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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18

chair seat. with a hole bored In each OF the four
corners. Four strong pieces OF cord. each about
six feet In length. run through the holes. and
knot at the end fastens them underneath Round
pieces OF wood about the diameter OF chair leg
and cut four inches In length followed out like
bamboo. and four pieces are strung like large
beads one on each rope Rounded pieces Of wood.
cut the length OF each side Of The square seat are
smoothed off and hole bored through from side TO
eide a, each end OF every piece which somewhat
resemble the rung Of ladder These bars are
then strung on the ropes with the ends OF the
bars overlapping ench other at the corners and
form a little square Enclosure. which Is supported
away from the seat by the six-inch wooden beads
Four more OF the wooden beads are then strung
on. followed by four bars and the swing Is
complete
The baby Is placed In the inclosure and her feet
mass out between the seat and the lower rung or
the ladderlike Enclosure. II 1t Is desired to at
times have but one Of the border TO nciose the
child the upper row OF wood can be pulled up on
tho ropc out Of the way. IL Is Impossible Tor inc
child TO fan out the space between the seat
and the lower bar Of wood, while ample FOR the
feet and legs 10 pnss through. will not ADMIT OF the
little form slipping through .,.. TN TT 1r.rL
Opposite the attractive home In which T. H. CLARK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18
WI ~ "srNc A SONG OF sIXPENCE" MEANS.

WHAT SING A SONG OF SIXPENCE" MEANS.
You all know this rhyme. but have you ever
heard what II really means?
The four-and-twenty blackbirds represent the
twenty four hours. The bottom OF the PIE II inc
world while the top crust is the sky that over
or.hes ~ The opening OF the pie is the day
dawn when the birds begin TO sing and surely
such a sight Is NJ for KING. ,,,-
counting out his money. is the sun. while the gold
pieces that slip through his fingers as he counts
them are the golden sunbeams: 49, "
The queen. who sits in the dark kitchen, is the
moon and the honey with which she rega-es hersel
Is the moonlight.
The Industrious maid, who is In the garden at
work before her king-the sun-has risen, Is the
Sov dawn nd the clothes she hangs out are the
clouds The bird who so trasieally ends the song
have he whole day. II not in a nutshell. in pie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18
. GOOD SUGGESTION.

President General OF the T. s. s.: While was
away from home my attention was called 10 some
thing that thought might interest some OF tho
..shut-ins" and perhaps others. A friend where
was stopping had several binders about the SIZE
of an ordinary magazine. | asked ner what snv
doing with them she sara sne hau sev ,ei,,
niles OF old magazines which contained many Vaiu-
able articles but also many that were or no vaiue
now and she had obtained "A number or Dihders OF
magaZlne SIZE. and was taking the OLD NUMBERS 70
them The binders come from haif an men across
the back 10 an inch and hair; ana mere arr s"o
evelots on each side OF the back through when
ribbon or string OF any Kind can be put OF course
zines that are to be saved TO correspond with those
I'm the binder. When a magazine article mas
few words on IA page, and something on the op-
pose page that Is not worth saving, tne rev Wo.Ss
may be typewriter or written by pen. leaving the
resi- Of the PAGE blank for something eise 10 %
nasted unon IT. These binders can be obtained
for 80 cents apiece by the hair-d9zen, nave nos
Paper of suitable SIZE 10 match the inasazno
lea YES can be obtained for % cents pound. rms
- 70 be used I'm writing the few words when II -
not desirable TO keep the whole leaf.
The friend who showed me the binders told me
,ba1 a friend OF hers had a large and valuable IL
hrarv and one shelf filed with these binders
hoidirg he selec lions he had saved He considered
N my paper for the extra leaves FOR any paper
csn no 6ut the proper size by using n little care:
This may not appeal TO you as II did 10 me. out
ait NOT care 10 have bound and yet they contained
unarv things I did not like 10 part with. This
seemed such a good way To save them that IL mlgnt
interest "shut-ns" who find time hanging heavy
on their hands forgot TO say that my friend su8-
ensted putting articles OF the same nature to-
ee,her-that Is. articles upon science in one book,
articles upon art In another. etc; Yours truly,
southington Conn. S. c. b. HOLCOMB.
Il. xullo lana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18
WAKING GRACEFCLLY.

