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The Springfield herald., 1909-05-28

A project is on foot to found social
cl~b house for the girl students OF
Boston During the last school term
there were said to have been 10000
girls and women studying in that city.
Alfred Shrubh. the English middle
distance champion, proved his ability
TO go further than fifteen miles in
winning style. by defeating Henri St.
Yves, the marathon champion from
France, in their twenty mile race at
Montreal In 1:54:25.
It is expected that within short
time the alumni of Harvard will pre-
sent DR.. Eliot, the retiring president,
with a fund sufficient to enable him
to live with every possible comfort
the rest OF his life. 1t Is said that
the fund already amounts to over
$13O.OO0.
Ernest Hogan, one of the best
known negro comedians and song writ
ers. died at his home in New York a
few days since OF tuberculosis. Hogan
wrote several hundred songs, of which
"All Coons Look Alike to Me" was
the most successful. 1t is said he
Capt. Peter C. Hams. Jr.. U. s. A,
who was convicted at Flushing, N. Y,
OF manslaughter in the first degree for
killing William f. Annis at the Bay
side Yacht club last August, has been
sentenced by Justice Garretson In the
Supreme Court to term of imprison
ment of not less than eight or more
than sixteen years.
A few years ago, when Grand Army
ranks began to thin from death. a
movement was started to organize as
sociate societies of such persons as
desired to help to keep up the famous
organization. Many OF the larger
posts now have associate societies. 1t
is one OF these that President Taft
has joined.
The revolutionary socialists annual
demonstration at Paris before the
monument erected in the Pere La
chaise to the communists. In which
many dismissed postal employees took
part was marked by violent scuffles
with the police A large number on
both sides were injured and twenty
were arrested.
In an airtight tank. borne aloft by
big balloon, Prof. David N. Todd OF
Amherst College observatory proposes
to make the first attempt ever made
by the inhabitants of the earth to
intercept possible messages from the
people of the planet Mars, whom as
tronomers are inclined to think have
been signalling to the earth By means
of ether waves for years.
French royalists took advantage of
the three days fete at Paris in honor
of the Identification of Joan of Arc
to give dinner OF 500 covers in honor
of the duke of Orleans. The company
sang royalist songs and violent
speeches were made against the re-
public. Senator lie Breton denounced
the idea that Joan of Arc II alive to-
day would be anything but a royalist
Catholic.
While rounding up cattle short
distance from Bryan station on the
Union Pacific in western Wyoming a
few days ago Chester Crisman and
Charles Viox found, unopened, the
mail pouch that mysteriously disap-
peared from a Union Pacific mail car
some time ago, and which was sup
posed to have obtained a large guam
tity of domestic money orders. 1t
seems to have fallen from the mail
car
The Springfield herald., 1909-05-28
The Cause Of War.

The fair young debutante was sur
rounded by an admiring crowd of Of
ficers at the colonel's ball. Mamma
was standing near by, smiling compla-
Gently at her daughters social sue
cess. The discussion was over the
quarrel of the day before between two
brother officers.
What was the casus belli?' asked
the fair debutante.
Maud" exclaimed mamma in a
shocked voice. How often have I
told you to say mach?"-Success
Magazine.
The Springfield herald., 1909-05-28
Six Saloons Opened.

Alliance. Neb.-In consequence Of
the recent election wherein the city
went wet six saloons opened here
Monday to crowded houses. While the
new state daylight law is not effective
until July 1st all saloon proprietors
have entered an agreement between
themselves to comply with the law
from the start and therefore all closed
promptly at O'Clock.
The Springfield herald., 1909-05-28
Had Her Doubts.

Mamma, does God watch over and
take care of me when l am asleep"
suddenly asked little Marjory one
evening after she had said her prayers
and was ready to be tucked into her
crib.
why. yes, dear; of course He does"
replied her mother.
Well" said Marjory doubtfully,
He didn't keep very good watch last
night woke up twice and found the
blankets all Off"
The Springfield herald., 1909-05-28
AutomobiIists Read This

At the end of the trip when the eyes
are stiff and intlamed from wind and
dust, there is nothing quite so soothing
as Doctor Mitchel's Eye Salve. Just
little particle rubbed along the eye
lashes brings instant relief. At all drug
or general stores or by mail. Price %
cents. Hall G. Ruckel, New York City.
The Springfield herald., 1909-05-28
Bank Guaranty Passes.

