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The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
GEN ERAL.

An International railway commits
sion, with supervisory authority over
the railroads operating between the
United States and Canada, practically
is assured.
News of an assault on A. A. VIII
hanson. the American vice consul of
Dalny. Manchuria, has reached the
State Department in Washington.
Rene Simon. French aviator, broke
the worlds record for monoplanes
when he circled mile track in 20-mile
wind in 81 seconds fla, in New Or
leans.
In campaign against palmists,
mediums. phrenologists and fortune
tellers. the police made simultaneous
raids IN Manhattan and Brooklyn and
arrested more than forty persons.
Unusually cold weather. with freeZ-
ing temperatures almost to the gulf,
prevails throughout a large portion of
the South. The cold wave follows
closely upon the heels of a general
weather disturbance which took the
form of thunderstorm in the central
valleys and snow in northern Texas.
Jay ID. .jOIuuu, ltltSidp oDtiutoi Va
Kansas City. was fined 5000 for hug
ging his wife so hard as to break two
nf her ribs. Jordan was arrested on
complaint of his wife, who told po-
lceman that her husband was cruel
to her.
Rhode Island has 50S.5 persons to
the square mile. thus. according to
census bureau, leading the list of
states in the matter of density of
/ opulation. Nevada, with only seven
tenths of person to the mile. is at
the lower end of the table giving these
facts.
Miss Helen Taft, daughter of the
President, has promulgated cam
Iaign of early hours among the young
er members of the social set. If the
campaign is successful, late hours will
be given up and the all-night dance
Stunned.
The Northern Bank Of New York,
with $6,912,5S2 in its nine branches at
the time of it's published statement,
has been closed by o. II. Cheney,
superintendent of banks, for the
benefit of ,depositors" because of
certain conditions also certain ir-
regularities."
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
GOT HIS soBRlQUET EARLY
Honest John" Kelly Proved His Right
to the Title Long Before
Manhood

There have been many stories about
the manner in which Honest John"
Kelly, the ex-umpire, first got his nick
name. Mr.. Kelly himself according
to a New York letter. holds that 1t
came to him naturally. for even as a
small boy the purity of his soul shone
through his face. 81 think the first
time | was ever called Honest John
was when was quite youngster,"
said Kelly. "A man engaged as an
ambulatory salesman, of tinware OBJ
served the ingenious countenance l
presented to the world and hailed me.
You look honest. boy" said he. What
might your name be?' john said l.
quite simply. .John'-just like that.
Then hold my horse while l go In
the saloon and get drink, said he.
And SO held his horse while he went
in the saloon and got Il drink. But
this was on lower Ninth avenue, in a
day when the avenues honors went
to the man who could clean the most
cops in given time. By and by the
gang came along and beheld that
wagon full of tinware. The peddler
was detained within by sore thirst,
and they took the tinware. And then
they came back and took the cush-
ions off fhe wagon. Eventually. be-
coming daring, they unhitched the
wagon and took 1t away. True TO my
trust. stood there. holding the horse.
And by and by the peddler came out
of the saloon and sized up the situa-
ton Well said he warmly. you're
Honest John, all right. You saved the
horse"
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
GOT THE BEST OF THE ELDER
Apt Quotation Of Brer Reuben Saved
His Mule and at the Same Time
Rebuked Sin.

Elder Harris was making another
attempt to induce one of the members
of his flock to trade horses with him.
Dat pony O. your'n, Brer Reuben.
he said, ''is jes' what want, an my
big bay hos is jes' what yo' want.
kin git over de groun' faster wild de
pony. an you kin haul bigger load
wild de hoss Hit'd be good trade fur
bofe on us, 'ceptin' dat it'd be leetle
better fuh you dan 1t would fur me.
You take de bay and give me de
chestnut sor1."
DE pony suits me well 'nough. ell
der" ayerred Brother Reuben. for the
twentieth time Il don keer L make
no swap"
"But jes' natchelly got t have dat
pony. Brer Reuben
Elder" SPOKE the other, after
period of profound thought. Il been
wantin' t. asst yo' a question for long
time"
We'll. what is IT."
81 know wat one o de 'postles says
bout de law bein' done away with but
amt we still livin' undah de ten COM
man'ments?"
"Brer Reuben" solemnly averred
Elder Harris, I'VE air"
Well, one o dem commandments
says we mustn't covet anything VT b.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
Read to Fame,

