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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-25
THE SPREAD OF FOOTBALL

Alfred H. Love. of. Philadelphia,
whose splendid services to- the cause Of
peace have been again acclaimed by
his reelection to the presidency Of the
Universal Peace union, said at Mystic,
Conn, at the end Of the unions meet
ings:
"After we have abolished war, our
next duty will be the abolition of foot
ball.
"More and more amazing each year
becomes the fame of this dangerous
sport. It is a mania. It is an obes-
sion.
1T was talking to some children the
other day. lay:on .ch nile said how
-Four the children answered.
" Correct. And what season. I
asked, lis this one?'
" The football season. said the
children in chorus.'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-25

he had seen the lady, said to the hunts
man:
" Your wife is in rather bad way.
He hesitated. Then he went on solemn
ly: Do you want to know the worst?
Certainly said the husband, Ger.
tainly:' Tell me the worst-is it to
be Palm Beach or the Riviera?'''
OVERLOOKED 49,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-25
PAYING POIITENEss.

:. Politeness, said Senator Gallinger,
in the hope Of stilling rather acri-
monious argument in Concord, "always
pays. -
{ His flushed listeners looked up at him
in inquiry, and he smiled and repeated:
Politeness always pays. Two lit
Gle girls | know were set before plate
containing two punches of grapes-one
a very large and tempting and perfect
bunch, the other small and hard and
green. @
The two little girls looked at the
two punches for space in silence.
Then the polite child said:
Is 90 gWeedy9'
No. the other answered, rs not
bit gweedy.'
st'Then, said the first, 90
choose. y a
TRUE TO LIFE
b. Like simmer girls in garments new
s We see the trees appear:
Ands each lays up within its trunk
a new ring every year
Woman's Home Companion for October.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-25
A LEHRIC

A "Lehric,'' as the witticisms of
Harry Lehr are called, recently went
the rounds of Newport.
At a Newport dinner Robert Goelet
said of young millionaire:
E'He drank entirely too much. He
was running his life. am glad to see
that he has sworn off. He drinks moth
ing but sodawater now.' ~.........
"But he wears yellow glasses said
Mr.. Lehr, ''to make himself think that
it IS champagne
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-25
HOW TO GET POOR

-
Waste makes want. The following
are leakholes in the family Golfer: :
Napkins used for dish towels and
dish towels for holders.
The face Of fatirons used to crack
nuts on. -, g.. e., ~.
' Soap left to waste in dishwater.
= Cold potatoes left to sour.
Fresh vegetables left in hot kit
chen. '~.'-'. 1-
Milk left standing around instead Of
being put at once on the ice. ~. r.
Hot things put in the icebox. E:
Sour milk thrown away.
Soup set away covered while hot to
sour.
Carpet brooms used to scrub with.
Drippings wasted.
Orange peel thrown away instead Of
being dried and saved for kindling.
Preserves opened and forgotten.
The water in which rice OF macaroni
is cooked thrown away.
Corks left out Of vinegar and mo-
lasses 9ugs.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-25

Courtice Pounds. Pounds sang 316
notes without respiration in 1898. The
record, previous to that, was held by
Farine1li, with 300 notes, Norman Sal
mond sung 287 notes in this way.
"It Is wonderful what lungs trained
singers have. The average man could
hardly sing fifty notes without breath
ing, whereas to the singer 200 would be
nothing.' .-.-'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-25
SINGING RECORDS

The singer at the end of the practice
aria, painted heavily.
81 sang 1916 notes that time,' he
said, "without once taking breath.''
"Indeed! that must be record''
emo. The record is held by
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15
REVIVAL IN BULGARIA.
Report Of the Results Of General Con-
ference Of Protestant
Churches.

