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The Lamar register., 1900-04-18
Toilet articles at Mrs. Bottomley 5.

ston's, the neatest of work done.
Latest patterns in spring dress
goods just in at Irwin's.
Hair shampoos for ladies at Mrs.
Bottomley's.
Millinery opening at Irwin's will
be the first aud second weeks of April. |
You are always welcome to call
and look at hats and get prices from
Mrs. Bottomley.
LosT-On April l gray astrachan
cape, with silk lining badly torn.
Finder please leave at this office.
Your spring sewing quickly and
neatly done. Give me trial Mrs.
o. T. Shontz, located in the east half
of the Philip Clark residence
Don't think because medicine don't
sure you, you have to be sick. The
healer has been curing such cases
and he can cure You. Consultation
free.
Hon. O. C. Goodale, Hon. d. b.
Cary, of Denver, o. G. Hess, of La
Junta are in attendance on the Dis
trict court, being interested as at
tornies for various parties.
Martin c. Stephens, executor OF
the estate Of James Graham, deceas
ed, is down from La Junta, attend
ing TO matters pertaining to the es
tate and attending court.
Ralph H Good aud Thomas G.
Forkner each made final proof upon
a homestead, at the land office Wed
nesday morning The land is situ
ated in south eastern Bent county.
The river has been very high the
pat few days and the roar of the
waters was distinctly heard in the
farthest part Of town. This is some
what unusual although the river has
been nearly as high before.
Judge J, G. Northcutt and District
Attorney r. L. Ross came down
from Las Animas on Tuesday after
noon and district court was promptly
opened The civil docket was called
and some cases set for hearing.
F. j. Holmes & Co, have put
vegetable stand in their store aud
arranged so that garden sass" can
be kept fresh and cool, by constant
spray of water flowing over. 1t is
quite an attraction and Illustrates
the enterprise of this firm.
Editor Merrill is in Pueblo attend
ing the United States jury, upon
which he was drawn to serve. Any
thing that appears 10 the paper this
week, which does not suit, Just wait
till the editor comes back and blow
him up.
The Lamar Electric company and
A. L. Bent have moved into their
new Office on the east side of Main
street, in the Bent building and are
very nicely fixed up The telephone
exchange IS also located in the same
office aud altogether it is quite a
'.sssy place.
J. q. Fupderbnrgh, formerly a
resident of Kiowa county, and the
representative OF this legislative
district some years ago, is with MS
this week as a witness in one of the
District court cases He looks just
about the same as ever, except that
he wears beard.
The mails from the south have
been somewhat irregular during the
past two weeks The heavy rains
have made the roads very hard to-
get over and also swelled the creeks
at the various fords, so that it was
almost impossible to cross. Freight
ers have been very much incommoded
also, and have had to undergo much
yexation and delay.
The Board of Trustees had meet
ing on Monday night, at which the
matter of draining the town was
fully discussed Arrangements were
The Lamar register., 1900-04-18
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Skill in buying, integrity in the
purchase of fabrics and honesty in
business methods, go to make the
triune forces that have won US a
place among the formost, up to date
Clothiers in Eastern Colo.
The Lamar register., 1900-04-18

Ladies' hair and scalp treatments
at Mrs. Bottomley's.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-14
One
Price

