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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-05-18

Now York MAY l7,-Cotton spot
quiet, ton points higher. Closing bids
May 1885; June 1891; July 1881,
August l5.4Q; september 1878; Oc.
tobor 1926; November 1913; Dcccm-
bcr 1915; January 1915; March
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-05-18
ST. Louis Cotton.

st. Louis, May l7.-Cotton unchan
gcd; middlng 10 IS; receipts lc0l
bales; shipments 1,A94 stock 1888
The IivcstOCk Market.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-03-11
Twenty Volume Novels.

The longest novels of today are pyg-
mics compared with those published
In the seventeenth century Mile. de
Scudery's lie Grand Cyrus" ran into
ten volumes. its publication being
spread over FIVE years. And when
1t was translated. or, to quote the title
page, "Englished 10y Person of Hon
our" 1t appeared in five folio volumes
of some 800 pages apiece. Another
novelist of the same period. La Cal
prenede. was even more diffuse. one
Of his works. Cleopatra" extending
over twenty-three volumes. These
novels found plenty of readers despite
their enormous length. The Paris pub.
Usher of lie Grand Cyrus" made
100000 crowns by the first edition
alone. Nearly all the works Of Sou
derry and Calprcnede were translated
into English as soon MS they appeared
and many OF them into German as
well.-London Chronicle.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-03-11
A STAMP HOAX.
The Story That Went With the Els.
plants 5eak Issue.

Stamp collecting is peculiar but
fascinating hobby. and II Is said that
MS many as 100000 In all the world
own It MS a hobby Germany. France.
Austria. England and France rank in
the order named in the number Of
stamp collectors they contain.
THE elephants bcak hoax" is one OF
the best Jokes ever played nj the ex.
pense of collectors II was worked on
half dozen well known philatellsts
who were astonished by the announce
mcnt that well known New York
stamp collector had secured the only
copy OF a peculiar stamp later known
as "the elephant stamp bill" This
stamp bore as its central design the
tigure of an elephant with the beak
and wings of bird. This stamp. so
the story went. was designed by well
Known South American reyolutionist
who was about 10 overthrow the exist.
ing regime. The design on the stamp
was meant 10 designate that the new
ruler had the strength Of an elephant
and the swiftness OF bird. But
alnS TOT tNe nldHS VI lhiCe Hiu hth'
His plot was discovered. and among
the supplies seized were half million
Of the stamps Of the new and yet I'M
born republic. These were ordered de-
stroyed. One Of the soldiers had man.
aged to smuggle about hundred OF
these away. but he was finally caught
and shot at daybreak. Before his exc
cution. however. he had given one
stamp to a little boy, and this had In
some very reasonable and plausible
way found the New York collector
after many months.
The stamp was naturally of great
price and would have brought n big
sum had not several collectors COM
pared notes and found that each had
in his possession on approval the only
elephant bill stamp In existence. In
this way the interesting hoax was dis
covered.-New York Mall.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-03-11
A Historic Spot.

Linlithg0w palace. on the shore of
the beautiful sheet of water of that
name in Scotland, is somewhat square
and heavy looking. Linlithgow was
the birthplace of Mary. queen of Scots;
i'll Linlithgow church james ". Of
Scotland was forewarned by an appa-
rition Of the coming disaster Mt Flod-
den Field: in its streets the regent
Murray was shot; close by the town
Edward /. had two ribs broken by his
horse the night before Falklrk. and on
Its loch chancellor of the exchequer
bent on economy. issued instructions
that the royal swans should be kept
down TO a dozen. --Argonaut
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-03-11
A Funny Chase.

Lord Oxford. an eccentric English
nobleman. once had n team Of red deer
stays that he frequently drove TO
light coach. All went well until one
day there happened to be pack OF
staghounds on the road from London
TO Brighton. along which Lord Orford's
picturesque team was merrlly heeting.
There followed the strangest chase
that ever mortal man witnessed. The
hounds hunted the team and its owner
hard TO Newmarket. and with such
smash into the Ram Inn yard the
whole lot went that there was no more
coach left and little more OF driver.
Lord Oxford took to horses after that.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-03-11
KNEW TOO MUCH.
Tennyson's Father Had TO Fly For His
Life From Russia.


