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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-04-01
. The RAT KING.
His Method Was Successful, but Il
Remains q Secret.

His Method Was Successful. but Il
Remains Secret.
In the early sixties Of the last cen.
tury the Smithsonian institution was
infested with rats. Nothing In the
building seemed to be rat proof. They
ate skins cured with arsenical soap or
table linen or the contents Of Professor
Henry's pantry without discrimination.
Every one in the city, from Professor
Henry to the bootblack, had one sub
ject in common, and that was rats"
As Professor Henry, who lived in
the east end Of the building, was lis
tening to an account Of the ruin
wrought in his home during that day
Professor Spencer Baird walked in
and said. just as If he had been fol-
lowing every word Of the family con-
versation, Il have just been told that
there is man in Philadelphia who
can rid this place Of rats"
Professor Henry's eyes expressed
interest and incredulity at the same
moment.
Il have his address here" went on
the assistant secretary. He calls
himself the 'ratten kong and won't
take cent if rat remains and has,
well send for him If it takes our
last thousand cents to do it!' said
Professor Henry and laughingly pre-
dicted the repetition Of the famous old
tale of the Pied Piper Of Hamelin.
Several days later the rat king
appeared in Washington. He was al.
most as short as he was broad and
wore clothes too loose for description;
they had no shape. He carried large
oilcloth sack and a covered basket.
His penetrating blue eyes were almost
covered by shaggy eyebrows, and his
blond hair had not been cut. but bag
gled. His manner was short and
brisk, and be went straight to the
point. talking to Professor Henry in
German.
he declared that not a rat would be
in the building three days hence it his
directions were obeyed. During that
time be would stay in the basement
alone; every door was to be locked,
and on no account was be to be dis
turbed until he gave them the signal.
So they left him in absolute darkness
and carried out his directions.
On Sunday morning the queer uld
man emerged from the darkness so
confident of his success that he re-
fused to accept the money which was
his due then and there, but insisted
that Professor Henry mail the check
to him in Philadelphia the following
week.
"Now you can leave your food in the
basement, and it won't be touched.
And won't take a cent If you are
troubled with rats" were his parting
words.
Cheese and cake were directly placed
about the building to tempt the rats.
Morning after morning they were
found as they had been left, and from
that day to this the Smithsonian insti-
tuition has never been seriously trou-
bled with rats. And no one has ever
found out the secret of the rat kings
method,-YOuth's COMPANION.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-04-01

SERVANT UT PRIVLIECsI a.

SAYS AZ ss III 3 ii Bss 1e la
IE.ss SERVANT q PE.liIv LIlR3 Il q
. Intthe. course 81 HIS articles, J. The
Impending Roosevelt, IA the april
American magazine, Mr.. Ray Stannard
Baker $ takes occasion to Quote the
[opinions of asnumher OF close observers
Of public trend on the subJecty among
them q prominent politician Of the
Middle West, who IN speaking OF
Roosevelt .arraigns the present H in
cumbent {: of the executive Office as
follows: H. IL = ~ q ~: ~ /
h - 'Taft4has been exactly whatI ex-
pected him to be. He was and is "a
conservative and reactionary and lit
should have been plain to everyone
during the campaign last year that
about the biggest bunco7 game was
being worked or these people that has
ever been attempted. With = Roose-
velt's endorsement Taft appeared in
the West as q radical, and yet he was
enthusiastically supported by every
conservative, by every reactionary,
and by oil the privileged interests.
Everybody should have been able to
see this. In the campaign of Taft
we we're presented with the spectacle
Of a man who was supported by the
privileged interests on the theory,
perhaps tho knowledge, that he
would not carry out the promises he
was making or permitting bis friends
and sponsors to make for him.
Nothing more cynical, nothing more
degrading has ever been seen in
American politics. And Taft is do
ing just what I expected him to do,
namely, serving his m a s ter,
Privilege. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-04-01
FRIDAY, APRIL /, 1910.
It is said that Taft was surprised
when he read of the result in
Massachusetts. He ought not to be.
He helped materially.

