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The Press., 1903-12-03

There may be no question what ever about your courage, but we'll undertake to say that, though you are as brave as a lion, you won't want to have anything to do with that kind of 8 fray. Trousers and tatters don't make just the kind of a combination that you are hankering after, do they. Purchasers of Suits or Trousers will have the advantage of our Mark-Down Prices, and will not be bothered with any thing of the sort. They are just as safe from it as though they had paid-up policy of insurance against any such kind of un- pleasantness. If our Suits give you any hankering at all, they will give you an ungovernable hankerning for another one just like it.
The Press., 1903-12-03
Canine IntelIawemce.

A native of Peru has vouched for the following: A native pointed out one day a huge white dog that lay be- fore his wattled house. He declared that his dog had intelligence of an al most human order. He said that once, when 1t had broken a bone in its foot, he had taken 1t to a surgeon and the surgeon had set the fracture and re- lieved it of its pain. Some months aft erward, in the middle of the night, the surgeon was awakened by great scratching at his door and by a thump- ing as of some heavy body. He slipped on a dressing gown and wont down, to find the white dog in his garden with a brown dog beside 1t that held one leg o6 the ground. The surgeons de- duction was that the white dog had brought its companion there for treat ment. Accordingly he dressed the leg of the injured animal, and thereupon the two dogs licked his hands with an air of gratitude and departed slowly into the night side by side.
The Press., 1903-12-03
A Legend of Nantucket.

About Vineyard sound there are flu. merous legends of famous Indian giant. It is said that the rocks at Sea- comet are the remains of his wife. whom he threw into the sea there. He turned his children into fishes and emp tying out his pipe one day formed Nlr- tucket out of its ashes. This latter story of Nantucket's source must ac- count likewise for the well known story of that old Nantucket captain who was accustomed to make his reckonings by tasting the earth brought up on sound ing. One day the lead was dipped iA some earth brought on board ship from the island. and the captain, after tast- ing, leaped from his berth in great excitement. exclaiming. "Nantuckc s sunk. and here we are right over old Marm Hackett's garden"' Naturally he would recognize the taste of tobacco ashes.
The Press., 1903-12-03
Captain Bnrtlett's Three Cheers.


 A series of Revolutionary scenes were given in d London thcater some months after the close of that memor able war. On the one side was the English army in full red coated uni. form, with every button in it's exact place. Opposite them was the Amefi- can army, composed. as the theater bill stated, of artisans. cobblers and tinkers," arrayed in their working dress, with buttons of every size and hue
 When the curtain dropped Captain Bartlett of Plymouth. Mass. the cap tain of a ship then in port, stood up in his seat in the pit and in voice as if given from a quarter deck in a sqnall called, ''Three cheers for the artisans. cObblers and tinkers who were too much for King George and his red coats," and with wave of his hat he gave these with will. For short time there was silence in the thaater. followed by an enthusiastic. John Bull. appreciative cheer for the pluck and assurance of the Yankee captain. who became the lion of the city. receiving invitations to clubs and free tickets to theatrical and other entertainments while he remained in port.-BostOn Transcript. f
The Press., 1903-12-03
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
items of local interest taken from the columns
 of The Press, thirty years aeo.I
December {. 1878.

Excellent sleighing has prevailed for the past two weeks.
 Basch's woolen mill at StaffordviIle is about starting again on full time.
 Vim. Judd of Holyoke, while sleigh riding with three ladies of this village Thanksgiving evening, the sleigh touched the horses heels, and being particular above the average about such things the animal began running and kicking, soon converting the front of the sleigh into a first-class article of kindling wood. He was finally refined up beside the road, when the sleigh was upset, and the horse, free ing himself, ran; but his plucky driver retained his hold upon the reins, and though dragged consider able distance finally stopped him. One lady was kicked by the horse upon the knee, receiving a severe though prob ably not permanent injury. The Oth- CTS were unhurt.
 Union. During the past season the shoe manufactory of Marcy Bros. & Go. has been run to greater extent than ever before, at times as high as 60 em- ployes being engaged upon the prem ises of the company, beside the work put out in families all over town. The market has been chiefly south, where one of the partners is most of the time engaged in selling. The present sus- pension of work is owing to the diff culty of making collections and is ex- pected to be of brief duration.
The Press., 1903-12-03
Arab Lying.

