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Eastern Colorado times., 1913-02-07
BOY 0BEYED ORDERS GIVEN
Meant Well, but information Was Not
Welcomed by Hotel Manager
Just at That Time.

A certain New York hotel manager
is one of these nervous men who con-
stantly warn their employees against
keeping them in ignorance of any
happening around the place. He hired
new bell boy recently. and gave
him the usual warning:
Remember. he warned. "if any
thing happens around here I'm to be
the first person to know about it."
Soon after that he was showing
three naughty Daughters Of the Con-
federacy one Of the best rooms in the
place, when the new bell boy rushed
in with his hair on end.
Something's happened" he yelled.
The three Daughters Of the Con-
federacy turned coldly, and the man.
ager, anxious to get rid Of the boy.
demanded to know the trouble.
THAT old cat down stairs" said
the boy, has just had kittens. What
shall we do?"
The managers suggestion was
rough.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-02-07
Bite Of a centlpede.

Jeff Fitch has had about the closest
call Of his life the last few days. About
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-02-07

one week ago. while sleeping in his
bachelor quarters. he felt something
bite him and after applying some tur-
pentine he thought no more Of It,
A day or two later the wound began
to swell and in short time Fitch was
a very sick man. He was removed to
the home Of Chris Powell, where for a
time it was feared he would not re-
cover. A search of the room where
Fitch had been sleeping revealed a
dead centipede upon the floor back of
the bed, where it had fallen when the
half awakened man had crushed his
tormentor. Fitch is now said to be
out of danger, although far from recov-
ered.-Arizona Republican.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-02-07
COFFEE THREsHED HER.
10 Long Years.

For over fifteen years." writes
patient, hopeful little Ills. woman,
while coffee drinker, I suffered from
Spinal Irritation and Nervous trouble.
I was treated by good physicians, but
did. not get much relief.
Il never suspected that coffee might
be aggravating by condition. (Tea is
just as injurious, because it contains
caffeine, the same drug found in cof-
fee.) I was down-hearted and dis
couraged, but prayed daily that
might find something to help me.
Several years ago, while at
friends house drank cup of Post
um and though l had never tasted
anything more delicious.
From that time on used Postum
instead Of coffee and soon began to
improve in health, SO that now can
ease. and do many other things that
never thought would be able to do
again in this world.
"My appetite is good, I sleep well
and find life is worth living. A lady
of my acquaintance said she did not
like Postum, 1t was so weak and taste
less.
Il explained to her the difference
when it is made right-boiled accord
ing to directions. She was glad to
know this because coffee did not agree
with her. Now her folks say they
expect to use Postum the rest Of their
lives" Name given upon request.
Read the little book, "The Road to
Wellville." in pkgs. There's a Rea-
son."
Postum now comes in concentrated,
powder form, called Instant Postum.
It Is prepared by stirring a level tea
spoonful in a cup of hot water. adding
sugar to taste, and enough cream to
bring the color to golden brown.
Instant Postum is convenient:
there's no waste: and the flavodr is al
ways uniform. Sold by grocers-45 to
50cup tin 80 cts, 80 to 100-cup tin
so cts.
A 5-cup trial tin mailed for grocer's
name and 2-cent stamp for postage.
Postum Cereal Co.. Ltd, Battle Creek
Mich.-Adv.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-02-07
Ever SEQ a Frogs Nest2

In Brazil there exists a species Of
tree frog (Hyla faber) which con-
structs in the water curious nest.
or fortification, to protect its eggs
and its young from the attacks OF fish.
Starting at the bottom Of pond, the
mother frog erects circular, tube
like wall of mud. which at the top pro-
tects above the surface Of the water.
where it bears some resemblance to
the crater of miniature volcano.
In the water thus enclosed the eggs
are laid, and when they have hatched
out the young frogs are secure from
enemies until they are able to take
care of themselves. In the meantime
the parents remain in the neighbor.
hood as II on guard.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-02-07
. pIsarmIna Powers Of Evil,


A very interesting custom has just
been carried out by the Arab popula-
tion of Tripoli. Several huge cranes
for salvage work recently arrived
there from Genoa. but before any OF
the 500 Arab workmen could be in
duced to start operations. the Moslem
priests were summoned. Then began
the celebration of an elaborate rite.
during which large number of young
lambs were inundated on the altar.
The new salvage plant was smeared
from top to bottom by the priests with
the blood Of the victims. and the cere-
mony concluded with sacred dance
around the cranes. After this the
Arabs set themselves joyfully to work
in the assurance that the powers Of
evil had been effectively paralyzed.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-02-07
CHAPTER X.

