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The Carlisle independent., 1909-01-14
g!g yeg KNOW THAT Schaap's Laxative Chill Cure

was really a Chill Cure and Liver Regulator combined. It not alone kills all germs but at the same time expelS them by acting on the Liv- CT and Bowels. It does not contain any Quinine, Strychnine or Arsenic and is perfectly safe to take.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-01-14

The officials of the department of agriculture at Washington are giving much attention to he matter of soil fertility in the Unitet States. The re- suit of the investigat ton is interesting as serving to show o0 0at the farmers chances are not lesseSed by any de crease in such fertility ,IOf the farming lands of the country placed at S38 ,591,- 774 acres, it is stated that the yield of cereals has increased, and the conclu- sion reached is that soil resources are practically inexhaustible. Whatever lack exists in somo respects may be supplied through the use of fertilizers, of which there is an abundance This, taken in connection with the improved methods of farming coming into use so rapidly. is assurance of indefinite pros perity for agriculture.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-01-14
Exclusion Laws Wiping Out Chinatown

town, says many of the Chinamen are going back to China because of the liberal policy" of the new government there. He also ascribes the exodus to the rigid enforcement of the exclusion law and to the business depression
 Rich Chinamen go home," Tom Lee says, "and no come back No oth. CT Chinamen allowed to come to take places"
 Years ago Chinatown was one of the si61tsSof the city But now it is large 1g nl9mory. No more does the clink ivory chips or the smell of
 2Slkng opium greet the curious,
 gAtsseeing eXcursionist.
 When a Chinaman decides to quit hesRdoes so without much ado No moving vans are required to move his goods. He simply packs his grip and vamooses. What household utensils he may own he divides among the members of his clan whom he leaves behind, as souvenirs, or else he leaves them iii the room he has occupied-an unwelcome present to the landlord.
 According to Tom Lee, the exclu- sion law is not only depopulating Chinatown but is slowly closing all the Chinese laundries throughout the country. Owners of these laundries can obtain no help, and no purchasers when they want to retire and go back to China. Consequently, the laundries are closed
The Carlisle independent., 1909-01-14

It is said of Harry Barnato. the South African diamond king" who died in London a few days ago, that he never grew up" to his wealth, his ex- penditures being a curious mingling of extravaganza and penuriousness. The same was true, it is related, of his brother Barney Barnato who died some time ago. As an example of aarry's peculiarity it is related that he once kept a S5.000 automobile idle for months because he could not find a chauffeur for less than 30 shillings a week. He dressed handsomely, but fought his tailor in the courts for months over 36 cents. lie allowed his ten-dollar-a-week clerks to stand him for drinks" without any return. This characteristic is probably accounted for by the fact that the brothers were very roor in their youth and had to count their pennies The habit of thought calling for careful expenditure in small things became so fixed that it aeer ieft-cthap.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-01-14

The portion of Italy affected by the recent earthquake is in the most con- vulsiop-smitten region of the globe The main area Of disturbance was in Calabria, though cities on the island of Sicily were shaken and tidal wave inundated that islands sea coast.
 Notwithstanding the fact that since the beginning of history the ground of Calabria has been known to have the habit of opening as if to swallow up it's inhabitants. the region has always been we'll populated. Nearly million
The Carlisle independent., 1909-01-14
ITALIAN CITIES WHERE LOSS
 OF LIFE WAS HEAVIEST.

Cities in whic loss of life was heaviest were as follows:
 Messina, population 100000; wrecked by shock and swept by
 ! tidal wave.
 Reggie, population 5o,ooo; de
 stroyed. ! catania, population ROCCO; in ] Cassano, population 6,7oo; in ruins.
 Cosenza, population 21 ,oo0; nearly all dead.
 : seminara, small village. de-
 stroyed. scilia, population 7,eoo; in ruins. Paterno, population 24,ooo; in , ruins.
 vittoria, population s2,ooo; badly ; wrecked.
 ! Marc, population 12,eoo; half de stroyed.
 Riposto, population TOGO; in ruins. ! Ali, Mineo, Patti and Castroreal, Sicilian towns; all badly dam-
 ! aged, with heavy loss of life.
 PaImi, Bagnara, San Giovanni and CanniteIIo, CaIabrian villages; all in ruins.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-01-14
SINCE BEGINNING OF HISTORY
 CALABRIA HAS BEEN SCOURGED
No Part of the Earth That Has Suffered So Severely from Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptons---Contrast Between Ancient and Modern Times in
 Treatment of Disaster.

