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The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24
Shoots Plank Through Tree.

Each day brings to light some new
freak of the tornado which caused
death and destruction in this part
Of the State a few days ago.
AS an evidence of the freakish
force of the wind a big pine tree and
q large plank on the property OF the
Hon. S. NJ. Roberts, about twelve
miles from here, are now Joined as IL
done by an expert carpenter
Although the tree was large one'
the plank was picked up and driven
through the centre as neatly as II
shot from a gun. Not only was the
plank shot through the tree. but /;
went through without tearing the
tree.
The plank was picked up in the
ward of Mr.. Roberts's sawmill, and
other planks in the pile were not mo-
Tested by the wind. So singular does
Mr.. Roberts consider this action OF
the tornado that he has posted no
tice telling how the plank was driven
through the big pine, and ordering
that it shall not be cut down.
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24
Pastor Acts as Minstrer.

The Rev. Louis J. Richards, pastor
nf the Church of the Messiah, Univer-
salist, appeared at Fort Plain, N. T.,
as interlocutor in local talent min
strel show. The performance was for
the benefit of his church and was at
tended by a large audience AS q
middle man Pastor Richards was a
brilliant success. To add to the od'
ditv of the occasion and indicating
the breaking down Of bigotry bar
riers John J. Calvin, editor OF To-
cal newspaper and one Of the fore
most Catholics in this region, was
one of the end men.
Mr.. Richard is young and pro-
gressiye pastor of liberal ideas and
plans which he fearlessly executes.
He is a Texan, and when a theologl-
cal student won highest honors for
oratory in that State. His appear
ance in a minstrel show caused mucn
shaking of heads and qu1vering OF
chins among the staid and conserVa'
tive Mohawk Dutch of the valley.
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24
THE BIGGEST FERRYBOAT.
II Runs Across Lake Ontario and Car
ries Thirty Cars Trip.

New Workers are prone to think
that about every kind of craft that
floats may he seen in the waters
hereabout They may be right as re-
CARDS the pretentiOus carriers of pas
sengers and freight. but when 1t
comes to the humble ferryboat they
are mistaken.
The municipal ferryboats which ply
to Staten Island and South Brooklyn
are probably the finest of their kind.
but among the boats which carry
whole railroad trains those in this
harbor take a low rank. The Mary
land and the Express of the New
Haven Railroad look mighty powerful
as they pass under the Brooklyn
Bridge transporting the Federal or
the Colonial express between Jeresy
City and Mott Haven. but they are
surpassed by railroad ferries else
where.
The biggest ferryboat for railroad
trains is now in operation on Lake
Ontario between Charlotte, II. Y, the
port of Rochester and Cobourg, On
tario, sixty-two miles away. Boats
of the ordinary ferry type could not
make the passage of Lake Ontario
safely except in fair and favorable
weather.
The boat which makes this trip, the
Ontario No. 1, looks more like an
ocean steamship than ferryboat. It
is 317 feet long. 1t differs from the
ordinary steamship in appearance
only at the stern, which looks as II
a huge bite had been taken out Of
it,
If you view this boat from the
stern the purpose of its building IS
apparent. The entire space Of the
main deck is q runway for cars. There
are four tracks on which trains are
run from the yards by means OF on
adjustable apron. 1T carries thirty
loaded cars. There is room on the
upper deck for 1000 passengers.
The Ontario No. is used chiefly
to transport carloads of coal from
the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg
Railway to the Grand Trunk Railway.
A saving of nearly 100 miles of haul
is effected and the congestion OF
traffic on the Niagara-Toronto lines
is relieved.
The trip of sixty-two miles is made
in about four hours. 1t is the only
boat operating on the Great Lakes
continuously throughout the year. Il
started running in November. 1907,
and hasn't missed a trip yet. >s
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24
A Wcman's Bargain.

An Oil City man, who was deta!n-
ed at the house for a part of the day
handed his wife who was going down
town, a quarter of a dollar and re,
quested her to get him three cigars
for il.
When she returned she handed
him the package, remarlling, exui
family:
THAT shows that women can bea'
men all hollow when it comes 10 max
ing purchases. I found place where
] could get eight for a quarter in
stead of three. Isn't that going
some?"
And the poor man. as he took his
medicine, merely remarked:
1T certainly is. dear.'-On City
Blizzard.
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24
Pastor Acts as Minstrel.

