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The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09
PICKED OUT THE RIGHT TIME
Girl Made Victim Of Hoax by Mis-
ehievous Friends Went Homo
In Fury.

One day several of my girl friends
called to see me. We started to make
some candy when ! discovered that
we didn't have any chocolate in the
house and said that couldn't possibly
make It without "a speck OF choco-
late"
Mary. one of the girls, said: "why,
what kind of chocolate is that
couldn't you use any other kind?"
One of the girls gave me pinch
and said: "Oh. no. couldn't use any
other kind. It's a new kind. You
telephone the grocery and order some.
Mary, and Wen start the candy. Now
be sure and order 'Aspecka'"
80 we filed to the kitchen and left
Mary to telephone. We sat in the
kitchen holding our sides with sup
pressed laughter while she called up
one store after another trying to get
"Aspecka chocolate" She finally gave
up In despair and then we told her.
Needless to say. she went home in a
fury, as mad as a wet hen. She bare
ly spoke to us for weeks after that
Chicago Tribune.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09
clviI service esamInatIons.

Denyer.--The first of the United
States civil service examinations will
be held Oct 15 at the Denver postof-
flee. The examinations will be for an
assistant in the warehouse investiga-
ton, with salary from $500 20 ST.
400. Oct 81 three examinations viii
be given at the postoffice, including
one for specialist in home economics.
to fill vacancy in this position In the
bureau of education at Washington,
assistant in rural education to fill va
cancies in the bureau OF education and
an ornamental iron worker for the
bureau of engraving and printing. An
open examination VIII be given Nov.
for specialist in agricultural edu-
cation at $3,500 year and a junior
physical chemist at $500. Nov. an
examination will be given for a
teacher OF vocal music to fill vacan-
cies in the Indian service at salaries
ranging from 5000 to s72o yeai,
Only women are eligible.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09
PIMPLES RUINED COMPLEXION

724 e. N. Ave-, Olney. Ill.-"wher
my trouble first began noticed littlt
pimples coming on my face. They
itched and burned SO badly that hae
to scratch them and that only made
them worse. About a week later my
face was so badly covered with
pimples and blackheads that l wal
ashamed. My complexion was ruined
The pimples would sometimes bleec
and tester.
II bought box of complexion cream
and used 1t but without effect. One
day / heard of Cuticura Soap and
Ointment and l decided to give then
trial. So l got cake OF Cuticurs
Soap and box Of Cuticura Ointment
washed my face with the Soap and ap
piled the Ointment and In two week.
/ was completely we'll" (Signed|
Chas. e. McGinn. May s, 1914.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sole
throughout the world Sample of eact
free. with 32-p- Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura. Dept L. Boston"-Adv
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09
splendid Blankets at Durango Fair

Durango.-An exhibit of beautifully
woven Navajo blankets, the pick Of
the Two Gray Hills section, valued At
s2so,00o. was an interesting feature of
the fifteenth annual Colorado-New
Mexico fair here. In the exhibit,
which was in part shown at the re-
cent Shiprock Indian fair on the reser-
yation. were blankets valued at $500
each. Others as low in price as Sc
were shown. The best of the entire
collection was brought here.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09
RepubIIcan Party second.

Denver.-The State Supreme Court
Monday handed down a decision de-
claring that party to be the second in
the state and entitled to equal repre-
sentation with the Democratic party in
the matter OF precinct election judges.
The decision, although not written. was
rendered In the Ellis Meredith
Clements ct al. appeal from the de-
cision OF District Judge George w.
Allen declaring the Progressive party
to be the second party in the state.
The written opinion will be filed by
Justice White when 1t is completed
and will be recorded as ZEN banc."
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09

Kidney Pills the swelling disappear
ed and he felt himself again. He Hays
he has been benefited and blessed by
the use of Dodds Kidney Piiis. Sew
eral months later no wrote: have
not changed my faith in your remedy
since the above statement was author
lied. Correspond with Re7. e. He's
lop about this wonderful remedy.
Dodds Kidney Pills. SOC. per box at
your dealer or Dodds Medicine Co..
Buffalo. N. Y. Write for Household
Hints. also music OF National Anthem
(English and German words) and re-
cipes for dainty dishes. All sent freq.
Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09
Old charon Must Explain.

His boat ulado fast after tho last
trip of the night, charon. homeward
bound. encountered a stranger in one
OF the ililighted streets along the
water front.
Whats the idea!- asked the old
sailor.
summons" the stranger replied,
producing the papers. The interstate
commerce commission wants to know
how you killed on all competition,
You public-service corporations are in
for a hard winter"
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09
Good Reason.

