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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-08-18
His Important Service.

An unusually ingenious plea for
tip was that Of a small Hibernian,
mentioned by Mr.. John Augustus
O'Shea in Roundabout Recollections."
The author was travelling in Ireland.
drove down to the station on the
faint chance of catching the train to
Dublin. When got out of the cab at
the station bright faced boy accosted
me.
"Ah, sure. sir. you've just missed the
train," he said.
1t was true. booked my luggage
and ascertained when the next train
would leave. While | was waiting the
lad came up to me and asked me for a
tip.
What for?" asked.
"Sure, sir, l told you that you were
too late" he unblushingly responded.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-08-18
THE STUPID GOAT.
Why His Picture Was Appreciated al
the College Lecture.

IFS more fun than a circus" said
the lecturer, Ito talk to crowd Of
college boys, but you don't always
know where the fun is until,after your
lecture is over. One night | delivered
a lecture to the senior class of New
England college. The subject of my
talk was wild animals, and l illustrat-
ed it with n large number of lantern
slides. One of these pictures was a
photograph Of Rocky mountain goat.
When this gentleman's portrait was
thrown on the screen said, giving his
name, The goat Is a very stupid ami
mal.'
Instantly was interrupted by wild
shrieSs and yells of joyous applause
cheers, clapping, stamping - fellows
grinning at each other and slapping
each other on the back and yelling,
That's So and Correct until it was
impossible for me to go on, and the
professors had to restore order. This
they finally succeeded in doing. but as
/ went on trying to talk about the
goat pandemonium broke loose again
and again.
"Of course did not know where
the fun was. l tried to think If had
said anything backward or made some
unconscious blunder, for l am rather
absentminded. but l could not recall
anything that had done wrong, so
could only grin feebly and wait each
time until the professors had obtained
quiet and then go on with my talk
AS soon as the lecture, was over l
asked the president where the fun
was. He smiled 1oyously as he ex-
planned:
1.-the freshmen in this college are
called goats. That's ALL"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-08-18

to correct a small throat defect, un-
dergoes an operation; young doctor
who is in love with her wishes to
keep her from a stage career. His
suggestions that the operation has
been a failure, together with the
nervous shock, temporarily deprive
the singer of her voice. The dis
covery that she has regained 1t.
and the knowledge of the young
physician sdeception, provide the
incidents of the story. With three
of the four characters professional
musicians, the play is Temperament
tai to a degree, rejecting the moods
and lenses of Bohemian life with
marked fidelity. The cast is a
capable one and includes players of
reputation,
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-08-18
An Anatomical Wonder.

A certain highly respected congress
man makes many queer blunders Of
speech. A constituent, visiting him re-
Gently, complained of the shabbiness
of pair of ink stained crash trousers
that he had on.
"A man of your position" said the
constituent reproachfully, fought to
wear handsomer trousers than those"
The congressman, offended, answer
ed reproachfully:
"My trousers may be shabby, but
they cover q warm and honest heart"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-08-18

couple of interesting novels, but
can't make up my mind which two to
select. Couldn't you help me out?"
Il am afraid my selections might not
prove interesting to YOU" replied Miss
Blank.
Just pick out two books for me and
I'll guarantee to like them," he re-
joined gallanhy.
"IIaye you read Barrle's or Iteade's
nOyels?' she asked.
"No; get me one of each and I'll be
satisfied" lie replied.
She selected two ana handed. them
to her spouse!css acquaintance, who,
after warmly thanking her for the
favor she had done him, turned up
the backs OF the books and read these
titles:
"When IL Mans Single"
"yt Ts Never Too Late to Mend"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-08-18
"THE GILMAN"
Joseph Nj. Weber's Melody Drama
the Talk of New York for Months.

Joseph NJ. Weber'S Melody Drama
the Talk of New York for Months.
Joseph H .Weber's novelty play,
THE Climax" by Edward Locke,
one of the most substantial successes
city, during the season. The
beauty of this little play lies in it's
simplicity. The author gets far
away from the conventional idea of
cheap sentiment and offers a play
let teeming with real heart inter-
est, bright, sparkling comedy and
love element that is interesting
enough to appeal to the heart of
the most blase theatre-goer. "A he
Climax" in point of intensity and
heart interest, is said to outrival
any other play within present range
of vision on the American stage.
There has been no drama produced
in a decade that has received so
much favorable comment from the
newspaper and maGazine writer's,
and this fact alone is worthy of
special mention, as the theatre-going
public can receive no better guar
antee regarding the merits of this
charming play. The piece is a de-
cided novelty in it's clever combina-
tion OF music and dramatic dia-
! lOgue, in such way that the effect
of each depends on the other. II
II thc cffco+ &c SONG surrounded
by very interesting story OF Boho.
milan life in America. \ most
promising yC3ng woman singer
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-08-18