Tallahassee, Fla.-A bank guaranty
bill, differing but little from the Ok
lahoma law. was passed by the House
Monday.
The Springfield herald., 1909-05-28
SHE DID 1T.

Mrs. Fat-So your husband has
stopped smoking? 1t must have taken
considerable will power?
Mrs. Thinne-All l had.
The Springfield herald., 1909-05-28

u6 d VIGIL WOuudus
and 1 would like to
tell thewhole world
of it. I suffered
fromfemalet trouble
and fearful painsin
my back. had the
best doctors and
they all decided
that I had a tumor
in addition to my
female trouble, and
advised an opera
ton. Lydia E.
The Springfield herald., 1909-05-28

Pinkhams Vegetable COMPOUND mace
backache. 1 hope 1 can help others by
telling them what Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has IS done for
me."-MRs. EMMA IMsE, 1888 F1rstSt.,
Milwaukee, Wis
The above is only one Of the thou
sands of grateful letters which are
constantly being received by the
Pinkham Medicine Company of Lynn,
Mass, which prove beyond doubtthat
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
actually does cure these obstinate dis
eases Of women after all other e,,oI means AN
erinp woman owes it to herself to at
least give Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BE Compound trial before submit
ting to an operation. or giving up
hope of recovery.
Mrs, Pinkham, of Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. She has guided
thousands to health and her
advice is free.
The Springfield herald., 1909-05-28
The Plain Part of Ii.

did the young man they caught In
fraudulent transactions peculate
much?"
Il dunno about that, but he stole q
The Springfield herald., 1909-05-28
Beino Obljoino.

Prohibition Crusader-Down with
whisky and rum,
Old Bum-Well. amt I a-tryin' to
down 'em all l kin?
The Springfield herald., 1909-05-28
AFTER
SUFFERING
ONE YEAR
Cured by Lydia E. Pink.
sVegetable Compound

Milwaukee, Wis. s.-"Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound has made
The Springfield herald., 1909-05-28

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethne. softens the gurus, reduces
nammation allays pain, wind collie sc bottle
The Springfield herald., 1909-05-28
Total.

The report OF the marriage and d.
vorce committee calls attention to the
alarming increase of the number of
divorces granted. as shown by the
government census. THE census" the
report says, tells a story that sur
prises the people and shames a Chris.
tian nation. In 1887 the total number
Of divorces granted was 27.e1S: and in
1906, 12.062. The total number granted
in twenty years was 945.625. Surely
this surprising and alarming increase
OF the number of divorces granted
should call a halt
The report of the special committee
on evangelistic work. of which John II
Converse is the chairman. was a strong
plea for the advancement of evangelis-
tic campaigns on the part of the Pres
byterian church. and the saving OF
souls by worldwide and aggressive ac-
tivity. The report reviewed in detail
the work which has been done during
the past year by the church all over
the United States. and special mention
was made of all the ministers who are
accomplishing great results in the
e~angeFstic field.
A monster labor mass meeting. pre-
sided over by Governor Shafroth, and
completely filling the theater section
of the Auditorium Sunday afternoon,
was addressed by DR.. Charles Stelzle.
superintendent of the Presbyterian de-
partment of church and labor. and
himself a labor unionist. who made a
spirited and eloquent speech on the
Square Deal" He made a strong
plea for the support of the church by
the workingman, and begged that the
union labor members give over CHEAP
criticism of religion, and play mans
game.
The Springfield herald., 1909-05-28

Bathing in the snow is a common
custom in Russia.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-05-27
Ths Sacred Goose.

IN Egypt the goose was the emblem
of Sch. father to Osiris. A precious
figure Of it is extant inscribed THE
Good Goose Greatly Beloved" 1t was
the national flag Of Burma and OF
Randy, Ceylon. Wherever Buddhism
rules the goose is venerated. There
fore 1t is a leading motif in the art OF
Japan and symbol of peace and hap
piness in China. Figures of geese are
as Indispensable at a Chinese wedding
as is bride cake with US. In both
countries, as also in Burma and SIAM
weights are made in the shape OF a
goose as a token of good faith. though
the connection is not obvious. But in
ancient Egypt the same custom ruled
and Layard found goose weights
among his first discoveries at Nineveh
A row of gigantic geese surrounds the
great Buddhist temple at Anajapoora.
The devOut cherish a fond fancy that
all geese perform an aerial pilgrimage
to the hottest of lakes in the Hima-
layas every year, transporting the sins
of the neighborhood, returning with q
new stock Of inspiration for the en-
enlargement Of local piety.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-05-27
When the Play Fails.

