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The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-11-18
HER 4 IN THE OWNERSHIP.
Something Proud Young fatherseemed
in Danger Of Forgetting.

He picked up the baby, he hoped,
Just as if picking babies up were an
everyday occurrence. In point of fact,
he remembered that an elderly lady
had told him in his youth that cats,
when lifted, like TO be supported with
a hand held underneath, and he
thought that this principle would work
out with babies. and 1t did. And hay
ing awakened Louise. he handed her
back, triumphant, to Constance, diifus-
ing an air of competency, as though he
could help rear any number Of chill
dren at once. All any rate, she was
comforted. Whether he knew much
or little, he stood back of her.
1t may be that Johns success as a
father led him to seem vainglorious
when he was not. He certainly put
on airs about the baby. 1t was not
long after this that he lured two old
friends ostensibly to dinner. His in
vitation did not include a visit to
Louise, and, of course, it was merely
an accident that she should have been
awake at the time when they were
there, Ms u MdlleI Oh ldCl. SIiS uHudAty
awoke at that hour, but the men didn't
know this-or perhaps they wouldn't
have come. Men have a becoming shy
ness about babies. and these were
bachelors.
John had arrived at that state Of ar
rogance when he actually went over
to the crib, and asking no ones per-
mission, picked Louise up and dis
played her to the two men, who were
as embarrassed as a dog in the pres
ence of a June bug. He laid her down
again with an expert hand, and osten-
tatiously changed the subject. to show
that he was not among those fathers
who pushed their children down other
peoples throats. But his manner
said:
This is my baby; and when you fell
lows can show me anything as inter
esting you will be of value to So
ciety."
1t vas after they had gone that Con
stance came up, and put her hands on
Johns shoulders, and said:
After all, you know, it's my baby,
too."-Woman's Home Companion.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-11-18

The dispatch from Russia to the ef-
feet that Emperor Nicholas has signed
an order a~bolishing the use of drums
in the army in time of war will serve
to call attention to the fact that the
drum has been rapidly passing out of
use N the armies of the world. 1t was
long a picturesque feature of all mill
tary movements, and had it's recog-
nized place not only in parade and on
marches but on the battlefield itself. 1t
is still little more than half a century
since Daniel Webster, describing Eng
lands greatness, declared that her
d%rumbeats never ceased. 1t was at that
time almost, if not literally, true. But
England's drumbeats are ceasing. and
have. indeed, almost wholly ceased.
There is no use for a drum on a firing
line of modern warfare. and the move
ments of bodies of men On the march
or on parade can be much better di-
rected by the bugle. In Russia, it APP
pears. the drummers are to be taught
TO shoot. which will doubtless appeal
to military men everywhere as the
most practical use to make of them.
The drum and the drummer boy are
passing away along with many other
features of the old-time pomp and cir
cumstance of war.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-11-18
SOMETHING TO FALL BACK ON
Thoughtful Wife Had Provided Hus-
band with a Sample.

He stood ~irresolutely III front OF the
wcman's stocking counter for a few
minutes, then with a determined ex-
preston on his face he elbowed his
way between two women shoppers and
accosted the ~saleslady.
Have you any light blue stockings?'
he said; you see -"
Gents furnishings, third counter to
the left" drawled the girl, as she
reached for a box ON the upper shelf.
NO, I don't want them for myself"
said the man, getting red. You see,
my wife is in the country and she
wants me to get two pair of light blue
silk stockings for her"
'Oh, what size?' asked the girl,
with a foolish smile.
well, that's what l have been try
ing to figure out" confessed the man,
growing rvo Don't they all come
about the same size? You see, she
told me the size, but can't recall it.
ooh, no; they run in half sizes,
from 6 to H." giggled the girl.
Huh" said the man; well, l sup
pose | will have to do it, and he
reached in his inside pocket and slow
ly drew out a dainty light blue stock
ing.
"She gave me this in case l forgot"
he said, in confusion.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-11-18
Happiness.

"Happiness is like health-those
who have the most of it seem to know
it the least."-Iosh Billings.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-11-18
Mary's Wedding.

