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The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09

Superannuated.

Nothing. not even death itself, is SC
much dreaded by a Methodist preach
er as approximation. II means cessa
ton Of pastoral work. II means that
he is no longer acceptable as a preach
er.
1t means that he must go out. Otter
without q home or means of support,
into poverty and old age. The largest
allowance paid to a superannuate from
what Is known as the conference col
lection" is not half the average salar,
a the active pastor. And the pastor
who can save anything out of his sal
airy Tor old age is more fortunate thar
most OF us have been.
The experience is the testing time
In Methodist preachers life. He ha,
nothing before him but years OF grow
ing weakness and infirmity, nothing
In the past but memories of activity
the very recalling of which grieves
his soul. because he can be active nc
more. and even the love of his brethren
Is too often Of the plying sort that
only adds to his sense Of loneliness
Happy indeed is he whose faith does
not fail during these twilight years.
The Independent.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09
"a, 900, 900 HENS IN IRELAND
Figures Given Out at Dublin Poultry
Conference Show Large Gains
Becoming Second Denmark.

Notwithstanding facts relating
to Irish land development have come
to light in connection with the poultry
conference here. Figures have been
compiled showing that the country
possesses more than $4,000. 900 hens
and 100000 goats. Il is exporting
near 100000 $3.50. 1000. O0o) worth
Of poultry produce. while England
imports s7.oo0.o0O 1886. 900 .ooO) worth
Of eggs.
Ireland. according to these figures.
Is becoming a second Denmark. The
increase In poultry is due principally
to the establishment OF cooperative
depots. which have steadily multiplied.
The recently started society called the
United Irish Women is rapidly be-
coming q force In the development of
agriculture. and II Is believed that the
EFFORTS Of the organization win result
In . greatly reduced emigration.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09
Pair Of Them Received at Lin
coin Park Zoo.
Two Magnificent Specimens Of Rarest
Species Of Feathered Tribe Known
to ornithoIogists Landed
Safely In Chicago.

Chicago-Lincoln park now has
.wo magnificent specimens of the en-
srald bird OF paradise, one of the
rarest species Of birds known to
ornithologists. There are only two
other live specimens In this country.
IL is said, these being at the Bronx
geological gardens in New York, and
he number in captivity. except in the
gardens Of oriental potentates. could
almost be counted on ones fingers, II
is declared.
The emerald bird of paradise comes
from the jungles of interior New
Guinea, and Is SO rare and shy that
II is seldom seen, even by the ma
lives. except In the mating season.
Then the birds congregate in com.
paratively large fiocks and the hen
birds sit on branches Of the trees
while the male birds 30 through what
the natives call the marriage dance.
This consists In the birds extending
their magnificent plumes and grace
fully hopping from branch to branch
to attract the hen birds. At other
seasons Of the year the birds pass
most Of their time In the topmost
branches Of tall trees and are most
difficult to approach. not to say
snare alive.
The two birds now at Lincoln park
came from a dealer in London, and
cy De Vry, in charge OF the ZOO, con-
siders himself lucky to get them at
5000 apiece. They are about the size
Of a crow, with beautiful metallic
green plumage on the body. orange
colored tail feathers and with bronze
and green and a red feather on the
head. Because Of the rarity Of the
birds and the great difficulty that
has been experienced with them In
captivity De Vry suggested that Chi
cagoans who wanted to see birds OF
paradise other than those displayed
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09
S HE A/ MAaI AsIz. MaIa

tiful design, one on the outer and on,
on the inner surface Of the walls. II
our climate this would produce nearl,
complete darkness. but in India. ant
In building wholly composed o.
white marble. this was required t.
temper the glare that otherwis,
would have been intolerable. As II is
no words could express the chastenet
beauty Of that central chamber. sect
In the soft gloom Of the subdued ligh
that reaches 1t through the distan
and half-closed openings that sur
round It.
or the essential and eternal charm
Of the Tai a prominent writer says:
"You will understand the Tai hes
IL you wait till the rosy feeces hav,
faded in the afterglow and the ripplei
Of the Jumna run steel-gray In tn,
waning light. A bird springs up. ant
the leaves Of the thuia and the pepa
murmur together as the darkness
grows. A fying-fox with leather
wings wheels down from above, and
a morrice Of bats herald the coming
OF the moon In the evening silence
And then you will understand that 4
does not matter whether you can Sc,
the Tai or not. II is no question nov
OF dome or gateway. silver-work. OF
inlaid jewels. But as the dusk deep
ems you will come to know that tn,
frail little body buried far down In iti
teweled alabaster beside her faithful
lord, stands, and will always stand
for all that men hold dear or sacred
In this world. However splendid OF
costly 1t may be, however renowned
however beautiful. the Tai itself Il
but an emblem and a symbol. Sc
long as men and women love upon THU
earth. SO long shall they go to tn,
epiet garden beside the Jumna to la,
sseir flowers in the honor OF Munta,
alone, not Of Ustad-Isa. not OF Shah
Jehan, nor Of another. For she loved
and was much beloved"
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09
In Half Century Loss Of Property and
Life viii Be Great, Asserts
Washington Scientist.