1t was Nine. Highnotes first appear.
once, and she was on her trial thrill.
The audience sat spellbound, says the
San Francisco Star. First came a
cadenza, and then the high C. Would
she do 1t? Nine. Highnote thought
she wouldn't.
She was just about to attempt the
note when little brown mouse ran
across the footlights. The diva
shrieked, gathered up her skirts and
ran.
Once in her dressing room she
buried her face in her hands and
sobbed.
my prospects are forever blighted.
she moaned.
At that moment there came fever
ish knocking at the door. 1t was the
managers assistant.
"The manager" he exclaimed,
wants to know whether you ran away
from the curtain because you were
iu?"
mo. l am well. 1t was only"
"Ani he wants me to tell you that
high C you let out at the last was the
finest he had heard in years. and the
audience is crazy over you. You must
give an encore
81 can't can't" walled the prima
donna, mot unless you can get an
ether mouse
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
n Ow

When the Weekly" which sued us for libel
,oecause we publicly denounced them for an
editorial attack our claims) was searching
for some weak spot" they thought best to
send n ~ Y. Atty. to Battle Creek, summoned
20 of our workmen and took their sworn state
ments before Commissioner
Did we object? No. On the contrary, we
helped ali could, for the opportunity was
too good to be lost
Geo Haines testified he inspected the wheat
and barley. a,so floors and every part OF the
factories to know things were kept clean
That every 30 minutes sample of the pro-
ducts was taken and inspected to keep the
food up to standard and keep out any impur-
tiles also that it Is the duty Of every man In
the factories to that anything not right
is Immediately reported. Has been with the
Co. 10 years.
Edward Young testified had been with Co.
Is years Inspector. he and his men exam
ined every sack and of wheat and barley
to see they were up to standard and rejected
many cars.
II. e. Burt. Supt testified has been with
grain obtainable. That the Co. kept corps
of men who do nothing but keep things clean.
bright and polished.
Testified that no ingredient went into Grape
Nuts and Postum except those printed in the
advertising No possibility OF any foreign
things getting into the foods most Of tho
machinery is kept closed. Asked II the fac
tory is open to the public said yes" and ut
took from two to three guides constantly to
show visitors through the works" Said mono
of the processes were carried on behind closed
doors
At this point attys. for the Weekly" tried
to show the water used was from some out
side source. Testified the water came from
Co.'s own artesian wells and was pure.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
REALLY OPENED THEIR EYES
Parishioner's Remark, However, Left
Young Minister Somewhat in
In the Dark.

Rev Henry r. Rose in the Newark
Star tells the story of a young min
lister who had recently taken charge
of small parish in Vermont. He
aspired to greater things and large
field, and in the hope that his reputa-
tion would travel beyond the limits OF
the village to which he had been sent
he threw into his sermons all the
force and eloquence at his command.
He was, however. totally unprepared
for what was intended for compli-
ment, but which was put to him IN
such a way that 1t left him in doubt
as to the real impression he had made.
One Sunday morning. after an espe-
cially brilliant effort. he was greeted
by an old lady, who was one OF the
most faithful attendants at all serv-
ices. Approaching the young minister.
she said: "Ah, sir, we do enjoy your
sermons so much, they are 30 In
structive Do you believe it. we never
knew what sin was until you came to
the parish"
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
WASHINGTON.

