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The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-26

At heart, Charlie Lincoln was not a
. bad man, only weak one. When he
married Ethel Jamison, he fully In
tended to be true to her. For two
short years all went well. and to him
his beautiful home was the most at.
tractive spot on earth.
One evil day the bright eyes OF sy-
bill Gregory attracted him, and on
many succeeding days he found leis-
ure time to tarry by her desk convers-
ing on matters other than relating to
r the business Of Lincoln q Son. AS is
usual in such cases. the infatuation
81 of the Junior member of the firm for
tho pretty stenographer was the gos-
sip of the town long before 1t reached
the ears Of Mrs. Lincoln.
When tho first rumor reflecting on
her husbands honor reached Mrs.
Lincoln. she Indignantly silenced her
Informant, but succeeding rumors be-
came too persistent to be lightly ig-
hored, and combined with a noticeable
change in Charlie, the conviction that
his heart was no longer wholly hers
was forced upon her.
She resolved TO give him a chance
10 vindicate himself, SO one evening
she asked him suddenly: Charlie,
has your love been stolen from me?"
why, Ethel, who put such a silly
notion into your head?" he said, flush
ing.
81 hope ana pray 1t is only a silly
notion, but so many hints and stories
pf your attentions to Miss Gregory
have come to me, I think 1t only fair
TO tell you. that you may deny them"
IAN Idle gossip. Ethel, started un-
doubtedly, by some designing person,
who seeks to tarnish Miss Gregory's
name; pay no attention to it."
Another thing. Charlie: you do not
seem to care to spend your evenings
with me, as you used to; cannot help
seeing that. In whole month you
have not been home more than three
evenings"
20! nonsense" he replied irritably,
"A fellow cannot keep up honeymoon
manners all his life. The boys expect
ne at the club occasionally; besides
there are lodge meetings. and some
dimes business meetings in the ONCE
which require my attendance. real
h looked for better sense from you.
Ethel"
With this, the subject was dropped,
leaving Ethel far from satisfied. Still.
In her secret soul. she cherished hope
khat the advent Of little stranger
would be the means of bringing back
the wandering heart to its own.
When his tiny son was placed in
his arms, Charlie Lincoln felt an
earnest desire to be better man. He
had the grace to feel some remorse
Tor his past behavior, and formed
many good resolutions for the future.
He would atone to Ethel for his neg
lect. by being even more kind and con-
siderate than when they were first
married.
Short lived were his good purposes,
but few weeks had passed before he
gradually drifted back to his old hab-
its. Not only his evenings were spent
away from home. but now he was too
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-26

to make her own toilet. She selected
mired. and in which she appeared to
charming advantage. Her hair was
dressed with the utmost care, and
when she surveyed herself in the mir
ror, even her own critical eye was
pleased with the reflection. The ex-
citement had lent a glow to her eyes.
which they had lacked for months.
81 think we will do" she said, as
Mr.. Lincolnt step sounded on the
porch.
Dinner passed as usual, with almost
no conversation. Charlie could not
help noticing some indefinable change
In Ethel's demeanor
He wondered, also, why she had
troubled to dress 20 handsomely. but
their relations we're SO strained he
ventured no comment. When they re-
paired to the sitting room she sur
prised him by asking II he was going
out.
"Why-no. I guess not" he STAN
mered.
Gould You reach Miss Gregory by
telephone?" she asked.
Il don't know-that isl think So"
''I wish you would request her to
come up here this evening"
.'Why-what is the reason?" he
asked. hesitatingly.
81 wish 1t. that is ALL"
Without more questioning he COM
piled with her request.
Lying In his mothers lap, the baby
had fallen asleep, and Ethel relieved
an awkward situation by carrying him
into the library adjoining. and laying
him on the couch. When she returned,
her husband was intently reading the
evening paper. Ethel picked up a
book and in silence both read until
the doorbell rang.
Il will open the door; come into the
parlor. Charlie she said. and he
obeyed, mechanically, wondering what
was to happen.
Good evening. Miss Gregory" she
said, quietly showing her guest into
the parlor.
As the two women entered, Charlie
was deeply impressed by his wife's
beauty. and made mental note of the
strong contrast between them. Surely
that radiant creature was not the 81.
lent, pale. sad-eyed woman who had
sat at che opposite end of his table
for months past
Sybil Gregory was of that blonde
style of beauty which invariably suf
fers by comparison with such dark.
eyed. regal beauty as Mrs. Lincolns
Miss Gregory. l requested you to
meet Mr.. Lincoln and myself mere
this evening. to discuss a matter
which concerns all three. 1t is un.
necessary to more than allude to the
rumors which. for a long time. have
coupled your name with that of my
husband. In a manner most painful to
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-26

