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When the announcement was made
several months ago that Mr.. Taft
would use an automobile during his
term as President, much rivalry de-
veloped among the leading manufac-
turers for the honor of selling him a
car and the public watched with in
terest to see what Mr.. Tafts choice
would be. The knowing ones predicted
that the White Steamer would be Sc
lected and they pointed out that Presi-
dent Roosevelt had used White Steam
ers for two years at his summer home
at Oyster Bay and had recommended
this make to Mr.. Taft as the most de-
sirable.
This prediction proved correct, al
though Mr.. Taft did not rely solely
on Mr.. Roosevelt's recommendation,
but, with his usual thoroughness, de-
termined to have an investigation
made Of all the principal makes. Ac-
cordingly, he asked several officers of
the War Department to look into the
matter for him, and they tested many
makes Of cars, visited a number Of
factories so that they might see what
materials were used, and, finally, they
investigated the records of the differ
ent types Of cars in public contests
and in private service.
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IT'LL THE DAY OF JUDGMENT"
Gen. Grants Order Compliment to
Confederate Opponents.

Gen. Grant has been fifty spoken
of as IAN unaffected great soldier" 1t
may have been the blending of this
large-mindedness and lack of affecta-
ton that invariably made him so cour-
teously kind to any one who asked
his assistance, so generous in his
praise of an opponent, even when that
opponent was fighting him to the
death. The following little story.
hitherto untold, emphasizes all these
qualities:
After the fall of Fort Donelson, to
prevent the needless violation of
property by either the army
or by camp-followers. projections
were issued by the United
States government. To Miss c., whose
six brothers were fighting in the con-
federate army, such a protection was
grarted.
when l entered the ONCE" says
Miss c.. ~the general was smoking.
his feet higher than his head. But he
seemed Instantly to stand upright be
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alysis- In enlisting your cooperation.
even in public matters they appeal to
your friendship for themselves, in
stead of demonstrating the abstract
superiority of their cause. A demand
refused, they are not too proud to
convert it into a petition, and to beg
where they once commanded They
are adept at playing upon the weak
nesses and petty vanity of others
Like women they deal gently with
the strong and boldly with the
weak. And, they have in its high
est development, the feminine capacity
for making a vote face with grace
and equanimity. No explanations need
be made. The observer may look,
hear and form conclusions, and, if he
be 50 stupid, find the situation awk-
ward. 1t is not so to the Filipino,
who goes serenely on, protected in
either his inconsistency, or his du-
plicity, by the silence which he alone,
according to all decent usage, may
break. He may be one thing to-day
and another tomorrow, but it is sui
icient to him that he has changed
You may have your private opinion
oOOUI H. Dul SOOd DAOOQ1AS
that you do not approach him in the
matter-and he is going to take adj
vantage of everything which such
good breeding affords him.
1t is this last quality which espe-
cially contributed to the so-called do
cility'' of Filipino children. If in
moment of excitement they take too
high a stand, they can back down so
much more easily than American
children. They will, under slight pres
sure, completely reverse a position, or,
failing that, accept any pretext, how
ever puerile, which will, in the Ian
guage of the Asiatic Coast, save your
