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The Springfield herald., 1901-06-21
COLORADO SPRINGS
QUARTO-CENTENNIAL

Colorado Springs. June 15.-The
Ouarto- Centennial Jubilee Association
of this city has arranged remarkably
attractive program for the celebration
of tile twenty-fifth anniversary of the
admission of Colorado into the Union,
and now appeals to city and county
officers and all public-spirited citizens
throughout the state to aid in making
the event worthy of the state and the
occasion.
They desire that as iearly rs posi-
BILE every city and town in the state
shall be represented by some suitable
float or other appropriate feature as n
part of the historical parade which
will take place on August 3rd, the third
and last day of the celebration.
The program will include historical
pageants and parades illustrating pre-
historic Colorado life. Indians and Pu-
eblos: the Spanish life, hunters and
trappers, cowboys, prospectofs-in
fact. our past and present. 1t is expect
ed that Vice President Roosevelt will
he here to deliver an address on the
growth of this region during the quar-
ter century. and the Roosevelt Rough
Riders will have their national ell
campment during the jubilee. There
will be many bands of music, pioneer
gatherings. receptions and historical
addre sses. Indian races and dances, a
street fair and midway" professions
nj league base ball games daily. splen-
did historical fireworks, excursions to
The Springfield herald., 1901-06-21

Pueblo, Colo, June 15.-CDeEver
News Special.)-Snow shOvels We're got
out by business men in that portion
of the city south of the river late yes
terday afternoon to clean from their
sidewalks two inches of hail which
came down in about twenty minutes.
In some places the hail was driven into
drifts that reached Il depth Of eight or
ten inches. Streets. sidewalks and
roofs were so covered as to give the
appearance OF midwintcr. North OF
the river there was considerable hail.
the storm sweeping in from the west
and travelling southeast. Some of the
hailstoncs were as large as marbles
and reports of damage are expected
from ranchmen having berries and 9TH
er small fruits.
Reports coming in last night from
ranches east of the city along the Ar
kansas, in the highly cultivated sec
ton around VinelaDd, Artman and Av-
ondale. are TO the effect that while
there was a drenchinc rain with some
hail no damage was done. OF TO the
southwest the hail was severe. but in
that section less damage is likely to
result than east of the city.
Boulder, Colo. June 15.-Boulder
county was visited by hail storm be-
tween 3 and o'clock yesterday MORN
ing. followed by n rain storm which
lasted all day. Farmers in from the
surrounding country say that the dam
age was great between Marshall and
Longmont. though the hail belt was
not greater than quarter of mile i'll
width ON the average. In places it
spread out for a mile. Its general
course followed what is known as
&c unbarrel road" going north from
the coal camps TO Longmont Its
southern terminus was the Shanalan
ranch at Marshall. Alfalfa was laid
low. but it is thought it can be saved
Wheat was cut and pelted into the
ground to such degree as to be n
total loss. The hail was of unusual
size. Thomas Kincale, the water com
missioner OF District No. u, says at Nj
The Springfield herald., 1901-06-21

New York. June 1j.-The wooden
sid..-wheeler Northfield. which has
been in the service OF the Staten Isl
and Ferry Company FOR the past thir-
ty-eight years. WAS rammed last piXht
by the steel hulleI propeller Maurh
Chunk, used as ferry boat by the
Central Railroad of New Jersey. The
collision occurred just on the Staten
Island ferry slip at the foot of White
hail street. and In less than twenty
minutes afterward the Mortified.
which was crowded with passengers,
sank at the outer end OF the Spanish
line pier. in the East river.
The Mauch Chunk. which WAS badly
damaged. landed two dozen passen-
gers who We're aboard of her. Over
100 Of the passengers Of the sunken
Mortified were dragged out Of the wa
ter by people alongside shore and the
crews of the fleet of river tugs. which
promptly responded to the ferry boats
call for help. A few of the North
fields passengers were hurt in the ac-
cident and the police believe that some
lives We're lost.
Captain Daniel Gully of the tugboat
Mutual who saw the ferry boats crash
together. says that Immediately after
the collision between twenty-five and
ol Inc ltiptd lutt
water and that many of those per-
lshed. Captain Gully also declared that
he ia sure that over 100 Of the North
fields passengers We're drowned. The
captains OF other tugboats who We're
early on the scene. are inclined. how
ever to think that the disaster was not
so serious as regards loss of life. Thus
far no dead bodies have been recov-
cred.
The reason for such difference OF
opinion as to the extent of the disaste
is that the widest excitement pre-
vailed on the Northfield. The tug Mu-
tual saved in all about seventy-fivc per-
sons from the Northfield and the tugs
Unity and Arrow saved between them
$50 persons Two policemen OF the
Old Slip station claim to have rescued
nearly thirty people between them. As
soon as the crowd which had followed
the sinking ferry boat along the river
front were able to render any aid they
worked with will, and in many in
stances men sprang into the water to
save life. The greatest service was
rendered by the tug boats. which cir
cled around the Northfield and made
q bridge TO the Spanish line pier. Men
and women clambered over the tugs to
the shore.
The swift running flood tide and the
question of which boat had the right
The Springfield herald., 1901-06-21
Board of PRrdous,