Although perhaps not the most e1ceIon. sn'" -
T.. Imam" Imam" chat honor having boon accorded 10
'be low, sweet vo!coD, yet e'r'ainy an nro AT,
tactve thing in wSm With Is rns etHI srs Il nat
walk TIE st,siy. and they take 100 Ions tifides.
T 1Hsy he T TSey Walk To naupsy
how to ,s %as steps % avoided Jus! az wen
as Sass s1as. s. , Il tie ns SsDP S
most svery%hGmnoo rs valuable a!d 70 this end than
less .siH hs commonly supposed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18

A SMART" WOMAN.

Mrs. Maggie L. Cook. OF GIlford, Mo. Is properly
casseI among the smart" women She does the
work on a Missouri ranch FOR eight men withoue
any assistance. Last spring she raised four hum
dred chickens: she writes for the papers. and her
request from the T. s s IL Cor reading matter. a.
she lives in an Isolated locality. \ Sunshine men,
Der now at Hotel Champlain sends the Womans
PAGES to Mrs Cook, and VII, visit her on the
ranch as she is especially interested in this ener-
cetic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18

was the guest OF Mrs. Clement Chase. the presl-
dent OF the Executive Board Of the Committee OF
Entertainment. to whom he was introduced by
Mrs. Margaret Sangster. who is greatly interested
IN little Earl. He took part in the exercises that
day at Omaha. and, being little hoy ten years
Old was liorized by the women a little boy has
been honized before. Francis Fischer Powers
Earis master. mad charge OF the musical Mr..
Powers said that Earl sang better than he
did before that large assembly Of people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18
FOR MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 10.
RREAKFAST.

BREAKFAST.
Oranges. Bananas.
HOmiuy. sugar and cream.
Lamb croguettes. Sweet omelet.
Potatoes hashcd. brown.
Vienna rolls.
Coffee
LUNCHEON
Fried pork chops. Dreaded
Curred eggs Baked potatoes.
Brown bread. Orange marmala1e.
Tea.
DINNER.
Jellled bouillon.
Sliced tomatoes. Picked beans.
Kennebec salmon. white sauce.
Roast grouse. Baked sweet potatoes.
Minced carrots IN drawn butter.
Peach and tapioca pudding.
Lady fingers. Grapes.
Coffee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18
THE YOUNGEST CLUB MEMBER.

SIZE rs MISS PHYLLIS CLARK AND is
KNOWN AS THE LOTUS BUD"
Miss Phyllis Josephine Clark enjoys the distinc-
ton Of being the youngest club member on record
She IL now ten months old but when she was only
one day old she was elected an honorary member OF
the Lotus Branch OF the Universal Brotherhood. In
Cleveland The Lotus Branch is limited TO chill
drcn md Phyllis who Is the youngest member Is
known az the Lotus Bud"
PHYLLIS IS also the owner OF n unique swing. made
after the model Of one In the possession Of \. ID.
Uendrickson an heirloom that belonged 70 his
grandmother and has been In the family for nearly
a hundred years The seat f. made OF n wooden
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18

SONNET.
Strength for the day! Al early dawn stano
HELPLESS and weak and with unrested eyes
Watching for day. BEFORE its portal lies
4 low black cloud-a heavy iron band
slowly the mist Is lifted from the land
And pearl and amber CLEAN across the skies,
Glad'ning my upward gaze with sweet surprise
| own the sign: know hat lie whose name 49,
IIath fringed those sOmbre clouds with ruby reys
And changed that iron bar 10 molten gold,
VIII 10 nv wandering steps be guide ana stay
Rreathe DER my wavoring heart. His rest for aysI
And give my waiting. folding palms 10 hod
His blessed morning boon-strength Tor the Guy
A beautiful thought selected by j. NJ V.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18
If | WERE YOU.


