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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-07-30

The cOmmoner sold IN Wall Street.
New York, July 24.-Wm. J. Bryan's
comnoner was sold by newsboys In
uniform this morning, around wsu
street. ~
Later IN the day they disaDpsared,
presumably to hawk their goods In
the otAer quarters Of the city. -
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-07-30
cARRoLLroM.

Carrollton, July 24.--Mrs. Ira Orr
and daughter Thelms. Of Jewett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15

The erection of monuments to their southern heroes and the continued care of veterans formed the principal discus sons at the morning session yesterday of the Alabama division, Daughters of the Confederacy.
 In one of the most eloquent appeals ever made to patriotic women, Mrs. R. E. l.. Neil of Selma, in an address yester- day to the division, asked for co-opera- tion in the erection of the Morgan-Pettus monument, the memorial fund for which has already been started. In order to have this work presented at the morn ing session, the regular business of the convention was suspended, immediately after the invocation by the Rev. Raimun- do de Ovies, and the privilege of the floor was granted Mrs. Neil.
 She said in part:
 T come to you asking each chapter to contribute something to the Morgan and Pettus memorial fund. The sacred obli- gation of this appeal must surely strike q responsive chord in the heart of every loyal member of the U. D. C.. for it would be hard to find a Daughter who does not know all about Gems. John Tyler
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15
Sleepinq Sickness.

From the New York World.
 The announcement of a death on Long Island the other day from sleep ing sickness has aroused physicians in this country to take more than ordi- nary interest in the disease. It's spread in Europe, mostly due to the return of pioneers from west and central Africa who contracted the sickness from the natives, has led to movement for the establishment of national sleeping sickness bureau, with headquarters in London. A correspondent of the Lon don Times points out Americas inter- est in the matter of reminding us that South Africa and many less settled parts of the Dark Continent 'are full of American engineers who have to go through the most impossible country and can hire only native labor in con nection with their work"
 There is a common belief that the victim of sleeping sickness drifts into a state of torpor which leads to kind of painless extinction. That is far from being the case. MT. Hecketh Bell,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15
Alabama Daughters Hen0Y
 B0fh Worgan and PetfuS
BY ANNIE KENDRlck WALKER.

interested in the undertaking of the Sel- ma Daughters, and every chapter claims the privilege of assisting in doing honor to the memory of our incomparable Mor- gan and Pettus
 "Then there is the general United Daughters of the Confederacy monument at Shiloh, of which Mrs. Harvey E. Jones is chairman for Alabama; also the fund in memory of the author of Mary land, My Maryland"; and last, but not least, every Daughter should give individ- ual help towards raising the funds neces- sary to erect in the nations capitol at Arlington, which every year is visited by thousands, monument that will in d measure tell to the present and to the fu- ture generations the story of the southern soldier with his unparalleled bravery and unsurpassed devotion. Therefore, your chairman did not expect to be able to ans nounce a large sum on hand for our con- templated state division monument, espe- cally as no site had been decided on, but she feels that the chapters are interested in the proposed work and while some have contributed liberally, others have promised much in the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15

The condition of Miss Linly Graham, who underwent an operation for appendi- citis on Wednesday. is entirely satsfac- tory She is at the St. Vincent's hos
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15

; Ads illustrated with good cuts are trade winners-The Gawk makes good cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15

Mrs. Patty of Sherman, Tex, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Evans J. Dunn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15

are Vicksburg, Chickamauga, Gettysburg, Shiloh or on an historic spot in Alabama.
 An important report was made by Mrs. Frank Fillmore of Montgomery, chairman of the Old Soldiers home committee.
 No work that has been undertaken by the daughters has received more unani- nous support. Mrs. Elmore's description of the home, built by the late Colonel Falkner, her tributes to the veterans, their simple celebrations at Christmas, their ob- servances of General Lees birthday, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15

