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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-03-11
Not Difficult for the Little Girl.

Mrs. Maude Howe Elliott tells of g.
conversation that once took place in a
friends house in Boston in which there
were discussed certain phenomena Of
the mind. Some one observed that it
was curious fact that no man could do
one thing and think of another.
During the discussion little girl of
ten, the daughter of the host, was listen
ing attentively.
II can do one thing and think of an.
other" she said.
What is it?'' asked her father.
''Well," she said, ut is very easy for
me to say the Lords prayer and think of
almost anything else want to- I do It
every night "-Harper's Weekly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-03-11
DIR. F. JULIUS HEINTZ,

Tenders his professional services to
the people of the parish.
Office and residence: Abita Springs,
next to the postoffice. Phone, 1872.
Private diseases a speciality.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
Gratitude We'll Expressed.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, Aug. 14th.--
Mr.. c. L. Smith, painter and decora-
tor, whose home is at 300 Anne street,
this city, makes the following state.
ment:
Il was laid up with some kind Of
pains. Some said 1t was Lupbago,
other Sciatica and others again Rheu-
matism. A few Of my friends sug-
gested that 1t was lead poison, but
whatever 1t was 1t gave me a great
deal Of pain; in fact, almost complete
ly crippled me. had to use two
canes to walk about, and even then 1t
was very painful task.
"A friend advised me to try Dodd's
Kidney Pills and ! began the treat
ment. After l had used the first box I
was able to throw away one of the
canes and was considerably improved.
The second box Strengthened me up so
that could 60 about free from pain
without any assistance, and very soon
after was completely cured. we'll and
happy, without pain or an ache.
Dodd's Kidney Pills seemed to go
right to the spot in my case and they
will always have my greatest praise"
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
Ball at Manila.

Manila, Aug. ia grand ball was
given in the marble hall Of the gov
eminent house, In honor Of Miss Alice
Roosevelt, by the citizens of Manila.
It was the most brilliant and elaborate
function in the history of the city.
Miss Roosevelt wore vice royal
native gown which was presented to
her by several Filipino ladies. who
were occupied for three months In
making It, Thousands Of people at
tended the ball. many of the foreign
and American ladies wearing native
costumes. Rear Admiral Encuist of
the Russian navy and his staff were
among those present.
The Taft party will sail on the Uni
ted States army transport Logan. at
3 o'clock tomorrow. for southern
trip,
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
A Tremendous Landslide.

Winnipeg, Man.. Aug. 16.--A ire
mendous landslide came down about
half mile west Of Spence's bridge,
near Ashcroft, British Columbia,
sweeping the waters of the Thompson
river over the entire Indian village,
leaving nothing but wreck in its path.
The landslide caused wave from
ten to fifteen feet high up the river,
carrying ferry and all small boats be-
fore it. Fifteen Indians are reported
killed and twelve injured.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
TORTURED BY ECZEMA.
Body Mass of Sores-couId not Sleep
Spent Hundreds Of Dollars on
Doctors, but Grew Worse
Cured by Cuticura for So.

"Cuticura saved the life Of my
mother, Mrs. VIM. F. Davis, of Stony
Creek, Conn. Hers was the worst
eczema | ever saw. She was hardly
able to eat or sleep. Her head and
body was a mass of sores, and she de-
SPARED of recovery. Finally, after
spending hundreds of dollars on doc
tors, growing worse all the time, liy-
ing in misery for years, with hair
whitened from suffering and body ter
ribly disfigured, she was completely
cured by two cakes Of Cuticura Soap.
five boxes of Cuticura,' and three bot.
ties Of Cuticura Resolvent.--Geo. G.
Davis, 161 W. 36th st., N, Y"
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
UItimatum Expired.

st. Paul, Aug 15.-The time Of the
ultimatum of General Manager Horn,
of the Northern Pacific, to striking
telegraphers having expired those
strikers who did not return to work
before. noon will be regarded as no
longer employed by the railroad.
All former employees, according to
the officers, will now have to apply
for positions the same as outsiders.
The railroads claim to have filed
nearly all positions made vacant by
the strikers and therefore they can
take their pick of the men who desire
to be reinstated.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17

