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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
RooseveIt.s colIene pearees.

Even before receiving the two doc
torates conferred upon him recently
Theodore Roosevelt had a larger col
lection of college degrees than any
OF his predecessors in the Office Of
president of the United States. In
Guiding his B. A.. taken in course at
Harvard twenty-five years ago, he has
now had bestowed upon him ten titles
to distinction of this kind and is
privileged to write after his name
eight LII. DIS and one L. II. d. The
total is just twice the highest num-
Der OF honorary degrees given by the
college of the country to any of his
predecessors. Washington. Jefferson
and Mckinley each received five de-
grees. John Adams and Hayes each
received four. Grant received three,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
s,,ins Of Old Rnman Town

Roofing up the foundations of an old
building in the hamlet of Gourgom.
near Meude. has brought to light the
buried ruins OF a great city OF Roman
Gaul. of which all vestiges had perish
ed. This was the city OF veyrune.
known to have been in existence In
the third century OF our era. and be-
lieved TO have been overwhelmed by
some great catastrophe The very
site was unknown. A detail of some
interest connected with the discovery
is that the buried ruins are almos,
under the spot where Du Guesclin
died. There has been found among
them a fine silver urn containing :
large number of Roman coins. almost
fresh from the mint and beautifully
preserved. They bear the effigies ol
the Empress Julia. Maximian. Alexsn
der. Severus and other emperors.-
London Globe.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
Learning japanese language.

Until recently the Japanese lam
guage as studied only by few Ger
man officers in the Military academy
of Berlin, and these received a sub
sidy from the academy to encourage
them in their studies. In the future
the Japanese language is to be
taught in the German schools on the
same level as other foreign Ian.
guages. In addition FIVE lieutenants
will be detached from the general
staff in order to follow the courses Of
the Oriental seminary of Berlin in the
japanese stion.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
Mrs. William waIdor. Astor.

London newspaper readers hear
little of his wife. very charming
woman with a touch of silver in her
hair that seems really to enhance her
good looks. Mrs. Astor Is a very
handsome woman and can boast of
a fine complexion. Rather above mid
die height. she carries her diamonds
bravely and she has a magnificent col
lection. On great occasions she wears
a massive diamond crescent which is
much admired and her marquise ring
matte people have been caught steal.
ing surreptitious. If not envious.
glances at it.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
In Doubt Abou, the Had.

Patrick Murphy, while passing down
fremont street. Boston, was hit on the
head by a brick which fell from q
building ir process of construction.
One of the first things he did after
being taken home and put to bed was
to send for a lawyer.
A few days later he received word
to call, as his lawyer had settled the
case. He called and received five
crisp, new 500 bills.
How much did you get?" he asked.
Two thousand dollars" answered
the lawyer.
1.-TWO thousand, and you give me
$500? Say. who got hit by that brick,
you or me?"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
Mr.. waterhouse Had the Floor.

Judge Stewart, while residing in the
town of Hartland, was the cause of
little impromptu sport. The town
meeting was held in the Opera House.
and he was moderator. The men
were seated in chairs which had to be
handled with the greatest care or
they would shut up and the occu-
pant would go to the floor.
Mr.. Waterhouse, weighing 200
pounds, was seated in the front row.
After the meeting had been duly
opened Mr.. Miller arose to make the
opening remarks. Just then Mr..
Waterhouse moved, and found him
self spread full length on the floor.
Without moments hesitation Judge
Stewart said: Excuse me. Mr.. Miller,
but Mr.. Waterhouse has the floor
Boston Herald.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
Reminders Of the Devil.

The unfortunate disaster by which
life has been lost on the Welsh
mountain known as the Devils Kitch.
en-, has drawn attention" says the
Dundee Advertiser. ito the curious
cut seemingly universal practice OF
past times in naming peculiar natural
formations after his satanic majesty.
1t is scarcely an exaggeration to say
that hardly a county in the British
Isles is without some place or thing
with the designation Devil. All of
which prompts the thought that his
satanic majesty must be a holder OF
a considerable amount of property on
this terrestrial globe. The DEVILS
Punch Bowl. the DEVILS Bellows. the
DEVILS Beef Tub, the Devils Frying
Pan. the DEVILS Lake, the DEVILS
Dixie. the DEVILS Cauldron, are a few
instances which occur at random,
scattered about in various parts Of the
country"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
A Learned Warrant.

