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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30

The project of police OF Paris has is-'
sued an edict barring all hand-organs
from the streets. This action has
called forth a storm of protest, not
only from the organ grinders, of whom
there is an army, but from multitudes
of residents, young and old, who ap-
pear to regard enjoyment of the form
of music in question as an inalienable
right. But the project remains firm,
and the hand-organs must go. Just
what ground the project takes is not
stated, but, remarks the Troy IN. "
Times, 1t must seem to the average
American at least that there are worse
evils than organ-grinding. II the OBJ
tect is to get rid of the noise, which
no doubt is Objectionable to some SEN
sitive ears, think how much worse II
the racket made in other ways. Some
visitors to Paris have declared that
the noises Of the French capital are
more varied, nerve-racking and ear
piercing than any heard In tho United
States. No doubt the organs add to
the din, yet there II no occasion for
surprise that there 10 indignation over
the attempt to suppress the music Of
the people"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30


he
had with him. They the
a
dissolved
mining
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30
A False lmpression

Aunt-See, our dear little Charlie is
enjoying the apple auntie gave him
biting first this side, then that-the
little rogue.
Charley-No, I'm not. I'm doing
that to dodge the worm holes in it.
Royal Magazine.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30

Involuntary architects, we shape and
rear four houses for ourselves, establish
ing and identifying them or making them
unsafe and unsightly by all we are and do.
What are you making your family house,
your home, out of? Loyalty, honor, truth,
unselfshness are the four corners of loves
Enclosure, the safeguards of its teaching
and inspiring ministry, the anchorage of
the hearts it sends forth for struggle with
the world.
You build a house for yourself in So
ciety. Business and social intercourse are
its life. Integrity, industry, justice and
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30
Sounded Insulting,

Sam-What's d matter with you and
Chloe?
Susan-Matter 'nough. She insulted
my friend, Mr.. Jackson, what called on
ne las night.
"lnsulted Mr.. Jackson, did she?"
Oats what she done. She asked
me who dat ere nocturnal visitor
was!"-Yonkers Statesman.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30
A Chanue Of Diet,

First Moth-How do you do! Where
are you living now?
Second Moth-Still living in the
same old fur-lined overcoat. And you?
First Moth-Ive had to move. My
doctor ordered me to eat nothing but
antique orientals, so you'll find me in
the rug room.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30
Nothinu of the Kind

He (fiercely)-We don't need that
rug any more than a cat needs two
tails. How often have l told you, my
dear, never to buy anything because
It is cheap?
She with air of one who has got
the better of an argumenD-But 1t
wasn't cheap, my love; it cost $25.-
Royal Magazine.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30

When the American heiress wants
70 buy a duke she is told to take an
American husband and be happy. d.
vorces In high life at present would
seem to prove the case. She appears
TO stand as good a show for happiness
with the man Of her own selection and
purchase.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30

All German soldiers must learn TO
swim. Some of them are so expert
that, with their clothing on their heads
and carrying guns and ammunition.
they can swim several hundred yards.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30
RIPPING Times,

Gunner-Hot times out at the ball
game. The players were slamming
balls all the afternoon.
Guyer-And how about the bleacher-
ties?
Gunner-Oh, they were slamming
che umpire.-Chicago Daily News.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30