attempt to commit felonies. and to Of
fer violence to persons and property in
the said county of San Miguel. in the
state OF Colorado. and vicinity. and by
force and violence to break and resist
the laws OF the state; and that a num-
ber of the persons are in open and act
i've opposition to the execution of the
laws of this state in said county; and
that the civil authorities are wholly
unable to cope with the present situ-
alton, and that the sheriff Of said coun-
ty has notified me that he is unable to
preserve and maintain order and Sc
cure obedience to the laws of this state
and to protect life and property.
'T therefore direct you In pursuance
OF the power and authority vested in
me by the constitution and laws of this
state. to direct Major Zeph T. Hill.
commanding the First squadron OF
cavalry, National Guard of Colorado.
to forthwith order out such troops as
in your and his judgment may be nee
essary. and to Immediately report to
the sheriff OF San Miguel county. Colo
rado. to properly assist the said sheriff
OF said county in the enforcement OF
the constitution and laws Of this state
and in maintaining peace and good or
der.
Given under my hand and the ex-
ecutive seal this twentieth day of No
vember, A. d. 1903.
JAMES H. PEABODY,
Governor and Commander-in-Chief
ITO Sherman NJ. Bell, Adjutant Gener-
al OF the State of Colorado"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-26
GOVERNOR PEABODY ORDERS
STATE TROOPS TO TELLURIDE

Denver. Nov. 21.-At noon yesterday
an executive order directing that
troops be modified and sent into the
Telluride district to assist the sheriff
OF San Miguel county in the enforce
ment of law and the maintenance Of
peace and good order was signed by
rected TO Adjutant General Bell and he
directed Major zeph T. Hill. who will
be in command of all troops sent into
the Telluride district, to mobilize the
men.
A special train carrying one company
OF infantry. one troop of cavalry,
section of Battery A and detachment
of the hospital and signal corps. left
Denver late yesterday afternoon. At
Colorado Springs the force on the train
was Increased by Company d of the
Second regiment. Troop c OF cavalry.
and. Company l.. infantry. were the
Denver companies which left on the
special train.
The Governors order Is as follows:
State Of Colorado. Executive Cham
Der, Denver.
Executive Order.
"Ordered-
TT having been made to appear to
me by the sheriff of San Miguel county,
BY the honorable commissioners ap-
pointed by myself to investigate the
matter and by numerous civil officers
and other good and reputable citizens
of said San Miguel county, that there
is tumult threatened. and that body
of men acting together by force. with
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-26
TOM HORN DIES ON SCAFFOLD
WITHOUT MAKING CONFESSION

parted indicated that he did not think
well of his visitors. Such remarks as
They do not look good to me. That
preacher has SO overcoat on. He
looks big enough to go, out and do a
days work." ETC., were made by the
condemned man.
The two men OF the death watch and
also the guards, who were within hear
ing distance of Horn and the evangel-
lists all the time they were present, cor
roborate Under Sheriff Proctor. and
also the dying statement Of Horn him
self in which he said NO." emphatical-
ly in answer to the question propound-
ed by Irwin: Tom, did you confess to
the preacher"
Horn was executed for the murder
OF Willie Nickel. the fourteen-year-old
son of Kels p. Nickel. Iron Mountain
ranchman; shot from ambush by Horn
July IS, 1901.
Besides this crime Horn was suspect
ed of other murders as follows:
William Lewis, Iron Mountain ranch
man, shot down in corral at his ranch
in 1895.
William Powell. Iron Mountain ranch
man, shot from ambush while loading
hay in his meadow; was murdered In
the same month as Lewis.
Campbell, ranchman of the Laramie
plains; last seen alive in company with
Horn. If murdered. 1t was for a large
sum of money which he carried.
Isham Dart (colorcd), ranchman' in
Browns park. Routt county, Colorado.
ambrshed on cattle trail.
Matt Rash. Browns Park ranchman.
shot while eating supper in his cabin.
Dart and Rash were accused OF being
rustlers on the ranges of Wyoming.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-26
JULIAN A. KEBLER
DIES SUDDENLY

