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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-03-16

Philadelphia Record: William H.
Taft. secretary Of war. weighs 800
pounds. His predecessor in Office. ELI
hu Root. tips the scales at only half
that figure.
When Secretary Taft was civil gov
rnoro Of the Philippines his health was
sadly undermined. He was laborinr
under great responsibility in govern
ing the archipelago. where conditions
were yet 30 disturbed as to rive Sec
rotary Root and President Roosevelt
UGH concern. Mr.. Root therefore re.
quested Judge Taft to keep him ad.
vised by the new Pacific cable as to the
state Of his health. One day this mes
sage came to Root from Governor Taft
Manila: $3.50
Rode ten miles on a mule today.
Am FEELING much better. Tart"
Mr.. Root chuckled and doubled with
mirth in the chair which Secretarv
Taft q since discarded a. too smali
He dictated this reply:
Taft. Benguet: Glad to hear II. hut
how II the mule: Root.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-03-16
A syndicate for Russia,

New York World: M. Suvorin's cynical
suggestion that an American syndicate
be invited to take over the Russian gov
has conspicuous merit. Although
syndicate government has not been al
together satisfactory IN the United States,
condsesona are different in Russia.
Russia needs a good man like Mr.. Nor
gan tc r~eorganixe her finances. and anoth-
or good man like MIR. Rockefeller to man.
3 her industrial affairs. MIR. Belmont
would soon ~straighten out any labor tan
gles-pcrhaps by yielding to the men. az
he usually does at home. Mr.. Roosevelt
could easily merge the agitators and the
aut0cracy. with occasional assistance from
Mr.. Bryan and the Commoner.
Then with Paul Morton to look after
the traffic arrangements on the Trans
Siberian railway n teach the Russian
navy to shoot straight. the GEAR could
once more see daylight ahead.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-03-16
A c LIKE RAW e

Burning Up with q Terrible Itching
Ecxema-Speedily Cared by Cuticura.
1.-THE Cuticura Remedies cured me
Of q terrible eczema from which | had
suffered agony and pain for eight long
years, being unable to obtain any help
from the best doctors. and trying many
remedies without success. My scalp
wal covered with scahs and my face
val like a piece Of raw beef. my eye
brows and lashes were falling out, and
I felt a. IL burning up from the ter
rtble itching and pain. Cuticura gave
me relief the very first day. and made
q complete cure in a short time. To my
great Joy. my head and face are now
clear and well.-Miss Mary NJ. Fay.
Is West Main st., Westboro. Mass"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-03-16

Nervous exhaustion invites disease.
This statement is the positive truth.
When everything becomes a burden
and you cannot walk a few blocks with.
out excessive fatigue, and you break
out into perspiration easily, and your
face fiushes. and you grow excited and
shaky at the least provocation, and
you cannot bear to be crossed in any
thing. you are in danger; your nerves
have given ont ; you need building up
1t once To build up woman's nerv-
GUS system and during the period of
change of life we know Of no better
medicine than Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. Hero ie an
Illustration. Mrs. Mary l.. Koehne. al
Garfield Avenue, Chicago, ILL.,. writes:
"%Ihaveused Lydia z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound for years in IN family and it
never disappoints so when l felt that I was
nearing'the change of life l commenced treat.
nlent with it. ] took in all about six bottles
and it did me a great deal of good. 1t
stopped my dizzy spells, pains in my back
and the headaches with which l had suffered
for months before taking the Compound. I
feel that If il had not been for Jnis great med
tcine for women that | should not nave been
alive to-day. 1t is splendid for women, old or
young, and will surely cure all female discr.
Mrs. Pinkhan, of Lynn. Mass. in
vites all sick and ailing women to write
her for advice. Her great experience
Is at their service. free of cost.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-03-16
ConundrumS.

Why is the United States govern
ment not going to have bayonets any
longer in the arm"?-They are long
enough.
What state is round at both ends
and high in the middle?-Ohio.
What becomes longer when you cut
II at the ends "A ditch.
When a church is on fire, why is
the organ the least likely to be saved ?
-becanse the engine cannot play
ON IL.
What is the best thing to put into
pies?-Your teeth.
BE thoughtful and earnest. kind
hearted and true. Spell that with four
eetierS-T-h-a
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-03-16
One on the Doc.

