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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20

sertion that we sometimes do purchase
houselots and let them lie unproduetive
until we can earn n little money 10 erect
house. and we grant that we sin griev-
ously In 50 doing: nevertheless, did you
but truly realize how we love our humble
homes. we feel much certain that you
would have n little mercy upon us sin
ners and forgive the sin and pardon the
transgression.
love know that IL r. unjust toward
the abused milliona.res and the misused
wealthy, vet we are 30 welded 10 the
inquity OF loving to dwell in our own
homes that we can hardly bear 10 give
them ur.
u.-Of curse the land tax on the veal
thy is not burdensome while the present
taxes upon their palaces. mills and mach
inery and other personal and real prop
erty be heavy: yet remember how much
they have and how little We possess. and
remember the poor lest ye yourselves.
like the common people. become also
humble folk like ourselves.
12.--Peradventure the love OF our hum
Bile dwellings be disease: yea. an ep-
demic; yet We DO take 10 much comfort
In dwelling In them that We pray you let
US remain as we are: albeit. give US poor
devils a real nice. good long rest
l3-Pray, leave us just enough 10
breathe the breath OF life and shut not
of our wind entirely lest we and our
little ones perish from of the earth.
14-Now TO end the parable. 60 We. ask
Colonel Goddard II he would even con-
sent to have the plants In which he is
financially interested. and his splendid
dwelling from taxation, save the mere
land. and have the humble man In his
humble home taxed TO partly make up
the deficiency. And l6 70 that as a just.
honest man we humble fellows will stake
our very lives that he would spurn the
bribe and make answer, lis thy servant
dog that We should DO this thing"
Behold, while Col O., Is not In business
for his health hut to make money, he
would sever his right hand from the arm
rather than stoop TO such an iniauity.
1.-THE single land tax piracy remind
eth US Of the son OF Erin who lay sick
of n long. long fever. Upon being asked
what remedy he had taken. he replied.
"No remedy. your honor, but a mighty
big cask Of medicine" And we pray you.
We single land tax pirates have mercy
upon and cram not too big casks OF taxes
upon our humble home.
1s-Behold. is 4 not all recorded In
The Single Land Tax Pirates Own Book?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
~ yALEx s. ARNOLD, woonsocker. r. J.

Chapter Kin which the single tax
land pirates are handled without gloves
Col. Gcddard's supposed rejoinder.
l. Now It was found that the wealthy
tax dodger. with tens and hundreds OF
thousands in personal property. was ex-
ceeding much inclined 10 hide or cover
up his great riches therefore to remedy
the evil In a horn the single land tax pi-
rates did propose. and without a blush
OF shame. 10 abolish his tax and tuck Il
on heavy and hard upon the farmer and
the man who owneth his own home how
ever humble II be.
@ Yea. verify, because forsooth the
rich men dodge their personal property
taxes the single land pirates do even pro-
year for the crime of owning n home
8. And this Is the twentieth century,
and In enlightened America
e. Albeit, II proposed to have a single
land tax that will tax the rich and poor
more equally for their house lots and
exempt from taxation millionaires' pal
aces and stocks, and likewise thereby 10
relieve the rich manufacturers OF most
of their taxes and tuck II right straight
onto all men guilty OF owning their
homes; then could the employer afford
20 pay larger wages.
g. Verify. some things are too thin:
but single land tax piracy is altogether
too thick for we common people who own
our own homes.
6. Granted that we comman folk, who
own our own humble dwelling, are sin
ners above all the Chileans; nevertheless.
we do protest against letting this Tower
OF Sloan all upon us so heavily.
Z. Yea, we confess that we have sinned
very muchly by owning our own homes.
Howbeit. have just a little mercy upon
US and the farmers. and please exempt
not all the personal property Of the rich:
yea, have them pay some OF the taxes
OF city and town, and. 10. we will rise
up early and bless you for not taxing
us quite 10 death.
s. We grant that our land cannot run
away while the milionaires often swear
of their personal property taxe- and COW
er up their riches; nevertheless, we do
beseech you, single tax land pirates, TO
uncover some OF the millionaires' wealth
instead OF piling most OF the taxes upon
we common folk and making II so hard
for us TO live under such piracy; for. 10.
II is hard enough as II is
s-Verily, We own the truth OF the as
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
MATINEE GIRLS PLEASANT
CHAT WITH MISS KIRWIN.