Denver, Nov. 21.-Julian A. Kebler,
former president and general manager
of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Com
pany, was found dead in his home at
1856 Sherman avenue g. few minutes Of
ter 6 o'clock last night. Death was due
to the bursting of a blood vessel In the
brain. His death was peaceful, az IL he
had gone to sleep.
1t was a severe shock to his wife and
many friends, as he had shown out
ward symptoms Of recovery from the
brain trouble that had affected him for
two years more or less and which
threatened to become acute four
months ago. and necessitated his re-
tirement from his position at the head
of the company last August. He was
in his forty-sixth year. but the nervous
strain he had undergone in recent
times made him appear older.
Mr.. Kebler went to the Atlantic sea
coast on August 25th last, three days
after the annual meeting Of the COM
pany, for the benefit of his health, and
returned October 18th. feeling much
improved. The lower altitude had
been of benefit 1t was his intention to
have left next week for sojourn in
Mexico or a sea voyage to the Wind
ward islands. to be gone all winter.
With John C. Osgood. Alfred C. Cass
and ]. L. Jerome, Mr.. Kebler founded
the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company.
They were known as the big Four"
and they had mighty effect in the up
building of the states main indus
tries. Mr.. Cass died July 9th last at
Redstone. the country home of John C.
Osgood. from the results Of too close
application to business.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-26
HOTTEST PLACE ON EARTH.
The Avail Islands Enjoy This Dstine-
tion,

ZION.
Between India and Africa lies the
hottest place on earth, says Golden
Penny. The Avail islands cover fair
ly extensive area of the Persian gulf.
lying off the southwest coast OF Per-
sia. and it is the largest of them which
enjoys the doubtful distinction of lead
ing all perspiring competitors in the
matter of heat. The mean tempera-
ture of Bahrein for the entire year is
80 degrees. July. August and Septem-
ber are uncomfortable save for the ma
tives. Night after night, as midnight
comes, the thermometer shows 100. By
Z in the morning it is 107 or 1OS de-
grees, and by in the afternoon 140.
1t is stated by veracious travellers that
$4,000 Arabs inhabit the Avail group,
fully 25.000 living on Bahrein, in which
connection Sir Henry Layard adds: ut
would seem that man can accustom
himself to anything The following
are the temperatures at some of the
hottest places in different countries:
Hyderabad. 105 degrees; Lahore, 1O7
degrees; Ell Paso. 113 degrees; Mosul,
lit degrees; Agra, III degrees; Death
Valley. 122 degrees: Algeria, 1877 de-
grees; Fort Yuma. 12S degrees; Jacob
obad, 122 degrees; Bahrein, 14O de-
grees.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-26

Cheyenne. Wyo.. Nov. 21.-Tom
Horn was hanged at 11:0s o'clock yes
terday morning. Just eight minutes
later than was planned. Horn stepped
onto the trap at 11:07. The mechanism
OF the gallows worked perfectly and
Horns neck was broken by the fall of
six feet five inches. The body will be
taken to Boulder, where 1t will arrive
to-day. and the funeral will be con-
Quoted as quietly as possible.
Horn died without confessing. At
the last he declared to his friend, John
O. Coble, that he was innocent of the
murder Of Willie Nickel. Horn was
the calmest man at the execution.
Rev. Williams, the evengelist this
afternoon made an affidavit before
County Clerk Joe Cahill in which he
said in substance that Tom Horn. after
a lengthy discussion of religious mat
ters, said: Il am a guilty man." He
denies thnt Horn confessed having
killed Willie Nickel.
The two women who were with the
minister said they thought Horn said
something like the statement credited
to him, but Under Sheriff Proctor. who
never left Horn for s,second, when Wis.,
1tors were talking with him, stated en-
phatically that Horn made no such re-
mark. and that he tProctor) is willing
to make affidavit to this effect.
Horn was asked II he would confess
his sins and said, NO" and at the
same time moved away from the bars
and thereby dismissed the evangelists
and at his request they were not again
admitted. There was nothing said
about the murder of Willie Nickel, and
Horns remarks to the Jailer and
guards after the evangelists had de-
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-26
I. Gen. Bates win Investigate.