looks very long before he leaps He or
xauized the James Nein OIL Company az
tor having bought some remarkably rich
land IN the placeriia canyon. and leased
100 acres In Ventura county.
NELL acted under expert advice IN pur-
chasing these lands ana forming his COM
psny lie has drawn 20 his assistance
number OF the shrewdest business and
professional men in Los Angeles In the
directorate and among the stockholders OF
the James Nell oil Company. there IS in
Guided Judge Knight. j. ". Evans. DIV
er Morosco ana. other long-headed men
~ wealth.
NELL was particularly fortunate In his
purchase Of the placerlta canyon land. II
g. this canyon that the New Century Com
pany has ITS remarkable well, a spouter
which produces oil that Is worth 81
barrel The oil experts and the newspa-
pers unite In declaring this strike OF the
New Century people 90 be the most note
worthy yet made IN all the sensational
development or the industry during the
past two years.
"James Neilrs land Is on the same vein
as that OF the New Century Company.
Within two miles of the New Century
gusher and adjoining the land OF the lola
on Company whose FIRST well IS just be-
nr completed with every indication Of
making a yield Of 200 barrels per day.
'The James NELL Company's land In
Ventura county Is near the Pacific Coast
Compuny's pipe line and on Hopper can
yon. one OF the richest oil spots on the
map. Not the least likely feature OF these
two tracts that are controlled by the Nell
on Company is the abundance OF water
and timber on both tracts.
THE officers Of the company are: James
Nell. president; J. w Evans. vice presi-
Taufs oliver MOrnzN0 treasurer n "a
knight. director and attorney; Edythe
Chapman. airs James NeilD director.
Drilling IL to be begun az once on the com
pany's land in Piacerita canyon and sen.
sational developments may be expected In
a few weeks"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-14
I III VI VI W u Y

where the sleeplest babies may take
nap; garden tools and other things OF this
nature would be gratefully received. while
dolls in a good state OF preservation. toys.
picture books. and. especially. pot plants
OF a hardy kind would be most welcome
Cut flowers are rare treat and Il Is
beautiful so watch she delight OF the
children over them. Many OF the mer-
chants and other business firms have been
kind and thoughtful In the matter OF
presents or discounts. notably Gustave
Eckstein a Co.. Kirby's Ten-Cent Sore.
NJ. $. & -. A. Byck William Nichols
Daniel g. Carswcli. insurance agents: the
Southern Express Company. Edison Flee
trice Illuminating Company. Cornwell &
Chapman, and others.
The things that public-mlnded citizen
can do 70 aid the work OF the kindergar-
ten are almost innumerable. and when one
considers that Il IL a work as broadly ed
ucational as u Is phllanthropic as up
ifung spiritually as Il Is efficient in min
istering 10 material needs, Il seems as II
no one could AFFORD TO disregard its
claims or 20 fail 20 respond TO It's appeal
60 oil that altrirism stands for. Visitors
are cordially welcome at all times
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-14

Savannah Actor-NlanaEer An Fair
Way 20 become a baron.

Savannah Actor-NaanaEer an Fair
Way 90 become "A baron.
Mr. James Neiil the young Savannah
ian who has achieved a wide reputation
on the Pacific slope as an actor and the
atrioal manager Is now In the field as
capitalist. In fact he may soon become
an oil baron.s
The Los Angeles Capital says OF the
actor-manager's enterprise:
James Nell IS in oil lie - the nresi-
dent Of the James NELL on Company
owning a large interest In company that
has very brilliant prospects. n his invest
ment or several thousand dollars IN the
James Neil OH Company does not mako
him an oil baron and a bis factor IN this
giant industry OF Southern California then
there Is no virtue in indications. How Mr.
Nell became interested la the oil busi-
ness has been detailed by the daily papers
OF Los Angeles. Zach Of the dsilics has
treated Mr.. Ncilrs entrance
into the oil field as
matter OF general interest and prime
importance which II Il. NELL Is a man OF
wealth. conservative man. and one who
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-14

