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Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23
Mrs. S. c. Cramer Killed at Gen. tral City, Missouri, By
 Would-Be Robber.
LATTER WAS KILLED BY MR. CRAMER.
The Dead Robber a Former EmplOye of Cramer, and Knew that the Latter Had Money In the House An Intellectual Shot Fired at a Second RObber.

Joplin, Mo-, Nov. 16.--Mrs. s. c. Cramer and Edward Watkins were shot and killed at Central City, a min ing camp, four miles west of Joplin, early Friday morning. Watkins was formerly in the em- ploy of MT. Cramer, in a general store, and knew that Cramer had money in the bank. Thursday he approached Cramer and told him where he could purchase pair of mules for $150, and Cramer came to Joplin and drew the money. They were to start at an early hour Friday.
 At two o'clock Friday morning Mrs. Cramer was awakened by footsteps in the house, and, sitting up in bed, saw a masked figure, and was commanded to put up her hands. She recognized the voice, and said: "What do you want, Ed?" Watkins rlred, and the bullet struck Mrs. Cramer and killed her.
 MT. Cramer was aroused by the talk ing and reached for his revolver, and fired almost simultaneously with Wat kins.
 Cramer's first shot struck Watkins in the left breast, and two more were fired into Watkins back as he fell for ward. The latter died without speak ing word. Then grabbing the re- colver from Watkins he fired at an- other masked man as he ran from the house.
 Watkins is supposed to have con- cocted the mule story solely with view to robbing Cramer.
 Cramer's little 1S-months-old girl was sleeping between her mother and ia. ther during the shooting, and escaped unhurt.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23
TO WORK FOR STATEHOOD.
Delegation to Represent Oklahoma and Indian Territory at the
 National Capital.

Muskogee, I. T., Nov. 16.-Six dele gates to Washington, who are to re- main in that city during the present session of congress, and work in be- half of statehood for Oklahoma and Indian territory, were appointed as a result of the statehood convention just held here. Oklahoma elected ex- Gov. Barnes, Charles F. Barrett and Thomas H. Doyle, and Indian terri tory decided upon s. B. Bradford, of Ardmore; ". H. P. Trudgeon, Purcell, and c. E. Foley, of Eufaula.
 Another committee appointed by she convention will raise funds to maintain the delegation at the na. tional capital.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23
ENGLAND OUTSTRIPpED.
Another Visitor Who Recognizes the Superiority of American Meth
 Ods and Energy.

London, Nov. 16.-The Daily Chron- icle publishes to-day an interview with Ebenezer Parkes, NJ. F., dealing with the results of his recent visit to the United States.
 MT. Parkes was reluctant to antici- pate his formal report, but he con fessed that British traders were likely tion than any with which they were yet acquainted. He expressed opin- ions resembling those of other Brit ish visitors to America as to the su- periority of American methods and the greater energy and ambition of both employers and operatives in the United' States. He said that in the steel trade particularly, Great Britain was far behind. In discussing the suc- cess of American worSmen, he as- serted that in his judgment, their freedom from vested interests and trade union influences counted for much. He expressed the opinion also that it was not impossible that Brit ish manufacturers would have to adopt the American system of trusts
 Commenting editorially upon the in- terview, the Daily Chronicle urges the trade unions to recognize that the methods suited to the old regime are not suited to the new era of interna- tional competition" pointing out that markets lost to-day may be lost for ever"
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23
THE BABY MINE DISASTER.
Latest Reports Show It to Have Been Much More Serious Than at
 First Supposed.

Bluefeld, W. Va, Nov. 15.-Latest reports from the Baby mines disas- ter at Pocahontas, Va, indicate that 1t is much more serious than at first was supposed. Up to noon to-day nine bodies had been recovered, and it is believed that Is more are yet in the burning mine.
 Fire companies from the surround ing towns have been called upon to assist in extinguishing the flames.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23
THE CHINESE COURT.
Arrived mt kai-FOnE-Fu-Left a Trail of Ruin Behind Them-TO
 Welcome the Emperor.

