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The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30
DETECTIVE HIckEY's STORY.

THE murder of Chris Berry" said
Detective Hickey. was one Of the
greatest mysteries that ever came out
of the Bowery. When at last 1t began
to clear, the crime was fastened SO
conclusively upon one man, that. had
not developments outside Of the reg
ular investigation interfered, an in
nocent man certainly would have been
executed.
when the body Of Chris Berry. who
was known to everybody in the I'M
derworld. was found lying in the gut
ter at Fifth street at an hour which
was early candle lighting on the Bow
cry, there was not the slightest evil
dence as to the identity Of the muir
derer. although the street at that
time was usually crowded.
1.-The body was first seen by a
young man who had Just left the old
Cooper Institute. He gave the alarm.
but nothing had been done up to the
time arrived. had the body taken
to the Fifth street police station. 1
knew Chris we'll. myself, and hun.
dreds Of his friends came to the sta
ton house, and also identified him.
They constituted themselves special
detectives to find out. If possible. who
had murdered the king Of the Card
were advanced by Chris friends. to
explain the butchery, as he had been
in trouble many times after his return
from the west, but they were theories.
with no evidence to back them up.
THAT which gained the most
weight with me for time was that
Chris had been killed for some quar-
rel concerning a woman.
Zone of the girls that ! heard Chris
had taken a fancy to was Cuban.
She had formerly been the sweetheart
of a Spanish cigar maker in Allen
street, and these were few facts
which picked up which directed sus-
picion toward him. 1 did not find the
girl or where Chris lived until the day
of his funeral, which took place from
his sisters home in Delaney street.
1.-THE girl attended the funeral and
followed Chris body to the grave.
After the burial was over. / followed
her to her home and sweated her for
information which would throw some
light on the case. She didn't know
anything OF importance. She told me
where her Spanish lover lived. and
said that Chris had settled all trouble
with him by giving him little money
and getting him place to work In a
gambling joint in the Bowery.
"She said that Chris left home
about noon on the day he was killed.
saving he probably wouldn't return
until the next evening. but he gave
her no hint as to where he wcs going
or whom he was to meet. l went
after the Spanish lover to satisfy my
self that her story was straight.
found him working in Butch Ellis
gambling house. and convinced myself
hevond doubt that on the night Of the
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30
THE WAY OUT
Change Of Food Brought Success and
Happiness.

An ambitious but delicate girl, after
failing to go through school on &C.
count of nervousness and hysteria,
found in Grape-Nuts the only thing
that seemed to build her up and fur
nish her the peace of health.
From infancy" she says. II have
not been strong. Being ambitious to
learn at any cost l finally got to the
High School, but soon had to abandon
my studies on account OF nervous pros
tratlon and hysteria.
My food did not agree with me,
grew thin and respondent. could not
enjoy the simplest social affair for l
suffered constantly from nervousness
in spite of all sorts of medicines.
This wretched condition continued
until was twenty-five, when became
interested in the letters Of those who
had cases like mine and who were get
ting well by eating Grape-Nuts.
II had little faith but procured a
box and after the first dish l expe-
rienced a peculiar satisfied feeling
that had never gained from any ordi-
nary food. l slept and rested better
that night and in few days began to
grow stronger.
II had new feeling and peace and
restfulness. In few weeks, to my
great Joy. the headaches and nervous
ness left me and life became bright
and hopeful. l resumed my studies
and later taught ten months with ease
of course using Grape-Nuts every
day. 1t is now four years since be-
gan to use Grape-Nuts, l am the mis-
tress of a happy home, and the old
weakness has never returned" Name
given by the Postum Co., Battle Creek,
Mich.
There's a reason" Read the little
book, 1.-The Road to Wellville." in pkgs.
Ever rend the nbOVe lcttcrf A new
one Rppeprs from time tO time. They
nrc genuine, true, and full OF human
interest.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30
EASY TO DEAL WITH YoKEs
Are Sure to Shrink. but the Remedy
May Be Quickly Found and
as Quickly Applied.

