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The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23
United states Mail Routes.

The report of the postmaster gen.
eral shows that on June 30. 1904, the
total number of domestic routes Of all
classes was 31,513, their length 496.818
miles, and the annual travel 5O5. $780,
526 miles. Compared with the preced-
ing year this was decrease In length
of routes Of $3.50 miles. but an in
crease in annual travel Of 1882. 166
miles. The annual rate of expenditure
for such service at the end Of the last
fiscal year was $67,931 .429.63. an in
crease of $4,336.887.29.
Since the last annual report pneu-
matte tube mail service has been in
stalled in Chicago and st. Louis. Prior
thereto 1t had been begun in Boston,
New York. Brooklyn and Philadelphia.
The full service contemplated by the
contract is now in operation in Ros-
ton, but not in the other cities named.
No extensions were made last year in
New York or Philadelphia. The SER
vice which was in operation on June
Both last covered 1928 miles OF dou-
BILE tubes, at an annual rate of expendi-
ture of $218,470.21.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23
Rainproof Suits.

The time is coming. and 1t is not
far off. when men and women will
wear rainproof suits as well as coats,
for the process of waterproofing cloth
has become so extensive that any
cloth, whether of the best or poorest
quality, can be treated without alter
ing its color Indeed, 1t has been a
long day since fashion gave to men
such a boon as the raincoat has prov
ed. The raincoat doesn't show on Its
surface that it is raincoat, and it is
worn on the sunniest day as well rs
the wettest with equal facility and
good taste. While it is at present
distinctive garment, there are signs
which point to rainproof1ng here
after for all styles of overcoats. Tfat
in vogue is an easy step to the aprli.
cation of the process to suits OF all
descriptions. How handy a water.
proof full dress suit would be at some
banquets! The process is cheap
enough. 1t costs only twenty-five cents
a yard. In addition to the rainproof-
ing treatment has been made to in.
clude a socalled moth proof" quail
ity by some firms. Vanish the moth
balls!-New York Tribune.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23
Doos That Draw Carts.

A traveller who has cycled hundreds
of miles In Holland has a good word
for everything Dutch except the use of
dogs in carts. He quotes some rather
affecting instances Of very old or sick
dogs used in a certain district and con
cludes that the employment Of dogs as
draft animals is q survival of barbar-
ism. The cart" dog is a high-spirited
eager creature. which, as rule. takes
great deal of interest in its work.
and needs neither beating nor scold-
ing.
At The Hague the dogs which bring
the vegetables into market lie under
their carts while the cargo is being
sold. In the afternoon when the time
for going home approaches. they bark
excitedly, and. with their owners sit
ting in the carts, often race other dogs
home. The carts are frequently very
smart and SO Is the harness. Nearly
all the milk and similar commodities
in Liege are distributed silently.
quickly and early in the morning by
dog carts.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23
USE GOLD FISH FOR BAIT.
Two Anglers, in Despair, Buy Them
In Place Of Minnows.

Two Anglers, in Despair, Buy Them
In Place Of Minnows.
A pair of Philadelphians who went
down to Gibbsboro on a fishing expedi-
ton recently, says the Philadelphia
Record, discovered when they arrived
In the Jersey town that they were sh'
on bait. AS the fishermen were our
for bass and pike. live bait was neces-
sary; so a small boy was hired to
catch minnows. He scooped in thirty
five, and charged cent apiece for
the fish. The anglers paid the price.
and then found the minnows too small
to swim about after they had been
hooked, a circumstance which seemed
to knock the bottom out OF the fish
ing trip, as, unless the bait is lively.
the bass and pike do not bite.
The pair had about decided to go
home when one spied an aquarium
filed with goldfish in store window
He suggested the goldfish as bait. and
both men secured a dozen for COM
partively small sum. The experiment
was a success. The anglers caught a
fair mess and found the goldfish to be
very hardy. A pair which had been
used as bait, and had escaped the hun
cry pike and bass seemed none the
worse for having been hooked and
swan about when returned to the
aquarium as If nothing had disturbed
their monotonous career.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23
DoIno Great Work.

