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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24

81 am afraid / must ask you to let me
share your cot with you-some Of my
soldiers must sleep on the floor"
Both OF us stretched out on the cot.
and later a dozen soldiers came in and
occupied the floor.
The boy officer was soon asleep, and
so innocent was his Juvenile face that /
felt no worry over my personal safety
at least.
or course 1 did not sleep. The dawn
was just making the trees outside visible
when | arose and carefully stepped my
way across the room over the sleeping
soldiers.
A thrill Of hope passed through me as
l got down the stairs and found my
horse tethered beside the house.
was untying him when a voice from
window above arrested me.
Good morning. Are you leaving us 2
1t was the insurgent officer.
yes" l replied, boldly.
"Well, goodbye, then" and his face
disappeared.
A sense Of shame overcame me. Then,
too, | disliked leaving my saddle-bags
behind.
SO l tied my horse to a post again and
reascended the stairs.
The boy officer seemed surprised to see
me. To his questioning look l replied:
II think shall wait till breakfast"
Then l lay down on the cot again
and, strange to say, fell asleep.
The sun was high up when again
awoke. The insurgents were up, and {
native was setting the table with cooked
rice. eggs. and coffee.
The president, the youngest lieutenant
aud l breakfasted together. Afterward
looking out of the window, saw the.
had saddled my horse.
l determined to see il l was really
prisoner or not Rising, l bid the lieu
tenant goodbye.
''Adios," he said. reaching out hi
hand.
l turned to go.
Zone thing" l said. "Tell me, VIII
don't you make me a prisoner
The officer looked at me; his eyebrow
rose in establishment
What, on Christmas Ever
That evening l was safely housed
a garrisoned town. Washington Pos
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24
MYTH OF THE MsTLEToE.
Customs Surrounding the Plant AR
Relics from the Druids.

Customs Surrounding the Plant Are
Relics from the Druids.
The custom connected with the mistle-
toe at the Christmas holidays Is a relic
OF the days OF Druidism. handed down
through a long course of centuries. In
the religion of the Druids the mistletoe
was regarded with the utmost venera-
ton, though the reverence which they
paid to it seems to have been restricted
to the plant when found growing on the
oak tree. Oaks were the sacred trees
of the Druids. Whatever was found to
grow upon them was regarded as sent
from heaven and therefore set apart for
devotional observance. At the period OF
the winter solstice the ancient Druids
with men, women and children, sailed
forth with great pomp and rejoicings to
gather the mystic parasite, which, in
addition TO religious reverence, was be-
heved to possess marvellous curative
powers.
When the oak was reached on which
the mistletoe grew two white bulls were
bound to the tree and the high priest
OF the Druids, clothed in pure white, as
cended, and, with a golden knife, cut the
sacred plant, which. as it fell, was caught
by another priest In the folds of his
spotless white mantle. The bulls, and
sometimes human beings. were sacri-
/ feed. Various festivities then followed
in which the mistletoe thus gathered was
divided into portions and distributed
among the people, who hung up the
sprays over the entrances to their dwell
ings as a Precipitation and charm to the
sylvan deities for the season OF frost ant
cold.
The mistletoe with its curious white
berry, so long a puzzle to botanists ant
naturahsts Of all ages. remains as of ole
sacred to love as when the Scandina
VANS dedicated it to Frega, their god
dess of love and beauty. The custom
of kissing under the mistletoe is an in
nocent survival from the saturnalia o.
the ancients. In England all classes ans
ages deliver themselves up willing vic
tins Of the long-established custom
There are the jolly bachelors, who kis
e1 cry girl that comes their way.
At a later period mistletoe had beel
for a time abandoned in the Christina
decorations OF the places Of worship, a
also the promiscuous kissing at the clos
Of the service. which usage was trans
ferred, however. and hourished in tn
home at the Christmas and New Year
celebrations, when It became kissin
game, the mistletoe being tied with othe
greens high up against the ceiling In tn
center Of the room
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24
CornmeaI Is Heating.

