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The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
Inboard Profile Of "Protector."
MADE JIMMIE WALK HOME.
"Cumpie" Sherman Resented DisIoy-
aity to the FIau.

When Gen. Sherman was small
boy one of his intimate playfellows
was James G. Blaine. The two boys,
together with Hoyt. a younger. brother
Of the general, We're out driving one
day, when, as they passed flag wav-
ing in the breeze, Jimmie" Blaine
placed thumb on the tip of his nose
and made a very disrespectful gesture
toward the banner.
, Did you mean to do that at the
hag?" demanded "Cumpie" Sherman.
his loyalty outraged.
Yes. | did," declared Jimmie stout
ly.
We'll, if you do it again I'll put you
out"
Nothing more was said, and the
drive proceeded enioyably. On the
way home the flag was passed again
and again Jimmie Blaine put his
thumb to the tip of his nose, and so
forth
Cumpie reined in the horse, took
the struggling Jimmie and gently but
firmly lifted him out of the wagon.
Then, in spite of Hoyt's remonstrance
that that was not the proper way to
treat guest. he drove off, leaving
Jimmie to tramp the ten miles home
as best he might.-Lippincott's Maya
zine.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
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MODERN WHHEMAD, 1oR1EO

company now is. whereon the specta-
rors stood; the torpedo was carefully
lowered to the bottom. taking great
care not to strain upon the trigger,
which was at full cock, the lanyard
loosely held on board. The boat pull
ed clear and the writer pulled the Ian
yard. The explosion was instan-
taneoUs; up went column Of water
fifteen or twenty feet; many stunned
or dead fish floated around the of
fcials on the wharf applauded and
were convinced. and shortly after a
naval bureau of coast, harbor and
river defense was created. and Capt.
Maury placed at its head, with abund-
ant funds for the work and the very
best Of intelligent, able and Jealous
younger naval officers for assistants.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
SUBMARINE FOR THE ARMY

tests. The result of that days work
was report tnat recommends the I'M
mediate purchase Of five submarines
OF the Lake pattern; and this recon-
mendation is now receiving the serl-
Gus consideration oil the military gen.
eral staff.
Standing as the last bulwark against
possible foe are the submarine de-
fenses of our seaports. These are In
tended to effectually stop such OF the
enemy's craft as may be able to es-
cape destruction by our gunfire. They
are planted in the fields, SO to speak,
/. e., in symmetrically disposed groups
and SO arranged that 1t would be we'll
nigh impossible for hostile ship to
pass them il the minSs were in proper
working order.-Robert G. Skerrett
in Boston Herald.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
40 su. macaront Wheat Per A.

Introduced by the U. S. Dept. of Agr.
It is a tremendous cropper. yielding in
good land so bu. per acre. and on dry.
arid lands. such as are found in Mont,
Idaho, the Dakotas, Colo, etc. 1t Will
yield from 40 to 60 bu This Wheat and
SpeltZ and Hanna Barley and Bromus
Iner,nis and Billion Dollar Grass,
makes it possible to grow and fatten
hogs and cattle wherever soil Is found.
JUST SEND 10c AND THIS NOTICE
to the John A. Salzer Seed Co. La
Crosse, Wis, and they will send you
free a sample of this Wheat and other
farm seeds, together with their great
catalog, alone worth 100000 to any
wtde-awake farmer. CIV. N. W
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
10000 Plants for 100,

This Is a remarkable offer the John
A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis.
makes. They will send you their big
plant and seed catalOg, together with
enough seed to grow
400 fine. solid Cabbages.
1000 delicious Carrots.
1000 blanching. nutty Celery.
1000 rich, buttery Lettuce.
1000 splendid Onions.
1000 rare, luscious Radishes.
1000 gloriously brilliant Flowers.
This great offer is made in order to
induce you to try their warranted seeds
for when you once plant them you
viii grow no Others, and
ALL FOR But lGc POSTAGE,
rroviding you will return this notice,
and If you will send them zoe in post
age, they will add tc the above "A pack
age Of the famous Berliner Caulinower.
CIV. N. u
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
SIMPLICITY OF THE POPE.
How He Once Prepared Coffee for a
Guest with His Own Hands.

