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The San Francisco call., 1910-04-05

The Chinese are supersitious people
and think it is a bounden duty to keep
the body intact and II by any mis-
fortune they are compelled to lose
limb by smputation they invariably ask
for the severed member and keep it in
p box. 10 be buried in due time with
the owner.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-05

MOTHER SEARCHING FOR soN-Mrs Elder
Gott, 916 Laguna street. asked the assist
anee of the police in finding her son. who
ran away from home about three years ago.
She said some friends saw him in Jefferson
square few days ago and he seemed to be
demented. He Is heir TO fortune.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-05

HELD FOR ABANDONING wIFE-Harrv Han.
ser was held for trial before the superior
court by Police Judge ShortalI yesterday for
abandoning his wife. He left her February
2s. 1909, and wrote her father that he did
not care what became of her. She lives at
159 Albion avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-05
BIRTHS

BALDwIN-In Richmond CAL. April 2, 1910
to the wife of ]. d. Baldwin, a son.
PETERSoN-In this city, April 2, 1910, to the
wife of Gustavus n. Peterson, daughter.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-05

Cash will furnish 4 rooms instead OF
on installments. See H. Schellhaas.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-05
DEATHS

Barrett, Ellen -. "a
Bill. Anna NJ. 7S
Bond, Elsie ....... %
Callaghan. It. J.... so
Casey ......-. tMass) }
Collins, John So. 40
Concannon, Mrs. c.. -
Curtin, James r.. 20
Dealy, NJ. ID. ...-. "a
Denahy. VIM. Jos. As
Douglass. Il. Co.. 4
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1910-12-15
Then phwat's ailin' ye?"
THEY GROW
Good Hun1or and cheerfulness From
Right Food and Drink.

Anything that interferes with good
health Is apt to keep cheerfulness and
good humor In the background. A
Washington lady found that letting
coffee alone made things bright for
her. She writes:
-Four years ago | was practically
given up by my doctor and was not ex.
pected to live long, My nervous sys.
tenn was in bad condition.
But | was young and did not want
to die so began to look about for the
cause of my chronic trouble. used to
have nervous spells which would ex.
haust me and after each spell 1t would
take me days before could sit up In
chair.
Il became convinced my trouble was
caused by coffee. decided to stop II
and bought some Postum.
THE first cup, which made accord.
ing to directions, had a soothing eff
feet on my nerves and liked the taste,
For a time nearly lived on Postum
and ate little food besides. am today
healthy woman.
"My family and relatives wonder Il
| am the same person was four years
ago, when | could do no work on ac
count Of nervousness. Now l am do
ing my own housework, take care OF
two babies-one twenty the other two
months old. | am so busy that hard
ly get time to write a letter, yet dc
1t all with the cheerfulness and good
humor that comes from enjoying good
health.
81 tell my friends 1t Is to Postum
owe my life today"
Read "The Road to Wellville." in
pkgs. There's Reason"
Ever read the above letter. new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full OF humans
interest.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1910-12-15

they's hens and chickens and turkey
COLLINS and garden to plant potato
salad In, and they's a barn with
pigeons In the attic, and they's lawn
with a BARRIERS wire fence all around
1t, sister told me; and our trunks are
all packed, and we amt never coming
back here no more. sister told me;
and | must hurry and farewell them
two doers!"
Tacks was slightly In the lead when
my shoe reached the door, 80 he won.
At breakfast we were Joined by
Uncle Peter and Aunt Martha, both OF
whom fairly oozed enthusiasm, and
Clara Us pulse began to climb with
excitement and anticipation.
was on the bargain counter, mark,
ed down from 30 cents.
Every time Uncle Peter sprang a
new idea in reference to his garden,
and they came so fast they almost
choked him, | felt burning bead of
Precipitation start out to explore my
forehead.
Presently to put the froth Of fear
upon my cup Of sorrow there came
telegram from Bunch" which read as
follows:
New York.
John Henry,
No, 301 W. 109th st.
Sister and family will move in coun-
try house tomorrow. Be sure to play
your game today. Good luck.
Bunch.
Poor John! you look so worried"
said Clara ]. anxiously; 81 really hope
it is nothing that will call you back
to town for week at least. 1t will
take us fully week to get settled;
don't you think so, Aunt Martha?"
l dove into my coffe-cup and stayed
under long time. When | came to
the surface again Uncle Peter was ex-
planning to Tacks that baked beans
grew only in a very hot climate, and
In the general confusion the telegram
was forgotten by all except my har-
pooned self.
Clara j. and Aunt Martha were both
fearful when we left the fiat to ride
to the station, but to my intense relief
no mention was made of the trunks;
consequently began to lift the mort
gage from my life and breathe easier
On the way out Tacks left small
parcel with one Of the hall boys with
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1910-12-15
| John Henry's
Ghost Story
By GEORGE v. HOBART

