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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-18
This has been called the electric
age. The praises of the mysterious
tn. rer,r OF huid which now

MS mas b<cn tttttt tHt tt~~tfit
age. The praises of the mysterious
ru -, fluid which now
does SO much work
Si~ess'si's' for man have been
sounded by orators and poets. Civil
zation. il il declared. has been ad-
vaneed hundred years by harness
ing the forces OF the lightning. Now
come csiraer-minded men to paint the
other side OF the pictureS For IL cleo
tricity has done much TO relieve man
OF labor and TO make life easier. re-
marks an editorial writer in the Chi
sago Tribune. il is also responsible for
much destruction both OF life and
property Every new electric inven-
ton adds one more danger 10 the
many which now beset the residents
I'm crowded cities. where such inven-
tionS are chiefly used. statistics on
thc subject. recently gathered. are fair
~ startling. In the matter VI destruc-
ton of property insurance tnen differ
as 10 the exact percentage OF fires
which are caused by the subtle fluid
Some OF them estimate that the cause
| OF 3 per cent. Of all the fires oc-
curing annually is electricity. while
Others believe that 80 per cent. would
be nearer the truth. They all agree
that the common use OF electric lights
and other electric appliances has add
co greatly to the danger OF fire. arsl
/ the electric hazard" i n prominent
4 -.
1s99 the fire underwriters were able
90 trace directly 20 electricity 15C
fires. wish a total property loss OF
s 100000. The number OF lives lost
annually from electric shocks is ever
more appaiing. Statistics on thi.
subject are now being gathered and
have not Yet been put into tabular
form The report for a single day
however. shows that no less than 81
| people were killed within - hours il
the United States alone by various
accidents for which electricity was 81
rectly responsible. The electric troll
ley has done much 70 turn the coun
try into place of suburban residence
but the number Of people killed b.
fallen trolley wires has never beel
taken account OF; the electric elevat
&C. which has abolished the nuisanc
OF smoke and cinders. is also response
bic for many lives lost through tn
agency OF the deadly third rail. .
third danger resulting from the a
most universal use of electricity
that OF electrolysis. which. il appear
destroys water pipes and Injuries a
work in which iron or steel is use,
Electricity has without doubt don
much for man and viii Go more. \
tie same time the facts in regard I
Its use simply emphasize the trut
OF the old proverb that every rose ca
ries ~ith il a thorn corresponding
size and sharpness To the oeauty al
usefulness OF the flower.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-18

A college student has died at
Newark, y. j., from too much study.
Jhis u unique change from the
many stories Of studsuts Who hsvs
W. fsaR - 01eh teetpsu
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-18

40 acres, $50 cleared, the balance IN
timber. Good dwelling and large fair
ont houses food orchard OF apples,
pears. peaches and aprcOts. Two wells
IN The yard and one in the barnySrd.
Mineral water on the place. Terms, one
third cash. balance on reasonable time.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-18

No. So. 1872 acres Price $25 FER acre.
Nearly all cleared and fenced of in
nine fields. Land black loam and
very rich. Good Tor all Kinds Of grasses.
Farsa buildings of all Kinds Stable Tor
forty horses This Iarm joins the other
breeding farms. All overlooking
the James river Al convenient 10
post-office. stores. steamboat wharf and
h. In a beautiful location. Terms easy.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-18

A weii-known economist has figured
ont that out Of 9s chief national indus
tries in given year only 20 give men
work 300 days in the year.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-18

No. So. 626 acres. Price $25 per acre.
400 acres cleared Land all IN q high
slate OF cultivation. Land suitable Tor
grain OF trucking. soil dark sandy
loam Near the James river. D~all-
ing. barns and out houses. Good wells
Of water on the place. Terms one-third
cash. balance on easy terms with inter-
- AT per cent.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-18
SOME THIEVES AND
! A LOVE AFFAIR. :.