Patiently. morning, noon. night,
sometimes fa- into the dawn. the re-
hearsals go on, first the steps, then
the music, then the words, then the
situations with principals and stars in
rehearsal and always the business
the eNncting command. th% sharp re-
Duke, the ttreless round
How would you like TO rehearse
day and night, seven weeks, without
pay, and find yourself out OF job
after the first night?
"Wouldn't you rather read of n glo-
rtous triumph and see the managers
and authors and. composers rake in
the shekels, the golden, gllttering
shekels, even though they grew fat on
them, for the sake of the people who
had rehearsed seven weeks without
pay?
THE tragedy Of failure is back in
the land of make believe, down in the
crowded dressing room, down where
the girls huddle together and tremble.
down where one weeps silently and
dries her eyes on the skirt of a use
less costume."-Smith's Magazine.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-05-27
Two Unions May Amalqanoste.

There is on foot movement to
amalgamate the Interna tional Associa-
ton of Machinists and the Elevator
Constructors international union.
AS much of the elevator construct
orS work may be properly classified as
that of a machiniSt the two organiZa-
tons have the appearance of an I'M
necessary division Of n trade. Amalga-
nation of the two unions would re-
move the danger of jurisdiction dis
putes from that field. The latest re-
ports show that the machinists have
10000 members, the elevator construct
ors 5000.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-05-27
SOW ED DOVES
FIAUNT SHAME
In the Faces of the Women and Children OF
orr Citizens with Reckless Abandon
Bipartisan Reform Disgraces
Community and Legalizes
, Iawlessness.

who patfOnlZe tHc SIito1 >"' ~
pass over Dryden street are com
PEELED to witness is crying shame
and disgrace to the city. lhls
street is one of the most prominent
thorough fares in the city from the
fact that it is on the street car line
that goes to the park and daily
carries scores of ladies and child
zen to that destination, and as is
a well known fact Dryden street
is lined with houses of question
able character and the inmates and
habitues of them swarm the street,
loll in the yards and on the
porches half naked and in many
WAYS naunt their shame in the
faces of the wives and children Of
our citizens. 1t is an outrage and
the people have protested time
and again to no avail. When
brought to the attention of Il
county official who poses as a law
and order advocate, he simply
said "It's necessary evil.' This
is bipartisan reform. The tri
angle bunch have a pull with the
bosses that is more far reaching
than the welfare of the city'S
moral standing.
One of the things which has a
continuous run in Charleston,
which should be abated is the use
of blasphemy which one hears on
the streets. 1t is very seldom that
a lady makes Il shopping tour
through our principal streets and
whose ears are not assailed by all
the vile language that is known to
exist in this grand and glorious
country. 1t is not confined to
week days exclusively, as it mars
the Sabbath day as we'll, and is a
common occurrence for persons on
their way to and from church to
pass crowds congrcgated on the
streets trying to see who can use
the vilest language. Profanity on
the public highways is one Of the
things to be most dcplOred in Il
civilized community and it is to
be hoped that the officials will at
least endeavor to abate it on street
corners and in other public places
where ladies are continually pass
ing.
The Ri Partisan and ring rule
bosses have changed their tune
somewhat. They now want the
dear people given a chance to vote
on the license question, but they
refused to consult the people on
the charter deal an,l raiIroaded it
through in opposition to 80 per
cent of the citizens. They think
that they may yet foist their "big
sixwhiskey ring upon the people
with the assistance Of their triangle
and black belt following.
The ring rule bosses wanted to
raise the license tax on the saloon.
lists to do business in the city. but
at the same time the proprietors Of
the "resortS' in the TRIANGLE
district are permitted to dispense
beer without any license W hatever.
Is it any wonder that council
blocked their "whiSkey rinp''
dealt
West Virginia enjoys the dis
tlnction of being the only state in
the union whose Capital City can
be entered only after the payment
OF blood money to d gang of shy
locks, who by law, not Justice, are
empowered to levy a piratical
tribute upon every wayfarer.
Machinist Reach Majority.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-05-27
Machinist Reach Majority.

