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The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1906-09-13

Cheap Rates to
California
and Mexico

Daily until October ,31st. Colo
nists' tickets will be on sale to Cali
fornia and Mexico points at excep.
tionally low rates:
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-09-27

IDENTIFY contemplates country pre-
viously little known.
Now, when were those shores first
visited by the English and other Euro
peans? The Monk of Malmesbury,
who fourished in 1915 and wrote the
Life of Edward H." (forty-seven
years before Wilmington was born
and full sixty years before the voy-
age of the cat), says: English ships
visit every coast, and English sailors
excel all others both in the arts Of
navigation and in fighting" This
shows the extension of English com
merce at that date
Machan, an Englishman, discovered
the island of MADEIRA off the west
coast of Africa in 1874, and sailed
along the coasts of Morocco, and gave
an account of his discoveries to the
King of CASTLE, upon which informa-
ton many adventures went out"
In 134S twenty-seven years before
the cat voyage, Jean Betancourt, a
Frenchman, obtained grant from the
King of CASTLE and went to conquer
the Canary Islands, 'long before dis
covered" and made himself master of
five of them.
Monsieur Jean Barbot, as late as
1892, testified to the enormous num-
Der. of rats in West Africa, and the
comparative scarcity of cats, whose
breed the natives distinctively stated
came from Europe"
From what part of Europe and at
what date. let the tale of Whiting
ton of England and Alfonso of Portu-
gal supply the answer. There is no
doubt, from Ovalle's Narrative of
Chilli" that the first imported cats
brought great prices in the countries
where they had been previously I'M
known, and of course these animals,
| for some voyages at least, were no
bad article of commercial specula-
ton.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-09-27
Newspapers

To France belongs the credit of pub
fishing the first regular newspaper.
This paper, which was called "The Ga
zette of France" was founded in 1892
in the reign of Louis XIII, by Theo.
phrastus Renaudot.
In England the first ne paper was
published in 1862 by Nathaniel But
ter The name of the sh is uncer-
tain In 1856 the first Dctch paper
was printed. 1t contained two small
folio pages of news. In the imperial
library at ST. Petersburg are two cop
les of the first Russian newsp; pcr,
which have the date 1903. There ere
also some proofs of the same paper
on which are corrections written in
the hand of Peter the Great. This
monarch took great interest in the
paper, and personally superintendent
its editorial composition.
The first paper established in North
America was The Boston Newsletter,
which first was issued April "a, 1904.
This paper was printed on sheet
! twelve inches by eight, and contained
two columns of news. 1t survived I'M
! til 1776. 1t advocated the cause of the
British government at the outbreak OF
| the revolution
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-09-27
When Forks Succeeded Fingers

Table forks are comparatively
modern invention. They have been in
general use only during the last few
hundred years. They were first used
by the Italians as early as the twelfth
century; but it was not until the end
of the fifteenth that they came into
general use.
In other countries at that time the
use of table forks was considered a
contemptuous vice, and in 1850 Marius
praised the king of Hungary for eat
ing with his fingers without soiling
his clothes. In the sixteenth century
forks were not used in Sweden, and
at the end of the same century they
were novelties at the French court,
where the French beauties soiled their
dainty fingers in conveying their food
to their mouths.
Strange to say, our parent country
England was one of the last among
the larger nations to adopt the use of
table forks, and Ben Jonson, in his
play, "The Devil is an ASS" says:
"The laudable use of forks is being
brought into custom here as in Italy
to the sparing of napkins"
In monasteries the use of forks In
eating was considered sinful, and was
strictly forbidden, and it was not unit
Shakespeare had been in his grave fol
twenty years that forks came into gen
eral use in England.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-09-27
Health and Beauty

