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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-10
VOIc0 Of
the People
HENRY q. METCALF.

To the Editor or The News:
When a good man departs from this life
IL seems fitting that tribute should be
paid to his memory. for character do
termines destiny. and TO virtue alone is
genuine homage due We have witnessed
the departure OF one who presented to
the world the beautiful example OF a
pure, a stainless and a useful life En-
dowed with a mind OF more than ordi-
nary capacity. broad and liberal In all
his views and possessed OF Judgment
strong. quick and unerrins, II was yet
his moral nature that was the crowning
beauty OF his character.
Henry r. Metcaf lived and served
during the most important period Of our
country's history. and we'll and faith
fully aid he perform the duties OF citizen
ship. and true and ardent was his devo-
tion 20 his place OF residence--the state.
the nation and the world-and as In
every other relation OF life was az "a
pillar IN the temple" "a strong staff"
"a beautiful rod" OF rare elevation ot
character and purity Of thought and
motive; high purpose. undsunted cour-
age and unwavering faith in the INFINITE
goodness. Mr.. Metcalf was an inspiration
to all who knew him and were capable
OF understanding and appreciating true
nobility Of life and character.
Decided and incorporating IN his own
views he was yet charitable and con-
eiderate towards those who differed from
him. and neither respected nor loved a
person less for being, as he himself was.
true 20 his convictions and decided In
maintaining them.
No public man was ever less actuated
by ambition or any form OF self-seeking
than ne. consequently, although he filled
many offices Of trust and honor he never
courted preferment. hut yielded his ac-
ceptance ss duty which he owed to
his family. the community and the world.
All proper modes OF religious and benevo-
lent enterprises. peace and arbitration.
good civil government and necessary
public improvements held an active place
in his Efforts N IL we'll known that dur
lnr the latter part ~ his life he took
special interest In the cause OF temper
ance and especially a. related 20 the sole
" intoxicating drink.
In private and social life Mr.. Metcalf
dspisyed uncommon cheerfulness, Kind
ness and even sweetness OF disposition
and urbanity OF manners. though IN all
matters Of conscience possessing innexi-
bic rtrictnese and nrmness.
"A man resolute and steady 20 his trust,
rnnsxible 90 all and oostlnstely just
He was most happy In HE family rels
tlons. with a kind and watchful devotion
to the interests OF thoes committed to HE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-10
FATALITY IN SUBWAY.
First Death From Operation Of TraIa There
Occurred SUNDAY.

New York oct 10.--Mlchael Kupac. an
electrician. 20 years old was run down
and almost instantly killed by subway
train at one Hundred and Thirty. seventh
street yesterday
This IL the first fatality in the subway
caused by the operation Of n train. On
the train were 81 men and women who
had been enjoying the trip through the
subway at the invitation Of some OF the
officials. They were thrown into a great
state OF excitement Motornan Griffin
was arrested.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-10
PASSENGERS FROM The SOUTH.

List OF passengers from Baltimore and
Norfolk on Merchants and Miners Trans
portation companys steamship Howard.
arriving at Providence today: Mr. ~. ".
Sawyer. Mrs. n. r. Sawyer. Mr.. Jacob
Clegg. Mr.. John II. MORN. Mr.. W. y.
Knight. Mrs. w n. knight. Miss NJ ".
Knight. Miss n A. knight, Mr. A. n.
Waldo. Mr.. Timothy Mccarthy. Mr..
Charles oGara, Mrs. Charles O'Gara.
Mr. w. L. Colbert. Mr. J. y. Dunn. Dir
J l. Tucker. Mr r n Smith. Mrs
Mary Casper Mrs r shrureA Miss ;.
shrure. AR Frank Caspsr. Mr.. a. Boe.
line. AR. Charles Hyler.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-10

ASSAULT
ON WOMAN

William Fisher colored. was before
Judge Sweetland today for an assault
upon Grace @. simms, also colored and
his common law wife.
The woman left him last week. and
Saturday night he went TO Gadsden
street, where She had gone and demand
ed that she return to him
When she refused he knocked her down
and kicked her in the head.
Several teeth were Knocked out, one eye
was closed and her jaw was badly swol-
len.
Fisher pleaded guilty and was held IN
500 for sentence next Friday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-10

The present York said have completely
changed disposition Gov Odel His friends however be
eve he will control of the Republican machine The opposi
ton Higgins making much headway in rural New York
expected short time and his election prophesied by
conservative observers of political events.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-10
what On10S-8
Arc Saying

