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The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20
Grand Army Is Dwindling

being mustered into George G. Meade
post, No. l, of Philadelphia, by Post
Commander George w. Divinny The
maximum membership was reached in
1880, when it was 09,4S9. For the
last fifteen years it has been steadily
decreasing; not only this, but the rate
of decrease has steadily grown.
The annual death rate among men,
bers of the order in 1886 was ninety
three in every 10000. To-day, having
gone up steadily through the interven-
ing years, it is 352 in every 10000. In
1894 the membership of the national
body had fallen to 69,083, loss since
the period of maximum membership
of about 10000 a year. In 1894, ac-
cording to the last annual report made
at the encampment in Boston last
year, the membership was 246,261,
showing loss since 1894 of more than
$4,000 year. The separate posts now
pumber 6,149. Employed in the vari-
Gus government departments in Wash
ington at the time of the last annual
report we're 2,175 members of the
order, of whom 226 are over 70 years
of age, 7S7 between 65 and 20 years
and 1888 between 58 and 65 years.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

How it feels to go down into the sea
in diving bell is described as follows
by one who made the descent: Put
ting on a pair of stockings, leggings
and heavy boots, jumped en- to the
seat when the huge bell-it weighed
forty tons and was as large as a good
sized room-was swung by the power
full crane over the staging, and gradu-
ally we. were lowered into the sea.
The sensation at first was very
strange. AS we entered the water,
which was driven out of the bell by
compressed air, there was a distinct
buzzing round the ears and head.
was told to hold my nose and blow
through it and did SO. Slowly we de-
scended and at last reached the bot
tom, some fifty feet below the surface.
The bell in question was seventeen
feet long and ten feet wide. There
we're six of us in it. 1t was lighted by
electricity and almost as bright as
day. We first landed on a bed which
the divers had previously leveled. The
moment the bell touched the ground
there was, perhaps, about two feet of
water in it. This was quickly driven
out by the compressed air, when we
walked on comparatively dry ground
with the sea all around us.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20
Real Lovers Of Idlenes S

HY friends we're having the time Of
their lives, while he was unable to get
far away from pots and pans and
smoky wood fires. Again and again
he made 'deliberate attempts at spoil
ing the dinner, hoping that someone
would complain, but the boys were
quite satisfied to pay the penalty Of
eating bad food in return for exemp-
tion from preparing it.
"At last determined to be free,
Jones mixed biscuits one. afternoon
and when they were ready to bake
poured pound of salt into the dough.
The fellows got back to camp in due
season and as they squatted around
the fire one of them took biscuit
and bit large piece out of it. The
salt in it nearly choked him. He
gagged and turned red in the face. AS
soon as he had regained his breath.
he exclaimed: Gee whiz, that biscuit
is salty!' Then, remembering that this
statement, identified as a complaint,
would make him the cook of the par
ty, he added. hastily: But it's good!
It's good! It's good!' He ate every
scrap of the food and we other two
martyrs followed suit"
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

"Idleness is the most natural state"
is the dictum of Jefferson De Angels,
the comedian, at present starring in
"Fantana-" Your ordinary, everyday
man will tolerate nearly everything in
preference to hard work. Want me
to give you an instance?
Three years ago l was one OF a
little party that went into the Adiron-
dacks on a hunting and fishing expedi-
tion. There were only four of us, so
we did not consider it worth while to
employ cook, agreeing that each in
turn should have charge of the culin-
ary department When it came to al
lotting terms of service. someone sug-
gested that the first chef should do
the work until complaint was made
about his cooking, when the maker of
the complaint should succeed him.
The next kicker was to take the place
OF the second, and SO on A young
fellow named Jones was assigned to
create the part and began his duties
the day that camp was pitched.
Jones was nice young chap and a
willing worker at first, but as time
passed and no aspirant appeared to
relieve him he grew weary OF the task
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20
Resolutions of Coincidence.

