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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-30

It allows US to broaden, it gives US the
opportunity to think, and, mtrabile
dictu, wonderful to relate, the second
generation produces the American
The Constant Kicker.
4 have little sympathy with MN
who continually complains about his
lot The elements are not united to
make a football OF one and enthrOne
another. Chance is simply the cry
OF the inefficient. We are masters or
ourselves; we can make a hell Of heav-
en- or a heaven of hell Worth, real
worth, not supposed worth, will in the
end count. Ability is the tOuchstone
that opens the road to success and for
this glorious privilege of allowing abil-
ity to develop unhindered, we should
give thanks The story of those who
have risen to high places in this glO-
riOus land is the story OF those who
oTercame, who pushed from, below up
ward, OverpOwered the impediments OF
poverty and lack Of opportunity and
seized success from the fires of honest
struggle. No caste barred the advance,
the humblest WoodchOpper or barefoot
ed urChln may become the president OF
the United States. There is no force
without that compels one to remain IN
a certain status; there is no power that
can compel one to remain lowly when
the Urgings Of mankind declare he has
the powers of a ruler
The Great Facts.
These facts are the great facts for
winch we SnOulQ give thanks. Because
they are so common we fail to appreci-
ate them Like the air we breathe
they have become flesh of our flesh
and bone of our bone If we will only
think Of what might happen should
these benefits be removed. If we viii
draw conclusions from study of con-
diuons found in other lands. we would
readily see that here is the cause for
a national thanksgiving year in and
year out
And is not this enough cause for
Thanksgiving Are these reasons not
sufficient Our boosted progress and
civilization would disappear were these
thrown aside and our country would en-
ter into Russian darkness and ineffi-
cheney Should the time ever come
when men Of different faiths cannot
unite at the call Of the president in
national thanksgiving service; or
should the tine come when equal
rights are 10 longer accorded to all
faiths and equal opportunities to the
humblest child then can the historian
begin the opening chapter of the de-
cline and fall of the United States Of
America. Thank God that day seems in
the distant future and becomes more
distant with each passing year. A ma
tional Thanksgiving We would have,
to give thanks that ours is the happy
lot to be cast into this melting pot OF
nations; that we might assist In bring
ing forth the highest type Of manhood
and WOmanhOOd, the American citi-
zeuH
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-30
BalE:2Xs}8
@s4s:S7O 7OQ

Every woman's heart responds to
the charm and sweetness Of a baby s
voice, because nature intended her for
motherhood. But even the loving
nature of a mother shrinks from the
ordeal because such a time is regard
ed as a period of suffering and danger.
Women who use Mothers Friend are
saved much discomfort and suffering,
and their systems, being thoroughly
prepared by this great remedy, are
IN healthy condition to meet the
time with the least possible suffering
and danger. Mothers Friend IS
recommended only for the relief and
comfort Of expectant mothers It is in
no sense a remedy for various ills,
but its many years of success, and
the thousands Of endorsements re-
ceiFed from women who have used It
are a guarantee of the benefit to be
derived from its use. This remedy
does not accomplish wonders but sim
ply assists nature to perfect It's work.
Mothers Friend a1lays nausea, pre-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-30

Full measure at Southwestern Fuel CO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-30

See Laurie Hardware Co.
For Heating Stoves.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-30

vents caking of
the breasts, and
in every way
contributes to
strong, healthy
motherhood. L
at drug stores.
book for expect
BRADEIELD REG
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-30
Mile. Gaby DesIys

MILE. GABY
DEsLYs SAYS
sTf you want to
look stylish don't
be entirely guided
by the mOmentary
style.
'rYOu can have a
style of your own.
American vVOm-
en- are greater
slaves to fashion
than French
women
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30
FINDS POISON IN A CIGAR
Jury Finds Man Guilty Of Putting
Strychnine In Weed That He Pre-
scented 10 Johannes dc Beer.