Few Of US have escaped the horror Of
finding. after our summer frocks or
guimpes have been returned from the
laundry for the first time. that the
yoke has shrunk and the collar is
entirely too tight for comfort. 1t Is
the experience Of almost every wom-
an before the season of thin. cool
frocks Is over. and one that few
know how to remedy.
Should the yoke of your frock re-
quire to be enlarged. add the width
at the center of the back and the
shape of the yoke will not be spoiled
This can be done either by letting
out the hem in the back and facing
the raw edges or by inserting mar
row lace insertion on the inside Of
the hem each side OF the opening
The fact that almost every lace
or embroidery yoke opens in the back
make this a simple task. and as a
yoke rarely requires more than an
inch of additional width. simplifies
the matter greatly.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30
Unreasonable Rsstraint.

A. wag. entering an empty railway
compartment lately. happened. to- NO
tice the legend. Wait until The tIain
stopa," above The door, and ihiphiug
to have a Joke on someone, he deN.
terously erased the ~. In IRAN.
At the next station ln old country
dame got in and seated herself!
A very heavy storm of'rain how came
on and when the train drew up at tho
next station the good lady looked sAi;S-
iouzly out of the window. After a
short stay the train again started pn
its way. to the old lady's amazement.
''Yer's a purity CO.. Sir" she SAID,
turning toward the heartless Wag. "AH
my old man was waitin' on tile plat
form. Wy won't they let e get. out
when it's raining" go
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30
A Bon Voyage Gift.

A gift for the departing traveller
that is not likely to be duplicated is a
box of small sachets filled with prepa-
rations for softeuing water. One sachet
can be used to a bath and half one
for basin of water.
This does much to overcome the
r-ughening effect on the skin of hard
pater. Such boxes come ready pre-
pared. with 25 or so sachets neatly
put up In compact form.
A similar gift may be homemade.
with two-inch bags Of fine cheese
cloth filed with oatmeal. almond meal.
orris and bran or some other softening
preparation.
Accompanying this outfit may be
three dozen small squares-two or
three inches-of soft silk or old linen.
These are used to wipe cold cream
from the face They save the wash
cloths and are far more hygienic.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30
Dyed Muslin Flowers.

Rose and sweet-peas OF dyed spotted
muslin are among the many new mil.
linery flowers which have been
evolved this season. With little
cleverness these might even be car
ried out at home, the white muslin
being made to take on different
gradations of tone by means of pow.
der dyes. or cut out Of muslin In pret.
ty shades of pink. crimson. and vel.
low
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30
A FriehtfuI shock.

The president Of the university mad
dark circles under his eyes, his. checks
were paliid. his lips trembling, he Wore
a haunted expression. Every now and
then he turned and glanced npprehens-
lively behind him. r'." 'fs-':'
You look ill.," said his wife. Whats
wrong, dear?"
Nothing mucn," he replied. Put
-I-f-had fearful dream last mig Ia,
and feel this morning as If as II
i" He hesitated and stammered. 1t
was evident that his nervous system
was shattered, H., IT,. ~.
What wa the drcam?' asked his
wife. :" - '"7' -.
"I-1-dreamed the trustees required
that-that l should--that should
pass the freshmen examination for al.
uiss1on!" sighed the president.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30

The general manager Of the Balsi.
more and Ohio railroad was riding on
a freight engine on the Cumberlnnd
division of that road short time ago.
The train was heavy one. made up
of refrigerator cars loaded with tho
maximum tonnage for the engine. As
they approached a grade the engineer
leaned over to the fireman and yelled:
Warm. her up. old tallowpot!. Warm
her up! Slam the potpie into her 30
she'll be ka;ish to take the big dip r3r
the knob"
Twill you kindly translate that for
me?' asked the manager go -
"Why sure" said the engineer. ~
told him to slip some chow to her SO
she'll razZle-dazzle the bump" -.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30

