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The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-12

At any rate, In a signed statement ID
sued after the nuptials the young man
how on trial for his life wrote:
at Is a great union-a union between
enc Of the oldest families Of England
and one Of the most prominent families
Of the United States, II l do say II my
self. / am delighted. feel Ike boy
out Of school. An earl is my brother
in-law. Why shouldn't be gladY'
The earl had a good many financial
troubles In this country prior to his
marriage TO Miss Thaw. Tailors, land
lords and other creditors put him
through some rather embarrassing ex-
periences. But a big marriage settle
ment went with his bride, and It has
proved a very convenient asset In
keeping up the family estates In Eng
land. Mrs. william Thaw at first Op-
posed her daughters marriage to the
earl and sent her away to Florida to
get her out Of the vicinity Of the Eng
lish lord. The latter pursued her to
the sunny southland. on a tip from
Harry, Il = said, and finally the eide.
10 n8 w@s ~ oV@
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-12

wherever she appeared, ana In coming
this way again in this great Belasco
play, she is assured a splendid au.
dience judging by the inquiries made
at the box Office regarding her forth
coming appearance here. Miss Gale
is said to have found in Geraldine a
role admirably suited to her talent,
and with the play written by David
Belasco, this attraction should be
one of the big events Of the season.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-12

An interesting discovery has been
made by the well known Heidelberg
scientist, Professor Klaatsch, who Is
now pursuing anthropological studies
In Australia. The professor says that
while examining some Australaslan ma
tives arrested for killing a white man
In Port Arthur he found that one OF
the men had feet and hands of exactly
the same shape and appearance as
those of monkeys. The natives on his
Inquiries stated that in the hitherto
unexplored regions between the rivers
DAILY and Victoria numerous people
have similar hands and feet and other
wise bear a strong resemblance to
large monkeys This is the first time
that these characteristics have been
discovered In a human being.-LondOn
Mail.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-12
Belasco's Great Play.

There are few actresses on the stage
Who are nearer to the theater-Roing
public than Florence Gale, who will
appear in David Belasco's great play,
ga Belle Ri sse" at the Auditorium
next Wednesday. March Is. She
will be remembered as a great favor
lite, made 30 by former visits through
this section of the country as Rosa
lind in "As You Like 1t. " Miss
Gale vas sssn to great advantage in
thls role, and made many friends
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-12

What IL asserted to be the only auto
mobile house In the country Is now In
Chicago. II has q parlor. bedroom and
Kitchen, a hot water beating system
and a gasoline range. along with all
die other comforts Of home. 1t Is pro
PEELED by a three cylinder gasoline mo
tor, set In motion by levers. 30 that all
the owner has 10 do when be Is tired
Of one set Of scenery, climate or neigh
borhOOd Is TO place himself In an easy
chair in his parIor.. turn On q lever and
start for pastures new.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-12
LETTERS BY MESSENGER.
a Postal Law of Which You May Not
Have knowledge.

a Postal Law Of Which You May Not
Have knowledge.
The statement made in an uptown
club one evening lately that the law
prohibits carrying an unstamped letter
past postofice and delivering it cnus-
ed much argument Inquiry was made
at the postoface, where an Official said
that the question had been asked ire
quently. You may send a letter by
messenger anywhere, past as many
postotfices as you please" said the OH
cial, out you have no right to send
your mail that way regularly or at
stated periods. This ls prohibited by
the postal laws and regulations. Sec
sions 1186 and 1877 were enacted to
prevent the establishment of private
@ail routes, because the postofice de-
rartment is recognized as having the
absolute monopoly of the transporta-
ion of letters and packets or bundles
II letters by regular trips and at stated
periods on all post routes. As to open
letters and circulars. they may be de-
livered by rival concerns, but the peo-
Gle who make the delivery of circulars
business have no right to deliver un-
stamped closed letters. The law shuts
out the milkmen And the tradesmen,
who travel re. ularly along established
post roads, who would otherwise be-
come rivals to the United States post
office for the purpose Of accommodate
.ng their custOmers."-New York Trib.
mo
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-12

The habit Of pampering books IL q
Characteristic vice Of the age. and we
are glad TO 1nd Sir Lauder Brunton. in
the Lancet writing in a way that
shows him 70 harbor no weakness of
mat kind Sir Lauder has discovered
that dust is often responsible for 20
called cold in the bead Whenever he
turned over the books In his library bs
found that a cold followed His rene
d. Is to sponge the top Of a book with
q solution Of carbOlIe acid before OpaD-
- G-L@Aan ESWA
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-12
HARRY K. THAW'S SISTER.
Pittsburs Aeiress and Beauty Who 10
Now Countess of Yarmouth.