CHICAGO Tribune: why do you al.
ways take that lean, half starved dog
with gu when you go to the meat mar.
ket?" asked his wife.
Because" said MI. Tyte-Phist,
when I buy s cents worth Of liver and
a shank the butcher thinks I'm getting
It for the dog. I generally know what
I'm doing, madam"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-03-16
be economical. industrious and ambi-

to be economical. Industrious and ambi.
tious.
The wife wal trying to urge the hus-
band to give up smoking. she was point.
ing out to him how much. in the course
OF . year. he spent or tobacco. She was
showing him.that mentally. physically ana
financially he would be better on without
his pipe.
grumbled.
Well nhe answered. II you'ii give up
smoking till you're great. III be quite nat
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-03-16
THE TRICKS
Coffee Pi.ys ON Some.

1t hardly pays to laugh before you
are certain Of facts, for 1t Is sometimes
oumiltadng to think Of afterwards.
When was a young girl l was Z
lover Of coffee but was sick 50 much
the doctor told me to quit aud l did,
nut after my marriage my husband
begged me to drink It again. as he did
o think 1t was the coffee caused the
troubles.
80 commenced It again and con.
dnued about 9 months until my stom.
ech commenced acting bad and chok.
ing % IL had swallowed something
ehe slse Of an egg. One doctor said It
was neuralgia and indigestion.
"One day I took a drive with my
husband three miles In the country and
I drank q cup Of coffee for dinner. I
thought sure I would die before I got
back TO town to Z doctor. l was drawn
double in the buggy and when my hus.
band hitched the horse to get me out
into the Doctors ONCE. misery came up
IN my throat and seemed to shut my
breath ~ entirely: then left all in Z
nash and went TO my heart The doc
TOR pronounced Il nervous heart trou.
Die and when I got home l was %
weak I could not ut up.
my husband brought my supper to
my bsdside with .. nice cup Of hot
co&ee. but I said: Take that back,
dear. z will never drink another cup
e cofee II Jon gave me everything
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-03-16
Good EVENING.

Tt-Bits: Prisoner at the bar" said
. Judge. "is there anything you would
like to say before sentence 10 passed
upon your"
The prisoner looked toward the door
and remarked that he would like to
say:
Good evening. II It Il agreeable t.
the company.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-03-16

rador fishermen. DIR. w. +. Grenfell,
who IL the hero Of a recent popular
novel. n Of several magazine stories
and sketches, IL now visiting the Unit
ted States n he has been invited to
address the leading universities. as well
AZ many churches.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-03-16
fl |: sR!Is SALE e.. 3 s::; s s;$ 4;
Wash DAY,

Judge: I'VE crossed the line last Mon
was blowing fearfully. The sheets
dapped angrily in the wind. and
Its a wonder the sheets didn't blow
of the line and be lost at sea-" unused
his wife. pausing in her reading of the
Interesting eniStle.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-03-16
His Trouble.

Philadelphia Press: HE would never
have become 30 addicted to drink IL II
hadn't been for the trouble he had"
why. what trouble did he haye?'
HE had trouble keeping away from r.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-03-16
Tho Reason Whv.

Husband (reading)--I wonder VIII,
they say q woman bcstows her hand
when she marries?
Wtfe-Oh. because she doesn't realize
until a few weeks after that she has
put her foot In II.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-03-16
Successful GARDENING.

City Man-So you are going to plant
q garden again this year. Were your
vegetables last year a success?
Suburbanite-Great. Why. my
neighbours hens OOk first prizes at all
the poultry shows. and they ate prac-
tically nothing but my vegetables
Judge.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-03-16
Causa and Effaet.

Il had a deuce Of a time last night"
did you. indeed?"
YES: which is probably why 1 feel
like a two-spot this morning."
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-03-16

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
1ske Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets An
druggists refund the money II Il fails to cure
= w. Groves signature b on each box ESQ
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-03-16

The number Of laborers in the ind,.-
tries OF France 10 about 6,50O.0O0. Of
these. 100000. on the average. cannot
get work.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-03-16
NEWS N NOTES.

