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The Elbert County tribune., 1907-01-10
scNE DECREE FOR EVERY THREE
WEDDINGS IN OMAHA.
Fasteners Desiring an End to Marital
Woes Flock to Nebraska Town
Widespread Practice of With
drawing Records.

Omaha, Neb.-Nearly 500 divorce
suits were filed in the district court
in Omaha in the first IL months of
1906, or approximately one for every
three marriage licenses issued, ac-
cording to statistics just compiled at
the court house. Up to December /,
1,54S marriage licenses had been Is
sued in 1906 at the office of County
Judge Leslie, and in the same period
484 divorce suits had been filed in the
district court. In nearly all the
divorce suits filed DEGREES were
granted.
These startling figures indicate the
growing Importance of Omaha as a
divorce center Within the last two
or three years this city has become
far more important as divorce cen
ter than Sioux Falls, S. D., and unless
the divorce laws of this state are re-
vised it is probable that Omaha will
soon become the mecca for divorce
seekers from other states, for 1t is
much larger and is a more desirable
place of residence than it's rival to
the north.
The records show that large ma
jority of the men and women who
applied for divorce in the courts here
in the first IL months of the year
make their homes in eastern states,
but in order to get standing in the
courts and procure their DEGREES OF
divorce they came here and estab-
lished legal residence.
The laxity of the law that permits
legal residence to be established in
six months is in large measure re-
sponsible for the rapid growth of the
divorce business here. Another thing
that attracts divorce seekers to Omaha
is the fact that the city is large and
prosperous enough to give them en-
ployment while they are establishing
legal residence and waiting for the
granting of their DEGREES.
The rapid increase in divorce suits
in the last few years has attracted
the attention of persons who favor
more rigid divorce laws than those
now on the statute books of this state
and a strenuous effort will be made
before the legislature at it's next ses-
sion to secure revision of the existing
statutes on the basis of the model law
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-01-10
WAITS LONG FOR BRIDE.
Score of Years Pass Before Wooer Can
Wed Sweetheart.

Hartford, Conn.-After waiting 21
years for his bride, during which time
he has seen her the wife of his rival
more than score of years. Bendea A.
Johnson, of this city. was married to
Mrs. Annie Thompson. of Bolton
Johnson courted his wife when she
was belle Of 23, was known as Annie
Termansen. of Bolton, and the two
were engaged for three years. John
son worked in this city, and while he
was busy here Peter Thompson, a pros.
porous farmer and a neighbor of his
fiancee, went counting and married her.
Johnson then bought farm in Bolton,
near the young couple. but after spend
ing some time there. sold it and re-
turned to this city.
A year and a half ago Mrs. Thomp-
son, now aged 40 years, became a
widow and Johnson renewed his suit
for her hand. They VIII live on her
farm in Bolton.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-01-10
Millions of Gallons Taken Out of the
Anthracite Galleries.

Philadelphia.-Over 5O0,0O0,OO0 gal
Ions of water are pumped out of the
anthracite coal mines of Pennsylvania
every day in the year The exact
average for 1905 was 633,000,0 gal
Ions day. Nearly 1000 powerful en-
gines, delivering from mine bottom
to surface 100000 gallons of water a
minute are required. Mines may be
shut down and coal production sus-
pended, but the water flows on for
ever. The cost of removing it is one
of the big items of expense that make
up the price of anthracite.
While the Heidelberg colliery of the
Lehigh Valley is getting out one ton
of coal 1t must remove 40 tons of
water from the mines. The Seneca
colliery mines extend for several hun
dred feet under the wide expanse of
the Susquehanna river, and TO pre-
vent the flood of the mines here $500
gallons of water must be pumped
from a depth of 500 feet every min
ute of every day of the year. This
means 25 tons of water to be re-
moved to every ton Of coal mined.
Still more difficult are the condi-
tions at other mines. So far down In
the earth that one has to travel a
quarter of mile on an incline rail-
way to reach 1t, pumping plant has
been installed at Hazleton which re-
xoves 100000 gallons of water
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-01-10
The Pumping Out of Coal Mines.

every day. During the flood seasons,
In addition to the pumps, huge tanks
are used to bail out the mines. Sixty
times every hour these 2.000-gallon
buckets travel up full and down
empty.
Sometimes the work is not finished
when the water is brought to the sur.
face. AT the Hazleton shaft colliery
wooden canal three and one-half
miles Ions had to be built to carry
the water out of the neighborhood.
AS the mines go deepe the cost of
water removal, like that of timber
and ventilation, becomes greater and
greater.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-01-10
MECCA FOR DIVORCES.

