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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1905-11-02
PlTTSSURC SHY ON BIRTHS
Smoky City Leads in Race Suicide,
According to Figures by City
Physician Booth.

Pittsburg, PA table of births and
deaths in Pittsburg during the last II
years. prepared by DR.. b. A. Booth. city
physician for the bureau of health.
shows a startling decrease in the num-
ber of births Notwithstanding a large
increase in population.
The figures show race suicide is a
fact DR. Booth said. "and | think more
so In Pittsburg than any of the larger
cities of the country. There is also an
other feature. At the present advanced
age the physicians save 80 per cent.
more babies than they did ten years
ago. The advance made in science has
reduced the loss of cases to the mini
mum. Taking this into consideration,
together with the increase in popula-
tion and such a decided decrease in the
birth rate. II shows that something Is
radically wrong. President Roosevelt
is right in his theories on race suicide. ="
In 1891 there were 1867 births, the
rate a thousand being 1851. In the
same year there were 5,S32 deaths, the
rate thousand being 1851. The table
is complete to the end of 1904, which
shows a decrease in the birth rate to
2174, more than sevcn per cent. The
death rate Is decrsased from 23.6l to
1919 from 1891 to 1904 ft4.
The figures for the first three months
of this year are surprising. In 1891 the
excess of births over deaths was 1885.
The figures for this year indicate that
the excess Of births has been wiped out
and the conditions are reversed, there
being a decrease Of 20 births from the
death rate.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1905-11-02
TRADESMAN IN THE CLUB.
sternation in London Sc
lect Society.

A well-known American not long ago
attended an athletic entertainment
given by one of London's prominent
clubs. The principal feature on the
programme, says the New York Post,
were the water sports. held IN the
natatcrium in the basement. In addi-
tion to a dual meet between the
swimming teams of oxford and Cam
bridge. there were several open races
Many of the spectators had been in
vited to witness this part of the pro-
gramme, al the conclusion of which
they were expected TO leave.
When the races were over the ma
jority Of the spectators went their
ways, while the regularly invited
guests of the club went upstairs to
the large reception-room, where re-
freshments were served, followed by
speeches and then dancing.
II was very jolly gathering, and all
were enjoying themselves to the high
est degree, when suddenly hush fell
over the assemblage. All signs of
merriment disappeared. Faces which
just a few moments before had been
wreathed in happy smiles now as
sumed a serious expression. Little
groups gathered in different parts of
the room, talking earnestly in low
tones. A complete mantle OF restraint
seemed to have been thrown over the
entire party, all signs OF JOY having
disappeared.
The change had been so abrupt that
the American was filled with wonder,
and began to speculate as TO the cause.
Finally he asked one of the party VINO
had a few minutes previous been con-
versine excitedly with young lady.
What in the world is the matter?"
The excited young man put his
mouth close TO the visitors ear, and In
Mortified whisper exclaimed:
There is a rumor going around
that there Is a beasuy tradesman
among us!"
The American as one would nat
urall- suppose, was almost overcome
by this startling announcement, but
had enough control over his sense OF
the ridiculous to say In a shocked
tone:
why the very ideal"
And then he sought quiet corner,
where he sat down and gave himself
up TO a paroxysm.
The rumor, alas! proved only too
true. 1t seems the owner OF high
class manicuring establishment had
come to see a friend who had taken
part In one OF the races, and had in
nocently walked upstairs after the end
OF the programme In the natatorium,
and II was not until after he had made
his disappearance that the gathering
resumed its former gayety.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1905-11-02
HIRE TRAIN TO GET BATH.
Two Men, Dusty from Auto Ride,
Travel Far for Single
Dip in Sea.

