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The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04
MUCH UP AGAINST 1T.
Old Lady's Description Of Ills Some
what Confusing.

Mrs. Rhoda Holmes Nichols, the az
fist who spends the summer at Glou
cester, Mass, where she teaches a
numerous sketch class. tells Of an
old woman who lives on the out
skirts of the town and whom she has
known for number of years. The
old lady has often been sketched by
the students of Mrs. Nichols class
and is known to them and to every
body else as Aunt Sally.
When Mrs. Nichols went to Glou.
cester this year she called at the
quaint little cottage and found the
old woman rather more bent than
last year and looking a good deal
older as she tottered along her little
garden leaning on a stick.
Well. Aunt Sally" said the artist,
"how have you been since last sum.
mer?"
ooh. not very WELL" she replied,
shaking her head, mot very we'll"
rs the rheumatism still bad?"
"Oh. yes. miss. it's that bad nova
days l can't set and l can't scarcely
lay"
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a lawyer of his acquaintance, a vener-
able attorney of marked ability. to
circulate n petition urging his nomi-
nation for still higher position. The
old lawyer circulated among the men,
bers of the bar of his acquaintance,
and it was considered such a good
joke that he got many prominent and
influential names of lawyers who
never gave thought to the possible
nomination of the young fellow. The
petition aided the aspirant substan-
tally; he got the nomination, and
what's more, he was elected. He re-
tired from office with fees of his Of
fee aggregating about quarter Of a
million dollars.
And instances like these kept the
young lawyers on the qui vive for a
possible like happening in their cases.
But the reverse of the medal was in
the incident of very bright young
lawyer of my acquaintance, who got a
nomination. lost the election. took to
whisky as cure. established a
touching route" where he collected
dollars, half-dollars and quarters for
awhile, and then died shortly after. a
victim to the political bug" and the
whisky bug" combined. than which
no more fatal and totally destructive
combination was ever invented.
The most successful of the local
politicians were those who had lived
in one ward all their lives. who had
made politics their life-game. and
who could deliver the delegates" In
conventions. as the delegates made
the nominations. the more delegates
man absolutely controlled the more of
a power he was. The young and am
bilious political worker always started
out to control the delegates in his pre-
clint. Then he reached out after other
precincts, and when the time came
that he could control his ward he had
arrived at the proud position Of a
ward boss" This, however. required
years of the most unremitting atten-
ton to detail, an immense amount of
wire-pulling and strategy and rigid
distribution on as even terms as pos.
sible of all patronage" which might
come his way. The delegates were
usually very much the same individ-
uals from year to year. They might
be shifted from one convention ticket
to another, but the names of the
faithful" would be pretty sure to
turn up annually, unless In case of
death. and in that event someone
would be selected who could be "con.
trolled" like a tin soldier.
Politics as profession develops
shrewdness, nerve. capacity to stand
the gaff," oratory. conversational
powers, personal magnetism. and, In
fact, all the accomplishments of
first-class confidence man. Although,
OF course, all confidence men are not
politicians. Needless to say, no sug-
gestion Is here made to Statesmen"
These gentlemen do not mix with vul-
gar municipal politics. but get elected
to senatorial and other offices and
never get their names mixed up in any
scandal save one BETTING their hon
orable positions. Politics loosens the
action of the pecuniary nerve, for no
successful politician can be tight
wad" He may think he can be eco
nomical. but he can't be. He may fig
ure on what 1t is going to cost as to
main outlay, but "perquisites" will eat
him up quicker than nitric acid will
cook an angleworm. The hardened
professional politicians know this only
too well, and the result implants in
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04