The recent general conference of
the Protestant churches In Bulgaria.
held IN Philippopolis. the latter part OF
October writes Rev MI Popo1. was
q sounding note for q revival IN Bull
garia. The conference was opened with
q detailed account Of the religious re-
vivale now going on In Wales. England
and elsewhere. The writer pointed out
how do we stand in reference 70 these
revivals. Whilo our national church
and press have not taken notice at all
OF what the Holy Spirit is doing ii
other lands, we Protestants are hoping
and praying for @ similar revival IN
Bulgaria This was the one all-im-
portant theme oS every meeting. and
many earnest prayers were sent to the
throne OF God for this object. The
conference was largely attended Many
a village was represented by o single
new follower OF the cross. It was o
delightful sight 70 look upon the sturdy
peasants who bad come from amidst
prosecutions. They voTe eager %
catch every word Of prayer and speech
that was spoken. An ex-priest Of he
Greek church. who had just exoom-
municated himself from the priesthood.
attended ell the meetings. and took
part In testimony and prayer. From
previous experience We have learned
10 be ratheE suspicious OF such con-
Serts."
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15
INJURIES OUR TRADE
Congressman Make Plea For
Speedy Action.
CATTLENEy SCORE NEAT PACKERS.
Revelations at Beef Hearing Has Sc
riously Decreased Live stock HUSH
ness of West and soufh-Big
Decline la Values.

WASHINGTON. June ~. The beef
inspection hearing before the house
committee On agriculture was begun by
listening 10 Representative Garner
Tex, who made plea Tor speedy ac-
tion.
Since this matter came up." De said.
the people who have contracted 90
take our Texas steers have become
alarmed and say they don't know
whether or not they are going to take
our cattle. and the result is we are IN a
state OF uncertainty want 10 suggest
that tile committee get through with
the matter as soon aus possible, Every
day this thing is continued the stock
man is losing money
is not the packer entirely respons'-
bic for his condition. asked Repre-
sentative Hagan Qai, and. continuing.
be said: Il believe he is. Last week ln
my Office | saw a number of kilograms
from stOckyard banks To banks in my
section of the country asking them t)
telegraph Immediately all their mem
bers Of congress. believe they are re-
spOnsble for this agitation"
Representative Davis (Minnl read a
telegram from the South ST. Paul Live
Stock Exchange and live stock board
volclng unalterahle opposition 20 hay-
ing expense placed on the packers. be
cause II would inevitably come out o.
the stock ralscrs. Mr.. Wilson, repre-
senting the packers. corroborated this
conclusion.
II. COwan Of Fort Worth Tex. at
tOrney for the Texas cattle Ralsers
was next heard. He de
tailed the extent Of the Texas cattle
industry. Mr. COwan said while the
ralsers had their differences with the
packers and had not got the best OF
than yet in this question the interest
Of the ralsers and packers was identi-
cal. II there was an additional expense
some one would have 10 pay for &c. and
the man who can name the price o.
things he sells can put the additional
expense where he pleases.
The stockmen believe the packer
could put this expense on the stock
raiser. He read q telegram from John
+. Lyttle. president Of the Cattle Rails
ers' association Of Texas which read:
Present agitation has seriously de.
creased cattle business. Universal i'm
preston that cattle values will suffer
from 81 to s. per head decline"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15
POPE HAS HEART TROUBLE.
Fears Expressed at Rome For Life o.
His Holiness.

ROME, June PA report credited
NJ the Vatican says that the real cause
Of the illness OF Pope Plus X. is an.
gina pectoris, that treacherOus and
dangerous malady Of the heart, and az
the Vatican fears are expressed that
the days Of the present pontlhcate are
numbered.
His holiness grows steadily weaker
and Il aging rapidly, says the dispatch,
disturbed In his III condition by per
slstent rumors that anarchists intend
10 attempt bis life and pining for his
old home In Venice.
Owing to a threatening letter sent TO
the Vatican unusual precautions were
taken when the pope feebly off1clated
at the beatliicatlon OF Bonaventure Of
Barcelona on Sunday. Troops IN the
church were increased and detectives
were present In numbers Tickets to
the ceremony were limited.
A member Of the Vatican household
expressed the gravest anxiety for his
holiness and spoke Of the pope as a
hopeless invalid. whose malady may
bring Il crisis at any moment.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15
A NEW MOVEMENT.
Effort 20 Extend the Scope and Use
fulness OF the 11aveleIs
Aid Work.

