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The Springfield herald., 1899-03-31
She Wonld BE There.

Il am sorry to learn that YOU are
so i'll that you cannot possibly be In
your accustomed place tomorrow morn
ing, Miss Hysee," said the minister's
wife condolingly, "and | have hurried
over to say that you need not feel the
slightest uneasiness about the solo Won
were to sing in the opening anthem.
Mr.. Goodman and the choir have ar
ranged that Miss Comedy shall take
the part and"
"What?"
The popular soprano of the Rev. DR.
Goodman's church choir sat bolt up
right in bed.
What she screamed THAT old
maid with the cracked voice to try
to sing my solo? Never!''
With one hand she tore the band
ages off her head with the other she
swept the medicines from the little
table to the floor, and then kicked
down the coverlets.
Tell DR.. Goodman and the Others, y
she said, in voice that rang through
the house like the silvery tones OF u
bell. ito notify Miss Comedy that s,.a
needn't mangle that solo. I'll ~
the:e"
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Beat Jokes from Rival.

He (between the acts)-If you don't
mind, l will run cut and get a little
air. She-Liquid air?
Il have frequently bought handsome
pines for my friends in my travels, but
they never got them" 60 astray in
shlpping?" mo; keep them my
self"
Boy-Mr. Smitters wants to know if
you'll lend him an umbrella. He says
you know him. You may say that I
do know him. He will probably under
stand why you didn't bring the UNI
brella."
Tubhs trecounting his experience al
musical party few evenings previ-
ous)-They did not even ask me to
sing. Miss Whitelye (placidly)-You-ve
sang there before, haven't you? Yes,
once. Why?" "Oh. nothing"
Little Ethel-My sister May loves
you very dearly, Mr.. Softhead. Mr..
Softhead delighted sweet child I,
Here is penny for you. Now tell me,
dearie, why do you say that your sis
ter loves me? Little Ethel-Why.
cause when i said the same thing to
Mr.. Blinker ana Mr.. Dinker they each
gave me penny, too.
The Springfield herald., 1899-03-31
FRANK JAMES TRIAL.
REMINiScENCES OF CASE
WHEN TRIED FOR LIFE,
Lively Scenes In Court = Dramatic
Episode In Mansion When Bandit
Puiied His Pistols and surrcnd.rea-
The Governor Was Scared.