recommended by the divorce congress
which met in Philadelphia last fall
A practice that obtains here and
that is condemned by divorce experts
is the action of lawyers in withdraw
ing from the public files the records
in divorce cases Immediately after the
suits are brought. Many courts forbid
this practice, but it never has been
forbidden in Omaha. and it is charged
that the practice has encouraged the
bringing of divorce actions here. The
model law recommended by the
divorce congress contains a clause
forbidding the withdrawal of records
in divorce suits and requiring that all
fi'es as well as all hearings shall be
public
1t is said upon good authority that
many Omaha lawyers who make a
specially of divorce suits hold out as
an inducement to divorce seekers to
come here to bring their actions a
promise that DEGREES may be pro-
cured without publicity. 1t is their
practice to withdraw the petition and
other records Immediately after filing
the suit. In this way the plaintiff
to an action is saved the annoyance
of publicity.
Hundreds of divorces were obtained
in the district court here last year,
but the number this year will be
greater than last. Each year shows a
substantial increase over the previous
year and the end is not yet.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-01-10
HENS ON MIssoURPs SEAL.
Poultry Association Plans to Honor
the Humble Fowl.

Columbia, Mo.-Missouri has a new
coat of arms. The state has been pro-
vided with new seal. The Missouri
Poultry association has decided that
the sturdy whig. George Burckhartt,
who suggested, and the first general
assembly which adopted the coat of
arms or great seal of the state of Mis-
souri,, while well enough for their day,
did not fifty represent the state of
Missouri as 1t is to-day.
The old coat of arms had two bears
upon 1t; grizzly bears. too, although
Missouri had no grizzly bears at that
time, II ever, in its borders. The new
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-01-10
Lady Manners Born in Tent.

The fact that the piercing wind
which blew over the mesa crept
through the tent and over the cot
where the mother and babe were ly.
Ing awakened fear that the exposure
might not be good for them.' But they
thrived under the influence OF the
pure air.
Old Juanita Rergo, the Mexican
woman who nursed Mrs. Manners
through that trying period, is still liz.
Ing at Las Vegas.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-01-10
Pound Cake.

Fine pound caks calls for a pouad
of butter beaten until soft and creamy.
Have ready and add alternately one
pound of sifted powdered sugar, one
dozen beaten eggs and one pound of
sifted flour. Add a half teaspoonful
of nutmeg, scant teaspoonful of salt.
two tablespoonfuls of brandy and beat
steadily for ten minutes; then turn
into loaf pan lined with several
thicknesses of paper. the last well but
tered. Bake this in a moderate oven
for an hour or more according to
thickness.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-01-10
jelly Strainers.

A jelly and soup strainer should find
place in every kitchen. Some cooks
prefer a flannel bag. which is almost
necessity for cleaning and strairing
jellies in elaborate cooking; but many
authorities advocate the use of a
coarse linen cloth. This material is
less easily spoiled by contact with hot
liquids than flannel, while it is cleaner
and more satisfactory in the long run
for ordinary plain cooking.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-01-10
Britain Has 27,ooo sarmaids.

London.-Efforts made by the re-
form societies in England to get law
abolishing the barmaid have disclosed
that 27,00o girls are employed in bar.
rooms in the United Kingdom and at
least $500 in this city. Most of them
are under 25 years of age and above
16. Salaries vary from s1.25 to $3.50 a
week
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-01-10
SEASONABLE DISHES
RECIPES THAT WILL TEMPT
coLp-WEATHER APPETITES.
Well Liked and Easily Prepared 10
Beefsteak Broth-Proper Way to
Boil Rice-Making Pork Ap-
pie Pie.
Warm oingerbread.-Put one cup