The constitution aid not follow the flag
to the Philippines. and II the Declaration
OF Independence has ever been translated
into Spanish or Tagalog II was an un-
wholesome and rcgrettable mistake. -
Buffalo Courier
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-10

Whatever auibbng be La Toilette the
plain people, the Lincoln did The plain people
infablc largely they honestly
than the corporation
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-10

According the New York Mail this socetys motto: I'VE
makes the laws of New York long control
the divorce of Rhode Island"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-10

The Democratic against Mr. Corteyou appears be due
his ability get funds and fun for the while they
neither.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-10

would be good thing for humanity the iron that
the intended for life could the souls those
who put it there.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-10

The differences between Mr.. Watson
and Mr. Bryan In this campaign are
clearly marked Mr.. Watson IL openly op-
posed 10 Judge Parker's election. Mr.
Watson does not hesitate TO confess the
Bryanite- -Populistlc hope of getting pos
session OF the Democratic party machin-
cry again II Judge Parker can he defeat
ed But Mr.. Watson. In doing what
ne can 10 insure President Roosevelts
election. is not speaking under the au-
thority OF the Democratic National COM
mittee New York World.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-10

The Democratic farce entitled Drifting Toward Empire is
to be withdrawn boards for Of patronage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-10

The News will be sale the St
be obtained in front of the postofe the leading
Administration Building the principal fair
various hotels.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-10

be mpered ordinary traffic of everyday life gevousy %
interfered man
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-10

once che ala his typewritins
And he dictated 20 her.
Now ~ 10 she Who dictates
And he is afraid 10 Stir
New Orleans PicayunA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-10

1T Il again announced-this time Off
cially-thst Judge Parker will not stump
the country Hut just walt few weeks
and watch the country stump Judge Par
North American.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-10

Is because Russia doing the thing by evacuang
Manchuria Great Britain is getting of Tibet?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-10

Columbia and Pansms are both asits-
tea We'll. perhaps that climate is no
worse for our soldiers than that OF the
Philippines "--cincinnau Enquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-10

Under tho circumstances there Is moth
ing OF bathos and much OF psthos In Gen
erai stoes-ers message. we pray 60 God
for victory and the health OF Your Ma
jesty. A comprehensive prayer and loyal.
and. corning from soldiers. heroic In very
truth."--Cfeveland Leader.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-10

Democratic agitation has raised high hopein Manilabu
there they false
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-10

Naval observers Of every land recos
nise one clear fact that stands forth from
the bloody nsbula of the sea ishts In the
present war. and that is that the long dis
tance gun In the decisive factor In mod
ern naval warfare. In the last sortie OF
the Russian feet from Port Arthur. as
well as IN the engagement between Ad-
miral Kamimura and tho Vladivostok
fleet. nshting was engaged IN when the
opposing shlps were almost hull down TO
each others vision. San Francisco Call.
Several Democratic spellbinders have
beon sent into Pennsylvania. Perhaps Mr..
Taggart and his co-workers desire for
some teason 10 keep the Republican ma
jority In pennsylvania under 10000 this
year. Chicago Record Herald
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-10

Tom Watson pen appears be sharp and ncisive
his tongue.
Justice Sness proposes old remedy for the divorce
evil
Taggart is after the rainbows again
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-19
Sixth Anniversary.

The sixth anniversary OF Elbert Coun-
ty W. X. c. was observed with appropri-
ate exercises on Saturday. May IA, at
Elizabeth. An excellent dinner was
served previous to the services, which
was well phtronized by the citizens, some
thing like $500 was realized which will
be used in purchasing flag for the Eliz-
abeth school and which will be present
cd at the close OF the present term Of
school.
After dinner all adjourned to the
church, where the services were held.
Rev. Powell, the pastor, presided. The
exercises were opened by singing "Amer-
lea" Mrs. Blazer presided at the organ.
Mr. Dana Of Colorado Springs was then
Introduced and favored the audience
with some "reminiscences of those stir
ring and eventful days OF the COS. His
talk was much enjoyed by the old com
rades. At the conclusion of the exer-
cises the corps held their regular bust
ness session.
Memorial day will be observed with
appropriate exercises in Ebert Rev. G.
X. Powell will preach the memorial ser
mon on Sunday, May 20, in the Elbert
Presbyterian church, of which further
notice will be given.-PRRss Con.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-19
Joseph Newman, May 20.

