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The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

Denver, Jan. IA News special
from Georgetown last night says:
A verdict of mot guilty" was re-
turned in the District Court at o'clock
this afternoon by the jury in the cases
of the thirteen union miners charged
with conspiracy in the blowing up Of
the Sun and Moon transformer house.
The verdict came after forty-six hours
deliberation and two requests for in
structlons by Judge De France. The
jury from the first stood nine for ac-
quittal of all of the defendants. Three
stood out for the conviction of four,
Carbonetti, Napoli, Chandler and Mil
burn. but were finally won over and
voted to acquit all of the accused.
AS soon as the verdict was an
nounced the crowd in the court house
began to cheer. Judge De France
jumped to his feet and by the vigorous
use of the gavel secured silence and
administering reprimard said that
the court was still in session. He
then announced the discharge of the
prisoners and the jury.
Ten of the defendants returned to
their homes in Idaho Springs after the
verdict, but Riley. Chandler and Con
O'Brien remained in Georgetown.
Their reason is that threats have been
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The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21
Loveland Sugar Factory.

Denver, Jan. IA dispatch from
Loveland last night says: The Love-
land sugar factory finished grinding
beets at $3.50 o'clock this morning, af-
ter continuous campaign of 107 days.
In this time $4,000 tons of beets have
been ground into pulp and the sugar
extracted 1t will require between
two and three months more to COM
plete the osmose process and conse-
quently the refineries will continue to
run till about the first of April. This is
the largest crop of beets the factory
has handled and so far the work OF
manufacturing has progressed remark
ably well.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

in a large measure, melted away, and
that no serious obstacles will be
placed in the way of statehood in Ell
ther branch of Congress. This optim-
istic view is not shared by those who
have sought to obtain expressions from
members of the Senate relative TO pos
sible action by that body. The mem
bers OF the Senate committee on terri
tories seems to be strongly antagon-
istic to separate statehood. as It was
presented in the Fifty-seventh Con-
gress. and individual members. Bever-
idge. Burnham. Dillingham;. and others.
will oppose all separate statehood pro-
jecis.
Senator Quay. who conducted the
fight for statehood In the last Congress.
is absolutely silent on the question
now. At a recent conference between
him and President Roosevelt it is said
the statehood bills were discussed. but
if this is so. Senator Quay has not seen
fit to take any one into his confidence
relative to the result of his talk.
The proposition to combine Arizona
and New Mexico for admission as one
state. and Oklahoma and Indian Terri
tory as another, meets with universal
opposition from citizens of these terri
tories, and from their delegates in
Congress. 1t is certain that PROPOSE
tions of this kind will be rejected. con-
tinuance of territorial form Of govern
ment being considered preferable TO the
consolidation as proposed.
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The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21
EVENTS IN WASHINGTON AND
TRANSACTIONS OF CONGRESS
Service Pension Bill.

There has been introduced in Con-
gress, in the Senate by Mr.. Doliyer OF
Iowa and In the House by Mr.. Calder
head OF Kansas a service pension bill
backed by the Grand Army of the Re
public, which, IL enacted into law. will
give pension Of $12 a month to every
soldier who has served ninety DAYS in
the Union army during the civil war
and who was honorably discharged
therefrom, and who. has attained the
age of sixty-two years. A like pen
sion will be given to the widows OF
such soldiers in. all cases where the
marriage took place before June 27
1890.
The Introduction of the bill is the
result OF the meeting In Washington
of the committee on pensions OF the
Grand Army. The committee had an
extended conference with the Presl-
dent during the day and later assured
them OF his entire sympathy in their
undertaking. They also talked with
Pension Commissioner Ware about
their work.
The bill. it is explained. is not de
signed to interfere with existing pen
sion legislation and It provides in
terms that no soldier or widow reeeiy-
ing pension under its provisions shall
be entitled to a pension under any
other law.
The annual dinner to the diplomatic
corps was given at the White House
by President and Mrs. Roosevelt on
the 14th inst. There was large at
tendance. those present. in addition
to the guests of honor. including sem
ators and representatives who are
members OF the foreign affairs com
mittees OF their respective houses and
a number Of out-of-town guests. The
President escorted Nine. De Azpiroz.
wife Of the Mexican ambassador. to
the table, while Mrs. Roosevelt was
escorted by the Russian ambassador.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21
JAPAN AND RUSSIA
STILL NEGOTIATE