Because of Monticello's compare
tive freedom from disastrous fires in
past years the residents had become
possessed with the idea that the
village was immune from that
dreaded element of destruction, and
consequently many had reduced the
amount of insurance instead of in
creasing it, AS a consequence when
Tuesday nights great fire swept
over the village not one-tnird of the
loss was covered by insurance.
p. S.-This item isn't paid for by
insurance people.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-08-18
A Pretty Broad Hint.

A popular and good looking bache-
lor who is a regular patron of a circu.
lating library dropped in there the
other day. II am going on a short
trip, Miss Blank" he said to the young
lady at the desk, land want to take
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-08-18
To Be Led by Permanent Ideals.

To live in the presence of great
truths and eternal laws, to be led by
permanent ideals-that is what keeps
a man patient when the world ignores
him and calm and unspoiled when the
world praises him.-BalZac.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-08-18
For Achina Feet.

Battle feet in very little water with
a good deal Of yellow bar soap-com-
mon bar soap-or rub little soap on
the feet for awhile. Do not wear black
hose unless they have white feet.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-08-18
To Iron ponoaA-

When laundering any article made
Of pongee iron it without first sprin-
king 1t and you will find 1t looks far
newer and silkier than when dampen-
ed and ironed in the usual manner.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-08-18

N l.. ROWLAND,
". ATTORNEY II COCNsELoR-AT-LAw.
Office over Post Office. HOnesdale. Pa.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-08-18

A Z. SEARLE,
IA. ATTORNEY 4 COUESELOR-AT-L
Otlice near Court House Honesdale. Pa
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-08-18

HOMER GREENE,
IL ATTORNEY d COUNSELOR-AT
Otlicc over HCir's store. llOncSdale Pa.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-08-18

CHARLES A. MCCARTHY,
~ ATTORNEY Il COUNSELOR-AT-LAW.
Special and prompt attention given to the
collection of claims. Office over Ref's new
store. IOneSdale, Pa.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-08-18

WIN. II. LEE,
w ATTORNEY d LOR-AT-LAw.
Office over post Office. All legal business
promptly attended to. HOuCsdale. Pa.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-09
wnlpsawed pine boards with ample

wnlpsawed pine boards with ample
cracks at top and bottom. aud they
heard plainly. The lieutenant leaned
forward, then with difficulty smOth'
cred an exclamation, for he heard an
other voice now-the voice Of John
Gale. The words came to him mut-
fed. but distinct, and he raised his
hand to knock when suddenly he seized
POlcon, Kissing into his ear:
Listen For Gods sake, listen!'
For the first time in his tempestuous
life Ben Stark lost the iron composure
that had made his name Il byword III
the west, and at sight Of his bltterest
enemy seated in the dark Of his own
house waiting for him he became an
ordinary, nervous, frightened man. 1t
was the utter unexpectedness Of the
thing that shook him, and before he
could regain his balance Gale spoke:
give come to settle, Bennett"
"What are you doing here?" the
gambler stammered
81 was up at the soldiers place just
now and heard you. didn't want
any Interruptions, so | came here,
where we can be alone" He paused
and when Stark made no answer con-
.tinued well, let's get at it." But
still the other made no move. You've
had all the best Of it for twenty
years" Gale went Oh in his eye!
voice, "but tonight l get even. I've
lived for this!"
THAT shot in Lees cabinW recalled
Stark. with the light Of new under
standing. You knew me then"
Yes"
Stark took a deep breath. What
id fool I've been!
"Your devils magic saved you that
time. but it won't stop this The
trader rose slowly, with the knife in
his hand.
you'll hang for this!' said the gam
bier unsteadily. at which Gales face
blazed
"Ha!" exclaimed the trader exult-ng-
IL you can feel it In YOU already,
eh?"
With an effort Stark began to assem-
bic his wits as the trader continued:
"You saddled your dirty work on me.
Ben Stark. and I've carried it for fiji
teen years. but tonight put you out
the way you put her cut. An eye for
an eyer
81 didn't kill her." said the man.
$50? The yellow is showing UP at
last. | knew you were coward, but |
didn't think you'd be afraid to own ii
to yourself
"Look here" said Stark curiously.
"do you really think killed MerridyT
81 know it. A man who would strike
a woman would kill her-if he had the
nerve"
Stark had row mastered himself and
smiled.
"Aly hate worked better than |
thought Well, we'll, that made it hard
for you, didn't it?' lie chuckled. i
supposed. of course, you knew"
"Knew?" Gales face showed emo
ton for the first time. "Knew whatT
His hands were quiyering slightly.
"She killed herself"
$50 help you GOd?'
lTo BE Continued
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-09

