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The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
Heavy Snow In Wyoming.

Denver. Sept. ia news special
from Laramie, Wyoming. last night
says:
Eighteen inches of snow has fallen
here within the past twenty-four
hours, doing incalculable damage The
electric light wires are down On I =
main circuit. and tonight the city is
in darkness. Telephone lines are in
the same predicament, and it will be
several days before communication
can be had with outside towns by this
means. The destruction wrought on
trees and shrubbery here will take
years to replace. Reports from the
country state that the grain crop in
Albany county is practically ruined.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
HABEAS CORPUS ISSUED in
CASE OF MILITARY PRISONERS

Cripple Greek, Colo. Sept. l5.-The
commencement OF the sixth week OF the
strike has been marked by the institu-
tion of legal proceedings to determine
the power OF the military authorities
Writs of habeas corpus were sued out
yesterday to bring about the release OF
Sherman Parker, the strike leader. and
the other men arrested by the military,
Campbell. Mckinney and Lafferty.
AT $3.50 O'Clock yesterday morning
Attorney Eugene Engley. appearing on
behalf Of the four men named. nled pc
titions for writs OF habeas corpus be-
fore Judge Seeds In the District Court
After listening to the petition, OF
Sherman Parker. which was quite
lengthy. Judge Seeds Issued the writ
as prayed. remarking that the greater
portion of the petition was extraneous
and that he would only try the Issue
as to the restraint of liberty. The
presence OF the troops. he declared, was
not a matter of issue before him. The
writs were made returnable next FRI
day morning.
The papers were served on General
Chase, who is made party to the suit.
In the lobby of the National hotel by
Sheriff Robertson.
4 About o'clock last night a detail
OF cavalry arrested County Commits
sioner Pat Lynch at his residence in
Victor. The county official was mount
ed on a spare horse and taken into
Camp Goldneld. where he was inter
viewed by Generals Bell and Chase.
Mr.. Lynch was present on the streets
of Victor on Saturday night when a
company of Infantry took temporary
possession Of Miners Union hall. At
this time 1t is alleged that the county
commissioner had expressed himself
in terms abusive of the militia and its
officers. This charge Mr.. Lynch en-
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
THE STATE BOARD
OF EQUALIZATION

Denver, Sept. 15.-The State Board
of Equalization began its work yester-
day in listening to arguments by rep
resentatives of the railroads and tele-
graph companies of the state On pro-
tests which they have filed with the
board against the assessments made
on their property by the county asses
ors of the state. Most of the time was
taken up with hearing arguments by
the Burlington railroad. the Rock ISL
and, and the Western Union Telegraph
Company
h. ID. Pollard appeared for the Bur
iington. Our road" said Mr. Pollard
is assessed at about its full cash value
and | am sure that the other property
of the state has not been assessed al
anywhere approximating its cash
value. / do not believe that this is
right. ,and for this reason 1 have ap-
peared before the board to protest
against the assessments which have
been made on the property Of the Bur
lington road Our road, called the
Denver, Utah & Pacific, is assessed al
$4,000 a mile, and | am confident thai
this branch of the road could be re-
produced for that price. The assess
have been placed at s1l 500 mile. ant
the road could be rebuilt for S12,700 Q
mile. The other property of the state
as | have said, is not assessed at It's
full value.
Take, for instance, the returns We
have on money credits, mortgages
etc, of which there are S7S,0O0,000 IL
the state. and you will find that these
are assessed at 10.S per cent. of theii
actual yalre. All of the libraries O
the state have been assessed at s2i.
$40, and | am confident that there ar,
many private libraries in some OF tn,
Offices in Denver which are worti
many times that amount. The Jewel
ry of the state has been assessed a
s37s,350 and | believe that as much
jewelry could be found in a slngl,
ward in the city OF Denver.
The Burlington road is assessed
higher in Colorado than it is In Ne
braska."'
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

