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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-01-27
HOW PROHIBITION WORKS.

The Ratchet work of Mrs. Carrie
Nation in Kansas towns calls attention
to the fact that that State has regu-
lar, full7grown prohibition law on its
statute books.
This is the why and wherefore OF
Mrs. Carrie and her Ratchet.
1t is difficult to tell which has proven
the most damaging to Kansas, the or
iginal saloon, the prohibition law,
which doesn't prohibit, or Mrs. Ma
tions hatchet If the truth were
known probably the least harmful OF
the three was the original saloon re-
gulated by law and paying its share of
The governmental burden to the NUM-
cipality and the State.
There has not been day." says the
St. Louis Republic, ''since the adoption
of the constitutional amendments for
bidding the sale of liquor as bever-
age in that State when the law has not
been violated in most of the larger
cities. Shortly after the adoption of
the amendment, a law authorizing the
appointment of police commissioners
in the larger cities was passed for the
purpose of helping enforcement. This
proved a signal failure-so much so
that finally the governor made the law
;rooera+iyra hv rafI1 Gin o. RI an0Oint nOm-
missioners. Governor Morrill,, elected
as a representative Of the temperance
element, brought down the wrath Of
the churches by declaring that unless
the sentiment of community was in
favor. of the suppression of the liquor
traffic, he had no power to enforce the
law"
Yet unquestionably Gov. Morrill, was
right as common sense and the his
tory of all such attempts prove.
The upshot of prohibitory legislation
in Kansas is the present anomalous
condition Of things there-the law
defied. the saloons running wide open,
the State deprived of a prolific source
of revenue and Mrs. Nation and her
Ratchet occupying the centre Of the
public stage.
One of these days it will be discover
ed that sumptuary legislation works
none of the benefits claimed for it.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-01-27

Among other things lying around
loose which Mr. Carnegie is said to
have picked up lately is the Pressed
Steel Car Company.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-01-27

How would it do to steer Mrs. Ma
ton and her Ratchet against the Snake
Indians?
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-01-27

The REGISTER. embracing its several
editions, is entered at the Postoffice at
Wheeling, W. Va. as second-class matter.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-01-27

Another Indian uprising? Great
Snakes!
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-01-27

Hostess: NO; let them stay. My hus-
band is a newspaper humorist. and every
time he steps on one, he'll think of some
new joke about it. Eshope hen make
enough out of them to pay for the car
pet."-New York Weekly.
Got books?". snapped the dimutive
guard at the threshold of the big office.
Yes, young man, l have books re-
sponded the woman with the portfolio.
Just step aside; I'm going in to see
your employer" "Afore yer goes" said
the boy, still covering the sill. II wants
to tell yer dat de boss just upset his ink.
He amt in no loving mood" 'Oh, he
will listen to my demonstration" May
be he will, but 1 wants to tell yer dat he
just got telephone call sayin' dat bur-
glars had carried off de waluables of his
house" still r. Den de news just
came dat his trotter run away an smash
ed up de trap an coachman. THAT is
very bad but Just afore yer came
young Teller rushes in an tells de boss
dat his naphtha launch has been fired by
tramps." II sympath with him, and
maybe''-- DE boss goes to look at his
watch and finds de main spring broken"
Gracious! But Den comes de
news dat an stock has dropped
twenty points. De boss finds dat mice
has gnawed his new insurance calendar.
De glue upsets on a thousand stamps
Terrible. Yet But wait! Just as
you comes upstairs de boss asks over de
telephone whether it's a boy or girl.
Somebody says twins and But the
book agent had vanished. The boss came
out and patted the boy on the head.
Patsy, you are a brick. Take the rest
of the afternoon and go skating. Here's
fare to Lincoln Park. Chicago News.
A kind old farmer near Welsville,
Kan, has posted the following notice on
a tree on his farm:
When l was young and in my prime, my
fathers darling boy,
To shoot and hunt and sport and sWim l
always did enjoy:
1 always tried to do what's right and
never to do harm.
So you can shoot and hunt and swim on
Uncle Peters farm"
AS has been said before, Charles is
very observing boy. Yesterday one of
mammals friends came to the house to
CALL Mamma was out and Charles
opened the door Mamma is not home"
he said. "Will you please give her my
card when she comes?' inquired the
caller. 'Yeth, ma am" said Charles.
The caller opened her cardcase, and as
she withdrew the engraved pasteboard a
bit of tissue paper f1uttered down onto
the steps. Very grandly Charles picked
it up and handed to her, saying: You
dropped one of your cigarette papers"
Albany Journal.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-01-27