den apprehension. What venom the
man distilled! Could IL DO that he had
sent Nccia away?
Stark traced his way back to his
cabin In ten times fiercer mood than
he had come. reviling, cursing, hating
Back past the dark trading post he
went, pausing to shake his cllnched
fist and grind out an oath between his
teeth; past the door Of his own saloon,
which was alight and whence came
the sound Of revelry. through the scat
tered houses, where he went more by
feel than by sight. up to the door Oh
his own shack. He closed the door
behind him now and locked 1t, for he
had some thinking to do, then felt
through his pockets for match, and'
striking It, bent over his lamp to ad-
lust the wick. 1t Jared up steady and
strong at last, flooding the narrow
place with its illumination. Then he
Strengthened up and turned toward
the bed to throw off his coat, when
suddenly every muscle Of his BODY
leaped with an uncomfortable spasm,
as If he had uncovered deadly SER
pcnt coiled and ready to spring.
John Gale was sitting at his table,
barely an arms length away, his gray
blue eyes fixed upon him and the deep
seams of his heavy face set as If
craven In stone. His huge. knotted
hands were upon the table, and be-
tween them lay q naked knife.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-09

A great many people who have
trifled with indigestion, have been
sorry for it-when nervous or
chronic dyspepsia resulted, and
they have not been able to cure it.
Use Kodol and prevent having
Dyspepsia.
Everyone is subject to indiges-
ton. Stomach arrangement follows
stomach abuse, just as naturally
and just as surely as a sound and
healthy stomach results upon the
taking Of Kodol.
When you experience sourness
of stomach, belching Of gas and
nauseating fluid, bloated sensation,
gnawing pain in the pit of the
stomach, heart burn (so-called),
diarrhoea, headaches, dullness or
chronic tired feeling-you need Ko-
dol. And then the quicker you take
Kodol--the better. Eat what you
want, let Kodol digest it.
Ordinary pepsin dyspepsia tab
let's" physics, etc, are not likely
to be Of much benefit to you, in
digestive eilments. Pepsin is only
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-09
Are You
Sick

Much sickness is due to
a weak nervous system.
Yours may be. If it is,
you cannot get well until
you restore nerve strength
Your nervous system IS
natures power house; the
organs of your body get
their power from it. If
the power is not there, the
action of the organs is
weak, and disease (sick-
ness) follows. DR.. Miles
Nervine cures the sick
because it soothes the
irritated and tired nerves
and gives the system a
chance to recuperate.
Try it, and see if you do
not quickly feel it's bene-
fetal effect.
81 was given UP to die by a lead
ing doctor. Got one Of DR.. Miles
books and found that DR.. Miles Ner-
vine fit my case. From the very first
dose l took l got better: l am better
now than l have been for years, ana
do all my own work on the farm.
That's what DR.. Miles Nervine has
done for me, and am glad to recon-
mend Il to others"
JOHN JAMES, Riverton, Nebr.
Your druggist sells DR.. Miles Nerr,
price of first bottle (onIy) IT 1t fails
20 benefit you.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-09

Sod By X. II. TRIM 81
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-09
Better Not Get
Dyspepsia
ne you can help it, Kodol prevents Dyspepsia, by
effectually helping Nature to Relieve Indigestion.
But don't trfe with Indigestion.