At Its last meeting the Board of Par
dons recommended that the sentence
Of Edward Okelly, imprisoned for life
for the killing of Bob Ford, be COM
muted to eighteen years. He has al
ready been there half that length Of
time, and il his record continues as
good as 1t has been he VIII be out in
a little more than eight years.
Bob Ford killed Jesse James, the IA
nous Missouri highwayman. Jesse
was in his home hanging a picture at
the time and Ford shot him in the
back of the head. Though arrested for
murder the governor of Missouri i'm
mediately pardoned Ford. That was
about 1882, and for months after that
time Bob Ford and his brother Charles
Travelled over the country and exhibit
ed themselves in museums as the Slay-
ers Of the notorious Jesse James.
Ford came to his death at Creede,
June S, 1892. The big lire which oc-
Cured the Sunday before had burned
Ford's saloon but he had put up tent
and in that temporary structure in
stalled bar and n dance house. Ford
WAS in the room and started to walk
into the rear part of the tent with his
wife, Dot Ford. O'kelly was stand.
ing outside and was handed double.
barreleu gun Dy II freHcnnan. IL Is
alleged that O'Kelly then stepped in.
side and called out. "Oh. Bob" and as
Ford turned fired both barrels. Ford
fell. O'Kelly disarmed his victim and
was arrested by Dick Plunkett, the
deputy sheriff. O'Kelly was town
marshal of Bachelor City and it was
said at the time the shooting was over
n quarrel that Ford had had with
O'Kelly's mother. In his petition TO
the board of pardons, O'Kelly said that
he shot because he thought that had
he hesitated, Ford would have gotten
first blood.
A pardon was recommended for Oh
iyer Williams committed from Pueblo.
December 81. 1899. for robbery. for a
term of from five to fourteen years.
The following petitions We're refused:
Francisco Macs. murder; 4. ]. Neil
roy. passing counterfeit money. and l..
l.. Vincent, passing counterfeit money.
Columbus B. Skies. who is serving a
life sentence for murder, will not have
n decision in his case until the next
meeting. He says that his alleged vic
tim, William Smidduth, is still alive.
Other cases continued were C. f. Fear
ing. sentenced for bigamy from Pueblo
county. and n. II. Trew sentenced from
Huerfano county for manslaughter.
The Springfield herald., 1901-06-21
Transport, Inra,l. c.p.lxe..

New York, June 15.-While the Unit
ed States transport ingalls, WAS in the
balance dry dock at the Erie basin,
South Brooklyn. yesterday afternoon,
where it was about to undergo eStcn-
sive repairs. ii suddenly slipped from
the blocks and capsized. One man is
known to have been killed and many
were injured.
There were about 40 carpenters,
machinsts and other laborers at work
on the vessel and dock at the time.
Thirty Italian laborers were shifting
ballast in the hold and it is feared that
all or most of them We're drowned.
The Springfield herald., 1901-06-21

The transfer tax on the estate of the
late Henry Willard has been paid to the
County Treasurer OF Westchester coun-
ty. New York. 1t amounted to S34 .iii.
less 5 per cent for prompt payment. a
total of 331,7i7l9. This is the largest
transfer tax ever paid in the county.
The federal tax amounted TO s2s.s42-
The estate, as appraised, is valued at
s2,9s3.821.
The Springfield herald., 1901-06-21

