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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25
the speaker considers his life Is prac-
tically at its end.

tically at its end.
DESCENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF
PROPERTY A case illustrating
the disadvantage OF substituting
statutory enactments for COM
mon law I'm declaring substan-
tive rights Is in Re De Cigaran's Els
tate, SO Pacific Reporter. $40. recently
decided by the supreme court Of CAL
lfornia. In California there is a law
which declares that where an illegiti-
mate child, not acknowledged by his
father, dies intestate, without issue, his:
estate goes to his mother, or, on her
decease, to her heirs. In the case at bar
this law seems to work a substantial
injustice, for it is held that the prop
erty of an illegltlmate daughter, not
acknowledged by her father. passes, on
her death intestate and without issue
leaving surviving husband, to another
illegitimate child of her predeceased
mother by another father who had
not acknowledged her as his child, and
not to the surviving husband.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-25

Mr.. c. G. Messerole, of Gowre. an
We witness to the TT. Dodge incident,
confirms the IRIS suspicious. He
;ays that IAN attempt to inject politics
where politics was not wanted resulted
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-04-30
How He knew.

A lady who was perfectly we'll,
but fancicd she was suffering from
fever, called on an old and expert
enced physician to consult him
She described her symptoms at
some length, and he listened pa.
tiently. At last he said:
u think l understand your case
madam. Sit perfectly still few
moments and let me look at YOU"
She complied, and he eyed hel
attentively for nearly a minute
glancing at his watch once or twice
in the meantime.
''There is nothing the matter
with you, madam" he said. "You
haven't the slightest indication Of
fever. Your heart beat is perfectly
normal"
'Why, how do you know, doc.
tor" she asked in surprise. "You
didn't feel my pulse"
II didn't need to-" he answered
81 counted the vibrations of the
ostrich feather on your hat" And
he bowed her out.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-04-30
Portugal.

About the year 1904 the name of
Portugal appears in the annals. Al
fonso VII. of CASTLE in that year
signed over to Count Henry of
Burgundy, who had left his native
land to help fight the threatening
Moor, the county Of Portugal as a
def. The name Portugal comes d.
rectly from the Latin, signifying
the Port of Gale, Gale being tho
Did name for the town of Oporto.
The brief Of Alfonso marks tho be-
ginning Of the separate existence of
Portugal. Though for many years
It was no more than a feudal de-
pendence Of CASTLE, nevertheless
this child was the father Of the
later Independent kingdom. In the
year 1889 the lords of Portugal took
the title Of king and refused ale
glance to any power, Moslem or
Christian.-Rosary Magazine.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-04-30
OUR TRICKY EARS.
Tho Sense Of Hearing Not the Most
Exact Of Our Eouipment.

Exact Of Our Equipment.
How do we distinguish the di-
rection of sound? That, says the
London Post, is question to which
many people might reply that they
do not distinguish it or that in GER
tain circumstances, at any rate,
they find it very difficult to do so.
AS Lord Rayleigh, in discussing the
subject, observes. the mechanism
by which the ear and the brain To-
cate the sound has been very little
considered.
The methods of the eye are easy
to come at because the eye has been
furnished with a crystalline lens
which focuses bundle of rays of
light on the retina, just as a pho
tographic lens focuses them on a
sensitive plate. But it is able to
do SO because the diameter of the
eye lens is many times greater than
the wave length of the light rays,
whereas in the case of sound waves
the waves are very much larger
than the diameter of the passages
of the ear. The waves of sound is
suing from a mans mouth are about
eight feet long-that is to say,
from crest to crest.
The clew to the problem. lies in
| the fact that a person who is en-
tirely deaf in one ear cannot locate
the direction of the sound. It is by
virtue of hearing with two ears that
we are able to do so. The explana-
ton is not, however, so simple as
it appears. In certain cases the
sound waves Tor impulses of COM
prehension and rarefaction), reach
ing one ear before the other, enable
the nearer to detect the origin of
the sound by a difference in intensi-
ty. But as the distance around the
head from one ear to the other is
only about one foot, the very slight
difference of intensity will only an
swer for instances when the sound
is a high note and the sound waves
are consequently short. When the
note is low and the waves are long
let us say as low as ninety-six vi
brations or waves a second-the
difference of intensity at the two
ears amounts only to one part in
500. 1t is hard to believe that a
difference of intensity so small as
that would enable the brain to say
whether the sound was reaching the
right ear or the left ear first.
When, therefore, we are consid-
ering the question of low notes, an
other explanation has to be sought.
Lord Rayleigh has shown valid rea-
sons for surprising that in such
cases the ears detect a difference in
the quality of the sound which is
called phase difference. If the
source of sound is situated on the
right, then owing to the finite speed
at which sound travels any partic-
ular wave of compression will reach
the right ear soonest. It has to
travel on about foot farther be-
fore it reaches the left ear; hence
there must in general be a differ
ence of phase in the sound waves
of the two ears. If the crest of the
wave reaches the right ear, then it
must be some point on the trough
of the wave which is at the same
instant reaching the left ear. One
of the consequences of accepting
this explanation is to believe that
the sound wave does not stop at
the drum of the ear, but goes on vi
brating along the nerve.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-04-30
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-26