II a little girl could be.
Well-just like you,
With lips as rosy. checks as fair.
Such eyes OF blue and shining hair.
What 40 you think Ia do?
Ia wear 90 bright and sweet a smile
I'd be so loving all the while.
I'd be so helpful with my hand,
So quick and gentle 10 command.
You soon would see
That every one would turn TO say:
Its good 10 meet that child to-day,
Yes yes, my bird. that's what I'd do
II | were you.
or. II | CHANGED 20 be boy.
Like some | know.
with crisp curls sparkling In the sun,
And eyes all beaminG bright with fun-
All, II could be so,
I'd strive and strive with all my might
To be 30 true. so brave. polite.
That in me each one might behold
A hero-as In days of old
'Twould be "A Joy
To hear one. looking AT me, say:
my cheer and comfort all the day.
Yes. IL were a boy know
-(sydney Dayre, in Independent
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(HlLDREN's
lCoRNER

Little Daisy fond Of sweet milk One day
glass OF buttermilk put beside her plate al
dinner She tasted H. put It back on her tray
and said.
Mamma did a bad lay this milk?'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18
POTENCY OF GODS LOVE.

POTENCY OF GODS LOVE
At all times the wise men Of the world have
agreed that the most potent thing in the universe
is Gods love.
Love for the Blessed one does not 60 against
nature +; only gives II n higher and more powerful
direction
senses" We will I'm turn receive from God great
volumes OF that pure love which brings nsht,
peace, Joy. health, happiness and tranquility. Inc
memory OF God does not come 10 the selfish. We
must come and do good 10 others; be Kind
gentle and loving to all The more We do this. the
more our hearts Will be purified. and Gods love
realize how potent Gods love Is.
The poor are Gods representatives; any one who
the hungry, that person who eats and enjoys eat.
ing is enjoying sin. Unless give kindly thought
10 others we do not love COO, ana are not IN TO
ceptiye condition to receive His great love.
THE LARGER PRAYER
At first | prayed for Light;
Could ] but the way
How gladly. swiftly would walk
To everlasting day.
Ard next prayed for Strength.
Thar | might tread the road
With firm unfaltering feet: and W6
The heavens serene abode.
And then asked for Faiths
Could | but trust my God,
Ia I've EMBODIED IN His peace,
Though foes were all abroad
But now pray for Love.
Deep love to God anf man
a living love that Will not fall.
However dark His plan
And Light and Strength and Faith
Are opening everywhere,
God only waited for TIL
prayed the larger prayer.
-(Ednah Dow Cheney!
Selected nv L II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18
TO A FRINGED GENTIAN.

Beneath the tender autumn sky.
The river softly murmurs by,
And on its bank OF fading green.
see thee lift thy slender head,
And starting from thy messy bed,
Toward the waters gently lean.
Thou art the last OF summers train,
For when she ceased her queenly reign
She hurried on, and left thee here;
Rut thou shy hopeful little nun.
Arr still content II wind and sun
But leave tho sky and waters clear.
Because 60 near the sad years close.
Thou art more dear than any rose
That ever graced the heart OF Junei
And no rose ever lifted up
So pure a mouth 20 heavens cup
AS thou, this mellow autumn noon
o azure little Optlm.st!
BY all the autumn breezes Kissed,
/ would had your patience true!
would when wintry death Is near,
That may be as full OF cheer
And hope. my little friend. as you;
EDWARD WILBUR MAUO9k
Contributed by the author.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18
RETURN or the BOY SOPRANO.

-e' Gulck. the boy soprano. has just returned
. .' Denver While there he sang at many Of the
rNsV'ions given a; the biennial Of the National
ceu
"a Colorado Day at the omaha Exposition he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18
SONNET.

