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The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20
ASKED TO CONTRIBUTE

Milton Smith, chairman of the
democratic state central committee,
has out the big nit. In letters
fraught with opportunities he has
called upon the state officials and
employees to ''dig up"
Right recently tie epistles be-
gan to come in, each carrying a
request to all good democrats at
the state house to hand over from
800 to $500.
The plea is that "since we
have but one candidate on the
ticket whom we can assess, we
think that the democrats drawing
salaries from the state should
contribute to the election fund.
We think that your donation
should be -" Here follows
the fateful figures 800 to $500,
as the case may be.-Denver
Times.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20

The entertainment and box sup
per given on Friday evening was
well nttended-proved success
financially, and taken all around
was a very pleasant and enjoyable
affair. The school children rem
dered many excellent and amusing
songs and recitations. Miss Gym
thia Bates and Mr.. @. f. Wade adj
ded much to the evenings enjoy
ment by executing selections OF
instrumental music. W. s. Bates
makes very entertaining auction
eer and he may consider himself
solid for the performance OF such
duties in the future. Much credit
is due Mrs. Bible for the success
of the entertainment, and by her
untiring efforts our minister VIII
be the recipient of s21.l5, and
for the same many thanks to a
generous band of contributors.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20
uneon.c,ou. sunerer,.

There are numerous cases on record
where men suffering from some form
Of paralysis have been charged with
drunkenness, and have suffered in
consequence most severely In mind, II
not In body. It Is far from being an
uncommon circumstance for o man to
receive In some street row. or, as tho
result of some practical Joke, an In
Jury to the head or spine. not serious
enough. perhaps. at the moment to
disable him. but certainly dangerous
II not attended to at once. lie may
leave the vicinity where he received
the hurt. may possibly walk for miles.
go into a restaurant and take some
thing to strengthen the nerves; then
go out and gradually sink into a state
of Inconsistencies and be found in a
doorway or lying in the road, bearing
every Indication Of intoxication. Tho
breath may smell Of the stimulant he
has taken. he is stupid and helpless.
and at once tho Impractical eye
stamps him as drunk and incapable.
Locked up by himself. he speedily be-
comes feverish and seriously III. and
dies without assistance. This Is no
highly colored picture-cases occur
over and over again. and we regret
to say that It appears to be the COM
mon practice of the ordinary policeman
to arrest and take to the station house
any person who is acting strangely or
gtupidly In the street, or who exhibits
signs that are generallw accepted as
indicating the use Of inoxicants. The
sons is not the police station. but the
hospital.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20
Catholic fi..ionary worL.

The Society for the Propagation of
the Faith has recently been incorporat-
ed in the state Of New York tits not,
however. a new organization. and Its
Incorporation at this time is solely to
enable II to hold real estate. The
society was founded In France moro
than fifty years ago and has branches
this country. The most notable work
Of the society in America is among tho
colorsd people of the south. where 1t
has. during the last ten years. made
marked progress. An annual collec-
tion ia taken up in many Roman Cath
olic churches In this country to send
70 the mother house in Lyons.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20
a FRENon n.slLAw.
rrehibits the diving Of solid Food to HA
Infant Under 4 Year.


Owing to a low and declining birth
rate. which has reached point where
It means an annual loss OF some ao.-
900 Of population year. France has
resolved to take care Of what babies
she has. says tho Washington Post 1t
is the frequent complaint Of phyaielaas
that ignorant or careless parents In
their infants by giving them solid fsod.
II is recited that mother, whose year
old baby died. exclaimed; Il don't
know why she died. She was perfectly
we'll this morning. Why, she ato three
fried eggs," A law has been adopted
forbidding any one to give solid food
of any kind to infants under year
without the written authority OF q
qualified physician. Also. the use Of
long rubber tubes to feeding bottles
is prohibited. because OF the difficulty
In keeping them sterilized. These pro-
hibitions seem like serious invasion
OF parental authority. and doubtless
they would be resisted In England or
the United States. where the rights OF
parents are supreme. One consequence
OF undisputed parental authority is that
the infant mortality In the large cities
80 1RhehAht. ~ co tbuth uo-
pends on restoring the former balance
between the birth-rate and the DEATH
rate. that almost any measure OF state
interference that would be effective
would find advocates. Since 1891 the
deaths have exceeded the births, and
as there is no hope OF increasing the
proportion Of births. which Is now
twenty-five to each 1000 OF population.
the only hope is In preserving lives Of
as many children as possible. Tho
health authorities exercise the most
arbitrary power in the supervision OF
contagious diseases. and the magis-
trates are severe on those who violate
the sanitary regulations. The system
of milk inspection. on which the well
fare OF thousands OF children depends
IN Paris. IL said to be thorough ard ef-
fective. Medical men believe that the
rate OF infant mortality will be lowered
when the new law is fully operative,
but unless there Is an invasion Of
privacy beyond the federation Of most
people. It will be impossible to detect
violations Of the law.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20
HUNTING IN OFFICE HOURS.