The calamity in Calabria gives fresh interest to the elaborate catalogue of earthquakes to which Maj. de Mon- tessus de Balore has devoted years of labor, and which he completed a few months ago. It includes no fewer than 130,000 distinct shocks of which trust worthy details have been preserved, and indicates with some approach to scientific accuracy how the manifes- tations of seismic activity are dis tributed over the earth's surface. The table goes back as far as authentic records are obtainable but the prepon- derance of the records refers to shocks which have occurred within the past 50 years. Here is the summary of Maj. de Balore's statistics:
The Carlisle independent., 1909-01-14
THEN AND NOW Complete Recovery from Coffee Ills.

About nine years ago my daughter. from coffee drinking, was on the verge of nervous prostratipn," writes a Louis vile lady, She was confined for the most part to her home.
 When she attempted a trip down town she was often brought home in a q cab and would be prostrated for afterwards
 "On the advice of her physici gave up coffee and tea, drank and ate Grape-Nuts for breal
 She liked Postum from beginning and we soon sa ment. To-day she is il the mother of fivonl whom are fond Postum ai ier recove
 There's
 Name giy Creek, Mich! Wellville," in
 Ever read tn appears fro are genuine. tr3 interest.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-01-14
Another Instance

Hazing has been forbidden in the University of Nebraska.
 So was apple eating in the Garden Of Eden.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-01-14

Gotham hotel shelters s10, ,0Oc
 f pet dogs. The guests need zrtutside for a plentiful infusion ks. Md whine in sEe..~ systems
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-20
HAS A REGULAR ARMY

Liberia at present is governed by a president, vice president and council of six ministers Senate and House of Representatives. Only negroes hold office in the republic Even to possess land a the two houses the membership numbers twenty two. There is a regular army of 1000 and a militia numbering 800 $ A stf
 Although the number of Amerco-Liberians is placed 15O0O there the country about 10000 civil Liberans, mostly a mixture of the descendants the coonists and the native Most of them Christians.
 houses neatly built of frame. The income of the lives principally from exports, consisting of piassava fiber obtained from the rind of the rapha palm; coffee, ivory copal palm oil palm kernels gin ger and rubber. present the rubber industry is in infancy although there Is wealth of 1t in the uncut wilderness
 Liberia declared Sir Harry Johnston has great the people. he asserted. amounts to fanaticism. while the indulgence of alcohol is fatal handicap the development of the country.
 sort of pseudo-cuture the traveller prevails among the better classes. Though they may learn Greek Latin in the schools, comparatively few a vestige of the native languages. Impractical they spend their time in technical disputes concern ing law-so that their government has become opera -bouffe affair."
 They ashamed, it is said. that they black white civilization, much to the scorn of the honest, unadorned natives.
 '.No self-respecting Liberian" Johnston said. "woud be seen abroad Sunday would pay a call or take part social function, under 8 broiling sun and Turkish bath atmosphere except in an immaculate black silk topper and long black frock coat'
 And as for the dream of the fathers of the res nublic? Will Liberia awaken and fulfil its mission. or will 1t eventually fall? Only the future
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-20
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the United States that time it has been going heavily in debt by year. that it a country practically without credit z.---
 Largely to Thomas Jefferson who advocated the free dom of slaves establishment of colony of the 17s1. the its origin Directed by Legislature Virginia the Governor of that state communicated with the President of the United States in 1soO result of correspondence being that Africa chosen a site for a colony
 n American Colonization Society formed. composed of many wealthy and phlanthropc preparations sending freed slaves to Africa making the slave trade statutory piracy passed in 1s1S. with appropriation of s1OOoo to care for negroes taken from captured slavers
 Agents sent out by President Monroe selected that part Africa known Liberia q site for preparations taking 300 freed slaves to ship called the Elizabeth chartered and their home On February 6. 1920, the ship sailed with lightweight negroes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-20