It wac very youthful class In
physiology.
why" asked the teacher. SIS it best
to eat soup first when one is very
hungry"
The pupils stared at her blankly,
Then Jamie enlightened them from
the depths Of his experience.
You can get It down faster" he
announced.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09

ing, was dizzy
and exhausted at
the least exer-
tion. Hands and
feet were cold
and h6 had such
a dragging sensa-
tion across the
loins that it was
difficult to move.
After using s
kA... .H-AA.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09
Easv to Sac.

Il wish could hase seen your great
feat" said a lady to gentleman who
had met with hazardous adventure
In Africa There they are. madam
said he. pointing to his pedal extremi-
ties.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09
Copper a, Hard az stssl.

There is no process known at pres
ent for making copper as hard as
steel. Such process is supposed to
have been known In ancient times.
II anyone can discover such process
he will have valuable secret.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09
A Sound sleepsr.

MY old nag has one advantage
over an automobile. 1t doesn't re-
quire and intricate mechanism to
start her"
That's true. All you need is an
alarm clock to wake her up"
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09

DIR. Picrce's Pellets, small, sugnr-coated.
easy to take as candy, regulate and invig-
crate stomach, liver and bowels. Do noe
grippe. ADV.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09
This Is Not the Way.

Wife with magazine) Here's al
article on How to avoid war"
Hub-What does it say--remain sin
gle7
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09

How scornfully woman who mere
ly powders can look at ono who
paintsl
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09
Paw Knows Everything.

Willie-Paw, why is the way of the
transgressor hard?
Paw-Because SO many people have
tramped on It, my son.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09
a cLescymAn's TESTIMONY.

The Rev. Edmund Heslop OF Wig
ton, Pa, suffered from Dropsy for
year His limbs and feet wero swoI-
lon and puffed He had heart nutter-
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09
Approval.

Are you still Interested in garden.
ing?"
YES" replied Mr.. Crosslots. 81
like to see gardening get every en-
couragement. l have bought an in.
terest in hardware store"
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09

A few audiences are as unrespon-
sive sc IRE many congregations.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09

Red Cross Bag Blue, much better, goe
farther than liquid blue. Get from an,
grocer. Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09

"Threo years ago was In q
wretched condition with backsche,
bearing down pains, and at times was
SO sore and lame that could not
move about. had inflammation ard
Irritation, and although used differ
ent remedies they did me no good.
"A neighbor who had been using
Peruna advised me TO try 1t. and am
glad that I did
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09
AItruIsm.

Teacher-Johnny, you have been
writing your excuses.
JOHNNY know. mum; II takes all
pas time to think OF his own.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09

New Jerseys 1918 mineral produo-
tIon was valued at $40.715.os1.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09

The area of taxed land in Japan is
87,09S,560. of which 964.710 acres are
residential property.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09
COLORADO
STATE NEWS

Western Newspaper unien -sews Service.
Dates for Coming Events.
Oct. 0Nov.1-Tenth annual DOG Show
at Denver
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09
For Myself and
Family
Per,1na has
Done
Wonders.

M rs. Emma
6tolt. No. 637
At1nnuc St.
Appleton. Wis.,
writes. Peru
ma has done mo
q great deal OF
good since !
begnn taking II,
and ] am al-
ways glad to
speak a good
word for Il.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-09

More Of It
Juno was an ox-eyed beauty"
'I guess If she lived in these daya
she would be a peroxide one. too"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-11-09
Inspection OF THE
Delaware militia
Will Open at Milford on
Friday Night, Novem-
Der 81
GENERAL ORDER
NAMES DATES

