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The Springfield herald., 1900-01-12
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An explorer In n new country ma kes
most wonderful discoveries by observing
very small facts. He comes to the mouth
of river If the water is milk-white he
knows that IL comes from "A glacier direct,
tains and find the water quite clear. That
means that the river has lake in its
course which has filtered the water and
taken out all the mud. II the river is
muddy red it comes from II country of
clay: If ii is clear brown IL comes from
swamp or forest. II the water Is hard
when he washes his hands that means n
country of limestone. by the gravel re
knows the exact rocks which are drained
by the rivcs. SpecklefS locks, such as
granite, tell story of probable mountain
ranges, even If none are in sight; and by
the spccklcs the explorer can tell whether
the mountain is brand new and jagged or
old and worn.
BY Tie pebbles II is quite easy, with n
little practice, to read off the history of
country, to guess at its age. tlints
mean "A chalk formation: ironsand Is the
best possible indication of gold; lavas and
basalts mean volcanic action. Terraces
along the coast mean that IT IL rising ny
Jumps, may be seen in Norway ana
Chilli Where the rivers cut deep between
sheer walls on their course from the
mountains to the sea that means thnt
there is no rainfall. Modern shells IN
top of high mountains mean that me
range has only recently been lifted out OF
the sea. Hummocky mountains or
Stray Stories.
The Springfield herald., 1900-01-12
HELEN'S LUNATIC.

Helen Dacy went to Elsin-not be-
cause she was insane, but because she
had second cousin who was: Elgin
IS beautiful town, but its street car
service is not good, and Helen walked
through the village up to the pleasant
park with which the state has sur
rounded the asylum for the insane. 1t
IS a walk of considerable length from
The gate of the grounds to the build
ing, and Helen was to encounter a
melancholy sight AS she went along
.he serpentine path procession came
toward her There must have been a
hundred men in it and they moved
slowly and most of them walked with
bowed heads. Their feet appeared to
press the earth heavily. At first Helen
thought it must be a funeral process
sion, but moment later she perceived
that it was something more distress
ing. 1t was the walk of those who
had survived their own death. In
other words, IL was body of insane
patients, exercising the bodies that
held their perished mind Helen shrank
aside and stood fascinated while they
passed her. Some of them looked at
her curiously, or with lack luster gaze,
or wistfully. A sudden appreciation
of her own youth and health and san
ity came over her and made her all the
more pitiful toward these unfortunates.
The procession had passed, and she
was about resuming her way to the
hospital, when one of the men quilted
the ranks and walked hurriedly toward
her. None of the rest looked around.
The attendants had not noticed his de-
sertion, and his steps on the sward
made no sound. He came with a
rapid, gliding step toward Helen, SHOW
ing his teeth in n broad smile. Helen
decided that however impertinent his
intentions might be at least he was in
good humor. This was .consoling, but
it did not keep her hands from turning
cold with nervous dread.
AS he approached he lifted his hat
with courtly air. 1t was evident that
the poor wretch had once been a gen.
tlcman, but even the most gentleman
ly of lunatics was not companion to
choose, and Helen moved behind a low
lilac bush She felt that she was white
and that her eyes were wide-stretched,
but she tried not to show her alarm.
Confidence, she had always heard, was
needed in dealing with the insane. The
man moved more cautiously and fixed
an undertaking gaze upon Helen.
Madam" said the man in pecu-
liarly quiet voice, lit is pleasant
morning."
Something in the words suggested a
scene in Hamlet" to Helen. and she
The Springfield herald., 1900-01-12
STOPPED TRAIN TO- GET MATCH
Experience of Mall Clerk Who Had
Work He Couldn't Do in the Dark.

Experience OF u Mail Clerk Who Had
Work He Couldn't Do In the Dark.
Il noticed in the paper the other
day" observed an old railway postal
clerk, the story of how the captain
of the little gasoline boat that left
here for up the Missouri had to come
back overland Tor 40 miles for re-
pair that cost him only 10 cents, but
which was just as necessary as if it
cost the price of the whole engine. |
recalled to my mind an experience l
once had on the run between here and
Missouri Valley, on the Sioux City IL
Pacific, illustrating how much may
hang upon something ordinarily quite
insignificant Between Whiting and
Onawa one night gust of wind blew
out every lamp in the mail car, which,
of course. made it impossible for me
to work. and | had considerable to do
yet to tie up Onawa's mail. put my
hand into my pocket to get match.
but couldn't find any. Something had
left for me to do was to pull the bell
cord and signal the engineer to stop.
The conductor, brakeman, and some
of the passengers came running to the
head of Ne train to learn what was
the matter The darkness in my car
suggested that perhaps there had been
a hold-up and robbery of the mail;
but when | called to the conductor to
give me match 1t relieved his anx-
iety. but it did not entirely restore his
good humor. | lit my lamps again and
had nv mail ready when we reached
Onawa. Since that time ! am especial
ly careful to sec that / have an ample
match supply. Sioux City Journal.
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Possibilities OF the Sulus.

