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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08
THE BAROMETER OF THE POST
OFFICE, THE READING OF
WHICH SHOWS WESTERN
cANADA'S GROWTH.

Several Of Western Canada news
papers coming to hand during the
last part of the year 1912 contained
items of news such as the following.
speaking OF the Christmas work in
the postofhce;
Other years have been heavy and
the employees have had plenty Of op-
portunity Of learning what It was to
work overtime, but the past has had
nothing equal to the present. Forty
extra men have been employed Tin
Winnipeg, and mail trains have been
run special. The increase in the mail
this year has been due to the enor-
nous influx Of people into Western
Canada during the season, and also
the general prosperity which the
prairie provinces have enjoyed. To
the latter cause has been due the
heavy increase in the number of par
GELS which have been shipped to tbs
old country and Eastern Canada
The above extract taken from a
Winnipeg paper gives a fair idea Of
the great work that the Canadian
postomces have had all through the
western prairies. During the past
year hundreds of new postomces were
established, many of them at remote
points from the railway, but all forced
upon the country on account OF the
new settlements that have taken
place during the year. It is said OF
the Canadian government that in its
immigration and settlement policy
there is nothing left undone to take
care of the people and their welfare,
whether it be in the new town Slong
a new line Of railway or in the re-
hottest hamlet This soIicitude and
care are not confined to the postof-
fee, but with every branch that has
to do with organizing new districts
Bridges have been built, roads con-
structed, the district policed, and a
dozen other things have to be done
and are done. Is it any wonder that
with the splendid land. the high
yielding land, the land that is free to
the homesteader or open to purchase
at reasonable prices from the railway
and land companies, that the Cana
dian immigration records for 1912
Will show arrivals of upwards Of
10000, one-haIf of this being from the
United States. The new literature
being sent out by the immigration
branch at Ottawa. and its agencies
throughout the United States deals
with many of the new and interesting
features that will mark the work of
that branch for the year 1913.-Ad-
vertisement.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08
WIFE IN NAME ONLY
Marriage for Money and Title
Turns Out to Be a Real
Love Affair.
~ eEoReE MuNsoN.

All London society was whispering
and questioning, for Lord Rensley
was on his way home to England after
an absence of a year. He had shot
tigers in India, had speared salmon
in Alaska, and hunted grizzlies in the
wilds Of western Canada. And all
the while Lady Rensley had kept open
house at the Abbey. Now he was
expected home; he would arrive in
two weeks Actually he arrived a
week earlier and Unexpectedly.
They had been married nearly three
years before. Lady Rensley had been
Miss Edith Kane, of Cleveland, and
her father was one of the twelve
richest men in America. The mar
riage had been considered singularly
fortunate, for the Rensley family
| dated back five hundred years-though
not the title, and his lands were ex-
tensive, although improbable. Miss
kane's dowry would restore the old
abbey and enable her husband and
herself to assume their rightful place
in the social hierarchy. And so
Rensley had won the beauty of CIeYe-
land
This is what happened three hours
ser the marriage: He and his bride
were face to face in their apartments
at the Eversley hotel. The bride
drew of her engagement ring medita-
lively and handed it t0 him and said,
without trace of passion:
Il shall wear my marriage ring, but
not this. The bargain is an equal one
and ] am satisfied. You will never
have cause to be ashamed of me ia the
eyes of the world. Goodnight, Lord
Rensley."
You mean" he asked, that our
marriage is to be one in name only?"
Why, what else did you expect"
she answered mockingly, though her
lip was quivering. You never loved
me. You sought me for my fortune,
as you for your title" And so she
turned away and they said no more.
That he had sincerely loved her she
did not know. nor he that she could
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08
Monuments to Mark Twain.

Mark Twain is to have two monu-
ments in Missouri, one at his birth
place in Florida, the other in River
view Park, in Hannibal, both erected
by the state. He deserves them both,
but is not the inscription proposed
for the Florida memorial a little too
respondent? He cheered and com
forted a tired world" But is it a
tired world? The fashion nowadays is
to praise literature in the terms of
Sancho Panza's blessing on him who
invented sleep, but is as dubious a
compliment as Pope's tribute to an
Industrious contemporary writer
'SleepIess himself, to give his read
er sleep" 1t is not only the ex-
hausted who gets good from Mark
Twain; he is one of the favorite au-
thors of young people.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08
DIDN'T NEED TO READ LINES
Amateur Pianist Had other Lines of
Information Which Aided Her in
Revelations.