Tho Boston Young Womcu's Christ
an association has received q visit of
INQUIRY from Miss Bulls ia behalf OF
Miss Grace Dodge. representing e. new
movement Ia New York for the ex-
ension OF travellers aid work Uti-
mately Il Ia expected that ID national
lrganization wiz be- formed This iu-
Quiry has emphasized the fact that The
Boston association IS doing a larger
work than any similar Organization in
me world. says tho Christian World.
The steamships from the Canadian
provinces and from home and foreign
ports are covered and when requested,
the depOts also. Several thousand yes-
sells aro net 10 the course Of year
aud numerous women and eiTls are
guided 20 tnCir destinations iu Boston
and vicinity. and n trips % near and
Instant states throughout the country.
The protection afforded "a said % be
not only a security 20 those aided and
heir friends. but guardianship
against the designs OF evil men and
Institutions. The travellers are fur
nished lodgings and meals. When need
"a their tickets are authenticated.
friends On route and On arrival at des-
'inati0n are furnished The work IS
regarded as a preventive. saving and
rescue work. necessarily needed. The
Boston association IS In receipt OF
numerous applications for trained or
yani1cTs and teachers OF the various
departments of association work.
These applications have come NOT only
from different parts Of our country
but from foreign and missionary
lands. Several graduates Of the de-
Dartment OF Christian work are said
10 be labOring With success IN foreign
lands. Inquiries from England have
led 70 publication IN England Of 40
counts OF the work of the associations
school oi domestic science end Chris
iian vorh. and communications have
beon received which state that mo in-
stltution Of an exactly similar kind
exists 10 England. yet The need for
such an institution Tor girls Of all
classes who have left school Is very
great" Residential colleges In con-
nection With the various pOlytechnics
and Young Womens Christian asso-
Citations are advocated 10 England.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE TEMPLE.
Followers Of Mrs. Eddy Erect Mag
niacent Church at Boston.


BOSTON, June 12.-One Of the mos
remarkable religious demonstration
ever witnessed In New England occur.
red when the magnificent new $1,000,
900 Christian Science temple in tho
Back Bay district was dedicated. From
every state IN the Union and from ak
parts Of the world came members o.
that faith 10 be present at the Bdlca.
tory services. 1t was estimated that
more than 10000 Christian Scientists
were in the city.
Six services were held 10 accommo-
date the vast throngs. The seating
capacity OF the new edifce exceeds
1000, and at each service hundreds
stood in the alsles and in the rear OF
the church
An interesting thing IN connection
with the edince Is the fact that al
though It's cost exceeded 100000 and
was built by voluntary subscriptions
Il was entirely free from debt. At rs
dedication the treasurer gave notice
that all bills bad been paid and that
contributions were no longer needed.
The new temple Is one OF the most
Imposing structures in Boston and is
said to be the largest church In New
England.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15
ELEcTRocUrED At BOSTON.
Charles l.. Tucker Paid Death Penal
t. This MoruInu

BOSTON, June l2.-Charles l.. Tuck
or was electrocuted here at an early
hour this morning for the murder ~
Mabel Page.
Yesterday afternoon President Ro0se-
Welt in telegram 10 Governor Curt $
Guild placed the seal OF bis approval
on the action Of the governor in refus-
ing 10 commute the sentence Of Charles
L. Tucker. The telegram, which was
unexpected came as result OF az
peals made 10 the president 10y friends
Of Tucker 10 stop the execution.
The telegram says:
Have been requested on behalf of
certain parties In Boston to interfere
with the execution Of Tucker. il being
alleged that II is my duty so to do, in-
asmuch as have the power under the
federal laws.
No showing has been made 10 ne
that | have such power but without
regard to this desire to state TO yo1
that in my judgment your decision not
10 interfere with the carrying out ot
the sentence OF Tucker seems to me
entirely sound and commands my
hearty sympathy. It seems peculiarly
case In which there should be no IN
reference with the carrying out Of the
sentence"
One more effort was made TO prolong
the life OF Tucker through executive
clemency. but after hearing the appeal
Of his clergyman as well as his coun-
sci Governor Guild again declined 70
interfere with the execution Of the sen
tence
After baptlzlng Tucker I'm the faith
Of the Methodist Episcopal church Rev.
Thomas W. Bishop a former pastor OF
the church at which Tucker was once
an attendant and his spiritual adviser,
convinced by his protestations Of inno-
cence. sought an interview with Gov.
ernor Guild. but without success.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15
Deadly Serpent Bite

are As common IN India as are stomach
and liver disorders with Us. For the
latter however there is sure remedy:
Electric Bitters; the great restorative
medicine, Of which :. A. Brown, Of
Bennettsville, ;. c., says: "Ihey re-
stored my wife to perfect health, after
wears Of suffering with dysp psia and
a chronically torpid liver. ctrlc
Bitters cure chills and fever, alaria,
biliousness, lame back, kidney troubles
and bladder disorders. Sold on guar
antee by White * Co., druggists.
Price SOC.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15
neci,ion Aaninst Patrick.

