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The Washington times., 1907-05-12
GERMANY AND BRITAIN
ARE FRIENDS AGAIN

B7RLIN. May lit seems beyond all
desot that the recent visit OF the Aus
TRAN minister of foreign affairs, Frei-
herr Lexa Won Achrenthal, has been
crowned with success.
II was never officially denied that the
Austrian diplomats came to Berlin 70
pave the way for friendly understand
ing between Germany and Great Brit
ain. whose relations have been strained
almost to the breaking point because of
the ksiser's jealousy of King Edward 8
success in lining u7 the Latin countries
OF Europe on the side Of Great Britain.
As visible sign of the patched-up
friendship between the two countries. a
British squadron, with the famous bat
tieship Dreadnought as flagship. will
soon visit German waters.
The Washington times., 1907-05-12
Little Ben Heggam Has
PerilouS Trip At a
Mile a Minute.

CALMAR, Iowa, May r-When little
Ben Heggam. the four-year-Old tot who
climbed on the pilot Of a mammoth
locomotive hauling the Milwaukee and
St Paul passenger train, No. 3. at this
place, and rode for six miles clinging &C
the cowcatcher, he displayed pluck OF
rare fiber and made the most startling
and novel pleasure trip ever taken by
a baby. II was a pleasure trip. to b,
sure. for when the train had been
stopped and the little urchin was taken
or the narrow framework Of the pilot
he was smiling, and the first thing he
said was:
Dimme my hat
Asked where it was he said. ION de
towtatcher." and there II was foun6
where the hurricane air current made
by the mile-a-minute speed OF the train
had torn Il from the boys curly locks
and hurled II up against the boiler
head.
Boy Is Now a Hero.
Bonnie is looked upon here as a hero
and his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Heggam. the latter a fireman. value
more than ever, II that be possible, the
little chap who was carried away from
them so strangely and for whom they
nearly went wild with alarm when they
were told that the lad was on the cow
catcher of the flyer, speeding towsr,
Fort Atkinson.
Lewis Crepow, the fireman on No. s.
who rescued the clinging figure from
the perilous position, tells OF the incident
as follows:
When we pulled out of Calmar a
The Washington times., 1907-05-12
Readings for The Blind.

The following is the program for vol
unteer readings and music in the Rad
ing room for the blind at the Library
Of Congress. 2:SO TO $50 D. m:
Tuesday. May H. William s. Burns
Thursday. May Is, piano and viz.
lin recital, Miss Vera lone Murrav
pianist; Herman Rakemann. violin
ist; Saturday. May is. Edward Lowe
Temple
The door TO the reading room viii
be closed promptly at 2:S0 p. m. and
viii remain closed until the end OF the
program.
The Washington times., 1907-05-12
DRILL OF "FHREFIGHTER"
AT THE EXPOSITION

There is probability that one OF the
attractive features OF District OF Col
umbia Day at the jamestown Exposi-
ton. June II, will be an elaborate drill
Of the fireboat OF the District Fire De-
partment, The Firefghter. under the
personal, direction Of Chief Belt. The
covery Landing wharf. the ntcti,res1,,e
structure lutting FAR out into Hampton
Roads and directly opposite the main
buildings Of the exposition
The Washington times., 1907-05-12
BLACK HAND GANG
JAILED AND FINED

wILKESBARRE. Pa. May I1.-Eleven
members Of the Black Hand gang who
were convicted OF conspiracy last Mon
day, were today sentenced by Judge
Halsey to one year each in the county
jail and TO pay a fine OF SIS each and
costs.
The Washington times., 1907-05-12
"HIANATHA" READ
BY NIECE OF POET
Musical and Literary Even
ing of Industrial Edu-
cational League.

