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The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-02-19
GOOD CHANGE
Coffee to Postum.

The large army of persons who have
found relief from many chronic all.
ments by changing from coffee to
Postum as a daily beverage, is grow.
ing each day.
1t Is only a simple question of trying
It for oneself in order to know the Joy
of returning health as realized by an
Ills. young lady. She writes:'
81 had been a coffee drinker nearly
all my life and 1t affected my stomach
caused insomnia and / was seldom
without a headache. I had heard about
Postum and how beneficial it was, so
concluded to quit coffee and try 1t.
II was delighted with the change.
I oan now sleep well and seldom yer
have headache. My stomach has gotten
strong and l can eat without suffering
afterwards. think my whole system
greatly benefited by Postum.
my brother also suffered from stom.
ach trouble while he drank coffee. but
now, since using Postum he feels so
much better he would not go back to
coffee for anything"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Crock, Mich. Read 1.-THE Road to Well.
ville," In pkgs. There's a Reason"
Ever read the above ictterf A new
one appears from time 20 Time. They
are xsnuine, trues ard fstl Of hum~n
interest.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-02-19
Remarkable Thermometer.

Some curious thermometers were
made. Otto de Guericke, burgomaster
Of Magdeburg, made n which vas 20
feet long and gorgeous with blue paint
and gilt stars. 1t consisted Of a large
globe fastened to a tube, both of cop
per. The tube was bent upon itself
to form a very narrow U, in which was
placed the requisite amount of alcohol.
One arm of the u was shorter than
the other and open at the top. On the
liquid was a float, to which was at
tached a cord passing owe a pulley.
At the other end Of this cord was hung
a gilt angel, its finger pointing to a
scale on which the degrees were
painted.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-02-19
A Dire Threat,

1t is well known that certain vaga-
bonds desire nothing better, especial
1y when the cold weather m on.
than to be arrested and locked up, in
order that they may be taken care Of
a while. One Of this fraternity sue
ceeded in getting himself arrested for
vagrancy, and on the way to the lock-
up he was SO much overjoyed by the
prospect Of not having to sleep in the
open air that he behaved somewhat
boisterously.
Keep quiet!" threatened the police
man; IF you don't, I'll let you go!"-
Exchange.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-02-19
State OF OHIO Cirr on TOLEDO
IrrAa CnVrrx So

FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he Is sen,s
partner OF the rrm Of F.. ]. CHENEY & Co., doina
business In the City OF Toledo. County and State
aforesaid. and that said nrm will pay the sum Of
ONE DOLLARS for each and every
case OF CATARRH that cannot be cured by the use Of
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
RAN J. HEM
Sworn TO before me and subscribed In my presence.
this 9Th day OF December. A. D.. 1856.
SEAL 49, -
'-~ NoiA"i obhio-
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Send for testimonials, free.
f.. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo o.
Bold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-02-19
The Prince Of GrumbIers.

When Mr.. Beeton asked IL he did
not find many unreasonable people
among his summer boarders, Farmer
Joy quickly assented.
Lots an lots are never satisfied
anyway" he said. mo matter what's
lone for 'em, therell always be some
thing wrong sorNewheres.
NOW last summer" he went on,
with a cleaning eye, 1--WE had a man
here that was so fond of grumblin'
that one day he actually called for a
toothpick after he'd had a gl..ss Of
milk."-Youth's Companion.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-02-19

much disordered, containing sediment,
and my rest was broken at night. Re-
lief from these troubles came soon
after / started taking Doan's Kidney
Pills, and continued treatment entire
ly freed me from kidney trouble. The
cure has been permanent"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a bcx.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-02-19
Comfort still.