Now Countess Of Yarmouth.
The Countess of Yarmouth, who
came to America to attend the trial Of
her brother, Harry X Thaw, for the
Killing of the architect, Stanford
White was Miss Alice Thaw, and her
marriage on April q, 1903, at her
mothers home in Pittsburg to the Earl
If Yarmouth was one of the leading
society topics of the year.
According to some authorities. it was
Harry Thaw himself who brought
about the marriage between his sister
and George Francis Alexander sey-
mour, e~rl of Yarmouth and eldest son
and heir of the Marquis of Hartford.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-12
VOTING CONTEST
A Library of 100 Volumes Will Be Given
Away

This elegant library including 100 volumes and hand
some will be given by vote TO the Lodge Society
Church School in Occur dAene securing the largest
listed below will give with 1Oc cash purchase one vote
The contest began jan 49, 1907 and will close June IT.
1907, at o'clock ballot box is placed in the City
Drug store, where votes TO be deposited.
At close of contest the Lodge, Society, Church or
School having received the largest number of votes will
be awarded the library.
Current accounts when promptly paid are entitled to
votes
Remember votes can be secured by trading with firms
listed below. Hugh Whitaker will count the votes
Cañon City record., 1907-05-09
DEFENDANTS ACQUITTED
IN COUNTY COURT

In the criminal proceedings insti-
uted before Judge Cooper in the
county court. by John Fontracchio Of
Brookside. charging Lomhardi Liber-
alto. Toni Ricci. Mike Ricci. Semi Ricci,
Frauche Tisauo. and Tomasso Tisano
of that village with disturbing the
peace and quiet of his home by their
revels on the 2Ist inst, verdict OF
not guiltp was returned by the jury,
which tried the case, Thursday after
noon. The case attracted a great deal
OF attention among the Italian resi-
dents OF Broollslde and most of them
were in attendance at court
In the case against Anton Eseman
of Coal Creek, accused of assault up
on ]. n. Cremean, which was also
tried in the county court on Thursday,
an acQuittal was likewise secured. the
evidence being insufficient TO convict
In this case gun play is said TO have
figured, but it was not clearly proven.
The complaint against Eiseman was
Cañon City record., 1907-05-09
HOMESTEAD WILL HAVE 4
BIG MEETING IN JUNE

An unusually interesting session Of
Canon Homestead, Brotherhood of
American Yeomen. will be held the
first meeting night in next month,
when large class of candidates will
be initiated into the mysteries of the
order. The Colorado Springs, Cripple
Creek. Florence and Salida homesteads
have been invited TO be present and II
is intended to make the affair one OF
the most notable in the history of the
organization. The degree team o; the
colorado Springs homestead, reputed
to be the best in the state. has been
requested to exempllfy the work.
state Manager Yanwinkle, and other
dlgultarics OF the order. are expected
to- be present
Cañon City record., 1907-05-09
TO DISCUSS BUSINESS AT
MONTHLY LUNCHEON

1t has been practically decided by
the Canon City Merchants Association
to have a monthly luncheon or dinner
at one of the hotels for the purpose of
bringing its members into closer so
cial relations and to informally dis
cuss matters of mutual interest 1t
is believed that such step would be
helpful in increasing the efficiency of
the association as commercial or
ganization and would promote the
welfare OF its members.
Such luncheons are feature of the
Pueblo, Colorado Springs. and other
associations, and there is no reason
why they should not be equally sue
cessful here, Secretary Ross has
taken the matter up with great en-
thusiasm and II is meeting with much
announcement from the members of
the association 1t has not yet been
decided whether these dinners will
take place at midday, or at the close
of business hours in the afternoon.
Cañon City record., 1907-05-09
WILL SEND DELEGATES
TO LA JUNTA CONVENTION

The following delegates have been
chosen to represent Gate City camp,
No. rs. woodmen of the World, at the
annual convention Of the Eighteenth
district, to be held at LaJunta, next
Tuesday: A. II. Davis, H. l.. McKin-
non, George F.. Colgate. ]. w. DeWeese,
l.. S. Bailey. G. p. Harclerode, j. G.
Barton and w. G. Green, The pur-
pose OF the taJunta convention is to
select delegates to the head camp
convention. to he held at Seattle in
July. an dto make such recommenda-
tions in relation to the laws governing
the order as shall seem to be wise and
eNpedient.
The regular meeting OF the Fremont
County Medical society, OF which DR..
Atkinson of Florence is president and
DR. Holmes of this city Is secretary.
will be held at Florence next Monday
evening.
Cañon City record., 1907-05-09
SMALL SIZED STRIKE ON
AT ST. CLOUD HOTEL

