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The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-20
When His Head swelled.

AS illustrative of the exhilarating eff
fects of liquor. Alderman Hammond
Odell tells the story of switchman
who took a drink and felt that he
ought to be section boss. He took an
ether and said, 81 ought to be divi-
sion superintendent" He took two or
three more and felt that he ought to
be general manager of the railroad.
Then he took two or three more and
thought he should be president of the
road.
In few minutes the fast express
was approaching. The switchn.an
raised aloft his red lamp and brought
the train came to standstill.
what is the trouble?" inquired the
conductor.
The switchman slowly pulled out his
witch and said. You are two minutes
late. Don't let this happen again.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-20
Mr.. HIllyer,s BURGLAR Alarm.

Mr.. Hillyer was heavy sleeper.
He was a man. also. with chronic
fear of burglars. 1t was these two
things that led him to have the win
dow of his sleeping room equipped
with a burglar alarm of the latest and
most approved description.
A few mornings after the device had
been installed he came down to
breakfast with grin on his face.
Il had funny dream last night"
he said. Il dreamed that a burglar
raised my window and the alarm went
off. but he didn't seem to mind it. He
rumaged the bureau drawers, found
my watch and pocketbook and slipped
out the way he came in. By the way"
he added, Il forgot to bring down my
watch and pocketbook. I'll go and
get them"
He went upstairs and returned in a
moment with an entirely different look
on his face. The watch and pocket
book were gone. 1t had not been o
dream.-Youth's Companion.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-20
crop Swept up by Wind.

A strange freak of the whirlwind
in its tantrums was witnessed near
Neufchatel the other day. A large
field of barley had been reaped. and
the work of garnering had just begun.
The first wagon was being loaded,
when sudden whirlwind almost in
an instant swept the whole field clear.
The grain rose to great height in
the air, was then turned over, and
finally disappeared in the distance,
coming down in quite a different dis
trict. So sudden was the occurrence
that everything had disappeared.
while the amazed harvesters stood
with their implements in their hands.
From the whole field not so much as
one CARLOAD could be gleaned.-Lon'
don Globe.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-20
( CHAPTER XVII.
Sam Rounds Rcpents.


Cosmopolitan Improvement stock
was strong and active during the ses-
sion preceding the evening set for the
special consideration of its franchises.
Brokers who acted for Arthur Morris
stood on the floor of the exchange
and bid up the stock and took all Of
ferings. The price mounted steadily.
but rapidly. There was heavy selling
from some unknown source, and at
the close enormous blocks came cut
The rumor spread that James Blake
was selling the stock. When his
representatives stood in the excited
mob and boldly proffered Cosmopoli-
tan in thousand-share lots. the price
ragged. but Morris's agents came to
The rescue and it closed just below the
top figure.
A published poll of the council
showed a majority in favor of the
ordinances, and wise spectators pre-
dicted that in the expected boom of
the morrow Blake would be severely
punished. Blake denied himself to all
callers. The transactions were re-
corded in the name of John Hawkins,
and that gentleman spent ALI of his
time with Mr.. Burton"
Early in the day John sent for
Blake.
mr.. Hawkins and have arranged
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-20

set for the dinner He waited with i'm
patience for Jessie, and was ELUSIVE
in his greeting when she entered the
drawing-room.
you are more than prompt, Mr..
Norris" she said. releasing her hand.
II have something to say to you. to
ask you, Jessie. Are we likely to be
disturbed here?"
II think not. What weighty secret
have you TO disclose. Mr.. Morris?
Pray be seated"
Tho great house was silent, and the
yellow light of the setting sun flooded
the room. Jessie was superb as she
calmly awaited the declaration her in
tuition told her was forthcoming. She
could not find in her heart the slight
est feeling of pity or sympathy for
Arthur Norris
Il have waited years for this mo
ment,v he said. dramatically. His
fnce paled slightly, but he was not
abashed From the hour ! saw You
in bingham have admired you. and
row ask you to be my wife. AS you
know. l think great deal of you;
more than | know how to tell you,
The governor-dear old governor!-
endorses my choice. Say you will
have me. Jessie."
He had not forgotten the peroration
of his carefully prepared and oft-re-
hearsed proposal, and concluded by
dropping clumsily to his knees. There
was more of demand than Of plead
ing in his manner.
Jessie Gardens eyes flashed as she
looked down upon him.
Arise, Mr.. Morris, and make an
end to this scene!" she said. as she
iustinctively drew away from him. II
cannot marry you. You must respect
this answer as final"
Her voice was low, but firm, and
the dark eyes held no CLEAN of hope.
Morris struggled to his feet.
"You told me to wait two years for
you. and | have waited!" he ex-
claimed, harshly. This is strange
reward for my patience and for my
kindness to your father!'
Il told you I would not marry with
in two years. | have kept my word.
, made no other promise. l shall not
discuss your business relations with.
General Garden. You certainly have
not considered me a part of them.
Since our, dinner engagement prom
ises no pleasure to either of us, will
release you from 1t. Pray excuse me.
General Garden will be with you pres
hntly,"
Don't go. ! beg of you'll" pleaded
Morris, as Jessie turned to leave the
rom. your absence from the din
ner would-well, 1t would be very EN-
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-20
Constitutional Amendment.

