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The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-06-26

road gate. Well hear what young Toll
liver has to say, but that's all. He is milk
and water, a dreamer. The fellow might
have had good position in my bank. Now,
he must look out for himself"
Quite a crowd had assembled in Oak
grove when Mabel and her father drove up.
Col. Johnstone was the most prominent man
in the community, and was greeted on all
hands with homely words of welcome. He
tied his horse in the shade of sugar maple,
and heand his daughter moved slowly along,
toward the platform, before which tempo
rary seats had been arranged for those who
wished to listen to the exercises. Groups
of people were scattered about on the grass
under the trees, surrounded by baskets of
food and delicacies, for there was to be an
old-fashioned picnic at the conclusion of
the speaking, and almost everybody had
come prepared to stay the day out. Boys
were running about begging fire to set off
their crackers, OF fourishing toy pistols in q
way that threatened the eyesight of half
the company. Young men and maidens
strolled about the grounds, chanting pa
triotic songs, or gossiped in knots under the
friendly oaks. , ss
Col. Johnstone found seat for his daugh-
ter and himself near the platform. The band
struck up s"The Star-Spangled Banner" the
presiding officer and the speakers filed onto
the stage, the seats quickly filed, and the
literary programme of the. day began.
Every reference to the freedom and glory
of the United States, and they were many
and eloquent, was cheered to the. echo. It
was typical company of American citi-
zens, bent on making the most of the one
day in the year set apart to commemorate
the brave deeds of their forefathers.
AT last the chairman introduced Capt.
Tolliver, the hero, he said, fresh from the
battlefield of the war in which the United
states was at present engaged. The young
officer arose and began at once to speak.
He made no attempt at oratory, but told
in simple, soldiery way Of the trials and
struggles of his fellow soldiers in the far
away orient. He pictured the benefits which
were to come to the country with the new
possessions, how America had at last taken
its rightful place among the nations Of the
earth, and how the flag, which waved above
them there on this anniversary of the great
est day in the history of the country, was
loved and revered by the men who were
fighting under its shadow across seas,
among strangers, for the honor and glory Of
America.
just here bulky form arose from one of
the middle benches, and pushing its way into
the aisle, came forward near the platform. 1t
was Jim barrow, the bully of the town
ship, and reckoned as one of the most quar-.
relsome men in the community. When,
the people saw him approaching the plat
form, they moved uneasily in their seats,
for they OWNED he meant some insult to
the speaker.
"What right have you in the Philippines,
Ned Tolliver?" he shouted, hoarsely.
s"The right of soldier fighting for his
country" replied the young officer, calmly.
''You lie You are all a set of thieves and
murderers. You joined the army because
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-06-26

hurried to his side, and said: 'tBy the honor
of soldier, you are man. Hang it, Sir,
you may dream as much as you want to.
You were right. A bank is no place for
you. Forgive me and come home with us
to dinner. Mabel is here, and wants to see
you" & .s5ss
And that night, as the three sat in the
moonlit gallery, the colonel took his pipe
from his mouth to say: II didn't think it
was in you, Tolliver. Dreamer! Cad,
never saw prettier knock down in my life.
You are worthy the best and sweetest girl
in the country, and you shall have her,
whether you come into the bank or not"
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-06-26