President Taft has been appealed
by former Forester Clifford Pinchot
and his brother, Amos Pmchot, to can
Gel Immediately, without further hear
ing, the so-called Cunningham Alaskan
coal claims.
President Taft has authorized form
pl recognition of the new constitu
tIonal government of Nicaragua. fol
lowing the receipt of official dis
patches announcing the election OF
Gen. Juan j. Estrada as president.
Statements made by Sir Hiram
Maxim who wrote President Taft Oct.
25th that gun explosions in the United
States army and navy were due to the
form of powder grain in use, are char
acterized as unworthy of serious con-
sideration.
Impetus to the movement for a per-
manent tariff commission was given
by conferences at the White House
and the capitol, the return OF Repre-
sentative Longworth of Ohio in Wash
ngton with full draft of bill Great
ing commission and by announce
ment of Chairman Payne of the House
committee on ways and means that he
expected such legislation before March
9Th
Through the practical institution of
the postal savings bank system Tues
day, January 3rd, the United States
government will give the people facili-
ties for saving a part of their earn
ings. Their establishment is regarded
as the most far-reaching financial step
taken since the authorization of ma
tional banks. and their operation will
be watched with interest by finan-
ciers throughout the world.
Immediate formulation of Panama
canal legislation practically was de-
oided upon at conference at the
White House between President Taft,
Secretary Knox. Secretary Dickinson,
Senator Flint of California, chairman
| OF the Senate committee of inter-
oceanic canals; Senator Brandegee of
Connecticut. also member of that
committee. and Representative Mann
Z: Illinois, chairman of the House com
mittee OH interstate and foreign COM
| merce.
when the Grand Jury now investi-
eating the sampling OF sugar in New
| Orleans finishes its work. it will be
found that the frauds against the gov
ernment there have been going on for
3, least fifteen years. This state
ment was made by an official of the
customs service, who said that all the
suspected frauds would be found in
the sampling of sugar and in the polar
scopic test which determines the
saccharine contents upon which the
importer pays duty. An investigation
OF alleged "drawba funds at San
Francisco is also imminent. A pre-
liminary investigation has furnished
evidence which leaos treasury Off
Gals to believe the frauds there will
eclipse those at New York, which the
american Sugar Refining Company
recently offered to settle for 100000.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
A Young Philosopher.

Time is relative quantity. Some
minutes seem like hours, and some
hours seem like minutes. How to con-
troll this fight is beyond most persons.
but the little boy mentioned below
seems to have progressed pretty well
for youngster
The teacher was surprised to see
that he remained perfectly idle all
through recess. and accordingly asked
him why he did not play.
Cause" he said. slowly, ut makes
recess too quick II l play, and l want
1t to a-a-ast!"-Youth's Companion.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
SPORT.

Abe Attcll. featherweight champion
CT the world and Billy Allen, feather
weight champion of Canada, will meet
in ten-round, no-decision bout in
Syracuse January 23d.
Washington.-Willie Hoppe, cham
pion billiard player OF the world, is 60
leg to give an exhibition for Presi-
dent Taft. Since the White House has
no billiard table, one will be taken to
the White House for the purpose. but
will not remain there
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
His Ruling Passion.

The young man waited for the mill
ionaire's reply.
"I don't blame you for wanting to
marry my daughter said the latter.
And now how much do you suppose
you and she can worry along on?'
The youth frightened up.
IL think" he cheerfully STAN
mered, that 100000 well invested,
would produce a sufficient income"
The millionaire turned back to his
papers.
Very WELL" he said. 81 will give
you 100000. providing you raise a
similar amount"
And the young man went away sor-
rowing.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
Just the Cure He Wanted.

The popular captain of an Atlantic
liner has a fine collection of NAL de
mer stories, but easily the gem OF the
lot deals with Philadelphia bridal
couple.
Th bridegroom, being on his first
deep sea trip, continual tempestuous
weather produced agonizing results.
Take care. Marmaduke," cried the
bride. That isn't the cure for sea.
sickness. Don't you Sc ethe bottle is
marked 'carbolic acid?'"
That's the bottle want" he
groaned.-New York Herald.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
His SpeciaIty,

What has become of young Mr..
D'Auber who showed such signs of
talent in drawing? Has he made u
success?"
"Oh. yes, indeed. He's got all the
work he can do now"
Magazine or studio work."
He draws the maltese cross show
ing where the body was found. In the
evening papers. Leader.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
National Western Stock Show at Den-
yer, January 16 to 21.

A special rate of one fare for ths
round trip will be made via the Colo
RADIO and Southern for this occasion
from all points in the state. Tickets
will be on sale from points within l5O
miles of Denver on January 16, is, 10
and 20. In addition to these dates
tickets will be sold from points more
than $50 miles from Denver on Janu
ary 18th Final limit ON all tickets
Janunty oath.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
Seats Of the Mighty.
those
asked

Have you investigated those
charges against Biggun yet?" asked
the intimate friend.
Not yet" answered the distin
guished statesman who was mem
ber of the investigating committee.
"All we have done is to hold an in
formal meeting and decide that he
isn't guilty"
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
Same Thing.

Joakley-Youre right; most people
worry over what they haven't got,
but know certain people who worry
because Of what they have.
Coakley-That SO? What have they?
Joakley-Nothing. = The Catholic
Standard and Times.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
Rip Van WinkIe Makes Some Sua.
gestions.