The Rev. Louis j. Richards, pastor
of the Church of the Messiah, Univer-
salist, appeared at Fort Plain, N. Y,
as interlocutor in a local talent min
strel show. The performance was for
the benefit of his church and was at
tended by large audience AS a
middle man Pastor Richards was a
brilliant success. To add to the cd
dity of the occasion and indicating
the breaking down of bigotry bar.
riers John ]. Calvin, editor of a To-
cal newspaper and one of the fore
most Catholics in this region, was
one of the end men.
Mr.. Richard Is a young and pro-
gressive pastor of liberal ideas and
plans which he fearlessly executes.
He is a Texan, and when a theologi-
cal student won highest honors for
oratory in that State. His appear
ance in a minstrel show caused much
shaking of heads and quivering OF
chins among the staid and conserva'
tive Mohawk Dutch of the valley.
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24
HE RECORD.

Before 1 consent to let you have
my daughter" said the grim old gem
tleman. there are some questions I
would like to ask you. Are you quick
tempered?"
well, yes, to tell the truth, I'm
afraid j am"
HIN! Ever swear?"
Sometimes, when become very
angry, do"
Smoker"
yes, but / have never noticed that
it injured me-"
Ever drink intoxicating liquors."
81 occasionally take drink, but
I'm not a slave to the habit, / assure
you"
Have you ever been in jail?'
"Once. | took some funds ito which
I had no right, but l did not do It
deliberately, assure you. 1t was the
result of a misunderstanding"
"Yes 1t generally is. How about
your family? What kind of ancestors
did you have?"
DO you think it is fair to hold a
man responsible for what MS ances-
tors did?"
Answer my question"
"Well, l can't say that my ances-
tors amounted to a great deal. My
grandfather was-was-in short, he
was hanged"
you've never held job anywhere
very long. have you?"
Il can't say that / have"
What was the highest salary you
ever earned?"
Nineteen dollars a week"
Ever jump a board bill?"
II wouldn't exactly call it that I
owe a lady for several months boar
that I had three or four years ago,
but l fully intend to pay her some
day"
Have you ever rocked a boat?"
mo, sir; never"
"All right you can have her"
Chicago Record Herald
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a Pension Horse.

A faithful Government servant has
been recognized and rewarded by
Ormsby McHarg. Assistant Secretary
Of Commerce and Labor. This ser
want is an old horse named Caleb,
which for tWenty-fOur years has de-
voted his energies to pulling a wagon
belonging to the United Seates fish
commission at Green Bay, Me. Last
week. after serious attack of boils,
be showed his inability to serve the
Government any further by lying in
his stall and refusing to be harness
ed
The officers at Green Bay, knowing
that the animals days of usefulness
were over. reported the fact to the
Department OF Commerce and Labor
and asked for a new horse. also ex
pressing the intention Of killing
Caleb. This report fell under the
eyes OF Secretary McHarg, and he
Immediately issued an order
that the faithful animal be plac-
ed in the pasture until he had 4
natural death. This is one of the few
cases on record in which horse had
been placed on the Governments
pension rolls.-Chicago Tribune.
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24

given me, and / am recommending 1t
to all my friends. Mrs. w. S. FORD,
1888 Lansdowne St, Baltimore, Md.
The most successful remedy in this
country for the cure Of all forms of
female complaints is Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. 1t has
stood the test of years and to-day is
more widely and successfully used than
any other female remedy. 1t has cured
thousands of women who have been
troubled with displacements, infiam-
nation, liberation, fbroid tumors, ir-
regularities, periodic pains, backache,
that bearing-down feeling, fiatulency,
Indigestion, and nervous prostration,
after all other means had failed.
If you are suffering from any of these
ailments, don't give up hope until you
have given Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound trial.
If you would like special advice
write to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn,
Mass, for 1t. She has guided
thousands to health, free of
charge.
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24
Hnuse of Commons Bulls.

The House of Commons, as might
have been expected, has contributed
a fair share to very amusing col
lection of bulls 1t was in one OF
the debates of that body that the late
Col. Saunderson described eastern
Roumelia as man enough to take her
stand in defence of certain threat
ened right.
An Irish M. P. once declared that
of the outrages reported from Ire
land three-quarters were exaggerated
and half had no foundation in fact
a statistical computation that remind
one of another Irish NJ. P, who de-
clared excitedly to a group Of fellow
members: Il want to convince you
that there isn't any truth in half the
lies they are telling about Ireland"
The biography of Dean Hook recalls
a certain minor canon, who used TO
preach at the Cathedral when Hook
was a boy at Winchester school. In
one Of his sermons there occurred
the striking reflection that what is
impossible can never be and very sell
dom comes to pass"
Another discourse was long remem-
bered for it's pathetic lamentation on
the degeneracy of the age: 20 tenn
pora! o mores, What times we live
in! Little boys and girls run about
the streets cursing and swearing be-
fore they can either walk Or talk"
But the Church Of England has no
monopoly of these violent contrasts,
for it was at City mple meeting
not many years ago that a speaker
exclaimed: Il find my time is al
ready gone. Therefore / will keep
within it."-Windsor Magazine.
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24
Curious Tenures.

