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The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08
OLIVE A PRICED POSSESSION
Besides Being Prolific Producer Of
Fruit, Its Wood Is Valuable for
Furniture.

Most people know how good the
olive Is, both in the fruit or as OIL
The olive in its wild state is a mere
thorny shrub, but under cultivation it
becomes tree from 20 to 40 feet high.
The leaves are not unlike those OF a
willow; Of a dark green color on the
upper side and whitish gray under
meath. The flowers are small and
white, the fruit greenish, never larger
than a pigeons egg, and generally OF
an oval shape; this fruit being pro-
duced in such profusion that an old
olive tree becomes q valuable possess
sion to Its owner.
The oil obtained from the fruit is
much used as an article OF food in the
2Sunsf4es where lt b grown and to q
Ness extent in other countries to which
it is exported.
Olives gathered before they are ripe
are pickled, and in this condition are
considered useful as digestive. The
wood Of the tree takes beautiful
polish, and being finely grained and
marked is much used by cabinetmak-
ers in the finer parts of their work.
The olive is native Of the warmer
temperate countries Of southern Eu'
rope, parts of Asia and California. 1t
attains to a great age.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08
HANDS WOULD CRACK OPEN

about two months ago my hands
started to crack open and bleed, the
skin would scale off, and the good
flesh would burn and itch dreadfully.
When my hands first started to get
sore, there were small blisters like wa
ter blisters which formed. They
itclled dreadfully, it just seemed as
though I could tear the skin all off. I
would scratch them and the skin would
peel of, and the flesh would be all
red and crack open and bleed. 1t wor.
ried me very much, as l had never
had anything the matter with my skin.
l was SO afraid l would have to give
up my employment.
my doctor said he didn't think it
would amount to anything. But it kept
getting worse. One day saw a piece
in one OF the papers about lady who
had the same trouble with her hands.
She had used Cuticura Soap and Oint'
ment and was cured. decided to try
them, and my hands were all healed
before l had used one cake of Cuti.
cura Ointment. | am truly thankful
for the good results from the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment, for thanks to them
| was cured, and did not have to lose
a day from work. / have had no re-
turn of the skin trouble" (Signed)
Mrs. Mary Z. Breig, 1922 Brown
Street, Philadelphia. Pa, Jan. IL, 1911.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment are sold everywhere, a sample
of each, with 32.page book. will be
mailed free on application to "Cuti-
cura." Dept. L, Boston.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08
WILL NEVER SELL PROPERTY
Principal Owner Of Land on New
York's Famous 3roadWay, His
Views Seem Peculiar to This
Generation Has Wonderful
Record Of Fair Dealing With
the Tenants of His Stores and
Houses.

not need another half million or mil.
lion even, and what would million |
don't need be in comparison to the
dogs pleasure? have enough money
For all his seyenty-three years, the
millionaire bachelor has the vigor OF
a youngster. He believes in the SIM
pie life and has but one extravaganza
shoes. Of these he has innumerable
pairs-all made to order-common
sense, comfortable kinds of shoes with
wide toes, made of the sottest kinds
of feathers. When he feels in a par
ticularly lively mood, which in other
MEN might result in a visit to the
white light district he abhors, Mr..
Wendell goes out and orders-another
dozen pairs Of shoes.-New York
World.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08
Names That Dickens Used.

Calling names has been rather a
dangerous game for authors Of late.
the Dickens method has been called
nm IN remembrance-the suggestion Of
the shop front-the quaint name that
could be summoned-turned upside
lawn and made into new character.
n,.kens called his names, and you
brow them when you see or hear
them He got them from the shop
fronts or anywhere, but the names.
There are about dozen and a
hor names that Dickens called, and
.ro still recognized on sight. The
names that mean something-Mark
r.n,ey Sairey Camp, Sam Weller.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08
DOCTORS FAILED
RESTORED BY PERUNA.
Catarrh Of the Lungs
Threatened Her Lite