The pope is making good progress.
in his study OF French.
Korean missionaries state that, de
spite the excitement caused by the war,
interest in religion is even keener than
ever.
A single ern railroad recently
authorized " spending of $50. 900 upon
h Y. M. e. a. work along it's lines.
A Geneva committee is at work on
the celebration in 1909, Of the four
hundredth anniversary of the birth Of
John Calvin.
A Methodist Episcopal bishop. Rev.
DIR. w. +. Mcdowell. is the new presi.
dent of the Religious Education assoc
citation.
John r. Mott. the American student
leader. has been spending February at
English universities holding meetings
with the students.
During the past five years The Y. NJ
c.. AS Of North America have made
a gain equal to their entire forty-seven
| years Of previous history.
Disciples of Christ have a national
organization called The Business
Mems Association of the Christian
Church." for the promotion of church
work by laymen.
In the City Of Mexico. the united
Protestant churches are holding re-
vival meetings. February IL to March
~ CoPCNidIy liz UGIcIII VI ltnEllSn
speaking residents.
Seattle and Oregon Endeavorsrs have
invited the ~I..ternationl Christian En-
deavor convention of 1907 to meet in
that city. They make a special point
Of Seattle's accessibility for delegates
from Asia.
A Quaker innovation Is the employ
ment of a general SECRETARY, Henry w,
Wilbur, by h liberal wing Of the So
ciety OF Friends of North America
for the purpose Of developing and CO.
ordinating the denominations work.
United Presbyterian young people
have a denominational study course,
and for the meetings he'd between
February 10 and March &c they substi-
tute six missionaries biographies. OF
their own church. for the regular
Christian Endeavor topics.
The idea Of George Fox, the father OF
Quakerism. on a stained glass window,
seems decidedly homogeneous, consider
ing his aversion to n but the imples
form Of worship, yet his has actually
come to pass. A Congregational chape]
at Fairhaven. Lythan, England, has d
series of windows representing Cham.
pions of Liberty" and Fox is included
in the same window with Milton and
! Cromwell.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-03-16
4 Lena ov,sar.oM.

New York Tribune: Russell Sage thinks
that smoking II = bad habit.
II overheard n day. he said recently,
- conversati0n that delighted me. Il was
Z conversation between I young man and
his wife. He appeared to be . rather ex-
Itravasant and lazy feiaew. She appeared
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-03-16
Would Go Further

New York Suns: Knicker-Do you an.
prove Of the governments free distri.
BUTTON or seeds
Bocker-Yes. I'd 60 even further and
give free chickens to dig them up,
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-03-16
Wisdom Remedies.

Atlanta Constitutions: Wisdom don't
die wild any man. an you may well
cay, 1t don't live wild en- long.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1905-03-16

servl.n r.llro.d. &c Being eztena.a.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-04

Try a West virginian want al.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-04
THE STAGE.
4The Beauty Doctor

In The Beauty Doctor" Fred E.
Wright's musical comedy, which In
a new dress and with new musical
features that are hits, new costumes
and new faces Will come to the Grand
Opera House, Wednesday. Novem-
Der 8. There is a monster turkey
which viii probably pass success
fully through the critical holiday
time. for this particular biped does
a nightly stunt" with the comedian
which puts him far above the ordi-
nary 'gobbler,'' whose mission is
but to cater to the holiday gour-
mandizing. The turkey has been a
member of the organization since
its beginning and while the other
members Of the company are swell
tering in the cities during the sum
mer season he takes his vacation in
the country until the call goes up
for the re-assembling of the company
in the fall. He knows his cue and
repeats his act at every performance
and has, during this entire period
never once struck for an advance in
salary, nor kicked about the location
of his dressing room.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-04

has long been one OF Minnie's ad-
mirers. This treatment has no eff
feet on Parker who considers every
one about him to he selfish. and him
self the opposite. A wandering tramp
interrupts his reading only to be
harshly driven back into the cold.
without al copper; after which, Hor-
ace thoroughly content with himself
sinks into comfortable slumber
only TO be interrupted by another cal
Ter. This time 1t is an unearthly Wis.
itor, no other than an inhabitant of
the same planate Mars. which has
been such an interesting study to
Parker. The Martian's object is soon
made known. He has been expelled
from Mars and banished to earth to
expiate the crime OF selfshness. He
must never return until he succeeds
in redeeming the most selfish mortal
on earth to that nigh standard of al
truism or love for others that OBJ.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-04
"a Message From Mars

