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The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1909-12-03

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
State of Washington, for the County
of King.-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Jane H.
Fosnaugh, Deceased.-No. 2440. Order
to Show Cause Why Distribution Should
Not Be Made.
Salem H. Fosnaugh. executor of the
estate of Jane H. Fosnaugh, deceased,
having filed in this court his petition
setting forth that said estate is now in
a condition to be closed and is ready for
distribution of the residue thereof
among the persons entitled by law there
to. and it appearing to the court that
to authorize a distribution of the residue
of said estate:
1t is therefore ordered by the court
that all persons interested in the estate
of the said Jane H. Fosnaugh, deceased,
be and appear before the said Superior
Court of King County. State of Wash
lngton, at the court room of the Pro-
bate Department of said court in the
City of Seattle, on the 9Th day of De-
cember, 1909, at the hour of $3.50 o'clock
A. M. of said day. then and there to
show cause, If any they have why an
order of distribution should not be made
of the residue of said estate among the
heirs and persons in said petition men
toned, according to law.
1t is further ordered, that a copy of
this order be published once a week for
four successive weeks before the said
9Th day of December, 1909 in the Seattle
Republican, a newspaper printed and
published in said King County ans 80
general circulation therein.
Done in open court this End day Of
November, 1909.
ROBERT H. LINDSAY,
Court Commissioner.
Nov. 5-Dec. 8. 1908.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1909-12-03

F. J. CARVER,
Attorney for plaintiff
Office Address: Northern Bank & Trust
Co. Bldg. Seattle, Wash.
Nov. 5, Dec. IT, 1909
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-21
NORTH RANDLE HIGHLANDS

The citizens OF Randle Highlands are
mittee on public buildings and grounds.
yesterday. in making favorable report
on the bill appropriating $4,000 for .
natural park on the Highlands.
At the meeting of the Capitol Vista
Club last night the matter was the prin-
cipal topic of discussion. Samuel III.
Reeder spoke Of the picturesque beauty
of the park site, which he declared viii
compare favorably with beautiful Rock
Creek Park"
The place possesses a commanding view
of Washington and its environs. 1t is but
twelve minutes ride from the Capitol,
and will be the only park of the kind in
the eastern section of the District.
Among the jolly sleighing parties that
have made the run over the hills and dales
of the Highlands during the present lay
of snow was one consisting of society
folks from the west end, chaperoned by
Col. Arthur +. Randle. In the party
were Mrs. Pendleton of Mount Peelier.
Md. Mrs. Hunt Slater. Kurt Dietrich and
Stanton Norman.
The grading of Minnesota avenue from
its intersection with Pennsylvania avenue
toward Benning has been nearly COM
pIeted 1t is said when the work ceases
Capt. Markham. assistant Engineer Com
missioner. will have the surface of the old
Anacostia road through North Randla
Highlands restored. 1t is now covered
with very sticky brand of yellow clay
and the passage of vehicles at certain
points is difficult.
Several members of Congress have re-
Gently taken trips in autos and carriages
over the Highlands as guests Of the off1r
GERS of the Randle Highlands Citizen8
Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-21
A Mans Birthday.

From the london Saturday Review. I
We do not know whence a man come
nor whittier he goes: yet We choose IN
birth or death day to celebrate his, -
curing century. We should chooso -
day of achievement. 49,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-21
A Beautiful Legend.

There is a tradition connected with the
site on which the temple of Solomon was
erected. II is said 10 have been occupied
in common by two brothers, one of whom
had family, the other had none. On this
spot was sown a field of wheat. On the
evening succeeding the harvest, the wheat
having been gathered in separate shocks,
the elder brother said to his wife:
"My younger brother is unable to bear
the burden and heat ofthe day; will arise,
take my shocks and place them with his
without his knowledge"
Theyounger brother, being actuated by
the same benevolent motives, said within
himself:
"My elder brother has a family, and !
have none. will arise, take of my
shocks and place them with his"
Judge of their mutual astonishment,
when, on the following day, they found
their respective shocks undiminished
This they observed for several nights,
when each resolved in his own mind to
stand guard and solve the mystery. They
did so, and met each other halfway be-
tween the respective shocks with their
arms full. Upon ground hallowed with
such associations the beautiful temple
was built.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-21
Jefferson County, West Virginia, Thursday October 2 1909
A Modern Pied Piper.

