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The Falls City tribune., 1910-02-11
SURE He WAS A DESCENDANT
Old CoIored Mans Unique Claim to
a Share in Revolutionary
Glory.

An amusing incident which those
of the descendants of the signers'
who witnessed il ON Sunday morning
will not soon forget happened
when an old negro attempted to gain
admission to independence hall. at
Sixth and Chestnut streets, on that
day.
The containing the portraits
OF the signers and relics and souvenirs
of the revolution was thrown open
for the first time on Sunday, but
only descendants We're admitted by
the guard at the door.
The negro. seeing the visitors filing
in the building, ~endeavored 10 pass
in also, but was halted by the uni
formed guard, who said to him
Are you a descendant OF a signer
of the declaration Yes, Sab; yes,
Sab" replied the negro. ~ should
jest think | was a 'scendant, I'm "A
'scendant oh de mar what wrote that
declaration"
The custodian was amazed at the
mans apparent belief in what he was
saying, and asked him how he made
that out.
Why, Sab" explained the negro,
my name am Thomas jefferson. an
| must be seconded from Mistah Thorn
as Jefferson, an he done wrote that
declaration, didn't he?"-Philadelphia
Times.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-02-11
The "GarteC" Snake.

The newest fad of Virginia girls has
put a price upon the heads of yerte-
brates, for the brilliant skin of the
garter snake is now to be utilized for
its legitimate purpose of supporting
the open work hosiery of Virginia
beauties. Exactly where and when
the fad originated appears not to
be known. but jewelers. have found
it to be worth their while to prepare
the skins of snakes to be used as
bows and buckles on women's garters.
The snakes are being killed as fast
as they make their appearance. Many
men are beating the woods as a sum
mer business, Staying reptiles of the
proper size and coloring to grace the
pretty knees of Virginia women. Deal
eTs in this necessary adjunct to ap-
parel of women say hat there is a
growing demand for garter snake
~adornment.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-02-11
READY WITH A WITTY REPLY
In Repartee, Prof. Woodrow Wilson
Rather Had the Best of Pres
ident Butler.

The story has been told of a fall
Prof. Woodrow Wilson once took out
OF President Butler of Columbia at
a certain educational gathering. The
man from Manhattan had been dis.
cOursing at some length on the life
and %alertness OF Columbia, which he
characterized as a busy university in
the midst of a busy city.
To draw a comparison he is report
ed to have referred to Princeton as a
sleepy little town i'm New Jersey
where there vas no hurry or hustle.
lie thought that Columbia was located
in a place where a man was kept alive
and was in no danger OF falling asleep.
President Wilson was the next
speaker. In his opening remarks he
declared that possibly the sentiment
III Columbia's president could be IN
derstood more readily when II re-
Called that it had been said Behold,
he that keepeth Israel shall neither
slNmbet noe sleep"
The Falls City tribune., 1910-02-11
LIVES IN PRINCELY FASHION
Dog Has Earned Much Money in His
Time, and Grateful Owner Is
Repaying Him.

To sport a collar with a 5000 dia.
mond set in a heavy plate ol gold, 10
occupy an apartment in an expensive
hotel, 10 have perfumed baths. ride in
automobiles and eat dishes cooked
by a French chef is the fate one De
troit dog has had mapped out for him
by propitious Fortune. Ben Goldberg
is his name. and he lives with his
owner, A. l.. Goldberg mt the Cadillac,
where his room is adjacent To his
owner's and where he has a beautiful
silk pillow to sleep ON all night.
Ben was born in Monte Carlo more
than two years ago. Then, like the
scion of many a rich and noble family,
he was given over to the care of n
tutor. For two years Ben, who is a
beautiful. big. fluffy French poodle of
a bigger variety than is commonly
seen, made fame and money by acting
on the stage.
Always he was the star of every
production, because he could hop
across the boards. balance himself on
his hind or fore legs, smoke a pipe,
play the piano, sing, waltz and sit at
table like any social lion without ma
king a single blunder. Now his work
ing days are over and Ben lives like Il
prince, Every day he spins about in a
big automobile before his six o'clock
dinner, which is served him in his
OWL room. He is very popular in
spite of the fact that he is IA terrible
snob and has small use for those who
do not dress fashionably or who have
common manners.-Detroit Free
Press.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-02-11
Now the Turn of the Men.

