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The Springfield herald., 1908-05-15

1t was a mellow day for such a SER
mon. The year was fulfilling all of
the promises made in early spring. In
the woods there was blaze of red, the
ripe juices of autumn, and in the air
there was that melancholy sweetness
that makes a man think, that makes
him look upon his neighbor as his
brother. On bench not far from the
pulpit old Lin Jucklin sat. determined
to surrender himself to the influences
of the sermon. During the week just
ended human nature had not been
overstrong in him. He had told one
man that the only truth about him
was the truth that he was a liar, had
swapped horses with chicken ped
dler and was glad now that he had
not succeeded in overtaking him aft
terward; he had trapped few quails
out of season, but had sent the most
of them to the sick--had done a few 9TH
er things not strictly in line, such as
halting for a few moments at livery
stable to see two dogs fight; but now
as he sat ready to listen to the word
he knew that down in his heart he
hated no man.
The old minister arose and gave out
the hymn, militant verses written by
some ancient fighter and then looked
with scowl at the empty benches at
the rear end of the room. Old Dock
Hency cleared his throat and settled
himself down and Sister Buckworth,
repository of every neighborhood scan
dal for more than two generations,
smacked her mouth, for she felt that
this was to be an occasion for what
the rude slangists called hot stuff"
And it was. The preacher tiptoed in
his wrath against the world. Never
before had that broad boulevard lead,
ing to destruction been so frightfully
crowded. 1t did not seem that there
was possible show for anyone to be
saved. And it was not figurative
hell that the preacher painted, but n
great pit roaring with flames. Into
the house he so strongly brought the
smell of sulphur that boy sneezed,
and a little girl, shuddering in fright,
crept closer to her mother. Old Peter
Balch, shaver of notes and holder OF
mortgages on the homes of widows,
cried out Amen" and mule that had
been tied to swinging limb broke
loose and tore off down the road.
| When the sermon was done Limuel
waited for an opportunity to speak to
the preacher. Just want to talk to
you few moments" he said. "No
hurry. Wait till you shake hands with
all these folks that are crowdin' one
another on the road to obstruction"
The preacher held forth his hand
and Jucklin took it, holding it for a
moment, looking him in the eye. 81
want to talk to you privately. Would
you mind goin' out here and settin' on
a log with me?"
The minister smiled. "Limuel," said
he, ARE you at last about to ask for
terms? Has the light fallen on you?'
"Well l don't know but l am lit
tie scorched. You women folks go on
home and I'll ovcrtake you"
"Shall we have witnesses as to what
you are going to say?" the preacher
inquired.
The Springfield herald., 1908-05-15
Nothing to Get.

Gelctt Burgess was talking at a
theatrical supper in New York about
"The Lark" his delightful little paper
that failed.
NEARLY all good papers fail. said
he. | have an aged friend who runs
a splendid paper in a smaIl western
village. The last copy my friend sent
me had this editorial paragraph
marked in blue pencil:
".Burglars entered our house last
night. To the everlasting shame of
the community for whose welfare we
have labored thirty-eight years, be it
said they got nothing,
The Springfield herald., 1908-05-15

of you. This will not be hard, as
they already feel they are-that is,
If they are good Americans. If they
are Chinese they are becomingly
humble and think that the sun rises
and sets in you and your husband.
But 1t Is safe to say that your chill
dren are not Chinese. They want
to move on higher social plane
than you moved, and on much high
er plane than their father moves.
And when they have reached what
they have striven for, Just use them
to pull you and your husband up and
the end of your family will be some
Blue Book.
The Springfield herald., 1908-05-15
Adams Punishment.

