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The Press., 1903-11-12
Marriage In Algeria.

The farther south one travels the earlier one finds boys and girls arrive at marriageable age. Some time ago a census was taken in Algeria, and then 1t was found that the youngest married "man" was twelve years old and that many lads of thirteen had several wives. A divorced husband of fifteen and a widower of the same age were also discovered. As might be expected. the girls are even more precocious than the boys. and. though twelve Is the usual age. many are married at eleven. There were found to he 1S9 widows of fifteen and no fewer than 1,1TG divorc- ed wives of the same age.
 There Is no cough medicine 80 popular as Foley's Horey and Tar. It contains DO or iates or poisons and never fails to cure. Sold by E. K. Taft, druggist.
The Press., 1903-11-12
H.o,ev aud steveuaon.

W. E. Henley once met Robert Louis Stevenson and found his friend dis tressed because he was not a VoItaire or Dumas. though he had an equip ment which ought to have made him their peer. Stevenson put his failure" down to the weakness of his lungs. Perhaps you are right. Louis." said Henley. "Tve always felt that If had not been blessed cripple could have taken the earth in my hand and hurled it into the sum-"
The Press., 1903-11-12
Turned the Tables.

An Irishman was called on to give evidence in shooting affray. Did you see the shot fired?" asked the mag. istrate.
 "No." replied the witness. but heard it.
 Magistrate (sharplyl-That Is not sat isfactory. Go down.
 As the Irishman turned his back he commenced to laugh. but was rebuked by the magistrate. who added that fl was contempt of court.
 Pat-Did you see me laugh7
 Magistrate-No. heard you.
 Pat-That's not satisfactory.
 And the court laughed.
The Press., 1903-11-12
Smart Savings.

Lord Palmerston's reply to the Hit crate member who asked him. Are there two hens in 'Oniton?' Is a speci- men of his rather boisterous chaff. "No: only one. That's why heggs are so scarce there''
 MT. Disraeli's comment upon DOT trait of himself. "ls it not hideous-and so likeY' exhibited discernment not common with unfiattered sitters.- Twenty Years In Parliament"
The Press., 1903-11-12
Savage Revenge of a Gypsy Band

Savage Revenge of a Gypsy Band.
 A young Hungarian gypsy who had betrayed his party to the authorities after a robbery begged the magistrates companions threatened to kill him. The man was given shelter. but the room was found empty on the following day.
 Eventually lis body was discovered in field. The eyes had been burned out. the tongue excised and the man hanged by the feet on two acacia trees. The body had been cloven in two.
The Press., 1903-11-12
Not a Sick nax Since.

''I was taken seve rely sick with kidney trouble tried all sorts of medicines, none of which relieved me. One day saw an ad. of your Electric Bttters and determined to try that. After taking a few doses felt relieved, and g. on there- after was entirely cured, and have not seen sick day since. Neighbors of mine ha1 been cured of Rheumatism, Neural gia, Liver ard Kidney troubles and Gen. eral Debility" This is what B. F Bass of Fremont, N. O., writes. Only 5Oc at A. o. Eaton's, druggist.
The Press., 1903-11-12
aov Lo,r Mo..n,,o.. ..,ve.


 It is not known just how long mos quitoes can live. but their average life is much longer than is ordinarily sup posed. Thousands of them live through winter. hibcrnating or asleep in dark places in barns or house cellars. In sparsely settled localities. where they cannot find such places for shelter. they live through the winter in hollow trees. in caves and holes under upturn- ed trees. and even though the tempera- ture may fall far below freezing they are not winter killed. but on the ap- proach of warm weather become active again. Mosquitoes are frequently seen flying about in the woods before the snow has wholly left the ground.-Wil- jam Lyman Underwood in Popular Sci ence Monthly.
The Press., 1903-11-12
A Polsceman's Testimony.

J. N. Patterson, night policeman of Nashus, Ia., writes: Last winter had 6 bad cold on my lungs and tried at least a hs lf-dczen advertis ed cough medicin-s and had ti eatment from two physicians wi. h ,ut getting any bens if. A friend recommended Foley's Honey and Tar. and two thirds of bottle cured me. ! consider 1t the greatest cough and Jung medicine in the world" Sold by E. K. Taft, druggist.
The Press., 1903-11-12
Mn Aanre Nan..~x.

Old Lawyer-Why do you feel that your client will lose his case? Have you exhausted every means at your disposal to-
 Young Lawyer-No. but I have ex- hausted all the means at his disposal Exchange.
The Press., 1903-11-12
A Runaway Ricxcla.