A Maryland man recently married
off his fourth daughter, the ceremonies
touching whose wedding were given
much attention by the society ed
itors7 of the country papers in that
region.
A week or two after the wedding a
friend who had been north for some
time met the father, to whom he made
some j%ocular references in regard to
the recent event" Il see by one pa
per- said he, that Mary's wedding
well nigh beggared description"
We'll" said the old man, q don't
know about that. but do know it well
nigh beggared mel'-Lippincott's
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-11-18
PUT ON TO A NEW WRINKLE.
City Salesman Learned Something
About Regulation of Watches.

After carrying a watch for 80 years
/ have just learned something new in
watch lore said the city salesman. 81
don't know whether it is true or not,
but an old matchmaker told me.
bought a watch of him the other day.
II was a cheap watch. He said:
"'What pocket are you going to
carry you watch in-the right or
left?'
q told him the left.
Then said he, I will regulate it
for the left
81 asked what difference it made,
and he declared that a watch runs
faster OF the left side than on the
right, SO TO keep it from gaining time
he regulates it accordingly. In fine
watches the difference is hardly worth
considering, but in watches of cheap
make like mine it is very noticeable.
l asked for a scientific reason for this
variation. He could give none; said
he only knew it was true, and then,
whether he was taking or not, he pre-
tended to regulate my watch for the
left pocket"
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-11-18
enaLes = Profit to Him.

Hunting rattlesnakes for a living is
the pleasant occupation of H.. T. Brown
of Newton, Wis. For Is years he has
been chasing those hutton-bearers and
he says his earnings average 500 a
week. If a farmer wants to rid his
ground OF rattiers. he sends for Brown,
and hires him at $50 a week. Brown
has additional income by selling the
skins of ali the r~sttlers he kills. Be
sides. he gets three dollars an ounce
fer the SNAKE oil and the state pays
him SO cents for every head. A stout
hickory club is Browns only weapon
when hunting. He never attacks a
snake from the front, but follows it
from the side When the snake turns.
he strikes quickly and accurately.-N.
Y. Press.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-11-18
Health and Mountain CLIMBING.

Il women (and men, tool would take
suitable exercise. eat moderately and
slowly, and get all the fresh air posi-
bic. they would not in middle life ac-
quire figures so ungainly, feel so
averse to physical effort, or drop off
with heart failure. Even stair-climbing
is better than nothing; for the last
year or two, though there is an ele-
vator, / have lone four flights several
times a day. Reasonable mountain
climbing will bring or preserve health,
joy and youth up to really old age It
does not require great muscle and
Drawn, o the entertaining which
strains the organs and compels con
tinued exercise or collapse. It's vic
cries over nature leave no sting; the
paths are open TO all.-Annie s.. Peck
in Golfers.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-11-18
Teachers Must Study.

The successful men of every bust
ness are those who have been close
students. The man who is SO busy tha'
he has no time to study never gets
very high in his profession. The ex-
cuse, lack of time, is not valid. We
all have all the time there is. and that
is ample for all purposes. It is simply
a matter of using it properly. An
hour or more of good hard study
should be in the daily Program Of
every teacher.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-11-18

Establishing a Precedent in California.
over at Bear creek, our e%nterprising
little neighborhood across the hill,
they have the justice of the peace IN
der bonds to keep the peace and they
have an alderman in jail. This is GER
tainly establishing a precedent for a
starter.-Red Lodge Picket.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-11-18
DOGS Long Journey to Old Home.

