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The Lamar register., 1902-12-31
ELECTION CONTESTS FILED
BY WHOLESALE in DENVER

Arapahoe county. It is charged that
they are primarily responsible for out
RACES against the purity of the ballot,
and the complaint against these Off
cials sets forth. among other things:
That they, having control OF the
election machinery, agreed to procure
false registration of names on tho reg
istration sheets and books OF the coun-
ty. and caused the same to be padded.
and that they allowed the policemen
and firemen to aid in the work.
1t is alleged that agents of the Dem
ocratic machine placed fictitious names
to the number of 10000 on the regis
tration lists. That of 5000 formally
qualified persons on the list 1000 were
impersonated and voted by other par
ties: that County Clerk Aichele pre-
vented $500 legal voters, 1000 of
whom were Republicans. from regis
tering, and that the Board OF County
Commissioners appointed corrupt and
criminal election judges in many pre-
cincts.
The six other contests for Democrat
ic seats in the House were filed as fol-
lows:
Richard W. Morgan against N. J.
Moore, Hiram NJ. Lowell against B. c.
Hilliard, Earl d. McGill against George
b. weir, SdInuel f. ANduSic a5oihse
Thomas E. Munson, Granley Hillyer
against ]. A. Traxler. and S. H. Stev-
ems against ]. X. Aguilar.
The allegations in all these contests
cover the same ground, with charges
of error, fraud and mistake in regis
tration, intimidation of voters and the
rejection of legal votes.
The Senate contests are entitled
Willis v. Elliot ct al. against Fred w
Bailey ct al, and II. w. Twombly
against William A. Hill. The charges
cover the same ground as in the repre-
sentative contest papers. and In his
answer Senator Hill not only makes
general denial, but also makes coun-
ter charges of fraud. error and mistake
in registration in receiving and reject
ing votes in favor of his Republican
contestor.
A separate contest was filed in the
Senate by Charles II. Freeman, Repub-
lican, against John Kennedy, Demo-
crat, from the Eighteenth float district.
composed of San Juan. Hinsdale and
Archuleta counties, with similar gen.
eral allegations.
Contests have also been flied by
Robert w Bonynge. Republican,
against John F. Shafroth. Democrat.
for the office of member of Congress
from the First district, and Mrs. Anna
B. Brandt against Mrs. Helen NJ. Gren-
fell for the office of superintendent OF
public instruction.
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31
W. J. Barney Not in Denver.

Denver, Dec. ga Telluride spe-
cial says that the Barney referred to
in Denver papers as having been seen
on the streets of Denver is not w. ].
Barney, who disappeared from Tel
luride, but N. B. Barney, hotel clerk
of Telluride, who has been East on
visit. He stopped off in Denver.
This Barney is in no way related to
w. ]. Barney. who is supposed to have
been murdered.
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

Patti is going to make another
farewell tour" of America. She says
this is positively to be the last one.
But without wishing to cast any re-
Elections upon the lady's veracity, we
may say that she has made similar
declarations before
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

A Russian duke. officer in German
regiment, mas lost his place under the
kaiser because he married divorced
woman. 1t would keep more than an
emperor busy to try to adjust such
matters here.
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Agriculture is now science, says
Secretary Wilson. How does tne
change affect the boy who is forced to
"pick up potatoes" when he has an en-
gagement with the boy on the ad1oin-
ing farm to go somewhere and do
something?
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

Four thousand dollars worth Of GUS
tunes were worn by eight actresses
on one New York stage last week. and
people who looked at them felt i'm
PEELED to exclaim, so much for SO
little!"
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

Rural free delivery costs Uncle Sam
about sS,oo0,oo0 year. The young
man who has just received letter
from his best girl thinks that sum IS
not exorbitant
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

Since William T. Stead is opposed
to it, it is probable that Emperor
William and King Edward will prompt
ly abandon their project for an Anglo
German alliance.
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

M. Delyanni has the qualities of a
statesman. Campaigning in Greece.
he tells the Creeks that their coun-
try is on the brink of financial ruin
and will topple over into the abyss
unless he accedes to power.
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Had the visits of Mrs. Nation been
added to the trials of Job 1t is not un-
likely that the patience of that worthy
would have given way.
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1t looks as If the social standing at
Washington of Mrs. Smoot is going
to hinge largely on the question as to
how many there are of her.
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The doctor who defends vivisection
because 1t enabled him to save a foot
ball players life is laboring under an
error If he thinks that will make any
friends for vivisection.
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