Rip Van Winkle had just brushed
the last of the cobwebs out of his
eyes.
II subbose somebody will VERY
likely make play about me-" he said
in his Catskill stage dialect.
mo doubt about it," replied a BY
stander. =.
Rip yawned heavily, the spell of his
long nap being still strong upon him.
WELL" he said, 81 hope II dey do
write such a play dey Won't try to re-
vive 1t after 1t has been asleep for
dwenty years.
And then he smiled. and they filed
into the tavern and imbibed another
one of the kind that didn't count
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES
= ::".

longs t our neighbors, an you're COW
etin' dat III chestnut sorl pony o
mine. Brer Harris!"
Then the elder gave 1t up. Clearly
the tenth commandment was against
him.-Chicago Tribune.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
A Dlscouraoino View.

1--WE must investigate this affair"
said the rural official
whats the use?" responded Farm
er Corntossel. 81 never saw an inves-
tigation that changed anybody's per-
sonal likes and dislikes."
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
They Both Knew.

The fool said one day in the kings
presence. Il am the king!" And the
king laughed. for he knew that his fool
was wrong.
cause of an error he had committed,
and exclaimed: II am fool!" And the
fool laughed, for he knew that his
king was right.-Smart Set.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06

President Taft's plea for economy
was so strong that San Antonio man
sent along dollar to help out the gov
ernment. Many minister wishes he
had the Taft power of exhortation
when the collection plate Is passed.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06

Pugilist Jack Johnson has invented
a hydraulic lifting machine. He haG
to do something to enable him to lift
all this scandalous amount Of gold he
ls said to have made.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06

Some people would drown with lif,
preservcr at hand. They are the king
that suffer from Rheumatism and Neural
gia when they can get Hamlins Wizarr
OIL the best of all pain remedies.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06

Almost any day one is likely to read
that one of the correspondents en-
gagged in writing rumors about the
Mexican uprising has broken all speed
records on the typewriting machine.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06

1t is said that the ex-king of Portu-
gal has not money enough to pay his
cab fare. Can't any of his admirers
supply him with secondhand bicy-
cle2
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06

A California yival of Luther Burbank
says he can grow apples on bushes.
Composers who have ideas for any
more popular songs about the old ap-
pie tree should make haste to market.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06

Bob Fitzsimmons calls John l.. Sui
Ivan an old woman. Can't part OF
Mr.. Carnegie's $10,O00,00O peace gift
be devoted to healing the breach be-
tween those two celebrities?
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06

The wealth Of man is the number
of things which he loves and blesses,
which he is loved and blessed by
Carlyle.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
Colorado Farmers Congress and Short
Courses At State Agricultural
Congress, Et. Colylins, Janu-
arv 9Th to 18th, 1911.

A special rae will be made for this
occasion via the Colorado and South
ern from Pueblo and intermediate
points to I-oveland inclusive. Tickets
will be on sale January and 9. Final
liniit January "a, continuous passage
on the going trip with privilege OF
stop-over at Denver on the return trip
within the final limit.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06

Canada reports shortage of wood
pulp. But even a paper famine will
not make the average scribbler "cut
1t short"
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06

Anyway Da Cooks description of
the purple SHOWS" of the polar re-
gions will remain one of the classics
of modern literature.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06

Constipation causes and aggrnvates many
serious diseases. 1t is thoroughly cured by
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. The favor
ite family laxative.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06

The life of a man consists not In
seeing visions. and in dreaming
Dreams, but in active charity and
willing service.-Longfellow
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06

Puccinis latest opera is called La
Fenciulli de, West" How many West
ern cowgirls recognize themselves in
that description?
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06

Percy Mackaye in Golfers rhymes
banter" and Santa We move that
the poets union suspend Mr.. Mack
ayes license for the yead 1911.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06

The more solitary, the more friend
less. the more unsustained | am. the
more | will respect and rely upon my
self-Chariotte Bronte.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06

1t is right to be contented with what
We have. but never with what We are.
Sir James Macintosh.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06

Q. Do you Postum or Grape-Nuts your
self at all?
A. Yes. I use them at home.
Q. II from your knowledge of the factory
which you have gained in your ten years at
the factory you believed that they were dirty
A. do not think l would. No.
Asked IL any one behalf Of the Company
had asked him to testify in any particular
manner. Stated NO
All these sworn depostions were carefully
excluded from the testimony at the trial. for
they wouldn't sound well for the Weekly
Think of the fact that every swore to
the purity and cleanliness that the Atty.
for the Weekly" forced to say in open
court that the food was pure and good
What disappointment for the Weekly"
But the testimony showed:
All of the grain used in Grape-Nuts. Postum
and Post Toasties Is the highest standard
possible to obtain.
All parts of the factory kept scrupulous-
" cLean.
None of the workmen had been told how to
testify.
Most OF them have been from 10 to 10 years
with the Co. and use the products their
tables at home.
why do their families the products.
Grape Nuts Postum and Post Toasties. that
they. themselves. make?
"There's Reason"
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd,
Battle Creek. Mich.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
The Limit.

