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Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07
The Trade Rat Mine
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By Eustace v. Bray

His breath left him and then came
back in gasps. There before his eyes
was gold-the object of every hours
toll and hope-gold, brought to him
without stroke of labor!
He sat back on his stool, lighted his
pipe at the candle, and smoked and
thought. There was nobody camped
within miles and miles Of him; no
trace of wayfarer upon the ground
within the cabin OF without. There
could be no doubt that the nugget had
been placed there by the trade rat
and he watched for his pets usual
evening appearance almost as eagerly
as II assured that the animal would
reply to his anxious questions. But
the creature did not come, and he
stretched himself in his bunk.
Early in the morning he was up, in
vestigating the rat-hole, which ex-
tended deep into the ground beyond
the cabin wall. There was little
fresh gravel around the mouth Of the
from which the gold had come, and
he went outside and with nervous
speed dug straight down into the bur-
row, which he widened and deepened
as he worked. About three feet from
the surface he came upon as promis-
ing bed of gravel as placer miner
ever saw Fortune had surrendered to
| him at last!
AS he dug into the deep deposit
which he knew meant wealth, his
hands trembled and he worked in a
| frenzy of eXultant hope. Suddenly
there was an upheaval among the rat
Ting gravel, flash Of something
brown, the CLEAN of bright black
eye and the whisk of a tail. Robt
was just then thrusting down his
shovel with frantic strength, and, un
| able to check it, the sharp blade
struck the trade rat on the head
stretching it at his feet.
Horace Robb paused, even in thai
supreme moment of gold-hunger, tC
raise tenderly the little creature thai
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07
Leqend of Maopie and Robin.

The peasants of France, In accord
ance with tradition, pierce the head
of maybe with a thorn whenever
they catch one. According to the
French legend, after Jesus had been
nailed to the cross two birds alighted
On the extended arms Of the instru-
ment of death. One was maybe
with beautiful aigrette on its head
and a long waving tail, then the hand
soonest of birds but the wickedest,
chirping insult at the suffering Jesus.
The other bird was a modest little
bird with gray plumage, which APP
preached the cross timidly, uttering
cries of grief. With its beak it tried
TO pluck away one of the thorns. A
single drop of the blood fell on the
plying little gray bird and gave the
robin redbreast
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07
WANTED 1T OVER WITH.
Game Younester Preferred Drastic
Action In Punishment.

Youngsters are pretty philosoph-
ical," observed Wallace Knight, and
then he went ahead TO set forth the
point Of view of small daughter at
his house.
The child was sent to bed early
the other evening as punishment for
some act contrary to rules and regula-
tions.
After she had been tucked in bed
for some time and was supposedly
asleep. the youngster called her IA
Their and told him she wished he would
go ahead and spank her and have II
over with, instead Of sending her OF
to bed that way. This lying in bed
never's going to make me any better
she said, land good spanking would
Besides 1t makes me so mad I can't
sleep and 40 what's the use Of it?''-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07
CURE AT CITY MISSION.
Awful Case of Sca5ies-Body a Mass
of Sores from Scratchins-Her
Tortures Yield to Cuticura.

"a young woman came to our city
mission in most awful condition physi-
cally. Our doctor examined her and
told us that she had scabies (the itch).
incipient paresis, rheumatism. etc.,
brought on from exposure. Her poor
body was mass of sores from scratch
ing and she was not able to retain solid
food. We worked hard over her for seven
weeks but we could see little improve
ment. One day 1 bought a cake Of
Cuticura Soap and a bottle of Cuti-
cura Resolvent, and we bathed our
patient well and gave her a full dose
of the Resolvent. She slept better that
night and the next day got box of
Cuticura Ointment. In five weeks this
young woman was able to look for a
position, and she is now strong and well.
Laura Jane Bates, IS Fifth Ave-, New
York, N. Y. Mar. IL. 1907"
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07
The Square Deal.