MIR. r. A. Long of Kansas City says
that women who are now leaders in
the church and have performed that
work in the past are not going to do
it in the future. They have gone
crazy oven bridge parties Il society
events of that sort, he says, and it be,
hooves the men to take up the reins
OF church work. Il believe there
has been no time when it was more
necessary for men to work in the
church than today" he said. He
thinks hat with men interested in
mission work the CHARACTERIZATION of the
world will be easy.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-02-11
Annual Kissing Carnival.

In the little Roumanian town of Hell
magen an annual fair is held on the
feast of st. Theodore. On this occa-
sion the place swarms with newly
married brides from all the villages
in the district; widows who have TAX.
en- fresh husbands remain at home.
The young women, in festive attire
and generally attended by their moth
ers-in-law, carry jugs of wine, en-
wreathed with flowers, in their hands.
They kiss every man they meet and
a%fterward present the jug to his lips
for a nip" AS he takes it he be.
slows a small gift on the bride. Not
to take Of the ~proffered wine is re.
garded as an insult to her and her
family. She is. therefore. reserved
toward strangers and only kisses
whom she thinks likely to taste of her
wine. The kissing is carried on ev.
erywhere-in the street, in the tav.
erps and in private houses.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-02-11
Makes Division of DaY.

A curious habit is INDUCED in by
Mr.. Frank A. Munsey, the well-known
publisher. He divides his day in two,
literally going to bed. sleeping, and
then getting up. changing his clothes,
and beginning the second half of his
day at nightfall. Not once does he
break through this rule of retiring at
$50 or six every afternoon, and
sleeping until seven, and no impor-
tant business matter or social en-
gagement is permitted to interrupt or
interfere with this rule. He does not
take a siesta or snatch 40 winks. but
sleeps soundly until time to dress for
dinner. And he can sleep just as
soundly when he turns in again at
midnight or later.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-02-11
f0I STAT THROUGH NERVE"
reporter Who sluffed John W. Gates
Secured Fat Position from
fhe Spectator.

Waen ]. I'm ". Gates a few years
ago mad the Chicago pit excited by his
t1uusinc in corn. reporters eamped in
vain ON his trail for a week \ green
reporter ON a Chicago daily volun.
teered 10 get him. The ei1y editor
lagg9ed, and told him to go ahead
The blissful optimist did not wait to
deliver his card to the negro in livery
Il the door. instead he walked
straight into Mr.. Gates office. What's
the meaning OF this ?' asked Gates,
rising augrily.
I II a reporter and want an inter
view, said the intruder.
III You don't get ont Of here I'll
have You thrown out. Numbered
John-Watch-Me.
Wei youn have to call your army
in, Tor I'm not going TO move, re.
torted the reporter.
Gates went around he end of his
desk and approached threateningly.
I'll throw YOU out myself he
shouted.
Now, Mr.. Gates. take it easy, said
the reporter soothingly. You don't
want a scene here, do YOU
Gates stopped, looked at the brazen
fellow in wonderment, then gave vent
to his below OF a laugh. If | had
half your nerve. young man, Id be
boss of creation before a twelve
month"; he said. Sit down Gates
gave the interview, and the following
day he hired the reporter at $3.50 a
week,
The Falls City tribune., 1910-02-11
DIDN'T EVEN LOSE ONE LIFE
Carried Of by Eagles. Cat Kills Both
Birds and Gets Home Compar-
atiVely Unhurt.

