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The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
VALUE OF 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 formal appreciation of this
pillar Of society. According to Mr..
Maupin, this fowl brought $1s,0O0.00
worth of eggs to market in Nebraska
last year. The commissioner is unpre-
pared to estimate the value Of her OF
spring in the way of fried chicken.
She laid 1.2O0.OOO,OOO 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 6O0.-
100000 people and make an omelet
containing $4,000 cubic feet. The hen
was worth more to Nebraska than the
boasted wheat crop of 100000 al
most twice as much as the oat crop OF
SIC. 100000; 20 times as much as the
barley crop; 20 times as much as the
rye crop. and one-third as much as the
muchtalked-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
we'll demands recognition as the ever
patient, busy and unpretentious hen.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
SISTERS TRICK
But 1t All Came Out Right.

How a sister played trick that
brought rosy health to coffee fiend is
an interesting tale:
81 was a coffee fiend-a trembling,
nervous, physical wreck, yet clinging
to the poison that stole away my
strength. l mockcd 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 it was. I noticed the richness of
1t and remarked that the coffee tasted
fine but my sister did not tell me
I was drinking Postum for fear might
not take any more.
"She kept the secret and kept CIV
ing me Postum instead of coffee until
1 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 life-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 1t, for
only after having used 1t can one be
convinced of its merits
Ten days trial shows Postum's pow
er to rebuild what coffee has de-
stroyed. There's Reason"
Look in pkgs. for the famous little
book, 1.-The Road to Wellville."
Ever read the above letts.f A .ew
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true. and full Of human
interest.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
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 1t 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
houseowner should know in general
way, when a surface is in proper CON
dition to receive paint. what kind of
primer and finishing coats different
surfaces require, and how to avoid
adulteration in materials.
A complete painting guide. includ.
ing a book of color schemes, specif.
cations for all kinds OF painting work,
and an instrument for detecting adul-
terations in painting materials. with
directions for using 1t, can be had
free by writing National Lead Com
pany, 1902 Trinity Bldg. New York.
and asking for Houseowner's Paint.
ing Outfit No. 49.
This company, the largest makers
of pure white lead. invite tests, by
means of the blowpipe (included 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 keg
Of white lead is in itself an absolute
guarantee Of purity and quality.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
1T WAS 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 its
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
woman's anatomy. But she regarded
the bottle suspiciously and acted as
though 1t would hurt her were she to
use 1t. To allay her fears upon this
score Mrs. Jackson applied some of
the drug to her own finger and showed
her that 1t would not burn, and that
she had better allow her to put some
of 1t upon her back.
But" said the woman. at would
do no good"
How so?" inquired Mrs. Jackson.
alphabetically.
Because" replied the woman, ut is
my old mans back that Is sore"
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
Corn is kinq.

At the beginning of the present cen
tury. not quite ten years ago. the an
nual corn crop of the world was esti-
mated at about 3,00OO00,000 bushels,
this country being credited with an
average of 2.00O,OO0,OO0 bushels. But
several times since that we have run
far ahead of these figures, large as
they are. During the year recently
closed there were produced 2,643,0 ,000,-
900 bushels. Even that yield has been
slightly exceeded by two previous
crops during the last three or four
years. but its value, $1,615, 900 900. Ia
the high-water mark.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
Feed for Eco Yield.

There is nothing that will increase
the egg yield like fresh cut green
bone. 1t should, however. be fed ju-
diciously as it is highly nutritious. and
a little goes a good way, but as a
supplement to the regular daily grain
ration is sure of bringing good results.
It should be fed in about the proper
tion of one to one and half ounces
per head three times a week. 1t is
advisable to begin on even a smaller
amount than one ounce to each fowl
on the start and gradually increase to
the maximum amount.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
SUFFERS FOR YEARS; s-
THEN CURES ECZEMA
Patient and Little Granddaughter Both
Secure Permanent Results from
Wonderful Liquid Remedy.

