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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-21
Remarkable Vision.

An old woman who had been in tie
inhrlnnry with sore eyes told Il neigh.
Dor that the doctor took out her eyes
and scraDed them With lances. "Non-
sense, womnn,' replied the other "Ye
shouldn't believe all We hear. The doc
tors would only be stuiiing ye" "Oh,
but ye know it's no use saying that,
for | awakened up out of the chloro-
form and saw both of my eyes lying
on the table,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-21
pisilIusioned.

"She had played in amateur theat
ricals, you know, and threatened to 90
on the stage IL her parents wouldn't
let her marry the duke"
"And what did her parents do?"
.'They let her go on the stage, gave
the duke a check for front seat and
were not at all surprised when he sail.
e1 back to France the next morning"
-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-21
His Clever Son.

The Daddy son, 1 want TO tell you
that the secret of my success, rs 1t
must be Of any mans, is hard work.
L The Son-Sh! DAD. ! don't care to
hear other peoples secrets, and am
too much of a gentleman to take ad-
vantage of information gained that
way. Say no more Cleveland Leader.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-21
Fight FOR PRESIDENCY.

AS Il result Oh tie conference bc-
tween President Roosevelt and
Governor Deneen, CT Illinois, it
Is sad that Il complete I'M
derst,nding between the Federal
administration ana the State MAJ
cMiHe OF lilina.s will he established,
which means u strong fight, should
aciy effor, be made to nominate
for President q man opposed to tlc
Roosevelt policies.
1t is said that the President
Is not at nll satisfied that the fed.
ciul machine, that has had favors
galore from him, Will support his
policies. On the contrary he eX-
poets TO see some Of it's members
lined up against his measures next
winter ana III favor OF the nomination
of m aati.Roosevelt candidate for
tile Presidency.
Therefore the conference between
the President and Governor Deneen
WAS an event of great political
importance. and is really one OF
the first public steps taken in the
. preliminary skilmishing for 1908.
1t lis Tie Presidents first threaten
ing gesture toward the Wall street
President makers, the reactionar-
les" to use the words OF his last
annual message. Not In many years
has there been shown such deep
interest in the preliminaries to a
national political campaign as thar
now displayed In the Presidential
prize of 1905.
1t is true that popular discuss
ions generally exclude all but two
names-'Bryan and Roosevelt. 1t is
being accepted generally that Mr..
Bryan has lived down the opposi.
zion which rose against him at
white lhoat last September over his
st!eme to save STATE and govern
ment ownership of railroads. lie
is now the only candidate with any
strong following in the Democratic
i party In uie opinion of shrewd
leaders Of the party to which he
belongs the man from Nebraska
will be nominated i'm the next Demo.
cratic National Convention.
1t would he equally apparent that
Mir. Roosevelt was inevitably the
choice Of the rank and file of the
b Republican party but for his refusa
70 run. Indeed, there are LITERAL,
tens OF thousands of prominent Re
pubNcans who are positive tina
ROOSEVELT will! me coerced by his
party Ato breaking pledge and pre-
eedent and accepting the nomina
tlon. There is no sign that Mr
Roosevelt has changed his matur,
decision to step aside and retire a
the end of his term, bit so emphatic
mas become the oppression for iii
Recommendation in straw votes. po;i
OF legislators and personal express
ions tiat he must be considered
as factor until the adournmen
of the Republican National Con
vcnticn.
In the. meantime, taking the Pres
inent at his word, friends OF man,
prominent men have become actjv,
in pressing their fayorites. and Their
are actually twelve men who nav
supporters who devotedly hope t
see them nominated, In New Yorl
there are three men who have thei
supporters. These are Coyorno
hughes, Secretary Root and Seer,
tary TAFT and Secretary Cortle
You, LIN Ch:o there are two, S,
nretary Taft and Senator Foraker
There are twoin Iowa, Governor Gun
1fins and former Secretary SHAY
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-21
His Favorite.

"What is your favorite recitation?''
asked the hostess.
'Curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight F"
answered Mr.. Blykins, with prompt
ness which was almost defiant.
"Why, nobody recites that now"
"That's why like it."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-21
Hin Rabuke.

