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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-06-18
The Rude Visitor.

There is a story about the secretary
of a golf club who was man of di-
minutive stature. 1t was summer time,
and the grass had been allowed to
grow rather long. The secretary was
a very long driver, and kept dropping
his ball in the neighborhood of the
secretary all the way round. At last
the little man could stand it no longer
and walked back and demonstrated
with the visitor on his conduct, but
the only reply he got was, IF you
would cut the grass, one might be
able to see you"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-06-18
A DOCTORS EXPERIENCE
Medicine Not Needed In This Case

1t is hard to convince some people
that coffee does them an injury. They
lay their bad feelings to almost every
cause but the true and unsupported
one.
But the doctor knows His wide ex-
perience has proven to him that to
some systems, coffee is an insidious
poison that undermines the health.
Ask the doctor If coffee is the cause
Of constipation, stomach and nervous
trouble.
81 have been coffee drinker all
my life. l am now AZ years old and
when taken sick two years ago with
nervous prostration, the doctor said
that my nervous system was broken
down and that would have to give
up coffee.
Il got SO weak and shaky l could
not work, and reading your advertise
ment OF Postum, l asked my grocer If
he had any of it. He said: Yes and
that he used it in his family, and it
was all 1t claimed to be.
so l quit coffee and commenced to
use Postum steadily and found in
about two weeks time 1 could sleep
soundly at night and get up in the
morning feeling fresh. In about two
months 1 began to gain flesh.
weighed only 146 pounds when l COM
menced on Postum, and now I weigh
167 and feel better than l did at 20
years of age.
Il am working every day and sleep
well at night. My two children were
great coffee drinkers. but they have
not drank any since Postum came into
the house, and are far more healthy
than they were before"
Read THE Road to Wellville," found
in pkgs. There's a reason"
Ever read the above letterf A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genulae, true, aAd full Of human
Interest.
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Qualification That Earned His Advancement in
Brief Time.

Ray Stannard Baker writes most interesting
sketch of Gen. Leonard Wood in the American
Magazine part Of which is quoted as follows
Many there who have attempted to ac-
count for the startling rise to power and fame
OF Gen. Leonard Wood. Twelve years ago an
assistant surgeon. with little or no regular mill
tary training how is it possible that today at the
astonishingly youthful age Of so The was born
October 9, 1860, he should be the ranking major
general and chief Of stan Of the army Of the
United States?
Somewhere in of his essays Emerson OBJ
serves Of a certain extraordinary man that he was
prepared for his age. No better description OF
the success OF General Wood could possibly be
written. Without especially brilliant qualities to
commend him. with little promise In his earlier
years, he has been. at every crisis he has had to
meet, peculiarly the man who was ready There
stood Leonard Wood-prepared. 1t was not that
he sought the places which he has filled 80 sue
cessfully. but that he was supremely the man VINO
was ready for them.
'At the very beginning Of his career In tho
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-06-18
He Fell Hard but Haughtily.

Attorney General Wickersham, at
dinner in Washington, said OF a
wrong g-headed financler:
His methods are so deplorable that.
when he tries to defend them, he goes
to pieces. In fact, he reminds me OF
an old man who was brought up be-
fore a country judge.
"'Pethro,' said the Judge, you are
accused of stealing General Johnson
chickens. Have you any witnesses!
"'No, sah' Old Jethro answered.
haughtily, I hab not. sab. | don't
steal chickens befo witnesses. sah!' ="
Minneapolis Journal.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-06-18
The Lauahina Barber.

Jim Rice, the coach of the Columbia
man.
Hes so young and tender" said
the coach, you'd never think he could
row. Why, they laugh at him at the
barber's.
LAS he was getting his hair cut the
other day he said to the barber wist-
fully.
do you think I'll have a strong
beard? My father has very strong
one
"It looks to me- said the barber,
as though you took after your
mother"
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An Embryo Emancipator.

