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WILD Man, tanned,
TO GET A PENSION
a STRANGE CASH OF SOLDIER
STRUCK ON HEAD BY SHELL.
He WANDERs MANY YEARS
Loses His Memory ard Is Captured
After Having Gained Repu-
tation fo- Eating Little
Children.

Kingston, N. Y.-An Ulster county
snerlH's jury has determined that John
Tumbs is incompetent to manage his
affairs, and with this finding is brought
to light one of the strangest cases Of sus-
pended memory that has ever been
brought to the attention Of the medical
world.
John Tombs was the son of well to-
90 farmer living in the town of Sha-
Wangunk when the civil war began. He
enlisted in the Orange county rangers
and IN the early Yeas of the war he
fought with distinguished bravery in
most of the battles in which the New
York regiments took part. Toward the
latter part of the war he was hit on the
head by a piece of flying shell that burst
while passing over him and he was car
ried in an unconscious condition to the
field hospital, where he was cared for
until he regained consciousness when
his place was taken by those more re-
Gently wounded and he disappeared.
Records of the regiment showed that
he had been wounded, recovered and
lieved that be had either been killed
by a stray bullet and buried with the
unknown dead, or else had wandered
away to die in some sequestered nook.
After the war his family waited vainly
for tidings Of the lost member of the
regiment. Years passed by and the
family became smaller and smaller un-
til finally all had died and the Tombs
family, SO far as Shawangunk knew,
was extinct
Years had rolled round with such
frequency that the Tombs family ana
the strange disappearance of Soldier
John had passed entirely from the
minds Of the shawangunkites the civil
war was buta faded recollection that was
refreshed each succeeding year by the
decoration of the graves of the dead
heroes on Memorial day, when rumors
began flying thick and fast around Sha-
Wangunk that a wild man had appeared
and taken possession of the mountains.
He was said to be half man and half
beast. Hair hung from his head and
face In wild profusion, it was said, and
the Monster of the Mountains, as he was
called. was credited with all kinds of
ferocity. Strange tales were told of
midnight feasts held on the mountain
top. where cattle were slaughtered and
eaten and wild orgies practiced, but at.
these revels only one figure was seen sill
houetted against the blazing bonfire
that figure was the wild man.
With the passage Of weeks the stories
became enlarged The stories told by
even the most unimaginative farmers
were hair-raising in their character
while man or woman with a good
healthy imagination could work aud,
itors into a frenzy of fear. It was said
the wild man killed, baked and ate
little children of the neighborhood,
and as nobody had sense enough to
take census of the neighboring young
sters the statement found many believ-
ers The entire town was terrorized.
Autumn passed into winter without
the terror abating, and with the open
ing OF spring the town constable had
planned to form posse to hunt for the
wild man, when the news came from
the mountain that a party Of wood
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-07-08
Richest Man on Earth.

It is said to be Mrs. Hetty Green's am i
bition to make her son, Col. Edward II.
Green, Of Texas, the richest man in tina
world. He is extensively interested in
Texas and Mexican railroads. Col
Green is a typical son of the southwest
tall. broad-shouldered and affable, with
a fondness for easy-fitting raiment and
big sIoueh hats.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-07-08
OLD WoMEN's ODD LIFE.
They Live in Barricaded Cottage ALI
Alone in Deplorable Condition
Stunning Men.