Mrs. Alfred Aldrich, OF Pompa-
noosuc. VT. and her little granddaugh-
ter were both cured of itching, burn
ing skin diseases by the use OF ordi-
nary oil of wintergreen mixed with
glycerine, thymol, ETC., the case hav-
ing attracted considerable attention
among medical men.
Mrs. Aldrich writes: II had sores on
my face for three years and during all
that time tried everything I could
find. I took any amount of blood medi-
cines and used all kinds of healing
salves. One day my husband told me
to try the oil Of winterKreensD. D. d.
Prescription. and I am only too happy
to say that I am not only cured. but
also my little granddaughter"
The long experience of the best phar-
macists has given the druggists every
where great confidence in D. D. D; Pre-
scription especially when used with D..
D. b. Soap. and we suggest that you
ask your druggist.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
His Day Of Reckoning.

AS the stout man whose appetite
had excited the envy of the other
boarders turned to leave the parlor,
he looked down at his waistcoat. Il
declare. I've lost two buttons on my
vest" he said, ruefully.
He was a new boarder, but his land
lady saw no reason for further delay
in showing her banner "Watchfulness
and Economy for ALL" She gave him
the benefit of the chill gaze SO famil-
lar to her older boarders.
81 think without doubt you will find
them both in the dining room" she
announced, clearly.-Youth's Compan-
iOn
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
A DuLious Tribute.

The young theological student who
had been supplying the Rushby pull
pit for two Sundays looked wistfully
at Mrs. Kingman. his hostess for the
time being. Did you like the sermon
this morning, II l may ask?"' he in
quired.
You done real we'll with the material
you selected" said Mrs. Kingman,
with much cordially. "As ! said to
Zenas on the way home. I've heard a
dozen or more sermons preached on
that text, and this young mans the
first one that ever made me realize
how difficult twas to explain ~
Youths Companion.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
The Strenuous Blanche.

One of Blanche Bates most intimate
friends is telling rather funny story
about this clever actress.
"She came into my house one even
ing very much excited, and I 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 dor I asked.
"T hauled of and hit him In the
face she answered, and / said to
him: you dirty dog, would you speak
to a defenseless woman?"'
"'And where was he when you said
this?' l again inquired.
Rolling in the gutter where he
fell when I hit him. she said. in a
surprised tone at my question."-To.
ledo.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
The Secret of success.

The motto of success was given in
this tale, told at a banquet:
A Swede among the miners In the
west was noted for always striking
pay dirt. His fellows thought that
there must be some secret to the un-
usual success Of the Swede and ques.
toned him as to how he always sue
ceeded in finding the spot where the
gold cropped out.
we'll, Ay don't know ef Ay can tell
anytang bout dat" answered Ole. "Ay
only know dat Ay yust keep on dig
Free Press.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
DO you INTEND TO buy A PIANO.

If SO. write at once to The knight
Campbell Music Company. 1851 Cali
fornia St. Denver. tell them about what
style of piano you want. about what
and receive special proposition by re-
turn mail. We buy our new pianos
from the factories direct for cash. and
in carload lots. and guarantee to save
you money. II slightly used plano at \
big saving would interest you. we have
just received In trade n number OF hns
makes. almost new. which we Will close
out In a hurry at about half price and
on special terms. Write at once for
particulars.
Buy your plano OF a reliable house
We have been doing business in Colo
RADIO constantly since 1874. and refer
you to any banking Institution in the
state as to our responsibility. or to
anyone who has had dealings with U.S.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
Partners In Nj. Crime.