ItH. l.. Back of Winona runs in the
First district, Mr.. Tawney will know
there is fight on. Mr.. Buck is
vigorous campalgner, a man Of great
ability, and fearless and fair. He has
never hesitated to stand up for his
convictions, no matter what the result
might be to him personally. He may
lose few votes of democrats for that
reason, but for everyone he loses. ne
will gain more than two from the
republicans who believe in practiclng
as we'll as talking about the square
deal.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-04-01
Marcv and Fresh Eoos.

At small post in Egypt Sir Gilbert
Parker, the novelist, and an English
officer lived practically on eggs and
timed meat, and, as there was moth
ing else to be had. the eggs were
very important item of the dietary.
Day after day the eggs, like those Of
the oft quoted curate, were livery
good in parts" but one morning they
were frankly bad. The officer, who
had the power Of life and death in
those parts. determined that the eggs
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-04-01
GERmANY'S FIGHTERS.

Emperor Williams Army Receives
Much Physical Training.
The many new plans being tried in
Germany this winter to give the cadets
and recruits the best physical training
possible is attracting no little atten-
ton in army circles in other countries.
Emperor William is proud of his army,
as he has every reason to be, and that
It is such an efficient fighting force is
due in no small measure to the excel
lent physical training the men receive.
Until the organization Of the Royal
Central Gymnastic institute the train
ing the German soldier received was
left largely in the hands of the Off.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-04-01
SOU ORR

Miss KINNEY Design For HE cenfod.
srats ! Women 9 Statue. s si
=: Much interest lis being manifested
throughout the country in the Confed.
crate wwomen's memorial statue and il
the. sculptor whose design for which
has just been accepted. She is Miss
Belle Kinney Of Nashville, daughter
Of the late Daniel Kinney, and, al
though but twenty-five years old, Is
one Of the most successful sculptors IN
America. Her work. in fact has
brought her international fame: ..::.57
The statue. which is to be:of bronze,
eight feet in height. represents the God
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-04-01

- Princeton Union: That tobacco is a
curse to humanity has again been
forcefully demonstrated IN the case of
James Hogan OF Winona, who has
been addicted to the use OF the weed
the greater part OF his lifetime. Mr..
Hogan has lost his sense Of hearing
and the use of tobacco IS, of course,
responsible. He was 101 years old last
Friday
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-04-01
CUPID IN new POSES.

Many Up to Date Valentine Designs In
This Years Output.
In this years output Of valentines
are shown many new and up to date
designs, Cupid being posed in various
ways in his 1910 touring car and aero
plane, and the versesmiths who burn
incense to the god of tender passion
have worked overtime in an effort to
do the occasion justice. OF course the
old standbys are still with us, those
old favorites that we feel sure can
ueve1pe improved upon.
Some Of the valentines Of 1910 are
Of immense size, quite unprecedented
In this respect. Obviously they could
not be sent by mail and 80 must be
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-04-01

The reelection Of John Burns may
be an augury that the Labor element
in the new British parliament intends
to pursue a thoroughly sober, consid-
crate and patriotic policy of co-opera-
ton with the Liberals.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-04-01

Anoha Union: Just let the people
understand that the Taft administra.
ton intends tn defeat tho insurgent
congressman in Minnesota, and there II
he nine insurgents elected instead of
seven. Republicans of Minnesota, or
a majority of them, do not take kindly
to Taft orsshis following.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-04-01

delivered by special messenger, little
expensive for the loveslck Office boy
who wishes to down a rival. Apropos
Of large valentines, the accompanying
Illustration shows what New York
girl received last Feb. IA. Here we
have the real thing in valentine Gu
pid. who in this case happens to be
one Of the neighbours children Dor
rowed for the occasion with the IN
Outstanding no doubt that Ill doctor
bills would be paid in case Of pneu-
monia. -: -. H.. i :
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-04-01

Aviation records are not the only
ones broken in California. More than
100000 dozen eggs were laid by Peta-
luna fowls last year. And now to
think Of the breaking necessary to
translate that pyramid into omelets!
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-04-01

Over 10000 men went after jobs in
the office of New York's new district
attorney. 1t should be the other way:
and the district attorneys Office get
after more than 10000 malefactors.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-04-01
Cause Of the List.