Miss Ninette Porter, Bralntree, Ver'
mont, writes: y have been cured by
Peruna.
Il had several hemorrhages Of the
lungs. The doctors did not help me
much and would never have cured me.
Il saw a testimonial in a Peruna
almanac of case similar to mine, and
commenced using it.
Il was not able to wait on myself
when l began using it. gained very
slowly at first, but | could see that 1t
was helping me.
AFTER | had taken it while COM
menced to raise up stringy, sticky
substance from my lungs. This grew
Jess and less in quantity as ! contin-
ued the treatment
81 grew more feshy than I had been
for a long time, and now I call myself
we'll"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08
Her Simple Solution.

shc had just finished reading that
: noo hills were presented to congress
!, nine DAYS. DO you think 1t t.usi-
= rs 1,te to have SO many bills in such
. snort time?' she asked sharply. I'VE
s,aon could do much better. When
10 arc represented in congress We'll
.,ro f." Blithers scratched his head
= Z, nernlexity. How would you women
s.ar ~" he demanded. How would
ve stop IT." said Mrs. bhtners scorn.
s,,,v "We'd pay cash as We went
stong. "-Exchange.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08
A Poor Guesser.

Wedm0re-Before married, ! learn
ed to live on half my income,
Singleton-And found that it was a
wise step, eh?
Wedmore-Yes only half was the
wrong prOportion-l should have made
it an eighth.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08
Use Aliens Foot.Ease

The antiseptic powder to be shaken into
the shoes for tired, tender, smarting, ach.
ing, swollen feet. It. makes your feet feel
easy and makes walking a Delight. Sold
everywhere, 25c. For free trial package,
address Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08
Out Of Date.

Every time he opens his mouth he
puts his foot in it."
That's a great pity Contortionists
are no longer in demand as vaude-
vile attractions
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08
Lumbago, Rheumatism and ChiIblaln'

Lumbago, Rheumatism and ChiIblalns
There is nothing that gives 80 quick
benefit as Hunts lightning Oil. The
very minute it is rubbed on the i'm
provement is noticed. For over thirty
years this Liniment has been acknoWl'
edged to be the best for these troubles.
Every druggist will recommend 1t.
Price Csc and soc Ter Bottle.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08

PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS
Your druggist will refund money il f'AZO ONT
MENr fails to cure any. case OF Itching, Blind,
Bleeding or Protruding piles in 6to IA days. 5Oc.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08

1t isn't difficult for O. man to see his
affinity In a woman with an obese
bank account.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08

well. lie owns as Mucn IL not
more of the land on which New
York is built than any other man in
the world.
He is, perhaps, the most pictures.
que character in all of this cosmopol-
itan city of unusual people.
Little he is and old and a bachelor.
"The Russell Sage of Broadway"
some call him; to others he is the
Rockefeller of Real Estate" and once
more. 1.-THE Sentimental Millionaire"
Sometimes, too, he has been called
"The Hermit of Fifth Avenue
John G. Wendell is probably the
only man alive today who can consci.
entiously lay claim to the title "The
Man Who Has Enough Money"
A younger man with a limited
amount of money wanted to rent one
Of the old mans stores on Broadway
in which to begin a modest business,
He went personally to the owner about
the rental. Wendell stated his price.
"But don't you think, Mr.. Wendell"
demurred the young man, "that that
is pretty stir rent? I'm only starting
in business and / don't want to use
the biggest part Of my capital for
rent"
Practical in His Business.
Young man." was the answer,
you're right. 1t is high rent-too
high for you to pay. But I can't come
down. My rents are not high, as rents
go on Broadway, but such as they are
cannot change them. The price has
been fixed-it's sentiment of mine not
to change them"
"Then / suppose I'll have to pay it,
sighed the prospective tenant.
Wendell went on as IL without inter.
ruption.
Its my price, but I can't rent to
you. couldn't have it on my consci.
ence that young man starting bust
ness was running himself to pay me
rent. Hunt another store where the
rent is right, Is my advice. / reckon
that little store Of mine can stay with
out tenant for time yet"
Nor would the offer Of full years
rent in advance move him.
John G. Wendell had proven again
that he did not care for money, bu,
that he did care for the sentimen,
| with which he has surrounded his
property-that that which Is, is, tina,
which has been cannot be changed.
Again q young man coveted a Ger
tain store and went to Wendell with 9
proposition to rent.
But have tenant on that prop
erty," objected the old man.
Il know" was the reply. But
understand his lease Is about up. III
give you double the rent he is payins
you"
The Sentimental Millionaire paid
visit to his tenant. "Your times al
most up" he began. Satisfied"
The tenant declared he was.
All right" said Wendell.
The other man called again mex
day.
| Could Not Have the Store,
Il have tenant" he was informed
you can't have the store"
But
y don't want your money" brok,
in the owner. what do l care for
few more dollars! Ny tenants salts
fied-so a. l. Good day"
He was getting his l per cent. abov
taxes. which real estate men say job,
q. Wendell gathers as profit and b
didn't want any more.
He never does. he only wants /
!
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08
A Hint From Shakespeare.