London, Jan. 17.-In what II asserts
to be an authoritative statement, the
Graphic this morning announces that
the negotiations have arrived at a
stage leaving two points upon which
neither Russia nor Japan is inclined to
yield, and as to which no means of a
compromise have yet been found. Both
these points concern Manchuria, and
their acceptance would not in the
slightest modify the legal status quo
or change the administrative situation
in Manchuria, but Japan insists that
they be embodied I'm n treaty between
Japan and Russia, while Russia, as a
matter OF amour propre, refuses to ac-
cept such dictation at the hands of
Japan. Much. however. is still hoped
from the Cars influence"
che statement adds:
"Of course any attempt of Russia to
increase very largely her naval forces
in the East by moving her Black Sea
or Baltic fleets would make war a
question of only few hours"
This statement seems to be borne out
by the Associated Press report from
Toxic yesterday that Japan had re-
reived Russias communication saying
that Russia would respect the rights
and privileges already acquired by the
powers in the case of the establish
ment of foreign settlements, which
shows that negotiations are now con-
tinuing on the question of Manchuria.
The Times Toxic correspondent says
that in recent speeches by publicists
the claim was made that Japan is fight
ing for Anglo-Saxon ideals in Asia, in
stead of military despotism, and that
The Toxic journals rejoice that Amer
lea is now in the same camp with
I Japan"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21
FORMER MAYOR
COMMITS SUICIDE

Colorado Springs. Colo. Jan. 1S,-
Col. John II. Bacon. a Civil War vet
eran and former citizen Of Iowa, for
mer mayor of Colorado Springs and
leading business man of this city in
the early days, committed suicide at Il
o'clock yesterday morning in the car
riage house In the rear of his residence.
425 North Nevada avenue. The act was
committed during mental alteration.
due to insomnia, but was evidently pre-
meditated. as deceased left a letter to
the public which stated his reasons.
The letter is as follows:
To the Public:
II owe no person dollar.
81 have committed no crime.
81 have wronged no one.
81 have no enemies that | know Of.
my married life has been pleasant
THE pain and suffering that | ex-
perienced from insomnia and rheuma-
tism more than offset the pleasures of
this world. and. having no fear of the
future. | am going to leave this world.
Good bye.
tSigned) JOHN Fl. BACON"
The letter was written on one of Mr..
Bacon's personal letter heads and was
dated January 18th. Mrs. Bacon, the
wife. went to church this morning and
it is presumed the letter was written
Immediately after her departure.
In addition to his wife, Mr.. Bacon
leaves son. w. II. Bacon, who is
a prominent attorney of this city. His
estate is valued at S250.000.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21


The House committee on public lands
certain lands in Arizona to be known
as the Petrified Forest Park.
Former Queen LilIuokalani of Hawaii
has taken a house in the national capi-
tai and announces that she Is going TO
make 1t her future PERMANENT home
The house is n handsome four-story
brick in n fashionable part of the city
and the former queen has furnished it
handsomely decorated, and are fur
nished with the elegance that tells Of
long enjoyed wealth.
The Postofiice Department has issued
instructions to the postmaster at Bos-
ton prohibiting postal employees from
soliciting votes in a competition. A
contest has been started by a news
paper to determine the most popular
postal employe by the largest number
of votes. A regulation forbids en-
ployes from soliciting votes in such
contests. This regulation applies to
the entire postal service.
The Senate passed the House bill
granting the right to the cities of Phoe-
nix. Mesa and Tempe. in Arizona, TO
DOHu themselves IN OTOeI TO assist tne
government in building road to the
new Self river dam. The road will be
seventy-five miles in length, and will
be used at present in transporting sup
plies from the three towns to the dam,
while 1t is under construction. The
approximate cost will be 100000.
The public lands committee of the
House agreed to report favorably Rep
resentative Lacey's bill. setting aside
lands in northwestern Arizona, as a
government reserve, which will be
Snown as Petrified Forest National
park. The land contains wonderful
specimens Of agatized trees. Persons
having private holdings within the re-
serva will be allowed to select other
lands within the territory of Arizona.
Senator Teller was a caller at the
Indian bureau to urge speedy action
in awarding the contract for the work
OF creating new sewer and water sys-
tenn for the Indian school at Grand
Junction. Colorado. The last Congress
appropriated $4,000 for this work and
the Indian bureau advertised for pro-
posals. Owing to the faulty wording
of the appropriation bill. contracts for
the work have not been awarded.
though several bidders have signified
their Willingness to undertake the work
within the price specified. Senator Tel
Ter urges that the red tape technicali-
ties be overcome. the contract awarded
and the work proceed as contemplated
by Congress.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21
Bryan Returns to Lincoln.

