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The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-10
Why u. Wanted R.s.r.ns...

AT a credit mems dinner one OF the
veterans told this story: "In the recon
struction days a man from a Missis-
sippi valley town came to our western
mouse one day. We had sold him be-
fore in small way, and he always
paid. He had enlarged his business.
ne told us, and wanted a bigger line
than usual, but before making his Sc
lections he wanted us to give him ref
erences. We expressed surprise at
such an unheard of demand, but he
said, My two brothers-in-law have
gone in with me, and they're very par
ucular as to whom they do business
with So we sent him to our banks.
and he came back, said we were all
right, picked out a big line of goods,
and in sixty days he busted We
couldn't collect a dollar. Two years
later met the man in Cincinnati and
told him we had become reconciled to
our loss. But will you please tell me-
asked, why did you want references
as to our creditT Well, you see,' he
answered, I wanted to know If YOU
could stand it, "-Exchange.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-10
Portuguese and Goldfish.

1t is an interesting fact that the fish
ermen Of northern Portugal started
and developed the fishing industry on
the banks" off the northern coast of
America, and, though they now send
fewer ships, their taste for salt cod
from Newfoundland is unabated-in
fact, 1t is national Portuguese dain-
ty. 1t is found in every little grocery
shop, hard and brown as a board A
number Of Portuguese have made their
home on the islands to the south Of
the mainland Of Massachusetts, and
there the dark eyes of the Iberian
maiden, raven locks and a certain pic
turesQue element in dress are not in
frequent. This connection with Por-
tugal dates back many years, the
ships Of Marthas Vineyard bridging
the distance over sea and returning
with Portuguese crews.-Exchange.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-10

In Perak, in the Malay peninsula.
lawyers find no business, for modi-
fed form of trial by ordeal decides all
disputes. In place of the legal practi-
toner the pleader is native boy who
Is assigned to one or the other of the
sides and IS given a bamboo tube in
which is sealed the pleading of the
person or party whom he represents.
When all is ready two stakes are
driven into the bed Of stream. and
by aid of bamboo pole the heads Of
the two boys are submerged at the
same time BY grasping the stakes
they are enabled to remain under wa
ter for quite awhile after their natural
inclination would bring them to the
surface, but at last one Of them gives
In and, releasing his hold of the stake.
comes to the air. He is immediately
seized, and the tube he holds is cast
aside. The other lad is led ashore his
tube opened, and the document con.
tanned therein stands as the decision in
the case.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-10
STOMACH AGONY
Take Mi-o-na and Quickly
Get Rid'of Indigestion.

Go today and get fifty cent box of
Mi-O-na stomach tablets
Take them as directed and notice
how quickly distress, gas az heayiness
will disappear.
Mi-o-na Stomach Tablets not only
give instant relief, but TAKEN for a few
days drive away dizziness, headache
nervousness and biliousness.
Bad dreams and tossing about in bed
are caused by out Of order stomach ;
Milo ma will remove the cause and put
your stomach in splendid condition in
few days.
GIVE M-o-na trial at Wikle- H edges
Drug Co.'S risk, They guaraatee it
to cure any stomach trouble or money
back. Mi-on-s lie fine tonic it builds
up run down people in a short time.
Mi-o.na costs 50 cents large box.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-10
Scott Relics at Abbotsford

The present estate of Abbotsford was
formed during the years 1911 TO 1877
from various small farms, the first
one purchased bearing the "inharmo-
NOUS designation" CLARITY Hole. After
Sir Walter SCOTS death in 1884 a com
mittee Of friends collected $4,000 TO-
ward the redemption Of the estate. and
Mr. Cadet, the publisher, contributed
the rest on receiving the rights over
SCOTS works. The library and mu-
scum had been given some years be-
fore by the creditors. AS his son.
Lieutenant Colonel w. Scott, died on
his way home from India, the prop
erty descended to J. II. Lockhart. his
son-in-faw, and thence to his daugh
ter's husband, J. r. Hope Scott, whose
daughter held the estate for some
years. Many Scott relics are preserv-
ed in the house, notably his chair and
writing table in the study and his hat
and gloves in the hall.-London Stand
ard.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-10
The Lavish Jenkins.