Joseph Newman, the well known song
humorist, will give an evenings enter
tainment in Elbert Monday evening, May
%, at Presbyterian church. Mr.. New
man comes well recommended He has
sung in every city of prominence in the
country, and from New York to San
Francisco he has been praised for his
originality, for the high order OF his hu-
NOR and for the pleasing effectiveness
with which he sings and recites. He
spent one summer as an entertainer in
London and was received there with en-
thusiasm. He is the composer of more
than forty songs which include story
ballads, songs Of sentiment, lullabies, and
humorous songs on various subjects. No
one in Ebert or the surrounding country
can afford to miss hearing Mr.. Newman
An evening with him is sure to be an
evening delightfully."- spent. Remember
the date, Monday, May %.
Admission, % cents; children under
IL, 10 cents.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-19
SIDNEY SIFTINGS.

May 1s.-Mrs. Eli Knowles and Mrs
Nat Twombly visited in Colorado Springs
last week.
Fred and Harry Evans returned home
Sunday from Yuma county, where they
have large sheep ranch.
Mrs, G. ii. Clark, formerly resident
OF this neighborhood, has returned to
Colorado Springs from Newtown, Mo.
Henry Mathews and Z. w. Moulton
are planting twenty-five acres of sugar
beets in the Loveland district.
Word has been received from Alfred
and Will Cole saying that their party
reached Steamboat Springs safe and
sound, having been on the road just two
weeks. They were snowbound in Ten
nessee pass and were compelled to shovel
their way out. They are greatly i'm
pressed with the beauty and possibilities
OF what they have seen Of Routt county.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-19
SPUD VALLEY.

May 1s.-Eli Coole and Albert Reyes
ter bought a new spud planter last week
at Elbert.
win Foreman is working for Charlie
Harding this week, helping him plant
his potatoes. -.
Nearly everyone in this neighborhood
is planting spuds this week.
AT the special school election held last
Monday Thomas Cantril was elected to
succeed j. A. Melburn as treasurer Of
this district.
1t was decided by vote of the people
to declare two weeks vacation OF school
until the busy season is over. Why Mr..
Epler, the most influential member Of
the board, or in the neighborhood, and
who has figured so prominently in max
ing this district what it is, allowed school
to commence so early, has been some
what Of a puzzle to the patrons of the
school. However, Mr.. Epler must have
had good reasons or he would not have
done So
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-19
A Pioneer Teacher.

Mrs. Robert Hawke OF Melvin spent a
couple OF days here last week visiting
her daughter, Mrs. George McKimmie.
Mrs. Hawke has the distinction Of being
the teacher of the first school organized
in what is now Elbert county-then a
part of Douglas county. This was dur
ing the closing year Of the Civil warm
1896 The school house was located near
Running creek, about eight miles north
west of Elbert, on what was then known
as the Williams and Jones ranch. E. Il.
Baldwin, j. II. Jones and j. ii. Lundy
assisted in building the school house
and a portion OF the old log building yet
remains on the spot where it stood almost
forty wears ago
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-19
Wreck Near EastonviIle.

The northbound train was wrecked
Tuesday morning about three and half
miles north Of Eastonville and two box
cars, loaded with coal and merchandise,
the coach, baggage and mail car were
thrown from the track. The engine and
a car of coal remained on the track. The
wreck was caused by the rails spread
ing. There were number OF passengers
in the coach but none Of them were in
iured. The track was cleared and the
train reached Elbcrt about 8 o'clock the
same evening. The coach and baggage
car, which had just come out Of the shop,
were not damaged to any extent.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-19
CAMERON AND PROSPERITY.

May lS.-Mrs. l.. Jewell and daughter
Lilly, Of Parker, visited at the home Of
l.. G. Jewell last week.
Miss Jessie Coe came home from Den.
yer last week.
A. F. Kunze struck water in his well
at depth Of 122 feet and has seventeen
feet Of water.
f. Bietch and son went to Brigton the
first of the week to visit friends.
The young people Of Prosperity enjoy
ed party at L. @. JEWELS last Thurs
day evening The time was spent with
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-19
A STARTLING Test.

To save a life, Dr. T. G. Merritt, OF No.
Mehoopany, Pa, made a startling test
resulting in wonderful cure. He
writes, "a patient was attacked with vi
olent hemorrhages, caused by liberation
Of the stomach. / had often found Elec-
trio Bitters excellent for acute stomach
and liver troubles so prescribed them.
The patient gained from the first and
has not had an attack in fourteen months
Electric Bitters are positively guaranteed
for dyspepsia, indigestion, constipation
and kidney troubles. Try them. Only
Soc at o. X. Longs.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-19
Cured His Mother of Rheumatism.

