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The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
PAINT FAULTS.

It is q common occurrence nova.
days to hear a man remark with dis
gust: "It is impossible to have good
painting done these days: either the
paint is not good or there are no good
painters" This. however. is not true.
There is good paint. and there are
good painters. But the question is,
bringing them together.
One cannot expect satisfactory
painting job without pure white lead.
There is way to make sure you are
getting pure white lead without test
ing 1t. See that the keg bears Ma
tional Lead Company's famous Dutch
Boy Painter trademark. which is a
positive guarantee of purity. However,
anyone can test white lead. National
Lead Company. 1902 Trinity Bldg.
New York City. will send you a lead
tester and painters outfit. consisting
of book of color schemes. specifica-
tions, etc, upon request.
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01


he talks He gives Of vigo and
hoty law suits ovett had his ability before ne
his
e.
Lone Star and went
OF
the neighborhood in which
right several
and railroad agent at Shepherd Texas Then he studied law In Houston
Beginning the practice of the Cold SPRINGS the county
1882
obtained his first railway connection when the Houston East and West
after
he
Pacific
a
Hartman
exas an o New o
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
A Classy Type of Useful Mule.

users of the bybrids. the southern
planter and contractor.
Mules are high In price now. A
good. big CONSTRUCTION" mule sells
for 1925 in. Kansas City. A we'll
matched pair of advertisers" will
bring $500.
Why is there such demand for the
mule? The reason is not far to seek.
The fool mule" of the comic paper is
not such a fool after all. He takes
care of himself and the barn men Of
any big teaming company will tell
you a pair of mules will outlast two
or three pairs of horses at hard work.
A mule could give an athlete points on
training. He will not overeat or over
drink. After hard work he will not
eat or drink until rested. lie seems
to know that he cost his owner no
small sum and will not allow n care
less driver to overwork him. He is
not of nervous temperament and
loses no energy worrying, as horse
does To the diseases that attack
the horse in the south he Is immune.
Everything con. idered. the demand
for the mule is Il Just tribute to his
usefulness. Missour.ns should have
proper pride in the Missouri mule.
the ideal beast of draft and burden
for the south.
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01

footed animals are in demand to make
the drawing of heavy loads In loose
dirt easier. Where levees are under
construction a still larger mule is
used. A construction" mule is 10
to 161s hands high. A ''levee" mule
should not be under lG hands. They
are often hitched singly to two
wheeled carts and a big animal is re-
quired.
But the mule that brings the high
est price is the advertiser" Size and
breeding both count here. For "ad-
vertisers" or wagon" mules. as they
are sometimes called, big. well-shaped,
nicely matched animals. that make
the passer-by turn and look again-in
short, team that advertises the
owner-are the kind that bring the
big prices hey are gradually taking
the place of horses for heavy deliv-
cry purposes. Many local firms use
them. sometimes hitchinf them three
abreast.
Mine" mules are distinct type:
they must be broad and chunky" but
not tall. The average height is IA
hands. "Pitters" for hauling ore in
underground tunnels should not be
over l2la hands high. An ideal pit
ter" is shaped like dachshund; he
has long body and short legs. AL
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
Milk Cement Paint.

skim milk paint" has recently
been going the rounds of the agricul.
tural press. SAYS a writer in American
Cultivator. Skim milk will make a
fairly good paint or wash, but whole
milk paint is much better, since the
grease in the milk is what sets the
paint The following is personally
used formula which has done won
ders. 1t has proven for more eifec-
tive for rough work, in my experience.
than best lead and oil paint. Mix a
couple of POUNDS of standard Portland
cement in a gallon of milli-sweet or
sour-and add colored paint pow
der to suit. The cement is heavy
and will constantly sink, so keep STIR
ring with every brushful since it is
the cement which makes the paint a
preservative. although the grease in
the milk seems to set 1t. After drying
in a few hours-it is impervious to
dampness and forms hard coat or
the wood. The cost is very slight
and the paint is unexcelled for barns.
fences or any outbuilding of rough
timber. | regret not having tried It
as a shingle dip. as ! believe 1t you'd
double the life of shingle.
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
The october Century.