The following characterization of the Arab penchant for not telling the truth Is from a paper by Dr. G. Sain:-Paul on the Tunisians: Arab lying is OK. asperating. It is absurd and victorious. It triumphs easily over the critical sense and the habit of scientific req soning. It is sometimes childish Your native servants will never be taken unawares. You forbid one of them to smoke in your dining room and you surprise him there with a cigarette in his mouth. You were smoking No I saw you Impossible You had a cigarette in your mouth: you are hid ing 1t in your hand; there 1t is.' Then God put 1t in my hand The native denies always. Taken red handed he denies. Beneath blows he denies Pain Is sometimes powrrlcss to make him confess, even at the point of death This obstinacy is due in part to the high idea he has of his dignity. His pride forbids hinl confession, be- cause the avowal of his lying is in- finitely humiliating in his eyes. The fear of losing face is all powerful in him. To recognize a fault is more shameful than to have committed 1t. Hence the peculiar obstinacy of the native in denying, even when 1t would be to his interest to confess. an Ob- stinacy not manifested in other ways" Journal of American Folk Lore.
The Press., 1903-12-03
Cairo Street Warnings.

In oriental countries the reck essness of drivers of vehicles and their dsre gard for foot passengers are very mark ed, but in Cairo they have d series of curious cries with which they warn q footman. They specify the partictAlesT part of his anatomy which is in dan ger, as thus: Look out for thy left shin, O uncle." Boy, have q care for the little toe on thy right foot" 70 blind beggar. look out for thy staff" And the blind beggar. feeling his way with the staff in his right hand. at once obediently turns to the left. 70 Frank ish woman, look out for thy left foot" % burden bearer, thy load is in dan ger" 70 water carrier. look out for the tail end of thy pigskin water bot flo v
The Press., 1903-12-03
Dwchesse de Berry al p,epn..

Dieppe boasts of being the most an- cient of all the "bains de mef' Henri III. repaired thither ill 1578 ito bathe in the sea in order@to cure certain ail- ments from which he suffered"
 For long time the Dieppe baths were reported to be efficaclous in cases of hydrophobia. When Henry IV.'s little dog, Fanor, had been bitten by a big dog, supposed to be mad, 1t was dispatched to Dieppe in charge of groom of the chamber, pour etre mouille dams la mer," and Mme de Sevigne relates that some ladies of the court who had been bitten by a mad dog went there in 1871.
 It was, however, the Duchesse de Berry who popularized Dieppe. She went there regularly from 1924 to 1880 and once took part in really remark able ceremony of inauguration on the beach. While cannon thundered and bells pealed and bands played she pub hcly entered the water, led by the hand by the royal medical inspector of the baths," who was attired in even ing dress with kid gloves. One would give a great deal for a snap shot of that performance.-PallM Mall Gazette.
The Press., 1903-12-03
The Way to Float,

This is the advice of an old swimmer to those who cannot swim: Any hu- man being who will have the preAence of mind to clasp the hands behind his back and turn the face toward the zenith may float at ease and in perfect safety In tolerably still water. When you first. find yourself in deep water you have only to consider yourself an empty pitcher. Let your mouth and nose, and not the top of your heavy head, be the highest part of you and you are safe. But thrust up one of your bony hands and dowIR you go turning up. the handle tips over the pitcher" There are reason and logic in thiA
The Press., 1903-12-03
How the Gorilla Walks.

The gorilla has not only il crouching habit, but he walks on all four of his legs and has the motion of most quad rupeds, using his right arm and left leg at the same time. and alternates with the left arm and right leg. It is not exactly walk or a trot. bIt a kind of ambling gait. while the ,chim- panzee uses his arms as crutches. but lifts one foot from the ground a little in advance of the other. He does not place the palm of the hand on the ground, but uses the back of the fin gers from the second joint.
The Press., 1903-12-03
Rufus Choate and Justice Shaw

Rufus Choate was sitting next to Judge Hoar in the bar when Chief Jus tice Shaw was presiding and the Suf- folk docket was being called. The chief justice said something which led MT. Choate to make a half humorous and half displeased remark about Shaw's roughness of look and manner, to which Judge Hoar replied, After all. feel reverence for the old chief justice" "A reverence for him, my dear fellow?' said Choate. "So do I. I bow down to him as the wild Indian does before his wooderH idol. I know he's ugly. but bow to a superior in- telligence. e."-George F. Hoar in Scrib- ner's Magazine.
The Press., 1903-12-03
Fight Will Be Bitter.