A little fellow of five years fell and
cut his upper lip SO badly that a doc
tor had to be summoned to sew up the
wound. In her distress the mother
could not refrain from saying: "Oh.
doctor, l fear 1t will leave a disfigur-
ing scar"
Tommy looked up into her fearful
face, and said: Never mind, nam.
ma, my mustache will cover IT,
Harper's Weekly.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-02-19

peace with the "trai-
tors and when he died
in the height of Crom-
wells power, his two
eldest sons, seeing their
prospects blighted at
home, turned longing
eyes to the west. There
is a suspicion that they
engaged in some wild
attempt to upset the
government, but it
failed, and they es-
capped on a British ship
in 1857 and sailed for
Virginia. The eldest
boy John, a young man
of about "a when he
left the old country,
was the great-grand-
father of George Wash
ington. He had a son
Lawrence, whose son
Augustine married Ma
ry Bell for his second
wife, and to them
George Washington
was born on February
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-02-19

RACING families to their
earliest beginnings is a fa-
vorite pastime with many
Americans. There are
not a few who claim de-
scent from some noble or
kingly European house.
Some go back to Edward
III. of England, some go
to Alfred the Great; while
millions of good people be-
lieve that they are de-
scended direct from Ad-
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-02-19

y Attacks Of
backache and kid
ney trouble be-
gan to come on
me, lasting often
for three weeks
at q time, and I
would be unable
to turn In bed.
The urine was
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-02-19

he actually harnessed to the inven-
ton a pair of his best horses.
Washington was essentially a
man of business after he leased to
be a colonial soldier. Mt. Vernon
had ten miles of water front, most
of which. as the owner told a cor
respondent, was a fishing shore. the
seine was hauled and the gill nets
and purse nets were tended by the
slaves, but we may be sure from
Washington's habits that he often
superintendent the work. The Poto-
mac of to-day, in the region of Wash
ington's birth and residence, a
miles of nets staked out just as his
were staked when his dusky fisher
men Jared forth and returned laden
with the miscellaneous catch. wash
ington himself. according to Irving
seized a poacher whom he found In
a boat on his premises lying In wait
for canvasback ducks. Flour with
the name of Washington stamped
upon the barrel passed without In
spection in British West indian
DOTIS. w dS1lllStOu hou 6lS"s
co barns, such as today show their
gray shingles on the slopes as one
sails the Potomac, and he shipped
his tobacco in just such hogsheads
as are shipped to-day from half a
hundred ports on the Potomac and
its tributaries. These ~hogsheads are
no longer trundled directly upon thelr
own slaves over roads im~practcaDie
for wheeled vehicles, but they are
still made with perpendicular, un'
bossed sides, just as they were IN
the seventeenth and eighteenth CEN
turtles.
THE world we'll knows the steps
that converted the well content ana
loyal colonial magnate of 1850, VINO
had everything to gain from con-
tinued good relations with the motn-
err country. into the patriot leader OF
ITS and the next eight years. All
through the revolutionary struggle
Washington kept himself informed
Of The doings at Mt. Vernon, and he
returned to it at the close Of the war
determined to resume his old occu-
nations. His designations as a colo
NAL magnate had been dinners at
Belvoir and other neighboring plan
tations and an occasional visit with
Mrs. Washington to the gay little
state capital at Annapolis, whittier
the bellies of Maryland were accus-
toned to ride on horseback Win
their hoops looped up somehow, IN
order to dance all night at the balls
for which the infant city was famous
Even the long war, the anxieties OF
the critical period that followed, n
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-02-19
KNEW WHAT HE NEEDED.

H. r. ~Sute-Sonny, kin you tell me
where l kin get "a
Kid-Nothin' dom, pop! De barber
shops Is all closed on Sundays!
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-02-19
BROKEN REST.
A Back That Aches All Day Dlsturbs
Sleep at Night.