The fair amateur palmist looked at
the left hand of the sweet girl long
and earnestly Breathlessly she wait
ed for the palmist's next words.
"Ah! I see by your hand that you
are engaged to be married." said the
palmist And" continued the read
er of the future and the past, in a
more cutting tone, Il see that you are
engaged to Mr.. Mooney"
"Oh: It's perfectly extraordinary -
burst out the blushing girl. How
can you know that?''
BY my long study Of the science -
was the reply.
But surely the lines on my hand
cannot tell you the ma"
Who said anything about lines?''
replied the prophetic one, with wither-
ing scorn. you are wearing the en-
gagement ring 1 returned to him three
weeks ago.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08
cIeverness Required.

TN these days of high-cost living"
said Representative De Forest, the
sponsor of the bill, for pensioning ex-
presidents, I'VE hear Of many queer
economics.
"On a street car the other day, at
the end of a discussion on saving and
retrenchment, a lady said decisfvely:
oh, any woman can cut her hus-
bands hair; but, believe me, it takes
a clever one to cut it so that other
women's husbands will suspect moth
ing"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08
Easy Method of Divorce.

A wholesale grocer in Pittsburgh
F1deli Isabella, hit upon an easy meth
Cd of divorce and was practicing II
sedulously when the law yanked him
up with a sharp turn. Isabella in
turn had taken three wives without
the formality of legal divorces. He
burned the marriage certificates Of the
first two, however, and convinced
himself that such all that was needed
to free himself from his matrimonial
bonds. Now Isabella is in jail, with
charges Of bigamy against him.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08
Treno of the Times.

Ex-Governor Pennypacker, discussing
the divorce evil in Philadelphia, said
with smile:
In these times one never as the
saying goes, knows where one is at
An acquaintance of mine extended his
hand to me at the Historical society
the other day and cried:
Congratulate mel I am the hap
piest man aIive!'
81 looked at him doubtfully.
&c Engaged, married or divorced?'
asked."-New York Tribune
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08
ReuoIvinn Toothhrush-

Bill see by using handles resem-
bling those of pair Of plier TO rotate
a spindle, an inventor has brought
out a revolving toothbrush.
Jnl-Now, If a fellow mislays his
toothbrush he needn't look for it, it's
liable to come around to him; but
on the other hand, If it is going
around all the time, some one else
may get it
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08
Modern YOUNG Lady.

In regard to the custody of the
child" said the Judge in handing
down his decision In the divorce case.
III let the young lady decide for
herself "Oh." replied the worldly
wise young thing, eff mamma is really
going to get all that alimony I guess
III go with her"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08
Swat IndIrect

Mandy-What fob 20 ben goin' to
de pOstofice so regTar? Are yo' cor
respOndin' Wit some other female? ?
Rastus-''Nope; but since an been q
readin' in de papers bout desc con
science funds ali kind Of thought al
might possibly git a Iettah from dat
ministah what married us."-Life-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08
EGG EACH Day FOR 1s DAYS
bonneville, Pa, Hen Called "cham.
pIon Layer of WorId"@Test
Watched by Officials.
Pittsburgh.--The champion layer

Pittsburgh--'sThe champion layer
Of the world" is the title claimed for
Bessie, a single-comb White Wyan-
dotte hen. by her owner, Jacob Hook
er of bonneville In the year Just
ended Rockers hen laid 306 eggs.
She laid an egg day for Is consecu-
tive days. This test was conducted
under the supervision Of the officials
OF the McKeesport Poultry Show as
ISOLATION
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08
Ear Ruhher Plant

When the leaves turn yellow and
fall on the plant is dying. Feed It a
tablespoonful of olive oil every two
weeks. Also wash the plant once q
week with warm soapsuds, letting the
warm suds moisten the earth thor.
oughly. Sprinkle every other day.
This same treatment should be used
on ferns
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08
Slow Chan

Yes" laughed the girl with the
pink parasol, "he is the sIowest young
man I ever saw"
In what way, dear?" asked his
chum.
why, he asked for a kiss and told
him 1 wore one of those knotted wells
that takes SO long to loosen"
And what did he do?"
why, the goose took time to unite
the knot.''-Mack's Monthly.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08
Certainly.

