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The Greeley tribune., 1904-02-18

DECEMBER 81, 1913
ny warrants Cancclled ,
missiono.a mfass Of County c5"%T' mt
warrants Paid and C.S
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LIABILITIES.
By Overdrafts, Co. Funds S 1926 Is
BY Outstanding Warrants 2s636 IS
BY Resources in Excess of
Liabilities s.........-...... 727+O 80
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COUNTY HOUSE BUILDING FUND.
STATE OF COLORADO, !
COUNTY OF WELD, ss'

y w. X Adams, County Clerk within and for SAD "
IN the state aforesaid do hereby certify the above and
~ oe true and correct of the receipts and
nens OF Weld county for the six months ending Dec N
9oo' true and correct statement of the county warrants
correct account of the financial condition of said county
e amount OF delinquent and unpaid due the cou"4
correct statement of all revenue receipts belonging to M
county Tor the six months ending Dec H. A. d. 1906
'he same appears of on the books of my said ONCE
'"e once OF the County Treasurer of said county.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF have hereunto set my n
'>eo my ofcai seal at Greeley this goth day OF jan AZ
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Showing the Resources and Liabilities of Weld County
on December 31st, A. d. 1908.

RESOURCES.
To Cash on Hand:
Pauper Fund ........-.....S 5l ~
To Delinquent and Unpaid
Taxes per Exhibit "D,'
County Funds ,.....-..... 1872 "a
REAL ESTATE.
Lots to o Block 81. Gree
ley, with Court House and
Jail thereon. 1900 %
Lots 10 and 20, Block 6, Gree
Icy with Sherilfs Resdnce
thereon ........ -. $500 90
Lots l. and II of ne /, seia,,
sec 5, twp N K IS. with
County House thereon 1000 90
Lots and :. Block lSi, and
all Blocks ISL Il ls2. Gree
ley, with County Hospital
Building thereon .......... 1850 90
Lots /, >. 3 & I, Block 49,
Greeley. with Greeley Hos
pital Building thereon 1000 90
sloO703 54
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COURT HOUSE AND GROUNDS.

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HOSPITAL. BUILDING.

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WARRANT ACCOUNT.

July l. 1903. 1000, -
Dec. ~, 1893.
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COUNTY HOUSE BUILDING

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The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-05-05

HI, E. My Wonderful Visit; q H552 Nj.
 Hobbes. J. O., pseud- The Vineyard; H652.S.
 Horne, 0. B.. and soobey, K, L. sto- ries of Great Artists; s275 H.
 Howard, J. Q. History of the Louisi- ana Purchase; 9734 H7.
 Hoxie, c. D. How the People Rule; Civies for Boys and Girls; 321s H.
 Huling, c. c. American Candy Max CT; 642 H.
 Lanteri, E. Modelling. 2v.; 7S6 LS.
 Le Gallienne, R. How to Get the Best Out of Books; O2O L1O.
 Lenornant, F. Monnaies ct Med allies; 737 LS. Leonard, M. F. How the Two Ends Met; j L55 Ho.
 Lewis, J. The Adventures of Doro- thy; L5S7 A. Lewis, J. The Adventures of Doro- l thy; L587 A. Lowe, E. J. Fern Growing; 5S7*L. 1 McCorkle, L. A. Old Time Stories .ol l the Old North State; 9756 M. McGovney, D. o. Civil Government in the Philippines; S2O M5. McIan, R. R., and Logan, J. McIan'' Costumes of the Clans of Scotland; S9l M
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'Jubnsoll $ Brctber, hii-ain sfasa st.. COT. Court.