Small Johnny after the slipper exer
aise)-I'm glad aint girl. Mamma
Why? Small Johnny Cause I'd he
ashamed to grow up into woman and
punish little boys like me.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-21

A married man thinks he could have
saved Il lot OF money had he remained
bachelor, but he couldn't Chicago
News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-21

Now Uncle Joe Cannon gets rest
from his arduous task Of BEING the
legislative branch Of the United
States overnment-Ch'cago News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-21

There are getting - mtry rivals
for Democratic leadership II the
House that none can be cortin of
more than his own vote.-Pniladel-
phia Ledger
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-21
to their divorce moro than forty yeare
Journal.

The scent denomination of me new
jamestown postage stamps will be
adorned with the head of Pocahontas.
Now if all her descendants will only
buy one.-Atlanta Journal
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-21
WITH THE PHOTOGRAPHERS.

General Mooth needs no hero med
al for not being afraid of tainted
money. In that respect we are ma
ton of intrepid heroes.-New York
Mail.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-21

Virginia proposes to pay Jurors in
the future strictly according to the
Time they actually serve, with nothins
extra for overtime. This may force jul
rors to form n union.- Washing gon
Herald.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-21

virginia and West Virginil are st;l
quarreling over the alim NY incldcm,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-21

Those people who fear that oy The
ending of war the earth VIII become
overpopulated need Ept b. alarmed.
The railroads are vet with us,-Nsw
York American.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-21

is that the railroad peop'e must de
vote themselves to legitimate trans
portation business" Bat where would
Mr. Roosevelt and mis- party he today
If these people haa not manipulated
their stocksI How :nH ii money did
tho railroad people c>n,rillte to the
campaign fund of Nj. Raosegelt's pa.
ty when he Wis can1i;la.e far Presi-
dent?-Charleston News.C Courier
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-21

The London Daily News declares
1T is healthful and sa.i;.NiEg to lie in
bed. Thanks for hJ;h ASSURANCES
that lying is sometime risht and the
bed is not necessarily hGd.-Florida
Times Union.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-21

G. n. Thacker. Editor and Publisher
l.. E. Pugh. Advertising Manager.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
TIMELY TOPICS.

Duesler Bros is selling Armour's star bacon at 23c pound, comes ln glass jars.
 Best of fish will be on sale at the Model market tomorrow. Sea trout at 10c a pound.
 The Radcliffe shoe at $3 and S2.50, and Boardman shoe $2, at J. G. Jackie & Sons.
 Children's clothing at Upson, Singleton & Co.'S is the kind that suits the mothers.
 Grieve, Bisset & Holland have a big line of comfortables and blank cts for winter use. ,
 Try a box of mermerade sardines from the Woodruff Grocery Cos, 15c box.
 Hallct & Davis, Buckingham building, have a beautiful mahogany upright piano at $270.
 Ziglatzki-Marks have just received car of glass. free from waves md blisters. Glass cutters 10c to $4.
 The Curtis Art Co have line oF pictures that would make pretty wedding gifts.
 The quality of your drugs will be perfect when you get them at up- hams pharmacy.
 M. A. Green has a large and corn- plete stock of diamonds, bracelets, brooches, etc.
 Get some stove lining at Hard- ing's and put your ranges and heat CTS in shape for winter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
THOsIS IS FAvORITE.
Men With Keen Foresight Betting
 S to Si That He Will Win.

Those who are placing bets on the result of the election seem to think that Thoms has a brtter chance nf winning out, consequently the odds to- day were slightly in his favor. The story that there were sllD of .-ppuh- lican money floating around sOunde,I like music 10 some of the demOcratic hackers and this morning worI was quickly sent to Brooklyn that there was Sfo in an uptown cafe to cover the S50o in the same place on East Main street which will be wagered or ThomS chanres of defeating his Opp'- nenf- Notwithstanding the stories Ori- ginating from the republican quart CTS that the odds from now on uoulI favor SeweII. it seems to be just the reverSe Thoms was quoted as T j ts 4 favOrite to-day and in some eases it is said as good as sIO0 to n was of- fered Betting promises to he rather lively
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26

Earnest Woisard left yesterday to resume his studies at the George town university.
 Thomas McGrath and John Tobin of this city are among those who eh- tered the Yale Law school to-day.
 Thomas Temple and Miss Cath erine O'Neill will be married at the Immaculate Conception church On Wednesday, October 2.
 Miss Josephine Mcknight of Ash ley street was bridesmaid yesterday at the wedding of her cousin, Miss Anna Reed of Derby and James E. Kennedy also of that town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
FLOUR SALE.

