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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03
IT'S PERSONAL MAGNETISM.
How some Political Bosses Garry
Some Ward Elections.

From the Kansas City Journal
Don't imagine that every ward heller
serves his master because he hopes to
get a job or some other material ad-
vantage Loyalty and devotion are
bought. 10 be sure. but many petty poll
tician rules by personal magnetism, pure
and simple"
This is the opinion OF DR.. George z.
Vincent. of the University Of Chicago,
who is delivering a series Of lectures on
"Mo,ding Public Opinion before the Kan
s1s City university center. It is a far
cry from an abstruse dissertation on So
cial psychology 10 a ward heller but Dr.
Vincent's lectures are full Of both wise
saws and modern instances.
Few Of us are brave enough" he said
IN another connection, TO hold 10 our
opinions unless we are fortified by the
assent of others II we hold opinions
that are flagrantly at variance with
those Of the majority. we are pretty apt
TO do as MIR Dooley suggests, throw
them away in the alley when no one Is
looking This tendency TO rely upon the
opinions % others is ingrained
Political opinion is like any other
kind OF public opinion Il is several
Stages III llE FORMING. 2 lF&L IS the
chaotic or spontaneous stage Then comes
the period of muck talk the winnowing
process during which much of the ITO
plan is laughed away Then comes the
capitalization, when public opinion,
which is in q state OF flux or fudity, is
precipitated around central nuclei. Then
comes the stage OF discussion and prose-
lyting. and finally the election. which is
the recording Of the opinion thus formed.
I'VE like to boast that we are independ-
ent and democratic and all that But we
are swayed by wealth and social position.
just the same. For an hour or two on
the Fourth Of July all men are free and
equal. But for the rest Of the year We
like 10 model ourselves after the fashion
of the social leader; We like &c hear the
rich man tell how he made his money. We
read on the FIRST page in the newspapers
the story OF some big mans opinions
ana we wonder why the papers never In
teTvieW Us: our opinions are Just as val
liable and often lar more sagacious than
those expressed in black type"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03

OF authenticity. it is on NJ. Monier's list
II the dignitary does not figure among
his records, Il cannot be used for any
Official purposes In France. or even In
any public document, and is without
lawful value. Ex-ATTACHE.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03
LIS Ence NnInr.

Prom the Atlanta Constitution
The Georgia youth wrote TO the old
man from q distant city:
Dear Father regret 70 say that 7
broke my New Year resolution. Tn sor-
ry-but, please send me $50"
The old mans reply was brief but elO-
quent. He wrote.
Dear JOhn-YoU put too high a value
on that resolution. 1t wuzn't worth six
centst"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03

The government does not propose to
enforce this particular law still in exist
cncc which provides penalties for those
wh5 use titles unwarrantabIy. But what it
IS determined to insist upon is that from
Esnceforth 20 patricisn title shall be used
IN any Official OF public document unless
il enjoys the recognition Of the state. that
IS 20 say. Of the keeper of the great seal
Of France, and its owner can show that
he has paid all the fees in connection
Herewith up 10 date.
OF course. the fact must be taken into
consideration that in the great revolution
at the close Of the eighteenth century.
which resulted in a perfect holocaust Of
the old aristocracy Of France. many of
the families lost not merely all their be-
loneines. but likewise the archives of their
house. their patents of nobility. &c.
Sometimes these documents, SO precious
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03

the Austrian press for the purpose Of
compromising the political situation in
Servia. the latest report being that Of an
alleged plot to exile the Karageorgeyitch
dynasty. Gradually and systematically
the Viennese newspapers have been com
municatiug to the foreign press alarming
news injurious to Servia's good name.
and certain circles in Vienna considered
It necessary 10 reserve the fabrication re-
garding the exile of the Karageorgevitch
dynasty as a final stroke on the eve Of
the conclusion Of a Seryian loan. The
Austrian press has even gone so far as 10
make use Of prevaricati0n in order to
succeed in giving cTedence to its report
regarding the exile Of the royal dynasty
alleging that they obtained the news from
a Russian agency created at Odessa by
the Russian minister for foreign affairs
for special political service IN the Bal
kans. According to our information such
an agency does not even exist"
Advices from LODI. in Russian Poland,
state that the situation there remains I'M
changed The large cotton mills are
closed, and the factory owners express
their determination to transfer their fac
tories into the interior OF Russia unless
the gorkmen adopt their conditions.
These the workmen declare themselves
unable to accept The terrorists are
threatening TO murder any men willing
to return 10 work.
The central military authorities have
refused a petition presented by the bank
crs Of LODI that soldiers should guard
the banks against attacks by robbers.
The bankers now threaten TO close their
establishments and ask for moraJo-
rum.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-03