Corn meal prepared in any one Of q
half dozen palatable and digestible
ways has been demonstrated to be
richer in heat units than almost any
other food that comes to the ordinary
table. In a bulletin issued by the
Michigan Agricultural College the fuel
value OF corn meal scarcely can find
space on page of the pamphlet for its
expression in long black line that has
to double back upon itself twice in
order to show the 1000 calorles that
IRE In five pounds Of the substance.
Eggs. sirloin steak. beef ribs, milk,
cheese, and even the vaunted bean take
place far back from the side OF corn
meal In nutritive value when the cost
II considered A table from this dem
onstra ton is particularly interesting.
based upon the expenditure of 10 cents
at the market prices of the commodi-
ties. This 10 cents value, with corn
meal at the top. is as follows:
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24
A Christmas Love Story.

The prettiest Christmas tale Of all is
that OF the blessed Hermann Joseph. the
little clockmaker OF Germany. He was
a very poor lad, who loved to go to
church better than anything else in the
world. One Christmas eve he entered
the cathedral with a little gift for the
Christ Child. 1t was all he had rosy
apple which someone had given him He
" ent up to the image Of Mary and the
Child. and held out the apple TO the lit
tie one, placing it at last in the chubby
hand. Instantly the little marble fingers
closed upon the apple and the child
smiled with pleasure upon the poor boy 5
gift. Which goes to show that the trib-
ute OF the wise men Is not the only &C
ceptable offering to Christmas love.-Ab-
Die Farwen Brown In Lippincott's.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24
Pounds for Heat
Doing Great Work.

Florisant, Mo-, Dec. 19.-(Special)
That Dood's Kidney Pills are doing
Z great work in curing the more terri
BILE forms of Kidney Disease, such as
BriRht's Disease, Dropsy and Diabetes,
everybody knows. But it must also
be noted that they are doing still
greater work in wiping out Thousands
Of cases of the earlier stages Of Kidney
Disease. Take for instance Mrs. Peter
Barteau, OF this place. She says:
II have been subject to pains in n y
back and knees Tor about three years,
but since l have been taking Dodd q
Kidney Pills 1 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 Kidney Dis
ease victims, but thousands Of other
Americana from years of sufferings.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24
A VICTIM OF LA GRIPPE.

Mrs. Henrietta A. s. Marsh, 769 W.
18th St., Log Angeles, CAL, President
Woman's Benevolent Assn, writes:
al suffered with la grippe for seven
weeks, and nothing could do or take
helped me until tried Peruna.
81 felt at once that had at last Sc
cured the right medicine and 1 kept
steadily improving. Within three
weeks was fully restored, and am
glad that l gave that truly great rem
edy trial. will never be without
it again."
In letter dated August 81, 1904, Mrs.
Marsh says: 81 have never yet heard
the efficacy of Peruna questioned. We
still use it. l travelled through Ken
lucky and Tennessee three years ago,
where l found Peruna doing its good
work. Much of it is being used here
also. "-Henrietta A. S. Marsh.
Address DR.. Hartman, President o
Tho Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus
Ohio.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24
Splitting Hairs

A somewhat elderly gentleman, with
Z merry twinkle in his eye, went into
hairdresser's the other day to have
his hair cut.
Excuse me, SIR" said the hairdress-
er, as he began operations, "but your
hair is very coarse"
"Of course" calculated the gentle
man.
The hairdresser looked rather puz-
Kled, and said: II mean 1t won't lie
straight, sir"
40; you see it can't lie straight, or
even tell the truth, because it can't
talk" smiled the gentleman.
The hairdresser, who began to sus-
pect that he was being played with,
felt mad, and saidr abruptly: Bears
grease?"
"Oh, yesr' exclaimed the gentleman
1T bears grease, or oil, or fat of any
description; in fact, should say II
would bear anything, or it wouldn'i
have borne your remarks about it"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24

christmas greeting. friend" he said,
calmly. What is the matter with your
headT'
! raised my hand to my forehead. and
found it bleeding.
Meanwhile the insurgent seated him
self again. / did likewise
He reached into his pocket and pulled
out handkerchief. This he gave 20 me
and even knotted it after I had passed
II around my head. l now felt firmly
convinced that was a prisoner.
The officer and fell into conversation.
but apparently by mutual consent made
no mention Of the war. nor my present
situation.
To my surprise he did not ask me for
my revolver, but l thought it prudent to
lay " down on the table.
Let us retire." he proposed at last
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24

A remarkable capture Of an eagle
BY a dog near Romans is reported
here.
The dog belonged to a farmer named
Angelin DescOmbes, at the village Of
Chatuzandes- The eagle swooped down
on the dog TO carry it off, but the ami
NAL. on feeling the birds claws in his
back. turned sharply and bit the eagles
claws. The bird rolled over on the
ground, and the dog Immediately
bounced on it. and held * down unit.
the arrival OF his master, who cap
tured the bird alive.
From wing point to wing point the
eagle measured four feet nine inches
London Express.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24
students Broke Them up.