A similar puzzle TO that sent by j. NJ. b. has q.
ready been printed in this column.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18

Mrs Nelson Mann. OF Randolph. Mass. will send
.The Household for the current year 10 any mem
her who for II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18

Ask God 10 give thee skill in comforts art
That thou may'st consecrated be and set aparS
Unto a life OF sympathy;
For heavy Is the weight of woe In every heart.
And comfOr;ers needed much
OF Christlike touch.
IA f.. Hamilton.
Duty is power which rises with Va In the morn
Ing and goes to rest with us ar night. 1t Is the
shadow which cleayes to us, go where we Will ana
which only leaves us when We leave the lgnt OK
life. Gladstone.
Arranged by A. X.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18
HAND LOOMS IN DIXIELAND
ONE OF THE OLD-TIME PLANTATION IN
DUSTRIES KEPT Up.

COMING. KNITTING AND SOAP MAKING STILL
HOLD THEIR OWN AS woMAN's WORK IN
SOME CABINs--NBGRoEs PREFER DO
La Junta tribune., 1898-05-21
Correspondents Wanted.

1t is the intention of the pub
fishers to make the SEMI-WEEKLY
TRIBUNE thoroughly representative
OF the interests OF Otero county,
and to that end we desire to secure
a correspondent in every school
district IN the county. We are es-
pecially desirous of securing a re-
liable correspondent in the towns
OF Rocky Ford, Manzanola, Fow-
Ter, Olney and Ordway on whom
we can depend for regular week
ly contribution. To such we can
offer Inducements, which Will be
made known by communicating
with this office. Write to us for
further information and we think
we will be able to make it worth
your while to take the matter up.
Brown & MASON.
La Junta tribune., 1898-05-21
sheriws Sale.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT PUR.
IN suant 10 Judgment and decree of the
District Court Of the Tenth Judicial District
of Colorado, sitting within and for Otero
County, made and entered on the 1Oth day OF
ARe be p frss nh sn HANK Of hs unsa
Colorado, plaintiff, VS.. l.. A. Benton, defendant,
by which said Judgment and decree the court
did find and adjudpe that certain convey
ance made by the defendant to the plaintiff on
the 18th day OF June, 1885, Of Lot Twenty-four
(2tj in Block Eighteen (lsj in the Town Of La
Junta, Otero County, Colorado. was In effect -
mortgage given to secure to the plainfin the
payment OF = certain proinissory note made
cernber, 1898, by the defendant to the plaintiff
And that the amount due the plaintin from
the defendant on account OF said note aud in
terest, aud on account OF taxes paid on said
premises WAS S553.42, which said Indebtedness
IL secured by said mortgage and whereas said
proceedings were Instituted for the pnrI,ose 10. OF
court did order. adjudge and decree that the
sheriff OF Otero County proceed to sell said
purposes OF satisfying said costs, principal.
interest and taxes.
Now; therefose !. George Barr Barr A Sheriff OF Of
that on Saturday. the ilth day Of June. A: d.
1888, at the hour OF Eleven O'Clock In the fore
Court % Il House. M at La junts. Otero County, Colo
RADIO, shall sell n public au:tion under fore
closure OF said mortgage and under said de,
in Block Eighteen (ls) In the Town OF La
Junta, Otero County, Colorado The terms OF
said sale TO be FOR cash and the proceeds there
OF to be applied first to the payment OF costs,
second to the payment OF the amount due tho
pIaintin from the defendant And that the de-
fendant and all persons claiming under him
subsequent to the mortgage on said premises
either ~ purchasers or eucumbrancers or
Otherwise shall he foreclosed from all right,
claims or equities in said premises or any part
thereof except that the defendant or any
Judgment creditor Of the defendant may be
permitted - redeem said premises In manner
and form provided By law.
That the plaintiff or any other party to this
suit may become purchaser az said sale.
GEORGE BARR,
Sheriff Of Otoro County. Colorado.
First publication May II, lS66
Last publjcatIon June ., leo6.
La Junta tribune., 1898-05-21
council adjourned.
Whooping Cough.

had little boy who was nearly
dead from an attack OF whooping
cough. My neighbors recommend
ed Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
| did not think that any medicine
would help him, but alter giving
him few doses of that remedy l
noticed an improvement, and one
bottle cured him entirely. 1t is
the best cough medicine | ever had
in the house,. L. Moore, South
Burgettstown, Pa. For sale by
the Palace drug store.
La Junta tribune., 1898-05-21
City Council.