Robert /. Aitken has been chosen as
the sculptor for the American navy
monument, to be erected in San Fran
cisco. 1t is to cost $4,000. and the
larger part of this amount has been
subscribed. Claus Spreckles contribut-
ing 0.Oo0. and John W. Mackey and
Mayor J. D. Phelan, Of San Francisco.
s. 900 each. President Mckinley is ex
pected to break ground for the monu
ment during his visit to the city.
The Springfield herald., 1901-06-21

The dull pupil, to whom school prizes
have been only unattainable dreams,
has at last received some recognition.
A teacher in the Boys High School of
Brooklyn has initiated the plan OF Civ
ing prizes. not for eminence of attain
ment, but for general improvement.
This method. instead OF being based on
the pupils competition with his fell
lows. is grounded in his competition
with himself. 1t assumes that it is
more OF an honor to gain a prize for
steady improvement, which means
faithful and persistent work, than to
gain one for high percentage of
scholarship, which may be the result
OF great natural ability. 1t is hoped
that the encouragement may lessen the
number of pupils-nearly one-third-
who now drop out of the high schools
before the completion OF the course.
The Springfield herald., 1901-06-21

The value of the metallic products OF
the year Is given at s527 .21s ,os4 and of
the non-metallic at 3i47. go, ,s62. The
latter class includes, of course. the
coals-slss, 900. 600 in bituminous and
S3s 900. 900 in Pennsylvania anthracite
-s6a 500 900 in petroleum, 10000. 900
worth OF natural gas. and large value
in stone. brick. clay and cement, with
various other minerals.
The Springfield herald., 1901-06-21

4 new" Dead Sea has been discov-
cred by DR.. Sven Hedin in Thibet. 1t
is a world wonder. enormous in ex-
tent. but so shallow that to navigate
one must drag the boat half mile or
more before it can be boated with a
load. But the most remarkabl. char
acteristic Is the almost incredible
amount Of salt contained The bottom
IS an unoroken crust of salt, and the
boat and oars are as white as chalk.
even the dress Of the rowers soon be-
coming Ehitened.
The Springfield herald., 1901-06-21

A hideous double crime has just been
confessed by French convict now at
Noumea 1t appears that in 1896 he
murdered his wife at Vironchaux, near
Crecy, and threw her body into a well
To divert suspicion from himself he
then assassinated neighbor and bur-
led his remains in a wood. The miss
ing man was sentenced to twenty
years penal servitude by default The
husband was afterward arrested for
trying to burn down his house, and
sentenced to penal servitude for life.
The buried renains of his second vic
tim have been founS and e1humed.
The Springfield herald., 1901-06-21

Among Glasgow's city institutions
are wash houses. conveniently situated
in working class localities. where
housewives get the use of washing
stall, a lightning dirt extractor and
other cleaning appliances. as well as of
a drying stove, all for 4 cents an hour.
and an ordinary family washing can be
completed, ready to take home. within
a couple of hours.
The Springfield herald., 1901-06-21

The largest loaves of bread baked in
the world are those of France and
Italy. The pipe" bread OF Italy is
baked in loayes two or three feet long.
while in France the loaves are made in
the shape OF very long rolls. four feet.
OF five feet in length. and in many
cases six feet.
The Springfield herald., 1901-06-21

A famous canine cemetery is to be
seen behind the summer palace at Pek-
ing, where 1000 dogs. the pets OF the
various monarchs Of China, are laid to
rest. Each animal has a monument
erected to 1t, some of them being OF
ivory, silver and gold.
The Springfield herald., 1901-06-21

1t is said that the bank Of France
has an invisible studio in gallery be-
hind the cashiers. so that at given
signal from one of them any suspected
customer has his photograph taken
without his knowledge.
The Springfield herald., 1901-06-21

II is believed that living represen
tatiye OF the Helladotherium has been
discovered by Sir Harry Johnston. The
Helladotherium was found in fossil
state in Greece and Asia Minor. and
was supposed to be extinct. According
to the Times, the animal discovered is
the size of an OK. IS distinctly related
to giraffe, is found only in the dens-
est part of the Congo Free State for
ests, and is quite inoffensive. Its flesh
is said to be excellent eating. The
nope is expressed that the animal may
be domesticated and We may yet en-
Joy the luxury OF Helladotherium
steaks.
The Springfield herald., 1901-06-21
sup.trokes In Chicago.