a musical and literary entertainment
under the auspices of the Industrial
Educational League of the South. was
given Friday night at the Dixie. 1887 1.
street northwest
Mrs. Marian Longfellow O'Donaghue.
the lecturer and gifted niece of the poet
Longfellow. gave a most interesting
talk on the poem ''Hiawatha" Mrs.
O'Donogfue is a finished and graceful
speaker. The beautiful poem lost moth
| ing of its purity and pathos, the reading
of the Introduction being noticeably fine.
Tho league hopes to secure Mrs. O'Don-
oghue for one of her illustrated lectures
on "Longfellow, the Poet and the Man. -
Mrs Wilder contributed the following
piano selections in her usual finished
style. ''Gondoliere." by Nevins; Can
zone Amarosa," Nevins; "Jagd-led, -
Mendelssohn. and La Mage"
Mrs. Elizabeth Jacobs read a paper
on the aims and object of the league.
and Miss Ivy Park played piano solo.
Believe Me, If All Those Endearins
Young Charms with great beauty.
DR.. Iseman read an original story.
The Olotime Georgia Cracker A
recitation followed by Mrs Mary NJ.
Haywood
Mr.. O'Donoghue delivered a brilliant
and comprehensive talk on the South,
her people and her needs
The following persons were present.
Mrs. s w Halsey, MIR. and Mrs. Mount.
Mrs Marian Long-iThe Rev. DR.. ]. Lee
fellow. of Boston,. Allison,
Mrs. Stuart MoSeby Miss Hendricks.
Coleman. Mrs. L A. Barnsley.
Mr.. and Mrs II w Cincinnati, Ohio;
Smith. Miss Hendricks,
DR.. Charles Diedel Mrs. Elizabeth Jo-
DR.. Iseman, life
Mrs. NJ. A. Atkinson, Mr.. and Mrs. T. 7.
Mrs. Geo. NJ. Smith, Babcock
Miss Mary Smith, Miss Wilmington.
Col. John s. Moseby. of New Hamp-
Miss Mary y. Car shire;
ter, a, II. JecObs.
Mrs Scott, Mr. Snipel
Mrs. c. NJ. and Miss Mrs. Haywood.
Parks. Mrs. L. ]. Young
Mr.. NJ. O'B. Jacobs. Withee.
Miss O'Keefe, Mr. O'Donoghue
Mrs. Suniwalt Mrs SeIden
Mrs Harrison Bo- Mrs Ursula Bur-
len, ford Barry.
Mrs. Hawisy,
The Washington times., 1907-05-12

e Chests worth s. for only S3.25 Alike low prices
ater Coolers, Ice Cream Freezers, etc.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-08-24

IF DR.. Starva has proved to be a
traitor to the cause he will receive his
punishment. The memorandum of
Sir Mortimer's reply to the letter you
have just read is pinned on the back of
tbs sheet. Read it," she commanded
harshly.
1T is perplexing dilemma that has
confronted me. To keep my honor as
a minister intact, and yet no: to sac
rifice my own personal hopes. I think
this is the first temptation of my dip
lomatic career l have fulfilled my
diplomatic duties hitherto as ma
chine, that neither thinks nor feels.
Now l find that l am human; that
am man, with mans weaknesses.
| say l am tempted. l believe that
lofty principles actuate Bulgaria. That,
say to myself, Is my excuse. But
lofty principles are not sufficient.
disguised my true feeling in answer
ing this letter by vague objections.
confessed my self in sympathy with
Bulgaria's cause; but l protested that
more potent arguments must be used
to convince me. The interests of
England are my own; but If it could
be done without too great risk, be-
lieve, God help me, would further my
own ambitions at her expense. l say
l am tempted"
81 say l am tempted" eff it could
be done without too great risk, l be-
lieve, God help me, I would further
my own ambitions at her EXPENSE
such expressions were hideously sig
nificant. But l met calmly the male
VIOLENT triumph of Madame de WARMER
when you read the next letter"
she said, watching me closely, you
will understand the meaning of the
expression, There are other means Of
rewarding friendship besides empty
words of gratitude Even so stanch an
advocate of Sir Mortimer's honor as
yourself must realize that in the
words you have just read, he was en-
deavoring to discover just what that
vague promise meant"
received the next letter in silence.
"To His Excellency, etc.:
Our answer to your Excellency's
kind letter wishes to make this fact
clear: The people of Bulgaria pledge
their word, through this committee,
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-08-24
b. ARz7YZQ HE1N2y HsH%
@RRyaE 1906 By DA2RE7S2V 6 C0rzQ1toC

