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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10
Ap,LAYTMEM
SSTO Q ! IS

Sedar's father owned large
coffee plantation on the island of
Java, where it is warm all the
year round. While the little
brown Javanese men took care of
the coffee trees for Sedar's father,
he himself cared for his favorite
fruit trees which grew near the
house.
One time when the fruit was
almost ripe some of it began to
disappear. Who was stealing it +?
A Javanese servant was set to
guard the trees and catch the
thief. But after sitting awhile
in the dark, the man, who had
been working in the fields all day
and was tired, fell asleep. That
night more fruit was taken, so the
next night another servant was
Iset to watch. He kept himself
awake by beating on a musical
gong all night. At last he thought
he hear dsomeone. He carefully
looked about the ground, but no
one could he see. Still some OF
the fruit was gone in the morn
ing.
Now more than ever deter
mined to find the thief, Sedar's
father, taking his little boy with
him, went out to look at the
trees. Sedar had been looking
longingly up at the ripe figs
when he pointed upward at what
looked like a part of the tree, a
broken limb hanging down.
What is that" he asked.
His father looked up, then
chuckled. cat last the thief is
caught. That isn't broken limb
hanging there. 1t is a flying fox,
(which looks a little like the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10
S0IEIY6

Mrs. j. w. Brokaw was hostess
this morning at her residence,
1906 South Eighth street, for a
meeting of the executive board OF
the Woman's club. Followin 3
the business meeting the club
members were entertained at
luncheon.
The Music Study club is meet
ing this Afternoon with Mrs. Clar-
Leroy wager at the home OF
-. George Russell, Ala North
j street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ten Hope will en-
terrain this evening at their new
home on North Thirtieth street
in celebration of their 25th wed.
ding anniversary.
The degree team of Tacoma
h1Ve NO. i, L.. .. L. M, Will give
social dance at Pallies hall TO
morrow evening.
A concert and benefit entertain
ment for the Sunday school of tn,
Volunteers of America will be he'll;
Friday night in Volunteers hal
at 1901 Pacific avenue. Rev. Nc
Queen and choir of the Ashberr,
M. E. church, DR.. Good, Attorne,
Comfort, Mrs. ]. A. Wolbert anC
others are on the program.
The Dramatic club OF the Tao }
ma Ethical sociey will give :
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10

mouse-colored bat( only much
larger and darker in color. That
rascal sleeps motionless all day.
hanging with his head downward
and wings folded about his body.
Soon as it is dark he flies out to
look for his food, which is usually
fruit. We will have to hang nets
over those figs SO he can't get
them"
And Sedar, glad to think he
had found the thief, went with
his father to get the nets.
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Stubborn As Mules
are liver and bowels sometimes;
seem to balk without cause. Then
there's. trouble-Loss of Appetite
indigestion, Nervousness, De-
spondency, Headache. But such
troubles fly before DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, the worlds best Stom-
ach and Liver remedy. So easy.
Csc at all druggists.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10
BY Stuart b. Stone.
AN ADVENTURE IN CHARITY

Mr.. Weather arose from the ex-
trordinarily good dinner Mrs
Weathers had provided, and with
flowery vest unbuttoned, hummed
a love song of his youth vile.
ly out of tune. He was in such
excellent humor that when Lois
the youngest. came importuning
for help in the Sunday school les
son about charity is the greatest
OF these" he patted the child
fondly and turned to his wife.
Elizabeth, you know we might
take that charity lesson to heart
ourselves"
"Why? asked Mrs. Weathers,
fearing the worst.
"Why!" echoed Mr.. Weathers
why! Tell me how many quarters
you have dropped in the tin cups
OF the blind men this week"
Nome" interrupted Mrs
Weathers calmly. you never
allow me any pocket change"
Tell me-" went ON Mr.
Weathers, ignoring the unkind
thrust. ''how many wooden-legged
veterans of 1912 you have glad
eued with half dollars-what
have you done for the Salvation
Arimy-and the homes for indi
gent and infirm street sweepers
wives? l tell you I propose to give
you your first lesson in charity to
morrow"
Next day being a holiday. they
strolfed out. with Weathers bub-
bling charity from the time the
front door closed upon them.
At the very first corner a mag
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10

