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The Jasper news., 1908-12-31
Marked for Death.

"Thrce years ago | was marked for
death. A graveyard cough was tear
ing my lungs to pieces. Doctors failed
to help me, and hone had fled, when my
husband got DR.. Kings New Dissolve.
ry" says Ms. A. G.. Williams of Bac,
Ky. "The first dose helped me and i'm.
provement kept on until l had gained
SO pounds in weight and my health was
fully restored.' This medicine holds
aud colds and lung and throat oisease.
1t prevents pneumonia. Sold under
guarantee at Webb Bros. drug store.
so to 81 90. Trial bottle free.
The Jasper news., 1908-12-31
GOOD
III

Draughon gives contracts, backed by
chain OF 30 colleges, $500, 10000 capital,
and 20 years success, to secure posi-
tons under reasonable conditions or re.
fund tuition.
RO0KKEEPING Draughon's competitors
- by not accepting his
proposition, concede that he teaches
more bookkeeping in THREE months
than they do in SIX. Draughon. can
convince YOU.
SHORT HAND rs per cent Of the United
$500 states Court Reporters
write the system of Shorthand Draugh-
en- teaches, because they know it is
THE BEST
For free catalogue and booklet "Why
Learn Telegraphy?" which explain all.
call on or write JNo. Il. DRAUGHoN,
President.
DRAUOHON'S
Practical Business College
I'VE also teach by mail
800 st Louis ST., Springfield, Mo-, or
Kansas City, st, Louis, or FIT. Scott.
225.1l
The Jasper news., 1908-12-31
This Is Worth Reading.

Leo Il. Zrlin Iii, Of GS Gibson St.,
Buffalo, N. Y, sa.s: ~ cured the most
annoying cold sore ever had, with
Burklpn's Arnica snlve. apple this
salvr once day for two days, when
every trace OF the sore was gon".'
Heals all sores. Sold under guarant o
at Webb Bros. drug store. 25c
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
TIE
General Demand

of the Well-Informed of the World has
always been for simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellent combination of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir OF SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one of many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-Informed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine-manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cent?
per bottle.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
BOY KEPT SCRATCHING.
Raw-Skin Specialists Failed, But
Cuticura Effected Cure.

when my little boy was six weeks
old an eruption broke out on his face.
l took him to a doctor, but his face
kept on getting worse until it got so
bad that no one could look at him.
His whole face was one crust and
must have been very painful. He
scratched day and night until his face
was raw. Then l took him to all the
best specialists in skin diseases but
they could not do much for him The
eczema got on his arms and legs and
we could not get a nights sleep in
months. l got set of Cuticura Rene
dies and he felt relieved the first time
used them: 1 gave the Cuticura
Remedies a good trial and gradually
the eczema healed all up. He is now
seven years old and l think the trou-
BILE will never return. Mrs. John O.
Klumpp, so Niagara St, Newark, N
j., Oct. II and %. 1907"
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
Tune Kermit Whistlsd

Mr.. w. W. Miller, well-known law
yer, tells an anecdote of Kermit Roose-
welt, the presidents son.
81 was acting as steward" says Mr.
Miller, in some gymkhana races at
Oyster Bay few weeks ago, and one
of the events was race in which the
contestants had ia ride a given dis
tance to a certain spot where an equal
number of young ladies' stood with
pencil, paper and envelope. Each
rider had to dismount here and whls-
tie tune. the lady writing its name
down on the paper. She then had to
seal it up in the envelope and hand
1t TO the rider. who remounted and
finished the race, delivering the en-
velope TO the judges stand. The first
one in with a correct answer won the
event.
"As steward, was deputized before
the race to write down the name of
the tune each entrant would whistle
What are you going to whistler" 1
asked young Kermit.
I'm going to whistle Everybody
Works but Father" said the presi-
dents son.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
A Linquist.

The charm of Mrs. Ruth McEnery
Stuart's negro dialect stories was
greatly enhanced when she read them
herself, as she used frequently to do
in the early days of her fame, for
charity and church entertainments.
Her imitation of the negro dialect was
excellent, and her small son, who was
very fond of her accomplishment in
this line, frequently boasted Of it
among the other children. Once, when
some of his schoolmates were vaunt-
ing the accomplishments of their sew
eral mothers, he was overheard to de-
clare:
We'll, my mother is smarter than
any of yours. She can speak two Ian
guages."
What are they?" demanded his
companions.
white and colored.'
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
EAGER TO WORK
Health Regained by Right Food.

