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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
Couldn't See It

During Jones first visit to America, he
overheard a very brilliant joke. His host
was discussing motoring with a friend.
when the latter said:
''Oh, II only costs me a cent to run my
car every mile" To which his host re-
piled: II have often wondered what the
scent was for: understand now" When
this Joke had been duly explained to
Jones, he thought IL was a most brilliant
piece of wit, and he determined to recite
IL at the club one night when he returned
home. The opportunity eventually arriv-
ed, and Jones prepared his friends for a
hearing.
by the way, you fellows, / heard a
remarkably clever joke over in New
York. A chap had been telling my friend
that IL only cost him a-er--er a halfpen-
ny to run his motor for every mile. and
my host cleverly remarked: L have often
wondered what the scent was there
for
And then he wondered why no one
laughed.-Omaha Bee.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
REUCkERTs LAST
SESSION BEFORE
HIS VACATION

Judge Reuckert OF the Sixth district
court will not preside over session Of
that court for the next six weeks, as he
is TO leave for Europe tomorrow. He has
maped out no definite itinerary Judge
Lee Will preside at the criminal sessions
OF the court. and will be assisted In the
clvil division OF the court by Associate
Justice Gorham
In the court this morning John ii. Ar
mold was arraigned on the charge OF nom
support of his wife and four children. He
pleaded not guilty, mad was held for trial
on Tuesday i'm bonds OF 5000 IL is said
that he is on probation on another
charge. This morning in the police court
he was fined 81 and costs for drunken
ness
Elizabeth Kirwin. is years old, was this
morning arraigned as an idle person,
pleaded guilty and was placed on proba-
tion. She is spooler but IL is said OF
her that she refuses TO work. and has
not worked but one week I'm three
months. and has been supported by her
sister, who at last complained TO the po-
lice. il Is said.
Fred German was fined SIS and costs
for defacing a building. IL Is said that
yesterday he went into the saloon of
Michael Cronin at 12i Ives street. and
tried TO get q dring for nothing, and on
being refused went out and broke a win
dow valued at s..
Peter Mclaughlin yesterday in the po-
drunk and demanded a trial. The trial
occurred this morning. and he was found
guilty and was fined 81 and costs The
costs amounted TO $3.50. and besides that
expense there liz the fee OF the LAWYER
he hired TO defend him.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
The Frogs Heart

There Is no living creature. according
to a Philadelphia surgeon. that has a
heart with so much vitality as a frog.
especially the species commonly known
as the water frog. II IS generally known
that the aquatic frog will survive for
months after the hind legs have been
removed. or course he cannot hop about
as he could before losing his principal
means Of transit. but his fore legs help
him TO crawl wherever he desires TO go.
When I began 10 learn surgery l made a
special dissection OF n frog one day.
laid the various parts Of the body on a
table and discovered that life was extinct
within few hours In every organ except
the heart. The heart showed valvular
motion for n day after IL had been sew
cred entirely from the body I am not
aware that any other creatures heart Is
possessed OF such vitality.-Philadelphi
Telegraph.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
BOY MADE COUNTERFEIT
COINS WITH MELTED TINFOIl

Bennington, VT. Aug. 2.-Tinfoil coins
made and circulated IN the mountain
hamlet OF Sandgate have brought TO
grief Fraser Mears. II year old boy
OF a mechanical bent OF rVnd.
Mears made molds by heating dimes
and quarters and getting Impressions
OF them In the soft fibre OF pine wood.
and then filled the molds with melted
tinfoil, AS some of the coins found
circulation TO limited extent among
his neighbors, charge OF counter
feiting was made against him and he
was brought here and locked up.
A fine OF 800 was imposed with the
alternative of year in the house of
correction, and the boys relatives paid
the fine.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
ARENS0N CLAIMED He WAS
VICTIM OF CITY MEAT TRUST

According 10 Harris Arensen there is a
meat trust I'm this city and he is the VIC
tim or 1T. He was arraigned In the Sixth
district court this morning on the charge
OF assaulting solomon Goldberg. rabbi.
lie pleaded not guilty, and was held for
trial on Tuesday in bonds of 500.
that the rabbi came to his market and
found fault that his beef was not dress
ed by the rabbi according to orthodox
custom. and that the interference OF the
rabbi was due In the interests OF his
competitors. who would secure all of the
meat business at his expense.
He also says that the other dealers are
not required 10 furnish "Kosher" beef
and that IL he is required TO. he cannot
meet the price his competitors sell the
juicy joints for. IL is alleged that during
the talk with the rabbi. Arensen struck
the rabbi in the side and threatened him
with a knife.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
PAwTUCKET OFFICE.
THE NEWS-DEMOCRAT
No. 4 Kinyon Block.
Tel. 279-L
THE ABSURD TELEPHONES
OF GREAT BRITAIN

