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The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
oCULIST A MAN OF RESOURCE.
Has a Blind Beggar Woman to Adver-
 tise His Business.

Enterprise takes various forms, even in Warsaw. A young oculist, finding that patients were few and far between, hit upon an original means of advertising.
 He engaged blind woman who sits and begs by the Church of the noiy Cross to hold light board whereon are written his name, address, profes- sional qualifications and consultation hours.
 As the church is in the busiest thoroughfare of the town the notice attracts good deal of attention, The beggar herself says she is quite satis- fled with the results, as many people notice her who would otherwise pass by, and as the doctor has added his assurance that she is hopelessly blind benevolent old ladies throw cop pers into her tin mug, sure that their money is not wasted on an impostor It is not yet known whether the num Der Of patients has increased.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
A Steel Gray Man.

stern visaged man. with his steel. gray whiskers cut to make him look like a captain of industry. was walking briskly down Superior avenue recently past the city hall. Near the entrance he saw little dead sparrow that had fallen 10 the sidewalk. He paused and picked up the dead bird Makes me think of when l was a kid he nut tered. We always used to have reg nlar funeral and bury 'em when they died Well, I'll put it over here where il won't be all ground to pieces by peo- pie walking by, anyway" He placed the fcathered little body on a ledge of the building and then hurried on down strect-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
On Good Breeding.

The immoral man, who invades ar others property. is justly hanged for il; and the ill-bred man. who. by hts ill manners, invades and disturbs the quietS and comforts of private life, IS by common consent as justly ban ished from society. Mutual compla's- anc1s, attentions and sacrifices of lit' te converiences, are natural an i'm piled compact between civilized people as protection and obedience are be- tween kings and subjects; whoever, In either case, violates that compact just ly forfeits all advantages arising from lt--LOrd Chesterfield
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
What is Pe-ru-na.

,re .e claiming too much for Peruna u, we claim it to be an. effective '.a,odv for chronic catarrh? Have we .snpdant proof that Peruna is in real. speb catarrh remedy? Let us see 1t., inc United States Dispensatory ..vs of the principal ingredients of
 rake. for instance, the ingredient ,,5rastis canadensis, or golden seal. The I-nited States Dispensatory says ., tbis herbal remedy, that it is largely sn,loyed in the treatment of depraved -,cous membranes lining various .,gans of the human body.
 Another ingredient of Peruna, cory a.lis formosa, is classed in the United s,stcs Dispensatory as tonic.
 Cedron seeds is another ingredient of psroua. The United States Dispensa- ,o,v says of the action Of cedron that |, is used as bitter tonic and in the treatment of dysentery, and in inter- ,,itteut diseases as q substitute fo: quinine.
 send to us for a free book of testi- ,nonials of what the people think of Pe- ,uua AS q catarrh remedy. The best evidence is the testimony of those who have tried 1t.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
No Satisfaction,

The Editor-Eh, what's wrong?
 The Correspondent-In that letter of mine that you printed this morn ing several gross errors were permit ted 10 appear. Look at this. l wrote Nobody has any desire to impeach the rugged quality of MT. Skinner horns honesty" and you turned honesty" into hosiery" Look at it.
 The Editor-I see it. And what's more see nothing wrong about it. Anything else?
 Yes, here's another. This is what l wrote; MT Skimmerhorn's ripe ex- perience and his respect for honor must not be forgotten And you speak here of his 'tripe experience and his respect for Homer"
 Yes. that's so. And they're both highly commendable virtues. Good morning sir"
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
English Sense of Humor.

In one of his burlesque sketches on English history Bill Nye spoke oi Julius Caesars jumping into the water as he approached the English coast, wadiEg ashore, running up to Lon don, and walking through Regent street
 An acquaintance of mine reported To me- said MT. Nye, that he had asked an Englishman how he liked the story. Not at all, not at all, was ;he reply. That fellow Nye doesn't know what he's about There wasnI any Regent street then. you know
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
SIiuht Mistake.