rhs Easy Doing Rules In the DepaSo.
ments Fifty Years Ago.
"The rules regarding the hours Of
work Of the government employees In
the departments" says one who form
eriy served his country in the capacity
Of clerk, according to the Washing
ton Star. ARE quite different from
those In vogue half century ago.
What would you think II were to tell
you that under the old regime / have
known clerks to take their fowiing
pieces to their Offices and after perus-
ing the old Intelligencer. or some other
paper, ascertaining the show for work
coming to their desks and walking
over to the pint near where the
monument Is now, or south OF the pres
ident's mansion. and shooting a fe"
birds. have known clerks to go gun
ming in Office hours. but usually those
who thus acted were fine shots and
successful in bringing down the birds.
Poor sportsmen seldom took this privi-
lege. but It was understood all round
that all that was necessary was tnlt
the work should be kept up. have on
many occasions strolied along the ave-
nue o. worked about my home for
hours when my Office work was well
up and nothing was said. There were
even messengers who occasionally took
French leave.
"On one occasion one OF this class
ioined in a procession and the following
day he apologized 10 his chief. remark
ing: I waited to ask permission for a5-
senting myself yesterday. but you had
not arrived when my company was
about to form, SO took leave and now
come to ask for it. That was right.
said the chief. always take holiday
when you want to. unless you see
rush of business coming. and you will
be sure to have 1t. Only ask for the
leave afterward to make 1t all right
But do not be extravagant. Spend your
leaves for some good purpose This
was when the entire force in the ex-
ecutiye departments was not as large
as some of the present bureaus. when
the business OF the government was a
mere fraction OF the present output
There was no need then OF ironclad
rules and go long as You kept your
work up there was no complaint"
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20
An Ancient Belle.

Our western civilization is not so
far ahead as we fancy It Is. In the ex-
cavations which the italian govern
ment is still making at Pompeii the
workmen lately disinterred lot OF
articles used by Roman lady in her
toilet nearly nineteen centuries ago.
One novelty, which. so far as known.
is not employed to-day. was a sleeping
sandal. SO constructed that soft cords
or straps ran from the ends In such a
manner that when the sandal was put
upon the foot upon retiring to rest II
kept the foes apart and so tended to
make them resemble those Of the Greek
statues. 1t is clear that fashions In
those days were very different In re-
spect to what makes a pretty foot than
what they are at the present time
New York Mail and Express.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20
Mr.. Edward Redmond left for

hr- EDWARD Redmond left for
Llmon Sunday evening whore he
goes to assume the duties of man
ager of the store recently pur-
chased by his employers, the Rus
sell Gates Mercantile company.
Mr. Redmond has been one of the
faithful and reliable employees of
the above company for four years.
and by honesty of character and
sterling integrity has mnde for
himself host of friends who will
be glad to learn of his well earned
promotion. He is a man of 'busi-
ness ability and always gentle
man and we commend him as such
to the people of the community he
has gone to serve.
j. Fl. Trotter, A. l.. Warren and
Q. A. Coonrad are the appointed
judges of the election for this the
l7th precinct. Monday was the
first day of registration and the
following dates are also reg
istration days: Tuesday, Oct. Is
and %; November l and 7. See
that you are registered. If your
name does not appear on the reg
istration books, you can't vote.
James ii. Trotter and L. FL.
Woodring returned from Omaha
on Thursday and both agree that
the exposition is a grand affair and
well worth a visit. Eli says the
unfortunate loss of a bottle was the
only mishap that interfered with
an otherwise pleasant trip.
We are informed that Calhan is
soon to have a representative of
the Colorado Humane society. As
soon as appointed we hope he will
address himself to a number of
vicious dogs that are a nuisance
about town.
Mr.. Walter White and Miss Eva
Lambert, who were married on the
9th, are visiting the family of Geo.
d. Bruce. Mr.. White is the son
of William White, of Pemberton,
who is well known to the writer as
an honorable and upright citizen
of that place.
j. L. Mcdonald came down from
the mountains a few days ago to
visit his family and is somewhat
undecided about returning and
may conclude to spend the winter
here.
Messrs. II. B. Wade and sons
will give a dance and oyster sup
per on Friday night, October 2s,
which will no doubt be properly
appreciated and well attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Burke went
east Monday night to visit Mrs.
Burke's parents who live in Month
cello, Kans., previous to returning
to their home at Muscago, Ind.
Ter.
Ed. Young, of Glenn, who has
had serious attack of typhoid
fever, is now improving. DIR.
Skidmore thinks that Ed. will soon
be on duty again.
Mrs. Martha Wilson, mother of
Dick; our popular blacksmith, has
moved to Eas tonville for the win
ter.
W. A. Pettey went to Colorado
Springs Monday to consult DR..
Solley.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20
A CHALLENGE.