Miss Gusher-Ten me, Mr. Boerd,
do you believe in big weddings or lit
tie ones?
Mr.. B.-Well-er-er-a for that,
my dear lady, should say that the
former were quite essential to the lat
ter.-Dartmouth Jack o. Lanterns.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08
Hardly likely.

The train struck man and injured
him severely.
Was the man on the track?
He was. No engineer, I trust,
would run the train into the woods
after man"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08
Before NarnIshinn

Before vanishing furniture rub the
wood with fine sand-paper to give it a
smooth surface. See that brushes used
nish VIII dry streaky.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08
cantured Nlith -. go.

P1ttsburg-After escaping from two
policemen William Davis, a negro but
Ter. was captured by John s 1EilieF.
an eighteen-year-oid newsbog. Wis
pointed a toy pistol at the nagztiTe-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08
Its Popularity

What public board is most in IA
Yor in a municipality?"
Il rather think it is the festive
board?''
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08

which has the best taste. you OF
your wifeZ~
Il am sure my wife has"
THAT is very generous Of you"
sT could not well deny It, in view
Of the person each OF us married"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08

There's nothing better than mar
rage for bringing out all the temper
there is in red hair.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08

It doesn't take the man who thinks
he knows II al very long to teH how
little he really knows
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08
The Heluht of Absurdftx

Your scheme is foolish
''FooIish?'
Yes. sir, absolutely foolish. As
foolish as-Well, as foolish as the
ibretto of a grand opera"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08
Too Much

81 tell you, money talks"
yes, and Wall street is trying to
shut it up
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08

what shall we say of Senator Aver
age?"
Just say he was always faithful
to his trust
And shall we mention the name
of the Trust?''
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08

Live and let live is a poor motto for
butchers.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08

You can jolly the average man by
referring to him as a prominent citi-
zen.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08

Every married man should ksep :
stock Of resdymede excuses On hzaa-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08
s~nor.an4 - Ra4Dae
Solved.

Twelve persons for dinner! Aren't
you crazy?''
I'VE might invite q thirteenth; that
would perhaps take away their apps
tie"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08
CANNING FACTORIES

For safe on time per cent OF pack or cash
16 sizes SIS to $s5o. For farms largs
communities Write for booklet THOS. II
BROWN. Springfield. No ADV
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-02-08
Baked AT THE WOMAN JURY

Copyright, 1913. by W. G. Chapman)
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09
GREAT MASS OF PROOF
Reports of 30,000 Cases of Kidney Trouble, Some of Them For-
 rest City Cases.

Each of some 5000 newspap pers of the United States is publishing from week to week names Of people in its particular neighborhood who have used and recommended Deans Kidney Pills for kidney backache, weak kid neys. bladder troubles and urinary disorders This mass of proof includes over 30, 000 testimonials Forrest City is no exception Here is one of the Forrest City cases:
 Charles Lewis, Church and Hil streets, Forrest City, Ark. says II have no reason to withdraw anything from the statement l gave regarding DoauS Kidney Pills in May, 1908 and still recommend them highly. This remedy, which was obtained at the City Drug Store, brought ne perma- nent relief from kidney complaint and proved satisfactory in every way
 If your back aches-if your kidneys bother you, don't simply ask for kid ney remedy-ask distinctly for Deans Kidney Pills the same that NIT. Lewis had the remedy backed by home tes timony. 50c all stores Foster-Mif burn Co.,, Props, Buffalo, \. Y.
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09