The recent trial of Jesse James for
completely in the train robbery Mt
Leeds, Mo-. last fall, has recalled to
many citizens interesting reminis-
cences of the trial of his uncle.
Frank James, now resident of Kan
sas City, and who was tried for the
| killing OF a man in what was known as
the Blue Cut train robbery in the early
, '70's.
AT that time Frank James was an
outlaw with his brother. and. Justly,
or un1ustly, was quite as noted as
Jesse for his desperate deeds. He
had, moreover, an interesting PERSONAL
ity. being described in the newspapers
as college bred man of literary at
tainments. And with all this he was a
handsome man of splendid physique,
refined in manner and as gentle as a
woman when his passions were not
aroused.
The James boys and their followers,
1t will be remembered were denied, at
the close of the war the privilege &C
corded the regular confederate SOL
diers of surrendering and returning to
their homes and usual vocations. They
were, therefore, forced to keep in Sc
clusion, or submit to arrest and trial
ior deeds charged to them at time
when the minds of those In authority
were not in the best condition to ad-
minister justice.
Though thus outlawed, Frank James
early sought his friends to obtain as
surance OF a fair and impartial trial
should he give himself up. After years
of waiting. during which old scars had
healed, and heated passions cooled OFF ,
he felt reasonably sure that justice
would be accorded him. He according
ly arranged through the good offices of
Mai. John N. Edwards and other
friends to surrender to Gov. Crttenden
in person at Jefferson City. One
bright morning in 1888 Maj. Edwards,
accompanied by James, whose identity
was concealed. arrived at the capital
Gov. Crittenden himself did not know
Of their presence in the city until Mai
Edwards ushered James into his pres
ence in the executive office. It is said
the governor received James with
some nervousness, as the latter, upon
being introduced, threw open his coat,
exhibiting a brace of revolvers sus-
pended from a belt. Before the gov
ernor could realize what was taking
place. James unbuckled the belt and
deposited the revolvers on the COVER
nor's desk as an earnest of his surren-
der.
From Jefferson City, James was, ac-
oording to the program previously
mapped out. escorted to Gallatin,
Daviess county Mo-. where he surren-
dered to the sheriff to answer to the
Mcmillan Indictment Numerous in
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James. Then there were Mrs. Samuels,
mother of the James boys. and who
recently testified in Kansas City; Gen.
Joe Shelby. hero of the civil war, and
the beautiful woman whose interest in
the trial led to many stories about her
friendship with the outlaws.
1.-The story of the train robbery, as
outlined by the defense, was that the
train had been held up at Blue Cut by
masked men, who stood at either end
of the car with rifles and made the pas
sengers keep crouched behind the
seats Mcmillan. the man who was
killed, was seated on the rear steps of
one of the cars, and during lull in the
firing raised his head A bullet struck
him and he was instantly killed. The
state claimed James fired that shot.
Dick Lddle. who was under a heavy
sentence in Alabama, and had been
brought to the scene to testify by two
deputy sheriffs. said he was one OF the
men who took part in the hold-up, and
swore that James fired the fatal shot.
In addition to this, there were several
witnesses who testified to seeing a man
who resembled James in the vicinity
OF tho robbery shortly before II occur
red. One incident that impressed it
self on the mind of preacher with
whom this man had dined was his IA
miliarity with Skakspere, whom he
quoted continually AS this was well
known habit which James had, TINS
was hard point to overcome.
This was partially overcome in the
arguments, however, when the defense
laughed at the idea that there was on
ly one man in Davies county the Atm
ems of the state. who could quote
Shakspere. Then James had an alibi
which won the hearts of the jury. lie
said he had been with friends on the
day of the robbery. He was asked IL
he would give their names. He said
he would not-that he would not dis-
grace them by bringing their names IN
to the case. The Judge insisted upon
his naming these friends, but James re-
fused, and his persistency in this re-
fusal and loyalty to his friends cap
tured the jury, especially when his
counsel said that if James had wanted
an alibi that was false, he had thou
sands OF friends VINO WOulu nave SWIM
to anything to save him.
1.-THE trial lasted for three weeks,
and during this time Loge lnwood. an
outlaw, who loved James like broth
er, had body of men ready to make
a fight and help James escape so soon
as they found he was in actual danger.
The result of such an attempt would
probably have been the shedding OF
much innocent blood. so we were glad
that 1t was not necessary.
when all the evidence was in, l
happened to be selected to make the
first speech for the defense. | had pre-
pared none, but, as | arose to talk
shaft of sunlight came through one of
the windows and shone directly on
James face. 1t showed me scar on
his forehead. scar had never noticed
before, yet that morning it was as
plain as his features. ! made sure the
Jury could see 1t, as well as l. and
then made my speech on that. None
of the witnesses had mentioned it, but
it seemed as II it would be impossible
The Springfield herald., 1899-03-31
A SACRED TREE,
Tho Story OF Thorn Tree That Blos-

somed Only Christmas.
The sacred Glastonbury thcrn hav-
ing, as has been its custom for num-
berless Christmasses, duly blossomed
at Yuletide, has row returned to its
normal appearance, which in no way
differs from that of an ordinary thorn
tree.
Six miles northwest of the quiet lit
tie Episcopal city of Wells rises a lof-
ty peak. called by the Celtic natives of
West Britain tor" 1t is conspicu-
GUS for miles around, with the tower of
an ancient chapel on its top. and with
of noble old abbey.
Sufficient evidence remains to show
that the abbey was of vast propor-
tions, occupying in all go acres of
ground. 1t was founded by Saxon
kings, and further endowed by the
Normans and Plantagenets. The grand
chancel and its fine chapels were built
III the finest style of later Norman ar
chitecture, but now little more than
crumbling walls and pillars testify to
the once great beauty of the abbey.
The porch of st. Joseph chapel, how
ever, is in fair state of preservation.
Outside there grows the famous Gas
tonbury thorn that blossoms but for
one day in the year, and that Christ
mas day. This tree has a strange his
tory
During his long journey from Pales-
tine St. Joseph of Arimathea visited
the district. he and his 12 companions
having been sent by ST. Phillip the
Apostle to convert the then heathen
nation of Britain and to cast out the
Druid superstition.
St. Joseph and his followers found
their way to Glastonbury. then known
as "Yhiswytryn." They were all
a-weary, and arriving at the summit OF
the hill, Joseph, who was using a
hawthorn stick as walking staff,
stuck it into the ground and it burst
into bloom. The present Glastonbury
thorn is an offshoot by continued
grating of st. Joseph OF Arimatheas
walking staff.-London Mail.
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FASHIONS FORLITTEE GIRLS
Many Pretty Dresses Provided for Their Use in Spring
and Summer.
and Summer.