Guest with His Own Hands.
One morning early, friend of mine.
a Venetian nobleman, called on him.
Mgr. Sarto had said mass and settled
down to work. His sisters had gone
out to mass. or for the household mar
keting. which they were doing at the
Rialto on Aug. 4, 1903, the day of won
ders in their simple life.
Has the count taken coffee?" asked
the bishop.
well, to tell the truth, no, because
the business was urgent, and l have
come straight from the railway sta
tion," the guest replied
No excuse availed, and Mgr. Sarto
rose and went into the kitchen. So
the bishop of ducal Mantua and his
guest might have been seen there
talking and laughing, while monsignor
coaxed the charcoal with black
kitchen fan, the coffee fiZZed in tin
pot on the range, and the count got
out cups and saucers, in order to save
his distinguished host what meniaI
service he could. Then they had cof-
fee together at the kitchen table
From William j. ID. Croke's "Anec-
dotes of the New Pope" in the Cen
tury.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

and survey visited Newport, where
the Protector has been since the mid
die of November last. to put the craft
through an inspired schedule of COM
petition with an imaginary" sub
marine of rival order.
Ice in the bay, on that date. pre-
vented speed trials over the measur-
ed mile course. and the board. being
a much engaged body. decided to
abandon the tests until weeks later.
The next day the bay was clear and
SO remained for five days following
but the board mad turned southwark
The army. however, was alive to
the occasion. and just week later,
with the thermometer below zero and
the bay again full of ice. arrived at
Newport and actually put the boat
through a most convincing series Of
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

?nces for service was made by Talbot
& Son. on Cary Street.
in the early summer of 1861" says
Col. Maurr. the Secretary OF the
Navy and the Chairman of the Naval
Committee Of Congress and others
were invited to witness an explosion
in James river at Rockets. The tor
uedo was small keg of powder,
weighted to sink. fitted with trigger
to explode by percussion to be fired,
when in place. by a lanyard. The Pat
rick Henry gig was borrowed; Capt.
Maury Cas he then was) and the
writer got aboard with the torpedo.
and were rowed to the middle OF the
channel just opposite where the
wharf of The James River steamboat
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
TORPID BOAT of 1861
illustrations from the New York W"rld.

-llluStraIlOrS IFDHl lIt ~" avn
Writing u the Richmond NNa)
Times-Dspatch. Col. Richard L. Man
ry, a son OF Commodore Matthew ron
laine Maury of the Confederate navy
describes the manufacture by MS
father of torpedoes, which, he says
had their origin in Virginia. were de-
signed in Richmond, and were hrsl
successfully used in the water ol the
James river.
Commodore Maury's trial expert
mcnts to explode under water were
made with minute charges OF powder
ard submerged in an ordinary WASH
tub in his chamber at the house OF MS
cousin Robert II. Maury. on Gay
, stree; Richmond, and the tank lor
actual use, with the triggers Tor eN-
plos!on and other mech'nHai app'''
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

The submarine for the army is the
latest proposed adjunct to our mill
tary coast defenses. Anomalous as
this may seem. still, from the view
point of an especially appointed board
of experts, there are many of the
soundest reasons for this novel propo-
sition. Just whether or not the navy
will take kindly to this apparent tres
pass upon its hereditary prerogatives
is not for present discussion, but the
fact remains that the army experts
have been cunning enough to grasp
the significant possibilities of a good
thing and to place to their credit the
official record of prior recognition.
For months the Lake Torpedo Boat
company has been seeking recognition
from the navy department, and on
Jan. IL the naval board of inspection
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

m lcal applicntlUns they clnnOt renCh The DIS.
ra-ri portion of the car. There II only one way 10
rHrc deafness, and that Is by constitutional remedies
Iaa fncss Is caused by intaucd condition "f the
r urous lining of the Eustachlan Tube. when this
tube is fntamed you have arumhling sound or in-
puect hearing. and when It is entirely closed, Deaf
ne s the result. and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to It's normal cpnd
Il u hearing Will be destroyed forever nine cases
uur Of ten are causcd by Catarrh, which Is hing
bDJ An fnfamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
Nsw will give One Hundred Dollars for any case Of
ne,fness Caused by caarrh) that cannot he cured
ly lIalrs Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. j. CHENEY CO., Toledo, O,
sod by Druggists. 55c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
General Bigelow Cured.

