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The Springfield herald., 1913-05-30
Rock Cannon,

When the island of Malta was under
the rule of the knights of St. John
they defended their Notifications with
cannon bored in the living rock. Each
one of these strange weapons con
tained an entire barrel of powder, and
as 1t was not possible to vary the aim
of these cannon fifty were made ready
facing various directions from which
the enemy might approach. When the
fame of these arms of defense became
known to the world the idea was taken
up of transporting rocks to submits
to serve the same purpose. but 1t was
soon recognized to be impracticable.
and the cannon of Malta, bored in
solid rock. have passed into history
as the sole weapons of the kind ever
known.-Harper's Weekly.
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-30
"LIkE MAGIC"
New Food Makes Wonderful Changes.

When man has suffered from dys
pepsia SO many years that he can't re.
member when he had a natural appe.
tite, and then hits on way out of
trouble he may be excused for saying
sit acts like magic"
When it is simple, wholesome
food instead of any one OF large num-
ber Of SO called remedies in the form
of drugs, he is more than ever likely
to feel as though a sort of miracle has
been performed.
A Chicago man. in the delight of re-
stored digestion. puts it in this way:
Like magic, fittingly describes the
manner in which Grape-Nuts relieved
me of poor digestion, coated tongue
and loss of appetite, Of many years
standing.
Il tried about every medicine that
was recommended to me, without re-
lief. Then 1 tried Grape-Nuts on the
suggestion of friend. By the time
l had finished the fourth package. my
stomach was all right. and for the past
two months l have been eating with
a relish anything set before me. That
is something l had been unable to do
previously for years.
Il am stronger than ever and con-
slider the effects of Grape-Nuts on a
weak stomach as something really
wonderful. 1t builds up the entire
body as well as the brain and nerves."
Name given by the Postum Co, Battle
Creek, Mich.
There's a reason" and it is ex-
planned in the little book, THE Road
to Wellville,' in pkgs.
Ever read the above Icttcrs A new
one nppenrs from time to time. They
nrc genuine, true, md full of hunnn
interest.
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-30
Remold 1T nearer to the Hearts De

Remold 1t nearer to the Hearts De
sire?'
"'Do you mean anything especial by
that?' asked In half joking way. He
turned quickly, saw that the proprie-
tor was out of the shop, and then
came close to me.
"'Yes. do he whispered.
"'What?' l appeared surprised.
"'Mrs. Marion he said. (that was
my name. you know Have you
noticed anything queer about that
money have been giving you for the
last two weeks?'"
"'No. Why7' .a.t
because it has all been counter
felt, that's ALL
"He was mine at last! My eyes
danced as he hurriedly went into his
bogus confession of how he had
learned the secrets Of the Bureau Of
Printing and Engraving at Washing
ton. He told of his money machine.
how 1t could turn out cash like SO
much printed calico-and then came
the real nubbin of the whole affair.
blind, dying. She was about to be
thrown out of her home for debt of
$4,000 He could make the money. 1t
is true, but If he went to the bank
with that many fresh bills they would
suspect. And SO, could | let him have
$1,000 providing he would turn me
out $4,000 on his trusty machine?
Wouldn't do this for him? Couldn't
| see that he loved me. that he held
me above all other women on earth?
"I would talk like this to no other
woman he pleaded. But l love you.
Some Of these days l am going to ask
you that most important of questions
that a man can ever ask. l have con-
fessed to you what never would have
confessed to anyone" he added, and
his eyes shone with passion could
hardly believe was feigned. I have
confessed to you; 1t Is within your
power to have me put behind bars.
But you won't do 1t, will you" he
pleaded. You'll help me-just for
this last time, and then I will be
through forever. l will be straight
from then on, l will lead the life that
| should lead. And won't you help
me?'
Then l held out hand.
Terry said. I'll help you
'He sprang forward.
Tonight then, at 8 o'clock, meet
me here There will be taxicab to
take us to the place where can make
the Impressions of the money. VIII
you have the $1,000 with your
"I WILL, | answered"
Then Miss Clement stopped and for
ten minutes as we walked along, she
added nothing to her narrative.
"Well?" asked finally, whats the
rest of it?"
"The rest?" Miss Clement turned to
me and laughed. What rest need
there be, There was only one more
detail, you see. met him. had the
S. 900 and we went in the taxicab.
But,"-and there came that mischiev-
Gus light into her eyes again. there
were certain persons who tagged
along behind, who followed that taxi
cab, who fingered outside of the door
to the room in which he took me, and.
at the crucial moment, walked in. And
when they walked in. Mr.. Terry Laf-
fan walked out. with a couple Of
decorations on his wrists. He's still
walkjng-in lockstep."
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-30
Mr.. winkIe,s House to Go.

