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The Press., 1907-08-21
THE BAY HORSE.

An Old Arab Legend That Tells of His
Unmatched Speed.
The bay colored horse is said to be
the swiftest of all the horses. A story
to illustrate this is told Of a certain
Arab sheik who, having been engaged
in fight with another tribe, was TAX
ing his flight with his little son,
They were both mounted on a mag
niflcent white mare which belonged to
the sheik and which had always been
highly valued on account Of the great
speed at which it could go. After hav-
ing ridden some little distance the
sheik asked his son to look around and
see If they were being followed, The
boy replied that there was some one
riding after them on a black horse.
The sheik seemed satisfied on hearing
this report, but presently repeated his
question, The boy answered that they
were still being pursued, but that this
time the horse was white. Never
mind" said the father; "mine Is
faster"
In few minutes he asked for
further report, and the reply was the
same, with the difference that the horse
was a chestnut. The shiek, however,
put his question a fourth time, but
upon being told by his son that the
pursuer was mounted on a bay he
cried out, "Then we are lost, for there
Is no horse which it cannot overtake,"
His words proved to be true, for in a
short time they were caught up with
and captured.
The Press., 1907-08-21

We have heard great deal lately of
the chivalrous consideration shown by
men and women in the good old times,
but the casual remarks of various writ
ers Of those days tend to dispel the illu-
sion, says the London Chronicle. John
Aubrey, for instance, writing about
1878, tells us that "King James Us
court was so far from being civil to
women that the ladies-nay, the queen
herself-could hardly pass by the kings
apartment without receiving some at
front" And in one Of Richard Symon's
pOcketbookS there is the following &C
count Of Oliver CromwelPs behavior at
his daughters wedding in 1857: ''The
lord protector threw about sack posset
among the ladyes to soyle their rich
cloaths, which they took as a favour,
and also welt sweetmeats, and daubed
all the stooles where they were to sit
with welt sweetmeats'
The Press., 1907-08-21
EQUAL TO the 0eeaaInn.

"a Chicagoan named Littledale play
ed with me in amateur theatricals In
my early youth" said a well known
actor.
"Littledale in one of our shows had
to leap into river in order to escape
from wild beast.
1.-THE stage was so arranged that the
river was invisible. Littledale was to
leap and disappear, striking a soft
mattress in the wings, and at the same
time a rock was to be dropped in a
tub Of water to create a splash.
"But, though the leap worked all
right in rehearsal, on the night Of ac-
tual performance it went wrong. There
was neither mattress nor tub there.
When poor Littledale jumped he fell
eight feet and landed on an oakeq
floor with crash loud enough to wake
the dead. and there was no splashing
water to drown the crash, by Jove.
1.-THE audience, expecting to hear a
splash and hearing instead the thun-
derous impact of Littledale's bones ON
the oak, set up litter. But the heroic
equal to the occasion, ST.
fenced them.
Heavens he shouted from below.
the waters frozeng" Home Maya.
E1ne
The Press., 1907-08-21
LEATHER BOUND BOOKS.
A Little VaseIine Improves and Pre-
serves the Bindinc

serves the Binding.
An official Of the Congressional H.
brary was talking with a friend who
recently had purchased handsome set
of leather bound volumes and said:
"You had better examine those vol
umes carefully to see If the leather
needs feeding. If it is new stock they
will be all right let alone for several
years, but If they have been on the
shelves for some time the leather will
have lost most Of it's natural oil and
become brittle. This applies especially
to books kept in private houses, which
are as q rule much hotter than the book
stacks of a large library. There is
nothing more attractive than a fresh,
we'll preserved leather binding on q
volume and scarcely anything less so
than q dilapidated, cracked one
"You can add years to the life of
leather binding and hundred per cent
to its appearance by rubbing in a little
vaseline with piece of raw cotton
not too much, just as much as the
leather will thoroughly absorb, Where
the binding bends Is where 1t is most
likely to crack, The leather will not
be greasy, as the vaseline will be alb
sorbed. One treatment every year or
two Is sufficient unless the books are
unduly exposed to t."-Washington
Star.
The Press., 1907-08-21
Within Her RIGHTS.