to forbid some things which had been tolerated throw
all of functions difficult delicate
than those of which they had stripped it.
The demand for profusion of legislation inevitable; and the diff
Guilty having undenabe In what does the difficulty consist
In three things First of those who demand legislation many do
understand exactly what the evil they the good they seek
attain Secondly when they do understand the evil they seldom know
what the proper remedy when they seek the audabe end they seldom
perceive Thirdly measures
dial constructive called for large that very hard
of them urgently needed No legislation deal with all
Where many being pressed by different persons they
oe another and like people crushing another in the
exits of heater they slowly than if they made pass
along in regular order
legislation difficult owing the
compexiy civilization the of modern industry and
commerce. the growth of modes of production and distribution that
need be regulated yet regulated not to interfere with the free
play of individual enterprise
Many problems which legislation presents hard
for the ordinary members and for the ADLER members of legislative
bodies they be mastered without special knowledge ct
added that the United States further difficulty from
the fact that legal skill often required avoid trangesng
provision of the federal or a state constitution.)
The conditions make desirable to have organized system
gathering examination of materials for legislation and p
a collecting the laws passed in other countries subjects of
rent Importance
To secure the pushing public
interest should be every legislature arrangements by which
definite body of become responsible for the conduct of
legislation.
Bills of personal ought separated bills
general applicability and dealt with in different and quasiuda
ought to made as instance by the creation of
drafting department connected with legislature its chief committees
putting proper legal form of all bills introduced
Similarly method should be provided for recfying bills before
law such drafting have them
ing their passage.
When bill of experimental kind has been passed. its workings
should be carefully watched and periodically reported respects
which actually enforced found enforceabe
and the practical results of the enforcement.
In order enable both the legislature and the people learn what
force actually is and thereby facilitate good ega
law ought be periodically revised and far pos
be consolidated be brought into compact consistent and
teligible shape
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30

of strengthening the government
of the
of
daughter of
Cheneley He
al a
distinguished O sbeswo
o in
India
battle of Omdurman
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30
Drastic Meaaures.

Springtime Bard-Ah, Miss Rose,
what should a young man do when he
is keyed up to write spring poetryf
Heartless Maid-He should be-
lockeA up.-Chicago Daily NewA
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30
Instinct.

Loanstein-I got turrible bad coldt
In nay headt.
Issacs-Vhy don't you take some
things for Il?
Losnstein OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
much will you gif me?-Puck.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30
Both Affected.

81 feel all cut up about it," remarked
the piece Of wood that was badly splin-
tered.
Yes, IL gave me a kind of dull
feeling, too," said the ax.-Royal Mag.
azine.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30
BLOW TO BRITISH LIBERALS

The worst blow to the British liberals since
they have been in power was delivered in the bye
election here, when Winston Churchill, president
of the board of trade in the new Asquith cabinet,
was defeated for parliament by 429 votes. w.
JOHNSON Hicks, unionst, won, getting SAT- votes
to Churchill's 1888. Churchill defeated Hicks for
the seat two years ago, but under English custom
had to stand for reelection when advanced to
cabinet rank.
The vote was the heaviest cast in years
Several elements figured in the defeat of Church
ILL., one Of the principal being the energetic
opposition of suffragettes English Catholic priests
also opposed Churchill. Premier Asquith failed to
send the usual letter to a candidate standing be-
cause of advancement and eXpounding To the
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30
Virtue a Necessity.

virtue Necessity.
C-There is one thing for which
mankind, think, deserves credit.
Y-What might that be?
C-When you think of all the liars
we have, there has never been one
who claimed positively that he had
seen the north pole.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30
BOOMING CAUSE OF HUGHES

Gen. Stewart l.. Woodford president of the
hughes league, is busy booming the cause of the
New York governor for the Republican presi-
Dental nomination
II Hughes fails the general would like To see
the choice fall upon Uncle Joe Cannon who. he
says, has prevented more bad or useless legisla.
ton from going through than any man in the
country. Moreover, he and Uncle Joe entered coa-
gress the same year and are exactly the same age
which probably helped to make them the stan.h
friends they have always been
Gen. Woodford was born in New York ~
years ago, and was practicng law there more than
half century ago. He was messenger for the
famous electoral college of 1850 and was aft-r-
ward United States MI TO-
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30
Brutal.