Two buildings in Birmingham asso-
ciated with Dickens have been de-
molished, and third, Mr.. Wrinkles
house, is being pulled down.
When Mr.. Pickwick asked the wait
er at the Old Royal where Mr. Winkle
lived he replied: Close by sir; not
above 500 yards, sir. Mr.. Wrinkle is a
wharfinger, sir, at the canal, sir" And
Mr. Pickwick found In "a quiet, sub
stantial looking street stood an old
red brick house with three steps be-
fore 1t, bearing, in fat Roman capitals,
the words, Mr.. Winkle. Pail Mall
Gazette
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-30
Tack Hammer for Surgeons.

Scientific hammering of the spinal
column, technically known as spondy-
lotherapy, is one of the latest treat
ments to be adopted by members OF
the Philadelphia medical profession.
1t consists of tapping certain por-
tions of the spine for patients suffer
ing with heart. lung, stomach, and
liver trouble.
The "tack-hammer treatment" was
discovered by DR.. Albert Abrams,
nerve specialist of San Francisco
Philadelphia Dispatch to the New
York American.
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-30
No Room for Speeding.

. Mr.. Atkins was driving over his
property with his daughter and a
young man whom he was beginning to
look upon as possible and very de-
sirable son-n-law
The chaffeur, not unnaturally, was
inclined to show off the motor car, but
Mr.. Atkins himself had higher
thoughts. AS John. the chauffeur,
quickened his speed, he leaned over
near him. and said, in whisper:
Not so fast, John. not SO fast.
You make my estate look too small"
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-30
Fresh LAYERS.

Customer see you have fresh
eggs at 35 cents and extra fresh eggs
at 40 cents. Is there much differ
ence?
Grocer-Well, ma'am, the extra
fresh ones were laid in the early
morning when the hens themselves
were fresh
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-30
Such is Life.

He used to come back two or
three times for kiss
And now In the Mornings
Never unless he forgets his over
shoes or umbrella. kansas City
Journal
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-30
Reasons Therefor.

Mrs. Prims dear little house looks
good enough to eat
THAT is because she keeps 1t in
apple pie order"
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-30

UEER. isn't 1t, how you'll
be talking to someone
upon some very. very abb
sorbing topic. suddenly
to awaken in a sort OF
way and ask yourself
how on earth you ever
happened to get started
on that subject. AS l
remember it. Miss Gle
ment and | had been dis
cussing the high price OF
real estate along Lake
Chora driya when all at
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-30

Makes the laundres. happy-tha,s Red
Cross Bag Blue: Makes beautiful. clear
white clothes. All good groccrs Adv.
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-30
Hope for Us All. Then

Even Dobblitz has his good
points,"
"A remark that is enough to make
the average man an optimist."
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-30

Some men show good judgment b.
showing a lack of self-coniidence.
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-30
FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS
RICH IN CURATIVE QUALITIES
FoH 0ACkAChE. RHEUhATiSA.
KIDNEYS AND BLADDER

Howard E. Burton, Assnyor md Chemist
LeMIvillc, Colorado
Specimen prices: Gold. silver. lead q; gold. silver
10 cents: gold " cents: zinc copper VI Mailing
envelopes and full price list sent application
Control and umpire work solicited. Reference: Car
Donate Nutior vi Bank,
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-30
Modern Conditions.

