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The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-23

dull-witted smith sought a friends ad-
vice. and the friend said:
I'm afraid the old man will refuse
you for son-in-law. but you'll stand
the best chance with him II you ap-
proach him after dinner
latter dinner. eh?' said the smith.
THANK you. I'll remember that
And he departed cheerily.
"A day or two later. looking wobe-
gone, the smith visited his friend
again.
q met with a horrible reception
he said. The old man turned his dog
loose on me. and reached for the gun
that hangs behind the stove.
THE friend looked surprised
Had he had his dinner? he
asked.
Its little I know said the smith.
of the old fellows incomings and out
gcings. but had had mine"
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-23
The Black Sheep
Who
Remained Black
Reward Of Coed Samaritan Who
Sought to Help Unfortunate
Fellow Creature, His Friend
Of Better Days.

There is prominent family in New
York that has a blot on its escutcheon
in the form of a black sheep. When
he was in good standing he belonged
to several of the smartest clubs and
enjoyed all the respect that the name
OF his family carried with 1t. He was
a "high-roller" In those days, but no
one gave a thought of questioning the
sources of the income he was spend
ing so literally. One morning his
friends and acquaintances were dunn
founded to read that he was a default
err and had fed the city. Those who
knew him well grieved for him, and
then, as the years went on, forgot
him. He had dropped completely out
OF the world that once knew him.
But he came back. And this is the
story of his recrudescence:
On one of the recent bitterly cold
nights Wall street broker and club
man was walking up Fifth avenue. As
he neared Forty-second street dis
reputable-lookirA man in ragged
clothes shambled up alongside of him
and begged for 1.-THE price OF bed"
The Wall street man paid no attention
to the supplicant, but walked on. At
Forty-second street he was halted for
a moment by rush of passing car
riages and hansoms. Then he heard
his name pronounced by a faltering
voice and, turning sharply. he encoun-
tered the beggar he had ignored a few
moments before.
How did you know my name?' the
Wall street man inquired. ~.----
why. used to belong to your club
on the street" the beggar replied. Il
thought you wouldn't mind helping an
old club fellow out OF hole like this"
who are your" asked the Wall
street man.
The beggar mentioned his name. 1t
was the black sheep came back.
Good Cod" calculated the other.
How did you ever come to be in such
state as this? You're sick, man.
You'd better come home with me
He waved his hand at cruising
cabman and when the hanson came
to the curb he bundled the shivering
man into it, jumped in after him. and
gave the driver his home address in
one of the finest residential streets in
the city.
When they reached 1t he gave direc-
tons to the butler to serve the best
meal he could in the library in half
ar hour. Then he took the black sheep
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-23

One of the most anomalous features
of our Christian civilization is the
slaughter house. especially the abat-
toirs of our great cities where veri-
table torrents OF blood perpetually
flow. the ebbing Afe of millions of in
nocents which die that man may feast.
Indians are not noted for being
over-sensitive; and particularly de-
spise any exhibition Of weakness. The
interior of slaughter-house. however.
is said to have proved too much for
their powers of self-control. The Chi
cago Record states that "a party of
fifteen Blackfoot Indians recently Wis
tied the killing room OF Armour's
plant. One tainted, three more were
i'll, the rest covered up their eyes
They were hurried out OF the place
into the fresh air"
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-23
Training the skin.

The usual effect of a draft of cold
air upon the back of the neck is cold
and a sore throat. Many years ago
DR.. Brown Sequard, an eminent
French physician. devised means by
which sore throat from this cause
might be prevented. BY blowing upon
the back of the neck with pair OF bel
lows, increasing the time each day, he
trained his patients until they could
endure this treatment for half an hour
without injury.
It is not necessary to be exposed to
a draft of air on the back of the neck
in order to obtain this result. BY
means of the cold bath, the wet-sheet
rub, the shower bath, towel friction.
etc., the skin may be educated to con-
tract on the slightest increase. OF cold.
Daily exposure to the contact of cold
air is of the utmost Importance. 1t Is
because of the constant exposure to
cold that the Indians body is all face
the skin of his whole body has
learned to take care of itself.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-23
In Harmony with Nature.