Annual inspection Of the Organized
Militia of Delaware will begin at Mil
ford Friday evening, November 81,
when Company B will he officially Wis
tied by Major c. A. Short, inspector
general.
Orders for the inspection. which
have been issued by Adjutant Cen
eral /. Pussy Wickersham, follow:
First Infantry.
Company b, Milford--Friday. No
vember q, 1914, at SIS p. m.
Company G, Monday, No
vember 80, 1914, at SIS p. m.
Companies A, ID and, Band, VIII
ington--W Wednesday, December p
1914. The band will be reported for
inspection at p. m. The companies
will be reported for inspection at sis
p. m.
Companies c. f and Hospital De-
tachment, Wilmington Thursday
December 3, 1914, at SIS p. m.
Company II, New Castle--Monday
December Z, 1914, at SIS p. m.
Company e, Newark-Thursday
2. The Field and staff and Non
AOlllllhdAolAtu loAdM Will ANlNAN ANA ~
spection with the organizations neares
their place of residence. Those residin
in Wilmington, Wednesday, Decembe
2, 1914, at Sl5 p. m f'.ssv
3. Muster and Inspection rolls of tn
Field and staff, COMMISSIONS
staff, Companies, Band and Hospita
Detachment viii be prepared in tripli
cate, and presented to the inspecting
officer.
4. The headquarters, the several stal
departments, including property, book
and papers, and the property for whic
company and detachment commander
are responsible, will be inspected o.
dates 10 be arranged between the in
specting officer and the officer In charge
8. The State arsenal will be inspect
ed on dates to be arranged betwee
the inspecting officer and the chic
quartermaster.
6. Major c. A. Short, inspector gen
eral, will make this inspection.
BY Command of Governor Miller:
''-'t /. F. Wickersham,
The Adjutant General, Chief of Stat
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-11-09
YOUR SICK Child
IS CONSTIPATED!
LOOK AT TONGUE
II cross, feVerish or bilious give
@CaIIfOrnIa Syrup Of FIgs.r

No matter what ails your child, a
gentle, thorough laxative should al
ways be the first treatment given.
If your little one is out-of-sorts,
half-sick, isn't resting, eating and act
ing naturally-look, Motherl see II
tongue is coated This is a sure
sign that it's little stomach, liver
and bowels are clogged with waste.
When cross, irritable, feverish,
stomach sour, breath bad or has
stomach-ache, diarrhoea, sore throat,
full of cold. give a teaspoonful Of
California Syrup of figs" and in a
few hours all the constipated poison,
undigested food and sour bile gently
moves out of its little bowels with
out gripping, and you have a we'll,
playful child again.
Mothers can rest easy after giving
this harmless fruit laxative" be-
cause it never fails to cleanse the
little ones liver and bowels and
sweeten the stomach and they dearly
love its pleasant taste. Full directions
for babies, children of all ages and
for grown-ups printed on each bottle.
Beware of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bot
tie ofe+Galifornia Syrup Of Figs"
then see thatsit is made by the
"California Fig Syrup Company"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-11-09

No Belt or Leg Straps to Annoy You
That's why people who try this truss say
IL "a ns comfortable as their clothing. II Is
Hater.proof--will hold in the bath Easily
kent clean.
Get Worlds Greatest Rupture Book
Don't send any money--iust write for our
free book and find out everything you want
TO know.
Fun Of facts never before put in print.
Cloth. bound--Q6 pages-2O separate arti.
cles and 20 photographic Illustrations. VIII
save you from being fooled and save you
from wasting money.
Explains Why elastic and spring trusses
are n wicked crime-why they are the rup-
tured mans worst enemy-why the law
should atop their sale.
Exposes the humbug appliances,
rmethodu,' 'plasters' etc.
Shows why operation Is often needless
gamble with death and why " man man.
ages 20 get well from the operation, he often
has 20 keep on wearing truss.
And Il tells all about the Clutho Auto.
matte Massaging Truss aud how you can try
Il sixty days and how little IL costs n you
keep ~.
Gives endorsements OF over 5000 people
Better write for tho book today-it tell
thihFs you could never End out BY going q
, doctors or drugstores. Simply use the con
pom or say In letter OF postal 'Send ml
che book
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-11-09
COMB SAGE TEA IN
HAIR TO DARKEN IT
It's GrandmOther's Recipe to keep
her Locks Dark, Glossy, Thick.

The old-time mixture of Sage Tea
and Sulphur for darkening gray,
streaked and faded hair is grand
mothers treatment. and folks are
again using il 70 keep their hair a
good, even color, which is quite
sensible, as we are living in an age
when a youthful appearance is Of
the greatest advantage.
Nowadays, though, We don't have
the troublesome task OF gathering the
sage and the mussy mixing at home.
All drug stores sell the read-to-use
product called "Wyeth's Sag and
Sulphur Compound" for about so
cents a bottle. IL is very popular
because nobody can discover Il has
been applied Simply moisten your
comb or a soft brush with it and
draw this through your hair, taking
one small strand at a time; by morn
ing the gray hair disappears. but
what delights the ladies with Wyeth' s
Sage and Sulphur is that. besides
beautifully darkening the hair after a
few applications. II also produces
that soft lustre and appearance of
abundance which is so attractive
besides, prevents dandruf, itching
| scalp and falling hair
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-11-09
.S2.SO3.26 raised
HERE FOR RED Cross
General Committee Reports
Receipts and Expendi-
lures to Nov. 7
SIX MORE BOXES
ARE SHIPPED TODAY