'I'd like to get that son OF mine to
spade up the yard"
We'll, why don't you direct him to
do it,"
II don't know II have n right to
without consulting his Scout commits
sinner"
The Springfield herald., 1913-05-30

Wanted to Keep Her.
"She cost her father two thousand
year. for clothes Alone"
Il don't believe it."
why not?"
"He would not let me marry her"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-22

passed out of existence The turkey rattle with
dice is still a custom in some parts OF the coun-
try. Usually the turkey Is a tough bird. which
purchased cheap by the proprietor OF the
saloon (for the rattle usually takes place there)
The rafhe. Of course. draws a crowd Of men, who
incidentally patronize the bar during the pro-
ceedings. Another sportive feature Of Thanks
giving longer in vogue was the shooting
match where live turkeys tied to sticks were
used. This cruel practice was abandoned be-
cause the New England clergy objected. not on
account of its cruelty. but because 1t kept the
away from the church service. This reason
seems to fit in with the idea of the men back in
the seventeenth century who while they were
eating Thanksgiving dinner Of venison discov-
cred that the deer had been killed Sunday.
They at once sent for the Indian and had him
publicly whipped. and also compelled him to
return the money which he had been paid for
the deer. This being done, they at once re-
sumed their dinner and finished up the venson.
New York city is responsible for the strangest
of all Thanksgiving customs, and one which has
only recently died out. Young men and boys
used to dress themselves in fantastic garb and
parade the streets-hundreds Of the boys wear.
ing their sisters old clothes, their faces smeared
with paint and their heads covered with wigs.
AS late 1885 they held parades and made the
street hideous with their humping drums and
blaring trumpets. In 1870 this queer perform
ance took on the dignity of a political parade and
prizes were distributed to the companies wearing
the most unique clothing. Senator William NJ.
Tweed. the famous political boss Of that period.
was the donor Of a prize OF $500 in gold. This
custom undoubtedly a survival Of Guy
Fawkes days. carried out later day in the
year; for some unknown reason 1t was practiced
only in New York city.
Thanksgiving has always been day of char
ity, and in the old days it considered bad
luck to turn even a tramp from the door, and
today our friendly inns. almshouses and charit-
able institutions have their turkey dinners usual
" yo;ft char Ira la nur
serve their inmates with hearty meal and have
some sort of service of praise. The customs of
the great national holiday may have changed
somewhat. yet the spirit Of the first Thanksgiv-
ing. which was held at Plymouth, in 1921, still
hovers about the national day Of prayer and
praise of the twentieth century, spirit of
thankfulness to God for his mercy and kindness
to the people OF our great American republic
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-22
HAIR CAME OUT IN HANDFULS

Hughson. Cal.-"Last winter my
hair began to fall out and later my
scalp began to itch terribly and my
hair was full of dandruf. There were
pimples broke out on my scalp. espe-
cially around the edge of my hair.
Sometimes would wake up at night
and lie awake an hour or SO with the
itching. My hair came out in hand
fuls when combed it. 1t was dry and
Iifeless and the dandruff was SO thick
1t could be plainly seen.
Il used several different kinds of
shampoo and soap but it got worse all
the time for five or six months. When
/ had lost about half of. my hair
started using Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment. In about six weeks my scalp
stopped itching and In two or three
months my hair began to come in
new. My head is clear of dandru6
now and new hair is coming in all the
time" (Signed) Mrs. w. R. Candlish,
Dec. 10, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world Sample of each
tree. with 32,p Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura. Dept. L. Boston. ADV.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-22
M0THER LOOK AT
CH|LD'S TONGUE
II cross, feverish, constipated,
give california Syrup
of Figs"

A laxative today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
take the time from play to empty their
bowels. which become clogged up with
waste. liver gets sluggish; stomach
sour.
Look at the tongue. mother! II coat
ed, or your child is listless, cross. few
erish, breath bad, restless. doesn't eat
heartily. full of cold or has sore throat
Or any other children's ailment. give .
teaspoorful of California Syrup OF
Figs" then don't worry, because It IL
perfectly harmless. and in a few hours
all this constipation poison. sour bile
and fermenting waste will gently
move out of the bowels. and you have
a we'll, playful child again. A thor
ough inside cleansing" is oftimes all
that is necessary. 1t should be the
first treatment given in any sickness.
Beware Of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask at the store for a 50-cent bottle Of
California Syrup of Figs" which has
full directions for babies, children Of
all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv.
Very important.
Some men constitute a whole receiv-
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-22
Sheep Industry Shows Big Gain.

Denver.-A big increase in the
sheep industry in Colorado this year
will help to swell the states greatest
income from farms and stock raising.
This years output of sheep is esti-
mated at 100000 head as against l..
100000 last year. The value of the
sheep this year will approximate 81
100000. an increase OF $1,750.0O0 over
last year. More sheep will be fed in
northern Colorado this year than ever
basora.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-22
FAMILY OF FIVE
All Drank Coffee From Infancy.