the poll list Of his precinct as well az
his a, b. C. and keep tab on deaths
removals, new residents, etc.
Politics affords shining example
of the wisdom of the rule about open
ing hostilities yourself. Never wal,
for the other fellow to assail your abil
ity. Always start out by soaking
him. And by this is not meant by an,
means to throw mud or indulge il
manly way. Get him on the defensive
and keep him there If possible. One
of the surest ways to do this is tc
prepare lot of questions, no matter
how irrelevant to the questions at is
sue. If there happens to be any ''is
sue" and keep hammering away p
him with these questions.
Never answer any question yourself
Print your platform on your cards, il
you are a candidate, but don't answer
any questions about 1t. The platform
speaks for itself, don't 1t? A profes
sional politician ought to be able to
convince the most captious questionei
that his platform faces every way
to the four corners of the earth and
was meant for the blessing of all men
When he starts on his career he must
expect to go slowly, as rule, emerg-
ing from one unimportant position to
another until he has either become Q
power himself, or has been useful
enough to some Boss" to be placed
on ticket. Once fairly launched in
hn n
target for the press and public criti-
cism. and his native ability is sub
iected to the corrosive test of having
power placed in his hands.
A good politician must always be
on the alert to catch the instant at
it's forward top" and direct the cur
rent of any popular movement into the
proper channel. If there is a reform
movement in the air he must not only
champion it, but he must be in the
lead of the crusaders. The public are
the sheep, the politician is the bell
wether.
l remember a typical instance OF
this kind.
A certain paving scheme was be-
ing preached, and in the district
where it was proposed to introduce
it, there were a great many Swedish
American citizens who opposed the
improvement. Nearly all of them I'M
derstood the English language as
well their own tongue. A grand
mass meeting was called for and held
amid tumultuous enthusiasm. A we'll
known Swedish-American was select
ed as chairman, and Swede sec
rotary duly installed. Two speeches
were made in Swedish, and then
popular Irish politician made rims.
ing address amid great applause. He
was followed by a German lawyer
who was even more fiery, If anything.
than his predecessor in denouncing
the outrage contemplated. The law
yer was also politician.
A call for names was started and
club formed. There were 367 Swed-
ish-American members OF the club and
the Irishman and the German, 369 men,
bers in ALL And at the next meeting,
postponed two weeks to elect officers,
the Irishman was elected president
and the German secretary and treas.
urer. ERNEST M'GAFFEY
Copyright. 1908. by Joseph B. Bowles)
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04
A Few Funny Facts.

The Georgia legislature has had I'M
der consideration bill which would
make null and void matrimonial
compact into which woman has
wheedled man by means OF paint,
powder, perfume, cosmetics. artificial
teeth, false hair, corsets. hoops. high
heeled shoes, low-cut waists, lace or
rainbow hosiery, or by any other arti-
fetal means or practices. why not
limit the woman's "wheedling' priv
ilges to the method of absent treat
ment? 1t is plain the poor men need
at least ten.mile start.
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04
PICNIC FOR THE PUP.
His Devotion to Duty Rewarded By
Strange Luxuries.

A Boston bulldog owned by George
Fl. Clapp was SO determined to cap
ture woodchuck which he had chased
into it's den that he followed after and
staid in the hole all night.
When the dog had got his jaws
about the enemy he found that he
could not get out owing to the small
size Of the animals hole.
Rather than lose his prey the dog
retained his hold on the woodchuck
over night, and was helped out by his
master In the morning. The dog was
nearly exhausted. and revived after
feeding and drinking in curious man
ner.
He consumed about two quarts of
unguarded ice cream, which had been
set aside for party, and capped the
climax by falling into bucket OF lem
onade.-Worcester (Mass) Telegram.
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04
CURED HER CHILDREN.
Girls Suffered with Itching Eczema
Baby Had a Tender Skin, Too
Relied on cuticura Remedies.

Some years ago my three little
girls had very bad form Of eczema.
Itching eruptions formed on the backs
Of their heads which were simply COW
cred. tried almost everything. but
failed Then my mother recommended
the Cuticura Remedies. l washed my
childrens heads with Cuticura Soap
and then applied the wonderful oint-
ment, Cuticura. did this four or five
times and I can say that they have
been entirely cured. l have another
baby who Is SO plump that the folds of
skin on his neck were broken and even
bled. used Cuticura Soap and Cuti-
cura Ointment and the next morning
the trouble had disappeared. Nine.
Napoleon Duceppe. Al Duluth St,
Montreal, Que, May 81. 1907"
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04
WHAT THE TRADE MARK MEANS
TO THE BUYER

Few people realize the Importance
of the words Trade Mark" stamped
on the goods they buy. If they did
spent for worthless goods and put a
lot of inscriptions manufacturers
out of the business.
When a manufacturer adopts a
trade mark he assumes the entire re-
sponsibility for the merit of his prod
uct. He takes his business repu.
ton in his hands-out in the lime.
light-''on the square" with the buy
err of his goods, with the dealer, and
with himself.
The other manufacturer-the one
who holds out inducements" offer
ing to brand all goods purchased with
responsibility, and when these infe-
rior goods come back" it's the local
dealer that must pay the penalty.
A good example of the kind of pro-
lection afforded the public by trade
mark is that offered in connection
with National Lead Company's adver-
Using of pure White Lead as the best
paint material
That the Dutch Boy Painter trade
mark is an absolute guaranty OF puri-
ty in White Lead Is proved to the
most skeptical by the offer National
Lead Company make to send free to
any address blow-pipe and instruc.
lions how to test the white lead for
themselves. The testing outfit Is be
Ing sent out from the New York
office Of the company. Woodbridge
Building.
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04