A little miss riding on a Brooklyn
trolley car the other day rendered
the conductor half fare. How old
are you, little girl?" he queried, gin
gerly handling her fare.
She pursed her lips for moment
then calmly opened her purse, dropped
two more pennies into the conductor S
extended palm, snapped her purse
and demurely replied: you have
your fare, sir; my statistics are my
own"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-06-18

way from guard mount" to rough riding the
magnets which draw to West Point the vast
throng of sightseers and pleasure seekers. In
cidentally 1t may be noted that it is excellent
opportunity to celebrities. The president of
the United States, the secretary of war, some
other prominent official, presents the diplomas to
the graduates. and high officials of the army are
always present in their bravest show of gold
braid
The Military academy is probably unique
among all educational institutions In that the term
commencement week" has certain appropriate
significance for the whole student body rather
than merely for the graduating class. At West
Point commencement week means the commence
ment of new life for the lads, who after four
years of book learning and practical training.
to go forth to assume the responsibilities of lieu
tenants of infantry. cavalry artillery. But for
the quota Of cadets left behind to finish their
completed courses of instruction this momentous
week in June likewise means the commencement
of new era, change In the existing order Of
things that is about radical could be imag-
ined.
This universal significance of the commence
ment season is due to the fact that the ma jority
Of the West Point cadets not granted sum-
mer vacation after the fashion which obtains In
the of the pupils most public and private
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making. In this respect however,
the significant week In June at the
great military institution the Hudson is not SO
very different from the corresponding eliminating
interval of the academic at other great seats
OF learning In this country. To be sure the drills
open-air evolutions, dress parades and sham bat
ties do supply an element of the spectacular not
to be found In like degree anywhere else unless
perhaps 1t be at the United States Naval acad-
emy at Annapolis, but In far as the graduation
exercises proper are concerned, and the attendant
farewell balls, the program at the Point is
different from that carried out at other big edu.
cational institutions at the close of the school
year.
Yet for all this sameness. in respects
there Is enough OF novelty in the climax at West
Point to draw visitors by the thousand from all
sections OF the country. Nor the spectators
by any means limited the relatives and close
friends Of the young men who to receive.
along with their diplomas, commissions second
lieutenants in the regular army. That would be
Understandable enough-such a gathering Of inter-
ested kth and kin But aside from the onlook-
whose interest is stimulated by blood ties.
there is vast assembage the members Of which
feel no interest In either graduates or under
graduates at the Point but who have been drawn
thither by the prospect of a show literally
worthy Of many miles of travel to witness. The
picturesque events. ranging in variety all the
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Great Idea.

Ieast-Billiards and pool on ship
board are BOW possible through the re-
which accommodates itself to every
movement of the vessel
Crimsonbeak-Why couldn't they
apply that device to IA mans stomach
to prevent it from becoming upset?-
fonkers Statesman.
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tho t,udson river valley has her most attractive
snrine dress at this time of year, and draws hther
a considerable portion of our leisure class. ever
ready to 20 anywhere in search OF diversion me
circumstance that the West Point Military academy
is not in close proximity to any large CITY, compii-
Gates the problem OF housing the strangers that In
wade the stronghold at this time OF year. All ac-
commodations In the hotels in the vicinity (inclu-
ding the one under the auspices OF Uncle Sam) are
engaged months in advance. and every officer on
duty at West Point is likely to have his hospitality
and incidentally the sleeping accommodations In his
quarters" taxed to the utmost.
During the golden days of June, which wind up
the year the military academy. discipline Is re-
laxed. and all the cadets from upper-cassmen to
''pebes" at liberty to enjoy the round OF
pleasure which is provided To be sure there Is
plenty OF work mixed in with the play. for this Is
the time of year that the ofcial board OF visitors
makes its annual inspection. and the West Point
battalion is expected to display its best points. Be-
tween times however. there opportunities for
strolls on the farfamed Filtration Walk" and in
season OF the year when there Is fair visitor for
every cadet. Ordinarily the proportion Is belle
to three. even to six prospective Oh
The evenings are given over TO h&,,< culmina
ting in the appropriately named "Fs ,.l P,-,-"
LaX"X::X::Xa X::XEX:sX.X::X:.xs:X.mg. .HGX;:X"X3
of quiet efficiency which Americans admire he
has risen, naturally, in rank in the army. until
now he is chief of stan. with headquarters at
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The Alternate,