Instead Of leaving the vicinity OF
the cabin after being liberated, Be-
digit closed the door and replaced
the bar. Drifting back Into the
bushes, he waited. An hour passed
and then came voices and rustling In
the wood. Soon the game warden and
two deputies hove into view. The
warden's face was flushed with ex-
element as he strode along In ad-
vance of his men.
Approaching the door, he called
out:
"Will ye surrender peaceable and
come out o. there, er shall l COME in
an git ye?"
From within there emanated no an
swering voice. Out in the bushes.
twenty feet away. Bedight waited,
tensely.
"Come on out: the doors unlocked"
shouted the warden.
Still no answer.
"Gol darn ye; I'll show ye. Come
on in, fellers." bawled the officer,
throwing open the door and dashing
,binto the cabin, followed by his depu-
ties. -
With an agile spring. Bedight left
the clump of bushes and dashed for
the door. The warden saw him COM
ing and. sprang to meet him-but too
late! Slamming the door shut, the
mayor shot the bar home.
He could hear the strenuous objec-
tions Of the prisoners as he hurried
away, making detour to farmers
house, where he hoped to secure
something to eat. A ruddy-cheeked
farmers wife fed him. .bountifulIy and
protested at the unnecessary size of
the coin he gave her for his dinner
and a basket Of provisions. with
which he set out for the cabin.
Reaching the wood-chopper's hut.
in which two hours previous he had
been prisoner. he raped on the
door.
"Whoever's there" cried an excited
voice within, "let us out!"
Break the glass in the window"
directed the mayor, his face illumined
with smiles. land eat out of my
hand!"
A growl Of mingled disappointme ent
and relief preceded the shattering OF
the glass. Bedight held his basket on
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-02-07
Expectant.

A man slightly under the influence
of liquor strolled into the art gallery,
wandered about aimlessly for while
and stationed himself in front of q
painting of several mermaids half sub
merged in water. He regarded this
picture intently for perhaps half
hour. Then he walked over to an at.
tendant and said: SHAY, ole fellow.
what time doesh tide go out. any
way?"
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-02-07
To pom Corn,

Very often corn will not pop quick
ly, even over very hot fire. II you
will put the corn to be popped in a
sieve and pour cold water over it, not
allowing the water to stand on the
corn, 1t will not only pop quickly. but
the open kernels will be larger and
lighter and more flaky than they 9TH
erwise would have been.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-02-07

his left arm and began passing provi-
sions through the aperture.
"Good grub, this. boys" he chuck
led. 81 serve excellent meals at both
my boarding houses. I'll bring you to-
bacco tomorrow night. Just you make
yourselves comfortable. How would
you like deck Of cards?"
1t was dark when Bedight reached
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-02-07
Natural Hesitation.

"Now that your parents have pu,
you through college. why are you
waiting before you pick out career?''
why" replied the sweet girl grad
uate, I'm waiting to see If some one
won't pick me o2t."-Judge.
Eastern Colorado times., 1913-02-07

mothers quit sewing carpet-rags and
spinning flax. It takes man with
head these days to keep my lady
gratified."
apples, say the physicians, are nee
essary to the human system. And l
may point also to higher authority
who has said it is not good for man
to dwell alone! AS for the price, was
there ever an Adam who thought OF
this?" X. Z.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-03-08

CONTINUED on page eleyen.l
The Washington times., 1913-04-26
Concert Today
By the q. S. Marine Band, Potomac
Drive, at 5 P. m.

WILLIAM H. SANTELMANN.
Leader.
Prelude. THE Meistersinger Won
Nuremberg Wagner
Intermezzo. Vision. n"....Von Blon
Grand scenes from The Bar
Waltz, 1.-The Bachelors" .Santelmann
"baOlnage .---.-..-.-......-..He herbert
Fackeltanz mo. 1"....... .Meyerbeer
March, ''Call Of America"
Won der Mehden
1.-THE Stsr-Spangled Banner"
The Washington times., 1913-04-26
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU,

