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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-06
why They Are called sucker

Colonel Clark Il. Carr, of Galesburg,
IN a speech to the old settlers Of Knox
county at Knoxville, said: II have
been asked to tell why Illinois people
are called Suckers In the early set
tlemen Of Illinois there were no peo-
pie living north OF the Ohio and Mis-
sissippi railroad. But the lead mines
had been discovered up at Galena. The
went up the river TO the lead mines In
the winter. They went up about the
the time the sucker fish went up, and
they used TO say: The suckers are
coming and that is how we got our
name"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-06
Mr.. De Koven,s Critiaue.

A story about Reginald De Koven
was told the other night at a musical
dinner in New York.
AN ardent young admirer of De
Koven's," said the narrator, lis spend
ing the winter with a rich aunt in
Milwaukee. Curing his visit he has
the maestro, along with a case of Mil
waukee beer.
de KoVen wrote back laconically:
MY dear boy-Many thanks for
symphony and beer, the latter excel
lent"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-06

Within 20 miles Of the city hall, I'M
Guiding Greater New York and the
neighboring portions Of New Jerseyg
there Is a population OF 1000, 900 Jews.
more than in all America beside. 1t iA'
the greatest aggregation of Jews I'M
my one spot on earth. being one
eleventh of the entire Jewish popular
ton of the globe. Here are one-f1ftM
rs many Jews as in Russia, one-hal1
as many as in Austro-Hungary. our
times as many as are in the British
isles, ten times as nan as in the Holy
Land, and twenty times as many as
dwell in Jerusalem.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-06

From Everybody's Magazine.
AS an illustration OF woman's wit
Mr.. Depew, who Is still senator from
New York, cites the following:
A mar once found that his wife had
bought a few puffs OF false hair. This
displeased him. So one day he hid in
the hall outside Of her room, and, just
as the lady was adjusting the false
puffs, he darted In upon her.
Mary" he said reproachfully. why
do you put the hair OF another woman
upon your head?"
John" retorted Mary, with a glance
at her husbands shoes, why do you
put the skin of another calf upon your
feet ~
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-06
Unionism,s Spread.

John Mitchell, the miners leader,
was talking to a Pittsburg reporter
about the spread Of unionism.
why" said Mr.. Mitchell, smiling. II
hear that In a Pittsburg school the 9TH
er day, when the teacher told a little
and rewrite q composition the young
ster flared up and answered stoutly:
What, and get put out of the schol-
ars' union for workin' overtime? Nit!
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-06
How to Make Your Mich Cows More
Profitable. Eu..#..

Write Pacific Coast Borax Co, Chicago,
m, for Successful Dairying,' being vaiu-
able information on the most profitable
selection Of cows, their feeding and care:
the handling Of milk to yield the highest
price product, and the protection and pres
e~ryation OF these products from deterio-
ration; with article on disease Of cows and
recipes for their cure. The book is free.
A post card request only is necessary.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-06
That's All.

Edward Payson Weston, the veteran
walker, talked regretfully in Chicago
about walking's decay.
Professionalism" he said, has died
out s~hockingly. A little boy said to me
the other day:
""What is a Pedestrian
Il answered truly enough:
"'Oh, he's just one OF those fellows
who kick up a row when an automobile
runs them down."
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-06

Complete religious liberty is now al
lowed in Bolivia, and the London coun-
Gil OF the Bolivian Indian mission IL
therefore preparing a special invasion
into that country, where Mr.. and Mrs.
George Allen have been working four
years In a very modest way.
meeting In Berlin declared emphatic
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-06
Her Initiative.