\ strike was declared by the dining
room girls at the St. Cloud hotel,
Monday night. and Landlord Barton
was greatly embarrassed in that de-
partmeut of his establishment this
morning. 1t required considerable
husuing on the part of the proprietor
and his assistants TO serve breakfast
TUESDAY morning but by making redui-
sition upon their friends the trouble
was finally overcome,
No reason was assigned for the
strike and Mr.. Borton was greatly sur
prised TO learn of its occurrence as he
was not aware that there was any
dissatisfaction on the part Of the help
employed in the diuing room. Without
warning of any kind three of the
girls left for Denver Monday night
The matter has been temporarily ad-
justed and Mr.. Borton thinks every
thing will be running smoothly again
in few days.
Cañon City record., 1907-05-09
DAUGHTERS OF REBEKAH
ENJOY SPLENDID BANQUET

The banquet with which the losing
side of the fraternal contest in the
Daughters OF Rebekah entertained the
winning side, was given Thursday ev-
enlng and was in every respect a de-
lightful affair Captain Thomas side
had a long table, decorated beautifully
in pink and green. the colors of the
order. The color scheme being car
ried out not only in the floral design
but also in the tempting viands with
which the table was ladened
Each of the banqueted side was pre-
sented with a bunch OF green foliage,
while the banqueters were presented
with a dainty pink bow as they ar
rived The winning side and visitors
were seated at the first table and
waited upon by the "Pinks."
Mrs. Waldo presided in very fe-
licitous manner. calling for the fol-
sponded to:
The Lodge" Mrs. Hills.
THE Rebekah Lodge as an Educa-
tor" Mrs Lonnecker.
Fraternity" Judge Waldo.
The Contest" Mrs. Durant-
AT the close of Mrs Durants speech
she presented Captain Thomas hand
some volume OF Browning's poems,
bound in green leather, as token of
the Greens" appreciation of her
faithful efforts.
The contest just closed was very
successful in developing the social and
fraternal features of the order and in
disclosing vast amount of musical
and literary talent previously hidden.
The Greens" voted the "Plnks" as
most charming entertainers and it
was the general opinion that the whole
affair was a most successful one.
Cañon City record., 1907-05-09
SCHOOL CENSUS OF CITY
Is NEARLY COMPLETED

The annual school census of dis
trlct No. i. which was taken by Harral
W. Coulter for the board OF education.
is practically completed and the result
will be made known in 4 few days.
Last year there was total school
population in the district OF l.42S,
and it is believed that the count re-
Gently made by MIR Coulter will not
vary greatly from that number. Upon
the school census, taken every spring,
is predicated the amount OF money the
district receives from the state school
fund. which. this year, amounts to
something like $3.50 for each person
between and 2l years of age. In
makinE his canvass Mr.. Coulter visited
a number of families where he encoun-
teaeo opposition in his efforts to find
cut how many children there We're Of
school age. II it was universally real
ized that every person of school age
meant nearly So for the support Of the
public schools from the state treasury
there would be no hostility to making
a correct return to the cauyasser Of
all the children in the district
Cañon City record., 1907-05-09
NEARLY ALL THE OLD CORPS
OF TEACHERS REFLECTED

At the meeting OF the board OF edu-
cation, Thursday morning, practically
all of the teachers now employed in
the city schools were reelected for
the year lg07-S. the only exceptions
being Prof. Morris c. Hall of the
chair OF science in the high school,
and three of the grade teachers. none
Of whom. II is understood, were ap-
pllcants. Prof. Hall has been award
ed a scholarship in the University OF
Nebraska and VIII be a student at
that institution next year The four
vacancies In the teaching corps, allud-
ed to. as well as the selection OF sup
ply teachers. will be filled at a subse-
quent meeting OF the board OF educa-
tIon.
The salaries Will be practically the
same MS this year; in fact, there will
be very little disturbance in school
affairs. the idea of the authorities be-
ing that the efficiency of the schools
would be best observed by as few
changes as possible. As agreed upon
Thursday morning. the schools VIII
be in charge OF the following superin-
tendent, principals and teachers:
Prof F. r Thompson. superintend-
ent
Walter + Erwin. principal OF the
high school.
, NJ Belle Minor. assistant principal
. the high school
High school faculty: C. X. Foster.
Miss NyrtlS l. Goodykoontz. Miss
Laura Belle Stevens. Miss Jessie II
woriey. Miss Edith Hall
Principals OF ward schools w d
Ryle Washington school; T, W shul-
tbs. Lincoln school; Mrs. Kate b Hills.
Jefferson school
Miss Theo Mcdonald, music teacher
Grade teachers Miss Katherine
woods. Mics Mabel V. see'ye. Miss
Clara Mccoy Miss Anna d Proetcr.
MISS. Clara uabbuIl. Miss Florence
Bunbury. Miss Ala Proctor. Miss iu-
ella Han. Mrs. Esther White Mics y
Blanche Kerr, Miss Sarah McNauEh-
ton Miss Maud Campbell Miss flgnfl-
otta Calder. Miss Lena Nelson. Miss
Druslla Nutting. Miss Ethel AmieE.
and Miss Mate Finloe,
Cañon City record., 1907-05-09
ARE REQUESTED TO REPORT
TO CAPTAIN R0CKAFELL0W

