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The state herald., 1913-03-14

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mendment was adopted by large ma
jority, the voters believing that, by the
adoption Of this amendment, was secur-
ed to them the right to have any or all
laws enacted by the legislature referred
to them for their approval or rejection.
Under this amendment, public util-
tiles measure, practically the same as
the one now before the state legislature
was submitted TO the voters of the state
and was defeated by large majority.
Now the boosters for this utilities meas
ure propose to have the bill passed by
the legislature with saving clause
that will prevent the bill as passed from
being referred to the vote Of the same
people who last fall turned the measure
down by large majority.
Two years ago the boosters of this
legislature said The people must rule, :"
but now they say, 'The legislature
must rule" Their only claim for the
Legislation is that the people need 1t and
yet by their actions they are publicly
proclaiming the fact that they are a.
fraid to submit their pet Legislation to
vote Of the people. the people really
need this legislation, there will be yers
little danger of the measure being re-
ferred to vote Of the people and If it
is referred, the people are generally
supposed to know what they need and
to vote accordingly.
These would-be reform legislators
within and without the Legislature
should show little consistency in such
legislation. II. "the people must rule"
then in the name Of common decency,
give them a chance to rule.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-13

a small way before he was Of age.
At % he was elected to the state as
sembly ana there he served continu-
ously for eight years. In the state
senate he served four full two-year
terms and part of a fifth. Then he
went to congress. big Tim did not
find Washington congenial and alter
few years in private life he was
elected to the state senate. Against
his will, it was said, he ran again
for congress last fall.
"Big Tins" wealth was acquired
from many sources. Chief among
them were saloon and racing and
theatrical interests, in which his asso-
citation was eagerly sought. AT one
time his fortune was estimated at
more than $2,OOO,OOO, but his pen
sioners were constantly increasing
and during the last few years his ven
lures were less successful.
Worry was the last atlment his
friends could associate with Sullivan's
sunny disposition, but it was worry,
they agreed 4oday, that finally broke
down his keen mind and probably
brought him to his death.
The death of his cousin, Alderman
Little Tim" Sullivan, was the first
blow. The treachery Of one of his
trusted friends cost him, it was said
S1O0 900. Then came the death of 1Is
wife.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-13
Rest Before Eating.

In the first place, never come tc
table with mind full of worries and
troubles or in an irritable state OF
temper; nor, again, should you at
tempt to eat when very fatigued
Both these states tend to diminish
the blood supply to the digestive or
gans and therefore to hinder diges
ton. Do not read or study when eat
ing, but also do not sit glumily silent;
a little pleasant conversation is help
full and prevents one getting into the
obnoxious and dangerous habit OF
bolting ones food Masticate your
food thoroughly. The preservation OF
the teeth depends largely on the use
or misuse of them at meal timesj to
maintain them in health and strength
they must be given plenty of work to
do. Also, in order that your meals
may be properly digested, they must
be well masticated; especially is this
necessary in the case of farinaceoua
or starchy foods-Health in Business
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-13
TOO MUCH FICTION WRITTEN
HoweIls Fears the Over Production Of
Stories viii Exhaust the Mines
of Imagination.

Josue Carducci of Italy, eminent as
a poet, considered oyer-production the
most fatal blight to literature Our
own Howells now realizes 'the over
whelming prevalence OF fiction
He refrains from counting the nov
els of year. but he estimates the
yearly output of published short sto-
ries as numbering $4,000 He adds
to the horror with the suggestion that
the stories merely written but remain
ing unpublished amount to $4,000.
Other editors reckon on the accepted
to the rejected stories as one in ten
or even as one in one hundred. This
ratio would make the terrible total
ct 2,500000 stories composed annual
ly.
The trouble is not that the literary
art of these stories betrays poor work
manship. On the contrary, Mr.. How
ellis generously thinks their average
Of merit much higher than in the past,
as Tennyson likewise said of English
verse about quarter Of a century
ago. The menace is that there is
such an infnity Of stories written that
one wonders whether the mines Of i'm
agination will not be worked out.
It has been computed that, as the
world has only seven original funny
stories, SO literature has only sixty diff.
ferent plots for its novels, romances
and stories. All other plots in works
of fiction, with which the epic and the
drama of poetry should be included,
are mere variations Of these few orig
inal plots. Evidently there are math-
ematical, and not merely imaginative
or creative, limitations to the possi-
bilities Of mention or reconstruc-
tion in the motives, methods, devel-
opments and denouements of the orig
Spokane Spokesman Review.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-13
EACH ONE CLAIMED THE HARE
Game Keeper Decided Dispute Be
tween Hunters by Announcing
1t Was His Dog.

