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The Springfield herald., 1912-02-09
He Saved Her Baby"

trance and frantically attempted to
enter. She was held back by several
firemen and officer Stokes.
my dear little baby!" she moaned
to those about her. He will be burn
ed! Will nobody save him?"
Where Is your baby. madam" ask
ed Stokes.
"In the top fiat" she walled. Won't
you save him?" and the tears rolled
down her cheeks.
Whatever betide. let 1t never be said
that Officer Stokes is coward. He
looked at the dense smoke and at the
face of the suffering woman. Then he
dashed into the smoke-filled entrance
and was lost to view.
When firemen were preparing to go
to the rescue. Stokes came in safety
through the cinders carrying in his
arm little black dog.
81 can't find your baby. madam" he
said rushing up to the woman. Il
searched through the fiat several
times as thoroughly as I could and
the only living thing l could find was
this yelping pup"
"My baby." shouted the woman.
my poor little net! though I was
going to lose my baby. Thank you 80
much!" and taking the shawl from her
own head she wrapped 1t about the
dog.
Stokes rubbed the SCOT from his
eyes and the dirt from his smoke-be-
grimed face. looked with gaping mouth
at the disappearing woman and said
well, something about babies.
The Springfield herald., 1912-02-09
PICKS AT DYNAMITE
CARTRIDGE WITH PIN
Curiosity Leads Lad to Investi'
gate Small Blasting Cap
Family in Hospital.

New Worthwhile waiting for his
mother to arrange the dinner table
recently John Guda. II years old. OF
$500 Arthur avenue. undertook to
amuse himself and pass away the
time picking at small dynamite
blasting cartridge with a safety pin
His curiosity led to an explosion by
which he will lose three fingers. His
mother and little sister are in Ford
ham hospital with him. Each is LAGER
ated by pieces of the exploded she'll
The Guda dining-room is a wreck. and
the neighborhood has not yet recov-
cred from what was thought at first
to be a Black Hand bomb.
Guda picked away industriously at
the little copper cylinder until the pin
pierced the wadding. The copper
The Springfield herald., 1912-02-09
.PIMPLEs COVERED HIS BACK

"My troubles began along in the
summer in the hottest weather and
took the form of small eruptions and
itching and kind Of smarting pain.
It took me mostly all over my back
and kept getting worse until finally
my back was covered with mass OF
pimples which would burn and itch at
night SO that / could hardly stand 1t.
This condition kept getting worse and
worse until my back was solid mass
of big sores which would break open
and run. My Undertaking would be
a clot Of blood.
II tried various remedies and salves
for nearly three years and was not
getting any benefit. 1t seemed l was
in eternal misery and could not sleep
on my back or lean on chair. was
finally given a set Of the Cuticura
Remedies and inside Of two weeks I
could see and feel great relief. I
kept on using Cuticura Soap. Ointment
and also the Resolvent, and in about
three or four months time my back
was nearly cured and felt like new
being. Now 1 am in good health and
no sign of any skin diseases and
am fully satisfied that Cuticura Rene
dies are the best ever made for skin
diseases. / would not be without
them" (Signed) w. A. Armstrong.
Corbin. Kan, May &c, 1911. Although
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are sold
by druggists and dealers everywhere,
sample Of each, with 32-page book,
will be mailed free on application to
"Cuticura," Dept. L, Boston.
The Springfield herald., 1912-02-09
DIDN'T THINK SHE WAS TIRED
Mr.. links Mean lnsinuation When
Young Lady pispossessed Him
of His Seat.

THAT was adding insult to injury.
said Representative Mann, the minor
ity leader of the house, apropos OF
political squabble. 1t reminds me oil
young links.
Late one night young Jinks sat in
a crowded trolley carr and, when
girl he knew got aboard and stood
directly in front of him, he made no
sign. His face hidden by his news
paper he pretended that he didn't
know the girl would like to have his
seat.
After while she spoke.
"'Good evening. Mr.. links
"'Why, good evening.
1--we been to the Primrose social
dance
Indeed
"Then, after a pause, she added:
Its wonder. Mr.. links. you
wouldn't offer me your seat!'
"Jinks then got up. He was very
angry. He said, as he hooked himself
to a strap:
"I thought you wouldn't want IT.;
for as you said you'd been to dance,
/ knew you must have been sitting all
the evening""
The Springfield herald., 1912-02-09
Broadway Comedian Tried It on the
Manicure Girl and Got Worst
Of Bargain.

