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New-York tribune., 1906-08-28
WOODWARD EXONERATED
Deputy Surveyor Not Guilty of
"Pernicious Political ActiUity."
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Washington, Aug. &c. H Woodward. Dep
uty Surveyor Of the Port OF New York, has been
completely exonerated by the Civil Service Com
mission from the charges OF 'pernicious political
activity preferred against him by the Fenton
Republican Club. This announcement was made
to-day by Civil Service Commissioner Cooley
who has Just returned to Washington after in
vesugating the charges which grew out of the
ngnt IN progress for the leadership Of the 23d
Assembly District. in which Mr. Woodward re-
sides. Ofncers Of the Fenton Republican Club
complained 70 the Civil Service Commission that
Mr.. Woodward was "colonizing'' his district or
In other words. coercing employees Of the Gus
tom House to come into his district in order
to help him in his primary fight The secretary
Of the club who made the complaint is named
James Keyes Mr.. Cooley in investigat ting the
case went to see the officers Of the club but
found no evidence to support the charge against
woodward He will so report to the President
If the case is deemed Of sufficient Importance 1t
is understood that a general charge Of "perni-
Woodward by the Fenton Club, but the turis-
diction Of the Civil Service Commission does not
extend to charge of that character and the
Treasury Department will deal with it.
Collin H. Woodward is Of three against
whom charges were made to President Roosevelt
by a committee Of the Fenton Republican Club Of
the 23d Assembly District, OF preventing vo-ers
from having a voice in the selection Of candidates
at the primaries in 1902. The committee declared
that 1t stood ready to substantate the charges by
the testimony of reputable witnesses. Mr. Wood
ward was elected a member OF the Board OF Alder
broker and is identifed with many social and
benevolent organizations.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-28
REPORT ON CHINESE CONSTITUTION.
Commission Appointed at Peking-Talk of
an Upper House.

Pedng. Aug 27.-The Empress Dowager has
appointed a committee consisting Of Prince
Chun. Viceroy Yuan Shi KaL the Ministers of
State. the members Of the Grand Council and
the Grand Secretaries to consider the reports
of the Chinese Commissioners who recently re-
turned from abroad and to make recommended
tions upon the subject to the throne. Most Of
the members Of the committee are elderly Con-
servatives, like Prince Ching and Wang Wen
Shao. The only members who are rated as pos
sessing constructive ability are Yuan Shi Kai
and Tieh Liang.
The organization of an upper house Of parlia-
ment, composed of Chinese officials as the be-
ginning Of a parliamentary government and the
election. some years afterward. Of lower house
are being discussed at the Chinese capital
New-York tribune., 1906-08-28
MANY EARTHQUAKE CONTRIBUTIONS.
J. P. Grace's Committee Receives More Than
$4,000 for Chilian Sufferers.

Contributions IN great numbers are being received
for the Chilian earthquake sufferers by J. P
Grace. Of W. r. Grace & Co., who is treasurer
of a fund started by several prominent bankers
and merchants and the Merchants Association
The latter received yesterday $685. making total
OF $3.50 far contributed that fund Mr. Grace
received more than $4,000. The committee of
which Mr.. Grace is treasurer consists Of John
Claiin, James Speyer. F. A Vanderlip George w
Crossman. James A Scrymser, A. Torrance and
AdolfO Ortuzar. Chian Consul General The com
mittee has already made cable remittance of the
funds collected here which will be disbursed
through the Valparaiso relief committee
Private cable dispatches received by W. R.
Grace & Co. now report definitely that one-quarter
Of the city OF Valparaiso was destroyed by the
earthquake, while fire subsequently consumed
about much more that one-half Of the city
is down. Help is urgently needed.
The following were the subscriptions received
yesterday by the Merchants Association: NJ C;ug-
genheims Sons, 5000; G. Amsinck & Co ESQ.
James H. Oliphant g. Co, S1O0; J. H Lane q Co
S100. New York County National Bank, SlOO. C1ar-
ence COttman, $50; Mrs. Henry W. de Forest $25:
A & L. Metzger, $40, and Julius Sternfeld SO
Mr. Grace were as follows: Speyer & Co. g 500;
John Clafiin. $1,000 Crossmar & Sielcken 81 600:
BOrne-Scrymser Company. $1,000; Smith, Hogg q
Co, $1,000; Central and South American telegraph
Company, G0OO; w. r. Grace & Co. $40 O0O Barring
& Co. 800; Brown Brothers q Co. 500; Massa-
fer. $3.50; Parsons & Petit, 900: Minot Hooper (.
Co, 500; Ernesto Lyon, $00 Charles F. Garrigues
Company, 500; Anonymous Sl00: Benedict Drvs-
dale Co, Sl00, and Daniel Bacon. 800
New-York tribune., 1906-08-28
HAD NO MONEY TO BURY BABIES.
Tailor, Who Fled from Kisheneff, Says Aid
Was Refused Him