Hire Sistem, the furniture king, hav
ing made his pile, settled down to the
pursuits of country gentleman. He
invited his friend, Plane Figger, to
make a stay with him. One day, armed
with the latest appliances for dealing
out sudden death, he and his friend
trudged over the brown burrows, but
at the end Of three hours they were
still looking for something to start the
bag with. Suddenly hare got up
Bang! came from Hire Sistem. Bang!
came from Plane Figger, and oyel
went the four-footedS one.
"My hare!" shouted the former fur
niture king.
''My hare!" cried his friend.
They argued as to whose weapon
had worked the mischief Then the
keeper was called up to adjudicate.
You'd take your oath it's your are
would your" he turned to Hire Sistem
fiercely.
IF necessary, certainly"
"And you'd swear twas your 'areT
truculently to Plane Figger.
II would"
"Then think yourselves lucky you're
escapin' seven years apiece for per
jury, COS it 'appens to be my dog!"
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-13
Never Took Office

washington, Sept. 13.-"Big Tim"
Sullivan was elected to the congress
now in session, but did not take his
place because of illness, and, as far
as records Of the capitol show, he has
not been in washington since it began
work. He drew his pay, however, "by
commission" the house agreeing to
pay his salary to those appointed by
the New York courts to look after his
affairs. He had been a representative
in the Fifty-eighth and Fifty-ninth con
crosses and was then very active.
His death will necessitate a special
election in the Thirteenth New York
district, which comprises New York
county. That will be the fifth special
election caused by deaths since the
sixty-third congress began work in
March.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-13
AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
ThedfOrd's BIack-Draught.

McDuff, Va.-''I suffered for several
years." says Mrs. ], B. Whitaker, oI
his place, "with sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago a friend told me TO try
Thedford's Black-Draught, which did,
ind found it TO be the best family nedi-
line for young and old.
keep Black Draught on hand all the
ime now, and when my children feel a
little bad, they ask me for a dose, and il
does them more good than any medicine
They ever tried.
We never have a long spell of sick
less in our family, since we commenced
,sitig Black-Draught." )"
Thedford's Black -Draught is purely
Vegetable, and has been found to regu-
ate weak stomachs, aid digestion, re-
ieve indigestion, collie, wind, nausea,
Pleadache, sick stomach, and similar
ymptoms.
1t has been in constant use for more
han 10 years, and has benefited more
han million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black Draught. Price only 25c. Get a
sackage to-day. N. C. l22
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-13

This is a most wonderful external help
to the muscles and tendons. 1t penetrates
the tissues, makes them plant to readily
yield to natures demand for expansion,
SO there Is no longer a period Of pain, dis
comfort, straining, nausea Or other symp-
toms SO often distressing during the anxious
weeks of expectancy.
Mothers Friend prepares the system for
the coming event, and its use brings COM
fort, rest and repose during the term. This
has most marked influence upon the baby,
since 1t thus inherits q splendid growing
system of nerves and digestive function.
And particularly to young mothers is this
famous remedy Of inestimable value. 1t
enables her to preserve her health and
strength, and she remains q pretty mother
by having avoided all the suffering and
danger that would otherwise accompany
such an occasion Mothers Friend thor
0ughly lubricates every nerve, tendon and
muscle involved and is sure preventive
for eaking Of the breasts.
You will find this splendid remedy on
sale at all drug stores at S1.00 a bottle,
and is highly recommended for the purpose.
Write Bradfeld Regulator Co., 1874 Lamar
Bldg, Atlanta, Ga, and they will mail you
sealed, a very instructive book for expec.
tant mothers.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-13
Ao Need to Worry Yet.