A stout and opulent man dwelling in
a suburban town had borne the ex-
pense Of the annual Sunday school
picnic, and the superintendent of the
school, out of gratitude, asked the
benefactor to address the children.
The philanthropist was not much of a
speaker, but he was master hand at
poker. When he found himself gazing
into the expectant faces of a hundred
and fifty children his embarrassment
almost overcame him, but he managed
to stammer out: my dear children,
what l want to impress upon you is
that-er-er-it pays to be good. That
er-er-er-a man who deals from the
bottom Of the pack is generally buried
at the public expense"
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07
First Aid to Farmers.

farmer in Ohio wrote to the de-
partment of agriculture that he had
struggled for 20 years on an S0-acre
farm heavily mortgaged. but had been
unable to reduce his debt or rise above
poverty that made the bringing up of
his family a humiliation. He asked
if there was any hope FIR him upon
the farm, or if he might as well give
up the fight. The department request.
ed that he make a detailed report of
his farm and its soils, and upon this
1t based a plan of farming which he
was recommended to follow to the let
ter. There was a profit the first year
of $4,000. and the department believes
that ultimately the despised so acres
can be made to yield $4,000 a year.
World To-day.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07
MIX FOR RHEUMATISM

The following is never failing rem
edy for rheumatism, and if followed
up it will effect complete cure of
the very worst cases: Mix one-half
pint Of good whiskey with one ounce
of Toris Compound and add one ounce
Syrup Sarsaparilla Compound. Take
in tablespoonful doses before each
meal and at bedtime" The ingre-
dents can be procured at any drug
store and easily mixed at home.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07
Making Sure.

Our Freddy is fully endowed with
the inquiring mind of youth. Recently
he said: Mamma, who puts the bottle
of milk on our front porch every night
when we are all asleep?"
isn't that rather foolish ques-
tion?" his mother answered. Whom
do you suppose?"
Well" said the small investigator,
thoughtfully, Il suppose God does. but
I'd like to know for sure!"-A. M. A.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications they cannot reach the dis
eased portion of the ear. There Is only way TO
cure deafness. and that by constitutional remedies.
Deafness Is caused by Dflamed condition of the
mucous lining of the Eustachan Tube. When this
tube Is Unframed you have a rumbng sound inn
perfect nearing and when IL entirely closed Deaf
Is the result and unless the Inflammation be
and this tube restored TO its normal condi-
tion hearing will be destroyed forever: nine cases
out OF ten caused by Catarrh. which is nothing
but an niamed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case OF
Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cure!
by Hairs Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free
=. J. CHENEY d CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by ugglsts. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07
Insanity.

you admit having received $50.
600 fee from the trust?" said the law.
yer for the state.
II do" replied the senator, calmly.
Besides, sent it back"
Sent it back!"
'T did"
Your honor" said the lawyer turn
Ing to the court, Il cannot prosecute
an insane man."
Adjournment was had until some
alienists could be rounded up.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07
SICK MAN WANTED CHANGE.
More Than Willing to. Make Transfer
with Physician.

A Syracuse business man who, be-
sides being extremely active and am
bilious, has much sense of humor,
was taken sick with slight attack OF
pneumonia. His physician. aware that
1t would be q task to keep his high
strung patient in bed. sought to I'M
press on him the seriousness OF the
ailment and the necessity Of absolute
rest; all Of which the sick man lis
tened to in a bored manner. Never
theless he consented to obey the doc.
tor.
But this enforced inactivity ranked
In him; and each succeeding day
found the patient impertnning the
medical man attendant to allow him
to get out to business. Then, dis
gusted, he would lie back to cast i'm
precautions at the memorable physi-
cian.
One morning the physician, after
having been up all night On an i'm
portant case, appeared at his patients
house at the usual hour. He had hard
ly stuck his haggard face inside the
door, however, before the man in the
bed gave him quick glance and sat
up.
"Eh? calculated the patient. Then
showing out his hand to grasp the doc
tors satchel, he added: doc, guess
you'd better get into bed here and
let me go out with the medicine
! bag"
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07
WjlIinu 70 Helm Him.

He had gone to the dry goods store
with bit of dress material which his
wife had hidden him to match. 81
am very sorry, sir" said the salesman,
but l have nothing exactly like this.
The very last remnant was sold this
morning."
But must have IT," exclaimed the
husband. otherwise, how can face
my wife,"
IF you will permit me, sir" said
the salesman, II would venture to sug-
gest that you invite a friend home to
dinner with you"
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07
Poor. Patient Man.