Daily bathing promotes health, vigor
and beauty.
If possible, pass at least two hours
of each day in the sunshine and open
air.
Moistened tea leaves applied to a
prevent scar.
Never use soap and water on the
face just before going out in the air
or directly after coming in.
In event of slight inflammation of
the eye a mild stringent wash, such
as diluted boracic acid, does much to
relieve the redness.
For representative spots on the
teeth, due to an acid condition of
the mouth, apply sodium bicarbonate
with an orangewood stick every morn
ing and evening.
Every night battle your face care
fully with pure soap in warm water,
afterward using a good skin food Or
cream. You will soon have your COM
rlexion clear and fine
If your face is rough and blotched
/ IL 10 UGCduoc JOu dlG nCI giving IL
proper care. Battle the face every
night in very hot water and pure cas-
tile soap. Rinse in warm water and
apply a good cream.
| On emerging from a bath the body
should always be sprayed with some
slightly perfumed water Lavender is
deliciously refreshing. An atomizer
that one may pay as much as one likes
| for is the best medium and a heavy
perfumery should never be used. II
is cloying and not in good taste.
1t is almost impossible to remove q
scar when any part of the tissue has
been destroyed. The best thing tC
do would be to use good skin food or
it, and if possible little electricity
now and then to set the blood yes
sells at work. Applications of a sat
urate solution of boric acid may prove
helpful.
The wearing of good clothes is an
other medium which produces beaut.
of countenance. The satisfaction {
woman feels when she knows she i:
well dressed goes a long way TOWARD
, giving her beauty of face, and then
: of course the careful study of becom
ing colnrs and STYLES greatly aid il
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-09-27
giving the complexion the added
touch.
On the Job

A printer who occupied the floor in
Seventeeth street directed one of his
clerks to hang out "Boy Wanted"
sign at the street entrance few days
ago. The card had been swinging in
the breeze only few minutes when
a red-headed little tad climbed to the
printers Office with the sign under his
arm.
Say, mister" he demanded of the
printer, "did youse hang out dis here
Boy Wanted sign?"
81 did," replied the printer, sternly.
"Why did you tear it DOWN."
Back of his freckles the youngster
was gazing in wonder at the mans stu
pidity.
"Gee!" he blurted. "Why, I'm the
boy"
And he was.-New York Times
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-09-27
An Odd Worship

At an ancient church at Valsbol,
Russia it has been customary for
the congregation, before leaving the
church, to turn to a perfectly blank
wall and genufiect reverently. The
origin of the cussom was lost in myth.
Inquiring travellers received no an
swer, even from the old priest who
officiated there, except that the custom
had been handed down from father to
son for ages. No one knew how or
when it started.
But while some repairs were being
made recently, beneath many layers
of whitewash and paint was found a
picture of Virgin Mary, which must
have stood out brilliantly on the wall
five or six centuries ago.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-09-27
FooIscap Paper

All know what foolscap paper is, but
no doubt the reason for it's name has
puzzled many eager inquirers. Charles
I. of England granted many monopo-
lies for governmental support, among
which was the manufacture of paper
The water-mark of the finest sort was
the royal arms of England
The consumption of this article was
great, and people who secured the sole
right to sell it soon acquired immense
fortunes. Parliament set this monop-
oily aside, and when Charles I. was
brought to the scaffold they ordered
the royal arms taken from the paper,
and a fool with his cap and bells to
be substituted.
It is now about two hundred and
fifty years since the fools cap was TAX
en- from the paper, but that size of
sheet still retains the name and the
water-mark placed there to the in
dignity of King Charles.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-09-27
A Peculiar Book

One Of the most curious books in the
world belongs to the De Ligne family
of France. This book is neither print
ed nor written. All the letters are
cut out of the the vellum and inter-
leaved with a peculiar shade of blue
paper. The work is SO carefully done
that the book Is read with the great
est of ease.
Rudolphus II. of Germany offered
eleven thousand ducats for it; but it
was not sold The most peculiar thing
about this volume is that it bears the
royal arms of England; but as far as
can be traced it has never been in that
country.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-09-27
Concerning the Teeth

At this season of the year, when so
much fruit is eaten, there is the add
ed necessity of spending more than
the usual amount of care on the teeth,
for those fruits that contain acid af-
feet the enamel and tend to make the
teeth unusually sensitive so that after
eating the mouth should be rinsed with
water in which a tablespoonful of lime
water has been added. If taken with
milk the liquid may be swallowed, and
this will sweater the breath besides
Strengthening the teeth.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-09-27
Perfumes