been the presidential average number, be-
ginning with John Quincy Adams, VINO
had four. so had Van Buren,. Taylor. Ian
coin. Grant and Cleve.and Two ~ the
next favorite OF the number Of children
born TO Monroe. Fillmore. Arthur. Harrf-
son and Mckinley. jackson and Pierce
each had three. John Adams johnson and
Garfield had i've. and Jefferson six. all
girls.
Cleveland and Harrison are the only ex-
Presidents living. None lived to the al
lotted three-score and ten years. the first
Harrison coming near TO that age. or 6s.
Grant died at 46 years, and Pierce al as
Washington at 81, and the others al ages
varying from g. Llncolns age to s..
Natural decline was assigned as the
cause OF death OF three-Johu Adams. who
was only 81. Madison. who was 81. and
Monroe, s.
Four died OF paralysis. One. Buchanan.
OF govt. One of cancer, Grant and two
were assassinated. Fever. asthma. dropsy
and neuralgia OF the heart we're the other
causes OF death. What Is usually regard
ed as an lnfantile nous
Group. carried of Washington.
Most OF the presidents are Southern
born. New England has given four presi-
dents New York. New Jersey and one
OF the Western states have been repre-
scented at the White House. Virginia
claims the honor OF giving seven presi-
dents. OHIO has the next place with
Grant. Hayes. Garfield Harrison and Nc
kinney. North Carolina claims Jackson,
Polk and Johnson. Massachusetts,. John
Adams and his son. John Quincy Adams
New York Van Buren, and Fillmore New
Jersey. Cleveland. New Hampshire
Pierce. Pennsylvania. buchanan Ken
lucky, Lincoln. and Vermont. Arthur
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-14
OPENING OF rHE KINDERGARTENs.
Three of Baldwin system In Opera
tion After November 1.

Three of Baldwin system In Opera
tion After November 4.
So many questions have been asked as
20 the exact scope Of che Kate Baldwin
Free Kindergarten work that the superin-
,endent has deemed 1t proper to make a
statement concerning a.
There win be three kindergartcns in OPP
Grafton after Nov. l. No. /. on Ann street
near Indian: No. ?. at No. 81 Park ave
nue.. west: and the Phnbrick Kindergarten
at No. 800 Hall street. east. The first two
are free. and the last IL under the same
management. but FOR pay pupils. in order
TO intercss an this free work a large num-
her Of persons by means OF the education
OF their own children. and also TO provide
a new class OF experiences for the stu
dents Of the training class.
1T Is often thought. and very errone-
ously." said Miss Backus, that there Is
no opportunity given 20 outsiders to help
IN the kindergarten work. or 20 show their
interest substantially. but as a matter Of
fact. the daily lunch OF bread and milk
Ia the two free kindergnrtens Il entirely
dependent on outside contributions and
any money sent for the purpose is most
welcome. Clothing Is also a very eagerly
sought-afier aid from the public. Rs no
one knows the poor of her district better
than the Kindergarten worker"
AZ present there Is great need OF some
pieces OF standing furniture. which the
management does not feel able TO buy
bookcases. a washstand. chest. drawers
tables. chairs, wicker divaa, cradle.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-14

Thursday Matt r-Robcrt Down
tnE I'm "The Gino Hr"
Thursday Nigi ebert Downing
An Orchard. the l... Hearted"
Friday NiEht, aud saturday Mat
snee and Nlght-Chnrics II. Iianford
An 'sT-rivntc John Allen"
After week OF repertoire az popular
prices Il Is pleasant 10 the thcater -goer
who does not care 20 see so much but ca
see something good that the coming Wcck
has IN prospect two such aitr1atlons as
Robert Downing and Charles b. Han-
ford.
u has beon several years Mr
Downing wns seen Ia savannah. llat
10 has not been acting. but has h.o. e7u-
Quoting a dramatic school in Denhu.
suburb OF Washington city. where be- hrs
had a home for wears. Dir Downing s
10 give two plays from his Old rcperto.r
ZINC Gladiator" which viii b. the matt
nee bin. Is probably Mr. Downiug's best
role. though he has been seen here as
Richard. the Lion Hearted" 20 fine cf-
feet Air. Downing IS said 10 carry
strong supporting company. stronger. in
fact. than BE- ever had during his palmy
starring days. This must be SO. for SIR
Downing is charging N.5o for the best
seats. while D. never got more than 81
for the best seats in The house when he
has visited savannah heretofore.
air Hanford has been in Savannah with
some OF tho best companies and produc-
lions playing the legitimate drama. lie
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-14
THE RIGHT THING.
4 New Catarrh Cure, which L. Rapid
- Coming TO the Front.

