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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18
Grass Widow De fined.

Presiding Elder G.. A. Lenhoff OF the
Macon district, SAYS the Macon Herald.
tells this story of the late Bishop w.
w Duncan of the Methodist Episcopal
church:
When Bishop Duncan first went to
Texas to preside at state conference
there he was suffering severely with
hay fever. He was of a nervous dis
position and referred to his malady
with such frequency that it became .
bit tiresome to the preachers. A
brother got up to make report and
in the course of 1t he used the term
grass widow"
Grass widow" cried the bishop.
I've heard that expression used half
= dozen times since I've been here.
never heard it before. VIII you please
tell me, sir, what grass widow is?"
The offending brother looked as calm
and as serious as an undertaken dur
Ing the storm OF laughter which the
bishops speech had developed. When
things quieted down he said. very
gently;
4 grass widow, bishop. is a woman
whose husband has died with hay
fever"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18
Truth and
Quality

.,neal to the Well-Informed in svay
walk of life and are essential to permanent
success. and creditable standing. Aesor-
ingly, it is not claimed that Syrup OF Fig
and Elixir OF SIENNA is the only remedy a
known value, but one Of many reasons
why it is the best Of personal and family
laxatives is the fact that it deanses.
sweetens and relieves the internal orgAes
on which it acts without any debilitating
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time.
1t acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as a laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved By
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co., only, and for sale by all leading drug
glsts.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18
ONE LESSON WHOLLY WASTED.
Little Surprise Planned by 0"'ss'
MeSwat Not . Success.

"Lobelia," asked Mr.. McSwat, VINO
was rummaging in one Of the closets
have you done anything with that
old coat of mine that used TO hang on
the las, hook in here"
Yes" answered Mrs. McSwat
gave II to the Volunteers
You did. did you?' Well. you II
be sorry to learn, perhaps, that there
was a hve-dollar bill in it which
was going to give you if found that
coat undisturbed at the beginning OF
March"
20, / think not, Billiger. l searched
it thoroughly before | gave 1t away.
You're a pretty smart woman
Lobelia. but it didn't occur to you to
look inside the lining"
20, yes. it did. and found the nve-
dollar bill spent it for the rubber
plant in the front parlor that you have
admired so much and wondered how
l managed to buy out OF my allowance
You're a pretty smart man, Billiger.
but there are times when you don t
look the part"
There being no further business be-
fore the house, Mr.. McSwat adjourned
without form.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18
MOTOR CAR oUTkIcks MULE.
Jury So Decides Because Farmer
Flew Thirty Feet.

York. Pa.-Something on the morn.
ing OF October Is, 1907. hit Farmer
Leander Blouse of Chanceford town.
ship amidships as he was driving
along the Chanceford piks Aear York
before daybreak with load of pota
toes. He was propelled over the fence
for distance of 80 feet
1t was left % jury in Judge Wan.
ners court to decide whether the
great injury to his person" was in
tiicted by an automobile driven by
Arthur Geesey or by Farmer Blouse's $
own mule. The jury. after deliberat.
ing for IA quarter of an hour, decided
that it was too good kick even for
a mule, and awarded the farmer $739
damages.
Geesey, who had been making an
early start to open the rabbit shooting
season. insisted that he had been on
the right side of the road, that Blouse
was driving on the wrong side but
that he turned his auto in time TO
avoid a collision.
His theory of how Farmer Blouse
came by his grievous injuries was that
the farmers own mule must have in.
nicted them.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18
NINE HER UNLUCkY NUMBER.
That Figure Recurs in All Mrs. Vein
STEMS Misfortunes.

Philadelphia much the figure
9 can affect the life of woman was
shown when 9-year-old Yetta Vein
stein died of commissions at the Penn
sylvania hospital. Her mother. who
was Jennie Silverman before her mar
riage. is one woman who does not be
lieve that the figure 9 is lucky. and
the story OF her life seems to prove
her belief
Her maiden name contained 9 let
ters and she was married to a man
named Weinstein, which also contains
8 letters. She was born SO years ago.
on the 9th day of the 9th month and is
feet } inches in height and weighs
80 pounds. She was married January
>. 1889. and her husband died 9 years
ago, October 3. 1899. leaving her the
infant child. Yetta, who was 8 weeks
old.
Mrs. Weinstein was taken sick with
fever 10 months later and after 3
weeks OF serious Illness recovered
but with the loss of her eyesight. With
the death of her 9-year-old daughter at
9 o'clock, she was left without rela
tives and few friends. She lives at
No. 533 South street. and in her blind
ness is dependent upon charity.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18
MINcE PIE PARTS COUPLE.
Mamma Gave II to Children Against
popa's Wish.