At regular meeting Of the Board of
of Directors of The Western Loan and
Investment Association held in Denver,
Colorado May 8, 1905, the following pre-
amble and resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted:
WHEREAS, an over ruling Providence
in His infinit wisdom, has seen fit to re-
move from our midst, William H. Cruise,
member and CO. worker of this Associa-
ton, and
WHEREAS the intimate relations long
held by our deceased member and direc
tor with the members of this Associa-
ton, we feel it proper that we should
place on record an expression of our ap-
probation of his services as such, and
WHEREAS we have ever recognized in
him, the most noble qualities of mind
and heart; mind of high moral worth
and improachable character, one whom
we all know to be unselfish in all the
relations of life, with smile for all, a
true friend and gentleman has endeared
him to us all, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that we do lament the loss
of our departed friend, and that we ten
der to the widow and family of the de-
ceased. our heartfelt sympathy, and be
it furtaer
RESOLVED that copy of these resolu-
tions be spread upon the records of this
Association, and that copy be present
ed to the sorrowing widow and family
L. G. CoNNELL, Pres.
GA. MCCULLOUGH, Treas.
JOHN R. CoNTEE, Sec'y,
The Western Loan and Investment
Association.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

Summer vacation rates via Union Pa
cific. To all Missouri river points,
Kansas City, St. Joseph, Omaha. etc,
and intermediate points east thereof to
and including Memphis, st. Louis, Peo-
ria, Chicago, Milwaukee, Duluth, St
Paul and Minneapolis. May 81, %; June
3, 5, 6, 10, 10 and 13 and July to 10 in
elusive at one fare plus $500 for round
trip. Final limit October 81. j. q.
Ferguson, Gent. Agent, 941 18th street,
Denver, Colo.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

Summer vacation rates via Union Pa
ciic. To Lewis Clark Exposition, Port
land; to Tacoma, Seattle, Bellingham.
Victoria and Vancouver, $4,000 for round
trip, May "a to Sept. 30, and on certain
dates s61.00 to Portland and return, one
way through California, stop overs any
where, tickets limited to 80 days but not
later than Nov. 80. Descriptive litera-
ture and full information upon applica-
ton. ]. c. Ferguson, Gen. Agent, 941
18th street, Denver, Colo.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20
The Big Company.

Denver, Colo, May. 5, 1905. The I'm
ion M utual Benefit & Life Association,
Arapahoe Bldg, Denver, Colo, Gentle
men:-Your check for $1,000 duly receiv-
ed. Please accept my thanks for the
satisfactory settlement Of my claim for
sickness. 1 sincerely hope that the sue
cess and growth of the Union Mutual
will continue, as it is company that
does things right.
his
GEORGE (X) FLEMING,
mark
2731 California street.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20
Song Of the Southland

The south! the fair southland!
The southland for mel
The bloom -begemmed meadow
The whispering tree.
The land Of the mockbird,
And fruitage divinei
Where each breath is as sweet
And inspiring as wine!
Where white ships of cloudland
Rock idly above
And spread their cool shadows
Ger fields that they lovel
Where the blue morning glories
In cataracts fall,
And rose petals fiutter
And lies are tall.
The south, the fair southland!
1t slopes to the SUM-
And white-crested billows
Laugh loud as they run
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

Among the many photograph galleries
in Denver, there are none that can ex-
cell that of w. Martyr Willis located at
329 10th street, opposite the Court
House. In fact his work is far ahead
of any we have ever seen. When in
need of fine photographs give him a
trial and you will certainly be pleased
Their prices are reasonable. Remem-
Der the place, 329 10th street.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

Their world wide long race
With grumble and roar,
To throw themselves painting
At last on its shore!
Where boys are just boys.
And girls are Just girls:
Not mannfkinsi roddy- dow
Babies with curls!
Who tumble and laugh
And shrek loud in their glee.
And are. sweet. every one,
AS real babies can bel
And lads are grown straight,
And dfclean-miRtled and tan.
And lassies are sweet
And are fair and their thran
Is a world girdling theme!
The south! Sing the south!
with strawberries sweet
As kiss on the mouth!
Houston Post.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20
The Strong Company.