Philadelphia.-"If steel tuberculosis
becomes epidemic in our buildings
and great structures. the destruction
of millions OF dollars worth OF prop
erty will be inevitable. and within
half century the loss In money and
life may be appalling"
This statement was made before a
gathering OF scientists In Franklin in
stitute by DIR. Allerton s. Cushman,
chemical Investigator Of the depart.
ment Of agriculture. at Washington.
Steel tuberculosis, DR.. Cushman ex-
planned. is a corrosive disease, attack
ing iron and steel structures, occa-
stoned by natural processes OF decay
and by electrolysis-a decay precipit-
ated by stray electrical currents that
escape from wires everywhere and
penetrate the girders of steel struc-
lures and the reinforcing OF concrete
buildings.
mo effective rust resistants have as
yet been discovered" said DIR. Cush-
man. ito cover the surface Of iron and
steel and make 1t proof against this
decay: and this problem confronting
engineers at present Is what can be
done to insure . permanent quality to
these two metals which are such vital
factors in our modern constructive
and commercial life.
so far sine Is the only metal
which has been found to preserve iron.
and its use In covering wire and other
building material II helping to over
come corrosion. Paint technologists
have not 0ads any great strides to-
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09
Remarkable Experiments Of German
Surgeons Have Proved Highly Sue
cessful-Two Cases.

Berling American surgeons
had begun to graft skin, muscles and
bones from animals on human bodies
German surgeons undertook to i'm
plant parts taken from dead bodies
into living men. Doctor Kuttner. pro-
fessor of the University OF Breslau. re-
placed in a wounded man a ball and
socket Joint and part Of the femur ia
ken from a body with success.
The patient died few months later
Of apoplexy and Professor Kuttner
was thus able by means OF postmor-
TEN examination to show In the surgi.
cal congress anatomical pieces prov
ing that the part really taken from the
dead body had received new life and
attained natural articulation. Anoth.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09
War On Butte Wine Rooms.

Butte.-Socialist Mayor Lewis J..
Duncan announced that he proposed
TO revoke tho licenses of all saloons
the first time Il is known that women
are permitted to frequent the wine
rooms, and TO make good his threat
revoked the licenses OF two saloons.
Following suspension OF Chief OF De-
tectiyes Edward Morrissey. Captain
James Larkin. Detective J. T.. Murphy
and Patrolman Rowe. the intimation
went forth from the city hall of tho
imminence OF other suspensions.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09
See Menace in Steel Rust

ward solution OF the problem. and
no pigment has been discovered that
has the desired result OF arresting
rust"
DIR. Cushman declared that unless
the country takes measures to insure
iron from rust and to protect struc-
lures which have already been erected
SO that the waste Of the metal is ar
rested, the supply Of the metal will
become exhausted within a century
and scarcity will create a new prob
lem for engineers and scientists.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09
NEWS OF MONTANA |
Important Happenings Of the
Week Briefly Told.
CARNEGIE MEDALS IN PROSPECT.
Montanan's Heroism Is Investigated
by Eastern Boards Agent.

Libby.-John Benitz, of Pittsburg,
Pa, representative of the Andrew
Carnegie hero medal fund. has been
in Libby investigating the heroic
leeds performed by Charles Marshall,
W. Il. Dawson and Henry Kuphal at
the time of the ferry boat disaster.
June 10, last, when three persons
were drowned. The board is to act
upon his report within few weeks.
While several people were crossing
the kootenai river at Libby on the
new ferry boat, the boat became
swamped when In mid-stream and re-
NAMED stationary. Dawson made
two attempts to reach the ferry with
A rowboat. Henry =. Kuphal worked
his way along the cable to the boat.
a distance of about 200 yards.
After helping a woman TO a moro
secure place. he attempted to work
the boat towards shoe, but was pinned
to the side OF the boat by a floating
log. At this point Charles Marshall,
Of Libby. a ranger in the employ OF
the Kootenai national forest, climbed
upon the cable and worked his way
over to the ferry boat. As he was try
ing TO release Kuphal the cable broke.
floating the ferry boat down stream.
With one arm Marshall grabbed the
woman and with the other chung to
he floating ferry until the boat swung
70 the opposite shore, where both
we're assisted TO land.
When the cable broke John Null
iinex and Theodore Wall. spectators.
we're fatally injured and several other
persons were hurt.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09
SAYS THEY DROWNED MAN.