Doctor-Now, McTavish, it's like
thls: You've either to stop the whis-
Key or lose your eyesight-and you
must choose.
McIavish-Ay, weel, doctor, I'm an
AUD man noe, an was thinkin' I've
seen about everything worth SEEM"
The Taller.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-06-18

schools. II change of occupation
be a sufficient vacation however,
the purpose of summer respite Is
admirably served tor the boys In
gray exchange their quarters In
barracks for the camp accommoda-
tions of a tented city, and the vart-
GUS forms of study from books are
supplemented by outdoor soldering
Of the most practical kind. For
more than two months the young
men are to live under canvas, and
many of the graduation week WIS.,
itors. particularly the representa-
ton Of the fair sex, remain to see
the camp life inaugurated with all
its essentials of sentry duty. pa
rades. etc.
Commencement season at West
Point brings to the fountain head
of American military education a
swarm of visitors that taxes the
hospitality OF everybody In the
countryside. AS though the varied
attractions OF the Point at gradua-
ton time were not enough. there
are notable boat races on the Hud-
son in this vicinity at this season,
and moreover, this whole section or
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-06-18
Chanoinq Season.

Patience-Suppose they'll nave 10
take a lot of beef and eggs out OF colo
storage now.
Patrice-Why SO?
Patience-To make room for th9
winter furs.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-06-18
The Best or Nothing.

Clerk have a beautiful new edi-
tion of 'Mendelssohn' Song Wllhout
Words" for 81
Mrs. Newrich-Indeed, How much
is it with the words life.
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RADIATION
week at the
U n l t e d
States Mill
tary acad-
emy is easi-
] y I h .
c r o W n
ing week OF
I IL Z year,
a n d 1 q
locked for.
ward to with
the keenest
anticipatio n
by all the
future gen.
erals OF the
A m eri can
army In the
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-06-18

OF quiet efficiency which Americans admire he
has risen, naturally in rank in the army. until
now he is chief of staff with headquarters at
Washington"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-06-18

In this respect. however.
the significant week In June at the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-30
STUART PAYS DUTIES
AND GETS TRUNKS

New York, May 29.-(special.)-
Henry c. Stuart of Elk Garden. Va,
nephew of Gen. "Jeb" Stuart, Confeder-
ate leader. and a candidate for Con-
gress on the democratic ticket, today
received his trunks which We're seized
Friday on the arrival of the stuart
family from Europe on the Maure-
tania. Mr. Stuart paid 1880 to get
the trunks. that amotnt of duty hav-
Ing been levied on goods not contained
in his declaration of dutiable objects,
which were assessed by the appraisers
at 5000 The goods consisted of
gowns. a sealskin sack, dress goods and
miscellaneous goods of foreign manu-
facture. Nsa
Mrs. Stuart had been abroad for two
years with her daughter, maid and a
governess. Mr. Stuart went to Paris
in March to bring them back. That he
failed to declare dutiable goods was
due to the fact that he was not aware
Of recent ruling by the treasury de-
partment.
Before he left Paris Mr.. Stuart OBJ
tanned from the American consulate a
copy of a ruling issued by the treasury
department governing the admission of
personal possessions of travellers II
stated that persons who had been
abroad two years might declare them
selves presidents and would not be
obliged to pay duty on their belongings
He was ignorant of the fact that the
ruling had been superseded by one
made last March.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-30
OIL COMPANY NOT
SOLD TO STANDARD

Galveston, Tex, May 29.-(Special.)-
The stockholders of the Texas Oil Com
pany voted an increase of $1S,OOOOOO in
the capital stock of the company, making
it s36,0o0,0 900. Announcement is made thar
the increased capital will be used in the
building of three big refneries, one at
Tulsa, Okla, near the oil fields in east
Texas, and another near Corsicana, Tex
which will make six refineries owned by
this company, the other three being To-
Gated at West Dallas. Port Arthur and
Port Neches, Tex. To satisfy the state
officials that the company is not violat-
Ing any antitrust laws, an official inves-
tfgation showed that the Texas company
Is absolutely independent of the Stand
ard and that 1t is the greatest competitor
the Standard has. It's trade is crowdinr
the Standard in France, Germany and
Belgium as well as in America. The
company issued a statement today that it
would never consider any proposition to
join the Standard upon any terms or con-
ditions. s
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NEW MOTION FILED IN
HOOKING VALLEY CASE