About forty-five years ago, the Smith
sonian Institution was infested with rats |;
nothing in the building seemed to be rat
proof. They ate skins cured with arSen-
ical soap, or table Linen, or the contents
of Prof. Henry's pantry, without discrim-
ination. Every one in the place, from
Professor Henry TO the bootblack, had
one subject in common, and that was
"rats."
As Professor Henry, ,!whovived in the
east end Of the building, was listening TO
an account OF the ruin wrought in his
home during that day, iProf Spencer
Baird walked in and said, just as if he had
been following every word of the con-
versation, 81 have just been told that
is man in Philadelphia who can rid this
place of rats -
Professor Henry's eyes expressed in
terest and incredulity at the same mo-
ment.
al have!his address here" went on the
assistant secretary. "He calls himself the
'Ratten Konig,' and won't take cent if a
rat remains and has"
"We'll send for him. if it takes our last
thousand cents to do il" said Professor
Henry, and laughingly predicted the rep
etition of the famous old tale OF the "Pied
Piper of Hamelin. :"
Several days later the Rat King appeared
in Washington. He was almost as short
as he was broad ,and wore clothes too loose
for description; they had no shape. He
carried large oilcloth sack anda covered
basket. His penetrating blue eyes were
almost covered by shaggy eyebrows, and
his blond hair had not been cut, but hag-
gled. His manner was short and brisk,
and he went straight to the point, talking
TO Professor Henry in German.
He declared that not rat would be in
the building three days hence if his direc-
tons were obeyed. Duringthat time, he
would stay in the basement, alone; every
door was to locked and on no account
was he to be disturbed until he gave them
the signal SO they left him in absolute
darkness and carried out his directions.
On Sunday morning the queer old man
emerged from the darkness, so confident
OF his success that he refused to accept
the money which was his due then and
there, but insisted that Professor Henry
mail the check to him in Philadelphia the
following week.
Now you can leave your food in the
basement and it won't be touched And
won't take cent il you are troubled
with rats" were his parting words.
Cheese and cake were directly placed
about the building to tempt the rats.
Morning after morning they were found
as they had been left, and from that day
to this, the Smithsonian Institution has
never been seriously troubled with rats.
And no one has ever found out the secret
of the "Rat Kings" method.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-21
The Morning Chores.

Although he was pretty glad to take in
summer boarders, and thus make capital
of his small garden produce and his wife S
excellent cooking, Jedediah Hubbard al
ways made great point of never letting
his guests get in ahead of him in any way.
"City folks that have been around a
mite think they know it all FUN A TO L.
zard !" he used to say. "They need
somebody to take them down peg or
two once in while"
One morning while he was chewing a
long spear of grass, near the woodward,
he was surprised TO see newly arrived
boarder, fully dressed, coming toward
him. This propensity of "city fellers"
to rise at "sunup" was quite irregular.
Good morning." exclaimed the new
conner, in lusty tone.
Morning" responded the old man,
as if uncertain just what to expect.
"Well, suppose you have to get up
early to see that the haycocks crow prop
erly, don't you ?" said the city man, with
an airy, iocular familiarity which Jedediad
was not slow to resent.
"Well, no." he drawled, mot exactly
that was just untying some of the knots
in the cordwood."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-21
Weighing a Hog.