Mrs. Mary G. Baker Eddy. who. Of
course, has no faith In medicine. told
a Western Christian Scientist, at one
of her latest audiences. an anecdote
about friend Of hers.
This f.iend, thin and nervous
woman, could not sleep. She visited
her physician and the man said:
DO you eat anything Just before
going to bed?"
"Oh. no. DOCTOR" the patient re-
piled.
Well" said the physician. "just
keep a pitcher OF milk and some bis.
cult beside you, and every night, the
last thing you do, make light meal
But DOCTOR" cried the lady, you
told me on no account to eat anything
before retiring"
pooh, pooh," said the doctor. that
was three months ago. Science has
made enormous strides since then"
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04

their bosoms pardonable curiosity
in the question of what there is in it
for them" IL any political proposition
is unfolded to their longing gaze.
Politics as profession has evolved
the boss" He is not always the
coarse creature of the cartoonists
fancy, nor the devouring lion of the
muck-rake romancer. Often he
dresses elegantly. and quite often he
is gentle-spoken and of few words at
that. He Just controls the delegates"
that's all. After all the fire and fury
of reform has spent its force. his
candidate is nominated and generally
elected, and he gets a few contracts"
which enable him to keep the wolf
tribe so far from his premises that he
couldn't hear one howl If 1t used a
megaphone.
He is the man on whom the petty
politicians keep their eyes glued and
their ears tilted. Each one sees in his
dreams his own career growing to the
Aladdin like height of the big boss"
And that subtle schemer nurses their
aspirations, and as someone must
necessarily take the place of the
mighty when the mighty are fallen, of
course there Is chance for all com
petitOrS
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04
When the Little Man Scored.

A meek-looking little man with a
large pasteboard box climbed on the
car AS he did so he bumped slightly
into sleepy. corpulent passenger with
a self-satisfied look and two little
dabs of sidewhiskers. AS the car
rounded curve the box rubbed
against him again and he growled:
This is no freight car. is it?''
Nope" returned the meek little
chap with the box. land when you
come right down to it, 1t amt any
cattle car. either, is it,"
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04
Appreciate. Teachers Work.

One woman says that when her
children bring home their school re-
ports at the end OF the month she al
ways finds five minutes In which to
write a personal letter to the teach
ers. II there is something that the
children have learned that surprised
her she writes a note of thanks and
appreciation, and II the reports are
unsatisfactory she writes Offering to
help the teacher in any way she may
suggest. Needless to say. the teach
ers are appreciative. as any one will
know who has ever taught school
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04

An example of the progress of the
science OF forestry in this country is
furnished by the cooperation just ar
ranged between the University of
Idaho and the United States forest
service for testing the timber grow
Ing in the State of Idaho. The tests
will be specially directed to determine
the fitness of these timbers for use
as bridge stringers, railroad ties and
paving blocks.
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04
Not Guilty,

Now. Mrs. Mccarthy" said counsel
for the defense. please tell us simply
as you can your version of this affair.
1t is alleged that you referred to Mrs.
Callahan In disparaging terms"
Not bit av it. | didn't say amy
thing about disparaging nor disparagus
nor amy other garden truck, except
that said she had nose loike a
squash and her completion was as bad
as tomato in the lasht stages. Yez
can see for yersilf if it amt the truth"
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04

A few weeks ago some boys were
playing ball in an apartment house
yard. A colored waiter came out OF
the kitchen and in very cross man:
ner told them to stop right away.
One boy. who had gone to get drink
came back and found the others max
ing ready to leave; he asked, wonder
ingly, What is the matter?" and an
other one calmly answered, the game
was called off on account OF dark
ness.
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04
STATE OF ONO CITY or TOLEDO.
LUCAS COUNTY, SIS

STATE OF ONO CITY TOLEDO.
LUCAS COUNTY. IS.
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he Is senior
partner OF the nrm Of +. J. CHENEY 4 Co.. doing
business in the City of Toledo. County and state
Aforesaid and that said nrm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
sase OF CArARRH that cannot be cured by the use of
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence.
this 9Th day Of December. A. d.. 1885,
A. W. GLEASON.
NOTARY PUBLIC
Halls Catanh Cure is taken Internally and acts
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Send for testimonials. free
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o
Sold by ali Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04
USED HIS STORED KNOWLEDGE

Chat is flower stands) given me and
the party that gave me the order
wants the tops 16 inches across. Well,
that was easy enough to fill. but be-
side that the sides were to be hexa-
gonal, SO had to sit down and figure
out how much five-eishths.inch wood
would have to be leveled OF to have
the parts At exactly. Here is where
1 used my geometry.
Daniel Webster is quoted as saying
that he once used a fact which had
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04
Man and Beast Alike,

Only those who have suffered the
agony of eye Affections can appreciate
the blessing to humanity in Dr. Mitch
ellis famous Eye Salve. Introduced in
this region as far back as 1S49 it is
found to-day in all well regulated
homes hereabouts. Not altNe the eyes
of man but those of the dumb animals
have enjoyed its comforts. Mitchell's
Eye Salve. Sold everywhere. Price 25c.
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04
When High School Learning Came in
Handy to Business Man.