Columbus, Ohio, May 29.-Attorney John
S. Wilson of Columbus and Charles
Schmittau of Toledo filed motion in
the common pleas court today based on
an affidavit of prejudice against Common
Pleas Judge E. B. kinkead, asking that
the case of David Gould vs. the Nhesa-
peake and Ohio, the Hooking Valley and
his court. J. H. Hoyt of Cleveland, coun-
sci for the Hooking Valley and second
vice president of that company, in an af-
fidavit alleges bias on the part of the
judge against the Hooking and himself.
Receivers for the Hooking Valley were
recently appointed by Judge Kinkead, but
a stay against their taking charge was
granted by the circuit court.
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STATEMENT ISSUED
BY PRESBYTERIANS

Atlantic CITY, n J.. May 29.-That
there may be no doubt in the minds
of anyone that because the New York
presbytery and synod were exonerated
of the complaint of heresy yesterday,
the Presbyterian church was going
back on the doctrines laid down by it's
founders, a long statement was adopt
ed by the general assembly at its clos
Ing session here this afternoon, re-
affirming the belief of the governing
body in the cardinal theological ten
ents of the church..
The statement called "deliverance'
in ecclesiastical language. was framed
by the committee on bills and over
lures and was read by the Rev. Ii
B. Maccauley of Trenton, N. j. There
was no debate on the declaration be-
yond one objection by the Rev. J. j.
Wilson of st. Paul, who declared the
Presbyterian church already had
enough declarations" on doctrinsI
points and that he saw no reason for
making another one
Before adjourning the assembly
voted to again meet in this city next
year.
Beyond the adoption OF the declar-
alton the assembly transacted no i'm
portant business today
The final adjournment was taken at
o'clock and as many of the commits
sioners as could. reach their homes
with out travelling on Sunday immedi-
ately left the city
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....ss...s..s'sss.sssssss
copious rains having come to most coun-
ties Prior to week or more ago the
cotton that had been replanted had failed
to terminate and serious fears were en-
tertained that inasmuch as the seed had
been in the ground 30 days without
sprouting they never would The ground
was about as dry as ever seen In spring
time. there having been no rain from
April 10 to the middle of May.
But the rains brought up the seed all
right, and had the weather been warm
the young plants would have made
rapid growth. However, the temperature
was away below normal and young cot
ton does not grow and flourish under
such condition. 1t was another week be-
fore growth started, but in the mean
time the farmers had not been idle, SO
that when the sun did get hot the young
plants went skyward
The same is true of all other crops.
Corn looks we'll, though small and IL
growing nicely Potatoes, cane, etc.
promise excellent yields and in the event
the balance of the season is good the
farmers of Mississippi will fill their barns
and have more than two-thirds of cot
ton crop to sel-save in the boil weevil
districts.
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Peoria. ILL.,. May a. The park board
today offered reward of $500 for
the arrest of Benjamin Cartwright. for
mer secretary ofsthe board, mayor and
prominent in social circles. Auditors
have investigated the books and the
reward resulted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-30
Heavy Travel to Europe

New York. May 29.-Tt was announced
today that over 1900 persons have en-
gagged passage from this port In June.
They will pay 100000 for first-class tick
cts on board IS steamships. The amount
to be spent by these travellers alone in
Europe Is estimated at 81, 100000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-30
senate Eulogixes Griggs

Washington, May 2S.-The Senate today
eulogized the late Representative James
M. Griggs OF Georgia. The speakers were
Senators Overman. Clay, Dixon. Curtis,
and Bacon. n,
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This Is Your Opportunity If
You Want q RarQain

1890 acres. the very best Black land
in Greene county, Alabama, two miles
of Boligee. 500 acres in cultivation.
200 acres splendid meadow and S430
acres virgin timber, splendid truck
and fruit soil; has IS tenant capins.
overseer's house Of rooms; artesian
we'll and plenty of springs all over
the property. The artesian water 10
slightly mineral and Is considered In
that locality the finest water on
earth. A good farmer can raise hogs
on this place and clear $4,000 a year;
can clear $4,000 year on hay, and
could make 1000 bushels of corn and
$50 bales of cotton a year. 1t II con-
sidered the finest plantation In
Greene county and Is easily one OF
the richest in the entire state; crop
failures are unknown. Only SIS per
acre, worth every cent of 500 per
acre; terms to right party. This -
bargain for someone. Address U-S4.
care Age Herald.
It takes only $1,000 to swing this Deal.
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Account University