TO them, were destroyed In the conflagra-
tons Of their chateaux. In other In
stances they were obliged to flee in such
haste that the papers We're left behind and
lost In yet other cases they fell into the
hands of interruptions people, while,
again. there were hundreds and even thou
sands OF families that were completely
wiped out OF existence. both their names
and their titles being thereupon adopted
by persons who had no right whatsoever
thereto. Until the fall Of the empire in
1870. the department Of justice was very
liberal in granting government recognition
to applicants who could show any kind
of prima facie evidence of their right TO
titles that had gone out Of existence in the
revolution. But the present government
of the republic has established far stricter
rules. and absolutely refuses official recog-
milton to any title OF nobility unless the
applicant can produce either the original
patent Of creation, an act OF parliament,
or a record of the COur des Complies.
Mere certificates Of birth and marriage,
except In so far as they go 10 confirm the
right of the applicant to the original pat
ent, or to identify his family with the one
mentioned IN the records of the Cour des
Complies, are not accepted. In one word.
the republican government only grants
recognition and accepts succession dues
and fees of registration for nobiliary titles
concerning the authenticity and right TO
which there can be no possible question
or dispute.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-31

ing some water into his face. Pres
emily he opened his eyes. He Is only
stunned. Poor Leopold"
helped the old man to his feet, and
he rubbed the back of his head grim
ly. He drew a revolver from his
pocket.
81 had forgotten all about It," he
said contritely. shall l follow him.
your highness?"
Let him go. 1t doesn't matter now.
Betty, you were right, as you always
are. 1 have played the part of silly
fool. would have my own way in the
matter. Well, l have this worthless
paper. At least 1 can brighten the
duke, and that is something"
ooh. my dear, II only you would have
listened to my advice!" the other girl
said. There was deep encouragement
in her tones. Il warned you SO often
that it would come to this end"
Let us drop the matter entirely"
said her highness.
gazed admiringly at her-to see
her sink suddenly into chair and
weep abandonedly! Leopold eyed her
mourntully while the English girl
rushed to her side and flung her arms
around her soothingly.
Il am very unhappy" said the prin-
cess, lifting her head and shaking the
tears from her eyes. 81 am harassed
on all sides; am not allowed any will
of my own. l wish l were a peas
anti Thank you, thank you! But
for you that wretch would have kissed
me-" She held out her hand to me,
and / bent to one knee as l kissed It,
She was worthy to be the wife Of the
finest fellow in a., the world. l was
very sorry for her, and thought many
unconplimentary things of the duke.
Il shall not ask you to forget my
weakness" she said.
1T is already forgotten, your high
ness"
Under such circumstances l met the
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-31
Pioneer Lawyer Dies.

Grand Junction.-Thomas c. Brown,
aged fifty.seven years, one OF the lead
ing trial lawyers on the Western slope,
and a pioneer of Colorado. died at his
home in this city after brief illness.
Brown was stricken several days ago
and declined rapidly. his death being
due to liver complaint.
He had lived in Cripple Creek, Colo
RADIO Springs. Gunnison and Grand
Junction. He gained reputation in
Gunnison by his plea for the life Of AL
fred Packer, noted as the Colorado
cannibal."
Brown was member OF the Mesa
County BAR Association and a number
of fraternal orders. He leaves a widow
and two children.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-31
Kansas City Has Demand.

