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The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
PRIZE FOOD
PaIatabIe, Economical, Nourishins.

A Nebr. woman has outlined the
prize food in few words, and that
from personal experience. She writes:
After our long experience with
Grape-Nuts, cannot say enough in its
favor. We have used this food almost
continually for seven years.
I'VE sometimes tried other adver-
tised breakfast foods but we invariably
returned to Grape-Nuts as the most pal
atable, economical and nourishing
of all.
when l quit tea and coffee and be-
gan to use Postum and Grape-Nuts
was a nervous wreck. l was SO ir-
ritable 1 could not sleep nights, had
no interest in life.
after using Grape-Nuts short time
I began to improve and all these all
rients have disappeared and now am
T. well woman. My two children have
been almost raised on GrapeNuts,
which they eat three times day.
They are pictures of health and
have never had the least symptom OF
stomach trouble. even through the
most severe siege of whooping cough
they could retain Grape-Nuts when all
else failed.
"Grape-Nuts food has saved doctor
bills, and has been. therefore, most
economical food for u.s."
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to Well
VILE" in pkgs. There's Reason"
Ever read the above 1etters new
one appears from time to time. They
nre genuine, true, and full of human
interest.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
APPROPRIATION
BILL REPORTED
AMOUNT FOR SECRET SERVICE
CUT DOWN AND PROVINCE
RESTRICTED.
MAY RAISE THE maine
LARGEST SUMS FOR PANAMA CA.
NAL, RIVERS AND HARsoRs
AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

Neutrality-suspicious. more disputes be-
tween the President and Congress
were revived Friday when the House
committee on appropriations reported
the sundry civil appropriation bill. One
was in regard to the limitation of the
use of the secret service of the Treas
ury Department The other was the
appropriation for the examination of
accounts of railroads under section 20
of the Hepburn rate law. The bill, the
largest of all the general supply bills,
carries an appropriation of Sl37,O22,-
007, or s2G,O0O,o0O less than the esti-
mate.
The committee incorporated in the
bill the same limitation on the use of
the secret service operatives as was
included in the bill which became law
last winter. 1t was this limitation that
drew forth the severe criticism of the
President in his annual message last
December. For the enforcement of
section 90 of the Hepburn bill $350,000
is appropriated, the salAe as last year.
The sum of $350,000 was voted a
year ago, only after the President had
written the speaker and had called
several members to the White House
to consult on the subject, Testimony
taken by the committee showed that
during the seven months of the pres
ent year only sil 600 of the fund had
been expended and in this amount
was included the salary of thirteen ex-
aminers for whom maintenance was
suggested by the committee Il year ago
from another fund.
In the bill the President is author
lied with the consent of Cuba to invite
proposals for removing the wrecked
battleship Maine from Havana harbor,
and to communicate with Congress as
soon as may be practicable estimates
based upon the proposals received
Hereunder.
The bill carries authority for the
construction of building at Washing
ton at a cost of $2,500,00O to accommo-
date the geological survey. the recla-
nation service, the general land office
and the Indian bureau.
The largest item in the bill is for
continuation of work on the Panama
canal. For this purpose $33 ,G3S.0 is
appropriated, or $4,0O0,000 more than
is carried in the current sundry civil
appropriation bill for that expenditure
| There will be a deficiency this year.
| however, of about $5,000,0 900. The Sec
ond largest item is $19,574,514 foT
| rivers and harbors construction work
authorized by law.
Another large item is s1S,G1S,64G
| for the construction of public build
| ings. For the cost of maintaining pub
| lie buildings already erected there is
appropriated $1.9O2,OO0 for custodians
and janitors.
The bill also recommends at the ur-
gent request OF the secretary of the
interior the appropriation of $1000,0OO
for the protection of the public do
main and the investigation of entries
of public lands with a view of deter
mining their validity. This amount
was increased at the last session from
| $3.50, 900 to 100000.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
Taft Made a knocker.

ncinnati.-Presdent elect William
H. Taft Friday night was made a
Knocker at sight. His initiation fur
nished entertainment for 100 promi-
nent business and professional men of
the city at the knockers annual din
ner. Cincinnati's Knocker association
is an auxiliary of its Business Mems
club. Its particular business is to
knock hard and often everything to
hinder the advancement of the city
and to originate and promote enter
prises and undertakings for the city's
welfare.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
Tenderness,

1t was in the hotel of western min
ing town that the New England guest,
registering in the Office, heard sue
cession of you'd yells.
What in the world is that-a MUIR
der going on upstairs?' he demanded.
No" said the clerk, as he slammed
the book and lounged toward the
stairs. at is the spring bed up in No.
5. That tenderfoot up there don't get
the hang of it, and every few days he
gets one O the spiral springs screwed
into him like a shirt stud. l guess I'll
have to go up, if there amt anything
more | can do for you for few min
utes."-Youth's Companion.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
Special Round Trip Homeseekers'
Rates to New Mexico and Texas.