The Sultan of Bacolod continues to
remain behind the fence and hurl his
defiance through a knot hole.
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

Another man is about to proclaim
himself president Of Hayti. Their
methods save lots of spell-binding.
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

There were 1s9 weddings in Chicago
Thanksgiving day. We do hope that
these 1S9 couples will be just as
thankful next year.
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

A man who fought at the battle of
Waterloo has Just died in Pennsylva-
MIA This seems to rob the world of q
chance to have another book on Napo-
leon.
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

Senator Clark of Montana has given
his baby grandson $1.O00,O00. Fairly
profitable employment. being Clarks
grandson.
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

A lunatic in Poughkeepsie was re-
stored to sanity by hearing an orches-
ira. 1t must have been the playing OF
some other orchestra that made him
insane.
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

A Philadelphia man died the other
night while suffering with nightmare.
Really, the people of Philadelphia
ought to wake up.
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

Football is in Ligh favor with
the modern Indian. This is a case
where civilization has scored a tardy
touchdown.
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

King Edward has wished Mrs.
Langtry success in America. Are we
to regard this as royal command? :?
If 80, society may as well begin to
hump itself.
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

Steps are being taken to cultivate
American oysters in Europe. Where
will the invasion end?
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

Marconi confirms the statement that
he has talked across the Atlantic. Now
why can't he tell us what he said?
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

Unfortunately President Castro is in
no position to marry a lady with
money.
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

They've made the gold dollar the
unit of value in the Philippines. Have
you got unit?
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

The man who teaches women to
smoke always marries one who won't
let him do it himself
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

San Francisco has 230 divorces to
every 1000 marriages. No home is
complete there without its misfit par
lor.
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

The czar must look with envy at
that new picture of the six sons OF the
kaiser.
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

A Michigan man went to Jail for
kissing a girl six times. He said 1t
was worth it. How rare is such love!
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

The quickest way to be relieved OF
your debts is to pay them.
The Lamar register., 1902-12-31

John l.. Sullivan has nothing left but
thoughts of the time he has had.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01

that no real lava or "moyavock" has
been emitted by Pelec, only mud, steam
gases and fragments OF old crater beds.
They compare it to a boiler at tho
bursting point, and predict Il still moro
violent explosion. So far the explosions
have occurred at progressively longer
intervals, and each more violent than
the preceding ore. Observers say a new
crater has formed below the old one.
possessing a cindcr c6no 100 feet high.
Edison's New Battery.
Thomas A. Edison, in his laboratory
at Orange. n. j.. Wednesday. made for
mai announcement to the public that he
had solved the problem of an electrical
storage battery fer long-dlstancc work
and which will enable manufacturers to
produce cheap automobiles. He said this
battery would wear out three or four
carriages before 1t would give out In
the test 21-cell battery on an ordinary
runabout carried two men a distance of
oishty-five miles over muddy roads and
heavy grades before the power gave out.
The distinguishing feature Of Edison s
new battery is the use CT a combination
of steel and nickel in ansaiilaine solu-
tion instead of lead in a solution of acid.
On this account the battery is very
much lighter than those now in use. The
inventor is going to make an endurance
test of 1000 miles, and declares that II
he doesn't produce a battery that will
last that distance he will not sell one
of them
The Washington times., 1902-06-01

ticipation of critical decIsions near at
hand. The decision OF the pumrmen and
engineers in one colliery at Hazieton to
| obey the order TO join the strike tomor-
row has been Offset by the bringing In
OF the first non-union men to take
charge of the pumps and engines. While
the strikers have bccn doing mission
AIRY work among the allied unions, the
operators have sworn in about / 500 spe-
cial peace officers, by permission of
Governor Stone. On ton of all this
comes /, runner OF further efforts on the
part Of Senator Hanna and the Civic
Federation 10 effect compromise set
tiement without further disturbance OF
the commercial world. The Senator was
in conference with George ". Perkins.
agent OF j. p. Morgan. In Cleveland
Friday. 4 meeting of the Civic Fed
Grafton was called early this week Tho
strikers arc encouraged by news of tho
strike in the bituminous districts of
Virginia and West Virginia. Other no.
table developments were the establish
ment Of labor bureaus at Scranton to
aid the strikers in getting employment
on public works; President Mitehell.s
warning TO foreign miners not 10 90 TO
S"'' wal h'''s' NHSre siFiht 10 III
progress; Issuance OF standing invita-
tion 10 operators 10 meet strikers
agents: price OF hard and soft coal still
going W; Sullivan county mines still
operated. no union men having been
employed since former strike.
Platinum in Porto Rico.
DIT. David T. Day. chief Of the mineral
division of the Geological Survey. an
nounccd on Thursday the discovery OF
platinum in Porto Rico. The metal was
found in samples Of gravel which the
natives dug up for gold. Whether the
platinum is in paying quantities is not
stated.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
GENERAL POLITICS.
Hanna Wins in Ohio.