Those who will persist In closing their ears against the continual recommends ton of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, will have long and bitter fight with their troubles, if not ended earlit by fatal termination. Read what T. R. Beall of Beall, Mics, has to gay Last fall my wife had every symptom oi consumption. She took Dr. Kings New Discovery after everything else had fall. ed. Improvement came at once and four bottles entirely cured her." Guaranteed by A. c. Eaton, druggist. Price soc and $1. Trial bottles free.
The Press., 1903-12-03
A Thousand Dollars Worth of Good.

A. H. Thurnes, a we'll known coal op- orator of Buffalo, O., writes, II have been afflicted with kidney and bIadd ar trouble for years, passing gravel or stones with excruciating pain. I got no relIe' from medicines until began taking Flo ley's Kidney Cure, then the result was surprising. A few doses started the brick dust like fine stones, and now have no pain across my kidneys and l feel like new man. It has done me a 5000 worth of good" Sold by E. K. Taft.
The Press., 1903-12-03

A TIMELY SUGGESTION This is the season of the year when the prudent and careful housewife replenishes her supply of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It Is certain to be needed before the win ter Is over, and results are much more prompt and satisfaG 'ry wEe1 1t is kep' at hand aLd given as soon as the cold is contracted and before 1t has become set tied in the system. In almost every in- stance a severe cold may be warded of by taking this remedy freely as soon as the first indication of che cold appears. There Is no danger In giving 1t to ehil- dren, for It contains no harmful sub stance. It Is pleasant to take-both adults and children like 1t. Buy 1t and you will get the best. It always cures.
 For sale by K. K. Taft, H. F. Cady. Stafford; G. Hall, Jr., & Co.,, South Wil- lingtOn.
The Press., 1903-12-03
Varniuhnh RnnIa

eve have to varnish all our books fin my country" said Chinese. Other wise they would soon be eaten into a gray powder by a little black insect. like a beetle, that takes to books as a cat takes to ashes. Everybody in China when he receives consignment of books from Europe or America mixes a little pot of varnish at once and pro- ceeds to go at his books with it. This fluid is perfect protection. It is made of creosote, Canada balsam, resin, spirit of wine and mastic."
The Press., 1903-12-03
Revolution Imminent.

A sure sign of approaching revolt and serious trouble in your system Is nervous ness, sleeplessness, or stomach upsets. Electric Bitters will quickly dismember the troublesome couses. It never fails to tone the stomach, regulate the Kidneys and Bowels, stimulate the Liver and clar- fly the blood. Run down systems benefit particularly and all the usual attending aches vanish under its searching and thorough effectiveness. Electric Bitters is only soc and that Is returned if 1t don't give perfect satisfaction. Guaran- teed by A. c. Eaton, druggist.
The Press., 1903-12-03

TRUST THHsE Who HAVE TRIED.-I suffered from catarrh of the worst kird and never hoped for cure, but Ely's Cream Balm seems to do even that Oscar Os- trom. A Warren Ave, Chicago, III.
 suffered from catarrh 1t got SO bad could not work; I used Ely's Cream Balm ard am entirely wpll.-A.C Clarke 341 Shawmut Ave-, Boston, Macs.
 The Balm does not irritate or cause sneez'ng. Sold hv druggists at 30 cts. or mailed by Ely Bro, hers, 56 Warren St New York. s
The Press., 1903-12-03
An Amnnh hnnmiamn

An American lady visited Stratford- on-Avon lately and ''gushed'' Naven above the usual high water mark of American fervor. She had not recover ed from the attack when she reached the railway station, for she remarked to friend as they walked on to the platform. And to think that it was from this very platform the immortal bard would depart whenever he jour- neyed to LondOn!'
The Press., 1903-12-03
Tolerance.