the drive throwing EiesnoT from her
scat and hurting her into "a uncignt-
ned heap on the pavement The man IN
the automobile stopped his machine
with jerk sprang from Ais SeSi Sno
ran 20 her He leaned over her Tor
moment white with fear and excite
toent- Then picking her up IN ms
arms he he'd her against his oreasi
sno looked searosingiS INTO her ace.
In moment she opened her eyes and
.ausheo' 10 n'tie ~NA"~fo gasp. re
a" inst sc "@S .'o' n's l. o'N . 800
S'unoeo. L'efn' p rom me s1'0N 81 si'e
= ~ ano ne is' s'ss'S re.'s'e0' ~,
sAe vs. p~ss' ano so He."
over leE nS~1s a u 'nS ee~'.-s - -
no'' neT'
Others hoo gathered around n me
meantime. 50 he carried her into the
house which stood directly opposite ne
place Of the accident They were
strangers GO him and 20 her. bu' they
Speneo 'nsir ooor noS2itao-N ano the
servants mace the S'Srtieo siFt com
ioTia ois- eno ne PHNS.ciar nom '1sH
0@.-e1 IN e~'s ne1 s-fe 0lN --
20 aa'e' ner nerves sno 81 Sssineo Wei
When Mss Desring eventually
opened her eyes and sat up IN the
strange room aud looked shout her IN
cooler frame % mind. and found that
her 0escuer had disappeared before she
could even thank him. She FELT uneasy
md unhappy She had not done her
| duty in the unfortunate episode. anc
bad created street scene. and had TOT
even expressed her gratitude 70 the
mar who bad been 50 thoughtful sn6
kind
As she recalled his face now. sud
| den. peculiar tumult filed her bren So.
Something in those ewes. some heetine
expression q the lips was strangely
familiar 20 her When her hostess
fnally accompanied her home she even
confessed the mysterious MAJ had nor
left us name. that be had remained
Only Until he knew that E~anor was
not injured. arc then had left as j
greatly chaErineo with himself because
% The ACCIDENT
| For months afterward his fsce haunt.
ed Eleanor- She watched the PASSING
crowds searching the ccuuterauce %.
each pedestrian FOR q chance climps'
OF that dear head grown sweet and
I
thought Every avenue. every thor
oug1tare Wa sacred because sh'
fsnoied that some time she woui'
encounter him again AT last Jus
once. she passed hia IN the street -
looked az hin searchinEly. He was tai
1ls ngurr Nat nne ana strong Aler
Vas calm ciEnity about him ina
p-easeo hSr' she no'ics1 nnge
gray II me HAIR az MS temples or
1e earned himself VITA TIE onoy an
s"-h1 OF youth sac fieor- Nnen -
nae oo"e1 70 Rim re returned her 100
n4--TfnslS. "onccriHs where ne ma
sees OF net neiofe- ne CROPPED
rs H-nu TOY some vague reco-ie gao
when aunoyr co RIM Ter a TIME ana tae
o-@1i,sen tAe uat'eF unfeiA~o-
Mas Deerlng MAS an intellectual ar
progressive Young woman she IA
p been called 'nteliSeui- even clever. az
nous s-e 'sl oe.ls e-~-seo y y
49,.
l-ose aug --1-
lar @-o 20 nei a. on l0e
- -
-1I -o'e sou. &c 5-sl = y
~ P--
N 20 80 1A- Dc l'll. =
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80 1'o
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Hrr VISITS 70 iLAt coioL1 were j
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-18

No. s..

No. B. 600 acres $lO,OOD
A fine and desirable home; 600 acres,
25O cls AIRED, balance in saw and cord
wood timter, with about one mile OF
frontage along the james river Most
OF the land IN a high state OF cultiva-
tion, one dwelling Of six rooms, within
1-2 mile OF Grove station Two large
barns sheds and outbuiiding, good
wells of water, one In the hoEseyard and
one in the barnyard, a dne young or
chaTd OF about acres Oh all kinds OF
iruit just in its prime. A beautiful,
shady yard nicely fenced. All the clear
ed land fenced. One house on the banks
OF the James OF rooms, overlooking the
James river. THIS tract could be cut
up into 2 inc farms Land nearly ali
lies well. Plenty OF mari and fine springs
OF wafer, also streams that never fall
running tirohgh this tract the year
round, all for $4,000. Terms easy
Tins 10 a desirable stock or truck farm-
Only 4 mile from Williamsburg. 4 2
| mile from rallroas gstion. near schools,
stores, post Office ana cnuIc1ss-
Il
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-18

Col Baden-Po~elt was corresponds
srt OF the LoHdon Chronicls during
she xstsbsls ~sr. he IL sn srtlss Of
ssta'S,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-18

2O7 acres

80. SD. 2O7 acres. Prlce 81 200
$50 acres cleared, balance In timber of
pine oak hickory, gum, ash, poplar,
&c No houses on tract but good
place Tor the money. Terms made
known on application.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-18

The present troubles IN the Chi
ncse empire are said TO be largely
caused by the circulation % "a book
hlled with Representation Of
Christianity In il all foreigner are
-iassed together and the most abom-
Unable arts and practices are imputed
20 them. The title OF the book is.
A Deathblow 10 Corrupt Practices, -
and its circulation has been enormous
in every one OF the Is provinces OF
he Chinese empire. One Jealous Chi
aaman alone Is said TO have sub
scribed for and distributed 10000
copies.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-18