instructor declares that the athlete who fails is exception and does not prove a general ruie'
 One might mention many athletes who won fame public life but who maintained thelr health and strength. ~ - =,
 There Tommy Burke the noted 14O-pounder who is a prominent lawyer in Boston. lie now weighs 200 Jerome Buck former low-hurdle cnampIon' Is in good health and prosperous hotei Tn Jer- sey City Many other athletes in fine health living privately Among them might be mentioned Mike- Sweeney George Orton, Alvin Kraenzlein and Myer Prinstein.
 One of the most common injuries from which ath- letes life Is failure of the heart This due to the they succumb to the temptation themselves. :,
 "Sometimes the aortic gives way or the heart becomes enlarged" declared Dr. James Gwathmay, of the Polyclnic Hospital, of New York But. then all athletes enlarged hearts which IS the result o the exceptional work they are called upon to do The life of a horse is longer than that of an we hear cry about the danger of enlargement of the heart"
 Thomas of the New York Athletic Club, had to give up athletics because of threatened heart failure holding the record for sprint broad jump Club hurdler, who held many records, obliged to quit for the
 One can many athletes who dropped from the zenith There John Clarkson. the great base ball pitcher; John L. Sullivan, the celebrated prize fighter; Corbett and Kilrain , . Al,
 The question is whether those men went the limit of their powers" declared physical expert "or whether they overstrained themselves It is difficult to determine. that there of great athletes fail live to their expected careers Are athletics to blame? do not think so. Others may think dlnarant-"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-20
LAND cHEAPLY BOUGHT

On December H. 1921. pr. Eli Ayres to the rescue Of the band the naval schooner Alligator. Ayres negotiated for the future site of Monrova and from native chiefs the Colonization Society
 strip of coastland 1sO miles and 40 miles broad be reserved a settlement
 For this land he paid muskets. one small barrel powdef six iron bars ten iron potsS barrel of beads of tobacco twelve knives twelve forks spoons. small barrel of nails, box of tobacco pipes three mirrors. four umbrellas three walk sticks box of barrel of four hatss pairs shoes six pieces blue bait and three pieces of white calico sH5 D.
 The following articles promised in further Six iron twelve three barrels of der twelve plates, knives twelve forks. twenty hats five barrels of salt beef five barrels of salt pork. twelve barrels of biscuits twelve glass decanters twelve wneglasses and fifty pairs of boots.
 It Is said the native chiefs had idea they were actually signing away their land which the req the strife that afterward developed It in 1922 that the first huts built by the colonists That year they were attacked by the natives
 coonsts arrived from the United States in 182 that followed various states estab- lished settlements Thomas Buchanan cousin of Presi dent James Buchanan, the first governor of the colony He out by the Colonization Society in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-20
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Most of them too good to last" recently de- clared w. Ward Beam, a wel-known eastern phys ical instructor Like instrument in perfect accord men,
 'rake the athletic heroes. In their prime they live according regimen; while in training they follow strict discipline Their moral mental and phys ical natures must be perfectly balanced. az.
 "The athlete in the pink of condition feels III. mne more keeny than others He is more alive than others He has more bodily vigor Naturally temptation makes greater appeal to him.
 .'He wins honors. He is feted and lined and wned;; erhaps G hls head Is turned tvefy bo4y wants r}rn I to excess. He may a social lion. quickly falls a prey. There are innumerable cases
 There was Willie Day the swimWer for & Ins6anfe b boxer He lost his through social dissPation others; they did carry out the promises of their early careers"
 Many persons maintain that the athlete who fails does despite his training; that were he not an Anderson director of the Yale University gymnasium has declared that comparison of the mortality or specialized athletes in colleges and general graduates Is in favor of athletes. William J. Herrmann. cele-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-20

themselves to the service Of their try of Arthur Barclay. president of the republic who many years of his life to the betterment of the land.
 When the American commission sent to Liberia to in vestigate financial and diplomatic difficulties arrived Monrovia the capital last May. the people wild with rejoicing. Signs bearing the legend "The day of the Lord has come." put in the streets houses were fags closed guns fired
 For years Liberia has retrogradng plunging from difficulty into another Conditions fully examined the commission consisting of Roland Post Fakner Philadelphia formerly commissioner of edu cation Rico; J. scott-secretary the Tuskegee Institute and Dr. George sale superintendent Baptist missionary schools Porto Rico and Cuba
 Upon the decision of these the hope of Liberia largely country needed support for 1t is tottering.
 Liberia was recognized as independent country by
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-20
Can Liberia RetaIiinl' Its Place m the World as an Independent Statea

