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The Springfield herald., 1909-03-19
Discover Oil IN Las Animas County

That new oil region, surpass-
ing in value any that has prev
iously been found in Colorado,
has been discovered in the inter
ior of Las Animas county is the
belief of DR.. Regnier, a well
known resident of Baca county,
who investigated the region
thoroughly and filed claims for
himself and others on the new
discovery. The location of the
find is some distance west of
Carrizo, on Mustang creek in
Las Animas county. A heavy
oil oozes out from the rocks
along the creek, and samples of
it which have been analysed
show that the oil is of a kind
much in demand among manu-
facturers. If development proves
that there is a body of this oil
accessible, the locators have a
splendid prospect is sight.
DIR. Regnier first learned of
the oil through a native sheep
herder, who conducted him to
the location. The region is
rough and remote from railroads,
and its thorough development
would entail a good deal Of ex-
pense. There is no doubt, how
ever, that if there is an oil body
there plenty of capital will be
available to put in produc-
ing wells. Experts who have
seen the oil and read its analysis
say that it is superior to any
thing in Colorado.
Several Lamar people are in
terested with DR.. Regnier and
his associates in the new oil field,
and all of them feel that they
have something worth looking
after. Lamar Sparks.
C,,bccr;bo for TUT HCpAJn
The Springfield herald., 1909-03-19

, FOR SALE OR TRADE-One
good 4 h. D., Orient blackboard,
automobile. In good condition.
Will trade for a good, tract Of
tax title land. For particulars
call on w. M. Stewart, Spring
field, Colo.
The Springfield herald., 1909-03-19

FOR SALE: A good barber
chair, glass, hot water heater
and some supplies, For prices
address or call and see John
Yokum, Villas, Colo.
The Springfield herald., 1909-03-19

Any person who desires to To-
cate near d good Rail Road Town
would do we'll to write too. J.
Cole of Redpoint, Ok. who would
exchange land for decided land
near Springfield.
The Springfield herald., 1909-03-19
LOCAL ITEMS


Denney are reported on the sick
list.
Phillip Young has been on the
sick list for some time but is now
better.
We have government garden
seed at this office for free distri-
button.
H. E. Homsher returned We'd
nesday from a visit with friends
in the county.
John Pettigrew, under sheriff
of Prowers county, was in town
Thursday night.
Harvey Kett and Mr.. LOFTS
were in from the etinson ranch
the first of the week.
The new band organization is
now practicing regularly and
making good progress.
Lester Lamport and J. F. Win
ter stopped over night Wednes-
day enroute to Lamar.
Roy Denney left for Lamar
Tuesday and thinks of going to
Nebraska 70 spend the summer.
Two gentlemen came in in an
auto Thursday evening and are
looking over the country for a
location.
It is reported that the greater
part of the land under the Butte
creek irrigation system has been
applied for.
A. A. Denney is building a
stone warehouse 1T the rear of
his store to make more room for
his increasing trade.
The big snow of last week has
melted without drifting since it
fell and the grcut is getting
the full benefit of the moisture.
C. M, Gordon had forty-seven
head of his cattle drift away in
the snowstorm last week and has
been unable to find or here of
them.
H. S. Littlepage, of Stoning-
ton, came up Wednesday bring
ing his daughter who took the
teachers examination Thursday
and Friday.
The Lyceum will meet WED
nesday evening. A good pro-
gram has been prepared and a
good interest is being taken by
the young people.
Harry McClintock came up
Monday with Mr.. Majors, rel
ative, who has been visiting at
his ranch. Mr.. Majors took the
stage for Lamar Tuesday morn
ing.
3. B. Cant, of Blaine, and
Rev. Minner, Of Pottawatomie
county, Kansas, were in Spring
field Wednesday, the latter
preaching here Wednes d a y
night.
Four passengers came in on
the stage Thursday evening from
La Junta. Some of them have
homesteads northwest of town
and the others are looking fot
locations.
News has just reached; us Of
the marriage of John R. Stinson
at Vernon, Texas, Wednesday
the 18th inst. Congratulations
are forthcoming from all OF his
Baca county friends,
T. w. Couch arrived Wednes.
day evening from an extended
visit to La Junta. He has pur.
chased a new moving picture
I machine and will make his first
exhibit at Springfield.
T. N. Corrill and daughter,
Miss Grace; and Mr.. and Mrs,
Rodger Dance were visitors from
Monon Monday, spending the
night in Springfield and attend
ing to land Office business while
here. ~u
V. M.,. Shannon, ex-countl
commissioner, was up from
Regnier Wednesday e ,,shakin9
hands with friends. Mr., Shan
non reports the peaches all killee
in his locality during the recen-
The Springfield herald., 1909-03-19
THE HERALD