There are very few things that es-
cape the notice of college students
when they appear en- masse. This was
demonstrated at an uptown theater the
other evening when a stirring melo-
drama was being enacted, says the
Philadelphia Record. A group of ten
students occupied the front row of the
balcony. Just below them sat party
of young women. 1t was when the
beautiful heroine was about to be
thrust out on the mercy Of a pitiless
world that tragedy was turned into
comedy. True to feminine emotional
nature, the feelings Of the group of
women aforesaid were so wrought up
that tears began to flow. There was a
hasty struggle for handkerchiefs, a
deep dive into pockets and bags and
then a pause. Only one Of the six
girls had had the foresight to provide
herself with a handkerchief.
With a sympathetic glance of COM
prehension she wiped the tears from
her own eyes and then passed the bit
of linen along. One by one the weep
ing maidens dabbed their eyes with the
handkerchief and then it was snug
gled back to the owner and the game
of progressive handkerchief was begun
again. The students saw all this, and
one Of them took a handkerchief from
his pocket to wipe away imaginary
tears and passed it along the line. Loud
"sobs" drew attention to them. In q
moment the house was convulsed with
laughter, and it was only after mana
gerial interference that the by-play
was stopped and the six maidens witt
the one handkerchief were spared fur
Their modification.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24
What willie Wants.

Dear luyly Mister Santa Claws,
Please won't you bring 20 me
A savin' bank with money IN
The kind wot has a key.
An men l want a trumpet, too
Tn kind wet you kin blow;
Yes, an a pair NV rubber boots
To wade out in tn snow;
An men l want a train Nv cars;
A kite wot flies with Wings
| want a ark with Noey In,
An annymiies an things;
A jumpin' jack inside a box,
An a nice rubber snake;
[ want tn rubber snake TO keep
Our hired CURL awake;
7 want a alrgun wot Will shoot;
A pair Nv skates an sled;
oh. yes, an a blue s0lger cap
To wear upon my head;
I want lst lots Nv or-an-gus,
An wun big popcorn ball;
I want a lot oy candy, too.
AMI guess that Is all.
Yours truly.
WILLIE
Ohio State Journal
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24

She was wealthy and consequently a
target for much hattery.
us 1t SIM" she asked her spiritual
adviser, ito take pleasure in having
people call me beautifulT
"Of course it is, my child" replied
the good old parson. 1T is always
wicked to encourage falsehood-"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24
She'd Looked 1t Up All Right.

Teacher-Have you looked up the
meaning of the word "imbibes," Fanny
Fanny-Yes. ma'am-
Teacher-W ell, what does it mean7
Fanny-To take in.
Teacher-Yes. Now give sentences
using the word.
Fanny-My aunt imbibes borders
Woman's Home Companion.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24
New Uses for ROLLER ssate..

Little Johnny-Say. pa. will you buy
me pair of roller skates?
Pa-What in the name of common
sense do you want with a pair of roller
skates?
Little Johnny-Why, pa, want to
use them for moving the lawn in sum-
mer and shoveling snow in winter.
What else could l use them for, pa =
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24
No Appetite

Nleans loss Of vitality, vigor
~ tone, and is often a pre-
cursor Of prostrating sick
nees. This is why it is
ocricus. The best thing
ycu can do is to take the
Groat Alternative and tonic
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Which has cured thousands.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24

Yes" said Mr.. Stormington Barns,
I'VE did we'll in the West At one
night stand in Arizona we played to a
$4,000 house."
Say. what are you giving meT'
queried Mr.. Walker Ties.
Facts" answered the great footsore
tragedian. '4The one man who com
prised the audience was said to be
worth fully that amount"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24
Similar hnt Different.

ibid you ever attend a cooking
schoolg' asked the Chicago girl.
mo-" replied her Boston cousin. but
I graduated from a college of gastron-
omy."
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24
FREE MEDICAL ADVICE TO
WOMAN.

