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Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-10

ther, shabby, but they were clean, and GER
talnly not ragged.
:, All this time he had been laboring under
the mistake that he presented the appearance
OF a gentlemanly lad. This was a revelation,
indeed. He must have been looking too high,
his former social standing did not count, and
MS education seemed to be going for nothing.
lie had never once thought of shoveling
coal, or asking for, porter's or a waiter s
position Suppose he got chance to put a
ton or dozen tons of coal into somebody s
cellar, would he do it? he inquired of himself.
He would. Was there anything honest he
would not do for his mother? There was not.
Some way, he grew stronger, and the ache
left his heart as he assured himself that there
was no occupation so menial that he would not
welcome it for his mothers sake.
There was one offer that he had declined.
1t was to canvass for pictorial volume. He
could not recall the name. He remembered
that in his former home the servants were
possible of all such applicants, and he had
never seen any house where canvassers were
welcomed. He was glad to think that he had
always been sorry for those poor people.
Now everything else had failed, and he could
not go home again with the old story of hard
luck. His mother was growing weak and iii
for the lack of the nourishng food she had
all her life been accustomed to, and he couldn't
bear it another day.
He would canvass for this book. If folks
oidiiiHieu tneir uOOTS LII his lace he would Try
to be ashamed of them, and not of himself.
1t was hard Job, and when at last, equipped
the first fight of steps to the door-bell, he
was in state of excitement which none but
the sensitive can ever understand. But he
rang the bell, and the summons was answered.
81 have book to show the lady of the
house, please" said Herbert, politely, but
Go show it to the lcobble-stones," was the
inspiring. answer. The lady of the house
amt in"
And bang went the door.
1t would take too long to relate the varied
experiences of this amateur canvasser, but out
of three hours consecutive and. conscientious
ringing Of bells, the lad managed to interview
two, ladies and one little girl. One lady al
ready had the volume. The other would
think about buying it. If the canvasser was
around that way in a week or two, she would
talk with him again.
The little girl wanted to see the pictures.
The servant, kinder or more unsuspicious or
intultiye, than the rest. let the boy into the
hall, while she went up stairs to her mistress.
Unfortunately, the lady was asleep.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-10

keep the point in position, draw the eve Of
the needle down toward the other pole. This,
Il carefully done will bring the needle to a
horizontal position, where it will remain,
floating or in suspension, as long as the
thread is held steadily.
The magnetic forces operating to produce
this effect appear to be: First, the attraction
of the left pole for the point of the needle.
second, the repusion of the right pole for the
same point; and third, the attraction of the
resisted by the thread supporting the needle:
the latter, also is held from approaching the
left pole by the same means.
The experiment may be made more effective
by covering the magnet with sheet of paper
thus concealng it. FNPs''
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-10


IBa Herbert Duryea, lad OF eighteen,
with frank, handsome face, and a
sturdy, well-knit frame, looked
somewhat grave and discouraged as these
words fell from the lips of the rich merchant
to whom he had applied for a position.
"That's what everybody says, sir, the
boy replied "And that's what l thought my
self when L started out. l have good refer
ences,' he added, with brave struggle against
disappointment, "and / will do anything to
earn little money to maintain my mother.
She isn't very strong, sir." ;,
Herbert Duryea had spent nearly month
in an endeavor to find work, and at this
point it was about all the poor. fellow could do
to keep from breaking down ignominiously
He had always supposed that If it was neces-
sary for a son to support his mother, every
body would be interested in helping him.
The mothers who suffered poverty and hun
ger either hadn't any sons, OF their sons were
not willing to work for them. But he had
not walked the streets for four weeks without
finding out his mistake.
'Your mothers widow, then"
The merchant glanced up from his bills, and
surveyed his companion again from head to
foot. At last-and Herbert's heart gave a
quick, joyful leap-somebody was interested
in his mother.
Eyes, sir" he replied. Perhaps you re
member Hamilton Duryea? He was my fa-
ago, lost everything, and then-then he was
taken very i'll, and only lived little while.
l was all ready for college, but of course l
had to give that up, and try to see what
could do"
Il remember your father very WELL" the
gentleman responded, with considerable in
terest and respect in his tone; ''but where are
your fathers friends? l should think that
among them all position might be scared up
for you"
wanting situations and times are SO hard.
They tell me there doesn't seem to be any
thing doing" the boy answered.
The grim face Of the merchant relaxed a
little, and ghost of a smile played about
his mouth.
"Times are always dull, my lad, when
man wants work." he said.
Then he put his hand into his pocket, and
drew out a roll of bills.
Il don't feel justified" he went on, "in
making room for clerk l do not need.
should like to give you employment, and if
today. This" extending his hand with five
dollar bill inclosed-"will help your mother
little, perhaps"
Herbert Duryea drew back as if he had been
struck, while all the blood in his body seemed
to have rushed into his face.
He opened his mouth to speak, but the
words would not come. The man Of business
dropped the money on the counter and re-
sumed his work.
The boy stood for moment picture of
helpless wretchedness, then, unable to say any
thing but low and almost inarticuate Good
morning, sir, turned, and left the establish
ment.
OF course, he must have looked like beg
gar and acted like beggar, he said to him
self, or he never would have been taken for a
beggar. 1t was true that his feet were al
most on the ground, but the uppers were well
BACKED. He supposed his clothes looked ra
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-10