The only and official news
paper of Baca county. Gives all
the county, state and national
items of interest. Subscription,
$f.25 per year.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-25

Rcbecca Harding Davis in September St. Nicholas,
There are probably to-day millions OF
worthy young folks in this country who
are beginning their lives with the honest
intention TO get on" in business and in
society, to do the best they can for them
selves and the world. They are earnest
American boys and girls with the Amerl-
can zeal Of progress. and the honorable
principles which make progress worth
while.
But is this all that Is necessary? Is
getting on" to be the only object In their
training for this life, and the life to
Gomez
A devoted old clergyman Of New Eng
land In old age, said 10 his wife: "Ah,
my dear, the times in our life that 1 like
best 10 remember now are the days when
we went camping and fishing together in
the woods. We learned 10 know each
other IN those dear old frolics."
Whoever we may be. we cannot afford
to leave such frOli;s out Of our lives. An
idle day In the woods viii bring us no
money. but. it may be. will leave with US
a new thought of happiness.
There are things too, which should be-
long TO us. not as breadwinners. but as
human beings, which we are apt 10 neg
lect is fitting up our homes and design
ing our lives
The Washington herald., 1909-08-25
THEY IRON THEMSELVES.

From the Boston Herald.
The handkerchiefs and turnovers
washed out In ones room and put on
the mirror to dry are an old. old story
known to every school girl who lives
away from home and must economize
in her laundry bills, and 70 most women
travellers, whether they must be econo-
mical or not But there are drawbacks
10 this scheme. It is not always con-
venient or desirable to plaster ones win
dows and mirrors up with these small
articles. In fact. it is sometimes i'm
possible. A better plan is 10 wash them
out as usual, In basin or Washstand. and
put them in a magazine too dry and iron
themselves. Turnovers or lace things are
simply spread out, taking care that every
part Is pulled straight. laid between the
leaves q magazine, which is then shut.
and other magazines or books piled on TOP
Of it. Within twenty-four hours. or often
much sooner, all the moisture 10 alb
sorbed into the paper. and the article
pressed by the weight 81 nicely as though
they had been irOned in most orthodox
fashion. Handkerchiefs are done In thr
same way, except that they are first
folded once. put I'm and left over night:
they are then folded up in the small
square in which they are ordinarily
ironed and put back. When they are
finally dry they appear as nicely ironed
In the creases as the most fastidlous
could desire. Another advantage OF
this method is that it may be employed
While one is actually travelling. on
the sleeping car, for instance, II one is
so unlucky as to run out Of these small
needfuls Of the wardrobe. It is quite pos
sibie to wash out a handkerchief or two
at some hour when the dressing room is
unoccupied. and stow one's weekly
wash" under the seat, in a pile OF naga-
zines.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-25
ATLANTIC CITY FADS.
Auto bathing Machines the Latest
Novel Craze.

NpNNA NTAANs
From the Philadelphia Bulletin.
Autos as bathing machines in Atlantic
City have struck the fancy OF fashionable
and wealthy cottagers in the Chelsea sec
ton, who are using their big cars both
for vehicles to reach the beach and for
dressing rooms before and after their
baths. Disgruntled bath house barons who
saw loss OF custom first reported the fad.
which is growing in favor among wou.ea
folk. who object TO patronizing stumy
bathing rooms or making their way
through the avenues in bathing rig.
Followers OF the new fashion have their
cars backed up at the beach ends Of
streets IN favorite bathing spots and
emerge in fun surf costume, slipping out
Of the long clOaks worn 10 the beach,
which are left with accompanying maids
The cars await the emergence of their
mistresses from the surf and are then
WhiZZed back 20 cottages, where the cloak
ed bathers are carried right UP 10 their
basement doors According 10 the fash
ionable followers OF the new bathing fad
IL is likely that some Of the more ad-
vanced disciples of the bathing auto craze
will have special machines made
Several incipient beach mobs have been
gathered 20 watch the contortions Of dog.
cat. or monkey. carried by pretty maids
who evidently seek 20 attract the atten-
ton which they secure. one girl even
appeared with a tame fox during the
bathing hour yesterday. and disguised Of
ficials in charge OF the beach were forced
to summon a force OF life guards 10
break up the crowd which followed her
in her stroll. Dogs have already been
barred from the surf during the regular
bathing hours this year and other pets
VIII probably be forced Off the strand in
similar styie.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-25
Vegetable Sandwiches