Kansas City, Mo.-Financial condi
lions in Kansas CITY are healthy, &C
cording to the leading bank officials
here. William A. Rule, cashier of the
National Bank of Commerce. which
has deposits OF s35,OOO,OO0, said:
I'VE might say we have had an I'M
usual demand. We are all running on
conservative lines. Any unusual con
dition in New York is felt West. but
we have every faith in New York
banks being able TO handle their sit
uation. West of us and tributary to
Kansas City conditions have been un'
usually prosperous and the country
banks have had plenty Of money"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-31

me hear you talk like that. 1t is all
over"
Get up" l said to Steinbock. as l
set him free.
He crawled to his feet. He was very
much disordered, and there were livid
welts on his face. He shook himself,
eyeing me evilly. There was murder
in his eyes. too.
Empty your pockets OF those thou
sand crowns ,"-peremptorily.
81 was certain that | smelled to-
bocco" he sneered. 1T would seem
that there are other bridegrooms than
myself"
"Those crowns, or I'll break every
bone in your body" balled my nsts'
Nothing would have pleased me pct
ter at that moment than to pummei
the life out of him.
Slowly he drew out the purse. 1t
was one of those limp silk affairs SO
much affected by our ancestors. ne
balanced it on his hand. It's ENDS
hnlped with gold and bank-notes. BE-
fora 7 was aware of his intentions, ne
ewing one end of it in so deft man
ner that it struck me squarely between
the ewes. With a crash of glass ne dls-
onpeared through the window. me
hiow dazed me only for moment, and
was hot to be on his tracks. me
Honorable Betty stopped me-
"He may shoot you!' she cr'eo'
.Don't co."
Although half through the window
crawled back, brushing my sleeves
Something warm trickled down my
nose.
You have been cut" exclaimed her
highness. -.
at is nothing. I beg of you to let
mo follow. 1t will be all over WIN
that fellow at large"
"Not at all" Her highness' eyes
srorl,,ed wickedly. HE will make Tor
the nearest frontier. He knows now
that I shall not hesitate moment 10
mt his affairs In the hands OF the
police ),
"ue will boast of what he has done.
mot till he has spent those thou-
sand crowns" She crossed the room
and knelt at the side Of Leopold dash
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-31
A Good Live Indian Now.

Collinsville. /. T.-Leadng the way
in huge red automobile to the pow
WOW grounds, one-half mile cast OF Col.
linsville, Geronimo, the war chief OF
the Apaches and United States pris'
oner of war, addressed 1900 Indians
who are attending the big celebration
here, advising them to adopt the ways
OF the white man, become educated and
study the Christian religion.
He spoke in his native tongue and
Interpreters translated his address into
the language of other Indian tribes and
into English.
Lighted by scores of campfires, with
hundreds of Indian braves bedecked In
paint, feathers and gaudy blankets, par
ticipating in war dances. the camp to-
night presented scene as in the days
when Lo was alone in the wilderness.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-31

ly! Opportunity is thing that can
not be permitted to pass thus lightly"
Then l observed his nose wrinkle; he
was shining. Tobacco! l did not
know that you smoked. Leopold"
he gone!" cried the old fellow, his
hands opening and shutting.
Presently" With laugh he
sprang toward her highness, but Leo
pold was too quick for MIN.
There was short struggle. and I
saw the valiant old man reel. fall and
strike his head on the stone of the
hearth. He lay perfectly motionless.
So unexpected was this scene to my
eyes that for time was without any
particular sense of movement. stood
like stone. With an evil laugh Stein
book sprang toward her highness
again. Quick as light she snatched up
my crop. which lay on the table, and
struck the rascal full across the eyes,
again and again and again, following
him as he stepped backward. Her de-
tense was magnificent. But, as fate
determined to have it, Steinbock final
ly succeeded in wrestling the stick from
her grasp. He was wild with pain and
chagrin. 1t was then l awoke to the
fact that was needed.
rushed out, hot with anger.
caught Steinbock by the collar just in
time to prevent his lips from touching
her cheek. l flung him to the floor,
and knelt upon his chest. l am
ashamed to confess it, but l recollect
slapping the fellows face as he strug-
gled under me.
You scoundrel!" 1 cried, breathing
hard.
kill him!" whispered her highness.
Shs was furious; the blood of her
marauding ancestors swept over her
cheeks, and If ever saw murder in
woman's eyes it was at that moment
Hush. Hildegarde, hush!" The
English girl caught the princess in her
arms and drew her back. Don't let
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-31
Paid For Shoes He Bought in 1875.

