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The Lamar register., 1905-07-26
II Sounded Just That wav.

During a recent examination in
American history In one of Hartford S
schools the question was put; "Wbat
was the Mayfiower compact" This
Is the thoroughly logical reply of one
good little American:
THE Mayfower and the SpeedweI
started together from England and
the Spe edwell went to pieces and
sunk. and they put all the people int.
the Mayflower. and 30 the Mayfiowe,
came packed"
The Lamar register., 1905-07-26
Notice

1t has been currently reported that
The Lamar Seed Co. has sold out. There
found at the old stand doing business
and ready to buy and sell all farm pro-
ducts.
We have large supply Of threshing
coal on hand and the river is now low
enough for farmers to ford at the old
Downer ford and now would be q
chance to get the threshing coal over
before we get more high water.
also can assure the farmers that the
river bridge will be ready for traffic by
July 10th and possibly sooner.
Yours very respectfully,
T. j. SAYLER.
The Lamar register., 1905-07-26

Something has at last been found
which q Kansas court can't stop. A
Topeka Judge last week decided that
it was impossible for him to stop the
bisying of . jackass. This probably
accounts for the ease with which the
populists swept the state few years
back,
The Lamar register., 1905-07-26
success. Won BY Hard FiuhtIno.

John @. Carlisle. secretary Of the
treasury in Cleveland's administration.
began teaching school in Kentucky at
812 a month. At the end Of the year
he asked for SIS. It stirred the peo-
pie up to such an extent that the mat
ter of a % raise for the young man
was made q campaign issue. He went
on the stump In his own behalf and
was defeated. but he says the expert
ence gained put him in the house of
representatives few years later.
The Lamar register., 1905-07-26
science . Competitor Of "sIddy.-

Science 4 Competitor Of "BIddy."
A Paris chemist is said to have pro
duced a fair imitation of the ordinary
egg Of commerce. The shell is made
with . blowpipe from a moist COM
bination of lime and bismuth. The
white Of the egg is made Of sulphur
carbon and beef fat. and the yolk is
composed Of a mixture Of beef blood
and masnesia colored with chrome
vsilow.
The Lamar register., 1905-07-26
Notice

Parties wishing employment at the
SUGAR FACTORY for the Sugar Cam
paign should report Immediately be-
tween 5 and 6 o'clock p. M, at the Fac
tory Time Office.
w. X. WINTERHALrER,
Msnager.
Lamar, Colo, July 7th., O5.
The Lamar register., 1905-07-26

Experience has demonstrated the fact
that Life Insurance with it's many
forms Of policies guarantees greater ad-
vantages to the investor than is possible
with any other institution. The Gen.
tral Life Assurance Society in its thirty
different policies supplies these advant-
ages as no other company has been able
to do. Get interested and call on or
write F. r. Mathews, Dist. agent.
The Lamar register., 1905-07-26

William J. Bryan is evidently
seeking to capture the votes of those
states which have female suffrage.
He says: 'Tf the hoopskirt returns
let us make the best of it. There is
usually something good underneath
q hoopskirt. ."-Ex.
The Lamar register., 1905-07-26
Different.

"Did you say he was one Of the
luminaries of the legal profession?"
mo. didn't say he was a lumi-
nary. l said he was one Of the light
quantities
The Lamar register., 1905-07-26
One woman,s Wisdom.

Green-"I don't see how Slyker's
wife manages to get along with him."
Brown-"Why not?"
Green-"He's such a slippery chap"
Brown-"oh. she walks over him
rough -shod."
The Lamar register., 1905-07-26

Socis,w ~ tha Irr;tad Sea-. l. nr',an
lied under the old line insurance laws
Of the State of Iowa, and under these
laws the most thorough state supervis-
ion is exercised and the greatest safety
10 guaranteed. See Mathews.
The Lamar register., 1905-07-26

BEE SUPPLIEs-I have a good stock
Of bee supplies at the L. IL. Manville
carpenter shop. See me before buying
ED. WILLIAMS.
The Lamar register., 1905-07-26

RoR RENr:-Six rooms newly painted
and pspered, for rent in the Herbert
building. Apply to q. G. Goodale for
term of rental.
The Lamar register., 1905-07-26
Agreement