Dogs long JouTHey 20 OTu 'OTHe'
Nearly a year ago Frank Kennedy
and his family moved to Nebraska
from this county. Their dog, a fox
terrier, evidently did not like the
west and to-day. footsore and almost
starved, it limped into the yard Of
its old home.-Canal Dover Core
s%pondence, Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-11-18
Probability

If a woman had any other excuse
than because for falling in love with
a man she probably wouldn't do it,
Chicago News.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-11-18

Franc Has Crown for Wealth.
In proportion to the number of in
habitants, France is considered the
wea1Last country in the world.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-27

Ell w. Brown and the editor of
The Herald, during a recent visit to
BagIey. accepted an invitation from
ex-Sheriff Robert Glenn to spend
night at his farm home north of the
village of Wyalusing and do some
duck hunting on the river bottoms on
his place next day. This was the
editor first visit to this famous farm
the scenic beauties of which have
many times been related in these
columns and which is under con-
sideration for purchase by the state
for a state park We regret that an
opportunity was not afforded to visit
the points Of vantage on the bluffs,
from which the splendid view of the
confluence of the two great rivers
the Mississippi and the Wisconsin-is
obtained, but upon our return to
Wyalusing to board the train Mr..
Glenn drove out onto a prominent
point on one of the bluffs from whence
magnificent view up and down the
Mississippi was had. and from that
elevation the view was all that has
been claimed for it. The Glenns
are very nicely fixed in their old
homestead farm there and made our
stay an exceedingly pleasant one.
While we were there they received
visit from their son-in-law and
daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Hebert
Pendleton, who live at Elkader. Iowa,
about 90 miles away, on the other
side of the big river, which is nearly
a mile wide at that point. They
crossed the river in launch, arriving
at the farm shortly before midnight.
This Glenn farm is practically the
only place on the entire river in WHICH
the timber and general features have
been retained as nature made them,
and should the state fail to avail
itself of tho purchase of the estate on
the exceptionally favorable terms
offered, it will be a matter of ever
lasting regret in the years to come.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-27

Judge George Gary, of Milwau-
kee, one of tie best known jurists in
Wisconsin, and famous as auther of
the great book Law Practice of the
Probate Court" used by thousands Of
lawyers throughout the world, passed
away last Friday afternoon, at the
age of IS. His eyes had been weak
from boyhood and for several years
he had been an invalid in almost
destitute circumstances, aand had lost
the use of his eyes entirely.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-27
She'd Seen Him Before.

Some funny things happen in this
life," said a newspaper man, who has
just returned from his vacation. 1--WE
often hear that this is a very small
world, but sometimes it's bigness is
brought home to us with emphasis.
Il was going with party of friends
by boat to Boston, and the second day
out one of my friends saw a young
woman on board whom he knew, and
he promptly introduced us. We had
very pleasant talk, and l found her a
delightful companion, and expressed
regret that l had not met her before.
To my surprise she laughed and said
why, Mr.. Blank, l am sure we
ought to be very well acquainted, even
though we are not, for we have lived
next door to each other for three
years
'I think I'll get out of the morning
newspaper business and live the same
hours as the rest of the populace. It's
somewhat embarrassing to have a girl
come back at you like that."-Phila-
delphia Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-27

Mike Cantillon, president of the
Minneapolis club, is on the trail of the
National Commission. Mike, who is
a brother of Joe Cantillon, this year
manager of the Senators claims that
the supreme body practically made
him lose the pannant in the associa-
ton by ordering Comiskey to recall
Pitcher Olmstead from him during the
latter part of August.
The leader of the Millers said it
was agreed that the Sox would get
Olmstead after the association season
closed in September. Then the mid
die of August he was informed by the
commission that a new rule COM
PEELED Olmstead to report to Com
iskey on or before August 20.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-27

within the full knowledge of one
hundred persons 1t required several
separate explosions of nitro-glycerin
to do the trick, and from time to
time une or more of the robbers who
were on guard would walk boldly
across the street to the saloon, get
drink and SLOUGH back to their place,
occasionally shooting off their re-
volvers and warning the crowd not to
come too close or to clear out entirely.
Meantime the gaping populace, in
GLIDING the marshal and town con-
stble. stood helplessly about with
trembling knees, wondering what
they had better do. After the rob
bers had finally blown the door off
the safe and scattered the coin
promiscuously about, they departed
openly, shooting off their guns and
warning the crowd not to follow
them. AS soon as they had gotten
away on a passing train, everybody
got busy. kilograms were sent TO
nearby stations to stop the robbers,
and a posse started in pursuit to
round them up. Needless TO say, the
gang escaped. At Reedsville a very
similar event took place. Pink erton
ought to find some valuable timber
In those two towns to add tohis de-
tective force. st is to laugh
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-27