Ladybrand. Africa. Sentence OF a
years imprisonment and a fine OF
G250 has been inflicted at the crimi-
nal sessions here on Charles Maher.
who was found guilty OF attempting
to murder Johannes de Beer by means
of poisoned cigar.
The prosecutor. In his evidence. stat
ed that he was sitting in the yard OF
his house with members OF his family
and was about 10 smoke a cigar when
the prisoner entered and said: John
ME. try this cigar and | will try one
OF yours" He accepted the offer. but
found that the cigar tasted very bitter.
He cut OF half an inch. but again
found It bitter and did not smoke IL
any more.
After having tea with the accused
he returned TO his own house. and
there noticed something white. and
glittering in the remainder OF the
cigar. and showed I, TO his wife and
friends. On analysis II was found TO
be strychnine.
The prisoner admitted buying strych
nine to use for vermin. but could not
explain how IL got into the cigar.
There was no reason why he should
wish to get rid OF Mr.. de Beer The
Jury returned verdict OF guilty, with
a strong recommendation to mercy
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30
FATAL TREAD
Tragedy Which Has Followed the
Parnell Family.
Irish Leader Only One Of Several Of
His House Whose Lights
Went Out In Storm
and Sorrow.

Dublin. Ireland.-Whateve may be
the fate OF lreland's struggle for au-
tonomy whether IL is to go on an
other century through strife and
tragedy, or end within the present
generation in triumph and glory, the
name OF the great leader who de
tached the Irish people from revolu-
tionary methods and moored them TO
constitutional agitation as the surest
method OF regaining their rights. Will
ever be held in reverence.
II was the fate OF Charles Stewart
Parnell 10 die too soon-berore the
seeds he had sown began 10 bear their
full fruition: and In the pathetic clos
ing OF his career there is a reflection
OF the fate that has encompassed the
history OF the family OF the Parnells
and enveloped it with tragic interest.
The greatness OF the family seemed
10 have reached its zenith In the
splendid career OF Charles Stewart
Parnell when cloud. black and inn
penetrable, encompassed its fortunes
and overwhelmed IL with gloom and
disaster.
II became known as doomed
house" and, In spite OF or because OF
the exceptional talents OF it's gifted
members, events. startling In their
tragical occurrence. swiftly showed
that the epithet was prophetically
true
Parnell was named after his mater
nal grandfather, Rear Admiral
Charles Stewart, who had served 20
years in the United States navy, had
risen from cabin boy 10 the command
of the famous Constitution in her
palmiest days and who was TO be ever
afterwards known as "Old lronsides."
IL seems to have been true that, in
Parnells case, coming events cast
their shadows before" Sufficient unto
himself, taciturn and unapproachable.
he was feared rather than loved by
his colleagues in the Irish party who
read future tragedies in that pale
bearded face with the wonderful eyes.
THE Menace 10 Europe" alienated
from the people for whom he had
done so much and from his former
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30
Where Lincoln Read Law.

sire to familiarize himself with Black
stone. Breckenridge invited the young
man 20 visit him.
On one OF his visits to Breckenridge
Lincoln asked for and obtained en-
ployment at the Breckenridge farm.
This enabled him TO read almost
every book that comprised the Breck-
cnridge library. which Is now owned
by a Boonville attorney.
The old Breckenridge homestead,
although remodeled several times. is
to be preserved in its present state.
George w. Breckenridge OF San An.
tonic. Tex, and a son OF John A.
breckenridge. has contributed to the
upkeep OF the home. A stump nj one
corner OF the house has been var
nished and covered with glass. An
inscription has been cut in II as fol.
lows: This Tree Was Set by Abra-
ham Lincoln" In the accompanying
Illustration the oak stump is visible.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30
LIVED CLOSE TO CENTURY
Death Claims Two Oldest Colored
Women In Washlngton-One SO,
the Other 90.

Washington.-Two OF the oldest col
ored residents OF the capital have
been claimed by death recently. Mrs
Mary j. wayne. 9S years old, dy-
Ing at her home. 315 East Cap
ital street. and Mrs. Louisa Wright. 90
years old. dying recently at her home
91s Twentieth street Northwest
The funeral OF Aunt Mary Wayne.
as she was known. was held from Is
rael African Methodist Episcopal
church. First and d streets. Southwest
the services being conducted by Rev
r. X Harris. pastor of the church,
assisted by Rev. w J. Howard and
Rev. w. II. Stevenson. Mrs. Wayne.
who was the widow OF Rev. l.. ii.
Wayne. who died in 1868, was born
in 1913 Seven children 10 grandchil-
dren and 10 great-grandchildren sur
vive her.
Arrangements were made to hold
the funeral OF Mrs. Wright from the
Metropolitan African Methodist Epis
copal church, NJ street between Fiji
teenth and Sixteenths streets.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30
Monument to ParneIl.

