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Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-03-13
s. ID. Martin and Friend Are Both
Saved by Using Wonderful
Treatment.

S. D. Martin. of Elkton, o., suffered
with difficulties in his digestive tract.
He lost weight and his appetite was
bad.
He took one dose of Mayr's Wonder
full Stomach Remedy and was swiftly
restored-with one dose. Seven
months later he sent an order for
more, saying:
"Since taking your sample l have
not been bothered any to speak OF
with my stomach. Before I had bao
headaches and dizzy, weak spells, OF
which. / am almost free. / have
gained fifteen pounds since taking the
one dose. 1t is not that I need the
medicine now that 1 am sending.
am simply going to take it as a pre-
ventive. My wife induced a lady
friend to try it. She had been eating
only raw egg or cracker or two. ant
often could not keep them down. Thi!
lady used your remedy and it has al
most cured her."
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-03-13
Elioseph Robert Raycroft.

The Boy Preacher who is assisting
in the revival services now in pro-
gress at the United Brethren church.
Eljoseph has preached or spoken in
public over 370 times each year for
thirteen years-an average of over one
sermon or public address for each
dav for the past 13 years-usually
breaches three times on Sunday and
sometimes five or six times! Neither
he, nor his younger brother and sister,
Paul and Grace, who travel with him
and sing and help as personal workers
in the meetins-have ever lost an
hours sleep or meal in their life
through pain or sickness; and have
never taken any medicine, and do not
know the taste of any kind of drug
or medicine, although thew have been
out in all kinds of weather, nights as
well a; as days, "cold or hot, rain or
shine!"
He is without doubt, the greatest
Evangelist of his age in the world
past or present, of which there is any
record.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-03-13
oldtime Bearded Women.

A bearded woman was taken by the
Russians at the battle: Of Pultowa. She
was such curiosity that she was
given to Car Peter I. Her beard meas
ured 11a yards. Margaret of Savoy
daughter of Maximilian l., emperor OF
Germany, and governor of the Neither.
lands 1907 to 1880, had very long,
stiff beard. In Bavaria at the time OF
Wolfius there lived a woman with a
great long beard. Mile. Bois de Chene
born at Geneva, it was said, in 1884
vas exhibited in London when she
vas eighteen years old. She had a pro.
fuse head OF hair and strong black
beard. 81
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-03-13
Raas Starved "a Death.

Thousands of German emigrants
died of starvation in Holland this sum-
mer, whittier they had gone in search
Of food. The victims were not per-
sons. however, but bees. of which the
beekeepers of Westphalia and the
Rhine districts take thousands Of
hives across the frontier every sum-
mer to the great peel heath, which In
summer is covered with masses Of
wild flowers. Special trains are en-
ployed to facilitate the transit of the
honey-makers. This year, however.
the flowers bloomed later than usual
and many of the bees starved, SO
that honey will be scarce and dear in
Germany this winter. 4
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-03-13
HAD BANK NOTES IN PILLOW
Supposedly Boston Pauper Left I
Small Fortune When She Passed
Away Recently.

Mrs. Bridget Doherty, who until her
Heath last week lived alone and appar-
emily in poverty In East Cambridge,
left a comfortable little fortune of be-
tween $1,000 and $4,000, relates the
Boston Transcript. This fact was not
discovered, however, until the admin
Istrator of her estate, John H. Hurley,
had carefully searched her modest
apartment at 81 Sevetnh street.
His first scrutiny disclosed small
box containing 1852 in currency and
specie, and he supposed that this
would be the limit of personal proper
~. He persisted, however. and came
next upon four bank books, showing
an aggregate deposit Of more than
$1,000.
Further research did not reveal
anything of material value until a
neighbor suggested that he open the
pillows of Mrs. Doherty's bed. Plung-
ing his hand into the feathers, accord
'Ingly, he brought forth two crisp bank
notes, each for $1,000.
Mr.. Hurley Is now looking about for
Mrs. Doherty's heirs,
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-03-13
: Difference Between Rib and Bar.