water, which, whep finally found proved so good that now the people want nothing else to drink-in public
 Again, Daughters of the Confederacy. we thank you for your words of welcome, and we know they are sincere, for all smoke cannot obscure the gleam of golden hearts, nor your iron armor hide your loyal souls. We would emphasize, with all the force of our being, that the best part of Birmingham is not underground"
 Mrs ]. D. Matlock Is in Selma.
 Mrs Patty of Sherman, Tex. is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Evans J. Dunn.
 Mrs. Vincent Ferguson left yesterday for Gainesville, O.
 The condition of Miss Linly Graham, who underwent an operation for append citis on Wednesday, is entirely satisfac tory She is at the St. Vincent's hos pital.
 Mrs. Chapel Cory and her little daugh- ter, Teresa Cory, have returned from , Atlanta, where they went on Tuesday ,o consult the physicians at the Pastuer in stitute. Much anxiety was felt by MT. and Mrs. Cory Their little daughter was scratched on the arm by her pet dog, which died shortly afterward from hydro phobia. The physicians at the Pasteur institute saw no necessity for treatment.
 Mrs. w. T. Palmer of Montevallo, who Is a delegate to the United Daughters of the Confectionery convention has many friends in Birmingham. She was formerly Miss Rainer of Union Springs, a noted Alabama belle. Her husband is now pres ident of the Alabama Girls Industrial school. Mrs Palmer is the guest of Mrs. Hubert Scruggs. Mrs. John A. Walker is spending a fortnight on the eastern shore of Mo- bile Bay with her brother, Maj. John w. Kendrck.
 Miss Julia C. Emery of Baltimore is the guest of Miss Heriot
 Mrs. James Smiley will entertain the Thursday Afternoon Social club this aft ernoon.
 
 lanta will spend the remainder of the month of May in Birmingham.
 There were several informal bridge luncheons yesterday. assembling congen- ial parties.
 A party of young people from Fairview enjoyed a picnic Wednesday afternoon and evening to West Lake.
 Miss Evelyn Merchant and MT. George Hamilton organized the party. The party went down on the car leaving Birming- ham at 8 o'clock and arrived in Bessemer at f1o'clock p. m.
 At 6:S0 the baskets were opened and it is needless to say that ample justice was done to the picnic dinner spread on the grass
 After supper the party went boating. In the party were: Miss Nellie Blackburn, Miss Etta F'idnell, Miss Annie Hofer, Miss Virgie Gray, Miss Evelyn Mer- chant, Miss Mamie Hamilton, Miss Lo- rane Elliott, Miss Ollie Elliott, Miss An nie D. Baxley. Miss Ramelle Holiday; MT. George Hamilton, MT. Marion John son. MT Manley Gray, MT. Joseph Rob- erts, Mir ". c. Jones, MT Graham Mer- chant, MT, Earnie Lee Blackburn, MT. John Scott Blackburn. Dr. Walter Ham, ilton, Dr. Marcus Brown, Rev. MT. Rod gers. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bradford, Miss Barbara Hamilton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15

Mrs. J. D. Matlock Is in Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15

Mrs. Vincent Ferguson left yesterday for Gainesville, o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15

 and how gloriously they fought for ''The Lost Cause
 The following letter was read by Mrs. Neil:
 Mrs. R. E. L. Neil. Secretary Selma Chapter, Q. D. C., Selma Dear Madame-Pursuant to your re- quest please find below a list of the Alabama chapters of the United Daugh- ters of the Confederacy and the amounts contributed to the Morgan-Pettus me- morial fund.
 The contributions and pledges thus far received are as follows:
 Selma chapter, U. D. c. ......... .$10O .Oo Tuscumbia chapter ..... ........... 5.00 Sophie Bibb Chapter, Montgomery. 10.OO Admiral Semmes chapter, Auburn. 800 Leonard James chapter Blocton 800 John T. Morgan chapter, Talla- dega ...... .................. oo'VV Tuscaloosa chapter .......... 5.0O Alexander City chapter ............ 3.W James D. Webb, Greensboro ....... 3.G0
 - Total from Alabama chapters, U.
 D. C. ...,.... ..... ...... ....... .9Nl'W 'W The committee has received the follow ing from similar organizations of the state:
 Selma Memorial association .S00.O0 Colonial Danes of Alabama ........ ooU0 Cherokee chapter, D. A. R. 5.oO Total $l55 % In addition to the foregoing, individuals from state and nation have sent in sub scriptions and the authorities of the city of Selma and county of Dallas have inti- mated that at the proper time contribu- tions of s1000 or more from each will be made. Respectfully, R. E. l.. NEIL. Treasurer Morgan-Pettus Memorial Fund. Tt is the ambition of this committee" continued Mrs. Neil, ito erect a s5O,OoO monument, which will be placed in Selma at the corner of Lauderdale and Ala bama streets This is just about one block from the home of General Pettus and from this point can be viewed the splendid trees crowned with such wide horizons, with long days of azure lit with gold, and long nights wherein the stars stoop low and seem about to break their silvery silence Here we want to nlace it. in this, their home, their home, their home.
 ..J will ask. Madame President, to get vou to decide right now-with that subtle fnality so peculiar to club women t') = inst what amount you will pledge. UT course. the larger the amount the happier will he to convey your liberality to the committee at home. Let's go to work and as Josh Billings said: Remember the hostage stamp, my son, it's usel"i"ess consists in it's ability to SUCK to oie thing till it gets there
 Lets work and die working as u'o these loved and honored generals.
 Following Mrs. Neils appeal the reg ular order of business was taken up. Mrs B. B. Ross, representing the Aa- miral Semmes chapter of Auburn ana chairman of the monument committee ot the Alabama division, made her report' which was in part as follows:
 ..since that memorable day last May spent on Shiloh battlefield, when our state division unveiled with fitting ceremony memorial to the Alabama soldiers wiio fought in that famous battle, there Is no need for the chairman of the monument committee to make plea for monu- ments.
 ! "Of building monuments there seems 10 be no end. Besides the many local town and city monuments, we are especially
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-15
NOTICE "U. D. O.