The various civic and fraternal or
part in the Decoration Day services
in honor of the G. A. R., are requested
to communicate with Capt B. F. Rock
afellow, marshal of the parade, at the
earliest opportunity. in order that
proper places may be assigned to them
in the marching column. 1t is the in
teution to make Decoration Day this
year of the utmost possible interest,
and to that end the cooperation and
assistance of every lodge and organi-
zation in the community is earnestly
requested.
Cañon City record., 1907-05-09
A Square Deal

Il assured you when you buy DIR. Picrcc's
family mediclncs-fDr all the lngrcdi-
ents entering into them are printed on
the bottlc-wrnppcrs and their formulas
arc attestcd under oath as being complete
and correct. You know just what you are
pg yiuz for aud that tho ingredients arc
. gathered from Natures laboratory, being
selected from the most valuable native
medicinal roots found growing In our
American forcs @ s.sd while potent TO cure
are pcrteGt]x, harmless oven. TO the most
delicate womsN q - ThiidfGu.> MOI q drop
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a mlG1-hGlI lIgL- -as..lll Is = IIs.d hlih Ill.e ..
GIGllng Aud ~pEcs. LNlAg mglIclnN
pIlncIp IplseS used ~ lhrIlA -ylA.--pnte-l -lL4Ile'
Intrinsic meUiclnul properties OF It's own.
being "a most valuable antlseptic and anti
fermcnt, nutritive and soothing dcmul-
cent.
DR.. picrce's Golden Medical Discovery In
the cure OF inhlgnston, dyspepsia and
weak stomach, attended by sour risings,
heartburn, foul breath, coated tongue,
poor appetite, gnawing feeling In stom-
ach, blliousuess aud kindred derange-
ments OF the stomach, liver and bowels.
Besides curing lll tho above distressing
ailments, the Golden Medical Discovery"
Is specific for all diseases OF tho mucous
mem branes, AS catprrh, whether of the
nasal passages or OF tho stomach. bowels
or pelvic organs. Even In It's lucrative
stages ~ viii yield TO this sovereign rem
edy II It's use bo porsavnred In. In Chronic
Cntarrh OF the Nasal passages, IL is we'll,
while taking the Golden Medical Dis
covery for the necessary constitutional
treatment, 10 clcnnsc The passages freely
two or three times a day with DIR. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy. This thorough course
OF treatmont generally curce the worst
cases.
In coughs and honrsoncss caused by bron-
chiai, thfuht aud lung alfoctions. except COM
tunntion in Us advanced STAGES. tho "Golden
Medical Discovery Is most efficient rem
edy. especially IN those obstinate. hnng-ou
coughs caused by Irritation and congestion OF
theSrcnchiai mucous membranes, The "pis"
covcry III not 70 Futli .or acute coughs aris-
Ing from sudden colds. nor must Il he cx-
pected to cure consumrtion In Its advanced
stages-no medicine win do thnt-hut Tor all
the obstinate. chronic coughs. which. u neg
lcctcd. or badly treated, lead up to cunsump-
Cañon City record., 1907-05-09
WoU's ThiSi

We offer Que Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. J. CHENEY 6 CO. Toledo, o
We. the undersigned, have known
T. J. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in ali
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.-walding Kinnan 6 Mar
win, wholesale druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nalIy. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system
Testimonials sent free. Price, zoe per
bottle Sold by all druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for cousu-
patton.
Cañon City record., 1907-05-09

by the band, left here on a special
train over the Santa Fe at 80 O'Clock
and returned three hours later, having
had very pleasant trip. 1t is the
cnstom of the commandery to observe
Ascension Day. which occurred this
year the last Sunday in April, but as
it was unable to go TO Florence at that
time the visit was postponed for one
week number of the members of
the local commandery reside in Flor
ence.
Cañon City record., 1907-05-09
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
HOLDS REGULAR MEETING

