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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
POOR PLACE TO ECONOMIC
Democrats VIII Gain Little by TheIf
ParsimonIous Dealing with
Naval Affairs.

What howl there would be II un-
expectedly this country should be
thrown into a war with one OF the
great powers and our navy should bS
found inadequate to meet the situa
ton. When the people OF the coun-
try protested against the lack OF pre-
paredness that permitted the first few
reverses, what answer could con.
gress make to the charge OF negli.
gence?
II is all very well to say that there
is no danger OF war with one of the
big powers. Were there such a dan
ger at present. the country might well
pause before adopting a big nava,
program that might hasten the crisis.
II tho United States should prepare
itself now, however. its action would
not be open to misconstruction or the
cause Of fears abroad.
The assertion of Secretary Meyer
before the house naval affairs COM
mittee that Japan In 1915 will have
wrested the position OF third naval
power from the United States and
that this country will have diff Guilty
in maintaining itself in fourth place
unless two battleships are authorized
each year. should give pause to those
who are trying to effect economies at
the expense of the navy
The suggestion that country SO
rich as the United States should vol
untary take fourth place in the rank.
Ing Of the world powers Is a retiec-
tion on the progressiveness. of those
who have the power to make the pol.
icy OF the nation. II such economy is
designed as an appeal for votes at
the coming election it Will not work
The people want an economical gov
ernment. but they do not want to en-
danger either the prestige or the
safety of the country.
Congress ought to realize that the
people of this nation are patriotic as
well as progressive. The tartff, over
which the Democrats are showing sc
much concern, could not rouse the
people to the pitch where they would
be willing to lay down their lives
either for or against It. For the pro
lection of the nation, however, mil
lions of men would come forward. Is
1t likely, then, that the people will
applaud the elimination OF two bat
| tleships, which Will force this natior
into fourth place and probably still
lower? In a test between economy
and patriotism the latter will VIII
every time, and the Democrats shoule
| keep this in mind when the fight ovel
the navy bill Is waged on the floor o
the house.-Washingt Post.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
Workino for a Good Cause.

Secretary Wickersham asked con-
gress for an appropriation to continue
the campaign of the department OF
justice against white slavery. Con-
gress was not disposed to respond-a
Democratic congress yields reluctant
ly If at all to demands for money
from officers of Republican admin
istration. But there are good citi-
zens. determined that white slavery
shall be stamped out and extremely
disregardful of considerations of pet
ty politics. A number of civic or
ganizations. including the National
Order Of B'nai Birth, and the Ma
tional Society for the Prevention OF
Crime, are sending representatives to
Washington to urge liberal response
by congress to the appeal from the
department of justice for money to
prosecute it's good work on behalf OF
wronged and defenseless women.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
Poor Scheme Of "Economy."

The Democratic scheme for reduc-
ing army expenses comprehends the
abolition of five regiments of cavalry.
apparently by the discharge of enlist
ed men and not by their distribution
10 other regiments or other branches
OF the service. That we have an un-
due proportion of cavalry has long
been the conviction Of many infantry
officers. On the other hand. the argu-
ment has been advanced that as the
modern army, to be effective, must be
extremely mobile, our departure from
the common scheme of proportion of
cavalry to infantry is perfectly up to
date The political effect of reducing
the army Is not likely to be to the
advantage Of the Democrats.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
Postoffice Savings Banks.

Postmaster General Hitchcock tells
the country that the postotfice savings
banks already established in nearly
all Of the 1900 postof1ices of the class
known as Presidential" are proving
emphatically successful. He is so
certain of their usefulness and satis-
factory operation that he is going
ahead with plans for opening such
banks for savings In about 10000
fourth-class postoffices which do a
money order business.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
Bow Had Noticed Thlnqs.