Don't hesitate TO write to Mrs.
Pinkham. She Will understand
your case perfectly, and will treat
YOU with kindness. Her advice
Is free, and the address is Lynn,
Mass. No woman ever regretted
having written her, and she has
helped thousands.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24

Tom-Afiss Willing said she'd give me
what was In her stocking Christmas
morning for what was in mine.
Jack-Say, that strikes me as being
in the nature OF a leap-year proposal
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24
No Flowers.

A Ray County. Missouri. man bet 81
that he could twist the tail of a dun
colored mule and escape unscathed- In
reply to a telegram from the coroner
his father, in the East, wired: Bury
the - fool where he lit."-Denver
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24

Friend-Do you never take a vaca-
ton, doctor?
Doctor-Very seldom I'm kept busy
all summer doctoring people who have
been taking vacations.-Puck-
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24

TITO Permanently Cured No fits nervousness
lilo after first days use ofDr Klines Great Nerve
Restorer- send for Free So trial bottle and treatise
DR.. r. H. Kline, Ltd, 931 Arch St., Philadelphia Pa
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles
Your druggist will refund money II PAZO ONT
MENT fails cure you in 8 10 "a days SOC
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24

Mothers will find Mrs. winslow's Soothin
Syrup the best remedy to use for their childrel
during the teething period
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All drug
gists refund the money II it tails to cure T. W
Groves signature is on each box Sc
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24

Piso's Cure IS remedy for coughs, colds
and consumption Try it. Price 25 cents,
ct druggists
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-12-24

"DEAG Mis-. PrSKHAx: II suffered
with stomach complaint for years.
got SO bad that 1 could not carry my
children but five months, then would
have miscarriage The last time l
became pregnant, my husband got me
to take Lydia L. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. After taking the
first bottle l was relieved of the sick
ness of stomach, and began to feel bet
ter in every way. continued its u1e
and was enabled to carry my baby -
maturity. l now have a nice BABY
girl, and can work better than l ever
could before. l am like new woman. ="
Mrs. FRANK BEYER, 90 S Second St,
Meriden, Conn. - 5000 rerfsit n original Of
aboss letter preging gsnunsnsss cannot De produced
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BLOOD
Columbus, Ohio, Nav Iq. rqo3.

AOlu1uDuS, OulO, May l9, 1903.
Some four years ago I was suffering
from impure blood and a general run
down condition of the system. had no
appetite, was losing flesh, and had an all
gone tired feeling that made me nisera-
bic. I began the use of S. S. s., and
after taking seven or eight bottles my skin
was cleared of all eruptions and took on a
rudy, healthy glow that assured me that
my blood had been restored to its nor
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restored, as I could eat anything put be-
fore me, and as I regained my appetite
Increased in weight, and that 'tired feel
4nR'' which worried me so much disap-
pearcd, and was once again my old self.
/ heartily recommend S. S. S. as the
best blood purifier and tonic made, and
strongly advise its use to all those in need
of such medicine. VICTOR SrUBBINs-
Cor. Barthman and Washington AYES.
Wheeling, w. ", May IS, 1904.
NV system was run down and my Joints
achcd and panied me considerably. had
used S. S. S. before and knew what it
was, so purchased a bottle Of it and have
taken several bottles and the aches and
pains are gone, my blood has been cleas-
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-10
HURST PARK WON
CROTONA HANDICAP
By Associated Press,

Tsy Associated Press.)
NEW YORK, May 9-ClosinE. with a
great burst Of speed in the last sixteenth,
Hurst Park favortc, wone the Crotona
IIandican at Morris Park to-day. leading
home Il good field of sprinters. Jocund
in the first race had a, walkover. anu
the second race was divided. making
seven races Three favorites won. SUM-
First race-+last six and half furlonss
of the Withers nile-locund won. Time
Second race-selling. last four and a
half furlangs Of the. Eclipse course NJ u y.
2on Q3 to 81 first. Little Buttercup 90 70
j. second, Metropolis 60 to % third. Tine
Third race-sclling. last four and half
furiongs OF the Eclipse course-Mcrry
second aaM = judas ID $ Is 10 Is third Time 5a
Fourth race--llclipsee courseI,Eln lle,a NJ
d6 to - first. Ascetic Is TO ID second
Boundbrook t6 to ID third. Time l:lo %,
Fifth race--thc Crotonia Handicap, lhsl
six furongs Of the Withers mlle--H urst
park g to 81 first, Dolly Spanker, Is TO y
second kohlnoor Is to j third. I1me'
's Sixth racc--last seven furlonss Of the
Withcrs mileNIinoa @ TO- ? first MitG !,
90 to y third. Time. les; ~,
Seventh Handicap--the Withers mile
Delhi Go to y first. Hurst Bourne e TO !,
second Himself 90 to y third. Time.
4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-10
RIDER HAS
DEATH FALL
Jockey Minder at Louisville
TANNED and Several Horses
Run Over Him.
HAS CONCLUSION OF BRAIN
Man Is Not Expected to Live.
Good Cheer Wins Blue
Grass Stakes.