Frum the New York Evening Post.
The following recipes for vegetable
sandwiches are very tasty and easily
prepared for the summer luncheon.
For lettuce sandwiches use either the
heart leaves Of lettuce or the larger
leaves cut in ribbons with scissors. Let
tuce should always be thoroUghly wash
ed, drained, patted dry on soft cloth. then
crisped on the ice before using Put be-
tween thin slices Of buttered white bread
and season with mayonnaise French
dressing, a boiled dressing, or simply salt
and paprika. as preferred. Sweet let
tuce.' as the Turks cau "Romaine." is
especially delicate for sandwiches.
Horseradish Sandwiches 90 Blend to-
gether two tablespoonfuls grated horse
radish and soft. fine breadcrumbs. Pour
over enough rich milk or cream 10
moisten. Let stand an hour. then press
through pure sieve. Season with one
quarter teaspoonful each Of salt and
sugar and two tablespoonfuls of vinegar
or lemon juice. Spread between but
tered slices OF whole wheat bread.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-25

From the New York E7ening Post.
The folding umbrella, walking stick. and
sunshade. combination pieces of furniture
and transformation gowns. are all old
stories. but the fan-parasols-or parasol-
fan as you Willis the latest novelty
designed for killing two birds with one
stroke. II is the invention OF a French
woman, and the importers are preparing
20 spring it as a surprise for next sea-
son.
Open, the sunshade looks like the ordi-
nary article Of its kind, inclining a bit 10
the japanese. Closed. It stin appears as
a sunshade II desired But press a tiny
spring, and 10! the rod has shortened to
malt It's original length, the handle has
doubled up, and the covering has
wrinkled itself on the ribs in even. regular
undulations. and there you are with a
pretty round fan that is Just as service
able TO create an artificial breeze as II
was a moment ago TO protect one from
the sun
The Washington herald., 1909-08-25

From the Boston Herald.
II 1t falls to your lot to chaperon young
folk try not TO feel It is a fatlgulng task.
but recall how indefatigable you were
when you were young. and with such a
remembrance uppermost you may be able
to les boys and girls enjoy themselves
1t really requires much strength and en-
durance to be an ideal chaperon. for
youth is tireless IN the pursuit OF pleas
ure, and TO keep up with this in a mod
crate and reasonable degree requires pa
tence, sympathy, and tact, for young
folk need careful handling, which they
doubly repay by obedience and by re-
sponsiveness to the ideas OF their elders.
Though II Is, OF course. your duty when
chaperoning 20 keep boys and girls with
in the confines Of conventionalItv. try
not TO be constantly correcting and curb
ms them. It Is SAID that the word
don't is never used in Japanese fam
flies. and sometimes It would seem as II
we use Il too much.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-25

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
The yerba mate. or Paraguay tea. has
an immense consumption in the lower
parts Of South America almost to the ex-
clusion Of tea and coffee. It grows wild
and plentiful is cheap as dirt, and has a
good per cent Of theme" the active
principle Of tea and coffee, but less than
either 1t has a genuine high therapeutic
soothing, stimulating effect upon the
stomach and the whole system. The peo-
pie over large part OF South America
have the very strongest belief In its cura-
tive and consoling effects. The Argentine
peon and cowpuncher live on SO much
meat and so few vegetables. that II
they did not drink mate" the effects of
so much much animal food would GER
tainly hurt them. They usually suck UP
the hot mate tea through a straw, and
that Is all they get from sunrise to mid
day II may become the poor mans
drink OF the world.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-25
PRACTICAL CAMP GARB.
Women Campers should Be IN
hampered.