II used for the first time to-day
something learned is years ago. said
writer ir the Milwaukee Sentinel.
1T was the application of principle
in geometry in relation to the inscrib-
ing of a hexagon in a circle, which
learned when at the high school. had
an order placed for some taborets
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04
Sensitive Papa.

George, you must be more careful.
Papa thinks you meant to wound his
feelings"
"Why, what did I say?"
you remember that when you or
dered beer at the cafe last night you
called it 'suds' in a very loud voice
"Well?"
you must have forgotten that papa
got all his money making soap"
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04

One Of the most annoying things In
life is to fall in a coal hole, or stumble
over an uneven bit of pavement, and
get badly enough hurt to make you i'll
all day. but not badly enough to be
able to recover damages from the
city.
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04

lain dormant for II years, so I have
him beaten by a year.
You often hear people say What is
the use of learning this?' seeing no use
for it at the time, but things which
at the time seem most impracticable
are often later of use. That is one of
the complaints in our public schools,
but as in my case it may some day
prove of use"
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04
PRECISE.

Miss Sentimental-Tell me. are you
sure, Milton, that I'm the first you've
asked to marry you?"
Mr.. Manyack-Do you mean this
present month or do YOU include last
as well?
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years LYDIA y. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
dhas positively cured thousands Of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing feeling, fatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness OF nervous Prostitution.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04
Progress Reported.
you have any luck fishing"

did you have any luck fishing"
yes"
How many did you catch?"
IL didn't catch any. But | thought
up some mighty good stories to tell
The folks at home"
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04

When the forest-haunting hermit
Thoreau lay on his deathbed, Cal
whistle friend called to make inquiry
regarding his soul. Henry" he said.
anxiously, have you made your peace
with God?" John" replied the dying
naturalist, in whisper, II didn't
know that God and myself had quar-
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04

You don't seem to be keeping up
very we'll this summer" said Fathers
Cane to Mothers slipper"
"True," acknowledged the handy
spanker. regretfully, 1--WE been falling
astern lately"
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04

The first duty of woman is her
duty to her parents, and afterward to
her husband and her husbands par
entS.
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04

This woman says that sick
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound as she did.
Mrs. A. Gregory, of 1855 Lawrence
ST., Denver, Col, writes to Mrs.
Pinkham:
81 was practically an invalid for six
years, on account Of female troubles
doctors advice, but in a few months I
was worse than before. A friend adj
vised Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and it restored me to perfect
health, such as have not enjoyed in
many years. Any woman suffering as
I did with backache, bearing down
pains, and periodic pains, should not fail
to use Lydia E Pnkham's Vegetable
Corpo,,nd -
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04
WHAT DID JOHNNY MEANT

Johnny's Pa-See here. young man.
How do you expect to get on If you
never see things? You must look for
things-always keep looking as l do.
JchnDy-Gee!
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teehnR softens the gums, reduces IN
danmA tion allsys pain cures wind colic abotte
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04

Feet Achc-Use Aliens Foot-I.ase
crnUU munials. Refuse limitations. send fol
free trial package. A. 5. Olmsted lie Roy. y. L.
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04

CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that it
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04

weak to work. Though constantly
using medicine I despaired of being
cured until / began using Doan's
Kidney Pills. Then relief came
quickly. and in a short time l was
completely cured. am now in ex-
cellent health"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04

One difference between man and a
mule is that the man does the most Of
his kicking with his mouth
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04

Plautus: 1t is better to gain wis
dom from others woes than that 9th
ers should learn from US.
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04
AeSENT-MINDED.

Old Gent-Here. you boy. what arc
you doing out here, fishing? Don't
you know you ought to'be at school?
Small Boy-There now! l knew Id
forgotten something.
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04

A woman is known by the acquaint
ances she cuts.
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04

/ had a bad fall and It
affected my kidneys.
Severe pains in my
back and hips became
constant, and sharp
twinges followed any
eXertion. The kidney
secretions were badly
disordered. / lost
flesh and grew too
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04
HER GOOD FORTUNE
After Years Spent in Vain Effort.

Mrs. Mary e. H. Rouse. of Cam.
bridge, N. Y, says: Five years ago
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-04

1t takes woman with sound judg-
ment to generate silence.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-06-20

that many fine salmon are caught from White river, as 8 result of the breaking of dam. at the united States Government Fishery at Mammoth Springs some time ago. He says, also. that carp, most excellent fish. are being canned and disposed O.. for salmon of the highest qual- ity. And no one is injured by this method" says he, "because the Arkansas carp, is equal. ii not superior to any salmon that ever wiggled fin."
 Some legislation along this line will probably be proposed by Senator Patterson, during the Thirty-seventh General Assem- bly,.