A man who knows great deal about
the possibilities of the Sulu Islands said
in discussing the trade conditions. that
The islands We're developed 10 only | per
cent of their possibilities. According 10
this there could be an export trade
amounting to the sum of sj,60o.cho n
month. or 81. 200, 600 year.
The iniguitous system Of government
which existed during tn" Spanish reign
has throttled every NOV. toward develop
ing the Sulu group. and they have cOnsc-
uucntly been cultivated in only occasional
patches. The British North Borneo Com
pany has 100000 which 1t is ready to
throw into the Suus as soon as things are
settled. and there Is no doubt that other
and far greater amounts Will be rushed
into those virgin districts by British cap
italists as quickly as America has ar
ranged for the protection Of property and
property interests.
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pulse, born OF her fright and fatigue.
took hold of her. She began to laugh
again, and the musical, half-weeping
laughter tioated behind her as she fled.
Then, breathless. she stumbled in
ground mole's tunnel and fell fiat. She
buried her face in the grass and waited,
her heart painng with the stress OF
Its work. a second later two arms
were about her and she was lifted to
her feet She faced the lunatic. They
were of height and they stood look
ing at each other. both of them pale
and trembling, his arm still support
ing her.
Poor child" he murmured "how
sorry I am that | frightened you Per-
haps | ought not to have run after
you. But | was afraid you would
leave the grounds and come to some
harm"
She would have liked to have ex-
planned to him that one need not come
to harm outside of their grounds, but
perhaps 1t was as well that he thought
otherwise. She would tell him the
truth about herself. Perhaps he would
understand. All, what pity that such
an engaging face should hide ruined
mindi
You must try to understand" she
said slowly, that do not live here in
them the hospital. II am here for
the first time have not yet been
up to the-the building, you know. l
came to visit relative who is here. 1t
seems pleasant place. Have you
been here long?"
My dear young LADY," cried he, Il
also am visitor. ! also came to visit
an acquaintance, with whom | was
walking a moment since. | approached
you to ask If you knew when the next
train went to town. but when | ad-
dressed you l judged from your reply
that you We're one of the inmates"
Helen sank gently down on the grass.
Il think must rest moment" said
she. Il am much surprised" Her
tone indicated something more than
surprise. 1t confessed to great relief.
She paid her visit to the asylum, and
she and Victor Law. her lunatic. went
| back on the same train together. To
| both of them the afternoon seemed the
most interesting in their lives.
why were there tears in your eyes?"
she asked before they parted. when
you talked with me at first?"
Why. 1t seemed to me that | had
| never encountered anything so sad as
n shattered mind behind eyes So
please. pardon me-so beautiful as
yours. | know | am rude. but l must
speak the truth If you had been mad.
| should have remembered you with
sorrow all the days of my life"
Being sane | suppose YOU will for
| get me?"
| But she knew well that he would not
| give himself the opportunity. She was
quite certain that she should see him
often. 1t would have been IL gro
tesque anti-climax not to have met
again after that afternoon.
The Springfield herald., 1900-01-12
500 Reward 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased tc
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure In all its
stages, and that is Caturrh. Halls Catnrrf
Cure is the only positive cure now known to tn.
medical fraternity. Catarrh being II constiti-
tional disease, requires constitutional treat
ment. ilalls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work. The pro-
prietors have so much faith in its curative
powers that they ofer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that II fails to cure. Send for list OF
Testimonials.
Address +. j. CHENEY s. co, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists 7oc.
Halls Family Pills are the best
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AN ENGINEERS LIMIT.
He Cannot Long Run locomotive II,
Tremendous speed.