Or other lady visitors who may wish pictures made. There Is no pret- tier style, high-clas photographic pictures than my Porte Folio Plati- nuns. They are irresistible. l make cheaper but nice "Phc tos" too.
 For engagements or to see samples, call at
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-08-18
ECZEMA ALL OVER HIM.
NO Nights Rest for a Year and Limit
Of His Endurance Seemed Near
Owes Recovery to cutieura.

my son Clyde was almost com
pletely covered with eczema. Physi-
clans treated him for nearly a year
without helping him any. His head,
face, and neck were covered with large
scabs which he would rub until they
fell of. Then blood and matter would
run out and that would be worse.
Friends coming to see him said that If
he got well he would be dishgured for
life. When it seemed as If he could
possibly stand it no longer. 1 used
some Cuticura Soap, Cudcura oint-
ment, and Cuticura Resolvent. That
was the first night for nearly a year
that he slept In the morning there
was 4 great change for the better. In
about six weeks he was perfectly well.
Our leading physician recommends
Cudcura for eczema. Mrs. Algy
Cockburn, Shiloh, o., June IL, 1907"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-08-18
TOO GOOD FOR THIS EARTH.
Type Of Office Boy q Creature Of
Funny Mans Brain.

$50 you have come in answer to my
advertisement for Office boy?" said the
old broker briskly DO you smoke
cigarettes? ?"
NO. SIR" replied the sanity young
ster in the doorway.
Chew gum OF read novelist"
Never, sir"
PLAY juggIer with the paper
weights or talk nonsense through the
telephone when your employer is alb
sent?"
no. sir"
Ever go to the circus?"
Never saw a circus in my life, sir"
How about baseball? Do you take
two or three afternoons a week to see
the gamer"
Don't like baseball, sir"
The old broker bit the end OF his
cigar.
MY boy" he said, quietly, this is
the twenty-ninth story, isn't it,"
Il think 80. sir"
We'll, It is not high enough for
you"
Not high enough for me, sir?"
NO, you belong up in paradise."-
Chicago News.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-08-18

smoke-vents to bring the fire into the
open, where the men from the engines
could attack it,
In the forefront of all was Knee
land. Not the captain. with a life's
training behind him, nor Burke nor
Casey, veterans both, welded ak and
bar with greater effect The excite
ment of the fight was in his blood; it
took hold of him as the spirit of car
mage seizes the soldier in a death.
grapple at close quarters.
The men of an engine company had
worked their way to the fourth floor.
and were playing their hose on the
flames which licked up through the
ceiling.
open the windows at the front"
the captain ordered
Kneeland was the first to make his
way through the rooms and reach the
side of the building facing the street.
The fumes of the drowning fire were
suffocating, and he was half dizzy
The shouted orders from without, the
painting engines, the low grumble Of
the flames overhead. and the batter
ing Of the streams of water against
the woodwork dinned confusedly in
his ears. With his ak he chopped
down burning window frame, and it
fell out into the street
He turned to attack another. and
the smoke-grimed helmet Of police
man confronted him. The face under
meath was scorched and blackened.
but Kneeland remembered it from
the morning. The policeman stag.
gered toward him.
There's a woman out there" he
said. pointing toward a window over
head Save her; I'm all in"
He leaned against the wall, catch
ing his breath in gasps Kneeland
looked at him. The policeman gave
no sign of recognit.Nn.
For a moment in the mind Of the
fireman a sinister purpose arose. The
ruck of the fight with the flames had
passed beyond them. From the stair
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-08-18
THE RECKLESSNESS
OF KNEELAND
By WILLIAM R. STEWART
(CopyrightJ

