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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-11
Youngest Travelling Man.

"Harold Banks, Chicago is the way
1t appears on the register of one
Omaha hotel, and the owner of the
name claims to be the youngest travel
ing man in the world, and he looks it.
He pleads guilty to being nine years
of age and declares that this is his
third season on the road, writes Winter
Byles in an exchange.
In order to subscribe his name on the
hotel register Harold has to stand on
his tiptoes, but when it comes to doing
business he can give points to some
of the best OF the veterans. He is sell
ing window cleaning compound and
deals with the retail trade. He has
been in Omaha three days this last
week and says his orders will exceed
$1,000.
While the young man from Chicago
is educated in the ways of the world,
he has not acquired any of its vices.
Discussing this point, he said:
Il do not drink, smoke, chew or
carouse. | enjoy game of baseball,
but ! never allow it to interfere with
my business. l like travelling and have
no difficulty in securing orders.
travel alone, pay full fare, yet could
take advantage of my youth and size
and get half rate. However, that would
not be quite the thing for a travelling
man to do, and then l don't think the
house would stand for it.
Dung Banks started in business sell.
ing newspapers on the streets of Chi
cago and made good. Then he got a
chance to sell the window cleaning
compound in the city and did so wei
that he was given territory, which in
cludes Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota
He makes two trips year, and says
that this year his salary and commission
will net him $4,000. His money is sem
home and placed in a savings bank
When he gets enough to make pay
ment he buys lot. He claims tha
he has great confidence in real estat,
and insists that his ambition is to owl
a farm, well stocked with fine cattl,
and horses. When he has secured thi
he Will quit the road and become ;
farmer.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-11
TELLS OF his FAMOUS Hmm.
Faces of Street Audience Gave Mi
lister Inspiration for ssLtfe Lfns.r


lister Inspiration for s'Ltfe Lins.''
Surrounded by a model of Lyh
gun, piece OF cable. life buoys, mega
phone, wig-wag flags, tailboards con
tanning instructions to sailors and tive
life ropes, the Rev. Z. S. Ufford, d
Rockand. Me-, evangelist and author
OF the famous revival hymn, Throw
Out the Life Line" sat placidly among
these mementos of fearful storms
which have ragged along the New Eng
land coast. In the Union station walt
Ing for his train to Minneapolis. the
Des Moines Register and Leader says.
The Rev. Mr.. Ufford Is an evangelist
and this paraphernalia- which has
been actually used in the rescue OF
sailors from wrecked vessels and was
presented to him by captains of life
saving stations at Cape Cod and Nan
tucket. Is used by him in his evangel-
istic services to illustrate his sermons.
Il was aiding a pastor In East Bos-
ton one Sunday night In 1884, and
when We were returning home after
turned on evangelists and hymns.
began thinking about a hymn that
would reach the people. My father
ard grandfather had been choir lead
ers before me and had been praying
that should write a song that would
Live long after had passed away. On
the afternoon OF that Sunday / went
to the village square and spoke to
non-churoh goers. AS l looked upon
the faces of those about me-faces
upon which were written the story Of
sin-they seemed to be like perishing
men in the pillows Of death. This
must have suggested to me the inspir-
alton for my version of the hymn. l
returned to the parsonage, sat down
and wrote the hymn at once.
at has been often thought that I
at one time must have been associat-
ed with seafaring men to give SO
vivid picture as the lyric depicts, or
that had dashed off the stanzas after
witnessing a wreck of some vessel.
Neither surmise Is correct. 1t Is sim
ply mental picture which came to
me quarter Of century ago, vivid
to be sure, but to which l added the
color"
The Rev. Mr.. Ufford Is building q
unique church by popular subscription
and from the royalties received from
his hymn. A large anchor Is support
ed over the tower. The building II
divided into two parts, an auditorium
and parlor. Over the rostrum Us q
painting by the noted artist, Charles
G. Murdoch, and represents Christ in
the act of saving Peter from the waves
The frieze around the auditorium rep
resents Columbus caravels coming t
America. The church is appropriately
located at the corner Of Water and
Ocean streets in Rockland. His study
Is In the church tower overlooking thu
bay.
MY church will be known as tn,
Temple OF Galilee, or the Peoples
church, and will always be open Il
people OF all creeds."
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-11
Recipe for Catarrh.