The democratic party being in
favor of open discussion, and beng
desirous of discussing the political
issues that are now agitating the
public mind, believing that the
people are thus better able to
judge of the relative merits
of the parties, therefore on behalf
of the democratic organization, we
hereby challenge c. L. Dickerson,
republican nominee for representa-
tiye, to joint discussion with &. K.
Wilkinson, the debates to take
place in various places in this
county.
DAN L. CoRT,
Memher State Cen. Com.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20

"a. the democratic county con-
n'lon IN kiowa Saturday Judge
eorge Fabrion and Mr.. II. A.
INNER were candidates for the
ninalion of county indge.
iuge Fahrion received tho nomin-
Eon, the vote standing Is to Is.
II. frank Woodland was renom>
Pa,ed for county commissioner
ilnout opposition. Both these
'en'iemen are old, well known and
'opu'ar citizens and have many
arm friends who will work
'nceasingIy for their election.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20
fLargest Market Newspaper In
the World!

The South Omaha Droyers'
Journal, sent out daily, tri-wcelk-
ly, semi-weclSly and weekly, is the
largest, cheapest and brightest and
best live stock newspaper and
market reporter for stock raisers,
farmers, fine stock breeders and
grain dealers. In addition to its
complete, accurate and impartial
report of the South Omaha live
stock market, it contains the very
latest and correct market reports
by telcgrapii from all the princi-
pal stock markets Of the country,
MS well as telegrap.iic and general
news.
Daily. s4.90.
Tri-weekly, $3.50.
semi-weekly, $500
Weekly, 81 30 per year.
For free sample copy. address
The Drovcrs' journal Co, DENIM
Alibery. Treasurer and Manager,
L. S Yards, South Omaha, Seb.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20

VIM. Bean, of Linsburg, Kans.,
purchased 80 head of 3-year-old
steers Of Julian Cannon Of Ra-
nah, at 1885 per cwt.; 60 head of
3-year-old steers of Lee Liptrap
of Ramah, at 1885; and % head
of 3-year-old steers of the Gates
Live Stock company at 1886. The
cattle were shipped from River
Bend Monday-Lincoln County
Ledger.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20
|b|ican Ticket.

DnCan llCkel.
NRY R. wOLCOTT,
of Denver
cnant Governor
CHAS. L. NOBLE,
of Ell Paso
Of State
, I'M. E. BRISBANE,
J of Lake county
FRED o. ROOF,
of Huerfano county
GEO. S, ADAMS,
of Weld county
Bile Instruction.
IS. LUCY Il. X. SCOTT.
of Arapahoe.
General
Z. C. GOODALE,
of Prower5 county.
State University
HARRY b. GAMBLE,
of Boulder
rm Regent State
yersitY-
ENNIE G. CASWELL,
of Grand Junction.
State University
l.. C. GREENLEE,
OF Arapahoe county,
preventative
bln and Elbert counties
q. L .DICKERSON,
of Elizabeth.
bnty Judge
JACOB EPLER,
of Ebert.
nnty Commissioner
GUY MORROW,
of Elbert.
rley Dickerson began his
in Ebert county years ago,
the county was divided,
pur territory embraced all
bd to the state line, by talk
homestead in what is now
as Kit Carson county. He
ucted a rude dug-out there
hd lived in that until he
Jed means to build sod
In these lowly and primi-
hrroundings, tilling the soil
B the day az means of
hood and at night, by the
Of a tallow candle, educating
VI for future usefulness, he
he foundations OF his success.
popnlists, after a long con-
rsy US 10 VINO they should
se, on Tuesday nominated
A. I. Gilkey for county
We have been uable to
lr. Gilkey aud therefore can
Say whether or not he will
pt. Should he decide to make
ace he will without doubt poll
ge vote, for he is recognized
who know him as a high.
ied, honorable gentleman, per-
y competent for the place.
populists endorsed the nomin>
of Guy Morrow for commits
er and will place his name on
ticket.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20

