to a typhoid vaccination campaign is a safe and sane proposition and we feel that the Board of County Commissioners should make no delay in making the necessary appropria tion. This section was visited by a fine rain Sunday afternoon and night, hailing a little in some places. JOHNNY. Farm Engines. Every successful farmer realizes the value of the small engine on the farm. The saving in time and labor, the economy and convenience of pow er when and where it is wanted ? these things have made the farm en gine a practical necessity. Today, the question is no longer "shall I buy a farm engine?" but "what farm engine shall I buy?" The farmer is fast becoming a farm engineer ? his mechanical knowledge the result of actual every day contact with farm machinery, makes him a practical judge of engine values. The automobile has set a new standard for light engine construc tion ? has reached a height of develop ment never before thought possible, for convenient, economical power. The modern farm engine is design ed, built and sold on exactly the same principles as the modern automobile engine. The same engineering talent ? the same selection of materials for strength and durability ? the same progressive manufacturing methods ? the same country-wide demand ? the same national sales methods ? all make possible the production of a farm engine of higer farm labor value at lowest cost. The new farm engine is in reality a self-contained power-plant for the farm. It embodies every feature, ev ery necessary part to make it a com plete unit, ready and able to work anywhere, at any time, at a mere turn of the wheel. ? Indiana Farmer. Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism. The pain goes so quickly after you apply Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pains, neuralgia, toothache, lumbago, sprains, and it's so easy to use. It quickly penetrates and soothes with out rubbing and is far cleaner and more effectiva than mussy pl.-.stcrs or ointments. Keep a bottle in the house and get prompt relief, not only from all nerve-pains but from bruises, strains, sprains, over-exercise and all exter nal aches. At your druggist, 25c. 50c. $1.00.? Ad vt. FOREST FIRES fcRE CONSTANT MENACE PEOPLE SHOULD ORGANIZE TO PREVENT RUTHLESS DESTRUC TION OF PROPERTY. BIB FIBES HARD IB SUBDUE Farmers in One Rural District Have Prevented Serious Losses by , Organizing. The following extract from the Mill Springs correspondent of the Polk County News and Tryon Bee agaiu calls attention to the constant menace to life and the enormous damage to property incident to forest fires: "A destructive fire has been raging on White Oak Mountain for several days. Our people should organize themselves in different ways to pre vent such ruthless destruction of our forests by ignorant and ?vil minded persons. Owing to the strong winds ait this time of the year, it is very difficult to subdue such fires when once they get started." In a recent iseue of Farm and Fire side a story appears telling of the organization of a farmers fire league which was organized by a California community and has proved a valuable asset to farmers and property owners in hitherto much menaced locality. It was at Oakdale, a rural district in California, which was in the midst of a well timbered section where the scenery was very attractive and was a favorite place for campers during the pleasant weather. One fall after an unusual amount of destruction had been wrought by fires the Farmers' Fire League was organized. A social was given, which every one attended and the first fund* for the society were raised. Axes, long handl?*i rakas and hoes and other implements were procured and distributed at the vari ous small shacks hufl? as Are fighting stations in convenient places. On a high hill they established a "lookout" and the simples* of telephone systems, also a comprehensive code of signals. At the first appearance of fire notice was given all along the line and league members from far and near rallied at the danger points. When necessary day and night brigades were formed. The successful work of the league interested others and it has grown continuously since the autumn of 1912 when it was formed and losses by fire since thai time have been exceedingly sxoall In the district covered and there is a feeling of security which former ly was absent. FIRE PREVENTION BRIEFS FOR BUSY PEOPLE T It i? cheaper to clean up than t? mm up. The Texas Fire Commission aayp: 'As is the ftre waste so much be the 5re tax." Defective flues are responsible for 13 per cent of all fires. What about the fluee In your house? Fire prevention is merly the appli cation of the simple rules of common senae to the plain laws of "safety flret." There is a sentence In I^atin to the effect that "a spark neglected has often raised a conflagration." This Is it especial application during the dry grass season. Thomas P. Brophy, chief of the New York Bureau of Fire Investiga tion, says that 15 per cent of garage fire* are caused by smoking. Is a hint to