a. partial digester-and physics are
not digesters at all.
Kodol is a perfect digester. II
you could see Kodol digesting every
particle of food, of all kinds, in the
glass test-tubes in our laboratories,
you would know this just as well
as we do.
Nature and Kodol will always
cure a sick stomach-but in order
to be cured, the stomach must rest.
That is what Kodol does-rests the
stomach, while the stomach gets
well. Just as simple as A, B. G.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-09
Contractor and Builder
Permanently Located

e are prepared to DO a u classes
Of wood work, sLch as building
HOUSES, BARNS,
STABLES. SHEDS, ETC.
lot rs have Your oidprs for Doors
and SasheS. we can save You money.
do all kinds Of shop work.
A big shop. Improved machinery
and dry kiln. in fact everything
that goes to make an up-to. date and
we'll equipped plant.
Dealer in in all kinds Of Lumber
Dressed Lumber speciality.
All orders receive prompt atten-
ton
[. i. BuSsard
Monterey, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-09
DIR q. il. BURTON,

EYG.EAR, NOSE AND THROAT SPECIALIST
Lexington, Va.
1.-Two trips to Highland county in May
and October,-stf piping at Monterey,
Mcdowell and Doe Hill. Glasses fitted
By prescription.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-09
Our Guarantee

Go to your druggist today and get dol.
lar bottle. Then after you have used tho.
entire contents Of the bottle II you can
honestly say, that 1t has not done you any
good, return the bottle to the druggist and
he will refund your money without ques-
ton or delay. We will then pay the drug
gist for the bottle. Don't hesitate, all
druggists know that our guarantee Is good.
This offer applies to the large bottle only
and to but one in q family. The large bot
tie contains ga times as much as the fifty
cent bottle.
Kodol is prepared at the labora-
tories of e, C. Dewitt e Co.. Chicago.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1909-07-09
.IENRY A ELAvEN

HENRY A rLAvEN
Practical LAND SURVEYOR AND NO
TAHY PCBLiC.
Monterey, Highland Co., Va
Maps and Blue riicta specially. All
work in this line solicited.
The Forrest City times., 1909-03-12
CLAIMS SHOT WAS ACCIDENT
Boy of Defiant Demeanor Claims He Shot at Tree and One of the
 Shots Struck Woman.

Atchison. Kan. Mar. S.-Carl Hale, seventeen years old, Sunday confessed that he killed Mrs Jerome Hoover. ever, that the shooting was accidental. He was shooting at tree near the Hoover home. he said. and one of the shots struck Mrs Hoover The police said they did not believe the story of accident Young Hale. who has been of defiant demeanor ever since his arrest, appeared grief-strcken, weep ing bitterly after making his state ment to the police
The Forrest City times., 1909-03-12

John H. Starrett, state manager of the Nebraska Bridge Supply and Lumber Company, who was well known in Little Rock and throughout the state, was killed in his office on the second floor of a brick business block on Cypress street, the main bus mess street of the city.
 When the Death Wind Fell
 The tornado which brought all this destruction struck Brinkley at about 7.10 o'clock Tuesday night Some warning of the approaching storm was given by a hard rain and d rising wind cloud was not seen. When the terrific windstorm struck the city buildings began to rock and then to fall and within less than five minutes the tornado had passed. leaving a of the tornado was about q mile in width. The storm came from the southwest and struck the city so squarely that it leveled the buildings from one end of it to the other AS far as can be learned from the re ports so far received, the path of the tornado extended from a point five or six miles southwest of Brinkley 10 d point about ten miles northeast of the city. Between these two points it destroyed practically everything ill it's path. Farm houses and barns were demolished and many of the occu pants were killed and injured. A few of the latter have been brought to Brinkley. but it is expected that the number will be greatly increased.
 None of those who passed through the ordeal are able to describe cohe- rently the scenes which accompanied the destruction of the city. As the buildings began to rock and totter some of the occupants rushed in ter TOT to the streets. Many or those who attempted to escape were caught by flying timbers or bricks and killed
The Forrest City times., 1909-03-12
ONCE wU MET HIS s.r. Chinese Diplomat outwi,...
 can Railroad kio. o 0y An,