Brutal.
He (embracing)-This is heavenly.
She-Ecstatic!
He-Seraphic!!
She-Divine!!
He-Celestial!!!
Servant (entering)-Miss Alice,
your tripe and onions is ready.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30
CHIP OF THE OLD BLOCK

Charles G.. Gates has been "bucking the tiger"
in Rawhide gambling house and come out
Charles as the breath of his nostrils; without it
life would be uncomfortable, if not impossible. He
came by the instinct honestly, for his father,
John w. Gates, is looked upon as the most invet-
crate gambler in New York. 1t matters nothing
to him whether he risks his money on stocks or
at the race track; on cotton corn; at poktr
or at faro If there is any gambling game he has
not tried, Wall street men do not know what it is.
Although Charles is only 33, he has seen more
of the ups and downs of life than most men of
twice his age He left college to become a clerk
for the Consolidated Steel Wire Co., of Chicago,
and at 81 he was assistant to the president He
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30

school,
his
position him
perfectly worth while
deny himself enjoyment "
Then happiest
indeed
wedding clothes
States district
his first 10 constituted
legged to have saved the 100000 things
brought the Minnesota timber thieves % Northern
merger to the delight president he
OIL fertilizer
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30
TRUST BUSTER" FOR BENCH

Milton ID. Purdy, assistant to the attorney
general, has been nominated by the presidenufor
United States judge at Minneapolis, and i've
mains to be whether the local political infu-
ence that has been hostile to him in the past
will be able to defeat him now. 1t was strong
enough to prevent his being appointed district at
torney for full term after he had served the un-
expired term of his dead chief but his abilities
were not forgotten at the White House. When
congress passed act providing for assistant
to the encouragement at $1,000 year, in addi-
ton to the seven assistants at $4,000, Purdy was
appointed to the office.
1t is somewhat remarkable that who
has made brilliant record lawyer should
have been an indOlent unambitiOus pupil at
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30

rict which position he threw up to enter the
OF
York 1866 s
Hudson Fulton commission
following
~ " O'o"' N-o
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30

tive just had my hair shampooed
with champagne"
There's always so much sham
about girls heads! chicago Journal.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30
Every Time.

Few men are there beneath the skies
To whom IA name is not a prize;
But man is only human,
His name he will not sell; but when
The time arrives, for nothing, then,
He'll give ii TO a woman.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-30
MAKING
Law
Difficulty of Franz
ing Good
Laws is Enormous
BY HON. JAMES BRYCE.
British Ambas sador to United States.

HE difficulty of framing good laws enormous because the
work in most countries longer the comparatively easy
task of repeating old laws which hampeed and constrained
the is simple workout the far harder
task of creating set of laws which shall guide and help
to attaining the ends they bent Seventy years
ago people thought that the great thing freedom When
they had got it they dissatisfied and instead of simply
letting everything and everybody alone to work their
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
GENERAL NEWS.

United States Sen. William B. AL
lison died at Dubuque, Iowa, on the
18th inst, of heart failure.
Subscription lists to provide Count
Zeppelin means for building new bal
loon have been opened throughout Ger
many and in Switzerland.
1.-The report that l have ever said
that | would or would not deliver the
labor vote to any political party is an
infamous lie," said Samuel Gompers.
president of the American Federation
of Labor when interviewed on the sub
ject.
Prompt official denial was given to
reports circulated at New York that
President McCrea of the PENNSYLVANIA
railway system was about to- retire.
1t is said that it was in the Uni-n
army. under Carl Schurz, during the
Civil war that Count Zeppelin made his
first balloon ascension. which created
his interest in aeronautics. 1t was
in captive balloon sent up to OBJ
serve the Confederate lines. The
count was successful and became en-
thusiastic over the possibilities of bal
looms for military purposes. After that
he made several ascensions before re-
signing from 1.-The boys in blue"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
CHAPTER v.
A Midnight Conversation.

Once more the little boudoir. Once
gether.
well, madam" began Darlington,
coldly, under violent constraint, al
though passion was seething and bub-
bling in his veins, do you think that
you have disgraced me sufficiently to-
night"
But l was only obeying your in
structions."
MY Instructions! exclaimed my
lord; land pray what were they?'
ITO be like other women; to dance,
to play, to
You exceeded them, | think" in
terrupted Darlington, sneeringly.
THAT many things are permitted to
a man, to a husband which are for
bid to a woman, his wife"
II recognize no distinction between
us, sir
This" said my lord loftily, sis be-
side the question. What possessed
you to play with Strathgate tonight
1.-The money" returned his wife,
was mine. l had a right to risk it.
l might ask what possessed you to
play?"
Nonsense" said Darlington. fierce
ly. 81 know well enough that your
game with Strathgate was only play.
1t was simply a plan concocted be-
tween you to mock me and amuSe
yourselves"
MY lord, you insult me- cried Ell
len. her face flaming.
1T is fact that carries the insult,
madam. make the charge on good
authority. You were overheard ar
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20