Chicago. June 15.-Alrhough the tenn
pera ture was milder yesterday there
are three deaths attributed TO the heat
of the last three days. The dead are:
Frank Blacklcy. John Lang and Car.
Rese.
The Springfield herald., 1901-06-21
the top of Pixies Peak and to Cripple
Creek, and n genuinely grand celebra-

ton.
The following is list Of the officers
of the association: John G.. Shields,
president: l. y. Stevens, vice presi-
dent; Irving Howbert, treasurer: GIL
bert McClurg. secretary. Executive
committee: 1. y. Stevens. John q.
Shields, D. B. Farley. Phillip b.
Stewart. Don G. Goddard, George Rex
Buckman. Gilbert McClurG.
The railroads will grant specially
low rate of fare from all sections of
the state.
The Springfield herald., 1901-06-21

A somewhat curious school has been
opened at Bangkok by an English lady.
The pupils are Is in number. and they
are all pTincesses Of the royal family
Of Siam. They are taught to do every
thing that a good housekeeper should
do. They cook, wash clothes. bake,
sweep rooms. lay the table. arrange the
flowers. and. in short learn TO make
themselves generally useful. They
leave the school to be married at the
age of 10. and It is said that Siamse
princess now makes an admirable wife
The age-herald., 1901-11-03

In store for this rising young star. Miss Bridewell Is the youngest member of the Grau Company, and when seen person ally at her apartments at the Hotel Hill- man on last "Wednesday was most en- thusiastic in her description of her work and her future. The jealosies, which so often are a part of q professional career no matter how successful 1t be, seem en- tirely lacking in the. splendid artists Of the Grau Company. Miss Bridewell was hearty in her praises of the many kind nesses and helpful little attentions ex- tended her by Sembrch and Schumann- Heink, 'and not only from these" con tinued Miss Bridewell 'but from my audiences as well, and especially from all my friends in the South; in fact, l count myself lucky girl" The mysteries and finished presence of grand opera Is not to be learned in few months, and as Miss Bridewell has so recently entered upon her operatic career, her friends Know that more experience Is all that IS necessary to complete the fullness of her success. Miss Bridewells brother had travelled all the way from Montana to hear his sister sing here in 'Lohen- grin. With him came a young man ea- ger to hear the sister of his friend. A Few nights previous to the opera an &C., cident with a pistol prevented the young man from attending the opera and in- stead he spent weary hours in the hos pital Appreciating the pathetic circum- stances and his disappointment, Miss Bridewell, although she had only few moments for rest, went with her brother to the hospital in the afternoon and sang song after song for her brothers friend. And so after all his long journey was not without some sweet reward.
The age-herald., 1901-11-03
Carelessness of Society.

In no way Is Birmingham's provincial ism more in evidence than in the careless ness of many members of her society in attending to social demands with prompt ness. Mention has ben made of this be- fore in these columns but complaints of hostesses are so numerous and so grave that the attention of society must again be called to it. The feminine members are lax enough and dilatory in the ex- treme; but. 1t Is the masculine portion that constantly drives the hostess almost to the verge of distraction. It is a very serious matter to issue hundred invita- tions to an affair and on the very day that 1t comes off not know whether you are to have twenty-five or one hundred guests. A delay in acknowledging the receipt of an invitation is inexcusable, and not only shows lack of appreciation but very great deficiency in culture and politeness. The extremity along this line was reach last winter when a young matron entertained in the evening at cards. The young ladies accepted or de- clined immediately, while out of seventy five gentlemen about six replied. The remaining number sauntered in as if pleased their lordships, to the euchre party anywhere between and 10 o'clock and a few never have been heard from to date. There are the most charming hostesses in Birmingham to be found any, where in the world, and they deserve kinder and more courteous treatment at the hands of Birmingham's social ele- m ent
The age-herald., 1901-11-03
Women and Bank Accounts.