poor man in the face overturning
his cup of coins with a great clat-
ter.
Thief, thief" roared the blind
man; and two policemen hurried.
1t required 80 minutes of wran-
Cling explanation, tears by Mrs.
Weathers, and a $40 bill for the
blind man before the matter could
be Strengthened out. Then Mr..
Weathers stalked home growing
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10

at the manned, the halt and the
blind. On reaching the house they
found little Lois prattHng: "Char-
ity begins at home"
"And ends there" observed Mr..
Weathers, with a sigh. "And
want you to understand Elizabeth,
that you can't have the new. hat
you were planning. Your amaz-
ing extravaganza will plunge us
into everlasting ruin" biol
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10

These things seem to be pretty
well established: Hats will not
be gigantic. Skirts will flare
more than they have in some
time. Coats will be short. Col
ored shirtwaists Will be more
popular than white ones.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10

Snowflake cloth, loose woven
light in tone and powdered al
through with flecks of white is {
very popular fabric for coat suit.
for spring.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10

A life insurance company re-
fused to pay claim for man ex-
ecuted in New Jersey, because the
applicant gave his business as
travelling man when he was really
a burglar. Well, don't burglars
travel, and quickly, too, at times.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10
fashions

Some of the lingerie dresses
are charming. They are shown
over taffeta or soft silk slips In
the palest shades. On some OF
them there are girdles and deer
bands of colored silk. Even the
deliberately trimmed ones are of a
length that escapes the ground
and insures comfort and cleanli.
ness.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10

Slender women seem to be es-
pecially favored by the new nov
elites in fashions. The newest
skirts consist of two rows of kilt
or box plaits and divide the figure
at the knees, and are most trying
to stout figures.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10

Shades of blue are distinctly
good, although gray is well to-
ward the top of the color list for
spring suits and coats.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10

Carrots, scays the leguminothe-
rapists, will cure bad tempers.
Yet 1t is tradition that carrot
tops" become easily riled.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10

Belts of colored leather, black
patent leather, galloon silk oil
velvet combined with patent
leather are to be much in evi
dence.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10

The spectacle of New jersey,
mother of trusts, spanking one o:
them, is surely reminiscent OF
Spartan severity. But none of
the neighbors is likely to inte:-
fere.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10

TOO many people expec' tn
school teacher ter raise their chill
dren fer EN-"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10

Pittsbdrg man confessed he
hadn't washed his face for five
years. In Pittsburg you can't tell
whether a mans face is washed
unless he tells you.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10

The largest American flag in the
world, 100 by 80 feet, is now used
to cover the lilies that are being
propagated in the Phipps conser-
yatory in schenley park, Pitts
burg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10

indianapolis may have women
policemen to clear the shopping
quarter of Washers. Where the
men policement don't do their
duty, it's worth am experiment.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10

Pongees in changeable colors
are among the novelties for the
coming season. Natural tones
will also be good, as they have a
cool, soft appearance.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10
THE STORY OF THE LEAD PENCIL,
BY A. d. CONDO.

Black lead pencils made from graphite, the
mineral used in making backing at
ALL although they called lead pencils from
common lead first used in making
were first made in Concord, Mass,
$2,000,000 worth a year.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10

A new wreath for the hair OF
dull gold daisies is a relief from
the long-suffering straight band
which has been so popular.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10

The highest price paid for hogs
In 40 years was paid in Chicago
the other day. Who double
crossed that meat strike?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10

Newton. Mass, is the only city
in the United States more than
half of whose population is f.
male.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10

Elsie Janis used to be Elsie
Bierbower before she took to the
|footlights.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10

Autograph letters of Roosevelt
are pronounced very scarce by
collectors. Why shouldn't they
be scarce, at 81 a word?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10