My poor man," said the old lady With the corkscrew curls, 'I was told that this was the place to find the great unsaved?"
 Almost right, but not quite, mum, responded the dusty wayfarer who was waiting his turn. Dis is tie place 10 find de great unshaved.'
 The great unshaved?
 Yes, mum, dis is barbers' college and today is free shaving day"
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
FULLY FILLED rss att.
Aunt Mandy Was Thoroughly Satisfied
 with New Hushana


 Aunt Mandy is an old cofured wum. an who for years has done washing for several families She has had several matrimonial experiences. and when her last husband died one of her customers attempted to eondole with her
 T was very sorry to hear of your husbands death Aunt Mandy" she said
 "Ya'as. ma'ame said Aunt Mandy He was a pow'ful good man"
 What did he die of?'
 "Ah really don't know. ma'am"
 You don't know Grasious' Couldn't the doctor tell you?"
 "Ah didn't have no doctah. ma a'am. !" said Aunt Mandy. He jes done died a nateh'ral death"
 It wasn't long. however. before Aunt Mandy had another husband
 T hear you are married again" re- marked her patron one day.
 "Ya'as, ma am. giggled Aunt Mandy. 'I was done married las Sunday
 And is your new husband equal to the last?"
 "Ya'as. indeedy. ma'am." said Aunt Mandy. He's jes as equal. If not eQualler"
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
Man and Beast Alike.

Only those who have suffered the agony Of eye atfiictions can appreciate the blessing to humanity in Dr. Mitch. eiis famous Eye Salve. Introduced in this region as far back as IS49 1t Is found today in all well regulated homes hereabouts. Not alone the eyes of man but those of the dumb animals have enjoyed it's comforts. Mitchelrs Eye Salve. Sold everywhere. Price 25c.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
The Best Friend.

A good man is the best friend, and therefore soonest to be chosen longer 10 be retained. and indeed, never to be parted with. unless he cease to be that for which he was chosen.-Jere- my Taylor.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
speeial Test Of Timber.

An example of the progress of the science of forestry in this country Is furnished by the cooperation just ar ranged between the University oi Idaho and The United States forest service for testing the timber grow ing in the State Cf Idaho The tests will be specially directed to determine the fitness of these timbers for use a bridge stringers. railroad ties and paving blocks
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
MhArr Others Failed

Each spring for five or six years I broke out with a kind of Eczema which nothing seemed to relieve per manently Finally ! tried a box of Hunts Cure. which promptly cured me Two years have passed but the trouble has n6l returned
 MRS KATE HOWARD
 Little Rock, Ark.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
B. Franklin. Printer.

The press upon which Franklin worked in London in TIPS is preserved in the patent office at Washington. II is a clumsy structure. almost entirely of wood. and Is known as the Ramase preSs
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
A Hard Blow.

80 Transformers performance of Hamlet caused a great hit in the coun- try circuit"
 Yes. a stunning hit"
 Between ourselves. what caused 1t"
 T don't think Transformer ever knew himself what struck him"
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
Heard in the Rain.

Seeing the sun shining through the rain Georgia youngster said to Brother Dickey:
 "Is the devil beating his wife be- hind the door?'
 'I dunno, honey" said the old man. Hits my opinion dat ef de devil got a wife he ain't sayin' word ter no body."-Atlanta Constitution.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03

! had a bed fali and it affected my kidneys
 Severe pains in my tsark and hips bes ams constant. and sharp tsingra followed any eEerti0n The kidney set trrtiuna were badly disurdeFed | lnsf aesh and grew too
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
Straw Hats a Recent invention.

Headwear made of straw was al ready in use among the ancient creeks. but straw hats. like those we wear. did not come into use in Europe mtil half a century ago.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03

weak t0 work Ih0uah e0nHiantIV using medicine ] despaired of being cured until [ began using Doan g Kidney Pills Then relief came quickly. and in a short time was ceIlent health
 Sold by an dealers 50 cents box Foster Nilburu Co. npnalo. \ Y.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
For the Blues

If you are blue, deiected. and feel like the world has it "in for you," the chances are your liver is taking few days off Put 1t to work by using Simmons Liver Purifier (tin boxes) i; it's the best regulator of them all.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
No others

IL is a class to itself It has no rivals. It cures where others merely relieve. For aches. pains. stiff joints. cuts. burns. bites. etc. it is the quick est and surest remedy ever devised. We mean Hunts Lightning oil.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
Ownership of Submarine Cables.