This week we offer you a gusran- teed flour at cost price Compare our prices with clhers and you will purchase here
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
SHOES

Our women's Fall Footwear display is winning admiration from a whole army Of women.
 We are now showing the most complete line of handsome Shoes for all purposes we have ever had the pleasure of offering our trade.
 It Is the best showing Water bury has ever seen.
 We want to call special atten- ticn to the Laurel" and the |" WhirI Of the town " shoes at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
TheMi||er& Co
Bargain Day, Friday Sept. 27l

AT 69c-Ladies' white waists, from
 $50. ,., " AT s49S-Ladies' black jackets,
 from $500. AT S.9S-Ladies' black cheviot suits
 from $15.00. AT 59c-Gray feeced blankets,
 from 75c.
 AT 12hc-45x36 pillow cases,
 from 15c. AT 39c-Best quality Turkey red
 table damask, from soc. AT 12kc-White nainsook cambria,
 from 15c
 AT 7c-Brown crash towelin,y,
 from 10c.
 3 for 25c-Unbleached Turkish tow
 els, from 10c.. AT 5c-Children's ribbed hose, in
 tans, from 10c. AT 29c-Men's ribbed underwear,
 in blue and ecru, from 49c. AT $1.00-Men's French flann,l
 shirts, soft collar attached, from
 $50. AT S5c-Ladies' muslin skirts. em- ,broidery trimmed, were $1.O0. AT S9c-Children white aprons,
 hamburg trimmed, were 49c. AT 59c-Marguerite corset covers, lace and ribbon trimmed, were 75c AT $1.10-36 inch pure dye black
 taffeta silk, guaranteed to wear.
 value $139. AT 25c--Fancy mixed dress goods
 in plaids and checks, value 39c
 and soc.
 AT 75c--Black mercerized petit
 coats, full size, value $1.00. AT 20c-Parlor brooms, from 25c. AT 39c Yd-Cork. linoleum. AT 59c-Velour pillow covers. AT $4.9S-36 inch trunks, strapped AT $6.50-Seamless Wilton Rugs,
 4'-6"x7'-6". AT 25c-9 bars laundry soap.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
Poor Old John D. Rocks

Pay has deminished so that all he receives now is only $21.00 per minute, or twelve hundred and sl%ty dollars per day. Now isn't that ter rible, when he could just as well as not. make more, but lately ne afraid of dear old Uncle Sam. We'll there's one good feature in John ID. R's makeup, he never dabpled Ill ward politics, but when the ward heelers get through their wrangle and select their office-holders, then if John D. sees where new laws made to counteract the old ones Will help him to make little more pay each day they say" he and his hired help know just how to get to work But, John D. never would have maoe the success that he has made were 1t not the good sense he has showed by living a strictly temperance llte' he always believed in drinks that were strengthening to the oralh, nerves and system in general, ana John has the nerve but no intoXi- cants to any great measure for nm No sirree, the drinks that muddle your brain, cause you to nave DIE head in the morn and above all that make you sometimes see snakes, &c, has no use in Johns home. Tea, coffee or cocoa are beverages good enough for anyone, and if you pur- chase the kind we sell you'll receive the benefit from the very first trial, and from now until election day we wish to remind the politicians that and to the women folks, please tell them we give a teddy bear with each pound of our warranted good baking powder, 45 cents per pound, at
 PHELAN'S T STORE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
MEETINGS TONIGHT.
Butchers union.

Butchers union. Guard Lafayette. . l. B. E. w., No ASA.
 Court Acme, F. of A, Polishers and Buffers.
 Arbutus camp, w. W.
 Womens Relief Corps. ,......,. . Court Oregon, F. of A.
 Court Linden, F. of A.
 French Canadian band. First division, A. o. H. ;.. Wadhams post, G. A. R.
 Tunxis tribe, I. o. R. M. Fourth division, A. o. H. Ladies auxiliary, A. o. H. America lodge, A. o. U. w. Brass City lodge, I. A. of M. .. Brass Workers union, No 1S6. Mary Lincoln council, P. D. of A. Ansantawae encampment, I. 70. O.. ?.
 Friendly league Registration ,or fall classes. , Amity castle, No H., Knights ot he Golden Eagle, ..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26