way of revers, epaulettes or big collars
to give the gown the proper style.
Wash fabrics for children, such as
gingham. lawn, cambric, percale End
the like are beautiful in coloring AID
dainty in design. For the most part
they are inexpensive and do up well.
They look their best when made with
n gored skirt. with an attached grad
uated founce, not too wide. The
waists are usually shirred or tucked
on full to yoke of white tucking or
all-over embroidery, which is outlined
by cord of the material AID a frill
of embroidery. Puffs are noted on
very few sleeves. which are quite
small
The Springfield herald., 1899-03-31
Elephant and Horses in Tug of War

suddenly bethought him OF the aver
age elephants liking for onions.
No time was lost in securing few
pounds of the "tear-producing bulbs"
One of them was given to the huge
creature as a faster and the others
were then placed on the ground at
some little distance, but well within
the elephants range of vision. The
effect was both remarkable and in
Simultaneous. A trumpeted signal OF
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dictments were pending against him
in other counties, but this one had pre-
cedence.
The trial that followed attracted
national attention, and hundreds OF
visitors from all over the country II
lasted for weeks and was full OF eX-
citing scenes and dramatic incidents.
and Justly ranks as one of the most
famous trials in Missouri history.
Ex-Congressman John M. Glover, OF
this city, was one Of the counsel tor
the defense and rendered valuable as
sistance to Gov. Charles P. Johnson,
the leading attorney for James. Fall
ing into a reminiscent mood from read
ing the proceedings in young James
trial at Kansas City, Mr.. Glover related
to St. Louis Republic reporter the
following interesting version Of the IA
nous trial:
Court was held in the opera house.
the judge. jury, and witnesses occu-
pying the stage, while those interest
ed in the case. either through friend
ship or curiosity, filled the seats below
sad stood up in the rear of the house.
There were many interesting persons
present. One of these was Bob Ford,
who had just killed Jesse James for the
$4,000 reward offered by the state, and
who was pardoned by the governor af-
ter pleading guilty to the charge of
murder before the ink was dry on his
sentence. Another was Mrs. Bolton,
who visited the executive mansion i'm
mediately preceding the killing OK
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In tug-of-war between an elephant
and number of horses n an English
circus the opposing principals were
put back to back, the contest consist
ing of the endeavor by one side to
draw the other over a chalk line. on
much the same principle as in tugs-of-
horses failed to make the trunk bear
er" bulge an inch. while, on the other
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to look at the man without it's attract
ing attention. So my remarks were not
lost on the jury. although up to the
time arose myself had never noticed
it.
"The other lawyers followed and the
jury did not take long to decide that
James was innocent. The ovation
which followed was almost as enthu-
siastic as that which followed the ac-
Quittal OF his nephew in Kansas City.
Shortly after James came to this city,
and his conduct since that time has
been such chat there are few men in
the city who have so many or such 10y
al friends"
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great many people Mrs Col. Hamilton.
think they are suffering from some
thing else and have tried many redi-
cines in vain. when IL they could real
ize that 1t is catarrh and take Pe-ru-na
for 1t they would improve promptly
an, soon recover entirely. There are
no substitutes. Let no one persuade
you there are other catarrh remedies
Just us good.
Winter Catarrh" Is book written
by DR.. Hartman. Columbus, Ohio. Sent
free to any address.
The Springfield herald., 1899-03-31
ELECTRIC CAB STATION.
Entertaining scenes Whor" Horssless
Cabs Are Given New Power.