af (By Associated Press)
LOUISVILLE, May 9.--Dr. STICKY ant
Annie Max ran a dead heat to-day III the
sixth race. ana the money was divided
Good Cheer at 30 to ! and well played
won the Bluegrass stakes at SIX nnt
onc-half furlongs from Merry Pioneer
Rathskcler fell in a jam In the bach
stretch in tho fifth race, and Jockey
Nindcr was hurt. He has conclusion OF
the brain and may die, as several horses
ran over him. The weather was clear,
and the track fast. Summaries:
First race-fo,lr and one-half furlongs-
wnlaello Is to y first. The Lorclei d5
10 d second, Flora Handsome % to j.
third. Time, :571-2
Second race-siX furlonss-Jnke Green
berg Is to % first, Amorus g to y Sc
cond Quisc GO to u third. Time, 1916.
Third race--hpndicnp, mile-Autolight 90
to u first Coruscnto q to y second,
Talpa 6 to 81 third. Time, Lag.
Fourth race--the Bluegrass stakes, SIX
and one-half furlonss--Good Cheer $50 to
u first Merry Pioneer q to y second.
Brand New O5 to y third. Time, 1:22 l..
Fifth racc--four and one-half furlongs-
Magic (25to1) first, Gutter q to - second
Green Gown go to y third. Time, 1876 Ia
Sixth ace-mile--Annic Max $40 to y
and Dr. STICKY e to y ran dead heat
Malakofl us to y third. Time, 1;A2 3d.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-10

The Queen and the Alexandra Trust
"The Times London, says: The Queen
takes n deep interest In the Alexandra
Trust Dining Rooms. which are named
after her, and yesterday she paid a
surprise visit to the institution. as she
did in 1900
Sir Thomas Upton was the only one
who knew of the Queens Intended visit.
as she wished to see the dining rooms
and diners under normal conditions. Her
Majesty, accompanied by Princess Vic,
torla and some attendants, drove III a
main carriage without escort. and were
received at the main entrance by sir
Thomas Upton. OF course. the Identity
or the Royal Visitors soon became known
and they were cheered with true East
End heartiness.
They repaired to the Managers little
room and dIned, faring exactly as ordl-
nary diners. the Queen sitting at the
head of the table The Royal Party be-
gan with Ox-tai soup, took Roast Lamb
with Mint Sauce as a second course had
two vegetables, and fisnished with Plum
Pudding Tho Queen took Apolllnaris with
her dinner and the whole party after
wards drank coffee out Of Alexandra"
cups
The Queen and the Princess. always
well received, have rarely received IN
any part of London so vigorous and en-
thusiastic a send-olf as that which mark
ed the close of their kindly visit
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-10
\ HEAVY AT ST. LOUIS.
Jordan Wins at Delmar Park on
Poor Track.

ST. LOUIS. May 9-Jordan an odds
on fayorte Won KInloch's feature at
Dclmar Park to-day. w. II. Fizers
co!ors were seen to-day for the first time
In two years. He won the first race, with
Gasconne, Four iayortes won, Track
First raco-i IL furlongs-G asconne
6 TO ~. first; linda I'll to lo) second;
Miss Powell G to 81, third, Time :05.
Second races fUrlongs-Iraveller 70 TO
q. first; Matt Wadlcigh e to y, second;
gCaybon (4o TO d, third. Time LIS.
Third race--half mile-Prlncess ornet
Dislabille 70 to y, third Time :5S IL.
Fourth race-mile and seventy yards
Jordan Go to y, first; Jack Young q to
~ second; Strader % to y, third, Time
Fifth raoe--slx furlongs-Lasso (S to p.
first; Alton e to y, second Doeskil
@ to u. third. Time l;26,
Sixth racc-mie and n sixteenth
Nevcrsucl (even), first; Hucena 6 to d,
second; Larry Wit 90 to y, third. Time
LOS L., s .,....I.