Florisant, Mo-, Dec. 19th.-(SpeciaD
That Dodd's Kidney Pills are doing
a great work In curing the more ter
rible forms of Kidney Disease, such as
Brights Disease, Dropsy and Diabetes,
everybody knows. But 1t must also
be noted that they are doing still
greater work in wiping out thousands
Of cases of the earlier stages of Kid
ney Disease. Take for instance, Mrs.
Peter Barteau OF this place. She
says
i have been subject to pains In my
back and knees for about three years.
but since l have been taking Dodd's
Kidney Pills have been entirely
cured"
Others here tell similar stories. In
fact, in this part of Missouri there are
scores of people who have cured the
early symptoms OF Kidney Disease
with Dodd's Kidney Pills. The use Of
the Great American Kidney Remedy
thus saved not only the lives of Kid
ney Disease victims. but thousands OF
other Americans from years Of suffer
inGB.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23
National Banks.

The report of the secretary OF the
treasury states that since the issue OF
the first charter in 1869, 7,417 national
banks have been authorized to begin
business. of which 5.457. with aggre-
gate capital of $777.741.335. were in
operation on September 30. 1904.
OF the total number of banks char
tered. 6.252 were associations Of pri-
mary organizations and 1,165 conver-
sions of state banks.
The actual failures of national banks
during the year from September 80.
1903, to September 80. 1904, numbered
21. The capital involved, however,
was only $1.615.O0O. Nine other asso-
Citations were temporarily in charge of
receivers.
September 6, 1904 the number of re-
porting banks was 5.412. an increase
during the year of $40. with capital
stock of $77O,777.s54. The surplus and
other undivided profits amounted to
$5s3,137,O 7,O47; bank deposits, $1.56l,-
252,341; individual deposits. $3.458.-
216,667; United States deposits, $l10,-
766,93O.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23
Love Is Blind.

What color are her eyes? what shade!
You ask but ] could never tell.
They're Just her eyes, and God ne er made
Another pair of eyes so well.
Hair gold or brown? Well. this I know.
TO think ont is my chief delight
No sun in summer time doth glow.
Nor moon at night CLEAN half as bright.
Lips red? What. Seest thou not her kiss
God knows-my senses cease to be;
II but dream anon of this
I'd die for the reality.
Each night vow TO stand apart
And learn to name her every charm;
But long before she comes my heart
Is sounding in wild alarm.
And at n bound I'm by her side.
All far too close to recognize
Aught but the welcome quick implied.
The loving laughter in her eyes.
&C. NJ. 3.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23
EnoIish Man Of Letters.

Here is description of James
Bryce. who is visiting this country. 1t
is written by one of the professors at
Harvard, where he lectured: He is a
small man, about 65 years old, with a
very large head, most of which seems
to protrude backward and to slant up
ward and backward from his high fore
head. He is bald on top, with that
sort of white hair and beard which
sometimes turns yellow. He has very
bushy eyebrows of the same color. is
round-shouldered. very nicely dressed.
and has quite a distinct Irish accent.
not at all the broad English accent
which I had expected. He is distinct
speaker, though very quiet and abso-
lutely Unconditional. He has high
nasal voice"
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23
ABOUT INDIAN DAY SCHOOLS.
They Are Doing Great Work in Civil
izinq the Red Man.