England owns GO per cent. of the mileage of submarine cables. the United States coming next with lS per cent. and France next with nine per cent.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03

What a lot of trouble some children seem to have keeping their parents in the way they should go!
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03

The people of Paris, 2,714,0o0, could stand on 0,29 of square mile, and the population of Chicago on about OPP of square mile.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03

II sometimes happens that a man doesn't ask his wife to sing because he is fond of music
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03

Iahnnys Pa See here. young man. Hax do you expect to get on if you never see things You must look for thines- always keep looking as do.
 Johnny-t.ee'
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
Hicks capudlne Cures Women.

Periodic pains, backache. nervousness and headache relieved immediately and assists nature Prescribed by physicians with best results. Trial bottle l0c Regular size Poe and 5oc at all druggists.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
Procress Reported.

Progress Reported. Did you have any luck fishing" "Yes"
 How many did you catch?" q didn't catch any. But l thought up some mighty good stories to tell she folks at home."
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03

Feet Ache-Use Aliens Foot-Ease Over 50 600 imonials Refuse mtations Send for tree trial package. A. $. Omstcd, Le Roy, N '.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03

A woman is known by the acquaint- ances she cuts.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03

Even the prude isn't averse to sit ting in the lap of luxury.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
AER aooo FORTUNE
After wears sp~n, n Van Enor,

Mrs Mary F n Rouse of cam. bridge. x. Y. says ~Fyve years ago
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03

Gyr0 VAyUHU give you q start in the ,NN world. Chance of life- " time, We sell farm and two lots in the flowing well district of Dimmit County. Texas for s2l0 payable tl0 monthly. no n- teres. no taxes for two years. Farmers are making from Sl0 to $,U0 Choice land, sweet water, a California climate. Write for handsome Illus tmted book free. DENTON COLONY CoNPANX, San Antonio, Texas
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03

Mrs. Windows Soothing syrup. For children teethng softens the gums, reduces ID hammation allays pain, cures wind coHc 2oc aootto
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
TRAVELLING SALESMAN WANTED

For this and surrounding terri tory To work Hi Lo plug tobacco. Applicant must give best of refer- enCes and own horse and buggy. SOUTHERN TOBACCO WORKS, Little Rock. Ark.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
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 women who have been troubled with displacements, inflammation, ulcera- tion, fibroid tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, that bear ing-down feeling, tlatulency, indiges- tion, dizziness or nervous prOstration, Why don't you try it
 Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to write her for advice. She has guided thousands to health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03
important to Mothers.

Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03

This WOman says CnaC SICEk women should not fail to try Lydia F. Pinl<ham's Vegetable Compound as she did.
 Mrs. A. Gregory, of 2355 lawrence St, Denver, Col, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
 II was practically an invalid for six years, on account of female troubles I underwent an operation by the doctors advice, but in few months x was worse than before. A friend ad~- vised Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and it restored me to perfect health, such as l have not enjoyed in many years. Any woman suffering as I did with backache, bearing-down pains, and periodic pains, should not fail to use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound"
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-09-03

Topeka, kan.-Mr. Bryan spoke be- lore an enormous audience at this place His subject was Guaranteed Banks, and he said in part:
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29
JEWELRY SAFE ROBBED
Bold ThieUes Get $4,000 Booty
from Third AUenue Store.