Neighbor: You've got lovely bed
room, now. with this new carpet. Just
put it down, didn't you?"
Hostess: Yes; inst through"
Neighbor: Il thd0ght so. from the
tacks scattered arodpd the door. You
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-01-27

Street a couple OF times and then he
was ready for Lunch. so he went over
to a Cousin. who was a Ticket-Scalper
and made Quick Touch for Half.
MORAL: A Hustler can always
find something TO do.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-01-27

ought to pick them up before night. or
your husband will be stepping on them.
Hostess: No; let them stay. My hus-
band is a newspaper humorist. and every
time he steps on one, he'll think of some
new joke about it. E5hope hen make
enough out of them to pay for the car
pet."-New York Weekly.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-01-27
TO THE QIEEN.

Moorestown. n. ].
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

Speaking of the appointment of
Willard Ames to be Surveyor General
of Colorado, the Mining Reporter very
justly says:
The Office of Surveyor General in the
mineral states is one that should be
filled by surveyor. To select anyone
else is as absurd as it would be to ap-
point civilian as general in the army,
or lawyer to the position of regi-
mental chaplain. The miners of the
West have suffered untold inconveni-
ence and millions of loss because of
the untitness of the appointees to this
position. Everywhere, it seems to be
regarded simply as political affair,
an Office that anyone with proper
pull can fill. AS real surveyors rarely
have any time to devote to log rolling
for the place, they are not considered.
Colorado has had in the last twenty
years but one Surveyor General who
really was competent for the situation
viz, Mr.. Albert Johnson, who for
years previously had been we'll
known civil engineer of Georgetown.
Does it ever occur to gentlemen seek
ing this Office when not competent by
training or experience to fill it accept
ably, that they are persona non
grata' to mining men? Would the
gentleman whose name is reported to
be under consideration endeavor to
secure nomination for District Judge
or County Surveyor? If not, why
should he seek place for which he
has no experience? And why should
not those whose business it is to sug-
gest to the President a man for this
position give their influence to some
one of the hundreds of Deputy United
States Mineral Surveyors of the state? :?
There are many splendidly equipped
for the office. The appointment should
fall in their class.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

We understand some of the supposed
large taxpayers here are growing
hard and loud that their taxes have
been doubled. Certainly this is not
caused by the town levy, as that only
amounts to $242 all told 1t is our
belief that the County Assessor is still
too lenient with these land-g abbers,
according to the selling price they ask
for their lots. We are informed the
valuation of lots on Main street is
from $40 to S25 each; all other lots S.
each, and yet the town levy only brings
q tax of $242 from over 1000 lots and
the improvements thereon; 4S0 lots be-
ing in what was known as Clarence
now East Marble), and $40 in West
Marble. Up to last year West Marble
was taxed as ranch land, as the own
ers did not see fit to file plat, but
number of as paid taxes on individual
lots just the same as q matter of pro-
lection in case of trickery upon the
par. of these land owners. But now
let US look at the figures asked for lots
on West Main street. In June, 1899
we we're personally informed by re-
preventative OF the Kline estate that
they and Mr. Wood had decided to
sse sl25 for corner lots and s1OO for in
side lots; We replied that there was not
a whole block in the town worth that
much, and they would hold them for
many years. Nose Cohn asked the
price of these lots sbout a year ago
and it scsred Moses speculative
prOclivities so, he crossed the Jord an
river and bought in East Marble. Is
valuation OF from go to s25 too much
for lotA the selling price Of which is
sl26 end slO0? Any person with a
fairnsss will say not. Along In 1892
these very people were 80 anxious to
hsm ia Clarence that they secured U.
8. patents for al the hillsides around
II, 70 now let them pay their fair pro.
portion OF the taxes,
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

