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The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
CAUGHT FROM THE NETWORK OF
WIRES ROUND ABOUT
THE WORLD.
DURING THE PAST week
RECORD OF IMPORTANT EVENTS
CONDENSED FOR BUSY
PEOPLE.
WESTERN

The population of Usage. Kan. in
1910 was 2.434 against 2.792 In 1900.
The Iowa Legislature passed the
daylight" saloon bill. Saloons to re-
main open from a. m. to s p. m.
Fire destroyed the garage Of the
Atchison Motor Company. Atchison.
Kan. with loss of $50.000. Twenty
eutos burned.
Three persons were drowned when
Sheboygan. Wis. street car went
through an open draw into the She
boygan river.
William Keohn. the highwayman
who terrorized ST. Paul for three
weeks in December last. was sen
fenced to state prison for sixty years
Sustaining the contentious OF the
supporters of Oklahoma City in every
point In the capital removed contro-
versy, the State Supreme Court. i'll a
decision rendered. declared that city to
be permanent capital of Oklahoma.
The inter-marriage of whites with
Japanese or any other race is prohib-
tied in bill passed by the Legislature
of Nevada. 1t makes the performance
of such marriage by a minister or
justice of the peace misdemeanor.
The most brutal and revolving
crime ever committed in Nevada has
been perpetrated in northern Washoe
county, four men being butchered.
their bodies being stripped and piled
in heap in the snow and left for
beasts to prey upon.
The United Staes Circuit Court OF
Appeals decided that Oklahoma's Jim
Grow" law is constitutional. The ne
groes who brought the action declared
they were being denied protection un
der the laws. The case originated in
the United States District Court oil
Oklahoma, where negroes sought an
Injunction to restrain the operation OF
the law which provided that all com
mon carriers must have separate
coaches and waiting rooms for ne
groes.
Western members of the Senate
representing sheep and wool growing
states, are considerably concerned
over that part of the proposed recip
1ocity treaty with Canada which pro
vide for free admission into the United
States of Canadian sheep. The Presi
dent, In transmitting the proposed
treaty to Congress. called attention tc
the fact that Canada raises compare
lively few wool sheep and that her tex
tie manufacturers are unimportant
The Western senators familiar with
the sheep and wool growing business
are apprehensive that with the stimu
las which will be given to the growth
Oh the industry in Canada by remov
ing the duty on the admission of sheer
INTO the United States. the raising OF
sheep there will increase at the ex
pense of the industry in this country
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
HEREDITY
Can Be Overcome In Cases.

The influence of heredity cannot, Of
course, be successfully disputed, but
1t can be ininimized or entirely over
come in some cases by correct food
and drink. A Conn. lady says:
For years while 1 was coffee
drinker l suffered from bilious at
tacks of great severity. from which I
used to emerge as white as ghost
and very weak. Our family physi-
clan gave me various prescriptions for
improving the digestion and stimulat-
ing the liver, which 1 tried faithfully
but without perceptible result.
HE was acquainted with my fam
lily history for several generations
back, and once when visited him he
said: If you have inherited one of
those torpid livers you may always
suffer more or less from its inaction.
We can't dodge our inheritance, you
know
II was not so strong believer in
heredity as he was, however. and, be-
ginning to think for myself, conclud-
ed to stop drinking coffee. and see
what effect that would have. feared
1t would be severe trial to give 1t
up, but when l took Postum and had
1t well made, it completely filled my
need for hot beverage and I grew
very fond of 1t.
II have used Postum for three years.
using no medicine. During all that
time / have had absolutely none Of
the bilious attacks that used to suf-
fer from, and 1 have been entirely
free from the pain and debilitating ef-
fects that used to result from them.
"The change is surely very great.
and / am compelled to give Postum
the exclusive credit for it." Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek.
Mich.
Read "The Road to Wellville." in
pkgs. There's a Reason"
Ever read the nbove letterf A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
interest.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Reciprocity is Favored.

Washington.-The Mccall bill car
rying into effect the Canadian recip-
rocity agreement reached the floor Of
tke House and probably will be
passed before adjournment imme-
diately. When the voting began it
tccame apparent that the lines were
Icing tightly drawn between those
favoring and those opposing the trade
agreement. AS finally corrected, the
vote to take up the bill was 1877 to
l20. The bill will be passed. it is
said. by even large majority.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
REALIZED FORCE OF LOGIC
Possibly There Are Other Business
Men to Whom This story
Might Apply.