lzln9 the Heo Man.
The Indian day schools are centers
of interesting things uplifting to a
needy people, says writer in the
Southern Workman. They are home
object lessons of cleanliness. industry
and thrift. They teach industries
suitable to the environment in which
the children live.
They strengthen home ties by re-
Quiring parents to care for their of
spring. They give teachers an oppor-
tunity to study the conditions Of the
Indian home and to better them. They
are distributing points for medicine
and good counsel. They silently but
unobtrusively break down opposition
to American dress and customs.
Above all, they keep the Indians at
home.
Some teacher has said that II the
day schools did no more than keep the
Indians at home they would be worth
all they cost. These schools should
have the best and most valuable Chris
tian men and women in the service.
They should have a man for teacher
with his wife for housekeeper and
these must be provided with eood
home.
One Of my Indian neighbors came to
me and asked to be taught how to
make light bread. She brought her
flour and was shown how to make the
sponge. This she took home and the
next morning the writer went to her
house, showed her how to knead the
bread, how to make it into loaves and
how to bake it, but after some time
the woman brought the dough to the
teachers home, requesting her to bake
1t for her.
After all was finished she said:
"Well, this is all great deal OF
trouble and it takes altogether too
long. When we want bread we want
1t right away" Another neighbor re.
marked: "The light bread is like a
sponge, nothing to it."
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23
Perfectly conoeniai.

Naggsby-when man and his wife
think the same thoughts simultaneous
", it is a sign that they are exceed
ingly congenial.
Waggsby-So. Well, then. my wife
and l are congenial all right, for the
other night when she said that she
wondered why I'd ever been such a
fool as to marry her, I had been sit
ting there In silence for half an hour
wondering over the same identical
thfnc.-BalUmore American.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23
Graduated Voters.

Under the Belgian law unmarried
men over twenty-five have one vote,
married men and widowers with fami-
lies have two votes, and priests and
other persons Of position and educa-
ton have three votes. Severe penal
ties are imposed on those who fail to
vote.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

The resolution granting the use of
the pension building for the
inaugural ball next March was
agreed to in the Senate and
the House resolution for an adjourn
ment for the Christmas holidays ex-
tending from December 21st to Janu-
ary 4th was adopted.
Carroll D. Wright. commissioner OF
labor. will soon make a report to the
President on the Colorado strike. The
report will be exhaustive and will
cover the strike from beginning to end,
including a history of the causes lead
ing up to 1t. Representatives OF the
Bureau of Labor have been investigat-
ing the strike for some time and when
the report is made it will be transmit
ted to Congress by the President in
special message.
Postmaster General Wynne has re-
moved from Office Frank H. Cunning
ham, the South Omaha. Nebraska. ru-
raj carrier, who Is president OF the Ma
tional Association Of Rural Carriers.
The dismissal is the result OF an in
vestigation of charges OF insubordina-
tion, of being absent from duty with
out leave, and violation OF the Presi-
dents order of January 81. 1902, pro-
hibiting individual or organized at
tempts of government employees to in
fluence legislation or to solicit increase
Of pay.
The postmaster generals report
recommends a lower rate for merchan-
disc in the mails. The paragraph
reads: sit is obviously to the interest
both of the public and the department
to have as few rates as possible and
these SO simplified As to be readily un-
derstood To that end 1t is recon-
mended that the third and fourth
classes of mail matter should be con-
solidated at the rate now prescribed
by law for matter OF the third class,
namely. cent for each two ounces.
tue present rate for fourth class mail
matter being 1 cent per ounce"
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23
.LoNDoN IN TRANSPORTATION,

London is being rapidly rebuilt. as
well New York, though on different
lines. its nearest approach to sky
scrapcr. Queen Anncs Mansions, West
minister. being only fourteen stories at
the highest. Changes and improve
ments under way and planned for the
near future include government own
ership of London's water supply. the
widening and extending Of the streets.
the opening of new ones. the laying of
electric tramways, radical rehousing of
the poor. and the construction of i'm
portant new public buildings. among
them the war Office in Whitehall and
the additional government offices In
Parliament street. The more vital and
interesting details of this gigantic
work Will be the subject of the Janu-
ary Century's leading article. London
in Transformation by Randall Black
shaw. There will be some striking IL
Illustrations. it is promised. made by
Birch B. Long. from the artists
sketches and from architects plans
Not the least interesting feature of the
story should be comparison with SINH
lar work going on in New York.
You know. dear" said the majors
wife. "you promised to swear on next
january" "Sakes. alive!" exclaimed
the major. Have l got 10 drink up the
balance In that barrel before the list
of january"
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23
To the housewife who has not YET