The average healthy man or woman
is usually eager to be busy at some
useful task or employment
But let dyspepsia or indigestion get
hold of one, and all endeavor becomes
a burden.
"a year ago, after recovering from
an operation" writes Mich. lady, my
stomach and nerves began to give me
much trouble.
"At times my appetite was vora-
cious, but when indulged, indigestion
followed. Other times had no appetite
whatever. The food 1 took did not
nourish me, and l grew weaker than
ever.
Il lost interest in everything, and
wanted to be alone. l had always had
good nerves, but now the merest trifle
would upset me and bring on a vio-
lent headache. Walking across the
room was an effort and prescribed ex-
ercise was out of the question.
81 had seen Grape-Nuts advertised,
but did not believe what l read, at
the time. At last when it seemed as
if 1 were literally starving, 1 began to
eat Grape-Nuts.
Il had not been able to work for
year, but now after two months on
Grape-Nuts l am eager to be at work
again. My stomach gives me no trou-
BILE now, my nerves are steady as
ever, and interest in life and ambition
have came back with the return to
health"
"There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to Well
ville," in pkgs.
Ever rend the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
Interest.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

w. r. Harr of the Department oil
Justice has been sent to Honolulu to
investigate charges made by Rev. Dr.
Thwing of that place against District
Attorney Robert w. Breckons, who
was appointed from Wyoming.
Rev DR. Alfred H. Harding, who for
twenty-five years past has been rector
of st. Pauls Episcopal church in Wash
ington, has been elected bishop of
Washington, to succeed the late Rev
Henry Y. Satterlee.
President Roosevelt today agreed to
accept the message to be transmitted
in another relay race by Y. NJ. C. A.
boys, to be run this time from New
York TO Washington, d. C. In the
run 1,500 boys will participate. The
start is from New York City Friday
afternoon, November Goth.
Plans for the Grand valley irrigation
project, Colorado, will be submitted to
the project board of the reclamation
service for final approval in January
next. The entire irrigable area has
been mapped, sixteen miles of canal
located and plans for more important
structures have been finished. Work
should be in condition to permit con-
struction early next season.
1t is the general opinion in Washing
ton that as result of conference at
the White House between President
Roosevelt, James Wadsworth, Jr.,
speaker of the New York assembly,
and William L. Ward. Republican ma
tional committeeman. the man who
will be supported by them next Janu-
ary to succeed Thomas C. PlGtt March
4. 1909 as United States senator, will
be Elihu Root, secretary of state.
Continued reports of successful
treatment of pulmonary and other
cures of tuberculosis by the mercury
cure, discovered by Surgeon B. l..
Wright, U. s. N, are being reported
to the bureau of medicine and surgery.
president Roosevelt, six months
ago. came to the decision that no com
bination of circumstances would in
duce him to become a candidate for
election to the United States Senate
from New York state to succeed
Thomas C. Platt," said National Com
mitteeman Ward of New York in
Washington.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
TOO MUCH FOR YANKEE.
English Munchausen Had Shade the
Better Of Fellow Romancer.

The Cape Cod man and the Lon
doner were travelling on the same
train together from Liverpool to the
capital.
Yes" said the Yankee, I'VE do
have consid rable fog out our way.
I've seen it so thick that the land
ladies of our summer boardin' houses
could ladle it out and use it instead
O. whipped egg for the heavy part of
the fioatin' island"
I'VE ave 'em, too. in London" said
his travelling companion, but our
climate is too dirty to permit of our
eatin' it. We burn so much soft coal.
you see, the fog gets packed full Of
SCOT. The only thing we really can do
with it is to cut it up into blocks and
use it instead of peat when we want
d quick fire"
And the Yankee took out the little
American flag he wore in his button
hole and put it away in his wallet
Judge.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
LAUGH WAS ON THE DEACON.
Statement Might Be True, But Ger
tainly Was UnhappiIy Expressed.

