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Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
RECORD STILL STANDS
FEATS OF AMERICAN WAR HORSE
ARE UNSURPASSED.
Captain Mays Black Tom Said to
Have Made Prodigious Leaps-
Once Ridden Up Flight of
Steps ard Into Hotel.

only less celebrated than Old
Rough and Ready's favorite white
charger" writes Gen. James Grant
Wilson. was Capt. Charles Augustus
Mays Black Tom, a magnificent coal
black gelding Captain May was the
beau sabreur of Taylor's army in
Mexico.
"At the head OF his squadron of the
Second United States Dragons, Cap
tain May led a gallant charge against
a Mexican battery in the battle of Re-
SAGA de la Palma, May 9, 1876, and,
leaping Tom over one Of the guns, cap
tured General La Vega and the entire
battery of six pieces.
May possessed an unsurpassed mil
itary record for leaping with Tom,
and it is quite possible one that has
never been equaled in the hunting
field, or even on the race course. My
friend, the late Hon. Francis c. Law
ley, perhaps the highest British au-
thority on the subject, gives 81 feet
as the greatest distance ever covered
by an English horse in a steeplechase
or elsewhere.
BLACK Tom jumped 35 feet on a
wager during the Mexican war, and
three years later May made another
bet that with flying start of so yards
he could leap Tom across a canal So
feed In width They came laundering
along at terrific speed. the jet-black
steed nearly II hands high, and May
more than six feet, sitting like a CEN
taur. Tom gave a mighty jump, but
fell short, and, of course. man and
horse had very sudden and cold bath,
for the attempt was made in midwin-
ter.
For a Charlie O'Malley leap over a
cart loaded with a cord of weed, stand
ing in front of the city hall, the colo
mel was fined in Baltimore court. On
another occasion the dashing cavalry
man rode Tom up the steps of the
leading hotel of that city. cavorted
around and through several Of the
principal apartments and then coolly
rode out again, as If 1t was an ordin-
airy, everyday occurrence.
Thoroughbred Tom was a spirited
and rather difficult horse for any one
but his master to ride or control. A
Maryland friend, wishing to make a
fine appearance before Baltimore
belle, borrowed Mays steed. but bear
ing too hard on the bit when near the
lady's residence in Cathedral street.
Tom began bucking. finally tossing the
unfortunate lover into the street and
galloping back to his stable.-Bulletin
of the s. P c. A.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
LIKE THE WOLF AND LAMB
Inoffensive Creatures Most UnJustIy
Charged With Sudden Attack
of BIoodthirstiness.

A man who was caught in the act
of skinning neighbor's sheep. cov-
cred his embarrassment by declaring
that no sheep could bite him and
live. The logic of this is equaled by
that of the Yankee soldier who once
had narrow escape from an enraged
gander. The men Of certain Maine
country in 1862, considered the order
mo foraging" an additional and un-
cailed-for hardship. One afternoon
about dusk, a soldier was seen beat
ing rapid retreat from the rear OF
farmhouse near by, closely pursued
by a gander with wings outspread.
whose feet seemed scarcely to touch
the ground, and from whose beak is
Eued succession of angry screams.
The fugitive was not reassured by the
cries of the gander's owner: Hold
on, man, hold on! He won't hurt
you!" Call of your gander! Call
him off," shouted the fleeing soldier.
Neither man nor gander stopped un-
til inside the camplines, when the sol
dler's friends relieved him of his
fierce pursuer with the aid OF the butt
of q musket. Did that gander think
he could chase me like that and
live!" the soldier exclaimed, as he
surveyed the outstretched bird; but
he said nothing of the baited hook,
with codline attached, which might
have thrown. light on the unfortunate
gander's strange actions.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
Modest REQUEST,

That a reputation for oratorical ex-
cellence may have its handicaps Is il.
lustrated by the experience in Arkan
sas of a certain member of congress
noted for his mellifluous tongue.
One one occasion this statesman
was travelling in little-visited section
of the state mentioned when he stop
ped overnight in log cabin inhabi
tated by an old man and his wife.
After breakfast the next morning. the
host. who had been in a flutter of ex
citement ever since he had learned
the identity of his distinguished guest.
said he would like to make one slight
request before the visitor departed
couldn't you he said, with evi
dent anxiety-"couldn't you jest make
my wife and me little speech before
leavin' s?"-Harper's Magazine.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
Time Flies.