Medical men have found a natural
curiosity in the person OF Leoual A.
Rider. six-year-old Chicago boy. at
present in Camp Goodwill. Evanston.
Although al an age when most bows
are able 10 run about. Leoual j. not
yet able TO walk lie stood on his
feet the other day for the first time
in his life. The child's body has not
developed since il was SIX months
old with the exception OF his head.
which is abnormal The length Of his
body is only - inches and be weighs
but y pounds. Two weeks ago the
boy was made the subject OF an ex-
animation at a clinic held al Rush
medical college and proved puzzle
20 the physicians. IL is thought by
some Of the medical men that the
boys brain viii continue TO develop,
but the body viii never be any larger
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-18

WiI3jAm>burKs Va
OFFICE HOURS:
Every day. : 10 10 - NJ.
Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday
nights. : 10 10 p. nS-
Can be fourd over l. Henlcy's Drug
store 5av or night VII answer calls AZ
any hour.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-11-02

NOttcs 10 Hereby Given sh~t 1T the General
Election to be Held on the sixth Day -
November. A. -. 1900, there viii BE- sub
united t. tie Qual,ns Etsstor+ OF Ne
state Of Colorado the Qa~st,en Of Anne. D.
ing the Constitution "f .atd st ate.
Tho Authority for sub'n ting auch 0uHs-.
ton 10 Found In Senate HI y" J. which
10, in Words and Figure. I. l"w ny, ". :
AN ACT
To SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED e. EcToRs OF TaR
STATE OF CoLoRADo AN AMENDMENT TO Snc-
TON Two ~ OF ARTICLE NINETEEN (XlX.) OF
TIE CONSTITUTION OF TIE STATA OF CoLo-
RADIO.
Be it enacted b. the General Assembly Of ths
SECTION i. That there shall Be submitted -
the Qualihed electors OF the State OF Colorado At
tn. next general election for members of The,
General Assembly. for their approval or rejec-
tiun. the following amendments to the coosti-
tuition OF the State Of Colorado. which, WHEN
ratified BY . majUiit, of those voting thereon.
namely: section : If article XIX. Of the consti-
tuition Of the State VI Colon ADJ shall b. 70
amended as to read as follows:
SEC >. Any amendment amendments to
this c.n -t,tutiOn may be proposed III either
house OF the Genersi Ass. mb:y, an' II the same,
shall be voted for b, w'..thirds OF all ths nom
OerS eloCtou 10 each nouse. suCu ptVHOe00t
amendment OF amendnIrn's =, together with the
ayes and noes Of each house thereon, shau 30
entered n full o th, ir resp ctive Journals; the
proposed amendment or amendments shau b
published with the lsw. III that session Of the
General Assembly, anu the Secretary OF state
shall also cause the said aInen1s NJ or amend
ments To be published in fun il. n'"!e than
county. for four consecutive weeks previous to
the next general election for members to the
General Assembly; and at said clscti. the aid
amendment or amendments shall be submitted
to the qualified electors ut the State for their
approval or rejection, and such IS are approved
By majority Of those voting theron shall b.
come part of this constitution
Provided, That il more than "s.e amendment
be submitted at any general election. each OF
said amendments shall b. vote upon ser Arate-
ly, and votes thereon cast shall b. separately
counted the same as though but one Amendment
was submitted. But the Genera! Assembly shall
have no power to propose amendments to more
than .x articles Of this coll -ttutiun at the same
session.
SEC.2. Each elector ', ting 1t said election
a. Il DESTROYS of voting for or against said
AN. udment s: all deposit in the ballot box his
ticket whereon shall b. printed the ~ rds "Fof
the Amendment" and Against he Amendment
aud shall indicate his choice b. placing cross
opposite one the other al said grouIs OF words.
SEC. 5. The votes for the a,iOp' ion OF fe3oO-
ton Of said amendment shall be capvassed and
the result determined by the laws OF the State
for the canvass for representatives in Congress
Approved February 18th, A. u iSsM.
hand and affixed the great seal Of tn" state OF
Colorado at the City of Denver, this 9TH day OF
'N''' '-' - WV ELMER = BECKwlTH,
(sRAL) Secretxr, If State.
First pub. Aug. last Nov =. i~'.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-11-02
Mt 20 "G Final set em"Ut.