"My mother has been sufferer for
many years with rheumatism" says W
II. Howard, of Husband, Pa. "At times
she was unable to move at all, while AT
all times walking was painful. pre-
sented her with bottle OF Chamber.
lain's Pain Balm and after few appli.
cations she decided it was the most won
derful pain reliever she had ever tried
in fact, she is never without it now and
is at all times able to walk. An occa.
sional application OF Pain Balm keeps
away the pain that she was formerly
troubled with For sale by o. X. Long
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-19
CORRESPONDENCE
FONDIs NEWS NOTES.

May 1s.-Next Sunday is the regular
appointment of the Rev. MIR. Farrar at
this place.
A. II. Tripp and family visited at Ra-
nah Saturday.
Next Saturday will be the last day of
this term of the Union Valley school.
The school will give an entertainment
and the parents and patrons and all
interested are invited to be present.
Misses Lucy Corlew and May Petit
went to Elbert on Tuesday OF last week
to meet Miss Eliza Corlew, who has re-
turned from her trip to Illinois and Kan
sas.
All those who are to take part in the
Children's Day entertainment are re-
questcd to meet at the church next Sat
urday at 2 o'clock for practice.
The school election in district No. 20,
which was held on Wednesday Of last
week at Union Valley school house, re-
suited in the reelection of Miss Mary
jackson for treasurer for term OF two
years, and William Bender secretary for
one year. A special tax OF eight mills
was voted and a committee was appeint-
ed, with John Malloy as chairman, to see
what could be done in regard to building
new school house.
b. NJ. Maroon of Elbert was through
this country buying cattle the first OF
| the week.
II. M. Binkley, OF the Cottage hotel at
Franktown, was a Fondis visitor Sun
day.
| Louis T.. Ruffieux left for the Soldiers
and Sailors Home at Monte Vista Mon.
day.
Samuel S. Mazzotta of Denver has
bought Major James Johnstons place
and will arrive with his family in about
week. Mr.. Johnston and family will
occupy the old Humphreyville place un-
til August when they will go to Denver,
where they have purchased property.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-19
When the Sap Rises

weak lungs should be careful. Coughs
and colds are dangerous then. One Min
ute Cough Cure cures coughs and colds
and gives strength to the lungs. Mrs
G. f. Fenner, of Marion, Ind, says. ~
suffered with a cough until / run down
in weight from 148 to 90 pounds. tried
a number OF remedies to no avail until !
used One Minute Cough Cure. -Four
bottles OF this wonderful remedy cured
me entirely Of the cough, strengthened
my lungs and restored me to my normal
weight, health and strength" Sold by
o. K. Long.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-19
Democratic Mass Convention.

The Democrats Of Ebert county are
hereby called to meet in mass conven-
ton in Elizabeth on Saturday, May %.
1904, at 1:30 p. IN. for the purpose Of
electing four ~ delegates to represent
Elbert county in the Democratic state
convention to be held at Pueblo, Colo,
on Tuesday, June 2, 1904, for the pur.
pose Of electing delegates TO attend the
Democratic National convention to be
held at st. Louis on July A, 1904.
b. G. KILN, Chairman,
DANIEL BooHER, Secretary,
Democratic County COMMITTEE.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-19
Whooping Cough.

"In the spring OF 1901 my children had
wbooping cough" says Mrs. ID. w. Capps
of Capps, Ala. ~ used Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy with the most satisfac-
tory results. | think this is the best
remedy i have ever seen for whooping
cough" This remedy keeps the cough
loose, lessons the severity and frequency
of the coughing spells and counteracts
any tendency toward pneumonia. For
sale by o. r. Long
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-19

When in Colorado Springs stop at the
Spaulding House. Everything neat and
clean. Electric cars from depots and to
all parts of the city. Rates s1.50 to 500
a day. Special rates by the week. Opp.
new court house. j. Himebaugh, Prop'r.
When in Denver stop at the Inter
Ocean Hotel, corner 10th and Blake sts.,
George n. Stein, proprietor. American
and European plans. Rooms SOC, 75c,
sl00. Neat and clean. Steam heat.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-19
A Cure for Piles.