The ponies had put sad crimp In
my roll. and | had to square myself
with Clara ]. told her had bought
cottage in the burbs. and Bunch had
helped me out by lending me his coun.
try house for day was supposed
to show It to Clara j., and then renig
on 1t because 1t was haunted.
When the alarm clock went to work
the next morning Clara ]. turned
around and gave II look that made
its teeth chatter.
She had been up and doing an hour
before that clock grew nervous
enough to crow.
Her enthusiasm was so great that
she was Busy-Lizzie long before 7
o'clock and we were not booked to
leave the Choo-Choo House till 10: 80.
About o'clock she dragged me
away from drama and reluctantly
awoke to realization Of the fact that
I was due to deliver some goods which
had never seen and didn't want to
see
Get up, john" Clara j. suggested,
with degree Of excitement in her
voice, tits getting dreadfully late and
you how I'm all impotence to see
that lovely home you've bought for
me In the country"
Me under the covers, gnawiRg holes
In the pillow to keep from swearing
"Oh, dear mel" she sighed, I'm
afraid I'm just bit sorry to leave
this sweet little apartment We've
been so happy here. haven't WEI"
grabbed the ball and broke
through the center for 10 yards.
Sorry" | echoed, tearfully; why
It's breaking my heart to leave this
cozy little collar box of a home ant
60 into great country house full Of
of-of rooms, and-er-and windows
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., and-ant
and cows and things like that"
"Of course we wouldn't have Il
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1910-12-15
Back to the woods!

Back to the woods!
began TO feel like street just
before they put the asphalt down.
For some time lay there with my
brain huddled up in one corner of my
head. fiuttering and frightened.
Presently an insistent scratch.r-r-r-r
aroused me and l began to sit up and
notice things.
The things noticed consisted
chiefly of Tacks. my youthful brother.
inlaw, and the kitchen carving knife
The former was seated on the floor
laboriously engineering the latter in
an eudeavor to produce large arrow.
pierced heart on the polished panel
Of the bedroom door.
Whats the idea?" inquired.
I'm farewelling the place." he an.
swered, mournfully. "Th sy's only two
more doors to farewell after &C. this
one finished. Amt hearts awful hard
10 draw just right. specially when the
knife slips"
You little imp yelled. do you
mean to tell me you've been doing a
panel comic all over this mans house !?
Scat!" and | reached for shoe.
Cut it," cried Tacks, Indignantly
Didn't the janitor say he'd miss me
dreadful, and how can he miss me
less'n he sees my loving remember,
ments all over the place every time he
shows this compartment to somebody
else? And II is impolite to so way
forever and ever amen without fare
yelling the janitor"
Where do you think you're going?'
l inquired. trying hard to be calm.
ITO the country to live, sister told
me-" Tacks bubbled: "and we amt
never coming back to this horrid city
sister told me; and you bought the
house for surprise, sister told me;
and it has a pizzazus all around 1t
sister told me; and COW that gives
condensed milk, sister told me; e and
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1910-12-15