TON Jones proposed to me once"
Yes? His friend Jack Brown was
talking to me yesterday about you. and
he"
Yes, he proposed too. Did he tell
your" "...-
mo; he said he was proposed to too"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-06

More proof that Lydia z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound sayesl
woman from surgical operations.
Mrs. s. A. Williams, of Gardiner,
Maine, writes:
~ was q great sufferer from female
troubles, and Lydia e. Pinkham's VereJ
table Compound restored me to health
in three months, after my physician
declared that an operation was abs0-
lutely necessary"
Mrs. Alvina Sporting, of 154 Cley-
bourne Ave-, Chicago, Ill, writes:
II suffered from female troubles,.A
tumor and much Inflammation. Two
of the best doctors in Chicago decided
that an operation was necessary to save
my life. Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound entirely cured me withont
an operation"
C 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
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, 1broid tumors, irregularities.
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, hatulency, indiges-
on,dizziness, or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try itp
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn. Mass
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~ Lauohed.


FfOm E~VcrybOdy'9 Mngnzin0. WHN
Boohool Boohoot" walled little John
ny.
"Whv what's the matter, dead?" his
mother asked comfortingly.
toes
We'll, dear, that's too bad, but you
mustn't cry about 1t, you know"
Il d~-d-idn't. / l-laughed. Boohoo!
Boohool"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-06

Ihe yely "rses, .ce: Take Garfield
"a whenever a laxative is indicated /!
sasant to the taste. simple, pure, mild.
emit and h~eslth-"ivirg Made of Herbs
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-06

A cork carried to a depth Of 200 feet
below the surface OF the sea win not
rise again owing to the pressure OF wa
ter. .... rt.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-06
Quaker Reflections.

From the Philadelphia Record.
Any fellow who gets up in the morn
ing with a dark brown feeling dresses
In bad taste. ..'
White Is the prevailing shade" says
q fashion item. Even white lies are
popular. .
No one pays any attention to the
blind mans threat to whip another fell
low on sight.
For every man who Is willing to be-
lieve the truth there are a dozen eager
to believe a lie. .
No, Maude, dear; to read a woman
like a book II Is not absolutely neces-
sary that h should be nj the bold
faced type. ...... &. . t
WIS WinglOwrS SOOTHING erRuP ruR Childrsn
seethtngi eoftans the Euns, reduces nL
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-06

We Sell Guns and Traps Cheap,
Buy Furs & Hides, or tan them for robes
Il rugs. N W. Hide & Fur Co.. Minneapolis
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-06

The Blond-I wonder - I shall ever
live to be 1907 .
The Brunette-Not If you remain %
much longer. A"'
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-06

Only One "BROMO QUININE"
That Is LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE. Look
for the signature Of K. " GROVE Used the
World over to Cure q Colo In One day. Csc.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-06
There is NOTHING TOO

GOOD for the American
people-that's why we started
to make Cascarets Candy
Cathartic. The first box made
Its appearance in 1896, and the
enthusiastic endorsement Of
the people has been bestowed
upon CascaretS ever since.
The sale today Is at the
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-06

PILES CURED IN O TO IA DAYS.
PAZo OINTMENT Is guaranteed to cure any
case Of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud-
Ing Piles In Q to "A days or money refunded.
Soc.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-06

Of rarest vegetables and thousands Of
brilliant flowers, and all is mailed to you
POSTPAID FOR 12c,
or If you send 16c, we will add a pack
age Of Berliner Earliest Caulihower.
John A. Salzer Seed Co, La Crosse,
Wis. C.. N. u.
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Losino Time.

sIrE WIaslows oooTzma sr1uI nor cnildrsp
eeothtngi eoftons the Cuns, reduces nj
ays pain. oures VIVID e~R~ Accent q bottle
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For 12c

ror 1&C
ana this notice the John A. Salzer Seed
Co., La Crosse, Wis, in order to gain
100000 new customers during 1908, YIN
mail you free their great plant and seed
catalop. together with
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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-22

and gave to the world the exquisite
translation of Petrarch, which alone
would have secured his literary fame.
After few years he returned to Cam
bridge and made his home on BuckinS-
ham street, under the shadow of his
alma mater. There he has spent every
winter in literary activity, while his
summers were passed at his summer
home at Dublin, \. H., where he can
lounge to his hearts content, go visit
ing among his neighbors and chat
with them as if he, too, belonged to
the plain people, There he lives
the simple life of the villagers, every
one of whom he knows by name and
with whose whole family history and
conditions he is thoroughly acquaint-
ed. "Glimpsewood," as his summer
home is called, is charming retreat
and nowhere is the venerable author
happier than there.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-22
Notice Of The City Marshal