The Council of the Episcopal Cbr,., of the Diocese of Arkansas will oo. tch vene at Hot Springs on WednesSSoonn Son- May H, and continue over ThurSSays' Bishop Winchester will preside Ray R;aSy op Futile, of St. Louis, presid;nil Bishop of the United States vii llg present, as will also Bishop Thnrs.tt oe of the Diocese of Oklahoma. who ou ,nii, assist in the Council work and de,;r.nI ".I a missionary address. Revs, . Woodward, of Mammoth Sprinc. 2 D. W. Emerson, of Little Rock. r u9 9' Heaton, of Eureka Springs: and q w " Collins, of Warren, will be ordaindrs; q to the priesthood; and Messrs T Lyman Wheaton, of Arkansas c;.l T.. l. c Perkins, of Brinkley and Frsdoo!i ick Leeds, Of Searcy, will be orda;nenra drer, to the diaconate. The first five na e9 rne9 gentlemen are we'll known here han ing attended the Theological SchaSI hay, of this diocese held in this citv tool ioSi summer by Rev. Edward T. MsblassC iasC Judge John Calling will probably res
 resent the Church of tke Good Sbep
 herd at the Council, and any othep. @ who wish to go are invited to do So .
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09

Ie editors are in receipt of copies of the handsome and swell :menus. both m English and German. from the Dampfer Amerika, of the Hamburg Amerika Linie, " on which he and Mrs Becker shipped to the old country" from our friend. MT. A. Becker, together with very kind and thoughttui invitation. as follows. Friends not asking too much, would ike for you to go to lunch with me to-day. Pick out what you want from bill of fare mail you. Your friend, A. Becker, all bord des Dam fers Amerika, den 4-l7." We await his return and will lunch with him at John Malouf's, instead. Thanks.
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09

The case of Mrs. Etley Williams, suing her husband, from whom she has been separated for some months past, for the possession of their older child. came up on Monday before County Judge F. A. Rolfe, who. after hearing the testimony and listening to the arguments of counsel on both sides, took the case under advisement Among the witnesses attracted to this city by this lawsuit The Times notes it's friends, MT. N. G. Williams Mrs. Nella Williams, Mir. and Mrs. John Taylor and Mir. L. A. Ellis. and several others whose names we did not learn
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09
SlO0 Reward, SlOV.

The readers of this paper will be pleased t. learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all it. Cure is the only positive cure now known IL the medical fraternity. Catarrh being con stitutioual disease requires a constitution treatment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in. ternally, acting directly upon the blood and mucuous surfaces of the system, thereby de stroying the foundation of the disease. and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing it, work. The proprietors have so much faith in It's curative powers that they offer One Hun dred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
 Address F. J. CHENEY X co, Toledo O.
 sold by all druggists.75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for Constip patton.
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09

FOR SALE-Good one seated bug. gy, and set of single harness. Apply at Forrest City Compress, or at this office.
 MT. and Mrs w L. BeaSley, of Earle, arrived in the city Sunday on a brief visit with homefolk and friends. w. l.. returned Monday night to his business duties. while Mrs. Beasley remained in the city until Thursday night.
 A pretty wedding, in which two well-known people of Johnson town ship were the principals, was solem- nized on Sunday at Smiths Chapel, when Mir. Will Gordy and Mrs. Webb, widow of the late Jim" Webb, were joined in the holy bonds of wedlock The Times joins in best wishes and congratulations.
 News reached us Monday from John- son township to the effect that Mr Alb Sandlin, one of the best-known citizens and farmers Of that section, had been married on Sunday to Miss Gladys May, charming daughter of MT. and Mrs. A. c. May, Squire Hen- ry Hughes officiating. The Times joins in congratulations and best wishes to these good friends for suc- cess and happiness.
 MT. Harry Oster, of Birmingham, Ala, who is to be married on Sunday, June l, to Miss Frances Shaul, of Ma. rianna, at the Hotel Gayoso, in Mem phis, passed through the city Tuesday morning en route to his home in Ala bama. The gentleman was accom- panied as far as this city by his genial prospective father-in-law, MT. Jake Shaul, and both paid The Times office a most appreciated call.
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09
4 letter from San Mateo. Costa Rica

A letter from San Mateo, Costa Rica to our Col Landyoigt reads, Dear Grandpa; Thought you would be in terested to know Of the arrival ot your twin great granddaugters. Theil names are Clara and Frances Your loving granddaughter Nettie Powers Ford Mccormick Mrs Mccormick is the eldest daughter of Mrs Charle, L. Powers, of Phoenix, Arizona, whC was formerly Miss Nettie Landyoigt NIT. and Mrs. Mccormick, resides in Costa Rica, where Mir. Mccormick is interested in the Aguocate Mines.
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09
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Work Seated

l thought my kitchen was convenient. l didn't want a Hoosier Cabinet. Now 1 wouldn't keep house without one. First, look at this table. See! when 1 pull it out it locks. l oan sit down at work! It is pure aluminium and much bigger than my old table.
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09
Not Fit for Ladies.