In the matter Of the estate Il Edgar Barclay,
Deceased.
Notice is hereby given. that on Monday, the
10Th day of October, \. D 1900. being ono Of the
regular days of the October term "f the Counts.
RADIO, l, John H Wells, administrator of said
estate, will appear before the judge of said
court, present my final settlement IS such adj
will then apply to be discharged IS such ad-
ministrator. At which time and place any pes.
son in interest may appear and present ohjes-,
tions to the same il any there BE-.
Dated at Boulder, Colorado. Sept. 9th. 1900
(Signed) JOHN H. WELLS,
Administrator Of tho estate of Edgar Barclay,
deceased.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-11-02
Ex cut - \ -.
Estate of Augusta Peterson, deceased

Estate of Augusta Peterson, deceased
The undersigned, having been, appointed
Executors OF the last Will and Testament OF
Augusta Peterson, late of the County Of Boulder
and State of Colorado deceased, hereby give
notice that they will appear before the County
Court of Boulder County, at the Court house
in Boulder at the October Term, on the
fifth Monday in october next, at which time
all persons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend toI the
purpose Of having the same adjusted. All per
sons indebted to said estate are requested to
make imm ediate iyment to the undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of September, A. d. 1900
(Signed) EMMETT REA,
NJ. ]. CuMMERr FORD;
Executors:
GIFFIN & ROWLAND Atty s, for Estate.
First pub September zs-Iast october q, 90.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-11-02
An Act

TO SUBMIT QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE STATE OF
COLORADO AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION TWO ~ OF AR
TICIE NINETEEN (XIX) OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE
STATE OF COLORADO.
BE IT ENACTED THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE
OF, COLORADO:
there shall be submitted to the qualified
the State Of Colorado at the next general election for
bers of the General Assembly for their approval rejection the
following the constitution of the State Colorado
which, when ratified by majority of those voting thereon
a part constitution namely Section
XIX the constitution of the State of Colorado shall be
ed read follows:
Sec. Any amendment amendments to this constitution
proposed either house the General Assembly,
shall voted for by two thirds all the members elected
each house. such proposed amendment together
of each house thereon shall
their respective oua the proposed amendment
shall be published with the laws of that
semb and the Secretary State shall
amendments published in
newspaper general circulation county,
previous general election
a Assembly, and said election the said amendment
shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the State for
their approval rejection and such approved majority
of those voting thereon shall become of this constitution
Provided That than amendment be submitted
general election each said shall upon sepa
ra and votes thereon shall be separately counted the
though but amendment submitted But the
semby shall have to amendments to than six
articles of this constitution at the session.
Sec 3 Each eeor voting said election DESTROYS
voting for against said shall deposit the ballot
his ticket wherein shall be printed the words For the Amend
men and Against the Amendment and shall indicate
by placing opposite said groups
Sec. g. The votes for the adoption rejection of said
amendment shall be the result
of the State for the for representatives in Congress
Approved February 10TH A. D. 1890
In testimony Whereof have hereuno
the great Colorado Denver
30th day of July, \. d. 1900
ELMER +. BECKWITH,
Secretary of State.
o.f,rD
Section 2, Of the Constitution of the state of Colo
RADIO make mark (X) with ink in the square
opposite For the Amendment Against the
Amendment"
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-11-02

Notice hereby that at the General Election to Be held
1900 there shall be submitted to the
of Colorado the question Of amending
constitution of said State
The authority for submitting such question is found in Senate
Bill H. which h in words and figures following, viz:
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-11-02

prblished With the laws Of hat ssssiea q e..
General Az sembly. AMI the sserstary Of 01AAo-
shall also Gauss the said amsAdmsat q AnanA>
m ,nts to be pnhlishsd II full = rot nsn &han
oos nswspapsr Of general circulation In sesA .
county, for four successive weeks prsvioHs -
Tie neat general election for members 10 ~
General Assembly; and at said election H. saia
amendment or s0sndmsnts shall b submitasA
10 the qualified electors Of the State for tAeie
approval or rejection, and such asereASSssss4
BY msjority Of those voting thereon shall ~
come part Of this Consultation.
PIov1DED, That II more than one amsndmant,
Be subnittsd at any general election, sach =,
said amendments shall Be voted upon sepaxaAo-
y and votes thereon cast shall b. separately
counted the same ~ though but one amendment,
was submitted. But the General ASSEMBLY shA0
than six articles Of this Constitution at the
Same session.
SEC. 2. Each elector voting At said elsctSoA
and DESTROYS Of voting for or against said
amendment, shall deposit In the ballot box his
ticket whereon shall b printed the words "Fos~
the Amendment" and Against the Amendment
aud ahan indicate his choice BY placing cr,ss
opposite one or the other Of said groups Of words.
SDc. :. The votes cast for the adoption q re-
lection Of said amendment shall be canvasssa,
and the result determined BY the laws Of tho-
State for the canvass Of votes for representa-
lives In Consrvss.
Approved February 16, 1899.
<~~> In witness whereof, have.
]ceA, hereunto set my hand and offic-
o1AL ial seal, at Boulder, this nth,
\~~-'d day of October, A. D. 1900.
E. J. INGRAM,
County, Clerk.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-11-02
ELECTION NOTICE.
STATE OF COLORADO, !
COUNTY OF BOULDER. o.