The Red Cross Society reported to
day that the total net receipts to No
vember in its campaign for the reliel
of the foreign war sufferers were "
sO326. The total gross receipts up t.
October 80 as previously reported wer'
81, l8O46.
The subsequent contributions we're;
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-11-09

established a precedent in voting
$4,000, which was handed the execu-
tive committee of the A. F. of l.. to
help pay expenses OF the convention.
No other city In which the Fedora
ton has met has ever been so hos
pitable.
one of the features at Horticul-
tural Hall that is attracting much
interest is the comprehensive display
of union label products. The Hall
contains exhibits of the matters, ci-
gar-makers'. broom-makers', moul-
ders' and other union workers pre-
ducts. The exhibit covered $4,000
square feet of floor space.
Two full sets of delegates. each
claiming that it properly represented
the United Garment Workers Of Amer.
lea, clamored for admission to the Fed.
GRAFTON. Each delegation insisted that
il was the true representative of tbs
garment workers. Their rival claim wa:
the first question TO be settled by th'
Federation.
On, faction of the garment workers
representatives is headed by the ole
general officers of the national union
The other is headed by new .ofiiceri
elected by a rump convention held Il
Nashville, Tenn, October y. Sidnel
Hillman. insurgent garment workers
leader charges the old faction held II
self in office by DISTINGUISHING 10000 0
the 100000 garment workers by trick
cry.
Another trouble in store for the Fed
Grafton was claim of the lnternatlona
Union of Machinists that the Elevate
Constructors Union has encroeche
upon the formers field of labor.
II was reported that the carpenter
would start another jnrisdictional dis
pute by claiming the work OF putin
an metal trimmings on woodwork nol
performed by Sheet Metal Workers.
A dozen fraternal delegates nom leu
rope who are usually present at tn
Federation's conventions were absen
because of the war.
A parade headed by a band Of IL
pieces. through the downtown district
was held before the convention got VI
der way for its first session. The col
vention was called to order by Samu'
GOmpers, president. Addresses of We
come were made by Governor.elect MAJ
tin G. Brumbaugh, Mayor RUDOLF
Blankenburg, Frank Feeney, chairna
Of the Philadelphia reception commit,
and George II. Ulrich, president Of II
Central Labor Union.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-11-09

The Oluthe Automatic Mattasing Truss Il
- utterly different from anythink else for
ate nAlsnts.
Il profidss ths only w svsr discovered
fsf overcoming the Noakneaa which Il the
rial cause Of rapture.
Jusi how Il does that---entlrsly autonati.
eplly--is IN sxpieined IN the FIRE. book.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-11-09

d. d.
Reverie, The wayside Chapel" Wilson
Introductory remarks by the presiding
oficer, Hon. Charles r. Miller, Gov
crhor Of Delaware.
Address to graduates, Edward James
Cattell, Esq, of Philadelphia.
Quartet from "Rigoletto" Verdi
Presentation Of diplomas, w. T.. Doug
las, president of Goldey College.
March, "School Comrades" Engelmonn
Annual address, w. Quay Rosselle, Phi.
D., of Philadelphia.
Caprice, american" .,......... Davis
I,enediction, Rev. w. L. S. Murray, PHI
d., d. d.
March, adele" .......,........L ampe
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-11-09
Rheumatic
Fever
SuTenders 10 Anti-Kamnia TahIets

In the treatment OF Rheumatic Fever
many physicians employ purFntives, but
DR.. M. p. Creed thinks that mild laxative Il
better. When the patient 10 bilious he gives
every hour until grain has been taken
Then. after four hours he gives the patient
syrup OF lemon to disguise the taste or he
keeps the bowels open with the mild laxa-
tive Actoids.n The diet should be light
ana al animal FOOD should be excluded as
pain and fever be has found nothing equal
to Anti. Kamnia Tablets, giving two tablets
every to 3 hours as required. These
IN any quantity desired. Ask for AK
Tablets. Unexeelled for Headaches, Neu-
ralgias, and All Pain.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-11-09
BUILDING TWO STEANERs.