Entertaining scenes Whore Horssless
Cabs Are Given New Power
One of the most entertaining sights
which any city in which the electric
cab has been introduced affordn is the
cab station itself during the rush
hours. The cabs wheel in and oat OF
The station, as they return from their
trips, or are called out, swiftly and
aoiselessly. What strikes the observ-
er most. perhaps, is the astonishing
ease and accuracy with which they
are guided by the driver. They move
ard stop apparently to an inch. and
twist around sharp corners with
reaklessness, but withal certainty
which is foreign to all ones previous
experiences of passenger vehicles. The
motorman has everything within
hands reach or foot reach. With his
hands he operates the controlling GEAR
for operating the switch beneath his
seat which admits the current; he also
steers with his hand. The braking is
done with his foot, with which, also,
he rings the bell. There Is an emer-
gency switch placed near his heel. by
which he can throw out the switch
and break the current when neces-
sary. In order that no tampering
with the vehicle can take place while
he Is temporarily absent, he can re-
move the lever. After that the ma
chine is proof against the tricks of the
mischievous passer-by, who bankers
after free ride, and will not bulge
until again directed by the motorman's
Tha oh - tha hott torino
has been brought down to fine point
Often cab will run in to replenish Its
power and be out of the station again
in a minute and a quarter. Mean
while the fares will remain inside
and watch the process with interest.
During the opera or theater hours they
are likely to be in full regalia, and the
variety and brilliance OF the evening
dress of these visitors give an odd
charm to the scene. The equipment
for changing the batteries is most in
genious. AS the cab enters it runs on
to a table which is split in two parts
and balanced below so that the part5
are free to move in either direction
sideways The cab is instantly raised
to the proper level. and a hydraulic
ram comes out, takes hold of the bat
teries and pulls them out of the way.
They are at once picked up by machin-
cry. carried down the length of the
battery room and deposited upon a
table ready for re-charglng. In the
meantime one CT a number of sets of
batteries which have been brought for
ward by an electric crane and depos-
tied in readiness on table, is placed
opposite the opening in the cab. The
ram makes a forward movement and
forces the batteries into the carriage,
which backs off the table platform, and
rolls out on its errand. To all appear
ances the batteries are handled as cas-
lily as if they weighed few ounces
instead of quarter of ton. The
number OF electric vehicles engaged by
the month or quarter by private indi-
viduals is increasing with astonishing
rapidity, and the swell coachman is no
longer looked upon as master OF his
craft unless he can manage an elec-
trlc carriage as skilfully as he can
drive a team of horses.-St Louis
lobeDemocrat.
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have number OF friends who have
taken 1t for catarrh and stomach
trouble. and all unite in praising it.
AS remedy for catarrh l can fully
recommend It," Mrs. Hamilton, wife
of the gallant colonel. is an ardent
friend Of Pe-ru-na also. In letter
on the subject, she writes: Il have
been taking Pe-ru-na for some time.
and I ar enjoying better health now
than 1 have for years. l attribute the
change in my health to Pe-ru-na. and
recommend this excellent catarrh
remedy to every woman. believing 1t
to be especially beneficial to them"
The spring-time is the most favor
able time of the year to treat catarrh.
There Is so much less liability to take
fresh cold that the treatment is un-
The Springfield herald., 1899-03-31

impeded. All old
caaes of chronic ca
tarrh should be -in
imme d n I e ! y n
course OF Peru ma
as directed in DR..
Hartman's books
on this disease.
There are so MY
different p h n 8 e 8
and stages of ca
tarrh that one
b n r d y k n o W S
when he has it. A
The Springfield herald., 1899-03-31
Many Pretty Dresses

When it comes to fashions for little
folks, the needs of the small girl are
by no means neglected. This is as it
Should be, for she is by nature fond
of pretty clothes and wishes them to
be correct in style as to cut and fin
ish. Every mother of small girl
should teach her while very young the
ina1ortance of being neatly and appro-
The Springfield herald., 1899-03-31
DIDN'T Exhibit Hia Stock.

