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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-01-01

1t. If your walnut trees bear we'll
and produce good nuts, should think
it far better to bud or graft from
those trees than to depend on planting
the nuts 1t is quite likely if you
get good nuts that the tree will be
very slow in bearing. Better propa
gate from those trees by grating or
budding or buy good trees from re-
liable nurseryman, like the Washing
ton Nursery Company, Toppenish,
Wash, whose ad recently appeared in
The Ranch and should appear again.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-01-01

The writer has been asked by the
Deming Company, Salem, Oregon, to
try their spray pumps. Why, bless
you. brethren, | have used your pumps
for years and have also tried many
others and the best pump we ever
used was made by your company.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-01-01

G. A. Mcclure, of Walla Walla, un-
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
TOAD ALIVE 5000 YEARS OLD.
Dug Out Of Solid Cement Bed by Aus
tralian Miner.

A miner has sent to the geological
gardens, Perth, Australia, live toad
which he dug out of a strata of hard
cement while sinking shaft with ex-
plosives. 1t is believed that the crea-
ture has been entombed for centuries.
When released from confinement
the toad was quite inanimate. Its
eyes, which were transparent, with
no pupil, gradually became normal,
and it is now in excellent health.
The chamber in which it was con-
hned was perfectly smooth, and there
was no room for movement. The toad
is now being examined by geologists.
The secretary of the geological gar
dens cites an instance of a toad be-
ing found in a bed of magnesium
limestone rs feet under the earth.
The age of the toad was believed to
be 5000 years. This creature was
presented to the Hartlepool museum.
1T is well known" he says, that
toads at the present day bury them.
selves in mud when the water in
which they have been living dries up,
and so remain there till the next
rains come.
III drought sets in, and no rain
comes to that spot, there will be no
change in the condition of the toad,
and therefore nothing to bring him to
state Of animation, and SO he may
continue for all time, until some one
comes along with a plug of gelignite
to unearth him.
This seems very hard to believe,
but still we have the fact that the
toads are there, alive, and so must
have got there somehow. In some
cases they have been found at great
depths under the surface imbedded in
rock, as in the present instance.
The toads seem to be in a state
OF suspended animation, and do not
: lose weight when in that condition" I"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
kismet.

Kismet is an Arabic word meaning
"fate," or ut is fated." A belief in
predestination is one of the funda-
mental principles in the Mohammedan
faith. Not only mans fortune, but
his deeds, and consequently his future
reward or punishment are, according
to this faith, irrevocably, and thus un-
avoidably, pre-ordained-a doctrine
which has contributed largely to the
success of Islam by inspiring it's cham
pions with the greatest contempt for
the dangers of warfare. When a Mo-
hammedan meets with any disaster or
misfortune, no matter how great, he
accepts the situation calmly, merely
saying, "Kismet" is fated"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
A Gracious Absence.

The half hour in the drawing room
before dinner was an interesting first
impression" of that indescribable com.
bination of warmth and frost known
as London hostess.
Further experience taught me that
Mrs. Marchbanks was a typical one.
The London hostess invariable
mode of procedure is a sudden in.
ordinate gush of welcome, followed by
an icy stare. By the time you have
politely responded to the welcome
your hostess has forgotten your ex.
istence. Nay, more, she seems al
most to have forgotten her own. She
Is vague, self-absorbed and quite OBJ.
livious to your existence. have heard
of lady with gracious presence.
The London hostess is best described
by a gracious absence.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
Horrible Method Of Suicide.

Most people have at some time wit
messed revolving sights, but the fall
ing of a suicide from the cathedral
tower onto the pavement, 21O feet be-
low, into the midst of the hurrying
MONDAY crowd, upon whose faces aud
clothes his exploding debris scattered
ITSELF which was seen in Antwerp re-
Gently, beggars description. A mer-
chant known as Jacques Simons quiet
ly left his wife and two children at
home, as if to go on some business
errand, made straight for the cathe-
dral tower, climbed it, and without an
instant's hesitation, hurled himself in
to space. History relates that no one
has Jumped from this tower since the
suicide of it's architect, to whom pop
ular legend of the sixteenth century
attributes the same fate, small bits
of brass marking the spot on the
pavement where he fell.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26