While Il Is true that comparisons are
odious." and. likewise, that comparisons
In which self graduation Is the end. are
in even worse taste. IL is undoubtedly a
fact that all nations delight I'm compari-
sons OF their own country when the COM
PARSONS draw conclusions favorable 10 a
heightened patriotism. So II Is that
Americans are possibly overfond of learn
ing how much better things are done In
America than abroad and how much
more modern are our institutions. Along
this line. a portion of n paper by Mr..
Everett w. Burdett of Boston. in the
Journal of Political Economy Is crafty
ing. Mr.. Burdett was one Of committee
appointed by a civic federation which
went TO England TO study the various
institutions i'm that country operated on
the municipal ownership plan
Just how antiquated are the instru-
ments In use Is shown by the list OF
directions for using the phone which are
pasted In the government booths:
First. Apply telephone to ear and
press red button with right hand until
you hear operators voice. Then remove
hand from button and give number Of
subscriber wanted.
Second Replace telephone and turn
crank briskly. This will ring bell OF sub
scriber wanted.
Thlrd.-When finished. hang up tele-
phone and--very important-press the red
button for two seconds.
How absurd this seems TO an American.
who Is accustomed to spend about one
fifth OF the same amount OF time I'm get
ting his connection and starting his con-
versation. and who has merely TO hang
up the receiver In order to ring on!
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
What Corey Has Lost

There Ia a story OF woman who
sought the service OF a lawyer because
she had had trouble with her husband.
The lawyer asked her many questions,
carefully considered the matter. and then
told her he was sorry that there appear
ed TO be no grounds for divorce.
but | don't want a divorce said his
client. bursting into tears. II came 10
see you TO see II you couldn't tell me any
way TO make him love me-"
The pathetic grief OF Mrs. w. T., Corey
on learning that she had az last been
granted divorce from her husband is
another such incident Corey may have
genius for money getting equal to that
OF Russell Sage or John D. Rockefeller.
lie may have that pleasing personality
that makes man hero among women
and gives him many easy conquests.
But the love OF one good woman is
worth a thousand fold more than Corey
can ever hope 90 gain. and II he can read
the printed story OF that incident in a
Nevada court room without realizing
that he has been a pretty shabby sort OF
a fellow, and has lost more than a dozen
like him can possibly hope 10 be worth.
he is less than human.-New York Amer
lean.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
MAYOR JOHNSON
NOT INTERESTED
IN TRACTION CO.

Cleveland, o., Aug. 2.-In the despatch
es handled by the Associated Press on
July 25. in describing the controversy now
proceeding over the street railway situa-
ton In this city, the statement was made
that the railway line OF the Cleveland
Electrdic Railway company on Fulton
street was torn up by men acting under
the orders OF Mayor Tom l.. Johnson. and
that this action was owing to the pending
controversy In behalf OF the Forest City
railway. a Scent fare line and which un-
der certain conditions can come under the
ownership and control OF the munici-
palty
In addition TO relating the facts as TO
the tearing-up OF the rails OF the Cleve-
land Electric Railway company. the ad-
ditional statement was made that Mayor
oJhnson was credited with being largely
interested in the Municipal Traction conl-
pany."
This statement was warranted, Is be-
lieved TO be entirely untrue. IL In it's read
ing II tended TO create the impression
that Mayor Johnson had any financial in
terest whatever I'm the Forest City COM
pany, and is contrary TO every public
statement made by that official, he hav-
ing specifically anticipated by public an
nouncement any such possibility.
That he has been interested i'm the sue
cess of the company as a ultimate munl-
cipal ownership proposition, but primarily
10 secure a lower fare. he has openly pro-
claimed.
The Associated Press. therefore, de-
sires to disclaim any knowledge or motive
other than this public interest, and 70
dlsavow any other suggestion I'm making
the statement telegraphed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
Items of Interest

one In every IS Londoners Is receiving
pauper relief
Sugar cane sap produces one-fifth OF Its
weight In pure sugar.
A silver coin Is usually In currency Tor
about q years.
Champagne has 1872 per cent. OF alcohol
and gooseberry wine lis per cent.
A full-rigged ship has 20 sails, IL OF
which are jibs and foresails.
A million people could comfortably find
standing room In a field with an area OF
one square mile.
The biggest cemetery In the world Is
the Catacombs at Rome. They contain
100000 bodies.
The I.aplanders average feet II inches
in height, and are the shortest people In
Europe.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
FRUIT STEAMER GOES ASHORE
DURING FOG; THEN FLOATS