Warm oingerbread.-Put one cup
of sugar. molasses. butter. and
sour milk into bowl. Add
three well beaten eggs and four
and one-half cups of -four sifted with
a level tablespoon of ginger. a level
teaspoon of salt, and the same of Gin
namon. Beat well and bake in shall
low pan. Serve by cutting through
the crust with sharp knife and then
breaking apart.
Beefsteak Roll.-Cut two small
slices from the top of the round and
half an inch thick. Melt rounding
tablespoon of butter. add one small
onion minced fine, and cook five min
utes. Dredge the meat lightly with
-four and brown in the butter one slice
at time until well scared. Take up
the meat and add one-quarter cup of
bread crumbs and one tablespoon of
chopped canned mushrooms, season
ing of salt, pepper, and thyme or rose
mary. Spread over the steak, roll up
and tie with strong thread. Put in a
casserole or covered baking dish and
add water to half cover the meat. Put
or until the meat is tender Take up
the meat and thicken the gravy. add
one-half cup of mushrooms and pour
over the meat.
Onion Salad.-Cook some Spanish
| onions in boiling water until tender
but not soft enough to break apart.
While they are cooking change the
water three times. always replenish-
| ing with water that is boiling. Set
away to chill well. then serve on let
tuce leaves and cover or mask each
onion with mayonnaise dressing.
Correct Way to Boil Rice.-To cook
rice so that the grains will separate,
| use plenty of water in cooking and
have the water boil rapidly Put a
teaspoon of salt into six or eight cups
of boiling water and add one cup OF
| well washed rice Cook for a few min
| utes by placing the saucepan directly
on the range and stir occasionally
with a fork and not with a spoon
which will break the grains. Set the
| pan into another of boiling water. Gov
er and cook about 20 minutes. Drain
off all the water and set the pan un-
| covered back into the hot water and
leave the cover off. but lay piece OF
| cheese cloth doubled over the top
Let the water continue to boil in the
| under pan for ten minutes, when the
rice will be soft, dry, and the grains
will separate.
Cream Biscuit-Sift two cups OF
flour with four level teaspoons of bak
ing powder, a saltspoon of salt, and q
level teaspoon of sugar. Rub in one
quarter cup of butter and mix with
| six tablespoons of sour milk and two
tablespoons of cold water to which
has been added one-eighth of a Level
| teaspoon of soda, which is the same
as a saltspoonful. Roll out, cut in
, rounds, and bake. :,
Pork Apple Pie.-Line a small bak
ing pan with good paste. fill with
pared and sliced apples according to
the sourness of the apple. Cut two
! slices from a pound piece of salt pork
and cut these into shavings and
spread over the pie. Dust on about
three dashes of white pepper and not
more, cover with paste, and bake.
Serve when partly cool.
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The Elbert County tribune., 1907-01-10
THE peNvER.-
The Largest Department store and
Mail Order House West Of
Chicaao.

No Institution In Colorado Is moro
typical OF the astonishing development
and enterprise of the state than the
immense establishment of the Denver
Dry Goods Company on Sixteenth.
California and Fifteenth streets in
Denver.
Where less than twenty-five years
ago were only small residences. stands
great building. a full block in length.
that awakens the admiration of all be-
holders, even from the great cities of
the East. II is metropolitan In every
detail OF its construction. arrange
ment and the amount character and
variety OF the goods displayed. The
shopper in Denver has all the advant-
ages that can be found In any of the
big eastern cities. The building and
the land upon which 1t stands repre-
sent an investment OF s2,000,000.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-01-10
Eqq Tarts.

Line small deep gem pars with a
rich pastry and partly fill them with
the following mixture: One egg well
beaten with cup of light brown sugar,
then add tablespoon of vinegar. Bake
until crust is well Drowned, then the
filling will be done. This recipe makes
about dozen tarts.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-01-10
Nine Years Labor on Robe.

Mexico City.-After nine years
work Sonora Eleon, of Angus
Calientes has completed dress which
is valued at $4,000. 1t was intended
that the dress should be exhibited at
the Paris or st. Louis expositIons
but 1t could not be compIeted in
time.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-01-10
Her Engagement to Nephew Of King
Edward ls Denied.

Ell Paso. Tex.-Lady Marjorie Man
ners. whose reported betrothal to
Prince Arthur of Cannaught. nephew
of King Edward. has been authorita-
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-01-10
TIL E D E N v E R

The only dry climate incu :.
bator manufactured. guar
enteed TO hatch 80 per cent.
Of fertile eggs. Write for cir
cular u. tells all about them
and the beet brooders on
earth. can be cleaned In one
minute. THE DENVER
INCUBATOR CO., 2f1b
California Street.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12
AT LAST
Dolphin Finally Sails Sure
 Enough

Special Dispatch to Daily Alsskanl
 Seattle, Jan, 12-The Dolphin finally got away for Skagway yesterday even- ing. She had three pilots On boa as mates. The mates quit because the Alaska Steamship Company refused to sign the requirement. of the labor union allowing them pay for overtime.
 The Dolphin has big freight cargo, a good passenger list and large mail
 (Note-The report in these dispatch es yesterday that the Dolphin had sailed Thursday evering was an error. She was advertised to sail then.)
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12
HONOR GALE
Alaska's Delegtte-Elrct
 has Floor Privileges