Not,cs In hereby given that at the
rzeneraf election to be held on the
eighth day of November. A d. 1904
there will be submitted to the aualined
electors of the State of Colorado the
question of amending the Constitutions
of said State.
The authority for submitting such
ouestion is found in Senate Bill No. 24o.
which is. in words and figures, follow
ing. viz: ffg ~.
AN ACT
TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORS OF THE STATE OF
COLORADO AN AMENDMENT TO
SECTION . OF ARTlcLE OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF TILE
STATE OF COLORADO.
BE II Enacted by The General Assembly
of the state of Coloradoi
Section /. There shall be submitte4
FOR rnSmbers OF the General Assembly.
for their smeeppdment to the consttntio.
Of the State of Colorado; which. when
ratified by Q, majority OF those voting
'stitution, namely: Section of Ar
e OF the Constitution of tho State
of Colorado shall be amended SO as to
Sec. .. All taxes shall be uniform
upon the same class of subjects within
Tie territorial limits of the authority
ievying the tax. and shall be levied
and collected under general laws
which shall prescribe such regulations
sonai; Provided, That the. personal
property OF every person being the
head OF a family to the value of 5000
shall be exempt from taxation. bitches.
canals and fumes owned and used by
lie
eating land owned by such Individual
or Corporations, or the individuals
members thereof, shall noe he separate
ly taxed SO long as they shall be owned
Sec. 2. Each elector voting at said
election and DESTROYS OF voting for or
against said amendment shall deposit
in the ballot box his ticket. on which
shall be printed the words, Tor the
amendment concerning exemption of
ton" and Against the amendment
concerning exemption of 5000 OF per-
sonai property from taxation, ana
shall indicate his or her choice By
placing a cross opposite one or the 9th
err OF said groups of words,
tfon or rejection of said amendment
shall be canvassed and the result do
termined by the laws of the state for
the canvass of votes for representa-
tives in Congress.
Approved. April s, 1908.
In testimony whereof. l have mere
unto set my hand and affixed the great
seal of the State of Colorado, at the
city of Denver. this 21st day of Sep
TENDER. A. d. 1904.
JAMES COwIE.
(seal) Secretary Of State.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-20
A Remarkable Wind Cave.

In the Black hills of South Dakota
there is fine scenery. Including a
wind cave" ten miles north of Hot
Springs. A wind blows out of the
cavern in summer and into it in win
ter. probably because in summer the
air outside is warmer and in winter
cooler than it is inside. A remarkable
feature of the cave is ''boxwork" or
honey-combed structure of calcite on
some of the ceilings and walls. The
origin of 1t appears to be that the
limestone occurs in polygonal blocks
with partitions of calcite between the
blocks. and while the limestone de-
cayss and falls out. in the form Of
dust or sand. the calcite partitions re-
main in their places.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-20
CHAPTER xxvl-contiuued.