Section 1. Be it enacted by the leg
islature of the State of Texas, that
Article 336 of Chapter 3, Title ''IX'
of the Penal Code of the state of Tex
as, relating to affrays and disturb
ances of the peace, be and the same is
hereby amended so as to hereafter
read as follows:
Article 1886. If any person shall dis
charge any gun, pistol or firearms of
any description, or shall discharge
any cannon cracker or torpedo on or
across any public square, street or
alley in any city, town or village, or
in any street, or within one hundred
yards of any business house, in this
state, he shall be fined in any sum
not exceeding one hundred dollars
Section 2 By the term Cannon
Cracker" is meant any firecracker or
other combustible package more than
two inches in length, and more than
one inch in circumference
You will take notice that the above
articles of the state statutes will be
rigidly enforced
Conrad Perry,
lift City Marshal.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-22
A MAD KINGS FANc|fs
Wanted to Exchange the Kingdom of
Bavaria For the Small Island
of Cyprus.
Special to the Herald.

Berlin, Dec 22.-To justify the in
generation of King Ludwig II of Ba+
varia as mailman in 1856, few
days before he drowned himself ia
the Lake of Starnberg, publication
has been begun in Munich of I'd
markable report made by the Ba-
varian Cabinet to a secret session of
the Diet. . This report gives new de,
tails of the eccentricities which led to
his majesty's detronement.
From his earliest childhood King
Ludwig evinced signs of insanity, as
did his brother and still living and
insane King Otto Ludwig began to
arouse comment in 1864 through his
Discrimination to receice foreign rpl-
ers or diplomats. Later he developed
a dislike of meeting people, declined
to attend church, and built himself ia
luxurious private chapel. King Lud-
wig. the report goes on to state, de-
clued 10 exchange his hlnSuoln VI of-
varia for the island of Cyprus. He
had given orders to find a county
where absolutist government was pds-
sible The orders were carried out,
and the king caused letter to be
written to the Turkish Sultan offering
to exchange Bavaria for Cyprus.
1t was his majesty's unparalleled es-
which finally caused his
dehtronement He spent millions of,
dollars in building gorgeous castles,
and embellishing them in the most
costly style. He constantly demanded
increases in the civil list and dismiss
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-22

wagons roll into the grounds at fire.
quent intervals and deliver boxes and
packages to servants or attaches.
Since the unwillingness of the fresi-
dent to receive gifts from unknown
admirers has become pretty well
known the number of such presents
has diminished. Nevertheless, num-
Der of such gifts have been received
at the White House during the past
few days The most of them were ar
ticles of apparel and hunting equip
ment intended by the senders to he
used by the president and his son on
their African trip next year. In all
cases where these articles were of
any great value they were returned to
the sender with the presidents
thanks and courteous note explain
ing his attitude in regard to gifts
from persons personally unknown to
him.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-22
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
Arriving at the White House In Large
Numbers For the Roosevelt
Children and Others.

Special to the Herald
Washington, D. c., Dec. 22.-All OF
the Roosevelt children are expected
at the White House to spend Christ
mas with their parents. The younger
children are home from school and
Mrs Nicholas Longworth and her hus-
band are also in the city for the win
ter. With congress adjourned and
the usual cabinet meeting called off,
the present week will be truly holt
day season for the president.
Christmas boxes for the Roosevelt
family are arriving at the White
House in goodly number. Express
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-22
Dan CGpid's Busy Day.