DO you have much trouble with
your automobile?"
Trouble! Say, l couldn't have more
II was married to the blamed ma
chine."-St. Louis Star.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
Own viii and Accord.

OWh VIII anu HCCoru'
Mr.. Myles.-Did you ask your wife
to wear one of those hobble skirts?
Mr. Styles-Oh, no. 1t looks as II
she had done 1t with her own will and
a-cord-Yonkers Statesman.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06

Love is the only thing that never
fails.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06

Mrs. winhow's Soothing Syrup.
For chill teething softens the gums, reduces in
pain. cures vi nd collie. 2Sc bottle.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
On the Ties.

First Thespian-W Walking home?
Second Thesrian-Yes, the railroad
cars are insufliciently heated.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06

People who borrow trouble always
give more than they get
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
Are You Sick
or AiIing? Hoo Hoods IS. sar.aD.. sa.a,u.

restore health and strength In Just
such condition as you are up against.
1t has been doing this for more than
a third of a century. Its legions Of
benefited friends telling of health ~
stored, sutferings ended. are found
everywhere. Give 1t chance to help
you out by getting q bottle today.
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06

Answered.
"How can keep husbands lover"
Have you tried cold storage?"
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06

"What luck, my boy?"
"Oh! pretty fair. l got six winders.
two lamp posts and one silk hat al
ready"
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06

RON l. LINK i1,a, PSaIsg In,s II aii kinds Of MER-
log mailed free. Cor 18th & blake. Denver
The Springfield herald., 1911-01-06
RELIABLE (: PROMPT

Gold. 15c: Gold and Sill
Yer. sl00: Gold. Silver
Gold and silver refined
for free mailing sacks.
J36 Court Pl., Denver
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-10
WOMAN AccusEp OF WHOLE.
4, SALE POISONING MAY NOT
SURVIVE TO BE TRIED.
yALvULAR plsEAsE OF HEART
I MAY CAUSE DEATH SOON
Condition Aggravated BY Poison Re.
Gently Taken IL Effort to Destroy
HsrssIf-sediss ef Smith and Brink.
amp Found to Show Evidences Of
Poisoning.

Chicago, Nov. 10.-Mrs. Louise ver-
milya, suspected Of having poisoned
Arthur Bisonette and others, is suffer
ing with valvular heart trouble. which
may prove fatal before she can be
brought TO trial on murder charge,
according TO DIR. Montgomery, physi-
clan at the county Jail.
Her condition is particularly danger
Gus owing to the quantity Of arsenic
she swallowed Saturday and the weak
< see following the energetic measures
to relieve her.
With the discovery that Mrs. vermil-
vas heart is affected came the placing
OF . stricter watch over her. In addi-
tion to . nurse one Of the Jail physi-
clans Is detailed to watch at her bed
side constantly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-10
ApPLAUDED WAR TALK.

German Papers Criticize Crown Prince
for Approving Sabre Policy.
Berlin, Nov 10.-The attitude of
Grown Prince Frederick William dur
ing yesterdays debate in the reichstag
when he openly demonstrated his
pleasure over and approval of the
criticisms of Chancellor Won Beth
mann Hollweg's policy in the Moroc-
can affair with France. and applaud
ed the abre-rattling passages In the
frey speeches, is sharply condemned
today by not only the friends but the
opponents Of the chancellor.
The Berling Tageblatt. the Vossische
Zeitung. and the Cologne Gazette Join
in describing the incident as frivolous
and dangerous exhibition. These pa
pers, together with two others, see an
occasion for serious concern when the
heir to the throne so demonstratively
shows his discomfort with the policy OF
the emperor and his responsible ad-
visors, and expressed the fear that the
impression has been given abroad that
the future emperor is heading Ger
man war party.