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The Colfax chronicle., 1903-06-20
THE OLD cRAB.APPLE TREE.

Little old crab apple tree
Down beside the stream that goes
Winding onward lazily,
Never caring where II flows.
Are you standing there to-day
As you did long. long ago
Waiting fragrance far away
When your sweet pink blossoms blow?
DO the cows, sedate. sad-eyed
Come to rub against you there,
polishing your gnarly side,
Leaving little tufts of hair?
Does the blackbird. with his wings
Crtmson-splashed, still come and 20.
AS II charmed with earthly things.
When your sweet pink blossoms blow?
Little old crab apple tree.
am going back some day
To lie down and lazily
Hear the water sing away:
I am going back to dream
Glad old dreams of long ago
Where the cows wade in the stream
And your sweet pink blossoms blow.
IS. 4. Kiser. In Chicago Record Herald.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-06-20
WHAT BOBBY DID
NOT KNOW X ~
BY Sora tiadssy Coleman.
Copyright, isss. by Daily story Pub Co.

Copyright, ises, by Daily story Pub Co.
DoBBY met the little princess on.
Id summer of his boyhood as hi
strolled on the beach in an out of tn,
way place on the Atlantic coast.
tiny, dark creature, with tangled locks
she didn't seem much of princess as
she quivered under the brutal epithets
hurled at her by a small male tor
mentor. 1t was positively wicked to b
snub-nosed, knock-kneed fraid-cat
She wept under the piled-up agony OF
it.
Bobby, some years old, thrashed the
young bully, climbed up beside the
child lying on wet rock that pushed
itself into the sea, and restored her
self-respect by declaring that she
didn't have a snub nose, and that she
would be the finest there is when she
grew up to her bully eyes.
They became famous friends in the
long happy days that followed. Bobby
went to college resolved that he would
seek his princess when school days
were done, and ask her to make the
world beautiful for him.
Some years later he met her, n much
photographed and much Photographed
young beauty, grown up to her bully
eyes, and he smiled somewhat cynical
ly as he thought of that brave young
resolve.
Rumor associated her name with
Maj. Davis, man of wealth, old
enough to be her father, and it seemed
that for once rumor might be relied
upon.
Finding the major always there,
Bobby flung himself from the girls
presence and into the service of his
country. On the day he sailed from
Frisco he read the announcement of
the approaching marriage of Carolyn
Nicholson to Maj. Davis, and not with
out bitterness of soul closed that sweet
chapter of his life.
A graver Bobby, and pale with the
weakness of an old fever in his blood.
he hesitated in the hallway of south
ern house. Apromise to friend, and
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-06-20

nervous irritable mother often the Of Mysteries
upon herself The trouble between children their mothers
700 often Is due to the fact that the mother has female
weakness and she entirely unfit to bear the
that governing child nvolves it impossible anything
nerves caused by arrangement of the system
OF nervous prosraton.
When mother finds that she be calm quiet
children attention and she
not do better than Vegetable
This medicine will build her system nerves
enable her calmly handle dsobedien child without The
children will realize the difference seeing their mother quiet
will themselves become quiet 80
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-06-20
HUMOROUS LAUNDRY LIST.

In pen and ink work. India ink NAV
be had in various colors, and is best
for such work.
The pad may be purchased at any
stationery store for very few cents,
and if it cannot be had in the right
size, which is 2JA by 3A inches, a sharp
knife and ruler will soon reduce it
to the proper proportions. One of the
small pencils, sold for use with dance
programmes, tied to the card with
baby ribbon. adds TO ITS convenience.
American Agriculturist.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-06-20
Maternal Advice.

MY darling" said a mother, TAX
ing leave of her newly-married daugh.
ter, in welded life there is much to
bear and forbear; but remember this
never hit your husband with the
pasterolier or potato-masher. The
presence of hair on your pastry or
mashed potatoes would lower you in
the esteem of your friends, If oc-
casion arises the poker is quite as sf-
fective and more ladylfke Tit Rit.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-06-20
THE BIRTHSTONE FAD.
Been Taken Up Once More By
SOciety's Leaders.

