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The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22
Words Of Wisdom.

Westfeld. ILL.,, Dec. 18th (SpeciaD-
All who are suffering with Bright's
Disease, should read carefully the fol
lowing letter from the Rev. G. L. Good
Of this place. He says:-
II feel 1t is my duty to tell you OF
the wonderful benefit have received
from the use of Dodd's Kidney Pills
l am a Minister of the Gospel, and in
my work. am frequently exposed to
all weathers. Six years ago, l was laid
up sick. doctored with a number OF
physicians, and finally consulted a
specialist, but without success. They
all told me had Bright's Disease.
was in bad way and almost helpless
when, thank God, l heard Of Dodd's
Kidney Pills. They saved my life.
took sixteen boxes and now am
cured. The first day took them felt
relief. When l began weighed only
one hundred and Ave pounds, now
weigh one hundred and sixty-five and
am the picture OF health. l recon-
mend Dodd's Kidney Pills to all my
friends who have Kidney Trouble and
pray to God that other sufferers
will read these words and be helped
by them"
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

So-called wandering pains" may
come from its early stages. or the
presence of danger may be made mani
fest by profuse menstruation, accom-
panied by unusual pain, from the
ovaries down the groin and thighs.
II you have mysterious pains, il there
are indications of Inflammation or dis
placement, don't wait for time to con-
firm your fears and go through the
horrors Of hospital operation; secure
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound right away and begin its use.
Mrs. Pinkham. of Lynn, Mass, will
give you her advice free of all charge
II you will write her about yourself
Your letter will be seen by women only
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
the success have had with your wonderful
lies stopped. Shortly after felt w badly tha
I submitted to a thorough examination by
physician and was told that had a tumoI
on the uterus and would have to undergo al
operation.
Soon after read one of your advertise
ments and decided to give Lydia f. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound trial. After
trying Ave bottles as directed the tunor i.
entirely gone. have been examined by /,
physician and he says l have no signs Of a
tumor now. It has also brought my month
lies around once more, aud / am entirely
well. Fannie D. Fox, Chestnut Street.
Bradford. Pa.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22
storis. Told of Prof. Park.

Prof. Park, so long the especia
light at Andover Theological Semin
ary, when young man studied In
Germany. His acute mind made him
the terror of the professors. The emf
nent DR.. Tholuck, after being driven
into a corner in an argument with
the young American, exclaimed, Now
am sorry that Columbus discovered
America"
When Prof. Park, at Andover, was
asked by student the reason for the
tower of Pisa, he quickly answered
NO doubt the contractor did not pay
his men promptly, so that they were
compelled to put a lean on the tow
err"
Prof. Park was very particular to
call his students by name. One day
he met man by the name Of Jones
Not wishing to betray the fact that
he could not recall his name, he said
by the way, how do you spell your
name?" The student with some sur
prise, exclaimed: Jones. Is there
any other way of spelling it?"
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22
Mission of the Wise Men.

When the wise men came from the
East to found Christmas day, they
we're mastered, not by religious con
servatism, but by Christian eNpecta
ton. They were dominated, not by
reason, but by irtuition-by the
genius represented in Job and in Da
vid rather than by the calculation OF
Jacob or the saws of Solomon. This
world is saved not by prof1t-takins
merely, but by prophet-giving. A fe"
wise men f1cm the East, acting ON in
sight, created that glad epoch OF de-
light in selssacrifice which we call
Christmas. Politics and worldly Wis
dom fought Christmas to the quick
but Christians was conducted from
the upper air resounding with rhyth'
mic benedictions not only OF peace
but of peace based on good will.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22
Shy On Table Etiquette.