Denver.-Samuel Straus, well,
known banker and merchant Oh
Georgetown, who. with Mrs. Straus,
has been spending several days at the
Shirley, was walking leisurely along
one of the principal streets OF Denver
this morning when he exclaimea:
"Say, there. my friend, do you know
that you owe me S3.50?"
what for?" rejoined the astonished
citizen to whom Mr.. Straus was point
ing his finger and addressing.
"Why, for a pair of arctic overshoes
which I sold to YOU on credit in 1876"
calmly replied Mr.. Straus.
Say, Sam, / guess you are right,
said the stranger, at the same time
pulling out $3.50 and handing 1t TO
him.
How is that for Sherlock Holmes
stunt?" said one who had witnessed
the unusual incident on the streeN.
Remembering faces is one OF my
stocks in trade" said MIR. Straus. as
he pocketed the coin and walked on.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-31
Salt Lake Feels Easy.

Salt Lake City, Utah.-Bankers here
say the financial condition in this city
has never been as good. All the
banks hold large reserves and none Of
them are apprehensive as to the out
look. The volume of business here
shows a large increase over last year
and the amount of money In circuia'
ton as shown by clearing house re
ports is considerably larger than at
this time last year.
The news from the East as to the
financial situation was reflected on the
luining exchange here. Stocks showed
declines OF from 2 to cents per
share Conservatives did not rush
shares on the market and this tended
TO keep the tone fairly steady.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-31
"struck Me squarely Between the Eyes"

Princess Hildegarde of Barscheit and
never betrayed her confidence until
this writing, when | have her express
permission.
OF Hermann Steinbock l never saw
anything more. Thus the only villain
passes from the scene. AS / have re-
peatedly remarked, doubtless to your
WEAKNESS, this is not my story at all:
but in parenthesis l may add that be-
tween the Honorable Betty Moore and
myself there sprang up friendship
which later ripened into something in
finitely stronger.
This, then, was the state of affairs
when, one month later. Max Schar-
fenstein poked his handsome blond
head over the frontier of Barscheit;
cue (as the dramatist would say, ell
ter hero.
(To BE CONTINUED)
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-31
Woman Scores.

A man and his wife were once stay
ing at hotel when in the night they
were aroused from their slumber by
the cry that the hotel was on fire.
Now, my dear" said the husband.
II will put into practice what l have
preached. Put on all your indispens-
able apparel and keep COOL"
Then he slipped his watch into his
vest pocket and walked with his wife
out OF the hotel.
When all danger was past he said:
"Now you see how necessary 1t is to
keep COOL"
The wife for the first time glanced at
her husband
Eyes, William" she said, at is q
grand thing, but If were you / would,
have put on your trousers. Boston
Herald.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-31

1t was difficult to hire competent. or
even incompetent, help in Eden Cen
ter, and the commuters in that idyllic
spot had learned resignation.
James," said Mrs. Crawford, II
haven't seen anything OF that man who
was to NOV our lawn. Where do you
suppose he is? There. believe that's
he, now, over in Howe's orchard"
is he standing?" inquired Mr.. Craw-
ford.
yes" said his wife. "hes standing
under one of the big trees looking to-
ward our house."
THAT can't be the man." said Mr..
Crawford. He'd be sitting or lying
down. "-Youth's Companion.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-31

The right kind of wife never harps
upon her husbands misdeeds, still less
does she remind him of his misfor-
tunes. No woman should marry a
man unless her love for him be of the
fiber which hopeth all things, believeth
all things. and is not easily provoked"
says Home Chat. The right kind of
wife helps a man when he falls an en-
courages him to try again. instead of
railing at him for the stumble after he
has risen to his feet.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-31
GRADING BEGINS ON NEW ROAD.
One Of the Intsrurban Railways From
Denver Husties the Work.