Everywhere there is a protest
against the long hat pins women
are wearing. However, what IS
Ia mans eyesight when weighed
against fool fashion?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10
NOW THAT MRS. JOHN JACOB ASTOR HAS $4,000 900 AIMON

2.-Yes, as do all animal or veg
etable fats. 3.-Any of the stand
ard, noncolored, slightly perfumed
cold creams are good
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10

During the last 10 years we en-
ported $9,0OO,000,000 worth of
farm products.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10

The vogue of the princess dress
has lessened except in soft cling
ing materials.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10
Dear Miss GREY:

Dear Miss Grey:
lis cocoa butter good used as
a cold cream for the face? g.
Does it produce growth of hair?
.S.-Suggest a wholesome cold
cream. A READER.
A: 1.-Yes, If put on sparin civ.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-03-10
CYNTHIA GREYS
CORRESPONDENTS
Dear Miss Grey:

Dear Miss Grey:
We are 16 and four feet seven
inches tall. How long should our
dresses be? Should we wear high
heeled shoes to maks rs look
taller? HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS.
A: Wear your skirts just to
your shoe tops. If you care to be
graceful avoid high heeled shoes.
The medium Cuban heel is alright
and is fashionable.
Dear Miss Grey:
I am an 18-year-old girl, and
desperately in love. My parents
object to our marriage, and my
fiance threatens to kill himself
He has already pointed a pistol al
his head in my presence, and it is
frightful. Please help me-wha
shall l do? DESPERATE.
A: Remember that "the bark
ing dog never bites" and dom
worry. He will not shoot himself
Your parents were wise in object
ing to him, and his threats prov,
it. Consult them in all you do
and it will all come out right.
Democratic messenger., 1910-12-10
BARRIER WINS PRIZE
AND MAKES RECORD
Aviator Flies Over Memphis al
80 Miles an Hour.

Rene Barrier won the $4,000 prize
offered by newspaper for nisbt
over the city OF Memphis. Tenn, 20
Presidents island and return dis
tance Of sixteen miles Barriers time
was 10 minutes 55ia seconds.
John b MoIsanl also competed foI
the prize, making the first flight in Is
minutes l6 % seconds He drifted out
OF the course and thus lost to Bar
rier
Barrier flow at the rate OF 81 and
9S.1oo miles and hour, establishing a
new worlds record for the distance
His average height was 1000 feet
Moisant who covered longer dis
tance, flew at an altitude Of about 1Ooc
fect
Charles *. Hamilton was painfully
bruised when he made a rapid glide
Of 200 feet to earth, his motor ai.ng
at that height. The machine was com
rletcly wrecked,
Democratic messenger., 1910-12-10

at $500. yL013. or s52 9ef. ss7 less than
IN current year. lie estimates the
canal expenditures al s56.00o.00o. In
Guiding Si9.G0n.g0n for fortiacations
leaving a deficit OF S7.o0oOO or. II the
fortincation plan Is not carried out
surplus OF Sig.000.0u0 he makes a pea
for non-pariisan currency reform.
Army Mr. TAFT wants an increase
IN number OF OH to form skeleton
volunteer force and urges new vol
untcer act He confines fortihcatIon
work TO COrrcgidor. Philippines, and
Pearl llarbor. Hawaii.
Nayy.-Thc mcssaee advocates the
abolition OF some naI yards and
wants big naval station at Guantana
mo- Cuba The president earnestly
urges the two battleshlp prog am and
seeks more rapid advancement Of ilag
officers
Courts. Mr. Taft urges reform OF
judicial procedure 10 lessen cost OF
litigation and to relieve the supreme
court Tie advocates higher salaries
for Judges and draws attention to the
prosecution OF custom frauds and es
pecially prosecutions OF bucket
shops and mail frauds.
Arbitration The president express
es qualification at The success OF the
arbitration Of the fisheries dispute
with Great Britain and the Orinocc
case with Venezuela. lie hopes for the
establishment OF an international prize
court
Far East. Mr Taft Is pleased by
the Hukuang railway loan agreement
placing the United States on exact
equality with the European powers
and commends the state department.
policy in aiding the s5o,0oo.000 loan l.
China by American bankers
Latin America The president prais
cs the Pan.Amcrican Congress agree
ment on trade mark. copyright and
patent conventions and foresees closer
commercial relations with Latin Amer
lea.
Agriculture. The message SAYS the
agricultural products this year have a
value OF sS.926 100000 or S3n5, 100000
more than last year II urges an ap
preparation for more extensive rcior
esting
Economy. The president lays stress
on the economy practiccd In every de
partment and says he Is organizing
experts To promote economy and eff
cheney. he declares against pork
barrel methods in public building
and river and harbor bills
Miscellaneous Mr. TAFT wants con
gress to honor Peary for his North
Pole discovery He fayors gradually
buying legations and embassies. Hc
urges the passage OF civil govern
ment bill for Porto Rico The presi
dent does not want the immigration
station at New York enlarged. but
wants more aliens sent TO other ports
He favors civil service retirement leg
islation.
Democratic messenger., 1910-12-10
IA INDIANS THOUGHT SLAIN