Old saws and superstitions associate
| percious stones with the signs of ma
tivity. According to the old astrol
ogers the import of the different pre-
cious stones is altered somewhat wher
they are considered with reference te
the planets, and only certain of the
vast array of stones have potent in.
fiuences. Thus classified May, June
and December are the months most
lucky to be born in-lucky, that is, SO
far as material benefits are consid.
cred. But other months augur good
character influences, and no month OF
the twelve but offers home inducement
to the mortal born within it's orbit.
Even October, with whose governing
influences the opal is interviewer, en-
dows her children with hope and
strong optimistic leanings.
January's child has the garnet for
a birthstone. With it go the attributes
of integrity, generosity and the pow
er to attract many friends.
February's nestlings must wear
amethysts. The birth augury is a
mild, pacific disposition, refined tastes
and smoothly uneventful course
through life.
The bloodstone is identified with
the career of the person born in
March. 1t signifies wisdom, courage,
self-control, all the dominating quail
tiles.
April's child has for birthstone the
diamond, typical of innocence and
highmindedness.
The emerald has to do with the child
born in May. 1t is most favorable
natal stone, signifying a future
abounding in love and happiness.
June has the agate as keystone to
long life, wealth and felicity, with no
modifying auguries to cloud the horo-
scope.
july has for guiding star the ruby,
imparting good temper, calmness, pa
tience-the temperament that is con-
tent with small share of life's vani-
ties.
August is coupled with the sardonyx
and implies for that person born with
in its sphere strong love of family and
many of the domestic virtues. Pride
is indicated, but not arrogance.
The sapphire, for September, in
sures its BARNS fine sense of justice
and philosophic temperament, favor
ing peace and ease of mind.
October has the opal for birthstone.
Its wards are born optimists, looking |
ever on the bright side, and comfort
able companions to live with. 1t is be- |
lieved that most of the indomitable en-
thusiasts and visionaries come into the |
world in October.
The child born in November is BY Ha-
ture loyal. The topaz is his ruling in
1uence, signifying warm heartedness
ind proneness to put sentiment be-
'ore business.
December has the turquoise for
alisman. Children born within these
Il days are endowed with ability for
,etting on in the world. Success is
heir manifest destiny, not to be
Ivoided.
The old treatises on birthstones and
heir meanings are set forth in the in
olved old-fashioned language that
las gathered ceremony as it has
hanged tongues in many translations
tut the above represents the mean
1gs which have come down to mod
IN times, and which the jewelers. take
Or standard in filing orders for
ustomers.-N. Y. Sun.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-06-20
Test for French submarine..

A fresh exploit of the French sub
marine boats took place at CherbourR
the other day. AS the Bretagne was
nearing Havre the submarine Espador
lay in wait and came to the surface
200 yards from the liner as it was pass.
ing. The submarine Silure did better
still. 1t placed itself so it was right
between the Bretagne and the liner
Champagne as they crossed one an.
other. torpedoed them from stem
simultaneously, and then suddenly ap-
peared on the surface to the intense
surprise of the passengers.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-06-20

One housewife says that wiping a
carpet with cloth wrung out in warm
water and ammonia, in which q tea
spoonful of kerosene has been mixed,
cleans and brightens the colors won
derfully.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-06-20
But ne nts.,t.

Briggs dropped in to cheer poor
Jinks up bit yesterday. told him
that story of yours about Bagsby and
thought he'd die laughing over it.
Triggs-ReaIly?
Yes, but he didn't. There wasn't
even a smile on his face when the en6
came."-N. Y. Sun.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-06-20
UNIQUE LAUNDRY LIST.
1t Makes n Pretty Little Present for
. Friend and Can BE Put To-
gether for q Few Cents.

To make this article requires piece
of cardboard seven inches long and AZ
inches wide. The .'China boy" which
is figure adapted from picture
found in humorous journal, is done
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-06-20

If teapots or coffeepots become dis.
colored on the inside, boil in a strong
solution of borax for Is or 20 minutes.
Borax is excellent for cleansing dis
-colored tinware of any kind.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-06-20

The famous chef of closed fashion.
able resort at Paris says kings no long
er know how to dine. His occupa tion's
gone. Whieh, says the Chicago Chron-
icle, nay account Cor The improved
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-06-20

telegram from that friends mother ac-
counted for his presence there.
He had hardly got his land legs, and
MS he stood looking into the drawing
room and the bright rooms beyond
from which the murmur of laughter
and many voices came, he drew his
hand across his brow with quick, odd
lesture, as though he brushed cobwebs
from his brain. 1t wasn't in the least
what he had been led to expect.
In the brilliant room one face, deli
cate face framed in masses of dark
hair. paled at the old familiar sweep of
Bobby's hand across his brow.
There was swift swish of silken
skirts, and at his elbow a voice that
had delicious quaver in it, saying:
"How-when-where
"Steam--not an hour ago-home."
Bobby was making desperate attempt
at his old jauntiness. 1've brought
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-06-20
" DEAR Mns. PrNKHAM:-sHonor !