Philadelphia Henry Pratt James
and James Madison thompson, of Bal
timore, widely known in club and So
cial circles, engaged special train
early the other morning and made a
new speed record to Atlantic City, all
for the avowed purpose of taking q
bath.
The quiet of the early morning had
fallen upon the Bellevue-Stratford hote,
when the "honk! honk, of an auto
mobile that arrived at Broad street
door demanded attention. Out of the
automobile stepped Mr.. James and Mr..
Thompson clad In automobile outfits,
and called for their apartments, news
of their coming having been wired
ahead from New York.
Mr.. James and his friend reappeared
In the lobby a few minutes later.
feel like taxing a plunge in the surf,"
said Mr.. James. Nothing like a good
bath after a long automobile trip. now
soon is there train down to Atlantic
city,"
MIR. James was informed that there
was nothing doing in the train line
until daylight.
Just order me a special train" said
Mr. James. II feel like a bath and
am going to have one in the ocean
right away. Tell the railroad to hurry
the special"
The special train shot out of the sta
tion soon after. There was only one
car and the locomotive and Mr.. James
and his friends were whirled into the
Atlantic City station at just two
O'Clock. making the 76 miles in 6s
minutes.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1905-11-02

"Tommy Twaddles!"
"What, Map"
"What do you mean by using such
language? You never hear your faith
er talking so.p
"No, you bet I don't. And he'll
never hear me usin' It, either, If I
can help It."
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1905-11-02

Daughter, don't like that young
man who comes to call on you. He
always stays till the last minute"
"Why, papa, he always leaves be-
fore midnight"
"Yes-he wants to get drink be-
fore the saloons close"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1905-11-02

Him-Do you think women should
have the privilege of proposing?
Her-Emphatically not.
Him-Why not2
Her-And give men the privilege
OF refusings Never (!
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1905-11-02

uIf you are troubled with indigestion,
constipation, sour stomach, or any
pain, HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
will make you we'll and keep you well.
35 cents, Tea or Tablets.
KAUFMAN 4 BAER.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1905-11-02

"That chorus girls costume 10 q
work Of art, isn't It ?"
Mozart. .is long, yen know"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1905-11-02

"How did Jack get out of marrying
Miss De Turmond ? She fairly threw
herself at his head"
II know but women never can
throw straight"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1905-11-02

SIS this what you'd call a popular
song?"
son, no. Nobody Is tired of 1t yet ;"
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-01-28
TWO IMPORTANT MEASURES.

Two bills Of Importance to the peo-
pie of this state will be introduced
in the legislature during the coming
week. The first bill will be senate
bill while the second will originate
in the house. The first bill will be
an act to regulate the fare to be
charged by street car companies. 1t
is the judgment of several of the mem
bers of the senate that the fares
charged are too much and that only
three cents should be asked for ride
within the corporate limits of the city,
while the fare of fifteen cents between
this town and Murray should not be
more than five cents. 1t is pointed out
that in all the great cities other than
this reduced fares have been put into
effect and the public and the carriers
have both been benefited by the
change. The second measure is to be
introduced in the form of the act in
troduced and enacted into law SIX
years ago in relation to garnishments.
This law was fathered by former Rep
resentative Jackson and was holly
contested in the courts, but was pro-
nounced sound by the supreme court
OF the state. Several laboring men
claim they are being annoyed by the
several collection agencies; that when
garnishments are served ON the en-
ployers the employee loses his job and
hardship is worked thereby. The
last named bill will be warmly recon.
mended by the working classes.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-01-28

talks for effect, but his questions al
ways have a bearing on the point.
Bailey appears to take little or no in
terest in the whole business. He is
seldom present.
Prosecutor Tayler either has not
clear conception of the fine distinc-
lions in the doctrines of the Mormon
church, or in his cross-examination he
wants to confuse the witness by cast
ing a cloud of uncertainty about his
interrogations. Yet at times he makes
a great ado about the exact phraseol-
ogy used by witnesses. For instance,
he appeared to think there was great
difference between man being dead
and a man being not alive.
Charles Mostyn Owen grins and
smiles sickly smiles when witness
gives him a hard knock which is not
infrequent, in reference to him being
"spotter" and a Glow down" detec-
tive. A favorite mode of expressing
his surcharged feelings is to draw his
hand across his throat when Nor
mon witness declines to tell about the
temple ceremonies.
1t is very evident what the result of
the whole thing will be. 1t is this.
Smoot will keep his seat. Even Bur
rows will not recommend that he be
expelled, although Dubois might If
| he does, he will be the only one of
the committee that will. The report
will, to satisfy public clamor, roast
the Mormon church and probably rec
ommend that a constitutional amend
ment be passed bringing polygamy and
kindred offenses in all the states under
the jurisdiction of the federal govern
ment. Notwithstanding that it has
been represented that the leaders of
the w. G. T. U. and other women's or
CARNATIONS are present and encourag-
ing the prosecution, such is not the
fact. The women present are not of
ficers in any of the associations re.
ferred to. They are members, but in
most cases obscure members who are
being used for all they are worth by
the prosecution. Mrs. H. H. Smith
former president of the w. c. T. U. in
Utah, is now resident of Washing.
ton, and is favorable to Smoot.
Mrs. W. H. Jones of Salt Lake and
Mrs. Coulter of Ogden, both Gentiles
were excellent witnesses for Smoot
They gave their testimony clearly and
in straightforward manner, and At
torney Tayler gained nothing in his
cross-eXamination.
JOHN w. HUGHES.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1905-01-28
THE SMOoT CASE