why do you call your dog Ham.
LETT"
Cant you see why? He's Great
Dane"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08

Occasionally we meet man whose
train of thought reminds us of a row
of fiat cars.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08

DR.. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar.coated,
easy to take as candy, regulate and invigor-
ate stomach, liver and bowels. Do not grippe.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08

The Remedy that revolutionizes and re-.
generates the victim of constipation is
Garfield Tea, a herb combination.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08

Many a girl repents at leisure be.
cause she didn't marry in haste.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08

TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
AND RUILD UP THE SYSTEM
chill Tonic. You know What you arc takinS.
The formula Is plainly printed on every bottle.
showing it is SIMPLY Quinine and Iron III tasteiess
form, and the. most efIectual form. Fcr grown
people and children, 80 cents.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08

An oculist can do nothing for a man
who is blind to his own interests.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08

Garfield Tea will keep The whole system in
perfect condition.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08

II you wish beautiful. clear, white
clothes, use Red Cross Ball Blue. At all
good grccers. g
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08
The Reason.

"This purse is real alligator skin.
Il suppose that is why it has sucl
snap"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08
A Bad Reuinnino.

Whenever Jiggers starts to tell
anything he prefaces his remarks by
saying, Believe me-"
That's why l never do"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08

Perhaps an overindulgence in fan
! cy food has given him an acute SEN
sation of NAL de mer."
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08
ELEGANT LANGUAGE.

"A poet speaks of himself as a
blind yoyager across the bitter
~
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08
Get This
FIR EE Book
Before You
Decorate
The Beautiful Wall Tint

b more fashionable than wall paper paint snd costs
far less. it 10 too re6ned and exquisite In color TOM
pare With any kind Of kalsomnc. Goes further ON
the wallis does TO, chip peel rub Off lasts far longer
10 Beautiful Tints Comes all ready mix with cold
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-03-08
JOHN G. WENDELL Owns
More Of Broadway than
Any Other Man and Will
Not Sell an Inch Of It.
He Once Refused $500,000
for a Fifth Avenue Lot Be-
cause His Dog Needed It
for a Place to Exercise.

. VIEW YORK.-John Wendell is
the name he signs in the old.
time signature New York real
estate men have come to know
we'll He owns as much if not
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-02-19
CHILDREN INJURED
Ordinary cathartics and Pills and
Harsh Physic Cause Distressing
Complaints.