L0ndon.-Within two miles of Can
terbury there stands on the Whitstable
road cottage which for the last sia
years has been the scene of a peculiar
life history. During this time it has
been occupied by. two sisters named
Browning Annie, aged so, and Caro-
line, who is three years younger. Both
of them were Of weak intellect, and the
life they led was remarkable one.
Two years ago the elder sister had a
small, two-rooned cottage built by the
side Of the dwelling. In this she put
Caroline, barring the windows and
locking the door. Rumor has it that
she was determined to protect her sis
ter from mankind Her own madness
arose from an early love disappoint-
ment, since which she has developed
an intense hatred Of men.
She fancied they came down the
chimney and up through the floor and
consequently she had the fireplace re-
moved, the chimney stopped, the. doors
nailed, the windows barricaded and
the garden surrounded by entangle-
ments of netting. Tradesmen and
postmen had difficulty to get near
the place For the last two years
Caroline has not been to bed and
wandered the lanes all night
The sisters were in a deplorable con-
dition when Mr.. Hardiman, the reliey-
ing officer of the Blean union, accom-
panied by constable and some female
nurses, called to take them to the Kent
county asylum a. Chartham. It was
early morning and the elder sister was
met coming from the fields. where, ap-
rarentIy, she had spent the night.
She was barefooted and clad in little
more than rough cloak. Rumors
that valuable plate was stored in the
cottage led to remarkable scenes when
the sisters were removed. The place
was ransaeked by the villagers and a
huge scrap heap tsstitles to the search
that was made. All that was found
however, was a pair of silver candle
sticks.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-07-08
Tempus Fugit.

A Missouri paper thinks merchants
should be more prompt in presenting
their accounts. A druggist of that
place recently brought young man in
the town bill two years old, and the
first part of the bill was charge for
a box Of chocolates, and on the other
end was charge for one nursing bottle.
How time does fly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-07-08
Presidential Boomlets.

r. ROOSEVELT's
reiteration of his
decision not to be
a candidate in 1905
and not to consid-
er a nomination
no matter how
u n a ninously il
may be offered is
giving impetus to
the booms of as
pirants to the pres
idency. The can
didateS are watch
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-07-08
Nervous Women.
a MEDICINE THAT CURES

ts.ssSzM: =. 1H2. xlSxs 1annoy You ana
make Won irrihble; you can't sleep,
Won VOWS are unabll to quietly and calmly
nerform YOUR IaiIy tasks or care for
your children.i
Tha ra1a4;onhf the nerves and gem
-. I've nrgans Tin women is so close
+hat ,,;nastan IA of the nervous pros
t t,.,.i ~. narvnts debility, the blues,
sie e.s nd nervous irritability
er;se from snfe arrangement OF tho
or @.n n l. ~ with makes her . woman:
T;fs - 5a,,-asfon or restlessness and
irr; 1 7pirits easily affected. 50
that ona yninlte she laughs, the next
r,;-,,ta ,ra, ea Pain ii the ovaries and
hatwe "a " az soulders. Loss Of voice;
nervons dvsnbsia. A tendency to cry
a. The least nrtvocation. AL this points
to nervous prftratlon.
Notb;np wa relieve this distressing
condition andspreyent months OF pros
trat;nn and STEERING so surely as Lydia
r pinl<hamI Vegetable Compound.
Mrs n = shotwell, of 1o3 Flatbush
Avenue. Brooklyn, N. r, writes:
~ cannot, el,ress the wonderful relief ]
have e ee by taking Lydia 2. Pink
hams Vegeta6e Compound. ] suffered 1of
long time with nervous prost!a.ionii oo,,A
ache, headacA loss Of appetite: . eonM
not sleep and would walk the Hoor al''los's
!: had thra doctors and got no better, and
life was = tarden. / was advised TO Try
I,yd;a r. piskham's Vegetable Compound,
and it has wicked wonders for me. !. IN
g am wi woman, my nervousness Is an
zone and M friends say look ten years
younger" -.
VIII notIhe volumes OF letters from
women msde strong by Lydia g. Pink
HAMS Vegetable Compound convince
all womensof its virtues? Surely You
cannot wish to remain sick and weak
and discouraged, exhausted each day,
when Won can be as easily cured a
other women.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-07-08
Roosevelt to Go South.

ROOSe-
welt has agreed to
N a k e a trir
through the south
next fall before the
extra session OF
congress meets in
October. His re-
ception in the
southwest, particu.
larly in Texas, dur
ing his recent tour
made a great i'm
preston upon him
we'll as upon the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-07-08

a field for a great
number of states
men who once held
foremost rank in
the house or SEN
ate, but who have
become the victims
of political fortune
or misfortune. A
number of them
have taken UP the
practice of law in
this CITY and when
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-07-08
Undoubtedly.