Holy Communion, 7.45 A. NJ, every
Sunday except the first of each month.
Sunday School. 1000 A. NJ. Morning
prayer and sermon. II A. NJ. Evening
prayer and address, 7.30 p. NJ.
Fridays, 7.30 p. M.
All Holy days. Holy Communion. 7.45
A. NJ.
REV. ALEXANDER M. RICH,
Rector.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-26
Hunting Christmas Ghosts.

Ghost hunting bids fair 10 become
the ruling passion of Washington so
cie'y The fortunate owners OF
peaked house. roped with Ivy and
denscly surrounded by trees. are issu.
ing cards for Christmas specter hunt.
The Christmas ghost hunt is imported
from England where the houses are
ancient enough to harbor specters who
were there before William the Con
queror. The comparative newness of
this country leads some 10 predict that
the fad over here will fail There are
exceptions. however. for even In Wash
iugton there is one Of the treasure
guarding ghosts AN out and ont bucca.
necr of the Spanish main variety. with
cooked hat. gold lace. ruilles. high gel
low boots, red Jacket and an odor OF
antiquity. Those acquainted with him
say that he clinks his chains OF stolen
doubloous. Washington Star
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-26

struggling and confusion In the ulIs.st
which Mr. PcNwick. with gallan;ry
which would have done honor to a de-
scendant OF LILY TolliugtoWer herself
took the old Ind hy the hand lod Ter he
meath the mystic branch ard a4lIted her
in all courtesy and decorum - n lrdle
stood with his back TO the tire. surveying
the whole scene with the utmost satisfac-
ton. and the fat boy took the opporiuni-
ty OF appropriations to his own use and
summary dcyourinE particularly fine
mncc pie that had been carefully put by
for somebody else $50
II was a pleasant thing to sea MI, Pick
wick in the center Of tie group now pull
ed this way and then that and first kiss
ed on the chin and then on the nose and
then on the spectacles and 10 hear the
peals OF laughter which We're raised ON
every side.
Finally We come to Christmas day.
which was cold and cheerful and GOOD
Skating" weather. The 9ariy ali
went TO a pretty large sheet OF ice"
whore Mr.. Wrinkle. having "ssamed
the airs OF n man who could "skait"
and having shown his ignorance there.
of. was smartly reproved by Mr. Pick
wick Meanwhile. Mr.. Weller and the
fat boy having by their joint efforts
cut out a slide" all hands participated.
Says the chronicler OF the days sport:
II was the most intensely interesting
thing TO observe the Mariner in which
Mr. plckwick performed his share in the
ceremony-to watch the torture OF anx-
lety with which he viewed the person be-
hind gaining upon him at the imminent
hazard OF tripping him up. 10 see him
gradually expend the painful force which
he had put on at first and turn slowly
around on the slide. with his face toward
the point from which he had started. TO
contemplate the playful smile which man
tied ON his face when he had accomplish
ed the distance and the eagerness with
which he turned around when he had
done 50 and ran after his predecessor. his
black CATERS tripping pleasantly through
the snow and his eyes beaminR cheerful
ness and gadness through his spectaeles
and when he was Knocked down. which
happened upon the average every third
round It was the most invigorating sight
that can possibly be imagined TO behold
him gather up his hat gloves and hand
kerchief with a glowing countenance and
resume his station IN the rank with an
ardor and enthusiasm which nothing
could abate.
Mr. Pickwlck unfortunately breaks
through the Ice and gets good wet
ting. but being taken on smart run
10 the house. put 10 bed and given un
limited quantities Of hot punch. finds
himself none The worse next morning,
when the party departs from Dingley
Dell
Thus does Dickens tell us of one of
the merriest ChristmaSes that reader
could desire There Is no touch of sad
ness In the chronicle. and all that one
could wish for is that the story were
longer Long live the tale. and long
may we enjoy Christmas with the
Pickw lckIans,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-26
A Christmas Sentiment.