Swampscott. Mass. Aug. 2.-While pro-
ceedingly cautiously through thick fog
on her way from jamaican ports into
Boston harbor today. the United Fruit
company's steamer Brewster struck on
Dread Ledge, off this place. She was un-
der little headway al the time and her
engines were Immediately reversed.
After an half-hour's effort she worked
herself off and whstled for tugs. From
shore 1t could not be learned how serious
she had been damaged. II any. but the
vessel seemed to have a slight list to
port
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
HAS SHAkE-UP PLAN
Been ABANDONED?

Pawtucket Aldermen at neetng Last Night Did Not
Make the Long Looked For Changes i'm the Police
Department. Indications Now Are That the
Machine Will Not Dare To Carry Out the Con-
tempIated Partisan Scheme During the Absence
of Mayor Eggins.-Busness Disposed OF at
Meeting of Aldermen and Common Council.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
A Live
Wire

Every nerve is a live wire
connecting some part of the
body with the brain. They are
SO numerous that if you pene-
trate the skin with the point of
a needle you will touch a nerve
and receive a shock-pain it is
called. Aches and pains come
from pressure. strain or in
jury to nerve; the more prom
inent the nerve the greater the
pain. When the pain comes
from a large nerve it is called
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
FUNERAL OF MRS. MOSS.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Moss. wife OF
Patrolman William Moss. took place yes
terday from the Sacred Heart church.
where a requiem high mass was celebrat-
ed 10y Rev Father OMeara. There was
very large attendance and many hand
some floral tributes were sent by friends
OF the deceased. one Of which came from
the Police Relief association Interment
was al Mount 81. Mary's cemetery.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
Neuralgia

whether it be the facial nerves,
or the heart, stomach, sciatic
or other prominent nerve
branch. To stop pain, then,
you must relieve the strain or
pressure upon the nerves.
DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills do
this.
II suffered intense pain. caused by
neuralgia. 4 doctored and used vari-
Gus medicines without getting relief
until began taking Dr. Miles
Anti Pain pills. They did me moro
good than all the medicines / ever
used. They never fail 20 cure my
headaches. and their use never leaves
any bad after-effccts."
MRS. VIM BECRMAN,
81 w 9Th ST Erie Pa.
Or. Miles Anti.Psin pits are sold by
your druggist, who will guarantee that
The first package Will benefit " IL
falls, he Will return your money.
Is doses, Is cents. Never sold In bulk.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
A rHoRoueH CLEANING.

The rooms occupied by the city depart
ments In the Masonic Temple building are
undergoing a thorough cleaning A force
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
FRUSTRATED BY HEAT.

A. w. Haines, an employe Of the Com
bination Ladder company. was prostrated
by the heat yesterday afternoon and after
being treated by a physician was taken
90 his home az 80 Mason street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
REsTRA,NINo ORDER VACATED.

decree was entered In the superior
court today I'm the case OF real estate
broker Augustus G.. Purdy Of this city
against John j Allen ct al vacating a
restaning order granted Mr.. Purdy some
time ago He sought to have the fore
closure OF certain mortgage prevented.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-02
WILL HOLD AN OUTING.

The nrst meeting OF the newly consol-
idated machinist organizations. under the
head % the Blackstone Valley Machinists'
union, Local il9. was held In tho Cottrell
block last evening. and was presided over
by David Scott The annual outing OF
the association was set FOR Aug 10 and
II Is TO be held ~ Mark Rock. on the
western shore of Narragausett bay. near
Coles station. The following committee
was appointed 60 arrange for the AFFAIR:
Louis u. Hogue Andrew Ice and EdWnrd
Arizona republican., 1906-04-01

We'll make the terms easy enough for the balance of the 75 pianos sold by Satu of payment
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-05-18
Notice To Teachers,

Tn view of the short time given
10 which to make preparation to
teach the subjects which have re-:
Gently been added to the list OF
branches to be taught in the pub
lie schools, first and second grade
certificates expiring with this year
may be extended one year on the
endorsement of the division super
and the clerks OF the
district school boards for the diyis-
ion in which the holders of such
certificates wish to teach. 1t being
necessary that the new branches
shall be taught in the schools next
year, preference will be shown in
extending certificates to those
teachers who have sought to &C.
quaint themselves with these
braaeAe~by attending the County
Narmal or some other school in
which these subjects are taught.
T." Jared Il. Jones,
Division Supt.
H. II. Slaven,
elk Blue Grass district
H. F. Slaven,
elk Monterey district.
Sc. Eagle.
4.2O 3t Cl'k StOnewall district.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-05-18
Doe Hill, Va.