The officials of an enterprising bank the past week mailed circulars to their different gentlemen friends asking for not seem to consider for a moment the possibility of their lady friends having anything to deposit. Stories are often told of men who are now the owners of fab ulous fortunes, who gained their first start in life by saving the few pennies l each week. The story has so often been told that the moral has really become | trite, yet we do occasionally hear of the wife who quietly puts by the pennies and brings them out to her husband just at | the proper moment to save the fortunes of the family,
 But not many women do this and 1t is largely because they have not been trained to 1t. Women so seldom ever get to know the moral backing" of a bank account We have all heard of the old Methodist preacher who had charge of the country circuit. Each Sunday be- fore he started to visit his charge he regulaly borrowed five dollars from one or his brethren. The money was always promptly returned on Monday morning and finally the old brother asked him why he did this.
 "Oh" he replied. T can preach a sight better when I hear some money jingling in my pockets"
 There is a great deal of truth in the statement. Nothing gives one greater confidence in ones self than the con- sciousness of bank account; no matter how limited the account may be, the eff feet Is just the same. But the question of a bank account for the women folk leads up to the problem of an allowance; and on this subject there is such a diversity or opinions that much can be written pro and con.
 One little woman who has enjoyed an allowance for number of years was re- gently observed in a bank at the de- posit' window gentleman remarked to her that he thought women were great believers in putting by little bit for the rainy day. She replied that her deposit was very modest one. However, her | bank book was a thumbed and we'll worn | one.
The age-herald., 1901-11-03
MRS. POWELL TELLS
 OF LIFE IN MANILA
BY PAUL PRY.

Major and Mrs. J. L. Powell and their daughter, Miss Adele Powell. returned only short time ago from the Philip pines, where Major Powell had been sta- tioned during the last year. Mrs. Powell is the sister of Mrs. Peyton G. Bowman, and she and Miss Powell will be MT. and Mrs. Bowman's guests for several weeks before going East.
 Major Powell, who Is surgeon in the United States army, is now stationed at Fort Hamilton, only an hours run from New York. He has the most comforta- ble quarters there and at an early date Mrs. and Miss Powell will join him. Last winter Mrs. Powell took the trip over to the Philippines on a United States tran port, by way of the Mediterranean and Suez Canal The journey occupied fifty two days. But not all of this time was spent on the steamer as 1t touched at different ports-Gibraltar, Port Said, China and other points. and two days or more spent at each place gave delight fui opportunities for visiting adjacent in teresting points.
 Her Stay in Manila.
 z Mrs. Powell speaks most enthusiastical- ly of her eight months stay in Manila, and her visit to China and Japan. It is fast becoming the fad now to visit these
The age-herald., 1901-11-03

afternoon at o'clock. The plan and scope of the winters work was outlined, discussed and adopted, which gives promise of great interest and benefit to the club members and of wider useful ness to the community at large.
 The Woman's Club has been organized three years; and 1t is now entering upon It's fourth year of work. During the first two years, Mrs. R. H. Pearson was pres ident, and during that time an immense amount of club work was accomplished 1t being the formation period of the club when each step had to be very carefully considered. Now. however the club has proven its beneficial influence and has demonstrated the necessity for such a club.
 No higher object can be obtained in life than the one the Woman's Club holds before 1.-the determination to work for their fellowman and to promote such measures as will conduce to the best and highest interests of this community. 1, While the club has accomplished much. an even greater future is in store for 1t.
 We believe that It's usefulness and in- nuence can and will steadily increase during the years to come But to attain the iuiness or our purpose we feel that we need the cooperation and sunnort or greater number of women in Bir- Afahehdh auu NlClIilly. We need active members to assist in the practical work of the club and we need a large number of associate members who would give moral and financial support to the club.
 At present the club has 125 or 135 mem bers. but should have at least 300. The dues of the club are only S3 a year for either active or associate membershin
 In view of the fact that the work of the club will be full of interest and use fuiness for the present season the of ficers wish to extend a cordial invitation to the women of Jefferson County to join the club. That an immediate onpor- tunity may be given the ladies to ioi, the club cordial invitation is extended them to attend the club on next Satur- day at 3:3O o'clock. This will be "FIrst Presidents Day" when a reception will be given to Mrs R. H. Pearson. Not only are all the members of +ho club invited but a cordial invitation is extended the women of Birmingham and vicinity to attend anu
 Following are the directors of dena-+- ments of the club: Education-Mrs. Willie M. Allen Civics-Mrs. Ida Adams.
 Art-Miss Georgie l.. Fulton. Music-Mrs. Laura Jackson Do,ids Literature-Dr. CordeIia Moorine dome-Mrs. Sam Blake