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The Lamar register., 1904-08-17
Razors as Social Adjunets.

Col James Hamilton Lewis claims
to have been witness to a scene in a
cutlery establishment that gave him
a new view as to some social accesso-
ries.
"A colored man came up to the
counter" he says, "and asked to see
some razors. Finally the dark GUS
toner selected very large tonsorial
blade and said:
"'Ah think. sub. dat dis heah one
will be bout de 'tensil what 1 needs
Yes said the dealer, you can
shave yourself all right with that
Laws bress yo' life! Ah doan
want hit to shave wid,' said the pur-
chaser.
What do you want it for?' he was
asked.
Ivy. sub, wants it fur social
purposes. Dey is monstous fash
'nable, sub, in owah set
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'LEADVILLE HURT
DAMAGE BONE BY cLouosuRsT
Cave in Downtown Workings Causes
Great Crack in the EARTH
Fierce Sweep OF Water
From the Hills.

Leadville. Aug. ia crack from
six inches to three or four feet wide
extends across several blocks of the
most populous part of Leadville to-
day. The streets are filled with the
refuse and rubbish which has accumu-
lated since 1879 in the mining gulches
above the town. All this is the re-
suit of a terrific sweep of water which
rushed down from the hills yesterday
afternoon and deluged Leadville.
Railroad tracks were washed out,
cellars were flooded to the depth of
several feet, sidewalks were swept
away and damage which 1t is impossi-
BILE to estimate as yet was done. Lead
Vile last night was covered to the
depth of several inches with mud
from the hills many miles away.
For two hours Leadville was in the
grip of the storm, which has scercely
been eQualed in the memory of the
oldest inhabitant. From all accounts
the downpour was purely local in its
| character, as little or no rain was re-
ported lower down the valley.
| The rain commenced falling about
O'Clock and there was a steady down
pour until $3.50. In remarkably
short space of time an enormous body
Of water came down California gulch
and Stray Horse gulch, cutters over
/ flowed, streets were flooded and con
siderable damage was done to bust
, ness houses along the avenue from the
water which poured into their base
ments and lower floors.
The platform and railroad track In
the vicinity of the Yak tunnel were
submerged and some Of the track par
TALLY washed out An enormous
quantity OF rubbish that had accumu-
lated in the gulch was swept away.
In Stray Horse gulch the Kyle &
Delcker mill was flooded and about
4 100 tons of high grade concentrates
swept away. Deep gulleys We're cut
in the sides of the hills and the wag.
on road leading to Ibex was complete.
ly washed out.
One of the most remarkable features
of the downpour was the creation OF
a tremendous crack In the ground in
b, the eastern part of the city. For a
number OF years past extensive min
ing operations have been conducted In
this section of the town at a distance
of between 500 and 600 feet from the
| surface. Large bodies Of iron ore
| were stopped out of the New Home
Mining Company's territory. the MI
das. Sixth Street and Coronado mines
In some places the slopes were 100
! feet high. AS a result Of this ex
tensive mining the ground has slight
I ly settled during the past year ir the
eastern part of the city.
| No danger. however, was ever ap
pretended. but to-day the tremendous
volume of water which suddenly
swept down from Stray Horse filch
so softened the ground that 4 huge
crack broke the surface ana Ior sus'
eral blocks north and south in a
thickly populated portion of the town
between East Fifth and East Sixth
streets.
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typographical Union.

st. Louis, Aug. 13.-The Information
al Typographical Union convention TO-
day selected Toronto, Canada, for the
next annual convention, by vote OF
1877, to GA for Columbus, Ohio.
The committee on laws reported un-
favorably on proposition that subor-
dinate unions shall not allow proprie-
tors to work at the trade and also
prohibiting union members to assist In
any work being performed by proprie-
tors. This precipitated heated dis
cussion. The present law provides
that subordinate unions may exercise
discretion in granting the privilege Of
working to proprietors. The conven-
tion by a close vote decided to reject
the proposition by sustaining the re-
port of the committee on laws.
The committee reported unfavor-
ably on a proposition to declare fore
men ineligible as delegates or alter
mates to a convention.
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1Ss7E3N2a22a3aTsI2G24RA2 S21aSs2S12SHSR43s2SHE