Mr.. Henpeck-My dear, please don't
call me Leo" any more.
Mrs Henpeck-What foolishness are
you thinking about now? Why
shouldn't l call you Leo" That's
your name.
Mr.. Henpeck--I know, but it makes
my friends laugh when you call me
that; was thinking yod<night call
me Job" just for a pet name.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07
"The Law"

Parents Of Wayne, a suburb OF Phil
adelphia, are required to report
promptly any case Of contagious dis
ease, in compliance with the regula'
tons of the local board of health.
In accordance with this order,
Health officer Leary received this
post card recently:
Dear Sir: This is to notify you
that my boy Ephraim is down bad
with the measles as required by the
new law"-Harper's Weekly.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07
Thew Did.

Uncle Henry-Nellie, I hope they
observe the Sabbath at that lake TO
sort where you spent your vacation.
Pretty Niece-Indeed they do, uncle.
On Sundays they always serve a regu-
lar four course dinner.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07
Crazy with the Heat,

"Can you tell me what steam is?"
asked the examiner.
why, sure, sir" replied Patrick,
confidently. Steam is-why-er-it's
wather thots gone crazy wild the
heat" .Everybody's Magazine.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07
FLY YOUTH.

The Boss-Where did you work
last?
Boy-On a fly paper.
The Boss-A fly paper! What's a fly
paper?
Boy-Wot! Don't you read the Daily
Balloon?
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07
LYDIA E. PINKHAM


mo other medicine has been so
successful in relieving the suffering
OF women or received so many gen.
uine testimonials as has Lydia L.
Pinlkham's Vegetable Compound.
In every community you will find
women who have been restored to
health by Lydia E. Pinbham's Veg
etable Compound. Almost every
one you meet Has either been bene.
flied by it, or has friends who have
In the Pinkham Laboratory at
Lynn, Mass, any wOmananyd aymay
see the files containing over one mil
lion one hundred thousand letters
from women seeking health, and
here are the letters in which they
openly state over their own sigma
lures that they were cured by Lydia
T.. PinI1ham's Vegetable Compound
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has saved many women
from surgical operations.
Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound is made from roots and
herbs, without drugs, and is whole
some and harmless.
The reason why Lydia E. Pink
HAMS Vegetable Compound is SC
successful is because it contains in
gradients which act directly upon
the feminine organism, restoring it
to a healthy normal condition.
Women who are suffering from
those distressing ills peculiar to their
sex should not lose sight of these
facts or doubt the ability of Lydia
E. Pinlzham's Vegetable Compound
to restore their health.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07

Aliens Foot-Ease, n Powder
For swollen sweating feet Gives Instant relief. Tn,
original powder for the feet 25c At all Druggis SITS
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07

And many a man attributes his fail
ure to his inability to start at the top.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07

Mrs. windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums, reduces In
Examination, allays pain, cures wind collie &c bottle
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07
lnnortant TO Mothers,

Examine carefully every bottle or
CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
Signature snn &c of IXAzzZa
In Use For Over 30 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07

It isn't necessary for married man
to know his mind
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07
SEASIDE SILHOUETTE.

" A young couple who are very much
taken with each other.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-11-07
A PROGRESSIVE.

Madame, dot girl of yours make
great progress NIT her moosic. Before
she was always two or dree notes be.
hint me, and now she is always two or
dree notes ahead
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-09
EYES ON MADEIRA

rough cobblestones, and the vehicles
mainly are bullock carriages. slow bu.
sure. and as nobody In Madeira ever
is IN a hurry. the slowness OF the
bullocks Is most enjoyable and rest.
full in the extreme.
The capital Of the island Of Madeira
ls Funchal town Of some Is 900 n.
habitants, situated at the foot Of tba
great mountain. more than 5000 feet
nigh, on q gentle slope facing the bay
or anchorage, where nearly all tho
steamers and other craft anchor Fnn.
ehal forms a sort Of amphitheater
around the clear, blue waters Of the
bay, and from 1t runs funicular rail.
road up the mountain to an old con.
vent or church. where, when clouds
are not In the way. a grand view +
obtained.
In addition to the bullock carriage
DF @carro," travellers can be SLOWLY
and iazily taken about from spot ID
spot IN hammocks swung on poles and
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-09