However sincere we may be In our
efforts 10 spread Christmas cheer. our
charity Is none the less testimony
to our sense of the fact that peace and
good will have not come upon the
earth. Poverty aud wretchedness ara
not to bc offset by yearly gifts OF has.
keis of food and outgrown clothes.
Ne ought 10 make the spasmodic
kindllness of Christmas one OF the
constant forces OF our Industrial world
Equality and fraternity are born not
Of charity. but Of Justice.
Instead of commerciaIlzing Christ
mas we ought to ChrIstmasIze cum.
mcrclalism.-N York Mall.
II suppose that Inspiration prompts
many OF your jokes"
~ few" admitted the press humcr-
list. desperation. however. pfon>~<y
the ost."-IoulsvilIe courier.JougAlM
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-26

night, caused fire which damaged
his home in Cleveland. Alfred Ham.
mcrmeistcr trudged eight miles through
snow before he could rouse store
keeper and gather another supply OF
presents 50 that the children's faith in
Santa Claus might not be lost
The children were asleep when Mr..
and Mrs Hammcrmeister completed
decorating the tree The father de.
cided to light the candles as test.
They burned; SO did the cotton snow
balls The blnze awakened the chill
dren SANITY here?" they plped. rs
it morninf' The parents gathered
them in their arms and rushed to the
street. Flremen brought out a lot OF
fire ruined presents from the house.
SANITY been and gone and our things
Is burned up the children cried
Hamunermestcr began his weary
search for an open store lie en-
ployed the infrequent street cars for
long stretches. but trudgcd mile after
mile in fruiless search Finally he
routed storekeeper from his bed and.
hurdenins himself with a new supply.
trudged home to turn sorrow into JOY.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-26
DEPOSIT AND SAVINGS BANK
SNOW HILL, ND.
FOR RENT

The Ocean City Pier and Improve
ment Company of Ocean City, Maryland.
will rent their Pier for one or five
years Bids to be in hands of Secretary
by February LIST. 1909.
CALVIN Il. TAYLOR, Sect'y,
Berlin. Maryland
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-26
A. E. BARNES CO.
Brokers and Agents.

Representing the +. A. Strout Com
pany. Philadelphia, New York and
Chicago.
We represent the oldest and best Fire
Insurance Companies in the world.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-26
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to me for work
are hereby notified that settlement must
be made by the LIST. of January. After
that date all accounts must be settled
during 80 days. am in earnest about
this matter and invite all to take notice
Respectfully,
A. l.. TILGHMAN,
Snow Hill, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-26
LONG WALK FOR SANTA.

Tree Burned. Father Goes Eight Miles
For New Toys.
Gifts intended for his eight children
being destroyed when his lighting OF
the Christmas tree, just before mid
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-26
The
Avenue
to Success
in Business

depends upon the art of saving.
our Savings Department will
help you build a fortune. If
YOU are not already a depositor,
start now. Be systematic. Put
something to your savings
credit each week, and YOU will
be surprised at its growth.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-26
WE PAY 81 INTEREST

And we appreciate the 81 a
week depositor just as much as
the 500 depositor START
NOW.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26
REV. MURPHY DELIVERS MAS
TERFuL ADDRESS TO Al
LANCE.