When he left the house Saturday
morning Burton yanked at the door
as II he could pull 1t OF its hinges.
When he could not open 1t he started
to grumble until his wife came to his
assistance.
"What'n blue blazes is the matter
with the door7" he grumbled. giving
1t another powerful yank without be-
ing able to open 1t.
THE trouble with you. John, dear"
the wife ventured. "is that you are
always down on everything-down in
the mouth-down on the world. Let
me try It,"
With a gentle tug upward on the
knob, she easily opened the door.
John was about to sputter out q
sarcastic remark when the force Of
his wife's logic sunk into his thick
skull.
'1 get It," he exclaimed. I get the
lesson"
That afternoon when his wife Wis
,tted his once she saw over the desk
a little motto with the words: me
for the uplift." Youngstown Tele-
gram.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Time for Stiffness.

Mrs. Mac Lachlan was kind to her
American boarder. but she did not pro-
pose to allow her to overstep the linn
Its Of boarder's privileges. and she
made It very clear.
One Sunday the boarder. returning
from q walk, found the windows of her
room. which she had left wide open.
tightly closed
"Oh. Mrs. MacLachlan, don't
like my room to get stuffy." she said.
when she went downstairs again. II
like plenty of fresh air."
Your room will ma get stuffy in
one day." said her landlady firmly.
Twas never our custom, miss, to hae
fresh air rooshin' about the house on
the awbath."-Youth's Companion.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Hiah Prices Take a prop.

Kansas City.-The high cost of liv-
ing received setback when eggs in
the local market declined two cents
II dozen and hog prices went twenty
cents hundred pounds lower. Eggs
we're fourteen to sixteen cents whole
sale. which is sixteen cents lower
than at the beginning of the year.
hogs are selling $1.25 lower than last
year. cattle fifty cents to one dollar
IL wer. and sheep 81 lower.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Granite of tho South.

When one speaks Of granite the
mind naturally reverts to Vermont. 1t
is difficult to associate granite with
any section of North America outside
New England. yet 1t must now be &C.
knowledged to the credit of the south
that Georgia, North Carolina. Mary
land and Virginia are producing large
quantities of stone Of good quality
which insures the south a place In
the market at any rate.
The annual output is now worth
about $3,500.000 and the industry is
growing. 1t may be of comparative
interest to know that New England's
output is about 100000 worth of
stone annually.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Not for Mortal Understanding.

Not for Mortal Understanding.
What fond mother has not, at some
time. said: my child, you are much
too young to ever understand: you will
find out when you get older-all you
wish to know will be explained" And
how many Of US are still waiting for
the reason. for some one to explain
are we still too young? Perhaps we
are. and again. perhaps we are not
are. and again, perhaps we are not
perhaps 1t never shall be explained to
US; there are things wrapped in voice
less mystery.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Tho Chief Need.

A pale. intellectual-looking chap.
wearing eyeglasses and unshorn hair.
visited Tom Volk, the athletic In
structor. not long ago and asked Ques-
tions until the diplomatic athlete final
ly became weary.
"If take boxing and wrestling les
sons from you. will 1t require any par
ticular application" he asked.
NO." answered volk. but a little
arnica will come in handy."-Clove-
land Leader.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Always Worrying.

The late John H. Barker Of Mich.
igan City. who left a fortune Of over
$50, ,000.0 900 to his 14-year-old daughter,
was strongly opposed to speculation.
DO not speculate" Mr.. Barker once
said in an address to young men.
Spectators stand on shaky ground.
They know no peace"
Mr.. Barker smiled.
"In fact" he said. "a speculator Is
always worrying about the money
market, while his wife is always wor-
rying about the market money"
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
GEN e RAIL-.