ranging the Details persisted my
lord, carried beyond the facts by his
indignation.
Upon whose authority?' inquired
Ellen
Lady Cecily's.'
and you can take her word against
mine?" responded his wife, bitterly.
VERY well, my lord, shall no. con-
descend to justify myself further"
"'Twould be useless to attempt it."
Indeed. and what made you risk
ing was involved?"
Pardon me-" returned Darlington,
loftily. There was something in
volved. something of which you reck
little"
And that was?'
my honor and the honor of my
wife. At that time l supposed the
debt an honest one, the play fair.
Think you | could allow that to stand
against you while l had penny"
1T was not love then that made you
interpose?"
"Love!" sneered Darlington. How
could l love woman whose chief
joy is to mock me, to humiliate me, to
heap ridicule upon me, to disgrace
me?"
you have said enough, my lord"
Madam, this passes beyond all
bonds. The scene tonight was dis
graceful You insulted all my guests,
you publicly braved me. you Haunted
your money in my face. you exposed
your person disgracefully in that aban-
doned hornpipe, which you danced
with that Puritan bit of sanctimoni-
BUSINESS at the harpsichord-"
II have said before" cried Ellen,
that you can stop right there. The
English gentlemans code, take 1t
from my experience of 1t at home
here, allows you to say anything you
please to me or about me. but you will
please leave my friends out OF the
discussion" @
There is one friend that shall
bring in the discussion"
And who is that?"
"Strathgate."
"And what has he doue?"
What has he done? My God!'
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

The secretary of the interior has
approved for patent in the territory
of New Mexico, 1880 acres in the
Clayton district, selected for the es-
Establishment of reservoirs for irriga
ton purposes
A. Fl. Miller and Mato R Bradley
have been appointed fores. guards on
Holy Cross national forest. Miss Maud
Bray has been appointed clerk on the
Gunnison national forest. Lewis l..
Cadwallader has been appointed forest
guard on the Routt national forest.
Clifford Pinchot, chief of the bureau
of forestry, reports good progress by
the National conservation commission.
All the different government bureaus,
following instructions of the Presi-
dent, are working for the commission,
and it is expected that the necessary
statistics will be on hand when the
commission meets early in December
to formulate it's report to be pre-
scented to the President in January.
Two officers and ten privates of the
marine corps, who had been recently
bitten by dog, lined up Monday for
the first Pasteur treatment, which Will
continue until all danger is past. Inc
men were bitten by the mascot OF the
United States marines in Camp Elliott,
on the canal zone, and treatment is be-
ing given at the hygienic laboratory of
the United States public health
and marine hospital service. So
far none of the men has given any evil
dence of rabies, and it is believed that
none is afflicted.
In a formal opinion by Attorney
General Bonaparte on request of Sec
rotary Cortelyou of the Treasury De-
partment, in regard to the Oklaho-
ma bank statutes, 1t is held to be ille-
gal for any national bank to enter
into contract with state officials for
the purpose of creating guaranty fund
out of the bank deposits or capital
stock to be used in paying the deposit
tors in case of bank failure.
According to the report of the COM
missioner of internal revenue, collec-
tons last year in the district of Colo
RADIO, which includes Wyoming,
amounted to s6S5,424.
Bishop Charles Henry Brent of the
Philippine Islands, has again declined
to become Episcopal bishop of Wash
ington. His decision is announced in
letter received at Washington, writ
ten by the Philippine bishop in Bos
ton His reasons. he says. are the
same as those which governed his de-
clinaton of the first election-that 1t
is Gods will that he remain in the
Philippines.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20