From the Outing Magazine for August
A woman is so handicapped unless she
can get around as easily as a man that
she is OF very little help and must either
be drag on the whole party or become
worn out The suit which describe here
provides for the greatest freedom possi-
bic and still sacrifices nothing II con-
sists Of coat skirt. and knickerbockers.
al Of the same material. The best looking
knickerbockers are Of the peg-tOp vari-
ETY.. cut ike mems riding breeches, loose
about the hips and snug at the knees,
where, however. they are large enough to
make kneeling easy. Below the knee they
button in a cum OF the same material
over which golf stockings are folded.
These knickerbockers with the very
baggy knees or the still more voluminOus
boomers are unbecoming TO the average
woman and viii not set well under the
skirt. They should be like a mans in
every detail. with loops for leather belt
and pockets. which viii be found very
convenient for carrying small articles
Nothing ready made will do, as boys or
mems breeches never fit a woman. so
they must De made 10 measure. II they
are 10 be worn without the skirt. the
work viii be done by a tailor with much
more satisfactory result than n a dress
maker is employed. There IS no difficulty
in this If you choose a man who makes
divided riding habits for women.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-25
sScreen Pockets.

From the Boston Herald.
The woman who lives on her porch most
Of the summer will find It a great con-
venience to make herself a set of pockets
70 hang on the screen or TO tack I'D al
the side of the wall
Cut strip Of dark denim or figured art
ticking three-quarters Of a yard long and
twenty inches wide. Two.other strips for
pockets are cut ten and twelve inches
deep and twenty-seven inches wide.
These strips are stitched TO the back
one above the other. dividing them into
three sections each. Fullness Is given bv
laying each pocket in box plait. Stitch
to the back with several rows OF machine
stitching, or on one Of the. lines Of pocket
there can be narrow fiat openings be
tween the division. into which can be
slipped fans, pencils, scissors. and even a
comb for emergencies
Finish the tops Of the pockets and bind
around the four sides Of the case with
braid the same color Fasten brass hooks
across the top and bottom and run small
screw eyes into the back OF the screen to
hold wall pocket firmly in place
The Washington herald., 1909-08-25
CONSTANT QUEST FOR BEAUTY.
Women OF Old Bathed In Black
berry Juice and Handled Lilies.

berry Juice and Handled Lilies.
From the Boston Herald
The search for beauty which began
no doubt In the Garden OF Eden and
which viii endure as long as femin;nity,
has driven women TO extreme measures.
and win in all probability do SO in the
future.
To-day she rises With the sun and
bathes her feet in the early morning
dew; in the olden dlys she found the
juice Of blackberTies when applied by
the light Of a waning moon effective
IN making these sane members small
and delicate
In the past she listened to the lark as
II rose from It's uasc az dawn 10 i'm
prove her complex lu; she handled lilies
so that her finger Cht become long
and tapering. an 'ne gazed az the
stars 10 give her -stness.
Ihen' When she IA -ined beauty
how 70 retain y was tie next question
which was successfully answered. IL we
may believe the words written by our
forefathers, in the following ways: A
certain lady Of Crete prolonged her
youth TIL the age Of l73 by living on
nothing but daisy roots. another fair one
ate only serpents' livers and drank the
water Of certain well named in the To-
los left to US. while still another beauty
or ninety years bathed each morning In
the milk OF unicorns and died only when
no milk could be obtained
Then there was certain flower. the
fragrance Of which brought back lost
youth when inhaled by it's possessor.
Truly II must have been much sought
for. II it but grew in our garden TODAY
what slump there would be in the cold
cream market
The Washington herald., 1909-08-25

From the Chicago Tribune.
One grows so tired Of the plain black
giTdle-it has had undaunted sway for
so long in the world Of fashions.
4 plain black silk or satin girdle Is
the first and last resort for most every
color of gowns. No one ever seems TO
think Of combining it with another har-
monious color or the color OF the gown
itself
Two-color girdles are being introduced
on black-and-white gowns, and these are
the very gowns that brought about the
vogue Of the all-black girdle Just
imagine the richness and uniqueness OF
a girdle made half of black (the lower
halo and half Of American Beauty Ctop
halo on black-and-white gown.
These combination girdles should be
four inches wide-two inches Of each
color
Oh, how popular they are sure to be
with the natural waist line once again
at their command
The Washington herald., 1909-08-25
ACTRESS TRAVELS IN LUXURY.
May Irwin, Skilled - Culinary Art,
Practices I'm Her Private Car.