Hanna Wins in Ohio.
The Republican State convention of
Ohio. in session at Cleveland, named
Lewis C. Laylin TO head this year S
ticket as candidate for Secretary of State
and three other nominations. The work
of the convention from start TO finish
was complete victory for Senator
Hanna. former political enemies of the
Senator contributing to the harmony.
The platform adopted indorsed the Ad-
ministration. the Philippine policy. Chi
Dese exclusion, opposition 10 trusts, and
reciprocity with Cuba In his concluding
speech Senator Hanna said he believed
in organized labor and in organized
capital as an auxiliary" The new State
committee was composed of Hanna men,
which practically insures Legislature
next year favorable to Hanna re-elec-
tion.
Kansas Favors Roosevelt.
The Kansas Republican State con-
yention at Wichita named candidates
for State Offices, with former Congress-
man W. J. Bailey for Governor and d.
j. Hanna for lieutenant governor. The
feature of the convention was the strong
sentiment favorable to the denomination
of President Roosevelt The platform
strongly indorses the Cuban reciprocity
bill In a speech Congressman Long
who is known TO be close to the Presi-
dent, told the convention that the Senate
would pass the Cuban bill OF else there
would be an extra session of Congress
Democrats Hunt Issues.
Will trusts and tariff be the issues on
which the Democratic party puts stress
in this years campaign? This is the
question which was raised in the execu-
tive committee of the Democratic Con-
gressional Committee Thursday at
Washington.
Virginia's New Constitution
1t was decided by a vote of As to 3s
in the constitutional convention at
Richmond. Va. on Thursday that the
new constitution be proclaimed, instead
OF submitted to a vote of the people.
Tennessee Nominations.
The Democratic State convention of
Tennessee. at Nashville. named James
b. Frazer, OF Chattanooga, for Govern
or and J. y. Mcknight for railroad
commissioner.
Bryan on Roosevelt.
Commenting on the Administration
legal action against the beef trust COM
bination. w. ]. Bryan. of Nebraska. said
the President would be discouraged by
party leaders and threatened by men OF
high influence in business and political
circles" He added: 1T is probable that
serious fight against the trusts by Mr.
Roosevelt world result In his defeat
for the Republican nomination, but there
are things worse than political defeat,
and there are things better than a po-
litical victory"
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
The News of the Whole World Brought Together
in Convenient and Logical Order for the Bene-
fit of Those Who Would Keep an Intelligent Eye
on the Daily Progress of All Mankind and Are
Interested in the Study of Life and Human
ity-Data Arranged for Ready Reference. ~

| all Southern cities where the negro pop
ulation is large. In agricultural regions
better condition of health and morals
prevails.
Germany's Beach Reform.
At the convention just held .he au-
thorities OF seaside resorts decided 10
make bathing more attractive by per-
mitting the use of common beach for
men and women. They hope thereby TO
| get German patronage now going to Bel
| gian and French resorts
Concerts in Tenement Districts.
a movement is on foot for establish
ing concert halls in the .enment dis
tricts OF New York. Three concerts
will be given to prove that the people
appreciate music. Plans for raising
the money for buildings are under way.
Voluntary Wage Increase.
John A. Roebling's Sons Co.. wire
makers. of Trenton. n. j.. have volun-
tarily increased their employees wages
10 per cent. The reason given is increas-
ed price OF the necessities OF life.
Regulating Doctors Fees
A court decision in Paris limits to f2
fee for doctors visit.
Red Cross Conference.
The seventh international conference
of the Red Cross Society was officially
opened in ST. Petersburg Thursday.
Delegates from various countries were
present, including Clara Barton. prest-
dent of the American Red Cross Society.
Mohork Lake Conference.
The annual meeting of the Mohonk
Lake Conference was held az Mohonk
Lake, N Y. Many prominent advocates
of peace and arbitration spoke.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Jefferson's Life of Christ.
ART, MUSIC, DRAMA.
Theater Reform Fails.