Arnold DAILY is responsible for this
one which happened in a school where
Bible study is part of the course.
What sin did Adam commit?'
HE ate forbidden fruit"
Fright What tempted ADAM
Eve
Not really Eve, but the serpent
And how was Adam punished?"
The girl hcsitated and looked con
fused Behind her sat little eight
yearold who raised her hand and said:
please, pastor know"
well, tell us; how was Adam pun
ished?"
"He mad to marry Eve.'-Toungs
Magazine.
The Springfield herald., 1908-05-15
Mot a Cross.Breed,

SIS that your dog, John?' queried
the mistress with smiling glance n.
the strange mongrel that hid behind
the coachman's heels.
NO, ma'am," replied John. ne Just
come in this morning, and maven
got the heart to drive him away.
"He looks like Il cross breed, doesn't
he?" returned the lady.
"Oh. no. ma'am," was the assuring
reio;nder of John, "he isn't cross
breed. He is cheerful breed. He has
done no hing but hang around and act
happy ever since he came in."-Home
Magazine.
The Springfield herald., 1908-05-15
Will Locate Ships at Night.

Boston.-Announce of remark.
able invention was uade Monday by
Maj. Walter e. Lombard of the First
heavy artillery. NJ. V. NJ.
He visited the harbor forts last Sat
urday and says an officer at one of
the forts has perfected an invention
which will locate Il vessel at ten miles
on the darkest night or in the densest
fog.
with this device" said Major LON
bard, 'gunners from the forts can 10.
cate ship and sink it with the heavy
caliber guns
The Springfield herald., 1908-05-15

When Broadway was reached the
crowd was so dense that the oxen.
which the hale old man afterward de-
scribed as Dave and Dandy, had a
hard time to make any headway.
Meeker's trip ended at last at the
Battery. He had come all the way
from Puyallup, Wash, to New York
in 626 days.
Meeker's object in making his
unique journey is to persuade the gov.
ernment to build national highway
from east to west
The Springfield herald., 1908-05-15
Well Named.

The train had stopped at little
town on the prairie.
The passenger with the skull cap
stuck his head out of the window and
read the name over the door OF the sta
ticn.
Star View" he said. well, that's
a good name, anyway
Yes. SIR" responded the detected
villager on the station platform, "and
1t fits the burned town like glove. IL
you should come here to make livin',
mister. it'd starve you, all right, all
right "
The Springfield herald., 1908-05-15
Stirred up Nelu Yorkers.

only in striking contrast with the Jam
of automobiles and carriages on the
Great White Way" but they were
decidedly novelty in New York.
The driver was Ezra Meeker,
pioneer of the Oregon trail, who had
returned over the trail he followed to
the west half a century ago. All along
Riverside, from Grants tomb to Sew
enty-second street, Meeker was fol-
lowed by an interested and curious
throng.
The Springfield herald., 1908-05-15
An Appropriate Gift.

His mother-in-law had been with
them for three long weeks.
Tomorrow" said his wife, viii be
mam's birthday. | wish / could think
Of something appropriate to give her.
why not give her railroad ticket
homer" suggested her husband.-New
York Weekly.
The Springfield herald., 1908-05-15
Extraction.

How'd your scheme for extracting
gold from sea water turn odt?'
Made my fortune
you really extracted gold from sea
water?"
Nope: but extracted a-plenty from
those who took stock in my scheme.
The Springfield herald., 1908-05-15
A Buddinu Financier.

do you think your boy will ever at
tain YOUR standing as financier'
Il guess he'll do answered the emf
nent operator. Last week he gave me
a quarter to keep for him. and he has
already drawn $2.45 on account
The Springfield herald., 1908-05-15

Pekin.-News was received here
Monday that 5000 rebels set out to
march on Keng-Tsze. treaty port on
the Songkoi river. A body of provin-
cial troops met and repulsed one col
umn at Man-Hao. but the other col
umn, which is following the railroad
line. is now within thirty miles of
Meng-TsZe.
The Springfield herald., 1908-05-15