Il regret to say" remarked Deacon
French, at the last meeting of the
Squashville Political Debate club.
that this club has been degenerating
ever since l became a member of it"
The deacon paused and flushed as
he saw a slight smile on the faces OF
his fellow members.
What l mean to say is" he con-
tinued, with some haste, that ever
since | Joined this club I've noticed
gradual but decided change for the
worse"
The smile on the faces of the other
members deepened, and the deacon's
face turned almost scarlet.
You all know what l mean" he
added, desperately What l mean is
that from the very minute became
member of the Squashville Political
Debate club, l could see that it was
beginning to lose it's value as an or
ganization, and the longer l have
stayed in it, the more steadily have
seen it running down hill!'-Lippin-
colts
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
Breakinn the Ice.

DO you think any girl ever pro-
poses in leap year. as they say. Jen.
nie?" he asked.
Not unless she is obliged to-" an
swered the maiden.
HIN! 1 hadn't thought of that" he
said, after a pause.
But George" she said, laying her
hand affectionately upon his arm and
looking into his eyes, you, I am sure,
will never force me to that humilia.
ton"
"No-er-that is to say-of course
not"
The ice was broken and three min
utes later George was Jennie's &C.
cepted.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
Insulted.

Andrew Thomas was a great "fs.-
getter.' He forgot to pay the money
he owed, and to give people back the
things he borrowed. Moreover, he was
"touchy" on the subject, so that few
of his friends liked to hint that he had
any of their property in his posses
sion. One day one of them took his
courage in his hand.
Where's that five dollars you bor-
rowed of me last month, Andrew?" he
asked. Il don't want to seem tight,
but I've just got to"
Andrew replied with dignity: Did
you ever see anything 1 didn't return?
No, 1 guess you didn't. t."-Youth's Com
panion.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
GENERAL NEWS.

New York City is now spending S25,-
600 a month or 100000 year for the
maintenance of its departmental au-
tomobiles.
The British battleship Invincible, at
her full power trial on Saturday,
steamed twenty-eight knots an hour
over a period of eight hours.
At Nelson, B. c., few days since
Frank Oliver, minister of the interior,
declared here tonight that if a $500
head tax would not exclude Cinnamon,
the government would raise it.
The most powerful addition which
the navy of the United States has ever
received, and Americas first all-round
big gun battleship, North Dakota, was
successfully launched at Quincy. Mass,
Tuesday.
Colonel Goethals who is chairman
of the Isthmian Canal Commission, de-
clared that the report of the discov-
cry of a subterranean lake under the
site of the canal locks at Gatum is
absolute rot" .t
A Paris journal states that Wilbur
Wright has received letter from EN-
peror William congratulating him on
his achievements and inviting him to
90 to Germany and continue his eX-
periments there.
The United States Court in New
York has upheld the contention that
the American Tobacco Company is
trust operating in restraint of trade.
Losses by fire for the month of oc-
tober in Canada and the United States
are figured at 2,722 $50, an increase
of over 100000 more than the same
month last year.
The ice automobiles which have
been taken by Dr. Jean Charcot on MS
expedition to the south pole for use
over Antarctic ice. were tried out
amid the snow and ice of the Alps.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
Nuts.

One very great advantage which
nuts possess over most foods is their
absolute freedom from adulteration
When you buy nuts, you always know
what you are getting. OF course,
those bought in the shell are also alb
solutely clean. And what a beautiful
source they come FRONT How delight
full to picture the trees upon which
they grow, on the outermost branches
dancing in the sunbeams.-Good
Health.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
His Enitanh.

'I have Just one request" said tho
dying man to his relatives.
What is it?" they asked him earn
estly. I'VE will grant you anything"
Well" replied the man, feebly, Il
want you to have carved upon my
monument these words: Here lies
man who worked for his living"
Realizing that he had forestalled
any attempt on the part Of his rich re-
lations to brag too much about their
family connections. he sank inlo
sweet sleep.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
Hoy's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & Co. Toledo o.
We. the undersigned. have known +. j. Cheney
for the last 10 years and believe him perfectly hon
orabe In all business transactions and nnancall,'
able to carry out any obligations made by his firm
WALDIsG KINNAN n MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists Toledo o.!
Halls Catarrh Cure IS taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price rs cents per
bottle. Sold by all DRUGGISTS.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
His Onininn

de race has got ter rise an shine
eff ever it hopes ter git dar." said
Brother Williams. Too many of us
thinks dat all we got ter do is ter go
ter sleep in de hot sun an rise up an
eat watermillions in de shade! Dey
amt no room in dis worl fer de lazy
man. He's always de one what gifts
run over. an den lays dar an howls
bekaze he's hurt!"-Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
The Little Girl and the Donkey.