Shortly after the assassination OF
Emperor Paul Of Russia. Tennyson.
the father OF the poet, dlned with
Lord ST. Helens. the British ambassa.
dor, in Moscow Several Russian OIL
GERS of high rank whose names he did
not know were also guests. During
dinner a guarded reference was made
to the emperor's death.
why do you speak so glngerly
about matter so notorious" cried
Tennyson impulsively. leaning across
his neighbor. Russian whose breast
was covered with orders. 1--WE know
very well In England that the Emper-
or Paul was murdered Count Zoboff
knocked him down and Benningsen
and Count Pahlcn strangled him"
There was n strained silence; then
the ambassador abruptly changed the
subject. As the guests filed out into
an adjoining room Lord st. Helens
drew Tennyson aside Don't go into
the next ROOM" he whispered. "but fly
for your life. The man next you.
across whose breast you leaned. was
Count Pahlen. and Zobofr was also at
the table"
He gave few hurried directions,
and Tennyson rushed off. threw his
clothes into portmanteau and fed
behind fast horses to Odessa, still In
evening garb. though the cold was in.
tense. lie lay hidden for weeks and
at last. in the disguise OF servant,
was struggled on board an English
fricate.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-03-11
A Poets Wardrobe.

The poet Allieri-hc was the subject
OF romance with the Countess of
Albany and so figures in Mr.. ii. NJ.
Vaughan's 'The Last Stuart Queen
became very egotistic and Ill tempered
In old nge. His eccentrlcity,' says
Mr.. Vaughan. kept pace with his un-
comfortable violence, for. always sensi.
tive to the effects OF heat and cold. he
had his clothes specially arranged with
tapes and ribbons so that portions OF
them could be removed by his servants
from any part of his body should II
particular member feel too warm or
too chilly"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-03-11
AFRICAN WITCH DOCTORS.
They Make Themselves, Like Their
Idols, as Hideous as Possible.

They Make Themselves, Like Their
Idols, as Hideous as Possible.
The most important period of the
young Africans life Is that between
youth and manhood Tor womanhood).
II is then that the witch doctor is ex-
tremely busy with his various mys-
FERROUS rites. II Is an important part OF
his calling to be hdeous. as in most
cases he undoubtedly u.s. A ridiculous
mask covers his head. and wildcat or
other skins are hung around his lolns.
Pigment of various colors Is plenti.
fully daubed over his body, and In this
hideous state II is not to be wondered
at that he strikes terror into the
maidens' hearts as he dances wildly
In the dim freight, glaring at theEl
with fiendish eyes. The timid young
creatures are like the hare which trem
bles as the lowering bird OF prey flut
tiers over its head Self will is crushed,
and the erstwhile playful. willful child
is transformed in most cases into n
frightened creature with. for the time
being, no will OF her own. II Is n curl
Gus thing that nothing connected with
what one may call the spiritual side
of the blacks life IS ever beauti.
full. Their carved figures are always,
to say the least. grotesquc and calcu.
lated 10 frighten rather than comfort
the bereaved.- Wide World Magazine.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-03-11
An Inscription by Charles Lamb.

My friends uncle had in his early
days been n fellow clerk with Charles
Lamb. remember his showing me q
book which had been given him by
Lamb. with n very lamblike inscription.
II was liable OF interest" and on
the fiyleaf was written;
civilian Thomas Keith. from
Charles Lamb. In this book, unlike
most others. the further you progress
the more the interest increases."-Ed'
mund Yates.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-03-11
will
help you.

If you are living in rented house
you. no doubt. have long desired to own
your own home and have made plans to
that end. There is no need to delay the
matter, when the Snow Hill Building
and Loan Association is ready to help
you, ana wnen you realize that the
money you have been paying out every
year for rent would have bought and
paid for home for you, then you will
no longer continue to pay rent.
Call and see w. d. Cordry. Jr.. Sec
rotary of the Association and he will
explain how you can got the money to
build you house an and easy way by
which you can repay the loan.
Snow Hill Building and Loan
Association.
MARION T. HARGIS,
President.
w. D. CoRDDRY. Jr.
Secretary
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-03-11
The Chophouae.

Gritty George-I wasn't always like
dis. mum. Onct used ter take my
meals IN q chophousc. The Lady
Well, reckon a chophouse Is a wood
shed. You can take your dinner In
mine If you cut some wood first.-St.
Louis Republic
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-03-11
Two Showers.