HEDGEk1OG BUG (dlgnly Ma8n1neo).
ish. Apparently the mischief spread
with such rapidity because the bug has
no natural enemies in this country, and
that is why the department of agricul-
ture sent one Of it's most expert en-
tomologists, Mr.. Marlatt, to the far
east to look for something that would
devour the destroyer.
Mr.. Marlatt had long chase. He
travelled over Japan and through many
far countries, but it was not until he
arrived in northern China, in remote
and hitherto unexplored' region, that
he found what he wanted. 1t was an
insect that bore rather extraordinary
aspect, resembling in appearance q
hedgehog, and its customary food was
the San Jose scale. @F
It seems probable that this was the
region fgom which the scale bug orig
finally came. The pest does not
amount to anything on its native
heath, being kept down by its formid-
able foe. But when it made its way to
America, on tree cuttings or in some
such fashion, it was not accompanied
on the journey by its enemy, and hence
the trouble that has arisen in the
United States, where it has thriven and
multiplied exceedingly.
OF course, Mr.. Marlatt was much de-
lighted at his discovery. He caught
100 of the hedgehog bugs and packed
them carefully in box. TWAS long
journey home. but he took the utmost
pains to safeguard his precious live
stock, and, though SO of them died, he
got to Washington few weeks ago
with two survivors.
Fortunately the two that survived
were lively and healthy. A large cage
was built for them out of doors, of
fine wire net, so as to prevent them
from escaping. The cage was about
eight feet, and inside of it was planted
fair-sized plum tree which was badly
infested by the scale insects.
The hedgehog bugs lost no time in
getting to work.. Not only did they
attack the scale insect, but they pro-
ceeded to multiply their species, and
already about 1OO-a lot of equivalent
to the original stock obtained-are
crawling about on the branches Of the
plum trees. They are so precious that
Secretary Wilson would not take five
dollars apiece for them, and the cage
is kept locked, no unauthorized person
being permitted to enter it.
The hedgehog bugs turn into beetles
after ten days or decidedly hand
some beetles, about the size Of lady
bug, each with two bright red spots on
the back. They are particularly busy
bugs, and the energy they exhibit in
destroying the scales is wonderful.
They simply walk over the branches of
the infested tree and gobble the OBJ
noxious insects one after the other,
AS soon as the hedgehog bugs have
multiplied to q sufficient extent, Mr..
Marlatt is going to give patches Of
them to large fruit growers, in this and
other ways distributing them over the
infested parts of the country, where it
is believed that they will reduce the
scale insects to harmless numbers be-
fore long.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-06-26
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ODDS AND ENDS.

Spruce grows nearer the arctic re-
gions than any other tree.
No fewer than two British peers
answer to the name of Lord Grey.
Fowls are supposed to have been
first domesticated in China 140O B. C.
The human voice has been heard in
the open air at a distance of 15,4sO
feet. tt~'
The foundation Of the Bank of
England strong-room is &C feet be-
low street level asa-a
Owing to plague of rats and mice,
cats sell at $25 q piece in North
Yukon Territory.
OF all money transactions in Eng
land 81 per cent. are transacted by
checks, only three per cent. by notes
and gold.
The finest example of weaving in
the world is said to be the Panama
hats manufactured in Jipijapa (pro-
nounced Hippi-happi), in the prov
ince of Montecristi, Ecuador.
An ,"Omar Khayyam" restaurant
has been opened at New York nearly
opposite the Waldorf-Astoria. The
cooking consists of all sorts of dishes
that may be concocted with hot,
spicy sauces and ingredients of rice
and curry.
Representative Babcock, Of Wiscon-
sin, shaved off his luxuriant black
beard the other morning, and thedoor
keepers refused to admit him to the
floor of the house until he had been
identified. Mr.. Babcock had not been
shaved before in IS years.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-06-26

observation-disclosures ~e-e-e-e-e-e-e-o-o-o
Hon. 7. Y. Fitzpatrick, Congressman
from Kentucky, writes from the Ma
tional Hotel, Washington, d. c., as fol
lows: ~
cat the solicitation 0fa friend Iuse
your Peruna and can cheerfulIy recon-
mend your remedy to anyone sufferin
with cafarrh or who needs q goo
tonic "4..T. Y. FITZPATRICK.
A Good Tonic.
Pe-ru-na is a natural and efficient
nerve tonic. It strengthens and re-
stores the activity of every nerve j,
the body.
Through the use of Pe-ru-na the
weakened or overworked nerves resume
their natural strength and the blood
vessels begin at once to regulate the
flow of blood according to natures
laws. Congestions Immediately disap
pear. sff 'f5'
Catarrh Cured.
All phases of catarrh, acute o.
chronic, are promptly and permanent
~ cured. It is through its operation
upon the nervous system that Pe-ru-na
has attained such worldwide reputa-
all phases of catarrh wherever located.
If you do not derive prompt and sat-
isfactory results from the use of Pc
runa, write at once to DR.. Hartman,
giving full statement of your case
and he will be pleased to give you his
valuable advice free. 81
Address DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-06-26
NEEDS DETERMINATION.
Jim.on Weed I. . Plant That I. Dan.
gerous to Children m Well ~
Live Stock.

