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The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05

In few months the 50-pound can.
non ball would not awaken Mrs. John
son when 1t fell on her head, for 1t
had fallen SO often 1t had caused a
callous to form on the top Of her
head, and all she would do when
the cannon ball hit her on the head
would be to start slightly in her
dreams. So Rastus went to town and
bought hundred-pound cannon ball.
Even his most careless neighbors
said 1t was too much, and that he was
liable to drive her head entirely out
of sight between her shoulders, sooner
or later. by repeated blows. and that
when her head was lower than her
shoulders the cannon ball would be
likely to strike on her shoulder blades
and break one of them, but nothing of
the kind happened. At that Rastus be-
came angry and went to town to get
150.ponnd cannon ball, but he could
not get one. Cannon balls were out
OF date. and the only thing he could
get was long, pointed steel projec-
tile, such as the big modern guns
use.
When Mrs. johnson saw this, even
her gentle temper was ruffled. 1t
was one thing to have smooth round
cannon balls fall on her head, but
1t was another to have the sharp end
Of steel projectile, loaded with dy-
Mantle, for all she knew, strike her
head, point first. For minute she
said nothing when Rastus handed her
hn gho oil
consciously began to raise the projec-
tile to put it on the shelf, for she
had become SO used to doing this that
she did 1t by reflex action. But sud-
denly the injustice of it all came into
her mind. and she drew the projec-
tile back and threw it through the
wall. 1t passed on into the barn and
killed the COW.
Rastus stood amazed to see feeble
old lady handle projectile of that
weight In that way, for he had forgot
ten that a year of lifting cannon balls
must have built up fine lot of hard
muscle in her arms, and while he was
standing amazed Mrs. Johnson reached
out and seized him, and with QUE
swift cast of her hand threw him
through the hole in the wall made by
the projectile. He passed on into the
barn and into the cavity the projec-
tile had made in the cow, and half out
the other side of the COW, and when
the veterinary was sent for he could
hardly tell whether it was a colored
gentleman trying to wear a COW as
belt, or a COW that had been shot
through from side to side by human
dark brown arrow.
They had to pull Rastus out of the
cow with derrick, but 1t proved a
valuable lesson to him. Since last
Thursday he has been appreciably
more gentle to his mother-in-law.
Copyright, 1909. by w. G. Chapman.)
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05
STRAIT EGY.

The peddler paused at the door OF
the wayside cottage.
Lady" he said. tipping his hat.
could sell you self-revolving roll
ing pin?"
mol" snapped the angular woman
in the blue sunbonnet, Il wouldn't
take 1t If you gave it to me-"
How about an educated rat trap?"
Don't want it at any price,
well, l guess I'd better be goin'.
ma'am."
Hold on a minute. What is that
you have in the package?"
why. that's the Gem celebrated
wrinkle remover"
Huh! Wonder you didn't ask me
to buy that?"
"Oh, no, ma'am. l know lady
with such an exquisite complexion as
you have would never need a wrin-
kle remover"
"Tee-hee! You men are awful.
guess I'll buy that wrinkle remover
as souvenir of a perfect gentleman,
and let's see-you might give me the
rat trap and the rolling pin. too
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05
That Got Him.

A theatrical manager delighted in
taking a rise out of conceited or vain
members of his company.
Il see you are getting on fairly
WE'LL" he remarked.
Fairly? l am getting on very well,
replied the hero of the play, promptly.
Il played Hamlet for the first time
last night. You can see by the pa
pers' glowing criticisms how well l
got on"
81 have not read them," replied the
other. quietly. but l was there"
"Oh. you were. Well. you noticed
how swimmingly everything went on?
or course, made a bungle OF one
part by falling into Ophelia's grave.
tut think the audience appreciated
even that"
"I know they did," said the man
sger, with slight smile; "but they
were frightfully sorry when you
climbed out of it again."
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05
All Who
Would Enjoy

good health, with its blessings, must I'm.
derstand, quite clearly, that it involves tbs
question of right living with all the term
implies. With proper knowledge OF what
is best, each hour OF recreation, Of enjoy
ment, of contemplation and of effort may
be made to contribute to Living Alright.
Then the use of medicines may be dis
pensed with to advantage, but under or.
dinary conditions in many instances .
simple, wholesome remedy may be invalu-
able if taken at the proper time and the
California Fig Syrup Co. holds that it 10
alike important to present the subject
truthfully and to supply the one perfect
laxative to those desiring it.
Consequently, the Companys Syrup OF
Figs and Elixir of SIENNA gives general
satisfaction. To get its beneficial effects
buy the genuine, manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only, and for sale
by all leading druggists.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05
Hated to Take tho Money.