The earth in time will dry up and
become as dry and dismal as the
moon. At least this is what scientists
for the past twenty-five years have
been declaring.
And now, present day scientists say
I'VE should worry" And should we?
Certainly not, for the wise men also
tell us that this is not likely to occur
Tor more millions Of years than we
can count
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-13

When the bowels feel uncomfort-
able and you miss the exhilarating
feeling that always follows a copious
morning operation, dose of HER
BINE will set you right in couple
Of hours. If taken at bedtime you
get its beneficial effect after break
fast next day. Price Soc Sold by
Central Drug Co.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-13
CAUGHT 4 BAD COLD

Last winter my son caught very
bad cold and the way he coughed was
something dreadful, writes Mrs. Sa-
rah e. Duncan. of Upton. Iowa. 1--WE
thought sure he was going into con.
sumption We bought just one bottle
Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
that one bottle stopped his cough and
cured his cold completely" For sale
by all dealers.-AdY
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-13
EacInn a serloua ProposltIon

The man or woman who mas kidney
trouble is facing serious proposition,
where grave complications readily fol-
low neglect. Foley Kidney Pills are
an honest curative medicine that once
taken into your system mean restored
health and strength o. G. Schaefer
and Red Cross Drug Store.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-13
YESTERDAYS BASEBALL
American LEAGUE

At Philadelphia-Phi 4;
Chicago, 5.
At Washington Washington, g.;
Cleveland, 1.
At Boston Boston, IS; Detroit, s.
At New York New York, 10; st.
Louis, 8.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-13

Ned Egan is making quite a reputa-
tion as a minor league manager.
Three successive times has Egan and
his Ottowa team copped the pennant
in the Central Association
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-13
American Association

Columbus at Milwaukee.
Toledo at st. Paul.
indianapolis at Kansas City.
Louisville at Minneapolis
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-13
Western Leaaue

At Denyer-Denver, 6-7 Omaha,
Oh.
At Wichita Sioux City, 40; Wich-
ita, OIL.
At Topeka Topeka, Al; St. JOS
Joseph, 80.
AT Lincoln-Lincoln 8; Des Moines,
2.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-13
Can't Help But
Admire Babies
Every Woman Casts Loving Glance at
the Nesting Cuddled in its Bonnet.

A woman's heart naturally responds to
the charm and sweetness of pretty child,
and more so to-day than ever before since
the advent Of Mothers Friend.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-13
Western League

Omaha at Topeka.
Sioux City at Lincoln.
Des Moines at Denver.
Wichita at st. Joseph.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-13
National League

Brooklyn at Chicago, 2 games.
New York at Pittsburgh, 2 games.
Boston at Cincinnati, 2 games.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-13
TODAY'S BASEBALL
American League

American League
Chicago at Washington.
st. Louis at Boston.
Detroit at New York.
Cleveland at Philadelphia.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-13
ToDAYs BASEBALL
National League

Batteries: Mathewson and Meyers;
Luhrsen, O'Toole and Simon.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-13
Western League
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED Man on ranch to milk
cows for his board Inquire Optic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08

son children were added until tn,
little tree stood forth bravely in it's
fine attire.
Polly" he called softly. Polly"
Polly sat up with startled eyes
seeking his face For the instant she
had forgotten their misunderstanding
ing, but suddenly their light cloud
ed.
Come here, Polly. and see our
Christmas tree" urged Derrick.
Reluctantly she came a rose flush
staining her pale cheeks But yet her
red lips were obstinately set in a
straight line.
This is our Christmas tree. Pol
~, dear" said Derrick, in a low tone.
Yours and mine! Shall we be hap
py and enjoy not only this one. but
many, many others after, please God?
Say, dear"
20, Derrick, how wicked OF us 10
quarrel when we should be hapDs
| am so sorryi" sobbed Polly in Der
ricks coat sleeve.
And 50 am land now I'm glad,
said Derrick after a time. Now
let's enjoy our own particular tee
before anyone comes! ] shall be
Santa Claus--and you may be Mrs
Santa Ciaus!"
Il have things in my bag. too,
blushed Polly, as she FASTENED away.
An hour afterward Ralph Fergu
son brought a sleighload Of merrS
makers in search of them. Together
they sat demurely on a log before 4
dying fire. Near by stood a iittle
Di1s tree. powdered with snow. and
dripping with hanging cones.
You're Just IN time for the biggest
Christmas tree you ever saw" said
Ralph. as he gathered up the lines
and clucked 70 the horses
We've had cur Christmas tree. :"
said Derrick uyzteriously, while Pol
eyes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08