Washington. Nov. 21.-Secretary
Root has directed Maj. Gen. John c.
Bates, commander of the Department
of the Missouri, to proceed to Colorado
and investigate conditions In that state
in regard to reported disorders and vio-
Iations of law. and possible necessity
,for the use of federal troops to aid the
state and civil authorities in maintain
ing order.
General Bates was directed to report
the result of his examination into Colo
rado affairs to General Young. chief OF
Abe general stan Of the army.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-26
A Little Pink Shoe.

Only little pink baby shoe.
That Is stained and wrinkled and torn,
With a tiny hole where the little pink
Peeped out in the days that are gone.
The little pink toe was the "blg little
pig
That to market so often would 20.
And over and over the legend was told
As l kissed the little pink toe
"Piggle some more her red lips would
} lisp,
And the story and kiss were given
Again and again. so happy were we
In motherhoods foretaste of heaven.
But there came night with desolate
blight.
When death bore my idol away.
And no little toe ever peeps from the
shoe.
To be kissed in the same old way.
But my .-ars have deluged the little
pink shoe.
And stained 1t deeper stain;
And long for the touch that would still
me in death
If 1t gave me my darling again.
So when 1 am dead lay the little pink
shoe
Near my heart that is silent and cold.
And perhaps up above. in the sunlight
OF love.
shall kiss the pink toe as of old.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-26
CARRIE NATION AT
THE WHITE HOUSE

Washington, Nov. 21.-Mrs. Carrie
A. Nation appeared in the principal
role of sensational scene at the
White House Thursday. Her request
to see the president being refused. she
became violent and had to be taken
from the executive Offices by two police
officers. Accompanied by young
newspaper man. Mrs. Nation called at
the executive Office and asked to see
President Roosevelt.
Presently she was informed that the
president could not see her.
well, that is funny" she cried out
IT see a lot of men going in and out
Of his Office l shold like to know why
they can see the president and we
mothers and sisters of the country
can't get near him. l want an explana-
ton OF that and I'm going to have 1t.
She insisted that she must see Secre-
tary Loeb and was ushered into his
office. There she began to lecture sew
eral representatives who were present
Madame" broke in Secretary Loeb. Il
am compelled to request you to dis
continue your talk. II you want to
deliver a lecture. you will have to go
outside. These are my Offices"
"You are mistaken shouted Mrs.
Nation Historically. "These are the
peoples Offices. propose to do what l
can right here and now to crush the
liquor reptiles. You tell me that the
president is too busy to see me, but
tell you that don't believe it."
Secretary Loeb beckoned to officer
Dalrymple, who had followed Mrs. Ma
ton into the office. to take her out.
The officer took her gently by the arm
and escorted her back into the recep-
tion hall. There she began to rave
about the president conducting liquor
dive on his special train.
After creating scene in the Senate
she was arrested for disorderly conduct
and fined SIS or thirty days in jail. Mrs.
Nation made an appeal for assistance
and by the sale of souvenir hatchets
added n sum to her pocket supply OF
money, which allowed her to pay her
fine.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-26
CHOOSING NAME FOR BABY.
Strange Customs In Vogue In Differ.
ent Countries.

cnt COuntric6.
In some foreign lands the baby's
name is chosen in strange ways. The
poor little Chinese girls are thought
of SO little Importance that they rare
ly get a name at all as infants, but
are called No. !. 2, or whatever their
place in the list of daughters may be-
Chinese boys are given a name by
which they are called till they attain
the age of 20; then their father gives
them new name.
Japanese girls have pretty names,
usually those of some flower mi
mosa." "Chrysanthemum," Cherry
Blossom" and in some parts of the
country the little Japs do not receive
a name till they are 8 years old. when
their father chooses one for them.
Hindoo babies are named when they
are about ~ days old, and it is usual
ly the mother who chooses the name.
They, too, are fond of pretty flower
names for their little girls.
The Egyptians have an odd way Of
choosing a baby's name. They light
three candles, giving name 20 each.
but always call one after some deifed
or exalted person. The baby is called
by the name borne by the candle
which burns the longest.
Mohammedans sometimes write
suitable names on separate, slifs Of
paper. which they insert between the
pages of the Koran.
The first slip drawn out gives the
name to the baby.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-26
AirshIp Meets with Accident.

