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The Yale expositor., 1904-05-20
BELIEVE MANY STRANGE THINGS
lnnumerable SuperstitIons Prevalent
Among the SIeillans.


Among the Sleilians.
People OF Sicily arc vastly supersti.
tIous. The Sicilian believes-to give
few examples-in the existence OF a
duuble..liled lizard which con.
desccnds TO take in It's mouth tho win
ming numbers OF tho lottery. lie be
licyes It is unlucky to marry or begin
n Journey on n Tuesday or n Friday.
Ho believes in the power of mnledic.
tioas and Of the evil eye and attempts
TO defend himself against them by
wearing amulets-such as the corno.
a coral imitation Of the horn of the
roat-by splitting three times on the
ground while pronouncire a magic
formula. or Gn certain iistricts) by
invoking the name OF Virgil who
somehow acquired during tho middle
ages. a bizarre reputation as a magi.
elan. lie believes In sorccrcra. Of
whom a goodly number practice pro
fossionally on his islard. selling 20
him, among other wonder.worlinc
charms, grotcsque coiored images OF
S.. Paul 60 be attached 10 barren fruit
trees and barrels IN which wine has
sourcd. lie believes that n person
born on n Friday Is able 10 predict
tho future. and that n person born on
june % (the fete Of 81. Paul. who
was unharhod by the virer which en-.
c.rcled his hand) is able to do both
these Thugs and 20 charm serpents
besides.
The Yale expositor., 1904-05-20

'ltcly attircd young couple went sour
'ying down the walk which stretched
In front OF a handsome house In G
Baltimore street.
As they sprang into tho carriage
hat awaited them n negro porter
swung jauntily down the walk. he
vas grinnng from ear 20 ear. and Ia
'lch hand he bore a heavy leather
uit coso. Both were marked M. H."
in neat black letters 'nd both were
lav.shly adorned with knots and fcs
'oors of white riobon.-Lucy Mayo. IN
Boston Globo.
The Yale expositor., 1904-05-20

Out n is Mony's scheme that we see
each other nrst at the church. You
and the Ushcrs are TO have supper
beie with me. and there will be Just
about time 90 get into our togs after
Nard."
after n very lively meal which was
shared with tho other masculine and
therefore wholly unimportant-mem.
bers OF the prospective wedding party
the pest man. Maurice IIoyt. sought
his nuom nj the hotel and unlocked
the tathcr suit case marked M. IT,"
His frst careless glance within its
ocpths gave way 90 an expression OF
the most intense aurprise.
A cloud % cleaning. rosecolored
The Yale expositor., 1904-05-20
Case Of Tempting Fate.

sup.rstItltIons Of actor folk gen
orally have evidently no place in the
mind Of Julia Marlowe. Some one
asked her recently II she believes In
IN omcns.
THAT question reminds me" said
the actress. of an incident that oc
CURED during rehoarsals OF 'Wher
Knightkood Was In Flower One OF
the acaprs opened his umbrella on the
stage.
"oh. you mustn't do that.' said ms
stage manager.
"Td like 10 know vhy?' was tho
response.
"'Simply because It's bad luck. The
owner might see Il and take q away
from youl'
After which no further exposition
from Miss Marlowe seemed necessary
New York Times.
The Yale expositor., 1904-05-20
Fruit Trees for
Ornamentals

Some kinds OF fruit trees are fully
as we'll suited 90 serve as adornments
TO our homes as many OF those tree
aud shrubs which do not bear fruit.
An apple tree laden with rosy and
fragrant bloom In springtime r. indeed
lovely sight. and reminds us IN o
most delightful way OF It's presence
When the heat of summer comes
what a comfort is the shade OF u,
spreading branches: and when an
tumn colors and meilows its fruit. "
becomes still more attractive. a
cherry trco with It's shower OF bloom
and later its crop of glossy fruit. n q
The Yale expositor., 1904-05-20

A Natures perfect day 10 blessed.
start thou lilca way IN cnEcr quest
OF what within thyHclf o. best
And as thy morn % eve is brought.
With such sweet grace a. thou has
sought.
The fabric OF thy soul r. wrought:
Thy feet are sure: no conflict mars.
~, cloud obscures. nor lightning bars
The way unto thy roai the stars.
Miriam Ormonde Smailwo.<
The Yale expositor., 1904-05-20
The Teller Of IlIaS.