The Duke of Wellington is the
holder of no fewer than nine titles,
and has the honor of being one OF
the twelve grandees of Spain. Strata.
fieldsaye. the family seat in Berlt.
shire. is held on the somewhat cur.
ious condition that silken banner
is presented at Windsor on each sue
ceeding anniversary OF Waterloo.
Similarly. the Duke of Atholl holds
certain of his possessions, condition
ally on supplying a white rose ON
the occasion of visit from the SOW
ereign; while the Munros of FOULS
hold their property on an even trick
ier rent, for they are supposed to
present a SNOWFALL upon any day of
the year that it is demanded. For
tunately, snow lies in the chasms OF
Ben Wyvis during most of the year
Britannia.
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24
TABLE D'HoTE ECONOMY.
ChIcsgoan Escapes Part Of the Tax
on Those Who Care Not for Wine.

on Those Who Care Not for Wine.
The man from Chicago, conveying
a party Of five women relatives about
New York, dropped into a restaurant
for dinner. They wanted the table
d'hote dinner, which was advertised
at 81 with wine and $125 without
wine
This variation in price didn't
please the man from Chicago. He
himself was on the water wagon and
he knew that none OF the women folk
wanted wine Naturally he objected
10 paying any $3.50 extra for a mega
tive quantity.
Then plan came 10 him to save
at least part of that s1.50. He ca!lot
tor the wine card and ordered the
cheapest bottle Of wine on it-a c!ar-
ct at 81. The waiter brought the
wine, opened it and was told he
needn't serve it.
The Chicago man saved 80 cents on
the dinner and the waiter was in a
bottle OF wine. There was some talk
of taking the wine away with them
but the waters longing look at il
prevailed. New York Sun.
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24
BEAU TY
LAST
OF ALL
Opinions of 10000 Frenchmen
on the Qualities Destr-
able In q Wife.


Despite the recent slight increase
in the French birth and marriage
rates reported recently the crisis In
the marriage market continues to en-
gage the attention OF some OF the
foremost writer's in the French press.
Paul Marguerite. the woman's CHAM
pion. has an interesting article III
lie Journal.
He is a strong advocate of a freer
womanhood in France. NJ. Mar
gueritte's article does not deal WIN
woman's legal status so much as WI
her helplessness in the matter o1
matrimOny.
He lays il down as general axiom
that the French girl wishes TO bc
married. while the young man wishes
to remain single. The phenomenon
of a woman preferring to remain q
spinster hardly exists in France. The
Young man will not marry, or deferS
marriage until comparatively late in
life because he fears the rcSponsl-
bilties of a household.
Living has become increasingly
dear in Paris. The old simple WAYS
Of the economical French arc chang
ing in the large towns for creator
luxury and display. 1t is becoming
increasingly difficult for the man OF
small fixed income to make both
ends meet.
The young man does not precisely
blame the girl for the difficulties OF
modern existence, but he does say:
She has grown much more extrava-
giant. She detegts housewOrk an1
avoids the kitchen. Her ideas are
now centred upon dress and an auto
mobile She wants a big bank book.
Therefore the unadyenturous young
man SAYS: Il shall not marry unless
7 can find a wife with money" AS
Paul Marguerite dryly remarks:
This is a business arrangement, and
business is bad"
The author declares that men m
the industrial and clerk class IN
France do not marry the laborlous'
hard working women with whom they
are in daily contact in the offices.
Their attitude toward the feminine
worker is either of cOmradeship 0r
of hostility; it does not lead to mar
riage. Yet it is notorious that these
women are good and economical
managers in their own homes.
In connection with this topic the
answers to a question with DIntrans-
igeant, Henri Rochefort's paper, has
put to its readers, gives an interest
ing insight into the modern French
mans min 1t asked how, in the opln-
ion of its readers, the following tnir-
teen good qualities in woman
should be graded in point of import
ance: Beauty, kindness, courage.
constancy, fidelity, good nature,
brightness, frankness, cleverneSs,
wealth, health, wit and talent.
Some 10000 men have sent in ans
wers and the result is surprising.
One would have thought that a
Frenchman would put wealth or
beauty first; but no, the majority put
wealth about half way down the lis.
and beauty last of all. Neither ideal
lists nor realists were prepared for
such a result.
The quality regarded as the most
precious Of all is health. Then comes
courage. Frankness comes fourth:
tnen follow wit. fidelity, cleverness,
wealth and constancy. Last but one
comes good nature. and last Of all
beauty.
Of the 10000 replies only 342 plac-
ed beauty among the first half dozen
ouoiitioc
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24