On the first and third Tuesdays of
the Colorado & Southern Railway will
sell round trip Homeseekers' tickets
to great many points in New Mexico
and Texas at one fare plus $500 for
the round trip. Final limit twenty-five
days. allowing liberal stop-over privil-
eges. For detailed information, rates,
etc, call on the Colorado e Southern
agent. or address r. e. Fisher, General
Passenger Agent. Denver Colorado.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
First Fahrenheit Thermometer,

In the year 1714 one Daniel Gabriel
Fahrenheit brought TO the chancellor
of the University of Halle two ther.
mometers which agreed so perfectly
in registering temperatures that they
were considered marvels. All scien.
fists were amazed. His method Is
now one of the three accepted stand
ards. Fahrenheit was by birth o
Prussian, but after his fifteenth year
he lived Il long life in Amsterdam His
great skill in working in glass en-.
abled him to carry out his ideas. He
was an original thinker, but for com
mercial reasons kept secret his meth
DDS OF manufacture for Is years.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
Absolute Prohibition.

Topeka, Kan.-What is probably the
most stringent legislation enacted In
any state in the Union to prevent the
sale of intoxicating liquors was passed
by the House Thursday. The bill had
already passed the Senate and the only
way by which liquo. could be sold law
fully under the Senate bill, through a
physicians prescription, was cut off
by an amendment, the House voting
not even to allow this. The bill abso-
lutely prohibits the issuance Of per-
mits to druggists to sell liquor.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
Early Mornina Poems.

"Why, Hiram" began Mrs. Dusen-
berry, glancing up from her favorite
newspaper at her husband on the op-
posite side of the table, did you ever
hear of such a thing? Here is a piece
about man who writes four magazine
poems every morning before breakfast.
Must be quite strain on him to do
all that writing on an empty stomach.
Don't you think so, Hiram?"
well, | dunno about that" re.
sponded Hiram dryly. Il reckon a man
wouldn't have such n terrible strain
on him writin' the sort of magazine
PONIES we run across nowadays with
his stomach an head both empty!"
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
Threatened to Shoot.

An army officer, in great state of
Indignation over some trouble he had
had with General Sherman, presented
himself before Mr.. Lincoln and said:
'Mr. President, this morning l went
to General Sherman and he threatened
to shoot me-"
Threatened to shoot you?' asked
Mr.. Lincoln; then dropping his voice
to whisper, he said very earnestly to
the officer, 81 would advise you to keep
away from him, he is liable to do it."
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
GOVERNMENT LAND OPENING
UNDER CAREY ACT.

May G, the State Land Commissioner
Of Wyoming will distribute 1000 acres
irrigated land at Cooper Lake, near
Laramie and Denver, on main line of
est Reservoir and Direct Water Rights;
s. an acre cash and SO ar acre an
nually for ten years. Free trip and
two town lots to all who apply before
May l. Write for application and cir
cuars. TallmadgeB Buntin Land Co.,
Agents, 2nd floor, Railway Exchange.
Chicago. Agents wanted.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
Reduction on Paper Tariff.

Washington.-A reduction in the
duty on news print paper from Sc a
ton to 50 ton, the placing of ground
wood on the free list and the establish
ment of duty of 1-12 cent pound on
mechanically ground wood pulp are
the recommendations of the select
committee on pulp and paper investi-
CATION which reported to the House
Friday. The rep~.t states that it pre-
sents the. unanimous report of the en-
tire committee.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
Two Public Questions.

Frederick w. Whitridge, receiver Of
the Third Avenue Railroad Company,
New York, has written for the March
Century. with much interesting detail.
of public Morality and Street Rail
ways" showing the reflex effect of
bribery and corruption on the public's
attitude toward the railroads.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
Prosperity-Sharinq.