The only logical treatment for ca
tarrh is through the blood. A prescrip-
ton, which has recently proved wonder
fully effective in hospital work is the
following. 1t is easily mixed:
cone ounce compound syrup of Sar-
saparilla; one ounce Toris compound;
half pint frst-class whiskey." These
to be mixed by shaking well in bottle,
and used in tablespoon doses before
each meal and at bedtime. The ingredi-
ents can be gotten from any well
stocked druggist, or he will get them
from his Wholesale house.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-11
Calhoun Minister to Gilman

II is reported that William J. Cal
houn, a Chicago lawyer and formerly
member of the interstate commerce
commission had been offered the post
vi minister to China by President
Taft and that Mr.. Calhoun would &C
cept the office.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-11
New York Mayor A Farmer.

William J. Gaynor, who will become
mayor of greater New York on Janu-
airy 1, spent his first day of rest after
the election by taking a 20-mile walk
on the roads near his Long Island farm
and then by DOMINIC overalls and as
sisting his farm hands to husk the fall
gathering of corn.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-11

Some time ago an Office boy, answer
ing the telephone for the first time in
his life, and not knowing how to use
it, was told that, when the bell rang,
he was to answer it.
When, therefore, he heard it ring, he
picked up tine receiver and shouted:
"Helloi Who's thereY'
The answer came back: 81 IN 1885,"
EGO on" said the boy. cts time
you were dead. -
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-11

"Why is Maude so angry with the
photographer
f'She found a label on the back of
her picture saying: 'The original of this
photograph is carefully preserved.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-11
Abruzzi to Lecture in United States.

The duke of Abruzzi, in letter to
friend at Washington, D. c., declares
that his recent promotion to the vice
admiralty of the Italian navy will not
interfere with his plans to visit this
country early in the spring.
He will give four lectures on the
ascension of Asiatic mountains.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-11

HOWARD E. BURTON. Asssyer and
Chemist, Lesdville Colo. Specimen prices:
Gold, silver. lead, s1.00; gold, silver, Toe;
gold, soc; zinc or copper, 81 Mailing en-
velopes and full price list sent spplics
ton Control and umpire work solicited
References: Carbonate National Bank.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-11

Stop guessingl Try the best and most
certain remedy for all painful ailments
-Hamlins Wizard Oil. The way it re-
heves all soreness from sprains, cuts,
wounds, burns, scalds, etc, is wonder
full.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-11
INDEPENDENT INCOME growi

INDEPENDENT INCOME growing the new
Burbank Wonderberry. Any climate, back
yards, gardens, anywhere. Berries from
seed in four months. Be first in the market,
big prices. Our seed limited. but while it
lasts, % cts. packet, with instructions. Won
der Seed Co.. Gil Marion Blk, Seattle. Wn.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-11
Canal Documents Disappear.

Important records affecting the Pan
ma canal negotiations have disap-
peared mysteriously from the safe in
the American legation at Bogota.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-11

Wife-A tree, you know, gets new
clothes every spring-hat, parasol, ev-
erythingl
Husband-Yes, darling. and makes
them all itself.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-11
| Mt NATIONAL HOTEL

234 Main Ave. near Bernard st.
new, strickly modern hotel, 105 rooms, hot
and cold water and telephone in every room.
Rates, so cents to 81. Elevator service Tele-
phone, Main 1857 Spokane, Wash.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-11

If God had intended us to tell all
we see He wouldn't have given us
two eyes and only one tongue.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-11

Lawyer-What is your occupations
Witness am a piano fnisher.
Lawyer-Be a little more definite
Do you polish them or move themf
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-11

Woggs-Young Smith has failed in
business again. I'M sorry for the boy,
but too close adherence to high prin-
ciples ruined him.
Boggs-How so3
Woggs-He advertised "Our product
is thoroughly tested before it leaves the
factory" which is a very hard thing to
live up to when you are manufacturing
dynamite.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-11

A man lately committed suicids. Il
aear," said a Brakeman. that be
yWallowed 3 thirty-eight"
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-11
If You Have Common Sore Eyes,

if lines blur or run together, you need
PETTIT'S EYE SALVE, 25c. AL
druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo
N. Y
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1909-12-11
$40 acre mGStGadS