The bill introduced into the legisla-
ture by Senator Annear providing
that persons owning or operating min
ing claims shall have the right to con-
struct tunnels across adjacent, patent
ed or unpatented mines, without re-
.striction, except as to right of way, is
not in the interest of honest mining,
and should be carefully looked into
before being acted upon. 1t is a
scheme to take advantage of legitimate
mining by class of sharpers, to our
way of thinking.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

The action Of trial Judge at Color ado
Springs IN the trial of the notorious
stock swindIsr Beatley is what causes
ths indignanG paople 10 resort to mob
1sw- Il u rspostsd 1.-THE judge, after
. esnsultasioa With President ArcuiAr-
~ - ~ Astne company, stated that
~ prisonar haA made . pledge mot to
AGain - iuaoxiesaing liquor, which
wns ~ eeass - his downfall, aad
spnsau1ad By Esluasting shaf ths sem
49, - = ssnasl O. year end tbs
- - ~ II jwy Fsfared and 1sw
mlna1ss laosr esoagh1 In verdict dud-
~ - 11eon1aaB guilty and fixing the
4 do4lAv = . ~ - q and six months
- pes1tenadsy."
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

The taxpayers would be very CRATE
ful il the present legislature would re-
peal the military poll tax. The fund
ly to create snobocraey totally at
variance with our democratic ideas
and institutions: besides educating a
class who are always inimical to civil
government.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

The administration is dispatching
troops to quell the Creek Indians and
to protect white settlers, yet our demo-
cratic friends have not said word so
far about "the consent of the gov
erned" in this campaign of assimi-
iation by force of arms.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

We are pleased to learn that Melvin
A. Deering has been appointed by the
President as Register of the Gunnison
Land Office in place Of G. F. Hamlin.
Melvin is 3 nice young man and de-
serves recognition.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

Representative Rawalt added none
to his laurels by the introduction of
his resolution against Vice-President
Roosevelt. 1t had neither wit nor
common sense, and the representative
who said "nothing was beneath the
dignity of the present house was cor
rect, if the resolution was the standard
of it's action.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

To preserve the fair name OF our
state, the death penalty should be re-
stored and the good old-fashioned way
by hanging is the best. From ''exe-
cution' to "electrocution" is from
bad to worse.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

Paonia Gazette: The railroads are
nosing around our coal fields, a party
OF surveyors having been working on
Coal creek up to three weeks ago.
Outside OF the above fact everything is
conjecture. AS to what road they were
working for or how far down the val
ley they proposed to come, deponent
saVeth not.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

The great IN axbie beds of the Crystal
river valley will some day, and that
not very far away, he extensively oper-
ated and supplying marble in great
quantities all over the west.-Gunni-
son Republican.
Right you are, Brother Lore, but at
present We are ssying nothing only
saving wood and waiting for develop
menta
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

About all of our trials and tribula-
tions seem to come from our tropical
acquisitions. There is the small pox,
which is now raging in this country,
that came from the Philippines: !:
leprosy from the leeward coast of
Ooahu, and the itch and kindred ills
have been i2equeathed by the Antilles.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

We are pleased to note that County
Treasurer Whipp is rapidly recovering
from the effects of the operation on his
Srm, and it is hoped he will be relieved
OF the pain he formerly endured.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