Paris. Nov. 21.-The Lebaudy air.
ship, on descending yesterday near the
ballooning grounds at Meudon. struck
a tree and collapsed. The occupants.
a pilot and an engineer. were unin-
jured. NJ. Lebaudy was not on board.
The performance Of the airship be-
fore the accident was most creditable.
A distance of five miles was covered In
twenty-seven minutes against a brisk
southwest wind. as calculated by the
Eiffel tower experts.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-26
FOR BAB US
copyrighted. 1905 by The Authors Pubnssing Company

her parents home, without a word OF
explanation to her husband.
After many weeks of careful con-
sideration. she made a sudden resolve.
She would stake all on one move, and
either win back the devotion which
was rightfully hers, or forever aban.
don all claim 10 it. Her baby was her
only confidant, and into his little ear
she poured her plans.
Baby. we have great battle to
fight tonight" she said. as she busted
herself arraying her treasure in his
daint;est robes, and we must look
our best"
Baby being dressed, she proceeded
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-26
Utah Murderer Shot.

Salt Lake. Nov 21.-Peter Mortensen.
the slayer of James R. Hay. was shot
to death in the penitentiary at 10:31
yesterday morning. Maintaining his
innocence to the last. he walked to the
chair placed against the heavy stone
wall Of the prison yard without weak
ening. and bid the guards and deputy
sheri6s goodbye with no txemor In his
voice.
The Dickinson press., 1903-12-19
Dickinson Defeated Wibaux by q score
nf - IN Z

Last Saturday evening a crowd OF
about two hundred and fifty people
gathered at the opera house to witness
the first game of basket ball ever played
in the city.
Shortly after o o'clock the referees
whistle sounded calling together the
teams of High School and Eighth Grade
girls for a short practice game.
The boys game being the primary
event OF the evening the first "toss up"
at center was eagerly watched by all
to see which side would gain possession
of the ball.
From the very first play and throughout
the entire game it could be seen that our
High School boys could easily out play
the visitors in team work. The first two
field baskets were thrown by our team.
At the end of twenty minutes playing
the score stood 7 to 5 in our favor. In
the last half the visitors were even less
successful, making not a single goal, the
final score being IL to 3 for Dickinson.
On very short notice MI. Phelan kindly
consented to act as refree, the Wibaux
team having neglected to bring their
official with them. Mr.Baker oficiated
as umpire and Mr.. Mcbride as scorer.
The following was the local line up
George Routh right forward
Frank Ray left forward
Whitfield Routh (captain) center
Grant Palmer right guard
Paul White left guard
A large number Of enthusiastic pupils,
wearing the orange and black, received
the visiting team at the depot.
Much credit is due the student body
for the interest displayed throughout the
game.
The Dickinson press., 1903-12-19
Murphy Got Out Of His Scrape.

J. S. Murphy, the Ward county politi.
cal boss who was indicted by the federal
grand jury at Grand Forks on a charge
of false swearing in a pension case, was
acquitted.
Mrs. Grinnell, a comedy half-breed
caused the trouble. Her first husband
whom she choked to death, was a SOL
der. She subsequently married one
Charles H. Moore but hired him to
leave her by the gift of two horses and
a wagon. Then she got a divorce at
Minot.
Murphy secured the pension for Mrs.
Grinnell and made oath that she had
not remarked since the death OF her
soldier husband. The pension includ-
ing back pay and that allowed children
under sixteen amounted to $500 and
Mrs. Grinnell claims she received $500
and Murphy got the rest-she being a
domestic in the Murphy family at the
time.
Murphy made a strong witness in his
own behalf. He admitted securing the
pension for Mrs. Grinnell, bat was posi-
tive in his denial that he knew she had
been married after the death Of her
soldier husband. He denied having re-
ceived any of the money except some
to apply on the account of Mrs. Grin.
nell's father and this was kept with her
consent. The expenses Of securing the
pension were SI44 and he had never re-
ceived any reimbursement for that.
The jury seemed satisfied he told the
truth and acquitted him.
The Dickinson press., 1903-12-19

DowIE may not be Elijah, but
he seems to have "gone up" re-
marks an unfeeling Photographer,
apropos of the Chicago prophets
financial embarrassment; while an
other observes that Zion City is
now proved to be a genuine "land
of promise" Dowie's creditors,
says a third writer, will see to
it that he is the "restorer." Such
comments as these show how lit
tie sympathy is felt by the press
at large for the bankrupt prophet.
Dowie is reported to have assets
of 100000 dollars, while the
claims against him are reckoned
at from 100000 to 100000 dol
lars. Some of his creditors think
he is fully able to meet his obliga-
tipns,; and they will join in an ef-
fort to have the receivers in bank
ruptey ousted on the ground that