A pitiful story came TO light yesterday when per-
living in the tenement house No. 110 Harrison
avenue Williamsburg, found two dead babies in
the building. They were children of Nathan Black
man. tailor, who came 20 this country from Rus
sia with his young wife about a year ago. fleeing
from the massacres at Kishenef
Blackman has been out OF work for weeks. About
ten days ago his wife gave birth 20 twins. He was
unable TO get proper medical attendance for her
and could buy food for her and the little
ones. In flve days one Of the babies died. Black
man asked several Hebrew benevolent organiza.
tons, he says to bury the child. but without avail
Yesterday the other child died
When Il became known that the couple had moth
ing eat the neighbors made collection and
bought food for them. Then they telephoned to
Sergeant Eason Of the Clymer street station house
and told him Of the death Of the two babies.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-28
PosToFFIcE CLERKS FORM UNION

Chicago Aug. 27.-Representative postoffice clerks
from six cities OF the West met to-day and formed
a national union under the auspices OF the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor. The organization which
win be known as the National Federation OF Post
Office Clerks. IS the first national labor union in
America be composed exclusively OF government
employees The new organization Is based on strictly
trade union lines
Officers elected were: President. E B. GoItra
Chicago; vtce-presdent. J. Fields Louisville; sec
Tetary, J. F. Pfeiffer, Milwaukee,; treasurer John
I. House, Nashville: national organizer, h j. Ca
veney San Francisco. The next convention VIII BE
hal6 IA Indianapolis.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-28
WHAT is THINKING MACHINEe
See Next Sundays Tribune.
AND NAVY ORDERS

Washington, Aug 2.-The following army and
navy orders have been issued:
First Lieutenant HUGH J. b ELGIN. artillery corps
recruiting service Fort SlOcum 10 relieve First
Lieutenant LOUIS F. BUCK. artillery corps
First Lieutenant WILLIAM 3. WALLACE Goth Infantry
national match. Sea Girt
Second Lieutenant WALTER X. WILSON artillery corps
report 70 commanding officer Artillery District OF
Pensacola. for star duty
Ensign L BRCFF. OF the navy resignation accepted
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS-The following,
movements Of vessels have been reported:
ARRIVED
August 25-The whippe Hopkins. the Worden the
MacDonoush and the La Srence. Portland Don
Juan de Austria and the Dubuque Sanchez: the
Maryland and the Colorado Tompkinsville; the
Rhode Island. New London.
August 26-The Brutus Shanghai: Iowa ana the
Indiana. at Bar Harbor: the Florida, Newport
News.
SAILED.
August 26-Tha Supply from Guam for Yokohama. the
Justin. Guam for Cavite: Minneapolis. from
Haven. for cruise: Columbia, Newport
for cruise the louisiana from Norfolk for smith
Town Bay the Whipple the Hopkins. the Worden,
the MacDonOuEh and the Lawrence East La
Moine for Portland. tire Dubuque for
santo Domingo City; the Colorado the Maryland
Denver. from Annapolis for New Haven; the Florida
from Annapolis for Newport News, the Rhode Island
Newport for New London: Missouri the
KeRrsarge and the Kentucky. from North River Tor
Rockland.
August 26-Ths Maine from North River FOR Roclana,
the YsntOn. from North River Cor HyRnnispoFti ths
Lebanon, from Lambert Point Newport; ~.
Cleveland and the Arkansas. from Annapolis for
Hampton Roads; the Iowa and the Indiana, from
Portland. Me- for Bar Harbor.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-28
THREE CAPTURED SPANISH SHIPS SOLD.