had long felt deep interest in little
Lenora Kirwin, who is this season achiev-
ing undeniable success, with the Albet
Stock company. and ever since she re-
turned from what may be called her re-
markably successful season at Philadel-
phia | have attempted 10 gain an inter
view with her. Yesterday my efforts were
crowned with success. / was rebeling
against the heat, and she cordially I'm
vited me to go to her room, where she
vowed 1t was delightfully."- cool. she Jed
the way and the room was so very
Comfy that made myself at home In a
cozy rocker almost before my little host
ess asked me. She replaced her dainty
white muslin gown with a cool kimona Of
fimsy material. and thoughtfully turned
the electric fan in a position to give me
the most breeze What a pretty little
room" could not help remarking How
do you get time to do all this?" I queried.
waving my hand toward the cool. dainty
white muslin draperies over doors. win
dows and mirrors.
II don't get very much time" she ad-
n,itted but these draperies made down
In Philadelphia and have only had them
laundered and freshened up a bit for here
You've no idea how much ones dressing
room means. To be sure, we are in II only
a short time, but II seems so homelike to
decorate little in an inexpensive sort Of
way"
"Apropos OF home-how do you like be-
ing here in your own town." I asked.
Il suppose you are asking me this for
publication she answered seriously.
"and as I've not much experience at evad-
ing newspaper queries. l guess ia best be
frank with you. At first, In Lady Bounti-
ful i was terribly afraid. It's an awful
thing TO be a novice and TO have everyone
know that you're a novice. Here I'm my
own city, where / was born and have
lived all my life. ! naturally have many
friends. and even though friendship some
times blinds ones eyes 10 imperfections,
II Is more apt 10 make them more keen
and alert for ones foibles and weak
nesses. However, the local theatregoers
have been very kind to me. and I'm truly
glad to be at home again. I consider my
self a very lucky girl. and I'm full OF
gratitude for everyone who has helped
principally Mr.. Lovenberg, who gave me
my FIRST chance. No matter In what walk
OF life one goes her start means more
than anything else. When I was a school
girl wanted with all my heart to be an
opera singer.
with this end in view I studied music
with a local teacher Of vocal music, but
soon my voice, what little I had began
TO grow weak and my friends advised me
10 give up my study. IL meant a great
deal TO me. but vowed 10 make for my
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
CORRUPT POLITICS.
Mems Club tf CrarstOn Street Church Lis.
ten 10 Address on the :utlact,

At the regular monthly meeting Of the
Mems club OF the Cranston Street Bap-
tist church the Rev. Wallace Nuttine.
pastor Of the Union Congregs tional
church. addressed the club. hi. subject
being Florence and Savanarola Their
Lessons ~ Us" Mr.. Nutting pointed
out that the state was cursed with \ most
corrupt system of politics. although
Florence numbered among her citizens
men Of the greatest culture and educa-
tion.
The poor were ground under foot that
the rich might indulge in the greatest ex-
ceases. He dwelt on the corruptnees OF
the church and ~ the struggle made by
Savanarola 10 overcome ". on his great
influence for good among the peopla and
ON his final martyrdom, caused by his
opposition TO the church and rulers MFR
Nutting pointed out the evils of modern
politics. OF the spoils system. the mac hine
the bess- and the -heeier- ti~-ee-4paret
modern politics To the Florentine politics
OF the 18th century. and showed how in
many ways things were much the same
as 400 years ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
MAClEAN INJURED

painfully injured yesterday while train
ing at the Revere Cycle track. The rider
had worked out his trip and had dis
mounted. when the motor. having gone
around the track again, came up be-
hind him and knocked him down. DR..
Newton was obliged to do some sewing
on one foot and in the back. MacI,ean
declares that he will not miss riding a
race because of the mishap.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
FENCING

Fencing has gained q strong foothod
in Providence and the many enthusiasts
In this city will receive with much pleas
ure the announcement that Professor
Willis W. Work. the we'll known master
alarms now teaching foil practice at
Brown university. Is about 10 appear
in an assault against Professor Castsldi.
Sisnor Nicola leveroni has issued
challenge To match Professor Jos. Cas-
toldi against any and all corners.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20