For several years. Eucalyptel. Guaiacol
and Hydrastin have been recognized as
standard remedies for catarrhal troubles
but they have always been given separate
~ and only very recently an ingenious
chemist succeeded in combining them to-
Ecther with other antiseptlcs into pleas
ant. effective tablet
Druggists sell the remedy under the
name OF Stuarts Catarrh Tablets and
Il has met With remarkable success in
the cure OF nasal catsrrh. bronchial and
throat catarrh aud IN catarfh OF the
stomach.
Mr.. p. n. Benton. whose address IL care
OF Ciak House. Troy ". Y. says: when !
run up against anything that Is good
like 60 tell people of II. have been trcu
bied with caiarrh more OF less for some
time. Last winter more than ever. Tried
several so-called cures. but did not get
any benefit from them. About six weeks
ago I bought a % cent box % stuarts
Catarrh Tablets and I am glad 20 say
that they have done wonders for me and
7 do not hesitate TO let al my friends
know that stuart's Catarrh Tablets are
the right thing.
Mr. Geo. J. Casanova Of hotel Griffon
West 9TH street. New Yok City writes:
have commenced using Stuart's Catarrh
Tablets aud already they have given me
better results than any catarrh cure 1
have ever tried.
leading physician Of Pittsburg advises
the use Of Stuart Catarrh Tablets ia
preference 10 any other treatment for
catarrh Of the head. throat or stomach.
He claims they are FAR superior 90 in
hnlers. salves. lotions or powder. and are
much more convenient and pleasant 20
take and are 80 harmless that little
children take them with benefit as they
Gus drug.
All druggists sell stuart's Catarrh Tab
lets az 60 cents for full sized package and
they are probably the safest and most
reliable cure fer any form Of eatarrh.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-14
THE GAY YOUNG MAN OF CUBA.
He Is Limited Glass, hut Gives
Trouble 60 Authorities.

II Is quite the fashion In Cuba for the
young man OF a certain class TO affect an
oddly OF some sort. II there is a little
brown mole on his cheek he let's the hair
grow long and silky from this single spot.
and shaves tho scaniy heard from all 9th
er parts OF his face. As a result ono
sometimes sees man with two or three
such odd little patches. like GASES IN a
desert: they serve 10 attract attention
ana attention ploases the vanity OF the
Cuban young man, however Il may be oh
tanned. Others allow the nails on one
or more Ringers 70 grow long. Usually
the httle hnger Is chosen for cultivation.
ana the young man takes every care and
caution not 10 break or bruise the nail
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-14
AND
Plain
Figures.

Presently Il grows out long. OF a slckly
gray. and rounds at the point. ike "A quill
Indeed. one hears OF cases IN which thu
finger nail Is carefully split on the end
and used for a pen. and a document -
shown 1t Havana which Is said to have
been written by a government employe
with his finger nail
IL Is the young Cuban OF this class
who causes trouble In the cities. He has
much dignity 70 support and an idea o.
chvalry taken from French novels He
Is out walking OF an evening. and he
meets an acquaintance on the sidewalk
The sidewalk OF Cuban cities are exceed
ingiy narrow. barely wide enough for one
man 90 walk comfortably. II two meet
one must step or into the street or in at
shop doorway. II. therefore. two
'bloods' ofthe proper timber meet neither
will step out for the other. There are
high words. then knives, then a very H.
tle blood and the police. Police court
records show that many OF the cutting
cases occur Just IN this way. and Il Is
always hard for the Americans 60 under
stand them. so mixed up are they with
Cuban honor"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-14