Perfumes have been used from the
earliest times. The burning of per
fumed incense was one of the rites of
the Hebrew and pagan religions, and
perfumes of various sorts were used
by nearly all the nations of antiquity.
Both the Romans and the Greeks were
skilled in making perfumery.
1t was from the Arabs, who pos
sessed the art of preparing perfumed
waters, that the use of perfumes was
introduced into medieval Europe.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-09-27
Salt a Luxury

Salt is the greatest luxury known in
Central Africa. In some sections
among the poorer inhabitants salt is
never used. Even among the better
classes, a man who eats salt with his
food is considered rich individual
In some tribes where salt is not
SO scarce children are so fond of it
that they may be see eating it like our
American children would pieces of
lump sugar.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-09-27
Wilmington and His Cat

Different versions of the tale assign
a different locality to the cat trans
action, Barbary, Morocco, Guinea, and
a remote island being named in turn
as the scene of pussy's exploits, all
of them, however, pointing to the
north or northwest coast of Africa or
it's neighboring islands The tale evi.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-09-27
Some Blue Laws

No woman shall kiss her children
on the Sabbath, is an extract from the
Puritan blue laws of Connecticut.
Another law from the same source
which would seem to point to untidy
households reads: mo on shall
travel, cook victuals, make beds,
sweep house, cut hair, or shave on
Sunday"
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-09-27
HONE LIFE

formed into regiments and brigades
under the leadership of female officers.
Of these, ten thousand were picked
women who were thoroughly drilled,
and who garrisoned the city. The rest
composed constructive brigades, and
were obliged to dig intrenchments and
work ON the Notifications.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-09-27
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IF If You ARE TOO FAT take DR.. Pas
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month. Reduces you three to five pounds
LADIEs-Dr. La Rue's Balloon SPRAY
syringe is the worlds best. Cut to
One box of vaginal antiseptic tablets free
IADIES-Are you aware that in France
women use a monthly regulator more than
the women of all other nations combined9
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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-09-27
Chinese Amazons

The Amazons were not the only
fighting women In 1853, among the
armies of Chinese rebels in Marking
there were over half a million women
of various nationalities, who were
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-09-27

PRIVATE HOME before and during confine
ment; infant adopted. DR.. Burroughs l70l MIS-
souri, Ave, Kansas City, Mo.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-09-27
PERFECT COLD CREAM

For soothing and healing the most unhealthy
skin by cleansing the pores OF blackheadS and
pimples leaving it smooth and clear. Sent
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Milwaukee ST.. Milwaukee. Wis.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-09-27

MalZ-COHee peSr auas Samples lie a pei
Circulars free. Milwaukee Importing Co..
5O6 37th Street, Milwaukee. Wis.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-22
W0RKMEN FIND
ANOTHER SKELETON

Morkmen employed on the Fair-
mont 4 glarksburg Traction Conn
pany line in the vicinity Of shinns-
ton, report finding another skeleton,
the third to be found since last sum
mer. Old residents believe they are
the skeletons Of men who were muir
deFed years ago, before the Civil
war, by a desperate gang who inYad-
ed that territory. The last skeleton
found is said to be fairly web pre-
served and has hole in the temple,
which indicates that the man had
been murdered.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-22
Death at AID mston

Anna Lillian Clousson, aged tif-
teen years, daughter Of Mr., and Mrs.
Frank NJ. Clousson, died at their
residence at Adamston Monday at
5 :i5 ia. nj, Of double pneumonia.
The funeral viii take place from the
Upited Brethren church at Adams
ion Wednesday afternoon at two
o'clock lnterment viii be made at
GreenIawn cemetery.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-22
WADE ACQUITTED
(By Associated Press. !