Pekin, Nov. 16.-The Chinese court has arrived at Kai-Fong-Fu, capital of Ho-Nan, having left the people along its route of march half-ruined by the contributions levied for enter- tainment, repairing of roads and dec- orations. The ministers of the foreign powers are considering a suggestion from the Chinese officials, to the effect that the ministers meet and formally welcome the emperor when he arrives at Pekin.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23
GALLINGER AND THE TARIFF.
The New Hampshire Senator Opposes
 Revision of the Tariff.

Washington, Nov 16.-Senator Gal Tiger, of New Hampshire, who was one of the presidents callers, not only opposes a revision of the tariff but also any tariff concessions to other countries through reciprocity treaties. He is especially hostile to any treaty looking to the reduction of duties on Canadian imports. eve sell three times as much to Canada as the Dominion sells to us," said he "Why should we make concessions? In my opinion there will be no reciprocity treaty with Canada. I was in Toronto recently and heard Sir Wilfrid Lau- rier, the Canadian premier, say in speech, that Canada was through with sending delegates to Washington look ing for trade concessions. He said that if negotiations were to be re- sumed, we would have to take the ini- tiative.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23
They Were Evidently Traitors.

Middelburg, Cape Colony, Friday, Oct. 26.-One hundred and eighty dis trict mounted troops, composed large ly of Dutchmen, with their arms and horses, surrendered to Shuts conl- mando, October 13. The district troops fired most of their ammunition at long range and then refused to fight further. Capt. Thornton, their com mander, believes their surrender to have been prearranged.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23
Passing of the Cable Car.

A few years ago the cable system was con sidered the best, but since the invention of the trolley, the cable is being rapidly dis placed. Experts now claim that compressed air will eventually be the car power of the future. In all lines of industry improvements Hostetter's Stomach Bitters still holds the lead, because it is impossible to make bet ter medicine for indigestion, dyspepsia, belching or biliousness. Be sure to try it.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23
HAS BEEN CALLED TO MANILA.
President ROOseveIt's Thansgiving Proclamation CabIed to Manila,

Washington, Nov. 16.-President Roosevelt's thanksgiving proclama- tion has been cabled to Manila, to be published in the Philippine islands. It was found that the proclamation could not reach the Philippine by mail, and consequently it was held un- til Friday, when the new arrangement reducing cable tolls about one-third went into effect.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23
HERBERT PIERCE'S COMMISSION.
Succeeds Mir. CridIer as Third As
 sistant Secretary of State.

Washington, Nov. 16.-The presi- dent has signed the commission of Herbert Pierce, of Massachusetts, to be third assistant secretary of state. MT. Pierce is expected to arrive in Washington Saturday and assume his office.
 MT. Cridler has terminated his con nection with the state department as third assistant secretary, and has gone to St. Louis to confer with the exposition officials respecting his Flu Topean mission.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23

Are you voter in this precinct, my dusky friend?" "Me? I should say I wuz. I've voted heah much as 50 times. Yes, sah." "How long have you been a resident of this precinct" ''Who, me? I've lived heah goin' on yeah-an' -a-half, sah."- Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23
Best for the Towels.

No matter what ails you, headache to a cancer, you will never get well until your bowels are put right. Cascarets help nature, cure you without a gripe or pain, produce easy, natural movements, cost you just 10 cents to start getting your health back. Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put up in metal boxes, every tablet has c. C. c. stamped on it. Beware of limitations.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23

Those Girls Again-Tess-'I saw her in her new dress to-day, and she seemed really happy. Isn't it remarkable?" Jess-"How remarkable?" Tess-"That some people can seem happy, no matter how they look."- Philadelphia Press.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23
His Market Was Brooklyn.

"No, sir" exclaimed the loud-voiced drummer in the smoker. 'I'm proud to say that no house in the country has more men pushing its line of goods than ours"
 What do you sell?' asked curious one. Baby carriages. ."-Syracuse Herald.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23
MRS. H. F. ROBERTS
Says to All Sick Women: sst1ivo Mrs. Pinkham a Chance. [
 Know She Can Help You as She Did Me.'' '

DEAR MRS. PINKHAM: The world praises great reformers; their names and flames are in the ears of everybodT and the public press helps spread the good tidings. Among them all Lydia E. Pinkham'S name goes to noster;4
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23
Mnss on TnckIe.