liable etiquette in country hotels
is a study in ITSELF" remarked the
travelling man. Every town seems to
have its own code of ethics and It's a
difficult matter to keep up with the
various forms and observances. had
to stop over in a little Connecticut
town on my last trip and put up at the
only hotel In the place.
There was no fault to find with the
dinner. There was an abundance of
well-cooked food and reveled in
dishes SO dear tc my infantile days,
reserving a gap for slice OF the real,
old-fashioned pumpkin pie, which was
made feature Of the bill OF fare.
1.-The waitress passed and repassed
me, but made no motion to remove
my plate and trot out the luscious pie.
My patience gave out at last, and
almost grabbed her as she flew by and
haughtily demanded my portion.
"'Y'all through she snapped.
"'Yes'
"'Then why didn't ye stack up yer
dishes sod know"
"And as q rebuke for my lack OF
table manners she brought me stingy
slice"
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22
STILL TRIMS HUSBANDS HAIR.
Aged Millionaire Keeps to the Custom
of His Poverty Days.


In Brooklyn there lives millionaire
well along In years. with wife from
whom also youth has lang since fed.
From the old days before wealth
came to them the couple retain one
custom which has passed, as the years
have flown, into a sort of sacred rite.
The old lady cuts the old sentleman's
hair. Once year the millionaire
goes to a barber shop and has his
scanty locks trimmed. That sets the
style for the ensuing year. When he
comes home the wife carefully stud
les the cut, and after that it is her
work of love to reproduce it until
another year rolls around and the an.
nual visit to the barber takes place
The old gentleman also shaves him.
self.
Economy in the matter of barbering
which was first matter of stern ne
the couple refuse to give up out of the
days OF poverty. AS they are child
less couple, there is nobody to hector
the old man into engaging valet
Really the old man has his hair cut
more often than is necessary, for
sometimes when the worries of wealth
and social duties are more than or
dinarily oppressive the good wife will
say: Come dear-come up TO my
room. want to cut your hair" And
while the scissors snip the old couple
laughingly go back to the old happy
days of youth and struggle once more
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22
Pathos Between Lines.

John Mitchell. in a description oi
one of the historic coal strikes of the
last century, said:
There is story Of the privations OF
these poor people that has n grim pa
thos in 1t. Its pathetic rather than its
humorous side makes the story worth
repeating.
"a child, during the strike, goes to
Mrs. Simpkins on Monday morning and
says:
"'Please, ma am, my mother sent me
for the loan of your marrow bones to
make soup with
"Tell your mother Mrs. Simpkins
replies, that Mrs. Murphy has them
today, and Mrs. McDevitt is promised
them for tomorrow, but she can have
them on Wednesday if she'll return
them promptly. bein' as I want to
make soup myself on Thursday
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22
Is Disease a Crime ?

Not very long ago. popular magazine
published an editorial article in which
the writer asserted, in substance, that all
disease,should be regarded as criminal.
Certain it is. that much OF the sickness
and suffering of mankind Is due to tho
violation of certain of Natures laws.
But to say that all sickness should be
regarded as criminal, must appeal to
every reasonable Individual as radically
wrong.
1t would be harsh, unsympathetic,
cruel, yes criminal, to condemn the poor,
weak, over worked housewife who sinks
under the heavy load OF household cares
and burdens, and suffers from weak
nesses, various displacements of pelvic
organs and other arrangements peculiar
to her sex.
acting demsnds upon the system. coupled
with tho care. worry and labor OF rearing .
is S.sn shs S.Sy Gi .1e
and the hard. and never-ending work which
Pieree he o9s she maker * that hat world famed rom:
edy for vomans peculiar weaknesses and
that one Of DE srestest Obstacles 70 the cure
OF this class OF maladies L. the fact that the
Peedsd ssst fron hs1 many housshold e.res
use Of his Prescription its full benefits. It
in bis % Extensive Practice In these cases. 70
meet with those in which his tire atment falls
from hard work long enough to be cured
With those suffering from prolapsus. ante
version and retroversion OF the uterus or
other displacement of the womanly ORGANS
It is very necessary that, in addition TO TAX
from being very much. or for long periods on
their feet. All heavy lifting or straining OF
any kind should also be avoided, As much
exercise is also very important. Let tho
patient observe these rules and the "Favor-
lite Prescription Will do the rest.
DIR. Pierce's Medical Adviser is sent free
on receipt of stamps to pay expense OF
mailing only Send to DR.. r. V. Pierce,
Buffalo. N Y, 2l one-cent stamps for pa
per-covered, or 81 stamps for cloth-bound.
II sick consult the Doctor, free of charge
by letter. All such communications are
held sacredly confidential.
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets invigorats
and regulate stomach, liver and bowels.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22
MADE FORTUNE ON RACE TRACK
One Man Has Won Where Thousands
Have Come to Ruin.