A very black woman in a silver gray
automobile coat was seen few morn
1ngs ago hauling an unwilling and dis
reputable looking yellow dog by a
leather thong.
A friendly disposed policeman asked
casually; "Why don't you turn the dog
loose? He don't look able to run off.
and nobody'll want to steal him?"
"Ain't 'omanY was the tart
query.
There was no disputing the fact.
Saint dis heah dogY
Patent fact
"Ain't dis heah New York;"
Obviously true
"Well, amt got a good right to
walk on desc heah streets and put on
all the style 1 choose?'
No disputing a self evident PROPOSE
tion.-New York Times,
The Press., 1907-08-21
The Old Mans Monav

did you hear bout the old mans
experience in the bankin' businessT'
''No; what was itY'
why, he put $50 in bank-flrst mon
ey he'd ever put there-an' the boys
toP him that he'd better keep a eye
on the bank, as they failed mighty fire.
quent, an he wuz liable to lose ALL"
'FWellP"
swell, he hung round that bank so
constant that the bank people got sus
picious of him an thought he wuz
goin' to blow the bank up. Whenever
he seen the cashier come out he fol-
Tered him round town, always keep
in him in sight. An it wuz the same
way with the bank president an all
the clerks. An when he finally ap-
piled fer a job as janitor o. the IN
stitution, SOS he could be on the spot
in case o. trouble, they had him arrest
ed, an the judge decided that he wuz
crazy, an they wuz jest about to send
him to lunatic asylum when his
friends explained things, an the bank
folks give him his money an tot him
to git. Exchange.
The Press., 1907-08-21
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
Items of local interest taken from the columnB
OF The Press, thirty years ago.1
August 81, 1877.

The corner stone of the new Epis.
copal church will be laid Septem bel
18th.
j. e. Walker now stands at the
head Black bass, 3 lbs. l OF Last
Thursday, Square Pond.
Mr.. Redfield, the New Haven con.
tractor, is being employed by Hon.
Julius Converse to lay wall on the
south shore of the "cove."
The iron bridge at the Hollow is
completed, and the approaches are in
condition to permit of crossing this
week for the first time since the
freshet.
Thomas Hollingsworth, late super.
intendent at e. A. Converse's mill at
Staffordville, is about to remove to
Franklin, Mass, to take charge of
the carding department. in Rays
wooden mill.
Amos N. Nichols of Monson and
John @. Cleaveland of this village,
under the firm name of Nichols &
Cleaveland, have bought the grocery
store of Ormsby Bros. and have as
sumed the conduct of the business.
The work of fixing up the new st.
Mary's convent on Highland Terrace
is finished, the grounds being we'll
fenced and the interior of the build
ing remodeled to adapt it to require.
ments. Several of the sisterhood of
nuns are now in occupancy.
E. A. Converse has taken into part.
nership, in his wooden mill at Stat.
fordville, f E. Fiske of the Hollow,
and the mill will be started up on
better grade of goods under the firm
name of Converse & Fiske. Mr..
Fiske will resign his position as post.
master at the Hollow and remove to
Staffordville.
Born. In West Stafford, 1ath, a
daughter Cora Belle) to Albert H,
Firmin,
In Wellington, 10th, a son to Gus.
tavus and Mary A. Frink; 18th, a
daughter to j. and CLARA Stone.
The Press., 1907-08-21
A Pleasant Sort of Sea.

The power Of the surf is a thing
about which many Of us have but the
most hazy ideas, and indeed the opdi-
nary conditions with which we are
surrounded prevent us from fully ap-
preciating what it can be at times.
The people Of the island Of Chinco-
league. which is about a mile and
half wide. have however, opportunities
for judging this experience, which they
must find the reverse Of pleasant. On
its eastern side and between it and the
ocean is Assateague island, which Is
also mile and a half wide, but the
power with which the waves come Is
SO great that at some places the surf
sweeps entirely over both islands,
London Standard.
The Press., 1907-08-21
Kidney Disease
Kills.
Thousands Never Suspect That
They Have 1t.