Difference Between Rib and Bar.
Mr.. James Stuart, a former lord
rector of st. Andrews university, has
in one of his books the following illus
trations of word values. On one ocea-
sion Mr.. Stuart CHANGED to be assist
ed in some engineering work at Cam
bridge by a native of Fifeshire. In
the words of the narrative, "he (the
worker) lodged with an employe of
the Pitt Press. but one day to my
surprise, he changed his lodgings.
81 asked him what was the reason
for the change. There's a kind O.
cauldness sprung up between me and
the man. said he. 'How's that.
James? 'Weel,' he said,. they use
very curious words here What kind
Of words?' said I. 'Weel,' said he,
they ca ribs Of CRATE bars But
what had that to do with it? said I.
oh, said he, 1t just came aboot this
way. was sittin' WI a bit chise1 In
my hands afore the fire. and / wanted
to soften it, and said to the wife,
"Will ye Just let me slap this in your
ribs?" and with that she gaze skirl,
and in comes the man, and there's
been a cauldness between him and me
sim syne.'"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-03-13
Nature Faker.

''How's this?" demanded the judge.
You have your husband arrested for
assault, and yet you refuse to testify
against him."
"Well, your honor" replied Mrs. Nc.
Carly, whose heart had softened, 81
amt sure twas him done it."
But you, stated positively he
punched yousin the-eye"
"Thrue for ye. Some one did punch
me in tn otye, but. amt sure who,
fur me back was turned at the tonne"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-03-13
Wonderful "Water Vine.D

One of the wonders of the Guate-
mala jungle is the water vine," a
black, snakelike, leafless stem, drop.
ping from the ceiba and mahogany
trees to which it has climbed. 1t is
said to contain quart of water to
every foot. When the stem is cut the
water spurts forth in refreshing
stream. Moisture is drawn up from
the soil, and filtered through the pores
of the plant
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-03-13
Friend of Young People.

Nine. Fallieres is said to be typical
great lady, having for forty years
lived the life of wife of senator. q
cabinet minister. president Of council /
president of the senate, and for seven
years wife of the chief of state. She
and her husband have been much in-
terested in sort of philanthropy that
enables French young people to get
married, the youth beginning to save
for 1t In his cradle.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-03-13
Famous Rhode Island.

1t was geography lesson, and the
teacher had been asking what some
of the different states were noted for.
Looking at one Of the little girls, she
asked:
Tell me, Florence, what Rhode Is.
land is celebrated for
For a moment the child was silent,
then an inspiration apparently came
to her.
Rhode Island" repeated the little
girl, ''is celebrated for being the one
Of the United States that is the
smallest. Magazine.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-03-13
BILL.
Mark Twain In Sarcastic Mood

Gwen the cleverest and most per.
feet circumstantial evidence is like
ly to be at fault, after all, and there,
fore ought to be received with great
caution" said the late Mark Twain.
Take the case of any pencil shar.
pe1ed By any woman. If you have wit.
nesses. you will find she did it with a
knife; but If you simply take the as.
pect of the pencil, you will say she
did it with her teeth"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-03-13
Public Health.

John Burns, member Of parliament,
In recent address asserted that it
was to English speaking peoples that
the world tS Indebted for the great
codes that have been originated for
the care Of the public health. He said
that these peoples are the colonizers
Of the world, they are modern Romans,
whose strength lies in their limbs not
In their swords, and this is due to their
noble motherhood. Healthy parents, /"
says Mr.. Burns, happy children. For
this the parents must be cleanly wed,
children nobly bred, wisely fed. and
firmly led" He advocated plain liv-
Ing, gave statistics to show that high
wages did not lessen mortality among
children, and that in English farm la
borers the death rate was much email
sr than in other pursuits though wages
were very low. s@ .,.-
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-03-13
In Boston.

Look here, waiter" began the
chronic grumbler, there's no meat
in this sandwich" Then why do you
call it a sandwich" replied the learn
ed waiter. Il am surprised that a
gentleman of your erudition should
commit such a solecism in rhetoric"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-03-13
Toward the Rioht.

l find the great thing in this world
is, not so much where we stand, as
in what direction we are moving. To
reach the port of heaven we must sail
sometimes with the wind and some
times against it-but we must sail and
not drift nor lie at anchor.-Oliver
Wendell Holmes.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-03-13
OhiAct of His Visit.

Did Sir Alfred Murgatroyd come
over here on business?" "Oh, not
It's only pleasure trip. He came
over here to swear at the country
Puck
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-03-13
Spring Blood and System Cleanser.