agatn!" Had he fallen seven times?
From the hour he left the old mans
side until that night. no shade of dis
appointment had come into his life.
Success had followed success and tri-
umph had succeeded triumph. Every
prophecy made by Peter Burt had
been more than fulfilled.
AS he recalled the past he remem-
bered with keen joy the parting words
of the old man: You have the love
of woman | respect. She will wait
for you. Do not let the impatience of
your love imperil your Chances
The sense of coming victory stole
over him as he stood before the por-
trait and repeated the words: "She
will wait for you; she will wait for
you" That which is not menaced !;
that which does not demand the dan
ger and turmoil of battle, is not
worth struggling for.
Four weeks later John Burt stood
on a ferry boat and gazed for the first
time on the matchless water front
and the ragged but impressive sky
line of New York city.
Blake had preceded him. and had
installed the permanent headquarters
of James Blake & Company. He met
John as he stepped from the train.
The two old friends greeted eaca
other with unfeigned cordially. Blake
was in high spirits.
I'm glad you're here, JOHN he
said, as they were seated in car
riage. i've been in an awful fix for
week or more. What in thunder is
my opinion on the new currency bill,
John? Ten reporters and hundred
hnanciers have asked me that ques-
ton, and | have refused to commit
myself. What shall tell them,
John?"
Wen discuss that over dinner
laughed John. He gazed at Blake
earnestly. and asked: DO you know
If Miss Garden has returned?"
81 have been unable to ascertain
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she's got. Go ahead and squeeze him.

she's got Go ahead and squeeze him,
governor,"
You talk like fool" said the fond
parent. You know lot about stocks.
don't you? l couldn't bear l.. & o..
now if | tried. and wouldn't If could.
I'm interested in other stocks besides
l.. & o. If you're bound to marryy.
why don't you marry Thompson's
daughter. He'll die in year and
leave her four millions"
II don't want her." said Morris loft
lily. You need not worry about my
matrimonial alliances. Let me have
five thousand dollars. I'm going to
Europe"
Randolph Morris stormed and fumed
and then wrote check for the
amount demanded.
Six weeks later Arthur Morris was
in Berlin. He had perfected his plans.
and after securing apartments in
Leipziger Strasse set about their exc
cution.
He was to shrewd to announce his
arrival by a letter to Jessie. having
good reason to suspect that 1t would
meet the same reception as had the
Others He retained capable valet
and commissioned him to obtain in
formation concerning Miss Garden s
daily and weekly routine.
It rained the following day and Nor
ris' valet brought word that Miss Car
den would not venture out in the
storm. His master was pleased to
learn that Miss Garden was in the
habit of going out alone. and that II
the weather permitted she proposed
to visit Count Raczynski's gallery on
the morrow.
The famous Raczynski gallery is on
the Exercierplatz, outside the Braden'
burg gate, and contains a splendid col
lection of modern German paintings.
The day dawned bright and warm
after the storm. and Morris was in
fine spirits when he stepped into his
He entered the gallery and roamed
through the halls to make sure Jessie
had not arrived. He then stood near
the entrance and waited.
His patience was rewarded. He
recognized Jessie as she crossed the
street. She was alone. and Morris
stepped into the dark of the vestibule
and followed when she entered the
main hall. Jessie carried sketch
book under her arm. and took seat
opposite one of Schinkel's master
works. Opening the book. she pro
ceeded 20 work on an unfinished
sketch.
Ito be continued)
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CHAPTER XVII.
A FOREIGN Mission.