The most timely feature of the Octo-
ber Century is the Clermont chapter
of "Fulton's Invention OF the Steam
boat" written by the inventors great
granddaughter, Mrs. Alice Crary Sut-
cliffe. This second of two valuable
historical articles is devoted to the
Clermont's making. launching and his
tory; and the narrative includes many
of Fulton's own letters and manu-
scripts, now published for the first
time, In addition to autographic plans
for the Clermont. recently discovered
Other timely articles of the number
include Mr.. A. Barton Hepburn's dis
cussion of the question: rs Central
Bank Desirable?" contracting the rig
idity of the United States currency
with the flexibility of the currency Of
other nations; also two articles on the
growing use of the 'finger-print' sys-
TEN of Identification In governmental
and business circles. Charles b.
Brewe, tells of their use In the United
States navy and elsewhere: and Jay
Hambidge has much Of interest to say
on the remarkably successful use by
the New York police of this new meth
cd of Identifying criminals.
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01

Kansas City is the worlds great
est market for mules, those useful an
lmals that have helped make Missouri
famous. yet few persons other than
dealers know anything about the ver-
satile beasts. To the average person
n mule is a mule and that's all. But
the dealers will tell you very different.
The mule man will talk OF cotton"
mules, mine" mules "pitters." "levee"
mules, sugar" mules. "rice" mules
and even mahogany" mules. He will
talk about n mules Conformation"
estimate his height to half mn mich and
classify him the minute he looks at
the animal.
Over half the mules sold on the
market are cotton mules. Most OF
them are bought from December to
March l by the southern planters. or
the dealers who supply them. A
cotton" mule must be Il good mule,
although an extra large one is not
demanded. The height varies from IA
to 15k hands and the weight is from
$50 to 100 pounds. Trim. smooth
haired mules that show breeding
the Missouri variety-are the kind
sought for by the southern dealers
and called cotton" mules in trade
vernacular.
Next in importance is the "con-
struction" mule. With the opening up
of work after the financial furry this
class was in demand. The railroad
construction camps want big, rugged
animals. Style is no object. Big
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
MULES HAVE HELPED MAKE
MISSOURI FAMOUS
Few Persons Know Anything Regard
Beasts-How They
Classified.

most any color will do for mine
trance white mule gets dirty and
looks unkempt. Down in the tunnels
he remains just white enough to
frighten his mates. To the little pit
ter" mule In the flickering light Of the
tunnels there is something so un
canny about his white brother that
one white mule In mine will create
panic.
Then there are sugar" mules and
rice" mules. used on sugar and rice
plantations. The sugar" mule Is
big, fancy priced animal. but the
rice" mule need only be rugged
Mules used In the lumber camps are
called "loggers." The principal re
quirement again is not style but rug
gedness. When the call comes from
the Central America lumber camps
the mule men call the animals ma
hogany" mules.
The government buys mules de
scribed in their specifications as
wheel" mules. Swing" mules. lead
mules. riding or saddle" mules. and
pack" mules. Government mules
must be sound and from four tc
eight years old The size varies.
Almost any kind of mule Will dc
for farm worker. although the farm
er will often outbid the representative
of big firm for a pair OF "advertis
ers." Strangely enough, the farmer
the great producer OF mules, owns
very small per cent. of them. Most
of them are in the hands of the grea,
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
Another Operation Avoided.
Paw Paw, Mich.

Another Operation Avoided.
Chicago, Ill.-"I want women to
know what that wonderful medicine.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, has done for me. Two Of tho
best doctors in Chicago said I would
die II I did not have an operation, and
l never thought of seeing well day
again. had a small tumor and female
troubles SO that i suffered day and
night. A friend recommended Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
and 1t made me well woman Mrs.
ALYENA SPERLINa, II Langdon st.,
Chicago, Ill.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from roots and herbs,
has proved to be the most successful
remedy for curing the worst forms Of
female ills, including displacements.
Inflammation, fibroid tumors, irregu-
larities, periodic pains, backache, bear
ing-down feeling, 1atulency, indiges-
tion, and nervous prostration. Itcosts
but q triHe to try it, and the result
has been worth millions to many
suffering women.
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01

them on full feed. Sheep that have
not been used to grain should gain
well if so fed. When on fattcning
feed they will finish off nicely and
may be marketed by New Years.
Since they can he finished by that
time there is no reason why they
should be pushed hard. and possibly
at loss.
The greatest trouble an ambitious
fec der has is to feed lightly enough Mt
first, 20 take enough care in getting
the sheep on full feed without over
feeding or causing them to scour alb
normally. Patience and care in the
work are the chief essentials
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
Followed Directions.