IT learned something from the por-
ter on our train this morning" said a
hotel guest. II noticed him pick up
the coat to a pair of pajamas while he
was making up one Of the berths
Whoever had occupied the berth had
got off the train, evidently, and left
the garment behind. Forgot part Of
his nightie, eh?' says to the porter.
The porter grinned broadly. Wasn't
any his about it. boss he says. 1T
war a lady that was in that berth las
night. Yes, sab. Lots of 'em seems
to like them to weah on the cabs. I
guess they thinks they's better in case
of a wreck or sump'n like that"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
USE OF CHEMICALS
To Make Old Potatoes Look Like New
Is Complained OF.

Columbus, O.-Rejuvenated potatoes
are the latest products in the market
that threaten to cause trouble to the
state dairy and food department, and
upon the report from the local mar.
kets they are abroad in the land. Food
Commissioner Dunlap received a com.
plant from professor at the Ohio,
State university that he had secured
sample of the potatoes and explains
them as being of last years crop. The
sprouts have been removed and some
chemical preparation has been placed
On the coat. This causes it to give a
husky peel, such as is the nature OF
the new potato, besides a healthy pink
ish appearance. Mr. Dunlap has not
stated what he intends doing in the
matter, and there is question if any,
thing can be done, unless they are sold
for this years crop, or the treating
chemical is deleterious.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
HILLsBoRo's CENTENNIAL
Drew Vast Crowd of Home Seekers,
Who Heard Noted Orators.

Hillsboro, O-The Tooth anniversary
OF the settlement of Hillsboro was a
banner day in the history of the town
There were over 10000 visitors, and
the railroads and traction lines have
been taxed to their utmost capacity
for the past week in conveying home
comers from all parts of the union.
The exercises began with an indus
trial parade over three miles in length
1t was participated in by all the prin-
cipal manufacturing and business in
terests of the city. A half dozen bands
gave a series of concerts. The exer-
cises proper began at o'clock, Col. D.
Q. Morrow presiding. Addresses were
made by Judge Cyrus Newby, Judge S.
F. Steele, George L. Garrett, of this
city; Judge Tod B. Galloway and J. s.
Boardman, of Columbus, and DR.. r. T.
Trimble, of New Vienna.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
WAGES OF STUDENTS
Working on John DIS Estate Cut ThII
Year to Make a Saving.

Cleveland, O.-John D. Rockefeller
saved $19S this summer. Eleven young
young men working their way through
college are just so much the poorer
for the saving. In the last 10 years
Rockefeller has given $S5,060,000 to
the cause of education, $21, 100000 to
Chicago university alone.
In the summer months Rockefeller
has always employed college men to
work on his Forest Hill estate. Then
business is to NOW the lawns and keep
the drives in shape. They have beer
paid $1.50 day.
This year policy of strict economy
was adopted. What wages did you
get when you worked here before?'
Superintendent Jones asked the appli
cants this summer. "One dollar and q
half day, from 7:30 to 4:3O, with an
hour for lunch"
We'll, you'll have no such snap here
this year. Well pay you $1.25 a day
and you'll work from 5:45 till S, with
45 minutes for lunch"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
FIFTEEN YEARS OF ECZEMA.
Terrible Itching Prevented Sleep
Hands, Arms and Legs Affected
-Cuticura Cured in Days.

81 had eczema nearly fifteen years.
The, affected parts were my hands,
arms and legs. They were the worst
in the winter time, and were always
itchy, and could not keep from
scratching them. l had to keep both
hands bandaged all the time, and at
night l would have to scratch through
the bandages as the itching was SO
severe, and at times l would have to
tear everything off my hands to scratch
the skin. / could not rest or sleep. I
had several physicians treat me but
they could not give me a permanent
cure nor even could they stop the itch
ing. After using the Cuticura Soap,
one box of Cuticura Ointment and two
bottles of Cuticura Resolvent for about
six days the itching had ceased, and
now the sores have disappeared, and l
never felt better in my life than l do
now. Edward Worell, Band 3Oth u. s.
Infantry, Fort Crook, Nebraska"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
A Strenuous Hint.

