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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04

suffered for more than seven years with
q very complicated form OF female trouble
after doctorfng with six physicians (all bear
Ing excellent reputations) was informed that
unless an operation was performed would
wonderful cures erected by Dr. r. Y. pierce sis
remedies and believing that there must be a
cure for almost every ailment. determined
to make one more effort. wrote to Dr.
Pierce. and will never forget his kindly ad-
vice. telling me to follow his instructions
faithfully and not to submit to an operation
In five months my Improvement was SO no
ticeable to friends that they began to INQUIRE
about my method of treatment. l was
pleased to tell them of the wonderful means
of cure that had most fortunately found,
and. as so many ladies applied to me for
famed medicines and his plans of treatment
felt In duty bound to give them the benefit
Of my experience. SO. told them the facts
The large number Of positive cures effected
by DR.. P!erces remedies slone used by my
Recommendation. seemed. in one years time,
nothing short of a miracle | couldn't have
believed 1t had l not seen the parties and
known the facts"
Weak women are made strong and
sick women well by the use of Doctor
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It is
the one reliable regulator. 1t dries
enfeebling drains, heals Inflammation
and liberation and cures female weak
ness. 1t nOurlshes the nerves, lnvlg-
crates and regulates the entire wom-
anly organism. 1t makes the baby's
advent practically painless, and gives
strength to nursing mothers. Accept
no substitute.
If you want to know about your
body, read DR.. Pierce's Common Sense
Medical Adviser, which can be had for
the cost of mailing, 81 cents in one
cent stamps for the cloth-bound book,
or q stamps for the paper-covered
volume. 1908 pages. Address Doctor
R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets clear the
complexion and sweeten the breath,
they cleanse and regulate the stomach,
liver and bowels and produce perma-
nent benefit and do not react on the
system. One is q gentle laxative.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04
The End. Or THE GRIP
REACHED AFTER EIGHT YEARS OF
COMPLICATED TROUBLES.
Deafness, Kissing Sounds In Head, Stomach
Disorder, Palpitation Of Heart and
i Debility Overcome ut Last.


Disorder, Palpitation Of Heart and
Debility Overcome at Last.
Mr.. Newman certainly had q very
tough time with the grip. and it is no
wonder that he thinks that the remedy
that cured him can't be beat. His case
shows how profoundly grip poisons the
system aud how obstinately it resists all
ordinary efforts to eradicate it.
Few cases can be worse than Mr.. New
mans for he had head, heart and stom-
nch troubles combined with great weak
ness. He recently gaid:
The attack of grip which had eight
years ago left me in a very bad fix. !
became nearly deaf and my head ached
continually and was filled with kissing
and roaring sounds. My heart futtered
and had regular running-away spells.
My stomach was so sore that I could
hardly bear touch OH that part of my
body. l had a great deal of pain in the
region OF my liver and the doctor said
that organ was enlarged My kidneys
ached SO, at times that I could hardly
stand"
AsAA v you 6iSo UP anu ~ W Deu'
he was asked.
No, simply wouldn't. My head
and my back ached dreadfully, but
obstinately dragged myself about, kept
growing worse and finally ran down to
almost nothing"
3" What did you do to get relief"
First tried a doctor, but he did me
no good. Then I took all kinds of adj
vertised preparations but nothing proved
helpful until began to use DR. Williams
Pink Pills. AS soon as got them I
knew that / had at last hit the right
remedy for my case. The very first box
did more for me than anything else
had ever taken. They gave me relief
right away and in three months they
positively cured me. / think was
scarce-J ever in better health in my life
than nm at present. !"
Mr.. William A. Newman is we'll.
known Camden county farmer, living at
Sagrada, Missouri. His case was a Sc
we're test for any remedy, but DR.. Will
iams' Pink Pills met every requirement..
Other remedies merely drive the poison
of the grip into hiding, but DR.. Williams
Pink Pills drive it out of the system.
They are sold by every druggist.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04
500 Reward, 500.