Some days ago Two large eagles de
seconded upon the town of Milo aud
carried of Biz. the big Persian cat
belonging To Mrs. /. II. Ryder ut the
Silver lake hotel. No one ever "x-
pected to see her again. but Monday
morning she reappeared outside Of
Mrs. hyder's window apparently but
little the worse Tor her experience.
Some of the long fur about her
throat was missing and there were
several scratches on her back. but
she was purring ~contentedly and has
taAen her customary allowance of
rndk and sardines to-day without the
slightest difficulty.
The final act in the drama was UNI
fe4ded this afternoon when Dave Hut
cainson arrived here from his Bee
Poad camps with the bodies of two
eagles which he found in the Ten Mile
Ssianty road about five miles rom
here. The head OF n of them had
beer ciawed terribly and the throat
of the other had been torn open.
That they both met their death at
the hand of the cat there can be 40
doubt. But how she managed to des-
patch them without herself sustaining
serious injury, is a complete mystery
which even Bill Mcbride, the Houston
mountain bee fancier doesn't attempt
to unravel.-Kennebec Journal.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-02-11
important Item of News"

1t cannot be very hard to get plenty
of news for an English newspaper
as the following from the st. James
Budget indicates: The prince OF
Wales, in inspecting the coast guard
at Newquay, was passing a petty Off.
Ger, which he stopped and turned
back. Aren't you Goddon?' he asked.
1 am, sir, said the gratifed petty
officer. We're o not with me in
Canada 20 years ago. Yes, sir said
the officer. Mr.. Goddon had been
leading hand in crosstrees when his
royal highness was midshipman of
the top. Give me your hand said
the prince, with a smile. I hope you
will have a long and enjoyable career
in your present position
The Falls City tribune., 1910-02-11
As They Do It in the East.

The east is the east. Here is an
imperial decree from the capital of
China: In view of the Importance Of
the Offices and appointments OF Grand
Secretary Ma Tung, who is in mourn.
ing for his parent, his incumbency Of
such is ordered TO be changed to an
acting capacity. He is commanded
to attend to his duties as usual, after
the expiry of a hundred days mourn
iIg, and is earnestly desired to attune
his feeling of hlial piety with his faith
fulness to the state, SO as to satisfy
the thrones reliance upon him"
The Falls City tribune., 1910-02-11
Seamen Scarce in Enoland,

Ten years ago il Was estimated That
while during the preceding half cen
fury the British merchant tonnage had
almost trebbled. the number OF Brit
ish seamen engaged in the mercantile
marine had decreased by % per cent.
and the boys aud young men by s.
per cent. In 1891 there were 9G,9l4
petty officers and sailors, not includ-
ing Lasears, employed in the mercan-
tile marine OF the United Kingdom; in
1873 it was estimated that there were
$4,000; in 1879 the estimated number
had fallen 10 Ga. 709. while in 1901
there were only 4f.290 -Fortnightly
Review.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-02-11
rholoht Aston Was Crazu-

People said John hstor was crazy
because lac paid $1,000 an acre when
he bought The estate Of Aaron Burr q
hundred years ago. 1t was a farm of
120 acres, located about whore DIST
street is now in Manhattan. In ten
years he commenced to sell lots at
$4,000 an acre. But, fortunately. he
did not sell much at that price. What
it is worth TO-DAY is hard Il compute
in millions.-C per Cent.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-02-11
Cement in Panama.

An idea of what the Panama canal
construction means to one Industry
in this country may be CLEANED from
the fact chat almost a million tons OF
cement will be used in the gigantic
work. Shipments have already begun
in steamers owned by the government,
which will carry about 5000 tons at
a trip. 1t is estimated that it will
take about -four years to deliver the
$500, 000 barrels of cement contracted
for at the present rate of shipment.
The government viii profit by using
its own vessels instead OF chartered
ships, a s there will be no charges for
demurrage IN case loading or unload
ing is delayed by storms.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-02-11
What Is Popular Education

There is a great discussion on pop.
ular education going on just now.
The question at issue seems to be
whether education is a process to de.
yelop the growing mind or one to
hammer in youthful brains a curricu.
lum passing the sardine system OF
packing To the lay mind the ques.
ton is a simple one, but to the edu.
cational expert the lay attitude is a
rank mixture of ignorance. Philistin.
ism and heresy. To the expert mind
the only simple thing in the question
is the lay duty in the matter-to pay
the Observation-Disclosures American.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-02-11
WHERE FLY BEATS SWALLOW
If Not Able to Create Season, He
Easily Makes a Period of
Great Discomfort.