RE you socially
your husbands
inferior or his su'
perior?
If you are his
inf eri or he is
probably too much
of n gentleman to
have told you so,
but If you are his
superior | am very
much afraid that
you have let him
know 1t.
But If you are
and if you have,
don't let it rest
at that. Try by
all the means in
your power to lift
him up to your
social level. If
your table man
ners are better
than his: If YOU
The Springfield herald., 1908-05-15
dIuOlllOH
@ @ @

HAT would we
have thought of
that mother who
80 or even is
years ago allowed
her children to
play tag and spin
tops on the rail
road track of n
trunk line? We
would have called
her lacking in
common S e n S e
But the world
moves, and al
though mothers
still o b j e C t to
their C h / | d r e n
playing tag and
spinning tops on
railroad tracks,
steam cars are
now allowed on
nd byways, and
The Springfield herald., 1908-05-15
mama,s Numerous Duties.
.iIe Dot-Mama! Mama!'

Little Dot-Mama! Mama"
Mama Tin the next room) WhGt!
Little Dot-My kittie has caught
mouse, and she acts hungry. Please
come and cock it for her. new
York Weekly.
The Springfield herald., 1908-05-15
To Thine Own Self Be True,

To Thine own Self Be rue.
Don't measure your actions by What
will people Think" Most people don't
think. What opinion will you have
of yourself afterward, is the only test.
John A. Rowland.
The Springfield herald., 1908-05-15
Veteran Drove "Prairie Schooner"
With Oxen Through City Streets.

New Yori-A team of oxen drawing
a prairie schooner" the driver of
which was a rugged looking old man
who wore typical western garb, includ-
ing sombrero. attracted great
crowds on Broadway.
The vehicle and driver were not
The Springfield herald., 1908-05-15
Horse Still Useful.

Moe Rose-Do you think the automc-
bile is replacing the horse?
Joe Cose-Well. not entirely; any
way, | haven't found any automobile in
my bologna yet.-Browning's Maga
zine
The Springfield herald., 1908-05-15
It Nav Happen.

"What caused the blockade of traffic
in this street,"
"A girls spring hat blew of"
The Springfield herald., 1908-05-15
AN EXPLANATION,

Why didn't you answer your teach
er when she spoke to you in the arith-
metic class. Ethel?"
Coz mamma told me l muthn't
thpeak durin' thcool hourth."
The Springfield herald., 1908-05-15

our highways and byways, and
whereas the railroad train runs
The Springfield herald., 1908-05-15

Fidelity is seven-tenths of business
succeSS-Parton.
The Springfield herald., 1908-05-15
Denver Directory
S22 C. O. D,

everywhere for se7.00. Send for our free
in the U. S. The Fred Mueller Saddle s. IInr-
n.ss Co. 1ti2-Ia Iprimer St. Denver. Colo.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
SHAM IRONED TO SHORE.
Tzco ManacIed Hen Deserted from
BattIeship Whie Guard Slept.

Two oilers from the batteship New Hamp-
shire arrested in a Chatham Square saloon
yesterday told the police at headquarters that
they had swan manacled from the ship to the
shore in the early morning. They gave their
names as George W. Mills, and George Coons.
and said they had been placed under arrest with
a number of others for a breach of discipline.
The brig being full, they were manacled with
both leg and wrist irons and placed under guard
on deck. During the night, they said, the sentry
fell asleep and they rolled over to a hatch, fell
into the hold. crawIed through coal chute and
swan ashore. They procured files in the Bow
cry and rid themselves of the manacles
Captain Winslow reported the disappearance
OF his prisoners to the police, and detectives ar
rested the before they had finished Cele-
brattng and returned them to the New Hamp-
shire. At the same time Captain Winslow re-
ported several other desertions, and two more
oilers were arrest ed last night.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
FOR TAFT INAUGURATION.
Philadelphia Club, Counting Elec-
ton assured, Reserves Rooms
rErnm rhe Trihune Rureau.