In October, 1856, relgiously mind
ed Buckinghamshire farmer named
jenkins brought his firstborn to the
parish church to be christened, and
this was to be the name: Abel Benia-
min Caleb Daniel Ezra Felix Gabriel
Haggat Isaac Jacob Kish Levi Ma
noah Nehemiah Obdiah Peter Quartus
Rechab Samuel Tobiah Uzziel Vaniah
Word Xystus Zechariah. 1t will be
observed that the names are all ar
ranged in alphabetical order and are
as far as possible selected from Scrip
ture. 1t was only with the very great
est difficulty that the clergyman dis
suaded Mr.. jenkins from doing the
lasting wrong to his child that he had
unwittingly devised, but eventually it
was decided to christen the boy simply
Abel.-Chambers' Journal.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-10

times, and said that ought to have an
operation. would not listen to that
and when friend of my husband told
him about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and what it had done
for his wife, was willing to take it.
NOW | look the picture of health and
feel like 1t, too. l can do my own house
work, hoe my garden, and milk a cow.
can entertain company and eniov
them. l can visit when l choose. and
walk as far as any ordinary woman
any day in the month. / wish I conld
talk Ioevery sufferingwoman andgiri ;"
Mrs. DEMA BETHUNE, Sikeston' Mo
The most successful remedy in this
country for the cure of all forms Of
female complaints is Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
1t is more widely and successfully
used than any other remedy. 1t has
cured thousands of women who have
been troubled with displacements in.
tiiammation, liberation, tibroid tumors
Irregularities, periodic pains, backache'
that bearing down feeling, indigestion
and nervous prostratlon, after all other
means had failed. Why don't you tryjtY
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-10
Adam and Eve.

II hope this expulsion Of ours is not
going to injure our social position"
said Eve ruefully.
II guess not" replied Adam. ''They
can't stop us from being one Of the
very first families, whatever they do"
II don't find our names here in the
Social Register" said Eve, looking
the volume over.
Look under 'Dilatory Domiciles,' my
love-" said Adam as he went out and
named the jackass after himself
Harper's Weekly.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-10

The famous academy of Plato was
in a suburb Of Athens, about mile
north of the Dypilum gate. 1t is said to
have belonged to the hero Academus;
hence the name 1t was surrounded
with wall and adorned with walks,
groves and fountains. Plato possessed
a small estate in the neighborhood and
for some fifty years taught his divine
philosophy to young and old assem-
bled in the academy to listen to his
wise words. After Plato's death in
348 B. c. the academy lost much Of its
fame, but the beauty remained for
centuries after the great teacher was
no more.-New York American.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-10

The Office of poet laureate practical
~ begins with Chaucer, who assumed
the title about 1885. After Chaucer
the office was more or less in the
shadow, but from Spenser in 1899 the
line Of poet laureate is pretty well
filed down to the present time. The
office is largely honorary and has not
always been held by the greatest Of
English poets, Dryden, Wordsworth
and Tennyson being the most illus
trious Of its MISUNDERSTANDING.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-10
A King Who Left Home

set the world TO talking, but Paul
Mathulka of Buffalo, n. y, says he
always KEEPS AT HOME the King Of
all L4E4rives-Dr. King $ New Life
Pills--and that they are a blessing to
ell his family. Cure constipation,
headache, indigestion, dyspepsia Only
25c at ". \ Sans.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-10
Accused of Stealing.

Z. Z. Chamberlain, of Clinton, Me-,
boldly accused Bucklen's Arnica Salve
OF stealing-the stings from burns or
scalds-the pain from sores OF all kind
the distress from boiIs or piles. at
ro6s cuts, corns, bruises. spraine and
injuries OF their terror" he says, "as
healing remedy it's equal don't exist. ="
Only 25c at W. A. Sans.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-10
Anxious to Comply,

Professor Ito student-You should
have written on the subject, sir, so
that the most ignorant OF your audi
ence could understand all that you
have to say on the subject Student
What part Of my production is not
clear to you, sir?
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-10
A Pifhv Sermnn.

Here is the pithiest sermon ever
preached: Our ingress into life is
naked and bare. our progress through
life is trouble and care, our egress out
Of it we know not where; but doing
well here, we shall do well there. l
could not tell more by preaching
year"
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-10
Wanted Il Well Hidden.