Missis-Don't forget. Kathleen. tina,
the Muggins are coming 10 dinner to-
night.
Kathleen-Ah don't LEI that bother ye.
now. lave II 10 me III just do me
worst They'll never trouble ye again
Boston Traveller.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
SPORTING
Continued from page Three

a total of 200 For the two days shoot
ing Martin has a total OF AIS and Cook
4l2.
It seems to be conceded that Capt.
Martin, of New Jersey. Private Cook.
District OF Columbia: Lieut.. Casey. New
York: Lieut.. Farrow. District OF Colum-
bia; Private Lester. Pennsylvania, and
Private Wetherall. District OF Columbia,
will be chLsen as team members.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20

future at the head OF a company. as she
aims to do. shall be among the frst to
THE MATINEE GIRL.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-23
A High Water Philosopher.

All around surged the angry floodt
On the roof of the house sat the
owner surrounded by his chickens.
''Wkat do you want?" he demanded.
81 have come to rescue you." said
the man in the row boat.
do look as if l was wantin' to be
res scued?-
"But man alive, the water is up to
The caves of your house! 1t will float
away with you the first thing you
know
1.-THE house. Mott won't. There's
trust deed in it that1l hold 1t down
alright"
The man in the boat hesitated.
"You must be crazy" he said. ''po
you intend to stay here"
''Looks like it, doesn't it?"
'It may be a week before you get
away from here:
That's right"
We'll, can't l do anything for you:'
The owner of the premises took a
chew of tobacco and reflected.
YES" he said looking thoughtful-
ly at the chickens. You might
bring me d hatchet, and a gasoline
stove, and some salt, and stew pan
l can get the water myself. Too bad
about that terrible drought in the
East, amt it?'-Chicago Tribune.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-23
.X XCHIEF9fHZICE

All the organs therefore are fed on pure,
rich blood; and the person using the
Golden Medical Discovery gains in
flesh and strength. Fever, night-sweats,
headache, are dispelled 1t is Just the
remedy for the Consumptive, for the
victim of Catarrh of the Lungs, or the
sufferer from Bronchitis.
Indigestion is not disease but an
admonition-it is the red light that
signifies danger. 1t is the language
of the stomach to prepare for serious
trouble if allowed to persist. Bitters
and alcoholic medicines are poor means
for stimulating the stomach to perform
larger share of work than il ought.
The effect on the stomach is like the
spur to the weary horse weakens
him and shortens his life A rational
treatment is moderate eating of whole
some foods, and only those which the
person likes. Occasionally, say once a
week, a dinner pill should be taken
which should be entirely of vegetable
ingredients-likeD DIR. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets-that will not purge, but act
gently on the liver, stomach and bowels
The main dependence for curing per-
nanently the Indigestion which has be-
come chronic uheart-burn," the
sour eructations, the worst cases of dys-
pepsia-is that Alternative extract made
| from medicinal herbs that DIR. Pierce calls
his rGolden Medical Discovery for
il contains no alcohol to over-stimulate
the stomach, but il simply goes to work
in the right way-corecting the liver,
purifying the blood and assimilating the
food so that the stomach takes up its
labors with activity and refreshed pow
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-23

ers. II fills the arteries with the pure,
rich, red blood of health. 1t tears down,
and carries off old, inert and half-dead
tissues and replaces them by new. 1t
builds firm, healthy flesh. 1t makes the
muscles strong and elastic and steadies
and tones the nerves. 1t cures debility
and weakness of every description.
There is no medicine equal to Doctor
Pierces Golden Medical Discovery for
purifying the blood. 1t carries off the
poisons which contaninate the life fluid.
II increases the activity of the blood
making glands and gives the body an
increased supply of pure, body building
blood. 1t builds up the body with
sound, healthy flesh instead of flabby
fat, promotes the appetite, feeds the
nerves, and so gives to weak, nervous
people vitality and vigor.
There is no alcohol contained in
rGolden Medical Discovery" and it is
absolutely free from opium, cocaine and
all other narcotics.
Accept no substitute for Golden Med
[ ical Discovery There is nothing ujust
as good for diseases of the stomach,
blood and lungs.
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, the best
/ laxative for old people. They cure con-
stipation and biliousness.
Read all about yourself, your system,
the physiology of life, anatomy, hygiene,
simple home cures, etc, in that standard
family doctor book, The Common Sense
Medical Adviser, a book of 1000 pages.
For cloth-bound copy send 81 cents in
one-cent stamps, or for paper covers II
stamps. Address DR.. K. v. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-23
NOT Very Filling.