To the housewife who has not yet
become acquainted with the new things
of everyday use in the market and
who is reasonably satisfied with the
old. we would suggest that trial OF
Defiance Cold Water Starch be made
at once. Not alone because 1t Is guar
anteed by the manufacturers to be SUI
perior to any other brand. but because
each 1Oc package contains 18 ozs.,
while all the other kinds contain but
- ozs. It Is safe to say that the lady
who once uses Defiance Starch will use
no other. Quality and quantity must
win,
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23
hoW'S This z

We Offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
ease Of Catarrh that cannot he cured by Halls
Catanh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned have known r. J. Cheney
for the last Is year,. and believe him perfectly hon
OrAble in all business transactions and financially
able carry any obligations nade by his nrn.
wALDfNo. KISSAS MAIvIN,
Wholesale DruggiaA. Toledo, o.
Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. fcstmonials sent free. Prce IS cents Per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23
When Your Grocer Saw.

he does not have Defiance Starch. you
may se sure he is afraid to keep 1t un-
til his stock OF IL o. packages are
sold. Defiance starch is not only bet
ter than any other Cold Water Starch.
but contains Is OF. to the package and
sells for same money as IL OF. brands.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

Every housekeeper should know
that II they will buy Defiance Cold
Water Starch for laundry use they
will save not only time. because it
never sticks to the iron, but because
each package contains 16 Ozone full
pound-while all other Cold Water
Starches are put up in A-pound pack
ages, and the price is the same. 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch Is free from all injurious chem
icals. II your grocer tries to sell you a
12-oz. package 1t is because he has
. stock on hand which he wishes to
dispose of before he puts in Defiance.
He knows that Defiance Starch has
printed on every package In large let
ters and figures "16 ozs." Demand
Defiance and save much time and
money and the annoyance Of the iron
sticking. Defiance never sticks.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23
Trained Butterflies.

A California woman. Miss Mabel Ad-
ans Aver of San Francisco. is said to
have succeeded in training number
OF butterflies. Sugar and water are in
ducements and the little winged pets
60 through quite few performances.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

A Massachusetts clergyman says that
prayer has brought him riches. Even
the trusts get rich by preying.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

Seedy Stranger say, boss, don't
suppose you've got dollar about you?
Thrifty Cititen-Quite coincidence!
Just what IAwas thinking about you.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

'IIe says he knows all the best peo-
pie but he doesn't seem to associate
with them" That's because the best
people know him."
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections of the throat and lungs.-WN.
o. ENDsLET, Vanburen Ind, Feb. 10, 1900.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23
ELITE SHINGLE STAIN.

The best roof stain on the market.
Sample color boards to select from.
Ask your dealer write us. The
Humphrey-Jones Mer. Co., 1921 Arapa-
hoe St, Denver, Colo.
One girl is company; two a breach
of promise suit
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23
TEA
There is scarcely anything
less substantial; and almost
nothing more substantial.
TEA

A Brooklyn Judge has decided that
the use of hair bleach is "A sign of II
weak mind. Possibly. as the purpose
Of bleaching is to make persons light
headed,
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

The foolish little bee improves each
shining hour by gathering honey for
some frccklefaccd boy to smear on his
bread.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itchpg Hind, Bleeding or Protrudins Piles. Your
druggist will refund money II PAZO OINTMENT
fails 10 cure you In TO ~ days. 5oc
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23
TEA
A tired woman; a fresh
pot of tea; there is Joy all
over her face.
TEA

Lots of men use their last dollar
bucking the tiger instead of using 1t to
keep the wolf from the door.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

The man who leads n dogs life must
be expected to growl about 1t.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng softens the reduces IN
dammAton, allays pain, corcs wind collie Ec bottle
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

Did Jim treat you badly?' Treat
me badly? Consarn him. he never
treated me at ALL
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
gists refund the money II II fails 70 cure. i. w.
Groves signature Is on each box. 25c.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

An Englishman says that the pres
cnt price of eggs should hencourage
the fowls to lay.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

1.-THE New York World tells us that
an honest man with $100.OO0a a year can
live very comfortably in New lork.
But what would an honest man be do
ing In New York;"
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23
TEA
Best tea port: San Fran
cisco; nearest; least expos
ure. Tea is sensitive.