Little Bobby was too polite to say
he wanted a big piece Of the turkey,
but he said he would like a piece of
the chest, where the wishbone was,
only he didn't want to find the wish.
bone too quick.-Brownings Magazine,
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-10
Unhappiness.

They who have never known pros
perity can hardly be said to be IN
happy. 1t is from the remembrance Of
Joys we have lost that the arrows Of
afhiction are pointed.-Emile lola.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-10
His Own Valuation.

Belle tells me she is sorry she ever
married you" said young lady to the
husband OF her dearest friend.
$50 she ought to be-" he retorted.
"She did some nice girl out Of q good
husbandw
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-10

for four or five DAYS
at a time every
month, and so weak
| could hardly walk.
| cramped and had
backache and head
ache, and was so
nervous and weak
that l dreaded to
see anyone or have
anyone move in the
room. The doctors
gave me medicine to
ga 60 mo OF thono
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-10
II Was This Wav.

'T suppose the father gave the bride
away"
"Not exactly. He gave a million
away and threw her in."-Philadel-
phia Ledger
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-10

II win never rain roses. II we want
more roses we must plant more trees.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-10
Pleasant.

The Friend-Your wife doesn't ap-
pear to be in very good humor. Hus-
band-NO. She thinks I've invited you
to dinner.-Jean Out Rit.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-10
SEVEN
YEARS OF
MISERY
All Relieved by Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound.

Soikeston, Mo. For seven years I
suffered everything. was in he'd
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-10

Bad laws are the worst of tyranny
Burke.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-10
. Volcano.

Teacher-What is a volcanoH New
Boy-Please, miss, it's a mountain
with the cork out-Boston Transcript
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-05
Restores Patient
With Cigarettes

Cigarettes, substituted for medicinal
remedies, are being given Dan Grady
who sustained fracture of the skull
three weeks ago when he fell down the
stairs of the Globe hotel, llW Douglas
street.
The man had been in a precarious con-
dition at st. Joseph's hospital until -four
days ago, when he was allowed the un-
usual privilege Of smoking cigarettes
Since that time he has shown gradua
Improvement and the surgeons who havL
had him in their care, believe that 1t will
only be q short time before he Is able
to return to his home at California juno
ton, Ia, where he was employed as tele-
graph operator at the time of his mishap
Grady was unconscious for more than
a week after the accident. AS soon a.
he gained seml-consciousness he began to
show his desire TO smoke cigarettes.
When a newspaper was thrown on his
bed the man picked 1t up, rolled It MS a
cigarette is rolled, and placed IT in his
mouth. When heAbegan convalescing
every piece OF paper was treated tue
same way and pencils could not be KEEP,
from his mouth.
Noticing this, the nurses reported to DIT
T. t. Harris and were astOnished to heaI
the physician prescribe three cigarettes
day for his patient.
His illness now" DIR. Harris says, ia
more or less a mental disorder and by
satisfying the desires, the lack OF which
make him discontinued and restless. we
hope 70 restore his health"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-05
Merchants Warned
Against Disasters
in Making Displays

City Electrician Mchaelsen, along with
his amman Christmas greetings, issues a
wa, ming to merchants who decorate their
windows and the interior OF their build
ings with electrical displays,
electricity is safest for light and
power, said MIR. Mlchaelsen, and Is
safest particularly in connection with dis
pays such as are used by merchants at
Christmas time, However, such Ii only
The case when electrical apparatus Is
properly installed. Fo, this reason l ex-
lend to merchants Of Omaha my usual
Christmas greetings with the proverblal
seven "donts;
Don't fasten anything by pins or other
wise to lamp cords,
Don't allow lamps to touch anything
Don't permit tlnsel of Anykind dt all
conducts electricity TO come In contact
with lamps, sockets, wires or connections.
Don't use drop cords in show win
dows
Don't let amateurs do electrical work,
Don't forget the danger Of cotton bat
ten with or without electricity.
Don't be afraid to call for inspection
OF any display. No charge.
The observance of these 'don'ts will
be conducive to a merry as well as u
profitable Christmas, for destruction OF
property and probable loss Of life will be
roresJRiied."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-05
MCNAMARA BUTTONS SPURNED
Omaha Craftsmen Drop Them a:
Though They Are Hot Rivets.
LOCAL CONTRIBUTIONS HEAVY
Central Labor Union Probably WIN
Take Action on Los Angeles
Affair at Regular Meeting
Friday Evening.