Sunday al the Peoples Sunday Al
lance was Witnessed one of the
grandest days of the year 1t started
of by A. G Fallings calling the Al
llance's attention to the protest of
the South Denver Improvement So
ciety against our oolored soldiers.
Then Capt Campbell. himself n sol
der. every inch courageous soul.
lost himself in arousing the Alliance
10 action by his strong. forcible and
patriotic plea for the Negro soldier to
have mans chance in life. He spoke
very warmly and suggested way by
which facts could solve the condition
facing the Negro He wound up by
stating the Negro lodges. Negro
churches. Negro business men. wo.
men and enterprises wanted the sol
diers because of the surplus money
spent by them on their pay days. and
besides the aid we could do them. Fol
lowing closely on Rev. Murphy, pas
tory OF Ward A. NJ. L. church gave
the best presentation OF his subject
than has ever been given in the Al.
lance. Rev. Murphy is cholar, a
gentleman and an orator. His pecul-
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26

Ere the next year passes his influence
will be felt His literary society Is
already gaining strengi Few par
ticipated in the discus. which fol-
lowed. The program for December
q was announced as follows: Hol-
ley's orchestra, musical selection;
solo, Miss frankie Buchanan; ad-
dress. "Dishonesty's Success" by
Roger w. Wolcott; music, Holley's
Vocal Trio. The board of directors
will meet at DR.. W. A. Jones Office
Monday, December 2s. at 7:30 p. m.
sharp to arrange program for jan
uary and transact other business of
the Alliance, by order of the presi-
dent. The Alliance meets at 1712
Curtis street at p. m.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26

lar way of thinking, putting his
thoughts in uch a convincing and
persuasive mf amer by his irresistible
logic and reas IN, wins for him easily
the rapt attel tion OF his audience.
He is practic | and yet idealistic in
his aims and onclusions. His advice
and suggestion TO the Alliance as to
our seemingly "one kind of business"
in Denver wer very timely and point
ed and heed lould be taken of them
Never has al y speaker crowded so
much in tw nty-five-minute talk be-
fore. and VIII, he was through, he
was given pra ,tically an ovation. Den
yer welcomes such man and Ward
chapel should feel extremely proud
of a man Of his ability and acumen.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26
Pryor will do that funny stunt AIN
uary S, at East Turner hall.

Mrs. George Cater of Colorado
Springs, while en- route TO Nashville,
Tennessee, to visit her daughter, Miss
Ollie and Miss Jennie Hicks. surpris-
ed Miss Anna Hicks with a short visit
until her train departed later in the
evening. Mrs. Cater will spend the
holidays with the two young ladies
and will take in the scenic points of
Nashville while there. A great sur
prise is in store for the popular girls
OF Colorado.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26

The Life Line club will meet Jan
at the home OF Mrs. Florence D.
Cooper All officers and members are
requested to be present. as there is
business OF importance to come be
fore the meeting
MRS. FLORENCE d. CooTER
President.
MISS ARiLo COLE, Secretary.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26
The kickens Sisters new stunt is
the real thing. East. Turner hall,
Tuesday. January S, 1909.

Lawyer Geo, G. Ross left Wednes-
day night for Colorado Springs where
he went TO attend TO some legal busi-
ness aud visit his mother during the
holidays. returning Monday night.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26

There was a judgment of s2,l60 ren.
dere dagainst Frank May last week
in Judge Bliss division of the Dis
trict court Lawyer Geo. C. Ross rep
resented the plaintiff, while Attorney
]. II. Stuart looked after the defend.
ants interests.
When you attend the benefit for the
coIored band Tuesday. January 5,
1909, you are helping good cause.
The Niekens Sisters will probably
be booked by one Of the local man.
ayers who has seen them rehearse for
the band benefit. They are simply
great. See this act Jan. 5th at East
''ol Listen TO the Band some more
on Jan. 5th. 1907.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26