In 'Richard. the LION Hearted" A. d.
Hall. though retaining som. OF the Incl
dents interpoiatcd by Sir Walter Scott.
has built drama displaying both the
brave and tender acts OF King Richard
or England. which are passed over by
most historians
The play opens IN the hut OF Friar Tuck
where Richard. disguised as a knight has
aouEht refuge from his enemies. a cone
spracy having been formed hy Mow
bray 20 murder him and seize the throne.
The Princess Berenearia Of Navarro.
disguised a. one OF her own maids and on
the way 20 her cspousal with Richard. is
rescued By ham from band OF outlaws
They fall In love without penetrating each
others disguise In the next oct they
meet again under true col0rs ana renew
their tryst. Al the solicitation OF Beron-
garia Richard pardons all OF the poliu-
cal prisoners on their oath 70 follow him
in a crusade 20 rescue the tomb OF the
Saviour from the Moslems. Richards tent
on the day OF battle D. next shown. he
ravinR with a fever and fresh disorders
having broken out at home.
Ia the fourth act De is found IN prison
deprived Of all power IN his LIES mission.
While bemoauiug bis fate the noble King
r.. rescued by has faithful nance. Beren
garia. who. disguised as a boy. passes the
guards. releases and hands him a sword.
Plying from the prison gates he encoun-
tiers Mowhray who after a struggle. Is
slain and The throne is once more saved
BY a woman
Plays Of The romantic type are stu w
the ascendant ana nave first call on the
amusemcnt-seekiug public Kings and
queens, duels. hair-brcddth escapes, err
mine ard cardinal royal scandal and
prircely love making will continue 10 be
ttc prime factors OF the drama for many
ycara 20 come. q more thrilling play THAI
Richard, the I.ion-Iioarted" seldom
comes 10 the local stage.
The appearance OF Mr.. Charles n. Han
ford is always an event Of interest IN sa-
vannnh. and theatergoers this year will
have on opportunity 20 see him IN what
IL practically the FIRST production OF a new
play. Private John Allen" had a short
preliminary season IA Washington, such
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-14

Inncs Band viii be in Savannah for two
concerts. MATINEE and night. SATURDAY
Nov 10 The present tour OF Innes and
his band IN company with grand opera
singers includes every city OF the first
second and third class between New York
and Denver. and Ciuciunau and New Or
leans Public announcement has hitherto
met every departure from precedent that
luues has made. and his latest idea IN
presenting scenes from grand opera (uot
in costumc) By grand opera artists. iu
conjunction with the nfiy-hye players Of
his nationally famous band. promises 70
elicit the most grateful approval he has
ever received. In bringing grand opera
music TO every body's door lines I'M
doubtedly flls crying need. There are
some people who do not call operate mu-
sic popular music II Is q mistake not 20
do 20. II Is tho most popular music.
The Savannah Music Club which takes
high rank in music circles Is lending
its endorsement and support to the lines
concerts
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-14

Admiral Canevaro has been appointed
by King Victor Emmanuel III 20 travel %
England and convey 10 the Court 81 -
James a formal announcement OF that
monarchs accession. lie will visit Queen
Victoria In the middle OF November, BE-
ing introduced by the Italian ambassador
The Admiral commanded the Italian Meet
at Crete. and holding senior rank. had
much to DO with the ousting OF the Turks
from that island.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-14


Lillian Bell in woman's Home Companion.
A great deal Of grandeur always makes
me homesick II isn't envy. / don't
want 20 be a princess and have the bother
OF winding a horn for my outriders when
want TO run to the drug store Tor pos
tage stamps, but pomp depresscs me-
Everybody was strange: .gn languages
were pcltirg me from the rear: noiseless
flunkies were carrying pampcred lapdogs
with crests on their nasty little embroid-
cred blankets. rat old women with cpl
lepsy and equity old men with scrofula,
representing the aristocracy at its best
were being half carried 10 and from tables,
and the degeneracy OF noble Europe was
being borne IN upon my soul with sick
ering force. The purple twilight was
turning black on the distant hills and the
silent stars were slowly coming into
view. Clean. health-g giving Baden-Baden,
In the valley OF Dos. with its beauty ana
its pure air. was holding out her arms
10 all the disease and Nth that degene-
rate riches produce.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-14
"PARIs AND THE EXPOSITION"
The First of the savannah Lecture
Course on Tuesday Wight.