face"
Saving your face" means yielding
a point without seeming to yield it.
American children have this same de-
sire to save their faces" but the con-
seriousness of the badness of their po-
sition is usually too much for them.
If, in a heated moment, an American
boy becomes defiant, his teacher has
two things to deal with-the original
cause of the defiance, and his fear of
being thought coward if he yields an
inch. You may hold out a bait-"Per-
haps you misunderstood me, James"
but James knows that you are making
it easy for him to retreat and that if
he seizes the pretext his mates will
know him for sham, so the self-im-
molated victim blurts out, mo,
didn't, 1 understand you all right" and
prepares to face the consequences.
Here in the Philippines all is smooth.
Give James that much of lead and
he will amiably accept it. He did mis-
understand you and you may rely upon
him to be equal to the occasion, and
invent a misunderstanding then and
there which perfectly justifies his po-
sition. The trouble vanishes presto!
nor does a single dropping eyelash, or
lurking smile indicate that the audi
ence sees through the whole farce.
And if that isn't feminine. what is it?
Copyright, 1908. by Joseph B. Bowles)
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Steamer, except that his car has the
United States coat-of-arms painted
on either door. In other words,
when we make a car for the Presi-
dent of the United States there is no
way in which We can make it any
better than the car which you, or
anybody else, can purchase from US:
''Some Of those writing to me
about Mr. Taft's car say that, al
though they are very DESTROYS OF
having a car like Mr. Taft's, they
are afraid that such car is some
what larger and more expensive than
they desire. In reply to such letters,
l point out that our Model 90 20
horsepower car is exactly like our
40 horsepower model, except as re-
CARDS the size of the different parts.
The principle of construction is ex-
actly the same and the smaller car
possesses all the desirable qualities
of our larger model. In other words,
one can secure an exact duplicate OF
Mr.. Taft's car for $4,000, or a car OF
the same qualities, but of smaller di-
mansions, for only $4,000. Judging by
the demand for White cars, good pro-
portion of those desiring to purchase
automobiles are quite content to trust
President Taft's judgment as to the
best and most desirable make"
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When their labors were completed,
the officials reported unanimously to
Mr.. Taft in favor of the White, and,
accordingly, a car of this make was
Immediately ordered from the manu-
facturers, The White Company OF
Cleveland.
The new car was delivered to Mr..
Taft in Washington a few days be-
fore his Inauguration and since that
time it has been in almost constant
use. There has not been a day when
the President or some member of
his family have not been seen riding
around the National Capital in the
new car. 1t is limited that Mr.. Taft
likes fast travelling and that when
he rides out into the open country, he
does not always insist that the speed
of the car be kept within the legal
limits.
w. ]. Urquhart, manager of the west
ern branch of the White Company, 239
Michigan Ave, Chicago, ILL.,, said re-
Gently to correspondent of this
paper: I'VE are receiving many in
quiries each day asking for full de-
tails regarding the construction of
Mr.. Taft's car and in reply we are
sending copies of our catalog. Mr..
Taft's car is exactly like any other
Model M 40 horsepower White
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-04-10
THE CRACKING OF PAINT.
Property Owners Can Save Money
by Learning the Cause.