A dog fight sends the pulse ofaviillage
up to 100 and foot race or a knock down
will almost restore gray hairs to their orig
inal color; but for real excitement let a
man come along in front of tavern about
sundown driving a hog.
"Hey, where are you going" 2"
"Going TO sell this hog"
"Hold on minute How much does
he weigh ?"
ooh about 225."
"You're off, he won't go over 20O."
Every chair is vacated on the instant
Every eye is fastened on the hog roofing
in the gutter, and every man flatters him
self that he can guess within pound OF
the porker'S weight.
"That hog will 60 exactly 1876 pounds
said the blacksmith, after long squint.
ale won't 60 an ounce over lS5," says
the cooper.
'1ve got 81 bill that hog will kick at
210," says the hardware man.
"You must be Wild" growls the gro
Ger: al can't see over $50 pounds OF
meat there"
Twenty men walk around the porker,
and squint, and shake their heads and
look wise, and the owner finally says:
"Ifhe don't 60 over 20 ! shall feel that
am no guesser."
cover 22Ol If that hog weighs 200 I'll
treat the crowd" exclaimed the owner OF
the bus line.
81 dunno bout that, unused the squire,
who was on his way to the grocery for
butter. "Some hogs weigh more and
some less"
"What breed is this hog?
Berkshire.
"Well, I've seen some o. them Berk-
shires that weighed like load O. sand
and then again I've seen 'em where they
was all skin and bones. Has anybody
guessed that hog will weigh 300 2"
mo"
"Well, that's a little steep, Dut i've
kinder sot my idea on go"
BY this time the crowd has increased
to hundred and the excitement is in
tense. The Squire lays half dollar on
$50, and the owner OF the hog rakes in
several bets on between 20 and 225."
The porker is driven to the hay scales
and the silence is; almost painful as the
weigher took his place.
1.-TWO hundred and twenty three, "Icalls
the weigher.
GrowIs and lamentations smite the
evening air, and Stockholders pass over
the wagers to the lucky guesserS, chief
among whom is the owner of the hog.
"WeIl, Pm clear beat out, felt sure
that lie would weigh over 3OO," said the
Squire.
''Oh, ] knew you were all way off, ;" ex-
planned the gIIleless owner, when we
weighed him here at noon he tipped at
%, and knew he couldn't have picked
up or lost more than a pound"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-21

Pat had been at work for three days
digging well and as the foreman wanted
il finished within the week, he had prom
ised Pat another man TO help him. II was
getting on towards II O'Clock and Tow
ser, the foreman's bulldog, was looking
over the pit, when Pat said 10 himself,
"Smoke-o."
He had just filled his pipe and was about
TO light it when he glanced up and beheld
Towser's handsome features.
Slowly removing the pipe from his
mouth, he said, "Begona, olive worked
wild Germans and Hengarri-ans and olive
worked with Oitalians and naygers, but
if man with face like that comes down
here to work beside me, oi leave the job"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-21
The Heroes of the States.

Virginia, one OF the Oldest States, and
Idaho, one of the newest, have this sum-
mer caused to be set up statues OF their
State heroes in the hall of statuary in the
national Capitol. They will be formally
dedicated during the winter.
Idaho, which is the fourth State west
of the Mississippi to show respect for the
memory OF its distinguished sons in this
way, has selected George L. Shoup for
the honor. Shoup was the last territorial
and the first State governor oi Idaho, and
one of the first United States Senators
from the State. He has been dead about
five years.
Virginia, from among its many famous
men, has chosen George Washington and
Robert E. Lee as its representatives.
Washington is commonly regarded as a
product of the nation rather than OF any
State, but his native commonwealth has
now claimed him as its own in the nation
dl SdnCif uCEOlSu W tiiOoS "hOhh thS
States regard as their great men.
1t was also for Virginia to decide
whether Lee should be honored in the
same way. Georgia had previously
caused the erection in the Capitol OF a
figure Of Alexander H. Stephens, the
vice president of the Confederacy, not
only for his intellectual greatness, but also
for the reason that he had sacrificed much
to prove his loyalty to his State. Cen
eral Lee followed Virginia in secession,
just as Stephens followed Georgia. This
idea of State loyalty has long been aban-
doned, but respect for the sincerity OF the
men who entertained it has in the North
taken the place OF the old bitterness.
Whatever objection there might once
have been to placing the Lee statue in the
national Capitol has disappeared, and
even the men who took up arms to de-
fend the idea that this is an indissoluble
Union, and not voluntary association,
raise no protest against the action of Viz
ginia in selecting Lee for this signal dis
tinction.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-21
Silent Thunderbolts.