blissfully happy Things had gone
wrong from the very beginning
Polly's aunt, who was to accom-
pany them for the short stay at Fer
susOn's hospitable country house,
had failed 10 put in an appearance,
and consequently had been left be-
hind. That was vexatious.
Then the train had been delayed
by snow drifts, and during the four
hours wait in the cold train Polly
and Derrick had quarreled.
Now they sat as far distant as the
limits OF the stage would permit with
their luggage piled in a heap in the
middle.
Nice Christmas Day" volunteered
the stage driver in his queer, cracked
voice, as they squeaked over the
haTd-packed snow.
Very" returned Derrick, sarcas-
tically.
There was a long silence as the
horses plodded up the steep incline
Of the mountain. Here the snowfall
had been light and only served to
dust the dark green pines and hem
locks with a white powder.
The air came through the open
front sweet and spicy. The Deep
woods gave back no echo to the thud
OF hoofs and the creak of wheels. All
was still save the occasional chirp OF
a tunco and the hushing whisper of
a light wind in the trees.
They had reached the top OF a
steep incline and were rolling evenly
over a level stretch when suddenly,
without an instant warning. the
crashed dnrx-n nnI s-,s. a
the passengers and luggage in an ig-
/ nomiRious heap under the drivers
seat.
Are you hurt2" asked Derrick
coldly as he assisted Polly 10 her
feet.
INC, thank you" she said stifAy,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08

brought cushions and blankets from
the stage and prepared a place for
Polly.
Come, Miss Standish," he said
politely. IF you viii draw near the
fire we will have some dinner"
I'm not hungry" said Polly. hold.
ing her hands to the blaze
AT least you will sit down and
wrap this blanket around you-so,"
insisted Derrick.
Thank you" said Polly without
enthusiasm
From the basket, Derrick produced
a large plate loaded with a generous
Christmas dinner. There were tur-
key and cranberry sauce, stuffing and
mashed potatoes and gravy, turnips
and celery, and a whole mince pie.
Derrick managed to convey half Of
the dinner more or less daintily 10
the pie plate and this he placed he
fore Polly. Eat" he said sternls
You will need the nouTishment be-
fore we reach Ferguson S"
Il am not child" said Polly re-
sentfully
Derrick did not reply. He fell TO
his own dinner with a vigorous ap-
{ pctiAc anu IL Was NOT uNLli hf thi II
ed to give Polly some mince pic that
he discovered that the .--.. girl had
( eaten a little Of the dinner and then
/ fallen asleep in her nest Of blankets,
For a long time he watched the
changing lights on her sweet face as
{ the branches tossed in the wind 4;
then. softly he arose and approached
T the little pine tree standing in the
middle Of the clearing.
The cones were silyered with snow
and il looked like a Christmas tree
decorated for a festival.
Derrick opened the GGit case and
brought out sundTy white packages.
I These he tied to the tree with col
| ored cord. Gay toys for the Fer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08

He tethered the ferocious Bob
White to tree by the roadside. Then
from the space under his seat in the
stage he drew forth basket covered
with a white cloth
This here basket has got a Christ
mas dinner inside-my wife fixed 1t
up for old Miss Benton down to the
ford, but l can stop and get another
basketful for the old lady. You two
are welcome to it,
He clambered on the waiting horse
and smiled as his horny hand closed
around the generous bank note that
Derrick slipped from his pocket.
Merry Christmas to you ard your
Wife, sir" he called back over his
shoulder before he disappeared
around turn in the road
Derrick did not dare to look at
Polly Standish; he knew she was sit
ting proud and defiant with a con-
temptuous curl on her red lip. In
stead, he stared away through the
aisles of trees, male into golden
paths by the later afternoon sun.
1t was too bad that Christmas
should have turned out so disastrous
for them both. There was to be a
jolly party at the Fergusons' and in
the evening a Christmas dance. Per
haps Ralph Ferguson would send
forth another conveyance for them
but it would go by that other road.
They were marooned on the short
cut.
a glimpse of Polly's woeful face
brought a reFulsiOn of feeling. Poor
little Polly was cold and tired and he
was acting ike brute
Without a word Derrick approached
a small clearing in the middle OF
which grew q young pine tree.
1t was the work of minutes to
Gather an armful % wood and broken
branches and 10 clear a space Of
snow Presently bright fire
| cracked cheerily and then Derrick
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
z"a s a":3 GRIGGS' MUSIC CO. a5 : s:
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as she peered out from the curtained
window.
The driver was soothing the fright
ened horses and his nut-cracker face
was knotted anXiously:
Lost a wheel, by goTry!" he said,
ruefully. Smashed it to fiindeTsl"
Derrick had crawled out and stood
beside him.
This is the dickens of a mess
how are we to get to Ferguson's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08

and the young lady better get out
and move about a bit and keep warm.
You might build a fire-there's plen-
ty of fuel" He was embarrassing
the horses as he spoke.
why can't we all ride-or better
still, Miss Standish can ride one of
them and l will walk beside her. We
will get there much quicker and can
keep warm and have something to
eat. We're almost starved"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08