phatically denies. He was cautioned By
General Chase that his orders werf
that any citizen using infiammatory or
abusive language would be arrested.
The county commissioner was then re-
leased. When seen this evening as he
was returning on foot from the camp
Mr.. Lynch was indignant over hts ar
rest.
Another prisoner who will remain in
the guard tent over night is Justice OF
the Peace Reilly OF Independence. The
Judge, who had been indulging a little
too freely. was arrested while making
an abusive talk. not against the troops.
hut against the union. He was taken
charge OF for safe keeping
1t was reported to-day to the mill
tary authorities by Elmer e. Hartman.
superintendent of the electric division
of the Colorado Springs a Cripple
Creek railroad that the tracks on the
low line branch had been maliciously
tampcred with during the night A
number OF spikes on the outside rail at
the sharp curve near the Economic
mill. were found by the track walker
TO have been removed.
The cars take this curve at great
speed and but for the timely discovery.
spreading OF the rails which would
have certainly followed. would have re-
suited In terrible accident. The
tracks at this point run close to the
steep bank of Eclipse gulch, and should
a car leave the rails at this point the
car and its occupants would be pre-
cipitated into the bottom of the gulch
some 300 or 400 feet below.
The first car in the morning is, as Il
rule. loaded with miners going to
work There is absolutely no clew to
the perpetrators of this dastardly deed.
news of which was kept quiet by the
railroad officials
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17
COLORADO STATE AFFAIRS AND
DOINGS AT THE CAPITAL CITY

desire to obtain the actual facts and
that they might speak to us freely
without fear OF punishment being Wis
tied upon them by anyone.
The girl who evidently had the most
to say to the committee OF the grand
Jury told us that she was. at the time
Of the visit OF the grand jury. under
going punishment which she now be
lieves she well deserved: that at that
time she wAs in a violent temper, and
that her statement 10 the grand Jury
she now believed to have been unfair:
that her punishment was not cruel and
that she did not believe II was greater
than should have been inflicted upon
her. The other girls who had fur
nished the grand jury with their ex
periences testified in a similar manner
and all agrees that they had not been
subjected to harsh treatment, to beat
ings, deprivation of food or any other
punishment calculated to inf1ict upon
them any serious injury.
THE statement that some of the
girls have been found in chains orig,
mated from the fact that shackles had
been USED for the purpose of prevent.
ing the girls from running away; this
punishment having been applied only
to girls who had made previous at
tempts at escape. Special inquiry was
made as to whether the use OF the
shackles was attended with any other
inconvenience than limiting their
movements The girls all testified that
there was no pain or severity In their
use. The board Is of the opinion that
Il would be very desirable condi-
tion II all punishment could be abol-
ished in this and all other institutions
but they are at a loss to see how dis
cipline could be maintained unless
some method of punishment were
used
a ''Fifth--This institution has deveI-
oped from a very chaotic condition to
the present comparatively good one
In the judgment OF the State Board Of
Charities and Correction. who hayo
carefully watched its progress, the In
stitution has shown great improve
ment In the last two years. At pres
ent the institution seems to be In
clean and sanitary condition. the girls
were neatly dressed and tidy In ap-
pearance. the dormitories and sleeping
rooms were specially clean and well
kept. The condition OF the grounds
was improved. though lacking much OF
a home. this being. as we are advised.
owing to the lack of funds at the dis
posal of the board OF control.
I'm conclusion. we think 1t well to
call the attention of the people OF the
state to the fact that those who are
engaged In managing the school.
teaching the inmates and endeavoring
TO lead them TO a higher and Robler
life. are engaged In the most arduous
and thankless work to be found in any
OF the institutions of our state. If pub
lie sentiment were awakened to sym
pathize with the self-sacrifcing, earn
est work of those in charge of the
State Industrial School for Girls, great
benefit will accrue to the unfortunate
inmates and permanent improvement
will be evident.
Respectfully submitted
(Signed)
ELEANOR LAWNEY.
president.
"THOS. Fl. MALONE,
'Vice President.
SARAH S. DECKER.
"WM. s. FRIEDMAN.
ID. II. DOUGAN.
Il. C. GREENLEE."
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

The St Louis Globe-Democrat is au-
fhority for the statement that thirty
ak robberies at the point of revolvers
have occurred In st. Louis since July
4. This is encouraging for, those who
are thinking Of attending the exposI.
tion there next year.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

Tho Japanese, who are talking of
entering a yacht in next years race,
have choice of several routes for
getting 1t into American waters, but
their quickest plan would be to have it
bulk In this country.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

ANY number of well shaped, well
made stocks may be bought at almost
any Of tho shops at 20 cents each. :"
says tho Now York Times. and still
everywhere around us the girls are
making stocks at the expense of hours
and hours and hours of valuable time
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

Before Sir Thomas takes the Sham
rock home 1t would be interesting to
sec what Capt. Barr and 1 Yankee
crew could do with her, against the
Reliance sailed by Capt Wringe and
his British crew.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