Denver, Colo, May 9, 1905. The
Union Mutual Benefit & Life Associa-
ton. Gentlemen:-I wish to express my
thanks for the prompt payment of my
CLAIM for sickness, amounting to $3.50
You treated me very satisfactorily and l
will take pleasure in giving you my
recommendation.
MARY E. Hooks, :
1926 West 14th Ave.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

,lyrrhe Western Loan and Investment
Mt's'n met Tuesday night and elected
the following officers: j. H. M. Brown,
president; E. D. Fountain, vice presi-
dent; Jos. d, D. Rivers, secretary; Geo.
Mccullough, treasurer. Directors: j.
H. M. Brown, e. u: Fountain, L. O.
Connell, John Contee. Mrs. J. Vernell,
George Mccullough, JOS D. D. Rivers.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

The International Order of Twelve
knights and Daughters of Tabor will
hold their State Grand Session at Bour-
ner's hall May %, "a, %. On the 18th
there will be grand public installation.
Good music in attendance. The public
is invited.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

A fine 14-pound baby boy was born
last Tuesday night May 10th, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Sunday Davis of 2715 Arapahoe
street. Sandy is the happiest man in
town and many of the best Havannas
have been burnt up by his friends at his
expense.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

W. R. Euper has secured East Turner
hall for Tuesday, June 9th at which
time grand June ball will be given.
There is no getting around the fact that
a good. time will; be had as Billy Euper
knows Xactfy how to make it pleasant
for everybody.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

The G. A. RS of Colorado and Wyom-
ing held their annual reunion in Denver
this week.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

Tishler the tailor has returned from
visit to the Coast and will be pleased to
meet his old friends and patrons at his
new quarters, 1874 Curtis street.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

Miss Annie Crockett of 1889 So. Ire
mont street, died very suddenly at A
a. m. yesterday at Colorado Springs.
She was a faithful member of Zion
Baptist church, and leaves host of
friends to mourn her loss.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

The Annual sermon of the Odd Eel
lows and Auxiliaries was held Sunday
afternoon at Zion Baptist church. The
church was filed to overfowing, and all
present enjoyed the sermon delivared
by Rev. j. E. Ford.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

julius Fields arrived home Wednes-
day after an enjoyable trip to Los Ange-
les, San Francisco, Oakland and other
points of interest in California including
the Leland Stanford University.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

The W. F. Plambeck Jewellery Co..
has removed to 1854 Champa street
Watches, clocks, diamonds, jewellery re-
tailed at wholesale prices. Expert re-
pairing. Low prices.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

The annual Thanksgiving services of
the U. B. F. and S. NJ T. will be held at
Zion Baptist church Sunday, May 2Sth.
Sermon by Rev. c. D. Douglas.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

We have been lieniant on subscribers
during the past winter. We will be
very grateful to those who are in arrears
to settle their account at once.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

A delegation of colored citizens pre-
sented claim to the School Board last
Wednesday asking for the employment
of colored janitors in the various school
buildings.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

Isaiah Mitchell. an old resident of this
city, who had special act passed in
~,ongress in 1899 in regard to personal
lnd.claim, is in the city this week to
p&rfect his title.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

We have been asked, "That has be-
come of the Colorado Benevolent Burial
Association"
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

r. B. Anderson who has been in the
city for several weeks, left Wednesday
night for Leadville.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

Mrs. Charlie White arrived home Fri
day from Topeka, Kansas, where she
attended the bed side of her sick father.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

Rush E. Curry, formerly of this city,
h,now engaged in the laundry business
in Los Angeles, Calf.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

K.R. Corners and wife have been en-
ployed by the Colorado Exposition
board at Portland, Oro. Mr.. Conners
will be watchmansin the. mineral depart
ment.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

The Paxton, 1S41 Lawrence street
Furnished rooms s1.50 week up. Also
nice transient rooms cheap.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

Rev. ]. E. Ford left Tuesday for To
kk and Kansas City.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

Moral Keelen left last Sunday fol
Oakland, Cal, to visit hisi wife.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

A. It. Moore & Co.'S, undertaking es-
tablishment has been moved to Kansas
City.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20

John level left Tuesday for Kansas
City on business.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20
Local Notices.