Two street urchins were having a
controversy over spotted pup.
Gimme my dorg." said the tall one
angrily, doubling up his fist.
Give yer de dog?" retorted the
other one sarcastically, "Why yer can
whistle for it,"
Can, eh? Well, that's Just what
I'm going to do. Come on. purp." And
the next moment the tall boy and the
dog were vanishing around the cor
ner
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
Nest of Hens.

1t is a waste of time and power
hen-power-to try to hatch eggs that
have really been chilled by the hen
leaving the nest.
If the nest is too fiat, the eggs are
sure to roll ont from under the hen,
and II too deep the eggs will pile on
top of zach other ant get broken.
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01

procured Doan's Kidney Pills and
began using them. This remedy helped
me at once. strengthened my kidneys
and corrected the disordered condi-
ton"
Remember the name-Doan's. Sold
by all dealers. SO cents box. Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
Too Suggestive.

my poor man. said the kind
housewife, as she handed out cut Of
prune pie. how did you come to fail
il you owned condensed milk fac
tory?"
"Ah, ma'am." responded the tall
tramp. "it was de fault of me partner.
He called de milk de Globe brand and
we went up"
"And the name ruined it?"
"Yes. maam; you see de globe Ia
two-thirds water"
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
WOULD BUILD BIG SUBWAY

George Washington jackson who is president
of himself incorporated has startled even Chica-
90 with The proposition to build a subway system
under the downtown loop district" and out into
the suburbs for SS0,000.o00. George Washington.
who was chief engineer iii the construction of the
Illinois tunnel system. and has been consulting
engineer in number of other large projects of
Ike nature. born In Chicago in 1861 and
took up his present business In 1888. He says
hat Ills home city with no subway is shamelessly
behind the times and that New York and Boston
have subways Philadelphia is building one and
II Louis and FittsbGre are planning for others.
Mayor Busse's experts have estimated $4,000 900
as the cost OF subway system. but only under
the congested loop district Jackson's proposed
loops under downtown Chicago and continuous
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01

Kandaha
Lord s
he kpar OF the
relief
soldiers would
maests jewels These consist Of
coronation OF English lying side by
HI
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
The Periis Of Propinquity,

"How did that freight boat of yours
pay this season."
Not very well. Still. her record in
one way was highly satisfactory"
what way was that?"
"Out Of the total number of guests
carried in her cabins during the sum
mer, twenty-six became engaged. and
there have been seven marriages"
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT
HARRIMAN's SUCCESSOR

With the election of Robert Scott Lovett as
chairman Of the executive committee of the
Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Railroad COM
panies. the continuance of Edward H. Harrman's 8
policies seems assured. far as any man other
than the creator of those policies could continue
them For Judge" Lovett. as he is commonly
called. has been Mr.. Harrman's righthand man
and personal counselor for the last Ave years ana
probably Is more conversant with the dead imam
ciers plans that any other living man. He has
been also general counsel officially for the Harr-
man lines and vicepresident of both the Union
Pacific and the Southern Pacific. as well as
director of these and number Of other railroads
under Hartman control.
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
A Strenuous Diet,

Cub-Oh, ma. you promised | should
have nice piece of man to eat, and
you haven't caught one yet!
Man-eating Lioness-Stop that roar
ing. If you don't, I'll make you bite
Bwana Tumbo, and then you'll have
fits thatll turn you inside out,
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
FIRST STEP
in FATTENING
Turn Sheep on Aftermath Rape
GIeanin&s In CornHeIds, Ete.'
Preparing For Graino.

More or less difficulty will be met
by those who are feeding sheep for
the first time, and more with lambs
than with older sheep. because the
first are more delicate. The first
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01

Hamlins Wizard Oil is over fifty years
old and. like nn old friend. it can be de-
pended upon just surely as the family
doctor who may be miles away.
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
GUARDS ROYAL JEWELS

After a long and active service in the British
army the quiet OF the Tower of London will
probably be welcome to Gen. Sir Robert Cunliffe
Low, who has Just been appointed keeper Of the
jewel house In that venerable and historical pile.
Few general officers in the army have more
varied and brilliant record OF services and few
can look back many exciting moments as
Sir Robert has gone through in the course of his
career.
Receiving his first commission In the Bengal
cavalry in 1854. he served throughout the Indian
mutiny and present at the seges Of Delhi
and Lucknow After that he took part In several
minor IN different parts OF India. earned
medals was mentioned in dispatches. and re-
reiXed the thanks of the Indian gOYernment on
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01