Now that the Smoot case. 81 70.
testimony and argument are oon
cerned, is past history, it is wor UlS
while to note that so far as tbo "o oa
tentions of the protestauts ARC con
cerned, they have utterly and con
pletely failed to make out their ooau
others has never had even a shadow Vs.
The protestants started to fight hIa
case with the unqualified assertns
that Senator Smoot was polvgam0,
who had been guilty of an omen orG
undisputable infraction of the law IN
living with more than with one wfo
This assertion of the Rev. Leilicb and
evidence to support it. Those of No
who are personally acquainted WIKI
Senator Smoot know that so far &C Wa
is personally concerned a purer and
truer man to all principles of manhood
does not live
Driven from their assertion of Senate
Shoots domestic relations the mo
testants then took the ground that
Smoot had taken an oath that prevent.
ed him from being true and high.
minded American citizen. Of course
this contention was not supported nv
any of the evidence adduced. Smoot
said without qualification that he held
| his duty to his country above every.
thing else, that he would not permit
any one, even the president of the
church, to influence his vote or his
opinion in affairs of state, but still the
professionals keep up their howl.
The whole matter can be summed
up in four words: Smoot is a Nor.
mon. That is the substance of the en-.
tire business. If he had been a Catho.
lie, a Baptist or member of the
great body of men that fails to claim
membership in any church there
would have been nothing at all said.
The man has not yet been found who
will even under pressure testify that
Senator Smot has not been always
square in his business dealings-that
is more than can be said of some sen.
ators who have drawn their salaries
He is known among his business as.
sociates as an honest upright, straight.
forward man of affairs. whose word
is just as good as q guaranty bond.
Any man who has tried to influence
him has found that the senator must
be approached with real argument
not with hot air. There has appeared
no reason under heaven why Senator
Smoot would not or could not repre-
resent the whole people of Utah fair
ly, impartially, honestly and with
more ability than some of our senators
have exhibited.
There is no doubt that the people OF
the east have wrong impression OF
political affairs and conditions in Utah
But there is only one reason for the
condition. So-called specials" have
filled the columns of eastern news
papers and have led the people to De
lieve that Utah is place fit only lo'
savages and degeenrates. These east
erners actually believe that the branu
of Cain is burned deep into every
Mormon"
If the men who exc out precarlou'
existence by manufacturing these Sp
Gals had an atom of decency apou'
them, they might recite the frantlc 81. sr
forts of the Tribune to get under wv
protecting wing of the MorhlOn
church. Those of us who have ps ,.t
, in a position to understand the t"'''
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-12-23