Thomas N. Mccullough, 321 So.
Weber St., Colorado Springs, Colo,
The Washington herald., 1909-07-19
PROIESTDE NEDREYELECTION
Typographical Union DenOunces
Central Body.
Controversy over Secretary Re,
Opened-Losing Faction Charges
UnconstitutionaIIty

Vigorously denOuncing the Central Labor
Union for what is termed a plain viola
ton of the principles OF trades union.
ism." Columbia Typographical Union, No
l0l continued the De Nedrey-Kidd con.
troversy yesterday afternoon at its regu.
lar monthly meeting
Resolutions Of protest against the cleo
ton Of Mr.. De Nedrey as delegate-at-
large to the central body were adopted.
Stress was laid upon the fact that the
constitution Of the Central Labor Union
governs representation In a strict man
ner. declaring that the body shall be com
posed Of five delegates from each union.
As the storm center OF the controversy,
Mr.. De Nedrey attended the meeting 20
explain his position. He deprecated the
infusion OF personalities into the contest
He had been elected delegate-at-large to
the Central Labor Union, and also secre-
tary OF the organization. he said. but
was determined that the action which is
now denounced as unconstitutional should
either be resclnded or that he should be
relieved Of his Office. He did not propose
to bear the brunt OF the attack, as he was
not. responsible for II.
Speeches OF censure were made by John
3. Dickman. Jason Waterman. Harry
Temple, George Ramsey. W. Z. Shields.
and Frank A Kidd. No action was taken
further than the adoption of the resolu-
tions. which were sent to the central
body.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-19
THREE OUTDOOR SERVICES
Singing a Feature of Hamline NJ. E.
Meetings.
Large Crowds Hear Preachers I'm
Open-air Addresses Under Aus
pices Of EpvOrth League.

The summer series Of open-air meetings
OF the Hamline Methodist Episcopal
Church, under the auspices Of the Ep-
worth League. is in full swing. Last
evenings wind and rain did not dampen
the ardor Of the congregations IN the
least.
Three Open-air meetings were held yes
terday At the fire engine house in r
street, between Ninth and Tenth streets,
one Of the gospel bands met at 1880
o'clock. Rev. c. Z. Guthrie delivered an
address, taking for his subject, The fire
alarm" E. J. BoOraem was IN charge Of
the song service. There was a large au-
dience.
In Iowa Circle Milton NJ. Thorne was
the leader of a meeting which was ad-
dressed by Or. z. L. Parks. Of the How
ard University.
W. II. Proctor led a meeting which was
held in front of the church building at
Ninth and P streets northwest. When
the other bands reached the church on
the return for the regular evening meet
ing a union song service was held At
the service inside the church DR.. Guthrie
preached again.
At the morning service Or. Guthrie's
subject was Prayer" He spoke Of its
power and efficacy
The Washington herald., 1909-07-19
THIRTY-ONE ENTER PARADE
Committee Pleased with Interest in
Coming Event.
Florists Enthusiastic and Enter
Many Cnrs-AdditiOnaI Commit
tee Ia Appointed.

The project OF the Chamber Of Commerce
to have great floral parade promises.
| from present indications, 20 be one of
the greatest enterprises in the Eastern
! automobile world.
The chamber has received numerous
letters concerning the parade offering
cooperation, and a committee has been
appointed 10 buy a cup.
| Much enthusiasm is felt over the event.
/ T. r. Spence. chairman Of the committee
/ on entries and classes, predicted that
! there would be twenty-five entries by
4 Sunday. and when the list was gone
over yesterday thirty-one had been re-
| corded.
At the meeting OF the chambers board
Of directors Saturday IL was decided not
/ TO make single change in the plans
| already made. A special committee was
/ appointed to confer with the committee
on advertising The members are II. c.
4 c. Stiles. w. S. Knox, and f. P. May.
! A handsome cup will be awarded TO
one Of the divisions. probably the sweep
stakes. as the chambers trophy to the
car winning first honOrs. The florists
are greatly interested In the scheme. and
many will enter merely for the decora-
/ tive feature of the parade. A. Guide &
Bro. have entered five cars; Z. D. Black
istone and George c. Shaffer two each.
Chairman Cans, Of the advertising
committee, stated that the committee
work VIII be commenced early. in order
that there will not be a rush before the
event. The committee on advertising
meets Thursday afternoon, and Will prob
ably send out posters to advertise the
/ parade.
Among the entries are the following
! Matthew Trimble jr.. OldsmObile; o. J.
De MoI. Pope Automobile Company,
Pope Hartford; L. D. Moore, jr.. Palmer
Singer: William D. West, Maryland;
Cuno II. Rudolph. Baker electric: Motor
/ Car Company, Hudson; George Elkins
Reed. jr., Browniskar; Rudolph 6 West
| Company. Buick; A. B. Dulin. OldsmO-
/ bile: c. B Merrick. Cadillac 30 Jack
Sperry, Chalmers-Detroit; William f.
GUIDE. five cars: T. d. Blackstone, two
cars. and George c. Shaffer, two cars.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-19
PLACES OF INTEREST.