When yoa want q present for your sweetheart or wife. or your sister or your cousin or your aunt just drop in the Upson JsEelry Cos and choose iron the largest lines ia the S6Gx Of iewelrY. diauo1ds. ensrzlds szpphirss. etc set and unset gold and silver Of many grz
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-26
 of
 Children's 

you ever had. never saw them taks
 in this whole side before" So spoka a night clerk who has been with 1a
 over 5 years. He was right. and waz speaking only of the girls and ciIiIA dren's shoes. The boys and HttlS men take up nearly all the north sid4 of ''Dodgeis ehild's Paradise" wa still show all the regular goods doya
 as low as the leather line goes gu1 shoddvl including spring heel, 5 Il s. at 50 cents. 7s and ss cents. bu1 in the higher grades have added many novelties in tan. red brown top. white top. little scufers. foos forms and Dodse's Daisies. OHS childrenis trade is enormous Splead did lines of boys at sI-se. sl.Tsl sz-es. sz-5e and $500. Little uen-sl s1-00 to s15e. Bring the kids to
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-01-31
BURNT CABINS.

Charles McGehee spent part Of
last week in Norfolk, Virginia.
Rev. w. j. Cline will begin his
prCtracted meeting at this place
next Sunday evening.
DAVID Bowman who has been
employed in Denholm, is spend
ing scme time at his home here.
Henry Miller spent Monday at
Shade Gap on business.
Blanche Cromer and brother
Harry, of Folt Littleton, spent
Friday night with their sister,
Mrs. John Bald win, at this place.
Walter Comerer spent Friday
at the County Seat.
Mrs. Bruce Matthias, of near
here, who has been sick for some
time, is better.
Harry Skipper, Maude Kelly
and Esther Naugle spent Thurs
day evening at James Kelly's at
Decorum.
Oren Clsney LEFT on Monday
for Altoona where he expects tC
have employment this winter.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-01-31
INTERESTING PARAGRAPHS
Of 90 and General interest, Gathered
noae or Clipped from our
Exchanges.
CONDENSED FOR HURRIED READERS

Fred Huffman, of Buck Valley,
was registered at the Fulton
House Monday.
SPECIAL reductions on Over.
coats AMI Ladies Coats, at H. E.
liustcn's.
George Rexroth, of the Fulton
House, has been suffering from a
severe attack of quinsy for sever.
a! days.
Harry Elustou, Saltillo, pays
2lc. for eggs, 26c. for butter, &c.
10. for chickens, SOC. bu. for po.
tatoes.
The Ladies Push Society will
hold an oyster supper Saturday
evening, February 8, 1907, at Dub
lin Mills. Proceeds to paint the
church.
j. Walker Johnston is said to
lie right poorly; G.. Newton Hoke
is improving, and Mrs. VIM Harr
very ill.
A sled load of the pupils of the
Eigh School of this place, went
down and spent Monday evening
with Ethel Kendall, class of 'O6,
at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. D. NJ. Kendall. If they
succeeded in surprising Ethel,
she surprised them by serving to
them a nice oyster supper.
6 lbs. Prunes for 25c., 8 Cakes
STIR Soap for 25c., 4 lbs. Lima
Beans for 25c., or 18 lbs. Gran
Sugar for S1.00 at Harry E. Hus
tons, Saltillo.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-01-31

It's a pleasure to tell our read
ers about a Cough Cure like Dr..
Shoop's. For years DR.. Sho p
has fought against the use of
opium, chloroform, or other un-
safe ingredients com monty found
IL Cough remedies. DR.. Shoop,
it seems, has welcomed the Pure
Food and Drug Law recently en-.
acted, for he has worked along
similar lines many years. For
nearly 90 years DR.. Shops
Cough Cure containers have had
warning printed on them against
opium and other narcotic poisons.
He has thus made it possible tor
mothers to protect their children
by simply insisting on having DR..
Shoop's Cough Cure. Sold at
Dickson's drug store.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-01-31