1t is now generally admitted that diseases of the
kidneys and bladder constitute the greatest
of disease Cure these and we remove the cause
Of nearly all ailments of the Liver. Blood, Stomach
and Bowels. But the approach of Kidney disease
is SO sly and gradual that the first symptoms may
not be noticed. Here are some of the most common
symptoms of this dangerous disease;
Discolored or dark urine, sometimes excessive
and of pale color.
Unusual desire to urinate, especially at night.
"Brck Dust" deposits, sometimes containing
albumen and blood.
Swelling around eyes, ankles and abdomen.
Drowsiness and constant tired feeling.
Pale, hot and dry skin.
Pain in the back, headache, cramps in the legs.
Bowels constipated, digestion impaired.
Rheumatic pains in the joints and muscles.
If you have any of the above symptoms your kid
neys need immediate attention, and DR.. David Ken
nedy's Favorite Remedy should be taken at once.
Do you know what will happen if you neglect these
symptoms? Brights Disease, most terrible, is
nearly always the outcome. DR.. David Kennedy's
Favorite Remedy has cured thousands of kidney
disease, and we have the positive proof 1t will cure
you. Send to DR.. David Kennedy's Sons, Rondout
n. Y, for free sample bottle and medical booklet,
Large bottles $l,Q9, at all druggists,
The Press., 1907-08-21
-Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the seat OF the disease. Catarrh is a
blood or constitutional disease, and in order to
cure 1t you must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken inter- ally, and act Oh
rectly ON the blood and mucous surfaces Halls
Catarrh Cure is not quack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one OF the best physicians in this
country for years and is regular prescription.
It Is composed Of the best tones known. COM
bined with the best blood purifiers, acting d.
rectly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two Ingredients is what pro-
0uceS such wonderful results in curing Catarrh.
Send for testimonials free.
F.J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
Take Hairs Family Pills for consttpation.
The Press., 1907-08-21

'tWe never repent OF eating too little,' -
was one of the ten rules of life of Thomas
Jefferson, president of the Uni ed States,
and the rule applies to every one without
exception during this hot weather, because
it is hard for foou. even in small quaint
ties, to be digested when the blood is at
high temperature. At this season we
should eat sparingly and properly. We
should also help the stomach as much as
possible by the use of little Kodol for
Indigestion and Dyspepsia which viii
rest the stomach by digesting the food it,
self. Sold by Anders Jacobsen
The Press., 1907-08-21
Impartial.


An English clergyman, recently set
tied in small town in Perthshire, met
a farmers boy while visiting the mem.
bers of his congregation. In the course
Of conversation the boy said his par
ents had an aunt staying with them
The parson, not having much acquaint-
ance with the Scottish language and
not quite compromising what the boy
said, asked:
'Then, do 1 understand that your
aunt Is on your fathers side or on
your mother's?"
To which the young agriculturist re-
piled:
"Weel, whiles the ane an whites the
ither, excep' when feyther feathers
them bath. Advertiser.
Everybody loves our baby, rosy, sweet
and warm,
With kiesy places on her neck. and dim
pies on her arms.
Once she was so thin and cross, used tt
cry with pain =
Mother gave her CAsOAswEET, now she's
well again.
Sold by Anders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-08-21
Passed Examination sueces.fuIIv.

James Donahue, New Britain, Conn,
writes: 81 tried several kidney RENE
dies, and was trf ated by our best physi-
clans for diabetes, but did not improve
until took Foley'e Kidney Cure After
the second bottle ! showed Improvement.
and i've bottles cured me completely. j
nave since passed a rigid examination for
NE insurance" Foley's Kidney Cure
cures oack-ache and all forms of kidney
and bladder trouble. Anders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-08-21
Appropriate.

A minister, having given out his mo
ices" was about to read his hymn
when he was reminded of one he had
forgotten. Stopping, he made this an
nouncement, apologizing for his forget
fulness. Then, much to the amusement
Of his audierce, he began to line out
the hymn as follows: Lord, what a
thoughtless wretch am Judge.
The Press., 1907-08-21
Psychology of Gambling.

The fundamental basis Of the injury
done by gambling is tendency to over
rate the chances Of winning. When a
man speculates by stalking, say, FL on
the chance Of winning f1OO, observes an
English writer in Nature, the notion of
winning f1OO makes q big impression
on his mind and means something more
real to him than the idea that the odds
are 200 to against him, say. He
forms clear mental picture of the
prize, and the odds do not present the
same picture to his mind. Consequent
ly, he exaggerates his prospects.
The Press., 1907-08-21
THAT LITTLR Pam IN YcuR ia

THAT LITTLE PAIN IN Your BACK
threatens your Kidneys. If allowed to go
on little while you will suffer through
out the entire system. Take at once DIR.
David Kennedy's Favorlte Remedy, of
Rondout, N. Y, which costs only one
dollar. 1t Is. the most certain cure known
for the treatment of all diseases of the
Kidneys, Liver and Blood. All drug
gists 81; 6 bottles So. 8.
The Press., 1907-08-21
Those who have stomach trouble

Those VINO nave stomach troubIe, no
matter how slight, should give every pos
sible help to the digestive organs, so that
the food may be digested with the least
effort. This may Re done Ey taking
something that contains natural digestive
ropertie5-somethinz like Kodol FIR In
digestion and Dyspepsia Kodol is a
preparation of vegetable acids, and con-
tains the very same juices found in a
healthy stomach. 1t digests what you
eat Sold by Anders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-08-21