Hair cut 15 cents, 1s47 Blake street
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20
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LII. Harper left last Tuesday night
tfor Leadville.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20
Colored Hosiery.
w E BELIEV E

We .the largest stack and of shades of TAN
HOSIERY the city, Starting the real light champagnes
gradually shading down seal browns match
Of the new shades SHOES SILK Finished Mer-
cerzed Cotton Hose plain and lace by far
pretest things shown the price this These
imported found elsewhere The price50c
within the reach of all who wish to hose that look
like like SILK We also have the many other fancy
coorngs much used this spring-such
Sea Green, Yale Blue Navy Myrtle Mandarine
White, Cadet, etc. at From SOC to $500 Pair
Do buy Hosiery until you have inspected Our Line.
so Styles of Oxords here Black and Col
ors at t...............$ $3.50, $500 and $3.50 pair.
Kaysers Silk Gloves in all the New Colorings, at.
.............5Oc 75c 81 90 81 25 and 81. so pair.
Buy your Fancy Parasols have Everything
that's newPongees Linens, etc 81 O0 to $l5 90 each
Umbrellas Recovered Repaired See New Ribbon De-
partment. Richardson's Embroidered Silks
Perrin Bros. 10Th St. Opp. P. O.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-05-20
THE TWO JIMs
SOCIAL CLUB

Denver'S FavOrite
Pleasure Resort.
Whist, Pool, Chess, Checker and
other pastime games.
PHONE 227s hAIN.
1859 Champa ST., Denver, Colo
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-12
new FACTOR IN
SALOON QUESTION
O. II. ROSS PROTESTS AGAINST RE.
BATES ON REVOKED LICENSES.
Notifies City Controller Dan g. Brown
that He Must Make No More Pay
ments and that He Will Be Held Per-
sonally Responsibl Protec-
tion League Seen in Action.

Dan c. Brown, city controller, re-
celved formal notice today that he
must not assist in the payment Of re-
bates on revoked liquor licenses. The
notice came from G.. H. Ross, local
broker in financial securities, in the
form of a communication left by Mr..
Ross in person. 1t calls attention to
the fact that the city has refunded
thousands of dollars on liquor licenses
which have been revoked, and without
authority of law. AS a taxpayer, Mr..
Ross protests against any further pay
ments and adds that can effort will
be made to hold you personally re-
sponsible for any such payment made in
future" Exception is made only in
the case Of the death Of the licensee, as
provided for in chapter 265, General
Laws of 1903. :, -
Controller Brown Immediately or
dered his assistants to retain four war
rants for rebates which are ready for
distribution, and sent the Ross com.
munication to City Attorney Frank
Hea!y for a ruling as to the city's au.
thority to make refunds on LIQUOR
licenses which are revoked before the
expiration of the license period,
''These refundments are made on the
strength Of an ordinance, section -,
in the chapter, on the sale of intoxi:
eating liquors. said Mr.. Brown to.
day, land I understand that some SINH.
lar measure has been on our books for
q great many years without question
l should think that the council would
have the authority to grant such re.
bates, but I am no lawyer. If the or.
dlnance is unconstitutional, I wish that
the fact would be determined in the
courts, and hope that the interested
persons will make test case. l. will
be, governed by the ruling of the city
attorney in the matter.'
The Home Protection league an
noqnced some time ago that It would
make fight against the payment OF
these refunds, and its representatives
have declared that all such payments
were without authority. It is assumed
that Mr.. Ross is member of the league
and that his protest is made in behalf of
that organization.
Invariably satisfactory. The Palace
Clothing House Laundry service.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-12
s:xa:::s 4: >:

Martin Whitcomb, one of the best
known and most popular business men
Of Minneapolis, died last night at his
ness Of a few days. For few days he
had complained of a slight indisposi-
ton, but it was regarded as nothing Sc,
rious by himself or the members of his
family. A week ago he attended q
banquet given at the Commercial club
in honor Of Judge F. V. Brown, and on
Sunday he took a long drive with his
family. He had always been man of
vigorous health and his death, which
was due to a sudden paralytic shock
was a terrible surprise to the family
and his many friends.
Mr.. Whitcomb was born in Washing.
ton, Iowa, and was about 80 years of
age. He came to Minneapolis twenty.
eight years ago, and has always been
engaged in the hays grain and feed
business, his two sons, F. W. and F: B.
Whitcomb, being associated with him in
recent; years.. ! ~
Few men are better known or loved
by their business associates and friends
He was popular member of the Com.
mercial club, and was also high in
Scottish Rite Masonry and in the
Shrine. He was also a member of the
was twice candidate for the demo.
cratic nomination for sheriff. He leaves
wife and two sons. 49,
The funeral services will be held from
the residence at 2 pm. tomorrow, the
pallbearers being A. w. Armatage, Fred
N. Hendricks, Frank E. Dickinson, W
A. Kerr, j. H. Van Nest and E. J. West
lake. The interment will be at Lake
wood. ,..,,r
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-12