Public sentiment should be against it, and we believe it is. There can be no reason why ladies should have to suffer with headaches and neuralgia, especially when Hunts Lightning Oil gives such prompt relief 1t is simply a question of getting the ladies to try It. III druggists sell Hunts Light ming oil in Pc and 50c bottles
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09

The gasoline boat, Buckeye" be, longing to Mir. Robt. l.. PettuS, and used for towing livestock and mer- chandise up and down the St. Fran cis river, sank Sunday evening in about fifteen feet of water, near Madison. The boat was raised Mon- day, having been only slightly dam aged, although small cargo of mer- chandise on board belonging to Scott Bond was practically total loss.
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09
Strayed

From five miles east of Haynes on or about April lst, one Bay FjlIv branded J. $. on left shoulder; hIacR mane and tail, black legs from knees down; had bell on. ''' Will pay a reward of Ten Dollars for return of said animal or for infor nation leading to recovery of same
 Jog STEELE.
 9-Z-4t Haynes. Ark
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09
Most Prompt and Effectual Cure for
 Bad Colds.

When you have bad cold you want remedy that will not only give relief, but effect prompt and permanent cure, remedy that contains nothing injurious. Chamberlain s Cough Rem edy meets all these requirements. It acts on natures plan, relieves the lungs, aids expectoration, opens the secretions and restores the system to healthy condition. This remedy has a worldwide sale and use, and can all ways be depended upon, Sold by all dealers,
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09
Dust Proof

Now see Five seconds after my work is done, everything is shut in behind dust-proof doors. My kichen looks so much heater and everything is so much more easily kept clean. The cabinet closed takes less room than kitchen table It is made of oak and guaranteed not to warp. Lasts lifetime. 1 urge you to get one.
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09
Easily Cleaned

See how easily can take it apart for cleaning
 Simple, isn't it? There is no place for dirt to lodge anywhere. That is why the Hoosier keeps so fresh and clean all the time I can roll it up to the window onto the porch if you like, and let sunshine into every corner. The Hosier is the most sanitary cabinet made
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09

Upon his return home on last Tues day afternoon from a little trip for rest and recreation in Florida, MT. A. l.. Stevens found telegram awaiting him conveying the sad news that his sister-in-law, Mrs. S G. Stevens, was dead in Byhalia, Miss. The gentleman left the same afternoon at 70 to at tend the funeral of his relative, re- turning on Thursday morning to his home in this city The Times joins the friends of the family in extending sympathy to the gentleman in this bereavement.
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09
Wonderful Skin Salye,

Bucklen's Arnica Salve is known
 everywhere as the best remedy made for all diseases of the skin, and also for burns, bruises and boils. Reduces inflammation and is soothing and healing. J. T. Sossaman, publisher of News, of Cornelius, N. C., writes that one box helped his serious skin ailment after other remedies failed Only 25c. Recommended by druggists S.
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09
Attorney Walter German arrived

Attorney Walter German arrived home Wednesday from San Antonio, Texas, where he went on Tuesday of last week in response to message to the effect that his daughter, Miss Elise, was critically ill. The gentle man brings back the report that she was very much better when he left her, and the many friends of the fami- ly will be delighted to learn that strong hopes are held out by her phy- sicians for her complete recovery.
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09
Constipation Cured.

Dr. Kings New Life Pills will 20 lieve constipation promptly and aet ,e your bowels in healthy condition
 again. John Supsic, of Sanburv po says: They are the best pills | ava, | used. and l advise everyone to rSa them for constipation, indigestion snS uss liver complaint" Will beln vo" 'u Price 25c. Recommended by d1Ug dUa piStS N5
The Forrest City times., 1913-05-09
Everything Handy

Here is the dish cupboard. You see, even while sitting I can reach up to the highest shelf. It is whole lot different than walking back and forth for everything, isn't it?