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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1902-04-24
COUNT PoTOCKrs PLUNGE.
4 Russian NoDleman Who Lost $780,
coo in Four Hours Play.

The loss of thousands Of dollars in Il
single sitting" is TO uncommon thing
among men who follow the vagaries o:
pasteboard speculation, but recent
experience of Count Joseph TCtCcAi. i
Russian nobleman. caps the climax.
The count lost SSo0,OO0 in four hours
of play. and this is generally regarded
as the largest sum that ever passed
from the hands of player at one sit
ting"
This is the colossal plunge in the
history of gambling. Count Potucki's
money went at the rate of fGG0 Il min
ute. OF of 10000 an hour and at the
end of the evenings sport he "casned
in ever $S71. 600 shy as the gamblers
would say.
The count lost his immense fortune
in playing baccarat at the rooms of the
Vienna Jockey club. and the amount
of money that passed from his hands
each quarter of an hour represented
more than the earnings Of the average
workingmah during his lifetime. 1t
was in an effort to retrieve past los
ings that the count made his fatal
plunge &c had been a heavy loser for
two evenings and went into the mem
CRADLE game with 4 determination to
play even. His first opponent was the
Hungarian deputy. Herr Won Szemere.
The latter net being a wealthy man,
moderate stakes prevailed at the out
set OF the game. Later Prince Bra
CANA dropped in and took hand. and
the stakes gradually went up until the
5nlookers stood back in amazement.
Both the prince and the deputy won
steadily from the outset. 1t seemed
that every turn of the cards was in
their favor, and the run of bad luck
caused Count PotUclli to lose his head.
He became reckless and each deal
brought a demand from him for an in
| crease of the stakes. His two oppo-
nents, having already won heavily,
could not politely refuse to accede to
his persistent request that the play be
| made more spirited. Such considera-
ton is one of the clauses of card Ell
quette.
The stakes rolled up by thousands
and tens of thousands, and the higher
they went the more rapidly the count
| was parted from his money. He be-
| came greatly excited. The blood left
his face and lie grew pale. His hands
trembled and his eyes became fevered
and cleaning. His hair was dishev-
| elled, and every nerve in his body was
strained as the game progressed. and
each minute his losses became heavier
and heavier. Yet he continued to benz
over the table and kept insisting all
the time that the stakes should be
raised He plunged recklesslv. As
gamblers say, ''he lost his head" and
| tried to force the luck that WAS run
| ming 50 hard against him.
Although his fortune was slipping
! through his fingers at the rate of s.. Geo
j minute he refused to stop. Crowds
| of Austrian noblemen gathered about
| the table locking at the tremendous
| play in establishment. They were hor-
rified ut Potocki's losses and pleaded
with him to leave the table. but to all
of them he turned 4 deaf ear. He
| could see nothing but cards and heal
nothing but the rustic OF their saut-
fling.
| At the end of four hours Count Pc
| tocki was AL in" and in despair he
drew back from the table that had
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1902-04-24

Are you registered? You cannot vote
unless you are
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1902-04-24
NOT PERSONALLY INTERESTED.

J. z. Minor. a sometime member of
a gallant Virginia regiment and fol
lower of General Lee, but since then
removed to New York city, and recon
structed" into a very efficient member
Of the metropolitan army commercial.
tells the following of one of the good
chaplains who used to dispense the
gospel to the boys in grey
The evangelical methods of this par
ticular chaplain consisted largely in
recounting the glories of the New Jeru-
salem. He had large portions of Rev
Citations" always at command and
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1902-04-24

and for every one that loves delicious.
refreshing and invigorating soda
water. Our fountains are fully
charged and iced, and we tiatter our
selves we can draw you the best drink
that ever quenched your thirst. Cold.
clear and sparkling with any of our
luscious fruit havors. our soda makes
a nectar infinitely superior TO any
other Our ice cream is the best that
can be produced. Everything first
class. Give us a call when you are
thirsty.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1902-04-24

You must try to see the
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1902-04-24

proved his undoing and gave it up.
When the three players arose Won
Szemere was the richer by 100000,
While the winnings of Prince Braganza
amounted to $4,000 No one. not even
the unlucky count, doubted that the
game was "on the square 1t was
simply his rnlucky night.-Chicago
Tribune
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1902-04-24
HORSES WANTED.

l will be at Ambrose Corral. First
avenue. Phoenix, Ariz.. until Monday.
May 9Th. to buy pony built saddle
horses and mares, from to years old.
1412 to 1914 hands high, Weighing from
500 to 1000 pounds. Must be sound and
Eat. Bring in your horses while YOU
have Il chance to cash them.
w. l.. COOKE
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1902-04-24
HOW HE KNEW HIS HOME.