1t is a common thing in this country
% see whole families growing up with
nervous systems weakened by coffee
drinking.
That is because many parents do
aot realize that coffee contains a drug
-caffeine-which causes the trouble.
1.-THE same drug is found in tea.)
There are five children in my fam
n.y." writes an Iowa mother, "all Of
whom drank coffee from infancy up
% two years ago.
my husband and I had heart troubky
and we're advised to quit coffee. -
lid SO and began to use Postum
now are doing without medicine IN
are entirely relieved Of heart trouble.
caffeine causes heart trouble when
continually used as in coffee drink
lng)
Our eleven-year-old boy had a weak
digestion from birth. and yet always
craved and was given coffee. When
We changed to Postum he liked 1t and
we gave him all he wanted. He has
been restored to health by Postum and
still likes it."
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich. Write for the little
book, "The Road to Wellville."
Postum comes in two forms:
Regular Postum-must be boiled.
Instant Postum is q soluble powder.
4 teaspoonful dissolves quickly IN .
cup OF hot water and, with cream and
sugar. makes q delicious beverage
Instantly. Grocer0 sell both kinda
There's . reason for Postum.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-22
Felt at Home.

He had been around from church to
church trying to find congenial con-
gregation. and finally he stepped in q
little church just as the congregation
read with the minister:
I'VE have left undone those things
which we ought to have done, and we
have done those things which We
pAgnt not to have DONE"
The man dropped into pew with .
Sigh OF relief.
Thank goodness" he said, I've
'ound my crowd at last-"-Ladies'
Home Journal
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-22
Already enoaoed.

Bailie McTavish-An' SO ye leave
Glesca on Saturday. What are ye
daein' the morrow. nicht?
Mr.. Jarvis-Tomorrow - Thursday?
I've no engagement.
Bailie-And the next nicht?
Mr.. Jim free then, too.
Bailie-And what will ye be daein'
On Saturday?
Mr.. Jon Saturday dine with the
Buchanans.
Bailie-Man. that's a peety. I want
ed ye to TAX dinner wi US on Satur.
day.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-22
Asks Report Upon stratton Home.

Denver. = Attorney General Fred
Farrar has written the trustees of the
Stratton Home at Colorado Springs
asking the cause of delay in opening
the home. The trustees had an
nQunced that it would open Nov. J..
Complaint having been made that the
home had not been opened, Farrar has
asked for report on the progress of
the home.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-22

Woman Appointed Public Trustee.
Denver. - Miss Mollie O'Brien was
appointed by Governor Ammons to be
public trustee of Teller county, to fill
the vacancy caused by the death Of
Joseph Brentlinger
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-22
FOR ARRIVING COOKS.

How will fnd the house?" asked the cook.
who had booked for Lonelyville
Can't go wrong" said her employer "OuY
suburb maintains = reception committee at the
DEPOT"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-22

Wk-s-
PZGRrcW IL 4 80 x
III AAG6e&IA

were skipped, just as it
pleased the governor OF
the colony, until 1864,
when the day became a
formal one in Massachu-
setts. Other colonies fol
lowed the example, and
pretty soon all New Eng
land Joined in giving
thanks on the same day.
During the Revolution
AIRY war Thanksgiving
days became a fashion.
and the continental con
gress set apart at least
eight days during one
year for that purpose.
On December IS. l717.
General Washington is
sued a proclamation for a
general Thanksgiving to
be celebrated by the sol
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-22

1t is proposed to harness the Ohio
river near Louisville to generate cleo
:rical power.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-22

Domestic economy goes lame when q
woman buys eggs at a bargain sale.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-22
Strike Facts Up to Public.