The plant that we illustrate is good
one to exterminate, especially If there
are young children to play in its vicin-
ity. 1t is poisonous, and the life of
more than one child has been sacrificed
to it. Children are poisoned by play
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-06-26
His Mothers Darling
w Y NIECE, Mary, was always we'll
NJ meaning girl, but she would say the
wrong things almost eyery time"

N said one old gentleman to another;
and she's got a boy that's going to be her
very counterpart"
The old mans eyes twinkled, and his
plain, good-natured face was puckered with
enjoyment, as he drew from his pocketbook
small sheet of note paper.
II sent Hal toy-monkey last year, that
plays all kinds of pranks when it's wound
up" he chuckled. "Sent it to him for
his birthday, which happens on the
Fourth Of July. Now, listen to this let.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-06-26
Something Equally Good.

$50 you're not going to let your boy
have any fireworks on the Fourth?"
"No."
Don't you think that's rather hard for
the youngster?"
ooh, no. I've promised to take him to
the country and let him fall out of one OF
his grandpa's cherry trees. Chicago Times.
Herald.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-06-26

ter Of thanks got from him. He's just
eight years old:
Deer Uncle Ned: I am delited with
the munkey, thank you. He makes me
think of you often. And whenever mamma
winds him up and he begins to jump, NAM
ma and I feel as if we were back at your
house where all those toys are, and mamma
will look at the munkey and say: Chats
your Uncle Ned all over"
tGood-by, from
".your greatfull HAL"
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-06-26
By CHARLES EUGENE BANKS.
A FOURTH OF JULY STORY

&C. "DoN'T think I've slept q wink all
night. Those confounded cannon
crackers have been exploding since
midnight. If had my way"
You would strike Fourth of July from
the calendar, eh, papa?"
Col. tombstone whirled about in his walk
up and down the gallery to face his eaugh:
fresh and beautiful in her light summer
gown, with a bouquet Of pansies at her
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-06-26

ing with the leaf. in the mouth, and
after the seeds ripen by eating them.
They are also dangerous to cattle.
These weeds are generally found on
vacant lots. Now the weeds and scat
ter grass seed in their place.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-06-26

Don't fail to whitewash the chicken
house outside as well as inside It
adds to the appearance and really Il
benefit.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1902-04-11
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over sixty years by mil
lions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for diarrhoea. II will
relieve the poor little sufferer imme-
diately Sold by druggists in every
part of the world. twenty-five cents a
bottle. Be sure and ask for "Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup" and take no
other kind.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1902-04-11
FINE FARM FOR SALE.

l offer for sale my farm Of 210 acres
near Miccosuki. About 40 acres in a
high state of cultivation, without a
stump, and all necessary fences. A
good four-room cottage, with kitchen
and dinlng-rOom attached, contains
barn and other necessary outbuildings
and never failing well of cold water.
About 20 acres is timber land with
enough wood for all future family use.
Plenty OF good land adjoining that can
be bought cheap. For further partic-
ulars, call on or address.
w. E. BRADLEY,
Dec. 20.-5m. Miccosuki, Fla.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1902-04-11
HOG CHOLERA AND SORE HEAD.

Your copy of Experiment Station
Bulletin No. 20, published March 2Sd,
refers to the medicine put up by me. 1t
surpasses all other medicine for the
cure and prevention of these and kin
dred diseases, and has been proved and
recommended all over United States.
Manufactured and sold, wholesale and
retail, by ISAAC MORGAN, Tallahas-
see, Fla. tt
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1902-04-11