Mrs. Andrews was the most conscien-
tious visitor of the district, but for va
rious reasons she was not popular
among the poor people whom she
longed to help.
Il don't want to see that peaked look
ing woman in my room again. nor l
won'tr' said the grandmother of the
nine ragged Palmers.
81 read my Bible wild the best O.
folks" went on the old lady, 'but
there's times for some things an times
for others. an that Andrews woman
is without the sense TO know the one
from the other. What was the motto
she brought us yesterday. all in red and
gold letters, and we with empty stom-
achs? = BE filed with faith! ~
Youths Companion.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-23
$4,000 FORFEIT

Will be paid by the Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Proprietors, Buff
falo, N. ", if they cannot show the
original signature of the individual vol
unteering the testimonial above, and
among the thousands which they are
constantly publishing, thus proving their
genuineness-
LIFE SAVER.
For over a third of a century Doctor
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery has
been in common use in this country,
been taken by thousands of people and
has cured thousands as our file of testi-
monials will prove-yet no one ever
heard of its harming a single person.
That is because it is made of purely
vegetable ingredients scientifically
prepared in the Medical Laboratory of
the Worlds Dispensiry, at Buffalo,
N. ", under the supervision of DIR.
R. V. Pierce
Cod-liver oil was the old fashioned
remedy for a rundown system, or a
chronic wasting disease. The digestion
of the oil is a task for the healthiest
stomach. and sensitive stomachs rebel
against it A great improvement in the
means employed for the benefit and
cure of such cases is Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, which maintains the
nutrition of the body by enabling the
person to eat, retain, digest and assimi.
late food. 1t overcomes Indigestion il
present, soothes the cough, and, by it:
Alternative properties, cleanses the blood
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-23
Reflections of a Bachelor.

1t would be real interesting if the
young women who go bareheaded in
summer would start the fashion of
going barefooted.
The Inconsistency of things matri-
monial is that women say a man
should not lead a single life, yet con-
denim him if he leads double life.
The man who talks about the
weather is an angel of mercy com.
pared to the man who talks about all
the smart things his children say.
Next to her minister's opinion or
the stock market, a woman has the
most faith in the ice mans knowledge
of how to make that furnace work.
New York Press.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-23
New Tangled Schools.

They taught him how to hemstitch
and they taught him how to sing,
And how to make a basket out of
variegated string,
And how to fold paper so he would
mt hurt his thumb.
They taught lot to BERTHE, but he
couldn't
do a
sum.
They taught him how to mold the
head of Hercules in clay,
And how to tell the difference twixt
the bluebird and the jay,
And how to sketch horsie in a little
picture frame,
But strangely they forgot to teach
him how
to spell
his name.
Now, Bertie's pa was cranky, and he
went one day to find
What twas they did that made his
son so backward in the mind.
Il don't want BERTHE wrecked" he
cried, his temper far from cool,
81 want him educatedw so he
took him
out of
school.
Newark News,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-23
THE BROAD JUMPER.
His Training Must he Systematic to
Get the Best Results.


Every scboolboy thinks that he can
broad jump. and so he can to n certain
degree. But this event is one which
should be gone at systematically TO get
the best results. The jumper should
first carefully notice his stride on go
ing up TO the take of. so that he can
mark of a distance-say twenty-five
yards back-and by stepping on this
mark with one Of his feet as he runs
by he will be sure 10 strike the take of
when he comes TO IL. The jumper can
not be sure of getting his best efforts
into his jump unless lac is practically
sure of hitting the take of. After this
has been acquired the athlete can get
to work.
In this run the jumpers highest
speed should be reached at about ten
or twelve feet before the take Off. so
that he can gather himself for the
jump. After leaving the take off he
should shoot out and up. He must
have elevation or his efforts will he in
vain. lie should 20 into the air at an
angle OF at least forty-iive degrees. \
good way 10 get this elevation is by
placing hurdle In the jumping pit
and jumping over it. The jumper
should gather himself together rs he
goes through the air. and at the finish.
just before alighting. he should force
himself on by spasmodic effort with
| his arms and body. The legs will strike
| the ground at the farthest possible
| distance. Practice will show how far
out the feet can be thrown without the
| athletes falling back into the pit. 1t
must be remembered that the greater
the speed the farther out the feet can
be thrown with safety. great deal
of practice Is necessary 10 become a
good broad jumper. but this is an
event which IL is not well TO practice
too frequently. as it is very hard on
the legs. The broad jumper will there
fore not expect TO get at his best dur
ing his first season.--G. W. Orton in st.
| Nicholas.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-23
Special Summer Rates.