The dear little Office boy had been
detected in lie. 1t was not one OF
the ordinary prevarications OF the
everyday world, and, moreover. to
make the crime more grievous, he had
persisted in adhering to his original
mendacious statement.
DO you know, my lad" asked a
grizzled clerk, IN a kindly fashion.
what becomes of young lads who
trif1e with the truth?"
"Aye," was the assured reply; the
boss often sends them out as travel
ers when they grow up!'
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
The Bitter End.

DO you think" asked the girls
mother, you have succeeded at last
in convincing Mr. Youngbuck that he
can never have our daughter?"
I'm afraid not Somehow can't
help feeling that he may get her yet"
But you told him this morning
when he asked you for the seventh
time that you would not give your
consent"
Yes The trouble is that he has
not threatened to carry on his cam
paign to the bitter end. AS long as a
chap refrains from referring to the
bitter end there Is a chance that he
may win out
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
Two ANGLES Of View.

The Democratic proposal, which re
ceived the unanimous assent Of the
caucus. for placing sugar on the free
list. with its corollary of taxing IN
comes, is to be viewed from two stand
points. AS piece Of campaign liter.
ature. as basis for an appeal for
votes, 1t may, perhaps. have its draw.
ing power, which is exactly what II
was introduced for: as proposed legis.
lation 1t is certain to meet with checks
all along the line.-Philadelphia Led
ger.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
Modern journalism.

Arthur Brisbane. the editor, praised.
at dinner in New York. the educa-
tive value OF moving pictures.
But, OF course" he said afterwards.
the moving picture will never equal
the newspaper as an educative force.
THE newspaper not only reports
news-in dull seasons 1t makes news
as we'll A famous editor put this
news-making feature very neatly be-
fore a cub reporter when he said:
IF a dog bites a man 1t isn't news.
But, If man bites a dog, 1t is. When
ever you can't find man biting a
dog, go and bite one yourself.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
AS ORDERED.

A country tailor recently found him.
self in an awkward fix. He wanted to
order two datirons OF the type
known a. 'tailor's goose" but he
looked at the order he had written and
shook his head.
Two tailor's gooses.' he muttered:
that don't look right Two tailor's
geese-no. I'm sure that can't be cor
rect"
He pondered the question until he
became quite worried. but finally hit
on the brilliant idea of writing his
order:
"Messrs. -. Please send one
tailor's goose. P. S.-You can send
two instead OF one."-Londou Weekly
Telegraph.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30

severe pains through my back, could
hardly move. My limbs ached until
l scarcely knew what l was about.
and headaches and dizziness dis
tressed me. began using Doan's
Kidney Pills and was entirely re-
lieved. It IL over two years since I
have had any kidney trouble to speak
Of"
when Your Back Is Lame, Remember
the Name-DOAN'S," Soc. all stores.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
Democratic Dissension.

The Democratic party Is more hope
lessly divided, more confused and diff
fused upon questions OF current issue
now than 1t was when the session be
gan; or, at least, the confusion and
diffusion is now more apparent than
1t was at that time. Even the inves-
tigatfng committees-those agencies
which were expected to turn out SO
much valuable party capital-seem to
have developed, in one instance at
least. an acrimonious dissersion
among the majority members.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
Dancer In IiberaIIty.

"A drop of ink makes millions
think" remarked the ready made
philosopher
YES" replied Senator Sorghum.
but you want to limit your use of ink
to drops. AS soon as you go to spread.
ing It around in quarts they're liable
to get too tired to think"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
In Desperate Mood.

That prima donna has a voice like
an Angels
You think So" responded the i'm
presario, resentfully Well. l don't
know how an angel talks when things
don't go to suit her. But II though,
they all sounded like this prima donns
I'd think twice before wanting to GO
to heaven"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
G2&R 3&RRs ~
just as He Said.

At the good roads convention II
Emporta recently Nit Wilhoit was in
Producing some OF Emporia's promi
nent citizens to the delegates HI
told the delegates what each one o.
the prominent citizens represented II
. business way until he introduced the
last one. He represents nothing.
Mt. Wilhoit said. Except myself
represent myself" said the prominent
citizen. We'll. that II what l said.
replied Mr.. Wilhoit.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
Looking Ahead.