Thinks the San Francisco Chron-
icle: The National Highway Protec'
tive Society, which has been organ
ized in New York to lessen the al
tomobile murders due TO the reckless
driving of automobiles, will accom-
plish a good work if it succeeds in
fastening the responsibility for acci-
dents upon reckless owners of auto
mobiles, thus forcing them to exer-
else greater care in the employment
of chauffeurs. 1t is always we'll 70
bring the blame homo tc those who
viii be- the chief sufferers for wrong
doing.
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24
Free Course in Cotton Grading
MississipDi A. s. NJ. College.

Angus. 10th to September lith. inclusive.
Practical and expert instruction suited to the
become buyers
Board 81. 90 per week; for any odd days, over
or under a week, 75c per day. Brin sheets,
pillows and pillow cASss, towels and other
toilet articles from home.
Reduced rates on railroads on certificate
plan, beginning August 18th.
For further information address
w. r. MEADOWS.
Agricultural College. Miss.
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24
Out Of a railway mileage IN tn

Out of a railway mileage IN this
country, amounting in 1908 to more
than 224,3S2 miles, at the close OF
that year there were only 59,548 miles
under the block system OF signalling
operation of trains, the net gain Tor
the year being $40 miles. This tor
toiselike pace in effecting adequate
rational operation Of American rail-
roads. observes the Boston Herald. IS
due more than anything else to pop
mar Indifference to loss OF lie ana
linn
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24

cannot describe my sufferings from
terrible bearing down pains. dizzy
spells, headaches and periods OF par
tial blindness. The urine was full OF
sediment. | was in the hospital three
weeks. Doans Kidney Pills were
quick to bring relief and soon made
me well and strong again"
Remember the name-Doan's. For
sale by all dealers. SO cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo. N. 7.
Patience is a virtue, but there are
Others
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24

ness, headaches,
tired feeling, urin-
ary troubles. Doan's
Kidney Pills cure
the cause. Mrs.
Virginia Splitter,
Buena Vista, Va,
says: For thirty
years / suffered
everything but death
with my kidneys. |
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24
You Have Tried the Rest.
Now Try the Best.

CHERITONE-The famous tonic that gives
good stomach, increases the appetite,
strengthens every nerve and muscle OF she
CHARBONNETS RHEUMATIC REMEDY
When you have lost confidence In all otnsr
remedies. give this 4 trial. Price. ..'; Si;W
MALARIFUClE will cure any case oil maiaria.
chflis and fever. Price. ce........,..... Sioo
CHARBONNET'S TONIC PILLS viii destroy
pimplss, liver blotches aud improve the com
piexion better than any cream or Iotlon-
Express prepaid. All mail orders promptly
attended to. -
Manufacturing Pharmacist and Chemist,
l64l Frenchmen ST., New Orleans, La.
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24
c,ye tho C+ Io,,is Pioneer Pre-;

Says the st. Louis Pioneer Press:
The theatre is capable of being and.
for the most part, Is not only an cp-
portunity for innocent amusement
and recreation, but an instrument or
moral education. Why pollute IT,,
render it odious to the decent ma
jority, and perpetuate the ancient
prejudice against it by making 1t an
instrument of immortality?
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24

Rough on Rats. unbeatable exterminator
Rough on Hen Lice Nest Powder. 25c.
Rough on Bedbugs. Powder or Liquid, 25c.
Rough on Fleas, Powder or Liquid. Csc.
Rough on Reaches. Pow'd, 15c., LiQ'd, Csc
Rough on Moth and Ants. Powder, 2oc.
Rough on Skeeters, agreeable in use, 5c.
= 8. Wells, Chemist Jersey City. New jersey
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24

from 1rregularl-
ties, terrible drag
ging sensations,
extreme nervous
ness, and that all
gone feeling in my
stomach. | had
given up hope of
ever being we'll
when l began to
take Lydia E.Pink-
hams Vegetable
Compound. Then
l felt as though
pau lifa hod baeO
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24
MUNYON'S
PAW-PAW PILLS

The best Stomach
ard Liver Pills known
and a positive and
speedy cure for Con-
stipation. Indigestion.
Jaundice. Biliousness.
Sour Stomach. Head,
ache, and all ailments
. arising from q disor-
d e r e d stomach or
sluggish liver. They
contain In concentrat-
ed form all the vir-
tues and values Of
Munyon's Paw-Paw
tonic and are made
from the juice Of the
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24
FRIEND SAID TO USE CUTICURA
After Specialist Failed to Cure Hel
Intense Itching Eczema-Had Been
Tortured and Disfigured-Wa
Soon Cured of Dread Humor