We can locate you on $40 acre homesteads good
whest lands; or sell you the best OF wheat
lands at $40 to S25 per acre.
G. A. Chichester 4 Co., Great Falls, Mont
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-14
Gen. LEES BIRTHDAY
TO BE CELEBRATED

The Lane-Diggs Camp of Con-
sedeFate Veterans will meet as
usual i'll the Courthouse on Ian.
roth, to celebrate the birthday of
Gen. K. f. Lee. All the mem
bers are expected to be present
and to bring dinner.
Rev. Suddith. Hon. ]. Boyd Sears,
Major Stubbs and probably Judge
CiagGaFt d. Jones will be present
and will speak On this occasion,
All OF the veterans will doubtless
be GLAD of the opportunity to hon.
o the memory of their great
leader and a full attendance is
expected.
The ladies of the u. D. c. have
appoiRteS Committee composed
Of Mrs. c. c. White, Misses Car
aett and Pesd to prepare a pro-
gram for the occasion consisting
OF nnsic and recitation. Mrs. G..
=. Jordan. president of the Char
ter will present crosses Of honor
TO some of the old Rebs. The
acknowledged talent OF some of
the speakers and the program
prepared by the ladies will con-
stitute very interesting feature
and the occasion will doubtless
be very enjoyable one.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-14
JAMES w. TANKARD.

DR.. James VIM. Tankard. one
of the most prominent physicians
Of this section Of Virginia. died in
Baltimore. Dec. SYST. from the
results of an operation performed
In that city, aged 81 years. Or,
Tankard was native Of North
ampton, but had resided III Nor
cumberland. at Lillian, for many
years. Citizen.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-14
STOCKHOLDERS NEEIING.

The stockholders Of the South
side Agricultural Association held
their-Gsual annual meeting for the
purpose Of electing officers etc,
IN the Courthouse at Mathews on
Tuesday. No changes were made
in the personal of the officers.
Capt. Alex. James. President,
Percival Hicks, Secretary, and Z.
M. Blake, Manager. ]. NJ. Pugh,
Treas, being reelected. At q
meeting Of the board of directors
held previous 10 this time cash
dividend of II yer cent, on the
stock OF the association was de-
claTed.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-14
CARD.

After travelling for twenty-four
years as salesman in the whole
sale drug business through large
portion of Tidewater, Va, and
having resigned my position with
the intention to retire to home
life, and spend the remainder of
my days with my family and 10y
ed ones, l feel that | would be
wanting in gratitude if NOT dire
lict 20 duty. Should I not give
give some public expression of
thanks to my merchant friends,
who have afforded me such, liber-
al support, and evidenced such
loyal friendship to me through so
many years, in consideration Of
which / trust they will accept this
Offering as a token of my sincere
thanks and unieigned aPprecia-
tion.
And 10 those who are not mer-
chants. whom it has been my
good fortune TO know, and love,
whose friendship / have so much
enjoyed, let me say that they too
will be remembered by me and
cherished as sweet memories
down through my declining years.
There is only one sad fearure
IN the Withdrawal from the road,
and that is this; separating from
my friends and many OF whom /
viii not meet again in this life.
Sincerely yours.
o. d. MARsroN.
Tappahannock, Va, Jan. /, 1909
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-14

An editor works sos days in a
year to got ont fifty-two issues OF
a paper, that's labor. Once in a
while subscriber pays year in
advance for his paper. that's cap
ital. And once in a while some
son OF a sea-cook of a dead beat
takes the paper for two or three
yerrs then siyJps out without pay
! g for i, that's ANARCHY Week
News
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-14
HERBERT VI. HOPE

Mr.. Herbert M. Hope died last
week in Petersburg after a pro
tracted illness. lie was at one
time prominent member Of the
Virginia Methodist Conference,
and well known throughout this
section. He was a man of win
ming personality and quite popu-
lar. AT one time he was editor
OF the Richmond Church Advo-
cate. Mr.. Hope subsequently
resigned from the ministry.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-14