Frank l. Cobb, the chief editorial
writer of the New York World, was
on vacation in the Maine woods
cnce when Joseph Pulitzer. owner of
the World, wanted to communicate
with him. Mr.. Pulitzer sent Cobb a
cipher message.
Presently country operator drove
in to the Cobb camp and handed Cobb
the message, which read something
like this:
"Simplicity-aggrand = grif-
-gerald-roderick = hopscotch -
hamfat-publicity."
There's a dollar to collect for de-
livering that message" said the opera
tor, but hate to take it. Somebody
along the line got it all balled up,
end they amt no sense to it."
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05
THE DIFFERENCE
Coffee Usually Means Sickness, But
Postum Always Means Health.

Those who have never tried the eA.
pertinent of leaving off coffee and
drinking Postum in its place and in
this way regaining health and happi-
ness can learn much from the expert
ence of others who have made the
trial.
One who knows says: 81 drank cof-
fee for breakfast every morning until
l had terrible attacks Of indigestion
producing days of discomfort and
nights of sleeplessness. tried to give
up the use of coffee entirely, but found
1t hard to go from hot coffee to a
glass of water. Then l tried Postum.
ut was good and the effect was so
pleasant that soon learned to love
1t and have used it for several years.
/ improved Immediately after l left
of coffee and took on Postum and
am now entirely cured of my indiges-
ton and other troubles all of which
were due to coffee. l am now well
and contented and all because
changed from coffee to Postum.
Postum is much easier to make
right every time than coffee. for 1t is
so even and always reliable. We
never use coffee now in our family.
We use Postum. and are always we'll"
There's reason" and 1t is proved
by trial.
Look in pkgs for a copy Of the famous
little book. "The Road to Wellville."
Ever read the above letterf A new
are senuine, true. and full Of human
interest.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05
Labor Unions Fight tuberculosis.

Ten fraternal and benefit organiza-
tions, with membership of nearly
100000, and three international Ia
bor unions with membership of over
100000 have Joined the ranks of the
fighters against consumption within
the last year. according to state
ment of the National Association for
the Study and Prevention of Tubercu-
losis. The fraternal orders and unions
now in the fight against tuberculosis
are the Modern Woodmen of America.
Brotherhood of American Yeomen, Or
der of Eagles, Improved Order of
Red Men, Knights of Pythias. Royal
Arcanum, Workmen's Circle. Knights
of Columbus, Royal League. Independ-
ent Order of Odd Fellows, and Forest
ers OF America, the International Pho
to-Ensravers' Union of North Amer
lea. the International Printing Press
men and Assistants union. the Inter
national Boot and Shoe Workers
union, and the International Typo
graphical union.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05
The Best Food for Workers.

The best food for those who work
with hands or brain is never high
priced.
The best example of this is found in
Quaker Scotch Oats. 1t stands at the
top among foods that supply nourish-
ment and vigor. without taxing the di-
gestion. and yet 1t Is the least expen-
sive food one can eat.
This great food value and low cost
make 1t an ideal food for families who
want to get the greatest good from
what they eat.
Laborers, factory or farm hands, fed
plentifully on Quaker Scotch Oats will
work better and with less fatigue than
II fed on almost any other kind of
food. All of these facts were proved
and very interesting information
about human foods were gathered by
Professor Fisher OF Yale University in
1908. In addition to the regular pack
age Quaker Scotch Oats Is packed in
large size family packages either with
or without china dishes. 3
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05
500 Reward, 500.