David Proctor and the original
company in "a Message from Mars"
is the announcement for the Grand
Opera House, Friday. November 10.
The cast is almost identical with the
one that presented It in New York for
the better part of the two past sea-
sons and all the scenery and appoint
ments will be used in the production
here. There is a strong flavor of
Charles Dickens Christmas Carol
about "a Message from Mars" only
instead of old Sccrooze, we have
young Horace Parker an abnormally
selfish young man who imagines
himself to be scientist and who,
although, he does not deserve it, pos
sesses the affection of a sweet and
pretty girl named Minnie Templer.
Parker is selfish even to the extent
of appearing i'll bred. His manners
toward others is atrocious. He re-
fuses to accompany his friend to
a ball for which she is ready and
waiting. because there is snow on
the ground. He wants to stay at
home with his pipe, toddy, comfort
able fire. and read new article on
the planate Mars. subject in which
he is deeply interested. Minnie is
disguised with his selfishness to the
extent of returning his engagement
ring and She and her aunt go of to
the ball in the carriage Of Arthur
Dicey, rich young American, who
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-04
Seventh Pair of Twins.
Des Moins Ua.) Register.l

Des Moins Qa) Register.l
Theodore Fairbanks Dolliver Brad.
ley, baptize thee in the name of the
Father. Son and Holy Ghost. Amen!
Lydia Frances Harriet Bradley,
baptize thee in the name Of the Fath-
er, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen!'
With solemnly impressive rites did
Rev. Moses Holcomb, the venerable
pastor of the African Methodist Epis-
copal church of oseola. Ia, christen
the seventh pair of twins which sever
al months ago arrived to gladden. the
humble home of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Bradley-colored people who have
long enjoyed the confidence and re
spect of that community.
Bradley served in colored regi
inent in the Civil war. coming to Iowa
after receiving his discharge. He is a
man of powerful build, and notwith
standing his age can do an immense
amount of work. All of the Bradley
children are living. and are unusually
bright.
Bradley's choice of a name is cas-
lily understood from the fact that he
Is warm admirer OF both President
Roosevelt and Vice President Fair
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-04

the grain. and 1t is not until Parker
is stripped OF his wealth and is ac-
tually reduced to beggary by the
failure of his bank. that he feels his
kinship with the rest OF the human
race. His reform is brought about
by series OF object lessons given to
him by the Martian's magic. His
dearest friends are overheard by him
as they score him for his egotism.
his sweetheart Is seen to be accepting
the attentions of his rival. In this
manner the Marian teaches Horace
to consider others as well as himself
and his humanity is awakened. His
flash to rags and tatters, hungry and
cold instead of well fed and warm.
he feels sympathy for the first time
in ais life and the object Of his sym.
patty strangely enough, is the very
tramp whom he rebuffed but an hour
before. His heartfelt act of pity to
one in distress completes the mission
of the Messenger who has at last re-
deemed the most selfish man on
earth.
In the last act a complete change is
shown in Parker's character and the
denouement is one that leaves a
pleasant, comfortable feeling in the
audience. 1t is said that wherever
the play has been in vogue. for some
time tramps and beggars gather
around the theater waiting for tips
that the audience is sure to give
them on their way out. Certain is
it that the play has purpose and
carries 1t out effectively and with
much variety in the way of wit, hu,
MGR and pathos.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-04
2. M. REESE.
IL Being Talked Of for Successor Of
Gilbert Holman a. ASSESSOR