Practices I'm Her Private Car.
From the Milwaukee Sentinel
May Irwin enjoys the luxury of a pri-
vate car this season, and 1t Is only in a
few Of the larger cities that she leaves il
for hotel accommodations. This is not 10
be wondered at when the fact is taken
into consideration that II is one OF the
finest private cars IN service and fitted up
With every possible regard for comfort.
This splendid achievement Of the car
builders art is seventy feet long. and the
interior is elaborately finished in oak and
satinwOod. The dining-rOom, where the
decorations are chiefly in red and gold.
is twelve feet long and contains a carved
Flemish oak table that viii comfortably
seat eight persons. The observation room
is eight feet long and furnished with
chairs and sofa IN leather Here the pre-
yailing tone in decoration is italian gray.
The drawing room. in which Is also COM
bined the library is furnished throughout
In mahogany In one corner IS an up
right mahogany piano. made especially
for Miss Irwin. Miss ITWins private
room Is finished IN bird s-eye maple and
IS as well appointed as a room al any Of
the best hotels
On the car are Miss Irwin's secretary.
two maids. and a stan comprising the
steward, walters and other servants. As
an authority on culinary art. II may well
be supposed that Miss Irwin refuses 10
keep out Of the kitchen, and some OF the
daintiest dishes served at her table are
the result of her own cooking. Lucky Is
the guest who sits down at her table On
this occasion, for something out Of tie
ordinary Is assured. Miss Irwin's car is
usually placed at the end or the train.
and thus an opportunity IS afforded the
COmedienne 10 view the scenery from the
observation room. Many an hour Miss
irwin spends in this room, with her fancy
work, seeing the beauties Of the American
continent and travelling in real luxury.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-25
i1RL'S AND CHILD'S DRESS.
Paris PafttFn No. 2987
All Seams Allowed.

The waist portion OF this simple model
Is made with wide tucks at the front
and back. stitched their entire length,
and the short full skirt IS gathered and
attached TO the waist under a narrow
belt OF the material; the lower edge fin
ished with a wide hem. The full length
sleeves are gathered and attached to
wristbands. stitched at either edge. Tbs
Dutch collar Is Of batiste, hand-en-
broidered. with mercerized cotton. Ths
pattern is in 5 sizes-2 to 10 years. For
a girl OF years the dress requires "a
yards Of material "a inches wide. 81
yards q inches wide, yards 36 inches
wide. or 27S yards a inches wide.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-25
HAIR LACE NEARLY GONE.
Most Curious OF All Fabrics Found
Only on Exhibition.

From the New York Sun.
The most curious lace is called point
tresse. 1t is very rare and was made
Of human hair. French collectors say
that it exists in the present day only
in their cabinets.
1t was confined to the early part OF
the sixteenth century. Margaret. Count
ess Of Lennox. the mother OF the wretch
ed Darnley. sent from the tower. where
she was imprisoned when her son, Lord
Charles Lennox, married the daughter
Of Bess Of Hardwicke. a bit OF this kind
Of lace 10 Mary. Queen Of Scots.
This Is very strong proof OF her
belief In the queens innocence OF the
guilt that had been imputed TO her
The little square OF point tresse was
worked by the old countess own HANDS
from her own gray hair. II was, in
fact, hair mixed with fine flax.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-25
Con. - RcnIr

From the Cleveland Leader
After the civil war many offers OF
places OF honor and fame came TO Gen.
Robert f. Lee. He refused them all.
says Thomas Nelson Page. In his biog-
raphy Of the soldier. The only position
which he finally did accept was the presi-
dency OF Washington College. with a
small salary.
On one OF these occasions Lee was ap-
preached with the tender Of the preSl-
dency of an insurance company. al a
salary of $4,000 a year. He declined IT,.
saying that il was work with which he
was not familiar.
But, general" said the representative
Of the insurance company. you will not
be expected TO do any work What we
wish is the use OF your name"
do you not think" said Gen. Lee.
that II my name Is worth $4,000 a year.
ought TO be very careful about taking
care of it?"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-25
swEET POTATOES pIENTIFuL.
Reports Sny There Promises to BE
a Big Crop This Season.

tfum ne BROOKLYN Eagle
The management Of the Baltimore.
Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Com
pany announced last week that the
steamer Tivoli Capt J. Z. Evans, will
be added 70 the Oceohanock River route
August p, TO run in conjunction with the
steamers Eastern Shore and Pocomoke
City, during the sweet potato season
The TivOH will sail from this city
every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
leaving her pier at p. m. From reports
received there is an unusually large crop
this season. and the placing OF an addl-
tional steamer will enable the farmers
10 get quick transportation TO a ready
market