ne repu blicans at their county
entlan Monday nominated Mr..
pb Epler, the well known mer-
nt OF this place, for county
e and Mr.. Guy Morrow for
missioner. Mr.. Epler was
ge Fahrion's opponent three
Prs ago and without any special
Pr carried Elbert precinct by 40
porlty. This year the conditions
considered much more favor
L ior Mr.. Epler, many predict
his election. He is an old
'ier, having been identified with
county from boyhood-is a
= OF strict integrity, and having
Pn Justice of the peace for
Feral years is far advanced in
|,owledge required for county
nse. lie will make a personal
y asaSs and surely put up a strong
n.. Mr.. Morrow is also an old
lller and has been engaged in the
'ck business in the county many
ars. lie is competent in every
y Tor the office of commissioner
Is very popular wherever
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20
CALHAN GLEANINGS.

Member State Cen. Com.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-20

w Amn.rrssD-sEyERAL TRUsTwo
es- in tiei. N ,hls state TO man ,ge our busi-
lral,-l," ",,ee s.. work conducted at home. salary
De. 10 rnsr. n year aud expeuses-defnite, bona
~ Enciose ,eif sdilrcs"s a,y,,,,.
f. He's. Prest,, popt NJ rhcagn.
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POLICE COURT.
Wm. DOwell Fined $50 for Assault,
 ing Geo. Steinbach With an AK.

The principal business in the police court today was tie trial of Wm. Dowell, who attempted an assault on MT. Geo. Steinbach with an ax yesterday (Monday) afternoon. The two are in one building on east Second avenue. Dowell had been drinking. It is his second attempt to assault Mir. Steinbach. The testi- mony showed that the attack was unwarranted. Judge Brown admin istered a fine of $50.
 A case against Amos Coleman for disturbing the peace was continued.
 Geo. Coleman was fined$10 for viola tiOn of ordinance 204.
 Earnest Lee was fined $5 for dis turbing the peace.
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WHITE LlVERED.
Hot Sprinps NewsI


 Yesterday as a southern lady, the wife of prominent physician and ex-Confederate soldier, was passing the Plateau hotel she heard 8 man standing with several others use words to about this effect: Well. if we have war with Spain I'd like to see all these d-d old ex-rebels ham, strung so they couldn't run, and then put in front of the regular troops" With cheeks burning with indignation she paused for a mo- ment and gave him a glance which he certainly could not have misinter- preted and pas sed on. Had her hus- band been in her stead this blatant white livered deFamer of bravery as fine as the world ever saw, would have instantly had an opportunity to test it on the spot. We don't know who he Is, but we know gen. tility is to him a stranger. We don't know whence he comes, but we know he is either low born or has disgraced his paternity. We don't know what record of valor may be the heritage of his ancestors, but we know that not one drop of chivalric blood courses through his veins. The words accredited to him could fall only from the lips of coward. We know not that he was not Union soldier and that he nev- CT faced any of the brave men he now refers to as "ex-rebels." No ex-Union soldier worthy of the hon ored name of soldier, and who meas ured swords with the men of the South in the '60s is now capable of the sordid calumny which stamps this clustering blatherskite as a ren- egade back-biter. His slimy islander would meet as ready resentment from every brave Union soldier as the boys who wore the grey. The News hopes this snapshot of his true likeness may fall under his gaze, and then it would advise him to pack his soul in the skull of louse and skulk out of town and from the presence of decent people.
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GOVERNMENT TROOPS.

It was announced on the streets today that special train of gov erEment troops would pass through the city this afternoon at 3:42 o'clock. Long before that hour large crowd of ladies and men gathered at the depot to see the troops pass.
 The troops were the two compa- nies stationed at Fort Logan H. Roots at Little Rock. They will ar- rive at New Orleans about o'clock tomorrow morning and from thence will continue their journey to Mobile, Ala.
 The companies were in four coach es. The train did not stop, but the crowd cheered the passing boys in blue.
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LUCEY-HlcKS.