The rnany friends OF zeb Reese, Of
Watson. are doing some talking just
now in favor OF his appointment as
assessor OF the Eastern district to
succeed the late Gilbert Holman.
Mr.. Reese was candidate for the
nomination On the Republican ticket
last year. and although Mr.. Holman
was the peoples choice. as Expressed
by their votes, zeb proved the stun
that is in him by pulling on his coat
and working day and night for the
success OF the ticket No hotter bat
tie was wagcd anywhere in the coun-
~ than at HIS voting place. and he
came out with glory TO himself for
.he work accomplished. For this
work and because Of his excellent
Qualifications his friends now claim
he is the logical successor OF Mr.. Hol-
s1an.
The appointment win likely be
made before long and the members
Of tho County Court win be sure to
and out that zeb Reese has about as
many friends as any man in this vi
cinity,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-04

kITVVJ Songs and Dances
NFMI Costumes and Scenery
N Wv Clevea Uncious Come'y
Laughs Every Minute
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-04
KILLS CONDUCTOR.
cabooss Rups Over Him While I'm.
coupling II From Train at
Charleston.

CHARLESTON. w. Va. Nov. a.
Conductor Herbert saxton last night
lost his Mo walls uncoupiing the ca.
tcosc, wssn It blocked back on him,
Tbs car pissed over his body from the
lift shoulder and under his right arm
hrcskins his neck instantly. but not
cutting Tho skin. which seemed mos'
remarkable to those who witnessed
the accident.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-04
A NEW RESTAURANT.
Lunch Room to BE Enlarged a. Old
Abbott Place.

In tho old Abbott place at the corner
Of Monroe street aud Porter alley.
which Inns recently changed hands. an
up TO Ga.c restaurant is being con.
siructed. On :ae upper floors rooms
are hc:rE rcnovoted and refurnished
aad is Is the satenuon of tile proprie-
tors TO coasncs trst.class boarding
hpuse.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-04

Mrs. Frank seamans and children.
OF uriontcwn. Pa, returned LONE this
morning sftor q short visit with Mr.,
and Mrs Il y Smith, of this place.
Mrs. seamans was formerly Miss Mary
Smith ana has often visited in Fair.
mont where she has host OF friends.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-04

1baniss. and counts Senator DollIver as
ais friend.
People have travelled from all parts
OF the country to see the Bradley
twins, and have brought them presents
enough to turn the heads of many n
white father and mother.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-04

tains on the planet Mars. Parker
taxes the matter too lightly to please
the Marian who at last using Mar
tan forces, causes the house to rock
on its foundations and compels Hor-
ace to follow him out into the sold.
Once there, but still against his will,
Horace is forced to perform several
acts Of benevolence. Every good
deed he does however, goes against
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-04

If you see it in the West virsinian
lis so.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-04
Wanted 70 BOY

100 old feather beds. Address A..
T. Carter. Water street. First ward,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-16
GUARD SLAIN BY DEsERTERs.
The Body of Edward Rigget Found in
Bushes at Fort Sheridan, Ill.

ushCH at SncE1Q8ns liz
Instead of being deserter, as suppos-
Cd, Edward Riggett, private of Company
~, Iwenty-seventh regiment, at Fort
sheridan, H., was murdered by guard
mouse pr soners whom he was watching
as they worked upon the lonely bluffs of
the army post. His body was found hid
Den IN dense clump of bushes in ra-
vine with skull crushed and the signs
OF desperate struggle near by, The
discovery of the murder has aroused the
ofncers at Fort Sheridan to fresh efforts
10 capture the two deserters, Sephas
hing and Robert Lichtlyer of the Twen-
ty-seventh infantry. These two men
were sent out. manacled. TO work on the
lawn OF the army grounds, guarded only
py figgett. At night, when the three
iaiied TO return searching parties We're
sent out and the rife of Riggett was
iound lying across the irons that had
oeeh removed from the prisoners. 1t was
taken for granted that he had proved
Iaithiess to his trust and had given his
1ellow-soldiers their liberty, going with
them himself. An examination of the
nody and of the ground in the vicinity
ihdlcated that Riggett had been attacked
suddenly and had been given no oppor-
tnnlty to fire. What preliminary discus
sion mad been engaged in to throw the
sentinel off guard the army officers could
only surmise, but it is believed that they
tried to induce him to 90 with them and
that he refused.