said Strathgate as he and Lady Ellen
reached the top of the terrace.
Il would not have you lay hands on
me again, my lord. l am in full vigor
and able to serve myself in that"
Forgive mel said Strathgate. II
thought you We're faint"
mo more of it," returned Ellen. Il
would have you meet me at two of the
clock here tonight on the terrace
equipped for travelling
do you ride away, madam
81 shall take my lords travelling
carriage Can you drive, Lord Strath-
gate?"
Il am the best whip in England
he said boastfully.
At this juncture Darlington and
Lady Cecily joined the others on the
terrace.
Have you been taking the air, Lady
Darlington, after your exertions in
the dance?" queried Lady Cecily with
mocking sweetness.
1--WE came to seek Darlington and
yourself" interposed Strathgate swift
ly
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
Where Politeness Doesn't Paw.

French and German hats said
halter, only last half as long as ours
1t isn't the poor quality of the hats
but the fine quality OF the manners
that causes this.
Lifting the hat in salutation is the
hardest work that falls on the head
piece. and the French and Germans
lift 1t to men and women equally, thus
giving it twice as much labor as we
do Naturally. then, it wears out twice
as quickly. 1t goes in the brlm in no
time over the water"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20

SYNOPSIS.

The Escapade opens. not in the ro-
nance preceding the marriage of Ellen
Slocum a Puritan miss, and Lord Car
rington of England. but in their life after
Just following the revolution. in CARING
ton castle in England. The Carringtons,
after house party. engaged in a family
tilt. caused by jealousy. Lord Caring
ton and his wife each made charges OF
faithlessness against the other In con
tinuation of the quarrel. First Directing
against playing cards with the guests,
Lady Darlington agreed to cut cards with
Lord Strathgate. whose attentions 10
Ellen had become sore point with Car
rington. The loss of 800. 900 failed to per-
turb her. and her husband then cut for
his wife's ]. o. u. and his honor. Car
rington winning. The incident closed eN-
cept that a liking for each other appar,
emily arose between Lady Darlington and
Lord Slralhgn
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
ALL RUN DOWNS
Mss Della .Slroe6e. zvho had Com.
flcieLy Lost Her HcaliA. Fouvd
ReLic/Jrom Pe-rn-na at Once.
Reud WHut She SAYS:

MISS DELLA sTRoEBE, 10 Rich
1Vl mond ST., Appleton, Wis, writes:
"For several years I was in n run
down condition, and ] could find no re-
lief from doctors and medicines.
could not enjoy my meals, and could
not sleep at night. I had heavy, dark
circles about the eyes.
any friends were much alarmed.
was advised to give Peruna n trial, and
to my joy 1 began to improve with the
first bottle. After taking six bottles 1
felt completely cured. 1 cannot say too
much for Peruna as n medicine for
women in rundown condition"
Pe-ru-na Did Wonders.
Mrs. Judge j. +. Boyer, 1921 Sherman
Ave-, Evanston, ILL.,, says that she be-
came run down, could neither eat nor
sleep we'll, and lost flesh and spirit. Pc
runa did wonders for her, and she thanks
Peruna for new life and strength.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
Outside of His pract,c.

"All that is the matter with you.
sir" said the eminent physician, after
a thorough examination. lis lack of
nutrition. You don't eat enough
Il eat all l can hold. DOCTOR" said
the attenuated caller.
Then you need to have your ca
pacity enlarged, and that's a case for
a surgeon. Five dollars, please. Good
morning"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20
Still ant.

He was a dude of the would-be
masher type and tripping down the
aisle of the parlor car, he dropped into
seat beside a.pretty girl.
"Nobody-er-occupying this seat
with you, MISS" he queried.
With disdanful look. she replied
in tone redolent with sarcasm: mo,
sir; nobody yet"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20

Even a drunken man doesn't care to
be held up by footpad.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums, reduces In
Illumination allays pain wind collie 25c bottle
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20

If Your Feet Ache Burn
get n 25c package of Aliens Foot-Ease 1t gives
quick relief Two million packages sold yearly.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-20

Be careful not to stumble over your
own bluff.