Charles Rouxel. lately professor of
belles-lettres in the University of
Honduras. was sent to the workhouse
in New York the other day for a
month as vagrant. He was arrested
in park which had, been his only
home for some time. Rouxel was driv-
en- out of Honduras by revolution.
His means were soon exhausted. but
he lays his downfall to his extreme
near-sightedness, which prevents him
from recognizing friends in the
street. An appeal will be made to in.
fiGential friends in France to assis,
him.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
Doctor Brigham Says
MANY PHYSICIANS PRESCRIBE
Lydia e. Pinklsans,s
Vegetable Con,pouDd

The wonderful power of Lydia r..
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound over
the diseases of womankind is not be-
cause il is n stinulant. not because IL
is palliative. but simply because IL 10
the most wonderful tonic and recon-.
structor ever discovered to act directly
upon the generative organs, positively
curing disease and restoring health and
vigor.
Marvellous cures are reported from
all parts of the country by women who
have been cured. trained nurses who
have witnessed cures and physicians
who have recognized the virtue of
Lydia 4. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and are fair enough to give
credit where IL Is due,
IL physicians dared to be frank and
open, hundreds of themwould acknowl-
edge that they constantly prescribe
Lydia Z. rinkham's Vegetable Com
pound i'm severe cases of female ills, rs
they know by experience il can be re-
lied upon to effect cure. The follow
ing letter proves it.
DIR. S. c. Brigham, of 4 Brigham
Park. Fitchburg, Mass, writes
ut gives me great pleasure to say that I
have found Lydia f. PinAham's Vegetable
Compound very cfiicacious. and often pro
scribe IL In my practice Tor female difficulties.
MY oldest daughter found 1t very benefi-
( cal for uterine trouble some time ago, and ny
/ youngest daughter is nos taking il for fe-
male weakness, and Is surely gaining in health
and strength.
~ freely advocate il as n most reliable spe-
/ cific in all diseases to which women are sub
/ ject, and give il honest Endorsement
Women who are troubled with pain
full or irregular menstruation. bloating
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
Broke Wedding Trust.

Mayor Ingledue. of Marshalltown.
Ia, has won local fame and popular
ity by announcing his readiness TO
marry any Marshalltown couple that
might apply to him free OF charge.
One Sunday morning not long ago he
was talking to some men on a street
corner, when the subject OF weddings
came up. A friend suggested that II
was his duty TO break the trust and
do the work free The mayor has
since his term began abolished the
fee system. and receives a salary in
lieu of the fees once appertaining to
his office.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
YOUNG AdIu,an, General.

Adjutant General Percy Haly Is not
only the youngest adjutant general in
the United States. but he has made A
wonderful record in bringing the state
guard up to a high standard of eff
CLERGY. In former years when the an.
nual encampment came on. large
number in each company was found
to be without arms. uniforms or
blankets. as there was no strict rule
then to account for equipments Gen
eral Haly has worked increasingly TO
familiarize himself with every detail
of his office. He has required the
state guard to live within the amount
appropriated each year for his main.
tenance
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
FOUND AN EASY VICTIM.
Boston Photographer Falls to very
Old Trick.

A man went into a Boston photo
grapher's gallery the other day. Men
have done this before and survived
even though taken from life. The
man was on the usual errand. fact
that he carefully impaired to the
artist.
Make the best presentation you can
Of me, gentle sir" he said in a court
eous way. And while need but one,
a dozen will not come amiss. Let
them be your premier cabinets, for
would not curtail the expense"
The photographer rubbed his hands
together in a purring way.
81 will try to satisfy you, sir" he
said. pray be seated"
The subject smiled as the artist
posed him.
81 will admit" he said, that de
sire to look my very best A hearts
happiness this portrait makes"
Il fully comprehend" said the artist
The sitter glanced at his vest.
Seems rather dull and tame tc
me-" he said. sought to be bright
ened up a little. Here. suppose you lei
me wear that watch and chain ol
yours just as a catchy outward dec
oration.'
So the smiling photographer passed
him the gold watch with its heavy
chain and the sitter donned them will
perceptible pleasure.
'That'll go fine with the rest of the
makeup" he said, and moment ol
two later after the photographer har
stepped out to get a dry plate o
something he returned to find that th'
watch and chain had gone with thu
rest Of the riakeup to parts unknown
And all this happened in simple OLE
Boston.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
His Maiden Name Was Moses.