Before Morris had recovered from
his wound Jessie Garden had left for
Europe. During his convalescence he
was consumed by two passions: First
to arrest and punish John Burt, and
second to see or hear from Jessie Car
den. Yielding to his demands. the
elder Morris spent thousands of dol
lars in a fruitless attempt to locate
John Burt.
Morris had no difficulty in obtaining
from General Garden the continental
address of his daughter. She was
studying in Berlin, and Arthur Morris
wrote long letter informing her of
his complete recovery. He calmly
ignored the events which led to the
shooting, and seemed to have forgot
ten the rebuff he had received at her
hands. The letter read as If their last
meeting had been under the shadow
of the naples on the Bishop lawn.
Morris waited a month for an an
swer to this letter and then wrote a
second one. which was returned un-
opened. In a towering passion he
went to his father and unbosomed the
story of his treatment.
you told me once that old Garden
would go broke on l.. & o." he de-
clared pacing up and down the room.
Il didn't pay much attention to what
you said at the time. but l know all
about it now. I've been looking over
your books, governor. You've got him
long on rotten stock. Go ahead
and squeeze him! You can do it. Put
the screws to him! Then when he
comes whining around for mercy we'll
see what Miss Independence Jessie
will do, I'll bet she'll answer my let
ters then, I'll make her pay for this
some day. You've got to do some
thing, governor!'
''If you think I'm going to run my
banking and Wall Street business SO
as to promote your correspondence
with a doll-faced girl, you"
She's not doll-faced grill" declar-
ed Morris, turning fiercely on his
father.
well. she's a girl. and they're all
alike" growled Randolph Morris. THE
prettier they are the more trouble
they raise. thought you told me
you wasn't going to marry her. You're
an ass"
1he old Danker lay Dack "eariiy III
his chair and regarded his son and
heir with an expression of deep dis
gust.
I'll marry her If l want to. said
Morris, doggedly. Il suppose I've got
to marry somebody and she's as good
as any one. What the devil has old
Gardens money got to dc about it?
When he loses it you get II. and when
you die get it, and if she marries me
she quits even. It's the only chance
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CHAPTER xvl.-continued.

CHAPTER xVI.-Continueo-
John heartily congratulated Blake
on his mastery generalship.
I'VE will talk business tomorrow,
Jim," he said 81 am more anxious
to hear of other matters. Now. tell
me the news. Did you hear of Miss
Garden? Is my grandfather alive?"
Peter Burt is alive and WELL" said
Blake, glad to bring some good It'd
ings.
ALIVE and WELL" repeated John
Burt. May God bless him! That is
good news. &c on. JIM"
Arthur Morris is alive" said Blake.
without lifting his eyes.
"The local papers contained that
news" observed John. carelessly.
whats the matter. old man? You're
pale. Are you ill?'
"Ive bad news for you, John" he
said, desperately. 81 may as well tell
you and be over with it. Miss Car
denis engaged to be married.
Johns lip tightened and red spot
burned on his cheek.
ITO whom"
ITO Arthur Morris, John"
ing the chair backward with a crash.
He strobe forward, his eyes blazing
with fury and his features convulsed
with passion.
ITS lie, Blake-it's lie, and you
know it's lie!'
He lowered above his astonished
friend. His fingers were clenched and
his lips twitched. Turning abruptly,
he walked across the room with his
hands pressed over his forehead. For
a moment he stood silent. then abrupt
ly turned to Blake with his hands
outstretched.
II beg your pardon, Jim! Forgive
me, old man! didn't know what |
was saying. Forgive me, Jim, will
you?"
Certainly, John, but there's moth
ing to fongive," replied Blake heart
lily as he grasped his friends hands.
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EIGHT-HOuR DAY
70 Be in Force in All Printing OFFICES
January I, 1906.

january !, 'soo.
st. Louis, Aug. 13.-The convention
of the International typographical
Union yesterday concurred in the re-
port Of the committee on the eight
hour day law. which advocated the
adoption OF an eight-hour law and
fixed january l. 1905. as the time
when such a law should be effective or
a strike declared. The question Is
left to the subordinate unions for nnal
decision on a referendum vote.
The report OF the committee on Co
operative ownership Of type foundries
was presented. 1t indicated that the
prospect OF such ownership has not
frightened since 1903 and that moth
ing to bring 1t about can be done. The
convention accepted the report. as II
did also the report OF the committee
on union labels for text books.
Action was taken by the convention
concurring in the favorable report OF
the committee on laws favoring the
instruction of international Typo
graphical Union delegates to the
American Federation OF Labor to ad-
vocate the establishment OF a uniyers-
al union label. The convention then
indorsed the union label OF the Unit
ed brotherhood OF Carpenters and
Joiners OF America.
The report OF the committee on
Union Printers Home. recommending
the construction Of a $4,000 addition
to the building, was adopted.
The convention concurred in the Ia
yorable report of the committee on
resolutions on the proposition that the
union indorse the efforts Of labor or
ganizations of Colorado to obtain an
eIght-hour work day.
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Perhaps it is a lie. Let us hope so.

