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The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

The Afshans are, as rule. tall.
bearded, fierce-looking. wellset-up
men, and are brave, hospitable and in
tensely liberty loving. No nation has
ever been able TO hold them long in
subsection. and. in fact. the late amir
-Abdur Rahman-was the first of their
own rulers who mastered them sufi-
ciently to fuse them into one central
lied nation. The language of the
Afghans is called pushto or pashto and
the people as a whole are frequently
called Pathans. The court language
is Persian.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
Man After Woman,s Place.

Woman has invaded nearly every
line of business once devoted to men.
but 1t seldom occurs that the male
will think it worth while to steal n
poor housemaid's job. The financial
stringency. perhaps. forced one per
son so far 10 forget his manhood as
to apply for general housework. The
following advertisement appeared in Il
morning paper:
Young man wants place for general
Aousework, firstclass cook. bread.
cake; sleep out"
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
Sicilian Vespers.

The Sicilian Vespers is name
given to the massacre of the French
in Sicily on Easter Monday (March
500, 1882, the signal for the com
mencement of which was the first
stroke of the vesper bell. Charles of
Aniou, by his brutality and injustice,
drove the Sicilians to desperation. and
on that evening the inhabitants of
Palermo. enraged at a gross outrage
offered by French soldier to a young
Sicilian bride. suddenly rose against
their oppressors slew 1000.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
Home TRAINING In Manners.

Not only does the teaching of good
manners in the home during child
hood prove a blessing during youth
and render child pleasing and at
tractiye. but it is of Incompatible
value later. says the Designer No
where else, and from no one so well as
the mother. can the growing boy or
girl become easily and naturally
familiar with all the little mannerisms
that stamp one as being well bred.
1t is useless TO reprimand a child
for the very errors its elders commit.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
Only His Hands.

George Golden and his friend Casey,
a pair of well known American humor-
lists, once sailed for Europe. Relating
the events of the trip afterward, Golden
remarked:
Talk about seasickness! Had I
known that Casey was afflicted that
way we never should have gone abroad.
The very first day out Casey collapsed.
and refused to brace up again. tried
all sorts of remedies on him, but with
out avail.
Finally l cried out: Can't You
keep anything on your stomach. man 2
" Only my hand, George, he
groaned; only my hands, Tit.
Bits,
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

The extraordinary popularity of fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice of Starch matter of great i'm
portance. Defiance Starch, being free
from all injurious chemicals. is the
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics Its great strength as a stiffen
er makes half the usual quantity of
Starch necessary, with the result OF
perfect finish. equal to that when the
goods were new.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
Unappreciated Prowess,

The athletic son wrote home from
college as follows:
Dear Pop: Watch the papers.
Next week l distinguish myself by
throwing the hammer"
And the irate old gentleman stamped
his equity foot and replied:
81 don't care to read any such dis
graceful antics in the paper. II you
break any windows you'll have to pay
for them yourself"
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
When the Band PLAYED nDi.ie -

Judge Sam White of Baker City, the
Tom Taggart of Oregon Democracy, a
few years ago threw a five-dollar hat
through skylight rs feet from the
ground in Baker City when the band
started up the tune of Dixie. Pen
dleton East Oregonian.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
He L laughed.

"Boohoo!. Boohoo." walled little
Johnny.
Why, what's the matter. dear?" his
mother asked, comfortingly.
Boohoo-er-p-picture fell on papa's
toes"
well, dear. that's too bad. but you
mustn't cry about 1t, you know"
Il d-d-didn't. l Laughed. Boohoo!
hoo!'-Everybo Magazine.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

1t has been decided TO put the Pana-
ma canal dam and locks on the Pacific
side of the isthmus far enough inland
TO be out of reach OF hostile fleet
Thus we shall be prepared in case OF
sudden hostile expedition on the part
OF the natives OF Guam.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

One OF the predictions for the new
year is that it will solve the problem
of practical aerial travel. So much
progress has been made in this direc-
tion and interest is so enthusiastically
aroused in the various experiments on
the subject, that this prediction will
not be received as one of visionary
projects which no sane and conserva-
tive person expects to see realized.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

That an article may be good as we'll
as cheap, and give entire satisfaction,
is proven by the extraordinary sale of
Defiance Starch, each package con.
tanning one-third more Starch than
can be had of any other brand for the
same money
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

Hon. Thos. Gale, who was elected to
Congress from Alaska, is well known on
the Pacific slope, where he has resided.
His Washington address is 1912 9th ST.,
N. W., Washington, d. c.
Washington, d. c.
Peruna Drug Co.. Columbus, Ohio.
Gentlemen: can cheerfuHy recon7-
mend Peruna as q very efficient REM
edy for coughs and colds.
Thomas Gale.
Hon c. Slemp. Congressman from
Virginia, writes: 81 have used your val
liable remedy, Peruna, with beneficial
results, and can unhesitatingly recon-
mend your remedy as an invigorating
tonic and an effective and permanent
cure for catarrh."
Man-a-Iin the Ideal Laxative.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
$500 in Gold, Free.