When Theodore Roosevelt was pres
ident he told this story on William 81.
Taft, who was then secretary Of war:
"When I started for Panama on the
same warship that Taft had Travelled
on noticed a slight list to starboard.
I called the captain in and asked him
how it happened that we were not run
ming on an even keel. He was some
what embarrassed. but l told him to
out with it, and he came back with
this: We'll, Mr.. President. the secre-
tary Of war sailed with us not long
ago, and he slept on the port side
sir, we haven't had a
chance yet to shift ballast"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-04-01
4 Prize Bull.

An Englishman travelling In ireland
stopped to inquire Of an Irishman who
lived in certain house they were Just
passing. 49,.
The 1rishman replied, '"That Is Mr..
OHare's house, and If he had lived I'M
til today he would be q week dead"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-04-01

should be fresh in future, so the egg
merchant was brought before him.
"Open your mouth" said the officer,
and the wretched man, standing be-
tween two sentries, obeyed tremblingly.
Slowly and solemnly an evil smelling
egg was poured in. Again the com.
mand was given, and again poten
tial rooster was gulped down. A third
followed the other two, which must
have been the worst Of the lot, for the
victim, with tears Of agony streaming
down his face, fell on his knees and,
half choking, gasped for mercy.
He got the mercy, and the officers
got fresh eggs in future.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-04-01

These are the days when $4,000 OF
$4,000 isn't called a small fortune,
simply q becf:teak dinner fund.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-04-01

dess Of Fame, as the central figure,
placing a wreath upon the head Of a
Confederate woman, who. even in death
10 extending to the dying soldier the
palm of victory.
J. Replicas Of the statue, it is planned,
viii be placed upon the capitol grounds
Of each Of the original Confederate
states.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-04-01
CHANGED 81 { ,El:Cl)R I.

The Court Blur Z cred sand the Old Man
s i 49, 81. Went Frss.s :.: III
There used to be an old, fellow 81
! sixty" said a Denv er Judge, who got
arrested about twice q week for con.
/ vitality. He was always hailed be-
i. fore Magistrate Blank, and as the mag
istrate was about sixty, too. q queer
kind Of comradeship, almost friend
ship, arose between the two men,,
I'm the late. autumn the topper was
called away from Denver He did not
return till Christmas time. The con.
vivial Christmas spirit in the crisp
Denver air was, of course, too much
for him, and the day after his return
he was hailed before the usual magis-
trate on the usual charge.
'"The magistrate in the green festoon-
ed courtroom felt kindly and forgiving.
"'Well George he said to the pris.
oner, you are here again at last, ehr
ayes, your honor said old George
humbly.
"'You've been away some time,
haven't you?'
les, your QOnOr; nlgn on 10 three
months
"'And how many times, George, did
you get drunk during that period?'
81 don't like to say, your honor old
George faltered, before all these here
people,
"'Well,' said the magistrate, take
paper and pencil and write it down.
$50 George wrote. and the paper was
passed up to the magistrate, who look
ed at it and said:
"'Ah, we'll, it's the Christmas sea-
son, and since you were away three
months. George, and got drunk only
sixteen times I'll let you or
"Thank you, judge said old George
as he left the dock. You looked at the
paper upside down, though"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-04-01

GERS in command. At the present
time, however, this work has been
placed in charge Of those specially
trained for it, and the cadets, too,
work under the eye Of trained men.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-04-01
Hard Work.
l1o man dOos not knn1

The idle man does not know what it
is to rest. Hard work tends not only
to give us rest for the body, but, what
is even more important, peace to the
mifld.-Sir John Lubbock.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1910-03-26
MT. CARMEL.

Our school closed yesterday.
Rev. and Mrs W. L Clark have both been
on the sick list but are better.
Miss Jennie Power is visiting her sister, Mrs.
}. L. Bannon Of Flsmingsburg.
Mr.. J. S. Walingford, who has been sick for
quite a while, is able to be out
J. R. Wallingford of Cynthiana made flying
visit to relatives here last week.
Charles Eckman. son of DR.. B. F. Eckman Of
Covington, is stopping at the Power House.
Charles Lyle moved his household goods to
Flemngsburg. He and his mother will re-
eide there.
Miss Iva Gardner. who is critically i'll at the
home OF Mrs. Alice Glascock, at this writing
is slightly better.
Miss Leila Browning Walingford returned
TO Asbury College, after a stay Of two weeks
with her parents.
The Misses Baugh will have a sale today and
viii go to Msysville Monday to make that place
their future home
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1910-03-26
PLUMVILLE.