keep the COW in the house." she said,
thoughtfully
"Oh, no." l said, that's the point
There would be a barn, and you
haven't any idea how dangerous barns
are. They are the curse of country
life, barns are" q
We'll, then, John. why did you buy
the cow" she inquired, and went up
and punched hole In the plaster.
Why did buy the COW? Was there
a COW? Had Bunch ever mentioned
a COW to me? Come to think of 1t,
he hadn't. and there l was cooking
trouble over a slow fire.
When l came to she was saying
quietly, sBesides, l think I'd rather
have a milkman than a COW. Milk
men swear lot and cheat sometimes,
but as a rule they are more trust
worthy than cows, and they very sell
dom chase anybody. Couldn't you
turn the barn into gymnasium or
something?'
"Dearie," | said, trying my level
best to get mist over my lamps SO
as to give her the teardrop gaze,
something keeps whispering to me,
'Sidestep that cave in the wilderness
Something keeps telling me that
month on the farm will put crimp
In our happiness, and that the moment
we move into home in the tall grass
Ill luck will get up and put the boots
to our wadded hiss"
Then / gave an imitation of chok-
ing sob which sounded for all the
world like the last dying shrek of a
bathtub when the water is busy leav-
ing 1t.
Nonsense, joint" laughed Clara j.;
"it's only natural that you regret
leaving our first home, but after one
day in the country you'll be happy as
a king"
Make it deuce" muttered; "a
dirty deuce at that"
Now" she said joyfully, I'm going
to cook your breakfast. This may be
your very last breakfast in city
apartment for months, maybe years,
so I'm going to cook 1t myself. I've
got every trunk packed-haven't
worked hard? Get up, you lazy boy!"
and with this she danced out of the
room.
Every trunk packed Did she In
tend taking them with her, and II she
aid how could stop herf
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1910-12-15
The Big Show.

The personally conducted tourists
were viewing the Egyptian pyramids.
Goodness gracious!" calculated
Mrs, Newrocks, sit must have cost a
pile OF money to build them"
"Surest thing you know" said Mr..
Newrocks but don't imagine for a
moment that any one tourist agency
stood for all the expense-it was
probably a jackpot AFFAIR.""
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1910-12-15

All measures of reformation are eff.
fectiye in exact proportion to their
timellness; partial decay may be cut
away and cleansed; incipient error
corrected; but there Is point at
which corruption can no more be
stayed, nor wandering recalled. 1t
has been the manner of modern phil
anthropy to remain passive until that
precise period. and to leave the sick
to perish. and the foolish to stray,
while It spent itself 10 frantic exer.
tons to raise the dead. and reform the
dust,-Ruskin.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1910-12-15
500 Reward, 500,

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much faith IN Its curative powers that they offer
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Address \. J. CHENEY q Co. Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists 7bc.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1910-12-15
Triumph Of Optimism.

Glow are you feeling today. uncle?"
asked the robust nephew of his aged
and feeble kinsman.
pretty well. pretty well!" quavered
that incurable optimist, my rheuma-
tiz is bothering me good deal and
my erisipilis Is worse than 1t was yes
terday, I've got slight headache and
| went down to the dentist today and
had all but two OF my teeth pulled,
but thank heaven those two are op
posite each other!"
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1910-12-15

George" said her husbands wife.
Il don't believe you have smoked one
of those cigars | gave you on your
birthday"
That's right, my DEAR" replied his
wife's husband I'm going to keep
to smoke"
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1910-12-15
In PerpIeNltY.

Michael Dolan, an is 1t Yourself"
Yes; sure 1t is"
We'll, ye know thot bletherin' spal
peen, Wildly Castigan's second hus-
band?"
THAT do"
"He bet me a bob to pint l
couldn't swally an egg without break
in the shell NV 1t"
"An' We did it?'
Il did"
Then phwat's ailin' ye?"
Its doom there" laying his hand
on the lower part of his waistcoat IF
jump about I'll break 1t and cut me
stomach wild the shell, an If l kape
quiet It'll hath and I'll have Shang.
hal rooster scratchin' me inside"
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1910-12-15
LEADING SUFFRAGE CHAMPION