The city council met in regular
session last Monday night, Mayor
Bomgardner presiding and Coun-
cilmen Daimler, Shull and Bentley
being present.
Messrs. G. S. Thompson, ]. S.
Walsh and G. M. Dameron, the
committee appointed to examine
the books OF the treasurer and
water commissioner rendered their
reports, which were referred to the
committee on finance. The COM
mittee report that they have check
ed up the receipts and expendi-
lures of the treasurer for the past
two years and find that he has re-
ceived from all sources S35,656. 81
and expended S32,Io6. 73, leaving
balance of cash on hand of S3,-
45o.o4. The registered and un-
paid warrants outstanding amount
to s473I.o8. OF the amount of
cash on hand $3,o61.47 belongs to
the various sinking and bond funds,
leaving a cash balance of S3o8.47
with which to pay outstanding
warrants.
The committee checked the re-
ceipts Of the water commissioner
and find that he has received from
all sources and turned over to the
city treasurer during the year end
ing April II, 1898, 81, 7,s65.s5, which
was the full amount for which he
holds receipts. The books of both
officials were found to have been
La Junta tribune., 1898-05-21
Church Notes.

BArrIsr-Preaching by the pas
tor, Rev. +. w. Hart, at II a. IN.
Everybody welcome.
METHODIST EPIscoPAL--H. b.
Collins, pastor. Chancellor Nc
Dowell, Of Denver University, will
preach at IL a. m. Everyone made
welcome.
observation-disclosures services
in the morning conducted by the
pastor, Rev. Robt. Coltman. Sub
ject, Good Is Spirit. !" No servr
ices in the evening on account of
baccalaureate sermon in opera
house.
CHURCH OF CHRsT-Preaching
in the morning by the pastor, Rev.
Elmer Ward Cole. Subject, "The
Bible, Its Place in Society" This
is the second of the series OF ser
mons on the Bible. Everyone
made welcome.
La Junta tribune., 1898-05-21
Advertised Letter List.

List of letters remaining un-
called for in the La Junta postoffice
for the week ending May. 10Th.
Hawkins, Miss Anna Margaret Hunt, IL. J.
Ivens, George Lewis, Ed.
Pope, j. l.. Phinney, IS.
Slaughter, Howard II. Wilkinson, Richard
Williamson Leslie Williams, $. l..
Persons calling for letters in the
above list will please say adver-
tised and state date. ID. Parks,
Postmaster.
La Junta tribune., 1898-05-21
News Of Holbroek.

Wonder what pickles are worth
this week?
Misses Hattie and Florence Nan
colas drove to Rocky Ford on a
visit Sunday.
Rev. Jinkins made very inter
teresting talk at the Bee Hive Sun
day morning.
Christ Rich is sowing 1870 acres
in sorghum for Col. Lockhart. Oh,
my. Won't we be sweete
Miss Annie Comstock left for
Colorado Springs one day last
week, and in consequence there
are some nice buggies for sale in
this neighborhood.
One of our boys must have
struck it rich in a prize box, judg
ing from the gorgeous display Of
jewelry with which he has been
been adorned of late.
n Elder Roy Fairbanks and Z. L.
Coltrin will hold series Of meet
ings, commencing Wednesday even
ing, at the Campbell school house.
They will continue the remainder
of the week.
Mrs. Stewart will preach at the
Bee Hive next Sunday at II o'clock,
and her husband, Rev. Stewart,
will preach at the Center school
house at 3 o'clock. Meeting of
the Epworth League at 8 o'clock
at the Center school house.
The baseball game between the
Alfalfa Pitchers and the Rocky
Ford Melon Rollers was a very ex-
citing one. The score was 16 to ~
in favor Of the Melon Rollers. Call
again, boys, and give our Alfalfa
Pitchers an opportunity to redeem
themselves.
One of our bachelors received a
letter one day last week. Imme-
diately afterward he purchased a
buggy and harness. It is very
strange and unaccountable the
effect a few sheets of paper will
have sometimes, when the recipient
! is an old bachelor.
La Junta tribune., 1898-05-21