Spring Blood and system Cleanser.
During the winter months impuri-
ties accumulate, your blood becomes
impure and thick, your kidneys, liver
and bowels fail to work, causing So
called Spring Fever. You feel
tired, weak and lazy Electric Bitters
the spring tonic and system cleanz-
er-is what you need; they stimulate
the kidneys, liver and bowels to heal
thy action, expel blood impurities and
restore your health, strength and am
bition Electric Bitters makes you feel
like new. Start four weeks treat
ment-it will put you in fine shape for
your spring work. Guaranteed. All
druggists. SOC and $1.0O. H. E.
Bucklen & Co., Philadelphia or st.
Louis.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-03-13

TWO little girls were playing "house"
with their dolls and having a lovely
time. A little seven-year-old boy
watched their play laughingly for
awhile and then said: "Ain't you kids
got no use for fatherY :.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-03-13
Decidedly Curt.

A Sydney Bulletin man claims to
have discovered the briefest CORE
spondence on record, fixing UP an en-
gagement. His letter to her ran:
May /.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-03-13
Leper.. AsyIuns.

Twenty-seven asylums for lepers are
maintained by foreign mission boards
of the United States
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-03-13
Manv There who Could Do II.

MANY mere VINO Couic 10 u.
1T is said that the devil never takes
vacation" well, if he doesn't, 1t
isn't because he can't find anybody to
run the place in his absence Judge
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-03-13
Dear Dick,
One may.
DOLL.

The sub-editor recollects an even
shorter correspondence. He wrote his
girl: '''
Dear Flo,
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-03-13
Dear Doll
May one?

Her reply to him was in the same
frugal spirit:
r May /.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-03-13

: Revised by a Parvenu.
Children rush IN where climbeS
fear to tread.-Judge.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-09
MENDING EMBROIDERY
! had Tcnr Need Not Put a Fine Ger-
mcnt ONT of Commission.

had Tcnr Need Not Put Fine Gar
incnt Ont of Commission.
1t may lac said that the ant Of mend
lhG ieuuiica almost as much skill as
that of making. Certainly it often calls
Tor more care and thought 1t is pos
sin!c To mend embroidery very success
iully. IL is extremely u"efui to know
how To do this ana not ot.lcuIt wa,.,
y" we NOD il grasped
me nrst thing to do is to take in
anected by the accident and gently pull
threads ia often set for quite Il dis
tamce with bad jag.
Thcn take piece of linen or cam
brio. which viii MS closely MS possible
match the background of the cmbroid-
cry, ana tack il right under the tear
rake notice of the run OF the pattern
and draw, if YOU like. n colored III, cad
around q space bordered as completely
rs possible with the stitches of the en-
hroidery, and, of course. inclosing the
damaged spot.
Now cut away all the old embroidery
close VI to-ihe thread. and on the new
surface underneath trace a contiuna-
ton OF the pattern Work this in
thread to resemble the original work
as closely as possible. taking care thar
the patch Is securely Joined under the
stitches Any edges which the pattern
docs not cover can he darned down
with the finest cotton. The spare edges
OF material arc cut away at the back
with very sharp scissors and the mend
will be complete and hardly dIscernible.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-09
CHINESE is THE
GREAT INFLUENCE

Last year we were still under the
Russian influence. although the Bull
Garian and Rumanian colorings were
eagerly sought. Just now, II ono were
asked to select the country which Ia
having the most influence on pre,en,
fashions. the answer would have to
be-China.
The loose sacques and the "paEoda
basque" frills are here
Chinese CoIorinEs.
And tho colorings-especially the
coiorings-of the costumes OF the Chi
nese nation. have been very closely
copied In some OF the latest frocks
Typical Chinese combinations OF co,ors.
such as plum color, canary and black,
old blue with black and white. and n
touch of jade green, dull pinks and
canary on navy blue, are seen in the
newest spring models.
Worth of niack.
Especially have We learned from tho
Chinese the effectiveness OF black as n
background. and some OF the latest
cretonnes and curtain stufrs are also
In the characteristic colorings OF the
Celestial Empire.
The cut OF tho coat frequently Is
distinctly reminiscent OF Manchu
mobiles overcoat 1t is cut all in one.
excepting for the basque. which is
joined TO the upper part with a corded
seam The bottom Of the basque is
finished with similar cord The gown
- made OF very hne quail OF suede
cloth OF soft tomato red, with rolled
collar and cuffs or white cloth.
The Use of White.
IF one chose. the coat might be lined
throughout with white cloth. bit of
Chinese embroidery In red and faded
yellow on black furnishes the strap
that fastens the coat below the waist
line. Two buttons OF Jade keep II In
place. and the blouse is OF crepe de
chine In the same soft tone OF Jade
green. The tailor has designed the
skirt to open at the side seams half
way to the knees In a very clever
way.
The material is cut somewhat wider
at the bottom than at the knee line,
and then raised In a few folds where
the side seam terminates. This is an
Idea that could he utilized In renovat-
Ing old -fashioncd skirts
In Old Gold Color.
Another dress is Il house frock In
dull charmeuse of an old gold color
The skirt is lightly drapcd toward the
front, and otherwise quite untrimmed
The special feature OF the dress is a
tunic finely plcated until about five
inches from Its bottom edge, where
the plcats are let loose There Is n
piping of the material at the edge,
and the sleeves are Joined to the bodice
with n similar piping.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-09