1t doesn't always pay to be too rip
pingly funny The other day one of
Broadways brightest little comedians
began the day with green mouldy
crouch. BY the time he had reached
Forty-second street he had quarreled
with every oae but the subway guard.
That individual seemed to be bit
irritable himself. The comedian went
into John, the barber's.
Shave. sir?" asked the barber.
Nav" snarled the comedian. IT
never want shave at this hour In the
morning. came in for q little merry
chatter"
Saying which he pumped himself
down in the chair and dragged the
apron up under his chin. He waggled
his hand at the lather cup as an indi-
cation of his needs. The manicure
girl approached him. Just as the bar
Der was concluding his ministration.
The Springfield herald., 1912-02-09
~PEA JUGGLER" MAY RETIRE
Frank eowerman, christy Mathew
sons oId-Time Baekstop, 10 Elk
pected to Quit Game.

Frank Bowerman of Romeo. Mich,
famous as the inventor of the only
method Of eating peas with knife
and without the loss Of pea. also as
the only man who ever caught the
delivery of Christy Mathewson to the
complete satisfaction of the peerless
christopher, will quit baseball unless
he gets his release from Kansas City.
says the Utica Blade.
Bowerman has been in the Ameri-
can association for several years. He
first played on the Indianapolis team
under Charlie Carr. Bowerman and
Carr were bosom friends until dis
'pute arose one day and they became
bitter enemies. The result was that
Bowerman and Carr split for good.
At present Bowerman is the prop
lsrty Of the Kansas City club. Carr Is
going out to manage Kansas City this
The Springfield herald., 1912-02-09

1t was common knowledge that at
twelve o'clock noon the wealthy brew
err called in all the poor men In the
neighborhood who warmed themselves
over store and factory gratings and
made them small presents of food.
clothing or money. The brewery graf
ings alone possessed no occupants.
1--WE don't care to stand there on ac-
count of the fumes" said one unfor-
tunate who had been requested to va
cate the trunkmaker's grating. HE
won't give to anybody who smells
berry"
The Springfield herald., 1912-02-09
FUNNY BUSINESS DIDN'T PAY

Sure | want my nails fixed" he
roared. And want 'em fixed quick"
The girl brought her little table,
and the rest of her paraphernalia The
crouch dabbled the fingers of one
hand In the bowl OF water. dried them
on the towel, thrust the fingers OF the
other hand into the bowl. dried them
on the towel and then barked at the
girl. There" said he. i've been
manicured. Best and quickest I've
had in month"
Yes, sir" said the girl Fifty
cents. please"
He doesn't precisely know yet why
he paid it. But he did pay It. Also,
when he left the barber shop he
wasn't nearly SO grouchy. He told a
friend little later that he didn't
think his humor is quite up to par
these days.-New York Letter to the
Cincinnati Times-Star.
The Springfield herald., 1912-02-09
Player Sold for is Cents.

queer deal was pulled off by Jack
Dunn and Jakey Atz. the Baltimore
and Providence managers, recently.
They were talking about Pitcher
Pierce. How much would you give
for him ?" asked Atz. ooh, l wouldn' t
go higher than Is cents" came back
Dunn.
Taken said Atz. and he made out
an agreement which both managers
signed. Dunn handed over Is cents.
Atz looked at 1t for a moment and
then said: Here. Jack. I've never
skinned anyone yet Take this back
and I'll give you bonus Of 15 cents"
The Providence owners, however, re-
fused to ratify the agreement.
The Springfield herald., 1912-02-09
Chance for Shooters.

The United States Revolver associa-
ton has decided to send a team OF
four men and two substitutes to the
Olympic games at Stockholm.
The matches are to be shot between
June 30 and July 5. The international
target will be used and each man will
have sixty shots at fifty meters. Any
ammunition, any pistol or revolver
and any open sights may be used.
Elimination trials will be held at
various cities throughout the United
States before May %. when the en-
tries close. The team captain will
probably be Lieutenant Reginald II.
Sayre of New York.
The Springfield herald., 1912-02-09
wolsa.t Plans to Return.