Mrs.. Nexdore-"Do you and your
AusbAna always agree?"
Mrs. N. Peck-"It isn't necessary
ha always agrees"
The Lamar register., 1905-07-26
SALT

Sheepmen and Stockmen: Attention.
Franz Brothers have just received a
car Of lump and crushed rock salt which
they are Offering at interesting prices.
The Lamar register., 1905-07-26

$40, 900 just received for farm loans
No delays.
l. WRIT MARKHAM.
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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1848-1918, 1905-04-21

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29
HOGS ATE BABES BODY.
Mother Tells Story OF Terrible Suf-
fering in Michigan Lum-
Der Woods.

Alpena Alich.-A revolving story IA
related by Mrs. George Mcclellan. " no
has just been sent back here after
frightful experiences in the lumbar
woods of AOntmOrency county.
Some time ago her husband was ar
rested here for nOn-support OF bIs
wife and three-year-old boy. who were
living il restitution in this city. Hs
begged of. by saying that he had q
job in the woods and said he would
take care OF them if they would 20
with him. Mrs. Mcclellan consented.
They lived in lumberman's shanty.
babe was born 10 Mrs Mcclellan
a week ago while she was alone. In
her weakness she was scarcely able To
move. She was discovered by chance.
The mercury was near zero in the
house. The babe was lying dead on
the floor. It's body was buried under
pile OF refuse and snow temporarily.
but the hog discovered IL and de-
voured it.
Mrs. Mcclellan says she left the
howell in the dead Of night and carried
her three-yes--oii boy four miles TO
the nearest neighbours. Finding no.
body AT home. she crawled into the
barn until forced by the cold 10 break
into the dwelling where she was dis
covered next morning in a pitfalls
condition. Mother and child were
sent to Alpena by the poor commits
sioner.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29

peelared Dead. But Live.

St. Louis.-After having been pro-
nourced dead by two physicians and q
nurse, Mrs. Charles A. Sweet wife of a
provision merchant. was restored by
the infusion OF a salt solution into her
veins and is now believed TO be recover
ing her health. Five weeks ago Mrs.
Sweet. suffering from gastritis, went to
Hot Springs. Ark. in the hope of re-
covery. One night recently she seemed
10 be dying and eventually her heart
ceased heating and respiration stopped.
She was pronounced dead. A third ply
stefan. however decided to try salt
solution infusion and there followed
signs Of animation. The operation was
continued and Mrs. Sweet revived. She
has returned To her home in ST. Louis
and Is now.apparently recovering her
health
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29
BEAU TAKES HORSES PLACE
Animal Ran Away. So Youth Drags
Girl in Cutter Six Miles 70
Her Home.

Sunern.-"It amt no fun 10 be a
horse. even IL the going is good. but
when you're drawing a pretty girl you
might be worse OIL. It's hard lines,
hOwsomever. " hen you migbt ae riding
in the sleigh with the girl ii your
pesky horse hadn't dumped you out
and skeddaddled home alone"
So says Richard Brown. a dashina
beau OF this village. aud Richard ougnr
to know. he has been the butt of 50
much chatting since the other night.
when he rambled home between the
shafts OF his smart cutter with his
best girl gently plying the whip. that
nov he is apt 20 become dangerous
when any one says "gedap" TO him.
one bright night recently Mr. Brown
asked pretty girl friend to go sleigh
ing with him. The young woman con
scented. All went we'll until six miles
from town the reins became tangled,
or they dropped out of the sleigh. The
spirited horse swerved. throwing the
young people into a convenient snow
bank.
Kicking himself free. the animal
started away on a gallop. IL was a
lonely road. no houses In sight. and
all that Brown could do was To play
horse. AS he is stalwart youth. IL
was not an impossible task for him.
And this is how IL happened that
very late at night there entered upon
the village street tired young man
dragging a somewhat damaged cutter
in which. perched upon the seat. was a
laughing. red-cheeked girl.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29