Tho readers Of this pager will be pleased to learn
that there At least one dreaded disease that ssence
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure the only positive
cure known to tho medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease. requires constitu-
tionai treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure u taken m
ternally acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease. and giving the patiens
ing in doing Its work. The proprietors have
much faith In its curative powers that thcy euef
One Hundred Dollars for any case that II lnln 70
sure. Send for list Of testimonas
Address F. J. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
TAke Halls Family PMS for eonstipatIon.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05
How to Care for the Child.

Perplexed mother writes: My child
has sneezing fits after the morning
sponge bath. What would you ad-
yise?" Some mothers give their
babies hypodermic of morphine for
sneezing. But we have always felt
that this was too harsh remedy.
Give the baby about three tablespoon
fuls of Old Tom gin with little sugar
and a pinch of lemon peel. The sugar
makes this remedy more grateful to
the child. Be sure to keep this prophy-
Tactic away from father.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05
Rhymed Marriage Service.

Judge Norman Moore of Maben,
Miss, came into the limelight as an
impromptu rthymer for the first time
when he performed the ceremony that
made James Davis and Bette johnson
man and wife. Here are his exact
words:
Jim will you take Bet
Without any regret.
To love and cherish
Until one of you perish.
And is laid under the sod,
So help you God?"
The groom replied in the affirmar
tive. Then, turning to the bride, Judge
Moore said:
Bet, will you take Jim
And cling to him.
Both out and in,
Through thick and thin
Holding him to your heart
Until death do you part?"
The bride blushed in consent and
the twain went their way rejoicing.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05
A lono.Panter,

Mary, aged IA, was found one day
by an older sister sobbing and crying.
what is the matter?' she asked,
with great concern.
Three boys have asked me to go
to the dance tonight" was the unex-
pected reply.
We'll, my dear child, certainly that
is not such a terrible misfortune"
Yes; but l told the first one l
would go with him. and the last one
was a g-panter''-Harper's.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05
Waste Material,

In process of time it was observed
that the multi-millionaire philanthropy
list had ceased giving costly library
buildings to towns and cities.
why is this, Mr.. Canaggy?" the re-
porters asked him.
Young men," he said, what Is the
use of building great houses for IL
braries when all a man needs for an
education is five feet of books?"
Whereat they marveled, but they
could not answer him.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05
Snake Story.

Before he went fishin'.' said the
town story teller, "he swallowed
bout a pint an half of snakebite
remedy, an of course you know what
that is. Well, after the snake bit him
the reptile cut all sorts o capers, kaze
the remedy went straight to its head
Last thing it tried to do wuz to swal-
Ter its tail. an 1t got itself in the form
of hoop an I'm a liar eff the chill
dren didn't roll 1t around all day."
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05

tired all the time and very nervous.
began using Doan's Kidney Pills, and
after taking few boxes was cured
and have been well ever since"
Remember the name-Doan's. Sold
by all dealers. so cents box. Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05
He Stopped in Time.

Little Bob's father was fond of tell
ing bear stories to his little boys.
One evening he was telling thrilling
one about a bear chasing little girl,
and how he crept nearer and nearer
and nearer" At this point Bob caught
his fathers arm, and. with the big
tears falling down his cheeks, he
cried, "Oh. father. don't tell any
more. He might catch her."-The De-
lineator.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05
Unusual Luck.

so you've rented that haunted
house which was on your hands so
long?"
Yes; rented it to an actor"
Did he find out its reputation"
That's the very thing that decided
him to take the house"
Rather surprising!"
He said it would be such comfort
for him to get inside of house
where the ghost walked every night"
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05
DOUBLE SARCASM.

Old Crab-What be ye doin' araound
this place, eh? Wanter buy 1t?
Nervy Nicholas-Why, Use de spe-
cial agent of Andrew Morganfeller
and Use lookin' fer site ter lay out
his enormous estate on. I'll offer yer
tree plunks fer dis place il yell trow
of 30 per cent fer cash.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05
Anti-Ciimax.

"How's yer wheat?"
First rate"
"Pigs doin' well?"
Fine"
THAT puny colt come round all
right?"
He sure did"
Glad to hear things is so likely,
Bill. How's your fe?"-Washington
Herald.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05
important to Mothers.
Two Items.