one OF the IntoTurpAn HAllWAyo from
Denver Husties the Work.
Greeley, Collaborating work on the
electrical interurban line between
Greeley and Denver will commence to-
morrow morning with from twenty to
thirty teams. by the Greeley & North
ern Railway and Utility Company, and
work will be pushed as rapidly as men
and teams can be secured. is the an
nouncement made here today.
Representatives Of the company have
been working for the past two weeks
securing rights of way and terminal IA
cilities for freight yards and stations
in the eastern part Of the city. All has
either been bought outright or options
taken.
F. 20. Olson, formerly an engineer OF
the Hill roads, is in charge OF the work.
The company is made up of Greeley
men and St Paul capitalists. and am
pie funds are at their disposal to push
the work from now on. The company
already has franchise on certain OF
the streets here. This will be used Tor
passenger lines, while the private right
of-way into the city will be used Tor
freight.
It is announced that the company
will build and equip the road from this
city to Evans, four miles south OF here,
and start cars running while pushing
the grading south and west into the
coal fields in the southern part OF this
county. Adams and Boulder counties.
The line will connect with the Burning
ton railway at Idaho creek to start
with, but as fast as the work can be
rushed an independent line is to be
built to Denver.
The Greeley & Northern Railway
and Utility Company is one OF the
three different outfits planning inter,
urban lines from here to Denver. All
have completed surveys, and all nave
announced their intention OF beginning
active work within few days, but the
flrst.named company appears to nave
secured the lead in the matter OF con
struction. The current will be rented
until the power station in the coai
fields can be constructed.
Olson states that he will be ready
for the ties and rails for the first four
miles within thirty days and II the ran
roads can bring the material Will nave
the line ready for operation by the hrs'
of the year.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-31
wher. He Had the Best of II.

John and Willie are twins. Their
best friend and playfellow is Archie.
who is gifted with red hair and hot
temper. One day they quarreled and
Archie started home in a huff. The
unsympathetic twins called after him
"red head, red head" Archie seemed
not to hear until the insult was re-
peated, when he turned and called
back: Don't care II l am red-headed.
I amt twins. and people can tell me
part."-Grand Forks Press.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-31
Error In the Mails.

Doesn't copy Of our paper so IA
the White House?" asked the great ed.
itor
He was assured that one was mailed
regularly.
well, there's something wrong with
the service, then" he continued. 81 ro-
member distinctly directing President
Roosevelt not to send that fleet to the
Pacific. "-Philadelphia Ledger.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-31
Wisdom From sabes.

In a recent examination in one OF
the schools of Baltimore teacher
asked this question: Name three
classes Of people," One Of the answers
was, Men, women and children"
al answer to Name one animal
which provides you with both food and
clothing" one boy said: my Mother"
-Harper's Weekly.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-31

I'm afraid to take fencing lessons
for It's such an exhausting exercise
mot a bit of It. Who told wou SO?
"Maizie is taking them, and she al
ways is talking about how she feint
so often while she's practicing."
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-31

The average woman" said Grum
bell, has but one idea. and that's
dress" "Huh." snorted Marryat, my
wife usually has at least a dozen
ideas, and they're dresses. THE
Catholic Standard and Times.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-31

Bowes-Surely no one questions
that character covers a multitude OF
sins. Thomas-I think not: and one
might truthfully add that 1t not infre.
uuently exposes a great number Of
sipners.-Smart Set.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-31

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WATERS Produces rich. red blood and
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postpaid. Meyers. 1857 Humboldt ST..
Denver.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-31

It's awfully hard for woman to
stand the prosperity OF her neighbors.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-31

The influence of your life depends on
the affluence of your heart.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-31
ALvE0LAR DENTISTRY

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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-09-06
Peculiar Accident.

Courtland-A peculiar accident &C.
Cured near here when team at
tached to a blazing load of bundles
ran away. Peter Fesenmeier was
using the team to haul bundles to a
threshing outfit at work on Daniel
Williams farm, and while the horses
were standing near the engine spark
from the smokestack fell into the
load, which instantly ignited.
The team started at full speed
across the field and into the roadway
for home, with the bundles burning
furiously, the flames streaming out
behind like the tail of comet. The
driver was thrown out at the begin
ming OF the wild run, and the frenzied
horses continued for two miles, when
they reached home. by this time all
that remained Of the load. hayrack
and wagon was the two front wheels.
The horses were badly burned.