Jack HuggIns-Won't you give re q
kiss, Doliiee.
Dollie D1mplesWould 1t be good
taste?
Jack Huggins-Don't know. I eaH
tell better after you give i. to me-
Chicago Daily News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-07-08
WASHINGTON LETTER.
INTERESTING GOSSIP FROM TIE
NATIONAL CAPITOL.
EX-SENATOR HENRY BLAIR
His Is Familiar Figure Among p1d-
Tim ars-The Home of Many Ex-
Statesmen and lawmakers
Other Items.

AsHINGTON. In
the group OF ex-
senators and ex-
re pre- S e natives
who have made
Washington their
home since leaving
the public service,
no figure is more
familiar or inter-
esting than that OF
Henry w. Blair, OF
New Hampshire,
who in his seven
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-07-08
Warren and Warner

FAY "a 1Ch w aTTGn,
of Wyoming, says
that if Senator
Warner, Of Mis-
souri,, the newly
elected S e n a. t o r
from that state,
does not move
from the Willard
hotel, he will have
to move. This, Of
course, is only a
g o 0 oh u m ore d
threat, but arises
frN~ 49,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-07-08
how 10 prevent Il, Respectfnl1y.--Mrs

how to prevent It! Respectfully Mrs
A. M. *=
think the reduction OF your weight
could be very safely, practically and
hygienically accompl ished by the Home
Health club method referred to Which
is given in the Club Books. do not
have time to reply to all letters making
inquiry such as yours, by giving full di-
rections in the letter, but simply refer
them to the Club Lectures, which con-
tains the instructions in their entirety.
All readers of this paper are at liberty
to write for information on subjects
pertaining to health All communities
tions should be addressed to DR.. David
Il. Reeder, Laporte. Ind, and must con-
tain name and address in full and at
least four cents in postage.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-07-08
CLUB NOTES.

| Eagle GrOVe.-Dr. David H. Reeder,
Laporte, Ind.-Dear Doctor: We have
been reading the lectures in this paper
/ for some time, and enjoy them immense
ly. Some time ago you told how to cure
sweating feet. l wish to say that tried
| the remedy on our little boy, with
| splendid results.
There are so many people who take
| headache powders and tablets, etc, and
l wonder if they know that by putting
! their feet in hot water and keeping the
| lower extremities warm and the head
cool, is almost a sure cure for the worst
kind of a headache. have seen it tried
| many times. and always with success.
My only trouble is neuralgia in the
arms. One doctor told me it was caused
from heart trouble; but he offered no
suggestions for relief. The pain is worse
IN the left arm, and some times the mid
die fingers of either hand cramps. The
pain is mostly in the elbows on the in
side Of the arm and just where the arm
joins the body a little forward Of the
arm pit will be very thankful il you
can tell me what to do.-Rec. No. 1880.
| thank you for your interest in my
work, and also for the suggestions
which you have made for the benefit OF
others. If the pains in your arms and
joints come from defective circulation,
the difficulty could be overcome by the
use Of the tissue elements, the discoy-
cry Of an old German doctor by the name
Of Schuessler These elements cannot
harm you in any possible way, and be-
lieve they would prove very beneficial.
The kind you require is Ferrum Phos.
anu Mag. Phos. for neuralgia and de-
fecttve circulation.
Centeryil1e. David Fl. Reeder.
Laporte, Ind.-Dear Sir: Will you
please have the same treatment that
Mrs. L. has been using to reduce her
weight, that she spoke about in last
weeks paper, published again soon?
would be very thankful to know of the
treatment, as am gaining flesh too fast.
It Is a burden to me. read the Home
Health club articles the first thing when
/ get the paper. Will you please give
lecture on apoplexy and the cause and
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-07-08
Bank Record Of United States.