When the blind woman who plays
the accordion saw a genial looking
man stop to read her placard she
quickened her tune in the expecta-
ton that he was going to give her
some money. but he gave advice in
stead.
Said he: Have you read that sign
of yours lately?"
She said she had not.
Well" said he, you'd better, and
then have 1t edited. 1t is dated six
years ago and says you have six small
children dependent upon your efforts
with this instrument for support. Six
years works wonders in children, and
they must be pretty lusty youngsters
by this time. Change that date to
1912"
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
Caution.

A commercial traveller at a railway
restaurant in one of our southern
towns included In his order for break
fast two boiled eggs. The old darkey
who served him brought three.
Uncle" said the travelling man,
why in the world did you bring me
three boiled eggs? l only ordered
two"
Yes, sir" said the old darkey, bow
ing and smiling, Il know You did or
der two, sir, but 1 brought three be-
cause l JUS naturally felt dat one of
dem might fail you, sir."-Harper's s
Weekly.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
MISSOURI STATE NEWS
Labor oraanizer Released.

Pete Turner, who came to Colum-
bia from St. Louis to organize a union
In the Hamilton-Brown shoe factory,
was arrested shortly after his arrival
on charge Of carrying concealed
weapons. He was later released. The
workers in the factory are not u1ian-
lied. though a sympathetic strike in
connection with the shoe workers
strike in st. Louis has been predicted.
There are 507 employees in the factory
and the weekly payroll is about $4,000.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
THE OLD PLEA
He "Didn't Know 1t Was Loaded"

The coffee drinker seldom realizes
that coffee contains the drug, caffeine.
a severe poison to the heart and
nerves, causing many forms of dis
ease, noticeably dyspepsia.
Il was a lover Of coffee and used it
for many years, and did not realize the
bad effects / was suffering from its
use. (Tea is just as injurious as cof-
fee because It, too, contains caffeine,
the same drug found in coffee.)
"At first was troubled with indiges-
ton. l did not attribute the trouble
to the use of coffee, but thought it
arose from other causes. With these
attacks I had sick headache, nausea
and vomiting. Finally my stomach
was in such condition l could scarce
ly retain any food.
Il consulted a physician; was told
all my troubles came from indiges-
ton, but was not informed what
caused the Indigestion. I kept on with
the coffee, and kept on with the trou-
bles, too, and my case continued to
grow worse from year to year until it
developed into chronic diarrhea, nau.
sea and severe attacks Of vomiting
could keep nothing on my stomach and
became mere shadow, reduced from
159 to 1913 pounds.
"A specialist informed me had q
very severe case of catarrh of the
stomach, which had got so bad he
could do nothing for me, and l became
convinced my days were numbered.
Then CHANGED to see an article set.
ting forth the good qualities of Postum
and explaining how coffee injured peo-
pie SO concluded to give Postum a
trial. I soon saw the good effects-my
headaches were less frequent, nausea
and vomiting only came on at long in
tervals and was soon a changed man,
feeling much better.
Then l thought could stand coffee
again, but as soon as tried it my old
troubles returned and l again turned
TO Postum. Would you believe it,
did thi- three times before l had sense
enough - quit coffee for good and
keep on ~sSh the Postum. am now a
. well man with no more headaches, sick
stomach or vomiting, and have al.
ready gained back to 147 pounds"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Battle Creek. Mich.
Look in pkgs. for the raeous little
book, "The Road to Wellvilie."
Ever read the abnve Ietterf A new
sre genuine. true. sud full Of humaa
interest.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
How Old Was He?

In a country school the boys Of a
certain grade were devoted to their
teacher, a young lady of many charms.
One little fellow of rather uncertain
age was constantly proving his devo-
ton by little acts Of kindness, which
er. Coming up to him one day she
put an arm about his shoulders and
said: Il believe I will kiss you for
being so good to me, but how old are
you?"
"Oh, that's all right" he said, 'T
am old enough to enjoy it."-Mack's s
National Monthly.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
Mail Carrier Surrenders.

Carl Sisk, former rural mail carrier
United States Commissioner Pepper
dine at Springfield to answer a fed
eral indictment charging him with
embezzlement. Sisk is accused OF
having extracted a money order from
the mails and cashed it while en-
came from Colorado when notified In
a letter from a friend that he was
wanted.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
Hay is Cause of Shootino,

AS result of dispute over the
division of some hay, ]. c. Harring-
ton was shot and seriously wounded
at a farm three miles west of Lath-
rop by Frank Guyton. 1t is said that
Harrington started at Guyton with a
knife, and the shooting followed. He
was brought to his home in Lathrop
and will recover.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
Children to Honor Twain.