DR.. W. E. Lewis, Dentist. Phone No.
68. 48-10t
A. M. Carlisle, with R. L. Collins,
druggist. p, tt.
Mr.. ]. B. Johnson was here this week
from Live Oak.
~ Don't fail to see Bartholomew's
trained horse show, April 18th.
Mr. J. G. Chaires, a successful citizen
of Chaires, had business in the Capital
City Monday.
FOley's Kidney Cure makes kidneys
and bladder right. Don't delay taking.
+ 4 +
Mr.. George F. SmithsOn, of the Black
Creek neighbOrhOOd, was a visitor to
Tallahassee Monday.
Ex-COngressman G. M. Cooper, of
Jacksonville, was in the Capital City
Tuesday on legal business.
Bring us your slick dimes.
COX & STUBBS.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. F. Balcom are now
at Mrs. Spears boarding house
on Calhoun street.
= +
Mr.. J. M. COombs, the lumber mag
nate of ApalachicOla, was among Mon
days arrivals in Tallahassee.
County Superintendent Bannerman
and wife are boarding with Mr.. J. Y.
Roberts, on North Monroe street.
When you want nice stationery, call
on us. COX & STUBBS-
Royal Tailoring, Cleaning and Press
ing. W. H. FREELAND. 2-tf
+ 4 =
Messrs. J. T. Bernard and Lindsey
Papy attended the State Sunday school
convention in Gainesville this week.
If you want first-class painting and
paper hanging done, call on John
Spencer. M.28-3t
Hon. w. A. Blount, of Pensacola, was
here early in the week to attend meet
ing of the Capitol Improvement Com
mission.
State Superintendent Sheats left on
Sunday for Gainesville to preside over
the State Sunday school convention.
Mr.. Sheats is president of the assOcia-
ton.
Foley's Kidney Cure if taken in time
affords security from all kidney and
bladder diseases.
Dave Davidson, of High Springs, was
in the Capital City Monday. Mr..
Davidson is railroad detective for the
Plant System, and has been in more
close places than any man in the en-
ploy of the company.
y + =
The Old Virginia Plantation Min
strels will pitch their tent in Tallahas-
see today and tomorrow. There will
be two performances each day-at z
+ and p. m. They will also give a free
exhibition outside the tent at 1 o'clock
of each day.
+ + 4
Save your discount checks and get
one of those beautiful lithograph de-
signs for walters at Pringle & John
sons. II
= + =
ga neighbor ran in with bottle Cf
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and D1ar-
rhoea Remedy when my son was suner-
ing with severe cramps and was given
up as beyond hope by my regular ply
sician, who stands high in his profes-
sion, After administering three doses
of it. my son regained consciousness
and recovered entirely within twenty
four hours" says Mrs. Mary Haller, OF
Mt. Crawford, Va. This remedy is for
sale by Wight & Bro. and all medicine
dealers.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1902-04-11

Bartholemew's has 12 standard bred
horses. Best educated horse In the
world.
Nunnally's fine candies always fresh
at Wight & Bros.
The farmers were late getting in their
crops, but the outlook is very bright at
this time.
We have fresh shipment of Wiley's
candy. COX & STUBBS.
Mrs. Andrew P. Foster (nee Miss En-
ma Goza), and her lovely children, of
st. Augustine, are in the city, guests of
her sister, Mrs. W. E. Mccarthy.
You will miss a treat if you fail to
see the military drill at Bartholomew's
horse show.
Hon. C. M. Brown, of OcaIa, was here
Monday on business. Mr.. Brown came
to attend meeting of the Capitol I'm
provement Commission, of which he is
a member.
Gentlemen who appreciate high
grade chewing tobacco will be pleased
with our line. cox & STUBBS.
+ +
See J. G.. Moore's Old Plantation Min
strels under canvass; the only one of its
kind south of Virginia. They will ex-
hibit in Tallahassee Friday and Satur-
day, the nth and 18th, at 2 and 8 p. m.
Free exhibition at 1 o'clock p. m. each
day outside of canvas.
Try Chamberlain's Stomach & Liver
Tablets, the best physic. For sale by
Wight & Bro.
Mr.. N. M. Bowen, who was confined
to his room last week on account of
OyerwOTk, is out once more. There
was no truth in the report that he had
been stricken with paralysis.
Only white barber shop in the city.
Over Pringle & Johnson's istere. Geo.
Gravy, proprietor. #
y = +
Tallahassee will soon bloom out with
new fire wagon and apparatus. The
committee has ordered the outfit, which
will soon be delivered. 1t is to be hoped
that horses will be purchased and a
paid company organized in the near
future.
White barber shop. Over Pringle &
JOhnSOn's store. If
Albert Grice, cOlOred was arrested by
Sheriff Pearce early in the week, for
participating in a game Of craps out
at HOustOn's woods. Grice is supposed
to be the man who shot Sam McPher-
son over a game out there last Satur-
day.
The Standard lime is the best for all
purposes. Kept for sale by Taylor &
Child only. M.14-1m
The Capital Improvement Commits
sion held meetings Monday and Tues
day for the purpose of receiving re-
ports from the contractor. and trans
acting other business in connection
with the work on the State Capital.
The commission made thorough in
sDection of the material and work and
reported everything satisfactory.
The surest and safest remedy for kid
ney and bladder diseases is FOley's Kid
ney Cure.
The young men of the city gave a
dance at the Leon Hotel Wednesday
night The event was greatly enjoyed
by all the participants, and the devO-
tees of. the art terpsichOrean tripped
the light fantastic until midnight. EX-
cellent music was furnished by local
band. About twelve couples were pres
ent
Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
opiates, and will not cOnstipate like
nearly ali other cough medicines. Re-
fuse substitutes.
Messrs. w. D. and H. D. Hartt left
Wednesday afternoon for New Or
leans. At that place Mr.. w. D. Hartt
will join his daughter and sOn-in-law,
Mr.. Clark, for a cruise on their ship.
Henry will return home after seeing
his father safe on board.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1902-04-11