DEAR MBs. PINKHAM :-s Honor to whom
honor is due, and you deserve both the thanks
and honor of the mothers of America whom YOU
have 30 blecsedly helped and benefited. / have
pound when would feel rundown, nervous
and irritable, or have any Of the aches and pains
which but few women escape and have found
that it relieved me at once and gave me new
strength. Several ladies, members of our Lit
erary Union, speak in the highest praise of your
Vegetable Compound, as they have been cured
- from serious female troubles. One lady,
~ who thought she must submit to an opera
= IS ton, was cured without using anything in
III the world but Lydia e. Pinkham,s Vege-
table Compound and Sanative Wash.
You have hosts of friends in Chicago, and
came "a visik onr rifv, MO xuo,Id d.1;~L2 a. -
The daily sentinel., 1903-04-22
WANTS FOR REHT-FOR SALE.

For Sale-A piano. Apply to G. H. Mayo.
Wanted--Good horse and wagon. Began,
Gaines Il Co.
For Rent-Three-room house furnished
inquire at this Office.
Wanted-To rent seven room house.
Began, Gaines IL Co.
For Rent-House furnished comlpete
Apply 331 Grand Ave; a fine opportunity for
the right party.
Lawn work a specialty-all work guaran-
teed-leave orders at Star Bakery S. A.
Grady.
For Rent-Neatly furnished room for two
with or without board. Enquire 624 Fourth
street.
Found-Black mare marked So tn on
left shoulder; left hip "a H. Apply at
Hershey's, miles east on Grand Avenue.
Wanted-Good farm hand-one that is
famsliar with orchard work, and can give
good reference. Steady employment for
good man. Apply to Mr.. Chambers, Grand
Hotel.
Wanted-To let contract for hauling all
or part of 200 tons. at once, from Cow Boy
Lode. Utah, via Rangeey Bridge to Riff
Colo. Distance 125 miles; roads good. send
bids, stating number of teams etc. to WI =.
b. Reck, Vernal, Utah.
The daily sentinel., 1903-04-22
An Anecdote of Gar Reed.

A characteristic incident in the life
of Thomas B. Reed was recalled this
week by a Washington hostess, who
entertained the former speaker at
dinner party. Some time after the
soup and before the coffee Mr.. Reed
disappeared, and it was believed that
he had been called out for some con-
ference on a political matter. Hours
after the dinner was over and the
last guest had departed, one Of the
family went to the coat room and
discovered, to her surprise, the burly
figure of the speaker, curled up in a
chair, reading a book. AS she stood
watching him he finished the last
page, regretfully laid down the vol
ume and studied the cover for a mo-
ment AS his eyes finally left the
book and wandered up, he beheld
his hostess. What is the book?" she
queried, with feminine tactfulness.
THE Jungle Book; | never read it
before. and l had to finish it,
The daily sentinel., 1903-04-22
NOTICE To BICYCLIsTs.

have this day instructed the peace officers
of the city to enforce the ordinance, regarding
the riding of bicycles on the sidewalk. All
persons will govern themselves accordingly.
j. NJ. SAMPLINER, Mayor.
The daily sentinel., 1903-04-22
us. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.
Grand Junction, Colo. April .

Grand Junction, Colo April % 1908.
Local observations taken at O'Clock
mountain time:
Maximum temperature yesterday, II
Minimum temperature this morning was
46 degrees above zero.
Relative humidity at p. m. yesterday, 81
per cent.
Relative humidity at a. m. 63 per cent
Precipitation during the last "a hours, o. 90
Weather Conditions-Generallyl lower at
mospherlc pressure prevails over the region
between the Rocky Mountains and the Pa
e'tc Ocean. high pressure area is appar-
emily approaching in the Northwest No
material change in temperature occurred
Light rains fell in Southeastern Wyoming.
Southeastern Colorado, Northern Texas and
Southwestern Idaho.
r. 81. SULLIVAN,
Observer, Weather Bureau.
Forecast for Colorado, as telegraphed
from the district center at Denver, for SO
hours ending p. M, mountain time yes
terday.
Western Colorado:
Fair tonight and Tuuraday
Eastern Colorado
Far tonight and Thursday, warmer to
night and in southern portion Thursday.
The daily sentinel., 1903-04-22

There will be ball at the Turner
hall on the 1st day of May It's the
May Day ball that you read about.
Last evening at No. Sl3 Main
street. John L. Lureey and Miss De-
lila Polly were united in marriage
by Rev. J. f. Weir. The newly we'd
ded pair will take up their residence
on the farm of the groom, short dis
tance east of this city.
The daily sentinel., 1903-04-22
NOTICE.