DISTRICT OF NEW HAVEN. ss Pro-
 bate Court. May Sd. 1904. ESTATE or T. PARSONS DICKERMAN late of New Haven. in said district, de- ceased.
 The administrator having represent ed said estate insolvent, it is
 Ordered, d,-That commissioners to re- ceive and decide upon the claims of the creditors of said estate be appointed a7 a Court of Probate to be held at New Haven, in said district, on the 18th day of May, 1904, at ten o'clock in the fore noon. and that the administrator give public notice 10 all persons In interest to appear, If they see cause; before said Court. at said time and place. to be publishing this order three times in some newspaper having circulation in said district and due return make!
 LIVINGSTON W. CI4EAVELAND.
 nA-3tp sW Judge
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Specials for Thursday, land zha1gday onzy

Sicilian mohair DRESS GOODS in brown, and blue, 50 inches wide worth $I.oo
 At 7o cents yard BLACK sATEEN dress lining, good value at I8c. Special At 1oH cents yard LINEN DIAPER in 10 yard pieces IS inches wide; worth SI38. At 05 cents piece PILLOW. CASES, made of standard cotton, 45x 3o size; worth 17c.
 At I2N cents each Odd lot of WHITE LACES to be closed out, worth I9c and 25c At I2N cents yard EVENING GLOVES in light colors, 10 to 20 button lengths were SIPS and $I75.
 At $ cents pair Case of FANCY CHEVIOTS for shirtwasts worth 25c. At r cents yard Handsome assortment of DRESS DIMITIES; cheap at I2Hc Thursday At 9 cents yard Big bargain in STATIONERY in half-pound boxes; worth 25c At lo cents box Hemstitched PAPETERIE reduced iron, 33c
 To 25 cents box TOILET SOAPS in Rose; worth SC
 At 3 cents a cake Special in wonens 25c HANDKERCHIEFS, lace and embroidered At Io cents each
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NOTICE.

To whom it may concern:
 The Worcester and Connecticut East ern Railway Company,a specially char tered corporation, located in the town of New Haven, intends to apply to the Superior Court, within and for New Haven County, in session at New Ha- ven on the 18th day of May, 1904, at 1G o'clock, a. m, to have it's corporate name changed to "The Consolidated Railway Company
 Dated at New Haven, Connecticut this Sd day of May, 1904.
 THE WORCESTER AND CONNECTI- CUT EASTERN RAILWAY COMPANY.
 By J. c. PARKER m4-13t Its Secretary.
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FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
New Books Added May 2.


 Abbot. G. D. Mexico and the United States; 972 A.
 Armstrong. w. N. Around the World With a King; 9104 A17.
 Barber, H. British Family Names; 9294 Bg.
 Black, A. and C., pubs. Blacks shil- ling Guide to Scotland; 914l BS.
 Blackburne, c. M. I. Algernon Syd- ney; B Sill1 A. Bonner, c. To-morrows Tangle; B643.2.
 Buell., A. C. William Penn as the Founder of Two Commonwealths; B P3S D.
 Cameron, Mrs. M. Comedies in Min iature; SPA CT. Carlyle, T. New Letters of Thomas Carlyle; ed. Alexander Carlyle; S2sS C1.
 Carpenter, F. G. Australia, Our Col onies and Other Islands; 919 c. Chamberlin, T. C., and Salisbury, R. D. Geology; vol.I; 5502 C5. Cobbett, W. Rural Rides in (Eng- landD; 9142 C1e. Coiquhoun, A. R. Greater America S25 C5.
 Colville, z. Round the Black Mans Garden; 916 c. Comparetti, D. The Traditional Poe try of the Films; ss4 c.
 Cotes, s. J. D. The Imperialist; CS24.s. Crockett, S. R. Strong Mac; CS71. .29. Daskam, J. D. The Memoirs of a Baby; D255.6..
 Dvorak, A. Saint Ludmila; oratorio; 7sss*D.
 Ellis. H. A Study of British Genius: 151 E.
 Fisk, M. I. Monologues; STA F2O. Fiske, H. S. Provincial Types in American fiction; s154 F. Iss Foster, Sir c. L. N Elements of Mining and Quarrying; s22 F. Garran, A., ed. Australasia. Illustra- 1 ted 91s4"G3.
 Gavit, J. P. The Reporters Manual 07o P5.
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SPECIAL COMMITTEE, LIGHTHOUSE
 POINT.