Hon. Thomas Gale has been given a seat on the floor of the house of repre- seutatives just as if he were a member, according 10 Special correspondence in the Portland Oregonian. The Oregon ian correspondent says this gives Alaska two delegates instead of one Waskey and Gale, both having seats, are both given extra opportunity to work for their people.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12
DOWN IT
Rank of Lieutenant General
 to be Abolished

Special dispatch to the Daily Alaskan)
 Washington, Jan. 12-Congress has decided to abolish the rank of Lieuten- ant-general in the United States army when a vacancy shall occur. This will be with the retirement of Lieut.. Gen. Adua R. ChafTee.
 This action of congress is regarded as a turning down of Gen. Corbin.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12
IN LINE
Indiana Is Solid for Fair
 banks for President

Special Dispa oh to Daily Alaskanl
 Washington, Jan. F. - Chairman New, of the republican national com mittee, successor of Secretary Cortel- you in that position, says Indiana will be united and solidly for Vice Presi- dent Fairbanks as a presidential can didste in the next republican national convention.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12

New York, Jan. l2-Word has been received here that tidal waves, terrible earthuuake shocks and violant volcanic eruptions have devastated the Dutch West Indies, killing thousands Of in
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan
 Washington Jan. l2-Judge Wicker sham, of Alaska. will not be reappoint- ed as United States district judge of the Third judicial division of Alaska. He is down and out. The president has determined that he stands DO chance of being confirmed and that it were use
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12

Work will begin on the railway from HaireS to Rainy Hollow next month, according to a letter received by Martin Conway from Nj. Thomson, of the Lon don syndicate which has the option on the copper properties at the latter place.
 Mir. Thomson wrote that he will be
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12
DUTCH WEST INDIES ARf
 D[VASTATED
Tidal Waves, Earthquakes and Volcano Eruptions Combine in Dealing Death and
 Destruotlon- Warships Rushed to Rescue

habitants. No details of the disasters have been received. The warships, of all nations in the vicinity Of the islands have I Ieceived rush orders to hasten to the relief of the situation
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12
CHANGE +.
Catella will be Coast Ter
 minOus of Railroad

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan )
 Seattle, Jan. I2-Chiet Engineer Deyo, representing the GuggenheIms, says the ii water terminals of the raiIrord which his people will build 10 the Alaskan interior will be near Catella and not Cordova, He says the road will follow the base of the noun tains.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12

less to prolonng the light with the op' posing senators.
 The judgship of the Third Alaska judicial division will go to Harry Ballln ger, of Port Townsend, Wash. The announced this morning that he has finally concluded that he will not reappoiut Judge Wlckersham and
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12
WICKFRSHAM DOWN AND OUT
President refuses to reappoint famous jurist whom he is convinced cannot be confrmed--Place will go to Harry Ballinger, of Port Townsend Wash

Harry Ballinger, of Port Townsend, is cousin of former Mayor Ballinger of Seattle and brother of Lieut.. Bal finger of the revenue marine service, who is well known in Alaska. He Is about 10 years of age, good lawyer and d man of high character. He has resided at Port Townsend for a dozen years or more.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12

that he will give the place to Mr. Ballinger. He says the decision is faal and the case will not be reopened.
 The appointment of MT. Ballinger vas at the request Of Senator Piles, of Washington, request which was join ed in by Senator Ankeny, of the same sta e.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12
Grand Opening

There will be a grand opening at hotel, No. ?, Eighth ave. and Broadway tomorrow evening Sunday at o'clock. Everybody invited. Charley Bediingfeld,
 Fred Buchan,
 George Woodburn,
 Proprietors Pat Renwick, Manager.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12
WORK 10 BEGIN ON HAYNES
 RAILROAD
MT. Thomson Writes to Martin Conway That He Will Be Here Ready tor Business Before
 March 1st-Vigorous Operations to Follow

here on the ground with the money and men necessary to carry out all the plans heretofore made by his company. He will be here before the first of March and the remainder of the winter season will b4 given to freighting goods in over ice and snow for the road work which will be done in the summer time.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12
sKAGWAY WEATHER

The result of the observation taken at Moore wharf at midnight, Jan. II, 1906, is as follows Temperature tim observat'n 2 above Max. temp. preceding 24 hours"2 " Min .,l3 Mean |" ..1S
 Barometer 30 53
 Cloudy, north wind.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12

GOLD PLACERS-wet-wanted to work on shares by machinery interests Write full particulars to F. Whitney, Washington, D. c. l-IO 6t
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12
NO MORE
Archtiship Montgomery Dies
 at San Francisco