S.G. Wray has bought the X-Ray
gallery and all accounts due the for
mer proprietor are payable to the unss
dersigned. All work guaranteed sat
isfactory, and even better than here
tofore. Gallery has been remodeled
and facilities secured for turning out
first-class work.
S. G. WRAY. Prop.
The daily sentinel., 1903-04-22
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS.

i have this day appointed James Green spec
ial health officer of this city, to superintend
the cleaning up of the city. Individual owners
of premises will see that their grounds and sur
roundings are in sanitary condition same
will be placed in such condition by the health
officer and charge made against the property
for such service j. Nj. SAMPLINER.
Mayor
The daily sentinel., 1903-04-22
EVERY DAY SHOES.

A shoe that's good does seem very
important; it's the bad shoes that
you remember the longest and saddest.
1t may make all the difference in the
world to you if your shoes are not
right. Fit shoes fit you; fit for you
here. Stoddart's Boston Shoe Store.
The daily sentinel., 1903-04-22
NOTICE OF SCHOOL ELECTION.

Public notice is hereby given that
on Monday, May 4th. 1903. there will
be held an election for one school di-
rector for school district No. l. The
polls will be open at the Lowell school
building from 2 O'Clock p. m. to 6
O'Clock p. m.
W. A. MARSH.
Secretary.
The daily sentinel., 1903-04-22
Price of a Toy Balloon.

Baron de Sibert has entered an ac-
ton against the Paris Metropolitan
railway for pence, the price of TOY
balloon which his child was not al
lowed to take into one of the car
riages, and was obliged to leave be-
hind him.
The daily sentinel., 1903-04-22
Facts Worth KNOWING.

There are 1864 languages in the
world, and more than 1000 religions.
The number of men is about equal to
the number of women. The average
length of human life is about 33 years
and of 1000 persons only one reaches
the age of 100 years.
The daily sentinel., 1903-04-22
Pathetic Thouuht.

AS years come to the woman who
is a war horse in the service of her
church, she drops from the front
ranks of pretty mattresses at church
socials back into the kitchen. where
she helps with the dishes.-Atchison
Globe.
The daily sentinel., 1903-04-22
WATER RENT.

Water rent for ensuing quarter is now due
and payable a the office of the superintendent.
JOIN G. McKINNEY, Supt.
The daily sentinel., 1903-04-22
Child Labor in saxony.

In Saxony, of 604.6Oo school chill
dren, 1881, or 90 per cent, are en-
ployel in trade. More than half these
children are employed in the textile
industry.
The daily sentinel., 1903-04-22
Electric Lamps on Horses.

Electric lamps on the brides OF
carriage horses are now quite com
mon in Berlin. The current is sup
piled by storage battery under the
carriage seat.
The daily sentinel., 1903-04-22
Poets Band to Keep Up Prices.

Seventy poets of Germany have
agreed with one another to sell no
poems for less than ~ cents a line.
They might adopt a union label.
The daily sentinel., 1903-04-22