Citiman-Yes, I'll be glad to run out
and see you some time. What's your
number?
Subbubs - Why-er-the houses in
Swamphurst are not numbered yet.
Citiman-Well, how shall | find you
SubbuhS-Turn to the left from the
station, and walk down the road until
YOU come to the second big puddle. My
house is directly opposite. "-Springfield
Republican.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-25
William Mckinley once gave a def

William Mckinley once gave a def
milton of the republican party. He
said: "You do not have to guess what
the republican party will do. The
whole world knows its purposes. 1t
has embodied them in law and execut-
ed them in administration" For
more than fifty years it has. been the
party of sturdy American principles,
progressive and conservative, accom-
plishing what it advocates and advo-
eating what best represents the ideals
of the most progressive people in the
world. One characteristic of the par
tv is that it is never influenced by
hysterical impulses but resists that
tendency within its own ranks and
withstands it in the assaults of its
opponents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-25

AS they look over the Iowa Repub-
lican field the Democrats are doing
less jubilant talking incident to
Speaker Henderson's withdrawal from
the Congressional race. The state
ment that Mr.. Henderson's pronun-
ciamento would embarrass the Presi-
dent in his western trip was hasty.
The President in in the West and is
dealing with the trust question,
around which General Henderson
skirted, in his straightforward way
that will effectually brush away some
of the cobwebs. The Republican Con-
gressional Committee has taken re-
newed impetus. The campaign liter
allure is being well distributed and
speakers are going out to make active
work of the campaign.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-25
Professionalism In Porto Rico.

DIR. Charles w. Drees, of Xenia, o.,
superintendent of the Methodist mis-
sions in Porto Rico, who is travelling
in the Middle States, making address
es in churches and at conferences for
the purpose of raising 100000 to be
used in educational and mission work
in that island, was interviewed soon
after his arrival in this country, by
the New York Tribune. Speaking of
missionary work he said PROTESTANT
ism is gaining a good footing under
present auspices, and without clash
ing with the Roman Catholics. The
Congregationalists, Presbyterians,
Baptists, Protestant Episcopalians,
United Bretheren and Methodists
have established stations. While we
have not organized and formed a
sharp division of territory like the
mission workers in the Philippines,
we have general understanding that
we will not conflict or duplicate work.
| All give attention to education and
evangelization. The Presbyterians
are building hospital in the suburbs
of San Juan. Besides preaching points
along the north and south coasts and
inland, we have important education
al enterprises under way. At San
Juan we have started Washington
College and the Mckinley Free School.
The first has been doing good work in
the kindergarten, primary, interme-
date college preparatory and normal
departments, and will do much better
when we get the new buildings which
we need. The attendance is a mix
ture of Porto Ricans and English.
The Mckinley school is entirely Span
ish, and is attended 10y children unable
to dress well enough to go to the pub
lie schools, which furthermore, do not
provide Accommodations for all the
children of school age. We furnish
books and all appliances"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-25
Pere Marquette K. K.
EXCURSIONS.
WASHINGTON. d. G.

G. A. r. Encampment, October 1902.
Tickets will be sold TO everybody
who wishes them at very low rates on
October 9th, 4th, 5th and 9th, good TO
return until October l4th. An extern
sion of limit will be made to Noyem-
Der 3rd if desired, upon payment of
so cents extra. Ask agents for full
particulars. This is not alone for G..
A. II. people. Any person who has
the price of ticket may get one.
EXCURSIONS TO POINTS IN THE
WEST, NORTHWEST AND
SOUTHWEST.
Tickets will be sold to above points
any day from Sept. /, to October 81,
at very low rates. Ask agents for
particulars as to routes, rates, etc, or
write w. f. Wolfer den, ID. T.. A.,
Grand Rapids, for full information
4o2.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-25