The four-year-old daughter of a
Washington man not long ago saw a
donkey for the first time. She talked
to her father a good deal touching the
unusual sight. 1t was dear donkey"
it was a lovely donkey" etc, etc.
Soon the child exhausted her stock of
adjectives.
And so you liked the donkey, did
you?" asked the fond parent.
"oh, so much, daddy" returned the
youngster. That is, liked him pret-
ty we'll But 1 didn't like to hear him
donk" k"-Lippincotts.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
NEWS TO DATE
IN PARAGRAP PHS
CAUGHT FROM THE NETWORK oR
WIRES ROUND ABOUT
THE WORLD.
DURING THE PAST week
A RECORD OF IMPORTANT EVENTS
CONDENSED FOR BUSY
PEOPLE.
WESTERN NEWS.

Fire at Prescott, Ariz., Wednesday
night destroyed theYavapai club house
and contents, valued at $4,000.
Chancellor E. Benjamin Andrews of
the University of Nebraska has ten
dered his resignation to take effect
January 1st.
A slight earthquake shock is re-
ported from the country around Sa-
betha, Kas., at midnight of the 9TH
inst. No damage was done
Forest fires which have been rag
ing between Evansville. Indiana, and
Cairo, Illinois, for the last week. have
already caused a loss of 100000.
David Decamp Thompson, editor of
the Northwestern Christian Advocate,
died at st. Louis on the 10th inst. from
the effects of an automobile accident.
Selling pools on horse races and
maintenance of betting rings at race
tracks are under the ban of the law in
the state of Washington. according to
a decision of the State Superior Court
just handed down.
Contrary to every expectation, the
voters of Minnehaha county, South
Dakota, returned a majority of TAI.
for the new law, which will cripple
the South Dakota divorce industry
centered in that county.
Stealing horses and vehicles valued
at 100000 is alleged against Abraham
Polakow and James Millen, young men
who were arrested in Chicago Tues
day. 1t is alleged that assisted by an
organized band, they stole scores of
rigs left unguarded and sold them in
neighboring towns.
The petition of William B. Hearst
for transfer of the 100000 damage
suit of Governor Haskell of Oklahoma
against him to the Federal Court was
granted by judge Estell of the District
Court of Douglas county at Omaha,
and the papers We're filed Saturday
with the clerk of the United States
Circuit Court
The names OF twenty Nebraska
newspaper men holding Western
Union telegraph franks have been
Verified up to the attorney general
by the State Railway Commission for
prosecution under the ant-discrimina-
llOn ClduSG vi Tie COMMISSION dCLs
Among the defendants are leaders in
both political parties.
permit for the construction of
what the architects say will be the
largest Office building in the world was
secured Wednesday in Chicago. The
building will be erected for the Peo
pies Gas, Light & Coke Company and
will stand at Adams street and Michi-
gan avenue. 1t will be twenty stories
high and will contain 100000 cubic
feet of air space.
One of the most unique drives in the
history of the Northwest occurred at
Wenalthee, Wash, on the 10th inst. in
which more than 900 participated and
fifty coyotes and hundreds of jack
rabbits were killed. Five hundred of
the hunters were mounted, the other
100 being afoot. The great roundup
was made on Hell's Half Acre and
Beaver creek in Douglas county and
at the final scene of slaughter on the
banks of the Columbia river. hundreds
of sightseers were congregated.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14

Kidney Pills and the backache ceased.
Encouraged, l kept on, and by the
time l had used three boxes not a
sign of the trouble remained. My
health is perfect"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
MIGHT Be.

'I wrote to your father asking him
for your hand"
II know it, and he has been per-
fectly lovely ever since. I don't un'
derstand it."
Understand what?"
His being so tickled; I know he
don't like you"
Maybe that's why he is tickled."-
Houston Post
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
fnnnortant 10 Mnthars.
Cost of Royalty.

The annuities paid by the British
people to the king and queen amount
to $4,000; 100000 is paid In an
nuities to other members of the royal
family.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
Brazil Takes Forward Step.