EVSNS SSUlV ~ Nebs
Frank England, a Jersey City man.
81 years old. says that he has won a
fortune Of 315O,00O by betting at the
race tracks. He started with a capi-
tai of rs cents and has accumulated
sufficient sum to keep him in COM
fort for the rest of his life. That's
one case; for that one we will ven
ture the prediction that there are 100
instances where men have started
with fortune of $150,000 and wound
up with Is cents as result of gam
bling on horse races. Every dollar
that Mr.. England won came out OF
some other mans pocket. The man
who starts with cents capital. who
engages in legitimate business and
who by good management and thrift
succeeds In collecting sum equal to
that which Mr.. England possesses
benefits the community. He helps to
create wealth, while the gambler who
wins has merely enriched himself
entirely at the expense of others.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

overexerted myself in the least de-
gree. At times | was weighed down
with feeling of languor and Gepres-
sion and suffered continually from
annoying Irregularities of the kidney
secretions. l procured box Of Doan's
Kidney Pills and began using. them I
found prompt relief from the aching
and lamenes in my back, and by the
timo I had taken three boxes l was
cured OF all irregularities"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22
AGONY OF SORE HANDS.
Cracked and Peeled-Water and Heat
Caused intense Pain-Couid Do
No Housework-Grateful
to Cuticura.

MY hands cracked and peeled, and
were SO sore it was impossible for me
to do my housework. II put them in
water l was In agony for hours: and
II tried to cook, the heat caused In
tense pain. consulted Two doctors,
but their prescriptions were utterly
useless. And now after using one cake
of Cuticura Soap and one box OF Cuti-
cura Ointment my hands are entirely
we'll, and l am very grateful. tSigned)
Mrs. Minnie Drew, IS Dana St, Rox-
bury. Mass"
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22
catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot reach
the of the dseAs Catarrh is blood or consti
tutons dsease and In order to cure 1t you must take
internal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure IA taken In
ternally and acts directly on the blood and mucou
surfaces. Halrs CatArrh Cure IL not Quack medi
cine ltwas prescribed by Of the best phystctan
In this country for and Is regular prescription
1t 10 composed of the best tonics known, combnet
with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on tht
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of tht
two ingredientsts Ia what produces such wonderful re
suits in curing catarrh. Send for testmonias. free
FL. CHENEY CO., Props., Toledo. o
Sold by Druggists. price I5c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22
s77.ss-Denver to City of Mexico and
Return,

The City of Mexico invites the tour
ist with n thousand different attrac-
ure seekers. Its parks. plazas. grand
old cathedrals, theaters. clubs. art gal
leries and museums are among the nm
est and most interesting In the world.
The climate Is delightful. Side trips
may be made from the city to the Ru,
ins OF Militia. Tampico. Vera Cruz and
other points. Mr. T.. A. Cooper, c. p.
A., Colorado & Southern. 17th and Cur
tbs SITS, will furnish ful data.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

ter, N. T., writes:
Seven We a r 8
ago l was suffer
Ing very much
through the fall
ure of the kidneys
to eliminate the
uric acid from my
system. My back
was very lame
and acned II |
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22
Te1n-The colorndnn'. Whistler Resort

Te1ns-The COIorndnn'n Winter Res0rt
San Antonio is an ideal place to
spend the winter. Half foreign. wholly
unique, 1t is altogether one of tho in
terestinE places. Its perfect climate
semi-tropical vegetation and numerous
plazas. adobes and missions make 1t
more like an old Spanish city than any
American town.
The round-trip rate to San Antonio
via Colorado & Southern is $41.10. Com
plete information may be had from Mr..
L. A. Cooper, C. p. A., 10th and Curtis
SITS.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22
Chinese Ruler.