An old locomotive engineer, In reply
10 the statement that 100 miles an hour
WAS one of the possibilities OF iGturC
travel, says that they may buliu the
engines for II loU-milc gait. hui the.
can't build the engineers. The strain
ON the nerves ut very high speeds lh
something terrific, and anything uvtr
fifty miles an hour is II pace wn!cH
jars every nerve in the body. me
average engineer is apt to break dpwI
under the influence of many spurts AZ
even siXty-fivc miles an hou". After
such an ordeal he is completely un-
hinged, jumping when he hears uneX-
pected noises like IL hystcrical wOlnan,
BY those who have passed through this
experience ii is believed thar the stialn
comes mainly through the sight. The
engineer has to look straight ahead,
but at the same time. as ii has been
expressed. ''he secs things WhizZipg
past on both sides out of the tail of
his eye. and it is as If something had
hold of the optic nerve and was pull
ing ii out like II rubber band" Shad-
owS are the terror of the locomotive en-
gineer. A bird may hit across the head
light and throw IL shadow down the
track rs big ms II box car. OF course
it is gone in an instant. hui in just that
hcart-bent the nerves of the engineer
have been given II shock that they may
not recover from in IL week. The new
electric headlights are said 10 he the
worst kind of spook-produccrs. They
east such sharp shadows that II bug
moving over the glass will give the en-
gincer the impression of cow lying
just in front of the pilot. AT very high
speed such an experience conjures up
visions of sudden death and gives II
Sledge- hammer blow to every nerve
center in The body of the engineer. Old
engineers say that the speed of 100
miles an hour is beyond the sustained
endurance of the man ut the lever. and
with II speed of 100 miles the human
machine would go mad in Il week.
The Springfield herald., 1900-01-12
OLD ROMAN INSCRIPTIONS.
Interesting Discoveries at the Tomb of
ROmuIus


The commission of uchnoloSists APP
pointed by Minister of Education Bacelli
of Italy 10 interpret the inscribed block
found in eNCuVatins under the so-callod
tomb of Romulus have published their
report. The inscription dates from the
sixth century B. G. The first line runs
from LEFT TO right which alienation -
followed throughout This method of
writing only obtained during the first
two centuries of Roman history. The
letters are Grecian. belonging to an OBJ
solete primitive alphabet imported from
Ceres by the Etruscans and used evident
ly by: the earlier inhabitants of Rome.
The language is also obsolete. and It
tends to confirm the assertion of Polybius
that in the Forum several inscribed blocks
existed recording the laws of the kings,
the DEGREES of the high pontiff or old
treaties. in the Grecian alphabet and in a
language so different from the one sub
sequently spoken in Rome that he could
not understand it, These facts prove the
enormous difficulties which the commis-
Sloners mad TO Surmount in their work uf
Interpretation. They have only succeed
ed as yet in establishing that the inscrip-
uon is a lex regia of the jus sucrum
ana tnat II deals with the ceremonies OBJ
served IN Offering sacrifice to the gods
They are not able to .decipher the in
scription word for word. but they hope
TO do so when other inscribed blocks turn
up IN the Forum excavations. enabling
them to institute comparisons. They are
unanimous in the opinion that the in
scription in question is the oldest one OF
ancient Rome eNtant.
The Springfield herald., 1900-01-12

II Il.
bethought herself of an experiment
She would soon determine whether or
not the man had a gleam of reason.
rs it?" she asked, turning her eyes
to the sky. why. indeed, | thought
it was raining"
The man had look in his face akin
to pity. Perhaps you are right" he
replied, gently. 1T may be raining.
II is not always possible for me to tell
except when | see people carrying their
umbrellas"
"Sensory nerves quite obtuse, thought
Helen. II have heard it is common
with degenerates." The man moved a
little nearer, and Helen ventured to go
still further around the lilac bush. He
stopped still. and they faced each other
over the lon shrubbery. What an
agreeable looking creature lie was with
his soft brown eyes, his long, delicate
face, and his high brow. He looked
as if he might have been intended for
a poet. Probably he had been. but
had gone one step further. Helen had
not read Lomoroso for nothing
DO you ever write poetry?" she
asked with genuine curiosity.
The man blushed. Helen had not
dreamed lunatic would blush.
When l find fitting subject" he
confessed.
-'Ah! And what should you consider
a fitting subject?'
"Why--you" The words came out
explosively. They did not seem to be
meant for a compliment. The man
spoke pa.hetically. 1t seemed as if
there were tears in his eyes. Helen
answered as if he were child:
DO l seem so sad to you?" she
asked. Does it make the tears come
in your eyes to look at me, poor man."
Indeed it does" he replied quite
simply. Il think you are the saddest
thing l ever saw"
Il wouldn't die for anything" she
explained. IL like to live. find
plenty of things TO laugh at" And to
convince his wandering wits that she
was the truth she broke into merry
spirit OF the place.
IF ! give you my hand said the
man kindly. will you not walk back
with ne to the house?"
To take his hand. to let him get
hold upon her. 1t was CHASTITY. He
moved toward her There seemed
nothing for it but to run. and run she
did, speeding oTar the soft lawn with
rapidi:y that astonfsiled hersalf. She
could hear him calling 20 hsr. but she
soed on, till, finally, hysterlcal I'M
The Springfield herald., 1900-01-12
A New Star.