he il called penurious and said :,
have been inactive and economical Il
a fault It Is also said OF him toward
the close Of his managerial career Il
1927, that be embarrassed the tbeafe,
by his peculiar methods.
It remains, however, that he wa
an actor Of wide range and undoubted
versatility, and that under his care the
infant drama in America. especially
In Philadelphia and New York. va
safely conducted through its nurserv
days. At his funeral there we're many
prominent Philadelphians. amons
them James N. Barker, the dramatiaf
None, however, has seen fit TO raisa
over bis grave stone to tell where
he rests, although It is understood .that
q movement is on foot to have fhls
omission rectified during the present
year.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-09
TRAVELLER IS SAVED FROM ROC
Der RY Hls cleARsT.
Presence sf the Latter Revealed in
a Nest Unexpected Way, and
ceelHeaasd Planning Brings
Timely Aid.

The Grand Hotel de "a Paix, Geneva
vas the scene. during the winter time
Of the incident ! am about to relate
The intense cold, combined with the
fatigue attendant on a trans-continen
tai journey, induced me to seek tho
comfort Of bed at the early hour Of
ten p. m on the day | arrived, Decem.
Der 2, a year or SO ago.
It was whilst snugIy ensconced
therein, reading and smoking a
cigaret, according to my usual custom.
that I suddenly became conscious Of
a distinct odor Of something burning
and. looking over me side Of the bed
I perceived that I had very carelessly
knocked some Of the burning tobac.
Gu from my weed, which vas now
singeing a fur rug alongside. Bending
was about to extinguish this with
my fingers, when something occurred
which caused me to halt in the mid.
die OF action and left me absolutely
oreathless with astonishment. From
beneath the edge Of the fioor-sweeping
valance q rough, brown hand came
cautiously forth, which, az | watched
i fascinatedly, crushed the life out Of
the spark ana was then just as gently
Inc unexpectedness of this sight
left me utterly incapable Of thought
lor some moments, during which
lay on the pillows the victim Of in
Vulnerable fears. 1t seemed an eter.
MY before my mind became sum |
'iently clear to enable me to formu- /
ATE some plan Of action. To cry aloud I
Ras impossible-such a course sue- 4
sested the possibility Of unpleasant |
occurrences in the meantime. and
vas unarmed.
80 It was that. as soon as I could
'onfrol my voice, said aloud in
'rench as carelessly as possible:
Confound IL | have left my pock-
tbook In the smoke room, and leay.
ng the bed, l crossed the floor ana
ang the bell. From beneath the BED
Q sound came to show that the ruse
ad been detected.
Almost Immediately there came a
ap at the door, and with unrestraiu.
ole eagerness / opened It, to be con.
'onted by-a maid only.
The shock was great. but my wits
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-09
FINE NEW MUSEUM

right and left. The building atapas
well back and leaves a broad space
ot tiles In front From the doorway
one sees the Hudson and Palisades y
the left and IN front number Of villas
In Audubon Park surrounded ~
trees 50 that it Is hard to realize one
IS IN noisy New York.
IN general design the museum might
suggest the Spanish house derives
from the Roman, with atrium and nsr;
style, Or. as the spaniards cali II tha
patio For after crossing the front
hall one enters long and high inclog-
ure, lighted from the top and sur.
rounded on four sides by galleries.
Under the galleries and forming an
integral part Of the wall are saata.
fully carved picture frames contajnin-
heads painted IN monochrome ~
Francis Lathrop, the subjects famous
spaniards the coloring artfully aaant.
ed to the general scheme or The Nan
ID the entrance hall two tain ohiacfa
right and left recall the saraeenIc az
arabic thread which runs through
spanish literature and art. They are
fourteenth century bronze WORKS
from Egypt. being the two wings -
the door Of 2 mosque built b. Barknn
one Of the Mameiuke sultans ~
Egypt.
Spanish paintings decorate tbe wsu.
above the galleries. Those on ~
west include a very beautiful coys
the fuli-length portrait Of the duchess
q AiYa of his period. q very fllrta.
tious lady who points with her ufsla
loot to his signature and waves ber
ran IN triumph TO nnd 40 famous
man a los piedea Hermosos" of her
naughty self.
The collection Of iuster ware necular
. Spain during and Just after ~
Moorish occupation ID the finest ana
argest on this side Of the Atlantic snr
'assing that OF the cluny museum i
'aris. One sees the gradual rise ana
lecline Of the art IN the decoration j
many Jars and patterns Of unosusl
ihape.
Since this museum was evolved fran
library, forming a working musen-.
Or students Of Spanish literature sa1
ne arts, the books # contains wos,a
eed separate article. There nv
bout $4,000 volumes here. Rut ~
pper gallery offers in cases manr
lanuscripts Illuminated and otherwiss
eeorated colleetionapf over 20 Il.
minated missals.'
fifst editions or the great span,sh
nd Portuguese writer's are aasam
go In other cases-C -CerYantes Tons
: Vega camoens. and Others. Hsrs
SO, are the original letters az wal
igton - Marshal Beresford. Lovers
autographs viii admire these Iinsss
our ever loving husband wa,ts.
aleigh.' There IS special denart.
ent for MS Of the time Of the spap.
armada. pan
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-09