colleagues whose way was not his,
passed away. dauntless and confident
TO the end that he would yet regain
his former power.
This was not the first fore-shadow-
ing of the tragic doom which fate was
preparing for this unhappy house.
?arnell's sister. Fanny, a beautiful
woman and a gifted poetess. one morn.
ing was found dead in her bed. An
other unhappy sister died in obscure
circumstances in Paris.
The mothers fate was terrifying in
its horror and brought poignantly
home to the imaginative Irish people
a knowledge OF the disastrous and
inexorable destiny which enveioped
the Parnells She fell into the CRATE
one day and was burned so severely
that, in short while, she succumbcd.
The full tale is not yet told Anna
Parnell, the best known sister OF the
fated leader, was consummate poll
tician and most courageous fighter
in her brothers battles. After a com
plete disappearance OF many years IL
came TO the knowledge OF some OF the
Irish members OF parliament that the
one time happy and beautiful Irish
woman was starving in a miserable
little room In the purlius OF the great
city OF London. Death came 10 her
one stormy day in the neighborins
sea. ending her troubles and closing
another chapter in the mournful his
tory Of the parnels.
A simple iron cross, six feet high,
marks the grave OF Parnell in Glasne
win cemetery. The splendid national
monument outside the Rotuhda. AT the
top OF O'Connell street, Dublin. which
was recently unveiled by John Red.
mond, forms a worthy memorial 10 the
dead chief and n reminder 10 his coun.
trymen OF his inestimable services TO
Ireland. The monument Is a triangu.
lar obelisk OF ShantaIla granite, 81
feet high. and crowned with bronze
tripod eight feet high. The base
rests on n platform 26 feet in diane
ter in which Is inlaid a large trefoii
OF Barna granite.
The bronze statue OF Parnell. eight
feet high stands on n projecting ped.
estal nine feet above the street and
round the base are inlaid plaques with
the names OF the provinces and coun-
ties OF ireland. Bronze torches orna'
ment the three angles.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30
CHINESE TREE IS USEFUL
Wood OIL or Tung Provides for Many
Wants In the Dragon
Empire.

New York.-The tung, or wood
oil tree. is worthily named the
national tree OF China. IL Is
stately in appearance, with smooth
green bark and wide spread.
ing branches. affording fine shade.
It bears fruit resembling a shellbark
hickory nut, but as large as small
orange Each nut contains three tri-
angular seeds similar to small Brazil
nuts The oil Is pressed from these
seeds, and the pulp Is used as a fer
tilizer. says the Scientific American.
The oil is used principally for polish
ing woodwork and dressing leather.
Considerable quantities are exported
The wood of the tung tree is used
for making musical instruments. fine
boxes and the framework of small
houses. II is believed that this tree
might flourish in warmer parts OF the
United States.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30
Minoe Pie Without Apples.

Mince pound each OF boiled beef.
seeded raisins. suet. cranberries, half a
pound of mixed citron, orange and lem,
on peel Mix with pound of sulta'
mas. pound OF currants. grated rind
and pulp OF fresh orange and fresh
lemon Add level tablespoonful OF
salt. a grated nutmeg. level teaspoons
full each OF mace and Glove. two tea.
spoonfuls OF cinnamon. quart OF cis
der, one to two pounds of sugar Boil
everything but the meat and cranber'
ries half an hour. stir them in. let
stand without boiling half an hour
longer Mixed or one kind only OF
nuts may be used in this; also prunes
in place OF cranberries and grape Juice
or jellies melted with water instead OF
cider.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30

Trout Lake. Wash "A rainbow
trout measuring seventeen inches in
length and weighing two and one-half
pounds was caught this week by Miss
Margaret euler In Trout Greek. near
the hotel The trout was marked by
Charles Waters when II was only six
inches long. This was six years ago,
when IL was caught by MIR Waters,
and because Il was under the legal
size he cast II back into the stream.
Mr.. Waters was nearly eighty years
OF age when the FISH was caught the
first time. and was an enthusiast fish.
erman. lie sent several times to the
government hatcheries for trout 10
plant in Trout Greek.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30