San FRANCISCO, Aug. 16.-A party of
United States geological survey level
men, under Photographer R. A. Farm
err, which has been running a line of
levels to the summit of Mount Whit
ney, have completed their work and
found the true height of the mountain
to be 1852 feet.
While this shows Mount Whitney
to be the highest measured mountain
in the United States. it makes the true
height twenty feet less than the figure
that has generally been accepted.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
How Things Have Changed.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 10. - "How
things have changed in Kansas" said
Secretary Of State Burrow. who is a
banker himself. mot many years ago
the banker stood behind the counter
and dictated the rate Of interest he
should receive for his money. Now
the farmer standing on the other side
Of the counter, tells the banker what
the rate of interest shall be. And the
banker must accept 1t or the farmer
will go to some other farmer and get
the money"
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
LAUNCHING THE KANSAS:
BIG BATTLESHIP FLOATS

Philadelphia. Pa, Aug. IA. - Gov
ernor Edward W. Hoch, Of Kansas,
who arrived in Philadelphia, attended
by a large party, to witness the
launching Of the battleship Kansas,
made brief speech during the after
noon at the headquarters Of the city
party and later took boat ride In
company with Mayor Weaver. Two
generals, six colonels and numerous
other officers Of the Kansas National
Guard accompanied the governor, and
every member Of the party was adorn-
ed with a miniature sunflower
Miss Anna Hoch, daughter Of the
governor, will act as sponsor for the
battleship, and says that although her
father is politician and Kansas is a
prohibition state, she Is fully prepar-
ed to use champagne at the launch
ing.
The governor, in this connection,
said:
People seem ready to believe any
thing about Kansas. We have been
having trouble with the Standard Oil
Company out there, and when one
man called upon me to ask what In
tended to have used at the christen-
Ing Of the battleship, I replied, on, to
be sure, and 1t won't be Standard oil,
either Well, that little jesting re-
mark Of mine was telegraphed all over
the country. and understand that the
officials at the navy department in
Washington were prepared to remon-
strate with me at the idea Of using
oil instead of champagne at launching,
had they not been told by friend of
mine that the remark was nothing
more than joke"
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
HEART RIGHT
When He Quit Coffee.

Life Insurance Companies will mol
insure man suffering from heart
trouble. The reason is obvious
This Is serious matter to the 'hus-
band or father who is solicitous for
the future of his dear ones. Often
the heart trouble is caused by an un-
expected thing and can be corrected
If taken in time and properly treated.
A man in Colorado writes:
Il was a great coffee drinker for
many years, and was not aware of the
injurious effects of the habit till be-
came a practical Invalid, suffering
from heart trouble, indigestion and
nervousness to an extent that made
me wTetchedly miserable myself and
q nuisance to those who Witnessed my
sufferings.
Il continued to drink Coffee. how.
ever, not suspecting that 1t was the
cause Of my illhealth, till. on applying
for life insurance | was rejected on
account OF the trouble with my heart
Then | became alarmed. ! found that
leaving on coffee helped me quickly,
so quit 1t altogether and having
been attracted by the advertisements
Of Postum Food Coffee l began Its use,
"The change in my condition was
remarkable, and 1t was not long till
I was completely cured. All my all
ments vanished. My digestion was
completely restored, my nervousness
disappeared. and, most Important OF
all, my heart steadied down and be-
came normal, and on a second exami-
nation was accepted by the life In
surance Co. Quitting Coffee and us-
Ing Postum worked the cure" Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Greek.
Mich.
There's q reason, and It Is explained
In the little book, THE Road 70 Well
vllle," in each pkg.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
Hypnotism in Court,

Judge Ben B. Lindsey, Of Denver,
who has acquired national 'reputa-
ton through his services in the juven-
lie court In that city, is about to
adopt hypnotism He does not mean
to resign from the bench, but to use
the occult method in dealing with
boys regarded as incorrigible He is
under the impression that he will be
able to do more good that will be last
ing good by this means Of treatment
than he has ever done before. While
the children are in a hypnotic state
the cessation of Objectionable be-
havior will be suggested to them, and
then they will be released. A boy
addicted to cigarettes is to be his first
subject,
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17