Fireman Kneeland, new recruit in
Hook and Ladder Company No. 6, was
In an unpleasant humor. His ssso-
ciates had been chatting him all morn
ing, and he resented the rough han
ding.
"Youse fellers think because I'm
from the west and amt Irish l don't
know the game" he said finally.
well, I'd like to gee the man of yer
who cd teach me-"
Tain't that, but yer too blamed
serious. Tn idea of a fireman givin'
up a rescue to a policeman Why,
that copll report he saved the girl,
and get a medal and promotion. Might
have kept them in the department"
Cop said the woman was his wife. "
Wife, nothing! Guess he saw you
were only a probationer and easy.
Just watch the papers in the morning
and see who did the rescue act. You've
no sense Of humor, that's the trouble. ="
Kneeland had no humor, that was
a fact. Or, If he had, It was subordi-
mated to a seriousness which made
him unpopular with his fellows. With
them work, too, was work, but also
play was play. And Kneeland never
played.
That fellows got something on
his mind" said Burke, when the new
fireman had left them and shambled
up the stationhouse stairs to the
sleeping quarters. He's good stuff,
all right, but l don't like his style. -
When the alarm for fire tangled out
night a bad-tempered lot of men slid
down the brass poles and clambered
aboard the truck It had been the
second time they had been disturbed
within an hour, and the hard work of
the morning had left them needful of
rest.
AS the truck drew up at the edge
Of the black belch of engines the
crews were already dragging lines of
hose into the burning tenement. From
the third and fourth story windows
a pail of smoke was blackening the
night, lit at intervals by choked
tongues of fame. On the fire-escapes
appeared, momentarily, figures in
night-clothes; then, told that the low
er part was still safe, disappeared in.
to the rooms and rushed down the
stairways.
Cropping their way in the choke and
smother, striking blindly with only
the feel of the place to guide, the
hook-and-ladder crew cut their way
through doors and partitions, making
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-08-18
A MATTER OF CONFUSION.
No Soup, No Dinner, the Rule Laid
Down by Barney.

Six years ago, when the king visited
Dublin, some amusing incidents were
recorded due to the grotesqueness of
some hotel walters apparently just
fresh from rural life.
One hotelkeeper told such a newly
imported server" that he must al
ways serve every one with soup at
dinner and be quite certain that he
had 1t.
Thereupon ensued the following
scene between visitor and the new
waiter:
Soup, sir?" said Barney.
No soup for me" said the visitor.
But you must have it." said Bar.
ney; its the rules Of the house"
Hang the house," exclaimed the
visitor, highly exasperated- When
don't want soup won't eat It. Get
along with you,"
Well" said Barney, with solemnity.
all I can say is just this-it's the
rules Of the house and sorra a drop
else ye1l get till ye finish the soup!"
London Telegraph.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-08-18
FULLY NoURIsHED
Grape-NuIs a Perfectly Balanced
Food.

No chemists analysis Of Grape-Nuts
can begin to show the real value of
the food-the practical value as shown
| by personal experience.
It is a food that is perfectly bal
anced, supplies the needed elements
of brain and nerves in all stages Of
life from the infant, through the siren
uous times of active middle life. and
is comfort and support in old age.
For two years have used Grape
Nuts with milk and little cream, for
breakfast am comfortably hungry
for my dinner at noon.
I use little meat, plenty of vege-
tables and fruit in season, for the
noon meal. and if tired at tea time.
take Grape-Nuts alone and feel perfect
ly nourished.
Nerve and brain power, and mem
DRY are much improved since using
Grape-Nuts. am over sixty and weigh
155 lbs. My son and husband seeing
how I have improved. are now using
Grape-Nuts.
My son. who is a travelling man,
eats nothing for breakfast but Grape
Nuts and a glass of milk An aunt,
over 20, seems fully nourished on
Grape-Nuts and cream" There's a
Reason"
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Greek, Mich. Read The Road to Well
ville.' in pkgs
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
interest.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-08-18
IMPRESSED THE LITTLE ONE.
Department of colored Gentleman a
Matter Of Admiration.