Denver-On behalf of the general
public the editors of Colorado news
papers met in conference in Denver
to hear arguments and statements of
those directly connected with the
strike in Colorado coal mines. After
nearly the entire day had been spcn.
in listening to the statements of rep
resentatives Of the coal miners, the
United Mine Workers of America, the
coal operators and Gov. E. NJ. Am
mons. statement was adopted In
which certain recommendations were
made for a general policy to be pur-
sued by the press of the state toward
the strike. The statements presented
were carefully weighed and con
sidered from every standpoint with
the view of assisting In terminating
the industrial conflict in accordance
with the laws of Colorado. enacted to
regulate the coal mining industry.
State Gets First Appeal for Loan.
Denver.-Registrar Volney T. Hog
gait of the State Land Board has re-
ceived the first application for a loan
from the state school land funds,
which Hoggatt announced recently
would be made to farmers at per
cent interest instead of being depos.
tied with bankers at 21a to per cent.
The applicant was a rancher near
Fort Morgan. who wishes to raise ST.
900 on each of two tracts of land com
prisiAg his farm. He needs the money
to erect house. The ranch is irri.
gated and is worth at least $4,000, he
states. Back rentals amounting to
land board.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-22
STATECAPITAL
NEWS
Western Newspaper Union News Service
BANK CHIEF CUTS SALARIES
Commissioner Pfeiffer Orders institu
ton to Reduce Expenses.

Commissioner Pfeiffer Orders institu-
ton to Reduce Expenses.
Denver.-Bankers who were not en-
tirely in sympathy with the new state
banking code. adopted at the last ses-
sion OF the Legislature. have, during
the last few weeks, become support
ers of the law which for the first
time made the office OF the state
banking commissioner one OF import
ance and dignity by giving the incum-
bent authority to remedy abuses
which, under the old law, he had no
power tc check.
Two instances, in which Commis-
sioner Pfeiffer used his authority for
iity as well as the safeguarding OF de-
positors. practically have changed
sentiment regarding the new act In
one of these the commissioner, after
examining a concern in the city. de-
termined that its expenses were en-
tirely too large. forced the directors
to cut the salary of the president
from $4,000 to $500 a year and re-
duced the salaries paid to two other
officers from $4,000 to $4,000, respec-
lively, to $1,000 each. In every other
item the bank was in excellent condi-
tion and its affairs carefully man.
aged. and the reduction of salaries
merely insures the safety of the fast
growing deposits.
In the other, Mr.. Pfeiffer discov-
cred that a bank, capitalized at $780,
coo, held among its securities loan
of $4,000 on second mortgage on p
residence. This loan the commits
sioner refused to approve, and the
borrower was forced to pay it off.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-22
Pitcher Answers in Tax Rate Case.


Denver-Oral arguments in the ac-
tion OF the State Tax Commission and
the State Board of Equalization for a
mandamus directing Assessor Clair J.
Pitcher to extend upon the assess
ment rolls of Denver county the $101,-
900 .00G increase fixed by those bodies,
will be heard by the State Supreme
Court at 10 O'Clock the morning OF
Nov. 2S. Pitcher, City Attorney l. n.
Stevens and Attorney George Q.
Richmond, appearing for Pitcher,
filed an answer to the alternative writ
of mandamus. With Deputy Attorney
General Montgomery they appeared
before Chief Justice Musser in cham
bers. The attorney general asked i'm
mediate hearing, and permission to
file briefs was granted at the request
of Pitcher. The court ordered that
the attorney generals brief must be
filed Nov. Is, the answer brief Of
Pitcher Nov. %, and the reply brief
by the state Nov. 25.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-22

Very important.
Some men constitute a whole receiv-
ing line in themselves.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1913-11-22

THANKSGIVING DAY has long
and curious history and did not
originate entirely with the Pill
grims Plymouth. for Thanksgiv
qEASa> ing days mentioned IN the Bi-
afS& ble-days set apart for giving
~ VI thanks to God for special
a mercy. These days OF fast and
A prayer customary in England
befora rhe eff and later
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-28
FOR NEWS STYLE
INLITERARY FIELD
Successful Writer Must Ac-
quire Style of Daily Paper,
Says Professor.

Madison, Wis. Nov. 2S.-"Newspaper
style, which is becoming more and
more essential in the equipment of
every successful writer, is the clearest,
most concise and most interesting style
in which things can be written de
clared Professor F. w. Beckman of the
department of journalism of the Iowa
State college, addressing the profes-
sors of journalism of IS colleges ana
universities here at the second meet
ing of the American conference OF
teachers of journalism this afternoon.
The news sense end ability to see
what is new and its new meaning TO
the great mass of humanity is neces-
sary to men in every field of endeavor,
but especially to men who write. 1t is
the news sense which enables a writer
to see through a mess of non essentials
to the essential, through the dead rub
bish to the living facts The ranks of
present day literature are filled with
men and women who had their train
ing in newspaper Offices"