You've got him all right" roared
Hawkins. grasping John Burts hand.
I'm proud OF you, my boy! ! came
n. to help you ont. and now ! find
that you have turned the trick with
out me. Is there anything more you
wante"
Yes" returned John.
well. You'll get her. I'll back your
grandad's Judgment that she Is walt
ing for you. Speaking of Peter Burt,
how old did you say he is?''
sNearly ninety"
AND you wish me to see him.
Think I'll wait until he's hundred
declared John Hawkins. LICKING
aside, III go with you any day you
say, and I'll be damned glad to meet
the old man. Only I'll promise not to
swear again in his presence"
! They: talked for hours, and Haw-
kiLs listened with interest TO the dis
closures made by Sam Rounds con-
corning the Cosmopolitan Improve
ment Company. W tiss
A messenger arrived with a sealed
letter from the alderman. informing
John Burt that the bribery money had
been paid over or deposited. With the
seven aldermen supposed to be pur-
chased. Morris estimated a majority
OF four in favor of his new franchises
He was so sure of speculative sue
cess that he had fixed the dinner
party to General Garden, Jessie. Edith
and Blake for Tuesday evening-the
date of the council session when his
rds nt,fd fn,+
action. The news of his triumph
should come to him while he was rev.
cling in the charm of Jessie Gardens
presence. The contemplation of this
pleasure inspired Morris with a new
idea.
The dinner should celebrate his for
NAL engagement TO Jessie Garden!
The more he pondered over this brill
liant coup the more enhancing did it
seem.
His carriage drew up at the Bishop
residence an hour before the time
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-20
SAVED az PET pAaRo...
Bird Attacked and Drove Away Tramp
Who Menaced Children.


Who Menaced Children.
Grace Corwin. IL years old. with
her little brother Willie. of Los An
geles. Cal. wandered up into lonely
Sepulveda canyon the other afternoon.
An old pet parrot. unnoticed. hoped
and fiuttered after them. The chill
dren fell asleep under the trees. Grace
was awakened by a tramp who had
crept up on the sleeping children.
when suddenly piercing cries of
"Help!" Murder" Help" were
heard. There was flutter of wings.
rush, and before the startled tramp
could recover from his surprise Polly
had fastened her crooked claws into
the collar of his coat, and was strik-
ing at his face with her beak. Little
Grace. telling of the occurrence. said:
Il guess was too scared to cry and
/ couldn't make myself say anything.
Willie was scared. too. and he cried.
Then Polly screamed. The man
jumped up and looked around. Then
Polly lighted right down on his face
and clawed him. She got one claw
In his whiskers, and she picked him
SO that the blood ran down his face
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-20

anything more about-about marriage,
tut please go with us. Something
may happen which you would like to
hear about. You will go; wont you
Miss Cafden?"
Jessie yielded to this miserable en-
treaty. and moment later General
Garden entered the room and relieved
an awkward situation. Jessie took
small part in the conversation as the
carriage rolled down the avenue, but
Morris chatted gaily with Edith Han
cock. He secretly nursed his anger.
bat Jessie noticed that he studiously
ignored General Garden.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-20
A ilttIe Girls Loves.

Bessie (aged five) was accustomed
to come to her mothers room before
the family was up. One Sunday morn
ing. while making the customary visit,
the odors of breakfast in preparation
managed to reach the sleeping quar-
tiers. Bessie, with her arms around
her mothers neck. gave one or two
vigorous shifts, then with an air of
anticipation announced, Mamma,
there's two fings dess love mos o.
enyfing in der world"
What are they, Bessie?" asked her
mamma.
God and baked beans Bessie re-
piled, smacking Der ps.-Lippincott's
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-20

In some parts of West Africa the
girls have long engagements. On the
day OF their birth they are betrothed
to baby boy a trife older than them.
selves. and at the age of twenty they
are married. The girls know of no
other way of getting a husband. and
so they are quite happy and satisfied.
AS wives they are patterns of obedi-
ence. and the marriages usually turn
out q success.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-20
(seal.)