Washington, Aug 27.-Three Spanish ships capt
ured By Admiral Dewey In Manila Bay on Nav
1898, were sold by the Navy Department to-day for
sIOS. These ships were advertised at several ASH
atc ports the total cost OF advertising being S2S
and the Navy Department Is satisfied as the bids
were more than enough TO the expense OF
advertising. The three ships are the Albay the
Manileno and the Mindanao They have been
strfpped OF everything movable and are simply old
hulks practically useless for any purpose Of the
New-York tribune., 1906-08-28
RoeRER gANos IN LEYTE Scattered.

Manila, Aug 27.-It is officially reported that the
main band of the Pulajanes has broken into smaller
bodies. A general movement OF 1000 troops and
800 constabulaEy through al parts OF The disaf-
fected region IS planned part Of the province OF
LeYte south Of Buyog Boy, has been cleared OF
Fuia1anes There Is no disaReotion on the west
coast except q few bands which have escaped the
soldiers. On the east coast native volunteers are
bringing In pFisOner3. Governor Feyra reports that
hundreds ct natives have volunteered 20 help the
troops
New-York tribune., 1906-08-28
TO BURN PAUPER DEAD.
Washington viii Replace POtter's
Field 5Cith a CrematOry.
[From &c Trlbune Bureau.I

Washington. Aug. G-Despite the unpopularity Of
municipal crematOries in cities where they have
been tried the national capital is have place
for burning the bodies Of the pauper dead Of the
District of Columbia Congress approved the prof.
ect at the last session by authortzng appropria
tiOn Of $1,000 for the crematOry The District Com
missioners now having plans prepared for a
suitable building and plant the grounds Of the
Washington Asylum and within a years time the
crematOry will be in operation. taking the place
largely Of the usual POtters Field where bodies
that into the custody OF the District goveru-
ment are now buried
New-York tribune., 1906-08-28
LIEUT.. SMITHS SENTENCE COMMITTED

Washington. Aug. 27.-The President has COM
muted the OF dismissal to loss OF twenty,
five files in lneal rank in the OF First IieuteD
ant Sydney smith, 18th Infantry, who was recently
tried by court martial in the Philippines on he
charge OF drunkenness on duty and conduct preiu-
dicial 70 military discipline.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-28
cLARKs LINE TO ENTER FRISCO.

San Francisco. Aug. 27.-"The Examiner SAYS
to-day that W. A. Clark. of Montana, has decided
to have railroad entrance into San Francisco
Senator Clark controls the Salt Lake g Los An
geleS Railroad. From Las Vega, a station on this
road in Nevada he is building branch line us
miles long north TO BUllfrog.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-28
SHOCK At VALPARAISO.
No Damage Done-Citizens Discuss
Rebuilding Plans.

Valparaiso, Aug. 27.@There was a heavy
earth shock here to-day. but no damage was
done.
Prominent citizens Of Valparaiso met this af-
ternoon at the hail in the "Mercurto' building
and discussed plans for the rebuilding Of the
city. Senor Montt. President-elect, attended the
meeting.
Santiago. Chill. Aug. 27.-The Minister of
War has decided to suspend work on the en-
largement of the Military Park at Talcahuano
President-elect Montt advises that the money
which to have been used to defray the cost
Of the celebration Of Gillian independence be
diverted to the aid of sufferers by the earth
quake
The government will facilitate emigration of
those who have been impoverished by the earth
quake to the Magellanes territory.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-28
CHOICE OF SPELLING TO BE ALLOWED

Washington Aug. 27-superintendent Chancellor
of the District OF Columbia Public Schools an
nounced to-day that he would introduce the simpli-
fed spelling system alternatively in the higher
grammar grades. The pupils will be allowed their
choice of the old or the new. In the lower grades
the old system will be continued
New-York tribune., 1906-08-28

An official at Ellis Island where the children re-
naained yesterday, said that the authorities there
could not admit the children their own response
biIity, that It certain that permission for
the admission of the children would be given by
the Washington authorities. If the children ad
nitted the United Hebrew Societies will spend a
portion Of the g. 100000 fund raised for the benefit
of the Russian massacre sufferers in bringing
orphan children to this country.
One of the little will be barred If the scalp
affection from which she Is suffering proves infec-
New-York tribune., 1906-08-28

WHAT IS A THINKING MACHINEf
$50 Next Sundays Tribune
New-York tribune., 1906-08-28

Returning from Niagara Fails Uzs-
Sept. 4th A NJ. from TOTOuto C1--
Sept IL
New-York tribune., 1906-08-28