Gen. j. G. Bigelow, l5l G St, n. W.,
Washington, ID. c., writes:
"Peruna has made me well and it has
given me more than ordinary strength and
spirit for work.
Gen. O'Beirne Of Washington, D. c.,
Writes: "As many of my friends and
acquaintances have successfully used
your Pcruna as n catarrh cure, I feel
that it is an effective remedy, and I rec
ommend it such to those suffering from
that disease as most hopeful source Of
! relef."-James X OBeirne, 200 Broad.
way, Washington, d. c.
Gen. Chase, Asst Adj. 0en'l, q. A. R..
Writes: "The excellence of Peruna as
| cure or relief for catarrhal disturbances
Is well established. Many Of my friends
| have been benefited by its use."-B. F.
Chase, 2s Harrison St, Anacostia, D. c.
General S. S. Yoder Of Ohio,
Writes: Il have found Peruna to be .
wonderful remedy. l only used it for .
short time and am thoroughly satisfied
as to its merits"-S S. Yoder, Washing
ton, d. C.
General o. Connor of U. V. Legions,
Writes: "If you are suffering from ca
tarrh or physical debility, Immediately
commence the use of Pcruna. 1t has been
of the greatest benefit and service T.
many OF my friends Dennis O'Connor,
13s Bend St, n. W, Washington, D. c.
Gen. Wright Of the Confederate Army,
Writes: Il take pleasure in recommend
ing Pcruna. 1t is remarkable medicine
and should be used by persons who are in
need Of q good tonic and by sufferers from
catarrh. Marcus Wright, 1T24 Corcoran
ST., Washington, D. c.
Gen. Hawley of Washington, D. c.,
Writes: 81 have used Peruna and find it
very beneficial for kidney trouble and cspc-
cially good for coughs, colds and catarrhal
troublcs"-A F.. Hawley.
Gen. UrelI Of Spanish War Veterans,
Writes: "Many of my friends have used
Peruna with beneficial results as an
effective remedy for catarrh." M. Emmet
Urcll, Sl3 Gth ST., N. w, Washington,
DC.
Other Army Generals who praise Pc
runa are:
BHgsdfer. General Cook Of Wash.
ingfon, d. c.
General Sypher of Washington, DC.
General Middleton, Hancock Reg1.
n1enf, u. v. u, Washington, D. C..
If you do not derive prompt and satisfac-
tory results from the use of Peruna write
~ ,pco tp nr Hartman OIL vi ful
statement of your case, and he will DO
pleased to give you his valuable advice
gratis.
Address Dr. Hartman, President of The
| Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
Berlin University Students.

The number of students at the Uni
versity of Berlin is higher just now
than at any time since its foundation
in 1870 There are 1903 matriculated
students, OF whom 331 belong to the
theological, 2.565 to the iuridical, g.:
Ala to the philosophical and 1.193 to
the medical faculties, respectively. OF
foreigners, no fewer than lisa are
registered. being nearly one-sixth of
the students.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
Fine SabIes for Bride.

One of the most unique gifts ever
received by bride-to-be, says the
London Express. is the sables which
Baron de Forest has given Miss Ethel
Gerard. They are of wonderful soft
ness and are black as coal, without
any suggestion of brown. They are
said to be the finest in England.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
2S Army Generals Send Letters Of Endorsement To
The Inventor Of the Great Catarh Remedy, Pe-ru-na.
General Butler of South Carolina,

Writes: II can recommend Pcruna for
dyspepsia and stomach trouble. l have
been using your medicine for short
period and feel very much relieved. 1t is
Indeed wonderful medicine besides a
good tonic. M G. Butler
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
General Duffield of the Union Arnv.

Writes: ~ have used Peruna in my fam
lily and have found it valuable medicine
and take pleasure in recommending it to
all who suffer from catarrh of tho stomach
or VINO require tonic of efficiency. Tho
ca 70, Washington, D. C.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
TO BE DECIDED LATER.
When the Boy Would Know if He Had
Had Enough.

When the Boy Would Know if He Had
Had Enough.
The boy, who was visiting his indul-
gent aunt, had eaten heartily of the
preserves.
Don't you think you've had enough.
Willie?" she asked.
Don't know" he replied.
Don't know"
Nope. Can't tell yet" he said.
But what do you Think"
"Ain't any use thinking at all.
got to know. Thinking don't help anv
if you think 1wrcngp
Well you're the most remarkable
hoy ! FER saw" said his aunt. When
Will You know"
In half an hour
''And how will you know"
We'll. that's easy" replied the wise
boy "It amt sick in half an hour
I'll be sorry didn't take more, and if
l am sick I'll be sorry ! took so much.
That's the only way to tell that |
know"
His aunt admitted that it left no
room for doubt, but she tried to point
out that it was rather unsatisfactory.
to which the boy merely replied that
he wished there was better way.
but he didn't know of any.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
General Longstreet of the Confederate
Army,