Long Patrick McCarren, state
senator and democratic leader of
Brooklyn. N. Y, one Of the most
picturesque figures in the political
history of greater New York, died in
ST. GATHERINGS hospital in that city
last Saturday from the effect of an
operation for appendicitis, a case
similar to those of the late Gov.
Johnson of Minnesota and Edward
Hartman, the great railroad magnate.
To the physicians in consultation over
him he said: Gentlemen, l know
what you have come here for There
is no need fol- a consultation knew
1 was dying the day l walked into
this hospital have made a study of
my own case and find that my trouble
is an an old heart and an old stomach.
If you repaIce them with new ones
there might be a chance of my getting
better. /"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-27

The first big foot ball game Of the
season IN Wisconsin. and the first
one of National importance ever
played in Milwaukee, took place in
that city last Saturday between the
Marquette College and Michigan
University elevens Magnificent ball
was played and Michigan only sue
ceeded in winning by score of to
5. At Madison on the same day, in
a game between Indiana and the Uni
versity of Wisconsin elevens. the
Badgers defeated the Hoosiers 6 to 3.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-27
Michigan Plans War on CHICAGO.

Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, ILL
nois, Pennsylvania, Syracuse and pos
sibly Cornell are the universities
named for membership in a combine
which, if carried out, will be the great
est athletic alliance known to inter-
collegiate history. The movement
found its root at Michigan, and is
aimed at Chicago. 1t was first talked
almost year ago. Alumni of Chicago
and Michigan were inclined to dis
credit the story.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-27
''You should never forget that YOU

"You should never forget that you
are living in the best country in the
world and that your home is the best
place in that country; if you will
always bear that in mind you will
always be happy" This happy
sentiment was uttered by President
Taft in an address to public school
children at a point ON his western
trip The point TO be emphasized
is that it is the duty of every person
to be proud and speak we'll of his or
her home town. ''If you can't praise,
don t knock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-27

Prince Ito, the famous Japanese
statesman, the man who wrote the
Jap constitution and who is frequent
ly alluded to as the bismarck of
Japan, was slain by Corean as
sassin at Hardin few days ago. The
assassination is believed to be the
result of the work done by Prince Ito
in recognizing the Corean govern
ment since the Russo Japanese war.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-27

Northern Wisconsin has passed
through some experiences during the
past week that would furnish the
basis for a sensational melodrama.
through the blowing up and looting
of two country banks. At Minocqua
a gang of daring masked burglars
worked for several hours to blow
open the safe, in broad daylight and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-27

the loss. to put up the coin with
which to REIN burse him.
The supreme court has done we'll
in declaring the bank guaranty law
unconstitutional.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-27
Good Fall Motto.

"Have no 'can'ts' in your mind. 1
can't is a fatal thought. Have only
ideas and reveries of I cam You
shall accomplish anything you per-
sistently set your forces upon. Doubt
neither yourself nor anyone else -
Pictorial Review.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-27


the Badger State well may be proud Nor will they be criticised for the
higher education all the abb globe Its birth concdent with
a
of
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-27
The South Bend
"MalIeable" Range

in operation and tasting for yourself the
good things that it cooks, YOU HAD
BETTER HURRY.
''The South Bend Malleable" is the
range for homes where the best is none
too good. It is not lowest in price, but
most economical.
1.-THE Malleable" is the strongest range
on earth-built on honor through and
through of truest steel and malleable iron
you couldn't break it with a sledge.
It is hand rivited. air tight, burns per-
fectlY and cooks things as you want
them, when you want them. It's use
saves many dollars in year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-27
The Philosopher of Folly.