The special committee on Lighthouse Point,wili meet in rooms 10 and 11.City Hall, Friday, May 6, 1904, at s o'clock 2. m, when the petition for the pur- chase of the Lighthouse Point property will be considered. All persons inter- ested are requested to be present and be heard thereon without further mo- ice. tPer Order
 CONRAD WEISS, Chairman. Attest. THOMAS c. MORAN,
 Assistant City Clerk.
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To the Board of County County Com
 missioners for New Haven County
 I hereby apply for a license to sell Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine and Cider at 493 Oak street, Town of New Haven. My place of bus mess is not located within 200 feet in direct line of Church Edi- fee, or Public School-house, of the premises pertaining thereto, or any Post Office, Public Library or Ceme- tery.
 Dated at New Haven this 29th day of
 April, A. D. 1904
 LOUISC SC7MITT, Applicant.
 We the undersigned, electors and taxpayers, as defined by law, of the Town of New Haven, hereby endorse the application of the above named for such license
 Dated at New Haven this 29th day of
 April, A. D. 1904,
 John Nagel, Charles Steward, Ernest voos, Phillip Schoenleber, Charles H. Miller. a5 flaw 2t
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MASSAGE

LATEST METHODS, best results in all branches of Massage. Electrical Massage for rheumatism. Magnetic Massage for nervousness. Face and head treatments, Electricity for Kidney trouble Wrinkles and plmDles removed in six treatments. Hours-day and evenings. MISS LEEKE. graduate c. T. S., 237 Dixwell Ave. Taks car to Charles Street.
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To the Board of County County Com
 missioners for New Haven County.
 I hereby apply for license to sell Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine and Cider, at 130 George street, Town of New Ha- ven. My place of business is not locat- ed within 200 feet in a direct line of 3 Church Edifice, or Public Scfool-house, or the premises pertaining thereto, or any Post Office, Public Library or Cem- etery.
 May A D. 1904.
 JAMES E. KEHELER, Applicant.
 We, the undersigned, electors and taxpayers, as defined by law, of the Town of New Haven, hereby endorse the application of the above named for Dated at New Haven this 2d day of
 May, A. D. 1904.
 Fl. Sehuenberger, Wn. Schuenberger, Harry Perlma, $. Berman Michael J. Cuasick, a5 1taw 2t
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Patent Stove Brick are chcone.+

CLAIRV0YANT-Mary J. Wright. M, D.. and Clairvoyant, 27 High Street. Dr. Tn the State; 27 years in New Haven Her predictions on health, business. social, never fail. Doctor treats ali diseases with. or without medicine. GOnSulIdI10n free.
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WOWEN'S SUITS

Monday 10 A. M put sale about Half Price most at acve of Suits in light weight Cloths Voe Eolene and Panama all hghgad beautiful Suits Also added entire the Bargain Basis about Half Price They selling fast, and we ask you them.
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FOR SALE

ONE share Megantic Game and Fish Club, the finest preserve in America: entities to all privileges.
 K. H. WHITTELSEY. az It WindsOr Locks, Conn
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About dozen BLACK. SATEEN PETIT OATS, slightly mussed from handling; were .a5. At 6o cents each Fifty MOHAIR WALKING SKIRTS, new, Try desirable black, brown, navy and royal; worth o5. At SAYS each Boys SHIRTWAIsTS for spring, Mothers riend,' all new styles; worth soc
 At 42 cents each Mems seamless HOSE in black tan and fancy hck, and greys; worth I3e and I5c.
 At 9 cents pair HMen's WORK SHIRTS in black, and black and iite good quality; worth soc.
 At 40 cents each 'Women's 'Royal' stainless black cotton HOSE, |sitive 25c value. A maker is overstocked, there Ire, Io cents pair 1To start the seasons buying we offer women's |tton VESTS, high neck, long and short sleeves, |kle and knee length pants; worth 25c. At Io cents each |Women's cotton UNION SUITS, a bargain at |c; worth Csc. Thursday At 45 cents each Special lot of thin DRESS GOODS in colors, Eat were 75c to SIPS.
 At 60 cents yard 4&
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MaSsa'ge

MRS. RUSH, 281l Crown St.. Magnetic sras. sage Office treatment from 2 D. m. Morn Ing by appointment; also treatment at pa. tient's residence ami
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---~H--- -l WANTEr

BEST domestic help, all nationalfties: good situations. Home office,
 MRS BABE, azf 14t 126 Court Street.
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Sd1amts.