Library OF coneess-open a. m. 10 10 p. m. on
secular days; from p. N. TO 10 p N. on Sundays
and ON certain holidays
Public Mbary-Open 3 Il d. to p. m: holidays.
a. m. to 9 D. ~: Sundays, 10 p m.
White H0use-Open 10 a. m. 20 2lp. m.
United States Capitol-Open a. m. 10 40 p m.
state. War and Navy Dcrarments-Open a. m.
to p. m. THE original Declaration OF lndepeod-
erce Is in the library AZ the State Department.
United States Treasiry-Open o. m. 10 2 p M
United States Patent otice-open a. m. to
y. m.
United States Pension Bureau-Open l. m TO
2. m.
United States POst-ofice-open a. m. TO ?. m.
Washington City Post-oice-Open all hours. Cfhe
Dead Letter ONCE IL in the city post-ofice)
National Botanic Gardens-open a. m. TO .. m.
Fish Commission-Open a. m. 70 40 p. m
Ar. Medical Museum-Open 3 a. m. 20 40 p. m.
National Museum-Open 9 a. m TO 40 D. m. Tin
cluding holidays).
Agricultural Depnrment-ODen a. m TO 43G
p m.
Bureau Of Engraving and Printing-open . a. N.
Washington Mouumeu, Cs55ls feet in heght)-ODeu
5 30 a. m. 10 40 y. M Elevator runs from a. M
until 4 p N.
COrcoran Gallery Of Art-Open go a. N. to
p m. winter; a. m TO p. m. In summer. Sun
deyS-ls30 p N. to D. NJ. excepting IN midsllTn-
meT. Admission FREQ on Tuesdays Thursdays. sat
urdays. and Sundays: other DAYS &c admission.
Smithsonian lnsttuion-Open A. m to 4:5O p m
Including holidays.
Government Printing omce-open 10 a. m. to
D m.
Navy Yard-open a. m. 70 $50 T. m.
southworth Cottage. seth 81. and Prospect ave.
Key Manson-Home Of Francis Scott Key author
Of THE Star Spanged Banner. @ls NJ street
northwest Open daily. except Sunday. a. m. tC
5 30 ,. m. Admission free.
iN THE SUBURBS.
Geological PRrk-Open all day.
Rock Creek Bridge and Park.
Chevy Chase and Kensiugton.
Naval Obse1atory-Optn o. m. 20 :. m
Mount Vernon lthe home and tmnb Of Washing
toni-Open II m. 10 4 D. IN
Arlington National Cemetery.
Fort Mysr Military Post.
Chesapeake Beach Md
United States soldiers Home-Opeu a. N. q
| sunset
United States Naval Academy. Annapolis. SD.
Cathedral Grounds TenuanytOwn road-Open 8 a
m. 20 p. m.
Great Falls Of the Potomac
The Washington herald., 1909-07-19
DEATH LOSS TO WASHINGTON
Col. E. B. Townsend Long a Leader
in District Affairs.
Closely Associated with FormeE
Gov. Shepherd and Prominent an
Other Government Work.