William. G. Abbott and Son, Of
South Milford, have started work on
two new steamships. One will be 112'
feet long, % feet beam and ID feet
depth of hold. The other which is
being built for New York concerns
will have a capacity Of 400 tons.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-11-09

That's a wise old provers. Fish
Where the Fish Gather" and it's APP
plicable 70 IT, Wants Ads. People
who want TO buy and people who
want IN sell. all gather in the Want
Ads-Adv.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-11-09

Net receipts November Z -. .$2S03.26
In addition to boxes Nos. and 2
previously sent the following boxes will
be forwarded today:
Box III-4l convalescent robes, 20
pair paiamas, 10 pair bed shoes, 10
pair heavy socks.
Box IV-63 hospital night shirts.
Box V--l6s bandnges, l2s guaze pads
sent to German relief by Mrs. NJ. N.
Rogers and Mrs. H. r. Bradford.
Box VIA dozen pair Of heavy
socks.
The box Of knitted things will be
sent as soon as the finished articles are
returned to Mrs. Henderson Weir, No.
$40 Broome street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-11-09
XLEEFYTTSI

d. YIRGrNfA VIZ.

Once upon q ume Ned had an
older brother whose name was
John. Ned thought that every
thing that John did was Just right
and he relieved him in every
thing.
One day the boys went 20 Welt
their grandfather when they had
u ride for some time on the train
Al hrst the time passed very quick
y, but at last Ned grew tired and
cross. John, to amuEe him, reach
"a oYer and took Ned'a cap and
nqede believe to throw It out Of the
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-11-09
HERSNC PROGRAM FOR
c1LDEY COMMENCEMENT

CaHnAenssment exercises Of Goldey
cshske on TIE evening Of November IL
81 The piAyA6uss, win begin At 7.so
o'tlock. The frpt part Of the program
vii be q ccnrsrt BY John .. Taylor
Orchestra, sitter which The faculty
guests and RrAduates win enter.
nvtrnor KILLER viii preside, and the
pEenam after The preliminary concert
viii her 81
Idsoeatlea Rgv. 1homas P, Holloway
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-11-09

Its cluthe Truss has 90 thoroughly proved
ns meri,s that physlelhns "a AZ psrts Of the
world and surgeons n he .. 3. Army and
upGfofion. u has brvught conblete recov.
Ell - hundisds o. tasss after operation has
prsFs9 failure.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-11-09
aTHE NEW ABOLITION.s

Miss Katherine Johnson, of the Ma
tional Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People, spoke at
Ezlon NJ. E. Church last night The
subject of her address was "The New
Abolition"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-11-09

window Ned thought that he had and began
John said perhaps back
whistle John quickly II hs
sse ehct Ned seeing him DO or course Ned thought that was
detfpl and wanted him TO do Il tgain.
At last the wind really did blow the window
and although he vhsed and again hs didn't
back and John had to tell him that he had been ong him all tn"
that his really the window.
Ned didn't think that funny and wanted know what he
told would
him a 8 o
had a
81 i'm N way down
all laughed at
Adht 1 / vs. the rest
that fitted him. but
he lost his hat
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-01-08
eon,s Netes oi "oriains.s

-Humpty Dumpty Sat oD a Wall,' 2c., has come down to us from the days of King John. The Babes In
 se Wood" dates from the fifteenth
 ontury, being founded upon facts. an i'd house neur Wayland Wood. Nor folk. having the whole story in carv- ings on a mantlepiece. Little Jack
 lorner." Little Miss Muffet," "Old Mother Hubbard" Mother Goosey" and "Goosey, Gooses Gander" are each traceable to the sixteenth cen tury.
 "i'ussy Cat. Pussy Cat. Where Have You Been?" belongs to the reign of Queen Eliza beth. ''Three Blind Mlce fist appeared in music book dated 1eO9. "A Froggle Would d Wooing Go' was licensed to be sung as far back as 1909. Buys and Girls Come Out to Play" and Lucy Locket Lost Her Pocket" both hail from the period Of Charles II. And. last of all. ''Cih. derella," Jack the Giant Killer. "Bluebeatd'' and Tom Thumb" were published by theif author. Charles Per rsuit. in the year i6sI.-t0hdon Notes and Quer1es.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-01-08
National Forest Timber for Sale

Sealed bids will be received by the Forest Supervisor, Ketchikan, Alaska. up to and including January 20, l9l4 for l50,0 ,000 linear feet of hemloek and spruce dock and trap piling, more or less, 5000 linear feet being located on strip 1000 feet wide extending across the south end of Bronson Island, and 5000 linear feet being located on a small island directly south of Bronson Island. No bids of less thaR 3-4c. per lipear foot for piling D feet in length or under and lc. per linear foot for pill ing over D feet in length will be con- sidered. Deposit with bid S5Ou.OO. The right to reject any and all bids reserved. Before bids are submitted full information concerning the timber the conditions of sale, and the submi>- sion of bids should be obtained from the Forest Supervisor, Ketchikan Alaska.