A number of instances of present
day "Prosperity-sha and its va
rious phases, will be the subject of an
article in the March Century by Will
liam II. Tolman, director of the Ameri-
can Museum of Safety and Sanitation,
New York. In the article is incorpor
ated letter dealing with social engi-
neering" from Mr. Andrew Carnegie,
whom Mr.. Tolman designates "a not
able social engineer himself"
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
Sounded Funny.

THE young man is smitten with you,
jeanette. He says you radiate happi-
ness
"Gracious!"
And he also said you radiate
beauty"
"My!"
"And wisdom"
Dear me, how funny"
whats funny. dear?'
why, he must think | am radia.
tor,
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
The OnIv Wav.

Mrs. Sunflower-Pete Green am get
ting to be quite an artist. Dey say he
am welded TO his art. Do yo' think yo'
could be welded to yo' art, Sam?
Sam Sunflower with yawn)-
Wall yeas, If art could cook good
dinnah en- take in enuff washing to
keep me in tobacco money.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26

The human race has travelled far
away from it's beginnings when the
figure eight is considered to be the
standard form in woman. and rat
makes many male heart beat
oyjckar
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26

When worthy men fall out, only
one of them may be faulty at first;
but il strife continue long, commonly
both become guilty.-Fuller.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
MAPLEINE
THE VERY LAST.
The Retort Salty.

The Retort Salty.
Summer Nisitor-Did you ever see
a waterspout. Capt. Oldsalt?
Capt. O.-Aye, mum, that | have,
dozens of EN-.
8. V.-Really, how remarkable!
Where did you see them, If l may
ask?
Capt. o.-At the plumbers. mum, at
the plumbers.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26

Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup.
For children teethinR, softeur the gums, reduces in
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26

1t makes a woman awfully tired to
see man make fool OF himself
over any other woman.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26

ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE"
The signature OF ID. W. GROvE. Used the World
pvcr to Cure Cold in ono Day. Nc.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26

A Cough. II neglected. often affects the
Lungs. "Brown's Bronchial Troches' give
relief. % cents box. Samples sent free
by John !. Brown & Son, Boston, Mass.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
ned, Weak. Weary, wntery Eye.

Ned, Wchk, " cary, WHtery Eyes
Relieved by Murine Eye Remedy. Com
pounded by Experienced Physicians. Con-
forms to Pure Food and Drug Laws. Mu-
rine Doesn't Smart: Soothes Eye Pain.
Try Murine in Your Eyes. At Druggists.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26

Don't worry. Things are never half
as bad as it is possible for them to be.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26

A woman probably feels blue when
she Is green with envy.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26

The common people believe without
proof.-Tacitus.
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26

A navoring that Is used the same AS lemon
or vanilla. BY di.solving Franulaled sugar
In water and adding Mnpl.ine, n delicious
syrup IS made and syrup better than maplc.
Mnplcinc 5 sold by groccrs. II not send :.'c for
2oI. bot and reel pc book Crrso-si hfs Co., sesttie
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26
FOR 15c.
ALPINE
BUSH
STRAW
BERRY

Grows free
Iy from seed.
VIII fruit the
first summer,
very produc-
tive. medium
size, superior
in favor and
The Springfield herald., 1909-02-26

Sold throughout the world Depots: London ~,
Chartcrhousc 50. Paris s. Rue de Ia PAX; AUSTIN
In; r Towns CO. sydney: India. i. X raul.
Maruya Ltd. Toklo; Russia. FerFeln. MOSCOW;
So; Africa. Lennon. Ltd. Cape Town. etc: U.S.A-
Potter Drug q Chem. Corp. Sole Props, Boston
The Washington times., 1909-08-22
Women Are AIqvayS Glad to RecefUe
Home Made Se0uing Cabinet As Prize

cred or coIored silk velvet for the 9TH
ers.
When the cover is on catch the cush-
ion through the center with a carpet
needle and pateat thread. Run a twist
Of heavy embroidery silk or gilt cord
around the sides of the cushion TO
cover seam. Beginning in the middle
draw the silk or cord around the cush-
ion TO form radii. It should be divided
into eight sections
After the cushion is fastened to its
stand il has attached to il by baby
ribbon or cord a small emery, a needle
book, 4 piece of wax and a thimhle
case. A small bow should hide the
joining Of these articles to the seam Of
the cushion.
Around the support. just below the
cushion, is tied a longer ribbon with
small pair Of scissors fastened 10 the
other end. Around the Dashboard are
fastened five long brass nails with
heads small enough to slip through
spools Of cotton, sewing silk and darn
ing cotton.
If one does not wish TO so to the
trouble Of making such g cabinet one
can be bought in mission form. of ma
hogany finish, with a drawer base
pincushion top and d rack beneath to
hold from a dozen TO eighteen spools
Of thread.
The Washington times., 1909-08-22
BLACK AND WHITE
BEST FOR CHILDREN