Lay horseshoe magnet on table, with the
poles in front. Magnetic the needle by rub
bing it several times, always in one direc.
tion, by one pole of the magnet, after each
stroke returning the magnet in an arc through
the air.
Take the end of the thread between thumb
and finger, and suspend the needle over its
attractive pole, allowing the point to come
within one-fourth of an inch of the magnet;
then, with a circular sweep of the hand to
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-10
The Floating Needle

interesting experiment may be per-
formed with quite a small magnet
and a common sewing needle. In
sert a Light thread in a needle, tie
and cut off one end, leaving sim
gle thread six or EIGHT inches long.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-10

0EENIS to me an able-bodied fellow
like you'could find something to do
! if he tried hard enough"
al Herbert Duryea, lad OF eighteen,
. with a frank, handsome face, and q
st,Ir.du wellkn frame looked
The Lamar register., 1906-02-07
GAMBLING STOPPED
BY GOVERNOR FOLK OF MISSOURI
How He Upheld the Law in the Face
Of Fierce Opposition-Raid that
Closed Deimar Race Track.

Among other laws passed by the
Missouri Legislature which had the
active opposition of the corporations
at long range, was the law prohibiting
race track gambling and making ii "A
felony. The St Louis race track
known as the Delmar track, was one
of the most active gambling places i'll
the country, and the telegraph com
panies sent the reports of the Delmar
races all over the land. turning a
pretty penny thereby. The track was
outside the corporation at st. Louis, in
St Louis county, where The governor
seemed to have no power to enforce
the law.
The Dclmar people kept on racing
and gambling. Local sentiment in st.
Louis county was with them. and nat
urally the local officers were in sym
pathy with the gamblers. and they in
vitcd all Missouri TO laugh at It's over
Jealous governor. Lawyers very gen
orally agreed that the governor had
no power; but Folk determined for
himself that II was not only his right
but his duty to stop organized crime
anywhere in the state.
So one day Il squad Of St, Louis po-
liccmen appeared at the gates OF the
Delmar tracks and asked for admis-
sion, and being refused, departed. That
was all. The next day they appeared,
asked for admission, and being re
fused, walked in. They made no ar
The Lamar register., 1906-02-07
WITHDREW FROM CAUCUS.
Senator Patterson Leaves Democrat:
on Treaty Question.

Washington. - Democratic senators
perfected Saturday what they believe
TO be "A perfect orSanizasion to defeat
the Santo Domingo treaty and place
the minority in a position TO compel a
strict party vote on other questions
likely to arise during The present ses-
SION Two resolutions were adopted
at caucus continuing five hours,
which the Democrats assert not only
will dispose of the Domingan treaty,
but will furnish the precedent for de
manding a united party vote on all
questions that may be considered par
tisan in their character. when two
thirds of the Democratic senators so
decide. The resolutions follow:
Resolved, that the Senate ought
not to advise and consent to the treaty
between the United States and the re-
public of SantO Domingo. now pending
before the Senate.
"Resolved, that if iwo-thirds OF the
caucus shall vote in 'avor of the fore
going resolution. il shall he the duty
of every Democratic senator to vote
agains, the ratification of the treaty
Those who were absent from the
caucus were Berry. Clark of Montana,
Gearin. McLaurin and Stone, all out
of the city. Patterson withdrew be
fore the vote was taken Ieller voted
for the first resolution and was eX-
cused from voting on the second, and
McEnery and Taliaierro absented
themselves without explanation.
The first resolution was adopted by
:, vote of 81 to !. Clark of Arkansas
voting in the negative. The second
was adopted by vote of 90 to A. Clark
of Arkansas, Daniel, Foster and Nal
Ipry ynfiup in the negative.
The position of the absentees ON
The treaty as represented in the caucus
gives twenty-nine against the treaty
with the position of Clark of Arkan'
sas. McEnery. Patterson and Talia-
ferro not known save for the public
expression of Patterson in the Sen
ate in favor of the American policy.
Mr.. Patterson declined TO make any
explanation of his leaving the caucus
The Lamar register., 1906-02-07
MIsBeI5ie MnsIey