Right Rev. OH w. Whitaker. bishop
Of the Protestant Episcopal diocese OF
Pennsylvania. died in Philadelphia.
Charles H. Markham of Chicago
president of the Illinois Central, was
elected president of the Central OF
Georgia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hyman Berkowitz and
their five children were killed by H.
Eliminating gas in their home in the
Ghetto in Philadelphia.
The condition of Miss Clara Bar
ton. founder of the Red Cross. who
has been i'll with bronchitis at her
rome in Glen Echo. Md. suburb OF
Washington. is greatly improved.
The United States Steel Corpora
tion announced in New York that the
untitled steel tonnage on the books Jan.
81 last amounted to 3.110.919;. against
2.67i.757 tons on the books of the COM
pany Dec. 81
Shortly after midnight Frank Cof-
fyn broke the worlds record for alti-
tude in a Wright biplane in Augusta.
Ga. He rose 800 feet. The previous
night record was held by the late
Arch Hoxsey. with $50 feet.
1t was given out at the states at
torney's office at Danville. ILL.,, that
the grand jury would return a large
number of indictments. The investi
cation is only half finished and over
300 indictments have been drawn.
In fulfillment of compact made
,;tl, l,n, Il;
Illness, which death ended. Mrs. Lyn-
wood S. Keene of Oxford, Me-. took
her own life after having fatally shot
her fourteen-year-old son Gerald.
Helen Vivien. second daughter of
George j. Gould, was married at ST.
Bartholomew's Episcopal church in
Madison avenue in New York to Lord
Decies. an English army officer. She
is eighteen and he is forty-four.
Thomas ]. Ham, one OF the Oldest
newspaper men in Pennsylvania and
probably the last survivor of the din
rer given to Charles Dickens in New
York in 1852, by newspaper editors
and publishers, died at Lakewood.
New Jersey. following stroke of par
Rear Admiral Silas Wright Terry,
retired, who was identified with the
naval operations of the Civil War.
died in Washington, d. c., of pneu
monia. He was a native Of Wallonia,
KY. where he was born siXty-eight
years ago. Admiral Terry was pres
ent at the fall of Richmond and ac-
companied President Lincoln when he
entered the Confederate capitol. He
had distinguished record in the Civil
War.
The board of trustees of the new
postal savings system in Washington
is receiving complaints from almost
every state because the postal banks
refuse to receive deposits except those
made in person by patrons Of the Of
flee.
The grand jury OF DanvliIe, ILL.,. re-
turned 216 true bills and adjourned. A
large number of subpoenas were is
sued returnable next week, when it is
believed the real work of sitting the
charges of political corruption will be
commenced.
Milton j. Durham, former comptrol-
Ter of the treasury and former con-
gressman from the Eighth district of
Kentucky, died in Lexington of pneu-
monia. Judge Durham was eighty
seven years old. He was leading
Odd Fellow, having once served as
grandsire of the order in the United
States.
Congress passed the Senate bill pro
viding for commission to secure
plans and designs for suitable monu
ment of memorial to Abraham Lincoln
in Washington. 1t is estimated this
memorial will cost 100000
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Rum. on the Bank Of EnaIand.

Even the Bank Of England has not
been entirely free from runs nor from
the necessity of saving itself by
strategy. In 1745, for instance. 1t was
forced to employ agents to present
notes. which were paid as slowly as
possible in sixpences. the cash being
Immediately brought in by another
door and paid in again. while anxious
holders Of notes vainly tried to Sc
cure attention. In 1925. too, only the
accidental discovery of 100000 Ell
notes saved the bank from stopping
payment.-London Chronicle.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Archbishop Ryan Is Dead.

Philadelphia. P9.-His Grace. Arch
bishop Patrick J. Ryan. is dead. The
news of this great Catholic prelate's S
death Will cause grief throughout the
land for the Archbishop was greatly
beloved for his learning. his piety and
his never falling good humor.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Ha. an old Relic Of Washington.

Has an Old Relic Of Washington.
One of the most interesting relics Of
George Washington is owned by the
city of Salem. 1t is medallion in
wood. carved after sketch from life.
The same artist executed both
sketch and carving. which gives the
relic added value. He was Samuel Nc
Intire. native genius with gift for
portraiture. He studied Washington
when the father of his country visited
Salem on his tour of the east, and
made the medallion shortly afterward.
to adorn the arch over the west en-
trance OF Washington square, Salem.
Here the effigy remained from 1907
until 1850, when the arch was taken
down to give place to an iron fence,
still in use.
This Washington relic is kept in the
fireproof room at the Essex institute,
Salem, where 1t is frequently studied
by artists and others as an odd and
striking likeness of the great Ameri-
can whom no two artists pictured
alike.-Boston Globe.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Some Do.