Perhaps the most effective combina-
ton for the small child is black and
white II Is a nice relief when you have
tired Of the af-white proposition to get
q shepherds plaid coat to be worn with
the sheer white frock and black shoes
and stockings The large panama hat
in keeping with this effective outfit
should be draped with q loosely tied
scarf Of black satin dotted with white
spots an inch and a half IN diameter.
Paris is recommending the scarf as a
nat trimming. and II is sent over here IT.
black blue and scarlet, Rith white disns
sprinkled over its satin surface.
The plan Of providing two different
trimmings FOR the sarie hat may be
admirably accomplished py the use of
two cOl0red scaEfs, ana thoy viii be no
stumbling block to the amateur, as the
scarf means simply the lying Of bow.
The Washington times., 1909-08-22

The next time you are in doubt what
TO select for a prize or small gift, WY
not nit upon a sewing cabinet of Some
sort? ANY woman who sews would
welcome one. sud though she may be
already supplied another could so in
the guest room
4 good looking cabinet OF this sort
could easily be made at home From
the I'd Of wooden box about a quar-
'eT Of an inch thick cut a circle five
inches in diameter To the middle Of
it fasten a slender support, either a
piece Of round handle or a square or
triangular stip OF wood four Inches
high
On top Of the support nail or glue
two and a half inch circle of thinner
wood-the top of a cigar box VIII
answer. This framework can be fin
ished in any way desired. Stained
either oak or mahogany, covered with
a coat Of shellac, Il will be serviceabie
for a sewing room. A daintier effect
can be had by painting it either white,
pale blue or pink and topping with
coat OF enamel. When used for a guest
room. 9. color to match the decorations
IS attractive.
Glued TO the small top circle on the
stand Is 2 tonato-shaped pin-cushion
four inches in diameter. Cut two cir
ties of stout muslin four and a half
inches Iva diameter. sew the edges on
machine and stuff with a wool filling.
Make 4 cover for the cushion IN the
same AZ. II can be OF red velvet for
a sewtng-Toom cabinet, Of dainty flow
The Washington times., 1909-08-22
Stencil Work Quite o4Hractive
Wien Applied TO Light Blouses

On blouses Of linen, muslin and pom
gee stencil work is quite attra active. De
signs cut out OF dull blue. pink, and
green linen look exceedingly we'll ap-
piled TO outing blouses OF white linen
with a buttonhole stitch.
These designs are used on cuffs, col
lar. and on the box pleat down the mid
die Of the front. If q tiny pocket is
added TO the left front of the blouse,
the design is also applied to it.
On pongee bIouses and those Of China.
silk the applied design is usually Of
soft tafTeta or a wash silk
A very good-looking white linen suit,
that is worn for tennis and boating, is
made with a perfectly plain seyen-gored
skirt It Is cut fun three inches from
the floor, and IS finished with q four
inch hem.
Covering the top of the hem Is stem
ciied design in dun blue linen. The de-
sign is broken and irregular. but most
effective. Each seperate little piece of
linen is stitched 10 the skirt. and the
completed work has the appearance Of
leaves pointing. toward the TOP and
bottom Of the skirt
The blouse is made quite plain, with
a low, rolling collar and elbow sleeves.
There is q pleau deWu the middle front.
under which the blouse Is fastened, and
there is q small breast pocket on the
left side.
Collar. cuffs, pleat. and pocket are
finished AT the edge with a narrow pip
ing Of the blue linen, and the stenclled
The Washington times., 1909-08-22