The Empress Dowager of China
was sold into slavery at the age Of
eleven, to save her family from star
~ation.. Afterwards, she was present
ed to the late Emperor, and, upon his
wife's death, became Empress. Her
feet were never bound. and she was
taught to read after persistent plead
ing. The sterling qualities Of this
wonderful woman, like those OF Pills
hury's Vitos, have overcome every OBJ
stacle. And she holds herself at the
head OF China, as does Vitos at the
bead Of breakfast foods.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

Have You Ever Spent a Winter South
Galveston has the finest beach In the
South. The climate Is wonderful. Low
altitude. humidity of atmosphere
soothing sea breeZes and the general
restful effect of the easy southern life
all tend to slow down the irritable
heart and brain and bring about per-
feet rest.
The Colorado & Southern makes Il
round trip rate of $4S.50 to Galveston
Mr.. L. A. Cooper, C. T. A., 18th and
Curtis SITS. will tell you about this at
tractiYe place.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

Nobody reads Christmas gift books.
nobody smokes Christmas cigars. no.
body wears Christmas slippers and
neckties-but In spite of all these
things, Christmas remains Great In
stitution.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22
Insist on Getting It.

Some grocers say they don't keep
Defiance Starch because they have n
stock on hand of u OF. brands. which
they know cannot be sold to a custo-
mer who has once used the 16 OF.
pkg. Defiance Starch for same money.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

won't shake out or blow out; by using
Defiance Starch you obtain better re-
suits than possible with any other
brand and one-third more for same
money.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22
"yuI.r I. Scandinavian.

The word "Yule" has in reality
nothing to do with Christmas. 1t is
an old Scandinavian word. signifying
the winter solstice. which was always
kept as a feast by the heather Goths.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

wfes affections that have been
alienated are not worth one per cent.
of the amount her husband usually
sues for.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22
A Biped Canine.

The curiosities of Vienna include
small dog, which, having been horn
without front legs, has learned to walk
about on its hind legs.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

When man gets of as his own a
Joke he read in paper, without being
caught, he thinks he ought to write a
comic opera.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

Can 1t be that the life insurance
officials neglected to insure themselves
against the loss of their jobs?
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

A really ingenious person ought to
be able to work OF lot of last year $
Christmas presents on his friends this
wear
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22
Have You Ever Spent . Winter souti

Many n mans ears would be shocked
il they heard him speak kind word to
his wife.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22
Those Who Have Tried It.

will use no other. Defiance Cold Wa
ter Starch has no equal in Quantity
or Quality-16 OF. for 10 cents. Other
brands contain only L. OF.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

May we remark that the museum
freak who swallows fire is light
cater?
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

At the age of eighteen boy
wonders If he will ever become as iS-
norant as his father.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

40 not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
has equal for coughs and colds.-JoHS F.
BOYER Trinity Springs. Ind. Feb. Is, 1900.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

Lewis Single Binder straight sc. Yo
pay lOc for cigars not SO good. Your deale
or Lewis Factory, Peoria, LII.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

1t is the woman with n new hat who
never complains because the sermon is
long drawn out.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

"Hardupp says his word is as good
as his bond" well, l should say il
was-just about"
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

Superior quality and extra quantit!
must win. This is why Defiance Starct
is taking the place of all others.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

ETC permanently cured. No fits after
ilrrt of DR.. Kline Nerve Restor-
err Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
DR. r. H. KLINE Ltd, ISL Arch Street. Philsdeph Pa
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

1t is unlucky to be run over by al
automobile on the 18th of the month.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

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 Is Ozone full pound-while
all other Cold Water Starches are put
up in A-pound packages, and the price
is the same. 10 cents. Then again
because Defiance Starch is free from
all injurious chemicals. II your grocer
tries to sell you 1907. 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 letters and figures
"16 ozs." Demand Defiance and save
much time and money and the annoy.
ance of the iron sticking. Defiance
never sticks.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

