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Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-25

ROSCOE
oHlt
fully PIannedl
Had Struggle WITH Crazy E
Had Sent a Letter to Friend Tell.
Ing About Loss In Poolrooms.

Cleveland, o. Dec. 22.-Roscoe w.
Derby, machinist, respondent over
money matters, killed his wife and
committed suicide.
The dead: Roscoe w. Derby, aged
As; his wife Della; Harold, aged 8:
Alice, aged Z; Thomas, aged 5.
The crime was extraordinary in its
thoroughness and evidently had been
planned carefully. Derby had been
down town as late as IL o'clock the
night before. ostensibly shopping, but
in all probability securing ammunition
for his revolver. When he arrived
home his wife and he talked for q
time with a neighbor who had been
calling, over a Christmas festival they
had planned.
The crime is believed to have been
committed about o'clock in the morn
ing: Mrs. Derby was shot to death
in bed. two bullets having been fired
into her head and a third. probably
fired after the children had been kill
ed, in the back of her neck. Mrs. Der
ID,
me expression on her face showing no
sign Of struggle. Two Of the chill
dren, however, probably had strug-
gle with Derby after they had been
awakened by the shooting and made
an Intellectual attempt to escape. Har-
ODDS body was found in a pool of
blood in the kitchen and that Of Alice
in the dining room with her face to
the floor and bullet in her breast.
Harold evidently had been chased
about the house by his father, as the
furnishings were in disorder. From
the location of his wounds the boy
probably was caught by his father and
held while the revolver was placed
against the little fellows forehead and
two bullets sent into his brain. There
was also evidence of a struggle on
Alice's cart. The last of the children
to die was Thomas. He remained in
bed while Derby shot him in the head.
After the crime Derby went to the
bedroom where his wife lay dead and,
lying down at her side, fred a bullet
into his own brain.
A number of poolroom checks were
found lying about the house, showing
that Derby had been trying his luck
at betting.
The first knowledge Of the crime
was communicated in letter written
by Derby to friend in this city. The
letter was to the effect that when it
should be received the Derby family
would be dead. When the friend hur-
ried to the house the terrible tragedy
was revealed.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-25

light of Christmas win reflect In our
faces and our natures. But in the mean
time we must keep the spirit alive, so
that it may glow the warmer and softer
in old age. Let us have an old-time mer-
ry Christmas this year-a real, old-fash-
Toned, happy one. Let us make every
body forget that there is anything In
the world but good fellowship and happy
laughter. To the sick let us bring for
getfulness Of pain; to the sorrowful, the
sweet balm of a happy smile; to the
aged, loving thoughts of consideration; to
the poor, a suggestion of the greater ma
terial blessings which are ours. Then,
as we bring light to other eyes, color to
other cheeks, happiness to other hearts,
we shall be happy ourselves. The Christ
mas spirit win keep alive within us.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-25
IRRIGATE WASHINGTON LANDS.
Mr.. Newell Says 1t Is Largest Project
in the World.

MR. NEWELL Gays IL 10 LdT9Soe FEoJSSs
in the World.
Washington, DE- C.-There was a
joint meeting of the senate and house
irrigation committees recently. The
arrangement was for the purpose of
giving Mr.. Newell, chief of the recla-
nation service, an opportunity to pre-
sent his views regarding irrigation
work and investigations in various
states. In Washington an investiga-
ton is being made of the Big Bend
project, which, mr. Newell said, is the
largest irrigation project in the world.
According to his statement, it would
irrigate between 100000 and 1000, 900
acres o. land, and so far as the inves-
legations have gone the cost would be
staggering and could only be compared
with the Panama canal in magnitude.
But the land reclaimed would be we'll
worth the cost Of reclamation. He
said it would be several years before
the department could fully determine
whether the project was feasible or
not.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-25
WHAT CHRISTMAS BROUGHT !;
BY oENEvIEvE uLMAR.