Ad Wolgast mas been out, Of the
ring and away from fights as long as
his constitution will permit and is
planning to reenter the lists about
May l and fight some six and ten
round battles in New York. He thinks
he will go six or ten rounds all right
and got himself into shape in that
manner. He proposes to fight three
times before July 4, when he expects
10 take on Freddie Welsh at Vernon.
The Springfield herald., 1912-02-09

which encased the explosive was scat
tered in every direction. The room
had the appearance Of being wrecked
by scrapnel.
Mrs. Mary Guda. his mother. was
standing in the doorway. Two pieces
Of the shell tore through her dress
and were embedded in her right arm
above the elbow. Little Mary Guda, 8
years old. was playing in the corner
with her toys and she was badly cut
in the temple.
The Springfield herald., 1912-02-09

One OF the leading baseball men of
the west is Thomas NJ. Chivington.
who has just been elected president of
the American association for five
year term. He will receive an increase
In salary over what he has been get
ing the past two years he has been at
the head Of this big minor league or
ganization. Mr.. Chivington was chosen
president of the American association
in 1910. succeeding Joe O'Brien, now
business manager Of the New York
The Springfield herald., 1912-02-09

Giants. He was chosen to the posi-
ton again last year at the annual cleo
ton. Previous to 1910 Chivington was
general manager of the Louisville
club. He started out originally as
newspaper man. but, like many other
knights of the quill. forsook Journal
ism to make big success in baseball.
Mr.. Chivington is very popular in
the cities composing the American as
ISOLATION. as is Indicated by his cleo
ton as president for long term.
The Springfield herald., 1912-02-09
Frank Bowerman.

year and he said that he would not
have Bowerman on the club. Like
wise Bowerman does not care to play
under Carr.
Before the worlds series last DC
tober Christy Mathewson remarked
that he missed Bowerman. The peer
less Giant hurler said that the Romeo
Mich, fashion plate was the best
catcher he ever worked with.
The Springfield herald., 1912-02-09
SEVEN YEARS
OF MISERY.
How Mrs. Bethune was Re-
stored to Health by Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.
"For seven years I
ng. l was in bed for

1Our OF HVe QayS III =
time every month,
and SO weak l could
hardly walk. l had
cramps, backs CHI Q
and headache, an d
was so nervous and
weak that / dreaded
to see anyone or
have anyone move in
the room. The doc
tors gave me medi-
cine to ease me at
The Springfield herald., 1912-02-09

The man who is satisfied with him
self never worries on account of his
neighbours estimate of him.
The Springfield herald., 1912-02-09

People who pirate at being willing
to pay the price usually fee at the
first figures.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26

The Pathe Weekly at the Lomo to-
day Is one of great interest and edu-
cational value, showing the Missouri
river overlooking its banks, inundat-
ing the entire country around Water
100, Neb., causing great damage and
loss of property Also views of the
late "ltalo-Turkish War" in Tripoli
and many others. The Poison Gun"
is pretty and highly entertaining
fairy story. Pretty faces and grace.
ful acting makes this desirable pic
ture. "The Rel Brothers" are two Of
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
is going far beyond this.

Some of the questions asked by Sen
ator Smith are reproduced and edito-
rally ridiculed in the newspapers.
The Globe refers to the Senator as a
born fool" and as "a gentleman from
the wilds of Michigan who possibly is
compelled by the exigencies of cleo
pioneering to be as insolent as possible
to Englishmen. Unfortunately the in
vestigation is very much in his hands
and the best efforts of the more repu-
table Senators hardly can serve to
nullifv the harm he has done"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
CONFEDERATE DAY

Atlanta, Ga, April 26.-Contederate
Memorial Fay was observed in this
city and throughout Georgia today as
legal holiday, with impressive ex-
ercises by the veterans and the Sons
of the Confeeeracy. The day is also
legal holiday in Florida. Alabama
and Mississippi. An automobile en-.
durance run will be hold here as the
sporting feature of the holiday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26

4; off Perritt, 6; stolen bases, Miller,
2, Smith; Twobase hits, Galloway, G..
Smith, Mills, PARROT, Wickenhoffer;
struck out, by Hooks, l by Perritt
?; by ReddiDg, 10; bases on balls, off
Hook, 2; off Perritt, /; off Redding, q;
hit by pitched ball, Blanchfield by
Hooks; C. Smith by Perritt; secrifice
hit, Blachfield; wild pitch, Hooks.
Time, 1850. Umpire, Elmer.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
WOODPECKERS GET
LOOSE AT LAST
With Redding On The Mound Hat
tiesburg Wins From Vicks-
burg II to 6.