Goelet jokingly whispered something 10
Miss Swan, who bent low over the table
TO catch his words. On each corner OF
the table stood a shaded candle, and as
the young woman bent her head her hat
touched the candle dame. blazed up, and
a scream from the young woman sent
shudder of horror over the brilliant
assemblage
The fiaring hat and scremas from
women near the GOelet table threw all
in the dining-room into a condition Dor
dering on panic. and many women be-
came historical. dozen young men In
evening dress. including MIR Goelet.
rushed TO the assistance of the young
woman, whose head was enveIoped in
flames. In trying TO batter out the flames
the excited young men struck Miss swan
several severe blows on the face and
forehead Every body tried TO help at
once, and confusion was the only result,
while the suffering young social lead.
er vainly tried 10 tear the burning hat
from her head. Her hair caught fire.
and quick action on the part OF Mr.. Goe-
letprobably saved her from more serious
injury and permanent Disagreement.
Mr.. GOelet pushed the other men from
Miss Swans side and seized a glass OF
water. with which he extinguished the
burning hair and then pulled the blaz-
ing hat from Miss Swans head.
physician was Immediately sum
moned. and. after having her burns
dressed Miss Swan was Immediately re-
moved to her home Ia a carriage. Most
of the damage done was 90 Miss swans
hair. but her head and face were also
burned and bruised. Miss swan was the
most composed woman in the big din
ing-room. Most of the other women
grew hysterical while their escorts were
attempting TO eNtineuish the flames. and
several of them had to be assisted from
the cafe.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29

Iris could not help noting his strange
behGUiOr.
cation Of ice in that way-rather liked
II, in fact. Probably ice was susceptl-
bic TO the Ore Ia Miss Deane's eyes.
suddenly the passengers still seated
experienced a prolonged sinking sensa-
ton. as if the vessel had been convert
ed into a gigantic lift They were
pressed hard into their chairs. which
creaked ana tried TO swing around on
their pivots. AS the ship yielded stifny
TO the sea whit OF spray dashed
through an open port.
There snapped her ladyship. AT
knew we should run into storm. Yet
Captain Ross led us 20 believe John.
take me 10 ny cabin at once"
From the promenade deck the list
less groups atched the rapid advance
of the gale. There was mournIm spec
ulation upon the Sirdar's chances OF
reaching Singapore before the next
evening.
Iris stood somewhat apart from the
other passengers. The wind had fresh
ened, and her hat was tied closely over
her ears. she leaned against the taft
rail, enjoying the cool breeze after
hours Of sultry heat. The sky was
eloudiess yet, but there was queer
tinge of Furnished copper in the all
eervading sunshine. The sea was cold
ly blue The life had gone out OF It. 1t
was no longer inviting and translucent
Long sullen fluctuations swept noise
lessly past the ship. Once after
steady climb up a rolling hill Of water
the Sirdar quickly pecked at the sue
eeeding valley. and the propeller gave
a couple OF angry naps on the surface,
while tremor ran through the stout
iron rails on which the girls arms
rested
The crew were busy too Squads OF
Lascars raced about, industriously ODE
dent to the short shrill whistlsrg OF
Jemadars and quartsrmasters Boat
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29
(ro BIZ coNrINUED-J
SOCIETY GIRLS HAT
BURNS FROM HER HEAD
Headgear Accidentally Ignites in
Swell New York Cafe Causing
Panic Among Diners.

New lork.-SurrOunded by scores of
men and women from New York's most
exclusive social set-herself the center
OF attraction IN a merry super party at
Sherry s-Miss Laura Swan, daughter OF
Mrs. Elisha Dyer. Jr.. the other night
bent over shaded candle 10 listen TO
the whispered words Of Robert Goulet.
Her hat touched the fame OF the candle.
ignited, and before eXtinguished by the
admiring friends who rushed TO her as
sistance. her hair caught fire.
AT the time OF the accident Sherry's
was hlled with many merry parties. In
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29
/ 6be Wings Of the .
Morning ' ;, IKE ~ x; ), !
J.
ny IOOI~
TRACY
Copyright. 1908. by
Edward j. Ciode