the wise sufficient? If you happen to see smoke or an incipient blaze in a plat of dried gTass or elsewhere, stop and put it out, or at least investigate it. You may save the city from a serious fire. Your careleesneas where fire is in volved may have been fortunately overruled up to the present time, but be sure that sooner or later the un expected will overtake you. About 10,000 matches are scratched every second in this country, each match containing the elements of a possible fire. Is it to be wondered at that care is needed in handling mat ches? The way to secure lower insurance rates is to have fewer fires. What is your contribution to the question of fire prevention? Are you on the side of the careless or in the ranks of the oareful? Always koep weeds and grass cleaned up. They frequently make a bad Are. It was a boy throwing a ball of burning yarn in the grass at Atlanta, Georgis, that caused a $2,000,000 fire.-*-Fire Facts. A recent report from Nerristown, Pa , tells of a peculiar fire origin here tofore unrecorded. A drug firm stored a surplus stock of celluloid handled tooth brushes on sholves above a (team radiator. Apparently without cause other than heat from the radiat or the tfock of tooth brushes burst into flames and prompt discovery alone prevented the destruction of the store. Length, about seven Inches. Distin guished among our swallows by deeply forked tail. Range: Breeds throughout the United States (except the South At lantic and Gulf states) and most of Canada; winters In South America. Hahits and economic status: This is one of the most familiar birds of the farm and one of the greatest in sect destroyers. From daylight to dark on tireless wings it seeks its prey, and the insects destroyed are countless. Its favorite nesting site is a barn | rafter, upon which it sticks its mud basket. Most modern barns are so tightly constructed that swallows can not gain entrance, and in New Eng land and some other parts of the coun try barn swallows are much less numerous than formerly. Farmers can easily provide for the entrance and exit of the birds and so add ma terially to their numbers. It may be well to add that the parasites that sometimes infest the nests of swal lows are not the ones the careful housewife dreads, ana no fear need be felt of the infestation spreading to the houses. Insects taken on the wing constitute the almost exclusive diet of the barn swallow. More than one-third of the whole consists of flies. Including unfortunately some useful parasitic species. Beetles stand next In order and consist of a few weevils and many of the small dung beetles of the May beetle family that swarit over the pastures in the late after noon. Ants amount to more than one fifth of the whole food, while wasps and bees are well represented. ? /lUti A Illil> u BETHANY NEWS. Mr. Merritt face Faitseti Away Almost Suddenly. Two Marriages un May 4th. Itoad Commissioners for OneaU Township Are Chosen. Mr. Merritt Pace died May the 14th, after an illness of about thirty minutes. He spoke of his head and neck hurting very badly. He had been a member of Bethany church for 32 years, and was a faithful member and true Christian. He was 61 years old, and leaves a wife and two daughters ? Mrs. Harvey Brown and Mrs. Walter Henry, and six grandchiMren and one brother, Mr. David Pace. His funeral was preach ed by his pastor, Rev. W. D. Stancil, after which his body was laid away near his home to await the last great day. May God's richest blessings be upon the bereaved ones. Mr. William Hodge, one of the old Veterans, is attending the Reunion at Washington this week. Mr. S. A. Boyette and A. R. Creech have just returned from Washington, D. C. Mr. C. A. Boyette and family spent Sunday in this section. Mr. Spurgeon Creech and Miss Lena Atkinson were married May the 4th, by Rev. W. I). Stancil. Mr. Zeb Atkinson and Miss Bessie Watson were married on May the 4th. Quite a crowd of men assembled at Hare's Store June the 2nd, to elect three men for Road Commissioners. Messrs. P. B. Chamblee, G. C. Earp and Kirkman Creech were chosen. BETH. May the 6th, 1917. Hinton-Holt. On Monday, June 4th, at 8:15 P. M., Miss Myrtle May Holt was married to Mr. Bradley N. Hinton at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Holt, in Princeton, only a few relatives and friends of the couple being present. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. M. Duncan, assisted by Rev. A. C. Jones. The bride is a lovely lady and a most consecrated Christian worker. The groom is a farmer, and a model young man. We wish them a long and happy life. REPORTER. Princeton, N. C. PLENTY OF OLD PAPERS NOW on hand at The Herald Office at 6 cents per bundle. Buy Your Groceries At This Store We sell cheaper because we sell for cash and keep our expenses down to a minimum. We always have a good supply of Hay, Grain and Groceries on hand. Try a keg of our New Mullets-? You'll Like them. Yours to serve, Stedman Stores Co. Smithfield, N. C.
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