The banks of the United States hold
deposits to the amount Of S1o,449.782,-
094; those of Great Britain, 81, 503, 955,-
900. Is it not surprising that country
with so,oo0,000 people should be able to
make a superior showing in this re-
gard, but the tremenseus rate Of the
growth of deposits in this country COM
pared with that of Great Britain is strik-
ing. In this country the increase since
1896 has been S5,278,657,124; during the
same period British deposits increased
only S515. $50 900.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-07-08

can make a move but what his oppo-
nents hear of it and discuss it with
their friends. There is just little
jealousy at present among other aspi-
rants over the prominence that Secre-
tary of War Taft has been given in
public affairs. Mr.. Taft created some
what of a sensation when he an
nounced the policy of the Panama ca
nal commission regarding the purchase
of supplies in the open market.
Taft thinks he has made ten
strike by that move" remarked an
other prominent man who is quietly
seeking the nomination, "We will see
whether it pans out. = Each of the
candidates is seeking an issue. There
is some anxiety therefore felt as to
how popular Mr. Taft's policy will be
with the people. Opposed to this idea
of the government securing canal
material in the cheapest markets will
be the policy of Secretary Shaw. who is
likely to appear before the public as a
".Standpatter' candidate. He will in
all probability leave the cabinet next
February and inaugurate his cam
paign.
Vice President Fairbanks is a candl-
date and using all legitimate methods
to advance his interests. He is the
apostle Of conservatism and is also
closely watching the effect of Secretary
Taft's rather radical declaration Sem
ator Foraker, Of Ohio. is a strong pro-
tectionist advocate and is being pushed
by his friends for the presidency on
that issue. There is every indication
of an interesting and lively contest for
the nomination in 1908.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-07-08
MANY Familiar Names.

= AsHINGTONa affords
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-07-08
WOULD BE ALL WASTED.

Gladys-You lazy boy. Make hasfs
and wash your face and brush your III,
before the visitors come.
Tommy oh, yes; and suppose u,
don't comet -
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-26

Norwegians, resident IN the
Northwestern part of this coun-
trv. to the number of some l5,OoO
have signed a petition addressed
to President Roosevelt asking him
officially to recognize Norway.
This will be presented to the ex-
ecutive some time during the COM
inc week, and Norwegians every
where are anxiously awaiting the
outcome of their address. 1t does
not seem to be an extravaganza
request for Norway is now stand
inc as the tub did and merits rec
IGNITION from a powerful nation.
Being a world power, the Presl-
dent should not now overlook an
opportunity of getting in first IN
this recognition, which is sure to
come.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-26

Ii is doubtful if either the Jap
anese or Russians will welcome
peace with greater pleasure than
the unfortunate inhabitants OF
Manchuria. Since the beginning
Of the war the people Of that
province have been at the abso-
lutte mercy of one, or other, or
both Of the hostile forces contest
ing for supremacy. Neither side
cared anything for their rights
and property was ruthlessly wiped
out. The Russians treated them
as an inferior, if not subject, race
and the slitest manifestation OF
independence was harshly pun
ished. A Manchurian had retus-
ed to be photographed, having, as
many primitive people have, a
superstitious dread OF the camera.
Whereupon Cossack whipped
the man numerically with a
thonged whip. Such indepen-
dence could not be tolerated by
the hired minions of the Car.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-26
Protruding Piles Cured.

Five years ago | was troubled
with protruding piles. They
were very painful and for six
weeks I was unable to replace
them. I used one 25-cent bottle
of San-Cura Ointment, which re-
lieved the pain and cured me en-
tirely. I have had no return Of
them in five years. San-Cura al
so cured my daughter of the piles
l could make oath to the above.
j. G.. ROSS,
Hydetown, Pa.
Druggists, 25c and SOC.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-26