Tho readers of this paper win be pleased to learn
there s at least dreaded disease that science
has been able to cure In all its stages and that is
Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure Ia the only positive
being constitutional disease requires constttu.
tionsl treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure ia taken In
ternaly acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system, thereby destroying the
foundation q the disease, and giving the patient
strength by buiding up the constitution and assist
Ing nature In doing its work. The proprletors have
70 much faith In its curative powers that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t falls to
cure. Send for list of testimonials
Address +. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
1 Sold by all Druggists, roc.
4 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04
Indian Head, N. w. T.,

jan lUtn, 1914.
immigration Branch, Department of
the Interior, Ottawa, Canada:
Am sending you the return of two
fields of wheat grown on my home
farm vast year. These returns are
perfectly accurate, and not over-esti-
mated.
summer-fallow about one-third of
my farm every year, and afterward
take off two crops and summer-fallow
again. The summer-fallow is ploughed
twice during the summer, first shall
low, afterwards deep and no weed al
lowed to grow. The stubble is left
as long as possible when cutting the
first crop, and is burned the following
spring drilled directly afterwards, and
narrowed after drilling. This gives
much better result than fall-plough-
ing.
Field No. l. Quarter-section fall
lowed 1908, yield 81 bushels per acre.
Ihls wheat is netting at present time
SSc per bushel.
For 81 bushels, per acre. -. s32.5s
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04
CHAPTER xl.
The Brief Interview Of the Lovers.

q "a
Dear Helen!" whispered Clarence,
and his voice was so husky from long
thirst that his dry lips and tongue were
scarcely able to make his words audi
Bile to the young lady. Il am not strong
enough to attempt your reASue To-
night; nor do think you could under
60 the perils and fatigue we must con-
front in escaping from this place.
All, tell me where am, dear Clar-
ence.
On the island Of Aranmore. in the
ruined barracks OF Dun Aengus Clir.' y
aah, good heaven !. = So
Did you call. LILY 2, here said Mar.
tina, In q drowss lone, but renewing
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04
He Wa. safe

a teacher in one of the public
schools asked a little Irish boy why
he had been absent day, to which the
youth replied:
My mother had the humps and /
had to go and get the Doctor
But don you know that the humps
is catching. Johnny ~
s5 Yes, but this is my stepmother, and
she never gives me anything"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04

covery do not contain opium or other
harmful drugs. They are compounds
of medicinal principles, scientifically
extracted from indigenous roots that
cure the diseases for which they are
recommended. They are medicines
which have enjoyed the public conf
dence for over a third of century.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
cures women's ills when all other rem
e6ies fail This is what Mrs. H. Har-
rlson, a prominent woman, living at
No. li2 West End Street, Sioux City,
Iowa, says about it.:
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04

n IA ! Pinch. Use ALIENS FooT.EAsE.
4 Apowder. 4 cures painful, smarting, nerv-
ous feet and ingrowing nails. IT'S the
greatest comfort discovery Of the age.
Makes new shoes easy. A certain cure f.:
eweating feet. Sold by all druggists, Csc.
J, Trial package FREE. Address A. s.
Olmsted. 10 Roy. N. X. n
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04
Wi,lin,o to WORK.

Weary Wraggles Leddy, Ill saw
some wood fer youse If yousell GIN
me some hot grub.
Mrs. Firstflore But, my good man,
cant YOU see this is fiat? We burn
only gas.
Weary Wraggles Den. Teddy. I'll
turn on de gas fer youse. N
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04

tacks of kidney diso,
ders which kept me !,
the house for days At
a time, unable to d.
anything. What | sns,
fered can hardly h.
told. Complication
set in, the particulars
OF which I will BE-
pleased to give in .
personal interview ia
any one who requires
information. This
can conscientiously
say, Doan's Kidney
Pills caused a genera,
in, nrnvn~or =;
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04
He Read the sion.

Mrs. Medders Didn't We stop at the
news stand and get thet Ladies' Maya
zine fur me?
Farmer Medde.s--He didn't have
none: jest sold out.
Mrs. Medders-Did he say so9
Farmer Medders Didn't have to ask
i'm. There he had it all printed on a
big sign: Ladies' Magazine Jest Out
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04
Many Children Are sIckiy.

Mother Gray S Sweet Powders for Children.
used by Mother Gray, nurse in Children's
Home. New York, Cure Feverishness, Head
ache, Stomach Troubles Teething Dis
orders, Break up Colds and Destroy Worms.
AtallDruggists Csc. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04
Girls.