The hard looking customer had been
arrested for stealing an umbrella.
What do you have to say for your
self?" asked the police Justice. Are
you guilty or not guilty?"
I'm one O. the guilty ones, y'r hon
or, reckon" answered the prisoner.
1.-THE umbrella had the name Of j.
Thompson on the handle, G. H. Brick
ley stamped on the inside O. the cover.
an stole it from q man named Quinn
by"
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications they cannot reach the dis
cased portion OF the There Is only way to
cure deafness ald that by constitutional remedies
Deafness Is caused by innamed condition OF the
mucous lining OF the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube Is innamed you have rumbing sound or i'm
perfect hearing. and when Is entirely closed. Deaf
ness Is the result and unless the Inflammation bo
taken and this tube restored to its normal cond
tion. hearing will be destroyed forever: nine cases
out OF ten caused by Catarrh. which Is nothing
but innamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of
Deafness tcaused by catarrh) that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars. free.
-. CHENEY d CO.. Toledo. O.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09

During the last five years more than
200 cottages have been erected in the
Russian settlement in East Greeley by
The Breckenridge Oil Company has
been organized at La Junta with
capital of s25.000. The dIrec-
tors are ]. E. Gauger of Swink,
H. /. Maxwell of Rocky Ford, A.
B. Wallis and H. A. Daley of La
Junta and II. C. McVay. The company
has filings on forty-four quarter sec
tions about twelve miles north of Ord
way and will sink a we'll at once.
Juan Montoya. who was tried at
Trinidad and found guilty of murder,
has been sentenced to ten years in the
penitentiary. Montoya resided at So
gundo and March LIST, during quar-
rel with his wife, threw chair at her,
striking her on the head, which caused
her death two hours later. Montoya is
seventy years old
The catalogue of the University of
Colorado for the school year 190S-09
shows 1,O41 students registered in all
departments. exclusive of the summer
school, which has 1923. Last year the at
tendance was $50.
Three conventions are scheduled to
be held at Denver in August. as fol-
lows: The American Association Of
travelling Engineers, August 30th to
September 4th the Independent
Cracker Manufacturers Association,
August 25th to goth, and the conven-
ton of the Phi Lambda Epsilon, Sc
cret high school fraternity.
The Gentlemen's Driving Club of
Greeley means to secure flying ma
chine as the chief attraction of the
Fourth of July celebration in Greeley.
They are arranging racing program
for that day.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
Kansas City Will Help.

Denver-The transportation de-
partment of the Kansas City CONNER
cial Association has determined to join
Colorado and Denver in their fight for
fair freight rates between the Missouri
river and Colorado points. To this end
George T. Bell of the Kansas City or
ganization has written to George j..
Kindel for authority to intervene in his
case, No. 951, to compel the Interstate
Commerce Commission to make def
mite order reducing rates between Mis-
souri, river points and Denver and
Colorado common points.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
Tho Mean Man.

During our courtship." protested
his wife, you declared there was moth
ing too good for me and now you
won't even buy me new hat"
THAT. my dear" replied her hus-
band. "is because there is nothing In
the hat line good enough for you"
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
Judging by Size.

The Georgians of Augusta are chuck
ling over a new story about Mr.. Taft.
who drove out one afternoon to see a
Georgia planter. The planters cook.
a very old woman. takes no interest in
public affairs, and she did not recog-
nize the portly guest.
What did you think of that gentle
man, Martha?" the planter asked. after
Mr.. Taft had driven OF.
We'll. sir" old Martha replied. II
can't say as I saw nothin' pertickler
about him. He looked to me like the
kind Of man as would be pretty reg'ler
to his meals."-Louisville Times.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
His Burst Of Generosity.

your boys injury is not as severe
as had anticipated" the surgeon as
sured him. 81 shall not have to ampu.
tate his leg"
81 am glad to hear you say So" said
Mr.. Tyte-Phist, with emotion. Still,
II It had been necessary, in order to
save his life, IL was willing to bear
the expense Of IT."
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09

lasting cure. not
merely a temporary
benefit. Profit by
the example Of
Rev. j. M. Sumeld,
of 2179 8. Sth St.,
Lincoln. Nebr., who
confirms q report
of his cure after
several years. II
told in a state
ment made for pub
lication in 1900 how
Doan's Kidney Pills
had relieved me
after other rene.
dies had failed"
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
An Eye for Business.