Write Il can testify to the merits of
Peruna, both as tonic and a catarrh
remedy. Peruna enjoys the greatest repu
tltiOn as a catarrh remedy of any medi
cine yet devised. James I.ongstreet,
GaincsYillc, Ga
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
General SmaIIs, Beaufort, S. c.,

Write: II have used Peruna for ca
tarrhal trouble and find it beneficial and
to BE- a. that itpromises, and freely give
1t ny anqualited recommendation Rob
ert Sm4gs
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
Gen. Powell, Hecker Post No. 443,

Writes: "After using one bottle OF Pc
runa l became convinced of its curative
qualities, and continued its use to date.
All symptoms of catarrh have disap-
pcared, yet continue its moderate use as
a preventive, and an old mans tonic."-
w. II. Powell, Bellevillc, III
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
General Mcbride Of u. S. A.,

Writes: Il have no hesitation in rec
omncnding Peruna to all persons who
are afflicted with catarrhal troubles. ~
J. D. Mcbride, 45O Pennsylvania Ave,
N. W, Washington, D. c.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
General Abbott, of Washington, D. G..

Writes: Il am fully convinced, that your
remody Pcruna is an excellent tonic.
Many Of my friends have used it with
colds and catarrhal trouble."-Ira c.
Abbott, 906 NJ. ST., N. W., Washing
ton, D, c.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
Brig. General schell Benefited.

"Peruna is indeed Il wonderful tonic,
and for coughs and colds l know OF
nothing bcttcr."-F. NJ. Schell, Washing.
ton D. c..
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
General Noske of O. v, w.,

Writes: Il commend Peruna to those
who are troubled with colds producing
catarrh as a most cilicacious cure and as
q good general tonic."-Chas. +. Noske,
2l3 B St. n. W., Washington, d. c.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
Electrical Manufactures.

During 1903 the United States pro-
duced 1924 500 900 worth of electrical
apparatus and machines used in con
nection with electric plants and work
ings.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
Brigadier.General Kirby

Writes: II can recommend Peruna to all
who are afflicted with catarrh General
d. T. Kirby, Washington, d. c.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
General e wins Recommend.

"Many of my friends have used Peruna
as dyspepsia remedy with the most bene-
ficial results. John B. Erwin, Wash
.ngtOn, d. C..
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

A school teacher says there is no
fixed rule for ascertaining how many
rods it takes to make a wiseaCre.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Papa what sort OF a plant is n news
paper plnnt?" at is usually made into pi.
SON.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
500 TONNAGE Exceeds Suez.

Through the 500 in 1903 passed
$4,000, 900 tons of freight-three times
as much as was carried on the Suez
canal
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

A man who is never down on his
own knees may be dowG on the Chi
nese, or even the Japanese.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Inc two girls were OF the same age
within a week. but when one said that
she was twenty years old. the other
wouldn't own that she was twenty. too.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
The Best Results in starchina

can be obtained only by using Defiance
starch, besides getting OF more for same
money-no cooking required.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Mr.. Bryan is going to build a library on
the site of his birthplace as that site
seems TO have been overlooked by Mr..
tarE,gie.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

lido not believe pisos Cure for Consumption
has an equal for coughs and colds.-JoHS +
BoYKn, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. s. 1900
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

All Up to Date Housekeepers
use Defiance Cold Water Starch. because 1t
Is better, and OF. more Of it for same
money.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Mr.. cahOkia tat the cOnCertt-tice' :
Wasn't that high note! Miss Howai-
mes-Gou mistake. 1t was not G. 1t
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Many n SchoolbOS who can't tell how
mIny square rods there are in an acre
krows that one round rod makes
arher
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

The little ROOsevelts have given up the
I''ie badger that was given them by Il
Is nsas girl. They couldn't stand being
1AIgered by him.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

ElY3 permanently cured No fits nervousness. after
rst days Use of Dr. Rlines 8rent Nerve Rcstor
er. Send for FREE S2 90 trial bottle and treatise.
DR. IT, H. KLINE Ltd, o3l Arch Street, Ph4de lpta, Pa
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

The proposed exhibition OF talking ma
chimes at the World Fair Is not likely
to prove popular. Where would We come
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

When ward politics get into a bad con-
ltion they are never cured by ward
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

You can do your dyeing in half an
hour with PUTNAM FADELESS
DYES.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

How much did you nay for that
leopard skim Two hundred dollars,
spot cash.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
Captain Yarner, Of washinxton, DC,