corridors and refectory this little gem
seems to epitomlze his choicest gifts.
"A rich frame. fit setting for the
jewel. incloses an outer circle OF
adoring angels, and within, the CEN
trail panel contains only the full
length figure of the Virgin with her
child, against a mandorla formed of
golden rays running from center to
circumference. The Madonna is en-
velcped in long. dark blue cloak,
drawn around her head like a Byzan-
tine veil. single star CLEANS from
her brow. from which is derived the
title OF the picture. She holds her
child fondly, and he, with responsive
affection, nestles against his mother.
pressing his little face into her neck.
Faithful to the standards of his
predecessors and untouched by the
new spirit OF naturalism all about
him the monk painter preserves in
his conception the most sacred tradi-
lions Of past ages. and yet unites
with them an element OF love and ten
derness which appeals strongly to
every human heart"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30
poIIiss. Bad and Good.

A dolly who is full OF badness
Brings her little ma much sadness.
Her wig somehow II never sticks
She IN full OF careless tricks.
Upside down she's always sitting
(No wonder that her Joints keep split
ting.
And Just the days II rains and pours
She In always found outdoors.
A dolly who r. good and clever
Grieves her little ma-no. never.
She In careful OF her toes.
As well as OF her wig and rose.
Sits up at the dinner table
Quite as straight as she II able.
And Just the days N ralnS and pours
She IL always found indoors.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30
Chicken With pumplinas.

Take a three or four pound chicken
one tablespoonful salt. one teaspoonful
pepper. two onions. one tablespoonful
-four. two tablespoonfuls butter. one.
half cupful milk. TWO cupfuls prepared
hour. Cut chicken I'm ten pieces and
place in saucepan. add salt, pepper and
onion. cover with boiling water and
cook till tender: then mix -four with
butter and thicken with gravy. Ten
minutes before serving mix prepared
Hour with butter and milk and two
eggs beaten 10 n froth. Cut with Ia.
blcsronn small portions from the
dough. drop them into the gravy, cover,
boil six minutes and remove the sauce.
pan to side OF stove. where they may
stop boiling.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30
FAMOUS STOLEN PAINTING
Description OF the Madonna Della
Stella of Fra Angelica which
Recently Disappeared.

Florence. Italy.-"The famous Ma
donna Della Stella of Fra Angelica
was in a beautiful Gothic tabernacle.
which Is the sole ornament OF a cell
in San Marco. Florence" reads a
description OF the stolen painting.
AT every step in these sacred pre-
cincts is some reminder of the an
eelic brother. How the gray walls
blossomed under his brush into forms
and colors of eternal beauty After
seeing the larger wall paintings in
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30
WHERE LINCOLN STUDIED LAW
Site Of the Old Breckenridge Home
stead In WarrIck County, Indiana,
Marked by Monument.

Boonvllle. Where Lincoln
Studied Law When a Boy" Is the in
scription of a monument erected near
here by Robert A Breckenridge, OF
Austin, Tex. The monument will act
as marker for the old Breckenridge
homestead, the most historic site in
Warrick county
When growing TO manhood Abra-
ham Lincoln visited the Warrick
county court and there met John A.
Breckenridge, an attorney Lincoln
formed an acquaintance with Breck.
cnridge and told the latter OF his de-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30
Molasses Doughnuts.

one-half cupfu OF molasses. onehalf
cupful of sugar one cupful OF sour
milk. one large teaspoonful OF salt. one
half teaspoonful each OF ginger and nut
meg. one teaspoonful soda. onefourtn
teaspoonful OF cream Of tartar. two
eggs. one tablespoonful Of sweet cream
-four enough To handle easily slit ai.
ingredients together before adding
milk and eggs Have lard piping ~
and turn doughnuts but once in IL. v
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30
A Home for overworked Women.

Newport, X. IAN attractive home
for oyerworked women and GONZALES
cent mothers IN "Bethshan In the
Woods" in MIddletown. which Mrs
Theodore Kane Gibbs is erecting. will
be ready next summer Women need
ing rest and good air to recuperate
may remain two weeks. The building
is bungalow equipped with all sani.
tary devices The lower floor. which
will be utilized as a living room. has
larrs verandas. Here the cooklng viii
D. fone Fifteen women can be ac-
lfed nj one time.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30
The First state Trademark.