You cannot be over.careful In the
selection of medicine for children. On
ly the very gentlest bowel medicine
should ever be given, except emery,
ency cases. Ordinary pills, cathartics
and purgatives are apt to do more
harm than good They may cause
gripping, nausea and other distressing
after-effects that are frequently
Notwithstanding.
We personally recommend and
guarantee RexalI Orderlies as the
safest and most dependable remedy,
which We know, for constipation and
associate bowel disorders. We have
such absolute faith in the virtues Of
this remedy that We sell it on our
guarantee of money back in every in,
stance where it falls to give entire
satisfaction. and We urge all in need
of such medicines to try it at our risk.
Rexall Orderlies are eaten just like
candy, are particularly prompt and
agreeable in action, may be taken at
any time, day or night: do not cause
diarrhoea, nausea. gripping, excessive
looseness, or other undesirable effects.
They have a very mild but positive
action upon the organs with which they
come in contact, apparently acting as
a regulative tonic upon the relaxed
muscular coat of the bowel, thus oy-
grooming weakness, and aiding to re,
store the bowels to more vigorous and
healthy activity.
Rexall Orderlies commonly com
Ipletely relieve constipation, except of
course when of surgical character.
They also tend to overcome the ne
cessity Of constantly taking laXatives
to keep the bowels in normal condi-
ton. Three sizes of packages, 10
cents, % cents, and SO cents. Re
member, you can obtain Rexall Rene.
dies iii Keokuk only at our store
THE Rexall Store. McGrath Bros.
Drug CO., corner Fifth and Main SITS
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-02-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
MADAME Sherry

Lest the uninitiated do not under
stand. we will explain that the term
French vaudeville, means much the
same as American musical comedy.
The exception is that the French va
riety has more plot than the average
spineless efforts from the workshops
of our land where scores and books
are hammered together by gentlemen
who ought to carry union cards.
In Madame Sherry which comes
to the Grand opera house this even
ing, there is a wise old uncle from
abroad. who finds the nephew he has
been sending money to for years for a
musical education, associated with an
actress in the management of young
lady's dancing academy The young
mans efforts to provide a ready-to-
order family with the assistance of the
ianitor's wife. the actress and one of
the latter's South American admirers.
make neat farce, which could be,
and has been. given without music.
The second and third acts are on
board yacht. When the back drop
showing the serried brick and stone
heights of lower Manhattan, begins to
move. all lsndlubbers yearn for smell
ing salts. The yacht, also the theatre,
appears to be sliding merrily down
the bay III the final act, the bridge
lights of Coney Island are stretched
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-02-19
in a cleaning line against the horizon.
The effects are unusually good. No
expense has been spared.
"The Girl Of My Dreams

In 1.-THE Girl Of My Dreams the
new musical comedy in which Jos. Nj.
Gates is starring John Hyams and
Leila Mcintyre, there will be a strong
Quaker element manifesting itself not
only in costumes but in language, of
at least two of the principal char
acters.
Although one of the most quaint and
interesting features of American life,
the Quaker is rarely seen on the
stage Of late years-even less fire.
quently than decade or two ago
THE Girl of My Dreams is descrfb-
ed as an atmospheric musical play. It
is in two acts and is the work of Will
bur Nesbit of the Chicago Evening
Post. and Otto Hauerbach. Karl
Hoschna is responsible for the music,
which he confidently asserts is even
more alluring than his two former
great successes, Three Twins and
Bright Eyes
The comedy element is said to be
largely of the farcial kind, with anus
ing situations that happen naturally
with the telling of the story.
Jos. NJ. Gates has engaged an ex-
cepticnally well balanced company of
players to support tIyams and Nc
Intyre, among whom are Alice Hills,
Perciyal Aylmer, Harold Forbes, Hen
rietta Lee. Carrie Bowman, VIM. G,
Ricciardi, Irving Brooks and Ray L,
Royce.
The production, 1T is promised, will
be a most elaborate one from scenic
as well as. costume standpoint.
The Girl of My Dreams will be
the attraction at the Grand opera
house Friday evening, Feb. %.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-02-19
The swan and the skyIark.