Missoula. - Arthur Robinson and
Otis Dunn are being held in connec.
ton with the drowning OF an unknown
man In the Missoula river. Accord
Ing to the two men the stranger
walked into the river and committed
suicide; but according to Peter Agos.
tine. whom chance made witness OF
the event. they quarreled with the
stranger and showed him over the
bank. Agostine resides near the
scene OF The tragedy. The drowned
man. he said. appeared to have been
intoxicated.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09
Qualified TO HAVE BERTH
Agent That He 10 Not a Hobo
When Seeking Ticket.

Kansas City. Mo.-There is little
that escapes the cheerful clerks In the
Pullman ticket Office In the Union
depot. Cheerfulness makes for sym.
pathetic observation, and even in the
rush OF the early evening, when tick.
cts for all the night trains are being
sold. they catch the drift OF events
and record II with a smile. Here is
their latest:
A wide hated gentleman OF tower.
ing stature doubles himself down to
look through the ticket window and
states his needs:
Il want berth TO Bliss. Okla"
Got a reservation" asks the clerk.
Reservation" asks he Of the hat,
doubling up little more so as to look
his interrogation straight In the eye.
NO. but I've got 100 acres Just next
the 10i ranch"
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09
Combs From Cattle Horns.

Cattle horns which have dotted the
range for the last 40 years have dis
appeared and their going makes a new
industry. that Of making tortoise shell
combs. hatpins and ornaments FROM
the horns.
1t was Yankee who came along one
day and seeing the heads and horns
bleaching on the plains thought OF
utilizing them. for tortoise shell orna
ments! He gathered carload ant
shipped them east. They were pui
through q factory. treated with q 30
cret process. and as q result the mar
laid the foundation for a comfortable
fortune.-G<eeley Correspondence Den
yer Republican.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09
Eastern Montana 10 Favored.

misunderstanding TO the local
government weather observer this
town and vicinity have had 40 inches
OF precipitation this month. The
rains have been general all over Daw.
son county. and the outlook for a
good crop never was better than this
year. II has been estimated that
about one hundred thousand acres will
be seeded to fax this spring. and 9th.
err crops have been sown In proper.
ton.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09
Bar Exams June "a,

Helena.-The semi-annual bar ex.
animation was conducted by the
supreme court June and 3. Permis.
sion was granted to the following to
take the examination: T. J. Earring.
ton, J. +. Geagan. w. J. Jackson.
Butte; i. p. Fountain, Great Falls:
Z. +. Collins. Columbia. Mo-: II. IL.
Chaflin. Missoula: w. q. 8. Miller. Mel
rose; A. A. Gerurd. Divide; II. NJ. GIL.
iespie, l.. II. Swezey. J. l.. Paugle,
Helena.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09
Steam Pillow In Montana.

Ralispell.-The first steam pillow out.
1T In this region has been received
by James Elmore. of Dayton. and will
be put In readiness for this falls work.
Nearly $4,000 is invested In the out.
nj. which win have to be transported
from Somers across Fiathead lake Oh
barges
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09
AlIeued Slsvees.

Hayre. - Louis and Louise Perra
have been held to the federal grand
Jury. charged with white slavery.
They had their preliminary hearing be-
fore Judge w. b. Piper of Havre.
Their bonds have been fixed at $4,000,
which they were unable to furnish.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09
LOCKE FOR sURveYoR-oeNeRAL,
Senator Joseph N. Dixon Urges Al.
pointment Of Livingston Man.

Washington.-Senator Joseph NJ.
Dixon has recommended the appoint.
ment Of Jerome G. Locke Of Living.
ston. for surveyor-general Of Montana,
to succeed John +. Cone. Senator DIE.
ON says that Br. Locke. II appointed
will be the FIRST practical surveyor to
hold the ONCE Of sur sysr-venaral in
Montana.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09

Just now they are pretty wild. not be
ing familiar with their surroundings,
but ! hope TO tame them soon and
to carry them safely over the Ills
that so often befall exotic birds In
captivity"
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09
Not q Question Of Comfort.