The regular monthly meeting of the
Fremont County Horticultural Society
was held at the court house Saturday
afternoon, with President S. ]. An
drews in the chair. There were about
thirty members in attendance and
various matters of interest to the or
ganization were brought up for dis
cussion Among other things was the
selection of a committee consisting of
NJ E. Snow. Capt. b F. Rockafellow,
and E. n Robbins, to request the
board of county commissioners, on be-
half of the society, to recommend the
reappointment of Thurston White as
fruit inspector for another term.
Cañon City record., 1907-05-09
THE PURIFICATION OF
THE ARKANSAS RIVER

An important meeting of the mem-
bers of the two committees from Pu-
eblo, three from Salida, one from Can
on City, and one from Florence, was
held at Salida Friday, at which
ing to be held here on Friday, May
10th, at which Game and Fish Com
missioner Farr. District Attorney
Pease, and the attorneys who will ap-
pear in the case, will be present.
Cañon City record., 1907-05-09
REPORT OF PUBLIC LIBRARY
FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL

The report of Miss Agnes Wood.
public librarian. shows that during
the month OF April there were l,27s
visitors to the reading room of the
public library. and 1856 to the reference
department A total of 1880 books
we're taken out during the period men
toned, classified as follows: Phlloso-
ply. 7: religion, II: sociology, Il;
natural science. 80: useful arts, 10:
fine arts, 10; literature. ~; biography
90: history. Sc; magazines, 2i2: fic-
ton, i,444
Cañon City record., 1907-05-09

postponed from April 27th, will be
held at the high school building next
Saturday afternoon. The program will
be the same as originally planned and
will be of interest TO every teacher in
the county DR. Coleman of the state
university, who has recently come 10
Colorado from one of the big eastern
schools. will deliver the principal ad-
dress of the occasion
Cañon City record., 1907-05-09
HANDKERCHIEF SHOWER
FOR JUNE BRIDE

Miss Lois Rogers of 4s0 College ave
nut, who is to be a June bride, was
the recipient of handkerchief show
er" at the home of Mrs George W.
Bethel on Pike avenue, Friday after
noon. The hostess had made elabor-
ate arrangements for the affair and
a large number of young ladies, all
Intimate friends of the guest of honor,
were present to enjoy the festivities
of the occasion. The refreshments
were most delicate and appetizing and
as a social event it was one >of the
most enjoyable OF recent weeks.
Cañon City record., 1907-05-09
YEoNEN HAD PICNIC
SUPPER FRIDAY NIGHT

One OF the ialIiest lodge events that
has taken place here for some time
was the picnic supper given by the
members OF Canon Homestead, No.
i2S, Brotherhood of American Yeo-
men. at Ellts hall Friday night There
was large number present and all
enjoyed the festivities National Lee
Uurer Van wlnkle. Of Colorado Springs,
was visitor to the lodge room and
entered with great zest into the spirit
or the occasion His presence was
entirely unexpected. but was none the
less appreciated on that account The
growth of Canon Homestead during
the last year has been very gratifying
TO its friends aud It gives promise OF
becoming one of the strongest organi-
cations of It's character in town Its
membership now is approximately 400,
Cañon City record., 1907-05-09
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keep your bowels regular with DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Their action is
so gentle that the appendix never has
cause to make the least complaint
Guaranteed by Hunter Palmer, drug
gist. Csc Try them.
Cañon City record., 1907-05-09
POVERTY SOCIAL THURSDAY
NIGHT 4 PLEASANT AFFAIR

The poverty social. given under the
auspices of the Epworth League at
the First Methodist church, Thursday
night. was in all respects q successful
affair, There was a large attendance
in spite of the inclemency OF the
weather, and everybody seemed TO have
a good time. The refreshments con-
sisted of hot biscuits and maple syrup.
Cañon City record., 1907-05-09
LOTS OF MEASLES IN
WESTERN PART OF COUNTY

Measles OF a mild type are reported
to be very prevalent in the western
part OF the county, but, Il is believed.
they viii disappear rs soon as the
weather settles down to more favor-
able conditions They have interfered
TO some extent with the work of the
schools. particularly at Coaldais.
where the closing exercises have been
postponed from April 26th on that ac-
count. They have also been trouble
some at Hillside, cak Creek and other
places. Happily there has been very
few. II any. fatalities from them.