One swallow may not make a sum
mer but said MIR. K~willkumby. Z
think we must all agree that one fly
may make a winter. or at least a sea
son of great discomfort for US, and
this at a time when naturally winter
would be furthest from our thoughts;
the single fly ! refer to being the one
that III around and bothers us
when we want to sleep on these early
lighted summer mornings.
I'VE wake, say, at five o'clock and
see the light of the sun already bright
ly marked around the borders of the
window shades. We look at our watch
and see that it is only five o'clock
while thanks to our good fortune VIC
are privileged to sleep until eve
So then we stretch out in comfort and
in the peaceful stiffness, adjusting OF
head in such a position that those
light streaks don't strike our eyes
and then with p~leasurable thoughts OF
the two hours more of sleep to come
we doZe off-about three-quarters off
And then
That one, single, ~loud-voiced, mo,
lasses-footed, MISUNDERSTANDING, per.
sistently-sticking, fiercely-buzzing fly
that on such mornings is always sure
to harry us in; and at it's COM
ing all our happy dreams and antici-
pations of that lovely added sleep fade
away.
81 am willing to concede that one
swallow may not make a summer. l
think that you will concede hat one
fly can make it very hot for us"
The Falls City tribune., 1910-02-11
The Maine Dog and Maine Mutton.

If there was only a way to submit
to a legislature a certified list contain
ing the name of every farmer in Maine
who had either been driven out of or
was prevented from entering upon the
sheep raising business because of his
neighbors' dogs the legislature would
need no further argument for the pas
sage Of a law which would keep dogs
confined. Maine is a prosperous state
already, but she would be doubly pros.
porous if the state was swept clean Of
every dog hat chases sheep. Sheen
raising is a great industry and a prot
table one. Why not swap our dogs for
sheep and pocket the difference?-
Kennebec Journal.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-02-11
A Good Provider.

Have you ever noticed the kindly
providence of n%ature?"
Whats on your mind?'
Il was thinking of the thoughtful
ness of covering the trees with foil,
age so the cunning little c~aterpillars
would have something to eat"
The Falls City tribune., 1910-02-11
Bio Head.

AT Yale university there is a skull
of a prehistoric animal which meas
ures nine feet long and sig feet broad"
said the man with the blue hat band.
"Oh. WELL" replied the other, wear
ing a crimson hat band, that's not
the only thing In Yale with a big
head"
The Falls City tribune., 1910-02-11
RAISING Hedoehoo on so,t,.

Fred Wiegand of West Hazelton.
Pa, has an interesting pet in the
shape of a baby grounding that he
captured alive in the woods. 1t is
necessary to feed the youngster on
milk, which it takes from a bottle like
a child.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-02-11
Price Life.

Young Lady-Give me a yard Of
why, haven't ] seer you before?
Diapers Assistant-Oh, Maud. have
you forgotten me? | saved your life
at the seaside last summer.
Young Lady (warmly)-Why, of
course you did. Then you may give me
two yards of the ribbon, please Illus.
trated Bits.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-02-11
Raising Funds.

I've got a family of seven to send
away for the summer"
How are you going to do it, old
mani"
'Derned if know. | guess I'll have
to issue bonds. louisville Courier.
Journal.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1910-09-29
WALTER S. CUMMINGS GO

possible from pollution and contamina
tIon' The condition of the water is
far better than that is served many
municipalities, but the public will
take proper precaution if they steriIize
the water for drinking. There is no
need OF a scare, but the preponderance
OF the water that will ts furnished for
some time will come from the lake
and will not be as pure and wholesome
as that from the wells.
The whole water supply of the CITY
is q problem for the future. That the
present plant is inadequate is acknow
iedged. The city is growing and the
present source OF water supply cannot
be more fruitful. It's resources are ex-
hausted. There must be a new water
plant .and it must be placed upon
the City Park property near the
Tumbling Dam Park. There the
supply of water is practically inex.
haustible. There will not be much
longer delay in this important matter.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1910-09-29
SEASON WAS
SUCCESSFUL