NEW YORK, June r. - Recorder
Con has handed down decision deny
ing the motion for new trial In the
case Of Lawyer Albert I. Patrick, who
is under sentence TO die next Monday
IN Sing Sing prison for the murder OF
the wealthy Texan. William NJ. Rice.
IN 1900 Unless Patrick's lawyers are
successful now in taking the case to
the United States supreme court, the
defendant. who has stubbornly fought
hs conviction, will have to die.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15
Cured lIemorrhages Of The Lungs.

"Seyeral years since my lungs were
so badly affected that ! had many
hemorrhages,n 20 writes a. VI. AXE, o.
Wood, Ind. 81 took treatment with
several physicians without any bene
fit. I then started 10 take Foley 2
Honey and Tar, and my lungs are now
az sound as a,bullet. ] recommend i
I'm advanced stages Of lung trouble. N
Foley's Honey and Tar stops the
cough andiheals the lungs, and pre-
vents serious results from a cold. Re
fuse substitutes
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15
Too Fond Of Their own Country.

MANILA, June l.. - "The average
European Is content TO live and die
east Of the Suez. The average Amerl
can is not, although under improved
conditions he might Dee prevailed upon
to do So" Thus begins the annual re.
port OF Executive Secretary A. w. Fer
guson to Governor General lde. Tho
executive bureau is having trouble ir
securing Americans who will remain
In the service. "The great stumbling
block" says Mr.. Ferguson. "ls that ~
Americans intend 10 make the Philip
pines their home or TO stay on the Is
lands for an extended period
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15
stnudlnr Of the na.ehnn eIub..
stntehood Compromi-e Agreed To.

WASHINGTON, June l2.-The Car
ter compromise on the statehood bil
was agreed upon by Republican lead
ers OF the senate aud house Nothing
now stands in the way Of the admis
sion Of Oklahoma and Indian Territory
as O state and a choice by Arizona and
New Mexico as 10 whether they desire
10 come IN as another state
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15
INDIcT GILLETTE AND eRANNlss
EH-vIce Presidents of Mutual HELD
For Forgery.

EH-Vice Presidents of Mutual Held
For Forgery.
NEW YORK. June 12.-The special
grand jury which has been lnvestigat-
ing insurance matters handed 10 to
Justice Scott IN the criminal branch o.
the supreme court six indictments
against Walter r. Gillette and two
against Robert B. Grannlss, both for
mer vice presidents OF the Mutual Life
Insurance company.
The Indictment against Dr Gillette
arc one for forgery IN the second de
gree four for forgery in the third de
gree and one for forgery under section
06 OF the code
The indictments against Granniss
are one for forgery "a the third de-
gree and one for msdemeanor.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15
Commander Booth Tucker 10 Wed

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, June r.
The engagement Of Commander Booth
Tucker Of London, international secre-
tary Of the Salvation Army, to Colonel
Reid. at present In charge OF the Sal
walton Army forces In Ireland, IS an
nounced. The wedding viii take place
IN London and will be private.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15

A man who is in perfect health, so
he can do an honest days work when
necessary, has much for which he
should be thankful. Mr.. J.. &. Rod
gers, of Branchton, Pa, writes that he
was not only unable 10 work, but he
couldn't stOOp over 10 tie his own
shoes. Six bottles Of FOley's Kidney
Cure made a new man Of him. lie
says, Success 10 Foley's Kidney
Cure The Winston Drug Go.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15

The sincerest tribute that can be
paid to superiority is imitation. The
many limitations Of DeWitts witch
Hazel Salye that are now before the
public prove it the best. ASK for De
Wits. Good for burns, scalds, chah-
ed skin, eczema, letter, cuts, bruises
boils and piles. Highly recommended
and reliable. sold by al druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15
A Life For N Life.