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-09

Paris was furious OF the cumulative
revelations.
over 100 members Of the French
national legislature were smirched.
i've eN-ninisters being among thus.
arrested. Enemies If the French re-
public. seeking for Il scandal that
would imperl the government. forced
tine prosecution OF tho directors. Their
httaC9iS we're so vigorously made that
the government was Obliged I'm self
taken against d. LcSs.ps. his son
Charles. and two co-workers. Foatanc
ana Cot;u.
Charles lie Lcsscns. IN orGer to
protect his aged father. tried to divert
!lle storm upoa his own head lie
managed to draw down upon himself
all tn" burden of the condemnation
pronounced. one Of the consequences
OF the prosecutions, Of which he was
the object was TO oblce him to spend
three years, from 1896 to 1899. IN Eng
land.
The French had spent In all about
S26op"o,ooo and sacrificed about 1000
French lives before they drew their
fires from their dredgcs. left their
steam shovels in the Jungle and turned
the task over To the United States Out
Of the sum expended the contractors
and Others had r-apcd rich reward
at the expense OF the poor people OF
France.
De Lcsscps WIS fcrcely attacked on
all sides on account OF the woeful eN-
hihit that came with the breaking OF
light into tho project. Tens of thou
sands of people who had trusted In him
were ruined. De Lcsscps. his son. Fon.
tame. Cottu and E!fel were indicted
In effect. for swindling and bribing leg
islators. De Lcsscps was too feeble to
u" dragged from his retreat at In
Chcsnayc and every reference to tho
90 n" was StudiouSIy kept from him
When he became suspicious because
the newspapers We're not given to
him To read. tho family hit upon the
plan of furnishing him every day with
papers Just Il year old So he prob
ably never knew that he was accused
OF fraud. convicted In February, 1892
and sentenced to Ave years i'm prison
and 10 pay a fine OF 5000 Hts son
Charles, who had a like sentence was
released from prison after serving q
sentence or six months OF his term. hut
TN" count WAS not put In prison. France
hes!tnted about thus diminishing the
lustre of one OF her most glorious
'.nitics Of man eighty-eight years
old
The last three years OF De Lesscps.s
life presented him pttiablc mental
and physical wreck, his faculties grad
uaiiy failing until the end came lie
was confined 10 his room for over a
year before he died, his death oc.
| curing on December Z 1894 The
| famous Panama Canal conspiracy trial
lasted from January 7, 1892. TO March
u OF the same year. and many others
OF the conspirators were given SEN
tences or from two 10 tive years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-09
HouseEaold Notes

Cover the shelf OF baby's nigh chair
with white oilcloth, and 1t Will be
much easier to clean
IN emergency dress hanger may be
made of newspaper rolled up tight
and tied with IL string.
oiive oil. cream and butter are tho
most discstibie forms OF fat. Cooked
tat Is not easily digested.
IT the Kitchen moor is without a
hnish, solution of washing soda. not
100 strong, will keep 1t white.
In making fruit salads the fruit can
he kent from dnrkenimg by Squeezing
littlc lemon juice over IT,
To remove grease stains from leather
beat the white Of an egg slightly and
apply Dry in sun.
i.ss stains on table linen should he
soaked out IN cold water, no, hot, be-
fore washing.
Put httie vinegar in the water in
winch r"u bon fish. and II viii hold
together better
Rae hass for all the different kinds
Of RAGS arc great convenience 10
the housekeepcr.
II food is oversalted, add little
sugar.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-09
Learning to Be Beautiful.
" ABOUT THE BACK LINE OF THE NECK?
ny ABIGAIL MoonE.