FOR SALE-24O acres, ten miles
west of Tallahassee, two ane One-half
from railroad. Suitable for stock range.
We. BRADLEY, Tallahassee, Fla.
March 21-1m.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1902-04-11

DRAYING.-I am now doing all
kinds of draying and solicit the patron
age of all who have draying done. /
give it my personal attention. Regular
patrons do not have to wait for freight
notices. G. H. AVERITT. If
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1902-04-11

FOR RENT-FOur-room cottage, with
about an acre of land (mOre if ,desireO.
Apply to MRS. HELEN HIRT, east
of Tallahassee. st
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1902-04-11

BOARDERs WANTED.-I will take
a few summer boarders. MRS. J. C..
KEMPER. If
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1902-04-11

Shirt Waists from 25c to S1.25 at Ball,
Demilly & Co. A.11-N
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1902-04-11

FOR RENT-My residence on Clin-
ton street, furnished. MRS. H. D.
HARTT. A.4-3t
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1902-04-11

We have fresh shipment of Wiley's
candy. cox & STUBBS.-
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1902-04-11

FOR RENT-A new five-room cot
tage. Enquire of TAYLOR & CHILD.
2t
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1902-04-11

FOR SALE-Barnesville Top Buggy
and a set of single harness. Good as
new. Apply to u. E. McGRIFF.
Mch. 7-tf.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1902-04-11

Call at Wight & Bros. and get free
sample OF Coke's Dandruf Cure.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1902-04-11

PILE-IlIE CURES PILES!
Money refunded if it ever fails.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1902-04-11
TO CURE A GOLD IN ONE D

Take Laxative BrOmo Quinine Tablets All
E. w Grove signature is on each box. 25c.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1902-04-11

Messrs. W. D. and H. D. Hartt left
Wednesday afternoon for New Or
leans. At that place Mr.. w. D. Hartt
will join his daughter and son-in-law,
Mr.. Clark, for a cruise on their ship.
Henry will return home after seeing
his father safe on board.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-10-30
EMBARRASSED THE CLERGYMAN

uiaisters Makeshift AL Right Untn.
the Maid Appeared.
A distinguished Episcopal clergy
man was once called on to ofdc1ate al
a fashionable summer resort church,
and, finding only a short surpl1ce ana
no cassock in the vestry, was very
much disturbed at the thought OF "a
ing to appear in a yesture that to the
frivolous would look like q white shirt
and trousers. But q happy inspiration
came to him. Why not wear n OF
his wife's black petticoats? The por-
ton that would show below the sur
plice would look exactly like the regu-
Iation cassock. and 10 one would ever
be the wiser. So he hurriedly sent
n Of the ushers with an explanatory
note to his wife in the hotel, and IN
the nick of time the petticoat arrived.
The makeshift turned out to be a per-
feet success, and no n at a distance
could tell that he was not wearing a
cassock. After the close Of the SER
vice he decided to go out to the body
of the church without taking off his
robes, in order to greet some friends.
And he was soon the center Of a
group of fashionable women, when a
green Irish maid from the hotel came
up, and in a loud voice said to him:
Yer Reverence, the missus STINT me
afther her petticoat that We do be
wearin', an I wuz to wait till ye take
it off."-New York Tribune.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1902-10-30
He Needed no introduction.

An amusing story comes from Paris
of the device adopted by a prominent
clubman Of wealth and position to
form the acquaintance of 3 lady well
known for her beauty in social and
theatrical circles. The lady was
lunching in a fashionable restaurant
in the Bois de Boulogne, accompanied
by her equally ~well-known poodle,
says the London Globe. The dog was
running from table to table, pick
ing up pieces and collecting morsals
from other diners, and presently,
when it returned to it's mistress. she
was astonished to see written on it's
back in red chalk, "Tell your mistress
that she is simply adorable and | love
her exceedingly" The gentleman
signed his name. After this q formal
introduction was no longer necessary.