Terminated with an ugly cut on the leg of J B Orner, Franklin Grove, III. It developed a stubborn ulcer, unyIelding to doctors and remedies for four yeer=. Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured. Il'e just as good for Burns, Scalds, Skin Eruptions and Piles. 25c, at A. c. Ee- tons drug store.
The Press., 1903-11-12
He Could HardlY Get up.

P. H. Duffy of Ashley, H., writes "This Is to certify that have taken two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure and 1t has helped me more than any other medicine. tried many advertised remedies, but none of them gave me any relief My druggist reH6nmended Foley's Kidney Cure and n ha4 cured me. Before com mencinR ife use wns in auch shape that [ oouId hardly get up when once down. Bold by E. K. Taft drugaiat.
The Press., 1903-11-12
Well Cmwm@~f@M.

Visitor-T hear l must congratulate you on the engagement of your son. What an extremely nice looking girl she is!
 Mrs. Nolongdr Brownies and so well connected too. Tn fact I've been told that her ancestors were relations of the Spanish armada.
The Press., 1903-11-12
Sick Headache.

largely woman's complaint chiefly caused by indigestion, constipation and torpid liver. You can prevent 1t bv talk ing dose of Gal cura Solvent. Dr. David Kennedy's new medicine, once every few days immediaksly after a meal. Pleasant to tha fa8f6 No nausea or griping.
 Write fo th8 Dal-cura Company, Ron don't, N for rec sample bottle. 9
The Press., 1903-11-12
Phv.scfan. Prascrl,,e It.

Many broad-mind d physicians pre- scribe Foley's Honey and Tar, ss they have never found so safe and reliable a remedy for throat and Jung troubles as this great medicine
The Press., 1903-11-12

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 a fray. Trousers and tatters don't make just the kind of & combination that you are hankering after, do theyf 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 a 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 ungoyernable hankerning for another one just like it.
The Press., 1903-11-12
Yfct0mn ' .

susie-Now. when I'm asked to sing I never say. "Oh. cantw I always sit down az the piarl0
 Jennie-And let the audience find 1t out for themselves ?-Il Illustrated Fits.
The Press., 1903-11-12

Tn the hnnos of many wealth is Ike a harp in the hoofs of an ass.-Martfn Luther.
The Press., 1903-11-12
THIRTY YEARS Aeo.
fIkems es lss@l Fmsesemt fmksn fEsaa thw snfuma.
 sf Th~ Pr~@. tnfrty yeMxw awsty
N@w~@a~v Ha fnz1.

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 About two fnrlseS ~ a.sxxv snow covered the earth Wednesday usurninw.
 F.. c. Dennis has let puwer and room In his tanneFy huiidinw ts John 4. Bruwn and W. D. Ruhv of VII. Tingtou. who have yearss enutrnct to make spooI bIocks for tEs wfIli- mantle Linen Co
 Stafford Hollow The emrriaRs bus ines~ in Stafford. lately rouduefed by Carlos Shepard. hos been transferred to Whitney Breed. who will rantinue the business. ana ~nIicft- a share of public pafrouaEr.
 AIouzo and Nathaniel Pattsn have nearly completed a two-tenemeut house on the nsw street inst west of Edgpwood. and Nelson Tawn~ hnz two tenement hou~e we'll under way upon Westfor,i aveune.
 On acrounf of the panic the Hope mill at StaffordviIIe will susuepd for & hew WE~@Ns ANRAMA ~Nt#AHFh tN NN in full operation again bv January Ist. The Home mill was being rot ready to start. and but for the dis- turhancp of business would nuw tss running. The old StaHoriville mill is running upon short lime. and . reduction of hours is al@a to he made at shnw's mill in fhe same vfIlarr.
 The Torrent Engine company. at ifs annual meetinF Iast Monday even ing. elected the following otttesru for the ensuing year: Foreman. Cvrus Banford: first assistant. George c. ParkeSs: secpud assistant. Z B Grandy: secretary and treasurer. A. Howard: assistant secretary. James Mclaughlin: steward. A. Adasns. assistant steward. !. GalIivAn. sxer- utive committee. Vim. Crawford. ". Fl. Cooley. W. D HeaId. s. W. Page. e. J. Holmss: Ieatiinw hs~emsn. Vim. Crawford. Vim. Potter. W V. Rutler. w. R. Small. v W. Preston. Albert Parke-=. Daniel MuIIfa. ! Cailivnu. suction hosemen. N P. HanIsy. ~. W. Sanford. Vim. \. Cemfus. ! L.. stanton; baRmen. &. W. Page. l. N. Horniss. N. \. smith. q. J HaImsz.
The Press., 1903-11-12
A Death Fefenang Plant.