Obitunrisa ana Tsssivtiens a. rssvee
can only 10 insSvtsd N Peis R9ftev for
which = charSs Of ave asNes F5Ef line ie
shade.
CommuuicnsseuR RdvVsatiEg eRHdi-
dates for once vial - changes sOr at
regular lire Fa&ss fer a<v@stisizg.
Reading notices 10 cua vsr iine-
Contract rss<s fsEsisAsA os syvii-
cation.
All transient Advertisements will be
charged for At ths rate ~ 50 cta- pcS
inch for tho kfst iaaeStio~. Is cto- per
inch for each sebseQs% alt fascetioa
when no change 10 mptAs
TIN JOURNAL voaba - greatly iN-
sdebted to lite ssrrssFsads@ts is tAsy
sill mail their ssws lsSeera 30 as 10
reach this oScs 6usnge WS3cesday
morning. A great BSzy iteEAs have 70
vko unpublished O. - czrricS ossx Eztli
the following wesa AVID IN stale read
ing because hey - ma Esaca SAis
Office in tiuaa>
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-14
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Six out of the eight night riders
on trial in the circuit court Of
Tennessee for the murder of Capt
Rankin were given death sen
tence by Judge Jones on Satur
day and the other two ere SEN
fenced to life Imprisonment.
Keir HsTdie. che English labor
leader has arrived in America.
He will address several-meetinas
in New York and Brooklyn. and
will be present at the labor Coz
ference in Portsmouth onlan. 10th.
Five members Of the committee
appointed to investigate the con-
ditioH of affairs in Panama have
returned and expressed them
selves as being well pleased with
the situation. They say the canal
will be completed about 1915.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-14
SIS mornzn GROW xouna.

"It would be hard TO overState the
wonderful change in my mother since
she began to uae EleStric Bitters,"
writes Mss. ". L, GilpatriclS of Dan
forth, Me. Although past 20 she
seems really TO be growing young
again. She suffered untold misery
from dyspepsia for twenty years. At
last she coulf neither eat, drink nor
sleep. Doctors gave her up and ali
remedies failed till Electric Bitters
worked such wonders for her. health. -
They inyigorate all vital organs, cure
Liver and Kidney troubles, induce
sleep, impart strength and appetite.
Only SOC at all drugg lists. 6
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-14
8 niSIAAG.

Our old friend. Major Stubs.
calls our attention to the fact that
mistakes appeared 10 his
article last Week. In the first
place we put ISco-iSoo instead of
ISo7-ISo9. Again we had $4,000
votes TO retain the Underwood
Constitution whea we should have
bad 81. 900. Ne are glad to cor
iect these tor the Major and to
assure him that they were unin-
territorial ones.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-14

Os ooUksYesery tcue man Is
expected - 80 his duty. but ii
s9metimX happens tina, the pre-
forma9<e OF il places the individ-
cal lTs difscult position. Then
II iEthat the tsce nature Of The
B.n is exposed and his neral
courage tested.
Very difficult was the position
~ which the twelve men sitting
as jury in the night-Tider muir
der case Of Tennessee found their
selves Living as they did in
clese proximity TO body of men
who had proven themselves caps-
OF of aay crime, they were called
upon TO pTonoSncs a verdict mp
on number Of the desperadoes.
Reahsing that these men possess
ed EnmeTosS and dangerous
friesds It must have required
no small amount of moral courage
TO place upon the culprits the
punishment which they deserved.
Tbs country in which they live is
sot orr peaceful cid Virginia. for
there the spirit of lawlessness is
IN the air aud passion runs high,
At one time companies of soldi-
ers were necessary to protect the
citiEene.
This spirit Of lawnlessness is
cas- OF thc Rany evils that endan-
EGTs our civilization at present
bst we fail safe in saying that il
every Jury before whom are 5rou-
CHS similar offenders did their
dzty as did these Iaen that the life
OF this particular evil would be
short one.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-14
DOCTORS MEETING.

The TIdswater Medical Society
compromising the counties of
Mathews. Middlesex, Gloucester,
Essex and King and Queen, met
at tho home of DR.. r. 4. Hoskins
Mathews. Va, Jan. 9th last.
Those present were Drs. Brown.
MarcAant and Gwathney from
Mida!esex. DrS. Jones and James
from Gloucester and Drs. White,
Lane. Haynes. Eoskins and Va
den from Mathews.
An interesting paper read by
DR.. G.. w. Brown on. Some of
the evils of proprietary medicin-
es." brought out some interesting
discussions by the different doc
tors present About $50 o'clock
the session adjourned to partake
of The sumptious dinner provided
By the host and hostess.
4 short after dinner session was
Thea called aad Gloucester c. II.
was decided upon as the place to
inset april 9th. DIR. A. G. Vad-
en- and Dr. LorEimer James were
requested to read papers at this
meeting.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-14