A popular local belle is very roman
tic.
Il think I had better get Job be-
fore we marry" said her flance.
The girl protested
Don't be SO unromantic," she said.
II won't need any clothes for a long.
long time"
But you may want to eat almost
Immediately, my dear"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
Pleasing IRREGULARITIES,

There are wild irregularities that
are pleasing. In the north station a
boy tripped while running toward his
father and mother who were on the
back platform of the car just start
ing.
The Mother-Little Johnny fell
down.
The Father-Leave him lay.
This was wholly admirable. III
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
fitpaIla Of lanouaoe,

I'm going to ride at the country"
said a Frenchman. whose English was
not very perfect, to a friend.
You should say ride in the coun.
try" remarked the friend
"Ah! yes-very good" responded
the Frenchman. "and when I come
back l will knock in your door"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
A Mode Of conceaIment.

Il want to keep the real facts con
cerning this transaction secret"
said the enterprising man.
Then" replied the sage counselor.
Il should Immediately start a contro-
versy concerning 1t. Then SO many
theories will be advanced that the
facts will never become public"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
Oriental Politics.

"Hi Lee. Hi Loo." he declared as he
read the evening paper.
And why this ribald song?" asked
his wife. trying to get a snif Of his
breath.
Il am not singing" he replied. II
am merely trying to memorize the
names Of the Chinese cabinet officers"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
Advance In Art.

so you think our national artistic
gense is improving"
"Yes." replied the cruel critic. "Ouf
statuary 10 far from what IT should be-
But we have at least taken the wood.
en- Indians from in front Of the cigar
stores"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
"reminiscences Of the Great.

Il met a man today who once knew
the great Richard Wagner"
did he have any interesting remi-
niscences of the great composer?"
Yes; he says that Wagner once
stung him for $40 or the equivalent of
that sum In our money"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
A Good Record for Both

i've driven my car for over a year
now." said Bilkins, "and I've never
run down anybody"
That's nothing" said Mrs. Biikins
I've attended the meetings OF our
sewing circle for five years and have
never run down nybody."-Aarper's
Weekly.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30

The Preacher-Then you don't think
l practice what l preach, eh?
Deacon Hayrick-No. stree, l don't
You've been preaching on ther sub
ject of resignation fer two years. and
yer amt resigned yit.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
No Place for Them,

Il see where President Taft has
been asked to appoint a woman to
the Supreme court vacancy"
Nonsense! Do you suppose any nor.
nal womap is going to take a place
where she has to sit still and let
other people do all the arguing7"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
Her Help.

Hilton says he is willing to give
his wife credit for having been q great
help to him In business"
Il understand she was his stenog
rapher for several years."
Yes. He insists that he has never
had anyone in the ONCE who could
equal her in the delicate business oi
persuading creditors to be patient"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30

raw spring months.
They stop backache
and urinary disor-
ders, keep the kid
neys well and pre-
vent colds from set
Ting on the kidneys.
Mrs. e. A. Bennett,
Johnson Ave, Los
Gatos. Cal. says: III
l took cold or over
worked, l had such
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
No Market.

Time is money" quoted the wisS
Guy
Possibly" replied the Simple Mug
but 1t isn't always an easy matter
to effect the exchange"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
Sanae Old Story.

She How did they ever come to
marry?
He - Oh it's the same old story.
Started out to be good friends, you
know, and later on changed their
minds-Puck.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30

II you wish beautiful, clear, white
clothes. use Red Cross Bag Blue. At ali
good grocers.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
Ouqht to Be All Rjoht.

Mr.. Demonstrating wrong with
this hash this morning, dear"
Mrs. Bacon-Why?
4 don't know. 1t needs something"
Il can't think what it can be. l put
In everything l could find"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
Tho Nervous Patient.