To be such a successful wife. to re-
tain the love and admiration of her
husband. to inspire him to make the
most of himself, should be woman's
constant study.
If a woman finds that her energies
are tagging, that she gets easily tired,
dark shadows appear under her eyes,
she has backache, headaches, bearing
down pains, nervousness. Irregularities
or the blues, she should start at once
to build up her system by tonic with
specific powers. such as Lydia E Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
Following we publish by request .
letter from young wife:
Dear Mrs Pinkham:
"Ever since my child was born have suf-
fered as hope few women ever have, with in
dammation, female weakness, bearing-down
pains, backache and wretched headaches 1t
affected my stomach so l could not enjoy my
meals and half my time was spent in bed
Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound
made me a well woman, and feel so grateful
that am glad to write and tell you Of my
marvellous recovery. 1t brought me health,
new life and vitality Mrs. Bessie Ainsley,
Gil South 10th Street, Tacoma, Wash.
What Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound did for Mrs. Ainsley it will
do for every sick and ailing woman.
If you have symptoms you don't un-
derstand write to Mrs. Pinkham,
daughter-in-law of Lydia e. Pinkham,
at Lynn, Mass Her advice Is free and
always helpful.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-07
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
officers Selected Represent Fruit
Growing Sections.

Decentralization of officers occu-
pied the attention of delegates oil the
Colorado State Horticultural Society
at the closing session of the conven-
ton Thursday afternoon. In choosing
those who will direct the affairs of the
it was aimed to have represented the
different fruit. growing sections OF the
state, and the officers chosen VIII
cover the territory better than ever
before The election resulted as fol
lows: President, J. II. Crowley, Rocky
Ford: vice president, X. 4. Orr, Grand
Junction: secretary. G.. II. sale; as
sistant secretary, T.. B. Coggeshall
Denver; treasurer. Mrs. Lutte Wilcox
Denver: executive committee, J. S. Oil
yer. Paonia; Il. d. Smith. Masonville;
J. S. McClelland, Fort Collins.
The reading of many interesting pa
pers marked the proceedings of the
closing day. A lengthy talk on THE
Best varieties of Apples, Pears, Cher
rics, Plums, Peaches, Nuts. was made
by j. S. McClelland Of Fort Collins.
practical Demonstrations in Spray
ing were explained by w. S, Has
well of Denver
The first paper of the afternoon was
on The Commercial Side of Fruit
Growing" by o. ID. Shields of Love
land. Eugene d. Smith of Masonville
discussed the Growing OF Cherries
Profitably." Prof. c. p. Gillette of
Fort Collins spoke regarding Work
and Observations" and II. B. King OF
Pueblo impaired valuable information
concerning Packing and Marketing
Commercial Fruit
The Lamar register., 1906-02-07