Via Chicago * Northwestern Ry.
For round trip tickets during the
summer season to st. Paul, Mime
apolfs, Duluth, Ashland, Waukesha,
DEVILS Lake, Gogebic, Lake Geneva,
Madison, Marquette, Lake Mills,
Green Lake, Lake Minnetonka and
other summer resorts of Wisconsin,
Northern Michigan and Minnesota,
Yellowstone National Park, Oregon,
Washington and Alaska Descrip-
tive pamphlets Colorado" "Califor-
MIA" and ''Hints to Tourists" giving
detailed information, mailed upon
application to w. B. KNIsERN, p. T.
NJ, Chicago, Ill. 46t4
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-23
II Word from the Police.
PRAISE WHERE IT BELONGS.
JOHN KEEFE, who for a number Of years was
Chief of Police Of Jacksonville, Florida, says:

Chief OF Police OF Jacksonviie, Florida says:
l wish to congratulate you on the
success you have attained in placing
before suffering humanity such a
superior and reliable medicine for
the cure of sickness whether in the
lungs or stomach. l have found
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry a specific for coughs and sore
throat, an appetizer when l felt
weak and debilitated, and a fine
tonic when the overworked system
became clogged and weary.
Several of my friends who have
been using it speak highly of it and
1 am satisfied that your "Discov-
cry" deserves all the praise be-
slowed upon it; hence, l am pleased
to give it my hearty endorsement.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-23
Short JduntS for Busy People.

Is the title of handsome illustrat-
ed booklet, issued by the Chicago &
Northwestern R'y, briefly describ-
ing nearby summer resorts, with in
formation as to summer hotels and
boarding houses, railroad and hotel
rates, etc. Sent on receipt of 2-cent
stamp by w. B. KNISKERN, Passenger
Traffic Manager, - Fifth Ave, Chi
cago. Hit
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-23
TRAGEDY OF ANIMAL LIFE.
Something Pathetic In the Career {
the Passenger Pigeon.

Something Pathetic In the Career of
the Passenger Pigeon.
To him who knows the story Of the
passenger pigeon this group of beauti-
full, grayish brown birds with the iri-
descent golden sheen upon their throats
is the last word of n tragedy of animal
life. America was once the land of the
wild pigeon. Early American writers
are full of references to it Alexander
Wilson, the father OF American orni-
thology. estimated that flock seen by
him i'm 1908 contained over 100000
individuals. Ii stretched from the ho-
rizon TO the horizon. as far as the eye
could see. and was over four hours in
passing a given point. He saw a nest
ing colony forty miles long and several
miles i'm width.
In 1905 Audubon saw schooners at
the wharfs in New York loaded not in
packages. but I'm bulk. with wild pi-
geons caught up the Hudson river and
sold for a cent apiece. Up TO 1SGO the
bird continued fairly abundant. Then
a frightful slaughter began to supply
an increased food demand. Gun. pole.
club. net and sulphur pot were EN-
ployed. Thirty dozen birds were cap
tured at one spring of the net. One
man netted 500 dozen. in one day. In
the nesting season trees were shaken
or felled and wagon loads of squab
taken nightly. droves of hogs being
turned in to utilize what the hunters
had left. Wherever the distracted
fiocks appeared the slaughter began.
At the last known large pigeon nest
ing" in 1878. billion birds were killed
during the season. Like the bison, it
was effectually exterminated. showing
the terrible efficiency of man when he
sets out systematically in pursuit of a
lower species.-New York Post.