Special to the Herald.
Ames, Ia, Dec. 22.-Three members
of the faculty of Iowa State College
will launch their harks upon the sea
of matrimony tomorrow, which will
be the first day of the winter vaca-
ton Professor Webster will wed
Miss Loretta Williams of this city,
and at almost the same hour Profess
sor C. H. Ford will be married to
Miss Clara Galloway in Marshalltown.
and Professor r. H. Porter will lead
Miss Bessie Ritley to the altar in
Pawhuska, Okla. The three profess
sors selected the holiday season for
their weddings in order that they
might not lose any time from their
college work.
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ed or ordered the arrest of ministers
who declined to carry out his wishes.
University VIII Honor Poe.

Special to the Herald
Charlottesville, Va, Dec. pa
number of noted scholars and speak
ers have been invited to take part in
the exercises to be held at the Uni
versity of Virginia next month in Gel,
ebration of the centennial of the
birth of Edgar Allan Poe Poe was a
student at the university in 1926 and
the records still in existence show
that he distinguished himself by
marked proficieny in Latin and
French and in Italian translation He
left the institution before the time
for his graduation to seek his fortune
as a poet and journalist.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-22
Beekeepers In Session.

Special to the Herald.
Sioux Falls, S. D., Dec 22.-The
large number of visitors in the city
in attendance on the conventions of
the corn growers and farmers insti-
tute workers was increased today by
the arrival of many members of the
South Dakota Beekeepers' Associa-
ton. The association held a session
in the auditorium for the discussion of
various questions of common interest.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-22

Don't drug the stomach, or stimu-
late the heart or kidneys. That is
wrong. 1t is the weak nerves that
are crying out for help. Vitalize these
weak inside controlling nerves with
DR.. Shops Restorative, and see how
quickly good health will come to you
again. Test it and see. Sold by Jno
r. Hearne e Co.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-22

attorneys met for a two days confer
ence in this city today with nearly
every county in the state represented.
The chief purpose of the conference
is to discuss legislative measures af-
fecting the work of the prosecuting
attorneys that will be brought before
the legislature at its coming session.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-22
Italian Girls Revenge.
Specis. to the Herald.

Rome, Dec. PA terrible tragedy
has been enacted in a hospital in this
city, where an author, named Carbut,
was being treated. Carbut, married
man, had abandoned Ann Pancellini,
a sixteen-year-old girl, after winning
her affections. The girl sought him
in the hospital, and plunged a dagger
in his left shoulder. III and stricken
as he was, the man removed the dag
ger from the wound and plunged it
several times into the girls body.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-22
ED kINGSBURY,
The New Silliman Building.

Hicks Capudine Cures Sick Headache
Also Nervous Headache, Travellers
Headache and aches from Grip, Stom-
ach Trouble or Female troubles. Try
Capudine-it's liquid-effects imme-
diately. Sold by druggists.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-22

Preventics-those Candy Cold Cure
Tablets-will safely and quickly check
all colds and the grip. Try them once
and see. As for 25c. Sold by Jno. R
Hearne & Co
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-22
We have a few bargains
to offer:

One Groom house, close in on North Syca-
more street; East front; all modern conven-
fences; one block from P. o. site.
One farm 1-2 miles north from Pales' inc;
100 acres in tract, with so acres in cultivation;
good and; price cut to $4,000.
2lots, l-2 acre ip each, In Jackson's Addition.
We have several hundred acres of land nicely
located with reference to what is known as ION
Field" and along the lice Of the State Rail- Dad,
that we can sell for from IS to SO an acre.
One four-room house, with hall, on Conrad
street; lot 80 by 100; price 500.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-22
"cUT PRICES"

Now Is the time to have your pic
lures framed. one-thrd off on al
remnant patterns. 75c oval frames for
Soc.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-22
Japanese Diet Opens.
pecial to the Herald.