ALEXANDRIA,. VA. APkIL
A contract for the construction O.
the largest dam and reservoir in north.
| ern Virginia, to cost $1a5, 600, has been
awarded by the Alexandria Water Com
panv to the Piedmont Construction
Company. of University, Va, and work
on the new addition to Alexandria S
water works will be commenced next
Thursday.
The dam will be built near the site
Alexandria.
1t will be thrown across Holmes run,
a branch of Cameron run, which ..mp-
ties into the Potomac, and will be con-
structed of concrete masonry. II Will
be 600 feet in length. fifty feet wide at
reservoir will cover seventy-five acres,
and will be six and one-half miles
around
The new reservoir will hold coo. 600 900
gallons of water. The plans for the
dam were made by d. ]. Howell &
Son. engineers, of this city.
w. L. Rammel and Robert P. White
stone, proprietors of the Hotel RAM
mel, may lose s15 because they cashed
the vouchers of the corporation court
for the mileage and expenses Of six
case of Lewis Hoon in corporation
court this week. This morning Thomas
w. Robinson, city treasurer. received
letter from c. Lee Moore, State au-
ditor. instructing him not to honor the
warrants, as the jurors had been over
paid $50 each.
Tuesday. July s. is the date selected
for the legislative primary by the Demo-
cratic committees of Alexandria city
and county, which held a joint meeting
last night at the Hotel Rammei All
candidates must file their names with
Joint committee, before May g. accord
ing to the plan Of primaries adopted in
Virginia. The cost was estimated at
sIe5. and shis will be paid by the candi-
dates.
Previous to the meeting the Demo-
cratic city committee held a meeting
and declared the following city Off
cials to be the nominees Of the party in
the general election to be held Novem-
Der 3: Thomas w. Robinson city
treasurer; E. F. Price, city auditor;
German. collector of taxes: Charles H.
Callahan. commissioner Of revenue; Ne
veil S. Greenaway. clerk of courts: Rob-
ert II. Cox, city sergeant: Samuel G.
Brent, commonwealth attorney; Samuel
p Fisher. corporation attorney: G. II.
Smith, measurer Of wood and bark; c.
S. Swain, measurer Of lumber, and
Luther H. Thompson. r.. B. Washing
ton. Julius Pelton, and c. o. Sipple, JUS
tices of the peace.
Odd Fellows, which was held last night.
The Washington times., 1913-04-26
WOMEN PLEAD FOR
BALLOT IN SENATE
DR.. Anna Howard Shaw Leads
Suffragettes in Appeal for
Vote Privilege.

In a most eloquent plea for woman
suffrage. the Rev. DIR. Anna Howard
Shaw shol tly before noon today wound
I'D the hearings before the Woman
Suffrage Comittmee of the Senate in
behalf of the submission of consti-
tutional amendment giving women The
palolt
DIR. Shaw emphasized in strong terms
the arguments for suffrage which she
knows So well low to command. and
pleaded with the committee to make a
report on the resolution carrying the
suffrage amendment. either favorable or
the contrary. in order that the question
might be laid before the Senate.
She told the committee that IL the
amendment were not submitted now,
the women of the land would continue
to come before Congress until the
amendment was submitted.
Expect Favorable Report.
DR.. Shaw marshaled the speakers who
appeared and introduced each of them.
The hearing was given over to speakers
for the National American Woman Suf-
frage Association. The committee Is ex-
pected to make a favorable report on
the resolution carrying the amend
ment.
Among the striking features of to-
days hearing was the severe portrayal
given of the anti-suffragists by Dr.
Shaw. She pictured them a. good
women holding out their skirts behind
which are given room to hide the dive
keeper, the immoral woman, and other
forces of evil.
Another feature of the meeting today
was speech by Congressman Bryan
of Washington. After telling of the ex-
cellent influence of suffrage in WASH
ington State. especially in the great city
of Seattle, with its rough population,
comprising men of the sea and from
Alaska, he turned his attention to the
city of Washington. and shows on
pennsylvania avenue which he con-
demneed. s
.r Scores "Men Only" Shows.
IF the women. of the city of Wash
ington had the right to vote" he said.
do you suppose that they would per-
nit men-oniy shows to exist on Penn
sylvania avenue? There are two such
shows here. / mention this as an in
dica ton of what women would do IL
they had the ballot
He declared IL the same conditions
prevailed in Seattle as in some other
cities the recall would be set in motion
without delay. This was one of the
goo;l influences Of suffrage.
DR.. Shaw said the campaign for suf-
patient. Women but done their fair
share of pioneer work in the build
ing Of government.
IF ever women have brought free
dom at a price. American women have
done It." said Dr. Shaw. "An Of this
is apart from the justice of the case.
We have all that Is involved in the
The Washington times., 1913-04-26
CONTRACT LETT FOR
ALEXANDRIA'SD DAM
Work New Addition to cbs Watewoks Plant Which In
cIudes Big Reservoir, to Begin Thursday-Con-
tract Price Is S1250OO