Mrs Grace Wilbur Trout, president of the
Chicago Political Equality league. was born and
educated in Maquoketa, Iowa Discerning early
that certain qualities Of voice and mind espe-
cally fitted her for platform speaking. she spe
cialized in that line of study. That she might
not be spoiled by instruction. her work was al
ways carefully superintendent by highly cul.
tured and wise mother, who believed that the
highest art Is to be natural. Her father, law
yer, drilled her on conciseness of expression and
often said, when you tak-say something"
Instead of entering the profession for which
she had been prepared she married George w
Trout and few years later they moved to
Chicago. She was at one time president OF the
Iadiea' Auytliarv of tha AshIapa cluh ard ,y,, a
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1910-12-15


she president OF the Womens Auxiliary the
member OF Nineteenth
the Chicago
the Chicago Chapter of the Daughters
her family She has brought nephew
the last having graduated
Life delightful convincing speaker sparkling
civic history her ends
Mrs Trout is with of social bearing than militant
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1910-12-15

week and than SIP did bread feed his
body fuel
appointed
held editor the
Wahrht
did his life He built powerful political organization which
gradually April
liked Election
night while he walked the office of the
asked
stand Here Victor the editor take these official
look them and hand them back me-"
married Miss Shching pupil his the
Socialism
Instead he carefully Socialism before
After relatives bitter
had would who
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1910-12-15

Chicago
at
for the Colts
pitched the
backo i'm and
the
Chaero and also interested
millionaire
a oath
Republicans
greatly reduced Republican
attendin 5
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1910-12-15

SKINNED the water pahed the into the aviator causing
land Wfoughy Spit directly
Guilty He covered five miles
which Ely his
Albany to New York 1t
serve prize of $500
of the aunche
Ely he
all his flights
machines
the aviator Mrs Ely
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1910-12-15
DID NOTABLE AVIATION FEAT

To Eugene Ely the aviator, belongs the
honor Of making the first successful fight from
the deck of a naval vessel to land in an aero.
plane. The feat was accomplished from the deck
Of the scout cruiser Birmingham, which was
anchored in Hampton Roads, off Old Point Com.
fort When Ely climbed into his machine he
faced a biting wind driving cold rain and occa-
sonal furres of hail. The blue-jackets who
were holding the machine on the launching
platform were ordered to let go, and the blplane
glided gracefully downward, until the wheels
and propeller touched the water about 100 feet
ahead of the Birmingham. Every spectator
breathed hard for a moment when 1t looked as
though the machine would not be able to arise
from the water, but Ely sent It upward by skill
nj han 49, ha nIa han
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1910-12-15
TENER ONCE a DIAMOND STAR

John X. Tener, who has been elected gov
ernor of Pennsylvania on the Republican ticket
was one of the best known ball players on the
diamond score or more years ago. Tener was
pitcher on the old Chicago team which was
led by that great baseball general, Adrian c.
Arson. He went on the trip around the world
with the Chicago club, the most notable journey
ever undertaken by team of ball players. They
played before the crowned heads Of Europe and
the umpire's call awoke the echoes in the shade
of the ancient pyramids of Egypt
Tener was clerk for steel concern in
Pittsburg in the early part of the SOS when An
sons critical eye discerned in him the markings
of great pitcher Old Father Anse saw Tener
q giant in physique twirI in n game and decided
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1910-12-15
SAMPLE BOTTLE OFTEN
PROVES BENEFICIAL

I derived so much benefit from the uss
of DIR. Kilmer's Swamp Root that be-
lieve it will be most important for the
public to know of Its worth.
Last November | was suffering severely
with kidney and bladder trouble. had to
urinate every few minutes day and night.
The burning pain was terrible. I sent
to you for one trial bottle of Swamp Root
and it relieved me in about two hours.
After taking the small trial bottle could
urinate as freely as l ever could and felt
no more pain, so purchased one ffty-cent
bottle of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root. After
taking the contents have not felt one pain
from the kidneys or bladder since.
You are at liberty to publish this testi-
monial should you wish to.
Yours very respectfully.
w. II. WARREN.
Gainesborough, Tenn.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
W, +. Dodson, enacted Justice Of the
Peace of jackson Co., Tenn, this l4th
day of July, 1909.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1910-12-15
NEW SOCIALIST CONGRESSMAN

Visitor l.. Berger OF Milwaukee, the first So
cialst ever elected to Congress, is the father of
the Socialist party in Wisconsin 1t was in his
back yard that the first Socialist meeting in the
state held, Americas first Socialist con
gresham born of well-todo. middle-cass
German parents in Austria In 1860. They gave
him good college education. He early devel
oped radical ideas and sympathies. IAN my
relatives believed | would be arrested and exc
cuted," said Berger, and the worst part of 1t
that they believed that would deserve to
be hanged"
The family emigrated to the United States.
Young Berger became cowpuncher; he did odd
Jobs like mending washboers. He learned the
met al nnlishar,a trada aarning "a littla "a Sh a
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1910-12-15
W. F. DoDSoN, j. P.
Prove What Swamp.Root VIII Do For You