Modern science as well as expert
ence has shown that contact with nat
ural surroundings, especially fresh air.
sunshine and the ozoning emanations
from growing plants, has marvellous
health-imparting virtues. In these
natural agencies is active the power
which created and maintains all things
and which is constantly communicated
to all living things as the essential
condition OF continued life. The more
closely man comes to Nature, The
more deeply he may drink from the
fountain of life and healing. To live
in harmony with Nature in the fullest
and truest sense is to live in har-
mony with God; and to live in divine
harmony is tc be happy.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-23

Simple Bill Peters fell on the icy
sidewalk last winter and sprained his
ankle His wife took matters into
her own hands and sued the town for
81 900 damages. The town authorities
tried every way to settle the case out
of court, with as little as possible ex-
pense, but Mrs. Peters had all her
wits, even II Bill hadn't. She was
bound to get the thousand or go to
lew.
The selectmen finally inveigled Pet
ers away from his watchful spouse
and got him into their room. When
he came out he started in bee line
for home. waving a paper.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-23

A traveller in Mongolia writes:
There are some hot springs on the
road about twenty miles north OF
Chingpeng. The place is named
Tangshan.- The arrangements for
those anxious to benefit by their heal
ing properties are very primitive. A
row Of twenty to thirty wooden boxes
the size of an ordinary packing case
is ranged beside the road. In these
sit bathers of every age and both
sexes, with their heads protruding.
Attendants with buckets continually
refill the boxes from the springs. For
less luxurious bathers there is accom-
mediation in a pool which has been
dug out close by. In this they squat.
scooping up the water and pouring II
over their heads with brass basins. 1t
is curious to reflect that establish
ments like Homburg and Aix-les-Bains
have had their origin in such begin
nings."
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-23
THE SIMPLE LIFE.
Ways That Are Pleasant and Paths
That Are Peace.


That Are Peace.
1t is the simple life that gives
length OF days. serenity of mind and
body and tranquility OF soul
Simple hopes and ambitions. bound
ed by the desire to do good to ones
neighbors, simple pleasures, habits.
food and drink.
Men die long before their time be-
cause they try to crowd too much into
their experiences-they climb too
high and fall too hard. A wise woman
writes of the good that simple diet
has done her:
81 have been using Grape-Nuts for
about six months. | began rather spar
ingly, until acquired such liking
for 1t that for the last three months
I have depended upon 1t almost en-
tirely for my diet, eating nothing else
whatever, but Grape-Nuts for break
fast and supper, and believe could
eat it for dinner with fruit and be sat
isfied without other food. and feel
much better and have more strength
to do my housework.
when l began the use of Grape
Nuts was thin and weak. my muscles
were SO soft that I was not able to do
any work. I weighed only 10S pounds.
Nothing that I ate did me any good.
was going down hill rapidly. was
nervous and miserable. with no ambi-
ton for anything. My condition i'm
proved rapidly after I began to eat
Grape-Nuts food. 1t made me feel
like a new woman: my muscles got
solid. my figure rounded out, my
weight Increased to 1875 pounds in a
few weeks. my nerves grew steady
and my mind better and clearer. My
friends tell me they haven't seen me
look so well for years.
II consider Grape-Nuts the best
food on the market. and shall never go
back to meats and white bread again"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich.
There's a reason.
Look In each pkg. for the little
book, 1.-THE Road to Wellyille.r
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-23
Only Lacked Two Ciphers

Bursting in on Sarah. he shouted:
81 got it. Sarah; / beat the hull
DANCED town. This here paper is
worth 81 ,00O."
Mrs. Peters grabbed the paper. 1t
was a check for $40.
bill Peters," she screamed, hey
you gone an signed off to them mis-
cradle skinfints fer measly s10"
'Tain't $10," said Peters; ITS
$1,000, all but two ciphers. an the
ink gave out SOS they couldn't put
EN- down; an anyways ciphers don't
amount to northin; it's figgers that
counts"
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-23