That certain insects, birds, mammals and reptiles habitually pretend to be dead when danger threatens them Is 8 well known fact. but it is generally be lieved that this stratagem is resorted to only by animals. In South America, however there is plant-a species of mimosa-which resorts to death feign- ing. evidently for the purpose of pre- venting the grass eating animals from eating it. In it's natural state this plant has a vivid green hue, but di- rectly it is touched by a~human finger or by any living animal it collapses into tangle of apparently dead and withered stems.-London Globe.
 JUST WHAT You NEED-CHAMBER LAIN's STOMACH AND LIVER TABLETs.- When you feel dull after eating. When you have no appetite.
 When you have 8 bad taste in the mouth. When your liver Is torpid.
 When your bowels are constipated. When you have headache.
 When you feel bilious.
 They will improve your appe tite, cleanse and invigorate your stomach, and regu- late your liver and bowels. Price % cents per bottle. For sale by E. K. Taft, H. F. Cadv, Stafford; c. Hall, Jr., & Co.,, South Will. ltngtOn.
 Not a Characteristic.
 That was your wife with you at the railway station. wasn't itY'
 What makes you think she was my wifea'
 Well. she gave you such short an- swer.''
 That wasn't my wife, Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Press., 1903-11-12

Foiey's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds reliable. tried and tested, safe and sure. Sold by K K. Taft, druggist.
The Press., 1903-11-12

All who use Atomizers in treating nasal catarrh will get the best result from Ety. Liquid Cream Balm. Price, including spraying tube, n cts Sold bv druggists or mailed by Ely Bros., 56 Warren St. {, N. Y.
 New Orleans, Sept. 1st, 1900. Messrs. Ely Bros. :-I sold two bottles of your Liquid Cream Balm to a tustom- CT, Wm. Lamberton, 1415 DaIachaise St. |. New Orlrans He has used the two bot ties, giving him wonderful and most sat- isfactory results.
The Press., 1903-11-12
CHICAGO GROCERY
A. c. EATON.

UHIUHUU OnUU6n1 Always takes the lead. Pure Lard, at per lb., 12c Finest Salt Pork, per h., 12c l bbl. Best Bread Flour, 30 70 bbl Best St. Louis Flour, $4.75 I have a lot of the popular Breakfast
 Foods that I wish to clean up, so offer
 them at wholesale prices: Mato Vilos, ,oo oooLaa Cere % Nut Food 2packages a5c. packages Presto, 25c 1 lb. package Pure Saleratus, 4c 1 lb. Ivora Starch, Sc lbs. good Prunes, 25c 1 lb. largest size Prunes, 10c
 Pure Spices, extra strong: Pepper,
 Cloves, at Sc one quarter pound. Cinnamon,
 Ginger,
 Remember, you can buy all kinds of Groceries at Ground Floor Prices at the
The Press., 1903-11-12

Druggists throughout the United States recommend and sell Dr. Greene's Ncrvura. Dr. Greene's advice Is free. Write to TOT Fifth Ave, New York City.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-03
St. Petersburg
Hears Of Defeat

st. Petersburg, Jan. 3-This city is
foundering hopelessly between widest
Consideration and the gloom of despair.
For hours the censor succeeded in
suppressing the fateful news from Port
Arthur, but once the first inkling Of it
became known, it spread like wildflre
and soon the whole story became
known. The effect was indescribable.
There are those who greet the calamity
as well deserved punishment for the
autocracy, but the majority of the pop
ulation is too stunned to feel anything
but blacklist despair. So far as can be
learned, army circles consider the fall
Of the fortress in quite different light
from what it appears in the eyes of ma
val officers. Army men say that Port
Arthur having played its part, may
now quit the stage. Its fall will not
effect the future conduct of the war,
as the czar is determined to continue
in his attempt to ultimately defeat the
Japanese. Naval orioles, on the other
hand, regard the surrender as an ire
parable disaster, fatal to Russian pres
tige and far reaching in its effect upon
Russia's course in Manohuria.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-03
japanese Papers
Criticise Stoesse1