May 14-Mrs Elizabeth Hansel
and children left last Monday for
Stanton, where she joined her
husband on his return from the
Lexington Presbytery, and togeth.
err they went to Covington to spend
a few days with the formers BROTH
err, DIR A C Jones, and from there
will go to Holden, Rev Hansel's
new field Of labor.
Miss Polly Hiner spent last week
visiting relatives here and on the
Thorn. She returned to Mcdowell
last Friday. in company with her
brother, Capt Harmon Hiner. who
went Oh to Baltimore to be treated
at the Johns Hopkins Hospital.
He was met at Harrisonburg by
his son, Mr. Benz Hiner, who ac-
companied him thither.
Mr. Owen Trumbo and wife and
Mrs Wesley Trumbo and son, OF
Brandywine, were guests Of Mr. L
NJ Pope, from Saturday to Monday.
Mrs Benz Jackson and son, OF
Rockingham Co, are visiting rela.
tives here.
Mr. Brereton. piano dealer, Of
Stanton. is in town tonight.
Miss Jemima jones' and Mr. j. A
Hiner went to Monterey to-day.
The first quarterly meeting fo1
Mcdowell circuit was held here thu
9th. The Presiding Elder Whit,
preached Wednesday evening and
Thursday morning.
Nature is putting on her sprlns
dress of green, and, we venture t.
say, a lovelier place, in spring ant
summer, than old Highlands hare
to find.
Mr. o C Armstrong spent Sun
day at his home here.
Mr. Jos Whitemore, Of Parnass
us, brought some cattle over las
week to be grazed by DR. Jones.
Messrs Woodell and Armstron!
have bought a 54.acre tract OF lam
from Mr. Geo Snyder.
Miss Grace Jones will leave THU
week to attend commencement
Powhotan College, Charlestown, '
Va, after which she expects to visl
her friend, Miss Matilda Power:
OF White Post, Virginia.
Occasional.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-05-18
Valley Center Items.

May 14-Mrs Louisa Shumate,o of
Greenb rier Co, who has been visit
ing her daughter.Mrs D D Bird. has
returned to the Meadow Dale neigh
borhood.
Mr. and Mrs Ernest Doyle are
visiting Mrs Doyle's parents at
Goshen.
Miss Pearl Lightner is spending
a few days at Mr. Jno Poage's in
West Virginia.
Miss Bessie Moore, Of West Vir-
ginia, is spending some time with
her aunt, Mrs Harry Wade, and
other relatives in this vicinity.
Miss Sallie Bird, who has been
attending school in Nashville. Tenn
has returned to her home here.
Mrs Mahala Wade returned a few
days ago from visit to her daugh-
ter, Mrs Gertrude Gum, near Mead
ow Dale.
Mr. and Mrs s B Rexrode expect
to 60 to housekeeping this week.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-05-18
Strait Greek

May 13-The cold nights last
week injured the fruit to some ex-
tent.
The farmers are most done corn
planting.
Prof. Arbogast, of Arbovale, W
Va, gave a social singing, which
was we'll attended. His purpose is
to secure school at that place
Mrs W w Propst is right ill.
Mrs Josiah Beverage also con-
tinues very i'll.
Mr. and Mrs Cam Puffinberger.of
Cass, w Va, are spending a few
weeks with relatives of this place.
Misses Maggie and Indy Jordon
of Vanderpool, spent Monday with
Mrs Josiah Beverage.
Happy Houligan.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-05-18

According to u report given in a
recent issue of the Staunton Dis
patch, one Of Highlands fellow
citizens" afforded no little amuse-
ment for jolly crowd iu the VAL
ley city last week. Bob creates
"mirth" wherever he goes, and,
when he passed here on his way
home, he entertained a friend with
an account of his sightseeing in
Stanton. Bob's version corre-
spends with that of the Dispatch in
the main. but goes further into de.
tails. He says that the "boys"
took him down to Murphy's first:
This was sight" for a Highland
boy, but failed-to give Bob suffici-
ent nerve for the visit to the depot,
which lie described pretty much as
the Dispatch did. At the telegraph
office, however, he said the "big fat
fellow laughed till he fell off his
STOOL" but gave him cap "for fear
he'd get mad" He didn't say
whether the "big fat fellow" had
been with them to Murphy's or not
but left the inference that he just
fell over because he was "tlckled
most to death"
Bob has retentive memory. and,
it is safe to assert that he will new
err forget ally Of the details of this
trip to Staunton.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-05-18
We regret to learn Of the eon-
tinued illness of Mrs W s Trimble.