Course on Tuesday Wight.
The FIRST lecture OF the Savannah Lee
ture Course viii be given at the Guards
Hall Tuesday night. Paris and the Tx
position" Is the title. George II. +.
serviss. the lecturer. comes 20 Savannah
bearing high recommendation. Daniel
Frohman Gays or him. MIR Serviss' lee
lures have been regarded vail who at
tended them (as l have MYSELF as the
best. the most intelligent and the most
ably delivered series OF stereopticon lee
lures on places Of interest that We have
ever had in This city (New York)'
The management requests that subscrih-
ers be prompt In attendance 50 that the
lecture can begin at $50. and II the ladies
will kindly remove their hats they VIII
make the lecture far more enjoyable 90
those who have rear seats.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-14


| as would insure q against any ~ che
| cruduies which go frequently bcset che
/ first night Tho company which be has
| especially engaged has been under con-
| slant rehearsal for "a long time, 90 that
| the audience will not be- asked 10 make
allowances. but simply 20 render q frank
and candid verdict on che merits Of the
play and the performance.
| Mr. Hnnford has been 30 long and 60
| fnvoahly known az an exponent % che
legitimate drama In the most exalted
| sense az the phrase that his appearance
in a modern comedy drama is matter
OF much Interest and comment throughout
the country IL q thought that he must
nave found in Private John Allen"
remarkable piece Of dramatic property
slacc he allows q 10 tempt him from
lu. 81 work IN which he has been 80 emil
gently approved. both from a critical ana
90 popular point Of Wow. The play is one
OF Southern Mfe. IL tells story OF love
md politics. IL is from tho pen q Lee Ar
thur. O Southern man vino had made
record with 'Weuns Of Tennessee be-
fore he produced Private John Allen"
Ilc o. now engaged on q play 10 collahor1-
sion with David Belasco. Miss Marie
Dlofnah. who D. well known for her work
in legitimate limos. Is the leading lady She
has appeared during various seasons IA
companies in which Mt Hanford was CO.
star aud has Invariably attracted enthu-
slastic attention.
The cast includes David Dudley. Frank
Young. Daniel Murphy. Harry Burnett.
Thomas S0lan william a. LaVelle John
W Baukson. Elsa Van Braham. Mae NIL
Der and Clara Baker. owing 90 the mum
her ~ character parts IN the cost. the So
lection or n company has been matter Of
earnest study with Mr. Hanford and he
expresses himself as perfectly content
with the organization which he has now
perfected with view 20 producing this
single play Ills own part. the title role.
gives him abundant opportunity for the
fine declamatory talents which have been
80 much praised in the past as well NJ for
the scholarly repOse which often makes a
point more effective than vehemence
could possibly do Especial scenery has
been painted and built for this produc-
ton. none OF the theater's regular seem
cry being used-which viii be not only
modern IN theme. but scrictly p-tolate
IN the matter or stage accessories.
The invinclblo "hoss-trader' OF Home
viHe. n y has given so many hundreds
% thousands Of readers a loud and long
laugh over his sly huuor and foxy way
that 10 S. not surprising 20 lind him ~
much "A success behind the footlights as
on his native heath. while the dramaii-
zatlon OF Edward Westcotts story g. not
IN itself regarded az OF any dramatic
merit. tho humor OF the original tale aud
the talents OF Mr. W H. Crane could rot
wen do otherwise than render the play
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-14

Early London cables say that Hoyt's "a
Parlor Match" which was seen there FOR
he frst time last week. scored a pro
nounced hit The droliery Of che situations
appealed forcibly 10 the British audience
and the American play and players are
sure TO become favoriies.