Lincoln, Neb.. Jan. 17.-william ].
Bryan returned to Lincoln yesterday.
and went Immediately to his home. He
was in fine health and spirits, and said
he had never enjoyed anything more
than his trip to Europe. He confirmed
the statement that he will issue the
Commoner in st. Louis. as a daily pa
per, during The Democratic convention.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

The Philadelphia woman who
claims TO be 1876 years old may he ex-
nggerating, but she has evidently at
least reached the point of longevity
where even woman is disposed to
brag of her age.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

There is some doubt as to whether
the marriage of a prominent 3oer to
an English lady ought to be regarded
as cessation or resumption of hos
tilities.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

Or. Parkhurst ridicules New Years
resolutions on the ground that they
are apt to be broken a few weeks
later. In his next address the doctor
should show how it is better to be
bad all the year around than TO mako
an effort at Improvement part of the
time.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

The empress dowager promises
much to her gods If they will quiet
troublesome provinces. Unfortunate
ly the gods. appear as reluctant to
accept this particular woman's pledges
as is mankind.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

A lady who had reached the age of
Jos years without drinking whisky or
chewing tobacco, ahd who had given
away fortune, died at Worcester,
Mass. few days ago, There was q
record to be proud OF.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

A Chicago girl has just become the
wife of an Englishman who has no
title save that OF captain. What's the
matter with Kentucky?
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

Tho United States senate. accord
ing to the expense account. used 30,-
600 quinine pills last year Probably
the senator's furnished the other in
gredient in the prescription them
lselves.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

1t Is stated that 1o5,4a5 Christmas
presents were registered at the New
York postofiice in three days for ship
ment abroad This looks very much
as II the old folks at home are not
forgotten.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

An English physician affronts the
land o. cakes by declaring in the Lon
don Mall that oatmeal porridge Is "A
national curse" An wha kens but
the dotted pockpudding earle VIII be
rnnss aboot the haggis next,
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

: Stronger countries than Japan
might well hesitate before attempting
TO break the Russians of their invaria.
BILE habit of staying where they have
once squatted.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

II the same New York reporters
who wrote up the shape show" would
report Parslfal it would be more en-
joyable reading.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

A New York woman had Christ.
mas tree for the dog friends OF her
dog. Editorial subject for Col. Wat
1erson.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

A magazine writer says that the
characteristic of st. Louis which first
strikes visitor is Its repose." whee,
And likewise, wowl
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

An eastern traction magnate has
failed at Worcester Mass. He tried
TO overcome the water in the stocks
and was engulfed.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

Senator Hoar says that the Con-
gressional Record is printed in such
small type that it is hard to read. We
knew that Il was hard to read.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

For certain kinds of insanity thero
Is only one cure.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

One of the most depressing sights
in the world just now is the coal pile
that was expected to last all winter.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

Jim Jeffries may point with pride to
his record; but Jack Barleycorn has
knocked out more champions than
Jim Jeffries ever heard of.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

A young woman's club at Lincoln.
Neb., visited the pententiary and
sang "Hiawatha" to the prisoners.
And yet there is popular impression
that woman is humane.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

King Edward must have been seri-
ously provoked at Admiral Fisher.
He hardly ever uses a big. big d.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