His fricnds' true hearts beat Tow. and
their Htroug limbs were arwrtry,
1hclr hands grew chill in bis. uu their
kind cyC7 death lay wells
On their fnCCa CarNcu cold. the MONDAY
ruu WINS dTrIry.
II viii toll men this Tor their tears"
said the pittul teller OF tales
Ins hopes grew scar and faded. and his
eye were heavy with weeping:
lis was the hot shamri brow OF tho
strong. brave man VINO fTilss
Hts NUrV the hunger and toll while the
fHtei world las sleeping:
7 VII tell men this Tor their laugh
ter nlid che riuiul teller of talcs.
ats irht iittie love rrcS weary. and ran
Co "a newer lover.
And lrft him fEU purple sorrow that
CrCcpH WrvrD the sunset pllca.
Hts hearts blood drippcd lts scarlet and
hC smiled "a its lrimmiug over
Il VIII ten men THIS Tor their igyluce"
said the piufui teller OF tales.
But mcn at last tchclG how he stripped
iiH Fuul FOR their pleasure.
And thUy brought him their gold and
thor 1urss and the loyinE that
most uyuils.
And hc knew tho taste Of " hone full
hicd. sno che joy no nigEard may
measure
''Tncy shaI have thi4. too. FOR their
hgari,ninE.' said tho pitiful tcliov
-Certrude r. King In Detroit Free
Press.
The Yale expositor., 1904-05-20

STATS OF ONO. lir1 - TOLEDO -,
Lucas COUNTY.
fgsvI =. tuUsEV makes oath that - IL seniog
nff.ucr - the affn of =. ! CmEsfl q Co., DING
huf'ntss Ga the City ~ Toledo. cuuniy had STATE
sf rersif sut tlat fsd nm vfli pay Che cum ~
ONE HlNDNED DOLLARS fur earh s1f evcry
- CkTsuEu that cannot 10 cured By ND use OF
uALL'a tAuAEhu CthE.
FRAME J. CHENEY.
svurn % before mo and subscribed 20 W. pysS
eacc. sHls o. dAy u Dseesibcr A. D. l--d.
- A. ". GLEASON,
sr.t Norarr PrpL,o.
Hairs Ca,arrh Curs Z, taken internally and acts
Directly ca tre hl1d and mucous turiHcea % tas
ty.tsnl. feend Tor iettimuuiais. tree.
p j. CHENEY CO, TolSdo. o.
Sold by sii nrurTista. 7ic,
Taae Na.'s Family Pills fur coustp patiuA.
Aulicc and hatred are very fretting.
and make our own minds sore and an
euay.-IlllotHon
The Yale expositor., 1904-05-20

-fother Grny's Sweet Powders for CniIdrsn-
Successfully used bv Mother Gray. nurss
in the ChildTen's Home IA New York euro
Constipation. feverishucss Bad Stomach.
ree,hiug Dis0-d-rs. move and regulate tho
Bowels sac Destroy Worms over 80 90
testimonials. AZ all druggists 2Se Samnls
FREE. Address A. 5. Oini.,cd. Lc Roy. Ny.
The Yale expositor., 1904-05-20
Inus.tm.nts bY Jeaultn.

II Is estimated that the investments
of tho Jcsults in Europe amount 70
four billions OF dollars. Much OF the
money Is invested IN German govern.
ment bonds.
The Yale expositor., 1904-05-20

The plant of piety will not live by
being stuck IN tho soil of prayer about
once a week.
The Yale expositor., 1904-05-20

You can never take in n mans viz
tues 80 long as you will focus on his
faults
The Yale expositor., 1904-05-20
AAonihful cni.n.Paw.