SOFIA, Headquarters of the Society of
Freedom.
ITO His Excellency, Sir Mortimer
Brett, Minister plenipotentiary and
Consul General to His Britannia Ma
jesty at the Court of Sofia:
"Sir: We of the Society of Freedom
wait patiently and anxiously for your
Excellency's answer to our humble
petition. We trust your Excellency
does not ignore this petition because
the signatures of the petitioners are
not added thereto. Surely your Ex-
cellency understands that the dictates
of prudence make it inevitable that 1t
is sent to you anonymously.
Your Excellency must be familiar
with our grievances. Our present
ruler cannot and will not be longer
tolerated by his subjects. We fear
the British Foreign Office, however,
does not realize the extent of Prince
Ferdinand's unpopularity. Even If
your ministers care nothing for that,
do they feel no concern that he is the
tool of Russia?
"He has asked Russia repeatedly
that he be recognized King, and that
he receive that title. His vanity is
such that he would sacrifice the free
dom of his people to be on equal terms
with the sovereigns of Servia and
Roumania.
"Once more, perhaps for the last
time, we petition your Excellency to
exert the extraordinary influence your
Excellency possesses, that the English
Minister be advised in time. The gov
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-08-24
CHAPTER XVII.
The Two Women.

"And am | again to shout my com
mands to my servant through the
closed door," asked Madame de Var
nier ironically.
| unlocked the door OF the staircase
in silence, taking the precautfon, how
ever, of not admitting Alphonse.
HAS Miss Brett come to the cha
teau as | wished?" Madame de Var
nier spoke naturally through the half
opened door, not betraying my pres
ence behind 1t.
"She is waiting In the music room,
madam"
Bring her here"
81 shall do as madam wishes. But
this American, this man we called his
Excellency-he surprised me just now
has he intruded on madam or"
He came here to keep an appoint
ment with me-" Madame de WARMER
replied composedly, cutting short his
agitated whisper.
"Ah, that Is well.
Alphonse sighed his relief, and de-
parted on his errand.
What inducement can you have of
fered that she should come boldly TO
this Castle of Despair"
us not the Inducement great that
she is to see a loved brother?"
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-08-24

norance or for mercenary reasons are
opposing the sale of all household
remedies, aohy is ii not equally neces-
Sary for patients to knoao the compo-
sition Of the remedy prescribed by q
physician? Does any sane person be-
lieve that the opium in physicians
prescription is less potent or less like
ly to create drug habit than the opi-
um in proprietary medicirT?,, As q
matter of fact, more opiuniy sadicts
and cocain-fends hare been made
through the criminal cdrelessness Of
ignorant physicians than 6y any other
means.
Unquestionably, there are a number
of proprietary remedies on the market
the sales of which should be prohibit
ed, and no doubt they will be when
the requirements of the Food and
Drugs Act are rigidly enforced; many
are frauds, pure and simple, and some
are decidedly harmful or the aver
age proprietary remedy, however, 1t
may truthfully be said that IL Is dis
tinctly better than the average physi-
composition less secret, but It is pre-
pared for the proprietor by reputable
manufacturing pharmacists in magnifi-
Gently equipped laboratories and UNI
der the supervision and advice of able
chemists, competent physicians and
skillful pharmacists. It should not be
considered strange, therefore, that so
many physicians prefer to prescribe
these ready-prepared proprietary rem
edies rather than trust those of their
own devisinE.g
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-08-24