Thousands of school children from
Hannibal and surrounding towns will
participate in the exercises at the for
NAL presentation Of the boyhood
home of Mark Twain to the city OF
Hannibal, May T. The home will be
given to the city by Mr.. and Mrs.
George II. Mahan. who purchased the
building from it's owners for that pur.
pose.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
The Ruling Passion.

Little Willie was an embryo elec-
trician. Anything relating to his
favorite study possessed absorbing in
terest for him. One day his mother
appeared in a new gray gown, the
jacket Of which was trimmed in fiat
black buttons showing an outer circle
of the light dress material. Willie
studied the gown critically for mo-
ment, then the light of strong ap-
proval dawned in his eyes.
"Oh. mamma" he cried, what a
pretty new dressi It's all trimmed in
push buttons.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
A Correction,

I'VE are drifting toward a paternal
form of government" said the econ
omist.
Pardon me if l correct you," re-
sponded the suffragette, gently: ito
be accurate, you should say a mater
nal form of government."-W
ton Star
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
Before Publication.

Patsy, bring me = paper when you
come to work in thu morning" a wo-
man who lived at the edge Of VII
lage told her man of all work when
he went home at night. Nov. don't
forget it," she added.
mo, ma'am," said Patsy, Il won't.
1 might forget it if left it until morn
Ing, so I'll get it tonight"
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
Aued Men Die of BIoodpojsoninu,

John F. Metcalf, 50, and Charles A.
Cornelius, both pioneer residents OF
Buchanan county, are dead at st. Jo
death was caused from scratch made
by a twig, and Cornelius stepped on
a rusty nail
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
Storm Swept Springfield.

A terrific wind storm which swept
the entire city of Springfield broke
many plate glass windows in busi-
ness buildings and damaged a num-
ber of houses. Several persons were
injured by flying glass.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
Cause of the Row.

Mrs Brown had a dreadful quar-
rel with her husband last night?"
THAT so?''
Yes. She bid eight on hand that
was good for ten. not thinking Mr..
Brown would overbid her. but he did.
1t almost broke up the party"
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01

Learning of Doan's Kidney Pills, be-
entirely cured. For eight years have
had no sign of the old trouble"
When Your Back Is Lame, Remem-
Der the Name-DOAN'S. soc all stores
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
To Christen New Balloon.

St Louis will have its first balloon
christening May 5 at Forest Park
Highlands, the only place in ST. Louis
at which a balloon can be inflated.
There probably will be a number Of
maids of honor and bevy of pretty
girls to wave American flags as the
balloon rises
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
Was Sure He Knew It,

The physiology class in a country
school was studying about the back
bone.
Teacher-What are the pieces of
cartilage for between the vertebrae?
A little boy raised his hand.
We'll, Eddie, you may tell u.s." the
teacher said.
ITO take the jars off the Jumps"
answered the triumphant Eddie.-Nor-
man E. Macks National Monthly.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
Fire at Rich Hill.

Rich Hill had another big fire early
in the morning when a part of the
lumber yard of S. C. Williamson was
consumed. The numerous fires re-
Gently are said by the police to be
the work of incendiaries. The Will
Hanson loss is not less than $4,000.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
Berry Pjckers in Demand.

The outlook for bumper straw
berry crop in southwest Missouri iE
the best in years. Fourteen hundred
acres are set to strawberries in the
Anderson district and the Anderson
Berry Pickers' association has ad.
vertised for 5000 pickers to harvest
the crop.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
Warrensburq Votes Bonds

The taxpayers of the city Of War
rensburg at a special election voted
bonds to the amount of $4,000 for
permanent street improvements, sew.
erage system and the payment of
$4,000 worth of outstanding bonds.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
Fair for New Groands.

The montgomery county fair di
rectors met anG decided 10 hold 6
fair and race meeting at The new
grounds and track in Montgomery fol
five days. beginning August 13. Il
was decided that ministers should
be admitted free
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
New Bank at kinqston.