Perhaps it is a lie. Let us hope SO.
John"
For moments no word was spoken.
John Burt stood by an opened win
dow, with his back to his friend, and
gazed out into the darkness.
Tell me about it. Jim," he said,
breaking the silence.
Blake related the details OF his in
PRODUCTION to Arthur Morris and told
of the night spent in the latter's apart
ment. He repeated the conversation
as nearly as he could recall 1t.
John abruptly changed the subject
and questioned Blake about his inter
view with Peter Burt. and smiled
quietly wnen he related his expert
ence with the old man. He was not
displeased that Blake had been forced
to reveal his secret.
II have anticipated his advice about
going to New York" said John. My
plans are made. and II you are Will
ing, we will make New York the fu-
ture headquarters of James Blake d
Company, with the San Francisco es-
tablishmcnt a branch house. Think it
over, Jim, and let me know your de-
cision as soon as possible
1--WE thought it over" said Blake.
"Tm ready to go to New York the
minute you say So
"Very we'll. we'll go this month";
said John Burt.
1t was long past midnight when
Blake drove away and left John Burt
30 the narrowing society of his
thoughts. For hours he sat before the
10
the day when she had laughingly
placed the cherished tintype in his
hand. And now she was in Paris, by
the grace and under the bounty of
Arthur Morris-the one man in all
the world he hated.
"It's a lie-an infamous. damnable
lie!" he repeated as he paced up and
down the room 1T is not so-it shall
not be so!"
But the black clouds of doubt again
obscured the rift made by vehement
hope. What reason had he to doubt
the statement made by Morris? Had
not Morris wealth, influence. social
standing? Was not Jessie under obli-
cations to him?
And what of Jessie? What valid.
lasting claim had he on Jessie Car
den? few words spoken under the
stress of great excitement, promise
of her friendship and of her prayers
nothing more.
No word from him had come to her
during long years. For all she knew
he was dead. What right had he to
expect that she should play the part
of Penelope to silent, untrothed
Ulysses who refused to return from
exile?
This suggested train of bitter con-
lecture. Why had he not been con-
tent with a modest fortune? why
had he devoted years to the amass-
ing of wealth which now Knocked his
love? Why had he despised the pre-
tensions of Arthur Morris? Why had
he failed to take steps to positively
ascertain the result of Morris's
wound?
The words of Peter Burt came back
to him: ut is written in Gods word:
If thou faint in the day of adversely
thy strength is small; for just man
falleth seven times and riseth up
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Hard to Answer.

Prof. George Herbert Palmer OF
Harvard college says that the mascu-
line habit of rigid, logical reasoning
is contracted very early, and in Illus
tration he tells the following story:
"a little boy and girl of my ac-
uuaintance were tucked up snug in
bed when their mother heard them
talking. L wonder what we're here
for2, asked the little boy.
"The little girl remembered the les
sons that had been taught her and re-
piled sweetly, We are her to help
others
THE little boy shifted. Then, what
are the others here for?' he asked. -
New York Times.
The Lamar register., 1904-08-17
Qpinion in France.

Paris. Aug. 13-The Ryeschitelni in
cident is severely commented on by
all the Paris morning newspapers and
the lack of action on the part of the
Chinese is much criticised. The Jour
nal says:
China has now good opportunity
to prove that her neutrality is not a
mere empty word. She must take the
initiative by an energetic protest with
a demand for reparation. in which It
will be the duty OF all the neutral
powers to combine"
The Lamar register., 1904-08-17
May Tunnel the Channel.

One of the results of the recent
Anglo-French agreement is renewa-
al of the scheme for tunnellins the
channel between France and Eng
land. The London and Paris cham
bers of commerce are leading in the
matter. 1t is nearly fifty years since
the tunnel project was first put upon
a practical basis of experiment, but
since then the original estimate CT
cost has been reduced from S50,000.-
900 to $50. 900 600.
The Lamar register., 1904-08-17
OFFICE BOY WENT TOO FAR
Why Ex-Secretary Root Felt Called
on to Make Change.


Elihu Root, who has returned to the
practice of law in New York city, has
engaged a new office boy. Said Mr..
Root: who carried off my paper
basket" "It was Mr.. Reilly said the
boy. who is Mr.. Reilly?" asked Mr..
Root. THE janitor, sir" An hour
later Mr.. Root asked: Jimmie, who
opened that Window" Mr.. LantZ.
sir" "And who is Mr.. Lantz?" "The
window cleaner. sir" Mr.. Root wheel
ed about and looked at the boy. See
here. James," said he, I'VE call men
by their first names here. We don't
mister them in this office. Do you
understand" Yes, sir" In ten
minutes the door opened and small,
shrill voice said: There's a man
here as wants to see you. Elihu."
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King Edward in Bohemia.