Effort made during two seasons past
by Herr wollzogen in Berlin to raise
the standard CT German stage by rep
resentine the new school OF unaffected
acting has been abandoned as fruitless.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Record Breaking Run.
MERCANTILE.
Records Policy Not Changed.

William s. Stegncr, purchaser lasi
week of philadelphia Record" has an
nounced his colleagues in the deal as
follows: John wyath and Henry B.
Gross. of Philadelphia, and James Kerr.
of Clearfeld. These, with himself and
Theodore Wright, editor -in-chief OF
Record" will constitute Board OF Direc-
tors. All are Democrats and policy OF
paper will not be changed.
New Sardine Combine.
Independent sardine canning plants of
Maine have begun combination to fight
sardinc trust.
Steel Trust in Mexico.
Concession from Mexican government
TO build s5.0oo.0oo steel plant at puebla,
Mexico. obtained by agents of the steel
trust This action believed 10 Offset
large independent steel plant now build
ing at Monterey.
SIC, ,ooo, 900 Cotton Press Company.
The Planters Compress Company. 10
pressing cotton. hay and wool, has been
organized at Portland, Me, with capital
ization OF 10000, 900.
New Wall Street Medium.
National City Bank. Of New York, has
begun issuance Of "consol certificates"
to enable American investors to deal
more conveniently in British eonsols.
Soft Coal Trust.
Company. financed by J. p. Morgan,
negotiating to combine all soft coal
mines of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana.
and Illinois into corporation with $780,
00O. 600 capital. which will control all bi
luminous coal east OF the Mississippi.
except in Tennessee and Alabama.
Wireless News About Fish.
New, England's only fishing steamer
has just arranged to install wircies,
news apparatus and other fishing mcr-
chants are expecting to follow suit. OBJ
ject is TO secure from passing steamers
quick information about location o.
mackerel schools, also about current
markets. storms. etc.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01

hiit IOhNOh p-Nno -
mean that the Beers have agreed &c
peace terms as finally arranged, but
want yet little time before signing
Haiti's New Ruler.
General Firmin. eX- minister to France
arrived at Port au Prince on a warship
He Was cordially received by the peo-
pie. Els army is near at hand.
Emigration IN China.
Mail advices from Foo Chow say an
exodus from Fo-Kien province, South
China, to the Island OF Borneo is In
progress, owing to fears OF famine.
Shah Visits Germany.
The Shah of Persia arrived in Ger
many Thursday and was received by
Emperor William with demonstrations
OF honor
Mo-os Still Defiant.
American army officers In the Philip
pines report that the Moros are still de-
fant and declare that there VIII be no
peace until they are exterminated.
More Russian Disorders.
Fiiterings through Russia's strict
press censorship since last week iDdi-
cate the presence OF more peasant re-
volts, especially in Polish provinces
where attempts have been made TO lib
crate political prisoners. An attempt to
assassinate the governor Of Kharkoff is
also reported.
In "Stocks" TO Avoid Taxes.
An English rector, and Sir J. b. Stone,
Conservative member OF Parliment, re-
Gently revived an ancient custom for
avoiding taxes by publicly sitting in the
stocks.
Danish Treaty Postponed.
Sale OF the Danish West Indies to the
United States postponed by consent OF
King Christian, Tuesday. to one years
extension OF time limit for ratification Of
treaty. Danish elections will take place
in meantime.
Belgian Elections.
Final elections in Belgium resulted in
increase OF six IN majority for the gov
ernment New chamber OF representa-
tives will contain ninety-six Catholics,
thirty-four Liberals. thirtyfour Social
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Wireless News About Fish.
AGRICULTURE.
Cooperative Wheat Company.

Walter Vrooman, OF Western cooper
ative movement. has closed contracts for
six wheat elevators and two Touring
mills in the wheat belt of Kansas: price.
s750.O00. This is beginning OF move
ment to form Kansas farmers into
branch of the Vrooman Cooperative
Company. Farmers to be taken in on
payment of 500 each. They are to re-
cciye market value for wheat sold TO
the company and onc-half of profit. ether
half to 20 to cooperative stores that
handle the wheat and flour. Goois not
sold in Kansas and Missouri will be
shipped to members in Great Britain.
Plan eliminates middlemcn and protects
farmers from -four trust forming in New
York
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Seven Days of History-Makng Events in All Lines
of Activity-Items of Real and Lasting Import
ance Condensed, Grouped, and Classified Ac-
oording to the Relation They Bear to Each
Other-An Epitome of Politics, Commerce, In
dustry Education, Science and Religion. ~ ~