COME 1rssms gre realized, others fade. The dream Of. ths fathers of the ~ American republic has become q gtor'- ons reality; 50 hSUs the dreams of others sU'o first visiomed the greatne,s of nStions. But stN other 6reams feI.
 When, in 1920, Q good ship called the Elizabeth Jeff the shores of America Sc'th eighty-two black men SboSrd, mary phil0"- thropists in ths United States dreamed of Q republic for black men, goVerned by and for fhe blacks.
 Inspired by the dream, they sent the first shipload Of rcturning blacks to their nat'Ve shores to found ths incipient republic of L. beria. They believed in the capGbitity of the freed slaves end their children to govern themselves. They believed the republic scoHld finally fake its place among the snceessfHl "G- tiomalities of the earth.
 Liberia today has q population of z5,ooo Hmerico-Liberi0ms ana ot 2,ooo, 900 natiVes. Plunged im debt, harassed by di6eHItieS, the government some time ago asked the Gss'st- 0nce of the United States and England. 4 commission, appointed by the American Pres- idsmt, sphich svas sent to investigate affairs in the black republic, las retnrned to this coHn- try.
 The question that has been asked often of late years is SUhether LiberiG has failed 0s e nation. That t has seems to De the op1n- ion of many who hGVe visited the country. What, # GMy, measaweS of relief may be pro- posed, and svhether they sciH De efective in saving ike sinking black ship of state, iS question for the future to decide.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-20

States Yet if a theatrical writer wished material
 for ripping burlesque. travellers there Is no country where available material Is to be found
 Struttng about frock coats. starched shirts and high silk hats, elite of Liberia said to live in that state careessness which Is affected by questions state On every occasion. 1t is said the aggerated rament of civilization.
 As the average Liberian is elected to office the instinct which impelled his forefathers to adorn themselves with feathers lip rings and arnuets is manifested by immediate call for garish display of dress.
 Administration of the law would be a laughing ty Justice 1t pathetic. every the law Is invoked Liberian lays his hand upon an- other and is sued for assault The charges made. and the decisions of the judges no less amusing
 by charitable explorers such Sir Harry Johnston of England 1t is pointed out that the of oi- cials are low and the high handed menace and in- eucements of white importers and exporters do not eonduce to honesty
 In any other country, declares Sir Harry Johnston officials would do likewise, possibly they handicapped the officials this unfortunate land
 The question which probably will decided is whether not Liberia shall maintain It's independence and be conducted separate state, whether it's control shall be taken by hands. Realizing the futity of home rule. 1t said many the are eager for the fatherly direction patron
 Among the Liberians 1t must be understood. many men of intellect and justice of high lofty ideals
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-20

IBERIA today Is little known to the general world.
 It is little known even to the people of the United States Yet if theatrical writer wished material
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-20