King Alfonso OF SPAN, the
most youthful full-fedged sover-
eign in Europe and the only ruler
who was born a monarch. won
golden opinions for himself dur
ing his recent visit to France ana
England. In Paris, when an at
tempt was made to kill him, he
maintained the composure OF
veteran upon the battlefield and
thus won the warm admiration OF
the populace. His visit to Eng
land was the first made to that
country by a Spanish King IN
three and a half centuries and
everywhere he was royalty recelv-
ed. King Edward appointed him
a general in the British army, an
appointment that pleased HIM, as
Alfonso has strong military tastes
and is well trained in army tao
tics.
Contrary to general belief Al
fonso. who is now 10 years old,
is a sturdy lad, having completely
outgrown his delicate condition
as a child. He is fond of outdoor
sports and is skilled in riding
rowing and fencing. He is a lin
gust speaking English, French,
German and Italian fuently, ana
he has been carefully trained IN
craftsmanship. The Spamards
are deeply attached to the young
ruler and have strong eXpecta-
lions that under him the nation
WI! r''csr"r and develop.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-26
weighty Pitcher Leslie.


The biggest man in the Central league
to date is Pitcher Frank Eugene Les
lie Of the Dayton CO., twirling stan.
Leslie, who has signed contract and
who halls from Greenfield, Ind, is six
feet three inches tall and when strip
ped tips the scales at 1T pounds. He
has had no league experience, but his
record among the Independent teams
of southern Indiana is good enough to
give him a strong recommendation.
Dayton now has six pitchers under
contract. Smith, Parsons and Johns
are thoroughly tried and are regarded
as the star trio Of the league. Bonnet
and Beverley are new men to the Cen
trail, although the former signed last
year,
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-26

The japanese can be accorded
one virtue at least. They are not
given to boasting. But this
follows from their fixed idea that
as a nation they have reached the
highest point of human attain
ment in philosophy, religion
amusement and the arts.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-26
Local News

S. G. Coombs, of St. Marys, was
a business caller in the city to-
day.
Attorney E. R. B. Martin of
St. Marys, went to Middlebourne
Sunday afternoon.
A. J. Jemison, local oil opera
Cor, of M.ddlebourne, went to
Marietta this morning.
Dewey Lively returned Sunday
from a pleasure trip of two weeks
to points in New York state.
Mrs. Elizabeth Simmons, OF
North Wells street, is seriously Ill,
suffering With a spinal affection.
George McCamey, who is loca-
ted for the present near Next,
spent Sunday here with his fam
lily.
Frank Hendrickson resumed
his duties this morning as mail
carrier, after a pleasant vacation
of a week.
Mrs. L. Vickers and daughter,
Mrs. Cain, attended the funeral
of a relative at Martins Ferry,
O., Sunday.
The many friends of Abe Cox
will be panied to learn that he is
seriously ill. He is afflicted with
Bright's disease.
The large circle Of friends of
Miss Maude Lawrence will regret
to learn that she is seriously ~
of typhoid fever.
The family of Capt. f. W. Tai
bolt returned home Sunday from
a visit of two weeks with friends
at Catlettsburg, KY.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stealey
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Talbot, who reside in Ohio
just opposite this city.
Harve Suter left with Mr.. Alb
ner G.. Thomas this morning to
Admission, Ala, where he will
make his future home.
George r. Stewart, driller,
came in from the Wick oil field
Saturday evening and remained
over Sunday with his family.
=
W. T.. Russell left for Parkers-
burg this afternoon to enter upon
his duties as business manager
of the Parkersburg Dispatch.
Carl Suter has accepted a po-
sition with the Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company. Mr.. Suffers
headquarters will be at Wheeling.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-26
500, Acre Town Site in Cuba
$4,000.

Cuba investments are money
makers; l 1-2 miles of ocean and
bay coast; New York boat SER
vice; timber; fine sugar planta-
ton prospects. Will u 60.
Write w. F. Richmond, Barnes
vile, Ohio.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-26
KNIGHTS of the Maccabees.

Please take notice that a spec,
ial meeting will be held in K. OF
P. hall at 7 o'clock this evening.
MANFORD TUEL, r. K.
VIM. STIFFELS, Com.
Sistersville daily review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1905-1907, 1905-06-26

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