CUTE people out in the town where
my cousin Jane lives. A popular girl
got married there. aud her rejected
suitors dubbed together and gave her
a mitten shower"
Good. And what did they give the
lucky bridegroom
"They gave him shower of bricks"
cleveland Plain Dealer.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-03-11
A Special Medicine for Kidney Ailment,

Many elderly people have found in
Foley's Kidney Remedy quick relief
and permanent benefit from kidney and
bladder ailments and from annoying uri-
nary irregularities due to advancing
years. Isaac N. Regain, Farmer, Mo-,
says: "Foley's Kindey Remedy effected
a complete cure in my case and ! want
others to know of it." Sold by all Drug
gists.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-03-11

Are you frequently hoarse? Do you
have that annoying tickling in your
throat? Does your cough annoy you at
night. and do you raise mucus in the
morning p? Do you want relief? Ii so,
take Chamberlain Cough Remedy and
you will be pleased. Sold by all dealers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-03-11

sadie-Did you ever faint? Susie
Once. But | bumped my head so
hard that I tainted really and truly.
and I've never tried II again.-Toledo
Blade.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-03-11
Foley Kidney Pills

Neutralize and remove the poisons
that cause backache, rheumatism, ner-
vousness and all kidney and bladder
irregularities. They build up and restore
the natural action Of these vital organs.
Sold by all Druggists.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-03-11
The Lawyers Point of View.

at costs more" said a prominent
Bostonian. ito get divorced than II
costs TO get married"
Maybe So" said the lawyer as he
took the big check. "hut It's worth
more, isn't II ?"-BostOn Post.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-03-11

God be praised that ! am overtalen
with misfortune and not with sln.-
gaadi.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-03-11
After q Bio Haul.

Nfser bIp 7auI.
"Binks used to be daft on the subject
OF buried treasure. What's he up to
now?"
Hes got up an expedition to Asia
Minor TO try TO find the place where
Methuselah stored his birthday pres.
ents. Toledo Blade.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-03-11
Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic
Railway Company.

PocoMoKE y ocCoHANNocK RIVER LINE
schedule Now In Effect.
PocOmoke River Line leave Baltimore r. NJ,
Tuesdays and Fridays for Crisfcld. Onancock.
Finney's, McarS, Saxis and landings on the POGO
moke River to snow Hill.
Leave snow Hill Mondays aud Thursdays A.
NJ stopping at above landings.
subject 20 change without notice.
WILLARD THOMSON. 7. MURDOCH,
General Manager General Passenger Agt
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-03-11
L. PAUL EWELL,

Attorney -at-Law, Pocomoke City, Md. VIII be
Snow Hill every Tuesday at the Office Of John
W station.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-28
The Names of Moses.

Moses of Scriptural fame is called
by eight different names in various
places In the Bible Bathia, the daugh
ter of Pharaoh, called him Moses be-
cause she drew him out of the water.
Jochebed, his mother. called him Jeku-
thiel, saying, II had hoped for him"
Miriam, his sister, called him Jared
because she had descended after him
into the water to see what his end
would be. Aaron called his brother
Abb Zanuch because his father had de.
serted their mother. Amram, the ia.
Their Of Moses, called the boy Chabar
because he was again reunited to the
mother Of the lad. Kehath, the grand.
father of Moses, called him Ablgdor
because God had repaired the breach
In the house of Jacob The nurse OF
the grandfather Of Moses called him
Abb Socho because he was once hid.
den three months In the Tabernacle
All Israel called him Shemaiah be-
cause ''in his days God heard their
cries and rescued them from their op.
pressors."
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-28
Dot and Irousseau.

I. Dealing with the weaknesses of &C.
tors, some noted for meanness. a Paris
contemporary relates good story of
Frederick Lemaitre. the celebrated ac-
tor, who was somewhat parsimonious.
When his daughter was about to
marry, Lemaitre agreed to provide the
dot and the trousseau. Dot" 1t
may be observed, Is the French equiv.
alent for the English dover" or Scot.
fish. .'tocher.'
When the notary came to complete
the contract and was reading the
terms Lemaitre said THE daughter of
Frederick Lemaitre has not need Of a
dot. M. lie Notaire, strike out the
dot"
The prospective son-iu-law was pres
ent, and he had the courage to reply:
"The daughter of Frederick Lemaitre
can easily clothe herself with the fame
Of her father. NJ. lie Notalre, pray
strike out the rousseau"
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-28
RIVER NEWS