II the 1000 Mcnamara buttons that were
sold to Omaha craftsmen to aid IN the
defense of the Los Angeles dynaniters
were red hot rivets they would not nave
been dropped any quicker than when they
were repulsed following the recent con-
LESSONS. They have disappeared from
the lapels of the laborng men as IL by
magic. and the only ones to be seen now
are those that look up grogglTy ana
mockingly from the cutters. Actually,
have seen score of them lying alons
the streets" said well known citizen.
The Central Labor union bought from
the American Federation OF Labor low
OF these buttons for $40, and all Of them
were sold to the union men on Labor day
for cents apiece. The money received
from the sale, amounting to so when all
collections are made, is to be retained
20 the temple fund.
The aggregate amount of money sent
out from Omaha by individuals and locals
20 aid in the Mcnamara defense amounts
well up into the hundreds Of dollars Tho
carpenters sent 1925 and the thirty or
more other locals sent contributions ac-
cordingly. A number OF individuals sent
~ much as $40 apiece.
At the meeting of the Central Labor
union Friday evening resolutions likely
will be adopted to the effect that the or
Vanized crafts OF Omaha do not condone
acts of violence. c. Nj Fielder OF the
been in Omaha for several months. and
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-05
JOE HE'LL HESlTATES,
BUT DOESN'T KNOW WHY

Routine in police court was moving
nicely when the prosecutor called out
Gus Neeley." No answer came and
Judge Crawford whispered, "out on bal"
Joe He'll, who was taking charge Of the
prisoners called out, Gus Neeley,"
evidently not hearing Judge Crawford.
wait A Minute" called City Prosecutor
Dickinson.
Joe Hell halted.
Wait A Minute" again called Mr..
Dickinson.
Still Joe Hell waited.
II say Wait A Minute" again came
from Dickinson.
We'll, am waiting" came from Hell.
Again came Wait A Minute from
Dickinson.
This time He'll got red In the face and
walked over to the prosecutor, Say how
long do l have to waltz
II did not tell you to walt" said Dick.
inson. II wanted you to bring out the
Mexican by the name OF wait a Min
ute who Is charged with being drunk"
wait a Minute" was discharged.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-05

Persistent Advertising IS the Road to
Big ReturnA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-05
OMAHA MISSIONARY TO
CHINA SAYS SHE is SAFE

Miss Ruth Paxson of Omaha, who has
been In China since April, studying the
language and conditions preparatory to
taking up work as a foreign Young
Womens Christian association secretary
10 China, has, with other workers, been
obliged to leave Pao-tlng Flu, where she
had planned to spend the winter al the
Presbyterian mission on account of the
revolutionary troubles, and 20 to Tien
Tsin. which is considered safer place
for foreigners.
Miss Paxson is the sister of Miss Susan
Paxson, an instructor at the Omaha
High school. and OF Mrs. c. w. Hayes.
Her work In China is being financed by
the Omaha Young Women's Christian as
ISOLATION. Both her relatives and the
association secretaries have been con-
cerned for her safety The latest news
from Miss Paxson was a letter written
october 30 on the train from Pao-ting Flu
TO Tien Tsin.
In her letter Miss Paxson said: II
would not choose to be anywhere else
than just here"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-05
Chief Expects Word
1rOln LUIS Angeles

Chief of Police Donahue expects to re-
ceive communication from District At
torney John Is. Fredericks OF Los An
geies this week in connection with the
confession of the McNamaIa brothers.
Just what Will be zone lurther 4 do
not know" SAID CnieE Donahue, who had
been summoned 10 appear as witness for
the state IN the prosecution OF Orue Nc.
Manigal, but it Is now certain that
neither q. L. Wagner, proprietor oil the
Union hotel, where McManIgai registered
in Omaha under an assumed name, nor
will be compelled to obey the subpoena
Il believe the pleas entered by the Nc
Namaras will result in the defeat OF 100
hartman and the remainder OF the So
ciallst ticket, but from this distance II
would be very difficult TO say what wIll
be the outcome OF the eleCuon there to-
y morrow"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-05
Little Boys Hurt
by Careless Driver