twenty one Years ago six mach
lnlsts working under locomotive
at Atlanta, Ga, decided they
would form 4 union, and the Inter
national Association of Machiuists
was born. Atlanta was the first
lodge, and is still known as Lodge
No l. May & this organization
httingly Observed the event.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-05-27

West Virginia enjoys the dis
tlnctlon of being the only state in
the union whose Capital City can
be entered only after the payment
OF blood money to a gang of shy
locks, who by law, not justice, are
empowered to levy a piratical
tribute upon every wayfarer.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-05-27

'How's the Soil?" asked the prospec-
tive purchaser.
ITO be candid with YOU" answered
the owner, you'll have to do some
thing to tone it down. The potatoes
l raise, for instance, are too large for
-"-aInarI,n- Thav only run about three
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-05-27

The foCgiest year in London was
1873. with seventy -four fogs, and the
foggiest month December, 1879, with
seventeen foggy days.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-05-27

Patronize thos" who patronize you.
See that your goods bear the union
Ia bel.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-12-01
TAX REGULATIONS MADE.
Income From Corporations Expected to
Be S25, 1000, 900.

Washington, Nov. 27.-Corporation
tax regulations are now complete and
ready for the printer 1t has been a
great task to meet all the complexities
of the law and expected attacks upon it
by the corporations. --latest estimates
indicate net revenue from the cor
poration tax of approximately 25,000,-
900 annually, and 10000 corporations
probably will have to pay the tax.
In a far southwestern state it has
been found that not more than 10 per
cent of many thousands of corporations
ever have actually done business. I'm.
proper registration in many cases is
expected, but the series of penalties
under the law will apply to all, even to
those who fail to get the forms and
regulations. The mailing of the forms
and blanks to every corporation listed
in the various districts is not required
by law, and is merely to assist the cor.
porations. Those not registered should
apply Immediately to collectors.
All returns are required to be in the
collectors hands by March /, then sent
to the internal revenue bureau here,
where the tax will be assessed and the
taxpaying corporations notified by June
l, the tax to be paid by July /.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-12-01
A Literal Distinction.

Bishop Potter was known as quite
a wit. and often took delight in turn
ing his humor loose on his associates,
but here is an instance where the joke,
although quite unintentional, was on
the bishop. He was to preach at q
certain parish in the West in the even
ing, and the congregation was not a
little amused at the somewhat ambigu-
Gus announcement of their worthy pas
tor, who said:
Remember our special service next
Sunday afternoon. The Lord will be
with us during the morning services,
and Bishop Potter in the evening"
Success Magazine.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-12-01
sunken Rons. G.rex..

Beneath the waters of Lake Neni
IN Italy, lie buried two pleasure gal.
leys. Thoy belonged to the Emperors
Tiberius and Caligula, and it is said
they contain art treasures that have
been covered for many centuries. Sys-
tematic efforts were made to recover
the contents of the old hulks by Sig
nor Borghi in 1895. Divers were en-
gagged, and the two galleys located,
measured and carefully examined, and
from both bronzes, pieces of wood, an
chors and ornaments of all kinds were
collected. The larger vessel measures
about 2S0 feet in length and 80 feet
in beam, and the smaller 200 feet in
length and Go feet in beam. Some
pieces Of lead pipe were found in the
vessels. They bear the inscription,
"Caesaris Aug. Germanice," the official
name Of Caligula
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-12-01
No Honey rae,orx.

That was an error" said Senator
Beveridge, apropos of an opponents
argument, at dinner in Indianapo-
lis. Our friend made an embarrass-
ing error. He reminds me of John
Winslow. John spent his honeymoon
at Niagara He left the bridal apart.
ment late one night to bathe. and on
his return knocked. as he supposed,
on his wife's door, calling softly:
Honeyi'
There was no answer. winslow
Knocked again.
Honey!'
Still no answer. Winslow thun,
dered on the door.
Honey!' he cried, in voice of as.
ony.
Then a reply came at last.
Sneak, you blooming idiot!' a
male voice growled. This Is a bod.
room. not blooming beehive!'"
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-12-01
Tonnage OF War Vessels Exceed.
ed Only by England.
GERMANY Soon TAKE our PLACE
Kaiser Has More Battleships Under
Construction-WilI Be Second
Power on High Seas.