lists, and two Christian Democrats In
the Senate there will be sixty-two Cath
olics, forty-one Liberals, and six Social
lists.
Cuban Congress at Work.
Cuban Senate and House have passed
bin TO grant President Palma 100000
for current expenses in connection with
insular affairs.
Canada's Gift to St Vincent.
Large quantity Of lumber given by
Canada to st. Vincent will be transport
ed thither by United States Navy Depart
ment, Lumber will come into this coun-
try free OF duty.
Garter for Marlborough.
Order of the Garter bestowed on the
Duke of Marlborough, who will fill va
eaney in that distinguished order By
death of Earl OF Kimberly.
Revolution in Venezuela.
1t is reported that 1000 reyolutionists
contemplate the invasion OF Venezuelan
territory They are said to be aided
with men and arms by the governor OF
Colombia.
Palma's Message Read.
President Palma's message to the Gu
ban Congress. read Wednesday. appeared
in Havana paper the evening before.
causing unfavorable comment and great
lv annoying the president. Detectives
are al work 10 learn how the message
reached the Depcr.
Cuban Presidents Salary,
The Cuban house voted to fix the
presidents salary at $4,000 and salaries
of congressman at $4,000.
Loubet at Copenhagen.
President Louhet left Russia May %
for France. stopping for few hours in
Copenhagen, where he was entertained
by King Christian.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Remarkable Train Wreck.

While travelling eighty miles an hour
the eastbound Rocky Mountain Limited
left the tracks near Aroco. Iowa. and
tore up ties for nearly mile. Only the
front cars were damaged and no passen-
gers seriously hurt.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
FOREIGN.
Miners Report Favorable.

Sir Alfred Miner.
British high com :
missioner conducting
peace negotiations
with the Boer off,
cials and generals in
South Africa, has
reported such prog
ress to the ca cinet
in London that Mr..
Balfour was able to
promise a satisfac-
tory statement to
Parliament the first
OF next week. This
is interpreted by
The Washington times., 1902-06-01

Prof. Robert T.
Hill, head OF a party
sent by the National
Geographical Socie-
~, has made the
first authoritative
report OF the Mcnt
Pelee eruptions and
effects. Says zone
of action was oval
in shape. partly over
sea and included
eight square miles
on land. He found
new crater midway
between Pelee anl
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
DEATHS.
Deaths of the Week.

of the siege of Paris. He had been
guardian it the Arc de Triomph for years
and was one C the popular celebrities
CT France.
Jean Joseph Rerjamin- Constant. fifty
seven years; French painter of note.
Alice Marie Grcville. noted French VII
olinist; born in Paris, 1872.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
MANUFACTURING.
Creamery Butter Tests,

The first complete scientific test ever
made of creamery butter from all sec
tions was finished in Chicago by ex-
aminers representing the Department Of
Agriculture and the National Creamery
Buttermakers' Association. Butter from
500 makers in nineteen States was ex-
amined. Tests are to continue until Oc-
tober, when report will be made.
Hardware Business Booms.
Owing to increase OF foreign orders
for American products. Sargent & Co.
hardware makers of New Haven. Conn
will enlarge their plant to employ 4
thousand more hands.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Dr. Hills Report.


fumaroles or miniature volcanoes. Both
old and new craters active. but destrrc-
tion of st. Pierre probably due TO radial
force OF new crater. No molten lava
found; only hot mud. pumice. and ashes
Salient topography unaltered. Steam cx-
plosions. mushroom shaped. constantly
ascend from both craters. In zcne Of
action all animal and vegetable life de-
stroyed. including most OF the poisonous
FER dc lance" snakes. Coincident with.
ond eruption. magnetic needles at Coast
and Geodetic Survey Magnetic Observa-
tory. Cheltenham. Nd. were disturbed.
Balloon Goes Up Twelve ard a Hall
Miles.
At session of International Aeromatic
Commission in Berlin last week Prof.
Assmann sent up three rubber balloons.
one OF which reached twelvt and one-
half miles. the greatest distance ever
recorded. Balloons have automatic reg
isters for recording phenomena. includ-
ing altitude. Finally they explode
through gas pressure and parachute
safely lands the apparatus.
Successful 0steopathic Operation.
Dr.. George J. Halmer. of New York,
pioneer osteopath in the East. under
went a difficult operation by other cs-
teoraths for adjustment of fifth dorsal
vertebrae which he misplaced while
treating patient. VeTtehrac adjusted
and patient out of danger.