Tokio.-Genera Stoessel is being
sharply critized for destroying the Rus
sian warships, attempting to choke the
entrance to the harbor of Port Arthur,
and dispbatching the torpedo boat de-
stroyers to Chefoo subsequent to his
offer to surrender the fortress.
The Nichi Nichi says that while
General Stoessel made gallant de-
Tense, his action in blowing up the
ships after he had offered to surrender,
leaves lasting blemish on his military
reputation. His act indicates want
of sincerity and leaves no room for an
extension to him of treatment common
surate with the reputation won by the
bravery and gallantry of his defense.
The paper contrasts the action of the
emperor in directing that full military
honors be paid with that of General
Stoessels.
The Jiju characterizes General
Stoessel's action rs mean and unlawful
mad says that it should deprive him of
any military honors at the hands of his
captors. The paper also revives the
charges of Red Cross violations at Port
Arthur and declares that no treatment
would be too severe in fixing the terms
of surrender
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-03

st. Petersburg. - Possibly some Of
the hesitation of the authorities here
to make announcement of the fall Of
Port Arthur was due to threats and
rumors of radical demonstration,
coupled with the absence of the EN-.
peorr; but it is certain that no demo-
stratoin is likely which could ASST
serious proportions, and the raj
leaders would be sure to lienate
sympathy Of many, even of the
liberal Russians, if they chose sud-
momeont for the revolutionary de. bon'
stration. f'r
1t has been learned that the last mes.
sage sent by Emperor Nicholas TO Gen.
eral Stoessel vested the commsuder Of
the Port Arthur garrison WITH discre-
tionary powers and urged him to exef
oise them rather than allow the defense
to 20 to the last ditch. This may ac-
count for the apparently brief time re.
quired to conclude the negotiations be-
tween the Russian and Japanese COM
manders, no time having been ocou.
pied in communicating with the En-
peror Nicholas. 1t is equally certain
that General Stoessel did not surrendes
without previous authorization.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-03
Capitulation Compact
Signed.

Tokio.-Ihe text of General Nogi S
telegram announcing the capitulation
of the Russian forces at Port Arthur is
as follows:
"The plenipotentiaries of both part
les concluded their negotitions Monday
at 4:3O o clock. The Russian commits
sioner accepted on the whole the con-
ditions stipulated by us and consented
to capitulate. The document has been
prepared and the signatures will be
affixed. simultaneously with the con-
clusion of the Negotiations both armies
suspended hostilities. 1t is expected
that the Japanese army will enter the
city of Port Arthur Tuesday"
LATER-The Russian and Japanese
commissioners appointed to arrange
the terms of the capitulation of the
Russian forces at Port Arthur signed
the compact of surrender at 9:45
O'Clock Monday night.
General Stoessel's demands are not
many. AS regards the wounded now
at Port Arthur they are very exacting,
but not more exacting than the Jap
anese are gladly ready to grant. The
Russian commander asked that those
who are seriously ill or wounded be
provided with all possible care and
Injuries at the Port Arthur hospitals,
but that these institutions be relieved
Immediately of congestion by removing
the convalescents and slightly wounded
to other hospitals.
Safe escort is asked and has been
granted for the women and few male
noncompliance still in the city.
Among the former is Nine. Stoessel,
who will be sent to any place signified
her as desirable destination, sur
rounded by the best Injuries the Jap
anese commissary department affords.
Russian officers who reached Chefoo
say that the Port Arthur garrison was
completely worn out by five days of
continuous fighting, that the supply of
food was almost exhausted, and that
the limit of resistance had been reach
ed when General Stoessel made his Of
fer of capitalization.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-03
Conquered Army
Leaves their Forts

In long, slowingly moving columns,
four abreast, their tattered uniforms
showing in pitiful contrast with the
nobby appearance of their Japanese
guards, the members of the garrison of
Port Arthur walked out of the fortress
and crossed the glacis leading to the
camps. Some walked with difficulty,
and these were convalescents who had
been pressed into service by dire need
seemed tired unto death. Their cheeks
were pale and sunken, military train
ing was gone from their bearing, some
were emaciated to skeletons, their
clothes hanging loosely about them.
There were some with bandges around
their heads. others with their left arms
in sings.
A very few of them walked silently.
The others whispered among each.
other, plain infringement upon disci-'
plinary rules.
There was no reproof, however, the
buzz of their voices was as a sigh of
relief heaved by a giant. The days of
torture and of suffering untold were
over. For them the Russo-Japanese
is ended.
On their horses Japanese officers rode
up and down the columns giving orders
to the guards on foot, but there was no
need for the vigilance. They came
down the hill, their gait accelerating
as they neared the goal. Further down
they saw an imposing display of the
successful power in the Japanese off.
GERS who had lined up to receive them
as prisoners, to call the roll from the
| depleted lists and then TO pronounce
| their fate. 1t may be assumed that the
generosity of their victors had spread
into every nook and corner of every
fort ere the order to evacuate was
given.
Mercifully the Japanese officer in
charge of the surrender shortened the
business as much as could be done nm.
der the circumstances. Then the order
to move was given. Then the order to /,
Inside of half an hour every prisoner
sat in front of full ration, something
not enjoyed by any of them for many
weeks past. Each man was alloweds
quantity of spirits. 1t was not long
until a Japanese passing Russian
with full glass bent down and clink.
ed it with that of the enemy. The eI.
ample was contagious. The Japanee
have learned good deal of the Ru
slams and vice versa. Soldiers under.
stand each other, and the one topic Of
,kl.,-
and its weakness, is familiar to them
all. Before the sun had more than
made its presence felt the beseigers Of
Port Arthur and its defeated defendn
were fraternizing. NJ
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-03
Terms of the
Russian Surrender