st. Louis.-Henry J. Pierce. owner
OF the Pierce skyscraper here and for
mer president OF the International
Street Railway company OF Buffalo.
n. Y. and his wife. Violet F.. Pierce,
dled evidence in his divorce suit here.
Alexander Hellrung. styling himself
a medico gymnast. deposed that while
Pierce was convalescent at Little
Boarshed. y. H.. Mrs. Pierce appeared
and talked SO excitedly and persistent
ly that Pierce tainted and il became
necessary to order her to leave the
resort.
Robina Swetman. trained nurse
testified Mrs. Pierce refused to kiss
Pierce at breakfast and insisting he
was not to be cheated out OF his kiss
he seized her hand and kissed it.
Mrs. Pierce claimed he refused to
receive her and her five children when
they returned from Switzerland in
1907. forcing her TO go TO her former
home in Yonkers. y. Y where she
now resides. Her refusal to receive
Pierce once until he looked less like
shorn sheep" was in Jest she al
legged. Mrs. Pierce wouldn't let Pierce
walk with his sisters husband. his
sister testified. and gave her children
mnce pie when he objected.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18
JOKE FEEDS HUNGRY MOB.
Rich Church Makes False Report
Good by Real Breakfast

Pittsburg Pa-Some enemy OF the
fashionable Second Presbyterian
church played a joke with surprising
results. by circulating story that at
the Sunday morning service a good
breakfast would be served to $50 for
the city's needy. Long before the time
set for service the vestibules and
halls OF the big church on Eighth
street were crowded with the worst
looking lot of people who had ever
been inside the doors They were
hungry and had come to be fed,
though neither the pastor nor any OF
the flock knew what was expected
The pastor, Rev. S. Edward; Young.
soon found out. however, and starting
the collection with a dollar, which he
said would find breakfast for ten men.
he went through the church and soon
had enough to feed every one and
have a surplus for permanent Sunday
morning breakfasts. Now every one
is invited each Sunday morning to eat
in the basement at the expense OF
Pastor Young's Breakfast Brother.
hood club"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18
A Terrible Appetite For Chicken.

Henry F.. DiXey was sneerng about
the squabble that went on between
two brave young men over a Carnegie
medal
1T Is not very ennobling thing"
he said, ITO see two heroes fighting
and iawing over a medal for herosm
Mr. Carnegie should have thought OF
this when he originated his hero fund
The taste for medals. once formed
is worse than the taste for chicken
You know what Mrs G. Washington
Whire said Of her husband. don't you?
Nv Wash. she said is the wust
man for chicken YOU ever see. Why.
II h@ can't get a chicken no other way.
he'll 20 and buy one"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18
GIRL WAS DELlRIcUS
With Fearful Eczema-Pain, Heat,
and Tinsiing Were Excrueiatine-
Cuticura Acted Like Magic.

An eruption broke out on my
daughters chest. l took her to a
doctor, and he pronounced 1t to be
eczema of a very bad form. Ee treated
her. but the disease spread to her back,
and then the whole OF her head was
affected, and all her hair had to be cut
of. The pain she suffered was excru-
ciating. and with that and the heat
and tingling her life was almost un-
bearable. Occasionally she was deliri-
Gus and she did not have proper hours
sleep for many nights. The second
doctor we tried afforded her just as
little relief as the first. Then l pur-
chased Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and
Rls. and before the Ointment was
three-quarters finished every trace of
the disease was gone. II really seemed
like magic. Mrs. T. w. Hyde. Brent
wood. Essex, England. Mar. 8. 1907"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18
2,135 Farms for Public

Washngton.-The government on
May l will pace on the market 2.135
farms and will allow purchasers ten
years to pay for them.
The area of the farms will range
from 10 to 100 acres and they are
made available by the completion and
development Of the irrigation projects
in the west The farms are in Ne
vada, Oregon and South Dakota
In South Dakota li5 farms will be
available in tracts of eight acres. and
in Wyoming 200 on the North Platte
project and 200 on the Shoshone pro
3ect> costing from $500 to 81 20G.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18
iAcHiNE-oRoUNo PAINT.