7 do know as we can make much
Christmas fer TIL children this year."
said Mrs. Shaw to her husband a few
days before the holiday. II don't see
no way 'thout money, an / guess it's
Just about as scarce as 1t kin be this
year."
ITS not only skurce. Mary" said Mr..
Shaw, eth simply amt any,"
swell, we en- sell the melodeon, and
that's good for SIS, y know"
"Yes, but Mary, Civ ye that tn fust
Christmas we KEEP house, and l feel re-
pugnant to partin' with It," said her
husband.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-25
BRITISH TO STUDY WAR.
They Will Go to Japan and Get Point
ers There.

They Will Go to Japan and Get Point
ers There.
London.-Half dozen British army
engineers have left England for Japan
to study the Japanese language and
become acquainted with Japanese mil.
itary tactics. The war Office forstalls
any attempt to connect their depart
ure with the immediate Russo-Japan-
csc crisis, by announcing that all ar
rangements therefor were completed
with the Toxic government some time
ago.
Other British officers have volun-
teered their services to Japan in the
event of war, through the London lega-
ton. While expressing appreciation,
Baron Hayashi, the Japanese minis
ter to Great Britain points out that the
rules of the Japanese service precludes
the employment of foreigners on act
i've service.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-25
GREAT MONTE CARLO GAINS.
Seven Millions Profit-Best Year Ever
Known,

Known.
Monte Carlo.-Although there has
been no sensational play recently, this
year will be the most profitable year
ever known here. This is partly be-
cause of the closing Of Ostend Spa,
causing an increased clientele and
partly because the cold, wet weather
drove people here during the off sea-
son.
Last years profits were $500, 900.
This years will be close upon $1,000
900.
Increased facilities for heavy gambl-
ing will be given in the new year by
the opening of new sporting club an
next to the Casino. On the first floor
of the old Monte Carlo hotel a gor.
geous saloon has been fitted UP for
baccarat, while rooms have been set
apart for bridge, poker, and, in fact,
any game at cards gamblers desire.
There has been great discussion
among the authorities as to whether
women shall be admitted to the sport
ing club. Professional gambling sharps,
who receive valuable aid from pretty
demimondaines in securing victims,
are urging the authorities to admit
women.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-25
PORTE WILL APOLOGIZE.
Sultan Gives Orders to the Governor
Of Aiexandretta.

VI NiCNdHuFSIIds
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES porte has
agreed to the demands of the United
States government and has ordered
the governor Of Alexandretta to make
ample apology to Consul Davis for
the insults and assaults to which he
was subjected by the police of that
city while he was escorting to a de-
parting steamer a naturalized Ameri.
can citizen named Attarian, who had
been liberated from prison through
the Intervention of Mr.. Davis.
United States Minister Leishman ar
rived at friendly understanding with
Iewhk Pasha, the Turkish foreign
minister, who agreed to the demands
OF Minister Leishman. The porte mo-
tihed the United States legation of the
instructions telegraphed to the vail Of
Aleppo to order the governor Of Alex
andretta to call on Consul Davis i'm
lneolately upon his arrival at Alex
anoretta and offer to him a complete
apology. The porte also has promised
to punish the police officials who as
saulted Consul Davis and will allow
Attarian to depart unhindered.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-25
the sidewalk, Mrs. shaw burst into low

the sidewalk, Mrs. Shaw burst into joy
full tears. ut isn't Lucy?" she cried.
"But 1t is, sister," answered the young
woman. The boys crowded around, and
helped carry the many packages into the
house. Lucy explained how Nine Bron-
son had died three months before; had
left her several missions to perform in
Europe, and had made the young girl
her heiress.
"And I'm coming back to live with
you" she announced. And when they
told her of selling the melodeon, and how
they found the bonds In it, Lucy said:
You can give 1t to me for my Christmas
present."-New York Mail and Express.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-25
Wheat MarkAt

Tacoma, Wash.-Nominally 1c high.
er with little trading; bluestem, 79c:
club, 75c.
Portland, Ore.-Walla Walla, 71@
72c; bluestem, TIC; valley. Use.
Lewiston, Idaho.-Bluestem, COO per
Dushel; oats, soc per cwt; barley, 67H
per cwt; fax. 7Sc per bushel. Market
dull.
davenport, Wash.-Little club, &c:
bluestem, CSC.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-25
Mince Pie History.