Washington, d. q, Jan. 20 En-
sign Charles Wade, charged with
The responsibility for the explosion
Of the gunboat Bennington, in san
Diego harbor, California, some
months ago, has been acquitted BY
the court martial in his case.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-22

Mr.. and Mrs, i. o. Smith have
returned from weeks visit to cast
ern cities.
Lieut.. Cuthbert Osborn is in
Washington on business pertaining
to the National Guard.
Gus A. and Elliott Northcott are
here from Huntington to attend the
funeral of their father, General r.
s. Northcott.
Hugh NJ. Martin, Of Shinnstqn,
spent Monday in the city.
d. W. Conrad. Of Burnsyille, who
recently underwent an operation for
appendicitis, il in a serious condi-
ton, but strong hopes are entertain
ed for his recovery.
Airs. Heayencr, of the Deison
House, was taken to Johns Hopkins
hospital in Baltimore Sunday night
where she viii undergo an operation.
NJ. NJ. MeCue, Of McCue, Upshur.
county, is here the guest Of his sis-
ter, Mrs. n. R. Bethel, who resides
with g, III ThaclSer. Mr. McCue Is
one Of Upshur county's prominent
eitizens and a very affable GENTLE
man.
James II. Morrison, of Wilson,
burg, was here Monday.
Deputy Sheriff W. e. Leonard.
:ame,in from Salem Monday.
W. B. Carpenter was here Mdp-
iay from Salem on business. y
Rev. D. w. Howard, of Wheeling.
rs in the city a guest at the home OF
lMr. and Mrs. John Basel.
Mrs. Samuel Christian has gone
10 Staunton, Va, for visit Of Sew
eral weeks.
r. L. Barnes, Of North View. Il
seriously i'll at his residence at that
lplace. His illness was caused BY a
hemorrhage, Of the brain.
Mr.. Ben Levy, accompanied by
wife and daughter left today for i.
ten days' trip. While gone they will
lyisit Bradford, Pa, Buffalo and
Niagara Falls, and from there make
Ia short visit in Canada.
NJ. NJ. Bradford left Saturday
evening for Webster Springs for a
soiourn Of two weeks, believing the
trip will improve his health.
G. +. Crane is home from New
Jersey. Washington and Baltimore.
where he spent a week. In New
Jersey he visited his brother and sis
tier, whom he had not seen for IA
wears.
A. D. Fitzhugh was here from
Bridgeport Monday.
w. F. Robinson was here Monday
from Wallace on business.
Justice Moses Shafer, of Brown,
spent Monday here.
Mrs. A. B. Boggess and daughter
IRE visiting Col. Theodore Lang and
family in Baltimore.
Samuel A. Elliott was here Mon
lday from AfcAlpin on business.
/ Miss Della Keves left this after
moon for Smithfield after spending
Sunday here with her parents.
DIR. Alex Hannah was here Nom
Iday from Sardis looking after bust
fness matters
S. G. Denham returned Sunday
from a trip east.
Frank B. Haymal1er Is home from
! business trip to New York.
Rev. i. =. Peters preached at
Bridgeport Sunday and goes to
Pennington to preach tonight.
F. Z. Robinson was here from
Wallace Monday.
O.. B. Alexander returned Mon
day morning from Parkersburg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-22

This is to certify that all drug
fists are authorized to refund your
money if Foley's Honey and Tar
fails to cure your cough or cold. 1t
stops the cough, heals the lungs and
prevents serious results from a cold.
Cures Ia grippe, cough and prevents
pneumonia and consumption. Com
tains no opiates. The genuine Is in
Ia yellow package. Refuse substi-
tues. Sold BY Stone & Mercer, F.
Fl. Burke and Sturm & Wilson.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-22

Come III and baYe your photos
taken 1t night. Hoffman studio.
'laege uibldin iaplsif.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-01-22
swEA ! MELODY FLOUR.

Hand-painted china, for wedding
and birthday presents Mrs. W y.
Robbins 800 Clay street, Home
phone 1876. lGlan6t.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-11-07
KENTUCKY GENTLEMAN HERE
Is Highly Pleased With Valley and
Pays Many Compliments to 1t.