"A girl is known by the solitaires she
keeps.
It's wise father who knows as
much as his own daughter.
Once a girl always a girl.
Never look chorus girl in the
mouth.
One good summer girl deserves an
other.
Girls are not all born; some of them
are made.
To love one girl exclusively is an in
suit to the rest Of them-and they al
ways resent it.
Every girl is as old as she doesn't
dare to think she is.
An open secret is the shortest dis
lance between two girls.
Time to Quit.
Doctor guess I'll have to give Slo-
pays case up.
Wife-Why? Is. he incurable?
Doctor-No; but he's broke.
Innocence that is advertised usually
hiInS inin11ifv
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04

health. They brought great relief Nv
lessening the pain and correcting tho
action of the kidney secretions."
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale nv al,
dealers. Price, so cents. Foster.Mn.
burn Co., Buffalo, N, Y.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04
CAUTIOUS Investor

' Farmer How much fer a ride ter
taown
Cabby Fifty cents with all that lug
rage.
Farmer Wa-al. the SO cents amt
bad. but gosh ef I'll throw in the lug
gage.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04

Generally the firm parent Furnishes
his child for contradicting him be-
cause he knows the child is right.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04
Equally Sweet.

Esmeralda Where are you and
Jack going to spend your honeymoon?
Gwendolen With relatives UP In
Vermont.
Esmeralda Why, I shouldn't cali
that huneymoon, at all. It will be Z
maplemoon. Chicago Tribune.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04
I'LL Ill

Stand DR.. Pierce's Family Medicines in
class by themselves, being the only
proprietary medicines manufactured
and preserved without the use of alco-
hol,
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
and Dr.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04
BuIlish,

Patient-But l thought your price
for an appendicitis operation was only
$500?
Specialization, that was yesterdays
quotation. The market opened this
morning at 1926 and advanced brisky
to 3371a.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04
An Aggravated Case,

Dustin Stax strikes me as being
purse proud, said one citizen.
NO, ne doesn't bother about any.
thing 9 small as u purse. He's ma
tional bank proud Z, - "a.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04
There Are Others,

ga clergyman has said that it is
disgrace to be rich
well, wish l wern't so darned re-
spectacle.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04

The atheist cannot find God for he
same reason that the thief cannot find
the policeman
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04
Easy Cures.

Dr. Dosem-To what does DR.. Gutter
owe his immense success?
Dr. Bleedham-He confines himself
entirely to Office practice.
Dr. Dosem-Well, I don't see
DR.. Bleedham-People who are able
to walk into the office aren't very sick
they just think they are
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04

cl Dr: nsvid hennedy's Favorite Remedy, the
reat kldnsy and Liver Cure. World Famous Write Dr.
kennedys Sons, Rondout n Y for free sample bottle
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04
A VOICE FROM THE PULPIT

Rev. Jacob D. Van Doren, Of :,
Sixth street, Fond Du Lac, Wis, prsa
byterian clergyman. says: 81 had ~
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04

Vanity has q place III the heart, no
& tfsr What the condition nor dow
4 Rumble the prot tions.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
dammatioa. allaya pain cures wind collie CSC bottle
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04

Ihere is no service without 4 sense
OF the sacredness of things.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04

woman Is very helpful around q
slick room. because If hot water
doesn't help you she tries cold water,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04

The religion that makes you feel,
like lighting -Four brother never came
from your father.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04

s5sS MI ovs that ban 30 measured is never
sneAsurin
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04

UuD Arse dAyh UAa Of pr. Klne's Great Nerve Rsstns
ri e IA IS sass sofs,s s2S
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-04

D Hiss & otIne hlyher than love
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Innocence that is advertised usually
hides some iniQuity.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-05-12
A Positive Necessity.

Having TO lay upon my bed for "A
days from a severely bruised leg, !
only found relief when | used n bottle
Of BallSrd's SNOW Liuiment can
cheerfully recommend % A. the bee,
medicine Tor bruises ever sent to the
afflicted IL tss nov become posi-.
ttVr necessity upon myself d X,
Byrnrs, mrrchAnt, povrrsville, Tex.
a. 25c, 80 Aud 81 sold by w. VI
Johnson. Gainesville. Fla, aud J. &.
BI.hop, AlAchua, Fla
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-05-12
MAN Grows BLACK ROSE.
AFFLICTED Man Discovers . Process Oh
Producing a New Rose.