Des Moines, Ia.--An Official Iowa
trademark has been registered with
The secretary of state. In the future.
products OF factories OF the state Will
be stamped with a design OF a
hawks head within cogwheel. bear
ing the words Made In Iowa" Iowa
10 said TO be the first state 10 have
an official trademark. This was au-
thorized by the session OF the legisla-
ture, and the Manufacturers associar
ton had II registered
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30
Dreamed Potato Salad.

Boil eight medium sized potatoes IN
I'll thoroughly done, drain and place on
back OF stove 10 steam dry When
dry and still hot mash through colan
der Then cream them with one-half
teaspoonful OF mustard worked into
one raw egg. two tablespoonfuls OF
butter. two OF cream. two of milk.
When thoroughy mixed add one'half
cupful OF vinegar one-half teaspoonful
OF salt and beat until frothy as ice
cream. Pile roughly and lightly into
heated dish. garnish with parsley
minced pickles and onions.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30
Boiled Salad Dressing.

Mix three teaspoonfuls OF sugar,
one-half teaspoonful OF mustard, one
teaspoonful of cornstarch and one
teaspoonful OF salt. Beat the ingredl'
ents into the yolks OF two eggs. add
three tablespoonfuls OF cream. either
sweet or sour. one-half cupful or
vinegar and the beaten whites Of two
eggs Cook until 1t thickens. stirring
constantly; remove from the stove ana
stir In four tablespoonfuls OF olive oil.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30
lrrr.- Nonundrums.

What changes lad into LADY,
What IL the difference between here
and there 4
What turns word into sword? :.
What turns laughter into slaughter?
8.
what changes a pear into pearlI l..
What changes the lower regions into
the iowcr regions? II
what turns lover Into cloyer2 @.
What makes a road broad? II.
What changes nile into smlIeg =.
PHILADELPHIA Ledger
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30
FORGOTTEN HOARD is FOUND
Nebraska Merchant Hid Gold and Sill.
YER In His Store-Recovered
When Building is Razed.

Lexington, Neb Willow Island.
Neb.. has the champion absentminded
man While tearing down his Old
store building after building a new
one. Neil McMullen. for thirty.iive
years the principal merchant of VIII
low Island. found $4,000 In gold and
silver that he had hidden AT various
times and forgotten McMullen Is
eighty years old. but is active in bust
ness. He IS a bachelor
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30
Ample Ginger.

Wipe. pare. core and chop two ana
one hnlf pounds of sour apples. tut
In y slewmn and add one and one-halt
cnpfulS light brown sugar, the juice
ard r,ad 90 one and one-half lemons
tpr la'f cunrc ginger and just enough
Naitr 10 prevent apples from burning
COVER n.d tunk slowly for four hours
adding water II necessary This may
br kcpi lur several weeks and Is nice
60 serve VIII gunsc or pork
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30

Take about - cents worth Of ham
burg steak cut good sized onion w
IN IL. season with salt and pepper ana
beat an go. into IT, Put In dripping
pan with rlcat drippIngs Of any kind
and about u cup " water. Bake unit
done. take ont meat. make a browf-
gravy pour over roast and serve. IN
Is also line cooked In tomatoes. POM
can or tomatoes over II before putting
into the oven.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30
A Convenient Closet For
Holding Pot Covers.

In the design for closet for holding
pot covers herewith illustrated The
sides of the cover closet are cut as
shown and shelves are nailed between
them ut Il slight angle. No dimensions
are given. as the space and the sizes
OF the covers are not always the same.
The back is covered with thin boards
placed vertically The front can be
covered with n curtain or paneed
door. as shown. Popular Mechanics
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30

A to ongrst OF
"a Crom mIneex
IRE
and in
provided for friends The
the the
at he r
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-12-30

Take two cupfuls IT sweet milk. one
cupfuI ~ New Orleans moIasses. one
cupful ~ rye -four. one cupful Of gra-
ham. one cupfnl Of cornmcnl. one len
spoonful of soda. little salt and st(th
five hours.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1911-08-11
NEW FIELD ron WoMGN.

The English women are delighted
over the recent appointment OF Aias
Sophie B. Jackson - school physi-
clan Of the Crydon Borough. She i
the first woman who ever held such
an Office in England. OF courss, The
English women hope that, while
Miss Jackson 10 the frst to occupy
such . position. she viii not b the
last, nor the only one in years to
ginning They feel that once the b.
continue Aaiu s-.-5 5--ss---y-d work will
Of usefulness will be opened ~ s>.Il
professional women Of England.