eminent of Prince Ferdinand must
fall. We do not desire bloodshed.
There shall be none, we swear it, If
England will support the insurgent
party. But in any case Bulgaria must
be free.
eve do not ask for the active aid
of England We beg that England
shall not interfere with the ambitions
of the people.
your Excellency shall have no rea-
son to regret being our friend. And
there are other means of rewarding
friendship besides empty words of
gratitude. Let your Excellency once
assure us of you intention to support
our cause, and we shall make this
more clear.
your Excellency knows the man
ner in which your answer may be con-
veyed to this society.
with profound expressions Of re-
spect. we submit ourselves,
THE Committee of the Society Of
Freedom"
I placed this letter on my knee with
the others | had read.
This Society of Freedom, is it con-
cerned with the trick of the death
mask stamp"
81 fear So" she answered in a low
voice.
"Then has the fact no significance
for you that DR.. Starva received let
ter with one of those stamps on the
envelope last night? These stamps
are prescribed. They could be sent
through the mail only because certain
of the postal authorities were in SYM
pathy with the revolutionaries. Let
tiers with these stamps, 1t is safe 20
infer, would be sent only to those who
are equally in sympathy. DR.. Starva
must he favorable to this party, If he
is not actually one of the committee
warned YOU last -i-At that there was
truachory in the camp"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-08-24
PUSHED THE BEAR ASIDE.
Surveyor Tells of Experience He Does
Not Care to Repeat.

To walk right up to a monster bear
and try to shove it out of the way and
then escape without so much as
scratch is an experience of lifetime.
Harry l Engelbright found it so a few
days ago in Diamond canyon, above
Washington, says Nevada City cor
respondent Of the Sacramento Bee.
The young man, son of Congressman
Engelbright, has just returned from
the upper country, where he has been
doing some surveying, and relates his.
thrilling experience. 1t was coming
on dusk, at the close of the days work.
In the brush-lined trail he saw pro-
truding what he thought were the.
nina quarters of some stray bovine.
he walked up and gave the brute a
shove. 1t came to its launches with
snort that made his hair rise and
caused him to beat a hasty retreat.
The big brute looked around and then
shuftled off into the woods. 1t was
either asleep or else so busy eating
ants from an old log that it failed to.
hear the young surveyor, whose foot
steps were deadened by the thick car.
pet or pine needles. Later it was
learned that the same bear, monster
cinnamon, had killed a dog earlier in
the day. The dog ventured too close
and with one blow of its paw the big
beast sent 1t hurting yards away.
dead as doornail
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-08-24
Magnifyinq Choir Leaders, Voice.

In the old village of Braybrook in
Northamptonshire, England, is mon
ster trumpet, FIVE six inches i'm length.
and having q bell-shaped end two feet
one inch in diameter. The trumpet IS
made up OF ten rings. which in turn
are made up of smaller parts. The
use of this trumpet-only four OF the
kind are known to exist at the present
day-was to magnify the voice of the
leader in the choir and summon the
people to the church service. At the
present time neither the lANir nor
the service is in need of this Extraor.
binary musical instrument" but the
vicar of the church takes care of the
ancient relic and is fond of showing IL
to all visitors.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-08-24
JUST THE SAME AS CURRENCY.
Third Son Felt He Had Nothing to
Reproach Himself with

William Knoepfel. of ST. Louis, has
invented and hopes 10 patent secret
blowing method for the cure of bald
ness. "A genuine cure for badness"
said Mr.. Knoepfel the other day,
should make man very rich. Why,
men grow rich ON fake cures. 1t is
amazing, it really is, what fakes some
OF these cures are. Yet there's money
in them" Mr.. Knoepfel gave loud,
scornful laugh. IN their crookedness
they remind me-" he said, "of the
third son Of the old eccentric. Per-
haps you have heard the story? Well,
an old eccentric died and left his for
tune equally to his three sons. But
the will contained a strange provisO.
Each heir was to place 500 in the
coffin Immediately before the inter-
ment. A few days after the interment
the three young men met and discuss
ed the queer proviso and it's execu-
ton. Well said the oldest son, my
conscience is clear. put my hundred
in the coffin in clean, new notes. My
conscience is clear, too said the Sec
ond son. put in my hundr9Njn gold
1, too, have nothing to reproach my
self with said the third son. L had
no cash at the time, though; so L
wrote out a check for $500 in poor,
dear fathers name, placed it in the
coffin and took in change the 5000 in
currency that l found there"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-08-24