Big resourceful Texas is famed for
Its great undertakings. The newest
and brightest star which has shot
athwart its horizon is the wonderful
town of La Porte, located on Calves
ton Bay midway between Houston and
Galveston in the celebrated Coast
Country of Texas. A happy trinity OF
pluck. brains and capital is here found
at work building up great deepwater
seaport city. Extensive public work is
under way including wharfs, docks and
water front shipping facilities. The
U. S. Government is soon to deepen
the channel. thus enabling the largest
ocean vessels to receive and discharge
cargoes at La Porte.
The Springfield herald., 1900-01-12
Where the "NIcasiy Pork" Went To.

Where the "McasIy Fork" Went To.
This amusing tale was recently told
to his class by Prof Comstock of Cor
nell, in speaking of the trials of Scien
lists. A professor of invertebrate zool
ogy in a sister university wanted to
get some trichinous pork for expert
ment. The learned scientist went to
his butcher and asked him If he ever
got any measly pork. Sometimes"
the butcher cautiously answered, but
! always throw it away" We'll" said
the professor, the next time you have
any | wish you'd send me up some"
meaning. of course, to his laboratory.
The butcher. although somewhat taken
aback, said that he would. Three
weeks passed. when the professor, grow
ing impatient, again visited the store.
Haven't you found any measly pork
yet?" why, yes" said the butcher.
Il sent up two pounds a week ago" A
sickly grin broke over the professors
face. Where did you send it?" Why.
to the house, of course" said the
butcher.
The Springfield herald., 1900-01-12

The Belgian electoral reform bill.
which was passed last week BY til"
Chamber N brussels for the first time
in parliamentary history introduces
The system of proporlonntc representa-
tion. Under this system Brussels
where there We're at the last elections
10000 Roman Catholic voters. 10000
Liberals, 10000 Radicals and 10000
Socialists. would return seven Roman
Catholic deputies. six Liberals and five
Socialists. while now all tile members
for Brussels belong to the Roman Cath
Ollie or Clerical party.
The Springfield herald., 1900-01-12
In Winter Use Aliens Foot Ease

A powder Your feet feel uncom-
Portable. nervous, and often cold and
damp. If you have sweating, sore feet
or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot Ease.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores.
25 cents. Sample sent free. Address
Allen S Olmsted. lie Roy. n. Y.
The Springfield herald., 1900-01-12
Reaction.
butcher.

Come in, blank, blank you!" roared
Mr.. Spotcash in response to the third
rap at his Office door How many
more times do you need to be told?"
The door opened. and Captain Mary
Smith of the Salvation Army came in.
Hem" coughcd NJ. Spotcash. 'Er-
yes. I'll take War Cry. Here's 81.
Never mind the change. Chicago
Tribune.
The Springfield herald., 1900-01-12
Winter Tours.

Should you desire information re.
garding California, Arizona. Texas OF
Mexico, and the long limit, low rate
round-trip tickets, sold to principal
points, the various routes via which
the tickets can be purchased, or re-
garding one way first and second class
rates, through sleeping car lines,
first-class and tourist. call upon or ad-
dress w. G. Neiinyer, Gen'l Western
Agent, Southern Pacific Co., 23s
Clark St. Chicago; w. H. Connor,
Coml Agent. Chamber Commerce
Bldg. Cincinnati, Ohio, or w. j. Berg,
Trav. Pass. Agt.. 22O Ellicott So, Buff
falo. N. Y.
DO you feel stupid during the holl-
days." "Awfully stupid. Can't see n
joke when | make it myself"
To cure your Catarrh or Cold in Head.
use London Balm All druggists refund
The Springfield herald., 1900-01-12