See my SO Violin Outft-.n1othing
Order telephone today. Your friends
all "use the Northwestern Telephone. -
Fred L. Gray Company combines
sound insurance with superior local
service; Bond burglary and Liability
insurance.
Edith E. Fugan is the plaintiff in a
divorce suit against Gustav A. Fugan.
The wife charges cruelty, drunkenness
and non-support.
William Wise pleaded guilty to as
F. C. Brooks yesterday afternoon. He
was sentenced to ninety days in the
workhouse.
A continuance to the November term
has been ordered in the case of Elm
Presbyterian church against the Park
Construction company, brought to en-
force Sunday closing at 'Wonder-
land.'
The semi-annual cleaning of the res
ervoir at Columbia Heights is now 60
ing on. Ordinarily from 800 to 400
cubic yards Of sand and silt are re.
moved from each basin in the cleanup.
The work will require about fifteen
days.
To write 100000 more in premiums
than any other Surety company in the
country is the record last year Of the
United States Fidelity and Guaranty
company, Howard & Wilson. managers,
210 New York Life building. Fidelity,
court and contract bonds and burglary
insurance.
The animals in the "zoo'' at Mime
haha park have been removed to their
winter quarters at the Lyndale farm
at Bryant avenue and Thirty eighth
street. The elk and deer will remain
in their paddock and the bear in their
dens. The ducks, geese and swans at
Loring park have also been removed
but not without some difficulty. On
account Of the unusually pleasant
weather this fall the animals have been
outdoors about month longer than
usual.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-12
NEW UNIVERSITY
COUNCIL NAMED
PERSONNEL OF GOVERNING AND
ADVISORY BOARD ANNOUNCED.
Council Is Made Up of Deans Of Diff
ferent Departments, with One Fac
ulty Representative from Each De-
partment for Every 400 Students
Various Committees Have Already
Been Appointed.

Announcement was made today of
the personnel and plans of the Univer-
sity council, a faculty organization au-
thorized by the regents last fall as a
general governing. and advisory board
at the university. The council is made
up of the deans of the different de-
partments, together with one faculty
representative from each department
for every 400 students or major frac-
ton thereof. It will act as an advis-
Dry body for the regents and as a gov
erning board in matters Of general uni
versity interest and welfare. -
The board as announced consists or
nineteen members. They are Dean
j ohm F. Downey of the academic col
lege, Dean George p. Frankforter Of
the school of chemistry, Dean W. s.
Pattee Of the law school, Dean +. s.
Jones Of the engineering school, Dean
William r. Appleby of the mining
school, Dean William R. Ligget OF the
Of the medical school, Dean Eugene l..
Mann of the college of homeopathic
medicine, Dean Frederick j. Willing
of the school of pharmacy, Dean Arthur
Owre of the college of dentistry, Pro-
fessor Henry NJ. Eddy of the engineer
ing school. DR.. Frank L. Mcyey.. DR..
Willis NJ. West and DR.. Henry F. Mach
! trieb of the ACADEMIC col1ege; PROFESSOR
| A. G. Hickman of the law school, and
Professor Harry Snider OF the school OF
! agriculture:
The work Of the council has already
begun, and following committees have
been appointed: catalogue, programs
and courses Of study; press and unlver;
| sity publications; commencement and
| other university functions; student en-
| tertainments and social affairs; the re-
| lations of the univ ersity to other inst1-
buttons Of higher learning; university
extension and lectures: AS the need
! arises for other committees, they Will
| be appointed by the council. .
There has already been one meeting
of the council and at that time the es-
tablishment Of graduate school was
recommended. The regents had refer
red the matter to the council and upon
the favorable report Of that body
asked that the council recommend three
university professors for the position
Of dean of the new college. This: will
undoubtedly be done at the next meet.
ing. Among the professors mentioned
! for the place are Professor 81. M: Eddy,
DR.. Henry Nachtrieb, DR.. F. l.. McVey
and DR.. W. M. West.
Another matter of general interest
which will como before the council at
the next meeting will be the question
Of the establishment Of university
press bureau or press censorship: The
committee on press and university pub
locations has been busy framing a re.
port, and it. is the general opinion that
an attempt will be made to regulate the
publication Of university news.