We regret to learn Of the eoi-
tinued illness Of Mrs W S Trimble'
The Board of Supervisors is i'll
session to-day, Thursday, it being
the date for regular monthly meet
ing.
On the 11th inst license was lssu-
ed for the marriage of Mr. Jacob 5.
Armstrong and Miss Lucy M Hook.
Mr. Garnet Mullenax, OF the
Hightown neighborhood. was here
Wednesday on business.
DIR O j Campbell is again with
us.
Messrs Jas Il Mccoy, Of Fairmont
L NJ McClintic, W H Martin, and )
G Tilton. of Marlintor, are in the
village on business.
Mr. Fl F Bradshaw and wife. OF
Glover Creek, passed through town
on Wednesday. on their way to b.
lar. Mrs Bradshaw is in i'll health
and will remain while at this
popular resort.
A telephone message from Rich
mond states that Miss Mary Slaven
was operated on on Wednesday, at
the Mem )rial hospital, and that
she was getting along nicely. Her
father, Mr. H Fl Slaven, is with her
Mr. b F Jackson and son, Mr. Ira
H, Rockingham county, have been
visiting Highland relatives for a
week or more. They came to MOI.
terey on Wednesday evening.
The First Quarterly meeting for
Highland circuit M. E. Church
will be held at Thorny Bottom,
goth and 9th of May, Rev c M
Nef, Z. e. } A Brumbaugh,
Pastor
WANTED AT oNCE-12 or 10 men
to load lumber cars. Wages So 90
per day. Pocahontas Lumber Co.,
Burner, w. Va.
The rains Of early May have had
tendency to merge two busy sea-
complaining and wool-clip-
plng-but the former has had the
right-of-way this week, and the
belated work is about done.
A report receiyedThursday morn.
ing states that in the Kyle trial
now in progress IN Stannton,a jury
had be en- secured and one or two
witnesses examined on Wednesday.
The fact that jury could be secur-
ed in the city would indicate that
not much feeling exists in the mat.
ter, and is construed as a favorable
indication for Mr. Kyle. The trial
will last several days.
The fourth and last entertain
ment, for the season, by the Mon.
terey High School,, came Oft as
scheduled Monday evening. The
programme, as published in our
last issue, was rendered, offording
amusement. for nearly an hour.
The attendance, as usual, was fair
|sly good, furnishing handsome
supplement to the fund previously
obtained by these faithful workers
in tie interest of the school build
ing and grounds.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-05-18
Postmaster Robbed

G w FOuts, postmaster at Riverton, Ia,
nearly losl his life and was robbed of all
his comfort according to his letter, which
SAYS; "For 20 years | had chronic liver
complaint, which led to such a severe
case of jaunnice that even my finger nails
turned yellow, when my doctor prescrib.
ed Electric Bitters. which cured me and |
have kept well for eleven years" Sure
cure for billiousness, Neuralgia, weakness
and all stomach, liver, kidney and blad-
der arrangements. A wonderful tonic.
At K II Trimble's drugstore. SOC.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-05-18
New Firm

Messrs Hiner and Beverage, OF
Monterey, are preparing to open a
grocery store in the room formerly
occupied by Hiner Bros, in the
Hoover building. Their stock of
goods Is being opened and they
will be ready for business about the
first Of next week.-Messenger
The above named gentlemen left
Monday morning for Marlinton, Mr.
liners wife going also.
We regret to give them up, but
wish the new firm much success.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-05-18

| will preach at the following
places on Highland circuit M. H.
Church as follows:
LIST Sunday, Union Chapel IL a.
N. and Crabbottom at $3.50 p: m.
I'd Sunday, Wesley Chapel ii a.
m. and Vanderpool at $3.50 P. m.
Bird Sunday, AsburY Chapel II a.
m. and Thorny Bottom at $3.50 pm
4th Sunday. Green Hill at IL a.
M. and Fairyiew at $3.50 p. M.
J A Brumbangh, Pastor
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-05-18
Preaching Appointments

Preaching services are held each
month as follows:
The 1st Sabbath. Monterey, II
a. m. and Pisgah at $3.50 p. m.
End Sabbath, New Hampden at
II a. m.
Srd Sabbath, Pisgah, II a. NJ,
Monterey, 7 p. m.
18th Sabbath, Hightown, II a. M,
New Hampden, 7 p. m:
w. S. Trimble