II contracted eczema and suffered in
tensely for about ten months. At times |
thought l would scratch myself to pieces
My face and arms were covered with large
red patches, SO that / was ashamed to 30
out. | was advised to go to doctor who
was a specialist in skin diseases, but / re-
ceived very little relief | tried every
known remedy, with the same results
thought | would never get better until a
friend of mine told me to try the Cuticura
Remedies. So / tried them, and after four
or five applications Of Cuticura Ointment
was relieved of my unbearable itching
used two sets of the Cuticura Remedies,
and l am completely cured Miss Barbara
Kral, Highlandtown, Md, Jan 8, 1905"
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, Sole Props.
of Cuticura Remedies, Boston. Mass.
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24
A Rare Good Thing.

Am using Aliens Foot Ease, and can
truly say | would not have been without 1t
so long, had | known the rehet 1t would
o1ve nv aching feet. | think it a rare good
thing for anyone having sore or tired feet,
Mrs. Matilda HoItwert, Providence, r.
l." Sold by all Druggists, 25c. Ask to-day
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24

Too many men, grumbles the Chi
cago News, attempt to run the coun-
try instead Of attending to their own
affairs
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24

The man who boasts Of his wick
edness is seldom to be believed any
more than the man who prates of
his pietY
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24

A man may have a fondnecs for
widows and still feel that a Miss is
as good as a Mrs.
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24
For COLDS and GRIP.

Hicks CAPUDINE is the best remedy
relieves the aching and feverishness-cures
the Cold and restores normal conditions. It's
liquid effects Immediately. loo. 25c. and
Soc. at drug stores.
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24

The best years of a mans life are
those that come after his best years
have heen MASted
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24

1t is a mothers duty to keep constantly
on hand some reliable remedy for use in
case of sudden accident or mishap to the
children. Hamlins Wizard Oil can be de-
pended upon for just such emergencies.
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24

Some people are 50 narrow-mind-
ed that they can't even take a broad
hint
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24

In spite of the fact that there is
no such thing as the biggest half,
most people want it,
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24

Whether from Colds. Heat. Stomach or
Nervous Troubles, Capudine will relieve yoC
It's hQuid-pleasant to take-acts immedi-
ately. Try it. l0c.. 25c, and soc. al drug
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24
WHY PEOPLE SUFFER.

Too often thekidneys are the cause
and the sufferer is not aware of It..
Sick kidneys bring headache and side
iains. Iameness and stiffness. diZZi-
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24

A woman may be as young as she
feels, but she is generally older than
she thinks she looks.
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24
Physician Mt Home

Is DR.. Btgss-s H1cklebsrry Cordial. 1t al
ways cures stomach and Bowel Troubles,
Children Teeshin etc. Al Druggists 25c
and soc ner bottle.
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24
AFTER
FOURYEARS
OF MISERY
Cured by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound

Baltimore, Md. For four years
my life was misery to me. suffered
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24

Painkiller Perry Davis' acts quickly. a
chill, colic, cramp or diarrhea can be
checked by teaspoonful in hot water.
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24

There is a certain brand of Chris
tian who feels that paying pew rent
entities him to a reserved seat in
heaven
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, poftens the gums. reduces infamna-
ton. suayDpain. cures wind collie. 25c bottle.
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24

Paw-Paw fruit. / unhesitatingly recon-
mend these pills as being the best laxa-
tive and cathartic ever compounded. Get
a o5-cent bottle and If you are not per-
fertly satisfied will refund your money.
~MUNYON.
tIFI1 -IHlRD and JEFFERSON SIS,
PHILADELPHIA. PA.
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24

1t is safer to say that all men are
liars than to try to prove an individ-
ual case.
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24
WHTTWORTH COLLEGE.

Courses leading to the Degrees Alb. and Is
r. departments Of music expression, art and
commerce Forty young ladies can reduce
expenses by taking duties. Next session
opens Sept. 9. Send for catalogue. WHlf
WORTH COLLEGE, Brookhaven, Miss
The sea coast echo., 1909-07-24

CARTWRIGHT'S DOG NANCE CURE 30
cents a bottle, Cartwright's Dog and Toilet
Soap dor fleas and Bath 20 cents cake, post
paid % cents. box 3 cakes 30 cents. y. l..
W1IIET SEED Co. Props, Augusta, Ga.