Uniforms cost money. We want H.
900 people at East Turner hall on Jan.
5th, 1909. Will you be one Of that
number?
Mike Harris is down from Boulder
county and reports that things look
good TO him in the Congo mine. The
tunnel is in 800 feet and the mother
vein is looking better. Work will be
pushed all winter.
The bill you will see on Jan. 5th is
az good and clean and much faster
than you have seen In any theater in
year.
A letter from Chaplain GLADDEN. of
the Twenty-fourth infantry, stationed
at Madison Barracks, ~ Y. to S. H.
Tarbet OF this city. has been received,
announcing the death of his little
daughter Grace
Brown and MeDanieIs are up to the
minute and will help the band ain.
5th, 1909.
Miss Gussie Green will go to Cali.
tornla soon TO visit during the winter
One good turn deserves another.
Help the band now, Il may be your
turn next.
II you want to see the people oil
Denver go TO the Masons' entertain
ment Monday night
Mcsdames Jennie Hurley and Mag.
gie Arthur have filed for their
divorces.
The best talent In Denver have DO
mated their services for the band ben.
eft. East Turner hall. Tuesday, Janu.
ary S. 1909.
BoRN-To Fleomeonig Won Dick.
ershon, bouncing baby girl OF IL
pounds. ai a. m. Wednesday morn.
ing Mother and child doing well
The Nickens Sisters new stunt is
the real thing. East Turner hall,
Tuesday. January S, 1909.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26

Ten pieces Of Harris best music for
you to dance by on January at East
Turner hall.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26

Everybody is helping and boosting
for the Band Benefit Jan. 5th, 1909,
Curtis Harris will lend his aid and in
fuenoe and will act as stage manager.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26

BoRN-To Fleomeonig Won Dick.
ershon, a bouncing baby girl OF l2
pounds. at a m. Wednesday morn.
ing. Mother and child doing well.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26

Gus A. Whipple died in Anaconda,
Montana. and his sister. Mrs. Rachael
Haskins. was notified Tuesday after
noon. Mr. Whipple is well known in
Denver and leaves wife and three
children to mourn his loss, besides
his relatives and friends in Denver.
Mrs. Haskins left Thursday for Mon
tana.
The Snow White gave very good
entertainment Monday night, al
though the crowd was very small to
see aod appreciate the rendition OF
that play. Children never acted more
creditably. and deserved a larger
house than did those of Monday night
Mrs. Hin ought to feel proud of her
artistic success, which reflects great
honor on her taste, art and executive
ability.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26

One good turn deserves another
Help the band now, Il may be you
turn next.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26
Uniforms cost money. We want H.
900 people at East Turner hall on Jan.
5th, 1909. viii you be one Of that
number?

The bill you will see on Jan. 5th is
az good and clean and much faster
than you have seen in any theater in
year.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26

II you wan, to see the people
Denver go TO the Masons' entertaI
ment Monday night
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26

Miss Gussie Green will go to Cal
fornla soon TO visit during the winter
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26

Mesdames Jennie Hurley and \
gie Arthur have filed for Il
divorces.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-26

The best talent In Denver have DO
mated their services for the band ben.
eft. East Turner hall. Tuesday, Janu-
ary S. 1909.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
TRUE NARRATIVE OF THE
 NEGRO BURGLAR EPISODE

Wednesday night about 2 o'clock, the residents at bss South McDonough street were awakened by the furious barking of a big shepherd dog, and upon looking out two negro men were seen to come from the dining room which opens onto the back porch. and walk around on the poruh to where an electric light was burYirig. Upon being hailed they made a n1umb1ing reply and started of. when Miss Sarah Fillmore shot at them. Mir. Baldwin Ei- more doing the same as they ran on down the alley in the darkness the dog following. s..
 An attempt was made to notify police headquarters by telephone immediate ly. but on account of ineficiency of the telephone service 1t was some min. utas before central could be made to answer. When police headouarters was reached patrolmen responded in remarkably quick time. The block was surrounded. and 1t was found where one of the burglars had jumped the back fence going into a neighbours yard.
 one of the two who ran off, was cap. tured by Capt, Miles Smith. near the corner of Grove and Lawrence, and up- on being taken to headquarters it was discovered that he had been bitten by the dog, in the back of the head, as well as in the leg.
 Although an examination has been made, nothing was found to have been stolen, the burglars leaving the dining room door open when they left.