Writes: Your medicine, Peruna, be-
lievc 10 be the best medicine for catarrh
on the market. l have taken only small
amount, and can see very beneficial re-
suits w. G. Yarnoll 2a23 Lincoln street,
N. +, Washington. D. c.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Do Your Clothes Look Yellow?
Then use Defiance Starch, it will keep
them white-lG OF. for 10 cents
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

she calls him her intended. Are they
engaged" NO. but she intends to marry
him.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Con. Sebring Of the Confederate Army,
Writes: II can chcerfully recommend
your valuable remedy Peruna as q very
excellent tonic, and also good for coughs,
colds, catarrh, and general debility
w. II. Scbring, 1888 w. 4th ST, Jackson
vile, Fla.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
HJ-S WInaI,

Mrs. "inslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethine softens the gums reduces In
Illumination. aiiays pain cures wind collie. 25c bottle
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
Bfigadier-deneral King of Confederate
Army.

Wrltes; Il unhesitatingly state that I
am convinced Pe-una is medicine that
Will effect all the cures that is claimed
for its use."-J. Flovd King, Washing
ton, D. c.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

The woodman first cuts a tree down and
then he cuts II uD
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18

Stops the Cough and
Works or the Cold
Laxative Brom1 Quinine Tablets Price 25c.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
General Lumax of Washington, D. C.

Writes: 81 can chccrfully recommend
your remedy as a permanent and effective
cure for catarrh, colds and to any ono
who needs an invigorating tonic..to build
up their system."-L. l.. Lumax, 1908 18Th
ST. Washington, D. c..
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
General S. S. Yoder Of Ohio,

Writes: II have found Peruna to be .
wonderful remedy. l only used it for .
short time and am thoroughly satisfied
as to its merits."-S. S. Yoder, Washing.
ton, d. C.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
Gen. Payne of Washington, d. c.,

Writes: 81 join with my comrades in
recommending Pcruna to my friends as an
invigora ting tonic to build up the sys-
TEN. ."-Gen. Eugene u. Payne, I07 4th ST.,
n. w, Washington, D. c.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
General O'connor of U. V. Leeions.

Writes: "lf you are suffering from ca
tarrh or physical debility, Immediately
commence the use of Peruna. 1t has been
of tho greatest benefit and service =
many Of my friends Dennis O'Connor,
7133S Bend St, n. W, Washington, D. c.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-18
General Tailey of Pa, Vol. U. S. A.,

Writes: "Your Pcruna has been used by
me and my friends as a relief for catarrhal
troubles with the most beneficial results
l am so convinced of the efficacy of Pc
runa that l do not hesitate to give it my
recommendation = Wm. Cooper Tallcy,
713 D ST., N. f., Washington, DC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-18

England. as well as America, is con-
fronted with the problem of undesira-
HE immigration. Last year 10000
natives of Great Britain immigrated to
other lands. a great number Of them
coming to America. while $4,000 people
from other lands settled In that coun-
Try. most of them coming from the
d6wn-trodden and impoverished classes
9 n firmly ssiaa , "a; and Poland. The London
who come to England are "a class
who are afraid to come to the United
states for fear they will be sent home,
but take advantage OF the more lax
English laws to settle in that country,
where they recruit the class of paupers
8 nd criminals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-18

Tomorrow the hundredth anniversary
of the First Congregational church of
NO. Ansoh. will be celebrated I'm the
Memorial church, No. Arson. In the
morning the pastor, Rev. Fl. o. HOf-
stead. VIII preach the centennial SER
men and communion will be celebrated
at the close of the eervic,. The Rev.
'"ti Dliismore will participate III the
service la the afte noon at 2sO MFR.
Dinsnlore will deliver an historical
address and delegates from several of
the churches in the county will bring
greetings. The evening service will be
held at p. M. The closing service OF
the centenary will be held on Monday
evening. At this service the pastor
VIII be consecrated by the clergy of The
county. The Rev. DR.. Smith Baker Of
Portland will preach the sermon. Rev.
David N. Beach, d. D., President Ban
gor Theological Seminary, will deliver
tn Address to the. people, and the Rev. !
mas I,-, Harbutt secretary of the Maine |
that all the ministers in the tS--@te
will he present ard take pat i'll th~/
service. a council will be held at
& clock, Monday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-18

What Is the matter with the north
ern boys at West Point: Either the
future generals do not happen to be
there just at the present time. or else
of the six highest ranking men in the
present graduating class. five are from
the South and the sixth halls from
Colorado. or the Southerncrs, two are
from North Carolina, one from
Virginia, one from Mississippi and one
from Tennessee.