The music lovers of the city are
eagerly awaiting the production OF
The swan and the Skylark which is
to be given in the Congregational
church Thursday evening, February
twenty-second.
The work of the Monday Music
club chorus under the baton of Dan
VIM. F. Bentley Is too well known to
cause uncertainty as to the excellen-
cy of the present achievement and
the artists are among the best In the
country
Sibyl Sammis- MacDermid possesses
voice of wide range and great beauty,
charming audiences from st. Paul to
New Orleans, in New York and other
eastern cities, in som. instances shar-
ing honors with David Bispham and
others of note.
Quoting from a press notice: Men.
tai and emotional vitality together
with a manner that is at once in
gratiating and commanding make
Sibyl Sammis- MacDermid one of the
most attractive, interesting and ar
tistic recitalists In the middle west.
Those who heard Alice May Carley
in the Elijah" have not forgotten
the sweet tones of her rich contralto
voice.
John B. Miller, tenor and Marion
Green, basso, also come to Keokuk as
sured of enthusiastic welcome be-
cause of their excellent standing in
the world of music.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-02-19
Editor Of Hamilton Press Says He
viii Not be Candidate for Com
missioner az Friends
Have Talked.
HE IS OUT OF POLITICS
Former Mayor Told Reporter Today
That Nothing Short OF Public
Demonstration Would
Bring Him Out.

Exit ex-Mayor W. q. Strimback
from the municipal campaign. The
former republican executive let It be
known definitely today that he is not
in the race for commissioners, and
nothing short of public demonstra-
ton would cause him to break forth
again.
Editor Strimback was asked to con-
firm or deny the report today and
when communicated with at his Ham
ilton office readily consented to re-
lieve the public of any wrong impress
sion it might be holding regarding his
candidacy.
Il am not candidate" said the
newspaper man. while have been
in public office in Keokuk in late
years have decided not to run for
the Office of commissioner. Nothing
short of a public demonstration would
bring me out as he suppressed a
chuckle and reminded the reporter
that he was a Teddy Roosevelt in the
matter.
However, Mr.. Reporter" continued
Mr.. Strimback, you may remind the
people that am a candidate for re
election as member of the school
board. This election will be held in
March. think this fact has caused
some people to be more or less con.
fused about my running
The cigar store circuit failed to
produce anything in the way of real
| live tips today. 7. S. P. had nothing
ito give out and shut the door tight on
a small army Of reporters who besieg'
ed him during the day.
The primaries are only about three
weeks off, and candidates are begin
ming to hustle in getting around te
! the voters.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-02-19
The concert Thursday night will be

The concert Thursday night will be
a pleasing change from those pre-.
viously given by the club, the first
part to consist of recital by the
soloists, John Winter Thompson, or
ganist and George B. Stout, violinist,
also playing solo numbers.
The second part will be the rendi-
tion of The Swan and the Skylark.p
This gem in music is not strangely
haunting like "Hiawathas Wedding
Feast nor does it possess the pow
erfui dignity of the Messiah" and the
Elijah but has beautiful message
OF it's own.
The story Is taken from poems by
Keats, Shelley and Henians. A Gre
clan poet lamented that there no long
er existed those things that inspired
poetic masterpieces. On the stream
by which he stood lovely swan war
bled his death chant. The poets att
tention was aroused and as he listen
ed to that song painfully sweet" he
heard farewell" Farewell to life
and love" In that plaintive cry there
was no hope, nothing but despair. AS
the sad tones faded away on the sum
mer air the song of the skylark trilled
out such free triumphant song As II
tears were not, as If breaking hearts
had 70 place below
To the poet the song said: RE.
ioice. Rejoice! for the JOY of the liv-
ing. for the beautiful world. for the
sunshine
So those two voices met; so Joy
and death mingled their accents, and
the poet found reason to kneel at
the feet of mysterious nature, realiz-
ing that not in the woodland alone
were songs of sorrow and joy blended,
but also in the human heart was
found the dirge note and the song of
festival-the dying swans, and the
| glad skylark 's-despair and triumph.
Thus was the poet taught that not
with classic groves and vanished
nymplls was inspiration lost, but
/ lived eternally In life and death For
this strong. beautiful story Arthur
Goring Thomas wrote a musical sett-
ing that speaks the word and thought,
| The soloists engaged are finely fitted
for the parts. Sibyl Sammis- MacDer-
mid possesses a lyrical voice, singing
easily above high G which especially
commends her for the skylark's song,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-02-19
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