Aunt Fanny had just returned from
Boston and gone to her room.
Little Fred knew there was some.
thing Ia her trunk for him. but having
been strictly taught never 10 ask for
gifts he could only hang anxiously
around Aunt Fauuys door. waiting for
the happy moment OF unpacklne.
When he felt that he could endure
the suspense no longer. he tapped
tlmidly on the door and In answer To
the call OF Come In" said In n wee,
small voice, as he pushed the door
open a few inches:
Aunt Fanny. Baby says When are
you going to unpack your trunk7"
Baby was three months old.
The Yale expositor., 1904-05-20

DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK SELLowr
Ifso. use Red Cross Bal Blue. II will make
them white ns SNOW. Oz. package 5 cents.
The Yale expositor., 1904-05-20

The outer covering OF the seeds Of
all plants has more or less power OF
absorbing water. In such plants as
corn and wheat the cases absorb wa
yer at almost any temperature, but
With such seeds as Tho honey locust
4 is not go. especially II the seeds
lave been allowed TO become dry.
such seeds will Tie for months In tepiu
water and will not obsorb moisture.
1ut when the temperature Of the soil
or water is raised TO a certain point
hey absorb water readily. Nursery
pen sometimes start such seeds In
q 70 warm water
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-10-20
PATRIOTISM OF JAPANESE.
From Empress Down to Peasant Girl
All Make Sacrifices to Help
Relief Fund.

Societies and associations have been
organized in Japan to relieve the fam
lilies of the fighting men, and every n
makes certain contributions to the relief
fund. Some men contribute money or
goods, some their labor, and most of the
lint and bandage used for the wounded
are the works Of women, from the en-
press down to the peasant girl, writes
Nobnshige Amenomori, in Atlantic.
Little boys and girls willingly forego
their daily sweetmeats, and give the
small moneys thus saved to the relief
societies. A boy II years old in a country
school made one day a contribution Of
two yen. 1t was thought too much for a
country boys gift. The school-teacher
and the alderman of the village suspect
ed the money might have been given the
lad by his parents to satisfy his vanity;
in which case it should be admonished
against. An inquiry was accordingly
made, and brought out the fact that the
boy had actually earned the money for
the purpose by devoting his play hours
W IlC Lldhl1S " wv ouhudlos HNCb
some criminals working in prisons have
made several applications to contribute
their earnings to the funds, though
their wishes have not been complied
with. In every village a compact has
been made that those remaining at home
should look after the farms of those at
the front, so that their families may not
be disappointed of the usuai crops.
Since the outbreak of the war the gov
ernment's bonds have been twice issued
at home, and each time the subscription
more than trebled the amount called for,
the imperial household taking the lead
by subscribing % 1000. 900 yen. Thus the
hardships of the war are cheerfully borne
by every man, woman and child in the
land.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-10-20
SIMPLY GLAD.

Oh, I never feel my troubles when I'm
thinking. dear, Of you,
The sky's all feecy softness with blue
patches looking through,
And bright blossoms are upspringing.
and the hooking birds are singing,
Oh, / never feel my troubles, for / love you
so, l do!
When l see YOU form before me trouble
has to stop and wait,
Then l laugh at all misfortune, and / fling
a grin at fate,
When at night I see you swinging and
hear your glad voice ringing
When at night, ! hear your singing as
you're swinging on the gate.
Clark and care and various worries like q
garment drop from me,
And my years go chasing after when ]
catch your laugh Of glee
At the sight of dad homecoming, and
your wee feet come %a-running,
You're dads 'itsy-bitsie girlie,' and he's
glad as he can be!
You're dads itsy-bitsy g~irlie-come and
kiss your foolish dad!
You're a dancing CLINT o. sunshine In a
glQwery world and sad;
But / never min my troubles, and my
laughter simply bubbles
When you u away to meet me and you
kiss me; I'm SO glad.
j M. Lewis, in Houston Post.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-10-20
FAILED IN REAL POLITICS.
Rueful "reminiscences of q Theatri.
cal Star Who Was the
Easy Victim.