A German actor has been sent to
fail for getting OF stage jokes about
the emperor. If they were anything
like the American stage jokes we
can't blame the emperor for shutting
him up.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

The news OF the discovery by DR.,
Dunbar OF Hamburg of an antitoxin to
cure hay fever will make sundry sum
mer resort landlords and landladies
feel cad
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

Strange as it may seem, Mr. JEFF
fries has not received as vet any of
fers from the editors OF leading maya
zines for an article entitled How |
Licked Mr.. Corbett."
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

The time for a trip around the world
has been reduced to 81 days, 5 hours
50 which is evidence that
Jules Verne was not an impracticable
dreamer. after all.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

Following the fashion of dedicating
books TO one whom the author ad-
mires. the author Of book just out
dedicates 1t to himself.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

Has Mr.. Morgan run his course as a
popular sensational idol? Just now
It looks as IL there wasn't a snap
shotter so poor as TO do him rever
once.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

illustrated Invitations were issued
10 a hanging In Montana. Here is a
suggestion TO Newport society. which
II looking for something novel.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

The big sght at San Francisco is a
bling OF the past. but the football sea
son will open pretty soon.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

King Peter X. G.. Witch of Servia al
ready is talking of abdicating. What
over else his predecessor may have
been. he wasn't quitter.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

''You can't save your feliow-men un-
less you are willing to touch them" !"
says Bishop Potter. And the contribu-
ton is always taken up in church..
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

Mr.. Jim scanlon has Issued chal-
ienge 10 Mr.. Jim Jeffries. MIR. Scanlon
is evidently looking for large bunch
OF trouble.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

A Kalamazoo woman jabbed her hat
pin into the wrong man, with fatal re
suits. She probably acknowledged that
the joke is on her.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

AZ last reports there was nothing
the matter with single one Of Baer's
four paws.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

When a woman begins to pay full
fare Tor her children she realizes that
she Is getting along in years
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

The price OF radium has been
marked down from s5.o00.oo0 TO s2.-
721 .565 pound--but the manufacturer
does not give trading stamps.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

The rise in the price OF cod liver oil
from s22 TO $3.50 barrel isn't due to
the Increased demand for II as a popu-
lar beverage.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

THAT Texas man who has had two
appendices removed must feel like a
hsw edition
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

The Kansas definition of gold
mine Is "a hole In the ground owned
BY n man who is Observation-Disclosures
Ledger.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

No man really feels his Importance
until after his wife called his atten
tion TO the fact that he is somebody.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

The emperor of Austria has just
snubbed the king of Belgium. Old
Franz Josef acts like person who
never had a scandal In his house.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

Colombia is ostcnsibly looking out
for her sovereignty, but she isn't go
Ing to miss the soyereigns.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

Bulgarians threaten to do Prince
Ferdinand favor by taking his throne
away from him
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

Il would be more fitting to name
chat baby Oliver r. Iselin.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

To guard his laurcls Dan Patch will
have to sleep In his racing harness.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

LIpian Russell il mother-in-law.
Good-by, Lillian, take care OF yourself.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-17

Tho pronts on tea must be immense
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1903-09-09

Gtntifaffif4t 4ntport.
Gtn Gtmeinbeoiener in 9of, BAYERN,
btr unldneit nah I~bfclpirune eines
Jletidbef6auturfus iiber Die 8ef4ofs
fenheit Der 6hlahttbiere eramtnirt
tpurbe, CAB ouf bic Grage .Wel4es
finb bic innereH Orsdnsg" bic tOitli4e
enttuort: sd unb Der 9err 8irs.r.
Metfter."
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1903-09-09
pd0ago9i(6er 5ortfd6rttt.
Bsmertensmertbe pis9utasii@e 8es5s
adtunsen bet &inbern.

asrseswadyssbau. aas .eewssaas-aausbe
Der aimser - u~sbermabiee @dRtSarbsit.
MISUNDERSTANDING In g8aibiastea, %.
G.-znrstfs nmn e~6msssHsNsr.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1903-09-09

Der b.fporragenb It e
q d mud btr Srauen BON
Neusuinea (ober Yapua) beitebt in
einem 6alsbonb aus i4par5en
Mmetien. Die einsebOrenen 5rauen
5uGtn ii1 biei. in ben GGrten, beiben
bos binter. Gnbe, bas tie oes8ebren, ab
unb ipsrfen ben aopf meg; ben Sberz
tDrper Der Sniett.n ober reiben tie an
efnem Gabsn auf,
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1903-09-09