N 8. French, Berlin In The Dakota
Farmer: a. w. Nonrse, OF Mclean
county, N. d., writes: While sitting
on my milk stool one evening a short
time ago 1t occurred to me that Swede
tunnips manufactured into golden but
ter beat dollar wheat. They are cas-
lily grown and few good cows are
good company on a North Dakota
farm as well as profitable In the VIM
ter time"
AS to the value Of turmips for milk
production we cannot speak very
highly. But a good COW has a faculty
OF digestion that sometimes turns out
very different from what the simple
chemical analysis of food would show.
She is whole chemical laboratory
herself and her methods Of working
are very different from those OF the
scientist. Professor Henry, In his
great book on Feeds and Feeding, z
does not rate turndps or rutabages
very highly, but most cows eat them
greedily, and there is a benefit in the
succulence of all roots when fed to
cows as a change from dry feed that
Is far beyond any chemical test.
We have seen wonderful crops Of
rutabages raised here on sod but the
storing and feeding Of them in large
quantities has ever been quite a prob
lem for U.s. But what p1eases us most
in the above letter is to see that an
other besides myself has formed a
habit OF thinking on his milking stool.
AS think-machine milk stool cam
not be beat. :
And our good friend here on his
stoO has thought to full as sound a
purpose as those who do their think.
ing ON the seat Of a gangplow or a
binder. A few cows are good com
pany on North Dakota farm wheth-
ed fed on turndps or good mdllet hay
and corn fodder. Yet these last two
or three good harvests Of grain have
turned too many from the small, sure
milk stool to the larger but tar more
uncertain selflbinder. Now lust q
word to such: Please tell me why,
my farmer friend. why do you 20
back on your old COW? She never
Went back on you; not once! That
black year OF all years when wind
and hail destroyed the toll OF months
10 @ flash, the old COW warmed and
fed both You and yours and gave You
ct least two pair Of overalls and a
snlrt, which was a years. clothing in
those dark days. When drouth and
hot winds brought the collector to
your gate, the old COW met him and
turned him smiling away, for he knew
run well that the interest ct least
would be SECURE, just as long as erass
grew and water flowed There is
no 0rtend like an old friend" :sst
The dairy and creamery business Of
Dakota is as yet only an infant. But
has amy one seen a stronger or a
finer child Of its age? Surely not.
Then why push him over just as he
has gotten nicely on his feet and
going alone, so to speak? The CHM
ate, the grass and especially the wat
ter, all combine to make this an ideal
place to keep cows. The eastern
dadryman artdticially heats water for
his cows to drink, but here we just
tap the earth and a warm stream that
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-12-23

The defendant who was held on the
charge Of keeping dog without n
cense. repeatedly tried to interrupt ths
evidence. but was hushed each dime by
the court. Finally the clerk turned 10
him.
DO you wish the court to under
stand" he asked. shat you refuse to
renew your dog llcensef'
Yes. butt y
we want no butts You must ~
nsw your license or be fined. You
know II expired last month"
@Yes, but 90 did the dog..--Harpsr's
weekly.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-12-23

NASAL Catarrh quickly yields to treat.
asnt by Elys Cream Balm, which is agree.
ably aromatic. It is received through tho
nostxils, cleanses and heals the whole sur
lace over which il diffuses itself. Druggists
sell tbs 800. size; Trial size by mail, 10
sents. Test il and you are sure 70 continus
Nhe treatment.
Announcement.
10 accommodate those who are partial
- the use OF atomizers in applying liquids
Into the nasal passages for catarrhal trOts-
Mes, the proprietors prepare Cream Balm IN
liquid form, which will be known - Ely's
Liquid Cream Balm. Price including thu
spraying tube il 70 cents. Druggists or by
mail The liquid form embodies the med.
isinal properties Of the solid preparation.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-12-23

Excursion Rates on the 500 Line for
chrlstmas md New Years.
Tickets on sale daily. December AZ,
1905. to January I, 1906. GOOD going
only ON date Of sale. and good return.
Ing until January 2. 1906. Ask me
agent
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-10-12
And Don't You Forget It.

Here is one law the newspapers OF
the state will not allow the officers to
forget, "Every township treasurer
shan publish in some newspaper in
the township or 10 the county having
general circulation therein, immedi-
stsly following the annual settlement
in October in each year. a full and
detailed statement, duly verified, Of
the receipts, expenditures and indebt-
odness Of the township for the year
ending at the time Of said annual
statement"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-10-12
Some seasOnable ADVICE.