1t was growing very late, but the
young man in the parlor scene showed
no signs of making home run.
"You evidently have a very vivid
imagination, Mr.. Borem," said the
dear girl, as she made an unsuccessful
attempt to strangle yawn.
why do you think so?" queried the
unsuspecting Borem.
Il thought perhaps you imagined
yourself in the Arctic regions, where
the nights are six months long," she
explained.
And 80 seconds later he had faded
into the glumpsome gloom.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
NO PLACE FOR HIM HERE.
Alabama Judge Did Not Think De-
ceased Would Miss Much.

"Your honor" said prosecuting at.
torney in an Alabama backwoods
court, "the prisoner at the bar is
charged with killing one of the most
exemplary citizens of this county.
Thomas Jones, your honor, was in
every respect a model man. He was a
member of the church; he was never
known to bet on horses, play poker,
drink whisky or use tobacco. He"
Hold on a minute" said the Judge.
"You say he never bet on a horse?"
That's what said, your honor"
Never was known to play gamer"
'Never your honor"
"And he never drank liquor?"
"NeVer drank drop, your honor"
"And he didn't chew tobacco?"
"Never took chew in his life."
well, then" said the judge, II
don't see what he wanted to live for.
There wasn't anything in life for him,
and l don't see why he amt about
as well off dead as alive. Release the
prisoner, Mr.. Sheriff, and call the next
case"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
MRS. MkINLEVs BODY REMOVED
Martyred Presidents Corpse Is Also
Put in New Casket.

Canton, O-The new casket contain
ing the remains of Mrs. Mckinley rests
in sarcophagus in the Mckinley
mausoleum ON Monument Hill.
On guard at the tomb are United
States regular soldiers. A half mile
distant, to the south, in the vault that
has held the remains of President Nc
Kinley, still rests the body of the late
president, but in a new casket, which
will be transferred.
Here, too, soldiers are on watch.
The bodies were taken from the 9th
er caskets which have held the presi-
dent and his wife since death and laid
in the duplicate caskets especially con-
structed for the mausoleum. The state
of preservation of both bodies was pro-
nounced good.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
A Hawk That Never Fails.

A persistent hawk has taken more
than 100 chickens from the premises
Of Walter Wade in Bloomfield The
bird is of the pigeon species, swift of
wing and seemingly sure of it's prize
every time. The people about the
house have endeavored to scare 1t
away, but it invariably gets it's prey.
Once it starts on it's upward fight
all the small birds in the vicinity set
sail for it, endeavoring to force it to
release its victim, but the hawk soon
outstrips them and gets away with its
tender mofsel-Hartford Courant.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
The Real Burden Bearer.

The late Senator Pettus," said q
Selma man. came to view with a lit
tie alarm, in his later years, the i'm
mense and unrestricted immigration to
our shores.
Walking one evening with him, l
pointed to a foreigner marching along
at the head Of his family. The man
was tall, erect, robust, a superbly
handsome fellow.
There said, is a fine figure OF
an immigrant. See how he carries
himself
Senator Pettus laughed bitterly.
Eyes he said, and see how he lets
his wife carry everything else"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
KNEW VALUE OF AN OATH.
coiored Witness at Least Was Aware
Of Its Pecuniary Worth.

Clarence S. Darrow, the we'll known
lawyer and essayist, discussing the
Haywood trial, in which he played so
prominent part, said the other day:
Some of the evidence in that trial
was so transparently false that it re-
minds me of a case that came off in
Alabama a few years back. One of
the witnesses in this case was an ex-
tremely ignorant man. AS his testi-
mony progressed, his ignorance be-
came so shockingly evident that the
judge, looking sternly down at him
said:
Look here, sir, are you acquaint-
ed with the value of an oath%
"The witness answered anxiously:
"'Jedge, l hope l am. That thar
lawyer on yer left hand gimme six dol
lars to sw'ar agin the other side.
Thet's the correck value of an oath,
amt it, iedge?'"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26