Kansas is sadly I'm need of a lot of
husky chaps to husk corn.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

man may get into the penitentiar
without being penitent.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
itching, Blind, Bleeding, ProtrIding Piles. Drug.
gists arc authorized to refund money II PAZO
OINTMENT fails TO cure III = to II days. 50c.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22
More Flexible and Lastlno,

Never try to collect a bill December
21st-its the shortest day in the year
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

Mrs. Windows Soothing syrup.
For children tsothinx, softenA the gums reduces h
aAmmAtoA, Allays pain. cures wind colo c bottle
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

When n woman begins to lose her
eycsight she makes an ideal chaperon
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

Lewis Single Binder costs more than
other sc cigars. Smokers know why.
Your dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria Ill
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

No chromos or cheap premiums. but
a better quality and one-third more
of Defiance Starch for the same price
of other starches.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

The parrot used to be called popin-
jay. but now 1t is usually called
Polly.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BR0MO Outline Tablets. Drug
I lists refund money II IL fails to cure. K. w.
GROVES signature is on each box. 25c.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

Many girl who married for leisure
has repented in hurry.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

Constant Subscriber says that an
Iowa girl wants the name and address
of the handsomest man In Colorado.
We have sent him our card.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22
sEvEN YEARS AGO.
A Rochester Chemist Found Sing
larIy Effective Medicine.

William A. Franklin. of the Fran
lin & Palmer Chemical Co., Roches-
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22
II "Showed EN-"

Despite the fact that northern New
England is stronghold of temperance
il not of prohibition, temperance lee
turers sometimes go there and encour
age the faithful. One such speaking in
Keene, New Hampshire, reminded his
hearers of the story of Dives and Laz
arus. The lecturer pointed out how
when Dives was in hades he did not
ask for beer or wine or liquor, but fol
one drop of water.
Now, my friends" said the lecturer
what does that show us?"
A voice from the back of the hall in
stantly replied: at shows us where
you temperance people go to-"
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22
Keen a Stout Heart.


A man can not always be cheerful ant
gay,
There are so many crosses that mus
be endured,
But all ought to bear with what patience
we may
cured.
OF all earthly lessons 10 hear and forbcai
Par excellence is and well worthy the
learning:
It fits one FOR life and fits one to wear
A crown in the land for whose JOY VIC
are yearning.
Then let me not faint though my bur-
dens be sore,
The burdens l bear toward the home
am heading;
Let courage be mine that l utter no roar
Because all the way it is pretty hard
Shedding.
The journey at longest is not very long
And. living in hope of a blessed here
after.
I'll go at my task with heart full of
song
And turn all my groans into outbursts
OF laughter.
Milwaukee State Journal
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

When a fool gets angry he begins to
swear.
The Springfield herald., 1905-12-22

You're not SO much" said the host,
laughing. Il guessed that myself.
When l asked him. he put the whole
proposition in as few words as posi-
BILE; all he said was, 'lashin's O. cham
pagne.'"
Evening star., 1905-11-07
FURLoUGHED BY RELAYS.
Cutting Down the Force at the Govern
ment Printing Office.

The volume of work at the government
printery has decreased and Saturday night
forty men were given furloughs They
were informed that they would probably be
put to work again within week or ten
days. 1t is claimed that the reduction in
work is attributable to the condensation of
the government reports on which the office
is now engaged The reports of all the
government officials are put in type at this
time of the year and usually entails an inn
mense amount of work on the printers
The reports are not so verbose this year,
1t is claimed. and the time necessary for
mechanical composition is consequently re-
duced. 1t is understood that Acting Public
Printer Ricketts, has arranged to give fur
loughs to the extra men in relays, so that
the men will not feel the effects of the fur
Tough so greatly, thus, instead of putting
Off forty men for month. 1t is understood
that the forty men laid off Saturday night
will be put to work again next week and
another lot of forty laid off. When Con-
gress meets it is necessary to have all the
men at work.