Washington. Aug 19--The first reservation
Of rooms for the Inauguration Of William How
ard Taft as President, on March i, ly09 was
made to-day by the John Mecleary Marching
Club OF Philadelphia. Judge Mecleary, presl-
dent of the club. arrived in Washington tnls
morning and signed contract with one OF the
large hotels for accommodations for four hun
dred members of his organization. besides
band of forty pieces.
This club was among the first TO reserve ITS
rooms for the inauguration Of President Roose-
velt and it had a leading place in the inaugural
parade. AIr. Mecleary said that the members of
his Organization had made up their minds TO be
the first this year and that they were now talk
ing of the trip to Washington as If the elecuoh
of Mr. Taft were an accomplished fact
IF Mr. Taft is not elected" he said, our CLUB
will probably engage permanent quarters IN
some foreign cline rather than accept the alter
native at home. But such a suppos1t1on IS I'M
possible and we were willing TO sign a contract
with the hotel manager which will have to be
lived up to whether Taft IS elected or not
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
T4NCOUYER FIRE SWEPT
Fate of Eighty Settlers Cnknozcn-
Great Loss of Timber.

Winnipeg Man, Aus. 19.-Forest fires on
Vancouver Island are spreading in every di-
rection and reports indicate that the settlements
are threatened. In koksilah district twenty
square miles are ablaze-
The fate OF the scattered ranchers is un-
known The flames are advancing on Gold
steam and one hundred and fifty inhabitants
are backh-ing to save the villages
Several lumber camps have been wiped out
A dense pail of smoke hangs over hftE square
miles and only a soaking rain can arrest the
march of the confiagration- Some Of the rich
est timber lands in the province have been laid
waste and severe blow has been dealt TO the
lumber industry.
Telegraph and telephone messages say tha-
the eastern side Of Bowen Island IS a mass OF
FIRE \ settlement OF eighty persons were scat
tered about the section which has been swept
by the flames but it is Impossible to ascertain
their fate.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
STAMPEDE FOR JOHNSON.
Renominated IN Minnesota Despite
Repeated RefusaIs.

Minneapolis. Aug. 19-Governor Johnson was
renominated unanimously this afternoon by the
Democratic convention after a demonstration
of one hour and five minutes. the most remark
able ever known in this state
Governor Johnson was named. notwithstand-
ing his positive and oft repeated declaration
that he would not be candidate for renomlna-
ton, which declaration has lately been coupled
with the threat that if ne was named against
his will the convention would have 70 do its
work over again
St Paul Aug. 19--When asked tonight II
he would accept the nomination conferred on
him by the Democratic State Convention, Gov
ernor John a. Johnson said:
y have not been officially notified of my nom
nation so have nothing TO say.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
WARRANT FOR E. R. THoMAs's ARREST
New Jersey Authorities VIII Revoke License
Result of Long Branch Crash.
[By Telegraph to The tribune

Trenton y. J.. Aug. 19.-By direction of Commits
sioner J. B. r. Smith, Inspector Ackerman, of the
state department of motor vehicles. out
rants to-day for the of E r Thomas at
Long Branch, for driving the which
sponsble the accident last Saturday at il
legal rate Of speed, and for running it without
drivers license.
The car. a 12)-horsepower Hotchkiss, which Mr.
Thomas was driving. was registered in the name of
Harry Levey, OF No 81 West iSd street, New York
Mr Smith sent out formal notice to-day that this
license would be revoked Commissioner Smith said
that there at least five other complaints
against the car for overspeeding file in the office
The penalty for overspeeding is 500 and for driv
ing without a license $500 sixty days in jail.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
MISS ANNE PECK SIZE.
Guides Illness Prevented Reaching
Summit of Hu0scaran