The John S. ummeSrs passed from
the lower Mississippi to Mound City
yesterday with one barge Of logs.
The Three States came from
Moores Landing Thursday evening
with a load OF corn. She left yes
terday morning for the upper Mis-
sissirpi light.
The Belle of Calhoun went to
Medleys yesterday morning after
load Of corn.
The Chancey Lamb passed from
Paducah yesterday to the lower Mis-
sissinpi with two empty barges and a
derrick boat.
The j. F. Reeder came down from
Paducah Friday with two barges OF
tiess
Y The river marked $50 feet on the
Cairo gauge last evening showing e
fall of / Of foot in "a hours.
Rising rivers were reported yester'
day from points above here as fol
lows: Pittsburgh, Terre Haute z
Nashville Is, Chattanooga 9. Gun
tersville a, Decatur, Ala, Q, Flor
ence 3, Johnsonville 5, Kansas City
a, Hermann, Mo, s, st. Louis 9,
Chester g.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-28

The cry of the loon is one Of the
strangest, weirdest sounds in nature.
Those who have heard 1t can scarcely
wonder that it has so often been woven
into song and legend.
A blood red ring hung round the moon
Hung round the moon All. me! All, me,
I heard the piping of the loon,
A wounded loon. All, met
And yet the eagle feathers rare
/, trembling, wove In my braves hair.
Almost all writer's who have attempt
ed to describe the cry of this bird have
likened II to unmirthfuI laughter.
Thus Mr., Vernon Bailey, speaking of
the sound, describes II as follows.
only on the lonely lake in the heart
Of the woods do you get the startling
thrill OF the looms wild cry--one clear,
piercing note or n long, quavering, de
moniacal laugh that to the timid sug-
gests herd of screaming panthers."
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-28
LIFE NOT WORTH LIVING.

Is the way Miss Alta Abel, of West
Baden, Ind, summed up her exist
enre after having sought in vain for
health. She writes, Il was a COM
plete wreck always tired, worn out
ina nervous | had 10 spend about
one.third Of my time in red, and my
lite was not worth living.
Vinol, your delicious cod liver and
iron tonic, was recommended, and /
can truly say II has d74c me more
good than all the mcilcine ! ever took
in my life. That ncryons and tired
feeling il all gone ! have gained in
health, flesh and strength, until | fec.
like another person eve gaarante"
this testimonial to be geauine)
What vinol did for Miss Abel, we
know it will 10 for every nervous,
rundown, overwogFed, tired, thin ana
DISCOURAGED WOMAN in this vicinity
Try q bottle of Vinol vita The under
standing that your money will be re-
turned if it does not help yon. Paul
e. schuh & Sons, druggists, Cairo, Ill.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-28
Poisinn On Nnthinn

Away up In the air, far beyond the
mountain tops, the great condors will
hang poised as motionless as If perch
ed on solid rock. True. their wings
are outstretched, but eyeA through
glasses not the slightest motion Is per-
ceptible. They remain In this position
for many minutes. sometimes for an
hour, making careful scrutiny of ev-
erything below them In their search
for prey Then, with a slight fitting
Of the wings, they flap slowly away,
or. having found what they were seek
Ing, dart like bullet toward it. The
eagle, hawk and other species have
this same faculty Of posing apparent
ly on nothing.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-28

early and go from room to ROOM
but a noise scared him and he dashed
down stairs. He was caught anc
turned over to the police. Although
he denied everything, members OF
the club had him strongly surrounded
with testimony. The negro was 9
porter at the club house.
Five negroes who were accused OF
of stealing tools from q. B. Archi
bald were charged with vagrancy
and sent out of town. X was not
proven that they had stolen any tools
Car Burglar,
A negro who had broken into a
freight car in the boat yard, loaded
with merchandise, last night, wa
seen carrying away some of the
goods, but not being armed the rail
read men who saw him did not at
tempt to stop him. Detective Batson
went to the scene, but the negro DID
not return to get more of the goods
and no capture was made.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-28
INSURANCE MAPS. :
Handy Guides For Underwriters In
Fixing Premium Rates.

Fixing Premium Rates.
Many persons must have noticed
when making application for fire in
surance that 1t is the practice of the
underwater to examine certain maps
before he will fix the rate of premium
or accept risk on the property Of
fered, His photographic surveys mark
ed off in diagrams Of red and yellow
and other colors are always In evil
dence. sometimes bound securely In
dozens Of large volumes. on other oc-
cnsions laid conveniently In piles of
loose sheets for handy reference
Few persons realize, however, that
these maps contain all the information
which the underwater desires to know
about the building be is asked to in
sure and that in most instances more
matters are explained to him by
single glance than the applicant could
make even though he be the owner of
the property.
AS matter of fact the details set
forth are most explicit. The map
maker has managed by colors, charac-
tiers and signs to give full description
of the construction, equipment and oc-
cupation of the building. everything
which over fifty years of this sort of
surveying has proved to be of any pos
sible interest TO the insurance man. 1t
is SO complete, for instance. that ali
agent in Few York city can readily
form good idea of the character of
risk situated In some town In Missouri
or California. or, vice versa. agents In
towns In these western states can like
wise tell the character of risk in
New York city.-Cassier's Magazine.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-28
TIE GOLD WAS THERE.
Cut Mark Twain Missed 1t by Just
One Pail of Water.