But 1 assume Sir Arthur thinks you
should become used to being your own
mistress in view of your approaching
marriage"
oaching-marriage. cried
Iris, now genuinely amazed.
Yes. Is il not true that YOU are
going to marry Lord Ventnorf"
A passing steward heard the point
blank question.
1t had a curious effect upon him. He
gazed with fercely eager eyes at Miss
Deane and 50 far forgot himself as 10
permit a dish of water ice to rest
against Sir John Tozer's bald head.
Iris could not help noting his strange
behavior. A fash OF humor chased
away her first angry resentment at
Lady Tozer's interrogatory
THAT may be my happy fate" she
answered gayly, but Lord Ventnor has
not asked me"
Every one says in Hongkong'- be-
gan her ladyship.
"Conf0und you. you stupid rascal.
What are you doingT' shouted Sir John
His feeble nerves at last conveyed the
informatioa that something more pro
cd his scalp; the ice was melting.
The incident amused those passen.
gers who sat near enough to observe IT,
But the chief steward. lowering watch.
ful near the captains table. darted for.
ward Pale with anger. he Kissed:
Report yourself FOR duty In the sec
ond saloon tonight" And he hustled
his subordinate away from the judges
chair.
Miss Deane. mirthfully radiant. rose
please don't punish the man. Mr.
Jones" she said sweetly. 1T was q
sheer accident. He was taken by sur
prise. In his place l would have emp
tied the whole dish"
The chief steward smirxed. lie dis
not know exactly what had happened
Nevertheless. great though Sir Johr
Tozer might be. the owners daughter
was greater.
Certainly. miss. certainly" IA,
agreed. adding confidentially: 1T IS
rather hard on steward TO be sent
aft. miss IL makes such n diferenc,
In the-cr-the little gratuities given
by the passengers
The girl was tactful She smiled
comprehension at the official and bent
over Sir John. now carefully polishing
the back Of his skull with table nap
kin.
Il am sure you will forgive him.
she whispered. Il can't say why. but
the poor fellow was looking SO intently
at me that he did not see what he wa.
doing"
The ex-chief justice was instantly
mollihed. He did not mind the appll
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29
CHAPTER 7

E ADV TOZER adjusted her gold
III rinlmed eyeglasses with an
air Of dignihed aggressive.
u ness. She had lived too many
years in the far east In HongkOng
she was known as the Mandarin. A"
Her powers OF merciless inquisition
suggested torrents long drawn out.
The commander of the Sirdar, home.
ward bound from Shanghai. knew that
he was about to be stretched on the
rack when he took his seat at the
saloon table.
lis il true, captain. that we are run.
ning into a typhoon?' demanded her
Adyship.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29
PLAYS "Indianr and Kills

Philadelphia.-While half dozen
boys were playing Indian" ia the woods
at Mount Airy. a suburb OF this city.
Warren Carr. aged Is years. was shot
dead with a rifle in the hands OF James
Hawthorne. aged II Sears. The bullet
entered the boys heart. The boys who
saw the shooting declare they did not
know the rifle was loaded. and believe
that Hawthorne also thought the rifle
was empty.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29

II. I
for the restraint OF the dddles every
thing must have been swept TO the
floor. There We're one or two minor ac-
cidents. \ steward. taken unawares.
was thrown headlong on top Of his
laden tray. Others were compelled to
clutch the backs OF chairs and cling To
pillars. One man invOluntarily seized
the hair Of lady who devoted an hour
before each meal TO her couture. The
Sirdar with a frenzied bound tried 70
turn a somersault
"A change. of course" observed the
doctor. They generally Try TO avoid
Il when people are in the saloon. but a
typhoOn admits OF no labored polite
ness. AS its center Is now right ahead
we are going on the starboard tack to
get behind it."
Il must hurry up and go on deck. {"
said Miss Deane.
You will not be able to 20 on deck
until the morning
She turned on him impetuously. in
deed 1 viii. Captain Ross promised
me-that is. / asked HIM
The doctor smiled She was so charm
iRgly insistentl 1T is simply impossi-
Bile" he said. The companion doors
are bolted- The promenade deck is
swept by heavy seas every minute. A
boat has been carried away. and sew
eral stanchions snapped or like car
rots- For the first time in your life.
Miss Deane, you are battened down"
The girls face must have paIed some
what He added hastily: There Is no
danger, you know, but these precau-
lions are necessary You would not
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-29