An excellent and simple remedy
for cold feet is the application of cold
water. Step into the bathtub. let the
cold water run in a little faster than
it runs out. Standing in the water.
rub one foot with the other. rapidly.
ten or twelve times. Then change and
treat the other foot in the same man.
ner. Keep up this alternate rubbing
for about three minutes. The feet
will have become very red, and as you
step out of the water, you will find
them burning and glowing with the
warm blood brought into them by this
means.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-23

At banquet given to DIR. Lorenz,
wine was served. He pushed the
wineglass aside. Someone enquired II
he was a total abstainer. He an
swered:
81 am a surgeon. My success de-
ponds upon having clear brain,
steady nerve, and firm muscles. NO
one can take any form of alcohol with
out bunting these physical powers;
therefore, as a surgeon, must not use
any form Of spirits. OF In
ebriety.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-23

dress negligently trailed over
smooth lawn jeweled with daisies. the
sight of woman dragging her gown
in the street, sweeping up the filth
and collecting millions of microbes.
is revolving spectacle; and yet with
long skirt the only alternative is
to hold. 1t up, practice which in
duces cramp in the arm. as well as
cold fingers in winter, and gives a
decidedly ungraceful walk and atti-
tude.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-23

good" Perhaps IL ia for fhsyn. Init n
can't be for vo,i.
n. n p,~,sv prr.,o w.
~ CO $500 -. - a..
fnii,nr az va,np snd ss rns spuS yesn Viz
ness. had terrible bsckscbcs and hesdsShs.-
and especially distressing times a. monthly
periods. Our. family physicisn prescribed
nd s. s ss.s: b s:Ss;s ss:::
brought 10 my attention and spoken OF 20
highly that I decided 10 change medicines
rnd take that was tndeed pleased 70 find
sr.at chang. s so he a,,nr TIE rn "a
weeks use Of The FavoYite Prc.erint,on !.
was not only cured but my general health
was much better than Il had been for three
years l took on flesh. my complexion be-
lame n, smooth n ana clear. ana now enjoy tho
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-23
"Fishers Of Men,"

This story is told of nice old resi-
dent of Brooklyn, who recently ad-
dressed class of young women at an
educational institution, and who adj
vised them to go in for the active life.
60 out and do something and be some
thing" he exclaimed: become fishers
OF men," and he wondered why the
audience Uttered.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-23

Aliens Foot-Ease. powder, cures pain
full, smarting. nervous feet and ingrowing
nails. TIA the greatest comfort discovery
OF the age. Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet. Sold by ali
druggists. 25c. Trial package FREE.
Address A. S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-23

A London Judge has decided that
$3.50 is enough for man to pay for
his wife's Easter bonnet. "Oh, wise
and upright judged" Come over.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-23

A triae Of tea in a dainty
cup has in it a world Of rest
or Of stimulant what is the
time o'dayl
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-23

When H. Rider Haggard comes to
Colorado he Will discover that She"
Is still mistress of the situation.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-23
A Good Reform.

The abominable practice OF wear
Ing long skirts for the street is dying
out. Pretty as it is to see summer
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-23

Cause and Cure Of Gastric Catarrh.
Chronic congestion of the stomach.
known as gastric catarrh, Is usually
caused by one of the following errors,
or by all of them put together: Eat
ing too much or too fast; swallowing
food insufficiently masticated; the
use of such coarse foods as cabbage,
greens, etc.; mustard, peppersauce,
ginger and other condiments and
spices; pastry containing animal fats;
free fats. which lodge in the stomach
and remain there a long time; pork.
griddle cakes and burned fats-these
are the things that produce gastric
catarrh.
The first and most necessary step
in the treatment of this disease is to
remove the cause Of the trouble. We
may induce activity of the skin by
hot applications followed by cold or
hot bath followed by a short applica-
tor of cold; lamentations followed
by a short cold application to the
stomach. These treatments are use
full, but the most important factor is
the regulation of the diet. A fruit
diet is best, for the reason that in gas
trio catarrh there is great accumula-
ton of germs, which are destroyed by
fruit juice A well-prepared diet OF
toasted bread, zwieback, granose bis
cult. etc., is also useful in these
cases.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-23
l-%ar~Sar-s~etr~.~et--s.%
TUBERCULOSIS in CHILDREN
Appalling Mortality Among the Little Ones Due
to This Cause-Proper Attention to Health of
Mothers Would Save Many Lives