Why is Bannister selling more car
pets than anyone elese in town? Be-
cause he has the largset line and is
selling cheaper.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
MILLIONAIRE BEGGAR" IS
ARRESTED IN PHILADELPHIA
Mendtcant Prince Tells Pathetic sto-
ftes and Incidentally, the Police
Say, Robs Residences.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Philadelphia, Dec. 1S.-"The Millionaire
Beggar." Solomon Golden of Baltimore
has been arrested on a suspicion OF rob.
berry. Golden denies that he is a million.
aire. but he has money in bank, and the
police claim he acquired all his savings by
imposing on charitable Hebrews through
out the country
Since his arraignment in the Central Pc.
lice Court. when he was held in bail on
the charge OF stealing 500 worth Of Jewel.
~ from the residence OF Mrs. Rosie Rode,
No. 1l12 Germantown avenue the autfori-
ties have learned great deal about the
man. The handbook he had in HE posses
sion prompted the police to make the in
vestigation. they at first thinking that the
book belonged to somebody else
According to the information obtained
by the authorities. Golden has passed
most Of his time during the past ten years
travelling from one city to another. He
has been around the country several times.
they say. and the journey which brought
MIN to this city last week was begun at
san francisco nearly three years ago. He
detained for six months at Bloomington.
Ill; where he YVES put in jail
The prisoners handbook shows that ne
has deposit amounting to about 5000
Baltimore. but from his manner of dress
no one would think he had hank nc
count. A shabby appearance the police
declare, IS essential to him, as IL aids him
in arousing sympathy.
He Is a suave talker and generally tells
a pathetic story. The day ne called at
Mrs. Rodie's residence and asked for as
sistance. the iewelry. which was concealed
under a mattress. disappeared and. as he
was the only stranger in the house that
day, suspicion was directed toward him
His arrest followed. He claims he did not
take the iewelry.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
ODD FACES SAID TO
APPEAR IN MIRROR.
Since Death of Maine Mans. Wife,
Strange PhnntOms Come to View
in Her Looking Glass.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Bowdoinham. Me-. Dec. 19.-At the resi-
dence of Robert Warren there is mys-
FERROUS mirror.
Between two windows hangs the Won
derful mirror-a long, handsome glass in
a rich frame of dark wood
In the center of the glass mans head
appeared clear cut rs a silhouette and
perfect in every detail; the hair chung
closely to the mead and the nape of the
neck was distir city shown Ihen In the
left-hand corner of the mirror q hand
was seen. each finger showing clearly and
pointing downward.
Sometimes the little finger changes, but
usually the hand remains about the same
in appearance" Warren said. Near the
large head appeared "a small one, the face
looking outward from the mirror. "How
the eyes follow one!' exclaimed one, ner-
vously.
Some days the small head is that of
a young girl. lille at other times 1t re-
sembles an old man," and Warren looked
intently at the misty shadows in the
glass. As he looked the shadowy outline
grew more distinct. and IT was an old
that now peered forth from the mirrors
swiftly changing surface. Beneath the
heads was another picture. like q family
etched outline of an old woods road. It
seemed to be. "This has come but lately
and changes so that We cannot quite tell
what 1t Is. Warren said.
How 90 We explain these strange phe-
nomena? We cannot explain them he
continued The hand appeared Novem-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
"Ex-Cop" of Notorious Band Of
"Panhandlers" Induced FL
nancier to Give Up $50.
BOGUS ~oFFIcER" SENTENCED
With. Him Goes "Shy Tim," a
Confederate, and Both Will
Spend Six Months at
Hard Labor.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New York. Dec 1.-THE "Ex-Copr and
Shy Tim" began . sentence of six month.
on BlackwelPs Island after evidence had
been produced before Magistrate Cornell
regarding the manner in which they held
ups' such men 40 William C. Whitney, w.
1DedA Howard p. rockingham, Masts-
TRAITS Barlow. william Spencer and many
otherA
Originally the band consisted Of six Of
the most expert "panhandlers" with whom
the police and the mendicancy department
OF the Charity Organization Society. under
James Forbes, the discoverer of the
Yeggmen," have ever had to deal.
"BLinktef' ana two of his followers are
now serving sentences. and two OF the
remaining three had free ride up the
1t was the ''Ex-Cop'' who induced MI
whitney to contribute $40 to his living ex-
Ir whitney W WAS not disco.eaap Sas Ms
success was admitted.
don't suppose you remember me-" he
toM Mr.; Whitney, but used to have the
beat In Fifth avenue near your house, and
for years made 1t my business to look
out that suspicious characters gave It q
vide berth. Nov, for q trifinE violation
force, but have taken my case into
court, and without doubt 1 shall be REIN
etoted. Meanwhile ] need money to pay
the expenses Of the trial, which will re-
pay As soon as 1 win my suit"
That Ii only a sample OF the stories II
he was Tammany man II would be Com
missioner Greene who had had him dis
missed from the force; IL a fusionAt
Devery would be held responsible. "Blin-
kfe' had fairly complete knowledge Of
the men 10 the Wall street district, and it
Mss there that he spent most of his time.
Shy Tim. SO named because Of the alb
sencs OF his left hand. generally posed as
crippled soldier. while the Dog Faced
Mans speciality has been the obtaining Of
orders for meals and lodgings on some Of
tne various missions scattered about the
city. where many wealthy men have rezu-
hsaceounts. The disposing of these or
oers at discount to tramps and unfor-
tvretes in City Hall Park proved a profit
able industry.
III y1s while the "Ex-Cop" and "Shy
Tim another man who was also ar
rested, but escaped with a warning, were
operating In Washington Square that they
were taken into custody by Detectives
Earrell and Farley of the Mercer Street
Station. Half dozen Central Once de-
tectives and agents Of the Charity Organ
1xauon Society testified against them in
the Jefferson Market Court