Vicksburg. Miss, April 2G.-Vicks-
burg lost the first game of the series
to Hattiesburg by the score of II to 6.
II was a poorly played game and after
the fourth inning all interest was lost
in it, The only exciting moment Of
the game was when Manager Mills of
lie locals made $50 by striking an
advertising sign in left field
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26

Mr. O. E. Jones, formerly connected
with the Lomo theatre at Hammond,
La, is in Hattiesburg to assume man
agement Of the Lomo in this city.
Mollere will continue to make Hatties-
burg his headquarters, but since the
enlargement of the Lomo circuit to
include several other cities, the add
tional duties imposed on him made
necessary the services Of a local man
ager. Mr.. Jones has been with the
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM
PLAYS ELLISVlLLE.

The second baseball team of the
High School left this
morning for Ellisville, where they will
cross bats with the Ellisvlle Agricul-
tural High School team. The lineup
Is as follows: Jackson, c.; Hickman,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
ASTOR'S BODY
CONTINUED From Page One.)

The dissatisfaction of the public
might be alleviated If it had clearer
idea as to the scope or intention of
the American investigation. It is ad-
mitted that the Senate has a perfect
right to inquire into the death of the
Americans but it is felt the committee
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26

S. s.; Freeman, h.; Poole, 3b. st.
Clair, 2b. Montague, p; Cox, |. f.;
Turner, C. f.. Holmes, +. f.
The second team is a strong aggre-
cation and confidently expects to give
the Ellisville boys an interesting fight.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26

The following gentlemen connected
with various departments of the Stand
ard Oil Co., are in the city, F. B.
Register and D. C. Fee, of Cov.ngton,
KY, ard M. Noble, of Atlanta, Ga.
They are being entertained while here
by ]. c. Green, travelling representa-
tive and e. A. Edwards, manager Of
the local plant.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26

RARKsDALE g. HARRISON are Of
ferng high grade paint for $500 per
gallon for the next ten days. 2o3 w
Pine street. Opposite Post office
3oth phones SOS.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26

Messrs. Long and Burroughs, who
represent the U. NJ. c. people and have
been in attendance at the State Tour
nament at Laurel, arrived here last
club at the shoot this afternoon.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26

Milistine Duke, she of varied accom-
plishments in many lines of petty
crime, was the only offender that faced
the Commissioner in the City Court
this morning. Milistine is charged
with retailing this time. Her case
was continued
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
Southern League.
Results Yesterday.

Chattanooga, 6; Memphis, 8.
New Orleans, IS; Mobile, 1.
Nashville, s.; Atlanta, 4.
Birmingham, 5; Montgomery, 3.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
More People Go to the
GEM THEATRE Thar All
Other Places Of Amusement Couh;n,

Lomo people some time and is thor
oughly conversant with the business
and knows how to look after the COM
fort of patrons.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
National League.
Results Yesterday.

Boston. Z; Brooklyn 5.
New York, 3; Philadelphia, l.
Cincinnati, 1; Pittsburg, 0.
Chicago, s; st. Louis, 2.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
City Bre0ities

c. Fl. Armstrong, representing the
Studebaker Corporation, is in the city.
". F. Morton, salesman with the
cleaner Oil Co, from Atlanta, Ca, is
in the city.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
Games Today.

jackson at New Orleans.
Meridian at Greenwood.
Hattiesburg at Vicksburg.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
American League.
Results Yesterday.

Boston, A; Washington, 1.
Detroit, 6; st. Louis, 1.
Philadelphia, 5; New York, 4.
Chicago, s.; Cleveland, 0.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
Games Today.

New Orleans at Mobile.
Birmingham at Montgomery.
Nashville at Atlanta.
Chattanooga at Memphis.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
Games Today.

Detroit at st. Louis.
New York at Washington.
Philadelphia at Boston.
Chicago at Cleveland.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26

PILES CURES IN 8 TO IA DAYS
Your druggist will refund money il
PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any
case of itching, Blind, Bleeding or
Protruding Piles In 6 to IA days. 50c
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
Games Today.

Brooklyn at Philadelphia.
Boston at New York.
Cincinnati at Pittsburg.
st. Louis at Chicago.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26
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HOW THEY STAND.
Cotton States League.