final arrangements were made for the
celebration of the ninety-fourth ami
versary of the founding of. the order.
and the seventy-fourth anniversary of
morrow night at the First Baptist
Church. The services will be attended
by members of Sarepta Lodge No 46,
and Canton Alexandria, No. !. the latter
wearing their new full dress uniforms
tor the first time.
In the circuit court of Alexandria
county yesterday. Judge j. B. T. Thorn
ton granted a renewal Of the license of
the Arlington Brewing Company, whose
plan Is located at Rosslyn.
Richard B. Cogan. ffty-two years old,
who was employed as machinist in
the Washington Navy Yard, died yes
terdays afternoon at the Casualty Hos
pi!al in Washington. He was taken ill
while at work yesterday morning. His
body was brought to his residence in
this city, 1912 Prince street, yesterday
afternoon. He Is survived by a wife
and one daughter.
The Right Rev. Robert A. Gibson,
Bishop Of Virginia, will confirm q class
II O'Clock service tomorrow morning.
A United States flag and four Bibles.
one for use in each class room, were
presented to. the public school at Balls
ton yesterday afternoon by Belle Haven
Order OF American Mechanics. of this
city. Thomas B. 1vey, State council
secretary, made the speech of presenta-
ton.
The Washington times., 1913-04-26

on the fence, the seniors camped all
night on the job. erecting tent on the
school grounds. The camp was nicely
settled when the junior cohorts arrived.
As the seniors sailed forth they were
met with volley of rotten eggs.
The junior class. the day previous. is
sued proclamation declaring they
would not this year hold the annual
reception in honor of the seniors be-
cause the senior girls treated the junior
6oys shabbily and because not junior
boy had place on the high school re-
lay team.
The Washington times., 1913-04-26
Student Fractures
Hip in Class Clash

BERWICK. Pa. April 2s-Class feel
ing in the Berwick High School reached
climax last night when Harold Davis.
a member of the Junior class fractured
his hip during a fight between the
juniors and the seniors. which cen.ered
over the placing of the respective class
numerals on the school fence.
In an effort TO keep their numerals
The Washington times., 1913-04-26
Army and Navy
NAVY.

No orders to army officers
Lieutenant Gunior grade) W. F. COCH-
RANE, to assistant inspector of ma
cbinery, works of William Cramps
& Sons. Philadelphia, Pa.
Ensign s. r. CANINO. detached Dixie;
to New Jersey.
Ensign F. S. CRAVEN. detached Utah
20 Dixie
Ensign j. NJ. DOYLE, detached South
Carolina; to Asiatic station.
Paymaster Z. T. HOPES, detached
navy yard, New York: to naval s;a-
tion, Olongapo, P. /.
The Washington times., 1913-04-26
win Honor General Grant.

Justice G. w. Atkinson. Of the Court
of cuain,s. and the Rev. James 8.
Montgomery will be the speakers at
the exercises tomorrow night In Metro
politan Methodist Church In honor Of
the nine,y-first anniversary OF the
birth of Gen. L. $. Grant. The cere-
monies are under the auspices OF the
Potomac Department. @. A. r. the
Marine Band, the church choir and
Captain Littlebridge win furnish the
music.
The Washington times., 1913-04-26

At a meeting of Potomac Lodge Of
Odd Fellows, which was held last night,
The Washington times., 1913-04-26
Approve Daniels Stand.

The strong stand against hazing
taken by Secretary of the Navy Dan
iels has received Endorsement from all
sections of the nation. Senator CALM
ger of New Hampshire and Prof. w.
E Dodd. of the University of Chicago,
are. among those who have written to
the Secretary. congratulating him on
his attitude.
The Washington times., 1913-04-26
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS.

Arrived-Caesar. Reid, at Norfolk yard.
worden at Philadelphia, Stringham
at Washington yard.
Sailed-Wheeling from Guantanamo for
New York, Saturn from San Diego
for Mare Island Alert. FL, F-2
F-3 from San Diego for San Pedro.
The Washington times., 1913-04-26
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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-07-10
Rid Your Children of Worms.