Lima Aug. 19.-After suffering great hard
ships Miss Annie s. Peck, OF Providence
the mountain climber, returned from her trip
UP Mount Huascarau. She was enthusiastically
welcomed, as il was feared that she had met with
an accident, word having bee received from
her since Friday afternoon, when she siCnalicd
her arrival ct an altitude of 2JO00 feet. Miss
Peck was accompanied by two Alpine guides,
and it was because of the sickness of one Of
these men that the party prevented from
reaching the summit of the peak.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
RIV4LS FOR WILCOX.
Cayuga County Hughes Glib Fight
ipg State Senator's denomination.
IBy Telegrarh to The tribune J

tBy Telegram % Inc iriouie-i
Auburn. y Y. Aug. 19-The opposition 10
State Senator Benjamin II. Wilcox, Of Auburn.
candidate for denomination. resulted to-day
in the announcement by the Hughes Club OF
Cavuga County OF the names Of three profni-
nent Republicans who are candidates for the
Senatorship. These men are Truman " Mitch
ell of Weedsport: James \ Wright of Mo
ravia and ex-CouHty Judge George Under
wood of Auburn All strongly in favor OF
Governor Hushes's denomination.
A fight will be made by the Hughes Club
against the Republican machine the eau
cuses next Tuesday. Two sets OF delegates. for
and against Hughes and Wilcox will be in the
field in each ward and town OF the county.
The Hughes Club leaders this afternoon brought
out the first issue of The Peoples Advocate .
a campaign paper devoted to the interests of
Governor Hughes's denomination. II viii be
published regularly until the state convention.
Senator Wilcox has incurred the enmity of
many of his constituents by his vote against
the Hughes anti gambling measures.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20

sydney n s w. Aug 19.-Alfred Deakin
the Prime Minister of Australia, forwarded a
message of welcome to the American fleet, in
which he said
The crimson thread of kinship, our chief bond
of union within the empire, extends throughout
the great republic whose sailors are about
10 welcome as guests and the honored repre-
sentatfyes of this mighty nation are thrice wei
come as blood relatives
The Premier added that for months the
hearts of the people Of New South Wales had
throbbed with pleasurable anticipation OF this
visit The whole commonwealth was honored
when President Roosevelt consented TO the
PROPOSAL that the battleship fleet visit Austria
liam shores, and he expressed the hope that the
visit would be fraught with the blessings Of
peace and tend TO the indissoluble union OF the
English speaking race.
Lord Northcote Governor General of Aus
traIia sent by wireless telegraph TO Rear Ad-
nliraI Sperry the following message;
on behalf of the Commonwealth OF Australia
7 tender from the whole of its people hearty
welcome TO the American feet which represents
so nlaznifieentiy friends and kinsmen OF the
United States. I hope you have had good
voyage from New Zealand. on your arrival here
..-~. hsrdp
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
GOV. FORT ARRESTED FOR SPEEDING
New Jersey Executive Victim of Crusade in
Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant n. J.. Aug. 1s-Governor Fort
was arrested for speeding last night but was
quickly released Constable Larry Van Note. at
one time Democratic mayor Of this borough, made
the arrest
In the car with the Governor were Bennett Van
Svckei former Supreme Court justice, and a son
of General c. Edward Murray. who driving
the car
The crusade against speeding automobiles was
begun on Sunday. and up 10 to-day nearly fifty
arrests have been made. the majority OF offenders
being let off with Z fine of $40 and f3 So costs.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20

Frankfort, KY. Aug. 1s.-Foowing his declared
intention Of offering immunity TO any one who was
forced to kill while defending lives or property
against might riders Governor Wilson granted
a pardon to-day Walter Duncan, convicted Of
shooting and killing Newt Hazlett at Jackson
Vile in June and a pardon to Riley Harold, in
dcted as an accessory. Both men are prominent
farmers
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
[ RUMOR OF Il DISPUTE.
Trouble SAID to Hare Arisen OUer
the Parade ut Sydney.