Savannah, Ga. May ll,--Dennis Tap.
ley it an afflicted young man Of this
city who has for year,. though bowed
and bent by disease. sold key rings
IN one OF the squares, stamping upon
the rings the names Of those who buy.
lie has suddenly sprung into public
notice through bis assertion that he
has discovered a secret that has been
concealed from naturalists and florists
TOT al the ages-the secret Of grow.
ing coal black rose. TApley de-
clares he has perfected his method.
and that he can raise a rose az black
as the ravens wing. This, he asserts,
he does without the use Of chemicals.
He has named his rose the Mourn.
Ing rose and says he expects % sell
the secret for $4,000.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-05-12
unIaus Breach Of Promise suit.

Pittsburg. May ll.-There IL booked
for trial In the federal court here q
breach Of promise case in which Miss
Edith Isabella Gibney. OF ST. Louis
sues Claus J. Steiner. a wealthy young
consulting architect, for $50 600 dam.
ages, and bis father. mother and three
skaters for $4,000 damages alleging
they conSpIrcd 10 tell untru,hs about
her 10 her hance and 80 broke OF The
match
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-05-12
UnrIohsd Man he Would Rob.

Fouisyillc, KY May ll.--Jamcs T.
Moran. = tailor had a haiti, at hls
home with burglar. and while tht
Intruder d.d not succeed IN robbing
Mr. Moran the thief lost pair at
costly diamond cum buttons Ia N,
scuHlr between the men Mr.. Moran
stripped thc house hrcakcr's vest from
HE body. aui In one u the packets ths
ieNv.ry was found
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-05-12

including bowling alleys, which was
adopted.
After several amendments had been
voted down the bill passed the House
by a vote OF 40 20 0.
A bill was passed 90 employ a State
board OF accOuntsney.
At the afternoon session the first bill
was Mr.. Mobiles, prohibiting the giving
and selling Of cigarettes, cigarette to.
baceo or cigarette paper TO minors, and
forbidding the use Of cigarettes by
minors, and providing penalties for
violation OF same. The bill Was passed
BY o vote OF 90 10 20.
House Bill No. le6, also by Mr.. No
bic, providing for the reimbursement
Of Lake county for rent for armOry for
use OF State troops. was passed by q
vote Of 30 20 IL.
Under waiver OF FuleS, Senate Bill
No. 40, by Mr.. Harris. AN act 20 Au-
thorlEe the county Of Monroe 20 issue
bonds for the purpose Of paying for
sites and erecting bald inRs for schools
vas passed.
The House then adjourned until l0A.
m. ThursdAy,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-05-12
Saved by Dynamite.

Sometimes flaming city 10 saved by
dynamiting 4 space that the fire can't
cross. Sometimes q cough hangs on 90
long. you feel Is il nothing but dynA-
mite would core IL. Il. I. Gray Of Cal
hoOn. GA, wriles: My wife bad a very
aggravated cough, which kept her
awake nights. Two physicians could
not help her; 20 she took DR.. KinR's
New Discovery for consumption, coughs
and colds, which eased her cough. gave
her sleep, and finally cured her. !"
Strictly scientific cure for bronchitis
and lagrippe. Al drug stores. price Soc
and 500; guaranteed. Trial bottle
free
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-05-12
Nepro kIIIed ResIstIna Arr,,,.

Nashville, Tenn May ll.-Whne re
sisting arrest Tom Ray, q negro. was
shot and killed by Patrolman ], X
Bradford When the oficer undertook
20 arrest Ray, the latter clinched him
and n scunle lasting several minutes
'nsucd. when both the officer and the
negro went down to the sidewalk TO
gethor. The officer had drawn his
revolver. and 81 they went down the
weapon was discharged. the bullet en-
t,r,ng Rays neck and seyering the
jueular vein. tie died almost instant
~
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-05-12
Texans ATTEND saptist cOnvsn.Ior.

Waco, Tex, May IA special train
left Waco today over the Missouri
Kansas & Texas railway bearing ths
Texas delegation to the Southern Bap
list convention In Kansas City. The
delegation will be augmented AZ Dial
las. Fort Worth and Denison. A
special religious program lie being car.
ried out on board the chapel car Good
WILL" which Is one OF the six coaches
and sleepers which make up the train
There will be a large attendance from
Texas and many prominent persons
are among the number.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-05-12
AGED Couple Murd,red.