The Kingston Exchange bank will
oven May / wi a paid up capital OF
$4,000 This is the second bank fol
Kingston, the county seat of Cald
well county. B. F. Brown is presi
dent and Q. T. Jones cashier
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
For Essay on Farm jfe. $3.50,

The University Of Missouri student
who writes the best essay on why
Life on the Farm is Ideal' will re-
ceive prize of $3.50. President A.
Ross Hill of the university, who just
returned from an alumni banquet in
New York announced that a prize OF
that amount had been offered by J.
X. Gwynn, former Missourian who
lives in that CITY
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01

were so intense l
could scarcely keep
I rom screaming.
My heart troubled
me and l became
so dizzy / could
barely stoop. At
last l took to my
bed and was in
agony for two
weeks, the doctor
failing to help me.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
M. u. to Hear Pulitzer Man.

Dr. Talcott Williams, director of
the Pulitzer school of journalism at
Columbia university, New York, will
be one of the speakers during jour-
nalism week at the state university
in Columbia.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
Eeanan Man a Suicide

john Finley. single. 50 years old
committed suicide at Beaman b
shooting himself He was empioye
by lis bIotEeriE-laE, Earl Nicewa-
ucr. TIE GcstmGster
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
When Your Ewes Need Care

Try Murine Eye Remedy. No Smarting-Feels
Fine-Acts Quickly. Try it for Red, Weak.
Watery Eyes and Granulated Eyelids. Illus
trated Book in each Package. Murine is
compounded by our Oculsts-not q "Patent Med
icine"-but used in successful PHYSICIANS Prac-
uce for many years. Now dedicated to the Pub
lie sold by Druggists at 2sc and Soc Bottle.
Murine Eye salve In Aseptic Tubes, 25c and Soc.
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
College Heads Confer.

Representatives of "A colleges in
the Middle West gathered at Spring
field 10 attend the annual conference
of colleges of the interior. The ses
sions were all held at Drury college
and were we'll attended.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01

The Paxton Toilet Co. Of Boston,
Mass. will send a large trial box Of
Fcxtine Antiseptic, a delightful cleans
ing and germicidal toilet preparation.
to any woman, free, upon request.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01

Smokers can taste the rich mellow
quality in LEWIS Single Binder cigar
Extra good tobacco.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
UnduIY SUSPICIOUS.

"Gwendolen, have you been out
driving with young man."
Yes. auntie."
"H'umph,'
But he had only one arm that tc
could use. auntie; he had been vac
cinated On the other one"
(Pause)
"Gwendolen. didn't you dc the drir-
mo-"
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
Pa Knows.

WiIiie-Paw, what does discretion
mean?
Paw-Picking out a small man
when you are looking for trouble.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
Boys Idea.

Willie was looking at the pictures In
magazine when suddenly he turned
to his father and asked: PA, do Co
coanuts really grow on trees?"
"Of course! Where did you think
they grew"
Why, pa, l always thought the
monkeys laid 'em." Boston Tran
script.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
Stop the Pain.

The hurt of burn or cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve is applied. 1t heals
quickly and prevents scars. 25c and SOC by
druggists. For free sample write to
j. w. Cole & Co.. Black River Falls. Wis.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
Very Different.

-Is it true that your daughter In
tends to study for the stage?"
mo, she hasn't any such ideas.
What she intends to do is become an
actress"
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01

Mrs. Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething. softeus the gums, reduces inliamma.
ton, aliays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
Former County Official Dead.

For1HeT CCuHty OH1CTdI Ueau.
John W. Phillips, 6S years old, twice
assessor of Galloway county and
once county collector, died in Co.
dumbia at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. A. w. Pastry, wife of the Rev.
Mr.. Pastry
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01

The system takes kindly to natures laxa-
tive, Garfield Tea, which is mild in action
and always effective.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01

The meanest trick a leap year girl
can play on a man who rejects her
proposal is to take him at his word
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01

A girls kisses are like pickles in a
bottle-the first is hard to get, but
the rest come easy.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01

Garfield Tea keeps the liver normal. Drink
before retiring.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01

Not Telling All of It.
Does your fiance know your age,
Lottie?"
We'll, partly"
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
Joke Writer'S Reply.

Blinks-It says here that woman
pointed toy pistol at burglar and
he surrendered.
Jinks-Wise Burglar.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
COLD BROUGHT It ON.