Prove What Swamp Root VIII Do For You
Send to DR.. Kilmer 4 Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y, for a sample bottle. 1t will
convince anyone. You will also receive
q booklet of valuable information, telling
all about the kidneys and bladder. When
writing, be sure and mention this paper.
For sale at all drug stores. Price fifty
cents and one-dollar.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1910-12-15

and into a dollhouse below, breaking
seven panes of glass. but the others
oaly smiled indulgently and | went on.
jumped headfirst into my most
blood-curdling story and related In de-
tail how a murder had been COM
mitted on the very site the house was
built on and how fierce bewhiskered
spirit roamed the premises at night
and demanded vengeance. | described
in awful words the narrowing spec
tacle and all l got at the finish was
the boot from Uncle Peter.
Poor John" said Clara j. 81 had
no idea you we're so run down. Why,
you're almost ON the verge Of nervous
prostration, And how thoughtful you
were to pick out haunted house, for
| do love ghosts. Didn't you know
that? I'll tell you what let's do I'll
give a prize for the first one who sees
and speaks to this unhappy spirit
won't it be jolly? Where are you 60
ing, John?"
me, to the undertakers--I mean l
must run back to town. That tele-
gram this morning-important bust.
ness-forgot all about it--see you
later-don't breathe till get back-I
mean, don't live till I-Oh! the devill"
Just then l fell over the lawn now
er, picked myself up hastily and
rushed off to town to find Bunch, for
| was certainly UP against 1t good and
hard.
copyright. by @. W. Dillingham; Coz
The Nevada County picayune., 1910-03-12
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

We are authorized to announce Jess Morris as candidate for Representa- tive of this coun y, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 The Picayune is authorized to an, nounce w. N. Mum of Albany Town ship fol Representative from this County. subject to the action of the primary election.
 We are authorized to announce J. A. Nelson as candidate for Representa- tive of this county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 We are authorized to announce W. R. DeWoody as a candidate for Repre- sentative of this county, subject to tEe action of the democratic primary.
 We are authorized to announce Joe NJ eador as a candidate for represents tive of Nevada County subject to the action of the democratic primary
 We are authorized to announce Jno. NJ. Milburn as a candidate for repre- of Nevada County, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Nevada County picayune., 1910-03-12
Mir Tobe Milan. candidate for

Mir. Tobe Milan, candidate for road overseer for Missouri town ship was a pleasant caller at this office yesterday.
 o. F. Dornblaser of the Nation al Board of Directors of the Farm CTS Union of Cleburn Texas was in the city Thursday night and delivered an address to the farm CTS at the court house. He is a very pleasing talker and appears to be man we'll posted in his line of businesz. He gave the farmers some mighty good things to think about.
 Services atthe Christian church tomorrow as follows: Sunday school, 10 a. m. Preaching II a. m. subject, New Testament and the Lords Supper 7;30 D. m. The Lost Things" Every body cordially invitep to attend these services. W. I. Cochran
 F5r White Leghorn, sim gle comb, and Rhode Island Red, single comb eggs $1 and $1. 50 per setting of 15.
 Mrs. W. K. White,
 Some will tell you that Amend ment No. 10. is UNCONSTITU- TIONAL, and is class legislation. In the name of honest labor, if ever there were a class that need- ed and is entitled to a little class legislation it is the farmer. Why is it that whenever some thing is offered for the benift of that class, the interests yell, CLASS LEGISLATION, UN- CONSTITUTIONAL. I am for It, class or no class, constitution al or unconstitutional. Jess Morris.
The Nevada County picayune., 1910-03-12

We are authorized to announce Chas. H. Litton as candidate for. Con- stable of this, Missouri Township, subject to tho action of the Democra- tic primary.
 We are authorized to announce w. C. Norman as a candidate for Con- stable of Missouri Township subject to the action of the primary election.
 We are authorized to announce Dave Evans as candidate for constable of Albany township, subject to the action of the democratic primary.