One cent word for each insertion, five cents q word for a full week, seven times.
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CANVASSERS. Easy Bright, quickest seller in the market; immense profits Apply
 m2 7t 191 TEMPLE.
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WANTEn.

SITUATION by competent girl to do plain cooking or general lousework. Call morning. 292 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Ed floor. a5 1tp
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WANTED.

one as competent cook. the other as competent waitress. They desire to be together. Address p. A. C.. this office. as ftp
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EoR. RENT

FOR SALE-1,000 set patent Stove Brick. Every set warranted one year. Orders received T63 STATE STREET.
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WANTED.
WANTED.

STABLE, vicinity of Whitney Ave. Box
 6S7 City. ma
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We, the undersigned, electors and taxpayers as defined by law, of the Town of New Haven, hereby endorse the application of the above named for such license.
 Dated at New Haven this 2d day of 1 May, A. D. 1904. I George Herpich, Charles Ott, Leon Fasser, Charles Wilhelms, Kon Pekari l a5 flaw 2t
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eIIatrenars.
R. E. MALLORy

fss Hss fA1Kf1EVktf AuCTIONEER and Appraiser, 1123 Chanel St. Household sales speciality Sales room i4S orange St.. a4-tf
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SLEESFAN'S RELIABLE EMPLOY MENT AGENCY, 763 Chapel Sf esfah- lished Is years. Largest, best in the State. Best male and female help for any and all kinds of work Sent any, where. n9QfS
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ROOM and power. Suitable for iron or wood working, or In fact any kind of man ufacturipg business. THE ELM CITY LUMBER CO.,, Water street. foot of Olive. i2 If
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wANTE

FOR the U. S. Army; able-bodied, unmar. ried men. between the ages of 2i and 35: citizens Of United States. of good char acter and temperate habits, who can speak, read and write English. For in- formation apply RECRUITING OPTIC FIR. $50 Chapel street, New Haven: 66 State street, Hartford; 1922 Main street. Bridgeport, or 199 Bank street. Water. bury, Conn. oi-dSI
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OFFICE TO RENT.

VERY desirable location, near Court House, easy of access and facing the Green; No. 157 Church street. over City Hall Pharmacy Call or address ale If BOX No. 1909.
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To the Board of County County Com-
 missioners for New Haven County.
 herebyapply for a license to sell Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine and Cider at A Prout street, Town of New Ha- ven. My place of business is not locaf- ed within 200 feet in a direct line of a Church Edifice, or Public School house. or the premises pertaining thereto. or any Post Office, Public Library or Cem- etery
 Dated at New Haven this 2d day of
 May, A. b 1904
 FREDERICK w. DAHLMEYER,
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WANTED

CUSTOMERS for livery stable. Special attention to boarding horses. Best Several good box stalls and single stalls unoccupied. Former location or Nesbit & Warner. THOMAS CAR s TER, Al Union St., New Haven, Conn a29-7tp
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UPHoLsTERrNG,
AWM NOME

GROUND by special machinery under her sonal supervision; called for and delivg cred; parts furnished. Immediate atfen. ton to postal. THE SAW SHOP, POO St. John Street, near State. S'' m22-1y JAS. RARNArr.F
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Sternherg's Employment Ageney.