When the writer first taught in a
southern college she was much inter-
ested in the negro problem, although
not connected with a school for the
blacks. Meeting a shiny-faced little
ragmuffin on the college campus one
day. said: well. my little man,
what's your name, please?"
The miniature Hottentot pulled on
his tattered hat and replied; "Dey
calls me Pete, missis. but my maiden
names Moses."-Boston Herald.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
Woman Desk Serneant.

Miss Nettie Payne. of Butler. Pa.
so far as knov /, is not followed by
any other young woman in the coun.
try. She is desk sergeant on the po-
lice force in that city She is on duty
from p. m. until a m. and in every
way she attends to the duties of the
office which she occupies. There was
objection to her appointment rnen
it was suggested by Chief Schultz. but
the police committee sustained him
and Miss Payne got the place, in
which she has given complete salts.
faction.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
Japs Are Good Sailors.

A japanese marine officer has ex
planned why japan has such good sail
ors. Most of her coast vessels are
small. but there are great many cf
them, and almost any man taken
from a fishing village has had enough
experience to enable him TO become
an efficient sailor in a short time.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

over one million acres Of land In TIE
Cia:ah Indian reservation will be
thrown open for settlement August eSth.
Registration begins August LIST. at Grand
Junction. Colorado. continuing TIL August
1e From Denver. Colorado Springs or
Pueblo. the Colorado Midland is the short
est route to Grand Junction or reserva-
tion points. Write G. II. Speers. c. p.
A. Denver. for booklet. giving lnforma-
tion regarding land. rates, etc.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
Annual Beer consumn,Ion.

The statistics of beer consumption.
which are available for only seven
countries, show a total consumption
OF 5.60s 100000 gallons annually. In
1904 Germany consumed 1,7SS. .000,0 600
the United Kingdom. 1901 200, 600;
the United States. 1894. 600, 600;
Austria. 494. 100000; France. 2S9..
100000: Hungary. SS.25O,0O0. and
Italy, 6.75O,O00.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
pon In a Church.

The authorities of Westminster
cathedral have introduced an Irish
terrier into the cathedral to protect
the building and the treasures IL con-
tains from the gang of London bur-
glars who make specially Of
churches
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
COMMODORE Someryille Nicholson

NUN MODORE SOnerville Nicholson
~ of the United States Navy, in ,.
letter from 1897 r. Street, Norm
vest, Washington, ID. c., says:
"Hp:r PerEna has been and Is nov
used by so many of my friends snd
acquainfances as q sure cure for ca
fsrrh that am convinced of It's cura-
tive qualities and unhesffafingiy rec
ommend II TO all persons suffering
from that complaint"
Our army and our navy are the natural
protection of op; country.
Peruna is the. natural protection of
the army and navy in the vicissitudes
of climate and exposure.
We have on file thousands of testi-
fnonials from prominent people in the
army and navy.
We can give our readers only a slight
glimpse of the vast array of unsolic-
tied endorsements DIR. Hartman is con-
stantly receiving for his widely known
and efficient remedy, Peruna.
IL you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna.
write at once to DIR. S. b. Hartman,
President of The Hartman Sanitarium,
Columbus. Ohio.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

NO. don't look bit like
mamma" said little Gladys. They
say I have papa's eyes and Uncle
Georges temper and Uncle Henry's
mouth. l s'pose some day I'll have
erandpa's whiskers."
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
Peaceful on Mars.

Having carried out their vast irri-
cation works on Mars. its inhabitants.
said Professor Ray Lancaster at Ok
ford. England, recently, must be far
in advance of the Inhabitants of the
earth, and in a condition of universal
peace
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

To have healthful milk and butter, abso-
lutte cleanliness in caring for 1t Is neces-
sary, as nothing will absorb impurities so
quickly as milk Many housekeepers who
are otherwise careful, overlook this when
they wash milk utensils with cheap soap
made from filthy fats. Use Ivory Soap and
thoroughly scald and air all pans and
buckets. ELEANOR X. PARKER.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
A BIushino Lake.

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 Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
Defeated a Vanderbilt.

William X. Vanderbilt. Jr.. ran for
the office of chief of the Great Neck
fire department a couple Of days ago.
but Egbert l.. Cluse. the village
groceryman, beat him.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

Dear Sirs: AS
m a ny of m y
frien d $ have
u s e d ID GA MS
XII d n ey Pills
and have been
cured Of blad-
der and kidney
troubles. | feel
1t my duty to
recommend the
m e d ic inc to
those who suf-
fer from such
diseases. From
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
Insist on Getting II.