Cut Mark Twain Missed II by Just
One Pail of Water.
With Steve ellis, printer of whom
he was fond, Mark Twain went up
into Calayeras county to cabin on
Iackass hill. where Steve's brother
Jim. lovable, picturesque character
(tle Truthful James" of Bret Harte).
owned mining claims Mark decided
to spend his vacation In pocket min
ing and soon added that science to his
store nf knowledge. 1t was a halcyon.
happy three months that he fingered
there. One day with Jim Gillis he
was following the specks of gold that
led to pocket somewhere up the hill
when a chill dreary rain set In. Jim
was washing and Clemens was carry
Ing water. The color" became better
and better MS they assembled. and Gil
lis. possessed with the mining passion,
would have gone on regardless OF the
rain. Clemens, however. protested and
declared that each pail of water was
his East Finally he said In his delib-
crate, drawing fashion:
Jim. | won't carry any more water.
This work is too disagreeable, Let's
go 10 the house and walt till 1t clears
up"
Giltis had just taken out pan of
earth.
Bring one more pail. SAM" he plead
ed.
II won't do 1t, Jim! Not drop.
Not IL | knew there was million
dollars in that PAM"
They left the pan standing there and
went over to Angels camp, which was
nearer than their own cabin. The
rain kept on. and they sat around the
grocery and barroom smoking and tell
ing stories to pass the time
Meanwhile the rain had washed
away the top of the pan Of earth left
standing on the slope Of Jackass hill
and exposed a handful of nuggets
pure gold Two strangers had come
along and, observing 1t, had sat down
to wait until the thirty day claim
notice posted by Jim ellis should ex-
pire. They did not mind the rain--not
with that gold In sight-and the min
ute the thirty days were up they fol
lowed the lead few pans farther and
took out $4,000 In all. 1t was a good
pocket Mark Twain missed 1t by one
pail of water Chicago Post.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-28
Every Month Near Death.

Foster, Ala. Mrs. Fannie Ellis, OF
Foster, says: II was sick for seven
years, and half the time could not
stand on my feet. Every month /
was very near death. tried Cardu.,
and In two months was cured, and
am now stout and healthy. My
friends all ask me now what cured
me- My looks are testimonial to
Carlui" No matter how serious or
long-standing the trouble, Cardui will
help, you. 1t is mild, vegetable,
tonic remedy, especially adapted to
relieve and cure the common woman
iy ailments 1t relieves womanly pains
and restores womanly strength. Try
Carslui
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-28
Refreshing plslnfectant.

The following is refreshing disin-
fectant for sick room or any room
having an unpleasant odor pervading
IT: Put some fresh ground coffee In
a saucer and in the center place a
small piece of camphor gum, which
light with match AS the gum burns
allow enough coffee to consume with
It. The perfume Is pleasant and
healthful. being far superior to pas,
TILES. and much cheaper.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-28
-Four Kinda of Liars.

The late Sir Frederick Bramwell was
FAMOUS both as witness and arbi-
traitor IN engineering disputes. 1t is re-
called that his brother, the late Lord
Justice Bramwell. on giving advice to
young barrister told him to be care
ful OF four kinds of witnesses first,
OF the liar; second OF the liar who
could only be Adequately described by
the aid of powerful Adjective tliId,
Oh me expert witness, and, finally, of
my brother Frad."
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-28
Banked Rails.

In rounding curve the tendency
Of the weight of a train is invariably
counteract this tendency the outer rail
of curve Is raised on higher level
than the inside. the elevation being
In an exact proportion to the sharp
ness Of the curve as determined by the
principles OF engineering. Ii both
rails Of curved track were of exactly
the same elevation train would not
dare round 1t at high speed
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-01-28
Which Spells Success.

Study the world and its forces.
Your strength lies in cooperation
with them. Study men; leadership
consists in knowing how to run with
them. Public opinion Is like an ocean
liner; you cannot back 1t in a minute;
you cannot guide 1t when 1t is going
slow and II can only be controlled by
one who is riding on 1t.