Although the Post Check Currency
bill failed TO pass at the last session
of Congress, there seems to be no
doubt but that the measure can sue
coed in the coming winter If it's advo-
Gates throughout the country make
their desires known to their congress-
men. The plan of having United
States bills so printed that the bills of
small denominations can be converted
into checks payable to order at any
postoilice is no doubt familiar TO most
of the people by this time, as it has
been described with frequency and in
detail. The convenience which il
would afford, the losses which
IL would save to the multitude who
have occasion TO send small amounts
OF money through the mails, doing a
way with the trouble of securing mon
ey orders, unquestionably would be, in
the aggregate vast. The scheme is
SO practicable, and so entirely simple,
that the wonder is that IL was not de-
vised and adopted long ago. Almost
every newspaper i'm the country has
commented upon il. and we do not re-
call one that has found reason for OPP
posing it. Congress should at the
coming session pass the bill and give
the business public the benefit of a
really valuable idea.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-25

The Prohibitionists of the 9Th Con-
gressional district nominated Henry
Townsend of Portland as their candi-
date for Congress last week. But Mr..
Townsend declines to make the race
and states in an interview with re-
porter for the Portland Review that
VIM: Alden Smith is all right and con-
fidently believes that Mr.. Smith will
be elected He shares also in this be-
lief with Myron II. Walker of Grand
Rapids the democratic candidate who
stated when nominated that he had
been called upon several times before
to lead a forlorn hope A large ma
jority of the voters in this district
also concur in the sentiment eX-
pressed 10y these candidates and in
tend to round up the campaign for
him in a very strenuous manner.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-25
County.

For sheriff
Elmer Il. Fales, OF Bedding
For County Clerk
Harry J. Holbrook, OF North Plains.
For Register OF Deeds
Palmer T. Williams, OF Boston.
For Treasurer
f.. M Allen, OF Portland
For Prosecuting Attorney
William X CLUE, of Ionia.
For Circuit Court Commissioners
FL ert M. Davis, of Iona.
George Bennett, OF Lyons.
Coroners-
Charles S. Cook, OF Ionia. -
Julius 5. Tibbetts, of Lyons.
For Survey or
David G. Crawford, OF Ionia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-25

The incoming legislature this win
ter will be called upon to face a prop
osition that was entirely unexpected
a few short weeks ago.
The death of Senator James McMil-
Ian has made it necessary for that
body to select a man for his place i'm
the Nations Senate. 1t is an import
ant and an exalted position and one
which the dead senator filled with
distinction and honor.
In making choice of a successor the
Legislature has an impol tlnt duty 10
perform and the state of Michigan
will anxiously await their decision,
confidently expecting it will make
no mistake in its selection.
While senator Mcmillan did his
duty wisely and well, exert!ng a pow
erful influence, bringing honor to
| himself and credit to the state and
nation the idea must not be enter
tanned that no other man can be found
to fill his place. There are whole
lot of men just as capable and well
qualified in every way, not only among
the candidates who are seeking it but
among those who are not.
On the announcement OF Senator
Mcmillan death the question imme'
diately arose as to who should succeed
him and at once spontaneous senti'
ment in large measure settled around
General Russell A. Alger, which has
grown in magnitude every day since
Gen. Alger is the man for United
States Senator. He should have beer
appointed at once by Gov. Bliss to I'll
the vacancy and thus have made il
easy for the legislators to solve the
problem by ratifying the will of the
people.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-25

a vote cast for the Republican par
ty is vote cast for a known policy
and one that has proven its wisdom.
A vote cast for the Democrat party is
leap in the dark and an Endorsement
of a policy no one can define.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-25

If Mr.. Bryan really believes the re-
publicans are rushing to headlong ru-
in, he is very short sighted TO warn
them. Republican ruin would mean
democratic prosperity. But perhaps
Mr.. Bryan is not anxious the demo
Gratis should prosper in a year when
they show little disposition to let him
In
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-25

Dress does not make the person Nor
does "A clean exterior indicate clean,
interior. To be well all organs in the
body must work in harmony. Rocky
Mountain Tea does this work. Council
Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-25

Foley's Kidney Cure purifies the
blood by straining out impurities and
tones up the whole system. Cures
kidney and bladder troubles. w. !.
Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-25

Foley's Honey and Tar lie peculiarly
adapted for chronic throat troubles ana
Will positively cure bronchitis, hoarse-
ness and all bronchial diseases. Refuse
substitutes. w. /. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-25

The Democrat party has often
shown its ability to bring about hard
times, but it has never succeeded in
restoring good times. That is why it
was long ago named the calamity par
ty-its success was always a national
misfortune
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-25
SAGINAW. BAY CITY.