Some grocers say they don't keep
Defiance Starch because they have q
stock in hand of ~ OF. brands, which
they know cannot be sold to a custo-
mer who has once used the 16 OF.
pkg. Defiance Starch for same money
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

Sillicus-"lt's a good scheme. when
you lose your temper, to count 100 be
fore you speak," Cynicus-"If the
other fellow is bigger than you are it's
good scheme to count 10000"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
Her Fsvorltes.

AZ back on the prospect
Ny memory looks,
/ always have carried
Ellzaheth's books.
When speller and reader
So potent held sway,
l blissfully burdened
Myself every day.
When, grown up. we courted.
/ kept at her call
Live sonnets and poems
OF Browning ct al.
Now, married. ! carry
Her fayorite sage.
With PAY TO the order
Engraved on each page.
-McLAnd6urHh Wilson.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

No chromos or cheap premiums, but
better quality and one-third more
of Defiance Starch for the same price
OF other starches.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
Attended Garfield.

DR.. Robert Reybern is the sole sur
vivor of the physicians and surgeons
who attended President Garfield when
he was shot, twenty-four years ago
this month.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

Pisos Cure for Consumption Is an infallible
medicine for coughs and eolds.-N. W. SAMUEL.
Ocean Grove, ". j.. Feb u, 1900.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
More EIexlbIe and LastIna,

wort shake out or blow out; by using
Defiance Starch you obtain better re-
suits than possible with any other
brand and one-third more for same
money.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

personal experience thoroughly en-
dorse your remedy, and am glad OF
the opportunity for saying so.
Yours truly,
t'igned) MARY ELIZABETH LEASE.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, n. Y.
Sold by all dealers. Price, so cents
per box.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

Noble birth is one thing and a nice,
soft political berth is quite another.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

Imagine how you would feel If you
were Obliged TO follow the advice you
give others.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

Some folks are so reserved in their
manners that they don't appear to
have any at all.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

Superior quality and extra quantity
must win. This is why Defiance starch
is taking the place of all others.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

Money may not buy happiness but
scarcity of 1t doesn't tend to con
tent either
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

81 Wont Home to Die from Gravel Trouble.
Doctors failed. nr David Kennedy's FAvorite Remedy
cured me" Mrs. c. W. BroNn Petersburg, n. T.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

The professional swindler is always
looking for victim who is well to
do.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

FITS N.Y. S b sf ns % rss Ss sS
or Send for FREE ae. 90 trial bottle and trvstise.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

A youth always wishes he was old
er and a woman always wishes she
was younger.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

1t often happens that n good talk
er is a poor thinker.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
USE THE FAMous

Red Cross Ball Blue. Large s-oz. package 5
cents. The Russ Company South Bend. Ind.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
BRIGHTEST WOMAN.
Mary z. Lease Feels u Her Duty TO
Recommend Dosn's Kidney Pills.

Mary f. Lease, formerly political
leader and orator of Kansas, now au.
thor and lecturer--the only woman
ever voted on for United States Sen
ator, writes:
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

About the only thing sold in sell.
ing race is the public,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

It's difficult for a millionaire TO
stand on his dignity while sitting on
a jury.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28
Cleanliness in the Dairy.

Every one wants to always be able
TO work, but not to always have to.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

When Answering Advertisements
Kindly Mention This Paper.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-09-28

W. N. u.-wichita-No. ss-isos
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17

quick in his movements. A smaller and lighter man than yourself keeps you busy wardng off blows and you have to move around much faster.
 T eat anything in the line Of vege- tables and neat and consider tea and coffee as excellent, but I taboo pastry.
 "Extreme caution in the use of the hands is most essentiai-that Is, to be accurate with your punches and not land them on your opponents head or on any spot where you are apt to be the ono injured. I once broke knuckle through my eagerness to put out an opponent. l piled my punches into Weinig during the last two rounds of one of my battles, but 1t was the blow on his chin that sent him down and out and cracked my knuckle.
 T am not a slugger. I depend for vic tory upon speed. science and foot-work. I have never taken any pleasure in pun ishing a man. With me boxing Is bus mess I am in 1t because l can make more money in that way than in any other.
 There are no physical dangers to speak of in boxing If a man is Tn good physical condition-and he should never enter the ring unless he is. The danger comes in leisure moments. Then it Is simply question of strength of mind and will power to resist temptation. The more famous a boxer becomes. of course, the greater the temptation and the greater the amount of courage 1t takes to re- sist