Maclyn Arbuckle, the successful star
Of the eastern company playing George
AIDES 1.-THE County Chairman" began his
career first as a lawyer, then he was a
politician. In the Theater Magazine Az
pears this characteristic account of the
demise of these early ambitions, written
by Mr.. Arbuckle shortly after he became
an actor:
"As l go about the city l notice signs
of Attorney at Law All me! wonder
if they are young lawyers. If SO, my
heart goes out to them. There they sit,
companion pieces to Dickens Micaw-
Der, ever watching and waiting for some
thing to turn up Poor souls! They go
to their offices and open their invisible
voluminous mail, and take their clients
one at a time, and fill their safe drawers
with fves and retainers. Oh, it is glori-
Gus! Three short weeks ago l was n
Of ~them-shingle swinging to the tune
of Destitute and Raggity' by the rough
zephyrs of legal poverty, and it is pro-
f~essional, you know, to be legally poor.
But how different now! closed the lid
of the casket that bore all that remains
of the Legal Wreck and consigned the
remains to the fraternity that they
might be buried with becoming profess
sional dignity-funeral expenses to be
paid out of fees due me- fees that never
came! 1t is a great awakening from a
three years sleep, a young Rip Van
Wrinkle slumber! Fight, you lawyers,
over your fees! Seize the farmers
lands. for fees, you know Take the
mules and cows. Sound forth your legal
arguments in the courts of justice! Look
you wise and renew your 80, 60 and 80
day paper in the bank. Take all. /
quit-claim to you in fee simple for love
and affection. And, oh, you candidates
for political and judicial hopors, ride
your scrawny horses and mules through
Red river bottoms, dine with the dear
colored voters, kiss the sweet, pretty
little dirty child of the dear voters, take
your mysterious grips to the speaking
ride all night, take stock in every
church, colored and white, school bar
becue! oh, what bliss, what felicity, to
have a huge colored gentleman demand
a five, and suggest that If it is not forth
coming he will surely turn his whole
following and district against you,' and
oh, what woe when you haven't the five
to stay his cruel power! At last the day
has come! Up early, spreading tickets
broadcast, Vote for Maclyn Arbuckle,
Justice of the Peace Opponent looking
slyly at you and wondering about your
strength. Visit polls. Your men (col-
ored) proclaim you elected without a
doubt. Want a quarter for their din
ners. What's the news from Wagner's,
Hoom's, Holmes Schoolhouse, Will
kins' Woods? Conflicting accounts.
Sometimes ahead, sometimes behind.
The sun sets and you little know that
your glory and responsibility sets with
1t. Polls close. Niggers yell (for every
body. Returns slowly come in. Hope
up, but votes down. Opponent gets full.
You go to bed, full of expectations. Get
up, fall down. Defeated! You are a
member Of the large and honorable body
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-10-20
The Color Of Hair.

From the color of a mans hair may
be learned a good deal in regard to his
intellectual ability, says a professor
who has for some months been closely
studying the subject. School boys with
chestnut hair, he maintains, are likely
to be more clever than any others, and
will generally be found, at the head of
the class, and in like manner girls with
fair hair are likely to be far more studi-
Gus and bright than girls with dark hair.
In mathematics and Rotations these
boys and girls, he asserts, especially ex-
Gel. On the other hand, he says that
boys and girls with brown hair are
most likely to attain distinction through
their individuality and style, and that
those with red or auburn hair do not
often excel in any respect.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-10-20
How to Make German Pie.