Admitting that he is "a man of
know Incorporate habits" Will
liam Z. Ginter, of Duncansvllle,
Bl ,ir county, brought suit against
certain hotel keepers for selling
him liquor. He alleges that he
purchased five glasses of whis-
key, became intoxicated, started
Tome aud was thrown from his
wagon, which passed over him
and crushed his arm and injured
Its back, rendering him perma.
nently unable to work
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-01-31
A PROMPT DELIVERY.
The Rev. c. W. DishI Highly Pleased
with Piano Of Troup Bros.

with Piano Of Troup Bros.
From puplic opinion, chamberspqrg.
The piano won by the Rev.
Charles W. DiehI In the Troup
Brothers. Word contest was de
liyered to the Second Lutheran
parsonage yesterday. The Rev.
MIR. Diehl was naturally much
elated over his success in the un-
dertaking.
He made the following state.
ment:
On Thursday at noon Troup
Brothers according to their con-
tract delivered at the parsonage
of the Second Lutheran church
the $3.50. prize piano awarded me
for the largest number of words
formed from the words, "Troup
Brothers Pianos. The instru-
ment Is of high grade and is ex-
cellent In tone. This together
with the punctuallty with which
the contract was met ought to
give the firm a high standing in
the community.
The contest was not only le-
gitlmate one, but also highly edu-
catlve.
REV. G. w. DIEHL.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-01-31
DOTT.

We have been having some WIN
ter the last week, and all are glad
to see sleighing snow come.
James Sharpe and family spent
Sunday with James Truax's.
Mrs. Lee Charlton who has
been sick is getting better.
S. M. Carnell spent a few days
last week in McKeesport on busi-
ness.
Our school t.Alry) is getting
along very nicely under the con.
troll of Miss Zoe Mason. There
are thirty two scholars enrolled.
d. Garland is visiting his pa
rents and brother at Front Royal,
Va.
Miss Orpha Snyder will hold a
local institute at Alpine Friday
evening.
Maye CARMEL spent Saturday
and Sunday with the Misses
Kirk.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-01-31

81 had tried everything for my
baby, until DR.. Lyle recon d
ed Cascasweet. l can truthfully
say it is the best medicine l ever
used for babies. My little baby
was a mere skeleton from stom-
ach trouble-so bad that she did
not notice anything, nut is now
entirely well, and we can almost
see her w::"-Nannie L. Tay'
lor, Bedford, Va. Cascasweet Is
sold at Trout's drug store.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-01-31
Group can positively be stopped

Group can positively be stopped
in 20 minutes. No vomiting
nothing to sicken or distress your
child. A sweet, pleasant and
safe Syrup, called Dr.. Shoop's
Group Cure, does the work and
does 1t quickly. DR.. Shoop's
Group Cure is for Group alone,
remem Der. 1t does not claim to
cure a dozen ailments. It's for
Group, that's all. Sold at Dick
sons drug store.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-01-31
Church Notice.

l will begin series of MEETINGS
at Pleasant Grove Christian
church, on Wednesday before the
second Sunday in February, at Z
o'clock p. m. Rev. w. T. Walters
If Harrisonburg, Va, is expect
cd to assist in the meeting. A
good attendance is desired. "A.
G. B. Powers, Pastor.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-01-31
SALUyIA.

Snow! snow snow. Shedding
all the talk.
John Kline, of Ohio, is visiting
his father, U, W. Kline, and 9th
er friends In this vicinity.
Reuben Deshong, of Deshler,
Ohio, was called home on account
of the serious illness of his moth
en-, Mrs. Morgan Deshong,
George Schooley Is singing that
good cid tune, tie "Sweet bye
and bye," all because a little girl
has come to his home.
Mrs. Anna Ham left on Mon
day for Clearfield, where she ex
poets to spend some time with
her son Porter.
L. r. Swartz spent Sunday al
Berte Hams.
Henry Betz has gone tn Clear
field to spent the winter with his
son George.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-01-31

The protracted meeting at
Greenhill M. e. church has been
In progress tor week. There
were two seekers last Sunday
night. We hope the work will
continue until all may know to
walk Alright. To know Alright is
life eternal.
John K. Moore met with an ac
cideat that might have been fatal,
but fortunately escaped with a
bad brulse OH the forehead, leav
ing the blood to flow freely. The
slide Of a slab pile was the cause
of the trouble.
Samuel Strait is preparing to
buiid barn this spring. d. e.
Mellott and son intend to saw the
frame.