DREAAlLAND. CONEY ISLAND.
the Greatest Amusement Enterprise in the World
TINE TABLE (SUBJECT TO CHANGED:
Leave foot lzSth St North River. S:f5. u;o0 A. NJ
1850. 200, 500. 4:50. 7:45 P NJ.
Leave foot OF 92d North River. 500. S+5. 10.G9
1l.15 A. NJ 1900 VI ISIS. 200. 2-45. 3-45 4.3c.
$50. s;15. zoe. I.45. $50. $40 P NJ
Leave Pier L y P, half hour later than 2zd s.
Returnng-Leave Iron Pier. CoEey Island. s10.s1.
"11:e5 A NJ; 1910. sl&-55. s140. 1855. 3,40. 4;z5
5:25 6:1O 7:1O T55. $3.50 S25. 5000. 10s45 PM
Returning from Coney Island trips marked with
to 129th St. North River.
Round Trip Tickets. So Cents.
Round Trip Tickets. 12Sth ST. as Cents
STEAMER TAURUS trips EVERY DAY %
FISHING BANKS. Leave E S1sc s.. A NJ; Pisr
New No l. ". r. $40 = NJ Bait and tackle on
board Gentlemen 75c.; LADIES' SOC; Children. 26c
New-York tribune., 1906-08-28

Ticket Offices s99 1850 2l5 90 Broadway . Uuign
Square Chambers West 2Sd Street FeTTss N y
and 333 Fulton Street, Brooklyn.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-28

STEAMER GRAND REPUBLIC
ROCKANaY BEACH
foot 18th St. N r. Sis. $500 A II: 1850 P N
foot 22d St. n p. $500. 1900 A. NJ: P II
I.v- Pier (New) I, n r.. $3.50. 1870 A NJ: 200 NJ
IV. YouEers Sis A NJ. Tuesday and Friday
Lv. Rockaway Beach 11:00 A. M. $500. $50 p n
Round Trip Tickets 50 cts. Children. 25 cts
Include admission Steeplechass Park az Roc<avay
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-09-28
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.
Continued frcm 5th page }

C. ]. Cover left on Saturday for a
business visit to Dodge City.
C. a. Coggins left on Saturday for
Pittsburg. leaving the closing OF the can
taloupe business with L. NJ. Lyon. This.
MIR. Coggins' first Rocky Ford campaign.
brought him in contact with tho growers
who had known NJ. O.. Coggins so well
and no was much pleased at the many
expressions Of respect for and confidence
in his unfortunate brother.
At Pueblo tho other day wo mot L. w.
Kiel. formerly Of Rocky Ford. who Is now
making his second race for representa- tive
on tho Democratic ticket This time.
howavcr. be II said to his credit. he did
not seek tho nomination.
Mrs. !. H. Kouns left on Monday for
Opelousas. La. her former homo 70 spend
the winter. as Is her custom. She was
accompanied on tho trip by Miss Sallie
Fahy. . granddaughter. and Emmett
Hawkins. = grandson. who have bssn
spending the summer in Rocky Ford.
Mrs. J. S. Green on Tuesday returned
from five weeks visit with her parents
n Tulsa. ]. T.. accompanied by her
brother. Chas. King. Mr.. King recently
spsnt some months In tho Rocky Ford
country and was so well pleased that he
will make this his home.
N. v. Willard has recently returned
from visit with his son at Grafton. N. D..
q. H. Taylor has recovered his usual
health and energy aftor protrsetsd Ill
ness.
Mrs. H. Van Buskirk entertained at
dinner on Thursday evening for Mrs. E.
J. Wilcox.
Miss Josephine Grcathouso Of Pueblo
made hriof visi. with Mrs. S. N. kol-
lozg this week.
Mrs. NJ. J. Anderson spont part Of this
woek In Colorado Springs.
Mrs. c. E. Bolton was called TO Salt
Lako wodnesdsy by tho death Of her
brother.
Mrs. J. e. Godding entertained tho O..
D. T. club on Tuesday afternoon.
J. W. Phsnieie Is In the cast on busi-
moss trip.
Mrs. A. M. jackson assisted by Mrs.
Joshneks, entertained tho Book club Fri
day afternoon At delightful luncheon.
Mrs. Harvey Norton and Miss Floss
Pollock are spending several days At
Colorado Springs.
Mr. and Mrs. Frazier Of Long Beech.
Calf. are guests Of Ford Steward and
wife.
Mrs. Z. J. Wilcox and children returned
10 Denver this morning aftss . ten days
visit At the Barley home.
Miss Grace Moore eslsbratsd her thir-
tssnth birthday on Saturday by sntsrtain.
ing most pleasantly 20 Of her young
friends.
J. E. Godding 10 taking late vaea ton
In Routs county.
Mrs. n. p. Schuyler Is enjoying . visit
from sister from Kansas.
II. o. Wheeler Of Bloomington. ILL.,. Is
spending few days horo looking after
his largo farm near Swink.
q. L.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-09-28
The cantaioupe Season Rap Idly
Winding to . Close.