1t may be piece Of suPerauous
advice TO urge people at this season
Of the year to lay in a supply OF
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. II is
almost sure to be needed before win
ter is over, and much more prompt
and satisfactory results are obtained
when taken as soon as cold is con-
tracted and before it has become set
tied in the system, which can only be
done by keeping the remedy at hand.
This remedy is so widely known and
SO altogether good that NO one should
hesitate shout buying it in preference
to any other. 1t is for sale by all
druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-10-12
HIGH School

| " " W " " " " " " " " " "
Miss Romig visited several classes
Tuesday.
The flower committee is not very
active thece days,s
Miss Miles 10 laying in her supply
Of winter apples daily.
Each class was jubilAut to receive a
half holiday yesterday. just think
how long 1t will Be until there will
be another occasion for such universal
rel icing.
The class in physics is having a
hard time to handle "work."
Miss Miles is complimenting her
first year Latin class Tor their rapid
progress.
Miss War6eld taught the English
classes Friday, Miss Martin visited
the KAnsas City schools.
II it takes class three days to lose
half holiday, how long will 1t take
to earn onep
In all probability our boys will con-
test with visiting teams In tennis and
foot ball In the Thanksgiving tourna-
ment.
No classes are more enthusiastic
than the beginning algebra classes.
The freshmen are not afraid Of work.
The boys will play their first game
in foot ball with Junction next Satur-
day. Captain Snider says the boys
are practiCing hard. We must have
another victory.
Some Of the freshmen boys have a
three mile walk but as they have such
good company they don't complain.
Judging from the interest the
students are taking in the movement
to have a reading table the latter
ought to be q success. The order for
the magazines will be sent to the
publishers soon.
AS soon as possible the vacant lots
west Of the city hall will be cleared
off for basket ball grounds. There is
enough enthusiasm over basket ball
for us to have several good teams
among the girls. At least two teams
will organize next week and regular
practice will begin at once,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-10-12
ErKxAs woHDER.

One small bottle Of the Texas Won
der, Halls Great Discovery. cures all
Kidney and Bladder troubles, removes
Gravel, cures Diabetes, Seminal EmIs-
sIons, Weak and Lame Backs, Rhsu-
matIsn and all irregularities Of The
KIdnsyS and Bladder In both men and
women. Requisites Bladder Troubles
In children. II not sold By your
druggist, VIII Be- cent bI mall On re-
osips o. q. ons small bottle Is two
noafhs' trssimsnt, and seldom fails
70 ours any oaSs sbovs mentioned.
Sold b al druggistA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-10-12
Pull Of Tragic Meaning

are these lines from j. H. Simmons Of
Casey, Ia. Think what might have
resulted from his terrible cough II BIO
bad not taken the medicine about
which he writes: Il had o fearful
cough that disturbed my nights rest.
| tried everything, but nothing would
relieve 1t, until | took DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs,
and Colds, which completely cured
me-" Instantly relieves and perma-
nently cures all throat and lung dis
eases; prevents grip and pneumonia.
At J. NJ. Glsissner's, druggists guar
anteed; 500 and tl.00. Trial bottle
free.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-10-12
81. LOUIS BRIDGE CASE.
Attorney General Moody Will Pros
coed Under the sherman Act TO
Break Up River Monopoly.

Washington, Oct. Upon leaving
the White house Friday after the ses'
sion of the cabinet Attorney General
Moody made the following announce
ment:
ut was determined by the president
that upon the complaint pending in
the department Of justice AGAINST the
monopolization of the bridges and the
ferry across the Mississippi into 81
Louis appropriate action should be be
gun by the attorney general"
The determination of the ATTORNEY
general to bring suit is the result O.
Secretary Taft's investigation. 1t is
understood the suit will be based on
an alleged violation Of the antitrust
laws of the United States. The con-
gressional charter for the bridges pro-
vided for their forfeiture in case OF a
monopoly. Secretary Taft found that
the violation of the law had not been
sufficient to work forfeiture, but sug-
gested procedure, first, by bringing
a mandamus against himself as sec
rotary of war in case any person felt
aggrieved at his refusal to declare a
forfeiture or, second, a suit under the
antitrust law. 1t is expected that
Attorney General Moody will proceed
under the Sherman act.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-10-12
Oheap Farm for sale.

940 acre farm two miles from Enter
prise. Good upland. A snap at %
per acre, for a short time. Look this
up. tits a bargain and will get away
from you. Tom @. DAVIS,
Sole agent for Thos. Brady,
SOFT Hope, Kas.