II suppose with all this modern
prison philanthropy, abolishing stripes
and convict uniforms generally. they
will soon introduce dress suits for the
well-behaved prisoners in our penal
institutions"
Well. you know, they already give
conyicts watches and chains"
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05

Didn't it take lots of nerve to face
crowded house the first time you
appeared on the stage as starr"
asked the inquisitive person. YES"
said the actress; that's what the
dramatic critics all said in the news
papers the next morning. Chicago
Tribune.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05
A Terrible Disease.

do you own an automobile?" In
quired the unobservaht party. The
other shook his head sadly.
NO" he sighed, 81 have been suf-
ferer all my life from chronic pedes-
trianism."
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05

OF the b l q d d e r
reached Its climax
last spring and l suf-
fered terribly. My
back ached a n d
panied SO I could
hardly get around
and the secretions
were scanty, fire.
Quent Of passage
opJ raipf,,1 7 waS
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05

A girl never feels more important
than when she is getting married, and
a man never looks more inconspic-
uous.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05

New version-"There is a provi.
dence that shapes our ends rough,
hew them how we will"
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05
Altogether Normal.

One day Dorothy came running into
the room wher her mother WAS read.
ing.
"Oh. mammal" she cried excitedly,
come and look at my kitten. She's
walking all around the room with her
stem sticking straight up in the air."
THE Delineator.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05

The average man thinks his bump
Of generosity is at least three times
as large as it actually is.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05

PERRY DAVIS PAINKILLER
has no substitute. No other remedy Is so Of
fective for Rheumatism, mbngo Stiffness, neuralgia
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05

Some people register their kicks. but
never vote them.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05

Some family skeletons are padded
beyond recognition.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05

You don't have to run a boarding
house in order to board a train.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05

If Emerson had 1t all to say over
again. he might advise us to hitch our
airships to star.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05

The first time girl is disappointed
in love she imagines she has moth
ing left to live for.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05
SUFFERED TERRIBLY.
How Relief from Distressing Kidney
Trouble Was Found.

Mrs. Elizabeth Wolf, 1888 w. Morgan
St., Upton, NO.. says: inflammation
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teehnE softens the gums. reduces IN
ANN alton ailAys pain, wind collie 2oc bottle
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05

Don't abuse the rich; we can't all be
paupers.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05

Somehow the majority Of our habit
seem to be bad ones.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05

ARE YOU LOSING FLESH
through q rncklng cough that you cannot seem to
check A bottle OF Aliens Lung Balsam will cure
the trouble and help you back to health.
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05

Not all lawyers are legal lights; :"
some of them are legal light weights
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05
LINCOLN TANNERY : /!

for hides send for prices and tags. HENRY
HOLM, 1874 south Ninth Street. Lincoln.
lebraska-
The Springfield herald., 1909-11-05
DENVER DIRECTORY

everywhere for S27.0O. Send for our free cat
alogue of saddles and harness Lowest prices
in the U. s. The Fred Mueller Saddle I'M I'M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-15
A VOTE THIS NOON
To Be Taken in Massachusetts, House
on Railroad Holding Bill.

Boston, June l4.-In anticipation of
final arguments on the Boston Railroad
Holding Co. bill, a measure which is
claimed to solve the long drawn-out
railroad merger controversy in New
England, there assembled at the State
House today one of the largest crowds
that ever damned the gallery of the
House of Representatives, before
which body the bill appeared on the
question of ordering it to third read
ing.
The bill ran the gauntlet of the Sem
ate last week without more than a few
words Of opposition, but it was reso-
lutely debated on Thursday and Fri
day in the House. and arguments were
delivered at the opening of today's SEES
sion.
The hands of the opponents of the
measure, termed by many the COVER
nor's bill, were strengthened durig
the two days of recess, by the action
of the executive committee of the DEM
ocratic state committee and the sup
port of several of the leading members
of the Chamber of Commerce
On the other hand, large number
of business organizations, the State
Grange and many business men sent
messages to their representatives, urg-
ing the passage of this bill
1T was the hope of the House leaders
at the opening of the session to reach
a vote by P. NJ
Rep. Robert NJ. WaShburne of Wor-
Cester, House chairman of the legisla-
tive committee on railroads and the
father of the minority bill was the
principal speaker at the morning SEES
sion. He said that the supporters of
the governors bill must show that it
was Sood business. good law. good
ethics and good politics. If they failed
in one of these. the majority bill was
worthless. He also said that it was his
opinion that President Mellen of the
New Haven road laid down the provi-
SONS of the governors bill upon his ex-
cellenCy's desk with the statement that
it was the roads ultimatum The gov
ernor accepted it and sent message to
the Legislature suggesting the holding
company plan. The debate was still in
taken.
Shortly after the opening of the af-
ternoon session it was decided by a
vote Of 30 to as to take on the rail
road holding bill at noon tomorrow
The vote was not regarded as signifi-
cant and although the hour was sug-
gested by Mr.. Washburn, Representa-
tive Garcelon of Newton, the leading
advocate Of the governors bill agreed
To il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-15
OAKLAND.