WIFI d uIBOrU1T0u
condition OF the kid.
neys, some backache
and irregular pass
ages of secretions. At
times l was obliged
to get up out of bed
at night, and the
urine was unnatural
in appearance. On the
advice of a friend l
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
DOCTOR
ADVISED
OPERATION
CuredbyLydia T. .Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
IL suffered terri
blyfrOm female lila

1 otAlAClCu "I Il-
bly, from female Ills,
including infiam-
nation and conges-
tion. for several
years. My doctor
said there was no
hope for me but an
operation. ! began
taking Lydia E.
fnkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound, and
i can now say / am
q well woman"
EMMA DRApER
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01

An observing spinster says 1t would
keep half dozen harvesting ma
chimes busy gathering in the crop of
wild oats sown by some young men.
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
No OeQrees.

What was the mean temperature OF
June?"
1T was all mean couldn't be mean
err
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01

The City Editor-Here's a mighty
good story about a young fellow who
runs away with a chorus girl.
The Night Editor-What's that? "A
good story? Why, it's been done to
death.
The City Editor-This one hasn't
It's an absolute novelty. The young
fellow Is neither a millionaire nor a
Pittsburger.
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
More Conspicuous the Better.

He seelrs to be conspicuous IN
good works. wonder what his OBJ
iect is?''
"That's it,
81 don't understand"
ITO be very conspicuous in good
works.
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01

What would be a good name for
my flying machine?"
why not call 1t The Cost Of Liv.
ing '?"-Houston Post.
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01

Begica AS of stations
the Italian explorers
each these Whether
expeditions
Personally magnetism that draws him
in
h. h Is He is unmarried
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
II Your Eve. eother You

get box of PETTIT'S EYE SALvE, old
relinhle. most successful eye remedy made
All druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, y. Y.
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01

Palm tree prosperity does not de
pend upon weather or climate.
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
Shake Into Your shoes

Aliens Foot Ease. the antiseptic powder
II makes tight or new shoes feel easy. II
is a certain cure for sweating. callous and
hot. tired. aching feet. Always use II to
Break In new shoes. Sold by nil Druggists
De. Trial package mniled Free. Address
Allen 8. Olmstcd. Leroy. New York.
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
po.sibIe ExpIanatIon.

Hixon-"My tailor has sent me two
bills for one suit of clothes"
Dixon--"How do you account for
it?"
Hixon-"He evidently uses the
double-entry system of bookkeeping. F"
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
NOT WORKING THIsssEAsoN.

There used to be wonderful echo
here, l understand"
Yes. sir. marvellous. But last year
one Of the tourists insulted 1t and now
1t won't answer"
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
70 PROVE COOKS CLAIMS

Evelyn Briggs Baldwin. the arctic explorer
firmly believes that DIR. Cook has reached the
pole and announces that he will organize
expedition himself to prove DIR. Cooks asser
tion.
In lS9S-99 Mr. Baldwin was with the Weman
expedition in its journey to Franz Josef land. He
built and named Fort Mckinley. Graham Bell
land was discovered and explored by him. In the
intervals between voyages Baldwin lectured ex-
tensively polar explorations through the states
of the middle west and the south.
The public is familiar with the details of the
Baldwin-Zieglar expedition. which started June
49, 1901 William Ziegler fitted the America
for Mr.. Baldwin and also gave him charge of
two chartered supply steamers. The Frithiof and
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01

WHY SUFFER FROM A COLD
when few drops OF Perry Davis rainkilier taken
promptly In hot water milk will prevent III
In ,Jc, s-sc al 5Oc bottles. All Dealers.
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01

The devilish thing about worry is
that 1t never counts on Gods help.
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01

The people who don't want to stay
little must read big books.
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01

Mrs. winsiow's Soothing Syrup.
For children tsething. softens the gums, reduces IN
EAmmaton, Allay pain. Ind coIiC 2,c bottle
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01

under ohcas and Continuous
his plans the difficulty being planning
andhig
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
A GREAT ANNOYANCE.
Kidney Disease Shows Many Painful
and Unpleasant Symptoms.