Emisrants from Denmark, none of
whom is illiterate, all come to the
United States. Ninety per cent of
them are Lutherans and nearly all OF
them settle on farms. The ordinary
day laAorer in Copenhagen receives
s54 year, with board. lodging and
washing; by the day. in harvest time.
fifty to sixty-five cents.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-20
AlwaXs Lean Year

In one part of all the Russias." the
province of Ukraine, it is always leap
year as far as the female privilege of
proposing is concerned. 1t is said to
be customary there, when young
woman falls in love with a man, for
her to go to his fathers mouse, and
in the most tender and pathetic man
ner plead with the young man to take
her as his wife. She promises the
most submissive obedience to his will
ii he viii but accept her. If the young
man says: Il beg that you will ex-
cuse me from this" she tells him that
she is resolved not to depart until he
shall promise to take her for better or
worse. She accordingly takes up her
abode there and remains until he is
wooed and Won or until he ends the
siege by fleeing to parts unknown.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-20

Jones-It's useless to ask Brown to
say word in my favor. He has no
earthly use for me.
Smith-What's the trouble?
Jones-I was foolish enough TO let
h'.n owe me money.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-20

Heinrich Vogel, well-known Ger.
man portrait painter. who. however,
has not done any work for three
decades, has left his whole property
valued at s250,0O0, for the founding
of charitable institution for artists.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-20

A somewhat curious and unique
sight is to be seen in Chiswick tEng.)
cemetery. Bordering large family
grave on which three separate tomb
stones are placed is a grape vine
grown several inches high, the stem
being thiclSly knotted and entwined.
At present the vine is laden With
punches of goodly-sized grapes.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-20

young

Dinglebatz-I understand young
5neaksby is quite an athlete
Snicklefritz-Is that so?
Dinglebatz-Yes; they say his spe-
ialty is running up and Jumping
,oard bills.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-20
Londoners Fond Of oysters.

Every week 100000 oysters are
consumed by the people Of London.
Half of the shells are broken up and
used for asphalt paving.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-20
In Z Class Of Ills own.

why is it no one will fight him7"
Because he has used the cable
ars SO much, hanging to strap. that
lis arms have stretched until he has
reach that puts him in class of
ig own
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-02

The president of college was talk
Ing to little group of undergraduates
about the wisdom of economy.
But while economy is WISE" he
said, "to be mean or niggardly Is the
height of foolishness. The niggardly
man is nearly always overreached. 1t
is like the story of the miser and the
mouthful of water.
This miser had a cask of wine I'm his
cellar, and every evening he would
send down his man to fetch him up Il
pitcher. TO keep the man from drink
Ing any of the wine he would make
him I'LL his mouth with water before
he left the room. Then, on his return.
the man would have to prove that the
water still remained in his mouth, and
thus the miser was convinced that
none of the wine had been stolen.
This scheme seemed ingenious, and
yet the servant, with the greatest ease,
overreached his MASTER He kept II
pitcher of water hidden in the cellar,
and, emptying his mouth on his de-
scent, he would drink all the wine he
desired and on his return upstairs
would still have full mouth to show
the unsuspecting master."-Philadel-
phia Bulletin.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-02

IL love is to flourish between two
people they must each be slow to take
offense and not only willing, but glad,
to pardon at the first aud falntest sign
of penitence; still more, to overlook
entirely the sin which has been blum
der or an accident. Life and love
are In great part the art of bearing
with other peoples shortcomings. Ev-
cry offender, whatever the offense, Is
in the eyes of the law entitled to Il
fair trial, and no one should be con-
demned unheard. The exercise of Il
modicum of common sense and justice
would nip most quarrels, whether be-
tween lovers or others, In the bud
Some one has wisely said that scarcely
n novel was ever written which could
have run to the end If the hero and
heroine had been fully frank with one
another. Most dissenslons are founded
upon Observation-Disclosures Much may
be forgiven to those who love much by
those who return such affection. Nor
Is 1t sufficient to forgive without for
getting the offense. The slate should
be wiped clean and the trnnsgression
be as though II had never been.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-02
The Vulgar Restaurant Hnbit.

Restaurant hospitality is remarka-
BILE feature of the times, and many is
the weary housewife who blesses the
arrangement. 1t lifts from her all wor-
ry and trouble and gives her as good
chance of enjoyment as any of her
guests. The very popularity Of this
form of entertaining, however, con-
stitutes e~"nliont photographs of mod
ern society. The first thing that
strikes one on entering is the babel of
voices. Every one screams. Women
who should be and ostensibly are so
ciety leaders yell their remarks. 1t is
not unusual TO see crossed knees, ell
bows on table and cigarettes when the
meal is over. To certain extent, per
haps, these things are due to our cous-
ins, who have very large continent
to be American in, but whose infec-
tious high spirits are, on Kipling's lis
land nine by seven," a little overpow-
ering in their eXpression.-London
Critic.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-02
MOItlke Wns a Spy In France.