Accordin. to a decision affirmed by
Il German court. it is unlawful for n
man TO contract n debt while he Is
without money. If the police find out
that Il man las done so he may be ar
rested and punished.
The Springfield herald., 1900-01-12

Adversely is the balance in which 10
weigh our friends but some people object
to getting weighed at all
The Springfield herald., 1900-01-12

shall recommend Pisos Cure for Con
sumption far and wide.-Mrs. Mulligan,
Plumstead, Kent, England, Nov. $, 1895
The Springfield herald., 1900-01-12

A young woman is Indifferent to ter
compliments a day; an older woman is
surprised at one in ten days.
The Springfield herald., 1900-01-12

Either seN.l The Humanitarian Home and Sanitar
ium for lnvalds and Health Seekers. Incorporated
Send l2c In stamps for ful Information. Address
j. II. Teitlebaum. Treasurer, Las Vegas, \. NJ.
The Springfield herald., 1900-01-12

Very often a woman looks diEnihed and
unapproachable merely because her new
shirt waist is nnrroM i'm tic back.
The Springfield herald., 1900-01-12

FITS PermanentlyCuroa, ohts 1T nervousness tei
first day use OF DIR. klnr's Great Nerve Rostorcr
send Tor FREE 5000 trial nottlo and treatise
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY,

Take Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets. AL
druggists refund the money II 1t fails to cure
25c. L. w. Groves signature on each box.
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Reliable Helm MnntG

When YOU recommend cough syrup
never expect the patient to admit that ii
did him good.
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To cure your Catarrh or Cold in Head
use London Balm. All druggists refund
money, if il fails to relieve. 2jc and soc.
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This weather Is all right" Don't
talk to me! No weather is all right in
which people can't sit out on the front
porch,
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To cure YOUR Catarrh or Cold In Head,
use London Balm. All druggists refund
money IL 1t falls to relieve. 25c and JUc.
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When man has eaten lot of plum
pudding he feels virtuous because he re-
fuses mince pie.
The Springfield herald., 1900-01-12

Percy Perkins is hunting IN all his
discreditable ancestors. What for2"
''HiS idea is to show what line fellow
he is in spite OF them.
The Springfield herald., 1900-01-12

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums, reduces In
'ammation allnys pain, wind collie 2ic bottle
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Attractive Booklet Sent Free.
Choice Recipes for making Cocoa and Chocolate.
Address Walter Baker y Co. Ltd. Dorchester, Mas
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To cure your Catarrh or Cold in Head:
use London Balm All druggists refund
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-03-19

KAPPA, CALABAsHES, LEIS, MA
TIVE HATS, HULA SKIRTS. NIIHAJ
MATS, FANS, SHELLS SEEDS, Etc
HOMEMADE POI, sonstaDa on hsna
TOlerhone 76Q' ltAAu
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-03-19

Washington, March 3.-Sensational
charges are contained in an anonymous
letter which has been received at the
Navy Department from Manila.
The communication relates to the
wrecking Of the Charleston, and makes
the serious statement that a number
of officers of the vessel at the time of
the disaster were under the influence
Of liquor.
TIL correspondent who furnishes the
information claims to have verified the
allegations by diligent inquiry among
the officers of the Charleston.
The letter was not placed on the
official files, on account of the peculiar
nature of the charges, but 1t has been
referred to the Judge Advocate Gen
eral Of the Navy, with instructions
from Secretary Long that they be in
vestigated at once. This inquiry will
probably not take a more formidable
aspect than of note of inquiry ad-
dressed to the Commander In Chief OF
the Asiatic station. Naval officers
here who have seen the letter say
there was nothing to justify the
charges, and they believe the depart
ment's inquiry will relieve the accused
officers from the unwarranted allega.
lions.
Captain Pigman, who commanded
the Charleston at the time of the
wreck, Is not involved In any Of the
charges.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-03-19

Buy your carriage material from the
Pacific Vehicle and Supply Co.
George Hafrner, jeweler. has moved
to Vineyard street near the Queen no.
tel.
Nicely furnished rooms at the Pop
ular House. 154 Fort street, from 31.0O
per week up.
There IL only one Jesse Moore Whis-
key In the world and that 10 cold and
puVe. Love1oy & Co. are distributors
for the Hawaiian Islands
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-03-19
X. X. KAAI,

Teacher Of .rar, Mandolin, Either:
IIkulele and Taro Patch.