Christmas mince pie was originally a
compound of the choicest spices and edi-
BILE productions of the Orient. 1t was
eaten In commemoration of the offerings
Of the three wise men who carried rare
spices, frankincense and myrrh from afar
to the infant Christ born In manger.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-25
THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT.
We Must Not Allow Ourselves to For
get It's True Meaning.

x must not allow
ourselves to forget
the true meaning of
the Christmas spir-
it. 1t will bring
happiness to us just
In proportion as we
bring happiness to
others. To some the
dow will fhiu voar
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-25

What is that nickname you have
given your boy?" "'Flyin' Machine %
answered Farmer Corntossel. you see.
mes mighty interestin' and promisin'.
but he won't work."-Washington
Star.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-25

Physician-Your heart seems to be
anected. You must either stop smok.
ing or give up your girl.
Patient-That's easily remedied.
Doctor. hand me my pipe, please
Chelsea Gazette.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-25

me Will Of the late Rev. Samuel
Cooke. Tor many years rector Of St
5artnoiomew's church in New York,
mas been offered for probate at SIAM
Iora' Conn. 1t disposes Of an estate
estimated to be worth 100000.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-25

kissed her under the mistletoe bough;
She said to ask her father. l don't know
how
II ended, but this Is a fact, know.
That he had also q mizzle-toe.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-12-25

Japan is getting ready for war, but
ner preparations do not alarm the Rus
SLAMS.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Forefathers' Next Mo n d ay.

Forefathers' Day will be observed in
Middlebury next Monday, Dec. 21, under
the auspices of the Historical society
An interesting feature will be the partic-
ipation of the Congregational club of
Western Vermont, as guests of the
society, The orator will be Doctor
Charles o. Day, president of Andover
Theological seminary. The exercises in
the audience room of the church will
begin promptly at five o'clock, and at
their close supper will be served in the
lecture room at fifty cents plate, by
the ladies of the Labaree society. This
supper will be followed by program of
music and speaking that promises to be
of exceptional excellence. A cordial
invitation is extended to all to join in
this anniversary celebration, by attend
ing either or both of it's features-pre-
ferably both. I
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
College N ote S.

AT the regular meeting of the Athletic
association the following officers we've
elected: Foot ball manager, David C.
Caldwell '05. assistant manager, Gordon
ID. MacQuivey '06. The right to wear a
foot ball NJ was granted to Lane '05.
The Middlebury college alumni as
sociation of New York city held stag
dinner and smoker at the Arena Al West
3lst street December 12 The committee
were, Joseph A. Peck, w. II. Porter, A.
B. Hepburn.
The fall term of college closed this
afternoon the examinations were held
from Tuesday'to Friday of this week.
The members of the Sophomore class
will give the regular Sophomore Hop
this evening in the town hall, music will
be furnished by Doring's Military band
of Troy, n. Y.
Miss Fannie l.. Milliken '05 was called
to her home in Maiden. Mass, on account
of sickness in her family.
George Brastaw has gone to his home
in New Haven, Conn.
The Y. w. C. A. had candy sale on
Saturday evening.
Phillip f. Mellen '04 has been
absent from college for the last two
weeks on account of sickness.
At meeting of the men of the college
last Saturday morning, the men were
given the privilege of substituting for
chapel orations course in debating
each man being required to debate once
a term.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
MiddIebury Grange Elects
Officers.