The number OF deaths due to tuber-
culosis is tremendous. When the word
is spoken one instinctively thinks of
pulmonary consumption. This is the
form which attacks adults and which
we see daily gathering in its victims.
There are other forms. however, more
common in children. that levy trib-
ute upon them without calling atten-
ton to the relationship between these
diseases and consumption OF the
lungs.
DR.. jacob is authority for the state
ment that Tuberculosis kills as many
people, old and young, as dipbtheria.
Group. whooping cough, scarlatina,
measles and typhoid fever taken to-
gether." In all of our cities active
steps have been taken to protect the
Ieople from, the above named dis
eases. Until quite recently, however,
a few years at most, nothing was done
to reduce the mortality from tuber-
culosis.
Now. however, the attention of the
world. the common people and the
health authorities, has been called to
The causes, the modes of scatter
ing and the prevention are all being
studied, and an educational campaign
is on to wipe out this white terror
The children suffer from tubercu-
losis of the bones. the bowels and
lymph glands. Tubtrcular meningitis
is frequently found in early life and is
uniformly fatal. Only by careful at
tention to the food and daily habits
can the rising generation be made i'm
mune from these varied forms Of tu-
berculosis.
The fact that over one half of all
babies born die before they reach the
age of five years. proves that the CON
stitutional capital bequeathed them
is small. Is the proper attention paid
to the diet, exercise and out-of-door
life of the mother? II this were done.
the child would undoubtedly have
greater vitality and could by proper
care and education live above the tu'
berculosis of childhood and of adult
life.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-23
SIOO Reward S1O0

The readers Of this paper will b- pleased Learn
that there Il at least dreaded disease that science
has been able To In all its stages and that 10
Catarrh. Hairs Caiafrh Cure IL the only positive
cure now known TO the medical fraternity CstArrh
being constitutional dises-e. requires constftu-
uonai treatment fsii's catarrh Cure II taken In
ternaiy. acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system, thereby destroying the
foundation OF the disease. and giving the patient
strength by building up the Constitution and assist
ing nature In doing It, work. The prorrietors have
SO much faith In it, curative powers that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any that &c fails y
cure Send for list OF testimonials.
Address Y. J. CHENEY CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Hairs amiiy Pills for constipation
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-23

1t is said that Mr.. Cannon has been
fired out OF the Mormon church. You
have probably heard the report.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-09-07
North AnSOII.

The Portland Packing Co., commence
ed canning corn, ednesday.
Mrs. Olive Barrett of Browns Valley,
Mimi, arrived here, Friday, the guest
of relatives.
Mrs. Mary Egan and daughter, Doro-
thy, returned to their home in Salem,
Mass, Monday.
Miss Nellie Pullen, Arson academy,
'05, has commenced course of study at
Pennington Normal school.
Mrs. Hattie NJ. Hilton and children,
Harriet and William, of Newton, Mass
arrived here, Friday night the guests OF
relatives for few days
Fred Williamson of Worcester, Mass
arrived home, Saturday night, and was
the guest of his father during Sunday
and Monday, returning to Massachusetts
Mrs. Lena Barber and children, who
have been the guests of her parents
during the past four weeks, returned to
their home in Portland, Tuesday after
noon.
A reception was rendered Mr.. and
Mrs, Roy Danforth, Friday evening
A large number we're present and the
couple were the recipients of a great
many presents.
Mrs. Fannie A. Dunphy announces the
engagement of her daughter, Ida Annie
to Alfred Viii lam Neoly, both of North
Anson. Mr.. Neoly was formerly OF
williamson, Conn.
Judge and Mrs. Spear of Gardiner
and Mrs. Will Small and daughter
Helen, of Leominster, Mass, were
guests of Judge Simmons and family,
Wednesday and Thursday.
Amas Hoyt who has been the eff.
cient clerk in the post office for long
time will close his labors there Saturday
night, and Immediately enter upon a
course of study at Kents Hill seminary
His position will be filled by T. Leon
Patterson.
The following officers of the North
Arson Campmeeting Association were
elected at the last session. President,
G. w. Packard, Skowhegan; vice presi-
dent, l. j. smith. Skowhegan; secretary
Rev. #. K BEEN, North Arson; direc
tors, w, II. Emery, Skowhegan, w. C..
McKenney, North Arson and o. T.
Briggs, Madison.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-09-07