q There probably never wruis hrv
been any doubt as to the acc af Hrt
-eA lad nq- Dunlap. iu hlg History
ol LAe American Theatef related what
he claimed be had from ths moulh 81
ha.lam himself that when tAs latter
made DIS arst appearance On ths
stage. which historic event occurred
At Williamsburg, Fav where the com
pany oI Lewis Hallam. The elder from
england performed I'd The year 1889
he Fas - years of age.
Although Josiah Quincy wrots Il
bis Journal HailAm has merit N
everything be does" others have al
legged that DO was old-fashi0ned. that
he ranted and that his elocaton was
not equal TO his acting As manager
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-09

a preacher, after sending his hat
around among the brethren and vain.
" urging them to contribute, clasped
his hands, raised his eyes. and said
Lord, this Is the toughest crowd I
have ever found | have preached n
the Black Jack neighborhood and have
ridden the Red Range circuit. but this
congregation occupies a place a little
further removed from the giving spout
than any people ever saw. Amen !,
Then, turning TO the sexton. he said
I've two gallons of old whisky stored
away not far from here. As ! don.t
use liquor myself, | am going 10 give
It to some worthy man Carry tha
hat around once more The hat came
back full Of silver. The preacher went
into the woods to look for the whisky
Up to few hours ago he had not r..
turned.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-09

nlLsn arisen IN the minds of men WIN
have noted with envious eye the BROS.
peFity Of the Monte Carlo establish.
ment and who have had desire N
found a similar resort IN some other
favorable location. Various places
have from time to time been sug.
gesfed. and now 1t is said that a hotel
syndicate. Of which M. Ritz Il the
head, il negotiating with the Portu.
guese government for a concession at
Madeira. II this syndicate secures
what it wants It viii be enabled "a
establish luxuriously appointed casinos
which VIII rival those Of Monte Carlo
and provide hotel Accommodations
and other attractions and convent.
encea which will be superior to any.
fhing the world has yet seen.
Ihe island Of Madeira. the chief Of
me Madeira Ialanda, Is situated Ii the
Atlantic ocean on the west coast If
Africa and belongs to Portugal THE
island Il q magnificent health resort
Astounding IN mountainous spots Of
great beauty and produces fine wines
fou can almost choose your climate
g quit yourself, for the higher YOU
climb the main mountain the cooler It
aacpmes. until you reach the cloud
line Or cloud bank usually overhanQ-
Ing the mountain.
The roads are very bad. paved With
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-03-09

had now returned, and / directs1 s.-
TO bring me the nonresident be-+@
teuille from The smoke.room Nse.-
atty she returned to report her rau
ure. and this gave me the opportusif,
OF announcing aloud that inasmnes
as # was fuli Of money i must apd I,
myself Picking up my vest in wbts,
there vas about ESQ ln EnsHsl
notes, ] LEFT The room.
a few minutes later the dttlnea 4,
my bedroom we're being reduced =
wreckage, as three walters endeav