Fourteen Shoshone Indians are sup.
posed 10 have been killed and their
bodies. with those OF their horses bar
led in two trenches in Elk county. =
vada according 10 a communication
sent 10 the department Of justice by
7 Barley Lee. prosecuting aitoguc
for Cassia county Idaho who seeks
have the department aid in hrinsns
the murderers. who are saii 10 be
white horse thieves. to Justice
Democratic messenger., 1910-12-10
$4,000, 900 FOR ROADS
Altoona Motorists Wan; Legislature to
Arrange Bond Issue.

The Altoona, Pa. Aotor club will ap
point a committee to urge on the new
legislature the necessity FOR a $4,000.
O0o bond issue 10 continue the inn
provement OF the states highways.
At the same time the committee
will advise Neral appropriations To-
ward good roads until the bond issue
has been submitted 20 the people
Local motorists desire TO have a
state road built connecting Altoona
and Tyrone, a distance OF fourteen
miles. and they also want the road .
tween Altoona and the Cambria coun
~ line improved
Democratic messenger., 1910-12-10
Men Killed clearlnu Mine of -.

while clearing away ir d Sih
ley shaft al OLD Fors, n a's
Pa. the carriage hool an
Jacob Rooh and Adao H1 q.
were caught by Il and lji.C
Democratic messenger., 1910-12-10
Pin Stuck In Her Lurq.

while heining her mother sew Gla .
Youngvish. { Shamokn Pa WIS ST.
Ell with an epileptic III and swalowel
three pins. one piercing the lungs
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-24
FARM FOR SALE.

Four hundred acres in the famous
Mouse River valley, Bottineau county,
North Dakota, the best farming land
i'll the state, four miles west of Souris
and two miles from elevators; 325 acres
broken and in crop this year; can all
be broKen; soil is black loan eighteen
inches deep with a clay subsoil; in the
best of condition, not stone on the
place. Has a good tive-room house,
plastered; a good frame barn large
enough for twenty eight head of horses,
with loft that will store about fiji
teen tons of hay; 1000 bushel gran
airy. Good roads and good schools. This
is bargain. 80 an acres takes
it with this years crop. Terms, $4,000
cash, balance to suit purchaser.
Have also several other good farms
for sale, all money makers for settlers
or investors. Write me- A. Stark,
Souris. n ID.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-24
MRS. FELToN's FUNERAL.