The GRAPHIC is authorized to an- nounee the approaching nuptials of Miss Nellie Hicks, of this city, and MT. Cornelius Lucey, of St. Louis, which will be celebrated at the Trinity Episcopal Church, in this city, Wednesday, April q at 2 o'clock D. m., Rev, G. Gordon Smeade offici- ating. Immediately after the cere- mony the newly welded couple will depart over the Cotton Belt for a bridal tour to Texas and Old Mexico, after which their bridal tour will be extended to cities In the Northern and Central States.
 The bride.elect is one of Pine Bluffs most estimable and popular young ladies. She is the daughter of the late Capt. J.F. Hicks, and is univers- ally esteemed and beloved for her mental accomplishments and the nobleness of her nature and kind ness of heart, which have endeared her to a large circle of friends in this city and Memphis, where she former lY resided.
 The fortunate bridegroom was a former citizen of Texas, but is now 8 resident of St. Louis, where he repre- sents the American Surety Co.,, and where he and his bride, after their bridal tour, will make their future home.
 The GRAPHIC joins with the bride elects many friends in extending it's heartfelt good wishes, in advance of the event, for a welded life of uaal- loved happiness.
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EXTRAVAGANT
 PRESENTATION.
The Grand Kirmess at the Opera House Last Night Magnif-
 icent Affair.

Prof. Weissner's Kirmess was pre- sented at the opera house last night to full house. 1t was the most ex- travagant presentation ever seen in this city, amateur or professional Every costume was made of the rich est material, while the skill and taste in making the costumes was equally as marked. The colors were all and ornaments and jewels added beauty to the gaudy costumes. Ever-changing colors were thrown on the stage making the rich colored costumes and ornaments sparkle in brilliancy of beauty.
 Miss Fay Taylor was queen of the Kirmess and enthroned in a chair of state and with a ieweled crown upon her brows she witnessed the festiyi- ty. On either side sat maids of hon. or, Miss Sammie Sennett and Hennie Blum.
 The kirmess consisted of marches. dances and vocal solos. The Anna zons, a march by 16 young girls arm ed with breast-plates, shields and swords, was a beautiful sight. The dances were all fantastic and equaled any eyer presented by professionals on the stage in this city. The songs were operatic and were by no means a secondary feature of the Kirmess. Master Brother Katzenstein, of Lit tie Rock, appeared in several songs and dances. He has a wonderfully pure and sweet voice and is as grace ful as a gazelle.
 The most wondeful feature of the Kirmess was the perfect training of the children. The greater number of the dancers were young tots, but their skill was marvellous. Not only was there no awkwardncss, but every move was symmetrical and graceful. They kept perfect time to the music and appeared thoroughly familiar with their accomplishments.
 The pupils from Little Rock who appeared last night could not be ex- celled in grace or skill and were thor oughly at ease before the public. Little Rosemarie Stifft enthused the audience with her clever perform anee.
 The Pine Bluff pupils were remark ably creditable to teacher and pupil. None have been taking lessons long, CT than three months, yet they were very paragons ofgrace and excellence and their found parents were doubt less highly gratified at the progress of their children. Dot Kastor was very clever in his songs and dancing and was enthusiastically applauded.
 Almost every participant was vo- ciferously applauded, and baskets and boquets were frequent indica- tions of the appreciation of the audi ence.
 The Kirmess lasted until after II o'clock.
 A magnificent german at the Bluff City Club followed the Kirmess. It was largely attended by Little Rock and Pine Bluff society people; and was very enjoyable.
 Circuit court adjourned yesterday 11rffl Mo-
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Convention of Women's Parsonage
 and Home Mission Society, Hot
 Springs, April 2Sth to May 1st.
 For this occasion the Iron Noun tain By. will sell tickets to Malvern and return for one and one-third fare on the certificate plan. Limit of cer tifcates May 4th.
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4th Infantry Depart.

Chicago April Io,-The Fourth Infantry Fort Sheridan. started for Tampa at today great crowd depot The Artillery fired salute and everybody cheered
 Gen. Brooke and staff leave tonight and the cavalry Gen. Wade commander of the department Dakota this morning enroue Tampa
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Cotton Belt Excursions.

Labor Day Celebration, Shreveport,
 La, May End.
 For the above occasion the Cotton Belt will sell tickets at rate of S565 for the round trip. Tickets on sale May 2nd; return limit May 3rd
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Grand Lodge Knigh ts of Pythias,
 Eureka Springs, Ark, May Is to 21.
 For this occasion the Iron Noun tain Ky. will sell tickets to Eureka Springs and return at one fare for the round trip, $l0.15. Dates of sale, may 15, Is and IT; return limit, May g.