In Brooklyn a few weeks ago Sun
day school teacher asked his class of
hopefuls this rather debatable ques-
tion:
who will tell me what is the chief
end of MANI"
From the most attentive pupil came
forthwith this answer: ITO glorify
God and annoy him forever"
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Mo Claw.

stranger-Yes, have the general
location Of my friends building and
the name of the street. but can't ind
the place.
Citizen-Havent you anything moro
definite?
Stranger-Nothinge except the archi-
techt's print Of how the finished build
ing would look.-Puck.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
His Labor-savIna Device.

His Labor-savIn9 Device.
'I have discovered q great labor
saving device"
81 always said you were genius.
What is it?"
I'm going to marry Miss Bullion,
the heiress."
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
After Cotton soeeula,ors.

Washington.4The Senate commit
tee on interstate commerce, after 4
spirited contest. decided to give addi
tional hearings on the House bill to
prevent speculation in cotton futures
but agreed that a vote should be Ia
ken on the measure at the same meet
ing
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17

In the fulfillment of duty we have a
sense Of blessedness. even in hours Of
weariness and simple endurance
Taylor.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Stop

taking liquid physic or big or little
pills, that which makes you worse
Instead of curing. Cathartics don't
cure-they irritate and weaken the
bowels. CASCARETS make the
bowels strong. tone the muscles so
they crawl and work-when they
do this they are healthy, producing
right results. ."
CAsCARHTo roc Q boz for Q week's
treatment. All druggists Biggest seller
In the world. MnNon boxes . mouth.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Cause Enough.

Cause Enough.
Whats the bearded lady 80 mad
about?" inquired the armless won
der.
Somebody sent her catalogue Of
a safety razor factory" said the living
skeleton.-Chicago Tribune.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17

Happiness grows at our own fire.
side and is not to be picked In stran-
gers gardens.-Douglas Jerrold.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
womans. Party Organized.

Pierre. S. D.-A convention of wom-
en- held in the state house took first
steps toward the organization of
"wOman's party"
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Schooner Wrecked; Seven Lost.

Portland. Ore. The gasoline
schooner Oshkosh was wrecked on the
south spit of the Columbia river and
seven lives were lost
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17

Mrs. winslow'a Soothing Syrup for Children
teething. softens the gums, reduces inhamma q
ton, Aiiays pain. cures wind collie. sc bottle.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17

Constipation causes many serious dis
eases. It is thoroughly cured by Dr..
Pierces Pleasant Pellets. One a laxative.
three for cathartic.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Caution.

T have a remarkable history" be-
gan the lady who looked like possi-
BILE client.
ITO tell or sell?" inquired the law
yer cautiously.-Washin Herald.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
First Rain in Months.

Salina. Kan.-A general rain has
fallen in Nebraska and western Kan
sas This was the first rain of con
sequence in five months.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17

ONLY ONE "BROMO OUINTNE."
That 10 LAXATIVE BROMO QClNINH. Look for
ths Signature of Z. W. GROVE. Used the World
over 70 Cure . Cold In One LAY. Nc.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17

Many people have receding gums. Rub
Hamlins Wizard Oil on gums and stop the
decay; chase the disease germs with .
Of water.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17

Too often sermons have too much
length and too little depth.-Judge.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17

The brotherhood of man does mean
better wages. but 1t also means bet
ter work.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17

Many men enjoy a dry smoke. Why
not dry drink?
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17

A good way to keep well is to take Gar
field tea frequently. 1t insures good health.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
A Success.