The latest plans of the Brazilian au-
thorities interested in improved agri-
cultural methods in Brazil is to en-
ploy a number of travelling professors
of agriculture, who shall visit different
sections of the country and give prac-
tical instruction in modern agricul-
ture. Experimental fields are also to
be established in this connection.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14

martyr to kidney
trouble, backache,
dizzy spelis, head
aches and a ter
rible bearin g-down
pain. l used one
remedy after an
other without bene-
fit. Finally l used
a boY Of DOan'c
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
FOR THE LADY OR THE AUTO.

Expressman-I don't know whether
this comes here. The address is in
distinct.
Housemaid-I guess it's all right.
it's either a new tire for the auto, or
a new hat for the missus!
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14

The fellow who lands the first blow
generally wins, but if we all waited
for the other fellow to begin, there
wouldn't be any fight.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
Strong Winds and Sand Storms

cause granuation of the eyelids. PETTITS
EYE SALVE soothes and quickly relieves.
All druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
The Difficulty.

did you have a clear conscience
when you had concluded that horse
trade?"
81 should hope not"
why not?"
1--WE noticed that when I come out
of horse trade with a clear con-
science l come out with the poorest
rse."-Houston Post.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14

chose Tired. Aching Feet of Yours
negA Aliens FOot-Ease. 25c at your Druggists
Write A 5. olmsted, lie Roy N. Y. for sample
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
Politcness.

There is no better plan of life than
to cultivate true politeness. 1t is the
best thing either to get good name
or supply the want of it.-Horton.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14

When a man is short he usually has
a long face.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14

Marriage is a contract, but there
are lots of contract jumpers
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14
PERFECT HEALTH.
After Years of Backache, Dizziness
and Kidney Disorders.

Mrs R. C. Richmond, of Northwood,
Iowa, saws: For years l was
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14

1t takes a truthful man to tell q
lie big enough to attract attention.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14

Advocates of corporal punishment
evidently believe that an occasional
spanking makes children smart.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-14

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces In.
hammRtion says pain, cures wind cole. 25c bottle
New-York tribune., 1908-08-16
CHANGING A PLANT INTO A MINESAl

THE securing rush. Eqis.-'' @ '..r -. ,rrIctical use
esting plant which has been pun 90 - n great
In olden times its hollow nv stems r,' Tsls ,p are
repute for kitchen cleaning PrFos[M5 - ains II On
hollow and are easily separated aJ me IT, property
would satisfy himself as 70 the pecqlit a., s.c5uring
that first suggested the use OF tins [Si- ss the edge
purposes. he has only 20 draw a l''i'' az
of his teeth TO find II like a nle = frequently
\ very pretty chemical experiment small vial Of
made with the rush. II one t4NeS = I15 Is NJ
nitric acid INTO which any ordinary ,,s literally
rnersed he will quickly u GisSo''So ~ scourns
eaten up by the acid But what sioes
rush do under such circumstance ~ the acid
Immediately upon It's lntroduoJlon non, r.lp Of ths
the sizzling process begins The green biTEever st
stem Is gradually consumed; the tout -,.Ipr N cooi
retaining its shape becoming p,'ler anu =
until after a few hours the Specimen - which de-
into a pure white alabaster Ike N'l
fes any further attack from the ',it hang it care
fully in running water the operator aot noe or ses
hands a beautiful tube OF pure CLASSY II consril
an object of great microscope oe''',l vegetable
ton The securing rush Is no lohEel, oi store
but mineral and III observing ils L,sh IS eas'F
the secret OF It's utility q securing
understood
New-York tribune., 1908-08-16

St1ll ana lCI lnCIIl Iull- IGIl 1
saw his right hand steal along his
thigh until halfway TO his knee.
then take a vigorous grip upon
the cloth
That was wasp that he was
grabbingl A colony OF them were
climbing up his legs and prospect
ing around, and every time he
WINGED they stabbed him 10 the
hilt So for quarter OF an hour
one group of excursioniStS after
another climbed up Jim legs and
resented even the slightest vince
or squirn that he indulged himself
with, III his misery. When the
entertainment had become nearly
unbearable. he conceived the idea
of gripping them between his
fingers and putting them out of
commission Tie succeeded with
many of them but AT great cost.
for, as he couldn't see the wasp.
lac WAS as lNeiy 10 take hold OF