Il thought you were trying to econo
mize on coalf" said the perspirin,
tenant Of IN apartment.
Only In the winter" said the jani
tor. Nov we're trying to burn W
what's left cause We need the room
Il takes uD.s
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09
Wool BrInos is TO IL Cents.

Great Falls.-More than 5000, 900
pounds of wool on sheep backs have
been contracted for in Montana by
eastern buyers. at prices ranging from
1S to is cents.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09

But few novels are written for think
ing people: most Of them are written
for the entertainment Of women.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09

Start afresh this Spring-cleanss and
fea, Herb laxative and blood-puri6sr.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09

Eye Sa1ve In Asept1e Tubeo
Prevents Infection-Murine Eye 0alvo
In Tubes for all Eye Ills. No Morphine.
Ask Druggists for New Size Csc. Val.
liable Eye Book In Each Package
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09

Whittier q man cannot 60 his mag
nation the more fondly travels.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-06-09

A hating speech may b ths resuh
e lame excvss.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-11-23
.slpurrslep sil armsrrat.
EASTERN AND BELL PHONES.
REGISTER OF SALES.

Nov. 25-Hay. corn. stock, H. B. Shoe
maker, Repaupo.
Nov IS Nelson K Davidson. near Ped
ricktown.
Nov. 2S-Personal porperty of George c..
Tonkin. near Mullica Hin.
Nov. 2s-M. S. Fell and Chas. II. Fell. near
Chew's Landing
Nov 2S-H. Nathan, Hurffville.
Nov 29-w C. Fox. Mullica Hill.
Dec. ) IL. ]. and G. R. Apgar, near AL
monesson.
Dec. personal Property, John O. Morris.
near Swedesboro
Dec. Geo. Wolferth, Temlin's Station.
Dec. Jonathan Simkins. near Mullica
Hill
Dec. 7-Dr. ]. A. wamsley property. at
Mullica Hill.
Dec. &c. H. Rapp. near Hurffville.
Dec. 12-wm. S. Hurff, Sewell, farm i'm
plements.
Dec. 14-C w. Morgan. Washington Park.
Dec. l5-Farm near Turnerville, by j.
BOYD Avis, Special Master.
Dec. l5-Farm near Turnerville, by J..
Boyd Avis, Special Master,
Dec.1S-Real estate by Sheriff Allen
Dec. 19-Israef Davenport, near Mantua.
Dec. 20-Ayers A. Wiltsee, near Repaupo.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-11-23
VENDUE
Will be- sold at public sale, on
Wednesday, December 6, 1911
at the residence of George Wolferth. at
TOMLIN's STATION
the following
Personal Property

STOCK-Three work horses, and one
driver; two good cows, seven pigs.
IMPLEMENTS-One heavy wagon, low
wheel wagon, buggy, almost new; truck
shelving, hay shelving, corn sides and
bottom sweet potato cultivators, 4 cul-
tiyators. sweet potato digger, three horse
riding pillow, one-horse plow, smoothing
harrow. good cut harrow. l vine cutter
fertilizer drill Mccormick moving ma
chine hay tedder, almost new; forks and
sbovels, sweet potato hoes, sprayer on
wheels, spotting board, middle breaker,
swim gletrees traces, COW chains wood saw
good cross-cut saw, harpoon hay fork,
block and fall 80 feet hose, 2 stacks hot
bed hay, cyphers brooders in good order.
200 bushels corn.
3 sets heavy harness, collars. set carr
riage harness.
HOUSEHOLD Goods bedroom suit,
bedstead. l hen feather bed, creamery,
lot of chairs,
80 hot-bed sash and rafters.
80 pounds Of Ford Hook cantaloupe
seed.
One hot-house stove, / potato stove, I
iron boiler, holds 80 gallons ! sleigh, a
lot Of carpet
Sale to commence at / o'clock
CONDfTIONS-Sums under $1,000 cash
at close of sale. over $1,000 note with APP
proved security, payable in bank, interest
after 80 days.
GEORGE WOLFERTH
A. S. Mullen, Auctioneer.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-11-23
Personal Property