Toxic, Dec. 22.-The Japanese Diet
convened today and was opened with
the customary formalities. Prospect
i've measures relating to the nations
finances the army and navy, foreign
relations and existing conditions in
China and Korea combine to give
promise Of an interesting and impor-
tant session.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-22

Rheumatism promptly driven from
the blood with DR.. Shops Rheumatic
Remedy Rub-ons never did cure
rheumatism. The blood must be reach
ed-and DR.. Shops Remedy is made
expressly for the blood. Test it and
see. Sold by Jno. R. Hearne G Co.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-22

Jefferson City, Mo, Dec. 22.-!The
Missouri association of prosecuting
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-12-22

Jas. F. Brook, architect and engi.
gineer. Room %. Link Building. If
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lift
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-07
CHAPTER XVII.
The Roll Call.

"A light here-quick.' cried Corbyn
from the crypt. and Fiji Florian ran for
ward with a torch.
An impulse Irresistible had drawn her
from the chapel where Beatriz and she
had spent upon their knees that seeming
ly interminable space of time for which
the fighting had endured.
He snatched 1t from her and dved
down into the swirling clouds which
choked the tunnel. thrusting 1t here and
there. from face to face of the dead men
who filled 1t. He disappeared from view,
and two Of those above went after him.
They found him swaying on his feet by
the immobile body of Gerald Meggs ly-
ing beneath a pile of others, and babe
him mount again while they would bring
1T up. But he stayed with them and to-
gether they achieved their object. carry
ing their comrade back to the crypt,
where they forthwith fell headlong and
for long lay as II dead.
The women tended Them and. after
ward. when they bad in some measure
regained consciousness. turned 60 the
body they had brought
1t they took through into the cha pel.
setting themselves to save the life that
fingered in IL. For a faint intermittent
heart Beat told them that Meggs had yet
a slender chance.
Corbyn staggered to his feet. and. by
the torchlight. saw his men still standing
guard at the crypt door which gave upon
the tunnel. The two who had gone down
into the depths with him were struggling
to sit up, and 1t was evident that they
would soon be fit for further service.
|, The acrid reek which filled the passage
underneath would safeguard its defenders
fer space He made his way up. through
the chapel. into the open air, and Beatriz
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-07

to lose his balance and so fall topping
into space. He leaned against the rough
hewn rock behind him and kicked hard.
a cold sweat breaking out upon his brow.
The sobbing he had heard was real. not
imaginary. There was some creature
crouching there beside him. The skin
upon his head contracted. His super
stitious horror of the place came back to
him tenfold. He would have fed but
that the hands held fast.
And then the explosion came.
Warm, sticky smoke spat up from I'M
derfoot and choked his lungs. thin.
blue. lambert flame lit up a picture I'M
forgettable. In front of him. and over
hanging it. were the frail ladders over
which his men were thrusting. Above.
the rock roof. CHASTITY in that unearthly
glare. Beneath. a seething cauldron
filled with vapor. twisted and torn into
strange shapes and shot with corposant-
like lights. which rose and fell and ioated
ledge and holding him above that hell
wherefrom there echoed and re-echoed
after the first internal thunder most
blood-curdling chorus. shrieks and groans
as Of anguish beyond bearing, devilish
laughter lay Joaquin Gonzalez.
Ybarra's nerves were racked to utmost
tension. but at the sight of this man all
the human beast in him awoke. sitting
the terror which had almost overmas-
Judas" he Missed. leaning forward to
loosen the twining fingers. and. as the
spy looked up at him out of lack-luster
eyes from which all intelligence had fed.
Judas" he cried aloud again. splitting.
The noisOme fog was choking him. he
was alone there. without strength to save
himself. but he stood watching while the
body he had launched forth fell whirling
into the inferno.
A red-gold glare replaced the pale light
which had first shot up, the rumbling
grew still more insistent, ominous
His knees gave way beneath him. He
collapsed.