An oldrdarky with an cid gray-taule
hitched to a ramshackle wagon stapi
on the incline of Capitol Hin. IN
Washington. during one of the worst
sleet storms in January.
The old man huddled in his yab 1it-
skin cap, shiveripg; the mule was
trembling with cold. Two ccp.
gresham. waiting for q heated car.
were attracted by the strange OUTFIT
and wondered, as time went Oh and
the darby made no effort, 10 depart.
what allied the old fellow.
One of the congressman walked
over and said: Why don't you move
on. uncle?"
The old darby uointed a trembling
finger at his team" and reritau:
Cause dis yere mule won't so Hess
whistle at him, and IT'S, so. cold-.l'
cyarn't whistler"
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30

case when 1t Is in use. and easily re-.
moved for washing.
Heavy brown linen. denim. crash or
burlap serve the purpose very well.
The cover should be cut in three
pieces. one piece for each side. and q
strip to go round lengthwise, from one
end of the handle to the other. The
edges are bound with braid. tape or
other material Of a suitable shade.
Straps Of the same goods as the cover,
one on each side Of the handle. on top,
and with buckles or buttons and but.
tonholes, make q satisfactory fasten-
ing.
Another plan Is to make large en-
velope OF the material selected. with
. large opening like buttonhole for
the handle. and a button and button
hole to hold the projection correspond
ing to the flap of an envelope.
Still third way is to make the GOV.
ering In two pieces only each shaped
somewhat like the illustration, that
is. with the corners notched out deep
enough SO that when the points A. B.
are brought together In a seam. the
two pieces will slip. one over the body
OF the suit case. the other over the
cover. The edges A A and B B should
be hemmed. the corner seams bound.
and the whole covering lightly stitch
ed to the case. This form has the ad-
vantage Of permitting the case to be
opened without removing the covering
Neatly embroidered initials impart a
finish and decorative touch to each OF
these styles Of cover.
A convenient plan is to have two
covers for each suit case. and upon re
turning from Journey. I'd put on the
fresh one and send to the laundry the
one just used.-Youth's Companion.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30
False. Alarm.

You ought to have seen Mi. Mai
shall when he called to see Dolly tho
other night remarked Johnny TO his
sisters young man who was taking
tea with the family II tell you no
Ioked fine sittin' alongside 'of her
with his arm '~'. =. -.
Johnny" gasped his; sister, her
face the color OF boiled lobster. ~,
WELL. So he did. insisted JOHNNY.
He had. his arm" ...
John" screamed his mother.
frantically.
why" whined the boy. II whs-
John" said his father, sterniy,
leave the room" 'H-.. s."..
And Johnny left crying rs he went,
Il WIS only going to sag that.ipe mid
his army clothes on" -,
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30
The c.nnIbaIs Need Food.

An officer of the French colonial
army brought letter from the chief
of a group of missionaries in the
southern islands of the Pacific not
long ago. which winds up as follows:
II regret to tell you that our little
company can do little against the IA
naticism Of these poor wretches. More
over. famine Is ravaging the country,
for the harvest has been destroyed.
Therefore the dispatch of more mis-
sionaries has become urgent. La Pc
lite Republique.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30
The Fish Silhouetted.

The French actress who likens the
smart feminine silhouette OF the mo-
ment to that of a fish has produced
an excellent simile. Take trout. for
instance. and spread his little tail at
right angles to his body. and there you
have an accurate likeness Of the hob
bled young woman or even to the mid
die aged woman OF the moment Put
a mushroom top at an angle on the
fish's head, and you have the lady of
ultra fashion caparisoned for outdoor
exercise.-From the Gentlewoman.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30
Il Hung Chang Draw. an Analogy.

An American official was once the
guest of Ii Hung Chang in China
when there was great demonstration
in honor of the rain god. Noises
strident and fearful in the ears Of the
foreigners came from instruments
and human threats.
The keen old Chinese statesman.
conscious of the effect that this was
probably producing upon the Ameri-
can spectator. turned to him and
said: This seems strange and use
less to your"
The American. striving to be po-
lite without too great sacrifice OF
truth, made an evasive answer.
you never pray for rain In your
country" pressed the Chinese states
man.
"Oh. yes. we do"
And you always get IT."
mo"
Just the same as in China" tho
old man remarked complacently.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30

The latest bathing suit from the
fashionable Ostende of biscuit brown
Raye silk plaid with polka dots. One
side is trimmed with a wild rose in
natural colors. A parasol. bathing
shoes. cap and bag Of the came ma
terial finish the effect. This suit is
not used for bathing. 1t is simply
to promenade along the beach and
watch others battle.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30

on the leather belts which are worn
with sporting skirts and shirts.
II there is chatelaine watch IL NAV
be suspended by fob OF silver or
c" oper to match. The new shirts
lave cuffs fitted with old-fashioned
links. which should agree with the
ornaments on the belt.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30
Too Much Of a Good Thing.