Walker Moren. the prosecuting at
torney Of Laurel county. Kentucky
has been the guest Of Edward Par
ser of Mob Hill for the last few
days Accompanied by his old
friend, Mr. Moren visited the differ
ent points of interest in the valley
md before his stay was ended had
formed fair opinion of the merits
and possibilities of this section OF
the state. Just before his departure
Saturday he was talking of his trip
o a Herald reporter. After men
.ienin" the pleasant visit he had had
with Mr. Parker, with whom he had
grown to manhood in the Bluegrass
state. he said:
"My trip out here was simply a
result of the glowing stories of the
alley sent home by our friends here.
T~om their letters as well as from
advertising and chance mention OF
-nra medal awarded 4 Yakima pro
duet, 7 became determined to visit
he valley and find ont for myself if
se~e tales of the productiveness of
~eEima orchards We're true or notn-
NC hut he inventions of the
hfiitt IllUu vi lHt du Nllttl VI tll-
thusiast.
II find since looking over your
alley that all has not vet been said.
although many have tried it. Your
growth in the past has been salts
factory and matter Of pride to all
rha were interes ed. hut the future
holds out larger growth and bright
ar prospects than very many OF the
neop'e. who bv contact have come
- underestimate the activity all
GROUND them, anticipate. One thing
IN particular that notice that
.neaks well for this place is the
almost beligerent patriotism OF the
residents. One NAV talk roll les
and discuss your business and criti-
lie the way some things are done.
INT as soon as he begins to knock
Yakima. there are a dozen ready to
stand up for her. The best feature
Il this devotion is that ii is justi-
fed
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-11-07
FELL BENEATH The CAR WHEELS
JOE AHCHaMBAULT PROBABLY
FATALLY INJURED.
Accident Occurred Near Sclah sta
ton Last Ni2ht-Nlay Not Sur
Vivc Shock.

Coming into town on a freight
from the Selah valley. where he had
been employed as a section hand,
Friday about o'clock Joe Archam
bault about 30 years of age, fell un-
der the wheels of the moving train
near Selah station and had his left
hand en- off. the arm crushed to the
shoulder joint and sustained several
ilesa wounds on the face. he is in a
critical condition and fears are en-
tertained that he will not recover.
The arm viii have to be amputated.
He was brought to this station on
No 6 and taken to st. Elizabeth S
hospital whore his wounds were
dressed He stated to the attending
physician that he had lived in this
country for some years, having come
from Ottawa, Ontario.
Dr. Totreau and DR. Scott We're
called to dress his wounds, bui found
that his condition was such that am
putation at that time was inadvisa-
blp
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-11-07
SEWER CONTRACT
TIME EXTENDED
CONTRACTOR OBJECTS TO NICOL
say City Engineer intcrfcrcs and
Should be Instructed to Remain
Away From Work.

The sewer question came up for
consideration before the city council
Monday evening by Introduction Of
l resolution for the extension of time
for completing the same. There was
no discussion. The time was extend
ed to February /, 1907. After the
passage Of the resolution Council
man Marsh called on w. E. Dorming-
ton, in charge of the sewer work, to
make 2 statement as to the interfer-
ance of City Engineer Nicol He re-
quested the council 10 take steps to
compel Engineer Nicol to remain
away from the sewer work He also
said the work was progressing in
rood shane and that it would be
eomD'eted according to plans and
specifications if the city engineer was
kert away. He was asked if any ma
terial harm had been done by such
Interference of The engineer and he
reD'ied that there had not. Foreman
Lc1ch was present and said that En-
gineer Nicol was found in the sewer
excavation on the morning of Nov
when he went to work. that the
: i dtlt - INtS Udu ncel tIdHSeu, Uul
no matcriSally. n A. Marble, assist
an engineer. stated that it would be
better If Engineer Nicol was prevent
ID from going on the work; that the
work would progress 70 better ad
vantage Engineer Nicols report
wos read. II was to the effect that
the sewer is not being built accord
ing to plans; that the pipes are not
MT down on a level. the joints not
properly sealed and the trench not
wet down as provided. After reading
hi, report few hot words passed
between the mayor and some of the
councilmen. but no action was taken
on the report. II was laid on the
tablc