During the morning the members Of
the governors party scattered and
visited various points Of interest.
Shortly before noon they took a car
riage ride and lunched at the Belle.
yue Stratford. where apartments had
been reserved for the party at the re-
quest Of some Of the members Of that
party who had acted as committee
to receive the visitors from Kansas.
Franklin N. Brewer introduced
Governor Hoch, who said he was
deeply interested In the reform fight
here and was strong partisan Of
Mayor Weaver.
1T is much the same fight as we
have won in Kansas" said the gov
ernor, "and wish you luck
Briefly he sketthed his recent bat
tie with the. Standard OIL octopus, and
he spoke highly Of the Kansas legisla-
ture.
1--WE were fortunate in having a
strong and incorruptible legislature"
Returning to the hotel, the visitors
took carriages for. the Arch street
wharf where they went abroad the
Ashbrodge for trip along the Della
ware front.
Miss Hoch said that the women
members Of the party were anxious to
secure little time in order to go
shopping, and all are looking forward
to trip that has been planned to At
lantic City, as none Of the visitors
have seen the ocean.
The bsttleship Kansas will be
launched at high tide, between II
o'clock m. and noon tomorrow at the
yards Of the New York Shipbuilding
Company, at Camden, N. J.
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HOCH SPOKE ON REFORM.
Kansas Governor And Party Ii phlIa-
deIphIa.

Philadelphia, Aug. A. Gov. Hoch Of
Kansas and his party arrived here to-
day to attend the launching Of the bat
tleship Kansas tomorrow at the ship
yards in Camden. With the party are
thirty persons. including the govern
or's wife and Miss Anna Hoch, his 49,
year-old daughter. who will act as
sponsor for the battleship
Governor Hoch was guest Of hon
or at a public reception held today at
the headquarters Of the City party.
Many prominent citizens were pres.
ent and the governor delivered an ad.
dress on Reform" 49,
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
Must Pay Their Debts.

Washington, Aug. 16.-Postmaster
General Cortelyou, before his depar-
ture upon his vacation, said his de-
partment would not be converted into
a collection agency, following the &C.
ton of Secretary Bonaparte. He says
he will not allow anyone to seek to
avoid his creditors If he contracted
the debt on the strength of his off,
cial position and then fails without
good excuse to pay it.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
Must Use Airbrakes.

Washington, Aug. 16. = The inter-
state commerce commission is about
to take steps to require all railroads
engaged in interstate commerce to
increase the minimum percentage of
airbrakes used on freight trains to as
great an extent as conditions of equip
ment will permit.
The commission has become i'm
pressed with the danger attending the
operation of freight trains on which
an insufficient number of cars are
equipped with airbrakes, operated by
the engineer.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
Bread Grains Abundant.

Washington, Aug. 16.-The foreign
crop reports to the department of
agriculture announces that In the
countries of largest production the
crops Of the principal breaA grains
can not be called abundant, button a
general survey of the field It seems
probable that the harvest Of 1905 will
not on the whole be bad one"
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
stilI Raising Vessels.

Victoria, B. c., Aug. 16.-At Port
Arthur over 10 vessels, including the
battleships Pereviet, Poltava, Ratzi'
van, Pobieda and Pallada and the
cruiser Bayan hive been raised, and
the work Of salving the merchant
steamers sunk at the harbor mouth
for blocking purposes has been let to
Japanese firms.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
Paw Employees Cash.

Philadelphia, Aug. 16. = The Penn
sylvania Railroad Company is per-
fecting arrangements for the paying
of its employees in cash instead of by
the use of checks. On some Of the d.
visions the new system has been
tried and found to work admirably.
There are employed on the lines Of
the Pennsylvania railroad nearly
10000 persons. For the last IS years
the employees have been paid by
checks.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
An Unprecedented Scene.