X bargain counter rush at Charleston s. C., resulted i'll severe injuries to a number of women participating in the race for marked-down commodities This indicates ment of danger that pertains to masculine sports.--Baltimor Herald
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23

'When you see a man spendin' money foolish,'' said Uncle Eben, ''it's hand to 10 wifi or whether he G an e got noa enough to be be wuf takin kyah of. f."-Washington Star.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23

"What did you give the man who saved your life?" ''I gave him, of course, all the Fortunately, I had just deposited $50 in the bank!'-Fliegende Blaetter.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23

Harry-"You have been free to say that this is the most beautiful place you ever visited; but 1 notice you have not paid any thing for your board yet" Fred-"Oh, I know that. That's the beauty about it'- Boston Transcript.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23
A Sad Loss.

Jones'" said professor to the prize donkey in his class, ''what is electricity?" Well, sir, was the reply, T did know, but 1 have forgotten
 That is very unfortunate" said the pro- lessor. ''The only man who ever knew, and he has forgotten. "-Baltimore American.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23

man who plays cards for living never has anything except the backache-Atchi- son Globe.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23

The exigency is never such that ma1 need froth at the mouth in order to evinc genuine patriotism.-Puck.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23

''Very clever fellow! He has opened a very unique dyeing and securing establish he doesn't advertise that he dyes to live, and lives to dye Philadelphia Press
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23

''Does yer pa know ye got that gun?' fD'you think I'd have it if he did?'-In dianapolis News.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23

The man who puts up front is frequent ing.-Indianapolis News.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23

The youthful lawyers profession is usual ly better than his practice.-Chicago Daily News
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23

God is on the side of virtue; for whoever dreads punishment suffers it, and whoever deserves it dreads it.-Colton.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23

To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund money if it fails to cure 25c.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES do not spot, streak or give your goods an un- evenly dyed appearance
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23

New friends and old enemies are not above suspicion Chicago Daily News.
Woodruff County news., 1901-11-23

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as cough cure.--J. w. O'Brien, 322 Third Ave, N, Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 6, 1900.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-23

It II necessary to trim tho nails about
once a year. The animal IL enticed to the
front Of its cage by meat being placed there.
and while feeding. ropes are slipped about
its forelegs and It ID trussed up to the bars.
Then one OF the feet IL drawn through the
opening between the bars and while several
keepers hold the beast prisoner q man
armed with q huge pair Of shears works
on the involuntarily extended claw to the
hcessant accompaniment Of the animals
roars OF mingled rage and fright All
hands breathe easier when the task 10 done.
Few cases Of sickness occur among the
reptiles. Among the turtles the chief cause
Of mortality is the overproduction OF eggs.
Lizards and snakes suffer from tho same
trouble. but only rarely.
Snakes are usually healthy. their chief
periods Of sickness being during the she'd
ding of their old skin. which occurs several
times q year. Alligators and frogs seldom.
II ever. experience a day Of sickness.
Many deaths are due to consumption and
allied diseases. which are especially preva-
lent among monkeys. This Is largely caused
by the fact that tho animals pass seven
months OF the year in artifcially heated
apartments. Little can be done for the suf-
ferers, and dozens OF deaths occur every
year.
Birds are also subject to pulmonary COM
rlaints and mary become victims of infiam-
nation Of the lungs. a disease that seems to
be peculiar to the grain-eating varieties.
Tipcture of iron and limo are tho usual
tonics given to birds. and these are dropped
in the drinking water Of the feathered pa
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-23
QUEER THINGS ABOUT
QUEER CHINESE TWINS.

Curious Chinese twins are now being ex-
Eibited in Europe Like the famous Siamess
twins. they gre Jcined together at the low-
or part Of the chest.
These twins are boys. and they were born
II. China few years ago. They are of nor
NAL intelligence. and each weighs thirteen
kilogrammea -Four years ago they had
smallpox. the infection passing in twenty
four hours from one to the other. One day
whisky was given to one Of them, and yet
II was tho other one who first began TO
show signs of intoxication. They go to
sleep about the Same time but It Is possi-
BILE to awaken one without arousing the 9TH
er. They can walk and run with ease and
when they lie down they very quickly md
a comfortable position
NJ. Chapot-Prevost. q scientist. who has
given much attention to monstrosities of
this kind and who successfully performed
an operation some time ago on two girls
who were similarly Joined. recently exam
ii.ed these twins and concluded that the lig-
ament uriting them could be severed with
cut much. II any. risk. He. therefore. sug-
sested tha. this be done. but those in
charge Of the twins said II was impossible,
as II was the will Of the Chinese god
Khango that the boys should BE- born thus.
and his viii must b respected.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-23
THE BUSY LITTLE BEE At ITS VERY BUSIEST.