About the funniest thing" says the
Philosopher of Folly, "is the motherly
advice a young married woman gives
to her old beauX."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-27
PROTECTING" THE DEPeSIToR.

bank in Oklahoma closed it's doors
Tuesday. On Wednesday the
hank commissioner paid off in
depositors of the institution
the guarantee fund and the
remaining IN the bank. Miner
people would no doubt feel
Wisconsin had law that
the deposition. PIatteville
no question but that
Mt people would be glad
oney they are likely to
bank failure but it
overlooked that the
compels banks that do
lily and honestly to
with which to pay
by reck lessness and
he banks that go
o see where it is
oositor to lose his
bank than it is
innocent person
~esponsible for
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-27
NAMED SENATE CHAPLAIN

Rev DR.. Ulysses G. B. Pierce who has been
named as chaplain of the United States senate
in succession 20 the late DR.. Edward Everett
Hale is already known to the newspaper-reading
public as president Taft's pastor" In other
words he occupies the pulpit of All Souls Uni
tartan church in Washington, in which the presi-
dent occupies pew upon most of the Sundays
when he attends divine services
Dr. Pierce was originally intended for Bap-
fist minister by his family and was educated at
Hillsdale Mich While attending school there
he helped pay his expenses by editorial work
upon the local weekly paper. There, he says, he
found that he had crossed the boundary line be-
tween Baptist orthodoxy and the liberal fold and
his Unitarianism became permanent and posi-
ton from Harvard later. The late DR.. Hale was
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-27
Americans Lead in Flour.

The mills of the United States ev-
cry year export more flour than all
the rest of the mills in the world pro-
duce.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-27

Harvard later The late Dr. Hale was
likewise a Unitarian
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-07
WEEKS NEWS OF FRATERNAL AND SECRET SOCIETIES
ROYAL COURT

] J: j =':. 8 ] = !
II club will be enterts ned at
- ! els avenue, on Friday even
ing, February IL. Courtiers
Wilcox and Riggs will be
hosts. The members are requested to
secure partners and make this a bum
per meeting. Refreshments will be
served after the whist, which will be
the game for the evening, has been
played. Handsome prizes Will be
awarded the winners.
Los Angeles assembly No. 2 will give
a mask ball Tuesday evening, February
23, at its hall, Walker theater build
ing. This will be the open meeting Of
the assembly for this month. Valuable
prizes will be given for the best and
most comical costumes. Invitations will
be IN the hands Of the members next
tuesday and may be secured from
them.
Pico assembly No. has arranged q
valentine party for the meeting of Feb
ruary 10. All the members of the order
are invited and the friends Of the mem
bers will be allowed in the assembly
chamber after p. m. There will be
music for dancing and card tables pro-
vlded for the players. All members are
The Iris club was entertained at the
home Of Lady Rice, 121615 Catalina
street. Ladies Manley and Green as
sisted Lady Rice in entertaining the
members and their friends. The meet
ing was well attended in spite of the
inclement weather, and the refresh
ments served after the whist playing
were very unique. The visitors carried
OF the majority of the prizes from the
members for the first time in the his
tory of the club.
company B, Royal Guards, will en-
tertain with five hundred party at
the home of Lady Tower, S52 Kensing-
ton road, on the evening of February
IL. The guards have secured very val
liable prizes to be contested for, and
the members and friends are practic-
ing for the contest. The guards are
noted for being first class entertainers.
and they will maintain their reputation
on this occasion
P1co assembly's open meeting Febru-
ary 22 will take the form of a colonial
tea party. Tea will be served and the
china service will be sold in sections
to the members present. The tea will
pc served by the ladies of the assem-
bly, in costume
Inc class initiation arranged by Los
Angeles assembly No. 2 for February
l6 promises to exceed expectations. The,
members are working hard to secure
at least % per cent more members than
the worthy chancellor asked for. The
address of Royal Chancellor Sam j.
Chapel at the last meeting of the as
sembly probably supplied the enthusi-
asm needed by the members. The
royal chancellor was listened to by one
or the most appreciative audiences the
assembly has had for some time. and If
was merely a regular business seSsioy,
OF the assembly. "Fraternity's Needs
was the subject chosen by the royal
chancellor, and he. handled the subject
in a mastery style.