The La unta Science Club met
at the home of John Sebree Mon
day evening, May 10Th. This club
has been organized since Septem-
Der and the members have been
benefited very much by its exist
ence. Prof. Abbott is the pro-
moter OF the club and has made a
very efficient leader. The next
regular meeting will be held Sep
tember 10th.
Many old soldiers now feel the
effects OF the hard service they en-
dured during the war. MIR. Geo.
S. Anderson, Of Rossville, York
county, Penn, who saw the hard
est kind of service at the front, is
now frequently troubled with rheu-
matism. 81 had severe attack
lately" he says, "and procured a
bottle of Chamberlain Pain Balm.
1t did so much good that i would
like to know what you would. charge
me for one dozen bottles" Mr..
Anderson wanted it both for his
own use and to supply it to his
friends and neighbors, as every
family should have bottle Of it
IN their home, not only for rheu-
matism, but lame back, sprains,
swellings, cuts, bruises and burns,
for which it is unequalled. For
sale by the Palace drug store.
La Junta tribune., 1898-05-21
Commencement Exercises.

The Sixth Annual Commence
ment OF Union High School No. j
will be held at the opera house
Thursday evening, May 26, 1893.
The class OF '9S is composed OF
Two ladies and two gentlemen,
Seth Hubbard Savage, Olive c.
Wood, Harry Thomas O'Connor
and Lorena Kearse. The class
sermon will be delivered by Chan
cellor Mcdowell at the opera house
Sunday evening, May 22d. Fol
lowing is the programme of the
exercises for Thursday evening,
May goth:
PROGRAMME.
Music stc...,..,.......-...... orchestra
Prayer. .........-.......-. Rev. Elmer Ward Cole
Salutatory and Grafton. ....-............-.
............ Science Among the Ancients'
seth Hubbard Savage.
Music ............... ............... Orchestra
Thesis. ."Cuba, Past and Present"
LorenH Kearse.
Song -..-.--........-..---...-. .Sub-Seniors
Grafton. The Campaign of ls40''
Harry Thomas o'Connor.
Music. ...-..---........ ....-........ Orchestra
Grafton and Vaiedictory ry.......,............
..........."A "a Tribute to Colorado"
Olive Z. Wood.
Presentation of Diplomas. Fred A. Sabin
Glass Song.
La Junta tribune., 1898-05-21
From Colorado to the Great Lakes via
lincoln and Omaha.

Less than 1, 100 miles in about IS
hours. Electric lighted, steam
heated sleeping cars from Denver
through to Chicago, via the Rock
Island Route and the Chicago Mil,
waukee & St. Paul Railway, every
night in the week. Denver City
Office, Sol Seventeenth Street. |.
E. Preston, Commercial Agent.
La Junta tribune., 1898-05-21
Notice to Advertisers.

After May 3Ist the TRIBUNE will
charge the regular rate OF iive cents
per line for theatrical press notices,
or local notice OF lectures, socials
or entertainments OF any kind where
an admission fee is charged or col
lections taken up. All obituary
resolutions, cards Of thanks, birth
day and marriage notices where a
list OF presents IS included, Will
be charged for at the rate Of 10
cents per inch. Notices OF enter
tainments, where the proceeds are
to be donated to objects OF charity,
will be inserted without charge.
War poetry 81 per line.
Brown g. MASON.