There is more Catarrh in this section Of the country
than ali other diseases put together and until the last
few years supposed to be incurable. For great
many years doctors pronounced 1t local disease and
prescribed local remedies and by constantly falling
to cure with local reatme ent pronounced 1t tncurabe
Science has proven Catarrh to be constitutional dis
ease and therefore requires constitutional
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by r. j. Cheney
Co., Toledo, Ohio is the only Constitutional cure on
the market 1t is taken internally in doses from 10
drops to teaspoonful. 1t acts directly the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system. They offer one
hundred dollars for any case II fails to cure. Send
for circulars and testimonials.
Address: F. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take.HRlrs Family Pills for constipation.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
ATTEMPTED BIackmail,

Bellefontaine, O.-Chas. A. Dudium,
OF Cleveand, draughtsman, was
brought here to face charge of black
mail preferred by the Bellefontaine
Bridge and Steel Co., in whose en-
ploy he had formerly beeh. Dudium,
It is charged, wrote letter to the com.
pany demanding that if draft for
500 were not sent to him at Cleveland
he would inform an Indianapolis con-
cern that certain work being done for
it was not according to contract.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26

One of the greatest triumphs of
Lydia E. Pinkhaln's Vegetable Com
pound is the conquering of woman's
dread enemy Tumor,
The growth of tumor is so in
sidious that frequently it's presence
is wholly unsuspected until it is well
advanced.
So called wandering pains" may
come from its early stages or the
presence of danger may be made
manifest by excessive monthly periods
accompanied by unusual pain, from
the abdomen through the groin and
thigh.
If you have mysterious pains, if
there are indications of Inflammation
or displacements, secure bottle of
lydia Z. Pinkham'S Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, right away and begin its use.
The following letters should con-
vince every suffering woman of its
virtue, and that it actually does
conquer tumors.
Mrs. May Fry, of s36 W. Colfax
Ave. South Bend, Ind, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham -
II take great pleasure in writ
ing to thank you for what Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
done for me. / also took the Blood
Purifier in alternate doses with the
Compound. Your medicine removed a
cyst tumor of four years growth,
which three of the best physicians
declared l had. They had said that
only an operation could help me. am
very thankful that followed friends
advice and took your medicine. 1t has
made me strong and well woman and
shall recommend it as long as live. "
Mrs. E. F. Hayes, of 26 Ruggles st. ,
Boston, Mass, writes
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
"Ihave been under different doctors
treatment for a long time without
relief. They told me had fibroid
tumor, my abdomen was swollen and
1 suffered with great pain. l wrote
to you for advice, you replied and |
followed your directions carefully and
today l am a we'll women. Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound ex-
PEELED the tumor and strengthened my
whole system"
Mrs. Perry Byers, of Mt. Pleasant,
Iowa, writes:
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
Showed Great Nerve.

Wellston, O.-William Pickering, of
Portsmouth, a B. & o. brakeman, while
attempting to get aboard an engine
slipped and had both legs crushed.
Pickering showed most remarkable
nerve, as he would take no anaesthetic
while his legs were beng amputated.
He died few hours after the opera
ton, before his wife arrived from
Portsmouth.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
Transmission Of Warts.

Recent experiments show that the
popular belief that warts are COM
municable is warranted" says a
writer "Inoculation of healthy tissue
with blood obtained from a wart will
cause the growth of similar ex.
crescence. 1t is thought that these
growths contain an ultramicroscopic
germ to which is due the transmission
from one person to another. At all
events, persons who have warts should
take measures to have them removed
at once"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
Health Conference to Be Held.

Columbus, GA conference of the
state board of health with representa-
tives of local boards of health has been
called for Thursday, October II, to be
held in Cincinnati. This conference
will be held under an act passed by
the last legislature, and each city, vii.
lage and township embraced in the
southern half of the state is required
to send a representative.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
Kidnaned Her own Son.

Urbana, O.-Mrs. Mary S. Shaffei
kidnapped her own son, an 11-year-old
boy, it is alleged, and left on south.
bound train. Shortly after the birth
of the boy Mrs Shaffer was unable to
care for her son and took him to the
Children's home, and some time ago
Mrs. Anna Goldsberry took him out.
The latter refused to give him up when
Mrs. Shaffer came for him.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
VEGETABLES in the klondike.