While Willie, Henry and Arthur Day
on were returning home from Sunday
school Sunday. afternoon the latter two
we're struck and injured by an auto
mobile at Tenth and Harvey streets
Arthur. years old, sustained a two-ineh
cash on his forehead, and Henry, years
old, received a similar wound on the
back OF his head. Willie, aged years.
was not injured. The little fellows were
attended by Police Surgeon Peppers and
taken to their home at 81 South Eleventh
street. They we're severely. but not seri-
ously hurt. The police are now securing
the town for the careless auto driver.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-05
MANY IMPORTANT FACTS
HAVE BEEN BROUGHT OUT
Miss Schultz Talks on Topic Affect
ing Hundreds Here.
NEW REMEDY BROUGHT RELIEF
Many People who Are Likewise Az
nicted struggle AimIessIy
Along Until They Become
Totally DebiIitated.

Miss Anna Schultz Of 2557 Jones street
made the following statement recently
In connection with "Tona vita" the
remarkable new tonic, that is now being
introduced in Omaha by the specialists
Of The Approved Formula company.
Miss Schultz said: II have been sick
and have dootored for number of years
took medicine Until the thought of 1t
made me ILL., had stomach trouble and
rheumatism. l grew worse all the time
and was very nervous and finally became
all run down.
Il did not sleep we'll and had no APP
petite. l had dull heaoaches and felt
so tired that l hated TO be on my feet.
was debIlitated and nervous.
II had no faith in any medicine to
help me any more, but l heard of this
new tonic, 'Tona Vita,,' praised 80
highly that 1 decided % give 1t a trial.
The first dose OF this medicine seemed
TO help me and l have constantly inn
proved from the day l hogan the treat
ment. The miserable nervousness is
gone. now sleep soundly at night and
eat well and my food seems to agree
with me. / am wen woman and give
the entire credit TO 'Tona Vita
People who are nervous and irritable,
have imperfect digestion and stomach
disorders, lack of energy and ambition,
feel melancholy and discouraged suffer
with headaches, backaches. poor men,
ory, unsound sleep, irregular circulation,
cold feet, and who are susceptible to
coughs and colds, are unquestIonabiy suf-
fering with the same trouble, nervous
debility, say-the specialists r2ho are here
Introducing "Tona Vita"
There are thousands of such half-sick
men and women in Omaha, who really do
not know what Is wrong with them"
said one Of these specialists.
They struggle almlessly along until
they become totally debilitated and Oft
eptimes they come to us suffering with
this dreaded condition in its most az
gravated FORM" continued he.
I'VE have a prepal atlon that will posi-
lively remove this trouble and restore the
organs OF the body to a healthy, normal
condition"
The "Tona Vita" specialists are al
Brandeis Drug Dept, Sixteenth and
Douglas streets, South Side Main Floor
from 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. daily to meet
the public.-Adv.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-05
OMAHA B0WLERS WHO
ARE GOING TO DIES MONIES

The members Of the Pete Loeb bowling
team will leave this morning for Des
Molnes, where they viii shoot to-
night at the Midwest Bowling tOurna-
ment. which is now in session at that
city. Those VINO will go are Balzer. Nc
Martin. DrinKwater, Keith. Kohry and
Reynolds.
On Wednesday morning the letters
Gold Tops OF South Omaha will leave for
Des Moines to bowl Wednesday night.
The members OF the team who will go
are Briggs. Cooley, chadd. Fitzgerald
and Hill The other Omaha teams which
will leave Friday to bowl Saturday are
storz Triumphs. letters Gold Tops. Metz
Bros. Morrison's Six. wroth's Specials
and Mazeppas.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-05

Who, by the way, was the, trrt man ar.
sted in Los Angeles on suspicion Of
Nving been implicated In the Times eX
session. says that he 10 not In favor OF
apital punishment but Is satisfied TO
ave Judge Bordwell mste out justice a.
le sees tit Il think the resolutions
passed by the Spokane unions asking 70,
he extreme punishment Is unwise," says
organizer Fielder.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-05
Births.

Joe r. and Mary Boyd, 1906 North
Eleventh street, boy; Henry e, and Anna
Dempsey, 715 South Seventeenth street,
boy; William and Mary McKenna aOi2
Emmett girl w. II. and Anna Harmon,
1921 North Forty-first street, girl: LAWS
and Rose Nohl 3e22 Corby, girl.