Little Elsie. who had recently re-
turned from a visit to Washington,
was describing to her companion some
of the wonderful things she had OBJ
served in the Capitol City.
"One evening" said she, breathless-
ly, papa took me to have supper at
a grand hotel where the dining room
was awfully big, and at the tables
around US sat great senators and rep
representatives with their wives, all
drinking champagne"
Il suppose the manners Of these
great persons were perfect" ventured
her companion, with widened eyes.
Yes" returned Elsie. But" she
added, with a sudden burst Of enthusl-
asm, the department Of the .colored
gentlemen who served the wine was
perfectly beautiful"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-08-18
He Had Broken Sometime.

Mrs. Wilson had a young Japanese
servant who had a habit of trying
to conceal from his mistress any
breakage Of dishes of which he
CHANGED to be guilty The good lady
explained that it was wicked to de-
ceiye, and directed the Japanese to
tell her whenever he broke anything.
The boy promised to do as she ad-
Vised. One day, while Mrs. Wilson
was entertaining some friends in the
parlor, the Japanese suddenly ap-
peared in the doorway. His teeth
were barred in a childlike smile, and
his eyes sparkled with the light Of con-
scious virtue:
Mesa Wirson, you terra me, when
break somesing to terra you. Ibreak
my pants !"-Success Magazine.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-08-18
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

o local Ap2lieatc1s as they cannot reaeh the dis
e2e1 portloa o. the ear There & OliV one way to
cure deafness and that Is By constitutional rere -
DEAFNESS Is caused b. an nd4med coalition Of the
mucous ming Of the Elslachal Tube- When this
tube s nhzuled you have 4 r,lm5lnz sound or IN
perfect hearing. and when il enrrely closed Deaf
less the result and unless TIE in1auu-stb1u czu Be
TAKEN out and tbs tube restored It's E1rzl eous-
tA0l. hearing vii b destroyed forever; ntns eases
out OF ten are caused b Catarrh, which Is nothu
nlt an l1nzn1ed coalition q the mucous surfaces
We VII give One Hundred Dollars Tor anT casa az
DEAFNESS caused b. eatArrhl that cannot BE- cured
b Hans CaL2rrh Cure Sead for efrcuIars. frse
T. J. CHENEY a Co ToIsto o.
Sold b. Druggists. Tsc-
Take Halls Family Pills ior eunstipatioc-
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-08-18
Innovation In pnIltic.

The recent municipal elections in
Paris were remarkable not only for
the candidature OF NJ. Laloe. who was
soundly beaten, but for the first re-
corded candidature of a domestic serv-
ant. The liyeried class is supposed to
take on the political color Of its sur
roundings and to be ultra-conserEative
as rule, but this candidate stood as
republican socialist. and he IL said
to have been strongly supported by
his kind.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-08-18
DAYS Of Bohemia Ended.

Bohemia has ceased to exist in the
Paris Latin quarter. according TO Al
fred Capus. the playwright, who may
be regarded as an authority on the
point In a lecture delivered on be-
half Of the "Maison d'Etudiants,"
which is to be the headquarters Of
the General Association Of Paris Stu
dents, he remarked: We must not
be afraid to acknowledge that our stu
dents are no longer Bohemians."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-08-18
What the Fox Really said.

The fox that Aesop made looked
up at the grapes.
Grapes souri," booted the old owl
far up in the vines.
They may be-" yawned the fox. in
differently. "or they may be preserved
sweet by some chemical process. You
know the pure food laws are not as
strict as they might be- Anyway. 1
don't care for them because I am
afraid Of appendicitis"
And sly Reynard darted away to en-
Joy the sport of fox hunt.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-08-18
People Talk About Good rhInos.

Twelve years ago few people knew of
such preparation as a Powder for the
Feet. To-day after the genuine merits OF
Aliens Foot Ease have been told year after
year by grateful persons, It Is indispens-
able TO millions. II Is Clearly. whole
some, healing and antiseptic and gives
rest and comfort to tired aching feet.
II cures while you walk Over 5000
testimonials. limitations pay the dealer
a larger profit otherwise you would never
be offered a substitute for Aliens Foot
Ease, the original foot powder. Ask for
Aliens Foot-Ease, and see that YOU get it.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-08-18
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN,

For thirty years Lydia, E Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands Of
womenwhO have been troubled with
displacements, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, fatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, Ornervous prostration.
Why don't you try it :?
Don't hesitate to write to Mrs.
Pinkham if there is anything
about your sickness you do not
understand. She viii treat your
observation-disclosures andadvise you
free. No woman ever regretted
writing her, and because of her
vast experience she has helped
thousands. Address, Lynn, Mass.