You can change fretful, ill-tempered
children into healthy, happy youngsters,
by Kidding them Of worms. Tossing, roll
ing, grinding of teeth, crying out while
asleep, accompanied with intense thirst,
pains in the stomach and bowels, fever
ishness and bad breath, are symptoms
that indicate worms. Kickapoo Worm
Killer, pleasant candy lozenge, expels
the worms, regulates the bowels, restores
your children to health and happiness.
Mrs. ]. A. Brisbin, OF Elgin, ILL.,, says
Il have used Kickapoo Worm Killer for
years, and entirely rid my children of
worms. / would not be without it,"
Guaranteed. All druggists, or by mail.
Price 25c. Kickapoo Indian Medicine
Co., Philadelphia and St. Louis. (Adv. }
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-07-10

Tourists visiting most cities Of the
United States are the objects Of many
quips and jests gotten of at their eI-
pense by megaphone men accompany
ing sightseeing autos.
The latter part of January a party
was being taken through one Of the
prettier streets OF Jacksonville, Fla.
The street car tracks are in the center
Of this thoroughfare and small park
ing places are between the car lines
and the driveways.
In these parking plots are hundreds
Of large palmettos. These plants are
replaced by the city year by year as
they die or become injured in any
manner.
"Oh. the beautiful palms." exclaim
ed a comely matron considerably un.
der thirty.
Il do wonder how they came here?
was the query propounded by another
woman tourist.
Lady, those palms were planted
there by the Indians over 200 years
ago." said the spieler of the party.
The women gasped with amazement
while the men members of the party
suppressed their smiles.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-07-10
SATIRICAL STRAIN OF HUMOR
William Winter Wrote of Edwin
Booths Pecularities, az He Had
Oberved Them.

At times Booths humor was satirical
When leaving church in Boston after
the funeral OF the eminent essayist
and critic. Edwin Percy Whipple-
obsequies which he had attended in
company with Lawrence Barrett, and
at that friends suggestion. and during
which he had been annoyed as well
as amused by the convulsive facial
contortions of the officiating clergy
mamie remarked to Barrett:
Il knew Mr.. Whipple. but | never
expected l should be so sorry to at
tend his funeral
When a stage-struck lunatic named
Mark Gray attempted 10 murder him
in Chicago at a performance OF King
Richard H." april 2, 1879, at Nc
Vicker's theater), firing at him twice
with a pistol from a place in the Sec
ond balcony. Booth calmly advanced
to the front of the stage and. pointing
at the mailman, directed that he be
seized. and then after brief absence
from the scene, TO reassure his wife.
composedly finished his performance.
Later he caused one OF the bullets to
be extracted from a piece of scenery
where it had lodged, and had it mount.
ed as charm for his watch chain. In.
scribed: ITO Edwin Booth from Mark
Gray" That sinister relic he custo-
marily wore.-Willlam Winter in Col
lier's Weekly.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-07-10
UnsightIy Face Spots.

Are cured by Dr. Hobson's Eczema Oint-
ment, which heals all skin eruptions. No
matter how long you have been troubled
by itching, burning. or scaly skin bumors,
just put little OF that soothing antisep-
tic, DIR. Hobson's Eczema Ointment, on
the sores and the suffering stops instantly.
Healing begins that very minute. Doc
tors use it in their practice and recon-
mend it. Mr.. Alleman, OF Lttletown,
Pa, says: Had eczema on forehead ;
DR.. Hobson's Eczema Ointment cured it
in two weeks" Guaranteed TO relieve
or money refunded. All druggists, or by
mail. Price SOC. Pfeiffer Chemical Co.
Philadelphia, and St. Louis. adv
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-07-10
LEGAL Opinion.

"A cat sits on my back fence every
night and he yowls and yowls and
yowls. Now, don't want to have any
trouble with neighbor Jones, but this
thing has gone far enough. and | want
you to tell me what to do
The young lawyer looked as solemn
as an old sick owl, and said not a
word
Il have a right to shoot the cat.
haven't II"
Il would hardly say that" replied
young Coke Blackstone. THE cat
does not belong to you. as ! under
stand it,"
mo. but the fence does"
Then" concluded the light Of law.
i think 1t safe to say you have a per-
feet right to tear down the fence"