You should take an ice cold plunge
every morning" said the physician.
But. doctor. I have insomnia"
"The ice cold plunge will help to
cure It,"
mo. 1t won't. I'll lie awake all night
dreading it."
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
Wants to Find Him.

my doctor advises me to 60 south
for my health"
-Who is your doctor7 MY fool Of q
doctor advises me to sleep outdoors
for my health
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels
Sugar-coated. tiny granules. Easy to take
- candy.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
Alas I

Oh, harki The postman's whistle,
This life's all burr and thistle.
A merchant from my pittancs
Demands a quick remittance.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
MAKING Distinctions,

Does your husband play bridge?"
Certainly not" replied Mrs. Film
gilt He does very we'll as a partner
through life, but partner at bridge
has position of some responsibility"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
Gossip,

Polly-Miss Yellowleaf says she al
ways tries to get her beauty sleep.
Dolly-Well, all l can say is she
must suffer frightfully from insomnia
-Woman's Home Companion.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
COLDS AND cHILLS
BRING KIDNEY ILLS

Colds, chills and grip strain the kid
neys and start backaehe. urinary dis
orders and uric acid troubles. Doan's
Kidney Pills are very useful in the
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
Tho Way to Win.

THE rain was coming down In
sheets"
81 noticed 1t was In the bed Of the
streets.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
Excuse These Tears

IT chose pet word yestermorn
And now I'm feeling lonely.
Twas 'inly." but sure's you're born.
The printer made 1t "only."
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30

Regret for the mistakes of our
youth doesn't always prevent US from
making them In old old age.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30

Friendship and.confidence are plants
Of slow growth.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30

For constipation use . natural remedy
Garfield Tea is composed Of carefully select
ed herbs only. At all drugstores
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30

It's difficult to discover q girl who
can't sing.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30

There Is no excuse for the dyspeptic, with
Garfield Tea accessible at every drugstore.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30

Keep your troubles to yourself and
they will not expand
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quiniue Tablet4
Druggists refund money If II fails to cure. II. w.
GROVES signature is each box. 25c.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30

important to Mothere
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
Reara tho

slssssa.s sss, s's Of &%zZzzw
In Use For Over so Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30

Political economy may be all right,
but political liberty counts for more
about election time.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-30
Hast onef

The chap who has dreadful cold
In very far from feeling jolly:
Is far more apt. II truth be told,
To yield himself to melancholy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-16
Pretty Flounces
For Petticoats

PETTICOATS OF the silk variety
orally have fiounces that are attrac-
tive If not always beautiful. and even
on the rather cheap skirts this rule
holds good. But the same thing can
not be said in every instance OF the
homemade petticoat
Flounces on silk petticoats this sea-
son are made scant unless they are or
the accordion plated type. and in that
case they are usually edged with
narrow quilting OF silk. either hemmed
on the edges or frayed out in the man
ner OF rose" Quillings.
A scant fiounce OF plain colored silk
edged with a two inch bias band OF
fancy silk. either Dresden, striped or
plain. then trimmed with five other
bands at equal distances from each
other encircling the fiounce. makes
charming trimming for petticoat for
general use.
Fine knife plated fiounces combined
with bayadere tucks are pretty for the
more elaborate petticoat A strip OF
the tucked silk may be inset on the
plated fiounce. and its edge may be
finished with a narrow quilting.
A dozen or more of pin tucks encir-
cling the bottom of a silk lounce are an
effective trimming. or cording may be
used in the same way.
On the dressier petticoats or chiffon
and messaline garlands OF small satin
or chiffon flowers are used. or ribbon Is
caught up in festoons and held in place
with bows having many loops and
ends.
| No matter what the fiounce or whar
| the material of the petticoat may be. II
| is absolutely necessary that the stitch
| cry be done in the neatest possible
manner. that not the smallest detail Is
neglected and that the fiounce Is hunS
an equal distance from the door at ev-
| cry point
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-16