White-Why are you SO anxious to
lend that friend a dollar whenever he
asks 1t? He only spends the money in
drinks and cigars.
Black-Oh. he always pays 1t back!
White-But there must be some
other reason for your ready generosity.
Blackwell, there is. He always
spends half of the money on me-
Judge. .I~iu.'
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
Special Round Trip Homssssksrs'
Rates to New Mexico and Tsxas.

On the first and third Tuesdays Of
each month. during the entire year.
the Colorado & Southern Railway will
sell round trip Homeseekers' tickets
to q 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 & Southern
agent. or address T. E. Fisher. General
Passenger Agent, Denver. Colorado.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
WORTH
MOUNTAINS
OF GOLD
During Change of Life,
says Mrs. Chas. Barclay
Graniteville, Vt was passing
through the Change of Life and suffered

from nervousness
andother annoying
symptoms, and I
can truly say that
LydiaE.P .Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound has proved
worth mountains
of gold to me, as it
restored my health
and strength. I
never forget to tell
my friends what
I,yfliaE PiDkham'a
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
In Chicago.

Mrs. Dearborn-Did you congratu.
late her on her last marriage?
Mrs. Wabash-No: I'm afraid 1t will
not be her last marriage.-Yonksrs
Statesman.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09

II a man spent half as much money
In an effort to keep out OF trouble as
he does in trying to get out, he would
be away ahead OF the game.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09

said Rev. Sufheld. II have no hesita-
ton in confirming that statement now.
1 have used Doan's Kidney Pills at
various times and they have never
failed me-"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09

Remember you have once been
young, and never forget you may one
day be old.-Piggott.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09

It's difficult to get a crooked man
interested in the scenery along the
straight and narrow path.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09

From the blackmailer's viewpoint,
keeping secrets is paying business.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09

ONLY ONE "BROMO OUININE."
That is LAXATIVE BROAO QU1NINK. Look for
the signature of II. W. GROVE. Used tho World
over to Cure y Cold In One Day. &c.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09

Dyspepsia and constipation are avoidable
miseries-take Garfield Tea, Natures Herb
laxative.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums reduces tn
nammaton. allays pain, cures wind colio 2c bottle
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
The Plain Eacts,

Then you were not one Of Gen.
Washington's body servants?"
mo. sir. I'll tell you de trufe. sir.
l was jest one of his field hands,
Kansas City Journal.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
NOT A WEIGHT LITTER.
"Is the baby stropg?'

Is the baby strohg!
well, rather! You know what q
tremendous voice he has?"
YES"
well. he lifts that five or six times
an hour!"
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09

1t sometimes happens that distant
relation Is too close.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09

Aliens Foot-Ease, n Powder
For swollen sweating feet. Gives slant relief The
original powder for tho feet. &c at all DruggistA
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
MUST BELIEVE IT.
Every Reader Will coneede the Truth
Of This Statement.

One who suffers with backache OF
any form of kidney trouble wants a
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09

Wheat, choice milling, per 100 lbs.
sl.30. Oats. bulk. Idaho No. 2. white.
$1s5; same In sacks. s2.05: Nebraska
oats. sacked. $3.50. Corn. in bulk. Sl.:7;
In sacks. S1.32: corn chop. sacked. $1.S3.
Bran. Colorado, per 100 lbs. $1;s6.
cwt.. $1.5S.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
Trx Murine Exe Remeax

- AS1e ASeHcuT
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.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
ALL THE DIFFERENCE.

He-Before Jones got married he
used to command large salary.
She-And now?
He-Now he only earns it. His wife
it,
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09
HAY.