COUNTY OF BOULDER. o.
Pursuant to the provisions Of Section
Twenty-one (2I) Of Chapter Thirty four
t34) Of the General Statutes of the State
of Colorado, entitled Elections" notice
| is hereby given that general Election
will be held in the several voting precincts
in said County of Boulder, in the State
aforesaid, on the Tuesday succeeding the
first Monday in the month of November,
A. D. 1900, to-wit: on the Sixth (6) day
OF November, A. D. 1000.
That on said day the following Officers
are to be elected, to-wit:
Four Presidential Electors of the State Of
Colorado.
One Representative in the LVlI. Con-
gress of the United States, for the
| First Congressional District.
One Judge Of the Supreme Court of Colo,
RADIO.
One Governor of the State of Colorado
One Lieutenant Governor of the State Of
Colorado.
One Secretary of State.
One State Treasurer.
One Auditor of State.
One Attorney General.
One Superintendent of Public Instruction
Two Regents of the University of Colo.
RADIO.
One State Senator, Fifth Senatorial Dis.
trict.
Three Members OF the House of Repre-
sentatives.
One District Judge of the Eighth Judicial
District of Colorado.
One District Attorney of the Eighth Judic
ial District of Colorado.
One County Commissioner within and to'
Commissioners District No. Two.
Boulder Precincts a, u, ~, %. 81, 49,
One Justice for Full Term of Two Years
One Constable for Full Term of Two
| Years.
One Justice to Fill Vacancy caused by
resignation of H. c. Henderson.
Loasmont Preeiscts q, n, "a, &c.,
One Justice for Full Term of Two Years
One Justice 70: Short Term to Fill Va
canCy.
One Constable for Full Term of Two
Years.
Precinct No. 6.
One Justice for Full Term of Two Years
One Constable for Full Term of Two
Years.
One Justice to Fill Vacancy caused b,
failure of Chas. Rowland to Qualify
One Constable to Fill Vacancy caused b,
failure Of William Cole to Qualify.
Precinct No. 9.
One Justice for Full Term of Two Years
On. Constable for Full Term of Two
Precinct No. IL.
One Justice for Full Term of Two Years
One Constable for Full Term of Two
Years.
One Justice to Fill Vacancy One Year.
One Constable to Fill Vacancy One Year
Precincts Nos. 10 and II.
One Justice for Full Term of Two Years
One Constable for Full Term of Tw,
Years.
Precinct No. 70.
One Justice for Full Term of Two Years
One Constable for Full Term of 1--WE
Precinct No. u.
One Justice for Full Term of Two Years
One Constable for Full Term of Tw
Precinct No. Is.
One Justice for Full Term of Two Year:
One Constable for Full Term of Tw
Years.
Precinct No. ~.
One Justice for Full Term of Two Year:
One Constable for Full Term of Tw
Years
One Justice to Fill Vacancy caused b
death of J. J. Wardcll.
Preciuct No. II.
One Constable for Full Term of Tw
Years.
Proposed Amendment to the Constitu
: tion of the State of Colorado.
Public notice IL further given that a Ii
General Election TO be held In the sewers
wards and Precincts in the State Of Colo
RADIO, on the 9Th day Of November, 4. D
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1900-11-02
Senate Bill No a..
AN ACT.

To Submit to the Qualified Electors of the
State of Colorado an Amendment to Section
Two ~. Of Article Nineteen (xlx) of the
Constitution Of the State Of Colorado.
Be IT ENACTED BY the GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF the STATE
OF COLORADO:
SECTION l. That there shall be submitted to
the qualified electors of the State of Colorado,
At the next general election for members of the
General Assembly, for their approval or rejec.
ton, the following amendments to the Consti.
tuition of the State Of Colorado. which, when
ratified by majority Of those voting thereon.
shall be valid as a part Of the Constitution.
namely: Section Of Article XIX. OF the Con.
stitution of the State OF Colorado shall be SO
amended rs to read as follows:
SEC. ,. Any amendment or amendments tn
to this Constitution may be proposed in either
House of the General Assembly, and if the same
shall be voted for by two-thirds of all tho mem.
bers elected to each House, such proposed
amendment or amendments, together with the
ayes and noes Of each house thereon, shall be-
entered in full on their respective journals; the
proposed amendment or amendments shall be