Mrs Abigail W.. widow of-the late An
drew J. Libby. died Sunday at her home
in Embden, aged 6S years, months and
days. Mrs. Libby spent a large part of
her life in this town. Three sons and a
daughter Morrison. Andrew ID. and Bert
J. Libby, all. residing here. and Mrs.
Lowell Ward Of Embden, survive. The re-
mains will be brought here Wednesday,
The funeral will be held at 1 o'clock that
afternoon from the residence of A. D.
Libby on the Sidney road
Rev. c. D. Hazleton, pastor of the First
BAPTIST church. preached the Baccalau-
reate sermon before the Senior class of
the Oakland High school Sunday evening
at the Universalist church. The six men,
bers of the class and the most of the
members Of the under-classes were pres
ent, with a goou attendance of parents
and friends. Mr.. Hazleton took for his
text II Timothy ills. The speaker said
in part: ''rhe only truly successful life
is the life God approves. The life God
approves will be a life Of activity, of SER
vice and Of Goodness"
The Ladies' Aid Of the Free Baptist
church will hold a Cake sale in the Post
room. Memorial hall, Friday afternoon
ana evening. June IS.
The Kings Maidens and the Baraca
class of the Free Baptist Sunday school
will go by invitation this evening to the
home of Geo. w. Manter in Sidney. A
hayrack will leave the church at $50.
The following letters are advertised:
Julien Cooler. Geo Holmes. r. M. Hol-
way, Augustus Jennes. E. T. Halves. Joe
Kinney. Chas. G. Sawtelle. Joseph Burke,
Olive NJ. Adams, Fred Lloyd. James w.
Mosher, Forrest Stevens. Arthur Spauld-
ing. f. Warning, Norman Thompson, VIM.
Hartman, John Butler. Geo. Hall, Harold
Ceilings. o. E. Sawtelle. M. E. Durham,
j. Wilmont Bowen. Chas. Heath. j. A.
Trask, Josephine Caldwell. Mrs. NJ. KEEL
ley.
Mrs. S. c. Skillngs and son will go to
Bar Harbor today for the summer. Mr..
Skillings is employed there.
Miss Fanny Stevens of Portland. for
mer resident, was in town over Sunday.
r. B. Herrick Of Belfast spent Sunday
in town.
Miss Marion Jones is at home from Au-
gusta for visit.
Samuel Freeman is building a bungalow
at York point on Massachusetts lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-15
YANKEE COURAGE
Shown in Goodness of Women Under
Fire in Recent Davao Revolt.

Manila, June 1.-THE courage and cool
ness under fire of the American women
at Davao during the siege of the convent
in which Americans were gathered dur
ing the mutiny of June 6. when a party
of the company of Philippine constabula-
ry at that post revolted, is the subject
OF warm praises in a private message re-
ceived today from Davao. The message
contains further details of the affair
After the attack in barracks which fell
into the hands of the mutineers Ameri-
cans of the post and is of the native con-
stabulary who remained loyal gathered
in the convent and resisted the assaults
of the mutneers. The women remained
cool and fearless during the defence of
the building. They assisted the men in
every way possible.
Capt. Allen Walker of the Philippine
Scouts. governor of Davano province,
was wounded during the attack on the
church. The pursuit of the % mutineers,
who retired to the mountains when their
assaults on the convent proved unavail-
ing, is under way. The mutineers are of
the Visayan tribe. Two companies Of
Moro constabulary will join the pursuit
later