Cine merfnirb Ge
tp obnbeit berri9t Bel ben meyifdS
ntI9sn Mderbausrn: tie fpannen bes
Wormtttags S9fen BON elmer beitimms
ten Sarbe, unb bes Ra4mittass iOl9e
bon anberer Garbe Elm. Cine grtlGs
rurs fir biefs @etpohnbeit Aabeu fis
ni9t, msinen aber, bus miiFe i4un
ri9tis fem, ba es ibre @Orfubren BON
isber bamit ebenfo sebalten batten.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1903-09-09

6ise unb seu6tiateit in Der
Suit brinst ben Maeen auBer Sre>
nung. Or. Guauit 86nig's Sams
burger 9ropfen, prompt angetpanbt,
weroen benielben in furser Belt toies
Der in eiren 9uten 3uitano perleben.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1903-09-09
Geutiae GreiQuiiie

meroen in Der 8utunft BON Snterelie
iein. Recoroire man oielelben NIT
einem Robaf. s.. 8alteber & Spn.
Wilitarp 8lasa.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1903-09-09

Walens Doer 0als &atarrb mirb
iofurt beieitiat unb permanent furirt
ourb .,8erD Gormalin", (Gimer
& Stmenb). 81 s. 9 6 m bt,
Naent, 6ou5tpn, 9eroS.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1903-09-09

Ger q CARA psiit s.rabe
unterbalb Der 5dnsebrids bic srDbte
betannte Stefe eines Stromes auf,
ndmlin 706 SUB.
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Der sd tsttssene SeeI
bsr Melt 1T Der nsrilns See" in Colo
robo; er befiubtt iih 10,250 SUB iiber
benz Meeresipiegel.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1903-09-09
Wir AabM

ben neuen Acknowledgment 9ooat
SEQ. ga. SIT aud elm ,Gaitman"
&. aalteper & Son, Wi(itarb B(asa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-30
FITZ IS AGAIN MEMBER OF
THE LOCAL POLICE FORCE

FitZ, the big Danish hound who was
an accomplished member of the Rock
Island police force under the Knox
regime and who resigned and went to
Port Byron to reside about the time
of the grand jury Investigation in
January, is back in the city. He has
taken up headquarters at the police
station and seems glad to be here.
Last January he was given to j. J.
Huntley. of Port Byron. and for sew
eral months was apparently well con
tented with his rural life.
Recently, however. it was noted
that he was becoming FESTIVE. 1t was
'eyident that he noted the signs of the
season and wanted to get back and
spend the cold weather where there
was not so much out doors. He did
not tarry long, but set out to find
Rock Island.
Soon after he was missed at Port
Byron. he turned up at Cordova. having
evidently mistaken the direction. He
was returned to Mr.. Huntley, but in
a short time he again disappeared and
was next located in this city. At the
station he has fallen into his old hab-
its. and when given Il basket the even
ing of his arrival he went out for his
dinner, as he did seven or eight
months ago. obtained it and returned
to dine in the back room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-30
OCTOBER WEATHER FOR
PAST THIRTY-TWO YEARS

Data covering a period of the past
81 years compiled at the local wealth
err bureau, shows that the mean tenn
perature of the month of October dur
ing that time has been So. The warm
est month, that of 1900, had an aver
age of o., and the coolest month,
that of 1895, had an average of Al. The
highest temperature recorded was 90
ON the 3rd. 1897, and the lowest was
IL on the 25th, 1887. The average date
of the first killing frost has been Oct.
ID. The average amount of rainfall for
the month has been 2.42 inches. The
greatest amount was III inches in
1894 and the least amount was So
inches in 1897. October has been one
of the fairest months of the year, with
an average of - clear days, 10 partly
cloudy and cloudy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-30
COLORED BAPTIST Bazaar
IS WELL PATRONIZEp

The bazar in progress at Mckinley
Baptist church, Tenth street and
Sixth avenue, is being well patroniz-
ed, the colCred people feeling greatly
encouraged in their efforts to remove
the Indebtedness hanging over their
church property. Each evening a
good program Of music and recita-
tions is carried out. The church in
terror is neatly arranged with booths,
Alrs-C. Palmer. Mrs. Nettie Rush and
Mrs, j. w. Wright having charge of
the refreshments. Mrs. Mary Terry
and Mrs. Regina Houston the dona-
ton booth. and Miss Catherine MOrri-
son and Mrs. Belle Taylor the nick
nacks booth. \ museum is a feature
of the bazaar. Miss May Woods is
queen of the festival. and each even
ing occupies a throne erected at the
west end of the room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-30
Facts Worth Talking About.