Col f. B. Townsend, who died late
Saturday afternoon at his residence. 1874
Columbia road. after an Illness OF several
months. was one OF the best-known citi-
zens Of Washington. having been In
terested in its development and upbuilding
for nearly a quarter OF century.
He was an official OF the city govern
ment under the late Alexander X. Shep-
herd. with whom he held confidential re-
latlons. Upon the retirement Of Gov. Shep-
herd. Col. Townsend entered the Indian
service as special agent Of the Interior
Department. spending a number OF years
among the Indian tribes OF the West and
Northwest.
Col Townsend came by his rank as a
member Of Gen. Ordways STAFF. The lat
ter then commanded the District Guards.
He saw service during the civil war. en-
tering the ranks as a private at the age Of
seventeen, and enlisted in HIS fathers
regiment and being assigned 20 Company
OF the 18th New York Volunteer In
fantry.
Later he was commissioned a second
Lieutenant in the Eighth New York, and
afterward drd stan duty with Gen NJ. T.
Patrick, provost marshal general OF the
Army Of the Potomac.
Col. Townsend entered Richmond with
Sen. Patrick after its evacuation, and
was personally IN charge Of several mem
bers Of the Confederate cabinet. who
were under arrest pending negotiations
FOR transfer Of prisoners and reconstruc-
ton. He was brevetted a major for dis
tinguished services while in Richmond
He was with Grant at City Point and
throughout the campaign IN Virginia.
His father. Mai, and Chaplain Eben
Grant Townsend. located IN Virginia at
the close OF the war, purchasing large
estate between the James and the Chicka-
hominy rivers. To this estate the late
Col f. B. Townsend succeeded. It is
one OF the historic places in the Tide
water section Of the Old Dominion. having
been carved out Of the wilderness by Roy
al Grant and originally owned by the first
mayor Of Williamsburg.
After the war Col. Townsend believing
that his interests lay along business lines
rather than following the profession Of
arms, declined a commission IN the regu-
lar establishment and located IN Wash
ington, where he was associated IN busi-
ness with the late Col. James a. Bates,
formerly one Of the assistant assessors Of
the District Col. Townsend celebrated
his sixty-flfth birthday May q having
been born at Sacketts HarbOT N Y, in
| 1874. where his father was stationed at
that army post as chaplain.
The late Col. Townsend leaves his wife,
but no children. Funeral services Will be
held at his residence IN Columbia road
Tuesday afternoon at O'clock. Inter
ment will be private az Arlington.
The pallbearerS Will be selected from the
number OF his friends. A committee from
tho Washington Commandary Of the
Loyal Legion. OF which he was a men,
ber will also attend.
The funeral of Col. F. B. Townsend will
be held tomorrow at o'clock from his
residence. 1914 Columbia road, at Arling-
ton Cemetery. Up to a late hour yester-
day II had not been decided who would
officiSte at the service.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-19
OPEN-AIR SERVICES.
Rev. II. l.. wright breaches at Meet
ing in Franklin Park.

Ing In FRANKLIN Iark-
The regular Sunday services Of the
Young Mems Christian Association were
held yesterday afternoon in Franklin
Park. Rev. George W. Swift, assistant
pastor Of the First Congregational
Church, made the opening prayer.
Rev. r. L. Wright pastor of the Nc
Kendree Methodist Church, gave a short
sermon. His text was taken from St.
James. Behold. ! stand at the door and
knock. II any man viii hear my voice
viii come in and sup with him, and he
with me-" He pointed out the fact that
either adverse fortune or success may
be the cause of the moral degenerate's s
turning toward the things Of the spirit
ard leading a life such as the Creator
intended he should. 'If men would but
heed the innate promptings OF their soul
toward good" he said, eve would have
less crime and sorrow in the world"
A special feature o fthe services yes
terday was the singing by a male quartet.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-19
LOCAL MENTION.
Excursions TO-DAY.