London. Aug pa dispatch to The Daily
Chronicle" from sydney says:
"A sensational hitch Of International impor-
tance has arisen in connection with the cere-
monial procession OF the American sailors
through the streets OF Sydney on Friday"
The Chronicles correspondent adds that
the nature of the hitch is strictly confidential
for the present"
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
CORTLAND In LINE
GOVERNOR 1T F4IR.
spplaHsc for Speech-Meets Dele
oot;ou of Supporters at Syracuse
~ - . - T.ioune. ]

.,-5 y Y Aug I9-As result Of Cover
z,-,1fes,s visit to the county fair here to-day
-, he addressed the largest audience he has
any such occasion short OF tie state fair
: syracuse. it seems probable that the Cort-
,,,,,n,, delegates TO the state convention,
60 last April, viii swing into line for him.
-or,i,e a drilling rain which dampened
- and bodies alike Of the 3o.'so farmers
= .ounspeople who thronged To Governors
= rho cheers which greeted the Governor
-s,-.ver he showed himself, and the applause
- marked his speech were as fervont as
- - cairo yesterday and the enthusiasm
s4s,b he aroused as significant.
+be Governor chose for his theme the
10 b,- the people Of the state government
- ,he necessity for the establishment Of ma
-,-nsr, bv which they could take over active
- of its business whenever their elected
Yss..-s 5.spleaSed them. As he phrased it.
e.s5,so7 should ,e established under which the
.,,-i,s1 business of the state should be con
800 for the benefit Of the state and no axes
,5 at the expense Of the people.
we n,.,sr have To political opportunities for
-.-,,s Gain he declared emphatically. 10 the
-,=,ifest delight OF his audience. which is dl-
-.s-fnp perplexfng local political situation IN
1bat senate district just now
r.. idea struck home and the farmers seized
as did those IN Greene County YESTERDAY
,,e situation here. as disclosed by the Cover
-,rs visit. seems much like that in the first
,,,-n-v visited-a dominant sentiment Tor ms
Nomination fast crystaiizing and pusnlns
,7n5e- the opposition of small faction dictated
1s-rsIv by personal enmity OF lack Of sympathy
-itb +he Governors aims and methods There
a. 5iscsruible the same evidence of Democratic
,r-nort for him If he is renominated, with the
s.1e prospect OF Republican detection if he
shrs,Id be turned down
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
MRS. W4RDWELL FREE.
Leper Wife of Late General Escapes
from Quarantine.

Tombstone. Ariz Aug. 19.-Mrs Wardwell
the ouarantined leper, widow of General Ward
we'll escaped from her quarters last night. She
is supposed to have boarded Southern Pacific
train for California
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
AL DELEGATES SURE.
Rensselaer, Organization Szcnng Into
Line bu Cornelius y. Collins.
rFrom a stan Correspondent OF The Tribune

rFrou a star Correspondent Of The TribuneI
TROY. N Y. Aug. 1s.-Rensselaer County Is
tor Governor Hughes's denomination He VIII
have all the delegates on the first roilcalI IN
the Saratoga convention, and from present IN
dications Cornelius V. Collins, the Repubh-
can leader of Rensselaer, County VIII De a
,o+er+tal figure in the Republican State Con
.to, Ex-Governor Black who is still very
Ceutinued second page.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
atJDwEtsEE.

The most popular beer N the world. There Is less
profit the dealer who sells II, because II costs
mos, at the brewery yet sales exceed those of
ali other Bottled Beers. which proves tnaI It's su-
psr!orIty Is recognised eyerywhere-AdyL
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20

NEW YORK -PHILADELPHiiA VIA NEW JER-
sEY CENT RAL 2-Hour Train Every Hour, 4: M
& p NJ See schedule, Page g. SI4EEPERS ON
MIDNIGHT TRAINS OPEN AT 10 O'CLOCK
Adyt.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
DEwEYs WINE STORE,

200 feet from Fulton Street Sub Station
H. I. Dewey & Sons Co.. lsS Fulton St, New York