lsss. Upon his death 1s41 the first colored elected governor. He was General Joseph Jenkins Roberts.
 Declaring that the time had arrived when the people of Liberia should take into their hands the whole work of self including the management of all foreign relaon the Society withdrew and in S46 Liberia proclaimed its Independence adopting
 constitution modeed after that the United States. Governor Roberts elected president year later. Maryland State. adjoining section of land. was an- nexed in 1867.
 the United States while being taken to Liberia. considerable antagonism to the plan pressed by the Those who consented to to Africa were looked upon with and contempt as dupes and fools
 Philadelphia where the Colonization Society had
 stronghold of the negroes uttered protest against the plan, stating However clamorous a few favor of becoming presidents and principal in Africa there is but sentiment among the respectable inhabitants of color Philadelphia which s that 1t meets their unanimous and decided dfsap- prevail" naas ,.ssa Aee~e1 te 4. fsfesssssTs
 But the developrnent of Liberia continued the iron. square miles. this least 900 square miles of uncleared forest About $500 square miles hav~ cleared and made to towns, plantations and gardens This land is occupied by the Amerco-Liberians
 Little progress has been made by the natives who still dwel in the forests ruled by their chiefs They 2OOO to 5000 of land About square miles possessed by the andngo tribes. who raise cattle thereon.
 Between the descenuants the freed slaves and natives friendly feeling said exist at For than fifty after the colony started cooniss and natives engaged constant struggle President Barclay, whose wisdom is the allayina bitterness chiefs Liberia together at certain times. There discussions and the ment of difficulties The result has been the growth feeling of confidence and friendlness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-20

At first 1t planned the colonists Sierra Leone they shelter by Governor and the vessel moved southward Sherbro island, where 1t attempted start a colony. A fever all the whites. with twenty-two of the groes perished. by panic returned to Fura bay.
 year the Rev Ephraim Bacon. brother of the Rev Samuel Bacon who led the colonists sailed the brig Nautilus taking with him only few colo nists At Cape Mesurado their reception most friendly they sailed to Grand Basa. where fever again broke The leaders stricken and returned to America.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-20
Problem of the Pink Lemonade

-HERE." said the head faker to his assist SS ant couple of kegs. One holds
 water and the other pink lemonade Now,
 when the supply of lemonade out. it's m to you to mix them. See? And you want to be mighty careful, for that only and original brand of mink lemonade costs money.
 You mix six parts of one to seven parts of the other. There an't much lemonade there IS water; for when started ! could have done better o draw gallons less, and then only one- half much would have been drawn from the lemon ade keg as drew from the water kes' S pg' wsII nav How many gallons did you draw each al- ready 9" inquired his helper.
 "" reioined the boss faker bafHngly, you want to learn the of the business too soon Find Yet when the helper was ready to become his boss rival he it all figured out. How many gallons had drawn from each?
 Answer to the problem of the hotel: AlysA counted fifty
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-20

Y ARGE headlines in the daily papers tell of
 the splendid achievement of the victor Red letters on bulletin boards spell the
 blows struck by the triumphant pugilist or the blows of the bat by the great ball players
 A few years eapse. No more the papers nor the bulletin boards announce any victories for him. The mans name is not mentioned; 1t IS for
 What becomes of the great athletes who, for a time win the plaudits and the admiration of the crowd2 For few years the champion boxer, run ner hurdler or baseball hero is crowned with lau- rels. Then, like an extinguished comet, he dsap- pears What is the reasoni
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-20

~HAT fame in athletics is short-lived has often
 been said, and truly yet 1t is also true that the fame of the first runner of the Marathon.
 commemorated in story and song, has out lasted many the military heroes of his day In this modern when crown athletic heroes with only too willing alacrity, forget them most expeditiously
 Do athletes lose their power more quickly than other men? Do they more easily fall prey to dis ease?
 One recalls reports sent out not long ago that of the best pugilists of his time was losing his mind One remembers how Matsada Sorakachi, the famous Japanese wrestler. who in his prime twenty-five years fell victim to drink and dis sipaton. One could many
 Seemingly innumerable heroes of the stadium have, In the parance of the day. gone to the dogs" What is the reason2
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22

At the August Larson farm, seven
miles north of De Smet, Carl Olson
will offer at public auction, Friday,
Oct.23, 6 head of horses, farm machin-
cry, cattle and hogs, hay, corn in
field and household goods
R. p. Myre, living two miles north
and one mile east of Manchester, and
seven miles west of De Smet, will sell
at public auction, Thursday, Oct. 2lst,
AZ head of good horses, harnesses,
and enough farm machinery to equip
two ordinary farms. Mr.. Myre will
retire from farming.
John Exc, living five miles south
and one-half mile east of De Smet,
will hold a public auction Tuesday,
Oct. 26th, to dispose of his complete
outfit of farm machinery, 9 head OF
horses, Is head of cattle, and 28 acres
of corn in field.