Occasionally one hears the hand.
mixed" paint OF the painter slightingly
spoken OF as .'unscientific" and mot
thoroughly mixed" The facts are all
on the side Of the painter and his hand.
prepared paint.
II is the most scientific" paint there
is, because it is made on the spot to
suit the particular purpose for which
it is to be used. 1t is as scientific as
a good doctors prescription. II the
painter did not mix it thus it would
be as unscientific as patent medi-
cine. Moreover. the paint which q
good painter turns out is made Of
genuine white lead and pure linseed
oil. II he does not mix it himself he
is not sure what is in it, and conse-
quentiy his client cannot be sure.
AS for not being thoroughly mixed
by machinery. that is simply a mis-
statement. White Lead as made BY
National Lead Company is thorough.
ly incorporated with or per cent
OF pure Linseed oil in the factory. max
ing paste This paste need only be
thinned with additional linseed oil to
make it ready for the brush.
The thorough incorporation of pig
ment and oil has already been accom-
plished before the painter gets It.
To know how to tell pure white lead
Is a great advantage to both painter
and house-owner. National Lead Com
pany will send a tester free to anyone
interested. Address the company at
Woodbridge Building, New York, N. Y,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18
His Great Fault,

Yes" said the wouldbe author, I've
taken home in the country, but it
will be necessary for me to engage
gardener. There's quite a plot of
ground around the house; too much
for me to handle"
Yes" replied Crittick, you never
could handle plot, could your
Catholic Standard and Tim
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18
catarrh Cannot Be Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS - they cannot reach
the seat Of the disease CAtarrh 10 blood or consti
tutionsl disease and In cure it you take
internal remedies Hals Catarrh Cure 10 taken In
ternsy, and acts directly the blood and mucou.
surfsces. Hali's Cstarrh Cure 10 not . quack med.
cine II VA prescribed BY best hysici ans
In this country for year and 10 regular
1t 10 composed Of the best toncs known combined
with the best blood purnerr acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect comb ,nst,on OF the
tso ingredients 10 what produces such wonderful re
suits In curing cstsrrh. Send for te.timoniAs free
FL CHENEY CO.. Props, Toledo, o
Sod bv Druggists. price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constfpa.ion
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18
Giadstone's Thrift.

Gladstones liberality was
very great. and was curiously accom-
panied by his love of small economies
his determination to have the prop
er discount taken off the price OF his
secondhand books. his horror Of a
wasted half sheet of note paper. which
almost equaled his detestation OF a
wasted minute-Recollectio OF Sir
Algernon West.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18
Her Kick.

John, I wish you would not be
quite so polite. and so considerate Of
ME when We are in company"
Why. dear. l want them-the whole
world-to see how | love you"
That's all right but they-ihe
whole world-thinks I've got YOU
scared. Houston Post.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18
In a Pinch, Use ALIENS Foor-eAsE

powder. 1t cures painful. smart
ing, nervous feet and ingrowing nails
It's the greatest comfort discovery Of
the age. Makes new shoes easy A
certain cure for sweating feet. Sold
by all Druggists, csc. Accept no sub
stitute. Trial package. FREE Ad-
dress A. s. Olmsted. lie Roy. y. y.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18

Genuine greatness Is marked by
forgetfulness. a hearty interest in
others. a feeling Of brotherhood with
the human family.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18
Lest He FORGET,

Church-What's that piece of cord
tied around your finger for?
Gotham-My wife put it there to re-
mind me to mail a letter.
Church-And did you mail ito
Gotham-No; she forgot to give 1t
to me,-The Congregationalist.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18
THAT OFFICE YARN.

Mrs. Al think Offices are horrid.
My husband is out all day and says
he is looking for an Office.
Mrs. Z.-How funny. Mine is out
late nights and says he is detained at
the office.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18
The Wrono Time.

Miss Jaokson-Mr. Johnsins. All
have finl'y decided TO be yo' wife II
20 wants me-
Mr.. johnson (unafYectedly)-D am
de unsuspicious time 10 impose yo'self
TO me. All understand yo' Just lost yo'
fob.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18
The Power Of Love.

Love as many persons and as many
creatures as you possibly can. Love
is the only power by which you can
make yourself rich in a moral world.
-Blackie.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18
Didn't Marry Him.