London. Aug. liking Edward
started for Marienbad, Bohemia, yes
terday, to take his annual cure at the
baths. He travels incognito as the
duke of Lancaster. The Kings stay at
Marienbad will be entirely of private
character, with the exception OF the
occasion of Emperor Francis Joseph's
visit to bim there August 10th.
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More Bodies Recovered.

Pueblo, Colo, Aug. 1.-Two more
bodies were recovered yesterday by
the seasching party which is at work
seeking the remaining victims OF the
wreck at Eden station last Sunday
night. The remains were at once iden-
titled as those of Minneola Davis, a
nineteen-year-old girl Of this city. Ru-
mors reached the city late tonight that
a number of bodies had been found
under some of the wreckage, but could
not be verified. The body which was
believed to be that of Winnie Selby
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that" said Blake. II haven't seen
anybody-anybody who would know.
I've been awfully busy, John"
Il know you have" returned John
in his old. cordial manner. Have
you secured hut for me. Jim?"
Il have fitted up a dream of an
apartment for you. and have ordered
your favorite dinner"
The following day John Burt began
his New York career.
The Lamar register., 1904-08-17
Sent to Port Arthur.

London, Aug 13.-A dispatch from
Anshanshan to the Central News
relates that. according to Chi
nese reports. the lull in Japanese mill
tary operations arises from the fact
that three divisions of General kuro-
ki's force have been sent to assist the
troops besieging Port Arthur.
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was identified later as that OF Miss
Margaret Kelley of Pueblo.
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s2,000,00O.
Clifford G. Baxter. a civil engineer,
and Capt. John Enright of the South
Beach life saving station, started on a
swimming contest from Brooklyn
bridge to the Iron pier at Coney Island
on the 7th inst. and both were taken
out of the water temporarily crazed af-
ter swimming for seven hours and
when within a mile of the goal. The
distance is estimated at thirteen and
one-half miles.
Forty-fve persons were injured at
Winnipeg. Manitoba. August 4th. by
the collapse of huge cattle shed at
the exhibition grounds. while watching
a fight between a negro and a bull. The
shed overlooks the bull ring where
Normeus, the black bull fighter, nightly
wrestled with the animal. A crowd OF
$50 climbed on the shed to watch the
show without paying entrance fee.
They fell distance of twenty-five feet,
a man and boy being fatally hurt and
many suffering broken bones.
Princes George and Konrad of Ba-
yaria, nephews of the Emperor of Aus
tria, arrived at Ell Paso August Sth
from Mexico City in President Diaz's
special train, to begin tour of the
United States and Canada. They were
banqueted at Ell Paso by Mexican Con-
sui Malleu and German Consul Weber.
The final installments on the forfeit
of $4,000 have been posted for the
Jeffries-M Monroe contest at San Fran
cisco. the date of which is set for Aug
ust 26th. OF the total amount or for
felt. Jeffries has paid in $1,000, Munroe
S. 900 and the Yosemite Club $1,000. un-
der whore auspices the battle will be
fought.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-21

A fire. the origin OF which Is mystery
yet moendiarism is not alleged. was dis
covered In a barn. resr OF n and 70
Saekett street. at $50 o'clock this morn
ting.
The building. one and one-half stories
In height. belongs TO a Mr.. Tnsley, who
resides at Newton Centre. Mass.
II Ia leased to Charles A Morse, who
has a bakery on Thurber's avenue.
In the barn were kept five horses. MI.
Morse took one OF them out at 6 o'clock
TO deliver load of gooda A second
horse was taken out soon after. and this
one was at o'clock exchanged for
fresh horse, as travelling was bad The
door was then locked 10 keep out would
be trespassers.
At $50 o'clock william Erickson saw
smoke issuing from the barn and pulled
in an alarm from box 2e5. BY the time
the department arrived the building was
well ablaze and nothing could be done
for the horses within II.
Short work was made of the fire; still X
entailed a loss approximatins 1900 In
cluding probably $500 to $3.50 ON the horses.