Around the fireside or about The
well-lighted family reading table dur
ing the winter evenings the children
and Grown.ups can play with their
wits and see how many words can be
made.
20 people making the greatest mum
ber of words will each receive little
box containing a $1,000 gold piece.
10 people will each win one box con
tanning a $500 gold piece.
300 people will each win box con.
tanning 500 in paper money and one
person who makes the highest number
Of words over all contestants will re
ceive box containing 10000 in gold.
1t is really most fascinating bit Of
fun to take up the list evening after
evening and see how many words can
be added.
few rules are necessary for abso-
lutte fair play.
Any word authorized by Wcbster's
dictionary will be counted, but no
name of person Both the singular
and plural can be used. as for instance
grape" and grapes"
The letters in "YI-O.Grape Nuts"
may be repeated in the same word.
Geographical names authorized by
Webster will be counted.
Arrange the words in alphabetical
classes, all those beginning with A to
gethcp and those beginning with Il to
come under f. etc.
When you are writing down the
words leave some spaces. in the A. 4,
and other columns. to fill in later as
new words come to you. for they will
spring into mind every evening.
1t is almost certain that some con
testants will tie with others. In such
cases prize identical in value and
character with that offered in that
class shall be awarded to each. Each
one will be requested to send with the
list OF words a plainly written letter
describing the advantages of Grape
Nuts, but the contestant is not re
auired to purchase a pkg. These let
ters are not to contain poetry, or fancy
flourishes. but simple, truthful state
ments of fact For illustration: A
person may have experienced some
incipient or chronic ails traceable to
unwise selection of food that failed to
give the body and brain the energy,
health and power desired. Seeking
better conditions a change in food is
made and Grape Nuts and cream used
in place of the former diet. Suppose
one quits the meat, fried potatoes.
starchy, sticky messes of half-cooked
oats or wheat and cuts ont the coffee.
Try, say, for breakfast a bit of fruit, a
dish of Grape-Nuts and cream, two
soft boiled eggs, a slice of hard toast
and a cup of Postum Food Coffee.
Some amateur says: "A man would
faint away on that" but. my dear
friend. we will put dollars TO your pen
The Lamar register., 1906-02-07

rests. but stood around, and left when
the races We're over. The next day
the same squad OF policemen appeared
AT the gates, marched in and at the
proper time arrested the boolmakcrs-
Then Folks intimate knowledge OF
human nature came into play. Book,
makers are proud men, and are prone
10 glory in their independence. and
their superiority to the law. So ths
Delmar gentry were loaded into an
open patrol wagon, and instead of be-
ing driven quickly and In a surrepti-
tious manner TO their destination. were
driven AT a dead walk, six miles
through the heart Of the city to the
police station. surrounded by hoot-
ing jibinE crowd Of sCornful citizens
When the crowd tired and threatened
to dissolve, the drivers of the patrol
wagon, following instructions. slowed
up or stopped to let the crowd re-
gather and Jccr at the law breakers.
The next day, when II was rumored
that there would be big raid. and
that the track frequentcrs would bo
hauled into court, the gates of the Dell
mar race track were closed. and havs
been closed ever since. A notice was
posted ON the Delmar gate that. owing
to the arbitrary action of the police.
the races would discontinue.
The owners of the Delmar track rep
resented great wealth and much polit-
ical power in Missouri. They com
planned bitterly that the law did not
permit the governor TO use the police
in stopping felonious violations OF tho
law, but, nevertheless, they quit. The
horses are gone. the bookmakers have
He'd. and gambling upon the results OF
the ST. Lonis races has ceased all over
the United States.-William Allen
White in McClure's Magazine.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-07
Where Our Navy Stands.

In tonnage, fourth; in battleships.
fifth; in armored cruisers. seventh. in
submarines, fifth; in torpedo boat de
stroyers, sixth. Rather a sorry show.
but figures will lie. For example, the
Japanese are seventh, inferior to
Great Britain. France. Germany, the
United States, Italy and Russia (before
the cataclysm) in number of battle
ships; and yet the Japanese, who are
also well to the bottom of the list in
torpedo boats and destroyers, are able
to give very good account of them
selves on the sea, and in sea fight.
And in two years the United States
will have twenty-five battleships In
stead of twelve. and twelve great ar
mored cruisers instead of two.-Ev-
erybody's Magazine.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-07
BABY COVERED WITH SORES.
Would Scratch and Tear the Flesh un-
less Hands Were Tied-"Wouid
Have Died But for Cuticura."

"My little son. when about year
and half old, began to have sores
come out on his face. | had physi-
clan treat him. but the sores grew
worse. Then they began to come on
his arms. then on other parts OF his
body, and then one came on his chest,
worse than the others. Then called
another physician. Still he grew
worse. At the end of about year
and half of suffering he grew so bad
| had to tie his hands in cloths at
night to keep him from scratching the
sores and tearing the flesh. He got to
he a mere skeleton. and was hardly
able to walk. My aunt advised me to
try Cuticura Soap and Ointment.
sent to the drug store and got cake
of the Soap and a box of the Oint-
meut. and at the end OF about two
months the sores were all well. He
has never had any sores of any kind
since. He is now strong and healthy.
and ! can sincerely say that only for
your most wonderful remedies my
precious child would have died from
those terrible sores. Mrs. Egbert
Sheldon. r. F. d. No. l. Woodville,
Conn, April %, 1905
II you would be respected and happy.
mind your own business.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-07
THE ARGENTINE CENTRAL.
Georgetown and Silver Plume Rejoice
in New Railroad.