Portsmouth, England, Aug. H. 80
Scenes unprecedented in a British
naval porte we're witnessed here. The
Frnch sailors for hours fraternized
with the British tars. the sailors of
the two nations parading the streets
arm in arm singing the "Marseillaise,
and the British national anthem.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
Wireless to Honolulu.

San Francisco. Aug. 14.-On the top
of Mount Tamalpais As being erected
a wireless telegraph station from
which 1t is expected direct communi-
cation with Honolulu will be establish
ed. Subsequently the promoters Of
the project say they may continue the
line to the Orient.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
To Build Brazos Valley Road.

Cleburne, Tex, Aug. 16. - General
Manager Sweeney, of the Trinity &
Brazos Valley road, states that he had
just closed the contract for steel for
the 1870 miles Of new road south Of
Mexia to Houston, and that the con.
struction work on the new line would
begin right away. -
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
A Denver Bank Fails,

Denver. Colo. Aug. 1.-THE West
ern bank. state institution. failed to
open. A notice was posted announc-
ing that Henry M. Beatty, assistant
cashier Of the bank, had been appoint
ed assignee. w. G. Brown is presi-
dent and w. t. Perkins cashier Of the
Western bank.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
Disposition Of convicts.

Toxic, Aug. 1.-THE disposition Of
the convicts on Sakhalln island is
now under consideration. They will
probably be taken to the Russian
coast and will there be transferred 10
the Russian authorities, Under pre-
arrangement. the Russian prisoners
of war on the island. 10000 in all, are
being transported to Japan.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
Mexican Central to Burn Oil.

Mexico City, Aug. 16.-The Mexi.
can Central railroad has begun active
preparations to change Its fuel sys-
tenn from coal and wood to oil, and
within few weeks the company will
erect seven huge tanks for storing oil
at various points.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
Prohib. Ticket Named.

Lincoln, Neb.. Aug. H.. - Nebraska
Prohibitionists held their state con-
vention here and nominated state
ticket.
The platform is brief. 1t declares
constitutional and statutory qualifica.
lions are the only questions to be con-
sidered in deciding the right Of .suf-
frage and concludes by declaring for
the initiative and referendum.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
Jones Given a Diamond Stud.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 16. : C. w.
Jones, retiring superintendent of the
Kansas division of the Rock Island,
has been given fine diamond stud
by the trainmen Of that division as
a token Of their esteem.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
Lone Survivor Returns.

st. Petersburg. Aug. 16.-The Rus
sian transport Anadyr which escaped
capture by the Japanese after the bat
tie Of the Sea Of Japan, has passed
the Great Belt--one Of the straits Of
the Baltic sea-on its hose voyage
to Libau This is the only vessel Of
Admiral Rojestvensky's feet that has
returned
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
Norway Votes Dissolution.

Christiania, Norway, Aug. 16.--The
returns from the national referendum
on the dissolution of the union show
that out Of 321,35S votes cast, only
161 are against dissolution. The
storthing has been summoned to meet
august 81 to take the next step to-
wards the repeal Of the act Of union
in agreement with Sweden.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
Nine Hours Of Earthquake.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 16. The In
habitants Of Macan, China, on the
Canton river, were stricken with
panic owing to continuous series OF
earthquake shocks, which lasted for
nine hours. Steamers coming from
Macan to Hong Kong are crowded
with refugees. Slight shocks were
felt IN Hong Kong.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
Naming Of Portland.

The Lewis and Clark exposition has
naturally brought out many interest
ing facts in regard to Portland an6
the Pacific Coast. Not least interest
ing among these is the story Of the
naming of Portland. and 1t also, for
tunately, is in a way on exhibition In
the Oregon hotel in the shape OF q
big, oldtime copper cent, dated 1885,
the Tipping of which resulted In the
name Portland being chosen as the
name Of what is now great city. The
story goes that man from Maine,
Mr.. Pettygrove, father Of the present
owner of the historic penny, and
Mr.. Lovejoy, Of Massachusetts, who
were the leaders OF party OF settlers
who sailed up the Columbia river in
the bark Trenton. in which they had
rounded Cape Horn, came In 1912 to
the present site Of the city Of Port.
land, where they determined to start
city. Mr.. Lovejoy wanted to name
the new city Boston. but the man
from Maine preferred Portland, and
to decide the matter they tipped a
penny, the same now on exhibition.
Naturally, the Bostonian chose heads,
but tails won. and hence it is the
Maine, not the Massachusetts,, city
which gave Its name to the Getty Of
Roses" in which the big exposition
is now being held.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
Accident In Manila.