Washington, Nov. 27.-Measured by
actual naval tonnage in service, the
United States ranks second among the
nations of the world; Great Britain
alone surpasses this country. But if
to the tonnage in service is added to
tonnage of warships authorized and in
course of construction, the United
States is compelled to yield second place
to Germany. In other words, Germany
has in course of construction more large
battleships than has the United States.
The relative order of warship tonnage
of the great nations today is as fol-
lows:
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-12-01
How to Rend.

Reading is not lost art to the
same degree that conversation is, but
1t has in most cases an arrested devel.
opment through so much reading that
makes no demand upon aesthetic SEN
sibility. 50 that one is apt to bring to
a fine story full of delicate shades of
thought Aad feeling the same mind
which he yields to a newspaper, put
ting blunt interrogation as to its
meaning as conveyed in the terms of a
rational proposition. and the writer's
charm is wholly lost upon him. While
the readers surrender to the author
must be complete. his attitude should
not be passive, but that of active re-
sponsiveness and partnership.-H. NJ.
Alden in Harper's Magazine.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-12-01
Bad Breath

For months had great trouble with my
stomach and used all kinds of medicines.
My tongue has been actually as green as
grass, my breath having bad odor. Two
weeksago friend recommended Cascarets
and after using them can willingly and
cheerfully say that they have entirely
cured me. therefore let you know that l
shall recommend them to any one suffer
ing from such troubles. ."-Chas. H. Hal
perm, ia E. 9TH ST., New York, N. Y.
Pleasant, Palatable. Potent, Taste Good,
Do Good. Never Sicken. Weaken or Gripe
l0c, 2Sc, Soc. Never sold In bulk. The gem
uine tablet stamped c C. Guaranteed to
cure or your money back. 923
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-12-01
Explicit Direction ..

The Langworths lived in a corner
house so easily accessible from the
street that they were being continu-
ally annoyed by persons ringing to ask
where other people lived. At last the
son of the house. says a writer in the
New York Times. decided to put an
end to the nuisance.
Il guess" he said. complacently,
there won't be any more folks asking
If the Browns, the Biddles or the Han
sons live in this house. I've fixed
EN-"
What have you done?" queried Mrs.
Langworth.
Hung out a sign"
"And what did you print on it?"
"Just five words" replied Harold,
proudly. Nobody lives here but U.S. 4"
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-12-01

These figures are interesting in sew
eral respects. Germany, for instance,
which long stood fourth on the list of
naval powers, has rapidly passed both
the United States and France. Japan,
on the other hand, supposed to have
been making great strides in the devel
opment of her navy, is not building as
fast as the United States. During the
past year she increased her naval ton.
mage less than $4,000, and it is seen
from the statistics above that her in
crease, according to her present pro-
gramme, will not be equal to that of
the United States. The tonnage of the
American navy today exceeds that of
Japan by about 2s6,0OO; with the pres
ent programme of both nations com
pleted, the United States will lead by
100000.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-12-01
our own Min.treIn.

"Mistah Walkah, kin yo' tell me de
din'unce tween a lady's gown an de
driver of public libr'y delivery wag-
on?"
mo. George; I give that one up
What is the difference between lady's
gown and the driver of a public IL
brary delivery wagon?"
DE one has hooks in de back. an de
uddah has books in de hack"
Ladies and gentlemen, the gifted
tenor Mr.. Stannup N. Howell, will
now sing the popular sentimental bal.
lad. Baby, Please Don't Scatter Crack.
er Crumbs in the Bed'"
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-12-01
Wild Man Is Captured.

Ukiah, Cal, Nov. 27.-Emilie Badoni
known in this section as "The Wild
Man of Hopland," was captured last
night by Constable Orr, of Cloverdale,
and Game Wardens Lee and Miller, who
broght him to this city. Badoni has
lived in cave near Coinsky station
since last May, and had not spoken to
any one for many months. During this
time he has lived on sheep he has killed
and food taken from cabins in the
neighborhood. Badoni was found by
the officers summing himself on top of
Squaw rock, and was captured before
he could offer any resistance.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-12-01

The family lived in the suburbs Of
the city, and, much to the Joy of Lulu,
little pig was given home in the
stable cellar. A few days later the
little one was calling at neighbor's,
where she showed great interest in the
bird.
The lady said, Don't you keep a
bird at home?"
NO." said Lulu, I'VE keep a pig in.
stead. d."-Delineator