Do you know what is wrong when
paint peels, or cracks, or otherwise
necessitates premature re-painting?
Well. sometimes it hasn't been
properly applied-the surface being
damp or there being too much turpen-
tine or too much drier.
But, nine times out of ten, the
trouble is caused by adulterated
white lead.
To avoid all such trouble, every
HORSEPOWER should know in a general
way. when a surface is in proper con-
dition to receive paint, what kind of
primer and finishing coats differen,
surfaces require, and how to avoid
adulteration in materials.
A complete painting guide, includ-
ing a book of color schemes, specifi-
cations for all kinds of painting work,
and an instrument for detecting adul-
terations in painting materials, with
directions for using it, can be had
free by writing National Lead Com
pany, 1902 Trinity Bldg, New York,
and asking for Houseowner's Paint
ing Outfit No. 40.
This company, the largest makers
of pure white lead invite tests, by
means of the blowpipe Qncluded in
outfit, or in any other way. of the
purity of the white lead sold under
their famous Dutch Boy Painter"
trademark. That trademark on a key
of white lead is in itself an absolute
guarantee of purity and quality.
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Love-Makinq in Mexico.

In Spanish-speaking countries young
women are allowed but little of the
liberty that they enjoy in lands where
English is the native tongue. They
rarely meet young men at social enter
tainments, and are never permitted to
converse with them except in the pres
ence of older people.
They do of course, contrive to carry
on firtations, but chiefly with the
eyes In every town in a Spanish
speaking country there is a plaza,
where a band plays on one or two
evenings of the week. TT e young men
and women congregate there, the for
mer walking round and round in one
direction and the latter in the opposite
direction Thus they are constantly
meeting and making eyes at each
other, but they do not pair off or sit
down on the benches together
When a young man wants to pay
his attentions to a girl, he must get
notes smuggled to her or play the
bear"-that is, stand under the win
dow of her room and try to attract her
attention, either by serenading her
with some musical instrument, or, if
he has no gift that way, by simply
waiting patiently until she chances to
look out and cast him an encouraging
glance.
In spite. however, of all difficulties
and obstacles, Cupid contrives to find
way, and young people fall in love
and marry just as in lands where ETH
quette is less strict and opportunities
for tete-a-tete conversations more fire.
quent.-Wide-Wo Magazine.
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vAL5z c. The HUMBLE HEN.
Figures Make One Think Biddy Has
Not Been Properly Appreciated.

The hens admirers grow. Constant
Is their increase. The first Official act
Of Nebraska's new labor commissioner
was a formal appreciation of this
pillar of society. According to Mr..
Maupin, this fowl brought SIS Zoo, 900
worth of eggs to market in Nebraska
last year. The commissioner is UMPIRE
pared to estimate the value of her of
spring in the way of fried chicken.
She laid 1900. 0o0, 600 eggs in 1908.
Placed end to end these eggs would
reach around the earth and overlap
$4,000 miles. They would make an
egg walk three feet wide reaching
from Omaha to Ogden. With ham
they would furnish breakfast for co.,
100000 people and make an oAelet
containing $50 900 cubic feet The hen
was worth more to Nebraska than the
boosted wheat crop of $26. 200. 600; al
most twice as much as the oat crop Of
SIG, 100000; 20 times as much as the
barley crop; 20 times as much as the
rye crop, and one-third as much as the
much-talked-of crop of corn. The COM
missioner believes Nebraska needs
another seal. Is he not right in think
ing that upon that seal no figure SO
well demands recognition as the ever
patient, busy and unpretentious hen.
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fore me, and his cigar was thrown
away in a moment.
81 handed him my protection.
"'You have rather formidable list
of Names he said, as he took it from
me.
land 1 hope you will add yours to
it, and make it even more formidable
1 replied.
For answer he sat down again,
ready to put his signature at the end
of the parchment, when he suddenly
stopped and looked at me.
For how long do you wish this
protection for your estate, Miss CT
he asked.
Until the day of Judgment. gen.
eral,' 1 answered. boldly.
Then he smiled that sweet, quizzi-
cal smile of his that made so man.r
people, even when they were his enc
mics, love him, and said:
my dear young lady, you have
great confidence in your armies! But
with such courage and with such a
leader as Gen. Lee, 1 cannot wonder
Then, with great flourish, he added
the words. Till the day of judgment,
Ulysses S. Grant, and handed it back
to me-"-Youth's Companion.
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The Strenuous Blanche.

One of Blanche Bates most intimate
friends is telling a rather funny story
about this clever actress.
''She came into my house one even
ing very much excited, and said to
her: Blanche, for heavens sake, what
is the matter? You seem to be all
gone to pieces
Matter enough she answered, as
her voice shook with anger. I have
been accosted by a man in the
Streets
What did you do?' I asked.
-"1 hauled off and hit him in the
face she answered, and l said to
him: you dirty dog, would you speak
to a defenseless woman?"'
"'And where was he when you said
this?' again inquired.
Rolling in the gutter where he
fell when l hit him. she said, in a
surprised tone at my question:
ledO
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IT VS. NOT HER BACK.
Woman Had No Idea of Being Proxy
for Medical Treatment.