Middlebury Grange met Monday even
ing, Dec. 14th, in the basement of the
town hall. Among the visitors were the
Master, d. Mathews, Miss Marguerite
Lane, Frank Manchester, Edgar Blinn
and Norman Foote all members of the
Cornwall Grange.
There We're ninteen applications
handed in. The persons who sent in their
names are requested to be present at the
next meeting, where their names are to
first two degrees.
On account of absents the literary
program was short consisting of read
ing by Miss Mary E. Cady and reci-
tation "Kellys Dream" by Miss Edith
NJ. Shedrick.
The officers for the following year
were elected as follows:
Master George Chaffee.
Overseer Ernest Severance.
Lecturer, Miss Mary f. Cady.
Steward, Charles B. Shedrick.
Assistant steward, William Foster.
Chaplin, Willis Cady.
Treasurer, George Mead.
Secretary, Edith NJ. Shedrick.
Gate Keeper, Andrew Sumner.
Pomana, Mrs. Noble Fem.
Flora, Miss Ruth Dow.
Ceres, Mrs. George Chatfee.
Lady assistant steward, Mrs. William
Foster.
The next meeting will be held Friday
evening, Dec. 18th at half past seven
O'Clock sharp in Foresters hall if the
basement of the town hall is not
lighted,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Shot alamo Deer.

Two Spaniards, Jose Ray and Damaso
Cubria, were in the Montpelier city court
Dec. 9th on the charge of killing a deer
out of season. The deer was killed
Tuesday and was pet of the family of
Charles Recor of Berlin.
Ray and Cubria waived examination
and were bound over to the county
court. Bail was fixed at 5000 each.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18
Addison County Finances.

We, the undersigned have examined
the report of the treasurer of the county
of Addison for the year ending Nov. 30,
1908, and find the financial condition of
the said county to be as follows
1902
Dec. /. To Balance in treasury, $500
1908
June 49, To r. Wainwright, cleo
trio lights, $3.50
Tor. Wainwright, water, %. 90
To do refund, 267
Nov. II. State Tr. pedlars license 1914
Tax on list, 1909, 1,25S.24
S1,423. 81
DISBURSEMENTS.
Sundries, SS42. .O4
JAIL 1859
Court house, 296.51
Commission % per cent, 1851
Interest, 1904
Dec. 1. Balance, 45.42
1,423.51
ORDERS UNPAID.
June 10. F. Brunnell work on
Jail, 262. 25
b. w. COLLINS,
ABRAM w. FoOTE.
Assistant Judges of County Court.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18

CONTINUED on Page ~
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-12-18

B. w. COLLINS,
ABRAM w. FOOTE.
Assistant Judges of County Court.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-06-24

FROM the sentinel Gebo, Mont
In the first opening of Oklahoma
to settlers in 1889, the editor of this
paper was among the many seekers
after fortune who made the race one
fine day in April. During his travel
ing about and afterwards his camp
ing upon his claim, he encountered
much bad water, which, together
with the severe heat, gave him very
severe diarrhoea which it seemed al
m ost impossible to check, and along
in June the case became so bad he ex.
pected to die. One dey one of his
neighbors brought him one small
bottle of Chamberlain's, Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy as a last
hope. A big does wasgiven him while
he was rolling about on the ground
in great agony, and in few minutes
the dose was repeated. The good eff
feet of the medicine was soon noticed
and within an hour the patient was
taking his first sound sleep for a fort
night. That one little bottle worked
a complete cure, and he cannot help
but feel grateful. The season for
bowel disorders being at hand sug
gests this item.
Forsale by Foss & Strong, Hyde Park;
Hall & Cheney, Morrisvie; M. j. Leach,
Wolcott; j. j. Vearen, Stowe: c. Campbell,
Centervile.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-06-24
Worst of All Experiences.

Can anything be worse than to feel
that every minute will be your last
Such was the experience of Mrs. s. H.
Newton, Decatur, Ala. " For three
years" she writes, IL endured insult
ferable pain from indigestion, stom-
ach and bowel trouble. Death seemed
inevitable when doctors and all rem
edies failed. At length l was induced
to Try Electric Bitters and the result
was miraculous. | improved at once
and now I'm completely recovered. !"
For Liver, Kidney, Stomach and
Bowel troubles Electric Bitters is the
only medicine. Only SOC. Its guar
anteed by Slayton d Sanders, Drug
gists.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-06-24
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature spasa s1o Of &sHazlzsm
The most damao ino sunoooa 10 ~, q 4
The most damaging success is that
of succeeding the first time.
Letter to C. n. Slocum.
MOrrisViIIe. Vt.