This week will see the last Of tho can
taloupe shipments for the season. Whsth-
Or or not the average net prices shall be
as large as last year will depend npon
the figures obtained for the cars now in
transit to tho east.
L. M. Lyon attributes much Of the poor
quality Of this seasons crop to improper
irrigation. and he promises to make .
fore,ble talk on that subject at the winter
meeting Of the growers.
Lyons & Coggins have been giving
much attention to the seed proposition
this season. having an eye cut for the
best fields, buying them and then making
such selections in cutting ~ would pro-
dues the very best seed possible. They
have bought no seed except in this way.
The seed is divided between two desira-
bic strains-the Improved Waters and
Ribbed Net Pollock.
Capitol Hill and scattering shippers Of
some other associations will be shipping
until frost.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-09-28
OIcs, The American VioIinIst.

OIcs, The American VIoIlnIst.
When in Rocky Ford in 1897 his pro-
gram won this praise from Rov. Warren
Mayo:
"His rendering Of tho most difficult
masterpieces is delightful treat, even to
the unedueated ear, while the familiar
melodies charm and inspire all who hear.
Sunday morning he attended my service
and gave US Nearer My God to Thee
initiating a quartstte. It was an insp ira
ton to the whole service"
Seats for this attraction now on sale al
Duke & Sewers and Norton's Drug Store.
Prices, Csc. 55e. Soc.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-09-28
Natures Way Is Best.

Tho function strengthening and tissue
building plan OF treating chronic, linger-
ing and obstinate cases OF disease as pur-
sued by pr. Pierce, Is following after
Natures plan OF restoring health.
He uses natural remedies, that Is
extracts from native medicinal roots,
prepared by processes wrought out by
the expenditure OF much time and
money, without tho use Of alcohol, and
by skillfal combination In Just the right
proportions.
Used rs ingredients OF DIR. PIerce's
Golden Medical Discovery, Black Cherry.
bark, Queens root, Golden Seal root,
Bloodroot and Stone root. specially exert
thfIs influence In cases os lung, bronchial
|Eh Is, therefore, sovereign remedy
for bronchitis, laryngitis, chronic coughs,
eatasrh and kindred ailments.
The above native roots also have the
strongest possible endorsement from the
leading medical writer's. Of all tho several
schools o. practice, for the cure not only
Of the diseases named above but also for
indigestion, torpor OF liver, or bilious
ness, obstinate constipation. kidney and
bladdc! troubles aud catarrh, no matter
whore located.
eay-so alone as To this; what ho claims
for his Discovery Il backed up by tho
writings OF the most eminent men In tho
msdical profession: A request by postal
eafu OF lektsf. addressed To Dr. K ".
Of extracts from eminent medical su.
thostslcs cndosin9 tho ingredients Of his
medicines, will bring little book Jrre
thA! 70 worthy Of your attention II
known imposition for tho euro Of almost
any old chroaic. OF lingering maiady.
Dr.. Pisscc's Pleasant Pellets euro con.
stipation. Onc little Pellet > Is q gentle
laxative, aud two mild cathartic.
Tho most valuable book for both men
and women Is DIR. Picrcc'S
7 = ! J =
Common Sense Medical Ad.
" HfH9Sl wiser. A splendid ionS-pase
kMc volume, with cn.ravings
vsSVs 80 and colorcd plates. A copy,
nkSu e-.sl papcrcoycrci. will bc sent
ISSUs 10 anyone sending 81 cents
r In onc-ccnt stamps, to pay
o<s! tho cost of mailing only, TO
AsEj DIR. u. v. Pierce, Buffalo. ".
Y. Cloth.bound. II stamps.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-09-28
NEW PRESBYTERIAN
COLLEGE MEETING
A Largely Attended Meeting Plans
for Energetic Work to Secure
the Prize.