Ovid Davis, the popular caterer at
the Park has just concluded a very
successful season. Mr.. Davis bas been
for several years in control of the re-
freshment end restaurant privileges,
and each summer he has attracted
more patrons, especially in the dining
rooms Mr.. Davis, giving his personal
attention to the Park business. is
careful in every detail of his business,
and he sees toit that the service he
gives is the best possible. In no Park
could better service be accorded the
public
1t is quite likely that Mr.. Davis
will take the pavilions for the summer
season OF 1911. Many peops will hope
SO. II ne dcas he will undoubtedly
bring about some Improvements end
make the place further attractive.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1910-09-29
THEATRE
FOR CANDIDATE

The local Democratic Committee has
secured the Criterion theatre for Fri
day night of next week, when Wood
row Wilson, President of Princeton,
candidate for Governor on the Demo-
cratic ticket, will be here to make
an address.
Candidate Wilson will be at Mt.
Holy Fair on Thursday. the day pre-
ceeding, and will come to Bridgeton
from that place. Mr.. Wilson will
make but one address each day, and
Bridgeton will be the only place in
Cumberland County where the dis
tinguished candidate will appear.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1910-09-29
WATER FROM
THE EAST LAKE
Arrangement Made for Tenn
porary Supply.
NO FAMINE DANGER.
]. F. Johnson Milling Company
Arranges to Accommodate
the Water Dept.

There will be no city water famine.
Prompt action upon the part of the
city and patriotism upon the part of
John F. johnson of the johnson
Milling Company, has ended the
troubles of the city so far as its
temporary embarrassment is concerned.
Yesterday Councilmsnic Com
mittee had meeting with Mr.,
johnson. owner of the J. F. johnson
Co.. s mill and the East Lake. =
Corporation Counsel Albert r. Allister
met with tine committee.
The situation was discussed in all
its phases by the com mittee and Mr..
johnson. 1t was shown that the
wells were furnishing far less water
than was demanded with all OF the
glass plants and the canning factories
operating. 1t was further explained
that all OF the water that could be
secured from East Lake came from the
tail race of the johnson mill after the
water had passed over the mill.
Mr.. johnson agreed that the city
was confronted with a very serious
condition. He assured the Councilmen
that he had no desire to embarass the
water department or stand in the
position of denying the people of the
city all of the water that was necessary
for consumption. He said that the
East Lake property represented much
value to him, and he was, and had for
years. paid taxes upon the property.
he lid not feel that the city should be
required to pay anything more for. the
water than fair price. and he directed
that the water department at once
secure from East Lake all of the water
required. The cost to the city for the
service is to be but nominal unless the
amount of water taken reduces the
lake to a point where there is not
sufficient bead of water to give power
for the mill. In that event the CITY.
OF course. would be expected to pay
MIR. johnson a fair amount to cover
the loss of his mill not operating.
This arrangement is highly graft
flying to the city authorities and the
water department. is at once relieved
of all embarrassment, and there will
De sufficient supply for all necessary
needs.
For some months the city has policed
East Lake and. freed it as much as
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1910-09-29
INDICTMENT
FOR MURDER

The Grand Jury yesterday presented
a true bill against Dominic Dente for
murder.
Last March Dente and another Ital-
ian by the name of Charles Frabuchi
got In quarrel about bicycle when
Dente stabbed Trabuchi and fled.
Trabuchie fingered until some time in
June when ne died from the effects of
the wound.
Dente has never been apprehended,
as his whereabouts have never been
discovered
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1910-09-29
Primary Bribery.


There has lately appeared in the
public press of this county specific and
persistent charges that bribery was
practised at the recent primary cleo
tion in various parts of this county.
These charges have been so often
reiterated that they are now notorious.
The Court does not know what basis
of act there may be for the complaints.
Whether there be evidence showing
bribery will be for this grand jury to
determine.
II have already called your atten-
ton to the fact that your oath requires
you to investigate such matters as
shall come to your knowledge
"You have at your command the
states writ of subpoena and its legal
machinery Your investigation should
be deliberate and thorough and, in the
language of your oath, without fear
or favor.
"If the evidence shows that any
person was, directly or indirectly, by
himself, or by any person in his be-
half, given, or agreed to give, any
money or valuable thing to any voter
to induce him to vote, such person
should be indicted.
IF the evidence shows that any per-
son has received any money or valu-
able for voting, or agreeing to vote,
such person should be indicted"