A missionary, discoursing upon
India, told of a woman who had come
to her complaining of very sore
back and desired that she pray for fits
cure. This Mrs. Jackson did. but the
woman again appeared before her and
declared that the back was still in a
bad condition. Mrs. Jackson advised
the use of an application of iodine,
and brought out bottle of the drug
to apply upon the afflicted part of the
womans anatomy. But she regarded
the bottle suspiciously and acted as
though it would hurt her were she to
use it. To allay her fears upon this
score Mrs. Jackson applied some of
the drug to her own finger and showed
her that it would not burn, and that
she had better allow her to put some
of it upon her back.
But" said the woman, cit would
do no good"
How so?" inquired Mrs Jackson,
alphabetically
Because" replied the woman, 'it is
my old mans back that is sore"
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PE-RU-NA

For Cramps In the stomach OF SIX Years,
Standing.
81 was troubled with cramps in the
stomach for six years. tried many
kinds of medicine, also was treated
by three doctors.
"TheY said that had nervous dys-
pepsia. took the medicine for two
years, then l.got sick again and gave
up all hopes of getting cured.
al saw testimonial of man whose
case was similar to mine, being cured
by Peruna, so thought ] would give it
q trial. procured bottle at once,
and commenced taking it.
''l have taken nineteen bottles, and
am entirely cured. believe Peruna
is all that is claimed for it.'AMrs. j.
G. Jamison, 8 Marchant ST., Watson
vile, Cal.
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SISTERS TRICK
But 1t All came-eut Right.

How sister played a trick that
brought rosy health 70 a coffee fiend is
an interesting tale:
At was a coffee fiend-a trembling,
nervous, physical wreck, yet clinging
to the poison that stole away my
strength. / Knocked at Postum and
would have none of it,.
"One day my sister substituted a
cup OF Postum piping hot for my morn
ing cup of coffee but did not tell me
what 1t was. noticed the richness OF
it and remarked that the coffee tasted
fine but my sister did not tell me
/ was drinking Postum for fear might
not take any more.
"She kept the secret and kept CIV
ing me Postum instead OF coffee until
/ grew stronger, more tireless, got a
better color in my sallow cheeks and
a clearness to my eyes, then she told
me OF the health-giving, nerve
strengthening nfe-saver she had given
me in place OF my morning coffee.
From that time became disciple OF
Postum and no words can do justice
in telling the good this cereal drink
did me. / will not try to tell it, for
only after having used it can one be
convinced of its merits"
Ten days trial shows Postum's pow
er to rebuild what coffee has de-
stroyed There's a Reason"
Look in pkgs. for the famous little
book, 'The Road to MELVILLE"
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time 20 time. They
are genuine true. and full OF human
=.
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From PIutarch.

Neither rich furniture nor abun-
dance of gold, nor a descent from an
illustrious family, nor greatness OF
authority, nor eloquence and all the
charms Of speaking, can produce so
great a serenity of life as mind free
from guilt, kept untainted. not only
from actions, but purposes that are
wicked.-Plutarch
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A sIioht Boost.

Excuse me, sir" began the faithful
clerk as he paused in front of the rail-
ing behind which the boss was seated,
but would-er-like an increase in
salary"
oh, you would, eh?" rejoined the
boss. well, I'm willing to do the
right thing, so I'll pay you the same
amount for 365 days work this year as
/ paid you for S66 days in 1908. Good
morning"
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UTILIZING the Child.

Its great comfort to have a child
about the house." said the man of do
mestic tastes.
Yes" answered the unfeeling
wretch, when company comes that
you don't care for. you can make the
child recite. Family Doctor.
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The First Word.

THAT is what l call an ideal mar
rage" Hardy declared to his wife as
hey were walking homeward after an
evening at the CAROLS. Actually
[ believe both think absolutely alike"
Eyes, they are certainly charming"
assented Mrs. Hardy; but about
thinking, Joe, if you will notice, she
generally thinks first"-Youth's Com
panion.
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FInance and Fashions.

Howell thought you didn't like the
way the tailor made that check suit
and that you were going to make him
take it back.
POWELL tried to, but found that
protested checks didn't go with him.
Bohemian.
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lasting cure, not
merely a temporary
benefit. Profit by
the example Of
J. NJ. Sumeld,
of 2179 S. 9Th ST.,
Lincoln, Nebr., who
confirms a report
Of his cure after
several years. Il
told in a state
ment made for pub
LEGATION in 1900 how
Doan's Kidney Pills
had relieved me
after other rene
dies had failed"
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Canada viii Protect Beavers.