Hope you didn't forget the poor 1T
ale youngsters whose stockings were
too dilapidatod to hang up.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

Let us hope that when Spain be
comes a republic 1t will not be OF the
6panish-American variety.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

The fact that Mrs. Hetty Green is
living in s19-a-month fiat need
arouse no fear that hard times are
coming.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

A sailor in the United States navy
has just inherited s250.000. VIII this
encourage enlistment?
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

One of George Gould's boys got a
$500 toy train for Christmas pres
ent. If there is anything In the theory
of heredity he will not be satisfied
until he has wrecked it.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21
Report on Alaska.

Senator Dillingham;, from the com
mittee on territories, introduced in the
Senate the report of a subcommittee
consisting of Senators Dillingham;.
Burnham, Nelson and Patterson, which
visited Alaska during the last summer
and made n thorough Investigation OF
existing conditions, resources and leg
islative needs of the territory.
A statement of receipts and expendi-
lures of the general government since
Alaska became part of the United
States shows a profit to the govern
ment of nearly a million dollars. The
report says that In 1902 the output of
canned salmon from Alaska was 1881. :
800 cases, valued at about SS,000.000
from which the government derived a
revenue Of S105,225. The committee
recommends that some provision be
made for propagating salmon in sutil-
cient quantities to insure the perma-
nency of the supply.
The report says that the great
wealth to be derived in the cod, her
ring and halibut fisheries of Alaskan
coast is little comprehended because
few have sought 1t. The committee
predicts that the annual catch OF cod
can be made to exceed that OF New
foundland or any other part of the
world. Whether the climatic condi-
tions of the region, which initiate
against successful curing of fish can
be overcome has not been fully deter
mined.
The most unfortunate of all the ex.
listing faulty conditions in Alaska, the
report says. is the poor transportation
facilities.
The committee calls attention to the
fact that Congress has provided good
government for the district of Alaska,
but substantial legislation calculated
to aid the people in the development
of great areas of gold and copper pro-
duction territory Is needed.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

Canada is going to build an armed
cruiser for the lakes. Word that Al
gernon Sartoris is at large must have
reached II.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

DIR. Parkhurst says that New Years
resolutions are insincere. The Doc
IS nothing II not original.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-01-21

Another hero of Manila bay mar.
ried. stIll following the example OF
abe old mani
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-23
HEAR FROM EXPEDITIONS.
Danish Scientific Explorers Endured Many Hardships and Priva-
 tions During Trip.

The Danish scientific expedition to Greenland under the leadership of Brick sen has arrived at the Danish colony of West Greenland, after much hardship and suffering. The expedition reports that it found the whaling ship Gjoa, with Capt. Ammundsens magnetic north pole expedition on board. at Dal- rymple dock. All the members of both expeditions are well.
 According to dispatch from Dundee on November 16 last whalers who had just returned there reported that they had found the Danish Ericksen expedi- tion on Saunders island in a pitiable state of Restitution Count Moltke, the artist of the expedition. was very i'll.
 The explorers. it was added, in the company of EsQuimaux, were living in a tattered tent and their food was almost exhausted, except supply of eggs from the island. They had only one gun, and had abandoned their boat and one sledge at the northern part of Melville bay. The Danes were entirely dependent on tAe Esquimaux. The whalers left with
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-23
 Eam nous pIayfCIl0yys.

When Gen. sherman was small boy one of his intimate playfellows was James G. Blaine. The two boys, together with Hoyt, younger brother of the general, were out driving one day, when, as they passed flag way ing in the breeze, Jimmie" Blaine placed a thumb on the tip of his nose and made a very disrespeetful gesture toward the banner.
 Did you mean to do that at the flag" demanded "Cumpie" sherman, his loyalty outraged.
 Yes. did declared Jimmie stoutly.
 Well, if you do it again, I'll put you out"
 Nothing more was said, and the drive proceeded enjoyably On the way home the flag was passed again, and again Jimmie Blaine put his thumb 10 the tip of his nose, and so forth
 Cumpie rained his horse. took the struggling Jimmie. but gently but firm ly lifted him out of the wagon. Then, in spite of Hoyt's remonstrance that that was not the proper way to treat a guest, he drove off. leaving Jimmie to tramp the ten miles home as best he might.-Lippincott's Magazine.
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-23
READERS OF THIS PAPER
 DESIRING TO BUY ANYTHING ADVERTISED IN ITS COLUMNS SHOULD INSIST UPON HAVING WHAT THEY ASK FOR, REFUSING ALL SUBSTITUTES OR lMITATIoNs
An Empty DeIusioD.