Upland. per ton. s145oD1b.5o: second
bottom. s11.00@12.oO; timothy. $4,000
1850; South south Park s' Wire y e'G Sra.s. sso.ooS @
2l.00,
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09

Eggs. case count-$5.70.
Eggs. candled. case-$6.oo.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-09

Creameries. ex.. Col. lb.....So Q31
Creameries. ex.. East. lb....s0 G3l
Creameries. I'd grade. lb. 80. "a
Process and renovated. lib. :. g
PaekinE stock .............,. naS
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-09-15
CLUB WILL
 GIVEMEDAL TOCOOk
Admiral Schiey Writes Letter Commenting First Dis coverer of Pole on Manly Conduct -Secre-
 tary Throws Roast into Peary

NEW YORK, September With Cook homeward bound and Peary now in touch with correspondents, two swelling streams of conflicting afiirma. tions are now centered on this city, al ready boiling over. Comment and criticism lack nothing of their previous aeidity.
 The previous assumption that Peary would have the United States navy solidly behind him was not borne out in letter from Rear Admiral Scbley, made public today by Captain B, s. Osbon, secretary of the Arctic Club of America, of which Cook is a member. The latter, under date of September II. from Pocono Manor, Pa. says:
 "I like Dr. Cook s attitude in this unfortunate, unnecessary and unwise controversy He certainly has been dignifed and manly in the stand he has taken"
 Captain Osbon followed up his letter from the admiral tonight with dis cussion on "Who Discovered the North Pole?n
 "Dr Frederick A. Cook he said "wss for two years my wife's physi elan. 1 saw him two or three times a week and we chatted many hours, If l ever knew man of integrity probity, sincerity and modesty, it is Dr. Cook
 "l have known, also, the other fel low--known him to depart from the truth by large margins
 "Dr Cook s attitude ip withholding the details of his discovery was at tributed to his desire not to anticipate the publication of his book.
 But as soon as the other claimant got within reach of the wireless, said the captain, he sent dispatches to ev- erybody he could think of. but delayed informing the mother of the unfortun. ate Marvin. who perished during the expedition"
 After meeting of the executive committee of the Arctic Club of Amer lea tonight. R. o. Stebbins, chairman. gave the club s attitude on the affair.
 "'The Arctic Club of America" he said, "has nothing to do with the con troversy. All that the Arctic club recognizes is that. Dr. Cook is the dis coverer of the Pole and that Peary reached there. Our only desire is to honor the discoverer. Neither side has
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-09-15
LOCAL SPORTSM ! N WILL HUNT THE
 T|M|D DEER
NUMEROUS PARTIES START FOR HILLS ANTICIPATING OPEN
 ING OF SEASON TODAY

The deer season IS on today and as the result, dozens of hunting parties from this city are scouting the noun tains, their members filled with an ar. dent desire that they may run across one of these much wanted animals and not be stricken with an acute attack of buck ague at an inopportune time.
 Like the stories of the biggest fish that got away, deer hunting tales of a similar nature will soon come float. ing in. According to post season re. ports, however, deer are fairly plentiful in the hills. and some of the hunting stories should be true enough to be backed up with few hunks of venison.
 Many of the intrepid hunters left the city several days ago, in order to secure good location for a camp and do little scouting before the season opened. As result. the exodus of nim rods was not particularly heavy yester day.
 Frank Murdock, Will Rose and George Hill left with n pack train for the Apache mountains. They will he out about week
 George Dimmick and Charley Cross will leave today for week in the Finals.
 Charley Asche and a party from Phoenix, will start for Roosevelt Thurs day, for the Sierra Anchas.
 Others will probably try their luck within the next few days
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-09-15
SHERIFF THOMPSON DRAWS REWARD
 FOR ARREST

As the result of the arrest of Wal ter sharp, who was convicted few months ago of the murder of Joseph Mcdonald at Bakersville Sheriff Henry Thompson has received reward of $500, from the board of supervisors of Cochise county.
 Mcdonald was killed in April, 1908. Soon after. Sharp, who had been sus- pected of the murder, was indicted by the grand jury. A reward was offered and in a short time, Sheriff Thompson placed the much wanted man under ar. rest.
 While Thompson was well paid for the capture. Sheriff White of Cochise county is loser to the extent of about $750, as he spent that amount of money in trying to capture Sharp and as a warrant was never served for him, he has had to pay these expenses out of his own pocket.