Howeil-When l began counting the
girl who is nov my wife she said that
she wouldn't marry the best man who
ever lived.
Powell-It isn't every woman who
keeps her word like that
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18

1t is only by being sometimes alone
that We can ever be fit for friendship.
companionship. or love-Bliss Car
man
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18

Garfield Tea cannot but commend itself
TO those desiring a laxative at once SIM
pie, pure, mild, potent and health hgiving
II Is made oil Herbs. All drug stores
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18
Pettit's Eye SaIve for Csc

relieves tired. overworked eyes stops eve
aches, congested. inhained or sore eyes. All
druggists OF Howard Bros, Buffalo, n Y.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18

Men have no rights in the world;
they have only duties.-George Mere
dith.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18

Mrs. WinsloW's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethinx. softeus tho Ruras reduces IN
AAmmation aiAys paiI, cures wind COLI. sc bottle
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18
important to Mothers.

There is no interest worth consid
Grafton that does not run in the direc
ton OF duty.-Grimshaw.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-04-18

n ~ Send sketc and De escr ption Of
~ invention and I will adylss
] - euV ~ you without charge how
p secure protection. Send for my free booklet
Edgar II. kitchln, osrsy s.salag, NasA.ssas, >. Z
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-11
DOVE OF PEACE
House Transacted BUSINESS In Grcnt
Trnnquillity-Nnvy Bill Discussed.

TranqulIl1ty-NavyB Bill Discussed.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 10.--The
dove of peace lowered over the House
to-day. Instead of 'nterminable roll
calls and clashes of party leaders on
questions of parliamentary law, there
was an orderly session, devoted almost
entirely to the consideration of the
naval appropriation bill. Both Chair
man Foss of Illinois. and Mr.. Padgett,
OF Tennessee, of the Committee on
Naval Affairs, made exhaustive speeches
1ustifying their action In reporting
what thay characterized rs a conserva-
tive naval program for the next fiscal
year. As against their contentious,
Messrs. Favrot. of Louisiana: McKinlay
and Knowland. of California, pleaded
for a navy of such size as to be capable
OF unfolding at all times the honor of
the country at home and abroad. while
MIR. BarthoIdt, OF Missouri. advocated
a halt in naval increase and the sub
stitution for 1t OF arbitration in matters
of International disputes Many other
speeches were made under the order OF
general debate on the naval bill, but
they were on other subjects. The lis,
included Messrs. Webb, of North Caro-
lima, who favored the regulation of
interstate traffic in intoxicating liquors
Lamar, of Missouri. who wanted q
stricter Sunday observance law for the
District Of Columbia: Tou Velle, Of Ohio
who pleaded for monument to the
men under Generals st. Clair and
Wayne. who fell in the battles Of
Fort Discovery: Kustermann, of Wis
consin. who emphasized the necessity
for decent American legation buildings
abroad. and Mr.. Aiken, of South Caro-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-11
.MALLET TO RETIRE
RIPE in SERVICE
Continued From First Page)

more than balanced by the longer
stay OF thosc who do enter, and that
the Increased prestige Of the law school
induced by the change Will ultimately
enhance the attendance greatly.
However this may be, the university
authorities. who have given the matter
most careful study are convinced that
the time has come to make the change,
II the law school desires to retain its
position among the leading law schools
OF the country. In making the change
the alumni may feel assured that
nought will be done to sacrifice or COM
promise the high standards for grad
uation In the particular courses that
have always prevailed at the univer-
sity, and upon which. 1t is firmly be-
lieved, the reputation of the law
school depends.
DR.. Charles II. Bunting's resignation
as professor of pathology was accepted
by the board. At the close of the pres
ent session DIR. Bunting will go to fill
a similar chair at his alma mater, the
University of Wisconsin.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-11
TAKEN FOR c. T, KING
Philadelphia Man Aroused From Bed to Prove
He Is Not the Einnncier.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
RALEIGH. ~ C., April 1O.-The credulity
OF young reporter and his anxiety TO get
a hot story on the wire by sending queries
to newspapers promiscuousiy kept local
newspaper men and special correspondents
on the run for season tonight huntin x
"c. F. King" the Boston fnancier, whose
affairs are in such a tangle. Papers that
were queried wired their regular correspon-
dents In many instances to know II there
was anything In the story offered
investigation showed that there was no
foundation whatever for the report Not a
sirgie friend or acquaintance of the erst-
while hnancier knew anything of his where
abonts, and all insisted that he had no.
been in Raleigh. There was guest at the
Marlborough Hotel who had during the day
been remarked 10 be strikingiy like Cardenio
r. King He was registered "B. F. Goetz
Philadelphia" To make sure that ne was
not really King some OF the newspaper peo-
pie called on him. and he produced the Gre
dehtiais OF his connection with the Alpha
Process Company. Philadelphia, and showed
contract for n sale OF goods to n well
known concern here, getting out OF bed sew
eral times In the most obiiging manner to
answer the calls of newspaper men, in spite
OF me fact that he had left call for 2
O'Clock morning train.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-11
EASTER FLORAL DISPLAY
Shown by Rntcliffc & Tanner, ~ West
Broad Street.