STOCK-5 Horses and Mules. good as
grows: gray horse, l bay horse both
good workers; bay driving horse as good
as goes the road; 2 cows. j milking
coming into profit soon. HOGS sow
hogs. u iios' Q lal
iMPLEMENTS-Two heavy wagons d
men tread, nearly new. sides and hottom
mack wagon, ! speed wagon. Callahan
make. ! sleigh, hay shelvings Mccormick
moving machine I horse rake. / cut bar-
row, riding cultivator, gang pillow. weeder
South Bend pillow. / marker. 3 Ave Tooth
noe harrows ) sweet potato harrows. /
opener, sweet potato diggers. one horse
plow' double scratch harrow. 1 cider
press, stalk cutter, stalk shredder. / gas
oline engine. 80
HARNESS set breeding harness
set double work harness, 2 sets sin gle
work harness, double set carriage harness
sets buggy harness, brides, lines. col
lars. halters. ~
MISCELLANEOUS One hay fork. hav
rope, blocks, trace chains COW chains
forks. shovels. hoes browsers. chicken
c,oops. l5O-egg Miller incubator. 8 stoves
barrel vinegar, rs baskets apples.
CONDITIONS-Ac credit of nine months
VIII be given on all sums over $40 by
giving note with approved security. paw
able at Swedesboro National Bank. less
sums cash at close of sale No goods to he
removed until conditions are complied
E. -Usinger Auctioneer.
Evert M. James, John Tight, Clerks.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-11-23

Mrs. VIM. Leslie and son, of
Trenton, spent over Sunday with DR..
Manning.
Mrs. M. Richmond, Of Salem, is
the guest Of Mrs. G. N. Bell Of Della
ware street.
The Public Service Corporation
advertises in this paper for conduct
ors and motormen.
Hon. Joseph Sagebeer, a mem
Der of the Phila. bar, will address
the Mems meeting in the First Baptist
Church next Sunday.
Have you ever tried to buy any
thing or sell anything through the
Democrats short adv service? If
not, try it. Is words or less for 25e.
ALI candidates for public office in
the late election should not forget that
they must file statements Of receipts
and expenditures. The time limit ex-
pires next Monday.
Sheriff Allen has summoned II
man jury to determine the mental re-
sponsibility of Hiram Bouns, an Old
citizen of the city. The inquisition
will be held next Monday.
On Saturday, Dec. %, a special
election will be held in Wenonah to
determine for or against the issuing
of bonds in the sum of $4,000 for the
purchase of the water works.
The schools of this city closed at
noon to-day in order for the teachers
to attend the Institute Atlantic City,
for the balance of the week. Thurs
day and Friday of next week will also
be numbered among the holidays.
The John S. Jessup farm at Null
lica Hill was offered at public sale
last Saturday and withdrawn. Later
it was sold at private sale to Howard
H. Reed Consideration private.
The timber tracts were not sold.
Prof. ID. T. Steelman, County
Superintendent of Schools, gives no.
tice in this paper of Teachers Examin-
alton for certificates. AS the method
is new, teachers and prospective
teachers will find it worthy of close
inspection.
The Court of Errors on Monday
affirmed the judgment of the Supreme
Court in which the order of Judge
Starr revoking the license of Ezra 3.
Marter was set aside. AS this affir-
nation of the Supreme Courts ruling
in no way affects the present status
of the Franklin House, at Glassboro,
it has little significance outside of le-
gal circles.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-11-23

This is an exceptionally fine lot Of cows,
mostly half bred or better Holsteins of
which we raised IL; special mention being
made of several which gave 20 OTIS. per day
coming in with third calf, and will be
close springers by day of sale others are
good cows bought of local dealers. bulls,
No. ] a grand bred registered Holstein,
will be 3 years old January 10Th. 1912,
perfectly quiet and Is a sure sire. has many
A. II. o. progenatOrs, Is fine individual.
No. a thoroughbred but not registered
Holstefn, about 20 months CID quiet and
gentle. These are the kind of bulls to
grade up your herd with. Z heifers, half
bred or better Holsteins, is months old and
will come in profit next Spring. There
is no better bunch of heifers in the State,
and are from cows that have given over
80 lbs of milk day and were carefully
selected by us at birth. These are the
kind that make hundred dollar cows.
Fl Head of Shoats, 8 filters of each,
fine and thrifty; sows due to farrow
about time of sale.
ETENSILS-Two farm wagons, / stalk
hauler, l hay shelving. nearly new; sew
too numerous to mention. / Star milk
cooler, lot of 40 Of cans 1 large cooling
box, holds six forties.
CORN-S00 to 1000 bushels of corn, ~
lbs. to bushel; 8 or more tons Of second
crop hay, $50 heaps Of good corn stalks
tied in bundles.
Sale to commence at / p. M, sharp
CONDITIONS-A credit of 9 months will
be given on all sums of over $40 by giving
note with approved security. payable at
the First National Bank, Blackwood, N.
J.; less sums cash at close of sale; per
cent. off for cash.
NJ s. FELL.
CHAS. a. FELL.
Fred G. Thorn, Auctioneer
J. Frank Brewer. Clerk.