Some time between O'CLOCK Sunday afternoon
and o'clock yesterday morning expert safe burg
lars got into the jewelry of Oscar c. Jackie,
at No $50 Third avenue, opened the safe and stole
5000 in jewery and 500 cash It evidently re-
quired several hours for the thieves to do their
work. but they were not molested by the police,
although the safe stood in the middle OF the store
plainly visible from the street
After getting into the yard behind the store the
thieves tried to enter a window leading from a
shed to the store They got to the shed and then
evidently found the plan too dangerous. They
went back to the yard, and with a wrench twisted
off twelve steel bars inch in diameter, and
got into the cellar.
From there they bored a hole through the floor
OF the jewelry store, and then cut away section
Of the floor two feet square with a small
There is evidence that the stopped repeat tedly
TO oil the saw. that it would make little noise
They stood on upturned boxes while they cut away
the floor. and then. finding it impossible to pull
themselves up into the store they got a ladder
from the back yard.
First the burglars tried to drill hole through
the 4nch steel door of the safe. but gave this up
after they had penetrated half inch. The police
think the thieves had a confederate IN the street
as a lookout and another in the store the
window. The man on the street, they think. sig
nailed to the man at the window IN any
approached and the man at the window warned
the men at work the safe From marks on the
floor It is evident that the burglars scurried behind
the safe and the counter many times
Giving up boring through the door the men took
cold chisels and pried the face or the lock Then
thew forced the rest of the mechanism of the com
bfuatiou lock through into the safe. There
living apartments above the store. and the men had
to work quietly, making speed out of the question
Mr. Jackie SAYS he went to the store Sunday
and took from the safe 81. SOC worth of jewels for
his wife to wear that night. When he went to the
store yesterday morning he discovered the robbery
Ia+e Yesterday afternoon Inspector McCanerty,
IN Charge of the detective bureau at Police Head
quarters admitted that the robbery had occurred
although he permitted intimation Of IT to get
out before The inspector says however that the
thieves get away with 5000 in jewelry and $4,000
,n casb a total Of $1,000 The proprietor however,
said there was 5000 in cash in the safe.
The inspector says he thinks it was '1egiti-
mate" robbery. He added that the robbery was
particularly bold one, the safe was only twelve
feet away from the window.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29
MRS. GRANNIs Boards SUNRISE CLUB
Her Defence of Marriage Brings Out Many
Curious Protests

Mrs Elizabeth Grannis, president of the Purity
League. appeared before the Sunrise Club, at the
Cafe Boulevard, by special invitation last night.
She announced that she had been warned by her
friends not to accept the invitation, adding that
they had told her it not fit gathering for her
TO attend. She talked Marriage and Divorce"
saying the attitude of the evangelical churches
in those matters the only correct one.
1t the command, up, guards and at
them!' by the Duke of wellington to his troops
except that last night women competed with their
oppostes to prove the 'infamy' OF marriage
Baldneaded and long haired men-there were no
usual cuts OF hair among the men-gave ten-minute
portions OF what they said they know about the
subject. The women, each introduced as Mrs" {"
talked unbushlngly while Eat men roared and the
fingers daintily together. The only shocked ones
the reporters.
Edwin c. Walker, secretary presided. Sunny
jim" Morton. jr.. advocate Of Esperanto said
there was something wrong with a marriage sys-
TEN which compelled all 10 live up to one ideal
The desire of husband or wife 10 separate for
the purpose of improving their was reason
enough, Mrs. Ella Murray Frey said for them to
do So regardless of Church State while Chan
ming Pollock, the playwright, submitted that di-
vorce, like building a railroad or many railroads
was an instrument OF Improvement Mrs Mary
Florence Johnson said some marriages were verse
than snakes typhoid and should be equally
avoided Henry Frank said he had been min
iste- until he discovered ne was a liar, and every
body cheered-
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29
ERB TRIAL UP TO-DAY.
Sister of Mrs. Erb, 1t Is Sad, WM
Plead Self-Defence.

Media Penn. Dec 2S-What promises TO be one
OF the most sensational trials ever held In Deia-
ware County will begin tomorrow, when Mrs NJ
Florence Erb, widow OF Captain J. Clayton EIp'
will be called before the bar, together with heE
sister. Mrs. Catherine Beisel to answer charge or
killing Captain Erb October 6. The defence, II
is said. VIII be self-defence.
The quarrel which ended in the tragedy came
the climax to series Of domestic disturbances
in which Mrs Bese is said to have figured CAP
tain Erb had ordered her not to come 20 his nome,
Red Gables, but the night OF October B. foi-
lowing dispute between Captain Erb and Mrs
Erb, Mrs. Beise1 went the house. summoned, It Is
said from nearby hotel By her sister. There was
a bitter wreng1e and then the servants heafd
crash of glass followed by FIVE revolver shots Mrs
Erb from the house screaming that her sister
had shot the captain. and when the servants went
upstairs they found Captain Erb lying dead IN the
hall, near his bedroom door. He had been shot
three times. Mrs Beisel admitted the shooting pul
declared ths. she had shot her brother-in-law IN
self-defence.
Both Mrs ETb and Mrs Beisel were indicted DS
the grand jury for murder. Mrs. Ero mas oeeh
out Oh bail having secured her release on haoeas
corpus, while Mrs Besel has been prlsohei III
the Media jail since the tragedy.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29
OFFERED LAND FREE.
Brooklyn Police Catch Man Trying
to Interest Physicians.