A delicious pie of German origin is
gaining favor here. 1t is made of crust
raised over night, as bread is raised,
with the addition Of an egg worked into
it in the morning. Sweetened to taste,
this crust is rolled out about an inch
thick, laid in a pan and the edges
trimmed. Peaches cut in slices are then
pressed into the dough, sprinkled with
sugar, and grated lemon may be busted
over the fruit. Apples may be used in
stead of peaches, and likewise buckle
berries.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-10-20
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
HANDLE WITH A R

Mr.. Rollins broke the silence. "Jim,'
he called. come here and see what
you've missed"
Jim shuffed forward.
"Nothin' but the sheerest kind OF
luck saved you from bein' bowed into
"a million fragments" continued the
storekeeper; 'and not only you, but
your brother and your drays and the
hotel and--and maybe the whole dun
town, l wouldn't be surprised"
"Pshaw, now" blurted Jim. But his
face was very white and his lips
twitched. He glanced at Bill and the
glance was answered.
Then, impulsively, Bill stood up and
held out his hands. Jimmy" he
cried.
"Willy-b-brother!" responded jim.
''You d-damned fool, you'll"
Their hands met.
And then, sobbing wildly, the girl
threw herself between them, her face
against Bills face. her arms about
Bills neck. The widow thoughtlessly
sank upon the box and famed herself
with her apron. Mr.. Tunk, whistling
softly, turned his back and looked at
the sky. Mr.. Rollins grinned be-
whereby and scratched his head.
The boys stared, wide eyed.
willy Jim spoke, brokenly, "--l'm
goin' home--to stay" His eyes were
upon the ground and his hands were
clenched. 1--WE had enough. I'd have
I'D have quit long ago If | hadn't
If there'd been somethin' toto sort Of
break the Ice"
"B-but--" Bill began.
Don't s-say a word, Willy. I've had
enough, ! tell you. II reckon I'll
start now.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-10-20

man ability to thousands of customers at
one time through the columns of the
newspaper, a strong contrast to the old
fashioned way of talking to n GUS
toner at a time.
He spoke of the esteem of the adver-
tiser for a publisher that takes especial
interest in making the advertising an
nouncement attractive. Advertisements
should contain truthful information of
interest and value to readers. The
Postum methods have made Battle
Creek famous all over the world and
about doubled the population.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-10-20

atives in large number from New York,
Chicago, and various parts of the
country attended the formal opening of
this building, and a banquet in the
evening at the Post Tavern as guests
of G. W. Post, Oct. 8, 1904.
The publishers inspected the IA or Is
factory buildings of this father of the
prepared food industry with especial
interest, for it has grown to its pres
ent colossal proportions in a trife less
than 9 years, a marked example Of the
power of gded and continuous adver-
Using of articles of pronounced merit.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-10-20
OPENING OFAUNIQUE BUILDING
A Monument of Wise and Successful Newspaper
Advertising.
Advertising.

In his address to Publishers at the
Battle Creek banquet Mr. Post likened
the growth of a modern commercial
enterprise to the growth Of an apple-tree.
Good seed, plenty of work and water
are needed, but the tree will not bear
apples without sunshine.
The sunshine to the commercial plant
is publicity secured by advertising.
It is impossible even with the heaviest
advertising to make a success unless the
article has merit of a high order. Merit
is the good tree and sunshine makes
the apples grow. A good salesman
who knows how to talk with his pen AN
present the logic, argument and sales
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-10-20

Out at Battle Creek, Mich, among
the trees, flowers and green lawns is a
most unique building devoted entirely
to advertising. 1t is occupied by the
Grandin Advertising Agency Ltd,
which handles among other accounts,
the advertising of the Postum Cereal
Co. Ltd, aggregating in round figures
one million dollars a year, perhaps the
largest appropriation of any one con-
Germ in the world. The furnishings of
this grand structure are rich and COM
plete, and all the appointments are
worthy their beautiful environment.
Prominent newspaper and magazine
publishers and their special represent
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-10-20
No Kinship.