Life insurance is now a science and
the guarantees of the Bankers Life of
New York City are based upon the ex-
perience of years. 1t will give you
privileges and advantages which were
thought impossible years ago. 1t
keeps an individual account with you.
You are guaranteed your insurance at
actual cost. You can borrow money
on your policies. 1t pays annual divi-
dends in cash if you wish. A policy
cannot lapse. You can surrender ii
for cash, and many other privileges
are for the protection of the policy
holder. 1t will pay to investigate. F.
f. Lamphere, district manager, Mitch
ell & Lynde building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-30
Personal POINTS.

Aid. and Mrs. William Trefz have
returned from Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. w. II. Lamont have re-
turned from visit to Chicago.
Miss Grace Stafford has gone to re-
sumo her studies at Northwestern
university.
F. p. Goldsmith is in Chicago at
tending a reunion of the agents of the
Maryland Casualty company.
Hugh Johnston and J. II. Beselin,
representing Noble and Germania
lodges, are in Chicago attending a
meeting of the state grand lodge of
United Workmen.
George Washington McCasllrin went
to Kewanee this afternoon, where he
delivers his deferred address tonight
in furtherance of his independent can
didaey for governor. Saturday night
he speaks in Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-30
SLIGHT RISE IN RIVER TODAY:
SOME DETAILS OF DAMAGE

While the Mississippi river contin-
ued to rise according to measure
ments taken at the Rock Island
bridge, coming up .05 feet this morn
ing and attaining stage of 1866, the
rains of today are not eX-
pected to cause any marked increase
and the damage viii be limited to
what is now within reach of the flood.
The river as it stands now is I'M
comfortably close to the danger line,
which at this point is Is feet. The
pump at the outlet of the Fifth ave
nue. sewer is kept working steadily
and heavy rain at this time would
cause a repetition of the trouble of
the spring when some of the residence
part of the city east of Second street
was under water for time. Up and
down the river each way some minor
damage is reported, the crops in the
lowlands being affected. Muscatine
island is in danger to some extent,
but the crop of that fertile tract is
largely marketed
The Clinton Herald describes the
condition of affairs along the bottoms
between that city and Princeton,
which is similar to that reported else
where, as follows:
Between this city and Princeton
the fertile farm land adjacent to the
river is a sea of water and indeed pre-
scnts n deSolate and waste appear
ance. y trip through this section on
he train perhaps reveals the true
state of affairs better than if viewed
from any other point. The railroad
tracks run through the inundated sec
tion and on each side of the train for
long distance no land can be seen
except the exceedingly high points.
In the spring a large section of the
country was flooded. but spread over
much larger territory where the
country is SO fiat. and the additional
two feet of water has injured crops
that were not previously taken and
are now a total loss.
From the train haystacks and
shocks can he seen floating around
and in many cases nearly all the win
ter's supply of forage has been float
ed away. The fences are submerged
and i'm places not even the tops of
the posts are sticking out.
The cattle are nearly without
pasture, and in many instances 40 or
30 head are compelled to Craze on a
high place in the field comprising not
more than an acre
At Bettcndorf, the new suburb of
Davenport, the shops of the Betten-
dorf Axle company have been com
PEELED to close on account of the wa
ter having invaded the floors.
The forecast for today follows:
For Is hours ending 5 a. m, Friday,
Oct. ,, 1908. the Mississippi will fall
between Dubuque and Davenport, and
falling stage will set in at Musca-
tine by Thursday morning.
Below is given today's river bulle-
tin:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-30
OBITUARY RECORD.

The funeral of Miss Ella May Cohen
was held yesterday afternoon from
the Milan Methodist church, Revs.
Marion Humphreys and J. L. Palmer
conducting the services. Interment
was al .ChippiaHock. Misses Hannah
Fitzpatrick, Reha Bowman, Grace
Weaver. Bertha Kell, Dessa Caldwell
and Nellie Harris were pallbearers,
and Ada Smith, Clara Myers and Name
Wilson. members of Miss Goben's Sun
day school class, served as flower
girls.