In general way we understand the theo-
ry OF thunderStormS. As matter offact,
there is no phenomenon of nature, not
excepting even earthquakes, ofwhich We
know so little
Man-made lightning that is, electricity
of the highest power which we can artiti-
cially produce, will act according to certain
known laws. II will, for instance, travel
along a conductor of metal.
But flash of lightning will frequently
leap from well-defined metal path and
launch itself through the air on some ad-
iacent object which is an infinitely poorer
conductor.
This may be due to the almost incon-
ceivable force of flash OF lightning. II is
estimated that a.flash Of lightning a mile
long represents pressure or discharge
equal to 1900, ,OOO. 900 volts.
As such a flash lasts only about the
thousandth part OF second, the energy
dissipated by the discharge equals OO,OOO
horsepower. Put il in other words, If we
could find some means of saving and us
ing lightning we should be the richer by
81 900 for every flash.
Lightning is, as we know, usually ac-
companed by peal of thunder, which IS
louder the nearer the hearer is to the point
of the discharge; but this is not an invari-
able rule. There are cases on record OF
most destructive lightning flashes which
were unaccompanied by sound.
Such phenomenon occurred at Bradford
some years ago. What is described as a
"silent thunderbolt' fell in graveyard.
destroying one monument and smashing
to atoms nearly 10 glass cases containing
wreathS and flowers. Other instances OF
the destructive nature OF silent thunder
bolts could be cited.
Scientists are still hopelesSly at sea as
to the cause OF that peculiar phenomenon
known as globe lightning. AT Coventry,
England, scme years ago during violent
thunderstorm il passed along a street like
a soap bubble built of blue fire and drifted
into a shed, where il exploded, blowing
the roof off the place.
At Rheims, in France, similar fireball
came into a cobbler'S shop through the
open window. The solitary occupant OF
the place sat perfectly still, paralyzed with
terror, while his fearful visitant hovered
for several seconds overhead. Then IT
moved toward the fireplace and presently
passed up the chimney.
Next moment there was an explosion
like shell bursting, and the upper part OF
the chimney came crashing down.
Not long ago Count q. Hamilton made
a record of a similar freak OF electricity
He was sitting at a house on Lake Wen
ner, in Sweden, when just after a vivid
flash Of lightning brilliant white ball ap-
peared over the table and hanging poised
there for some seconds went of with
loud bang.
Fortunately il did no harm to anyone, al
though il was quite close TO several peo-
pie.
In November, 1902, Sydney, Australia,
was visited by a terrific dust storm, in the
midst Of which a perfect rain of electric
fireballs began TO fall These set fire to
number OF houses and a most appalling
panic set in. A cry was raised that the
end of the world was at hand, and the
people rushed out OF their houses into the
ink black dust deep streets.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-21

Representative Serene z. Payne. chair
man Of the ways and means committee,
is searching for life-like portrait OF the
late William L. Wilson, Of West Virginia,
who was chairman OF that committee dur
ing the 53rd congress, and author OF the
Wilson tariff bill. With the exception OF
Mr.. Wilson's picture the walls of the ways
and means committee room In the cap
itol are adorned with handsome portraits
Of statesmen who In The past twenty-five
years have been chaimen Of this most
important committee OF The house.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-21
Man-a-Iln an Ideal Laxative.

The depot of Meridian, Texas. is about
a mile from the business part OF the town.
One night sleepy, weary travelling man
said to the darky who was driving him
10 the hotel:
"Old man, why in the name OF heaven
did they put this depot so far from town."
The darky scratched his head in thought
and replied:
"Waal. boss, rs io'ced TO admit dat ]
hasn't give de matter s'iicient cogiation.
but s'pose dey done dat so as to have de
depo, as near as possible TO dc railroad"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-21
Words To Freeze The Soul.

''Your son has consumption. His case
is hopeless" These appalling words
were spoken to Geo. E. Blevens, a lead
ing merchant of Springfield, N. c. by two
expert doctors = one a lung specialist.
Then was shown the wonderful power OF
DR.. Kings New Discovery. "After three
weeks use," writes Mr.. Blevens, che was
as well as ever. would not take all the
money in the world for what it did for my
boy" lnfallible for Coughs and Colds,
its the safest, surest cure of desperate
Lung diseases on earth. SOC and S1.00.
Guarantee satisfaction. Trial bottle free.
Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-21