Congressman James Hamilton Lewis,
OF Chicago, is the politest man in the
country. When in Seattle, one night
after making a fiery speech he was com
ing down the aisle bowling right and left,
when he discovered an elderly colored
lad. why, good evening, nanny"
the colonel said.
His speech hadn't pleased her, so she
replied Look heah, sab, l is not yo'
nanny; you amt nothin' but jes' poor
white trash!' -Woman's Home Com.
panion.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-10-20

full candidate. Congratulate him. Knew
it all the time. Opponent gets full again.
Friends console, tell you you are all
right, only too young. Help you to pre-
pare for the Salt river packet. There
you are. Three long months ~canvassing,
starving, enduring, speaking, praying,
hoping and wavering! Money and office
gone. There you are! Where? You
don't know yourself. Nobody else"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-10-20
A Chinese Uprising.

Shanghai, Oct. 1.-THE British min
lister, SIP Ernest Satow, has notified the
Chinese minister Of foreign affairs of
an uprising in Tamingsu and Chanlefu,
on the border Of Shan Tung, Chill and
Honan provinces. The uprising has
10000 adherentS.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-10-20
Editor NnyIor ParaIyzed.

Little Rock, Ark, Oct. 12,-George @.
Naylor, editor Of the Arkansas DEM
ocrat, vas stricken with paralysis at
his home in this city Monday night.
His condition was somewhat improved
Tuesday night. His entire left side is
affected.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-10-20
Not Strange.

Yeast-Ever hear any strange knock
ings in your house?
Crimsonbeak-Can't say that we do.
My wife's knocking all the time, but,
then. there's nothing strange about It,
-Yonkers Statesman.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-10-20
Charged with False Preten.e..

Des Moines. la, Oct. 12.-S. A. Scott, an
oil promoter, who recently did an extern
sive business in Sac and Calhoun coun-
ties, is lodged in Jail in Rockwell City,
Ia, to face three indictments for Sc
curing money under false pretenses.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-10-20
A Friendly Suggestion.

my honor" said the man with the
pink nose, sis my capital"
Say" yelled a little man who was
ready 20 run, 'I'd advise you to be care
fcl to lock it up every night" Chicago
Record-Herald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-10-20
A Frank Tribu+e

h is beautiful" said the studious
girl, but she is hot accomplished
MY dear" answered Miss Cayenne,
there is no accomplishment more az.
ficult than being beautiful.r-,Wash
ington Star.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-10-20

New York, Oct. 1.-THE trial Of
Philip Weinseimer, former president of
the Building Trades alliance, who is
under two indictments charging ex-
t%ortion, is in progress before Judge
Newburger in the court of general ses-
uions.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-10-20

Ell Paso, Tex, Oct. 1.-THE flood sit
uation is improving but little. The
Southern Pacific is now able to run
trains through to California, and the
Rock Island expects to get trains
through Wednesday to the north.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-10-20
d. b. MarshalI Hangs Himself.

G%reenville, ILL.,, Oct. I'D. B. Mar
shall, aged II years, a prominent
farmer of Pleasant Mount township,
where he had spent nearly all his life,
committed suicide by hanging himself
in his barn Monday morning.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-10-20

Sioux City, Ia, Oct. 1.-Two small
children Of Fred Avery, a farmer living
near Neville. Woodbury. county, were
burned to death in a barn Tuesday,
which it is supposed they set atire
with matches.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-10-20

Macon, Mo-, Oct. 12.--While the
photograph Of Mrs. Antonio Randio
and her infant daughter was being
taken In a studio here, Monday, the
child died VA its mothers arms.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-10-20
He Was Not a Vegetarian.

Valetudinrian-I am thinking OF
changing my dietary, doctor, and should
like to know what is the best substitute
for roast beef and Yorkshire pudding?
Doctor-Best substitute? Why, boiled
beefNand dumplings.-Ally Sloper.