Your grocer returns your money II you don't
like schlning's Best
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

knowledge Is horsepower to the
veterinary surgeon.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

The man who said the pen was
mightier than the sword must have
Witnessed French duel.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

All n man has to do in order to get {;
reputation for eccentricity Is to mind
his own business.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23
nr.YrE suINGl.E STAIN.

The best roof STUN on the market.
SAMPLE color boards to select from.
Ask your dealer or write us. The
Humphrey-Jones Mer. Co.. 1921 Arapa-
noe ST.. Denver. Colo.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

The Santa Fe road will hereafter
run on their train leaving Denver at 8
p. m. daily tourist sleeper through
to California without change. This IL
a vast Improvement over the service In
years past. Tho Santa Fe also an
nounces the inauguration on Novem-
ber i4th OF daily service Of the IA
nous California limited, the train
leaving Denver every day ut $50 p. m.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23
TEA

Opportunities are like fish; the big
ones always get away.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

Try me Just once and am sure to
come again. Defiance Starch.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

FREE BOOK FOR MEN
who are in need of medical aid. Address
r. s. Emmet. POS Nassau block. Denver.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

Wife-Isn't che? Husband-Yes,
the bride is sweet enough to eat,
thank you, but she'd be pretty ex-
pensive meal If the dressing were In
cludRi
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

A miser is known by the money he
keeps.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

e1Te permanently cured Eo at or neryeuane:s aft.e
Or send for FREE %. 90 trial bottle and treasses
R Il ii. KLINE, Ltd Arch BsFeet, Ph1lAdolphta, PA
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

RATfAl1rn watson +. Coleman, Patent At
y torney w Warrington, D. c. Advice
- AsS " FREQ. Terms low. Highest ref.
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23
Ask your Druggist for q free Pergns
Almanac for 1905.

Mr.. Subsidy heck! This paper
says Calve has the greatest range In
the world! Mrs. Stubbs-Goodness.
John! And does she cook on 1t?
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23
A VICTIM Of IA GRIPPE.

Mrs. Henrietta A. S. Marsh, 769 w.
18th St., Los Angeles, Cal. President
Woman's Benevolent Assn, writes:
~ suffered with Ia grippe for seven
weeks. and n0fhi1Q could do or take
helped me until I tried PerunA.
Il felt at once that l had at last
secured the right medicine and l kept
steadily improving. Within three
weeks was fully restored, and am
glad that l gave that truly great rem
edy a trial. l will never be without
it again."
In a letter dated August 81, 1904.
Mrs. Marsh says: 81 have never yet
heard the efficacy of Peruha question
ed. We still use it. Travelled through
Kentucky and Tennessee three years
ago, where / found Peruna doing its
good work. Much Of 1t is being used
here, also. A. S. Marsh.
Address DR.. Hartman. President of
The Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus.
Ohio
Ask your Druggist for q free Pergns
Almanac foS yQ0S
The Springfield herald., 1904-12-23

The newspapers of the future will be
Issued tomorrow.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-08-23

Recorder of said county. l have also levied, by virtue of the within writ, upon all houses, structures, fences, pipe lines and appurtenances situate upon or in any and all of said mining claims, or in anywise appertaining thereto.
 Public notice Is hereby given that I will, on Monday, the 22nd day of August, A. D., 1904. at the hour of two, P. M. of said day, in front of the Court House door of the County of Cochise, in the city of Tombstone, sell at public auction, all the right, title. claim and interest of said de fendant, Of, in and to the above de scribed property, or so much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy said judgment, with interest and costs, to the highest and best bidder.
 A V. LEWIS, Sheriff.
 By J. C. Callaghan-
 Deputy Sheriff. Dated, July 27. 1904.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-08-23
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