Results Yesterday.
jackson, 4; New Orleans, 3.
Hattiesburg. IL; vicksburg, 6.
Greenwood. 8; Meridian, 8.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26

IN CASE OF ACCIDENT
PHONE 40 DAY OR NIGHT
RAMsEY's AMBULANCE SERVICE
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-04-26

Summary:
Innings pitched, Hooks. Q IL: Per
nit, 8 20; hits apportioned. on Hooks,
La Junta tribune., 1912-01-13
Notice Of Administrators Sale.

In the matter OF the estate OF Hez.
ekiah II. Norton. deceased.
BY virtue of an order and decree Of
the county court OF Otcro county.
made on the petition Of the under
signed. administrator of the estate
OF Hezekiah H. Norton. deceased. on
the goth day OF December. a. d. 1911,
I shall. on the 20th day OF January.
A. ID. 1912. at the hour OF 10 O'Clock
a. m. sell at private sale. TO the
highest and best bidder. at the south
door OF the court house In La Junta.
the following described real estate OF
said deceased. to-wit: The north
east quarter tneAD OF section four
teen uN, township twenty-four t21
south. range fifty-six t56) west OF
the sixth principal meridian. situate
in the county Of Otero. state OF Col.
orado, upon the following terms, viz:
Cash In hand.
Al the conclusion OF such sale the
purchaser will be entitled TO . GER
uficats Of purchase. and upon the
approval Of such sale BY the court
the purchaser will be entitled to a
deed OF said real property.
RUFUS w. NORTON.
Administrator Of the estate OF Hcze-
kiah H. Norton. deceased.
Dated At La Junta. Colorado. this
Goth day Of December. a. ID. 1911.
First publication. December 30. 1911.
Last publication. January 20. 1912.
La Junta tribune., 1912-01-13
Notice for Publication.

Department Of the Interior, United
States Land Office at Pueblo, Colo,
rado, December 10, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that Rose
l.. Hayes, widow of Michael A.
Hayes. deceased, OF Pueblo, Colorado
who, on May 3, 1908, made homestea
Entry No. 1917, serial No 06S75,
for north half northwest quarter,
southeast quarter northwest quarter,
southwest quarter northeast quarter,
section II, township rs south, range
81 west, sixth principal meridian. has
filed notice of inteation to make final
five year proof. to establish claim to
the land above described, before the
United States land office. at Pueblo,
Colorado, on the 2ith day of January
1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
A. T. Haines, OF Timpas, Colorado .
Joseph Ramey. and Stephen Conroy,
OF Trinided, Colorado: Jacob Johnson
OF Sugar City. Colorado.
Not coal land.
], W. HAWLEY, Register.
First publication, December %. 1911.
Last publication. January 20. 1912.
La Junta tribune., 1912-01-13
Summons.

State Of Colorado. county OF Otero.
In the County Court
X. n Smith. plaintiff, VS.. ]. w.
Leuty. defendant. SUMMONS.
The people Of the state OF Colorn.
do, to J. W. Lcuty. the defendant
above named, GREETING:
You are hereby required TO ap-
pear In an action brought against you
by the above named defendant In
the county court OF Otcro county.
state Of Colorado. and answer the
complaint therein within twenty
days after the service hereof. II
served within this county. or, II
served out Of this county. or by pub
lication. within thirty days after
the service hereof. exclusive OF the
day Of service: or judgment by de
fault will be- taken against you ac'
cording to the prayer OF the com
plant. And II IA copy OF the com.
plant In the above entitled action
be not served with this summons. or
II the service hereof be made out OF
this state. then ten days additional
to the time hereinbcforc specified for
appearance and answer will be allow
ed before the taking OF judgment by
default ~ Afort Said.
The SAID action iS brought TO re
cover tho sum Of Seventeen Hundred
Forty Dollars Oi.7%0.o0). due plain.
tiff from dpecndant. upon . prom's'
sorry notc.with interest thereon. and
for costs Of suit. ~ will more fully
appear from complaint In said &C.
ton to which reference Is here made.
Q COPY Of which IL hereto attached.
And you ere hereby notified that
Il you fail y appear. and to answer
the said complaint % above required.
tho said piaintiff win take Judgment
against you b. default. according to
the prayer q Ais said complaint.
Given unAsf ny hand and the seal
Of said court affixed At La Junta. IN
said county. this "a day Of December.
A. d. 1911.
(8caD 3 w. MCDANIEL.
Judge and nx.Officio Clerk Of tho
County Court Of Otsro County. Col.
orAdo.
BY Mildrsd Field. Deputy.
First publicotioa, December 30. 1911.
Last pubiication. January -. 1919.