Edith-Who were those people here
this afternoon. mamma? Mamma
Prof Bighead and his wife, dear. The
professor is one of the best-informed
men in the city. How do you know
he is? He never opened his mouth
once."-Yonkers Statesman.
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important part in the schoolgirls
wardrobe. but this season finds the
softer materials more in demand.
Cheviots and lightweight tweeds are
considered the most durable fabrics
for hard wear. while cashmere, voile
and the plain wool and silk veilings
are utilized in constructing dressy
gowns. Cloths of light and dark
shade are frequently combined effect
lively, as the first model proves.
Girls over s wear shirt waists and
skirts. a most sensible and economical
fashion. The best skirt for imme-
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priately dressed at all times. Most
childless women have an idea that all
small girls must look alike in this
matter of dress. but the wise mother
has learned that there are as many
fashions for her little girl as for her
self and that they follow her own
rather closely.
While provident mothers are plan
ming summer outfits for their children
spring clothes should be considered
first, and already many youngsters are
happy in the possession of spring
gowns. Serge has for years played an
The Springfield herald., 1899-03-31

The potato crop of the Unit ell States
last year amount d to 1G4 0159f4 hush
els, valued ut $50 G43.OJD. This Is an
average yield of Gt7 bushels to tie
mere, and estimating the p pulation of
the country at IO,00OOo0, it gives us
221 bushels each
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hand, the elephant made no attempt to
dislodge the horses. Matters were get
ting a bit monotonous for the specta-
tors, who had planked down their six
pences in the hope of seeing some
fun, when the manager of the show
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Do Your Feet Ache and Burn1

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot
Ease, powder for the feet 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns. Bunions, Swollen. Hot and
Sweating Feet. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores. 25c. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen s. Olmsted. Leroy. N. Y,
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FirepIoof.

"Ahaw exclaimed Cheops, as the pyr-
amid builders put the finishing touches
on the great structure. Il will now
convince these insurance companies
that 1t is possible to construct an ns-
solutely fireproof office building
Philadelphia Record.
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Can you show me the way to the
painless dentist's?'' Yes. Go down
the little street. then turn the cornor,
and listen till you hear Shrek"
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Peculiar Buddhist Custom.

A custom peculiar to Buddhists is
that of wandering about the country
with hammer and chisel and carving
holy symbols upon rocks by the way
side.
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Maud has promised to become my
wife" well, don't worry about 1t, my
lad. Women frequently break their
promises"
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Colonel Arthur L. Hamilton. OF the
Seventh Ohio Volunteers. 259 Goodale
street. Columbus. Ohio, writes: Be
sides having the merits OF Pe-ru-na SO
fully demonstrated in my family, !
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There are sermons in stones" Yes: q
widow generally gives her second husband
a bigger monument than she dos her
first"
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diate use is made of plaid cheviot in
the new tints, and is fve-gored af-
fair that fits rather tightly over the
hips, but has proper fullness at the
waist in the back. and flares at the
bottom in the regulation grown-up
manner Such skirt is worn with wash
or SILK shirt waists, and smart REFER
or coat of plain cloth of the predomi-
mating color in the skirt. Later on
linen, pique and duck skirts of a
similar design are promised.
A pretty model is made of the new
nuns yelling in one of the fashionable
The Springfield herald., 1899-03-31
oh That peliclou, Coffee,

Costs but 1c per lb. to grow. Salzer has
the seed. German Coffee Berry pkg, l5c:
Java Coffee pkg. l5c. Salzer's New Am
erican Chicory l5c. Cut this out and send
aSc 26c for for any OF above packages or send
logue free to JOHN A. SALZER SEED
CO. La Crosse. Wis. Gw'nI
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A BRAVE COLONEL.
RECOMMENDS PE-RU-NA AS A
FAMILY MEDICINE.

a Scientific Spring Medicine and Remedy
for Cntarrh and Stomach Trouble
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This is ideal spring weather, isn't it?r
Ideal! Say. are you Il doctor or a drug
risfp' = - 20
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joy issued from the elephant and he
promptly strobe off for the onions,
dragging the horses backward over the
line-doubtless to their astonishment
and unconsciously winning the tug"
with the utmost ease.
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An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF F1Gs, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA F1G SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system 1t
Is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and feyers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance. and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by method
known to the CALIFoRN1A FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations. please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YoRK ny
For sale by all Druggists s.-Prce Soc per bottle. =,
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reddish tints, and has a white yoke
collar and epaulettes outlined with
braid.
Dressy gowns of thin, soft materials
have the skirts trimmed with chiffon
ruchings and cream or white lace is
invariably introduced on the bodice.
Childish figures need something in tne