Beginning Tuesday afternoon, and
continuing every afternoon and even
ing all the week, Radcliffe & Tanner,
Florists % West Broad Street, will
have their annual Easter display for
the public, and every one is invited to
call and see one of the prettlest and
largest displays of flowers and ported
plants ever shown anywhere. The
store will be decorated, and callers
can learn points on home floral effects
for beauty and taste, The main dis
plays will be Wednesday. Thursday,
Friday and Saturday afternoons and
Saturday night until 1890.
Visitors will be cordially welcomed,
whether they intend purchasing or
not, and will be told Of beautiful floral
effects In home decorations. Thou
sands of Easter lilies, together with
rare palms, ferns. a2aleas, rhododen-
drons, pansies, Bougalnvineas, from
Australia genestas and lilies OF the val
ley are among the potted plants. while
lilies Of the valley, sweet peas orchids
and gnrdenias are beautifully arranged
for corsage bouquets.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-11
FOR CAUSING NEGRo's DEATH.
-Four White Men OF Campbell County Held
for the GRIND Jury.
Especial to The Times-Dispa'tchl

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
LYNCHBURG, VA April w. D. Tor.
renee, Walter Cheatham and T. 3. and A.
NJ. Rucker. all white, residents of the lower
section OF Campbell county were held yes
terday afternoon at Rpstburg BY Justice j.
NJ. Goodman for the actlon of the next grand
Jury In the Circuit Court OF Campbell county
on the charge OF being implicated in causes
leading UP to the death OF George Tweedy
a colorcd man, who lived some distance
from Concord. several weeks ago.
Tweedy was called out OF his home at
night after he had gone to bed, and after
being shot and whipped by crowd OF
Whites. died the following morning. An In
yestigatlon was started, and In a short time
Terrence and Cheatham disclosed the whole
affair to the authorities. who kept 1t quiet
vi III the men were called for preliminary
hearing yesterday. This hearing was waiv-
ed by the accused. and they We're balled In
the sum of $500 each for their appearance
at the first day OF the May term OF the Cir
cult Court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-11
OPPOSE ALDRIcH BILL
Bankers Speak Against Mensure-Ricil-
mond Banker to speak on Monday.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 1O.--.
There were four representatives OF
large commercial Interests before the
House Committee on Banking and Cur
rency to-day all of them opposing the
Aldrich currency bill, which they de-
clared would do no good and might
result in much harm to the business
interests OF the country.
Victor Morawitz, of New York. made
an extended argument against the bill.
The other speakers were e. w.
Clark. of Detroit: Frank d. La Lane.
of Philadelphia. and Horace White, of
New York
The hearing will be resumed Mon
day, when representatives are expect
ed from the clearing houses of Min
neapolis and ST. Paul Philadelphia.
Richmond and Wilmington. n. G.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-11
HE WILL ANNOUNCE 1T.
Senator Elkins Wants Itunors Stopped
Unfit ilc SncukN.

Intll lie Spcukk.
WASHINGTON, -. C.. April TO- Sen
ator stephen -. t,lk.ns. Il, view nf the
reports from Rome that the rumored
engagement Of Miss Katherine Elkins
to the Duke of Abruzzi, had been con-
firmed there, and that. In fact. matters
had progressed so far that the royal
family have placed orders for the we'd
ding gifts. tonight sent to the Assoc
ciated Press a statement deprecatory
of current reports, as follows.
~ you can consistently, will you
kindly cease the publication OF dis
patches and rumors of the reported
engagement Of my daughter. The mat
ter has occupied the attention Of the
press SO long and 10 such an extent
that feel called upon to make this
request.
While making It, I wish to state
that appreciate the kindly expressions
that have appeared concerning my
daughter In connection with her re-
ported engagement. Whenever there
shall be any reason to make an an
nouncement about this matter ] Will
be glad to. give. 1t to the press IN an
authentic, forn'