An interesting book on the life and habits
OF bees has been written by NJ Maeteriinck.
the poet and symbolist-
ut IS well worth WHILE" he says. to
watch a bee that has found drop or two
Of honey on a windowsill or on a corner CT
q table. At first the little creature trnbAbes
tho sweet morsei SO greediiy that one can
very easily and without disturbing Ter at
her work place q small mark on her body oy
which she can be afterward distinguished
from other bees. Her voracity. however. u
only apparent. for the honey does not pass
into what may call her own stomach, but
into the stomach in which honey Is kept and
which Is evidently Q storehouse for the en-
tire community.
"As soon as this compartment Is filled she
files away. but not quickly or at random
like a fly or a butterfly. on the contrary.
she buzzes for few moments near the
window or table. as though she were maxi
ing q careful note Of the spot where the
treasure Is lying. and not until then does
she fly back to the hive. where she speedily
places her booty in one Of the cells.
In three or four minutes she comes back
for a fresh load. and she repeats this opera
ton every five minutes as long a. there Il
any honey to be gained. She will even re-
main at work until late in the evening with
out taking the slightest rest. flying contin-
uslly from the window to the hive and from
tie hive to the window.
Another beautiful trait Is the spirit OF
good fellowship that prevails among bees.
That some OF them which lind honey aS
have described do not tell others Of their
good fortune admit. since II II only natural
that there should be among them the same
distinctions OF character that We ind among
men and that some should be loQuacious
and good-hearted and others taciturn and
sscrstiva
"And one who might have been with me
while I was making my observations would
surely have noticed that some Of the bees
we're very vain and sslnah. and such hsas
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-23

We may feel sure. would not b inclined -
reveal the source Of their wealth, stnos ~
keeping II concealed they would gain .
great reputation in the hive for their on01
In discovering such an abundance Of hooGV,
These. however, are bees Of Q Low VA.
which have little In common with their eo6s<
leagues
quite different are those bees which Iovo,
to share with others whatever honey tAaI
may md My notebook. In which have
carefully tabulated al my observax1ooGk
shows that on an average four out of every
ten bees brought others hack with ths1
from the hive a. soon a. they took thithse'
their first load Of honey. On one oocaAaa =
placed q tiny mark ON the body Of . Gsa0
In future. and noticed that abe had I've
the hive with the intention Of securing .
second load Of honey. ! captured thesA b1e
did not disturb hsP. and the next time sho
came back with three companions. which 7
also captured. and 80 kept on. The result
being that at the close Of the aftfnooa !
had captured eighteen bees. ! knew thaD
that the little Italian bee had told sightesn
Of her colleagues Of her good fortune ana
had invited them to share II With her."
Although n Maeterlinck II not . oc1oms
tist. yet most Of those who have read th1o
new book say that Il contains more interest,"
Ing facts about bees than many Q more pFo.
tentious work on the same subject More
over. II u written in Maeterlincko beso
style. and for this reason alone It win a.
tract many who could not be induced -
read . scientific work ON these insectA
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-23