At the conference held between the
commissioners of General Stoessel and
General Nogi the terms of surrender
were agreed upon, under which the
Russian officers, both civil and mill
tary, will be allowed to march cut, the
military with arms. The officers will
be granted full liberty, after giving
promise not to take further part in the
war.
The soldiers of the garrison and the
nooncom batants. to the number of 20,
900, will be taken prisoners of war.
The fortress was handed over to the
Japanese on Tuesday.
The prisoners marched out on Jan.
uary 4.
General Stoessel cabled the emperor
of Russia asking permission for the
officers to give their parole. The Rus
sian officers and officials will be per-
mitted to return to Russia upon parole,
the officers retaining their side arms.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-03

Washington.-Assistant Secretarl
Darling Of the navy department, WIN
has direct supervision over the ma.
ter Of labor employment in the van
GUS navy yards and stations, Z,
sued an order that the existing scar
of wages of mechanics and other
shall be practically unchanged durln]
the calendar year 1905. Strong ehorI
have been made to induce the depai|
ment to change the scale, either N
the benefit of the men or in the u
terest of economy.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-03
HE CUT HIS OWN THROAT.
George Gleason Kills Himself After
Quarrel With Wife.

Kansas City.-After attempting the
life of his wife. Mrs. Lizzie Gleason,
and in the belief that he had succeed
ed in his efforts to kill her, George
Gleeson, livery man of st. Joseph,
Mo. leaned far out of the second
story window of his mother in laws
home here and cut his throat with a
razor from ear to ear, in sight of sew
eral hundred persons, who had been
attracted by Mrs Gleeson's shrieks.
There was no witness to the first part
of the tragedy except the young wife
who is now dying in the city hospital
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-03
REMOVAL OF ATTORNEY HALL
President Acts Upon Suggestion OF
Secretary Hitchcock.

Washington, d. C.-The summary
removal of United States District At
torney Hall of Oregon was ordered
Saturday. 1t forecasted the returning
of indictments against Senator Mitch
ell and Congressman Hermann. Sec
rotary Hitchcock has been insisting
upon the removal of Mr.. Hall for some
time, claiming he was protecting prom
inent parties in the Oregon land fraud
cases, who would otherwise be indict-
ed. He has urged this so persistently
upon the president that today, after
a lengthy report from Special Prose
cutor Heney was presented to the
summary removal was decided upon.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-03
Northern Securities
Company Wins

Philadelphia.-The Northern Secur
tiles injunction has been dissolved b.
the United States circuit court.
The opinion reveIses u decision o.
the New Jersey circuit court wihcf
restrained the Northern Securities CON
pany from distributing certain stock
of the Northern Pacific Railroad com
pany.
The decision is defeat for the intel
est represented by L. II. Hartman.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-03
Too Active in the Campaign.

Bluffton, nd.-Postmaster A. L..
Sharpe has received notice of the dis
missal of Rural Carrier Walter l.,
Fetters on the charge of pernicious
activity in the late campaign. Fetters
is treasurer Of the Indiana Associa-
tion of Rural Route Carriers and was
slated for the position of national
treasurer.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-03

The smallest inhabited island IN y
world is that on which Eddys'~s
lighthouse stands, for at low watei
is only 30 feet in diameter. Al ~
water the base of tho Lighthouse,
diameter of only little over 70 ~
is completely covered with water
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-03

A Boston judge decides that no
tel is not an inn. To the judges
mind, perhaps, the word linn" con
veys an idea of comfort not realized
in his experience with hotels.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-03

Most business is trying to make
even with waste.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-03

He who abandons reputation is pref
ty apt to abandon character.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-01-03
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.


Trains 81 and Is carry Pullman Sleeping Cars
between Greenvlllo and Birmingham.