Athens. Ca MAY IL Frank Hol
brook and wife. two old p,op'c U,'e
Drained Min an an lasi niFh, a. their
home four miles from Watkinsvllc
rhc'r bodios we're AaEgcd 70 the
fron' porch and lcft there. where thsy
were found this morning Thclr M
Pc ston. bad been burr,Arifrd duriug
The r.gtt There Is 10 clsw 70 III
muTH,.,f
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-05-12
To start Bio Furnace.

Cedartown, Ga, May 1.-THE Ala
bama and Georgia Iron company are
getting ready 10 start their furnace
In a few days. For several months
they have been getting everything In
shape and getting a good stock Of
charcoal and ore ON hand. The ca
pacity ~ this furnace II sixty tons
daily and Is ot the finest qualities Of
charcoal pig iron,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-05-12

Pit'shurE Pa May Ito compel
Mrs Frederick Reidler OF Coulter. Pa
20 divu'r The hiding place Of her saw
.nEs ~ wears s5OO. two masked men
burned her feet With blazing paper
dragged her about the room by the
hair. beat h,r. and hna',y, after sh,
had told vhrr, me money was hidden.
throw N,r from ne second story bed
raum window Mrs Reidlcr all NOT
recover
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-05-12
SCOTS EMULSION

SCOTS Emulsion
SCOTS Emulsion
SCOTS Emulsion
SCOTS Emulsion
SCOTS Emulsion
the old story,a told times
without number and repeated
over and over again for the
last thirty years. But it's
always a welcome story to
those in need Of strength and
health. There's nothing in
the world that stops wasting
diseases as quickly as SCOTS
Emulsion.
Wen send you sample. free
SCOTT 4 BOVINE. go Pearl Street. New YorL.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-05-12
lre-an ANaresa psraa...

RN,y De-. Ca. May ~ --Jutes
Moves. lea ,be superior court. taJ
awarded to On, Yuma Indian. No, Va
Tor. O.; damages tos he torciSle crop
pms - h.s hair under the haircut or
der ~ The Ind an bureau, Hot watsT
suet for 500 al,eging thai The wsAr.
ius % .0ng hair WAs q pan 81 Die ~
ug.un.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-05-12
Cleared for Action,

When the body 10 cleared for action,
by Dr. Kings New Life Pills, you can
tell IL by the bloom Of health on the
cheeks the brightness Of the eyes the
fFmness Of the hesh and muscles the
buoy Ancy OF the mind, Try them. AZ
all drug stores 25c.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-05-12
wv Men Oh, On IL, osllsn,.

R,'r'oDte. Ia. MAY II Ira Green
and william Dillon we're AAugcd her,
yus''Niay Cor tho murder % Jerry Con
a. q turnkey IN The CcNue ial Fully
one 'aoasNad persons witnesses he en-
,tIuvu.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-05-12

wei sehd you sample free
SCOTT 4 BOVINE. 80 Pearl Street. New York
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-01
ALMOST AN ICE FAMINE.
People SHELTERED Yesterday and Gould
Not Get Ice Part of the Time.

Durham was on the verge of an ice
famine yesterday. For several hours
in fact, for half the day many peo-
pie could not get ice and the situation
is anything but settled.
For several days there has been an
ice famine threatened. In fact, most
Of the summer. the ice plant has been
pushed to more than it's capacity. Day
before yesterday the ice gave out and
the wagons did not make their regular
trips to many parts of the city. In some
sections the next trip was yesterday
morning.
In the meantime the people sweaer-
ed, fumed and fretted. The weather
was exceedingly warm and ice could
not be secured. Telephon messages
poured into the Office of the Traction
Company and to the ice plant office
asking what was the matter. There
was but one reason. The supply, of The
plant had been overtaxed and ice
could not be pulled as fast it was on
sumed by the warm population.
The management may be able to b y
die the situation, but the outlook is
that there may be an ice famine here
at any time. 1t will be several days
before the situation can be handled so
as to insure against a great scar
city of ice.-Durham Herald.