Sunday, September, %.
Train will leave Bedding at sos a.
m. Rate 81 90. See posters or ask
agents for particulars
WEST MICHIGAN STATE FAIR
EXCURSION TO GRAND
RAPIDS.
October 2.
Train will leave Bedding at 9:05 a
IN. Rate, one way fare for the round
trip. See posters.
DETROIT.
Sunday, September %
Train will leave Bedding at 6:25 a.
IN Rate 81 80 See posters or ask
agents for particulars.
REPUBLICAN RALLY AT CORAL.
Tuesday, September 30
For the Republican rally at Coral,
the Pere Marquette will sell tickets
to Coral at rate of one and one third
fare for the round trip. Good going
Sept 30; accepted for return includ-
ing October l.
BASE BALL AT GRAND RAPIDS.
Monday, September 10Th.
All American base ball clubs at
Grand Rapids. The famous LaJoie,
and other noted players, will be in the
game. One fare for round trip via
Pere Marquette.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-25
WASHINGTON, d. c.

For G. A. Il. encampment very low
rates OH October 3, 4, 8, and g, good tC
return until October "a, with extern
sion OF, limit to November 3, upon pay
ment of 80 cents extra when ticket !.
deposited at Washington. Ask agents
for particulars.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-25

Genuine Rocky Mountain Tea mad, J
by the Madison Medicine Co, is made
of rare and costly herbs not found in
any other preparation, therefore get
the kind you read about. 80 cts at
Cornell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-25
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK
RESOURCE

at Bedding, Michigan, at the close OF business
Sept. 18th, 1907, as called for by the Commits
sioner Of the Banking Department.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-25
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
state Ticket.

state Ticket.
For Governor
Aaron II Bliss, OF Saginaw
For Lieutenant Governor
Alexander Maitland, OF Marquette
For Secretary OF State
Fred NJ. Warner, OF Oakland.
For State Treasurer
Daniel Mccoy, OF Kent
For Auditor General
Perry f. Powers OF Wexford.
For Attorney General
Charles A. Blair of Jackson.
For Commissioner State Land ONCE
EdwA A. Wildey OF Van Buren,
For Superintendent of Public Instruction
Delos A. Fall, OF Calhoun.
For Members State Board OF Education
Patrick II. Kelley, OF Wayne.
L. l.. Wright of Gogebie.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-25
NEW YORK CITY.

Agents will sell tickets at very low
rates on October 3. 4, 8, and g, good to
return until October Ia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-25

i, NJ. a. Reed, cashier OF the above named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
ment il true To the best OF my knowledge and
belief. M. A. REED, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day OF Sept. 1902.
DWIGHT G. SHELDON.
Notary Public.
Commentaries. r.. X. SPENCER
FRANK r. CHASE,
BRINTON +. HALL.
Directors.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-25
Legislative,

Legislative.
For Senator, Eighteenth Senatorial District
G. ii. LaFlamboy, OF Montcalm.
For Representative Iona County
Herbert L.. Powell.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-25

Congressional.
For Member OF Congress, Fifth Congressional
District
William Alden Smith, OF Kent
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-25
JOHN F. KOHN,
BEL.DING.

A lso agent for the Farmers Mdt ual
Fire Insurance Company OF lonia
County.
The Lamar register., 1902-08-20
PROWERS COUNTY FAIR.