Account University COM
mencement exercises A. q. 8.
railroad will operate Special
Train, Birmingham to Tusca-
loosa, Ala, leaving Terminal
station 500 a. m, Tuesday,
May 81, arriving Tuscaloosa,
Ala, $50 q. n.
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REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE.
Corner lot 5ox15o. Powderly. $500, terms;
easy small cash payment.
Two lots Cotton avenue between
Montevallo road and Mcconnell
street, 50X190 each. Easy terms.
lOOx14O feet. corner Ave. and 18th ST.:
prospective wholesale property; easy
terms; small cash payment: rents $50.
L. G. PETTYJOHN
Phones 11O1 and 465. 1851 Sd .AvO.
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WANTED--SALESMEN

TRAVELLING statesmen to carry on COM
mission six samples of mems first
grade solid leather work shoes, made to
retail at $3.50 and 81: state experience
and references. Address $50 and 80
Shoe Factory, Baltimore, Md 5-29-3t
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for Reference
Passage Bible; some knowledge of
scriptures desirable: call Tuesday
from l to p. m. 18034 3rd avenue;
ask for district.
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ONE CENT A WORLD

RATES-One cent "A word day; no al.
taken for less than 25c for first inser-
tion. Cash must accompany order.
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HOTELS.
The Salt Breath Of the Sea Brings Health
GALEN HALL
Observation-Disclosures

with its elegant comfort its superior table and
service and curative and tonic baths with trained
ATTENDANTS is an ideal place for long or a slori
stay +. L. YOUNG. Gen. Manage.
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HELP

ANTED-Intelligent ladies to make
city calls. IL Watts Bldg, between
- and l. 5-23-8t
WANTED-Thoroughl experienced lady
canvasser for house-to-house work IN
this city and suburban towns; must
have references or letters. as will han
die cash. work is pleasant and profita-
Bile. and nothing to sell; can give part
or all time to work. as preferred, but
must be experienced. Address V-1O.
Age-Herald. 5-29-2t
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MONEY TO LEND

MONEY loaned saiaired people. women
keeping house and others without Sc
cuiity; cheapest rates; easiest pay
ments. offices in &C principal cities;
save yourself money by getting my
terms first. D. H. Tolmac. room 4O1
Farley building. lilly
REAL estate loans to suit you in amount.
terms and interest; can pay back MONTH
" or yearly; will take second mort
gage. John w. Prude, log North 21st
street Bell phone $40. 10-16-tf
MONEY to lend on improved real estate
at S per cent; purchase money notes
bought George l.. Smith, 901 Wood
ward Bldg. 5-29-3t
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

WANTED-Position by capable and re-
liable bookkeeper; have had office man
agement; the best of references fur
nished must have work at once; no OBJ
f lection to leaving city. State salary in
f answer to this ad. Address Do, Age
Herald. o-8-3t
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PERSONAL

e4.b0 for room and board; excellent
accommodations. $500 18th avenue
&-2z-5t-fr-sa-su-mo-we
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VANTED-MALE HELP

WANTED-Capable sales manager to SUI
perintend the handling of two latest
patents: exclusive territory; right man
with small capital can make big money
B. X Buck, 2113 LIST avenue. 5-29-2t
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WANTED-BOARDERS

ROOM and board. 226s 9Th ave Stat
NICELY furnished rooms, with f1rst-class
board. in private home, all modern con-
veniences, centrally located. ia North
2st street Bell phone 2l79. 5-24-7t
NICELY furnished room and board to
gentlemen or couple, on Southslae.
Bell phone 1856 o-24-n
FURNISHED rooms and board 1915
Fifth avenue. o-zs-f
FOR RENT-Lovely room with board;
ION south goth street. 5-29-16t
WANTFD-Couple to board in private
family; cool front room. 2109 18th ave-
nne south. 5-29-7t
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ICE CREAM, best made. Welden-Nash
Both phones 900. l-u-tf