GLIDING many OF New Yorl's most con-
spicuous social leaders. Miss swan was
seated at small table with Robert Goe-
let. Miss Mills and several other friends,
and all were having a jolly time. Mr..
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
TAXlDERMISTS
THE coLRuRN COMPANY

The most competent taxidermist in
Los Angeles and one of the most ex
perienced and skilled in the United
States is Albert E. Colburn of the Col
burn company, taxidermists and fur
riers, at 1904 South Main street. A
visit to their establishment would be
of great interest to the student of ma
ture, the sportsman or lover of birds
and animals They have on exhibition
one of the finest and most complete
collections of mounted wild beasts,
game heads, furs and skins ever ex-
hibited on the Pacific coast. Their col
lection of African game heads has at
tracted the attention of all local sports
men and collectors. Mr.. Colburn makes
regular hunting trips throughout the
Rocky mountains, Pacific coast states
and Mexico, collecting all kinds of
specimens. He was previously connected
with the Smithsonian institution at
Washin gton, and has been highly com
mended for his scientific skill in the
preparation and mounting of natural
history specimens His subjects al
ways look exceedingly lifelike and
natural. His years at the Smithsonian
have put him in touch with the most
advanced and scientific methods now
employed in the art of taxidermy.
Through his able management the Col
tinction throughout the country for the
high standard of perfection which they
have attained in this art. Mr.. Colburn
is also a we'll known ornithologist and
has travelled almost the full length of
the western hemisphere, from Labrador
to Cape Horn, in his quest for speci-
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
PUBLIC PARKS
OF ANGEL CITY
SCORES OF BEAUTIFUL REST
PLACES FOR PEOPLE
OVER 600 ACRES IN CITY
Parks in Every Direction Provided
With Settees, and All Bright With
FIowers-Lovely Lakes and
Amusement Features

Los Angeles is we'll provided with
open-air rest places for the people
beautiful publics parks that are the
pride of the Angel City and the ad-
miration and delight of all visitors. In
the city alone are over 600 acres set
apart for public rest, while in the out
lying districts, in the foothills, is park
territory bringing the total park space
close to 1000 acres.
Westlake park, thirty-five acres in
area, at the end of the Seventh street
car line, is one of the most attractive
of the dozen or more city open-air
resorts. 1t affords extensive views of
the adjacent hills and has lake, fine
drives, beautiful flowers and plants, a
band stand and a liberal supply of
settees.
Eastlake park. on the Mission road
in East Los Angeles on the way to
Pasadena, comprises fifty-two acres
a resort very popular with the masses.
Eastlake is provided with a beautiful
lake, band stand, boating accesso-
ries, menagerie, park nurseries,
swings, picnic facilities and flowers
grow luxuriantly.
Prospect park. on Boyle Heights, and
famous Hollenbeck park of twenty
acres, also in Boyle Heights, are
favorite resorts for east side residents
and for many from other sections of
the city.
Echo park, in the northwestern part
of the city, north of Bellevue avenue,
contains the largest body of water
Landscape gardening is a feature OF
this resort.
Central park is bounded by Fifth
Sixth, Hill and Olive. 1t is the most
convenient rest spot for citizens and
visitors.
South park, twenty acres, Sunset
park, beyond Westlake park, Sycamore
Grove, fifteen acres, the old Plaza on
North Main street, which has been Sc
lected as the site for the new public
library-about 100 feet square in the
center. This is the Oldest and best
improved park in Los Angeles. The
trees have attained large growth.
Chutes park, on the southwest corner
of Main and Washington streets, is the
amusement resort.
Elysian park. 500 acres in area, is a
remnant of the thousands of acres OF
such land that the city formerly owned
1t may be said that this tract offers the
greatest possibilities for diversity OF
growths OF any piece of ground within
the limits of an American municipality
Much of the land is within the frost
less belt. The views of mountain, val
ley and ocean, city and plain, are grand
in the extreme.
What has been said in regard to
Elysian park is true of the latest ac-
QUESTION to the parks of Los Angeles
Griffith park-a tract of 5000 acres