DR.J. w. FULLER, Scientific Opt.
- clan, so3 North Main ST.. Los Ange-
les, Cal, writes:
al was troubled with catarrh OF tho
head for many years. IL affected my
sense OF smell, hearing and sight.
"I spent lots OF money with doctors
and the use OF local applications 10 re-
lieve mo, but 10 no purpose until my
attention was called 10 tho wonderful
effects OF Pcruna.
"I must say that met with mostsur.
prising and satisfactory results. Peru
ma took hold Of sic complaint and drove
Il entirely out Of my system.
"AlthouGh we'll along toward the
allotted span OF mans life, ] am as
pleased as a child over the results, and
feel like young man again"
Man-a-IIn an Ideal Laxative.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-21

A certain priest was once riding in a
street car in New York city, and upon
passing very imposing church edifice, a
passenger turned to him and said, "lfthese
Christians would stop buiIdingfine church,
es and give the money to the poor. il would
be much more TO their credit" "I'ye heard
a similar remark before" was the quiet
answer. Indeed, and by whom, may J
ask2D "Judas Iscaiot," was the reply.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-21

c. H. Kuger, the JeweIer, 1860 Virginia
Ave, indianapolis, Indiana, writes IL
was so weak from kidney trouble that I
could scarcely walk ahundredfeet. -Four
bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy cleared
my complexion, cured my backache, and
the irregularities disappeared, and can
now attend to business every day and
recommend Foley's Kidney Remedy to
all sufferers, as il cured me after the doc
tors and other remedies had failed"
Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-21

The finances OF The city OF Winchester
were never in better condition than at the
present time. This information was made
at the regular monthly meeting OF the
town council when the report OF City
Treasurer George n. KinseI, tor the month
OF September, was read. Ills report
showed receipts TO have been ~, $500
disbursements, 81, ,708.4 .46, leaving a bal
ance In hand as of0ctober Of tl4, ,2l7.59.
Winchester Star.
This shows how well town can get
along without whiskey saloons, for Win
chester is dry.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-21

School children in Greater New York
were required some time ago TO bring to
their teachers vaccination and birth ceri-
ficates. Frequent forgetfulness made one
teacher impatient, and word went out
that the certificates must be there on a
certain morning. On that day an anxious
little girl raised her hand the moment the
school opened, and, on being told TO
speak. said tremblingly:
"Please, teacher, don't get mad at me.
I've forgot my excuse for being born"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-21
THE AIM.

O Thou who lowest not alone
The swift success. the instant goal.
But hast lenient eye to mark
The failures OF tn inconstant soul.
Consider not my little worth
The mean achievement scamped in act.
The high resolve and low result,
The dream that burst not face the fact.
But count the reach OF my desire.
Let this be something in Thy sight
have not in the slothful dark
Forgot the Vision and the Height
Neither my body nor my soul
To earths low ease will yield consent,
praise Thee for my will TO strive.
bless Thy good Of discomfort.
Charles 6. D. Roberts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-21

Foley's Honey and Tar clears the air
passages. stops the irritation inibe throat,
soothes the inflamed membranes, and the
most obstinate coughs disappear. Sore
and inflamed lungs are healed and
strengthened, and The cold IS expelled
from the system. Refuse any bat the
genuine in the yellow package. Hilfs
Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-21

"See here, Mr.. Sands" said Mrs.
Tightwad, that cheese Is full OF holes"
eyes, ma'am," reioined the grocery
man, chats the way il comes"
"Well, don't want IT," said Mrs.
Tightwad. "'m not going to pay iof
half pound Of holes"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-21

Little Nellie was out riding one day with
her grandmother in the country. As they
passed village cemetery she looked up
at the old lady and asked:
Grandma, how long is it after they
plant people before their tombStones
come up ?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-21
G,.rd,. yae W;II;e I have dysne

Grandpa-Yes, Willie, have dyspep-
sia, rheumatism, neuralgia and lumbago.
WilIe-Gosh, grandpopl Don't you
wish you was a boy again2 Why, you
could stay out of school pretty near all
the time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-21
Up Before The Bar.

N. H. Brown, an attorney, of Pittsfield,
VT. writes: I'VE have used DR.. Kings
New Life Pills for years and find them
such a good family medicine we wouldn't
be without them" For Chills, Consdpa-
ton, BiiiousneSs or Sick Headache they
work wonders, sc at HilPs Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-10-21

Mr.. Stubble-You say that you lived
with your wife whole year and never
said word to her?
Mr.. Trouble-Yes; you see didn't
like to interrupt her.