The charge of purchasing the SEN
atorship in Utah, the flowing wine and
the vast amount of money expended by
Clarke in Montana, and the squabbles
in several states, again emphasizes
the apparent necessity OF making a
change in the election of senator's.
Let the people elect them by popular
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

Governor Orman has appointed ex-
district judge julius G. Gunter Judge
of the Court of Appeals, vice Julius B.
Bissell whose term has expired. The
appointee is said to be an acute legal
reasoner, and his private character is
excellent,-two combinations which
highly recommend him for the Office.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

If the grippe, rheumatism and that
tired and weary feeling are not epi-
demic in this vicinity, it is not from any
lack OF favoring atmospheric condi-
tions. Even q we'll person feels under
the weather these days.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

The methods adopted by the legisla-
tive investigating committee are calcu-
lated to create strife among the south
ern coal miners rather than to prevent
trouble,
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

While bills to augment the punish
ment for kidnapping for ransom are
pouring in thick and fast, the ubiquit-
Gus Pat Crow seems proof against re-
ward takers.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

It seems the cantankerous Pettigrew
had the sinch on the polished histor-
ian Lodge. Boston's sacred food
sometime effervesces contrary to logic
al conclusions.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01
LEAD, s4.0O

Mrs. Nation, the Kansas reformer,
is certainly gaining national reputa-
tion as a fanatic.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01
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The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

The legislature should take Denver
legisl lation out of its consideration,
and give that city home rule.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

WANTED!
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ONCE we wish to open in this vicinity.
Ii your record is o. X. here is an op-
portunity. Kindly give good refer
ence when writing.
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CINCINNATI, OHIO.
Illustrated catalogue cts. stamps.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

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The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01
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The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY l, 1901
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

SILVER, 62 L
COPPER, S17.00.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-02-01

Entered at the Postoffice at Marble, Colorado.
a. second-class mail matter.
La Junta tribune., 1901-10-16

following characteristics; he
outside skin should have silver
colored netting. lace like in ap-
pearance The skin should be
gray when ripe. The flesh should
be green IN color. sweet TO the
taste. luscious in flavor and good
very near TO the skin. II shoIld
have a small seed cavity with
thick flesh and Immediately around
the cavity the flesh should be tim
ged with yellow. The melon
should weigh about one and one
half pounds and be solid and arm.
Great care should be taken Peo
pie will make a fatal mistake IT
they let the quality degenerate
There were TO many poor cantal-
oupes dumped onto the local mar
ket. especially. this year.
La Junta tribune., 1901-10-16
REPUBLICAN, CANDIDATES.

II. ID Gar~ood, OF Rocky Ford,
the nominee Tor county clerk. was
born on iarm near Brownsville.
fayette county, Pa. August 3.
1865. He attended the district
and graded schools OF his vicinity.
also taking a course in a business
college. He learned the trade OF
glass worker on leaving school,
and worked al this trade in his
native town until iS92. when he
went TO Woodward, Iowa, where
ne stayed until the spring oi 1895.
La Junta tribune., 1901-10-16
School apportioomen,.

MARY J. Anderson, county super
intendent OF schools. has made
the following spportIonmcnt Of
county aud state funds among the
various school districts The
amount reported by the county
treasurer Was $1,000. and the
amount reported by the state sup
erinteudeni OF schools, 81, $50 4o
The rate per capita tor the county
fund Is si.Iz and the rate for the
state fund 81 cents The appor-
La Junta tribune., 1901-10-16
s4967 So sl57r
higbee items.