Tolerance is a calm, generous respect for the opinions of others, even of ones enemies. Tolerance is silent justice blended with sympathy. Tolerance all ways implies wisdom and kindness. It seeks to convert others from error by gently raising them to higher ordeals, by leading them to broader lines of thinking, by patiently helping them to help themselves. Tolerance does not use the battering ram of argument or the club of sarcasm or the rapier of ridacule. e.-Selected
The Press., 1903-12-03
Mixed on Her GeOEraphy.

The postmaster of the house of con- mons tells story of his early expert ences of postal work a good many years ago. It was a London branch office, and a customer came in and handed a letter over the counter to the young woman who was serving stamps and who, after reading the ad- dress, said it would be fivepence. "But have never paid more than twopence halfpenny before,' objected the GUS toner. 'Is it overweight?" No, it wasn't overweight, said the clerk, but all letters to China were f1vepence, and as this was addressed to Ores don
The Press., 1903-12-03
Dances Sold by Auction.

A custom that has existed for several centuries is still maintained in some towns on the lower Rhine. Early in the year, on auction day. the town crier or clerk calls all the young people to- gether and to the highest bidder sells the privilege of dancing with the cho- sen girl. and her only. during the entire year that follows. The fees flow into the public poor box.
The Press., 1903-12-03
Just the Sight of Him,

Fan-Reggie has been engaged to- any number of girls, but he always gets out of 1t.
 Flo-How?
 Fan-Oh. he merely goes and asks the fathers consent, and that settles #
The Press., 1903-12-03
Asking His Advice.

A little girl. aged nine, called her fa- ther to her bedside the other evening. "Papa," said the little diplomat. 'T want to ask your advice"
 "Well, my dear. what is it aboutF' "What do you think 1t would be best to give me on my birthday T-London Telegraph.
The Press., 1903-12-03
Dyspepsia Makes One Afraid to Fla,

DJHP~PSHN 1a1 11&HOH OH1O N HHWHH NU MsNts
 It whips us with a lash braided from na- ture's own violated laws. It tu'ns a pleasure into 8 torment. But Cal cura Solven', Dr. David Krnn'dy's new medi- cine, cures dyspepsia Then we sit dou D to a good dinner and welcome ever, thing from the beef to the pudding. What a change! Write to the Cal-cura Company Rondout, N Y for free sample botiI'.
The Press., 1903-12-03
Anger and DfHestaom.

A well known physician has written: Anger is passion which especially units the stomach for doing much work. If it occurs often or be pro- tracted, but little food should be taken Those who indulge in it have a double cause for abstinence. Both their folly and their stomachs call for a fast"
The Press., 1903-12-03
CRHnlRaS

Jackson Trays-My wife found half dozen poker chips in my pocket this morning. Severn Supp-Whew! What did she say?
 Jackson Trays-Lectured me on my carelessness in not having cashed them in.-CathC lie Standard and Times.
The Press., 1903-12-03
A Sport.

'So Mistah Erastus Pinkney is gwine to git married" said the coffee colored youth with the large scarfpin. ..
 "Yes," was the answer. Somebody done tor him dat marriage was lot tery. an' he's sech a spoht dat he's boun' to take chance"- "-Exchange.
The Press., 1903-12-03
The IGRR '

She-Am I the first woman you ever loved?
 He-Yes. Am the first man wEO ever loved you?
 She NempestuouslyI- You are insult ing!
The Press., 1903-12-03
AALate Repentance.

Madam" said the leader of the brigands, well have to hold you until your husband ransoms you"
 "Alasw replied the woman. II wish I'd treated him little betterw-New Yorker
The Press., 1903-12-03
EvArv NH~hf

Teacher-What comes after ''t" Ruth?
 Ruth-The fellow what's goin' to marry my sister Jane. ma'am.
The Press., 1903-12-03
It Keeps the Feet ,

Don't be imposed upon by taking sub. stitutes offered for Foley's Honey and Tar. Sold by E. K. Taft.
The Press., 1903-12-03

It Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry. ;. Ask to-day for Aliens Foot-Ease, powder. Aching, Damp feet. At all druggists and shOe stores, 25c. sS-9
The Press., 1903-12-03

A kidney or bladder trouble can always b cured by using Foley's Kidney Cure in time. Sold by E. K. Taft.
The Press., 1903-12-03
REPORT FROM THE REFORM stH Hoo1

J. c. Gluck, Superintendent, Pruny. town, w Va, writes: After trying all other advertised cough medicines, we have decided to use Foley's Honey and Tar exclusively in the West Virglnia Re form School I find it the most effective and absolutely harmless" Sold by E K. Taft.
The Press., 1903-12-03
A TIMELY TOPIC.