Send us the names of your friends
who want piano. and if we secure an
order as result we will give you s.
In gold for your trouble. Send all the
details you can and write plainly. The
knight-campbell Music Co., 1625-31
California St. Denver, Colo.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

Fifty members of the Massachusetts
legislature work by the day for wages.
1t is TO be hoped that their election to
the legislature may not lead them to
think working for living is foolish
or unnecessary.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

Wearing a peSkaboo shirt waist in
winter is highly recommended for
women who want to catch the grip.
Plenty of men catch it without any
special rules. thus demonstrating
again the superior ingenuity of the
sterner sex
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

If any foreign nation should attack
our noble fleet of battle ships on their
journey, Admiral Evans will doubtless
order the battery of 81 pianolas into
action, and the fight will be over.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

Andrew Carnegie's opinion that the
world is growing better indicates the
complacent mood that comes when
the golf is going well.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

A wooden pavement, when made of
rectangular blocks that have been
creosoted and honestly laid. approach
es closely to the ideal.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
Sad but True.

Making his rounds in an isolated vii
lage the census-taker gave one of his
official papers to a woman that she
might fill in the required answers
One of the questions, instead of read
ing, Married or single" read, "Condi-
tion as to marriage" The woman filled
in the answer thus:
Awful hard up before. Wuss after
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

A New York cafe has made its
women patrons a New Years present
of permission to smoke. In making
some presents it is often a wise thing
TO consult the tastes of the recipients.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

These scientific inquiries as to why
mosquitoes do not bite frogs are plain
ly an effort to tempt somebody TO
start nature taking
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

Jesse l.. Livermore. the plunger.
who cleaned up $4,000, 900 in Wall
street, and now has 100000 bales Of
cotton. is only twenty-eight Ten
years ago he was marking prices on
the board of Boston brokers' office
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

A man six feet one inch in height
and weighing only so pounds has just
died in Rhode Island. What a great
tester of airships he would have been
II he had made use of his talents!
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

A scientist has discovered that
grip germ has barbs. These, in ad
dition to the thumh-screws, red-hot
pinchers and ice tongs. give him
decided advantage over such puerile
bacilli as those of malaria and small
plN
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

A man who possesses the titles of
earl and baron is starving in st. Louis
because he cannot find job. He does
not explain why he has neglected to
marry an heiress.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

AS to the proposition to pension our
ex-presdents. ought not something be
done for one or two of our most dis
tinguished never-presidents?
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

A Montreal paper has been fined
for calling the members of the provin-
cial legislature fools and ignoramuses.
The paper would probably have been
able 20 secure a verdict in its own
favor If It had not INDUCED in such
silly tautology.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

An Ohio judge is n private in the
national guard of that state. He
would be in quandary II the troops
should be called out While he is trying
case.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

That this is an age of paradoxes is
proved again by the fact that famous
living skeleton. formerly with Bar
mum. has just died from fatty degen-
Grafton
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

Leap year will have salutary ef-
feet on the vanity of those bachelors
who have been enjoying anticipatory
thrills of worry.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
First Posto ffice Scheme,

private enterprise and was inaugu
rated about 1464.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
Woman's Wiles.

Eyes" confided Mrs. A, II find it
very profitable to give my husband a
dressing down occasionally. l gave him
one today"
But how is 1t profitable?" queried
Mrs. z.
"Why. he generally gives me dress
Ing up"
Dressing up?"
yes; to get me in good humor
again he promises me new coat,
new set of furs and new hat"
Even stingy man opens up when 1t
comes to giving advice
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

What would the naval doctor in
command do II his boat were seized
with n sinking spell? Inject nitrogly-
cerine?
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

Now that the Japs in Vancouver
have become the aggressors, what VIII
be the international aspect of the
case?
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

Ann. according to the Philadelphia
Bulletin. is n popular name among
brides And Amy name for bride
groom is sufficient for receptive
bride.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

That Muskegon man who rescued
Detroit boy from drowning by hold
ing a rope in his mouth may be said
to have saved him by the skin of his
teeth.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

After so much warning the average
man will be terribly disappointed If he
does not receive at least one pro-
posal during the coming year.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

Gertrude Atherton finds Edith
Wharton dull We await Edith's
Cross.counter.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

In the new year it is believed that
n larger number than ever will try TO
swear off their taxes.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
Profitable Investment.

yes" drawled the old postmaster
of Bacon Ridge, Jeff Weatherby
bought an ostrich from circus and
started an ostrich farm, but by gum,
the ostrich died"
"Then | suppose it was dead loss?'
remarked the hat drummer.
"Oh, no. Thar were so many boss
shoes and bolts and rivets and screws
in the birds stomach that jeff opened
up a blacksmith shop"
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

South America is naturally in
clined to regard the fleet as some
thing that does not particularly con
cern its interests one way or another.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
Dentist.