A meeting of citizens Interested in &C.
curing the new Presbyterian college wa
held at Odd Fellows hall Monday even
ing. From rs to 100 people wore pres
ent but not nearly the interest manifested
which the Importance OF the movement
demands. Tho presence Of farmers from
considerable distance in tho country in
dicated commendable intention to aid in
this most valuable enterprise.
Rev. M. NJ. Nelson was elected chair
man and W. c. Steele secretary. Rev
W. !. Davenport made q statement Of the
requirements Of tho location committee
about as follows:
Tho church is anxious 10 build q college
in Colorado because thors Is tho laTges,
Presbyterian population in this section oi
any place in the United States without =
Presbyterian school. He told Of assur-
anees Of help that had besn given BY
eastern people and promises made by the
Board Of College AID Of the church 70
assist Colorado college. thus insuring its
success from the start The church pro-
posss 70 open the institution with not less
than 8 professors and 10 have their sal
aries pledged for five years before the
school opens.
Short talks were made BY I. D. Hale.
Prot. Bolles. Rev. S. c. Green. o. J. Bax-
ter. Mayor Pollock. J. 3. Byass, A. L.
Kellogg. q. N. Hall. c. F. Evans. J. II.
kelsay. F. N. Harsin and others. All
expressions were favorable 10 pushing
tho enterprise as strongly as possible.
Although no effort was made 70 solicit
subscriptions promises wore made from
two parties Of 81 900 each.
On motion committee Of 8 was ap-
pointed TO act with committee Of z from
tho Board Of Trade 70 servo rs \ COM
missao OF reception and entertainment for
tho location committee to bo In Rocky
Ford Sept. 9th. Tho following wero ap-
pointed on that committee: !. D. Hale
Dr.. r. NJ. Pollock. Row. S. c. Green. @.
N. Hall. Row. n. M. Nelson. H. J. Spsink-
or and Rov. F. r. Hollenbaek.
On motion Of q. NJ. Hall an executive
committee Of z. consisting Of c. F. Evans.
J. e. Lawson. q. M. Hall. H. J. Sprinkler.
]. B. Byars. J. E. 0augsr and W. c,
Steele was appointed 70 select finance
eommittss Of IL.
Whue me mooung 1oyourneo win
hopeful feeling Il was with the conviction
that = much larger rsprsss ntation Of
business men should have bssn present
70 take part In the deliberations.
The Presbyterian eommittss Of location
arrived In Rocky Foro somewhat unsx-
psetedly ysstsrday morning. Il con sist-
Cd Of Dr.. Weaver Of Pueblo. Dr.. Weir oi
Grand Junction and Albert A. Reed ol
Boulder. Those gentlemen were taken
in carriages and shown Ave different
available sites: The Kellogg tract one
near Lewis Swink's. tract at the cross
roaes west Of Fred Hainss. . site on VIM.
Matthews ranch. and tract Of Mrs. @.
W. Swink's on tho eastern border Of
town. The committee expressed them
solves highly eratiiisd at tho varied ss-
lsetions available and tho general infor-
nation furnished. Tho college will bo
definitely located at the meeting Of the
synod Oct. i6.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-09-28
Diamond rIedai Contest Won by Mis-
Alberta Smith Of Moutrose.

Alberta Smith Of Moutrose.
The state convention Of tho W. c. T. U
had brilliant close Friday evening whsr
tho diamond medal was contested for
The church was crowded and tho aud.
isnes was highly instructed and enter
tanned by the rceitations Of the six con-
tsstants. The names Of the fair eontss :
tants and their subjects are given below:
Miss Alberta Smith Montross
The conviet's Soliliquy."
Mrs. M. M. Nelson Rocky Ford
"fnfirm Of Purpose"
Miss Margaret Cox Fruita
"A Vivid Pom Picture"
Miss Hazel Crosby Fort Collins
"Where tho Lilies Bloom"
Miss Grace Sharp Grand Junction
"Poor House Man."
Mrs. Lueie Benefit Cedar Edgo
"An Enduring Nation"
Miss Smith who was presented the
diamond medal by Rev. F. r. Hollenbaek
was the youngest Of the contestants.