ARE you looking for first class help city or country. or a good situation? !? Come see me. Fair dealings. German Tel. 1421-2.
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JONES' Largest. Most Reliable Employ ment Agency, 2S Church, Telephone l4Ol-l2. Help supplied anyone, anywhere. ID hotels, stores, restaurants, shops, cons tractors and. private families.' Men, won1- en, boys and girls always wanted Head.
 quarters for all best positions in city and
 country. n16
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FOR SALE.
FARM WANTED.

With Stock and Tools. in exchange for 3 Nearly New Two Family House, with modern conveniences, well located and near electric cars, in this city. Would like a grass farm suitable for raising stock, colts, etc. For full par ticulars, permit to see house, etc, please call or address
 GEORGE A. ESBELL, e12 Malley Building, New Haven. Conn.
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EMpLoYMENT AGENCy,

MRS. s. A. GLADwIN's, 1o2 Orange street. Rooms 45 The best help, also the best place to ind situations. City or Country. Call 1880. jg1 if
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-03
spends s15,ooo for Underwear.

Paris Cablegram to the New York Press.
 writer in one of the Parisian papers saw the Marquis of Anglesey at Long Champs when the Grand Prix was being run. He found the bankrupt but still cheerful young nobeman in a communi- cative mood
 .I shall not return to England,' the marquis is declared to have said. " ou have heard that l left there debts amount ing to S2. 750O00. That sounds like very large amount of money. l much prefer for my own reasons. to regard 1t as f550, : 000, which l really owe.
 T am twenty-nine years old. l inner tied in 1898 a very considerable fortune from my father including the estates of Plas Nowyd in Anglesey and Beaude- ser-t Park in Staffordshire. These proper ties yielded me an annual income of B. OoO.O00 francs. In six years l have run through that fortune. Just how l could not tell you It cost me sl5,000 year for underwear.
 How could you spend much for tonisheG.
 q had ideas of my own on that sub feet" replied the marquis 'tI had braces (suspendersl woven of threads of gold in- stead of the usual elastic webbing that other men rely upon to support their trousers The buckles were of gold. too. Everybody knows that the private theatri- cal productions in which l took part at my estates at Anglesey were carried out in a magnificent way, as Bouquet might have done the thing at Vaux in his day. It costs money to do these things; took pleasure in doing things that way"
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ORIGIN OF POKER.
We are never satisfied
 unless You are"

find the first description of the game of hoe.
 The game of hoe continues to be de- scribed until the edition of 1702, with no mention of any improvement or change in its form. In 173S, however, page 305, we find description of 'le Jeu du Poque,' which exactly agrees with the game known to all German children as pochenspiel, or pochen. The Academic des Jeux'' speaks of poque as a descend- ant or offshoot from the older game of hoo.
 The peeuliarity of poque is, that after the cards are dealt and each player has taken from the common pool the counter for the rank of the highest cards held, he is at liberty to bet upon the various combinations of cards he holds triplets, pairs. etc. In the French description of the game we are told that a player opened the betting by saying "Je poque dun jeton," or two chips, or as many as he pleased, and that then the others could see him, raise him, or drop out in their turn.
 In the German game pochen, as it is played today, we find exactly the same expressions still in use: ''Ich poche ens," or as many chips as the player cares to venture, and the answer of the player en- tering the betting against the opener Is invariably, 'lch poche mlt.N Both poque and pochen are played with piquet pack. 32 cards.
 Now 1t is very curious that in the Eng fish translation of this 'Acadamie des Jeux," and in all the English descriptions of the game of poque. we find the players are instructed to say in English: T poque for so much" and the following players are to respond, 'I poaue against you.
 Show this word "poque" to any ordi- nary English-speaking person, not ac- quainted with French, and he would un- doubtedly separate it into two syllables and call it po-que In the German the word poche is already as near poker as the vowel sound will admit.
 What more natural than that resi- dent of New Orleans of French birth or extraction already familiar with the game of poque and seeing asands played for the first time should use the expres- sions 'Je poaue dun jeton.' etc. and that the English or German-spealking persons. adopting the game, should say. q po-que."
 From this it is a short step to drop the curious and difficult foreign name of asands altogether and call the game po- que and later to spell it poker.