A beautiful throat is often acquired
NJ the expense OF the lines mt the back
of the neck. and still oftener is this limo
spoiled through simple carelcssncss or
disregard of 1t. No woman should neg
lect her triplicate mirror nor be heed
less OF any Of the details II points
out to her, II the chest is properly
poised then the next step is TO pose
the head, SO that throat line and neck
line at the back conform TO each
other.
BE sure it is not thrust forward or
the neck to become hollow 1T the base
and the other to mako the throat
muscles stringy, and both postures
are awk ward.
Many persons men as we'll as wom-
IN, carry the head as IL II were jointod
only 1T the base OF the neck. IL should
he balanced from the top of the neck
as though the back line were con-
tinued up To that point This will
sound tho keynote for the pose OF the
whole body and will tend to produce
that curve which Is essential TO a
graceful profile.
Flesh should not he allowed to &C
cnmulatc just below the base OF the
neck between the shoulders. The rem
edy is 10 remove the cause by keep
ing the chest eNaggeratedly up and
out at MI times for Il while Then
practice the following exercise:
Double both arms mp till the elbows
are pointed straight ahead and IN line
with the shoulders. Slowly and force
fully raise them till they are straight
over the head, still parallel with one
another. Hold three seconds. then let
them down slowly.
If the neck is thin and cordlilSe at
tho back. massage is preferable to ex-
crcisc. Place the fingers firmly on
one spot, then on another, and press
firmly without moving the fingers on
tho surface.
re sure always that the coinure
does not interfere with the contour
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-09
PARlSiENNE MODES
OF THE MOMENT
Especial Correspondence OF The Times
Dispatch

Especial Correspondence OF The Times
Dispatch.l
Paris. March s.-Parisiennea soon
tire OF a fashionable color. After n
blue. dark brown, violet or black. II
they are accustomed TO wear any OF
these In the streets. This is specially
noticeable on the Riviera AT nice.
where many elegant women of every
nationality meet on the Promenade des
Anglais. the Pnrisienne this winter pins
hel faith to black.
The complete costume In black chif-
fon-velret seems first favorite
Spring Spnrkies.
Then comes the dress In satin taffeta,
trimmed with skunk. chantiily and
sulle. For evening. black charmeuse,
~tth beaded tulle. Ia once more becom-
Ing general. Spangled hats are also In
vogue. but they Will soon be copied by
every millinery esta shmcnt and die
Il natural death. Girls wear neat walk
ing costumes In velours- de -laine, with
a white linen turned down collar over
a violet. dark blue of geranium-rcd vel
vet tie-after the style OF Nine. Char
lotte Lyse's toilette In La Pelerine
Ecossaise." NJ. Sacha Guitry's amusing
comedy produced at the Bouffes Pari-
stems. The shade known as "amadou,'
the French equivalent for matchwood.
~ chiefly favored for these smart cos
tumes-for black Is solely worn by
married women-among the French
eleganteS.
Wooden Heads.
Wooden beads that trimmed the ma
1orlty OF our toilettes. cloalis blouses.
mats and handbags last season have
put In an appearance on the Riviera.
"A leading dressmaker In the Rue de Ia
Paix introduced them on pleated tulle
collars over striped Liberty satins. II
is possible that beads may become pop
ular once more during the spring; but
IL Is yet too early to say rs much OF III
Louis NNl satins that played an I'm :
portant part in one of the new come :
dies. but may not be adopted off the
stage.
The New Casaque-BoIero.
The new casaque- bolero interests us
Tor tho moment. ms IL will be much
worn this spring. il extends four
Inches below the waist and committees q
skirt In black charmcuse- satin where
IN the corselct reaches halfway up the
bust This casaque- bolero Is made in
myrtle green satin. covered with black
and green floral cmbroideries In silk.
- becoming note lies In tho vest OF
white wolfe ninon. tulle or moussclinc-
dc-soic. with It's collar widening at The
shoulders. In order To veil a norton of
the satin. The pretty sleeves. gauged
above and beneath the elbow make n
puff suggestive of some of the Rub
ens's portraits.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-09

Of this back line. Much can be done
simply by raising or lowering 1t or
by spreading II to increase the APP
parent breadth OF the neck If II Ia too