that if England gives to the insurgent
party is support in overthrowing the
rule of Ferdinand, the relation of Eng
land to Bulgaria shall be similar to
that which exists between Egypt and
England.
The Society of Freedom is fully
aware that your Excellency's incon-
venience and labor must be recon-
pensed. The sum of 100000 is al
ready placed in the Ottoman bank,
payable to your Excellency on de-
mand."
Mote by Sir Mortimer pinned to the
above letter.
ITO this l replied that the sum men
toned was too ludicrously small to be
considered. Only the most substan-
tial guarantee could justify me in TAX
ing the risks involved"
(Third letter to Sir Mortimer from
the society,"
ITO His Excellency, Etc:
THE sum of 100000 has been
placed in the Ottoman bank to your
Excellency's account. The society
trusts that this sum will be sufficient
to justify the risks. Will your Excel
lency give his answer without delay?"
Moe by Sir Mortimer pinned to
the above letter.
II have taken the step. II Is too late
to ask myself now whether l have
been indiscreet. If | have consulted
my own wishes, il / have furthered
my own plans, feel that l am justified
morally. | am helping an oppressed
people gain their liberty. My own
recompense is meager enough. If the
Foreign Office should probe the mat
ter, and discover the extent of my in.
discretion, my diplomatic career will
be ended But | am content to do a
little evil that good may come"
crushed the paper in my hand
sick at heart. / shuddered at the
hypocrlticai comfort this guilty man
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-08-24
Painfully Exact.

A New England man tells of pros.
porous Connecticut farmer, painfully
exact in money matters, who married
widow of Greenwich possessing in
her own right the sum of $4,000.
Shortly after the wedding a friend met
the farmer, to whom he offered con-
gratulations, at the same time observ-
ing: It's good thing for you,
Malachi, a marriage that means s10..
600 to YOU mot quite that, BILL"
said the farmer, mot quite that"
Why" exclaimed the friend, Il under.
stood there was every cent of $4,000
in 1t for you!" Il had to ~ So for
marriage license" said MsaLghi,
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-08-24
Proof of Queens Vanity.

Queen Elizabeth is said to have pos.
sessed no fewer than 80 outfits OF
false hair.
The Ocala banner., 1907-10-18
GAMBLER CUllINGS

Special Cor. Ocala Banner: :
Our welcome visitors hsn the
north, to remain with us during the
winter, are beginning to arrive,
Mr.. Morton. from Boston. who has
been with us for many winters is
here again.
Mrs. Williams of Seymour. Mo. is
back again. much to the joy of her
many friends.
g. H. Mccullough and family from
Sea Girt. \. j., are again occupying
their elegant home as in days gone bv.
Miss Castle is on hand IN take
charge of our school. much to the de-
light of our class of pupils. and to the
great dismay of another class.
Rev F. G. Mckinley and wife have
returned and he preached from his
own pulpit on last Sabbath.
Orange buyers are again 70 n
front, this time Offering fancy DR..
for the golden fruit.
The Ocala banner., 1907-10-18
STANTON AND WEIRSDAlE
Special Cor. Ocala Banner:

Special Cor. Ocala Banner:
Several carloads of oranges are
leaving each week.
Mrs. Van p. Kelsey returned from
Tampa last week. where she has been
visiting her sister. Mrs. Mcintosh.
Mrs. w c. Black left Saturday for
Winter Haven, where she will visit
her brother. Mr.. J. E. Davenport.
Mr.. Van Kelsey killed a rattlesnake
in his yard Monday morning, measur-
ing five feet and having seven rattleS,
and Mr.. J. F. SigmOnd killed one last
Thursday on his farm. measuring five
feet and had eight rattles.
Our baseball boys are practicing
for another game with the EsmeraIda
team. We hope TO see them win this
time The game will take place on
the 18th inst. at Stark's Ferry.
Those visiting the county metrop-
oils Saturday were Messrs. r. A. and
". T. Kelsey, Frank Lytle. r. w. Err
win, II. w Spooner and W. B. Cog
gin.
The Weirsdale school carried out
a very pleasant and successful pro-
gram last Friday afternoon.
Mr.. +. NJ. Tenny is operating a new
store at Stanton. We wish him sue
cess.
Miss Lizzie Turney of Fort King
school paid her sister. Mrs. W. W.
Reid. a visit Saturday, and returned
t are glad to see Miss Mary Stat
ford out again.
We learn with deep sorrow of the
death of Mr. Cauthen at BeIIeview
last Saturday.
The Ocala banner., 1907-10-18
ANTHONY ITEMS

Special Cor, Ocala Banner:
Our street committee is busy clay
ing some of our streets. greatly i'm
proving same by giving a firm. hard
roadbed, where formerly there was
sand.
Rev. y. B. Plummer, who has faith
fully and acceptably served the Bap-
tist church here as pastor for a num-
ber of years, has been called by his
church TO maintain same relations
with the church for another year,
which he has consented 10 do.
Miss Zelma Pasteur has bought the
stock of goods from Mrs. Webb. and
proposes 10 continue with first class
line OF dry goods. notions, etc.
Mr.. HuttO, wife and child are TAX
ing a vacation at their old home in
South Carolina They expect to visit
the exposition before returning to
Florida.
Mr. j. E Hamilton has charge OF
the depot during Mr. Hutto's absence.
DR. Guy Odom of Plant City spent
few days with relatives here, being
on his way to attend lectures at New
Mrs Weir, who has been sick for
some time, is improving.
Mrs. Julia Nix of Florila CITY is on
a Visit 10 her mother and other rela-
ives
Miss Pearl Griner recently left for
Jacksonville to complete her studies
n vocal and instrumental music.
MI j. K Wilder is again to be seen
1n our streets, with his usual iovial
ways and words.
The Ocala banner., 1907-10-18
FAIRFIELD FACTS
Special Cor. Ocala Banner:

Special Cor Ocala Banner:
We have had quite a considerable
change in the weather, the past few
days being very cool. making every
body feel much better.
Mr.. w. II. Leverett and family re-
turned home Friday from White
Springs.
Mr.. Hancock, who has been team
ing for Mr. w J. LOhrig here for the
past few months. happened 10 a very
painful accident at DunnelIOn last
Sunday morning. getting both his
legs cut off by a freight train.
Mr.. c. s Reese was in Dunnell0n
Sunday.
Mr.. o. G. Lohrig was in Ocala Sun
day.
Messrs. l.. W. Best and A. a. Skies
were visitors at Central Sunday.
/. l.. Smith was in Reddick Sun
day.
Mrs. p. S. Jennings and Mrs. Ash
Yongue We're visitors to Mcintosh
Wednesday,
There was quite an excitement here
about four O'Clock Wednesday morn
ing when the alarm of fire was given
Mr.. c. l.. Thigpen's dwelling and all
his household goods were destroyed.
Mr.. Thigpen was the only one in the
house al the time, and he had very
narrow escape. The fire started in
the upper story. and when he woke
mp it was starting down stairs. We
all sympathize with Mr. Thigpen very
much over his loss. and are willing to
do all we can to help him
Mr.. O. G, Lohrig was in Citra We'd
neSday
We are glad to say that the sick
people in this community are very
much improved since the cool weather
began. COW BOY.