Steamer Charles Macalastcr for Mount Vernon.
Daily and Sunday boats leave Seventh street wharf
at 10 a. m. and Z 30 p. N.
The Pocahontas moonlight trip down the river,
leaving 80 p m. daily and Sunday.
To Fort Monroe. Norfolk. Newport News. and all
points South-Norfok and Washington steamer.
every evening in the year at 6:iS.
Steamer Jamestown for moonlight trip down
the Potomac-Leaves Norfolk and Washington steam
boat wharf at p. m. daily and Sunday.
To Annapolis and the United States Naval Acad-
e1ny-Trains leave every hour on the half hour from
Fifteenth and II streets northeast.
To Rock Creek and Bridgc. Geological Park. Chevy
Chase. and Kensington-Cars from Fifteenth street.
and New YORK a-enue every fifteen minutes.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-19
COLLINS SLEUTH now
Sees Two Men Out Late and
Calls Policeman.
THOUGHT ONE WAS ROBBED
His Fingers Were Doing Funny
Things, and Former Terror Of
Glen Echo Scented Lifting of n
Big Bank ROII-One n Liquor Agent
and the Other n Rich Friend.

Marshal" Collins, Of Glen Echo, that
famous pot-hunter Of the nobility and un-
errIng wielder Of the "hoss" pistol has
run amuck again, and as a result Of his
breaking from the tomb Of oblivion built
for him two Of WashingtOn's highly re-
spected citizens narrowly escaped a ses-
sion in the First precinct yesterday.
Marshal" Collins new effort is a de-
parture from his celebrated three-ring
circus. wild-west performance. He Is now
indulging in the equally thrilling and
scarcely less fatiguing role Of amateur
detective.
II was nearing the hour OF daylight yes
terday when a new policeman patrOlling
the district near one OF the Capitals most
exclusive hotels was startled by an ind!-
vidual. who walked up to him and grasped
him anectIonately by the shoulder.
Whispers HIS Secrets.
Softly! Softly" he whispered. do
no. start when l tell you that l am Mar
shal Collins"
The officer. as has been mentioned, was
a new policeman. Never having heard
Of Marshal Collins, he sympathetically
inquired If he had murdered any one, and
II so. why.
Il am a defender Of the law" bleated
Marshal Collins; Il uphold statutes. do
not break them. Now. listen. and 1 will
tell you something that will startle you
The policeman waited expectantly.
Il saw a man just now" continued
Collins. lift another's pocketbook.
know he stole his bank roll. because I
saw his hand do funny tricks as the two
walked along together. i can find the
man. I know Come with me, Come
quick with me-
BY this time the policeman wa highly
excited. He is one OF those guilel> ss pa
/ trolmen who believe their fellow-men on
all occasions. Gripping his club. he and
the former automobile chaser started up
/ Fifteenth street in search Of the pick
pocket"
| Meantime the two well-known Wash
| ingtonians. one Of whom is the repre-
/ sentative OF a wholesale liquor house and
/ the other a big lumber manufacturer.
were ambling In the direction OF the
! Arlington Hotel They had been dining
since o'clock. and were consequently IN a
! benevolent mood. Occasionally they sang
They had just reached the corner Of Fif-
! teenth and II streets when the figures
sprang upon them.
Two Men Approached.
! Here they are" thundered Marshal
Collins. in clarion tones. Here are the
| twor
The wine agent turned his head His
face grew a dark rich red. and when he
spoke his voice was mellow with sup
| pressed emotion.
I'm going TO kick somebody. I've been
living IN Washington for twenty years
and this Is the first time a policeman
has failed 20 recognize me-" said he.
What did you steal the pOcketbooB
forP' demanded the policeman.
At this the lumber manufacturer let out
a yell OF wrath. The other showed a
growing desire toward profanity
/ The policeman was searching for the
sleuth yesterday. and in HIS eyes there
| was a gentle. yearning expression, which
/ would tend TO encourage the supposition
/ that II he finds him there is going 10 be
a lot more war in camp.