Aunt" Sarah Morton, colored, is quite i'll
With pneumonia.
Mrs. Louie Myers and little daughter, Miss
Katherine, we're guests Of relatives here the
past week.
Wise Davis went to Cincinnati the first Of
the week to accept a good position that
vas rendered him.
Miss Bette Bean closed very successful
term of school here Monday with bOuntsous
treat to the children.
Willard Hall has sold his farm to Mr.. Elgin
and removed to near Muses. Mills, and Mr..
Elgin COW occupies the farm.
There was quite large crowd in attendance
st the pie supper Tuesday evening. and all
seemed to have an enjoyable time. Constable
Joseph Bradford was the suctiOneer.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1910-03-26
GIVING OUT.
The Struggle Discourages Many a
Citizen of MaysvilIe.

Around all day With aching back;
Can't rest at night
Enough to make any one give cut
Dosns Kidney Pills will give renewed life.
They will cure the backsche;
Cure every kidney ILL.,
Here is convincing proof that this is so:
William Davis, Second street, B Vanceburg,
Ky, says:
In my estimation Dosn's Kidney Pills are
by far the best kidney remedy on the market.
Ny back became so weak ard painful that
was obliged to give up my work. Doan's Kid
ney Pills we're at length recommended to me
and procured box am glad 10 say that
they strengthened my kidneys and benefited
in every way
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, New York, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Dosn's-and take no
other
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1910-03-26

Total receipts Of live stock at the Chicago
market last week were S42C0 cattle. 81, 100
hogs and "a. 100 sheep. The weeks receipts.
compared with the previous week, 10 round
numbers, decreased 8 900 cattle. 2S300 hogs
and increased $500 sheep. Compared with the
corresponding time last year cattle increased
$500, hogs decreased n. 100 and sheep 49,
roo
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1910-03-26
~ C.rtmsll extract. teeth vtAOut pain.

November Let has been selected as the date
for the opening Of the National egg.lsyiug
contest, to be held 10 the Central National
Experiment Station, Mexico, No. Entries from
1S States already have been received aid
hundreds OF inquiries are coming in from
foreign countries.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1910-03-26

KENNARD.

Emery Hill is sick with measles at this
writing.
N. E. Galbraith made a business trip to
Nsysvie Saturday.
John Phillips Of Abigail was calling on
friends here Sunday.
James A. Henson and wife visited relatives
at Shannon Saturday.
Mr.. Perry Case and family Of Tangletown
visited relatives here Sunday.
Miss Myrtle Lee Cooper Of Mt. Grab, Ohio,
spent the past week with relative here.
Several attended pie party given by Mrs.
Ollie Hill Tuesday night aud all reported fine
time.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1910-03-26
DYSPEPSIA

Having taken your wonderful Sasca-
rets' for three months and being entirely
cured of stomach catarrh and dyspepsia,
think a word of praise is due to
'Cascarets' for their wonderful compost
ton. l have taken numerous other So
called remedies but without avail, and
find that Cascarets relieve more in a day
a year" James Mcclure,
IoS Mercer St., Jersey City, N. ].
Pleasant. Palatable. Potent. Taste Good.
Do Good. Never Sicken. Weaken or Gripe.
l0c, 2Sc, Soc. Never sold In bulk. The gen.
une tablet stamped CCC c, Guaranteed to
cure or your money back. 9l9
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1910-03-26

Leonard Fielder OF Mason county and Miss
Laura Bruist Of Augusta we're married this
week at the latter place.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1910-03-26

A HOOsier family owns SOW that has given
birth to eighteen frisky little gruntsrs. II
more Of the breed would only follow snit. the
corner In pork might be broken.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1910-03-26
>Jpacidi Request.