Derrick glanced quickly at the
stage where Polly's pale face was
framed in the darkened opening
Can't nobody ride Bob-White A
Jumpin' kangaroo amt nothin' to
that horse if anybody gifts on his
back Just you stay here and make
yourselves comfortable and-warm and
I'll be back in the course OF an hour
or so.''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08

place? Are We near a telephone-or
where are we anyway"
Luke Sanders scratched his ear
thoughtfully. Il took a short road
across-tain't the usual route TO
F1rgusOn's and We amt near 10
body, Ten miles from anywhere.
The only thing 10 do is for me to
ride one OF the horses into the village
and send back another wagon. You
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08

girl and the young man hurrying into
It's dismal depths.
Il s'pose you're for Ferguson's
place" remarked the driver as he
turned the horses skiifully in tie
narrow space.
Yes" said the man rather gruff-
~. 81 thought there would be car
riaEe 10 meet us
"So'there has-so there has Been
prancin' around here for two or
three hours. but / guess they got dis
Eusted: anyway. they left word fer
me to stay here till the train came
I'm and n anyone was bound for their
place TO bring EN- along. The trains
four hours late as IL is. and | don I
suppfse them servants want TO be
kept away from their Christmas din
ner."
How long will II take u.s." asked
the girl
a matter OF an hour or So" was
the unconcerned reply.
The girl stifed an exclamation Of
annoyance and she drew still farther
away from the vicinity of the morose
young man. The latter turned up
the astrakhan collar of his overcoat
and dropped his chin into its depths.
They had started forth that morn
Ing so joyfully Polly Standish and
Derrick GOrdon-newly engaged and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08
BY WILL SEAT

IL crowded eastbouud
train disgoTged two
passengers al the lit
tie red station and
then Numbered on its
busy way.
A long stage. rCs-
" and ramshackle.
backed up To the
platform and the
drivers lusty All
aboard" brought the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-08

1000 Player Piano Rolls, Ct M
all good; 6 rolls for ...... y 1 sVU
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-08
THE WAY TO END IT,

The mayor OF Portsmouth, Ohio, has
tictent refinement and decency 10 dis.
attacks on the newly married. Here.
after, he announces, il anyone is seen
by IA policeman throwing old shoes or
rice at a bridal couple. or indulging
in any form OF alleged humorous
hoodiumism in celebration OF wed.
ding. Immediate arrest will follow.
Jay towns" he sententiously says.
may tolerate such practices, but IL
will not be tolerated In Portsmouth. ,"
That is exactly what has been said
In these columns. that the pcrpetra.
tors OF "tinhorn" serenades and other
ferns OF nuptial hazing simply expose
themselves as lays" Incapable Of SUI.
ilcient refinement and decency to dis.
tinguish between innocent enjoyment
and thoughtless, distasteful and even
dangerous buffoonery. Special iegisia.
ton has been proposed dealing with
this form Of mobbing, but 1t should
not be necessary IL the officers OF the
law were given to understand that the
fact that 4 ncwly.maricd couple arc
the victims does not give mob Ii.
censc TO make nuisance of itself
which would not be permitted at any
other time.-Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-08
lIIl3liIi{:il ! Z1IlIIIEL;l
OF FAIR ONT. W.VA. |
United States and State Deposito ~.
ESTABLISHED 1865

Is acquiring the quiet. wcll.bred man.
ner known as poise. which Is the sub.
tie expression of beauty and strength
Of character; and although many girls
may consider II quality rightfully
belonging to older people. it is, never
the less, most lovely attribute OF
youth.
The girl who lacks poisc Is always
smoothing her hair. setting her neck
ribbon adjusting her belt. crossing
her feet. She is twin sister to the
sisgllng girl. 1t Is needless, to say
what an annoyance It is TO be long In
company OF either. ~
In the best schools the girls are re.
duircd not to leave their rooms until
they are carefully dressed. and are
not allowed to touch either hair Or
gown for Encouragement in public. A
| girl trained In such a school seeks 4
straightforward chair In the drawing
room and seats herself early. with
both feet on the floor. Her converse
ton In low tone and she never gcsti
culates. She is watchful of the com
fort OF others: she rises mostcnta
tiously when her elders leave or enter
the room. and she Is able TO lister