Denver. A Georgetown dispatch
says The Argentine Central railroad
which has been in course of construc-
tion for the last four months, is re-
ality. The golden spike was driven at
, O'Clock Wednesday afternoon in the
presence of the promoter. Rev. Il. j.
Wilcox Superintendent {. %. 1inSle
of the Waldorf Mining Company,
prominent citizens of Silver Plume
and the entire working force OF the
Wilcox tunnel
The spike was driven where the
road now ends. near the portal of the
Wilcox tunnel. by James Hannahnan,
assisted by William Dunning, master
mechanic of the road. The cere-
IN, .iies were impressive and congratu
lations were showered upon Mr.. vii.
cox by the enthusiastic but small audi
cnce.
f. Superintendent Tinglc, as soon as
the spike had been driven. broke bot
tie OF aqua pura and mighty shout
was given by the many miners and
and others who were present.
No sooner had the echoes died away
than Mr.. Tingle, in a speech behtting
the occasion, proceeded to chriSten the
new town of Wilcox. Lots VIII be
plated out and houses erected by the
miners of East Argentine.
The first train for passengers VIII be
run over the line tomorrow morning.
The road will provide cheap transpor-
tation facilities for many mines need
ing them. .--..,
Early in the spring the road viii be
extended to Argentine pass, distance
of four miles Here the tourist Will be
given the opportunity OF visiting the
natural ice palace, beautiful forma-
ton of crystallized ice. In appearance
the walls resemble a long hall, the
walls of which are draped with the I'm
est of lace.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-07
RAILROAD RATES
PRESIDENT Roosevelt FAvoRs
HEPBURN BILL
HAS ISSUED NO ULTIMATUM

But Would Not compromrse on Less-
lation Not in Accord with Views
Expressed in His Message.-DeepIy
Interested in Philippines and State
hood Measures.
Washingto Roosevelt is
not trying to dictate to Congress what
il shall do or not do regarding rail
road rate legislation or any other
problem of legislation. He has not de-
liyered to the Senate or TO the House
any sort of an "ultimatum on subjects
of legislation, anI has not held over
the heads of Congress tho threat of
an extraordinary session if he does
not obtain the Legislation for which he
is hoping This statement is made by
authority, also, that suggestions of a
compromise of any sort on rate legis-
lation which do not emboiy the sub
stance of the President message on
the subject have not appealed 10 the
President 1t can also BE- said that he
doubtless would refuse 10 accept a
compromise which would affect any
essential feature of the proposed legis-
lation. What is known as the Hep
burn bill, now under discussion by the
House, embodies substantially the
Presidents views, as set forth in his
last annual message. In the early days
of the present session he thought the
measure proposed by the Interstate
Commerce Commission was the most
practicable offered, but after mature
consideration it seemed 10 him that
the Hepburn bill was the better.
Members of the Senate committee on
interstate commerce nave assured the
President that either the Hepburn bill
or a measure resembling 1t in essential
features will be reported 10 the Sen
ate. The report of the Senate commit
tee will not be unanimous but II will
represent the views OF majority OF
the members. The report will be sup
ported 1t is expected. by Senators
Cullom, Dolliver and Clapp, and pos
sibly by other Republican, and by the
Democratic members of the commit
tee. 1t can he stated that while the
President desires that such rate legis-
lation shall be established as he has
recommended. he is firm in his atti-
tude that the railroads as well as the
shippers shall be dealt with Justly. lie
wants nothing in the law that would
affect unfairly the rights or the prop
erty of the railroads.
He is confident that legislation 10
be framed substantially On the lines
of the Hepburn measure will prove
fair alike to the railroads and 10 the
people. He is notifying TO dictate
matters of detail. and, of course, will
preserve an open mind as TO proposed
amendments which do not affect the
material and substantial features of
the bill.
The President is interested in both
the Philippine tariff and the statehood
measure. Concessions as to either
one of them have not, II is stated. been
given serious consideration. At the
White House 1t is understood that an
effort is to be made in the Senate first
to eliminate Arizona and New Mexico
for consideration as joint state. and
if that should fail secondly to incor
porate in the statehood provision fol
the reference of the question of joint
statehood to the voters of the two ter
ritories. II is too early yet to say
with any degree of accuracy what the
result of the latter proposition may be