Dear Sir You know all about
shoes. How many customers have
you who know anything about 'em.
You have bought and sold shoes
for years, and have learned what you
know by your customers liking one
sort and not liking another. They
find out by wearing 'em.
So with paint; but we go deeper.
We are 149 years old in the business;
and we make, not buy-we make a
good deal of paint.
We paint good share of the rail-
road and steamer property in the
United States, and may as we'll paint
the private property. Yours as well
as anybodys else's.
Devoe Lead and Zinc is your paint.
Costs half as much as mixed paint or
lead and oil because it takes fewer
gallons and wears twice as long.
Beck Bros. & Co., Williamsport,
Pa, write:
Mr.. Rzra RathmeIl had used IL gallons of
Wellknown mixed paint for his house he
A-painted it this year with Devoe Lead and
zinc; he bought Ii gallons and had gallons
left.
Yours truly,
f. w. DHYeE & Co.,
New York,
P. 9. G. W. Deity, Morrisville, sells
oar paints.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-06-24
POPULAR AND LIBERAL OFFER.
Expensive and Artistic Photographs Given
with Malt Breakfast Food.

The original and standard malt
wheat cereal, Malt Breakfast Food,
is gaining a greater popularity than
ever through one of the most liberal
offers ever made. A handsome car
bon photograph, 3x4, is in every
package of the Food, while large
photographs are given for the return
of coupons from the packages.
These photographs are not litho-
graphs nor cheap half-tone prints,
but actual carbon photographs of the
finest quality, while the variety is al
most unlimited, comprising flowers,
animals, children, figure studies and
photographs of the worlds most
famous art work. They are entirely
without advertising, and the larger
sizes are duplicates of photographs
sold at the art stores for $500.
Malt Breakfast Food is not a
"ready. to- serve" cereal that will cure
all the ills to which man Is heir-it is
just real food that is good to eat. 1t
is the standard breakfast food in
thousands OF the best homes and is
found on the menu of such hotels as
the WaldrotAstoria, the Touraine,
and similar houses all over the coun-
try.
The new package Of Malt Breakfast
Food contains two pounds, full
weight, and your grocer will tell you
that inIthis food you get your moneys
worth more fully than in any other
cereal In his stock, to say nothing of
the beautiful photographs.
No other cereal food has the deli
eious favor Of Malt Breakfast Food.
Cook 1t in your own kitchen, and you
will see that 1t goes eight times as
far, pound for pound, as the "ready-
to-eat" cereals; 1t not only tastes the
best, but goes the fatherest.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-06-24

She-"My parrot says some awfully
clever things" He" And who
taught it to TALK" She-"Oh, l did"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-06-24
A PnInabIa SANDER.

Mrs. Cobwigger:: lat the operal-
There's that Mrs. Lowcutte in the Box
to the right. think her gown is per-
fectly indecent.
Mrs. Malaprop-So IT, is, my dear.
But what lies are told about horP Her
husband once SAID that every cent he
could serape together she put on her
back.-Ney York Fszsld: st:,.4..
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-06-24

In the field Of astronomy the spectre
scope is often more serviceable than
the telescope, for by it's means have
been discovered dark, planetlike bodies
which revolve about stars and which
telescope thousands of times more
powerful than any we now possess
could never reveal.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-06-24

Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy
Is everywhere recognized as the one
remedy that can always be depended
upon and that is pleasant to take.
It is especially valuable for summer
diarrhoea in children and is undoubt-
eddy the means of saving the lives Cd
a great many children each year.
For sale by Foss & Strong, Hyde Park
Hall & Cheney, Morrisville; M. j Leach,
Wolcott; j. j. Vearen, Stowe; G. Campbell,
Centeryile
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-06-24
Women In Finland.

In Finland more than in any other
country women enter into the bust
ness of life. They are clerks, doctors,
dentists, builders, managers of small
companies and bank cashiers. For the
latter Office they are especially sought
on account of their reputation for hon
ootv