Mrs. Homeseeker - You certainly
don't expect anybody to take this
house! Why, the floors all run down
hill. Agent "a smart man)-It was
built In that way on purpose. mum, to
keep peace in the family. Greatest
invention Of the age. mum. Mrs.
Homeseeker-Keep peace in the FAM
lily? What do you mean? Agent-It's
all right, mum; nothing like it. When
ever your husband drops his collar
buttons they'll roll down to that wall,
and he'll always know where to find
'em.-London Tit Bits.
The Press., 1907-08-21
How To Avoid Appendicitis.

Most victims of appendicitis are those
who are habttually constipated Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic con
stipation by stimulating the liver and
bowels and restores the natural action of
the bowels. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup
does not nauseate or grippe and is mild
and pleasant to take. Refuse substitutes.
Anders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-08-21
Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold.

OuIeU nay FeVeT anu SUMMER COD.
A. j. Nusbaum, Batesville, Indiana
writes Last year l suffered for three
months with summer cold so distress
ing that 1t interfered with my business.
had many of the symptoms of hay fever
and doctors prescription did not reach
my case, and | took several medicines
which seemed to only aggravate my case.
Fortunately | insisted upon having Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar and it quickly cured
me. My wife has since used Foley's
Honey and Tar with the same success. "
Anders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-08-21
Don't Hurry,

Do nothing in hurry. Nature never
does. more haste, worse speed" SAYS
the old proverb. If you are in doubt.
sleep over 1t. But, above all, never
quarrel In a hurry; think it over well.
Take time. However vexed you may
be overnight, things will often look diff
ferent in.N4he, morning. If you have
written clever and conclusive but
scathtRg letter keep it back till the
next day, and 1t will very often never
go at all.-Lord Avebury.
The Press., 1907-08-21
r00r G0IorS,
amt understand Mabel %

81 can't understand Mabel"
"Why not?
"She's always trying to get things to
match her complexion"
"What Of it?''
Haven't you ever noticed her com.
plexion 2"-Milwaukee Sentinel.
The Press., 1907-08-21
A connarIsar.

81 admit have the fault you men,
tion." said the conceited man, self COM
placently, "but it's the only fault
have, and it's small one.'
yes" replied Knox, 'just like the
small hole that makes plugged nickel
no good. PHILADELPHIA Press.
The Press., 1907-08-21

Magistrate-What! Do you mean to
say your husband struck you, and he
that physical wreck? Mrs. Maloney-
Yes, yer honor, but he's only been
physical wreck since he struck me-
Independent.
The Press., 1907-08-21
Lemon. Chooolnte and cnst,,rd pies

Lemon, Chocolate and Custard Pies
1t does not require an experienced cook to
make good pies from "OUR-PIE." just the
proper proportions of all ingredients are in the
package eady for immediate use. AT grocers,
10 cents per package. order a few packages to-
daY.
The Press., 1907-08-21
HAVE YOU TRIED CUR-X-zEMA ?

III quickly and permanently cures Eczema,
Itching Piles, Burns, Cuts, Sunburn, and all skin
diseases, after all other remedies fail. At Drug
gists, SOC Sample by mail, 1Oc. Cur-X-Zema
Co., Watervliet, NY.
The Press., 1907-08-21

Soak ink stains in Sour milk, and
should a stain still remain rinse Ia a
weak solution of chloride Of lime.
The Press., 1907-08-21
Curtis Wood Yard

Having purchased the Wood Yard, Planning,
Saving and Carpet Cleaningi business OF K. E.
Butierheld, am ready for business at the new
location on South street, opposite Demond's
lumber yard. d. n. CItRTIs.
The Press., 1907-08-21

DeWitt's Little Early Risers don't sick.
en- or grippe. Small Pills, easy to take.
Sold by Anders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-08-21

In Wilmington, 10th, a son to Gus.
tavus and Mary A. Frink 18th, a
daughter to ]. and CLARA Stone.
The Press., 1907-08-21

Born. In West Stafford, 1ath, a
daughter Cora Belle) to Albert H,
Firmin,
The Press., 1907-08-21

"But to refuse $500 for 1t! oh,
Teddy! That was downright reck-
lessy' she murmured later.
"Oh. I don't know" replied Lang
horne, regaining possession of her
hand. personally, think got O
pretty good bargain"
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-09-13
NEWSPAPER PLANT SAVED!
Charlotte Observers Job and
BindeT Departments DESTROYED
Loss Is Estimated at S25, Zoo, Fully
Covered by Insurance-Origin oS
Fire Unknown-Paper Came Our i'm
Reduced Form.