Was the late Marshal Won Moltkc
ever employed us spy In Francef a
writer In La Vie Contemporalne says
he was. In 1868. says the writer In
question, Count Won Moltke entered
France in disguise and inspected the
frontier of the Rhine and the lines OF
Wissemburg In particular he made n
study of the Lefenses of Forbach and
Spicheren. There Is always, according
to the same authority, regular espio-
mage department connected with the
German army. 1t is u bureau. with Il
general at the head OF It. 1t comprises
three sections. ut the head Of each Of
which Is colonel. Each colonel has
under him certain number Of officers
of the general staff and clerks. The Of
ficers In this service are selected with
the greatest care from among the most
capable and distinguished men In the
service.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-02

Norris Wright was dead before he
touched the ground.
Seriously wounded himself II was
for some time very doubtful question
whether or not he would ever get well
But youth. a temperate life and an ex-
ccllcnt constitution finally brought him
around, and in year from that time
he killed General Grain with the same
knife he had used in his first encoun-
Ger. THE knife doesn't miss fire" he
said TO an intimate friend, Mr.. Bynum
of the parish of Rapides, "the pistol
does" This, of course, was long be
fore the perfection of the percussion
cap or the invention of the revolver.
james Bowie was engaged in the pur-
chase and contest of claims for great
tracts of lands that had been grants
made by the French crown. When
Louisiana was ceded TO the United
States and finally became state, there
was n good deal of trouble on this ac-
count over some of the titles of land
along the Red river and its tributa-
rics. \ man often had To fight for his
plantation, as frequently he would not
give il up to somebody with an old
French or Spanish grant. IL was In
these contests that james Bowie did
most Of his killing. lie had sixteen
lives on his hands from the use of that
one bloody knife. After much consid-
Grafton he had made knife that has
been the model and pattern for all the
real bowie knives that have ever had
the sanction Of their originator.
In 1898 Bowie sold his Louisiana
property and went TO Texas. The Lone
Star state was in the throes of a
bloody revolution. The gallant resist
nnce of the Texans so eNasperated Gen
eral Santa Anna, who was chief In com
mand of the Mexican forces, that lie
swore he would take no more prison
ers When Bowie arrived in Texas and
offered his services to the young re
public he was at once made colonel
of riflemen in the army of Texas.
In January, 1896. Colonel Bowie was
ordered TO San Antonio de BcXar to
assist In holding that place against
Santa Annals coming forces. The siege
ran along until March, when San An
tonic, trusting in the pledged word of
honor of Santa Anna, with n starved
out garrison, surrendered. A general
massacre took place. Travis, Crockett
and Bowie were murdered in cold
blood. stain ON General Annals mem
ory that time can never blot out. Colo
mel Bowie was badly wounded three
times and was in room of the main
work of the place called the Alamo.
He opposed the surrender as long as
was possible.
lie was lying on his bed when he
heard the triumphant Mexicans com
ing in. 1t was the first hint he had
had of the surrender. He knew that
his life was ended. He could, however,
move about a little. The instant the
MeXicans came into the room they be-
gan shooting ut him. He grasped his
knife and leaped among them like an
enraged tiger, and when the firing end
ed six Of his enemies had crossed the
StyX with James Bowie and gone with
him to the shades.-IIouston Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-02
The Value of Salt.

Besides being such an essential part
Of culinary art, salt has many other
uses perhaps not generally known
Salt cleanses the palate and furred
tongue. and gargle of salt and water
is often efiicacious. A pinch of salt
on the tongue, followed ten minutes
after by drink of cold water, often
cures sick headache. Salt hardens
the gums, makes the teeth white and
sweetens the breath. Sailed water and
alcohol in solution should be used for
rubbing weak ankles. Salt used dry
in the same manner as snuff will do
much to relieve colds. hay fever, etc
Salt in warm water II used for bathing
tired eyes will be found very refresh
ing. Salt and water will stop hemor-
rhage from tooth pulling.