Mr.. A. Roy Knabenshue, the youthful
Toledo aeronaut, who has made several
successful airshp fights over New York
City, is total abstainer from everything
that intoxicates. He said, 81 have never
tasted drop of liquor in my life, nor
have l ever used tobacco il any form.
And, what is more, do not intend to
acquire either habit while l am flying
airships." Business men find that rule
safe one in every department of life.
Regular drinkers have hard work to find
regular employment.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-09-07
Tribute

Ii is with extreme regret that we
chronicle in this issue the severance by
death of the business relations under
which this paper has been published for
over twenty five years, and such is the
bond of sympathy between journalist
and the public that we know there are
many who will read these lines and
share with the remaining partner in the
feeling of awe and sadness which his
loss inspires, though they may not
have known the courteous and kindly
man whose death occasions them.
The impress of a quarter of century
Of faithful labor is not soon to be eff
faced. While the pen which has so long
marshaled thought and sentiment in
these columns has been laid aside, while
the activity of the scholarly mind whose
creations have 30 long filled these pages
has ceased, their Influence remains, a
legacy of worth, a pleasing memory.
Joseph o. Smith was a devout man.
With him matters of moment required
the approval both of reason and religious
conviction. He was naturally conserva-
tive. He felt that the unworthy cause
alone was camorous for haste and that
Justice had nothing to lose from deliber-
alton. On the other hand, when years
of observation had convinced him OF
the indubitable right of any cause, he
could and did become free lance and
gave constantly of his best effort for
what he could not doubt was for the
advancement of human welfare.
Mr.. Smith accepted life as respon-
siblity, recognizing the claims upon him
OF his country, his state and the COM
munity In which he lived, and of his
Maker as concurrent with them all.
The loss Of such a personality is great
the greater because the present times
are most in need of men of this type,
and there are not many such.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-09-07

The credit for bringing about peace
between Russia and Japan belongs pri-
marily and actually to President Roose-
welt, and he has been awarded that credit
by all the nations and newspapers of the
world. Ole morning, Mr.. Roosevelt re-
ceived bushel basket full OF dispatches
from emperors, kings, presidents, states
men, and plain lovers of peace. Armis-
tice has been declared, the treaty of
peace drawn up and signed, the labors
of the peace commissioners ended, and
they will now take pleasure trip before
returning to their respective homes.
This happy result, in which all the PEG.
pie join in rejoicing, could never have
been reached without magnanimous con-
cessions on both sides, and is another
indication of the dawning of that glo-
rious morning, predicted by Holy Writ,
when men shall have war no more,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-09-07

1t is expected that the late census of
the State of New York will enumerste a
total population of about 100000 of
which about four millions, or more than
half, are in New York city. Moreover,
the gain In the population of the State
since 1900 will probably be shown to
have been In the city wholly, for that
gain seems to have been only about
equal to the increase in the city. New
\ ork will continue to lead all the States
in population. 1t has population
greater by more than two millions than
the aggregate number of inhabitants
in all the six New England States. The
aggregate population of the whole
eleven States of the old Southern Con-
federacy is only about twice as great.
Canada, adjlin'Ig New York to the
north, in all its provinces has popu-
lstion which is about two million less.