Probably one Of the greatest
reviyalissic meetings ever held in
the state is now in progress in
Richmond. conducted by Rev. J.
Wilbur Chapman assisted by Nr.
Charles Alexaader.a noted singer.
Although ;he~Presbyterians start
Ell the movement all the denomi-
nations i'll the city are interested
IN the revival and branch meet
ings are being held in conjunction
with the main service which is
held at the City Auditorium every
night. The crowds in attendance
have increased every night unit
the building is filled TO overflow
ing. Numbers ask for he pray
ers of the people every night anc
great good is being accomplished
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-14
THE THRICE-A-WEEK WORT
NOTICE.

We take pleasure in announc-
ing that any of our readers can
secure a fine oO-page diary for
1908 bp sending , cents postage.
to D. Swift & Co.. Patent Law
yerS, Washington. ID. c. This
diary IS worth Is cents. and con-
tains 20 pages of svaluablein for
nation, such as the crop proiuc-
ton Ct 1903, by states. Brief but
valuable points of everyday law
and patent laws. Business forms
and population of all states, etc.
and = pages memora ndum.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-14

Many little lives have been saved by
Foley's Honey and Tar. for coughs,
colds, csoup and whoopiug cough. It
is the only safe remedy for infants
and children as it contains TO opiates
or other narcotic drugs, and child ren
like Foley's Honey and Tar. Careful
mothers keep a bottle in the house.
Refuse substitutes. Sold by ali drug
gists.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-14
Some Deaths.

Jack, the 3 year old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Granville Ball. died at
the home OF his parents iii s luda
of Membranous Group, on Tues
day a. m. after an illness of ten
days. The funeral was preached
by Rev. ]. P. Essex at Old Christ
Church at 3 2. m, Tuesday.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-14

For ten years couldn't ride a
horse without being tortured frompiles"
writes L. $. Napier, Of Rugless. Ky,
when all doctors and other remedies
failed. Buckien's Arnica Salye cured
me-" InfailibIe for Piles, Burns,
Cuts, Boiis. Fever-Sores, Eczema, salt
Rheuin. Corns. 2sc. Guaranteed Ly
all druggists.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-14
Results Of the italian Earthquake.

The latest Information from the
scene OF the great earthquake dis
aster in Italy estimates the total
loss Of life TO have been between
400. 900 and $50, 900. The total
loss of Property will probably
never be known but it is thought
to be about $500. coo. 600 of dol
lars. 1t is probable that the King
will order the entire portion of
the country within the earthquake
zone to be evacuated on account
OF the danger ever present for the
inha bitants.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-14
SIMPLE REMEDY roaLA as,ppy.

Hacking la grippe coughs that may
develope into pneumonia over night are
quickly cured by Folsy's Honey and
Tar. The sore and inRamed lungs
are healed and strengthened, and q
dangerous condition is quickly avert
ed. Take only Foley's Honey and
Tar in a. yellow package. Sold by
ali druggists.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-14

Scientists have found in a~eave in
Switzerland bones of men. who lived
100000 years age. ~hsn life was IN con-
slant danger from wild beasts. To-
day the danger. as shown by A w.
Brown OF Alexander, he. is largely
from deadly disease. If it bad not
been for Or. Kings New Discovery.
whichc cured me. could MT have WI. y
ne writes, suffering "a did fr.m a
severe lung trouble and stubborn
cough" 70 cure Sore Lungs, Colds.
obstinate Coughs, and prevent PneA-
1roniss its the best meaecine o. earsh.
SEC. ard i.e2. Guaran,esd by All
orustgisis Iriai hottie frsc
scsfs<e Aches ana lsun--l<o 5iss.Ci e~sit,sl
~ 49, asys,f.t g. n ltfle<f Anti pain Pfll.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-01-14

he worst night riders are caiomef.
croton oil or aloes pills. They raid
ysur bed to rob you OF rest. Not so
With Dr. Kings New Life Pills.
They never distress or Inconvenience,
but always clsnse The system. GU ing
Colds. Esadache, Constipatio.9, Nj
all 'Iruggiats,