Too Much Of Good Thing.
Il was very happy" said the Pre-.
fessor. when. after years Of woofn';.
she finally said Yes"
"But why did you break the engage
ment 30 soon after7"f asked his
friend.
"Man. It was she that dissolved it,"
"Really?" said his friend. How
did that happen?"
ut was due to my accursed absent.
mindedness. When. few days later.
called at her home. ] again asked her
to marry me-"
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30

This farther ehteftains Il few STINT
mer boarders out In Elizabeth tOwss'
ship. A stray city -hniH happened
along and spent a couple ofshouEs on
the farm.while his autopobile. was Ne
ing fixed.
ANY wolves out. here?".. vas one. Of
his questions.
mot exactly" answered tile fhfihot:
But II you want to see the next best
thing stick around until. 4 open 'tha
dining room DOORS" 10" .'.'- - ;.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30

Where can j get "A drink in tina
town." asked travelling man who
landed in little town in the oil re
gion OF Oklahoma. of the bus driver.
"seei that millinery shop :ovea
thcre?" asked the driver. pointing TO
building near the depot.
You don't mean to say they sell
'whiskey In a millinery store?" ex'
claimed the drummer "'' -
mo. mean that's the only place
here they don't sell IT," said tho bus
nan.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30
RuttonhoIes on Wool.

A good deal OF time and labor can
be saved by doing all the button holes
en- mems flannel shirts. and on child
rens wooden frocks that have to be
washed. with wool thread the color OF
the material.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30

1t taEes the American girl to wear
buckles on the order OF harness or
trunk ones OF course. they are made
of silver and copper and are most ar
tistic looking. especially when used
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30
COVER THE SUIT CASE
NEAT AND sERvicEAeLE MATE.
RIAL EASILY PROCURED.
Looks Well and Furnishes Protection
for the Light Straw That Con.
stItutes the Best Kind Of
Summer Grip"

The light. attractive straw suit case
has one drawback: 1t soils quickly and
Is not easily cleaned. 1t Is therefore
\ good plan. on buying new one. to
procure suitable material and make a
cover that can be slipped over the
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30
Treating Silk

A French chemist has invented a
process for bleaching almost any
color from silk and dyeing 1t more
durable hue without injuring the
fabric.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30
A Translation.

She-That's funny French dish on
the mdnu. Do you know what ii
means? ...>
Hs-Yes; an attack of indigestion II
you take it!
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30

the blood OF murder: but where they
are as safe as they would be on Fifth
avenue. Time was when the Bowery
was not safe; when every other door
was gambling hell: when every crook
in the country depended upon tasting.
at least once year. Of the delights
the street had to offer. But the glory
of the Bowery has passed. 1t il now
a thoroughly moral street given over
to business Of the cheaper order.
know of no story that better H.
illustrates actual condition on the Bow
cry in the old days and the fierce pas
sions of life as 1t was lived there
than the story OF the murder of Chris
Berry. It was nine days mystery in
Its day. the greatest mystery the Bow
cry ever produced: the King Of the
Card Sharks" murdered In broad day
light at the Bowery's businest corner
and not single clue apparently to
the perpetrator OF the deed.
1t was not until years afterward
that had the privilege Of listening
to the true tale of the killing from the
lips of his slayer. Lone Jack" Sin
clair. as he emerged from his cell in
Sing Sing. Knowing that Detective
Hickey had handled the case and had
almost succeeded In hanging an inno-
cent man for the crime l hunted him
up and asked him to give me his YER
sion Of the strange affair.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30

THE CRIMINAL Tells
How He Planned the
Deed and Sought to Close
Every Avenue of Knowl-
edge Leading to His Guilt.
The Detective Shows How
Futile These Efforts Were and
How the Old Adage, Murder
Will Out, always Holds Good"
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30

A man may be said to be making
progress as soon as he discovers that
the soap box at the corner grocery
is a mighty poor seat.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30

The nearest some people ever come
to getting close to nature is to sit
In palm room.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30
Good Hearted.