At this season of coughs and colds 1t Is well to know that Foley's Honey and Tar Is the greatest throat and lung remedy
 It cures quickly and prevents serious re- suits from cold. Sold by B. K. Taft.
The Press., 1903-12-03
Painful.

Johnson Does your wife speak French?
 Thompson-She thinks she does. "You don't speak it. do you?
 'No."
 ''Then how do you know she doesn't?'' 'I watched a French walters face the other day when she was talking to him, and I'll be blamed if he didn't look as if he had the toothachep'
The Press., 1903-12-03
THE STAFFORD SPRINGS ELECTRIC LIGHT AND GAS COMPANY,

Office at Chapman & Browns Hardware 
 
  the service left this mailed hon t a D k
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17


Abad Democracy
the Defender Of Liberty and Champion Of
Liberty Loving People,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17
OPENING OF The IOWA CAMPAIGN

Speech Of Hon Sullivan Democratic Candidate for Governor
at Denson, Saturday, September 12>>Opening Address
Deals With the National Issues Now
Commanding Attention.
The oasis., 1903-12-12
First, Second And Third Exami-
 nations.
CUSTOMS SERVICE, NoGALEs, ARIz.
 December l9, 1903.


 December l9, 1903.
 The United States Civil Service Commission announces an exami- nation on December 19, 1903, at Nogales, Ariz., to secure eligibles from which to make certifcation to fill vacancy in the position of inspector, Glass E, in the Customs Service at Douglas, at S3 per diem, and other vacancies as they may occur in the first, second, and third grade positions in the Customs Service at that place.
 Information relative to the sub iects and scope of the examinations may be found in form IF, "In- structions to Applicants for the Customs Service" ;"
 Age limit, 20 years or over.
 This examination is open to all citizens of the United States who comply with the requirements. Com petitors will be rated without re- gard to any consideration other than the qualified tions shown in their examination papers, and eligibles will be certified strictly in accordance with the civil service law and rules.
 Persons who desire to compete should at once apply to the secretary of the local board of examiners at the the custom house at Nogales, Ariz., for application Form 101 and Form IF, In structions to Applicants for the Custom Service" The application should be properly executed and filed with the secretary at Nogales prior to the hour of closing business on December l2. 1903.
 Issued November l6, 1903.
 EUG. K. SYKES,
 2t. Secretary.
The oasis., 1903-12-12

Sheriff Tom Turner, who Ina s been confined to his home for some days suffer ing from a severe attack of typhoid pneumonia, is reported to be rapidly recovering from his illness and will soon be able to be out again.
 A meeting of the stockholders of the Golden Rose Milling & Mining Company is being held here this afternoon to consider proposition made a few weeks ago for the pur- chase of the company's properties by party of Eastern capitalists.
 Early in the coming week, Mrs. Wm. Inman and her accomplished daughter, Gertie. will leave No- gales for La Colorado, where they expect to remain for several months. Mir. Inman is connected with the Chas. Butters Company at that place.
 Tuesday morning Frank Sharp mack, proprietor of the Poodledog Restaurant, left for Chicago on inn portant business matters which de- manded his presence in the Windy City. He stated that he would re- turn to Nogales in time to reopen his popular eating house about the twentieth of the present month.
 Last Sunday morning the cus- tom house officials passed a train load of cattle which were being shipped from Camou, Sonora, to San Francisco. There were sixteen cars in all containing 465 head of steers which were purchased from the Camou ranche by Ex-Sheriff Lyman $. Wakefield and Mir. Cameron of Tucson, who were ac- companying the cattle through to San Francisco where they were to be sold for immediate slaughter. Mir. Wakefield stated that the ship ment was only an experiment but that if it proves a success such shipments would be made through here right along for some time to come.
The oasis., 1903-12-12

Cattle Inspector w. H. Walker, of Calabasas, was in town on Tues day purchasing ranch supplies.