How erroneous public conceptions are and how inscrutable the powers that govern prices-when the stables are controlled by combination-is demon strated by the latest information con- corning the ice crop of the east. The deluded public of that section has been taking for granted that after such a winter ice will be cheap But this is shallow and empty desulion. It is now explained by the ice combination that more must be charged next summer be- cause the Maine ice crop cost more than ever to harvest The weather was go stormy and adverse that the men could work but share of the time. The ice was so thick that the ordinary saws could not cut it, the blocks were too large to fit the runways, and the men got discouraged and demanded higher wages. So the cost must be put up, because there was so much ice that only the usual half crop could be secured. This will doubtless surprise the innocent purchaser who has to pay the ice bills. But he will swallow 1t as usual. Indeed, that is the part of wis dom; since if he kept on kicking the companies might raise the price still higher to pay for the cost of getting up the expianations.-Pit Dis hatch.
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-23
Typewriter for the Blind.

Many inventions have been made to bridge the distance between those who have their sight and those who have ont. But none has been more practical and successful than the production of type writer which can be manipulated by the blind The letters on the keys are raised, and the sensitive touch of the blind man can tell the character on a key as soon as he touches it. The ring ing of the bell when the margin is reached works as well for him as for the man with sight, and the sense of touch makes the manipulation of the various keys for setting the paper compara- lively simple matter
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-23
FOOD FACTS
What an M. D. Learned.

A prominent physician of Rome, ence which he makes public:
 Tt was my own experience that first led me to advocate Grape-Nuts food, and l also know from having pre- scribed 1t to convaleseents and other weak patients that the food is won derful rebuilGer and restorer of nerve and brain tissue. as well as muscle. It improves the digestion and sick pa tients always gain just as did in strength and weight very rapidly.
 .,I was in such a low state that had to give up my work entirely and go to the mountains of this state: but two months there did not improve me; in fact was not quite as well as when I left home. My food absolutely refused 10 sustain me and it became plain that I must change then l be- gan to use Grape-Nut food and in two weeks I could walk mile without the least fatigue and in five weeks re- turned to my home and practice. talk ing up hard work again. Since that time I have felt as well and strong as l ever did in my life.
 "As a physician who seeks to help sll sufferers I consider it duty to make these facts public" Name given by Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich. :
 Trial 10 days on Grape-Nuts when the regular food does not seem to sus- lain the body will work miracles.
 There's reason"
 Look in each pkg. for the famous lit- He book, "The Read to Wellville."
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-23
Canada Grazing Lands.

Canada was until recently the only owner of vast area of good grazing land, located in it's northwestern terri tories, to which it invited American cat tlemen The latter have responded so numerously that it promises to be only a question of time when the ranges of Canada will be as bare as those of Mon tana and the Dakotas So rapid has been the depletion of this grazing ground in fact that cattle growers who have recently looked over that region have concluded not to send any cattle up there, realizing that overstoeking and a rapid influx of settlers will render the busi- ness merely transitory.
The Monticellonian., 1904-06-23
Disappoiutment.

The yetng man with the swell suit, slen- Ser cane. and Jaunty air, was CONSCIOUS of being observed.
 Out Of the corner of his eye he saw that the people on the other side of the street were looking at him as he saun- tered along.
 A sign on a letter box, Fresh Paint" 1" attracted his attention.
 He stopped and looked at it.
 But ne did not touch it.
 He turned. instead, and looked at the people on the other side of the street through his monoele.
 Then he resumed his sauntering.
 Some men are too contrary to iive.- Chicago Tribune.