First Boy-Dese motor ear guys
never give a Teller ride.
Second Boy-Oh. some of .em do =
II dey run over yer. d
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30
,ne Right place.

How ought to class in my az
cunts the money have spent in an
onobile speeding fincs?"
~ should put them under rrnh'JS
cxpences."
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30

Red Cross Dag Blue. much better. goes
farther than liquid blue. Get from anv
grocer.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30
ONLY "pryv Place In Town.

The longest way round rs the sweet.
est way home-for pair Of lovers.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30

More often 1t is the man who gets
Justice that kicks.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30

Appropriate Trimmings.
with"
81 suppose 1t had a handsome
frieze."
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-08-30
THE sowERv MURDER MYSTERY.

HE Bowery is still one of the
show places In New York
City's artificial wickedness.
Visitors to the metropolis
parade In fear and trem-
bling its busy sidewalks
where they imagine that ev-
cry stone Is stained with
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-19

xplIsd By P. ClsTL
ia Hoppe- p:cfidin- judge
LAGOON Utah. Tri1s.. october -. l'l-.
NJ, yIRsT RACE-Tlyc iurloDEs selling
~ \ pIpn.r 1900 rcCond $50 thYd tlo.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-19
Oliver Asks Question.

well. what In the world have you TO
DO with that?' asked Oliver.
'If there Is any truth In the charge |
want Governor Wilson to come here and
tell what he knows about IT, Mr. Nc
Cormick came back.
Mr.. Mccormick said he had given
Chauncey Dewey. Roosevelt's manager
for Illinois sl7, 900 and had expended him
self about 500 in addition. He knew
OF no other contributions.
Colonel Dewey said his total e&pendi-
lures in the Illinois campaign had been
SlS.57e. made UP Of the Mccormick dona-
tion and S1516 raised by himself. The
Bull Moose convention cost $4,000. he
said.
Joseph III Call Of san Francisco sent
letters and kilograms TO the committee
refuting the statement OF Judge Robert
:. Lovctt, head OF the Hartman lincE.
that the government lease auDulment
suits against the Southern and Central
Pacific railroads had been dismissed In
1895. or nine years before Mr.. Hartman
raised his political fund OF S250000. Call
was special attorney for the government.
The suits were dismissed in 1905.
III Judge Lovett made the statement
attributed To him Il was wholly unwar-
ranted by the facts and untrue, wrote
Mr.. Call.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-19
Stubbornly Contested.

Perhaps ono of jbc most stubboruy
PLAYED games was played between the
irving and Whittier schools. Fred Scar
lett the popular center halfbaCk OF the
Utah Copper team, was referee. and he
reports that he was more than surprised
nt the ability displayed 10y these lads IN
tho soccer code
Mr. Scarlet says iha, he has seen
football played by tho Young EritIshcrs
u She schools not much superior TO
those boys Tho first half OF the game
Vas equal first one side getting tho
ball well in goal only 10 see the ball
transferred 10 the other end. IN the
second half Captain Jacobs Or the irv-
ng. who was by lar the tric<icst player
"n tho field, and who seemed TO have
The science OF the game. worked the
bail on tho Whittier goal and finished a
brilliant effort by beating the custodian.
This success uettled tho Whittier. and
they came back strong and Forshay OF
The Whittier team sent IN 4 terrific shot
which the Irving coalkecpcr got his
bands on but could not stop. This was
The signal for determined efforts on both
sides TO get tho winning goal and from
tho combined play Of the Irving they
looked like winners for u time. but the
Whittier defense was steady. both backs
puuting and tackIinE like veterans. and
finally the whistle blew. the score ono
goal each. II should be noticed that 4
feature OF this game was tho entire alb
sencc of foul. no free Kicks being
awarded for nfringements Of tho rules.