design is carried ont on each in the
same manner as on the skirt
A narrow belt, piped with linen and
bearing the same design, is worn with
this costume.
A blouse Of natUraf-Colored pOngee is
attractiVely trim med with vivid green
soft taffeta. applied 70 the silk with
very fine feather stitching.
There is a very fine leaf design of the
tsffeta and tendFiis and small berries,
which are embroidered in floss silk.
The trimming is used to outline
yoke on the blouse. both at back and
in front, and or the sleeves, running
around the arm in q spiral. The blouse
fastens down the front with green silk
crochet buttons. and there is a narrow
pieat with q two-ineh pleated frili AT
the left side. The fTiil is joined TO the
pIeat under a running design Of leaf
tendrils. with French knots scattered
throughout.
The combination OF bright green and
pougee color is a good one. as is also
the latter color and scarlet.
Hats, Dutch collars, and belt or
white, with applied flowers cut from
cTetOnne, are IL good style.
There are many patterns in gay col
OTIS and duh, soft tones from which TO
choose. and the flowers vary IN size
from huge roses to tiny corn fiowcfs
and other blossoms.
White shade hats of plque. with crown
and bTim covered with these cretonne
flowers, are quite effective. They are
usually simply trimmd with a band and
huge bow of black ribbon.
Childrens hats are also trimmed in
this manner. and are widely seen at
the fashiOna bic resorts this summer.
The Washington times., 1909-08-22
'DiSlocated" Animals
From Distant Parts

In presenting Mrs. Bailey's carefully
"dislocated" animals for your consider
alton feel I am in some degree making
I'D for. the numerous Well-nigh deadly
encounters" many report they expert
enced in seeking out the tricky bunch
Of ''vsrmints" Miss Bass got together
last week. The author of last week s
puzzle sought out far-off countries and
rounded Up a very interesting, if I'M
usual, collection OF qusdrupeds; indeed.
she did everybody a great service In
bringing 30 their attention such a num-
Der OF little known members Of the ami
mai kingdom.
Going down into their history lot OF
fascinating lore may be unearthed and
those of you who at some future day
turn globe trotters wiz doubtless look
back with great satisfaction upon the
general knowledge accumulated through
your efforts Of the past week
Mrs. Bailey, too, has gone far shCld
To provide you with quarry sufficiently
worth while to be interesting to such
experienced and well seasoned hunters.
However. she has not been negiectful
of nearby creatures either. Apparently
regretting her Indifference to the claims
OF old familiar creatures she has IN
one or two Instances, slyly opened the
gates and allowed some Of our Well
known four-footed friends TO slip into
1he mystic enclosure
The incongruity of the personnel of
the animal party is what most impresses
ne As q mere Ou-loOiKcr j ind II no
casv. task to reconcile the diVersities OF
the puadrupeds brought together Tor
your entertainment. I've heard so
many conflicting reports about their
habits and temperament that ] feel
sure. were you not close upon them ID
q wild chase, one or more might bring
the puzzle game to a speedy conclusion
by making a good substantial meal upon
his fellows,
Personally, I confess I an not very
wen s'uD'' on natural history, but l
feel safe in venturing the opinion that,
WIRE the animals in the flesh, nothlils
or earth would avail TO keep them IN
The same corral. A few might mt II
of for 4 time bllt in the main ] fancy,
should any one come suddenly uEon
lis. nearest ueighbor, bOtn would De III
orally startled out of their animal wits
The Washington times., 1909-08-22
ScalLoped Table Nat
For Flat WorkbaSket

A fve-scalloped table mat is the back
ground of a fiat work-basket which re-
quires no other materials than two
widths Of satin ribbon and little wool
or hair for the stufing of the pincush-
ion
The table mat IS one OF those sold in
sets, made OF long strands of rafha
wrapped evenly over pasteboard and
bordered with twist of the raffia. The
mat in question is a scalloped one, and
on each OF the five shallow scalIops
there Is fastened spool of thread by
means of a one-inch satin ribbon slipped
through the spool ans tied in a bow,
which is sewn to the mat. This leaves
the center of the mat empty
Now. there is made, as a pincushion,
a fve-petsled flower Of satin ribbon.
The center is a round piece Of the rib
bon stuffed with wool or hair to form
bali for pins and nee dies. The petals
are FIVE leaves made Of four-inch satin
ribbon. each cut four inches long, turned
into a point at the outer edge and
puckered under the bau or center Of
the flower IN petal shape. II you viii
keep the briar rose in mind you can
make this flower
1t is sewn 10 the middle of the mat,
and a small scissors Is slipped on 10
narrow ribbon. both IDS Of which are
fastened under the bri4r rose This fiat
basket is to be hung on the wall by a
loon Of ribbon. Either pink, scarlet or
yellow viii work up best into this dainty
vet useful bit of fancy work, because
in these coIors the flower Will suggest
a rose. a poppy or daisy.