Manila. Aug. 15.--Mrs. Dubois, wife
Of Senator Fred T. Dubois, of Idaho,
one Of the party now visiting the
Philippines with Secretary Taft, was
thrown from her carriage during a
runaway, and was taken to the hos
pital in an ambulance. where she lay
for three hours unconscious. Her in
juries are not dangerous.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
Carnegie Strike Called of.

Youngstown, o.. Aug. 12.-Members
of the amalgamated lodges at the
mills of the Carnegie company where
a strike has been on for over a year,
took vote deciding to call the strike
off by a large majority.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
Were at Wilson Creek.

Cincinnati, Aug. 16.--Some promin.
ent citizens Of Cincinnati are veterans
Of the battle Of Wilson creek. They
are planning reunion to be held in
that city.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17

Havana, Aug. 10. THE senate has
passed the house bill granting am,
nesty to ex.oiIicials Of the government
who we're guilty Of misconduct prior
to the establishment of the repub.
lia
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
Waiter Girls Short.

Las Vegas. Aug. 16. The Santa
Fe is having trouble out West.
The railroad men, cowboys and min.
ers are marrying off the waiter girls
in the Harvey eating houses so fast
that there is no end of difficulty in
getting help"
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17

London's health officers last year
destroyed 1856 tons Of meat as unfit
for food. This. however, was only
small part Of the meat consumed.
which reached 41O.5O0 tons. The
tables show that 20 per cent Of the
total was country killed. $40 per
cent town killed and 1874 per cent
either American or colonial meat
frozen rN
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
Root Cuts Ties. :

New York, Aug. IA. = Secretary Of
State Elihu Root. who recently enter
ed President Roosevelt's cabinet, has
severed all connection with a number
of financial institutions of which he
was formerly director.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17

Christiana, Aug. 16.The national
referendum on the dissolution of the
union between Norway and Sweden,
held in Christiana, was unanimous for
dissolution. I,
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
Chinese Students.

Toxic, Japan, Aug. 16.-Last year
there were 1853 Chinese students in
japan. This year the number has in-
creased to 2,641 and more arriving by
the hundred on, every steamer.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17

Every person thinking OF visiting tina
Uintah Indian reservation IN eastern Utah,
to be opened for settlement August 2Sth.
sectional map. 1t tells everything, Sent
postpaid for soc. Address w f. Em-
mons. 700 18th St. Denver. Colorado.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
A BIushinu Lake.

4 Lake Mora. in Switzerland. has the
curious property, every tenth year. Of
turning red, owing to the presence Of
certain water plants which are not
found In any other lake In the world.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
Eomh Was THROWN.

Beliostok, Russia, Aug. 1G.--A bomb
was thrown In Sourayskaia street,
several persons being killed.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17

Lightning Destroys Barn. - A large
grain and hay barn on the farm Of
Fred Ward, near Topeka, was struck
by lightning and totally destroyed, to-
gether with 1000 b,.shels Of wheat
and large lot Of alfalfa, implements,
etc. The barn WA recently built to
take the place ., one burned by q
prairie fire. g.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17

will use no other. Defiance Cold wa.
ter Starch has no equal in Qu8ntity
Or Quality--i6 or. for 10 cents. Other
brands contain only u OF.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17

When you allow your vocabulary to
become rusty the footing Of your
horn pronounces little heed.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17
a Conn to Enc Front.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 49, The six.
teenth army corps will leave for the
front tomorrow
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A lazy man works overtime telling
others what to do.

Sometimes the race is to the swift,
but more often it is to the bookmak-
er.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17

II you don't like certain persons.
how you hate to hear their money
rattle.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1905-08-17

Fort SCOTS Census. - The census
takers show a decrease in Fort SCOTS
population