Trsiled by detectives IN taxi-cab Thomas
Clark. a real estate man, of No 2S6 Bridge
street was arrested yesterday afternoon
Clark has been trying TO interest Brooklyn
doctors in a real estate scheme. He repre-
sented himself as agent of the Darlington
Realty and Surety Company. OF No 200 Broad
way Manhattan, and is said TO have told the
physicians that he was authorized TO give them
free of charge a number of lots OF the com
pany's Calverton property at Darlington Manor.
Long Island. The doctors were to pay between
50 so and SO for the cost OF executing the Deeds
etc. The company then according TO the police
would use their names in booming the remain
der OF the estate.
Mr.. Clarke visited DR.. Eugene La Forest
Swan of No 41S Lafayette avenue on Decen-
Der 2i and tried 20 interest him in the scheme.
He was the last Of fifty more doctors whom
the alleged agent has visited I'm Brooklyn DR..
Swan was to give him IS yesterday. Later he
became suspicious investigated and reported the
man to the police. Detectives McCloskey, Roddy
and Coghan saw Clarke calling on doctors in
the Borough Hall section yesterday They got
a taxicab and followed him. At Manhattan
avenue and Noble street the detectives arrested
him. In his possession was a memorandum
book containing the names of doctors of Brook
iyn Manhattan, Newark and the Oranges. N. J.;
Philadelphia and Baltimore. He will be ar
raigned IN the Adams street police court this
morning.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-29
RANKS ESCAPE PAYING INTEREST.
Criticism of Handling Of Funds of Hamilton
County by State Controller.

Albany Dec Estate Controller Glynn to-day
made public a statement summarizing reports of
tnvestiga tions Of the financial affairs OF Montgom
erv and Hamilton counties made under his direc-
ton Criticism is made of the system in opera
tcn in both counties and many of the practices in
vogue condemned
The books the office of the treasurer of Mont
gomery County, says the statement were found
TO have been kept negligently and carelessly The
examiners show that the system of entering salary
payments is that there is nothing to prevent
double payments OF some salaries except the mem
orv Of the clerk of the board. The examiners also
found that the treasurer has been taking fees
which the examiners believe ne is not entitled
During the fiscal year 1905 these amounted to
s2019 Sc during 1906 to $2,235 30 and during 1907
TO $2,3s1 1s.
county funds deposited do not pay the county
interest thereon. although the county law provides
for the deposit Of funds interest, while the same
banks charge the county interest county orders
held by them, there being legal warrant for
such action on their part. The examiners also
found that large sums annually borrowed by
the county treasurer on the credit of the county
and direct contravention of the statute The
report further criticises the system of the Board
Of Supervisors in keeping their records at Amster-
dam I'm the possession the clerk their failure
to provide for annual examination COM
parison thereof with the treasurer's records. The
examiners say. IN summarizing the system in
vogue in Montgomery County:
The whole system outlined above really has the
effect of making the banks In which the county
funds deposited in reality the county treasurer
1t belief that this deprfves the county Of a
safeguard against fraud to which is entitled TO
wit: the scrutiny by the county treasurer OF all
paper upon which moneys of the county are paid
AS we shall later. the statement applies
to the system employed in paying court orders.
THE report shows that supervisors have
been personally interested in sales the county in
direct violation of the Penal Code that unverifed
and improper bills frequently audited and that
many charges of entirely illegal nature have
been paid. thus Illegally distributing large sums
from the county funds