Foodless no longer is the Klondike.
Hotel keepers there say that they
never have used celery equal to the
celery grown in the Yukon territory.
Some 200 tons of vegetables and 400
tons of hay were grown there last
year, despite the brevity of the sum-
mer season. The vegetables include
potatoes, cabbage, turnips, carrots.
beets, celery, etc. There is good coal
for business purposes, timber,
copper, and other minerals, and guam
titles of fish and game.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
Soldiers, and Sailors, Reunion.

Athens, GA two days reunion of
the Athens county soldiers and sailors
was held here. Gov. Harris was in at
tendance, the guest of Maj. J. M. Good.
speed. The regiments most promi.
nently represented were the 92d, 18th
and 18th, the last of which counts the
governor as a member.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
No Trouble AZ All.

Mrs Peppery-The rector OF that
fashionable church of yours certainly
has an easy thing OF 1t.
Mrs. Swellman-But he is good
shepherd. and
Mrs. Peppery--Oh, it's easy to>be
good shepherd when the sheep are all
fat and prosperous.-Ph Philadelphia
Press.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
Guardian Jailed.

Wamsleyville, O.-Jesse Wamsley,
Of this place, widely known land
owner, is under arrest on the charge
that he has been criminally intimate
with his 13-year-old ward. The COM
plainant is Mrs. F. A. Coleman, wife
of Wamsley's nephew. She alleges
that Wamsley offered her $500 for her
silence in the case.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
Authoress Goes Mad.

Sandusky, O.-Mrs. Helen Kelsey
Fox, of Vermillion, write: of children's
stories and widely known as con-
tributor to magazines, was adjudged in
sane by Judge Sloane and committed
to the Toledo asylum. Her condition
is due, physicians say, to overwork.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
Receiver Is Named.

Lima, O.-Oharles HfEast has been
named as receiver OF the Anchor Oil
Co., with properties in Allen county
and Auglaize. The company was or
ganized among Lima people in 1894
and it is said the treasurer has never
made an accounting N hsEf -
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
Underuround Lake the Cause.

Wooster, O.-One hundred feet of
Erie railroad bed one mile west of
Creston fell 20 feet, making it impas-
sable. 1t is believed that large un-
derground lake lies in the vicinity, as
other roads and railroads have had
the same trouble.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
AVOIDING a Train.

Martins Ferry, O.-Superintendent
of Streets James Miskell and George
McCue, of this city, were run down by
a car of the Wheeling Traction Co. and
seriously injured. In avoiding rail-
way train they drove onto the street
car track
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
One Man Killed.

GAINESVILLE, O.-The storm that pass
ed over the Muskingum valley caused
one death and much property damage.
At Deavertown, Morgan county, Her.
man FLETCHER was struck by lightning
and killed. The large barn of Isaac
Ford. near Fultonham, was razed by
a bolt
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
Death of the LAWYER,

Phoney-Say, Butt, when 1 die
hopes it'll be like a lawyer / once
heard of!
Butt-Hows dat?
Phoney-Dis lawyer died pleadin' at
the bar, and dey carried him out on a
beer!-Bohemian Magazine.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
Not Exactly That Kind.

did you get complimentary ticket
to the show?" inquired the pass fiend.
We'll" answered the man with in
fiuence, "t's a free ticket, but if you
had heard the remarks of the manager
as ne was filling it out you wouldn't
call it very complimentary"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
Receiver Named.

Marion, O.-Upon the application of
the board of directors Of the Long
Dump Wagon Co., Charles E. Merkle
was named receiver, his bond being
fixed at $4,000. The company was or
ganized three years ago, but has been
engaged in active business since last
Anril
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
A chinaman,s Fear

Mingo Junction, O.-Yee Fong, a
Chinese laundryman of this place, who
had become mentally unbalanced for
fear his money would be stolen, was
found dead with his throat cut in a ra-
vine near here.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26

"It must be fun" suggested the
friend, ito daily daily with these
shafts of wit"
mot when you're hitched between
'em," responded the press humorist
with sickly smile.-Louisvill Cou-
rier-Journal.