Byker-I attended a successful
sleightofhand performance last
night.
Pyker-Really.
Byker-Yes. I lent conjurer a
counterfeit half dollar and he gave me
back good one.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17

Garfield Tea has brought good health tc
thousandsl Unequaled for constipation.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
Every hear of pearl being found in
q church fair oyster3

Take Garfield Tea! Made Of Herbs. 1t u
pure, pleasant and health-giving.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17

Angelfood cakes seldom make boys
angelic.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17

The very best advice: take Garfield Tea
whenever a laxative is needed.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17

It sometimes happens that the black
sheep of family is blonde.
The Springfield herald., 1911-02-17
A Sad Face

A Sad Face.
He-What sweet, sad face she has.
She lin a huff)-Enough to make
any one sad to have such a face as
that.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02

Janitor work. When the school is
not in session they will be expected
to look after things generally around
the buildings.
III. G, Vester ia visiting with Rev.
Jersild this week. He gave lecture
at the College Auditorium, Tuesday
evening. A. M. Nielsen lectured at
the came place Friday night.
N. j. Nielsen and Jacob Jacobsen
went to Atlantic Saturday, the first
going on to Red Oak to visit John w
Petersen formerly of tins place, and
the latter returning the same day.
Landsm@nd Dor erindre at vi
selger og reparerer billig Pumps
og Windmills.
NELSON HDW. Co.
Efterfslger til
j. E. Walker.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02

Test for Potato Starch.
to special form of hydrometer. This
hydrometer is gagged so that when
the empty basket hangs to it it will
float at certain point at the top Of
the water. Exactly ten pounds of the
potatoes are taken. They are thor
oughly washed and then dried. If nee
essary one potato will be cut In order
to make the exact weight. The ten
pounds are put into this wire basket
and attached to the bottom of the
hydrometer. The greater the amount
of starch the lower these potatoes will
pull the hydrometer into the water,
since the starch is heavier, and the
gauge is marked in such way as to
show by the depth to which a hydro
meter is pulled the per cent of starch
contained in the sample. That is the
way testing is done and 1t has an
swered reasonably well in practise. 1t
Is said that potatoes average from IA
to 20 per cent. of starch; 100 pounds
of average potatoes containing II per
cent. OF starch will yield about 1 $40
gallons OF denatured alcohol
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02
ELK HORN
81

j. A. Petersen was iii Monday
with bad cold.
Rasmus Nissen shipped three cars
Of stock Monday.
Miss Lilly Jensen visited with her
sister Mrs. Reimer Friday.
J. r. Heiken was up from Gates on
business Saturday afternoon.
G. Gjodesen shipped OUT car of
hogs Friday and one on Saturday.
Folmer Hansen went to Des Moines
Friday afternoon, returning Monday.
A party was gived at the Willie
Andersen home east of Elkhorn Sum
day.
MAIDS Nielsen the drayman is repor-
ted on the sick list down with the
grippe.
A party was given to the students
at the home of MAIDS Nielsen Sunday
afternoon.
Miss Laura Jensen returned last
week from an extsnded visit through
Colorado and California.
Carl Christensen returned from
Omaha Friday where he has been at
tending to some land business.
Chris P. Larsen has been employed
as Janitor at the Church succeeding
Lars Jensen who has filled this posi-
tion for long time.
Jens Rasmussen gave family fare-
we'll party at their home Saturday
evening. Mr.. Rasmussen intends to
move to Canada about the middle OF
the month.
Walter Gregersen and S. G. Peder-
sen have closed deal with Carl So
rensen for their old building adjoin-
ing the Drug Store for 60 acres of
Canada land.
The A. N. & S. directors held
meeting at the NJ. W. A. hall Satnr-
day afternoon aud one at Atlantic in
the evening. They returned on spe-
cial Sunday morning.
The College school Board we under
stand have employed family from
Nebraska to permanently locate at
the College to do the cooking and
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02
TEST POTATOES FOR STARCH
Department Of Agriculture Bulletin
Discusses Alcohol Making, Par
ticulariy From spuds.

(By " C. MELvILLE.)
The U. s. department of agriculture
has issued Farmers Bulletin No. 40
on potato culls as source of indus
trial alcohol This bulletin discusses
alcohol making more particularly from
potatoes. The amount of alcohol which
can be made from potatoes depends
upon the amount Of starch which the
tubers contain, just as butter making
depends upon tho butter fat in the
milk or cream, says the Rural New
Yorker. Consequently in buying pota-
toes some quality test is required. just
as In the case Of selling milk, the
Babcock test is applied to determine
the amount of butter fat The test for
potatoes is based on specific gravity.