The ills that tho animal kingdom Is he'll
to form the gravest of the many grave
problems confronting those who have undel
their care the birds. beasts and reptiles
comprising the population OF q Zoologica
Garden.
with the exception Of the domestic ami.
mails little is known Of the ailments Of the
members Of the brute creation, and. there
fore, to q large extent. . hit-or-miss policy
must be followed In the treatment Of thu
patients at q zoo. In their wild state the
animals at the approach Of sicknesa. car
tell by instinct just what remedy e needed
In their case and experience no difficulty
In finding tho herb that nature has provided
for their use. In captivity. however. 1t ID
another story. Not only are those who care
for the animals ignorant of the proper herf
to be used. but It is practically an impossi-
biuty to secure the plant even when It Is
known what IL wanted Then. too captiv-
ity IL itself the cause OF many diseases,
which are never experienced by the AMI
mails In their native statA
All these things coupled with the fact that
scientists have practically left the study
Of the diseases Of Wild animals untouched.
surround the subject with q barrier Of mys-
tery that Is largely responsible for the high
desth-rats among animals In captivity.
Some Of the simpler diseases. however,
yield readily to medical treatment II the
patient can be induced to take the remedy
prepared for him. but here arises one Of the
most difficult phases Of the problem. In ad-
dition to their keen sense OF smell. nearly
ell animals have an instructive distrust OF
anything possessing an unusual taste, and
It IL often necessary to deprive them of
food for long periods so that under the in
fuence Of hunger they may be led to eat
food In which medicine has been concealed
The elephant with its abnormal sense of
smell. Is the chief offender In this respect
and must be starved for several weeks b.
fore 1t will take the dose prepared for It
Unless the case Is a serious ono the keep
srs act as physicians. but when q valuable
specimen's life is in danger q veterinary II
called in. In most cases. however. those
who watch over the animals are handi-
capped by the fact that the symptoms Of
disease are not apparent to the human eye
until the brute sufferer Is half dead, the
strong constitution Of the beast enabling
him to keep on his feet until his ailment
time aid can be rendered the patient il
often beyond recovery.
Castor oil. magnesia and EPSON salts are
the sovereign remedies and . supply Of
them Is kept constantly on hand, large
quantities Of each Of them being used every
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-23
BULLDOGS AND MALTESE
CATS AS FEll0W.PEIS.

Milady 10 vsry fond Of her two Ffsnel1
Bulldogs and her big Maltese cat. namso
Paddy. But the bulldogs are not fond ea
the cat. and vice versa. sun they nve in
comparative peaoa. though Paddy's bach
humps and hiD tan groWs - large - mia.
dy's fur boo vhsn he sees those TssnanD
hulldogA
Paddy has no high pedigree. but he =
perhaps a. high IN the favor Of milady -
the TIVE caninssL due IN . measure 70 the
cid love which mf1ady bore to Paddys
grandmothss. who loved to romp and plan
when shs was . kitten.
faddy ana tAs French bulldogs have pe.-
sulaE4tisst and that u the reason this story
= vz4ttsn.
4addy 6oao not sneroach upon the teEx1.
tozy sf ths builodss. and the latter do Ao0
invade Paddy's hatliwick. but there 10 nsu-
tral ground The nsutral ground % the
nrst door Of milady's homA Paddy sulso
the bassmsnt and the subcsllar: the doeD
have ne bedrooms They sleep on TIE
beds and SONS and chairs In the daytima
mudh - the disgust Of the chambe9maad.
Tho Interesting time Genes when milady
dts down at the piano and plays selections
from the mAStarR The lively melodies ~
the tails ef the French bulldogs In Q Whirl
sio rolls forth. The dogs are In ecstasy.
But with Paddy 10 h . different tale. Tho
most beautiful opera VIII cause him 70
hump his hack and jump around IN gruas
annoyance. He Fushes down into the baso-
mant. and then into the subceilar, whseo
hs offers thanks to the relief from What
seems to his cat soul the worst kind e
discord Better far b the wailing Of him
self and the others Of his ilk on the bach
fences q nighta
An Of which proves the old. old sesry
that what = food for some u poison IN
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-23
SELECTIONS FOR THE BIBlIOMANIAC.

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library
and fulness which left
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men and wome friend
That are dust though dear TO- and
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The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-23

finest In Hilo and is situated on an island
formerly known az Reeds Island, but now
called Riverside Park. It IL connected with
Hilo by an iron bridge 80 feet in length.
and commands . fine view Of the harbor
at Hilo.
MI. shipman's father formerly lived in St
Louis. but he went to the Hawaiian Islands
as missionary In 1854 He accumulated
considerable property. and his widow, who
Is now . Ms Reed. is . sister Of Alex
ander Stobia