The willy Wu Ting Ea.
 ister from China, whose s, ; ths ss penetrating questionings bk mank s) him the joy of newspaper , nave as, oane of the diplomat for oa men sat \ match in a brief encounter .e .''.i me; hartman, the railroad maos sl.a Wu opened on MT. Harria"-euate. l naive inquiry: "a sith c, How did you get contro,
 railroads? What did you aosn s aA ts. MT. Hartman smiled and ,o.
 T can answer you best be bsplled about prominent canitalis. stS, once met. He was summoneS sa'a as a witness and was being oaeo., 70 '''' as to his personal affairs s'eauOa.. What is your salarro, court. asked q,
 Nothing was the uDer,a... swer. pected u Well. what is your incono. sources. then?' continued tba uOn t
 Nothing, maintained tbo u,o soaft
 What, do you mean to sa have no income whatever '" I'd "'YeB.'
 How much do you spend year? 'ua h 1, About s60,0o0 or So
  S60,000 year. how do you ao ,.s 1 the sharp rejoinder. VI An was the response That, secret. ''-System. q|
The Forrest City times., 1909-03-12
HAS CONFERENCE WITH REPUBli. CANS WHO FRAMED A NEW
 TARIFF BILL.
PRIVATE SECRET TARY TAXES OATH
President Gives Himself Up to the Demands Of Admirers Who Wished to See His Smile and Get
 Word 10 Carry Hcne.

Washington. March 6.-The Taft ad- ministratlon took it's first stride Fri day, The new president named his cabinet. the senate confirmed his selec- tions and its members took the oath of office this morning with the excep- tion of George N. Wiekersham. who was sworn in as attorney general yesterday and of Messrs Dickinson and MacNeagh. whose personal affairs will not permit of their reaching Wash irgton for week or more
 An important conference took place between President Taft and the Re publican members of the ways and means committee. The committee framed tariff bill which it is under stood continuing provision for the col lection of an inheritance one of the suggestions for raising revenue con tained in the inaugural address of President Taft. President Taft told the committee there would be no delay in the official proclamation calling the extra session of congress for March 15
 Message Will Not Contain Details.
 He would he said, not discuss in his message any details of tariff revision leaving all such matters entirely to the judgement of congress. The mem bers of the committee left the White House expressing the utmost good feel ing and the belief that the work of the extra session would be completed be fore June 1st Aside from these i'm portant accomplishments. President Tafe gave himself up heartily to the demands of his friends and thousands of inaugural visitors who wished to shake hands with him. see his smile and get word to carry home with them.
 Private Secretary Qualities.
 Fred W. Carpenter took the oath of office as secretary to the president with Col. William Crooks of the white house executive force who is a notary. Wendall w Michler. who has been Mir. Taft's assistant secretary and stenographer was made one of Mir made vacant by the transfer of As sistant Secretary Latta 10 the position of executive clerk. T. Hendricks, of Taft's clerical force was given a clerk ship and William Pannell. who for years has been Mir Taft's messenger in the war department, was assigned to duty on MT Carpenters door
The Forrest City times., 1909-03-12

that has not been destroyed and they are damaged.
 Among the known dead at BriEkley and other places where the storm struck are the following:
 The Known White Dead.
 P. B. Foote
 Charles Frantz.
 Henry Stovall
 J. l.. Starrett.
 Mrs. Ethel Phillips.
 A. M Hood
 Mrs Belle Draden
 Isaac Reed
 Russell Reed
 Raymond Reed
 Mrs. Isaac Reed
 The remainder Of the dead are ne groes
 Seriously Injured (White).
 Rese Bunch Mrs. l. IL Mason. R. Stewart, II Donnelly. Mrs. Clara Rose, Miss Clara Rose. Miss Daisy Rose, Ed Livingston. John Rose, Cash Hancock, O. K. Dowdle. Daniel Cummings Mrs. Claude Leakey, D. V. Donnell, Robert Alexander, John F. Waddell, Arthur Rose. Thomas Rose. Mrs. J. E. Moreloek. Harry Hood, Mrs. John Smith, James Hood, ]. A. Stew art
 Miss Rose Probably Fatally Hurt
 Of the injured Miss Clara Rose and Harry Hood are in the most serious condition. The former is thought 10 be fatally injured and the latter also received such serious injuries that his recovery is regarded as doubtful They were taken to Little Rock together with a number of the most seriously injured
 Fifteen Out of 1000 Houses Standino.
 The story of Brinkley's destruction will never be adequately told, for the scene of desolation which the city pre- sents is one that beggars description. Of the thousand or more houses in the city not more than f5 now stand intact Among the ruins Of their homes the people are holding a hope less vigil. The destruction of the electric light plant has left the city in total darkness, which is relieved only by occasional bonfires around which the homeless are gathered.
 A sudden drop in the temperature has added 10 the sunerings Of the hundreds who are without shelter The city is practically without food and without the aid which has been freely promised by the people of oth- CT communities starvation would be added to the teTrors which the strick- GU city would have to face.