Il had bad case OF piles" says G. F.
Garter, Of Atlanta, Ga, and consulted a
physician who advised me to try box
Of DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. pur-
chased u box and wns entirely cured. 1t
is splendid for piles, giving relief instant
ly, and l heartily recommend it to all
sufferer" DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
is unequalled for its healing qualities.
Eczema and other skin diseases, also
sores, cuts, burns, and wounds OF every
O. r. Long
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-19
REMovEo 70 sos-so7 sIxTEENTH sI.

One of the greatest blessings a modest
man can wish for is a good, reliable set
of bowels. Ii you are not the happy
ly improve the efficiency OF those you
have by the judicious use Of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They
are pleasant to take and agreeable in ef-
feet. For sale by o. R. Long.
Daily papers and magazines for sale at
the Tribune news stand.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-19
Speer Elected in Denver.

Robert W. Speer, Democrat. was elect
ed mayor of Denver as the result Of
Tuesdays election, by 2,5o0. The Den.
yer papers as usual are crying fraud, and
the Republican says Speer's election will
be contested. The election was perhaps
the most important in Denver IN recent
years, inasmuch as the mayor and others
named under the new charter will hold
office for four years.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-19
BIJOU BASIN.

May ls.-Jaeob Epler OF Elbert was in
the Basin Saturday.
-Doc" Knight transacted business in
the Basin one day last week.
The milk supply is on the increase at
the cheese factory.
Frank Deninny and brother Ben have
employment on the Stephen Holden
ranch, which is operated by Messrs.
DANson and Kelly.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-19
hade Young Again.

."one of DIR. Kings New Life Pills each
night for two weeks has put me in my
teens again." writes ID. II. Turner Of
Dempseytown. Pa. They're the best in
the world for liver, stomach and bowels
Purify vegetable. Never gripe. Only
2oc at Longs drug store.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-19

Beulah Hotel, headquarters for tran
sients, recently reopened and under new
The table supplied with
the best the market affords. Nice clean
rooms. Rates reasonable. Opposite
ANNA GuYETrE, Manager.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-19
DIR. Brown, Dentist.

DR.. Brown, OF the firm of Cham bcrlain
& Brown, dentists, Of Colorado Springs,
will be in Elbert on Friday and Satur-
day, May Doth and 2lst.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-19

games and music and nice refreshments
were served at midnight.
Fred Bush returned from California
Sunday and will work for Joseph Smith
this summer.
The daily tribune., 1904-03-05
Cheap Rates Again via U. P.

One WAY second class colonist tick.
cts at the following low rates will be
on sale daily from March / to April
80. inclusive, via u. p. r. R.:
To San FrAncIsco. Los Angeles,
San Diego. and many other CAlifor.
mia points. s25. 90.
To Everett, Whatcom, Vancouver
aud Victoria. via HuntinRto, and
Spokane. ea5
To Tacoma, aud Seattle, via Hunt.
ington and Portland, or via Hunting
ton and Spokane, t25.
To Portland and to Astoria. Ash.
land. Roseburg. Eugene. Albany and
Salem. including branch lines in
Oregon, via Portland. t25.
To Spokane. all intermediate. main
and branch lines on 0. r. & N. Co.
also to -WanaaeIsee-a intermediate
points. ss2 90.
To Butte. Anaconda. Helena ant
all intermediate main line point
$50 90.
Very liberal stop overs allowed in
Nevada. California and at points west
Of Pocatel!o. Idaho.
For full information call on your
local agent, or address
E. X. GRIFFIN,
Gen'l. Agent. U. p. Il. R.,
914l 18th st.. Denver.
The daily tribune., 1904-03-05
Now Is the Time.

To visit Hot Springs. Arkansas via the
Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain route.
The season ut the great National
health and pleasure resort il now in
full blast. Climate unsurpassed.
Handsome descriptive literature can
be obtained free by calling on or ad-
dressing
H. B. KOOsER,
Gen. Western Freight and PasaGr.
Aat, 100 Stout street. Dspvsr Colo.
$40
The daily tribune., 1904-03-05
Portland.

John Maste.son has moved back to
Portland from Kansas.
The O. F & I. surveyors have been
at work in this vicinity surveying the
new ditch.
Mable Ferguson is better and going
to school after q brief illness.
The Sunday school is gradually
getting better. 1t numbered 90 last
Sunday.
A large crowd attended church last
Sunday. Rev. R. N. Wilson will
preach regolarly every second and
fourth Sunday at 8 p m. Sunday
school will be held at 2 90 p. m.
A finch party was feature at the
home of G. W. Kelso's Tuesday night.
Quite . number of friends gathered
there and all had a good time.