A person VINO finds work for his
own teeth by taking out those of other
people.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

The average attendance at the New
York public schools is now G35. 600.
which is about $4,000 more than one
year ago.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

Do not strain your eyes looking for
prosperity, but get out and help 1t
along.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

A dog kept watch three weeks over
the body of his master, d. r. Rankin,
who killed himself near Lawton, Okla.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
Browns Bronchial Troches

have a worldwide reputation for cur
ing coughs, sore throats and relieving
bronchitis and asthma
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

Halving another's sorrow is sure
way OF doubling your own joy.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
THE HERALD
SPRINGFIELD. COLORADO

There is no accounting for tastes.
Grip bacilli love close, ill-veuulated
room.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07

A virtuous deed should rayer be
delayed Dow.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
PILES CURED IN RTl

PILES CURED IN g TO Ii DAYS.
PAZO OISTM EST is guaranteed to cure any case
II Itching, Blind. Bleeding Protrudln. Piles in
ito II days or money refunded. 5Oc.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT SCORES
BIG CORPORATIONS BECAUSE
OF THEIR ATTITUDE.
STANDARDS METHODS
ARE TORN TO PIECES
Tendency of Oil Concern to lover
Awe, Crush and Dsdan Public"
Proves Warm Theme in Chiefs
Communication.

President Roosovelts sizzling mes
sage to congress asked the enactment
OF n fair employers liability law, more
powers for the Interstate Commerce
Commission. and the executive again
called to the attention of the law
makers his campaign against the "spe-
cially privileged rich" Regarding the
clnred unconstitutional by the supreme
court. the president said:
"As regards the employers liability
law. | advocate its immediate reenact- :
ment. limiting its scope so that 1t shall
apply only to the class of cases as to
which the court says 1t can constitu-
tionally apply. but strengthening It's
provisions within this scope. Interstate
employment being thus covered by an
trastate employment will be left to the
action of the several states. With this
clear definition of responsibility the
states Will undoubtedly give to the
performance OF their duty within their
field the consideration the Importance
OF the subject demands.
II also very urgently advise that n COM
prehensive act be passed providing for
compensation by the government to all
service. Under the present law an in
jured workman in the employment of
the government has no remedy, and
the entire burden of the accident falls
on the helpless man, his wife, and his
young children. This is an outrage
1t is a matter of humiliation to the ma
tion that there should not be on our
partially atone for cruel misfortune
when it comes upon n man through no
fault of his own while faithfully serv-
ing the public"
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
Would See Traffic Associations.

Uniformity of railroad rates was an
which is OF interest to the general pub
lie and President Roosevelt advised a
pool OF tratfic associations for the pur-
connection he continued as follows.
Il desire to repeat my recommended
tion that railways be permitted TO form
traffic associations for the purpose of
comforting about and agreeing upon
rates, regulations. and practices affect
Ing Interstate business in which the
members Of the association are mu-
tualy Interested. This does not mean
that they should be given the right
10 pool their earnings or their traflic
The law requires that rates shall be
so adjusted as not to discriminate be-
ent species OF traffic. Ordinarily rates by
all competing lines must be the same.
As applied to practical conditions. the
can not be conducted according to law
without what is equivalent to confer
Cnce and agreement. The articles un-
der which such associations Operate
should be approved by the commission.
all their operations should be open to
lattous. and practices upon which they
agree should he subject to disapproyaI
by the commission"
Then followed Il roast" on the "evil
rich The president told Of the cam
paiEn which the wealthy lawbrsqI,rs
conducted and set forth remedial legIs-
follows: s"''
Under no circumstances would we
Soun''ndnct attacks upon llw-abIdiuE
property, or do HuEht hut condemn
those who hold up rich men as being
eNll men because of their riches on
the contrary. our whole effort is to In
sist upon conduct. and neither wealth nor
property nor any other class distinction
as hcinE the proper standard by which to
judge the actions OF men. For the hon-
est man Of great wealth we have a
nearly regard, just rs we have a hearty
regard for the honest politician and hon
est newspaper But part Of the move
ment TO uphold honesty must be move
ment to frown on dishonesty We at
tack only corrupt men OF wealth. who
hnd in the purchased politician the most
efhcient instrument OF corruption and in
the purchased newspaper the most Ell
cient defender Of corruption. Our main
quarrel is not with these agents and
representatives Of the interests They
derive their chief power from the great
sinister Offenders who stand behind
them. They are but puppets who move
as the strings are pulled. 1t is not the
puppets. hut the strong cunning men
and the mighty forces wur',' ing FOR evil
behind and through the puppets. with
whom We have to deal We seek to con-
troll iew-dcfyinE wealth. In the first place
to prevent its doing die evil to the re
public, and in the next place to avoid
the vindietiye and dreadful radlcaiIsm
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
TH0S. GALE, OF ALASKA,
MEMBER OF US. CONGRESS