George S. Crowell. 1109 Broadway.
Helena. Mont. says: Il was troubled
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01

The true Christian does great
many things he does not have to do.
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
The MatsrIalIss.

The pastor confronted the man who
had interrupted him.
You say you do not believe in the
existence of place of future punish.
ment?"
That's exactly what said." the
stranger replied.
"And may ask you why you be-
lieve there Is no sheol?'
Sure you may" cried the stranger.
Il don't believe in 1t because 1t isn't
mentioned In the geodetic surveys"
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01

IAN aviator cannot boast of his fam
ily."
why not?"
because In his profession there Is
no cause for boasting Of descent.
Baltimore American.
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
Djscriminates.

He wants to grab everything in
sight"
Not everything. believes he
3asses up live wires and hornets
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
A Scarcity, Indeed! !

A Scarcity, Indeed!
whats an anomaly"
"A man who wears long hair and q
velvet coat and hates notoriety."-
Cleveland Leader.
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
In Pittseuro.

A mans failure is always due to the
fact that he didn't succeed.
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01
HOWARD E. BURTON, ASSAYER & CHEMIST
IEADyILI,E COLORADO

Specimen prices; Gold. silver. lead. 81: Eoid-
silver. 7sc; gold SOC; zinc or copper. ";
eppiicstion. Control and umpire work so
kcftsd Reference carbonate Nationai BANK
The Springfield herald., 1909-10-01

e. e. BURLINGAME e. CO.,
ASSAY OFFICE AND es.s,s1o essoss4oa1
eTnress will recei We promp. and careful attention
Eaid q SIlyer RuIlIon Refined. Melted and as'a'sd
&c CONCENTRATION, A.sfiesssSstHiooks Ans
......c ~rere 100 lbs to carload lots.
CrANtUe ieStS Write for terms
I7S6-l73s Lawrence St.. Denver. Colo.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-16
NEW LAWS.

The following bills have been sign ed by the governor:
 No. 194 tWhaleyl, increasing the salary of the county and probate judge in Nevada county.
 No. 13s tDyer). making disposition of the road taxes collected in Van Buren.
 No. So tLittle). making night-rid- ing a felony. and deaths resulting from night-riding raids murder in the first degree
 No. 223 CHudsonl. changing the time of holding probate court in Ma rion county.
 No. 245 tDuLaney). permitting the county court of Little River county to loan funds in the county treasury
 No. IF (Hodges), separating the office of sheriff and collector of White county.
 No 16s tHarrisl- changing the time of holding the chancery court in h. dependence and Izard counties.
 No. 145 tHatchetD, organizing Poe special school district in Van Buren and Cleburne counties.
 No. 207 Oavis of Columbia). appro- priating s100 to pay the reward for the conviction of Field Paschal
 No. PSI (Deatonl. to permit the spe- cial school district of Delight to bor- row money.
 No. !41 fGlover). organizing the special school district of Bismarck, iii Hot Spring county
 No. 246 DeRosit0. amending sec tion 136 of the act of 1907.
 No. 104 tHamiter1. amending acts of 1907 relative to the Fourche Drain age District of Pulaski county.
 No 1eS tkeeD. curing defects in leyee districts Nos. 1, ?, 3, i, and 6 of Poinsett county.
 No 243 (Simms). authorizing the council of Lake Village to close cer- tain streets.
 Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 15 Montgomery. inviting William Jennings Bryan to address the Gen. eral Assembly.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-16
TOTAL LOSS OF HAIR
Seemed imminent-scalp Was Very Scaly and Hair Came Out by Hand fuls-ScaIp Now Clear and
New Hair Grown by Cuticura.

About two years ago I was troubled with my head being scaly. Shortly after that I had an attack of typhoid fever and I was out of the hospital possibly two months when I first mo- ticed the loss of hair. my scalp being still scaly. l started to use dandruff cures to no effect whatever l had actually lost hope of saving any hair at all I could brush it off my coat by the handful. I was afraid to comb it. But after using two cakes of Cuti- cura Soap and nearly box of Cuti- cura Ointment, the change was sur prising My scalp is now clear and healthy as could be and my hair thick CT than ever, whereas I had my mind made up to be bald. W. F. Steese, 5S12 Broad St, Pittsburg, Penn, May and q, 1908"
 Potter Drug Chem. Corp, Sole Props. Boston.