Charlotte, n. c. Sept 9-This morn
ing a few minutes before press time
fire OF unknown origin was discovered
on the third floor OF the Observer
building.
The flames spread rapidly and de-
stroyed the third and fourth floors
where is located the job composing
room and bindery. One linotype ma
chine was wrecked
The newspaper plant on the second
plant was not hurt save by water
Both the Observer and the Evening
Chronicle came out today in reduced
form by the aid of other priteries.
The Observer force is at work tonight
as usual
Total loss IS estimated at $25, 900,
fully covered by insurance
George Wilson, fteen year old deaf
mute, who was sometimes employed
around the shop was in the job room
asleep when the fire broke out and was
roasted alive.
He made vain efforts to get out OF a
window but was overcome probably by
smoke
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-09-13
ICE PLANT BURNED
loss Estimated at $4,000, With In
surance OF $4,000.

Norfolk, Va, September S.-ihe
Rerkley Ice Works, one OF the largest
artificial ice plants in this section
was destroyed by fire early today with
q loss of $4,000; insurance $4,000.
The fire originated In the fire room
about the boiler where sawdust Va"
used for steam power purposes. "A
fireman said to have been caught
asleep disappeared from the premises
fter the blaze was discovered ana
has not since been seen. The wind
was favorable, blowing the flames to-
ward the water, and prevented more
serious confagration in the Berkley
ward of Norfolk. Large ammonia
tanks burst during the fire, startling
nearby residents.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-09-13
A SERIOUS ACCIDENT
Mr. Will Evans Badly Injured on SUN
day Afternoon.

NJ. Will Evans, barger in MI W.
r. Mor~ison's tonsorial parlOrs on Mar
ket street, was accidently shot and Sc
1hously wounded, while out in the
woods with friends on Sunday. The
men had been shooting at a target
and Mr.. Evans had the gun preparing
to shoot when in some way it went off
and the shell struck him in the side.
He was brought to the city and taken
to the James Walker Memorial hOspit-
al.
Yesterday his mother arrived from
her home in Portsmouth to be with her
son and he was removed to the Phares
boarding house on Market street.
The wound is severe one and Mr.
Evans condition is considered Sc
riOus, though his friends anxiOusly
hope that he will pull through.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-09-13
NO REQUESTS MADE
No Representation From Railroad
Commission That Rates Were Too
Observation-Disclosures OF Rates OF
Southern Made Impossible Discrimi-
nation i'm Favor of Virginia Points

Washington, Sept. 9--No requests
were made by the patrons OF the
Southern railway in North Carolina
for lower passenger rates, and no rep
resentations that the rates were too
high were made by the North Caro-
lima railway commission according to
testimony today of S. II. Hardwick,
passenger traffic manager of the South
ern railway, in the investigation be-
ing made before Judge Montgomery,
special master, taking evidence for
Judge Pritchard Of the United States
circuit court.
If any such applications has been
made Mr.. Hardwick said he would
have known about them for it is his
business to see that the patrone of the
line are satisfied with the charges for
passenger transportation.
Mr.. Hardwick then testified concern
ingsithe additions that have been made
from time to time in the train service
in North Carolina
He also said that the road never re-
ceives as an average of its reYen-
ues from the passenger traffic the max
imum allowed for the various classes
Of business. AS an example of this he
said the road carries abou- 10000 or
10000 tourists every year during the
summer and winter months and win
summer and winter tourist seasOns
and special rates are made in suol case
Mr.. Hardwisc was not called 10 the
witness stand until near the elise OF
the days session and there was no op-
portunity for council for the state to
cross examine him today.
Most Of the day was consumed by
the continuation Of the testimony of
l.. Green, freight traffic manager who
was questioned extensively concerning
matters that require consultation Of
the books in order to make answe'. He
was questioned regarding alleged dis
ordinations in favor of Virginia
points on certain classes of freight
business.
General Counsel Thorn examined the
witness later and showed that the
lines running north and south, such as
the Southern railway and the Atlantic
Coast Line are operating under the
Southern classification of rates and the
east ana west lines. such as the Nor
folk and Western aad the ChesaDeake
and Ohio operate u'der the Official |
classification. The coeelusion drawn !
Was that thie makes it imnossih1e for
the Southern to influence tn rates to
Virginia points.