The government of Canada has de-
termined upon policy of complete re-
striction of her remaining colonies of
beavers. Their near extinction was
threatened and only a most rigid en-
forcement of the present wise law can
prevent the entire extinction of this
wonderful fur bearer.
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Value of Aspirations.

An aspiration is joy forever, a
possession as solid as a landed estate,
fortune which we can never ex-
haust and which gives US, year by
year, a revenue of pleasurable activi-
ty. To have many of these is to be
spiritually rich.-R. L. Stevenson.
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said Rev. Suf1e1d. Il have no hesita-
ton in confirming that statement now.
have used Doan's Kidney Pills at
various times and they have never
failed me-
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
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Now the EIectric ORGAN.

An electric organ has been invent
ed A series of vibrators takes the
place of the reds. Switches and mag
nets operate the mechanism.
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Wasted Years.

Nan-So, after six years courtship,
all is off between Tim and Tiny.
Fan-Yes; they loved not wisely,
but too platonically.
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Speaking of spooks,

Rasmus-What did der ghost say
ter you?
Rastus-How yer tink 1 know?
never turned de dead languages.
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DUTIFuL SON.

You young scamp! I've caught
you smoking my cigars!"
Yes, pa-er-er-you see 1 heard
ma say that you were smokin' your
self to death and erin tryin' to save
your lifel"
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ONLY ONE "BROMo OUINTNE."
That Is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look foi
the signature of Z. w. GROVE. Used the World
over 70 Cure Cold in One Day. 25c-
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Give Him Time.

do you cultivate the muses?''
'No-I'm stranger in town. and
only know a few people, so far"
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Try Murine Eye Remedy

For Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes
Compounded by Experienced Physicians.
Conforms to the Pure Food and Drugs
Law. Murine Doesn't Smart. Soothes Eye
Pain Try Murine for Your Eyes.
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NOT A WEIGHT LITTER.
rs the baby strong p

rs the baby strong?"
well, rather! You know what
tremendous voice he has?"
Yes
well, he lifts that five OF six times
an hour!"
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Remember you have once been
young. and never forget you may one
day be oid.-Piggott.
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Keep them white with Red Cross Ball Blue.
AL grocers sell large or. package, cents.
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Wise people use Ham1ins Wizard Oil
to stop pain because they know it always
makes good. Foolish people try expert
ments. Ask your druggists about it.
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Brazil Floats Loan in Paris.

An $S,0O0,000 loan has been issued
at Paris by Brazil. for the purpose
of enlarging the port OF Pernambuco.
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One way to remove paint is to sit
down on it before it is dry
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SNAP FOR JIMMIE.

"Oh, Jimmie, our pas been appoint
ed postmaster"
Good! Now I won't have ter put
any stamps on de letters 1 sends
Yousei'
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IF YOU USE BALL BLUE,
Get Red Cross Ball Blue, the best Ball
Blue. Large OF. package only 5 cents.
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Dyspepsia and constipation are aYoidable
miseries-take Garfield Tea, Natures Herb
laxative
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It's difficult to get a crooked man
interested in the scenery along the
straight and narrow path.
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Mrs Plumpton with fashion paper)
oh, Paul, this is indeed good news!
Thank, thank heaven, hips are coming
in again!
Mr. Plumpton-In? You mean burst
ing out, don't you?-Puck.
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Samson was the first actor on record
to bring down the house.
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When a man gives more than a dol
lar to charity he usually manages to
get caught in the act.
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MUST BELIEVE IT.
Every Reader Will Concede the Truth
of This Statement.

One who suffers with backache or
any form of kidney trouble wants a
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Lewis Single Binder straight SC cigar.
Made of extra quality tobacco. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria. Ill.
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The best thing to do when you catch
a cold is to let go of it.
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Aliens ,Foot-Ease, a Powder
For swollen sweating feet Gives instant relief The
original powder for the feet. Csc all Druggists
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Signature snats enc f&sMAzIzSu
In Use For Over so Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought.
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important to Mothers.
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it