Terrible Pain and Disorders Of the
Kidneys and Bladder.
Mrs. Carrie Sommer, 1922 N. Hamii-
ton Ave-. Chicago. ILL.,, says: "A Sc
we're cold settled on my kidneys and
the pains through my back and limbs
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01

The more promises a man makes
the more he doesn't keep.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01

Garfield Tea. the Incompatible laxative.
Pleasant to take, pure, mild in action and
wonderfully health-giving.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01

The young man who tells a girl
during leap year that he could listen
to her voice all the rest of his days
takes desperate chances.
Potosi journal., 1912-05-01
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES
2

misunderstood.
Your wife will be married twice.
some, wise and honorable, a man of
simple tastes and refined habits with
the manners of a courtier''
Hang the old cat! She never told
me she had been married before"
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03

Dr. Wells father and brother were in town Friday. The brother, with John Nicoll for chaffeur, motored to Hancock ln the late Doctors auto, Friday night. MT. Nicoll returned next day by train.
 Mrs. G. H. Rood went to the home of her broTher-in-law. Charles Rood, in Sodom district, Saturday, for visit, and Sunday was called home to care for Henry Reed, who is i'll again.
 Mrs. Eugene Rowe and Miss Bessie Frein have returned from a weeks visit with friends ill Eastern Massachusetts.
 Town Clerk Fuller has issued some thing over 20 hunters licenses, up to date. The open season begins next Tuesday and lasts until the last week in November.
 Mrs. George Dodge ited- her sister, Mrs. Jane Stanton, in Sheffield, last week.
 Miss Lockwood of Stanwich and MT. and Mrs. Wilbur Cooper, of Colebrook, were guests of friends here Sunday.
 Wm. Ferguson is visiting his son Tn Bridgeport.
 Miss Cora Marvel is spending the week in Cornwall.
 Mrs. Miller of Millerton, N. Y. and little daughter were guests of Mrs. E. L. Roberts last week.
 Mrs. Fraleigh, who has been visiting her son in Poughkeepsie, N. r., for a few weeks, has returned to the home of her mother, Mrs. Weddell, on Railroad street.
 John B. Reed is recovering from his recent illness. and the nurse. Miss Mar garet Brown, has returned to Pittsield.
 Miss Gladys Ferris of New Milford, and Mrs. H. M. Turrill of Gaylordsville, were in town last week.
 Miss Alice Atwater of Springfield, Mass, is visiting her sister, Mrs. s. c. Camp.
 Mrs. Freeman Dempsey has been entertaining her mother, Mrs. Wanger, of Salisbury. few days past.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-07-20
BOYS FOLLOWING
THE BIG CIRCUS
TWO BOYS PICKED UP THIS
MORNING by POLICE DEPART
MENT ON REQUEST or CIRCUS.
MANAGEMENT AS FOLLOWERS.
OF THE sHoW-oTHER CASES.

Enarnoured by the glitter and glare
of the circus trappings. two youngsters
about Is years old were picked up by
the Fargo police department this
morning after having followed the
Ringing shows around the country for
several days this week.
The boys were o arrested. but
were removed from the circus grounds
by Chief Keefe's men on request of the
circus management. They gave the
names of Jay Wester and Boyd Wal
ters and said they were from Mime
apolis.
The manager Of the circus said they
had given him no trouble but thar
they could not be bothered with hay-
ing them around. From all appear
ances the two youngsters come from
good homes and It is evident they are
filed with an adventurous spirit fred
by the reading OF wild west and cir
Gus stories and they want to get a
is actually lived.
Both youngsters will probably be
given some fatherly advice by Judge
Miller, II they are taken before him,
and Chief Keefe, and sent home.
Mas Not Busted"
Among the hearings in police court
this morning two mel were brought
UP before the magistrate on the charge
Of drunkenness. The name OF one
man vas Bostick who last night gave
his name to the police as C~heesestick,
and the others name was Lars John
son.
Johnson's case was heard first and
when he sat down, Judge Miller called
for 'Bostick" for the next case. John
son shook his head and replied:
mo, judge, I'm not busted. I got
some money yet"
Bosttck gave the department consid-
cradle trouble last night and was given
four days in Jail.
Girl Was Discharged.
Made Davis, the colored girl whose
hearing was continued until yesterday
afternoon at 4 o'clock, was DISCHARGED
as she produced witnesses who tes-
titled she was in the house all even
ing and sick in her room. At no time
they said was she out on the streets.
She was accused Of soliciting on the
streets and Of relieving a young man
by the name of Dorr of $40 in cash.