The Santa Fe has made rate Of
one fare for the round trip to La
mar during the Fair.
Frontier Day, Thursday, August
2S, will be the best exhibition of wild
west sports ever seen in the valley.
Tickets will be on sale each day Of
the Fair until noon at l. H. Myers
drug store. You can get them there
before going to the grounds.
A cowboy relay rsce each day will
be feature of the racing program.
These races are the most exciting
and most enjoyed by the crowd.
The track of the Prowers County
Fair Association is the fastest in the
state, and the entries include some Of
the best race horses, SO all visitors
are assured an interesting program.
The new floral hall will furnish
ample protection to all plants and
flowers exhibited, and the manage.
ment will guarantee that they will be
returned in good shape Some people
whose flowers were injured in the
tent last year are little timid about
making an exhibit this year, but they
need have no fear under the existing
conditions.
The Fair managers are making es-
pecial efforts to have the broncho
busting contest great success. The
best riders in the country will enter
the contest, including one who is
The Lamar register., 1902-08-20
Notice

We, the Undersigned merchants, agree
to close our places Of business on the
last two days of the Fair, August 2sth
and 10Th, from II o'clock until six
O'Clock p. m. Stores to be open during
evening Of the Fair:
w j Johnston The Lamar Mer Co
Carl Bros Lamar Hwd Co
&C Huddleston VIII Cox
Geo Il Feast The Fair
DIV Applegate F E Irwin
d L Silver A Friedman
E E Butler A P Henry
A E Everett & Co Franz Bros
Mitchell & Burton j M Johnston
The Lamar register., 1902-08-20
Clean Up Your Premises

All property owners and resid dents are
urgently requested to clean up their
premises and have the weeds cut down
on their lots and streets, TO the end
that the health of the community may
be preserved and that our town may
present a clean and attractive appear
ance to the thousands Of visitors who
will be here next week.
MORTON STRAIN. Mayor.
The Lamar register., 1902-08-20
Empire Valley.

Miss Lytie Breeden, daughter of
Judge Case Breeden, OF Great Bend,
Kansas, returned to her home last We'd
nesday after a two months visit with
her uncle, John Church and family.
The M. E. Sunday school picnic week
before last was gratifying success.
An Epworth League has been institut-
ed at May Valley with 10 charter mem
bers. Regular meetings every Sunday
evening. Business meeting first We'd
nesday evening each month.
It is reported Miss Laura Fortune of
Lamar has been employed to teach the
coming term of school in the new dis
trict just south Of the King reservoir.
Mrs. Ira Swadley and Mrs. Charles
Shoemaker are visiting friends at Syra-
cuse, Kansas.
Some few farmers are preparing
ground for the seeding of wheat.
Just at this time is the most critical
one with the alfalfa seed, from bloom
to bolt, Indications are fatteriug for a
full crop.
Some few young men 30 far forget
themselves as to engage in loud conver-
sation and laughter on the out side
whore public worship is being held.
Such was the case at May Valley last
Sunday evening.
Don't forget to get your exhibit ready
for the fair next week. RIO.
The Lamar register., 1902-08-20
Notice to BOND Buyers. /.

Sealed proposals for the purchase Of
5000 OF 10-15 school bonds, drawing
per cent interest annually, will be re-
ceived at the office of the undersigned
in Lamar, Colorado, until IL o'clock
noon on Friday. September &c, 1902.
The board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
By order of the School Board Of dis
trict No. IA, Prowers county, Colorado.
A. N. PARRISH, Secy.
The Lamar register., 1902-08-20

claimed 10 be the foremost in the
state. A large lot Of untamable
horses will be secured and the event
promises to be most exciting.
Persons who hsye not been down
to the Fair grounds lately, will be
much surprised when they do go.
The fences have all been painted
white and the high board fences have
q large space decorated with signs,
about sixty feet on one side and thir-
ty five ON the other. The stables
have also been painted, and ten new
stalls added. There have also been
constructed lot Of cattle pens, and
other minor Improvements made.
But the grand stand is the greatest
thing. It is . very large one, for q
country fair, and will accommodate a
big crowd. The space underneath
will be used as q room for exhibits of
various kinds. The whole structure
has been neatly painted. The fair
grounds for beauty and convenience
are not excelled anywhere. at least
in communities which are not more
thickly settled than Prowers county.
Open to Neishborins Counties.
The executive committee have
ordered that all premiums in the
Cattle department., "Class K" which
are made open to Prowers county
stock only, shall be made open to all
stock from Bent, Kiows, Baca and
Prowers counties, thus giving our
neighbors q chance to compete for
these prizes.
The Lamar register., 1902-08-20

We received copy of the speed
program of the Finney County Fair
at Garden City this week. They have
q fine program Of races but as the
dates are the same as our fair. it will
be impossible for our people to attend