Miss Mary Lyon was out from
town Sunday.
X \. kirkpatrick was also in
the bottom Sunday
Tom Corbin is putting up new
stone house on his claim
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Conyers
were down from Ben, Canyon Sun
diy.
Mrs. Robt. Wright, of La Iunta
has taken claim in Smith Can
yon.
Iohh Carson is digging another
well, on his place in Smith Can
yon.
There is petition out for a
new bridge across the purgatoire
river.
Miss Mary Stevens was the
guest of Mrs. Thomas Co.yers last
week
Uncle John Wood has his new
stone house done and has moved
into it.
The infant daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Dick Oliver has been sick
for the past three months.
Tom Convers is now resident
OF Otero county having taken a
claim within its boundries.
There will be preaching, in the
Higbee school house on Monday
nigh, October 2Ist. by the Rev.
Kenneth Money. of La Junta.
On Tuesday evening, October
22d there will be reception in
honor OF Rev. Kenneth Money, at
the home of Mrs. Myers. Every
body welcome.
La Junta tribune., 1901-10-16

II is reported that the American
Beet Sugar Company at Rocky
Ford has cancelled its orders for
cars that were to be utilized for
shipping sugar from the factory
over the Santa Fe. Last season,
shipments averaged from five to
ten carloads daily. The Rocky
Ford factory will store the manu-
facturcd product in preference 10
bucking the ruinous prices estab-
lished by the sugar trust. The
trus, is simply cutting its nose of
To spite its face, and inviting con
gress to adopt drastic measures to
bring the wouldbe monopoly to
It's senses.
La Junta tribune., 1901-10-16
Timber Land, Act June 3. 1873.
Notice For Publication.
unitrd S,nrc- Land oricc.


NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT IN
~ compliance with the provisions of the act
of Congress of June 3, ISIS, entitled An act
for the sale OF timber lands in the states Of
California. Oregon, Nevada and Washington
Territory" a. extended to all the public land
states hy act OF August /. isg2, Ioceylin B
MANLY: Of La Junta. Colo, county of Otero.
state of Colorado. has thi. day filed in thi.
office his sworn statement No.-. for the
purchase of the = ". q. :. +. a. See - W
u. \. z. =. and y. W. =. : t. a. Of .sc,ion
No; q, in township No. - :, range No. - W,
and will Offer proof to show that the land
,onght l. more valuable for IL. timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes. aud to
establish his claim to said land before the
register md receiver of this offic. Mt Pueblo
Colo. ON Friday. the 18th day of November
1901 :
He names as witnesses: u. :. Bennett
Martin Hire. l. :. Gee, William Dwyrc. all
of Higbse. Colo.
Amy and all persons claiming adversely the
above -de>cribcd land. ARE requested to file
their claims in this Office on or before said
18th day of November. ltsIl.
J. r. GORDON. Register.
First publication. August -. 1901
Last publication. October ~, 1901.
La Junta tribune., 1901-10-16
Timber lAnd. Act June ,. 1875.
Notice for PubIicAtion.
United States Land Office,
Pueblo Enlp An,,,I., 4. Il.1 {


NOTICE IL HEREBY GIVEN THAT IN
~ compliance with the provisions of the
oI Congress OF Jun. J. i-i>, entitled AN act
for the sils of timber lands in the state. of
{ alitnrpiH. Oregon, Nevada and Washington
Territory, extended to all the public
land states by act of August {, i-ss. Lut. =.
Gee, of Higbec. County of Otero, state of
Colorado, has tbi, dn, filed in this office his
sssoru -tatement No.. for the purchase of
the \, ". 4, \. W i, of section No. ~ in
township No. 2- \. range No. - W. and will
offer proof To show that tn. land sought j.
more valuable for il timber or stone than
for agricultural purposes, aud to establish
his claim to said land before the register and
receiver OF this Office ui Pueblo. Colo, or,
Tuesday. the 18th dn, of November. 1891.
Tie names a. Witnesses: tDwnu T.. Douthitf.
Of La Iunia. Colo, Adam X. Yei~cr. John
Nelson, Washington W. King. Of Higbcc.
Colo.
ANY aud all Irrson- claiming adversely the
above -tse.rrti'esi inDa. ARE requested to file
their claims in this ofiics on before said
18th day of November, lfGI.
J. r. GORDON. Register
First publication, August u. 1901
Last publication, October -. 1901.