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskanj
 San Francisco, Jan. l2-The Kigh' Rev, George Montgomery, archbishop in the Roman Catholic hierarchy coadiutor bishop of San Francisco, Is dead. He passed away yesterday.
 Archbishop Montgomery was rslSeu 10 his present office in lS94.
 .r.i r,,itts at ClaYsOn'S. tf
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12
Good Time at Dance

The married Folks Club dance at the Arctic Brotherhood hall last night was very enjoyable function. There were about two score | eopf- present The dies served refreshments.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12

"Skidoo" at H rrison's, by the author of John Henry.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12
PiIss Cursd in 8 to II pays

PAZO ONT NENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleed ing or ProtruGing Piles in to IA days or money refunded. soc. M-W.F
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12

New numbers in G. D. Justrite' at lHarrison'S. Il
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12

Golf gloves, fLrs and winter caps 8 HIrriIon'S !
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12

Fur caps and mit,s at Clayson's. If
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12

All furs worth from S4. 90 to
 at 2-3 their value.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-01-12

All wool waists sizes 32 to 4O
 at 2-3 their value
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-12-26

bank in Kansas City that has
been offered him, or run for pres.
ident Of the United States. In
either case, Leslie, the outlook
does not appear to be very fiat
tering; still, perhaps you had bet
tel, go to Kansas City
The allied printing trades of
America are organizing against
1.-THE wood pulp and white paper
trust. In the larger sense it is
ssintcrestn against ssinterest"
now and ssthe devil take the hind
most, as Tom Lawson says.
Misses Clara Il. Hunter, An
ME ST. Clair and Alice M. Nor
gan have filed articles Of incorpo-
ration for the Woman's Bryan
Democratic Club of Colorado.
Mrs. Ruth Bryan Leavitt, daugh-
ter of William Jennings Bryan,
lis named as one Of the sixteen
directors. Colorado il, a woman
suffrage state.
Secretary Taft's mother left
the major part Of her estate to
her daughter, Francis Louise Ed
wards.
Mes. Lena Margaret Lille is Il
salesWoman in Il Lincoln depart
ment store She was serving Il
life sentence for Wandering her
and II year ago was par
doned by Governor Mickey
Now the Nebraska supreme court
grants her Judgment for 50, 500
against the Supreme Tribe Of
Ben Hur on a life policy held by |
her husband, the principal and
interest amountingt to So, $50. An
uppeul is taken, but 50 far the
woman has apparently carried
her point.
The Missouri republican state
meets at ST. Louis
February ~ The committee
has endorsed Taft.
The f,t,ll,svIon Of Cuba is plac-
ID at 2, o2s,2s2.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-12-26
Notice Eor Publication.

Department OF the Interior, Land Office at
Pierre. S. D. Nov. Ia. 1907,
Notice is hereby given that julia Westlund
of Pierre, s. D.. has filed notice OF her nten-
tion to make final five year proof in support
of her claim. viz: Homestead Entry No 624
made Nov. 3 1901. for the NEli Section 81,
Township li2 N, Range IS W., and that said
proof viii be made before the Register and
1907:
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon. and cultiva-
$. D., Cherries Walker, Pierre s. D., James
Hunsey Pierre, S. d. John Riley, of Pierre,
S. d. ALBERT WHEEboN. Register.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-12-26
Nos,ce 70 sharehelders.

The regular annull meeting of the share
holders of the Pierre National Bank, o /
Pierre, =. D., for the election Of II DO lrd of
directors and the transaction of such other
business as may be proper, viii be held at the
banks place of business on Tuesday .Ianu-
ary fourteenth, 1905 atsthree O'Clock. p. IN.
p. L. MCCLURE. President.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-12-26
Notice For Publication.
Department Of the Interior,
Land Office 1T Pierre. S. D.,

lIanU UIfiCe at Pierfe. S. D., -.
December. 6. 1907.
e Notice is hereby given that Emma A. Whit
neg of De Grey. S. D., has filed notice Of her
intention to make final Communication proof in
support of her claim, viz Homestead Entry
No. S3l1 made Nov 10. 1906, for the SWl4 of
SD. Sec. 30, VIZ of NEll and SEd of NEl4
Sectional, Township no N. Range Is w and
that said proof will be made before the
Register and Receiver, ut Pierre. 5. d., on
January 20. 1905.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon. and cuitva-
ton Of, the land.syiz: Delwyn Daniels of
Giddings. s. D. Edward Corning of Giddings.
$. ID, George " Smith of De Grey, S. D..
Joseph Fowler of Gidings. s. D..
ALBERT WiIEELON,
Register.