Vel RnosOn on The Pacific SLOPE. HIS
Washington Address is L5Is 9TH ST.,
~. W., Washington, d. c.
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
u you want to hatch fertile egg you should se,
Mandy Lee Incubator

seSaa-e us the machine that 1. built that wa, -
roh. otnef IKE It CAtslos tells ho~ and -hy srna
tor todAy-AoN. Gko. H. Lkk CO., Omaha N.ir
The Springfield herald., 1908-02-07
Assails Injunction Abuse.

Abuse of the use of the injunction
In labor cases provided another theme
is some need for action regarding the
rights and wrongs of labor from black
listing to hoycottins. Continuing, he
said:
"As regards injunctions. I can do lit
tie but repeat what have said in my
last message to congress. Even though
1t were possible | should consider il
most unwise to aHoli.h the use of the
process of Injunction. 1t is necessary
their own dignity and in order that
they may in effective manner check
uses 1t cautiously and conservatively,
but who, when the need arises, uses 1t
fearlessly. confers the greatest ser
vice upon ou- people, and his preemi-
nent usefulness as public servant
should, be heartily recognized. But
it has sometimes been used heedlessly i
and unjustly, and that some of the in
functions issued inhict grave and oc-
casionally irreparable wrong upon
those entoined.'
That the santa Fe railroad president
had guilty knowledge OF rebatlng is an
assertion which the executive made
with effect In his message he in
closed letters OF corresponding. which
statements. HIS words in this con-
nection are:
In enclose herewith a statement is
sued by the chief of the bureau of cor
porntions in answer to certain state
ments (Which | also enclosed. made by
and on behalf OF the agents of the
Standard oil Corporation and a letter
of the nttorney-general containing an
answer to certain statements. also in
closed. made by the president of the
Santa Fe Railway Company. The
Standard oil Corporation and the rail-
way company have both been found
guilty by the courts of criminal mis-
conduct; both have been sentenced to
pay heavy fines: and each has issued
and published broadcast these state
ments. asserting their innocence and
denouncing as improper the action of
the courts and jurles in convictlnE them
of guilt These statements are very
elaborate, are very ingenious. and are
untruthful in important particulars
The letter and inclosure from Mr.
heney sufficiently illustrate the meth
DDS of the high officials Of the Santa
Fe and show the utter fRlsity of their
plea of Ignorance. the similar plea of
the standard OIL being equally with
out foundation"
Arizona republican., 1908-10-06

incurable but the answer to this was that the dictum of the profession had not always been found to be correct. Many diseases which were thought to be incurable are now known not to be SO
 The board temporarily disposed of the matter by reference of it to At torney General Clark for a decision as to the law
 An official of the medical associa- tion said last night in relation to the matter: "Dr. Francis A RedewiH is sued an affidavit against Dr. Alton be- cause of the charges enumerated, he acting as secretary of the MaricOpa County Medical Society. This society of thirty five members voted unani- mously to present this affidavit before the territorial board. Dr. Redewill is backed in his affidavit by section ' of fhe medical practice regulations in Arizona and also by a late supreme court decision of the United States that covers just such cases as here presented United States District At torney Alexander and Assistant Dis trict Attorney Christy helped Dr. Redewill to work up the law of the case. There are enough points of law Ceasily cover the case so say Attor- neys Alexander and Christy. The state decisions such as that of California cited by Judge Baker at the meeting of the Arizona board will not influ- ence the decision in the least, since the affidavit is referred to Attorney General Clark and he will be influ- enced by supreme court decisions of the United States"
Arizona republican., 1908-10-06
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 Everyone is subject to indiges- tion. Stomach Arrangement follows stomach abuse, just as naturally and just as surely as a sound and healthy stomach results upon the taking of Kodol.
 When you experience sourness of stomach, belching of gas and nauseating fluid, bloated sensation, gnawing pain in the pit of the stomach, heart burn (so-called), diarrhOea, headaches, dullness or chronic tired feeling-you need Ko- dol. And then the quicker you take Kodol-the better. Eat what you want, let Kodol digest it.
 Ordinary pepsin dyspepsia tab lets" physics, etc. are not likely to be of much benefit to you, in digestive ailments. Pepsin is only
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 Phoenix.