RDrkSsAass.swp establishments sppeo-fnD =, As
sot~RWNs ~ 49, papsr OF UAeps boSta' -oods eSaag
SrShuNs ~las sdserstasDaeas apr Srs b. aAts psVSs
OUT Sesdoys ON aqPseistty TeQsestsd 70 stale iaet
tb@ ddSeTtss1seas n THE PUBLIc LHDansa
TAis s0in cost yoV notbbN0. and tStH % OvosensRy
BDprSotNed ~ EItA tAe setoerstacT sad the Estros
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1910-03-26

Beautiful 25c and SOC JsbOts and other
asckwear novelties at Hunts.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1910-03-26
For Sale, Country Shoulders
Only Is cents the pound. Very cheap and
nicely trimmed This week only
j. G. CABLISH & BRO.

Toe Shsntung. foul4rd, rsjsh and fancy
silks ACC at Hunts.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1910-03-26
prnple's Column
Odnted.

AdVevtisenents WAder tAd Aeddtno not exceeding
aVs HHes 10 eenes eocA Insertion, or so ceAts t0oek
WTANTED-TWO UNPUBLISHED ROOMS
w Apply at Williams Drugstore. 23lw
WAETED-BoY-App at Robinson Cigar
w Factory msrS2 lw
WANTED. -COOK-ApplV at 14I East Second
w street. Mrs J. p. MASH
NTANTED-TWO GOOD WOMEN Middle
w aged preferred at llo Market street.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1910-03-26
ONLY a Few Days in
Which to Select
Your Easter Suit

1t is a pleasure to TO be able 20 supply the OF
this town with the best clothes made. We get
than profits OF it, it makes business crafty
ing 10 supply such merchandise. We know they sat.
isLy the fabrics all-wool, tbs tailoring is the
best the styles correct the clothes it, Read last
weeks Saturday Evening Post 1t has thsee pages de-
voted advertising three OF the best lines OF goods made,
and fortunate enough to have the exclusive sale
OF all tbree-Hart SchsfneT Marx EdeTheimer, Slime
& Co., Clothing, Crossett Shoes. We also have the ia
Stetson Shoe and others and many other lines OF
Clothing; in fact, everything to dress man from Hat
Shoes Ties Collars Underwear, Sox, Gloves also
fine line Of thumbs and BsgA "6peCtal" sale on
Sbirts all this week.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1910-03-26

Advertisements tssder TITS AsudtrO asserted Jres.
6tIs dd0ortas0rs Msst TITntsA Nc cops.
ENoUND-PoCKE Ell. BoOK-CLl at this office
II and prove property. mar92 lw
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1910-03-26
EoN

bta advertisers DetIs: Furnish ne COPY
T OST-BELT-Blue elastic, with gold buckle.
~ Please return to MARGARET O'KEEFE,
1913 Limestone street. AAd receive reward. 20 Nv
I OST-SRTTER PpP-Solid white; bobbed
IL tail. Return TOT o. BARKLEY. 26IW
I OST-AMETHYST HEART-Between High
IL School Building aud williams Drugstore
on Third street. IL found return to JULIA
MUSE, East Third street MARIO Iw
/ OST-RING-IhC Chester street, seal ring, with
IL initials IN. b." Return TO No. 1890 Chester
street aud receive reward. mAr4S Nv
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1910-03-26

ENoR SALE--THRESHING MACHINE OUT.
II FIT and EEGlNE-Al in good shape and
for much less than its worth N. S. MCLEAN,
Germantown, Ky. male lw
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1910-03-26

INo2 SALE OR EXCH NGE-SoOA FOUN,
II TAIN-Eight syrup; in good condition. f
L. SAMPSON, Dover, Ky. ms24 81
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1910-03-26
For Sale,

Advertisements trnder thts Aeddtnp not exceeding
sue tires 10 cents each Insertion 90 cents a t0eeE
The Robesonian., 1910-09-22
A GREAT VICTORY.

In the hurry of going to press
with his ISSUE, carrying the re-
suits 0: ne primary, there is time
only 10 remark that the grand
old cn4nsy did herself proud in
today'S primary and there is
nothing left but to work togeth-
er for a great victory in Novem-
ber over the common enemy,
the Republicans. 1t is a great
victory for the moral forces Of
the county. Good, clean men
were nominated, men whom all
can unite upon and support. And
above all, we trust that perfect
harmony will be restored and
that bitterness will not linger in
the heart of any man.