a LTHOUGH degenerate modern
~ digestive machinery has
- brought about a curtailment
OF the Thanksgiving feast
n IL a question whether It has i'm
proved the quality. Certain IT is that
while the housekeeper OF today has
less to prepare TO meet the critical
twentieth century appetite each course
must be a gustatory gem in a At set
ting. and. with the high cost Of living
rising to alarming heights every day,
this IL no easy task
The usual dishes present no diff
culties TO the good cook. Practice has
made perfection in these long ago. but
there are many little ways OF making
them more attractive and many little
dainties or which she may be unaware.
Cider jelly Is a new way OF Offering
apple Juice. which is considered BY
many housewives an Indispensable
item OF the Thanksgiving menu. Take
a quart OF cider, but be sure IL is quite
fresh. Then add a teaspoonful of
lemon Juice. enough sugar to make II
uRreeably sweet and heat it in a skillet.
Dissolve a tablespoonful OF gelatin in
a little cold water and pour the hot
cider upon It. Stir thoroughly and
strain through a cloth, then chill in the
refrigerator. II is pretty II nodded in
a design OF ears Of corn or other sea-
sonable emblem and served on a plat
ter encircled by ring OF spiced pears.
A delicious salad which is good to
serve when the main course is turkey
IL dressed on individual plates as fol-
lows: bed OF lettuce is arranged on
each plate. and on this is a slice Of
Bermuda onion. with green sweet pep
pers. tomato and cucumber. French
dressing Is the proper accompaniment
To serve with the turkey or to fol-
low closely upon II try cranberry water
Ice. Pick over a quart OF fine plump
cranberrles and pour on them a tea
cupful OF hot water. not boiling. Cook
till soft and reduce to one-haf its origi-
nal quantity and allow II TO cool Add
the Juice OF q good sized lemon, a ST.
rup made of a quart OF boiling water
and two cupfuls OF granulated sugar
cooked until II thickens. Stir well and
freeze TO the consistency OF water ice.
Serve in sherbet glasses.
Here II a form OF bouillon that will
be new TO many cooks and for a soup
course In good TO serve. as the Thanks
giving menu is generally a rather long
and hearty one. Simmer two table
Bpoonfuls OF tapioca in two quarts of
clear beef stock until smooth. When
done put in the yolks OF raw eggs in
the proportion of one yolk to two per-
sons. Place the eggs in the bottom OF
the tureen- Now pour in the hot soup
and beat until soup and eggs combine
In n frothy cream.
Creamed lobster makes q delicious
sntree or nsh course. Have ready q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-16
GIVE YOUR CLOTHES A REST.

A WOMAN who always looks very
A neat and charming and whose
clothes last a long time gave few
hints the other day concerning her
methods of treatment Clothes. she
said, need q rest just as people do.
She declared that as soon as she had
taken off her tailor made suit and thor
oughly brushed II she hung II on the
proper hangers and put 1t away in the
wardrobe until the next day. IL was
never allowed to remain dusty nor TO
lie/about for five minutes when once
she had taken IL of.
Her shoes were put on trees and
cleaned Immediately. and her hat was
brushed scrupulously before she laid 1t
in the box that exactly fitted it Her
wells. too. were folded to nicely.
Some women have their clothes
brushes washed but seldom This wo-
man said that hers were washed regu-
larry every other day and thus kept
exquisitely fresh.
She made this rule: She never wore
the same dress in the street that she
wore in the house, Once a week all
her garments were pressed with a not
too hot iron and carefully mended. All
clothes when laid away for the season
were cleaned first and folded to per-
lection. and tissue paper was tucked
in sleeves and under trimmings when
possible.
Hers was the golden rule. as she was
not opuIent--to buy very few clothes,
but once bought to wear them.
Another good rule OF hers was TO buy
two pairs OF shoes and to wear them
on alternate days.