LOGAN, Va, June 12.-John Runyon
was shot and killed on the street here
after he had shot and killed William
Cook. William Dingess made an at
tempt 10 disarm Runyon, and when
Runyon resisted Dingess shot him six
times. death following In ten minutes.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15
pat,i.on MovedIn special car

CINCINNATI, O., June 12.-Govern-
or Pattison was removed 10 his home
at Milford. making the trip IN special
traction car from Christ hospital
where he was brought from Columbus
on April D. The patient appeared TO
be still weak and was apparently a
good deal tired from the trip.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15

W. r. Ward, Of Dyersburg, Tenn,
writes. "This is 10 certify that / have
used Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup for
chronic constipation, and il has proven,
without doubt, 10 be a thorough,
practical remedy for this trouble, and
il is with pleasure / offer my conscien-
tlous reference The Winston Drug
Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15
WillCnre Cnn.nnlniinn.

4. a. Herrin, Finch, Ark, writes:
"Foley's Honey and Tar is the best
preparation for coughs, colds and lung
trouble. | know that it has cured
consumption in the first stages" You
never heard Of any one using Foley's
Honey and Tar and not being satisfied.
The Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15
A Lesson m lIealih

Healthy kidneys filter the impur-
ties from the blood, and unless they
do this good health is impossible. fo-
ley's Kidney Cure makes sound kid
neys and will positively cure all forms
Of kidney and bladder disease. 10
strengthens the whole system. The
Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15
Rim Of Ashe. at Naples.

NAPLES. June l2-Owing 70 the
falling in Of the crater Of Yesuviui
toward OttaJano. a thick rain Of ashe:
fell here, fortunately doing little harm
owing to the stiffness OF the stmos
phere.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15
Times Have Changed.

one of the daily papers calls atten-
t,oa 70 the fact that few years ago
the reading Of the Bible and Protestant
worship we're both forbidden In the
Philippine lslands Now Methodiets
Baptists, PresbyteTians. Congregation
alists and Episcopalians have churches
and missions In the islands. and many
thousand copies OF the Scriptures are
distributed
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15

When the baby talks, it is time 10
give HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
It's the greatest baby medicines known
TO loving mothers. II makes them eat,
sleep and grow. 80 cents, Tea OF Tab
lets. The Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15

Ifyou will make inquiry il will be a
revelation 10 you how many succumb
e. kidney or bladder troubles IN one
form or another. II the patient is not
beyond medical aid, F0ley's Kidney
Cure will cure. IL never disapp0ints.
The Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15

Constipation causes headache, nau-
sea, dizziness, languor, heart palpita-
ton. Drastic physics gripe, sicken,
weaken the bowels and don't cure.
D0an's Regulets act gently and cure
constipation. - cents. Ask your
druggist.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15
Canadian Physician Robbed at Padus

VENICE. June l2.-Dr. William Old
wright OF Toronto Canada, who Is in
Italy attending the medical congress,
was robbed az Padua yesterday Of his
purse containing personal papers aDd
letter OF credit FOR 81 800.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15
FARMvILLE, VA. FRIDAY, JUNE b. 1906.
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.
Notable Events of the Week Brieny
Chronicled.

Richard John Seddon, prime minister
Of New Zealand, died suddenly at sea.
lie sailed from Sydney on the steam
ship Osprey Grange on his return 70
New Zealand. lie had complained Of
feeling 80 and had gone 10 bis state
room, where he was found dead.
Henry A. Du Pont has been decided
upon for United States senator hy the
caucus of Republican members Of the
Delaware legislature Du Pont r.
ccired 30 votes and J. Edward Addicks
10 votes. The vote was then made
unanimous for Du Pont on motion Of
Addicks The legislature viii vote for
senator today. and Du Points election
A. conceded
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15
Fourteen thousand Return to work

TERRE HAUTE. Ind. June r.
Fourteen thousand miners have return
ed 10 work In the bltuminous field Of
Indiana. Within a few days 1000 VIII
be at work IN the Clay county block
field. as an agreement there Is assured.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15

Never can tell when you'll mash a
finger or suffer a cut, bruise, burn or
scald BE prepared Or. Thomas
Electric oil instantly relieves the pain
quickly cures the wound
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15

In London has
unanimously ap-
pointed Lord KIN.
nalFd president
and successor 20
the late Sir
George Williams.
For over 80 years
Lord Kinuolrd has
been actively as
sOciated with the
Y OunR NJ e D 3
Christian associa-
tion work. In his
early days the new
FH . a.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-15

Constipation makes the cold drag
along. Get it out Of you. Take Ken
nedy's Laxative Honey and Tar cough
syrup. Contains no opiates. At all
Druggists.