Mrs. Mary James FELTON,, an old
| resident of Mankato, died at the I'm
manuel hospital at l:3O a. m. Thurs
. day morning of cancer. Her son, Will
{. lam j., of Omaha, Neb., and her daugh-
. ter, Mrs. Lola Dillon, and her grand
; daughter, Mabel Dillon, were with her
during part OF her last illness Mrs.
FELTON, has two other children. Ezra.
in Missouri, and Mrs Marion johnson.
in California
Mrs. FELTON, was born in Park coun-
ty, Aug. II, 1915. Her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Cunningham, and ten
children moved to Minnesota i'm 1861.
The next year they were obliged to
flee to Dakota county to save their
lives from the Indians.
She was married to Ezra FELTON, Jan.
|, 1868, and was one of the many
brave women who stood by the home
while husbands fought to save the
Union
With the exception of few years
in Wisconsin, Minnesota has since been
their home. For the past thirty years
they have lived in Mankato.
Mrs. FELTON, has been an earnest
Christian for many years and was
member of the Christian church. She
was also member of the Eastern
Star and Woman's Relief corps.
Last fall both Mr.. and Mrs. FELTON,
were in such poor health that they
felt unable to be about, so spent the
winter in the Soldiers Home in Min
neapolis, Mr.. FELTON, dying there a
few weeks ago. About one month ago
Mrs. FELTON, came to Mankato for
treatment and died at the Emmanuel
hospital Thursday morning at l:30
a. nj.
The funeral will take place at the
Christian church Sunday at 1880 a.
M She will be buried in Madelia.
The Grand Army and Womans Relief
corp will assist in the services.
Mrs. FELTON, will be missed by her
many friends both in and out of the
church.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-24
WEAK, WEARY WOMEN.
Learn the Cause of Daily Woes and
End Them

End Them
When the back aches and throbs
When hOusrworn is torture.
When night brings no rest nor
sleep.
When urinary disorders set in.
Womens lot is weary one.
There is way to escape these woes
Doan's Kidney Pills cure such ills.
Have cured women here in Mankato.
This is one Mankato woman's testi-
mony.
Mrs. Jane Williamson, AIS South
Fourth street, M9nkato, Mimi, says:
Il have the greatest confidence in
Doan's Kidney Pills. They have helped
ME great deal and many of my in
innate friends have been cured through
their use. l was troubled by terrible
dizzy spells which left me weak and
nervous. I also had headaches and
severe pains across my back. Doan's
Kidney Pills, procured from j. C. Thro's
drug store, brought me immediate re-
lief and therefore I cannot recommend
them too highly"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the nams-Doan's-an
take no other
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-24

each district and township represented
here will be banner district and town
for good roads. We hope that neither
you nor we will ever have occasion to
'cnss the roads as We travel over
them, nor will it be necessary if you
road overseers will do your best Have
an ideal and work for it.
s A little boy who had bantam her
was much chagrined at the small egg
that she produced. To encourage her,
ne hung a goose egg up in plain
sight with this. plaeard: Keep your
sight with this placard: Keep your
you eye on the best piece of road YOU
know of, and do your best"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-24
CANNOT Pc CURED

by local applications as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There IS only one way TO cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an infiam con-
dition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is
infiamed you have a rumblins sound or
imperfect hearing. and when il is en-
tirely closed. Deafness is the result, and
unless the inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored to it's nor
NAL condition, hearing will be destroy
ed forever; nine cases out of ten are
caused by Catarrh. which is nothing
but an inflamed condition of the mu-
cous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness Caused by ca
tarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars. free.
+. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo Q.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-24
H0STE1TER'S
STOMACH BITTERS

Thousands have already proven it's
value, so just follow their example and
get bottle to-day from your Druggist
or Dealer 1t Is excellent in case Of
Loss Of Appetite, Headache, BlOat-
ing, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Cost
iveness, BiliOusness, General,
Weakness or Malaria
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-24

The railway companies are going to
allow the city to have Main street
paved TO the bridge, and they will
stand their proportionate share of the
expense.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-24
THE BEST REMEDY
YOU CAN TAKE

to correct the Stomach, Liver, Kid
neys and Bowels, to make digestion per-
feet, and tone up the system gener-
allu 10
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-24
Political Announcement

am candidate for judge of pro-
bate subject to will of republican
voters at the coming primary election.
w. w. Smith.